Posts by 1aprilfool

Imagine doing burpees (I hate those things) and hearing your fat slap against other parts!  I only hope others can't hear it too.  Mortifying.

Hey bdasko, You got the GWF.  That's terrific!  I'm curious what your calorie burn is?  On average over the last two weeks, mine is 3290 per day.  Based on your experience with eating more, should I be eating at least 2200 daily?

I work with a lady who had gastric banding done last year.  She has lost weight, but I see her eating fast food Chinese, burgers, etc. all the time and I think to myself, what has she learned?  Granted, she cannot eat very much, but why choose that in the first place when your main goal is to be healthy?

I do understand why some people get the surgery.  In their minds it is the only option left to save their lives.  If I were 500+ lbs. and faced with dying, I'd opt for the surgery and hope for the best.  For me, I'd rather do this slowly than cut up my internal organs.

I just recently asked my doctor for help with losing the last 40-50 lbs.  Her reply?  She gave me a referral for gastric bypass surgery.  That is absolutely the last thing I want.  I did read through the packet I received however, and I would have to gain back 60 lbs. and develop a co-morbidity just to be considered.

I did do my research several years ago when I had 100 lbs. to lose, even asked my doctor at the time for a referral.  She wouldn't give me one.  Probably the best thing she could have done for me.  She wanted me to do it on my own because she said, and others here have mentioned, that you don't learn how to eat properly and most people go through all that pain only to gain the weight back.  The cons far outweigh any positives gained from having the surgery.  I love my hair thank you very much and I just know that I would have chronic digestive/intestinal problems for the rest of my life. 

I didn't know Carnie Wilson gained back the weight?

I don't log my activities here so I cannot offer a comparison.  I do still wear my HRMin addition to my GoWear Fit and notice the HRM is about 200 calories less than the GWF for many of the activities I do (boot camp, running/jogging, weight lifting, etc.)  I believe this is because the GWF uses heat and sweat to figure out your burn (in addition to the stats you put in) whereas the HRM is just the stats you plug into it when you set it up.  Anybody knows something different, please share.

I've had the GWF for a week now and have worn it about 23 hours each and every day.  I have discovered that, on average, I burn 3300ish calories per day and have been seriously under eating.  This is probably why I have been on a plateau for over a year.  I will begin adjusting my calories accordingly this week, and hopefully when I weigh in on Friday I will see a loss. 

This has most definately been worth the investment.  I've been to two different nutritionists who both told me to eat 1400-1600 calories.  It chaps my hide knowing I paid for that ridiculous advice.

bdasko, very sound advice.  Thank you.  This week I am working on figuring out what I burn each day depending on the activity for that day.  On days I burn the most I will need to eat in the 3000 calorie range to get the 1000 cal deficit.   On lighter training days I'll need to eat a little less, probably 2600-2800.  I just need to figure this out so I'll know going forward how much I need to eat and can plan accordingly.  Hopefully this is the last week without any change.  I cannot believe I'm going to eat 3000 on a regular basis.  Scary!

I've spent so long trying to get this right, and I just want to reveal that fantastic body I know is under this remaining layer of fat.  I actually spent 8 months last year building up muscle with a personal trainer, so I know a muscular body is in here somewhere. 

Hi octo! Yes, definitely going to add/increase the nutrient dense foods.  I know we've discussed before how much I love peanut butter!  How was your wedding/honeymoon?

Thanks for the suggestions!

I love milk, so I could absolutely include a couple glasses in my day.  Perhaps even a glass of OJ with breakfast.  I haven't had juice in so long because of the calories.  I usually do have some nuts or peanut butter, but as those calories approach 2000, I get freaked out and usually don't eat them.  I cannot believe how brainwashed I am, still, knowing that I need to eat to lose.

So, bdasko, are you eating in the 2500-3000 range and losing?  Would you mind sharing your recipe for the muffins?  That would be a great pre-workout boost (with a glass of milk of course!) 

Thanks everyone!  The funny thing is, one of the women I'm helping has lost 8 lbs. and is down one pant size!  She came over to me this morning and gave me a big hug because she's wearing pants that she wasn't able to fit into before her last pregnancy.  At least it's working for her.  :o)

Kaufmkk, right now I participate in a boot camp style workout 2-3 days per week and I am doing my training runs 3 x/week.  The boot camp is a total body beat-down.  It is really the hardest thing I have ever done.  Lots of squats, lunges, push ups, etc. and abs.  On two of the days I run, I also get in a weight lifting session on my lunch hour.  Since I get so much for my legs with the boot camp and running, I primarily focus on upper body and abs during the lunch time sessions.   

I have never been a person who liked to run.  Who me?  Only when being chased by someone really scary with a big knife!  I have found though that I can put in my ear phones and just zone out.  I started running using the Couch-to-5K program.  Perhaps that would be useful to you as well?

Best of health!

I don't have any contact with any of my family.  They are all manipulative liars who drink too much. 

I did have a relationship with my sister until August 2007.  She and I got into a shouting match and I threw her out of my house and had planned on never speaking to her again.  She also called the local PD on my husband who accidentally bumped into her when she was exiting my house and he was entering.  She literally sat outside my house in her car for two hours waiting for the PD to show to take her report.  Needless to say, no charges were filed and they made her leave.  Two days later she sent me a filthy, profanity-laden email attacking not only me, but also my then seven-year-old daughter who has never done anything to anyone.  Attacks on me are fine, but no one, and I mean no one, messes with my baby.  I'll tear your beating heart out and feed it to you.  :o)

I have tried and tried and tried to have a relationship with my mother.  She is just such a victim and it drives me crazy!  I haven't seen her in over two years now, have only spoken with her about six times during that period.  What's worse, she doesn't bother to call her granddaughter on her birthday or any other special days.  Whatever.  We're better off without them.

I have a Polar F6.  Found it on Amazon.com for under $100.00.  It does track the calories you burn while working out.  I try to burn no less than 2000 calories per week in exercise and this makes tracking effortless.  The only complaint I have is the chest strap can be uncomfortable when wearing an underwire sports bra.

If you want something that you wear all day and night (except when showering) to track all calories burned, try the GoWear Fit.  It's made by the same company that makes the BodyBugg (as used on The Biggest Loser) but it's cheaper.  Found it on Amazon.com for $169.00 (as opposed to over $200).  For that price you get three months of the online subscription for free and then it's just $6.95/month if you sign up for a year.

I wear compression capris/shorts when I run and they are terrific.  My butt doesn't wiggle at all.  :o)  Found them at Land's End.  They are of excellent quality and really comfortable.  For compression tops, try New Balance Web Express (www.nbwebexpress.com).  They have lots to choose from and an excellent return policy should an item not work out.  Also, most running stores would have items you could try on to see if they fit your needs.  Some of the big box stores (i.e. Big 5, Sports Authority, etc.) would have items to try on as well.

Good luck.

Update:

So, based on the advice I received from smwhipple and gi-jane, I increased my calories.  Guess what?  I'm down 4 lbs in the last two weeks!  I had to update this post and thank you ladies.  Thank you!

I've been zig-zagging my calories, with the lowest being 1750 and the highest being 2450 (!) and I'm losing again.  The incredible thing is that I have energy to do my workouts again.  I was completely exhausted after an intense boot camp workout but now, I feel good afterwards.  Tired, but not completely wiped out. 

Some days, I do struggle to eat all of my alloted calories, it's just so much food.  I have to eat every 2.5 hours to get it all in 5 smaller meals.  I do not go below 1750, no matter what.  That seems to be allowing me a 1.5 - 2 lbs. per week loss, which is exactly what I'm going for.

I'm so grateful for you guys.  Thank you again.

I love Ruby y'all!

I tried the CC calculator and I arrived at 2250 to maintain?  I must be completely inept.

I am so curious now why on earth a nutritionist would tell me 1400-1600?  I will try gradually increasing my calories and stay at a higher level for a little while to see if that works.  I haven't had any positive results in so long, what can it hurt?

I start training for my first 5K next month (on top of the boot camp x2/wk) and the other exercise I do.  Hopefully raising my calories for a time combined with the extra effort will do the trick.   Fingers crossed!

I'm 5'4" and currently weigh 219 lbs.  I have gained 11 lbs. over the last three months eating 1400-1600 cal.  What's weird is that I am still wearing my clothes comfortably.  I am naturally more muscular.  I've calculated my BMR to be 1739 calories using the Harris-Benedict formula.  If I add in my activity (which I always keep at sedentary, even though I work out a lot) that ups the calories to 2087 (1749 x 1.2).  Is maintenace the BMR (1739) calories?  I don't know how to calculate what maintenance would be for me at my current weight.

Drumroll please....3 lbs. GONE this week!!!  I am so fantabulously happy!  If that is not encouragement to keep killing myself in the gym, I don't know what is. 

jef, 0.2?  That's terrific! 

Hope y'all have a great weekend.