180's club

anyone in the 180's and wanna join me for support? hopefully we'll be able to move down the 170's, 160's and 150's (if you wanna go that far) together!!!

I think I'll do the home body fat test, or try and have someone at my 24 hour fitness do it. But I do think my body fat is that high, honestly. I'm pretty tubby.

176.0 this morning after being up to 177.0 yesterday from DEEP DISH PIZZA GLORY.

Haha. Going to try and be good and work towards losing these last six pounds so I can get to my goal for March..Yeah..I'm late I know :\

Leo~ I was so stressed last week too...I'm wondering if I'm skipping a period too...eek.

Lilsmiter~ Yeah, I need to drink more water too :\ It's weird. My boy doesn't ever drink water, but HIS body water is higher than mine! :P

 

EDIT: Just did the body fat test, and it gave me 24.6% bf.

I think it lies >.>

Nas - We weigh about the same and I'm shorter than you.  If you work out regularly (which you do), your body fat percentage should about equal mine or be even better.  And I'm 26.9% fat.  Much lower than your scale says you are.  You should be pretty fit as well.

I feel better now.  Lou apologized and might come see me if my work schedule permits.

Good for Lou :)  And for you :D

Ah... a gym workout and I feel great.

I was on a treadmill for 40 minutes (was thinking about 45, but would just jog back to my dorm later to make up for it).  And then I was using the weight machines for almost an hour.  I feel great and I should do that everyday.

How do you do a self body fat test?

Nas, It doesn't lie, it's consistantly inaccurate. 

but it does have it's uses, I use mine for tracking water, and if my percent body fat goes up to say 37% I KNOW something is going on with my body.  My Scale claimes that I am always atleast 30%.  But I take that with a pound of salt.

I know I have been hydrating Correctly when my %fat is ~28.  I've done the fat caliper test and I come out around 30%...but ... ever think that someone gave you a bad score so that they could sell you a gym membership?

Anyway... So much for taking a break with Dating.  As my Co-worker would say, I am Such a floozy!  But this guy is SOOOO CUTE!  and we have a TON in common.  I am going to grab a bite to eat with him on Friday.    I'll Try to be good. 

 

LadyLiz - Get a cloth-measuring tape and measure your hips, calves, thighs, and wrists... It'll give you a decent measurement.  Then plug them into the home-body-fat-test:

http://www.healthcentral.com/cholesterol/home -body-fat-test- 2774-143.html

Lilsmiter -Good luck with the guy... and being good! LOL.

Actually I already had the gym membership so there's nothing I could hide from that.  I am actually probably going to get another one to see how much I've really changed.  My first one, in early January, was up almost 40%!  But I've lost 23 pounds and gained X amount of muscle, so I expect I'll be doing all right.

Today is 175.8 lb. I knew yesterday had to be a fluke.  But today is still a nice number.

lilsmiter~ Soooo how was it!? I want details! :D

Leo~ I hate flukes too :(

 

I'm back to 176.2. Not furious, just frustrated. Though I did do it to myself (well, my period did it to me with a lack of self control, WEEEE!)

I'm back on track though, and going to force myself to at least work out at home tonight with a dvd and my dumbbells or something! I'm walking about a mile to a store so not bad on cardio (normally it would be like 2.3, but period has me feeling icky :P)

How's everyone else?

Tired... well, I should be, it's 2:30 in the morning.  I shouldn't, my day is going to be LONG tomorrow.

I have mixed feelings about an issue that's going on, that I haven't brought up in a few weeks.  My parents have gotten laid off from their jobs and are looking for new.  The thing is, wherever we go, we will have to move, because of the gas prices.  I don't know anyone anymore in my parents' hometown, from only being gone most of the year.  But this hometown is still my hometown, and to say the least it's disconcerting, let alone disturbing, to think about moving.  I move twice annually in the first place, from house to dorm and back, and this year I feel like I will have to move from dorm to house to new house, and then new house to dorm again.  It's a pain in the behind.

Also in my life, I'm still dealing with Lou, who got "burnt" by this girl he was hanging out with tonight.  He kind of liked the attention that she seemed to like him, and so he was playing along (which I don't particularly approve of).  Well, apparently so was she.  She took up with a lesbian relationship behind Lou's back, and when they met up tonight, she was basically throwing the relationship in Lou's face, to make him jealous and pissed off.  And this sets back Lou ever committing to anyone else (let alone, me).  Kind of saddening...I'm watching a movie I like, and I guess it's worth the suffering tomorrow.

its been a while since I've checked in, but I'm still fighting with my body to get out of this club!  187 last time I checked......see ya soon.....

I am at 187.5... That's nice, I have been heading downhill all weekend as far as weight goes.  Lets see if I can actually keep this going!  It IS hard right now, I really only do need to loose another ten, so either I really need to buckle down or I need to quit trying and be happy with my "little extra".  But the Vegi only has been going very well so far.  I don't really have any desire for meat, but again I am still eating Dairy and Eggs.  Did you know that one Egg contains all of the essensial amino acids?

 

My date was wonderfull, fantastic and lovly.  He is charming, sweet, brilliant and very attractive.  We hung out and talked from 5:30 - 11... without any reall notice of time.  It was pretty fantastic.  We talked about politics and philosophy and all different kinds of stuff.  I told him that I had a really great time, and that he should call me and see me again. 

We'll see.  No kiss, but I was about to get into my car without a hug, and he said, "wait no hug?"  or maybe, "Not even a hug?"  I am not sure... so I turned and gave him a hug, said goodnight and left.  I really do hope he calls.  I've been on a tone of dates but... to really get that spark, that weird very comfortable with some one.  He said he was really comfortable with me...  But he is working Crap tastic hours untill Thursday/Friday.  So I don't expect to hear from him untill around then.

I gained like, 3-4 pounds over the weekend.

I'm 178.6 this morning. Really dissapointed with myself for not exercising, and eating waaay too much. My only excuse is that I'm on my period.

BUT, I got my bathing suit from home this weekend, so I can start swimming at the 24 fitness near my house. I love swimming so that should help force me to exercise more.

I really want to hit 150. It's strange but in my mind, I won't be 'not fat' until then. Twisted, but the truth.

*pokes Nasuoni* Me too on weight.  It's probably because I've been needing to skip meals because my management can't guarantee me a break.  I'm not going to do that today - I'm going to try to eat small every few hours and see if that wakes up my metabolism.

Lilsmiter - Awwwwwwwww... your date sounded beautiful.  I hope it works.

I have reason to be sad.  I got out of the shower this morning and put on a nice (non-stretchy) buttonup top, and realized that my arms had bulked up to the point that they wouldn't fit into the sleeves without unbuttoning them.  So... I need to find a new technique for weight lifting.  My method has been to lift the weight that I can do for a full, 13-rep set.  I do 13 not because it's my lucky number, but I have a tendency to, after "10", say "Jack, Queen, King".  So... I count cards in my head.  Maybe I should go one hit lighter, for a few weeks, and see if my arms get smaller.

Anybody have any ideas?

178.6 today.

Nas  AAHHH OOps This was to LEO

Screw it, strong arms are sexy.

I just adore my arms, frankly most fashion is designed for the Emaciated look, having a little buffness is way better.  I have a hard time fitting into SOME of the short sleeve styles... generally if there is elastic involved I could loose circulation.  haha.  But my point is Your perfact, it's the cloths that need to change.  Look at it this way, how many push ups can you do?  Don't you think it's a little screwed up that our culture demands that we have bodies that make it impossible for us to do a SINGLE push up?  Besides, us girls with big racks need a little extra buffness to do push ups... 

Anyway that's my two cents. 

175.8 this morning.

So tired of the constant battle. I want to be 150, be 24% bf or less, and be damned hot.

Anyone got a genie to spare? A magic pill?...fairy godmother? -wince sigh-

Hi everyone! Checking in :) Things are going much better now, so now I can get back on track with losing some weight.

Gained about 3 lbs (back to 173) while I was gone, but that's okay. I'm back on track now! I bought a blender and have been making delicious healthy smoothies :) I think I'm seriously addicted!

Been doing 6 hours of exercising per week. My body is really sore, but I love it. The only thing that has really been hindering me is food :( I was doing so good there for awhile! It's so hard to get back on the wagon after being off of it for a month.

How is everyone else doing? Great I hope! :) Have a great week!!

-Kirie

Oh gods kirie, you make me feel bad!  but good for you!

I am Totaly demotivated right now.  I havn't lost or really gained a pound in almost 2 months!  I'm at an utter stand still :(  I guess I could jump on my tred mill and run my brains out but would that really help? 

My Eating is ok... I've stayed FAR FAR from fast food So I am still proud of that.  I am vegitarian, and that is working well.  My skin seems to love not eating meat!  And I am working on making subtle better choices, like Carrots and spinach Asiago cheese dip instead of chips and dip.  Starting to eat out less and in more.  So that is good too.  Maybe I am just supposed to be this big.  187-190 isn't so bad for 5'10" black belt is it?

Ah I am just feeling sorry because I had a bad week last week.  I didn't workout at all!! But I think that after a full month of Black Belt Sparring matches twice a week, along with Atleast 2 dates a week, and work being Buisy as usuall.. I just got burnt out.  Emotionaly physicaly mentaly ick.

So what I think I need is a new Goal to kick myself into action! 

I've already given up Fast food,

I've already given up Meat.

Now Time for some action.  But just a little .

I am going to use the Tread mill for 15 min. Every day that I don't have Kung Fu.

Lilsmiter - thanks for the advice.  Actually I can't do very many pushups, perhaps a maximum of ten, and when I do, my face is beet red and I don't think I can pick myself up in the end to stand up.  Wow... you're that tall?  You must be at a pretty good size for 5'10".  And finally... YAY against fast food!  I hope 15 minutes everyday you don't have Kung Fu does okay for you, as well.

Nasuoni - Me too.  We can look at the bright side, though, and say we're consistently under 180.  That's what I do everyday.

Kirie - Good to see you - I was doing that much exercise, but got lazy and am perhaps pulling 4 or 5 hours.  Three times a week for 1 - 2 hours.

My weight problem right now is about weight fluctuations by 4 pounds.  Today it was 176.8, but yesterday it was 178.6, and the day before it was 174.2.  Doesn't make sense to me.

Ooo Indian food... I had indian food for lunch today, and while it's very spicy, I feel like I got at least some healthy food in.  Saag marsala, zukini, white rice, dal... YUM!

Hello! I would like to join, I weigh 188 and I am 5'7" I have a large frame and would love to be down to 150 again! :) I know it is possible and I have no doubt about that. I am just starting this calorie counting program, so if you have any tips I would greatly appreciate it! :)

Congratulations to all who have lost pounds!!

Welcome NGSoccergirl - Best advise I can tell you, is that you can't beat yourself up over binges.  And make sure you exercise.