The great ST weight loss thread!

[Centerius]

Originally Posted by WaterRat

My best advice is to spend the money for a couple of personal training sessions. They can show you which exercises to do and the proper form. You can get a good routine in a couple of sessions.

Ron

I looked into it, and at my school gym we can get personal training for free... just a matter of getting an appointment. Thanks!

[johlar]

When I bought the current wet suit (3 years ago) I weighed 180. This morning was 212. I am not buying another suit, although someone does have to help zip me up until I get back to 180

Height 5'6"
Weight 212
Age 58

So I'm an old fat guy in a very tight form fitting rubber suit!!

I'd post a picture but it's scary

[loudgonzo]

count me in!
6'0
245-250
30yrs old

Goal
By end of August:240-245
By end of October: 235-240
Year end: Under 235

My issue is snacking, I will make it a point to drink lots of water, just this morning my coffee will be strictly black, no cream no sugar. I am going to get a bag of rice cakes to snack on instead of hitting up the candy machine. My wife works with me also, she has some baby fat left, I am going to make this a partner deal, we're both going to help each other, and with your guy's input and support, we'll all help each other

[thesmoothdome]

Originally Posted by picxie

Hmmm. Perhaps I should put some allowance in for Christmas eating???

If I can get to - and stay out - the 134 mark I'll be happy. But may as well and try for the big goal.

Will this mean I won't get my glass of wine at night??

Xmas eating? It's good isn't it? We have a wrestling tourney 2 days after Xmas every year, so I know my wrestlers aren't eating. That should be enough motivation for me to stay true. Of course I love to lord over them the fact that I don't have to make weight...On second thought, maybe I better hit my target before Xmas.

[WaterRat]

1st Update:

Went to the doc today. Been solid with workouts and nutrition for a little over 2 weeks. Weighed in at 321 which is a 5# drop and bp was good at 128/70.

Keep it up everyone.

Ron

[picxie]

I read in the paper yesturday that *they* believe a workout with a break in between is better for you than a continuous workout with a break afterwards. So instead of having a 1 hour workout, have a 30 min workout with a 20 min break followed by another 30 min workout. Apparantly it does more for you.

Hmmmm ... considering my efforts at the moment I'm just pleased with one 30 min workout!! But ... 30 min is better than nothing and it can be worked on.

Okay, Day 3 and I have managed to get up and so something so that's good. Need to get some cardio in but it was raining this morning. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it! Might have to dust of an old exercise machine from the far corner of the spare room so that I have no excuse next week.

[picxie]

Originally Posted by loudgonzo

My issue is snacking, I will make it a point to drink lots of water, just this morning my coffee will be strictly black, no cream no sugar. I am going to get a bag of rice cakes to snack on instead of hitting up the candy machine. My wife works with me also, she has some baby fat left, I am going to make this a partner deal, we're both going to help each other, and with your guy's input and support, we'll all help each other

My issue is snacking too. I've been trying to eat more healthy snacks but it's hard. I can go 2 weeks without visiting the snack box then all of a sudden I get an urge that won't stop until all the yummy snacks are gone. Okay it's not that bad but I have visited it 3 times this week.

I think the trick might be to have plenty of healthy but yummy snacks on hand so there are no excuses. I've been having a cup of soup in the mornings, it's the afternoons that get me especially if I am working late.

I don't have sugar or milk in my coffee so that's okay. I also thinking drinking plenty of water is a key issue ... I can get through a 750ml bottle fine but I should be doubling that, if not tripling it.

[WaterRat]

For the coffee drinkers I have found a tastey treat. I drink coffee occasionally and love a lot of cream and sugar. Replace your cream and sugar with a package of sugar free hot chocolate mix. Those package are under 100 calories and it's a nice treat.

Ron

[TxScubaBear]

5'9", 50 yrs old (but a happy grampa of 3 grand-daughters!)

Started in April at 251
First goal = 230 : I did it finally!!
Second goal = 210
final desired weight = 200.

[fire diver]

Great to see so many people joining me on this personal crusade!

Every Monday (when possible) I will weigh myself and post my updates. It's important to NOT weigh every day. Our bodies naturally range up and down in weight from day to day. Only weighing once a week helps even out those highs and lows. Second weigh yourself at the same time of day each time, wearing the same amount (or lack of) clothing.

I noticed an interesting fact today. I did one of my (2 a day) 2 miles walks here at work. I used to sweat pretty good from these. I don't anymore. My walks are no longer hard for me. My heart rate isn't getting a high. So it shows that I have physically improved, but it means I have to do a lot more to maintain my weight loss.

KEEP IT UP EVERYONE! ONE POUND AT A TIME, AS LONG AS IT TAKES!

FD