pezenfuego
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Yes, yes I weigh 3 pounds.
My weight loss journal
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snakeblitz33
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So, I fixed my bike, new break pads and a little spedometer and odometer, which is pretty neat. Says I biked 4.3mi! woot! I know, but it's a start! My legs feel like jelly.
makoshrk2
Member
Try this http://www.crossfit.com/. It whip your a** into shape
subielover
Active Member
I am rooting for you Seth. I have fallen into a similar pattern of eating, but I have started playing basketball again on a weekly basis. Although it kicks my butt, I feel great for the next few days. I will follow your progress, and I believe you can do whatever you set your mind to.
snakeblitz33
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Alright, so update!
Weight: 269 = I don't know if this was luck or a fluke. I'm not excited yet til I see at least 5lbs difference!
I haven't weighed myself this morning, so I will edit this post to put in my weight.
After excersizing yesterday, lifting weights and riding my bike, I can say this: I'm sore!!!!
But, here's the thing. I woke up this morning more rested then I have in a long time, and I had a better night's sleep then I have in a long time! This excersizing thing may be workin! yay!!
Weight: 269 = I don't know if this was luck or a fluke. I'm not excited yet til I see at least 5lbs difference!
I haven't weighed myself this morning, so I will edit this post to put in my weight.
After excersizing yesterday, lifting weights and riding my bike, I can say this: I'm sore!!!!
But, here's the thing. I woke up this morning more rested then I have in a long time, and I had a better night's sleep then I have in a long time! This excersizing thing may be workin! yay!!
17cuddlefish
Member
go for it man. it WILL be one of the smartest things you ever do. i lost 30 pounds since july and now that im at my correct weight i feel great. you will feel so much better then you thought you ever could
reefraff
Active Member
Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33
http:///forum/post/2934119
Alright, so update!
Weight: 269 = I don't know if this was luck or a fluke. I'm not excited yet til I see at least 5lbs difference!
I haven't weighed myself this morning, so I will edit this post to put in my weight.
After excersizing yesterday, lifting weights and riding my bike, I can say this: I'm sore!!!!
But, here's the thing. I woke up this morning more rested then I have in a long time, and I had a better night's sleep then I have in a long time! This excersizing thing may be workin! yay!!
You skinny little fellers crack me up.
I need to lose more than you weigh
Good luck, I started a diet the week before Christmas myself
http:///forum/post/2934119
Alright, so update!
Weight: 269 = I don't know if this was luck or a fluke. I'm not excited yet til I see at least 5lbs difference!
I haven't weighed myself this morning, so I will edit this post to put in my weight.
After excersizing yesterday, lifting weights and riding my bike, I can say this: I'm sore!!!!
But, here's the thing. I woke up this morning more rested then I have in a long time, and I had a better night's sleep then I have in a long time! This excersizing thing may be workin! yay!!
You skinny little fellers crack me up.
I need to lose more than you weigh
Good luck, I started a diet the week before Christmas myself
jpc763
Active Member
Nice Job SnakeBlitz!
I too am 6'1" and I weighed 272 on January 1 2008. Today I weigh 212. I will try to drop 10-20 more in the spring but maintaining 212 is my winter goal.
I also ride. A road bike for me, but I have found that riding is a lot more fun so I do it more. I *hate* running so would lose motivation and quit.
On the diet, I *strongly* recommend looking into the South Beach Diet. I used it to great success and I am still on it, will be for life as it is a way of eating, not a diet. Most of what you list in the Good/Bad list are excellent, but what I found was that I was addicted to bad carbs and needed to get off of them. Not all carbs, just the bad ones (potatoes for example). Check it out from the library and read it. If you don't like it dump it.
Good luck!
John
I too am 6'1" and I weighed 272 on January 1 2008. Today I weigh 212. I will try to drop 10-20 more in the spring but maintaining 212 is my winter goal.
I also ride. A road bike for me, but I have found that riding is a lot more fun so I do it more. I *hate* running so would lose motivation and quit.
On the diet, I *strongly* recommend looking into the South Beach Diet. I used it to great success and I am still on it, will be for life as it is a way of eating, not a diet. Most of what you list in the Good/Bad list are excellent, but what I found was that I was addicted to bad carbs and needed to get off of them. Not all carbs, just the bad ones (potatoes for example). Check it out from the library and read it. If you don't like it dump it.
Good luck!
John
reefraff
Active Member
+ 1 on the South Beach Diet.
I am doing something similar but it's designed to take a lot of weight off really fast which you don't need. I started the week before CHristmas and as of 2 weeks ago dropped 43 pounds. I can't believe one of the main things I get yelled at by the dietitian is not eating enough, who would have figured.
These are things that are pretty common to most diets
Watch the red meats (unless you can get buffalo)
Eat more small meals a day and spread them out ( I am supposed to do 6)
Drink lots of water
Take in proteins so you don't loose muscle but look for low fat foods like fish or white meat poultry.
I am doing something similar but it's designed to take a lot of weight off really fast which you don't need. I started the week before CHristmas and as of 2 weeks ago dropped 43 pounds. I can't believe one of the main things I get yelled at by the dietitian is not eating enough, who would have figured.
These are things that are pretty common to most diets
Watch the red meats (unless you can get buffalo)
Eat more small meals a day and spread them out ( I am supposed to do 6)
Drink lots of water
Take in proteins so you don't loose muscle but look for low fat foods like fish or white meat poultry.
coral keeper
Active Member
Hey Snake, here is a very nice video I found. Be sure to watch the hole thing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbKRSYAuSNg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbKRSYAuSNg
snakeblitz33
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by Coral Keeper
http:///forum/post/2934816
Hey Snake, here is a very nice video I found. Be sure to watch the hole thing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbKRSYAuSNg
Thanks, now my mouth is watering! J/k. I wouldn't eat that at all!!!!! Even if I wasn't on a diet.
http:///forum/post/2934816
Hey Snake, here is a very nice video I found. Be sure to watch the hole thing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbKRSYAuSNg
Thanks, now my mouth is watering! J/k. I wouldn't eat that at all!!!!! Even if I wasn't on a diet.
snakeblitz33
Well-Known Member
I'm not necessarily aiming towards loosing weight quickly - that's not my goal. My goal is to make a life change, by keeping a diet that I know will work over the course of my life and maintaining my weight.
Loosing weight in a hurry is not necessarily healthy, so I'm trying to avoid that route. If I do loose weight quickly, however, because of the diet I have chosen and my excersize plan, I will be happy
Loosing weight in a hurry is not necessarily healthy, so I'm trying to avoid that route. If I do loose weight quickly, however, because of the diet I have chosen and my excersize plan, I will be happy
jackri
Active Member
What is p90x?
I'd say no to any type of supplement.. as once you stop taking them you will more than likely gain weight back. The reason most "diets" fail is once you reach your ideal weight you stop "dieting" ... your on track with the lifestyle change -- love that.
Had a friend that lost 20lbs in a year just by switching to diet soda from regular. Also if you don't see 5lbs a week --- don't get discouraged as 1-3 might be more average but over time is still a lot of weight.
I'm lucky to say I've never had a weight problem and I eat anything and everything although I've switched to diet soda and drink skim milk (used to drink about 1/2 gallon a day of whole milk).
Stay active biking and eating right -- you'll shed the pounds. As far as running... I personally hate running and only run a month a year (have yearly fitness tests and 1.5 mile run is required lol) but at that weight biking is easier on your joints and less jarring. Running might "burn more" than biking but not if you bike for an hour and run for 10 minutes.
Awesome! Keep it up!
I'd say no to any type of supplement.. as once you stop taking them you will more than likely gain weight back. The reason most "diets" fail is once you reach your ideal weight you stop "dieting" ... your on track with the lifestyle change -- love that.
Had a friend that lost 20lbs in a year just by switching to diet soda from regular. Also if you don't see 5lbs a week --- don't get discouraged as 1-3 might be more average but over time is still a lot of weight.
I'm lucky to say I've never had a weight problem and I eat anything and everything although I've switched to diet soda and drink skim milk (used to drink about 1/2 gallon a day of whole milk).
Stay active biking and eating right -- you'll shed the pounds. As far as running... I personally hate running and only run a month a year (have yearly fitness tests and 1.5 mile run is required lol) but at that weight biking is easier on your joints and less jarring. Running might "burn more" than biking but not if you bike for an hour and run for 10 minutes.
Awesome! Keep it up!
snakeblitz33
Well-Known Member
Today's Weight: 269
Right now I can barely bike 45 minutes. Hopefully my legs will build up the endurance necessary for a 1hr bike ride. I do a "cool down" and walk after I bike too, so my legs don't freeze up after I sit down for a few minutes.
Today is upper body day! yay! I will be lifting free weights for my upper body. I am going to try to tone up my biceps before I attempt anymore pullups. Lifting 269lbs of weight on biceps that haven't had but to lift 120g of water for the last year is difficult!
Right now I can barely bike 45 minutes. Hopefully my legs will build up the endurance necessary for a 1hr bike ride. I do a "cool down" and walk after I bike too, so my legs don't freeze up after I sit down for a few minutes.
Today is upper body day! yay! I will be lifting free weights for my upper body. I am going to try to tone up my biceps before I attempt anymore pullups. Lifting 269lbs of weight on biceps that haven't had but to lift 120g of water for the last year is difficult!
fatcat
Member
Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33
http:///forum/post/2935492
Today's Weight: 269
Right now I can barely bike 45 minutes. Hopefully my legs will build up the endurance necessary for a 1hr bike ride. I do a "cool down" and walk after I bike too, so my legs don't freeze up after I sit down for a few minutes.
Today is upper body day! yay! I will be lifting free weights for my upper body. I am going to try to tone up my biceps before I attempt anymore pullups. Lifting 269lbs of weight on biceps that haven't had but to lift 120g of water for the last year is difficult!
Remember pullups arn't just bi's it uses shoulder and back to.
http:///forum/post/2935492
Today's Weight: 269
Right now I can barely bike 45 minutes. Hopefully my legs will build up the endurance necessary for a 1hr bike ride. I do a "cool down" and walk after I bike too, so my legs don't freeze up after I sit down for a few minutes.
Today is upper body day! yay! I will be lifting free weights for my upper body. I am going to try to tone up my biceps before I attempt anymore pullups. Lifting 269lbs of weight on biceps that haven't had but to lift 120g of water for the last year is difficult!
Remember pullups arn't just bi's it uses shoulder and back to.
snakeblitz33
Well-Known Member
Hah, I don't think I am going to get a Heart Attack. Thanks for the compliment. I didn't know people liked my advice so much. heh.
I'm lazy period. lol. I got an interview on Monday working at a bookstore! Maybe a job that keeps me on my feet all day, bending over stacks and putting up books will help me loose some weight.
All I know is, I have to modify my diet or else it's not going to work. A friend of mine said to me: "If it tastes good, SPIT IT OUT!"
It's kind of funny how you go on all those other diets and you can loose weight quick, but your not going to stay on the diet once you reach your ideal weight. I made a life change back in highschool years ago, and one of my friends (who was as skinny as a toothpick and couldn't gain weight) started getting me to eat and snack on unhealthy foods about two years ago. I'm not blaming him at all, I'm just saying that I gave in, and I shouldn't have.
I'm glad that I am doing this. This makes me feel like I am accomplishing something again, and I can already feel like I am healthier by just bike riding a few times and excersizing a little. Also, not drinking so much sugar is making me feel better and think faster. I'm really enjoying this so far, and I think I can keep up with it!
I'm lazy period. lol. I got an interview on Monday working at a bookstore! Maybe a job that keeps me on my feet all day, bending over stacks and putting up books will help me loose some weight.
All I know is, I have to modify my diet or else it's not going to work. A friend of mine said to me: "If it tastes good, SPIT IT OUT!"
It's kind of funny how you go on all those other diets and you can loose weight quick, but your not going to stay on the diet once you reach your ideal weight. I made a life change back in highschool years ago, and one of my friends (who was as skinny as a toothpick and couldn't gain weight) started getting me to eat and snack on unhealthy foods about two years ago. I'm not blaming him at all, I'm just saying that I gave in, and I shouldn't have.
I'm glad that I am doing this. This makes me feel like I am accomplishing something again, and I can already feel like I am healthier by just bike riding a few times and excersizing a little. Also, not drinking so much sugar is making me feel better and think faster. I'm really enjoying this so far, and I think I can keep up with it!