Lets all Diet & get in shape - Page 113

White_07_G6_GT · 04-15-08, 06:49

I'm super late to finding this thread but in February I started a strict diet and have lost 46lbs so far. Now that the weather is getting better I can finaly get outside and jog again and boy is it ever easier without that extra weight.

Accumulator · 04-15-08, 09:36

Ah, nice to see this thread alive again

We have a number of threads going that all basically cover the same ground and I'm kinda partial to *this* one.

White_07_G6_GT- Wow, that's great...46 pounds is really something

Yeah, I just *bet* that the jogging is a lot better now, especially on your knees/etc.

victory · 04-28-08, 04:11

I'm down 60 lbs since February of last year. 190 from 250. Lost about 40 from diet alone (only took 4 months) then i lost another 20 with hiking and judo (probably lost the equivalent of 40 lbs of body fat though since i bulked considerably). My body fat as measured by BIA is 16%, down from 23% in last may. I shudder to guess what it was in feb 07.

Mindflux · 04-28-08, 04:29

I can't believe this thread is still going. Daaang.

Accumulator · 04-29-08, 06:55

victory- That's great progress, and I commend you on going by bodyfat % instead of just bodyweight

I bet the hiking and judo are a lot more enjoyable now.

mindflux- Well, this thread is a sticky

I for one would prefer that people just post exercise/diet stuff to *this* one instead of starting another, but

victory · 04-29-08, 08:39

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

victory- That's great progress, and I commend you on going by bodyfat % instead of just bodyweight I bet the hiking and judo are a lot more enjoyable now.

Yeah, one of he reasons i bought the BIA scale is it lets you actually know what kind of progress your making instead of going by wild guesses like BMI. One of my main motivations for loosing the weight, other than all the college @$$ I'm getting now, was hiking. I wanted to do more serious expeditions and couldn't with all the weight. I've always done martial arts, but picked up judo after i realized i was fit enough to do it. 2 hour classes every other day kick your butt.

Unfortunately, i haven't been doing anything all month since i developed a MRSA infection 3 weeks ago and am waiting for the hole in my leg to heal. Don't forget to wipe down the gym equipment, people.

Accumulator · 04-29-08, 08:44

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Originally Posted by victory

..Unfortunately, i haven't been doing anything all month since i developed a MRSA infection 3 weeks ago and am waiting for the hole in my leg to heal. Don't forget to wipe down the gym equipment, people.

Yikes, hope you heal up soon. Glad I work out at home

NCZ13 · 04-30-08, 09:41

so im at 199.2 lbs.

my plan is to drop 20lbs before summer.

ive already started cutting what i eat, and drinking more water.

Scottwax · 04-30-08, 09:44

I've lost about 20 pounds since Christmas. Cut out the late night snacks and now that the weather is better, I've been riding pretty regularly. Got in a 35.2 mile ride tonight despite the brutal winds...and I typically maintain an 18-21 mph pace, a few times the wind pretty much instantly knocked my speed down by about 3 mph!

Stanger'66 · 05-06-08, 02:15

5' 11", 150lbs. I used to weigh 160 but have been dropping pounds this semester and I don't know why. I have been trying to increase my intake but it isn't helping. The gym scale says I dropped another pound today. I think it may be due to stress caused by classes combined with a schedule that doesn't allow much time for proper meals. I do usually eat 3 meals a day though. On average I may miss lunch 3 times a week but that can't be that big of a deal, can it? I don't even notice I've missed them. I do always eat breakfast. Finals will be over this week so I will be able to get back to the gym 5 days a week like last semester so if I can increase my intake it won't be going to fat. I don't drink protein shakes on a regular basis but maybe it would help me? I am looking to gain muscle but not get too bulky. Any advice? BTW, I am on a VERY limited budget so expensive health foods aren't really an option.

Showroom Shine · 05-06-08, 02:37

Hi Everyone,
I've been real busy detailing and working a fulltime job too. Just got back off a 7 day cruise to the Southern Carribbean Islands on the Carnival Ship. The weather and sights were Great. The best thing was that my room was on the Spa Deck. So every morning I went to the gym. This really inspired me to get back to training again. I have competed in amateur bodybuilding shows. Now at almost 51 I'm ready to Hit The Iron again, with new inspiration. You'll LOVE Yourself for it! Keep Working Out! Everybody!

Accumulator · 05-07-08, 10:32

Showroom Shine- Glad to hear the cruise got you all re-enthused

Yeah, as we get to that certain age it becomes more important than ever to keep at this stuff.

Stanger'66- You're one *tall* guy at 6' 11" to be weighing 150! I'm only 5' 10", but I've always been ectomorphic and I understand how tough it is to put on muscle (and keep it on).

Assuming there's no underlying medical condition, then yeah, stress and poor dietary practices could certainly be the explanation.

Three meals is, IMO, bare minimum. I eat three meals *and* have several meal replacement powder (MRP) shakes...and at age 48 I probably have a much slower metabolism than you do. I know that if I miss a few meals the muscle just melts right off of me. Regarding your schedule (and I was a teacher at the local U, so I do understand about how tough this can be), I'd prioritize the eating

Honestly, air, water, food, and rest simply oughta be more important than all the "real stuff" people seem to find time for.

Speaking of rest, it's also important to get plenty of sleep. I know that's not a very popular viewpoint these days, but my quality of life (and my fitness level) went *way* up when I started getting more sleep. For years I considered sleeping a complete waste of time..man was I wrong about that!

Rough take on diet: if you want to weigh 170, then you'll need that many grams of good protein every day, and you can use that protein requirement for some rough estimates regarding your overall diet: If your diet oughta be roughly 35-40/50/10-15% protein/carbs/fat then you can calculate your bare minimum requirements with a little math (remember that fat has 9 calories per gram, protein and carbs only have 4). Figure out your minimum needs, then divide that up so that you get no more than 30 grams of protein at each meal (that's plenty to metabolize at one time). Eat the right blend of foods to get that 40/50/10 at every meal. Try to eat low glycemic index carbs so you'll avoid wild fluctuations in blood sugar.