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04/14/2019 02:16PM |
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04/14/2019 02:23PM |
sueb2b: "I'm still about 8 lbs down total.
Part of the problem -- went to Texas end of last week. I think I ate my weight in barbeque over a 2-day period. (Totes keto!)
Next problem - going back to Texas next week. But not downtown Austin this time, which may make the meals a bit less of an issue."
Sue, you gonna make it to the Rockford wing weekend?
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03/17/2019 11:44AM |
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04/18/2019 06:12PM |
sueb2b: "I'm still about 8 lbs down total.
Part of the problem -- went to Texas end of last week. I think I ate my weight in barbeque over a 2-day period. (Totes keto!)
Next problem - going back to Texas next week. But not downtown Austin this time, which may make the meals a bit less of an issue."
Had the same problem in South Carolina last week. Between Bullies on Hilton Head and ChooChoos in Blufton I did the same thing! Not to mention Red State BBQ just north of Lexington on the way home! Oh well, back to the drawing board. What goes on must come off.
Still cheering for everyone!
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04/10/2019 10:40AM |
Part of the problem -- went to Texas end of last week. I think I ate my weight in barbeque over a 2-day period. (Totes keto!)
Next problem - going back to Texas next week. But not downtown Austin this time, which may make the meals a bit less of an issue.
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04/01/2019 08:04AM |
Chicagored: "Just checking in.
I actually started this effort on 1/6/19 at 226.4.
I entered the contest on 2/14/19 at 212.
This morning, I was at 205.8.
I am happy with that. Three months to go."
Time for my monthly weigh in. This was a very frustrating month for me. I was sure I was going to break 200 pounds this month. However, for most of the month, my weight remained unchanged. Its starting to move again. Maybe as the weather gets warmer and I can be more active, things will continue to move.
This month for sure I break 200. My ultimate goal is still 175.
This morning's weight: 202.6. Weight loss for March is 3.2 lbs.
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04/01/2019 09:10AM |
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04/15/2019 12:21AM |
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03/27/2019 07:08AM |
blutofish1: " Just back from vacation and I tried to stick to my diet. Hard to do when you eat what others prepare. Chili, ham and beans etc... I'll know what I've gained or lost tomorrow.Didn’t lose any but didn’t gain any either. I’v Lost 16.8 lbs. so far
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02/14/2019 01:19AM |
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03/26/2019 05:27AM |
awbrown: "I'm not in the contest, either, but here's my weight loss story.
In or around the middle of January, I had an appointment with a new (for me) hematologist. My old doctor had retired, so I had to find a new one to treat my anemia.
I weighed in at the appointment at 220 lbs. The doc told me I was overweight. He knew I was a diabetic and that I took insulin. He gave me a kindly lecture about the relationship of insulin and fat.
He told me if I cut carbs out of my diet, I would lose some weight and could greatly reduce my intake of insulin.
Well, I haven't had a potato, a piece of bread or a piece of pasta since the middle of January and here are the results........
I'm now around 188 lbs., down from 220, and have reduced my insulin usage by 90%. I also have been taken off my cholesterol medication.
It was a great lecture."
That’s a crazy successful start to the year, impressive numbers on their own, even more so as a percentage of total. I know one thing, it doesn’t come easy and it doesn’t come without discipline. For me even the slightest indiscretion seems to cause a stall in progress.
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03/14/2019 09:59PM |
BearBurrito: "I have gotten fatter than I thought.
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Nice scale! :)
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04/20/2019 12:48PM |
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02/28/2019 12:12PM |
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03/26/2019 12:01PM |
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03/29/2019 10:47AM |
awbrown: "I'm not in the contest, either, but here's my weight loss story.
In or around the middle of January, I had an appointment with a new (for me) hematologist. My old doctor had retired, so I had to find a new one to treat my anemia.
I weighed in at the appointment at 220 lbs. The doc told me I was overweight. He knew I was a diabetic and that I took insulin. He gave me a kindly lecture about the relationship of insulin and fat.
He told me if I cut carbs out of my diet, I would lose some weight and could greatly reduce my intake of insulin.
Well, I haven't had a potato, a piece of bread or a piece of pasta since the middle of January and here are the results........
I'm now around 188 lbs., down from 220, and have reduced my insulin usage by 90%. I also have been taken off my cholesterol medication.
It was a great lecture."
That is a great story. Good for you!
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05/02/2019 05:20PM |
Let's hear from potential victors! I'm at around 7%, Chicago Red is around 8%. Who else feels like stirring up the competition? What % lost are you at?
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05/03/2019 01:53PM |
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03/02/2019 11:37PM |
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03/02/2019 11:54AM |
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03/01/2019 08:33AM |
mrballast: "I am in. 328.6 lbs of Ballast here. Photo soon."
Sorry for the delay. Took picture same day as original post, but can't post from my phone very well.
Down to about 324 so far.
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03/01/2019 08:56AM |
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02/26/2019 11:39AM |
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04/07/2019 10:52AM |
Ragged: "preacherdave: "Stuck on 216. Down 24 from 240. Time to throw in some more rigorous exercise. No sweets, breads, white potatoes since we've started. I may scream if I have to eat one more piece of broccoli!"
I too am tiring of the same old veggies. Yesterday mixed it up with some garlic parmesan asparagus. Over did it on the garlic a little. It was still pretty tasty
Nice going!
I didn’t get squat this past week, actually went up 4-5 despite no instances of the wheels coming off the cart. Seems to be pretty common for me, I think the low number last week was likely the result of not drinking enough water the day or two prior.
Yeah, I’m fairly convinced of the evils of carbs, I’m no Michael Phelps, I dont need 209grams of carbs a day to sit at my desk doing CAD, the carbs I get from the veggies are about all I need. Like anything probably fine in appropriate moderation but they seem to just make me more hungry and leave me feeling empty and the natural thing to do when feeling hungry is eat.
Broccoli does tire after awhile lol I’ve been really liking the fresh thin green beans (Costco), lil lemon pepper seasoning, tiny bit of butter (I’m much less concerned with a little fat than excess carbs). Mixing it up helps, spinach salads 2/3 days, the rest broccoli or green beans."
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05/15/2019 06:22AM |
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02/13/2019 02:43PM |
AmarilloJim: "dbpmw3: "I’m in
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Is that 1062?"
Think I got a chance? Actually its an upside down 240.
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04/17/2019 11:00AM |
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02/18/2019 03:11PM |
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02/18/2019 03:24PM |
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02/24/2019 08:17PM |
Anyone else?
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02/25/2019 06:01AM |
straighthairedcurly: "How's everybody doing? I got myself set up on an app to help set a sensible caloric intake each day. I can track my exercise and foods. Day 4 and I feel like it is helping me think carefully before I chose to eat something. The crazy snowfall has helped me get more exercise between shoveling and wading through snow for walks. I have also added walking stairs wherever I can.
I think it's working out for me. I don't seem to want to eat as much as I did before starting this diet and I want to do more work to the boat and house. Built a front deck for my bass tracker over the weekend. Anyone else?"
Gotta add some rod holders up front before the Ms. trip in 3 weeks.
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05/21/2019 10:08AM |
Good luck to all the participants.
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03/23/2019 11:46AM |
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03/24/2019 08:38AM |
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03/24/2019 09:10AM |
I have lost 14 lbs, but the losses have now slowed a lot. The easy weight is gone, now it is the tough slog. Hope I can find the best combo to reach success . I have a pretty ambitious goal for my August trip.
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04/17/2019 08:50AM |
blutofish1:
Sue, you gonna make it to the Rockford wing weekend?"
I'm hoping to. All depends on how work/travel shakes out.
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02/20/2019 11:12PM |
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02/20/2019 08:15PM |
Pic is hard to see, but it says 233.5 lbs. At least I haven't gained more weight this winter, but losing some would be really, really good.
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03/26/2019 09:01AM |
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03/26/2019 06:53PM |
Basspro69: "I wasn’t around for the start of this challenge and I’m happy for everyone’s goal to lose weight. I’m down 109 pounds from 2 years ago and once I get this herniated disc in my neck done and over with I will be doing a very long Bwca trip . Congratulations to everyone participating in this !"
Nice goin Brad! That’s what I’d like to do, 109 lbs is like dropping a your canoe and a large portage pack, going to be flying on those trails! Good luck with the neck.
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04/18/2019 09:07PM |
thegildedgopher: "Can we have a separate side challenge? Who can gain the most weight in one day? I just remembered I have tickets for Easter Brunch at Surly Brewing this Sunday. "Big Ass Buffet" is the phrase they use, I think. "
Once I get to my goal you are on, my weapon of choice will be a GOOD pizza, Little Oven, Savoy, Sammy’s, has to be cut in small squares, this just seems to disappear with incredible ease.
I relapsed last Sat, had a big beautiful bacon blue burger, I did spread it out over two meals and chucked half of the amazing pretzel bun it was on but still haven’t crawled my way back from it.... 258 is where I stand, was down to 254 before Sat, how a burger and a couple of onion rings added 6 lbs seems to defy the laws of physics, I regret my moment of weakness lol
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03/29/2019 09:48AM |
Ragged: "Thank you very much !!!Basspro69: "I wasn’t around for the start of this challenge and I’m happy for everyone’s goal to lose weight. I’m down 109 pounds from 2 years ago and once I get this herniated disc in my neck done and over with I will be doing a very long Bwca trip . Congratulations to everyone participating in this !"
Nice goin Brad! That’s what I’d like to do, 109 lbs is like dropping a your canoe and a large portage pack, going to be flying on those trails! Good luck with the neck."
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03/29/2019 10:52AM |
awbrown: "I'm not in the contest, either, but here's my weight loss story.
In or around the middle of January, I had an appointment with a new (for me) hematologist. My old doctor had retired, so I had to find a new one to treat my anemia.
I weighed in at the appointment at 220 lbs. The doc told me I was overweight. He knew I was a diabetic and that I took insulin. He gave me a kindly lecture about the relationship of insulin and fat.
He told me if I cut carbs out of my diet, I would lose some weight and could greatly reduce my intake of insulin.
Well, I haven't had a potato, a piece of bread or a piece of pasta since the middle of January and here are the results........
I'm now around 188 lbs., down from 220, and have reduced my insulin usage by 90%. I also have been taken off my cholesterol medication.
It was a great lecture."
Whoa! That reduction in insulin and going off your cholesterol medication are big feats. Size 22 triple E.
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02/18/2019 09:12AM |
I am in, as long as I am not too late to the show!
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04/20/2019 01:55PM |
LET"S GO!
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04/21/2019 04:53PM |
The test will be this week. Have to travel with teenagers again and most dinners will be carb based (pizza and pasta). At least lunch I was able to order a nice vegan salad.
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02/14/2019 07:50AM |
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02/14/2019 11:34AM |
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02/13/2019 02:35PM |
Let me know where to send my input $$. (I'm more likely to remember now than later.)
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02/13/2019 02:39PM |
dbpmw3: "I’m in
Is that 1062?
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04/06/2019 05:41AM |
However, I do recognize my eating disorders and like the book says......"we strive for progress, not perfection".
Anyway, I'm am sincere in my thoughts about all of you and what you are going through! I think by sharing our experiences we help each other by knowing that we're not alone.
Keep trying..........Mike
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04/06/2019 07:18AM |
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04/06/2019 07:49AM |
preacherdave: "Stuck on 216. Down 24 from 240. Time to throw in some more rigorous exercise. No sweets, breads, white potatoes since we've started. I may scream if I have to eat one more piece of broccoli!"
Nice going!
I didn’t get squat this past week, actually went up 4-5 despite no instances of the wheels coming off the cart. Seems to be pretty common for me, I think the low number last week was likely the result of not drinking enough water the day or two prior.
Yeah, I’m fairly convinced of the evils of carbs, I’m no Michael Phelps, I dont need 209grams of carbs a day to sit at my desk doing CAD, the carbs I get from the veggies are about all I need. Like anything probably fine in appropriate moderation but they seem to just make me more hungry and leave me feeling empty and the natural thing to do when feeling hungry is eat.
Broccoli does tire after awhile lol I’ve been really liking the fresh thin green beans (Costco), lil lemon pepper seasoning, tiny bit of butter (I’m much less concerned with a little fat than excess carbs). Mixing it up helps, spinach salads 2/3 days, the rest broccoli or green beans.
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02/13/2019 06:25AM |
RULES:
1. This is supposed to be healthy and fun. Stay positive and supportive. Disputes will be settled by the commissioner's wife, Mrs. Lundojam.
2. To enter, submit a photo of your weigh-in scale ON THIS THREAD. Toes need not be included as many weigh in at the gym on a standy-uppy scale.
3. Don't cheat. If you are not sure whether or not something is cheating, that means it's likely cheating.
4. Entry fee: Fifteen ($15) bucks, honor system, to be paid at the conclusion of the contest on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at 11:59 PM. Final weigh-ins will be accepted on May 31 and June 1.
5. Winners determined by total % of initial body weight lost.
1st place: all the money minus $30 (see 4th and 5th place below)
2nd place: three Rapalas in the box
3rd place: two Rapalas in the box
4th place: keep your money
5th place: keep your money
Tiebreaker: earliest registration
6. check in once in a while with progress and support
7. Stay safe
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04/07/2019 08:04PM |
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04/08/2019 09:29PM |
Lunch has mostly been fresh greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomato slices, or other, then add a couple protein sources ( ex. chicken, turkey, cottage cheese, edamame, or chickpeas). I like using the cottage cheese as the dressing...more nutritious.
Hopeful for tomorrow's weigh in.
Today the ice disappeared and we got out for a vigorous 50 minute paddle. Had the GPS so could tell we were traveling at 3.5 mph against a stiff headwind and 4.5 mph when the wind died off. Looking forward to paddling a few times a week. Being on the local lake with no fishing boats yet and the loons hanging out made us almost feel like we were in the BW. And we got our practice portage path cleared this weekend.
Update Tuesday morn...down a pound, hurray!
Update: Weigh in this A.M., down a pound.
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04/15/2019 09:41AM |
I have lost maybe 1 or 2 pounds. With still over a month remaining and the weather finally allowing some outdoor exercise, I'm starting anew today and making a push.
My only real goal is for the stern of my boat to sag a little less and to just feel more "comfortable" doing the things I love to do -- mainly fishing.
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05/01/2019 07:57AM |
March was a frustrating month for me, with my weight bouncing up and down, with a net loss of 3.2 pounds for the month and ending March at 202.6 pounds.
The first 7 to 10 days of April were equally frustrating, with no net weight loss. I did some research and made some changes, and the weight started dropping again.
Weight this morning, 195.2, for a net loss during April of 7.4 pounds. Contest weight loss total of 16.8 lbs, and total weight loss since January 5 of 31.2 lbs. My goal for the contest is to get to 190 or less.
Big month for me - I broke 200 lbs for the first time this century, and I dropped out of the "obese" catagory to merely "overweight."
The biggest changes I made:
1. Reduced my protein intake.
2. Eliminated dairy, except for occasional hard cheese.
3. Switched from decaf coffee to full caf.
4. Started using coconut milk in my coffee.
5. Started incorporating bone broth into my diet, occasionally substituting bone broth for breakfast or lunch.
xxoo
mitch
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05/01/2019 12:26PM |
I had the same experiences concerning my weight not dropping for a while and then dropping suddenly. Why, I have no idea. I just think the body must have an adjustment period or something. What I do know is that the "math" comes out....over time. For a year and a half I wrote down every calorie I consumed (good days and bad days) and how many calories I expended while excersising. For me one pound = 3,500 calories, just like it's supposed to.
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03/15/2019 11:04AM |
lundojam: "I'm losing. The contest, I mean, not weight (rimshot.)
Seriously, folks, I'm down 13 pounds, give or take for scale differences.
How's about y'all?"
Mostly stagnant. Good news is I'm getting back into a gym routine and starting to work jogging/running on a treadmill back in after foot surgery last November. I need to control snacking after dinner, that's always been my downfall.
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03/15/2019 11:59AM |
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03/15/2019 02:09PM |
mirth: "lundojam: "I'm losing. The contest, I mean, not weight (rimshot.)
Seriously, folks, I'm down 13 pounds, give or take for scale differences.
How's about y'all?"
Mostly stagnant. Good news is I'm getting back into a gym routine and starting to work jogging/running on a treadmill back in after foot surgery last November. I need to control snacking after dinner, that's always been my downfall."
My solution to the after dinner snacking has been to go to bed earlier than normal. At the first snacking urge, I drink a big glass of water. At the 2nd urge, I head up to bed. The good news is I am getting more and better sleep because it also means less screen time before bed.
Keep going folks!
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05/24/2019 01:02PM |
I'm 56 years old, with a sedentary job for the last 25 years, and had been lightly active.
I weighed in at 268.5 lbs. on January 15th.
On may 15th the scale tipped at 211.5. (I only step on the scale every 15 days)
I've lost 5 inches off my waist, 3.5 off my thighs, 1.75 off my neck, and added 1.25 on my upper arm.
BF has been reduced from 31% to 23.5%. (targeting 21.5%)
I lift weights 3 days a week and do cardio 6 days a week, Usually 40 minutes of MMA Interval training on an Octane Pro elliptical 3 days, and 30 minutes of High Impact Interval Training (HIIT) the other 3. Now that the weather is warming up, I've started to replace the Octane machine with semi-intense 30-40 minute bike rides, or brisk 3 mile walks with the dog targeting under a 20 minute per mile pace.
My diet has changed a little bit, but I'm eating more calories daily now than I have most of my adult life. I watch my Macros closely, and have been fine tuning the percentages regularly. Right now I'm eating around 1950 calories per day in 250 to 300 calorie increments 6-8 times a day, and burning about 3500 calories daily. Right now I try to keep my macro percentages at 40-40-20. (40% clean carbs, 40% lean protein, 20% fat), with targets of the following:
carb's - 186 gr.
fat - 41 gr.
protein - 186 gr.
natural sugars - 53 gr. (I've also been trying to greatly reduce, or eliminate, processed sugar from my diet)
Oh, and I have a 120-130 ounce target of water a day.
My only regrets are: I should have started this 15 years ago. And the exercise and macro calculations take a lot of time!
My advice: If you hit road blocks along your way, make small adjustments to give the metabolism little changes to adjust to. Try not to avoid big changes all at once that can shock your system into storing calories.
Keep going folks, for me it's been well worth the effort!
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05/24/2019 03:24PM |
Didn't mean for you to whack your whole response, only to fix the missing tag... Hope you lost your additional 7!
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05/03/2019 06:31AM |
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05/03/2019 07:57AM |
Heading out to the Rockford campout in a few hours. The miserable weather we've been having for awhile has finally broken. I expect to be seeing some of you there. Maybe we should use a separate table for the keto appropriate food during the pot luck on Saturday. I will be bringing pulled pork. I will also be bringing buns, but will not be having one myself. ;-)
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05/03/2019 03:20PM |
I am gearing up for the final push, though. This month will hopefully show some serious progress. Whatever happens, I have definitely gotten in better shape.
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05/03/2019 02:03PM |
preacherdave: "I'm at 11.7% but I've stalled. Not sure I'm going to get much more off. Hoping for another 7 lbs."
I too have not done much the past 2-3 weeks, a little frustrating but I’ll just have to wait the lull out, definitely more to loose on my end but the low hanging fruit appears to be going away lol
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05/03/2019 11:02PM |
I wasn't really doing a lot different then not eating after 9pm. And not before 9am.
Good luck all... I think we all gained here even if we don't win
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05/06/2019 10:52AM |
mirth: "I remain pretty much flat, no loss but also no gain. /sigh...."
I remain pretty much FAT. :)
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05/26/2019 05:00PM |
Early tomorrow morning, I'm leaving on a jet plane for south america until June 14, and I'm not sure about access to internet or an accurate scale. So I ask permission of the judges to submit an early final post. No matter how I end up in the contest, I am happy with how I've done.
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05/28/2019 01:52PM |
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05/28/2019 07:24PM |
GO for it!
CR lost 10.66% of his body weight. Way to go!
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05/29/2019 06:04PM |
When you weigh in, include a pic on the same scale. If you concede, please post "uncle" and you'll get 'em next time. NO shame. If you are the winner, decide how and where you'd like payment-- check, pay pal, etc. If you win lures, let me know your address. I know everyone will be swift and honest in settling up, but if there are stragglers let me know; I know a guy who knows a guy.;)
Good luck! I'll use this to calculate %
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05/29/2019 08:52PM |
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05/31/2019 04:41AM |
sideways and I don't know how to change it .
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03/16/2019 07:21PM |
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02/19/2019 11:12PM |
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02/19/2019 08:24AM |
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03/03/2019 08:46AM |
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03/02/2019 12:33PM |
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03/01/2019 09:56AM |
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03/01/2019 04:53PM |
Doing the low carb thing. Interesting write-up in the mpls tribune. risk-reversal diet
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03/01/2019 10:25PM |
Ragged: "ozarkpaddler: " Making a little progress
Looks like the better part of 10lbs, I’d say that pretty darn good, nice going.
I’m down about 14 myself since the posted pic, 24 since the first of the year. Besides walking 4miles of day on the treadmill I stopped doing my rather large driveway with the tractor, do it all with the snowblower, takes forever but lots of activity for sure. "
I'm impressed, I need to pick up my activity like YOU have. Problem is, after a few 12 hr shifts on my feet, I don't feel like walking and exercising. This is exactly what I need, people like you'all to INSPIRE me!
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03/01/2019 07:56AM |
I actually started this effort on 1/6/19 at 226.4.
I entered the contest on 2/14/19 at 212.
This morning, I was at 205.8.
I am happy with that. Three months to go.
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03/01/2019 09:54AM |
sorry kept forgetting to send pic. Only scale I could come up with. Set to zero. At 280lbs.hip replacement at the end of the month. Good luck all.
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02/27/2019 04:59PM |
Good luck to all! As an added incentive for myself, I have a trip over NYE 19-20 that has a hard cutoff height to weight ratio. I am *not* missing this trip.
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02/22/2019 08:21AM |
I’m in. Wow, I didn’t expect this
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03/22/2019 05:55PM |
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03/23/2019 12:33PM |
In or around the middle of January, I had an appointment with a new (for me) hematologist. My old doctor had retired, so I had to find a new one to treat my anemia.
I weighed in at the appointment at 220 lbs. The doc told me I was overweight. He knew I was a diabetic and that I took insulin. He gave me a kindly lecture about the relationship of insulin and fat.
He told me if I cut carbs out of my diet, I would lose some weight and could greatly reduce my intake of insulin.
Well, I haven't had a potato, a piece of bread or a piece of pasta since the middle of January and here are the results........
I'm now around 188 lbs., down from 220, and have reduced my insulin usage by 90%. I also have been taken off my cholesterol medication.
It was a great lecture.
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05/10/2019 12:59PM |
Finally starting to see some progress. Probably too little too late for here but happy to see the numbers on the scale going down.
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03/24/2019 08:00AM |
Ragged: "I’m at 278 from 307 for the challenge, so 29 there, down around 40 since New Years, probably about 4-5” off my waist, should fit in my bikinis by mid summer ;)"
GREAT JOB, Ragged! I'm certain you're looking good, but not sure I want to see you in a bikini (LOL)?
I went into a post-medical issue "Blues" state when I had to miss Canoecopia and have been stagnant. Looks like I'm 282 still? Time to get serious now! Oh, and BTW, if anyone starts an "Ugly feet contest," let me know; I got that one wrapped up (LOL)!
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04/17/2019 09:41AM |
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02/21/2019 05:00AM |
However, I am cheering for all of you!!!
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02/21/2019 09:33AM |
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02/20/2019 10:52AM |
thegildedgopher: "I'm in. Also don't have a digital scale. But if I was gonna cheat I'd have started with a bigger number than 195. I should've weighed in before I get sick last week, I think I dropped 8 pounds in 10 days just from lack of appetite.
Can I just point out the obvious: No foot models around here!
"
Heheheheh, I bet I could win the "Ugliest feet" contest (LOL)?
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05/21/2019 01:48PM |
........Mike
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03/31/2019 07:32AM |
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04/02/2019 10:45AM |
mpeebles: "Still cheering for everyone! We all have ups and downs along the way. It is not easy! Give yourself permission to indulge once in a while. It's OK. I have a sign hanging in front of my xtrainer that simply says "Keep Trying". "
For me this has proven not to work, everyone is different and plenty of people do just fine but not me. I cant tell you how many previous attempts had been made only to be derailed by a cheat day (one almost always turned into more). Its a multi faceted problem. A cheat day reminds you how much you miss the bad stuff you have cut out. I also tend to over eat and my stomach stretches out and I feel super hungry again. Lastly if you are like me one cheat meal can completely erase a week or twos worth of loss, and that severely impacts your motivation and when you lack motivation and moral is low you tend to throw in the towel. Again this is all just me, I cant do it, its got to be a cold turkey all or nothing deal, complete change or don't bother. This is really only applicable to someone trying to make a drastic change. If you hit your goal then obviously things are different. I'm at the point now where I'm never hungry, I like the stuff I'm eating, its become very routine and much easier to pass on the temptations.
@264 from 307 for the challenge, net loss of 43, 53 from the first of the year.
Current favorite is a spinach Cesar salad with blackend chicken breast. I don't mess around with that crappy low fat shelf stable dressing, 2-3 tablespoons of the good refrigerated stuff is still only like 150-225 calories and its SOOOO worth it and completely in the budget with the rest of the meal consists of spinach and 2-3oz of chicken breast.
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02/15/2019 10:21AM |
Can I just point out the obvious: No foot models around here!
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02/15/2019 04:28PM |
Well that’s a rather large number, I think that puts me firmly in the lead for a contest no one wants to win. All muscle, big boned..... you know, the usual suspects, probably retaining water as well. Glad we didn’t start this on Jan 1st, that number would have been even worse.
Shooting for 210 but realistically 220-230 would be a nice improvement, won’t get there by June 1st but hoping by the end of 2019
Count me officially in. I went from 250 to 175 in a year once before so I know what it takes. Took about 15 years to slowly work my way up here, time to reset.
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02/15/2019 05:14PM |
Thanks all! Come on the rest of ya! Let's do this ! As it stands, the winner makes a profit of $105 and that'll only go up. Do it for your kids! Do it for your honey! Do it for your God! Do it for YOU.
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02/14/2019 05:24PM |
248.2
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02/14/2019 09:25AM |
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02/13/2019 07:00PM |
I'll be weighing in tomorrow.
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02/13/2019 11:57AM |
Where do we send the $15? I'll submit my entry next time I'm on the scale.
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02/13/2019 12:08PM |
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04/24/2019 06:08AM |
Keep trying ........Mike
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04/06/2019 06:47AM |
awbrown: "I'm not in the contest, either, but here's my weight loss story.Good for you Art. Hope to see you at the wing weekend in Rockford.
In or around the middle of January, I had an appointment with a new (for me) hematologist. My old doctor had retired, so I had to find a new one to treat my anemia.
I weighed in at the appointment at 220 lbs. The doc told me I was overweight. He knew I was a diabetic and that I took insulin. He gave me a kindly lecture about the relationship of insulin and fat.
He told me if I cut carbs out of my diet, I would lose some weight and could greatly reduce my intake of insulin.
Well, I haven't had a potato, a piece of bread or a piece of pasta since the middle of January and here are the results........
I'm now around 188 lbs., down from 220, and have reduced my insulin usage by 90%. I also have been taken off my cholesterol medication.
It was a great lecture."
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04/08/2019 05:35AM |
Keep trying........Mike
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05/15/2019 07:12AM |
bct: "I should have gotten in on this... In January, I weighed in at 270 and my doctor told me that I need to lose weight and get my blood sugar under control. He specifically told me that I need to adhere to a strict low carb diet as I am a self proclaimed sugar addict. With excellent support from my wife, I weighed in a 230 on May 2.
You CAN do it!"
Whoa, that's a couple bowling balls and eight cans of beans! Congrats!
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05/15/2019 09:26PM |
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05/24/2019 04:32AM |
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04/12/2019 08:40PM |
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04/13/2019 06:00AM |
Keep trying.......Mike
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05/17/2019 05:43AM |
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05/24/2019 06:57AM |
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04/14/2019 02:23PM |
sueb2b: "I'm still about 8 lbs down total.
Part of the problem -- went to Texas end of last week. I think I ate my weight in barbeque over a 2-day period. (Totes keto!)
Next problem - going back to Texas next week. But not downtown Austin this time, which may make the meals a bit less of an issue."
Sue, you gonna make it to the Rockford wing weekend?
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05/24/2019 12:08PM |
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05/24/2019 09:37PM |
Amazing how much you are losing. I am not at your pace, but have managed to drop 32 lbs since Feb. 21st. I don't do as intense a workout schedule as you so I can't expect those results.
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05/02/2019 05:52PM |
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05/02/2019 06:55PM |
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05/02/2019 06:58PM |
Chicagored: "Started the contest at 212.0.
March was a frustrating month for me, with my weight bouncing up and down, with a net loss of 3.2 pounds for the month and ending March at 202.6 pounds.
The first 7 to 10 days of April were equally frustrating, with no net weight loss. I did some research and made some changes, and the weight started dropping again.
Weight this morning, 195.2, for a net loss during April of 7.4 pounds. Contest weight loss total of 16.8 lbs, and total weight loss since January 5 of 31.2 lbs. My goal for the contest is to get to 190 or less.
See ya at the wing weekend Mitch... This is my goal also..
Big month for me - I broke 200 lbs for the first time this century, and I dropped out of the "obese" catagory to merely "overweight."
The biggest changes I made:
1. Reduced my protein intake.
2. Eliminated dairy, except for occasional hard cheese.
3. Switched from decaf coffee to full caf.
4. Started using coconut milk in my coffee.
5. Started incorporating bone broth into my diet, occasionally substituting bone broth for breakfast or lunch.
xxoo
mitch"
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05/02/2019 07:48PM |
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05/02/2019 08:04PM |
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05/20/2019 07:50AM |
Good luck everyone!
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05/05/2019 06:14AM |
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05/20/2019 05:27PM |
lundojam: "10 days to go! I just dropped a cool one dollar on a garage sale scale yesterday, and it appears that I lost an extra 7 pounds overnight. I suppose I should double check that.
Good luck everyone!"
LOL, ya think? I need to get a scale like that!
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05/07/2019 03:31PM |
You CAN do it!
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03/13/2019 07:35PM |
Seriously, folks, I'm down 13 pounds, give or take for scale differences.
How's about y'all?
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03/18/2019 04:37AM |
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03/12/2019 08:45PM |
Still, I have lost 10 lbs. and have been slowly creeping down.
How's it going for everyone else?
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05/30/2019 08:54AM |
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03/16/2019 05:00PM |
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03/07/2019 05:58AM |
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03/03/2019 07:04PM |
Down about 4 lbs so far.
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03/02/2019 05:33PM |
I’ve cut out soda completely, not a single can in 2019, I don’t drink coffee so I used the soda for a caffeine fix, I have been drinking those little Zipfiz things instead.
Breakfast I’ve been doing an egg and a couple of slices of diced Canadian bacon, maybe a couple clementines. Some days I just do an apple and clementines
Snacks I’ve been doing a hand full of nuts, cashews or pistachios, not fat or calorie free but no carbs and seems to actually hit the spot and stick with me more than fruit.
Lunch is my big meal. I have been doing wraps every other day. I usually use chicken breast with that Tony Chacheres creole seasoning, for the wrap I get the mission carb balance tortillas, fajita size is my favorite as they are smallest so I can have two and not feel too guilty. Only 4grams net carbs per, 45 calories, lots of fiber. I’ll use a single wedge if that laughing cow cheese, the spicy jack is extremely flavorful, 15 calories, toss in a good amount of romaine. Two of these complete units are are only 250-300 calories depending on how much chicken breast and for me this doesn’t at all feel like “diet good”. As an alternative I eat chicken breast with lemon pepper and green beans or broccoli.
Dinner is generally lighter but similar to lunch minus the wrap. If I’m doing a wrap for lunch that’s when I make the chicken and will eat it with a vegetable of some sort, if I’m doing the vegetables for lunch the next day that’s when I make them. I also will do salads for dinner, lots of chicken breast/tenders, I been going through 6lbs a week, frozen tenders are the easiest and pretty cheap.
As a rule I try not to east past 6-7pm. That for me is the hardest time, I’ve actually been going to bed earlier to avoid being on the main level of the house, if I’m there I’m tempted to “graze” lol
Still hoping for 250 by the end of this, that would be 19% or so
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03/02/2019 10:22PM |
My bad habits to change have been munching mindlessly on junk during my sizable commute so now I don't keep any food in my car except a couple Frooze balls (link below). I also used to stop for fast food on my way home as a "snack" before dinner, so I quit that. I have also started taking the stairs when I visit my dad as well as walking to visit him instead of driving the half mile.
Breakfast
2 eggs, 2 slices of bacon, load of veggies (spinach, kale, asparagus, or whatever is on hand)
Some days I will still have cereal (measured out) loaded with fresh blueberries or raspberries. I have switched to flax milk (tastes way better than skim milk and has fewer calories).
Lunch
I get free lunch at work. Fortunately they serve lean meat, great vegetables, and lots of healthy choices. The calorie count is available on a website so I preplan what I will have and what size portion I can afford to take. This is my biggest meal of the day. I am skipping dessert.
Dinner
Dinner is pretty light around here normally. Tonight I had some asparagus, 3 oz. of kielbasa sausage and some homemade butternut squash soup.
Snacks
I keep clementines around as well as nuts. I also find that a little herbed deli turkey and a couple rice crackers is satisfying. When I get the munchies in the car, I nibble on one Frooze ball. One is only about 50 calories.
I agree that going to bed early is the best way to keep from nighttime munching. But sometimes, like tonight, I get distracted and stay up. But it looks like I can afford a small handful of peanuts and call it a night.
Frooze balls
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03/02/2019 10:32AM |
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02/28/2019 05:36PM |
ozarkpaddler: " Making a little progress
Looks like the better part of 10lbs, I’d say that pretty darn good, nice going.
I’m down about 14 myself since the posted pic, 24 since the first of the year. Besides walking 4miles of day on the treadmill I stopped doing my rather large driveway with the tractor, do it all with the snowblower, takes forever but lots of activity for sure.