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OT: I’m gonna lose 25 pounds by June.

I’m at 218, started at 224. It would be tough to lose another 20. Regardless, I no longer need to suck in my gut when a pretty female in the gym walks by, so there’s that.

Every day I put in between 60-70 minutes in the gym, plus 250 40-lb kettlebell swings, 20 minutes. I’m very pleased with my gym work, becoming much more focused and smarter, less stuck in my ways. I’m lifting heavier, too, but smart; I won’t get injured. I’m on a much better daily schedule, putting in good time towards my math work. I’m eating much better. I’m trying hard to resist posting weird-ass threads on the board, with decidedly mixed results.

Thanks for asking.

Nice.

I have had a bit of trouble getting back to the level of intensity I had before Covid. The diet/caloric intake is fine, but my gym time is not consistent and is exclusively cardio. I have not gone back to weight training yet.

You are doing slow and steady - 6 pounds in the first few weeks is nothing to sneeze at.

Someone mentioned on this board about not weighing yourself, but measure your success by the pants you wear - seems like a good approach.
 
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Here's a BMI calculator. Just plug in your height and weight.

Problem with this is that for muscular guys the BMI is pretty much useless. At my goal weight of 195 I’m going to be very lean, but my BMI would be 26, overweight.

 
Problem with this is that for muscular guys the BMI is pretty much useless. At my goal weight of 195 I’m going to be very lean, but my BMI would be 26, overweight.

This guy has a 27.3 BMI.
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Problem with this is that for muscular guys the BMI is pretty much useless. At my goal weight of 195 I’m going to be very lean, but my BMI would be 26, overweight.

I'm certainly not the bodybuilder type, but I cant imagine weighing under 200. I'd still be considered overweight at 6'2".
 
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Well I'm stuck on 5 lbs down. I didn't really have a specific weight goal other than wanting to be a little leaner and I'm probably doing that and maybe could go a little further. Since I put in the home gym I've probably added some lean weight as well though. It's been so cold though which makes the cardio tough though I do compensate somewhat for not running in 20 degree weather with the concept2 rower.
 
So I haven’t worked out at all except for an occasional round of golf in Jan. Neck issues causing the delay. So my calories are set at 1750. Interesting thing as it progresses, I fine myself only eating about 1500 a day and that is with a snack around 9pm. I only do that to keep my mental aspect in line where I don’t think I’m starving myself. Just two graham crackers and 8 oz of milk but it is awesome lol. Last night the kids made a brownie, Oreo cookie. Dear lord. I said yes but then said no.
Still at 249.

Going to see the croods today with kids. They received a’s so I’m going. Will have whoppers and coke. Can’t wait. Still will have 1700 calories for the day. Under 1400 calories for the week.
 
Nice.

I have had a bit of trouble getting back to the level of intensity I had before Covid. The diet/caloric intake is fine, but my gym time is not consistent and is exclusively cardio. I have not gone back to weight training yet.

You are doing slow and steady - 6 pounds in the first few weeks is nothing to sneeze at.

Someone mentioned on this board about not weighing yourself, but measure your success by the pants you wear - seems like a good approach.
That was me. Used to teach a lot of women to lift at the old club where I worked out. Always told them not to weigh themselves for several months as muscle will add weight. Told them to try on their favorite tight jeans or little black dress and see how it fits. If it fits better in a month, be happy.

Also, told them if you gain a few muscles in your shoulders because of lifting that’s a good thing. Your broader shoulders will make your waste and butt look smaller. And gaining a little chest muscle will lift your boobs and make them look better, too. Also explained that muscle burns about three times as much calories 24/7 as fat so muscle will help you lose weight in the long term. So adding a couple three pounds of muscle is a very good thing. But alas, many couldn’t resist and would quit lifting in three or four weeks. When asked why they quit they all said ‘I gained three pounds’ They just couldn’t stay off the scales.

Would love to open my own gym, teach proper weight training for the over 35 crowd along with low carb dieting. Soon as I hit the big lotto!
 
That was me. Used to teach a lot of women to lift at the old club where I worked out. Always told them not to weigh themselves for several months as muscle will add weight. Told them to try on their favorite tight jeans or little black dress and see how it fits. If it fits better in a month, be happy.

Also, told them if you gain a few muscles in your shoulders because of lifting that’s a good thing. Your broader shoulders will make your waste and butt look smaller. And gaining a little chest muscle will lift your boobs and make them look better, too. Also explained that muscle burns about three times as much calories 24/7 as fat so muscle will help you lose weight in the long term. So adding a couple three pounds of muscle is a very good thing. But alas, many couldn’t resist and would quit lifting in three or four weeks. When asked why they quit they all said ‘I gained three pounds’ They just couldn’t stay off the scales.

Would love to open my own gym, teach proper weight training for the over 35 crowd along with low carb dieting. Soon as I hit the big lotto!
Thanks for this. I just now tried on the little black dress I haven’t been able to fit into for years. Still tight, but at least I could breathe. That gave me a boost. Pics later.
 
Yes. Played it back when it was sort of new, with a nun, yes a NUN. Both of us played from the white tees and she beat me to a pulp. After our round we had a beer together in the club house and I asked her if she played often ... answer : yes, weekly with women's BB coach McGraw.

Why did I get paired up with a nun? Because she was the dorm rector of my daughter's dorm, and at that time getting on the Warren course was kind of difficult. When I found out she played golf, I asked her if she could arrange tee times for us and she did.
If I played with a nun I wouldn't be able to use my golf language.
 
I don't understand all the rumination over weight loss. Just don't eat. Seriously. No snacks, no soda (ever) take a long break on the beer, small portions, sensible food choices. 2-3 lbs / day easy.
 
I'm 5'10" to 5'10 1/2". Last June, probably 215 with 38-40 waist, weight is only an estimate as I weighed myself for the first time after I had changed my diet and started exercising strenuously. I have been between 165-170 for a month or so., size 32-33 waist, lean muscular. Went from XL jersey shorts and dri-fit tee shirts to L to M.
 
I can't sift through the posts. Just walk 5 miles a day and stop eating potatoes, bread, and pasta. After you get in to the walking, you can eat whatever the hell you want.
 
OK its the end of the month. Perhaps we should have everyone's start weight and end weight for the month. What is your goal for the short month of February.

I started at 265. Weighed in this am at 248.8. I was at 249 a week ago but I bought a new scale. Seems like the last one was off. Dang it! I was limited in working out and cardio due to some neck issues. I think I am ready to go.

My goal this month is to hit 239. Kinda, but not very aggressive, but I think I can stay around 1500 calories a day net if not lower with starting cardio. Riding bike and walking on the beach, plus plenty of landscaping to do at the restaurant and at home. etc.
 
Started at 260 ended at 244.

I fell off the wagon in a big way yesterday though. It was my friend's birthday and a bunch of us went out for dinner. 5 beers, a couple jalapeno poppers, and a huge stromboli later...I got my work cut out for me. It was nice to get out with friends though, well worth the calories.

Goal is to end February in the low to mid 230s.
 
Started at 260 ended at 244.

I fell off the wagon in a big way yesterday though. It was my friend's birthday and a bunch of us went out for dinner. 5 beers, a couple jalapeno poppers, and a huge stromboli later...I got my work cut out for me. It was nice to get out with friends though, well worth the calories.

Goal is to end February in the low to mid 230s.
I know your not supposed to reward yourself with a Stromboli but damn that sounds good.
 
Started at 260 ended at 244.

I fell off the wagon in a big way yesterday though. It was my friend's birthday and a bunch of us went out for dinner. 5 beers, a couple jalapeno poppers, and a huge stromboli later...I got my work cut out for me. It was nice to get out with friends though, well worth the calories.

Goal is to end February in the low to mid 230s.
Brownies last week, now this week WTF YO?:):)
 
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OK its the end of the month. Perhaps we should have everyone's start weight and end weight for the month. What is your goal for the short month of February.

I started at 265. Weighed in this am at 248.8. I was at 249 a week ago but I bought a new scale. Seems like the last one was off. Dang it! I was limited in working out and cardio due to some neck issues. I think I am ready to go.

My goal this month is to hit 239. Kinda, but not very aggressive, but I think I can stay around 1500 calories a day net if not lower with starting cardio. Riding bike and walking on the beach, plus plenty of landscaping to do at the restaurant and at home. etc.
I feel you on the scale issue. I weigh myself in the morning at home and then on the days that I go to the gym I weigh myself on their scale. The scale at my house generally measures me at 3 to 5 lbs heavier than the one at the gym.

Jan 1 = 192
Jan 30 = 189

I don't know how some of you are losing three to five pounds a week. I feel like I'm hungry all the time and I'm doing at least twice the amount of cardio that I would normally do at the gym and I'm lucky if I lose one pound a week.
 
I feel you on the scale issue. I weigh myself in the morning at home and then on the days that I go to the gym I weigh myself on their scale. The scale at my house generally measures me at 3 to 5 lbs heavier than the one at the gym.

Jan 1 = 192
Jan 30 = 189

I don't know how some of you are losing three to five pounds a week. I feel like I'm hungry all the time and I'm doing at least twice the amount of cardio that I would normally do at the gym and I'm lucky if I lose one pound a week.
Like ‘Ro said, let the waistline of your jeans tell the story.
 
I know your not supposed to reward yourself with a Stromboli but damn that sounds good.
It was absolutely fantastic. The waitress asked if my wife and I were splitting it. My wife and a couple others that heard (and know me well) just laughed. It was a good stromboli, coupled with the fact I've been dieting for a month made it even better.

Like I said above, I'll take the hit and move on. I did 6 miles (I walked the entire PSU-NW wrestling match) on the treadmill yesterday afternoon, knowing I was going to go all out.
 
I feel you on the scale issue. I weigh myself in the morning at home and then on the days that I go to the gym I weigh myself on their scale. The scale at my house generally measures me at 3 to 5 lbs heavier than the one at the gym.

Jan 1 = 192
Jan 30 = 189

I don't know how some of you are losing three to five pounds a week. I feel like I'm hungry all the time and I'm doing at least twice the amount of cardio that I would normally do at the gym and I'm lucky if I lose one pound a week.
I’m using the lose it app when I eat. Keep it at 1700 calories and my goal every day is for it to Be green. If you work out you get extra calories but sometimes I bank it and don’t go in to that safe. I snack or eat very slowly as well. 20-25 minutes when I’m watching golf or football or a movie.
 
It was absolutely fantastic. The waitress asked if my wife and I were splitting it. My wife and a couple others that heard (and know me well) just laughed. It was a good stromboli, coupled with the fact I've been dieting for a month made it even better.

Like I said above, I'll take the hit and move on. I did 6 miles (I walked the entire PSU-NW wrestling match) on the treadmill yesterday afternoon, knowing I was going to go all out.
I’m dreaming of a home delivery Stromboli. The small is huge. 15 bucks well spent!
 
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I’m using the lose it app when I eat. Keep it at 1700 calories and my goal every day is for it to Be green. If you work out you get extra calories but sometimes I bank it and don’t go in to that safe. I snack or eat very slowly as well. 20-25 minutes when I’m watching golf or football or a movie.
I use Myfitnesspal coupled with a Garmin watch. It gave me 1620 as a calorie goal per day. I try to stay under that regardless of how much activity I did that day.
 
I feel you on the scale issue. I weigh myself in the morning at home and then on the days that I go to the gym I weigh myself on their scale. The scale at my house generally measures me at 3 to 5 lbs heavier than the one at the gym.

Jan 1 = 192
Jan 30 = 189

I don't know how some of you are losing three to five pounds a week. I feel like I'm hungry all the time and I'm doing at least twice the amount of cardio that I would normally do at the gym and I'm lucky if I lose one pound a week.
I can't speak for the others, but I got a feeling I'm still taking off the easy weight. Just the change in my diet coupled with upping my cardio works very well for a while, but my pounds lost per week will probably drop off to 1 or 2.

If your not using one, get a calorie tracking app. It helped me out. It will help you make adjustments in your diet to see what works and what doesn't.
 
I feel you on the scale issue. I weigh myself in the morning at home and then on the days that I go to the gym I weigh myself on their scale. The scale at my house generally measures me at 3 to 5 lbs heavier than the one at the gym.

Jan 1 = 192
Jan 30 = 189

I don't know how some of you are losing three to five pounds a week. I feel like I'm hungry all the time and I'm doing at least twice the amount of cardio that I would normally do at the gym and I'm lucky if I lose one pound a week.
Need more than veggies to fuel the system. Eat lots protein for breakfast along with medium chain fats. Think olive oil, coconut oil, fish oil. Eggs with salmon or tuna in it. Shrimp. Fish. Lean meat. Nuts like walnuts and almonds. The fat sends signals you are full and proteins take longer to digest and stop the glucose crash of late morning.

Try eating slowly as it takes time for the stomach to register food and send the right hormones to signal satiation. And chewing food well helps start digesting it before it hits your stomach.
 
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Need more than veggies to fuel the system. Eat lots protein for breakfast along with medium chain fats. Think olive oil, coconut oil, fish oil. Eggs with salmon or tuna in it. Shrimp. Fish. Lean meat. Nuts like walnuts and almonds. The fat sends signals you are full and proteins take longer to digest and stop the glucose crash of late morning.

Try eating slowly as it takes time for the stomach to register food and send the right hormones to signal satiation. And chewing food well helps start digesting it before it hits your stomach.
You got in a couple major changes I made. I will have eggs and either scrapple, sausage or half an avacado for breakfast. I can't do salmon or tuna in the morning. I'll mix in oatmeal a few times a week, just so my cholesterol doesn't go too high. We have been eating salmon or mahi at least once a week for dinner.

I've also been cutting down on red meats and hitting the veggies hard. 4 oz of steak instead of 8+. And extra servings of vegetables. I've been cooking asian type stir fry dishes that are heavy on veggies.

Cut out fried and breaded foods. Grill or saute all our meats.
 
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