305?!?!?! Omfg!!!
That does it!! I've had it! No goddamn wonder I've been feeling like a bag of shit lately. I have no energy, get out of breath way too easily, my legs are numb, and all I want to do is sleep lately. And even that is not the best sleep lately.
I've embarressed myself to no end just now, and its enough for me to make some serious personal changes in my life, starting today.
I just weighed myself. On the scales at work, which have been calibrated recently. I'M 305 FUCKING POUNDS!!
I have no idea what my IDEAL weight should be, but if you go by the BMI from high school, it will likely say I need to be at 160 or some stupid shit. Well, I'm a realist, so I KNOW that will never happen. So my FIRST goal is going to be 240lbs.
So, why am I posting this? Why would I think anyone gives a rat's ass? Cause I'm making a committment to myself via CPF that I CAN...and I WILL...DO THIS!! And you lot have just voluteered to be my witnesses, as well as my coaches, mentors, and whenever necessary, the ones to kick my ass when required.
Regardless, I'm doing this, starting today.
305fuckingpoundsohmyfuckinggodwhatafatsonofabitchiamnowmakemyselfsick
I've embarressed myself to no end just now, and its enough for me to make some serious personal changes in my life, starting today.
I just weighed myself. On the scales at work, which have been calibrated recently. I'M 305 FUCKING POUNDS!!
305!!
Where the fuck did they come from??I have no idea what my IDEAL weight should be, but if you go by the BMI from high school, it will likely say I need to be at 160 or some stupid shit. Well, I'm a realist, so I KNOW that will never happen. So my FIRST goal is going to be 240lbs.
So, why am I posting this? Why would I think anyone gives a rat's ass? Cause I'm making a committment to myself via CPF that I CAN...and I WILL...DO THIS!! And you lot have just voluteered to be my witnesses, as well as my coaches, mentors, and whenever necessary, the ones to kick my ass when required.
Regardless, I'm doing this, starting today.
305fuckingpoundsohmyfuckinggodwhatafatsonofabitchiamnowmakemyselfsick
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I've got a few pounds to lose myself, but your goal is going to take a lot more work than mine.
You read my mind and beat me to it.
Terms and conditions?
I wasn't going to have money get in the way of this, as this is something I need to do for myself. I'm not against anyone betting on or against me, just not sure if I want money to become MY incentive.
But curious what you're looking to offer.
We all ponied up $$ Had pre start weigh in
Ran until the Royal Cup
Had final weigh in
We all posted our successes through out
It gives you a little more incentive
I lost nearly 40 lb.
Think that might have been good enough for second
%age of weight loss, not total weight
Milton "Not So" Slim
But..............................
STOP EATING!
- you got to cut out the carbs, this is the big killer. Any bread, pasta, pizza, etc. (rice is fine in moderation). Its really tough but after a couple of weeks, you won't miss it and you get use to it. If you are really gung ho, I would suggest no dairy as well for the first 2-3 weeks. It really helps clean out the system naturally.
- water, water and more water. Drink lots of water throughout the day. Whenever you get hungry, more water.
- for breakfast, have a protein shake. If you are giving up carbs (no cereal or bread for breakfast), you really need this to get your day started right. I buy this vegi protein powder, add water and frozen fruit (blueberries, strawberries, banana, etc.) and you are good to go.
- meats are fine as long as they are lean. I mainly stick to chicken breast and fish.
- no booze and limit the late nights (playing poker, etc.). You really got to get your body into a normal sleep cycle/routine. Try to also eat your meals at a regular time (no late eating before sleeping).
- exercise is good, even just walking.
Hopefully this will get you started. You follow these tips and you will start shedding the pounds. If you employer covers it, I would suggest seeing a naturopath doctor that can help you track you progress, get you on a calorie regiment and that way you are properly tracking your calorie intake to meet your weight goals.
Ass in chair in front of computer, mouse in right hand, beer in left......I'm up as well. I've got 20 to lose so I can actually get into the company soccer league again and not totally embarrass myself. 20 more after that to be competitive. so from 230 (ish) to 190...... I love food too much though so this is going to be a tough one.
and fuck me I have a stash of good beer and scotch to enjoy this summer....
First thing's first. Consult a doctor, and maybe get a nutritionist to help you plan out your diet and exercise regime.
Also, get your in a good head space. Remember that you ARE NOT ON A DIET, YOU ARE CHANGING YOUR LIFESTYLE. You've already done the hardest part: Admiting that you're unhealthy and need a change. Talk to your family and friends (I assume you have more friends than just us
Get Mrs and your daughter in on the action of helping Daddy. Their support will make this change much easier, although they might complain when their's no junk food in the house. Try to get them on board with the healthier lifestyle.
Find out what exercise you enjoy (I think you said you love to play hockey?) and get out there! Even if it's just taking RJ around the neighbourhood for a walkies for 20 minutes, or take a short stroll when you're out for a smoke. (The smoking habit is another animal to be dealt with later.)
You can do this, AJ. Let us know what we can do to help.
Jah's advise is my train of thought. Cutting out bread, pasta, potato to start. THAT'S not going to be easy. Driving home from work, I roughly counting the bread slices I have everyday...close to half a loaf!! And all this by lunch time! Giving up spuds is going to be murderous on me. It ain't a meal without spuds of some sort, but goddamn it, I'm doing this right.
Yes, it has to be a lifestyle change. Diets don't work, never have. Obviously neither is pigging out in front of the tv eating a bag of Ruffles it appears, so out they go.
This won't be easy for me. I love to eat, I really enjoy food, and the richer, thicker, sweeter, heavier, the better taste. But I can't go on like this so things have to change.
I've had the wife take measurements and pictures. I'd post, but they're so bad, I"m afraid I'll get banned for them.
You don't have to eliminate the foods you love, just cut back and change it up. Hell, just cut down your portion sizes and dont' eat ANYTHING 3 hours before you go to bed.
Also, change WHAT your eating No white bread, instead get whole grains. Rice instead of mashed potatoes. Fruit or granola instead of chips and other unhealthy snacks. I could go on and on.
If you cut out carbs your body will use protein for energy and it will chew muscle for protein needs. you lose weight fast because the muscle is dense, but in the meantime your body will likely store fat. its. called a catobilc state. eating less generally produces the same side effect, hence skinny girls with ponches.
the good news is by eating frequently and constantly keeping fed you rev your metabolism. coupled with a little exercise the fat almost melts on its own.
and instead of cutting carbs switch to whole wheat everything. it burns slower so your body doesn't store exess sugars as fat.
the only problem people have with carbs is eating to much like having garlic toast with pasta, and toast with oatmeal.
ill stop there but i do have many many tricks for healthy weight loss. and there is one diet that works, the healthy one.
fml no more sour cream and onion?
Didn't think so either. Imagine my surprise :bs:
Hell, I blame all you bastards for getting me this huge!! Left over chips and junk never make it to the next game...didn't you ever notice that??:-X
Seriously though, snacks will still be available during league games. Just that I won't be indulging. And unless someone takes them home, they'll be trashed at the end of the night.
Johnnie gave you the best advice so far...SEE A DR.
Go in for a tune up/check up and consider that your baseline, make sure there isn't underlying shit going on.
Keep us posted.
Good luck . . .
Bubble prize?
+1
Seriously though, stick with it, all the Rocks are with you.. We need you back on the Ching Hill team...
If you buy fresh veggies, wash and cut them when you get home, ready for snacking. Most keep better if you do this anyways. You can even have some fine chopped for quick omlettes in the morning.
My aunt had done the same thing you are going to and was cutting out carbs. Instead of mashed potatoes, she would steam and mash cauliflower.
If you or your wife/daughter bake, you can make simple changes there that are so much better for you. Instead of using oil in cookie/muffin recipes, you can substitute yogurt or applesauce.
I make these "breakfast" cookies for my son, which are full of nuts, oats, flax, dried cranberries other fruits etc. He hates eating breakfast but loves these. They are great with yogurt in the morning:)
I think what you are doing is great, and you obviously will have the support you want and need for something like this. If you ever want ideas on recipes, let me know
Not based on the last Royal, we don't . . . but I agree with the rest of your post.
Sandy you can really tell the weight loss last time I saw you good job.
THIS!
Healthy snacks, smaller meals, pace out the blood-sugar highs and low which also causes hunger pangs.
Good luck.
Get out there and get healthy AJ, you can do this . . .
Went out shopping for groceries last night, stayed in the veggie aisle mostly. Juices instead of soft drinks. Granola bars instead of chips & chocolate. Hung out in the red meat section just to say goodbye too :-[
Not going to be easy, god knows, but I'm determined to get it off.
Ground chicken tacos... holy crap they're good.
Mark