2012 Fat Loss Challenge

[The Franchise]

Post your current weight if you want to join in. We'll figure out if we're going to do prizes or not.

If you posted your weight but you don't see your name up here.....shoot me a PM and I'll update it.

Current Partcipants:

Pestilence-250
allen_kcCard-244
BigRedChief-345
whoman69-188
Dante84-202
Blankey-198
Buck-295
UteChief-208
Kyle DeLexus-230
lurker_king-298
58kcfan89-280
Braincase-310
TinyEvel-220
chiefzilla-167
L.A.Chieffan-367
jd1020-190
mnchiefsguy-280
Guru-205
Prederat-254
rockymtnchief-194
malachi47000-270
Renegade-261
Archie F. Swin-198
pr_capone-317
RiversRunRed-215
teedubya - 308
SLAG - still waiting
kc_rush - 272
chief52 - 222
luv - 259
zonachief - 214
BigEd - 278
memyselfI - 155
Fire_Me_Boy - still waiting
tigers#1fan - 265
kcmaxwell - 230
Fat Elvis - 244
chiefsfaninwa - 381
Nzoner - 223
R8ers - You can't weigh douche
Lono - 249.5
Dartgod - 264
PostRockPablo - 205
Monty - 218
Inmem58 - 265

[allen_kcCard]

I am 244 right now.

[BigRedChief]

345

I'll throw in $50 for a prize.

[whoman69]

188

[teedubya]

Ill weigh in the morning to see what the damage of the past couple months has been. lol

I'm not going to be so concerned with my weight... more concerned with eating healthy... and exercising daily.

[Dante84]

202. Need to hit 170-175.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

I'm at my heaviest since December of 2007. Scary.

[teedubya]

I'm at my heaviest since December of 2007. Scary.

Working on the computer all of the time, without moving around as much is not optimal for me. I'm heaviest since May 2008, I think.

[Blankey]

198
23% body fat

[Buck]

In. 295

[UteChief]

208 and 25% bf. According to my scale.

[Kyle DeLexus]

230 on the dot. Embarrassing year, put on 10lbs when I thought it'd be the year I would get under 200.

Gotta put it behind me and get back on track again.

[lurker king]

I'm 298 & 6' tall.

[58kcfan89]

280. Was 220ish around mid-07, then an internship last summer destroyed me & I haven't recovered.

I'd like to get back to 220 (or, ya know, lower), but don't need any prizes or whatnot. But I'm in.


One of my new years resolutions is to stop drinking pop altogether. Did it a few years ago & it really helped lose weight & made me feel pretty good for the most part.

[Braincase]

48 years old, 6'2", 310#, Shrinking, two bad knees and a bad back. I need tp lose. Consider me in.

[TinyEvel]

I'm at 220. That's 16 below my last weight loss start weight but not at my goal of 200, which might be unobtainable without severe dieting and exercise. I'll be glad to get to 207.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

I'm in. I'm a soft 167 right now. Gained 25 pounds in the last 10 months after 2-3 good years. I'm a 5'6" chode

[L.A. Chieffan]

367

[KChiefs_Fan94]

at 159, 15% body fat. need to be 170, about 10% body fat.

[Kyle DeLexus]

if anyone is into fitness/nutrition magazines, there's a pretty good New Years sale on http://www.discountmags.com/newyears?SSAID=361470

I like reading Men's Health and Men's Fitness so I got those two at a decent discount. You can find the same deal for Men's Fitness every now and then, but Men's Health I can never find this cheap.

[jd1020]

190.

Need to dump around 15lbs. It's going to be a long 15lbs though. I'm not trying to shed through them. More focused on getting back into my HS athletic shape with a bit more muscle.

[Buck]

Goodbye Beer. It was nice knowing you.

Back to vodka.

[mnchiefsguy]

280.4 pounds.

I am in. Have to head to the store later on to stock up on low-carb/non-wheat stuff.

[teedubya]

First workout of the year, done.

[007]

205

I was 240 this time last year

[Predarat]

Im in at 254, lost 12 lbs last year, only 1 lb per month. At that rate it will take me damn near 4 years to get to where I want to be. The only good thing is the weight gain stopped, now I need to get it down. The main thing I lack is exercise, walking an hour a day would help me alot. Also less Junk Food Binges and finding healthier easy to make food.

[Buck]

Yeah, I'm down about 20-30 from this time last year, but I was down about 50 at one point, so that's lame.

This time I'll make sure I don't start going out with a girl and stop giving a fuck about dieting because of her.

[crispystl]

Do we have to quit drinking beer?

[rockymtnchief]

5'9" 194

[crispystl]

Ding!

[malachi47000]

36 Years old, 270 Lbs

[luv]

Yeah, I'm down about 20-30 from this time last year, but I was down about 50 at one point, so that's lame.

This time I'll make sure I don't start going out with a girl and stop giving a **** about dieting because of her.

How was it her fault? I know a vegetarian who married a guy who is definitely not a vegetarian. Neither of them had to change their eating habits for the other.

[Buck]

How was it her fault? I know a vegetarian who married a guy who is definitely not a vegetarian. Neither of them had to change their eating habits for the other.

Did you miss the part where I said I stopped giving a fuck? Keyword, I.

[luv]

Did you miss the part where I said I stopped giving a ****? Keyword, I.

You also said "because of her."

[Buck]

You also said "because of her."

She is the reason I stopped giving a fuck, not the reason I gained weight. Is that not clear?

[BigRedChief]

She is the reason I stopped giving a fuck, not the reason I gained weight. Is that not clear?Cause = effect

One thing I've learned for sure is that there is ALWAYS "stuff" that will cause you to stop going down the path of losing weight. It's going to happen. You can choose to let that "stuff" take you off the path or stay on your path. Free will and all that other "stuff" that makes life grand.

[Renegade]

261 would like to reach 235-240.

[luv]

She is the reason I stopped giving a ****, not the reason I gained weight. Is that not clear?

Yes, dear. I understand she didn't force feed you. What about her made you stop giving a fuck?

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Yes, dear. I understand she didn't force feed you. What about her made you stop giving a fuck?

Forehand is abuse. Backhand is respect. You've been backhanded.

[Kyle DeLexus]

Yes, dear. I understand she didn't force feed you. What about her made you stop giving a fuck?

I don't think he was blaming her personally but more the relationship effect. You try to lose weight and get in shape so you are more attractive to the opposite sex, then when you reel one in you stop trying because you got what you want. My brother is the same way, every time he gets a girlfriend he gains weight then they break up and he works to lose it so he can get another one.

Then for a lot of people going out to eat on dates takes a toll.

[Archie F. Swin]

I'm 5'9 198lbs(I turn 40 in July). Would like to drop 10-15, but more importantly, I'd just like to be in better physical shape. I really do need some dietary guidance. Hoping you guys can help.

Lets do this!

[jd1020]

I'm 5'9 198lbs(I turn 40 in July). Would like to drop 10-15, but more importantly, I'd just like to be in better physical shape. I really do need some dietary guidance. Hoping you guys can help.

Lets do this!

Chicken and Fish. The end.

[Archie F. Swin]

Chicken and Fish. The end.

I think If I could stop drinking beer and cut down on bread, I could really drop some weight.

[jd1020]

I think If I could stop drinking beer and cut down on bread, I could really drop some weight.

Just switch to whole wheat and dont eat as much.

The fiber will help.

Eggs.
Oatmeal.
Protein powder for drink mixes as meal substitutes.

[Archie F. Swin]

Here's a very serious question: Are there some legitimate healthy/low cal fast food options out there? My job schedule is such that I can't always eat healthy at home.

[jd1020]

Not really.

Cook meals in advance. Bake a bunch of chicken/fish and reheat it later.

[pr_capone]

In.

317

[Kyle DeLexus]

Here's a very serious question: Are there some legitimate healthy/low cal fast food options out there? My job schedule is such that I can't always eat healthy at home.

Try to stay away as much as possible, but if you can't help it, I believe chik-fil-a 's regular grilled chicken sandwich was the best of the bad options.

Also, I've actually heard decent things about a few things from panda express and Chipotle actually uses good ingredients if you can control yourself when telling them what to put in a bowl.

[BigRedChief]

Here's a very serious question: Are there some legitimate healthy/low cal fast food options out there? My job schedule is such that I can't always eat healthy at home.Sorry but thats just not a worthy reason. You adept and make changes. I was working 60 hard hours a week. No wife to cook for me. Tired as hell when I got off work etc. Just like everyone does. It's not unusual.

I used a homemade low fat/high fiber diet to lose my 84 lbs. I made the concoction on the weekends and froze it. Thawed it our during the week as needed.

Developed some quick and easy fresh meals (2 mintues or less) "meals" that kept me on track.

Kept healthy snacks on hand at all times.

It takes some planning but its doable.

[RiversRunRed]

215. was 240 at the beginning of 2011 looking to hit 170 by next year

[BigRedChief]

Try to stay away as much as possible, but if you can't help it, I believe chik-fil-a 's regular grilled chicken sandwich was the best of the bad options.

Also, I've actually heard decent things about a few things from panda express and Chipotle actually uses good ingredients if you can control yourself when telling them what to put in a bowl.

This is the best free all in one site that tells you the nutritional information for restaurants:
http://www.dwlz.com/restaurants.html

[SLAG]

I did decent the first part of 2010 - Pussed out for 2011 - and now I want to get back on track

I'll be back with details but count me in for 2012

[Kyle DeLexus]

This is the best free all in one site that tells you the nutritional information for restaurants:
http://www.dwlz.com/restaurants.html

That's a pretty good site. I had one I used a couple years ago for when a bunch of my friends were going out to eat and I didn't want to use it as my cheat meal.

[The Franchise]

Header updated to post #53

[kc rush]

I'm in this year. 6'2" and 272. I'm sure I'm at 98% body fat, so I need to get in better shape as well as lose the weight. The ultimate goal is to get to around 190.

[chief52]

I did decent the first part of 2010 - Pussed out for 2011 - and now I want to get back on track

Same here. 2011 was not good. Going to Los Angeles for opening day of the Dodger season in April. Like to be looking and feeling good. That gives me something to shoot for. The treadmill is my friend. Fortunatly I have one in my home. Getting on it this morning.

Count me in. 5'10" 222. Like to get to 175ish eventually.

[Archie F. Swin]

So, for those of you who have successfully lost weight by changing your diet, what have been the most critical changes?

I've been exercising on average of 45 minutes a day since Dec 1. Now, I need to start eating better. I need some help.

[Buck]

So, for those of you who have successfully lost weight by changing your diet, what have been the most critical changes?

I've been exercising on average of 45 minutes a day since Dec 1. Now, I need to start eating better. I need some help.

Well, No Carb diet is usually going to get you to lose the most weight.

Other than that, just a caloric defecit while staying away from soda and junk food.

[chief52]

So, for those of you who have successfully lost weight by changing your diet, what have been the most critical changes?

I've been exercising on average of 45 minutes a day since Dec 1. Now, I need to start eating better. I need some help.

No alcohal is what works best for me. Once I get down I will drink wine, but getting there goes a lot faster without it. First it is calories, but worse is that it zaps your will power. I end up eating a much bigger meal.

[allen_kcCard]

I've been doing weight training 5 days a week with my neighbors for the last 3 months or so and plan to continue on with that and then keep improving my diet.

It hasn't really impacted me as far as losing weight because I have been definately gaining muscle, but I think I am to the point now that the initial muscle gains are going to start to level off after the initial quick gains of lifting routinely for the first time ever, so I think if I can keep with it the next three months should really be the start of melting off some flubber.

The last month or two or two have been a higher rep workout, which I think they got from the body for life system, but I think the plan is to start alternating a week of low rep higher weights with the higher rep as well just to keep things fresh.

One thing that I was encouraged by was the holiday eating. I did not keep my eating in check at all and let it be my last hurrah before buckling down for some more strict dieting with my workout buddies. The encouraging part of it was that even with at least 10 gluttonous meals since Thanksgiving holiday time I haven't gained any weight, I assume because of my increased metaoblism, and if anything have lost about a pound in that timeframe.

My reported weight of 244 is my absolute bottom wieght right now, which is stark naked in the morning after using the restroom and eating and drinking nothing. So I know each time I can get the scale to tell me something lower than that weight is a good sign.

I've been using myfitnesspal.com to track my calories....anyone else use it at all? If so, I'd be open to adding you as a friend there to call me out if I stop showing up there for too long or let my intake go to shit.

[Buck]

Back on the no carb grind.

I think I'm hitting ketosis right now because I'm going through that fuzz that you get when you first hit it. It sucks, but oh well.

I made 3 eggs with sausage and cheese for breakfast and I'm having some Crystal Light.

The eggs were the best I've had in a while, but I'm sure within a week I'll be fucking sick of eggs.

Clay, if you read this, do you have those pizza recipes handy or anything else that is very low or no carb? Thanks brah.

[OskaloosaChief]

I haven't read all the posts on this subject, so forgive me if someone's already brought this up. MEDIFAST. I used Medifast products for only 3 months two years ago (November 1 - February1) and went from 248 pounds down to 193 in that period. Medifast is the meal plan part of the Take Shape For Life program. The meal plan costs $300 a month, but it's all you eat other than one small lean meat and green vegetablt meal a day. That can include a grilled chicken salad you can purchase at any fast food restaurant. You eat 5 Medifast "meals" each day, in addition to the lean and green meals. Their meals are small in portion, but are soy-based, which makes you feel fuller than what you actually are. If you are serious about some quick weight loss, I couldn't imagine a better program to get on that Medifast. It was developed by doctors, is 100% safe and as you can tell works relatively fast.

P.S. - I didn't exercise once during the three months I lost weight! But as part of maintaining the weight loss for the long term, exercise is definitely recommended. Hope this may help some of you.

[Buck]

I haven't read all the posts on this subject, so forgive me if someone's already brought this up. MEDIFAST. I used Medifast products for only 3 months two years ago (November 1 - February1) and went from 248 pounds down to 193 in that period. Medifast is the meal plan part of the Take Shape For Life program. The meal plan costs $300 a month, but it's all you eat other than one small lean meat and green vegetablt meal a day. That can include a grilled chicken salad you can purchase at any fast food restaurant. You eat 5 Medifast "meals" each day, in addition to the lean and green meals. Their meals are small in portion, but are soy-based, which makes you feel fuller than what you actually are. If you are serious about some quick weight loss, I couldn't imagine a better program to get on that Medifast. It was developed by doctors, is 100% safe and as you can tell works relatively fast.

P.S. - I didn't exercise once during the three months I lost weight! But as part of maintaining the weight loss for the long term, exercise is definitely recommended. Hope this may help some of you.

That's really expensive for it just being a low-carb/low-calorie meal plan.

You can save a lot of money by just going low-carb/low-calorie yourself.

[luv]

luv weighs in at 259.

[BigRedChief]

So, for those of you who have successfully lost weight by changing your diet, what have been the most critical changes?

I've been exercising on average of 45 minutes a day since Dec 1. Now, I need to start eating better. I need some help.
I lost 67 lbs on the no carb diet but tired of just eating meat after a year and fell off the wagon.

There is no magic formula other than what you already know. I didn't exercise 1 minute the last year and lost 84 lbs.

Eat low fat, low calorie, high fiber meals.
Portion control
Don't overdue and limit sweets and high calorie items like chips and pizza.
Exercise 2-3 times a week for 20 mintues each.

I came up with an orginal plan modified from the Weight Watchers point system. Or at least based on the science of their plan. Just used the principles above and created meals that worked for me.

[luv]

I lost 67 lbs on the no carb diet but tired of just eating meat after a year and fell off the wagon.

There is no magic formula other than what you already know. I didn't exercise 1 minute the last year and lost 84 lbs.

Eat low fat, low calorie, high fiber meals.
Portion control
Don't overdue and limit sweets and high calorie items like chips and pizza.
Exercise 2-3 times a week for 20 mintues each.

I came up with an orginal plan modified from the Weight Watchers point system. Or at least based on the science of their plan. Just used the principles above and created meals that worked for me.

This is what I am doing this year, but I'm exercising more as well.

[zonachief]

Checking in at 214... Looking to lose 50 more this year!

Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

[luv]

http://shrinkingleann.blogspot.com/

My blog. Let's do this!

[Archie F. Swin]

Does anyone use an app to check their daily calorie/carb intake?

[BigRedChief]

Does anyone use an app to check their daily calorie/carb intake?Use to but now I "just know" what I'm eating and can approx. the calories of any home food. Eating out is still hard to do because of the sauces and other ingridents that can really throw off the calories. :shake:

[BigRedChief]

This is what I am doing this year, but I'm exercising more as well.A fad diet may get the weight off but you will tire of it after awhile. It's the only long term solution. Learning how to eat right, portion control and sometimes sacrificing taste to achieve your better self is a journey unique to each of us but those core principles of success don't change.

[allen_kcCard]

Does anyone use an app to check their daily calorie/carb intake?

I use myfitnesspal.com

[BigEd]

I started the year at 278 and I want to get down to 210.

[memyselfI]

MMI: 155 would like to lose another 15. Maybe get back to size 6.

[allen_kcCard]

Had a thought today after talking with my workout buddies.

They are starting their weightloss goal tracking today as well, and were doing the initial weigh-in after the workout, and also made sure not to do their morning restroom visit until afterward as well, so that they would weigh as much as possible :)

How many of your reported weights above are your daily flux max, and how many are yours are the lowest? For my 244, that is easily the lightest I could weigh in at. I should have asked my buddies if they were going to make sure and put on some boots and a few extra layers of clothes as well.

[Archie F. Swin]

MMI: 155 would like to lose another 15. Maybe get back to size 6.


" 'sup guuurl"(twinkle from toofus)

[memyselfI]

Had a thought today after talking with my workout buddies.

They are starting their weightloss goal tracking today as well, and were doing the initial weigh-in after the workout, and also made sure not to do their morning restroom visit until afterward as well, so that they would weigh as much as possible :)

How many of your reported weights above are your daily flux max, and how many are yours are the lowest? For my 244, that is easily the lightest I could weigh in at. I should have asked my buddies if they were going to make sure and put on some boots and a few extra layers of clothes as well.

I don't weigh myself (did so twice all of last year) because it's not a good motivator for me. MOF, it's a downright deal breaker. However, when I do weigh myself it's in the morning and with minimal clothing.

Not after a bender. Water retention is not your friend. :D

[memyselfI]

I lost 67 lbs on the no carb diet but tired of just eating meat after a year and fell off the wagon.

There is no magic formula other than what you already know. I didn't exercise 1 minute the last year and lost 84 lbs.

Eat low fat, low calorie, high fiber meals.
Portion control
Don't overdue and limit sweets and high calorie items like chips and pizza.
Exercise 2-3 times a week for 20 mintues each.

I came up with an orginal plan modified from the Weight Watchers point system. Or at least based on the science of their plan. Just used the principles above and created meals that worked for me.

I lost twenty pounds not changing my diet much but exercising regularly. Not the gut busting exercise that is impossible to continue for the rest of your life. Rather, concentrating on the core with stability ball, pilates, yoga, and resistance training. I threw in some cardio (walking) but it was NOT the focus of my workouts. Building strength, balance, and flexibility has been. It's also something I can easily do the rest of my life whereas some bootcamp crap is not.

I did make small changes. Like cut back on the beer and ate moderate amounts of the things I love. Not finishing your plate or going back for seconds. Surprisingly, eating on a smaller plate and with smaller forks works wonders.

I cannot recommend avoiding the scale enough. Instead, invest in a tape measure and write down your measurements. You will see improvement in this area much quicker and it's less of a motivation destroyer than working out and cutting back like crazy only to see the scale budge 2 pounds.

[Predarat]

OK the hollidays are done, time to get with it for me! Though I could use a workout/walking buddy, that would help for sure.

[Fire Me Boy!]

I'm in. Will weigh in tomorrow morning. Really, really not looking forward to it. Embarrassingly bad from where I was the first time around with this thread. Started traveling a lot for the job this past year and have gained a lot of weight. Every time I start thinking about it (basically every time I see myself in the mirror without a shirt on), I get this self-loathing thing going, then comfort eat.

It won't be easy. I have some tough dietary restrictions for reasons I don't care to go into, and I have this damn persistent allergy cough that prevents me from exercising with any vigor.

If I can get going for a couple straight weeks, I should be set for a while. It's the first part that's so hard for me.

[tigers#1fan]

Did mine 2 years ago. Christmas day 2009, 265 lbs & type 1 diabetic for last 25 years, 53 years old now & 188 lbs. CUMMON GIRLS if I can you can! Sugar free instant breakfast, no lunch, salad for supper, & worked my butt off on treadmill, bike, running stairs, weights, crunches & a soak in the hottub set at 105 every nite with my lovely wife. Who is 140 lbs! Sorry no pics!

[kcmaxwell]

I'm in. 6' and 230. Ultimate goal of 180, but that's long term.

[Buck]

Man I love the no carb diet. I'm already at 287.6, which is 7.4 pounds down from the first.

[teedubya]

there is a 30 day workout plan on http://bodyrock.tv but don't go there if you are also in the no fap 2012 thread.

[Kyle DeLexus]

there is a 30 day workout plan on http://bodyrock.tv but don't go there if you are also in the no fap 2012 thread.

I use a stretch routine from that site...Farrah be bangin.

http://www.bodyrock.tv/2011/11/18/bodyrocker-farrah/

[Psyko Tek]

Does getting rid of a girlfriend count?

[Buck]

I had a huge breakfast today. And I mean huge.

3 Eggs, 1/4 cup of shredded cheese, 1/4 cup of breakfast sausage crumbles. 6 slices of bacon, 1 slice of Low-Carb Bread toasted with cream cheese spread lightly on top (It is 14g of carbs per slice, and 13 of the grams are fiber).

That comes out to about 1000-1100 calories.

For dinner I had 1 chicken thigh and 8 pieces of asparagus baked with a little bit of olive oil and Parmesan cheese.

That comes out to about 200 calories.

I also drank some fibersure today.

Last night at like 4 am I was hit with an awful shit attack and I couldn't really get anything out. It bothered me all night. I'm going to try and keep my fiber count up because yesterday all I ate was Eggs, Sausage, Cheese, and Jalapenos.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

luv weighs in at 259.

That's perfect market weight.

[Fat Elvis]

Fat Elvis is a (not so) svelt 244.

[chiefsfaninwa]

381 pounds

[luv]

Still not updated. That Pest is a slacker.

[Stanley Nickels]

I've heard a lot of folks have had success tweeting their weight every day. I think it really has to be on a Twitter you've already used because it mentally changes how you feel about your weight when you know that friends and acquaintances will be watching and rooting for you

[Simply Red]

I've heard a lot of folks have had success tweeting their weight every day. I think it really has to be on a Twitter you've already used because it mentally changes how you feel about your weight when you know that friends and acquaintances will be watching and rooting for you

just do your own thing, worry about YOU - all else will mend itself. YOU are special, you're worthy of feeling awesome! Just FUCKING do it!

[Simply Red]

and w/ all due respect, i've not been follwing the thread and didn't read it, but if you're CURRENTLY 'doing your thing' - continue to. But always in life - worry about what you can control, and cover that, and that's it. All else will be great, this includes worrying about the competition. Just do what YOU do.

[OskaloosaChief]

That's really expensive for it just being a low-carb/low-calorie meal plan.

You can save a lot of money by just going low-carb/low-calorie yourself.

That's all your food for a whole month, though, so when you think of it that way compared with what you'd normally spend on food, it's not so bad. You'd have to read about the program to really understand it. The food portion is kind of like a "diet for dummies". The food you order is 100 calories each, from snack bars to soup to even their own kind of ice cream. Your lean and green meal is 500 calories, so you're only consuming 1,000 calories a day. The weight loss is quick and easy. No "counting calories", you just eat one of their "meals" every 3 hours. To each their own, I just know what worked for me and I never dreamed I'd lose 55 pounds in just 3 months.

[mnchiefsguy]

Started low carb/wheat free today. Done low-carb before, but have never tried the Wheat Belly thing, so we will see how it goes.

[Predarat]

I may stick with the "eat less, excercise more" thing that didn't work last year. I have been in Jeff Fisher country too long.

[Nzoner]

223 looking to get back to lower 200's but I won't be starting full tilt until after the Super Bowl party. :)

[R8RFAN]

Some fat mother fuckers on this site...

I am over weight too though... Good luck you fat fuckers, I have lost about 30 since last June... It's a work in progress...

Only advice I can give is if you mess up one day, get right back on it the next day...

Here's to everyones health

[Predarat]

Some fat mother ****ers on this site...

I am over weight too though... Good luck you fat ****ers, I have lost about 30 since last June... It's a work in progress...

Only advice I can give is if you mess up one day, get right back on it the next day...

Here's to everyones health

The only reason for that is because KC has the best BBQ in the world.

[R8RFAN]

The only reason for that is because KC has the best BBQ in the world.

Never ate it, would love to try it. We have awesome BBQ here too ours is Pig though

[pr_capone]

Ok... started this shit for realsies today. I have downed about 8 16oz cups of coffee instead of my normal Pepsi. Skipped brekkers as usual and had a dick ton of oatmeal for lunch.

I remember losing 68lb in two months when I went to enlist WAY back in the day. I did it once... I can do it again.

[R8RFAN]

pr_ eat your carbs early in the day and eat low carb for the rest of the day... That helps more than you would think

[R8RFAN]

Eat WHOLE GRAIN not Multi grain
Replace white rice with brown
eat slow burning complex carbs
drink flax milk
get off sugar, it makes you more hungry
If you need crunch, bread meats with panko flakes
replace mashed potatoes with half mashed potatoes and half mashed cauliflower then when you are ready just get rid of potatoes all together

[pr_capone]

Eat WHOLE GRAIN not Multi grain
Replace white rice with brown
eat slow burning complex carbs
drink flax milk
get off sugar, it makes you more hungry
If you need crunch, bread meats with panko flakes
replace mashed potatoes with half mashed potatoes and half mashed cauliflower then when you are ready just get rid of potatoes all together

you can take my white rice
you can take my sugars
but you'll never take my potatoes!

http://images.pictureshunt.com/pics/b/braveheart-10431.jpg

[luv]

Ok... started this shit for realsies today. I have downed about 8 16oz cups of coffee instead of my normal Pepsi. Skipped brekkers as usual and had a dick ton of oatmeal for lunch.

I remember losing 68lb in two months when I went to enlist WAY back in the day. I did it once... I can do it again.

I've done it before too. Only then, I did it by living off of yogurt and cereal bars. I'm not a big breakfast eater myself, but I did cut out the coffee (only had one cup per day anyway). I have not had any caffeine this year.

For lunch today I had a salad with baby spinach, grilled chicken, carrots, and two tablespoons of ranch dressing.

For dinner is a navy bean soup with corn, roasted red pepper, tomato, and seasoning. Probably a yogurt for dessert.

I'm not a water drinker, but I know I need to. I got some Crystal Light. Makes it much easier.

[R8RFAN]

P.S. Never eat corn... Want proof?

What do they feed pigs to make them fat?

[Buck]

All I've eaten today was about 8oz of Turkey Lunch Meat and 2 slices of cheese, and then a piece of string cheese that I fried.

I'm fucking starving. Drinking water doesn't make the hunger go away.

The only thing that does for me is coffee, and I'm not about to start drinking coffee at almost midnight.

[Hammock Parties]

You should get some SuperStim.

Great appetite suppressant and clean energy boost.

http://www.pump3d.com/

[luv]

All I've eaten today was about 8oz of Turkey Lunch Meat and 2 slices of cheese, and then a piece of string cheese that I fried.

I'm ****ing starving. Drinking water doesn't make the hunger go away.

The only thing that does for me is coffee, and I'm not about to start drinking coffee at almost midnight.

That's a lot of cheese. A lot of calories that consist mostly of fat calories. And frying it adds even more fat. While some fat is good, not the kind that's found in processed cheese. Nuts, especially almonds, have good fat, but not the salted or honey roasted ones. Also, did you put mayo on your sandwich? I've switched to mustard. More spice and less calories. :)

[luv]

While most of mine at this point is water weight, I am down nearly 5 lbs. Only weighing once per week (Mondays), but I got curious this morning.

[Predarat]

My issue is I need to walk or something at least an hour a day. The free parking across the bridge for Hockey games should help with that, thats 30 minutes round trip. But its only 2-3 times a week.

[luv]

And why hasn't the OP been updated? That Pest is such a slacker. :p

[The Franchise]

And why hasn't the OP been updated? That Pest is such a slacker. :p

I'm getting on that now. I've been dealing with a sick kid......bitch. :thumb:

[The Franchise]

Updated to Post #113

[Lono]

I'm in 249.5... Would love to get to 200.

[luv]

I'm getting on that now. I've been dealing with a sick kid......bitch. :thumb:

Excuses. :p

[luv]

Fell off the wagon last night. I did do good all day before that though. I went to see a couple of friends of mine play at a wine bar last night. Fancier place where they serve 4 oz steaks on top of asparagus. The special I ordered had that along with ahi tuna on top of pasta in a spinach sauce. Excellent meal, but I have a feeling the sauces were not friendly to weight watching. Also had some great sushi. Water with dinner, but then had two beers once the latenight happy hour started.

That's okay. It was one evening. Back on the wagon today.

[Buck]

You should get some SuperStim.

Great appetite suppressant and clean energy boost.

http://www.pump3d.com/

Is it no-carb?

Does taking it make you want to get up and go do something?

That's what I'm looking for.

[The Franchise]

Canned Chicken
Salsa
Kidney Beans
Hot Sauce

Fucking awesome.

[Buck]

And I need a new scale. The one I have gives a different reading every time I step on it.

[Buck]

Anyone else that is doing the no-carb diet, here is a cool forum with a lot of good recipes.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/forumdisplay.php?f=143

[007]

Great, I get to start off the year with an injury. Been jogging a lot and was able to go outside for the first time in a month. Seems like I may have a minor stress fracture on the side of my tibia.

This isn't going to help.

[Kyle DeLexus]

Ok... started this shit for realsies today. I have downed about 8 16oz cups of coffee instead of my normal Pepsi. Skipped brekkers as usual and had a dick ton of oatmeal for lunch.

I remember losing 68lb in two months when I went to enlist WAY back in the day. I did it once... I can do it again.


Yikes. I bet the toilet bowl looked like a big cup of coffee the next day.

[Kyle DeLexus]

Canned Chicken
Salsa
Kidney Beans
Hot Sauce

Fucking awesome.

What kind of canned Chicken? the stuff I've tried was absolutely terrible...I just put chicken in a slow cooker and shred it.

[007]

And I need a new scale. The one I have gives a different reading every time I step on it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0020MMCDE/ref=oh_o06_s00_i00_details

Accurate as hell. Best one I have ever owned.

[luv]

I joined a local wellness program today. My co-worker is doing it as well, and she's going to be a great accountability partner, and she knows a ton about different nutrients and such. It's more expensive, but I'm trying to eat more organic foods.

Anyway, it cost me $30 to join this wellness program. We meet once per month to weigh in, which I will do this Monday at 6pm. They have sponsors throughout the community that are providing discounts to members of the program, plus they are providing significant prizes for door prizes at the monthly meetings.

I'm really looking forward to doing this. Discounts, information, accountability, and encouragement.

Anyway, I did good today, went to MaMa Jean's (a local organic grocery store and deli) for their organic salad bar. I bought a breakfast burrito and ate it for dinner tonight along with making a salad later to use up the remainder of the chicken breasts I baked Monday. I'm learning that I love baby spinach.

I'm not doing the no-carb thing, but I am watching my carbs and keeping them to early in the day. Watching my fat intake and making sure that the fats I do eat are the good kind. The same for sugars.

[zonachief]

I joined a local wellness program today. My co-worker is doing it as well, and she's going to be a great accountability partner, and she knows a ton about different nutrients and such. It's more expensive, but I'm trying to eat more organic foods.

Anyway, it cost me $30 to join this wellness program. We meet once per month to weigh in, which I will do this Monday at 6pm. They have sponsors throughout the community that are providing discounts to members of the program, plus they are providing significant prizes for door prizes at the monthly meetings.

I'm really looking forward to doing this. Discounts, information, accountability, and encouragement.

Anyway, I did good today, went to MaMa Jean's (a local organic grocery store and deli) for their organic salad bar. I bought a breakfast burrito and ate it for dinner tonight along with making a salad later to use up the remainder of the chicken breasts I baked Monday. I'm learning that I love baby spinach.

I'm not doing the no-carb thing, but I am watching my carbs and keeping them to early in the day. Watching my fat intake and making sure that the fats I do eat are the good kind. The same for sugars.

Good luck. Im starting to love baby spinach too. I put it on my wraps and sandwhiches.

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[Archie F. Swin]

In trying to find a fiber-rich snack, I bought a box of Fiber One bars. Now I've been tapped by the EPA as a new methane source.

If you need a good laugh, read this blog entry and the comments
http://www.pleasegodno.com/archives/66-Fiber-One-Bars-make-me-Fart.html

[luv]

Good to go until dinner. A baby spinach salad with carrots, egg, and two tablespoons of light ranch dressing (more calories than I need, but I like the fat), a piece of homemade beef jerky for some protein (although probably more sodium than I need), 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce sprinkled with some cinnamon, and a vanilla Yoplait Light yogurt (gotta get my calcium in there). I didn't eat breakfast, and ate all of that over the course of two hours. Now, once I see Green-Beckham in the Army All American Bowl, it's time to get outsie and wash my car.


WOOHOO! One handed catch and a TD! And they, of course, mentioned Hillcrest in Springfield. Way to represent!

[BigRedChief]

In trying to find a fiber-rich snack, I bought a box of Fiber One bars. Now I've been tapped by the EPA as a new methane source.

If you need a good laugh, read this blog entry and the comments
http://www.pleasegodno.com/archives/66-Fiber-One-Bars-make-me-Fart.htmlI love those fiber rich bars....wellll as a subsitute snack for a candy bar or chips.

I've also used Sugar Pops and Fruit Loops ceral as a sweet like alternative snack.

[Archie F. Swin]

Thought I did myself a good turn my choosing the Teriyaki Chicken Bowl instead of a burger from Jack in the Box. Then I find out I just consumed over 1700mg of sodium. Its like I just ate a salt lick.

[jd1020]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0020MMCDE/ref=oh_o06_s00_i00_details

Accurate as hell. Best one I have ever owned.

Pretty expensive for a scale too, even for one that measures all the crap you really dont need to know.

EatSmart has 4 scales in the top 5 of consumer reviews. 1 measures all the bf% crap for $13 less. The others are just simple scales from $28-$32 and all have a ton of reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_n_1?me=ATVPDKIKX0DER&rh=n%3A3760901%2Cn%3A!3760931%2Cn%3A3775161%2Cn%3A3777131%2Cn%3A85968011&bbn=3777131&ie=UTF8&qid=1325995705&rnid=3777131#/ref=sr_st?bbn=3777131&qid=1325995714&rh=n%3A3760901%2Cn%3A!3760931%2Cn%3A3775161%2Cn%3A3777131%2Cn%3A85968011&me=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sort=reviewrank_authority

[Predarat]

Thought I did myself a good turn my choosing the Teriyaki Chicken Bowl instead of a burger from Jack in the Box. Then I find out I just consumed over 1700mg of sodium. Its like I just ate a salt lick.

If I remember right JITB has a grilled Chicken Salad that is damn tasty and if you put the right dressing on it makes for a good healthy lunch.

[Archie F. Swin]

I recently bought EA Active 2 for Wii and tried an 'easy' 30min workout for the first time today. Its either gonna help me keep he weight off....or kill me.

[Buck]

284.4

[Mr. Flopnuts]

I'm getting a late start, but I will get a weigh in within the next couple of days. And I'm going to win.

[Buck]

I'm getting a late start, but I will get a weigh in within the next couple of days. And I'm going to win.

No the fuck you're not.

[Ceej]

Count me in. Not worried about any prizes. But this thread will help motivate me.

Off work tomorrow. I will weigh myself then and post it here for all of you to giggle at.

[Buck]

Whenever I post my weight I always subtract the 5 pounds that my cock weighs. It's only fair.

[007]

Pretty expensive for a scale too, even for one that measures all the crap you really dont need to know.

EatSmart has 4 scales in the top 5 of consumer reviews. 1 measures all the bf% crap for $13 less. The others are just simple scales from $28-$32 and all have a ton of reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_n_1?me=ATVPDKIKX0DER&rh=n%3A3760901%2Cn%3A!3760931%2Cn%3A3775161%2Cn%3A3777131%2Cn%3A85968011&bbn=3777131&ie=UTF8&qid=1325995705&rnid=3777131#/ref=sr_st?bbn=3777131&qid=1325995714&rh=n%3A3760901%2Cn%3A!3760931%2Cn%3A3775161%2Cn%3A3777131%2Cn%3A85968011&me=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sort=reviewrank_authority
Yeah, but I had a bunch of credit so it only cost me $16. :thumb:

[007]

Just picked up a nice jogging jacket with gloves and a hat with headphones. time to get out in the cold.

[luv]

I'm getting a late start, but I will get a weigh in within the next couple of days. And I'm going to win.

You still live near here?

http://mamajeansmarket.com/MaMa_Jeans/MaMas_Meltdown.html

[Mr. Flopnuts]

You still live near here?

http://mamajeansmarket.com/MaMa_Jeans/MaMas_Meltdown.html

That looks cool. I just might show up tomorrow night. I'm around 375 right now, but don't know for certain.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

No the fuck you're not.

you can fucking book it. This is personal accountability at it's highest.

[mnchiefsguy]

One week in, tried to exercise some, but did not do very well. Body was very, very sore. Not sure what to do about that.

Weight is 274.2, so down 6.2 pounds the first week. Not bad I guess.

Not sure how long I can keep this up.

[luv]

One week in, tried to exercise some, but did not do very well. Body was very, very sore. Not sure what to do about that.

Weight is 274.2, so down 6.2 pounds the first week. Not bad I guess.

Not sure how long I can keep this up.

You need to find something that you can keep up with. Simple changes in diet can be a good start. Don't eat out as much, try not to eat greasy foods or a lot of cheese or items where the calories are mostly fat. Exercise when you can and when you're able. You can do it!

[allen_kcCard]

One week in, tried to exercise some, but did not do very well. Body was very, very sore. Not sure what to do about that.

Weight is 274.2, so down 6.2 pounds the first week. Not bad I guess.

Not sure how long I can keep this up.

It is very very sore just because of the muscle shock, if you keep at it, that extreme soreness will stop occuring in another week or two's worth of similar excercise. If you stop for a couple of weeks, it will occur again when you start though, so it is best if you keep at it instead of hitting it hard and then stopping for a while before you do it again.

For me, my leg excersises seem to always leave me hurting though, but I think that is just me. But for things like my bicep excersises, I can't tear them up enough in a workout for them to hurt me much the next day. When I first started I would have to choke back a scream every time I would straighten my arm.

[Dartgod]

Sign me up. Weighed in at 264 on Monday. Hope to be at 200 or less by the end of the year.

[malachi47000]

down to 263...walking 2 1/2 miles a day, drinking water and watching calories

[luv]

Down to 250! Really starting to get the diet down. I'm trying to make sure most of my carb and protein intake is early in the day, I'm mixing in more an more organic foods, and I'm making sure I'm getting 1200-1400 calories per day. I was up around double that on some days. Once the weight loss evens out, I'll try to do better about restricting myself to 1200 per day. I'm also drinking more water.

I think it's about time to start exercising. I think we're supposed to be coming into some nasty weather soon (not sure exactly what or how nasty), so I'm going to look at some small weights and maybe a workout video. Plenty of room to jump around in the basement. :)

[Predarat]

Well done you guys! And JUMP AROUND! (dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun) JUMP AROUND! (dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun) repeat many times.

[luv]

Looking at a beginner's level Zumba.

[The Franchise]

Holy fuck I'm fat. I didn't realize how bad I had gotten until I went to get dressed this morning and my pants were really tight.

Fuck.

[Buck]

Hey how is everyone doing so far?

I'm down about 12 pounds and I just bought a bike today. It was too dark outside and the lights don't work on it so I rode it only a little bit, about maybe .2-.25 miles and I was worn out afterward. Way the fuck out of shape.

Going to try to ride it about 5 miles tomorrow during the day.

I also got these Super Stim things in the mail off the recommendation of Claythan. We'll see how tomorrow goes.

[Buck]

Oh and I plan on starting C25K in about 2 weeks. I'm going to quit smoking and get 2 good weeks of biking in to open my lungs a little more before I start running.

[Buck]

Oops, the whole reason I bumped this thread was to post this pic and I forgot.

This is funny for all of my fellow no-carb CP'ers.

http://i.imgur.com/rzAoG.jpg

[luv]

Last time I weighed, I was down about 10 lbs. Went to watch some friends play last night, and I ended up having one drink and one beer. I wouldn't have had the beer, but it was a tall Blvd Wheat misdraw. The cashier rang it in as that instead of a Sam Adams, so I got it for free.

I feel really good about the changes I've made. I'm not doing anything gimmicky. I am drinking a protein supplement in the mornings now, but considering I never ate breakfast it's a step up. And I drink it with unsweetened almond milk instead of regular milk.

I bought two 2 lb weights to use whenever I try the new cardio workout dvd I bought. I really want to try Zumba. I was thinking it came on dvd, but it seems that I need a gaming system in order to do it.

[Lbedrock1]

220 32% bfn goal is 185.

[Nzoner]

I said wtf and decided not to wait until after Super Bowl and went ahead and started back on low carb and have lost 5lbs. so far.

The temptation is no problem during the week but starting tomorrow during the play-offs that'll change.Right now the plan is Crown Royal on the rocks absolutely no beer,wish me luck on that one.

[Archie F. Swin]

Checking in at 191 and change.

averaging 25 minutes daily on EA Active 2 for Wii. Trying to cap my daily calorie intake at 1500 along with increasing fruit, veggies and water. My core has become more solid.

I dont want to be buff, I just want to be habitually healthy.

[Buck]

Well I'm glad there's at least still a couple people checking into this thing. Last year's thread seemed to be updated every single day. I'm afraid that 2012 has been a bad year for resolutions so far.

[Dartgod]

The wife and I both started Weight Watchers online earlier this week. It has been pretty easy so far, making better choices and watching portion sizes, yet eating good food.

We've recommitted to working out at least 4-5 days a week. First weigh in is Sunday, so we'll see how it went.

[luv]

Well I'm glad there's at least still a couple people checking into this thing. Last year's thread seemed to be updated every single day. I'm afraid that 2012 has been a bad year for resolutions so far.

Actually, it's been a very good year for me.

[Buck]

Actually, it's been a very good year for me.

Yup :thumb: I've noticed. You and I are the only ones who are really posting regularly in this thread. Keep it up, I know I will. (heh)

[O.city]

Me and the wife started the Paleo diet last week. It sucks but it's going great. I've been working out pretty hard core, when I can. It's tough with having 27 hours this semester.

Anyway, we are working pretty hard.

[luv]

Yup :thumb: I've noticed. You and I are the only ones who are really posting regularly in this thread. Keep it up, I know I will. (heh)

I plan to. I'm not dieting. I'm simply changing how I eat and what I eat. I'm not doing any of the fad diet, meal supplements, pills, etc. Just being more aware of what goes into my body. Losing weight is simply burning more calories than you consume. I just want the calories that I am consuming to be good for my body and my health.

[Buck]

Well God Damnit. I went out for a bike ride around the lake and I noticed my bike was making a weird noise. I got off the bike and rolled it while walking next to it to see if I could figure out what it was. The back brake is stuck so that it's always touching the wheel. I need an Allen Wrench to loosen it, which I don't have. The back brake is nearly worn off too. This sucks.

I bought the thing for $30 yesterday and was super excited. I need to make a trip to the hardware store to fix it now. Guess I won't ride until tomorrow. I got about a quarter mile away from my house and then rode back. Even the half mile I rode wore me out. I need to ease into getting back into working out. I think I may go out for a walk a little later.

[chiefs2012]

Well God Damnit. I went out for a bike ride around the lake and I noticed my bike was making a weird noise. I got off the bike and rolled it while walking next to it to see if I could figure out what it was. The back brake is stuck so that it's always touching the wheel. I need an Allen Wrench to loosen it, which I don't have. The back brake is nearly worn off too. This sucks.

I bought the thing for $30 yesterday and was super excited. I need to make a trip to the hardware store to fix it now. Guess I won't ride until tomorrow. I got about a quarter mile away from my house and then rode back. Even the half mile I rode wore me out. I need to ease into getting back into working out. I think I may go out for a walk a little later.

I will run your ass until you can't eat supper.

[Buck]

I will run your ass until you can't eat supper.

Are you a personal trainer?

[Caseyguyrr]

i want in this

[mnchiefsguy]

No real update for me...I am only weighing in once a week (Mondays), and I have not really gotten my exercise off to any kind of start yet.

Wife signed us up at the YMCA..so I have that option. My neighbors have also offered to loan me their DVD sets of P90x and Insanity if I want them.

I also have Biggest Loser and EA fitness (first one) for the Wii. I may try that out first, since I think I am so out of shape that P90x or Insanity would probably kill me.

Feeling pretty good so far. Keeping the carb count down under 100 per day, and avoiding wheat/gluten. I have noticed that avoiding the gluten has helped my blood sugar reading immensely. Not seeing the huge spikes I was seeing after meals, even if I have a few potatoes.

Will see what happens. Hoping to get some exercise in over the weekend so I can have a decent number on Monday!

[chiefs2012]

Are you a personal trainer?

I can be.

[keg in kc]

I'm not weighing myself until my birthday (february 15th) so I won't have a whole lot of input regarding this until after that point.

I can say that I've been running and biking both in January thanks to the mild weather, and I've now gone 13 days without dining out.

[Buck]

No real update for me...I am only weighing in once a week (Mondays), and I have not really gotten my exercise off to any kind of start yet.

Wife signed us up at the YMCA..so I have that option. My neighbors have also offered to loan me their DVD sets of P90x and Insanity if I want them.

I also have Biggest Loser and EA fitness (first one) for the Wii. I may try that out first, since I think I am so out of shape that P90x or Insanity would probably kill me.

Feeling pretty good so far. Keeping the carb count down under 100 per day, and avoiding wheat/gluten. I have noticed that avoiding the gluten has helped my blood sugar reading immensely. Not seeing the huge spikes I was seeing after meals, even if I have a few potatoes.

Will see what happens. Hoping to get some exercise in over the weekend so I can have a decent number on Monday!

Get your carb count down to 50 or less and increase your fat intake and I bet you'll lose weight a lot faster....

Not sure if that's your goal or not though.

[whoman69]

I have lost a pound so far. I need to really ramp up the exercise. I also need to find a graph of calorie requirements and stick closer to that. Hurts because I'm an anti-vegetarian, but I can make this work. I couple years ago I lost 17 pounds, but let it slowly get back on. Want to have a nice beach body for my trip to Virginia Beach this summer.

[Kyle DeLexus]

down 4lbs.

[mnchiefsguy]

Get your carb count down to 50 or less and increase your fat intake and I bet you'll lose weight a lot faster....

Not sure if that's your goal or not though.

I can only go a few days at the super low carb before I get a little nutty. Looking back on this week however, I only had one day over 60 carbs, the rest of them were actually around the 45-55 mark, so I guess I was consuming less carbs than I thought. First week's weight loss was decent, and I have noticed a difference in the way my pants fit, which is a good thing.

How many days do you super low carb it before you allow yourself a day to treat yourself (within reason)?

[Buck]

I can only go a few days at the super low carb before I get a little nutty. Looking back on this week however, I only had one day over 60 carbs, the rest of them were actually around the 45-55 mark, so I guess I was consuming less carbs than I thought. First week's weight loss was decent, and I have noticed a difference in the way my pants fit, which is a good thing.

How many days do you super low carb it before you allow yourself a day to treat yourself (within reason)?

I don't have the desire to eat any carbs.

I don't think I will.

At about the 8 day mark of no carb, I lost all desire for them. It's smooth sailing from here on out.

[mnchiefsguy]

I don't have the desire to eat any carbs.

I don't think I will.

At about the 8 day mark of no carb, I lost all desire for them. It's smooth sailing from here on out.

Cool. Not sure I can ever give up my desire for Pizza....

[Dartgod]

Weighed 258 this morning, so down 6 pounds the first week. :thumb:

[BigRedChief]

Weighed 258 this morning, so down 6 pounds the first week. :thumb:Nice start. :clap:

[memyselfI]

I haven't been on the scale and won't probably until June or later. I can report that size 6 pants, which did not fit before, now fit though a bit snug for my taste. I'm working on losing the muffin top now that the pants can button. :)

[Mr. Flopnuts]

I have no idea where I'm at. I haven't gotten back into the gym yet, but my eating has changed over the last week. I'm purposely wearing oversized clothes to keep me in the dark on it. I have my reasons for it. In any case, the goal is to get back in the gym this week andbget the fitness going. We'll see what happens.

[Buck]

Down to 282. 13 lbs gone.

[whoman69]

Cool. Not sure I can ever give up my desire for Pizza....

I looked at a package of pizza. 350 calories per slice. I tried to get by on one piece and found I could do it.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Buck, explain low carb to me and a sample menu of what you eat in a day if you don't mind. I'm considering it.

[Buck]

Buck, explain low carb to me and a sample menu of what you eat in a day if you don't mind. I'm considering it.

Typical Day

-Breakfast: 3 eggs, 4 slices of Bacon
-Snack: 1 oz of Almonds
-Dinner: 1 Chicken Thigh or Breast or 10 oz steak with asparagus

Water all day, sometimes tea or coffee. Crystal Light occasionally.

[Buck]

Other days I only eat breakfast and have about 4-8 no carb cocktails at night, but I'm trying to limit that.

Funny story, I was at the bar the other night, and I was completely obliterated. I've been taking a supplement that helps decrease your appetite. The problem was that I wasn't feeling drunk. I drank about 7 cocktails before the supplement wore off and then I was drunk within seconds. I ended up drinking 2 or 3 more that night.

The bar closed and I stayed with the owner as she closed up. She made herself some kind of healthy choice microwaveable meal and she was like, here eat this. I ate all her green beans. I didn't eat anything else on the plate.

Glad I even have self control when I'm completely blitzed.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Other days I only eat breakfast and have about 4-8 no carb cocktails at night, but I'm trying to limit that.

Funny story, I was at the bar the other night, and I was completely obliterated. I've been taking a supplement that helps decrease your appetite. The problem was that I wasn't feeling drunk. I drank about 7 cocktails before the supplement wore off and then I was drunk within seconds. I ended up drinking 2 or 3 more that night.

The bar closed and I stayed with the owner as she closed up. She made herself some kind of healthy choice microwaveable meal and she was like, here eat this. I ate all her green beans. I didn't eat anything else on the plate.

Glad I even have self control when I'm completely blitzed.

You're one up on me. I'll eat anything when I'm drunk. Any harm in diet soda? I've heard before thatzs a no-no.

[Buck]

You're one up on me. I'll eat anything when I'm drunk. Any harm in diet soda? I've heard before thatzs a no-no.

A couple things that I have read is that Aspartame hinders weight loss.

Also, if you keep drinking it, even though it is no-carb, it makes you keep the desire for the carbs. It's a substitute, but it's sweet, so you'll keep wanting sweet shit.

It's loads better than non-diet though, and if you're a soda drinker, even if you're not dieting, you're way better off than drinking what basically amounts to pure sugar out of a can.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

A couple things that I have read is that Aspartame hinders weight loss.

Also, if you keep drinking it, even though it is no-carb, it makes you keep the desire for the carbs. It's a substitute, but it's sweet, so you'll keep wanting sweet shit.

It's loads better than non-diet though, and if you're a soda drinker, even if you're not dieting, you're way better off than drinking what basically amounts to pure sugar out of a can.

Big time soda drinker, but no regular in years. I drink Pepsi Max almost exclusively. I don't think it has aspartame in it, but I'm not sure. I'll look into it. Thanks.

[Buck]

Big time soda drinker, but no regular in years. I drink Pepsi Max almost exclusively. I don't think it has aspartame in it, but I'm not sure. I'll look into it. Thanks.

It does.

[keg in kc]

I actually haven't had a soda in two weeks, the same amount of time I've gone without fast food.

Ironically it wasn't a conscious or pre-meditated decision this time. For whatever reason on New Year's Day I just stopped going out to eat. Wasn't planned, and hasn't even been a struggle so far. My caloric intake overall has to be way, way down so far for the new year.

I have a birthday in a month, we'll see if I can make it that long. I'm going to celebrate 38 by gorging on BBQ.

[Buck]

I actually haven't had a soda in two weeks, the same amount of time I've gone without fast food.

Ironically it wasn't a conscious or pre-meditated decision this time. For whatever reason on New Year's day I just stopped going out to eat. Hasn't even been a struggle so far.

I have a birthday in a month, we'll see if I can make it that long. I'm going to celebrate 38 by gorging on BBQ.

My birthday is next Saturday. Not sure what I'm going to do.

I might break the diet for one day, if only to be able to drink beer.

[Renegade]

Down 8.5 after one week of hitting it hard. I have been doing Weight Watchers online, and it is working for me. I know this may not be the route for others, but I like the tracking. 30-60 minute workouts 5 days a week is just gravy on top.

[Buck]

Okay, tonight was really fun until really late.

I didn't eat shit today except for some peanuts.

I got a text from a former person....and now I'm all out of sorts. WTF. Can't sleep. Took some sleeping meds.

Tomorrow should be interesting.

[Nzoner]

Typical Day

-Breakfast: 3 eggs, 4 slices of Bacon
-Snack: 1 oz of Almonds
-Dinner: 1 Chicken Thigh or Breast or 10 oz steak with asparagus

Water all day, sometimes tea or coffee. Crystal Light occasionally.

I lost 82 lbs in 10 months on low carb,one of my favorite meals was taco salad without any shell or chips.

BTW,I'm down to 216.4,made it through play-off weekend drinking Crown on the rocks and not one drop of beer.

[mnchiefsguy]

Second weigh in was meh for me. Down a little, but not much. (271.6). Down almost 10 pounds from the start, but I probably need to cut the carbs further back. It is just really, really tough living without breads and pasta!

Still trying to stay gluten free as well, have noticed that while it has not enhanced any weight loss, it has had a very positive impact on my blood sugar.

Started exercising on the Wii yesterday, and will hit it everyday this week and see what that does for things.

[Ceej]

So, I've found an alternative for pop.

I've been buying the flavored water from walmart. It's 64 cents. No calories, sugars, fat. But, it has Aspartame - which I've heard isn't the best for my body.

Thoughts?

[Ceej]

Wrong thread, sorry guys.

[Predarat]

Wrong thread, sorry guys.

That is actually useful in this thread.

[Buck]

280.2

[The Franchise]

I'm not weighing in until it's time.

The bad thing right now is I've had to spend all of my time working on the house we just bought. The good thing is all of that work is kicking my ass.

[luv]

Going to an infrared spa after work Thursday. A half hour session burns a few hundred calories.

[The Franchise]

Going to an infrared spa after work Thursday. A half hour session burns a few hundred calories.

Do you just sit there the entire time?

[luv]

Do you just sit there the entire time?

Yes. It's heat. You burn calories from your body working to maintain it's core temperature. It's also good for joint pain and relaxing muscles. They say that the best time to go is right after you work out.

[Frosty]

Yes. It's heat. You burn calories from your body working to maintain it's core temperature. It's also good for joint pain and relaxing muscles. They say that the best time to go is right after you work out.

How does that work - burning calories to reduce heat? If anything, it should reduce calorie burn to reduce the heat load.

Most of the research I have seen relates to using cold to up the calorie burn. An ice bath is effective, though not nearly as pleasant.

[luv]

How does that work - burning calories to reduce heat? If anything, it should reduce calorie burn to reduce the heat load.

Most of the research I have seen relates to using cold to up the calorie burn. An ice bath is effective, though not nearly as pleasant.

Reading a little closer, it's more for detoxification. It also increases cardiovascular circulation. It aides weight loss by speeding up the metabolic process of vital organs and endocrine glands resulting in substantial caloric loss. Weight loss isn't the main goal. I also did a 10-day cleanse, which I can already tell after day 7 has helped a lot. Out with the bad stuff and in with the good stuff. I think the sauna sessions will help. It's chilly this week, but the spa is only about 1 1/2 miles from my house, so as soon as it warms up out a little, I am going to starting walking there.

[Frosty]

It aides weight loss by speeding up the metabolic process of vital organs and endocrine glands resulting in substantial caloric loss.

LMAO


It should feel great, though. Stress relief is healthful.

[luv]

LMAO


It should feel great, though. Stress relief is healthful.

http://www.infrared-sauna-reference.com/sauna-weight-loss.html
http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5417353_infrared-sauna-cause-weight-loss.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infrared_sauna
http://www.evolutionhealth.com/infrared_Saunas/infrared-sauna-weight_loss.html
http://www.wccomfort.com/sauna-reviews/sauna-weight-loss/

Yes, I realize a couple of the sites (bottom two) are actually selling saunas.

[Frosty]

The "melting your fat so that you can sweat it out" line is pretty humorous.

Simple biology fail.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_eVvMgZCDc1A/Sym6OYpPmII/AAAAAAAAA4k/d7NGE8gK6lA/s400/SteveLoL.jpg

[Ultra Peanut]

I've lost about 15 pounds (170ish to 150s) and gone from "wholly sedentary" to "moderately active" over the past half-year, and -- surprise! -- I feel better about my body and my health than I've ever felt in my entire life. I lost a ton of weight with an extreme diet a few years ago and kept about 60 of the 80 pounds I initially lost off, then dropped 15 more over a year purely through calorie-counting, but this feels so much less tenuous because I'm actually eating around my maintenance levels every day and, for the first time ever, I have faith in my metabolism to actually work in my favor.

Best of lucks to everyone participating, regardless of the method you're using to live more healthylike. It's really hard sometimes but so worth it.

[Buck]

Good job UP.

Anyone doing low Carb, these things are fucking bomb.

http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/2012/01/cream-cheese-pancakes.html

[The Franchise]

Anyone have a good website about going low-carb? Basic recipes.....snacks.....that type of shit.

[Demonpenz]

I've been absolutely been paying the price as late. 1100 or so cals a day walking 60 minutes a day. It sucks but I can tell the different. Hard work and going through hell you will see the results.

[Buck]

Anyone have a good website about going low-carb? Basic recipes.....snacks.....that type of shit.

Reddit.com/keto

[Sofa King]

Is it ok to come in here and make fun of Pestilence's weight?

[luv]

Is it ok to come in here and make fun of Pestilence's weight?

Of course.

[Buck]

Is it ok to come in here and make fun of Pestilence's weight?

Can I go into the thread about tranny-lovers and make fun of you liking trannies?

[Buck]

I made some fake mashed potatoes tonight.

1/2 of a whole cauliflower, boiled for like 40 minutes.

Mash in bowl with a potato masher, mix in salt and pepper to taste, a spoonful of sour cream, about a 1/4 cup of cheese, 2 slices of bacon chopped into bits and 1 tsp of butter.

They still tasted a little like cauliflower, but it was still good. I ate it with some ground beef that I fried up, and when I took a fork full of meat with the "potatoes" you couldn't taste cauliflower at all.

Best meal I've had since doing low-carb.

[Nzoner]

I made some fake mashed potatoes tonight.

1/2 of a whole cauliflower, boiled for like 40 minutes.

Mash in bowl with a potato masher, mix in salt and pepper to taste, a spoonful of sour cream, about a 1/4 cup of cheese, 2 slices of bacon chopped into bits and 1 tsp of butter.

They still tasted a little like cauliflower, but it was still good. I ate it with some ground beef that I fried up, and when I took a fork full of meat with the "potatoes" you couldn't taste cauliflower at all.

Best meal I've had since doing low-carb.

Have you tried spaghetti squash yet to satisfy a pasta craving? BTW I am so trying those pancakes.

[Buck]

have you tried spaghetti squash yet to satisfy a pasta craving?

Nope, I'll take a look into it though.

Thanks!

[Kyle DeLexus]

Nope, I'll take a look into it though.

Thanks!

I've also heard of people doing eggplant spaghetti, not sure how it'd be as I've never even had eggplant.

[Archie F. Swin]

1100 or so cals a day walking 60 minutes a day.

on hot coals?

[Ultra Peanut]

Can I go into the thread about tranny-lovers and make fun of you liking trannies?

http://i.imgur.com/lwKMR.jpg

(No but seriously, I have zero idea what the background is with Sofa King or the thread you alluded to, but "tranny" is incredibly demeaning, hurtful language and is regularly used to humiliate, dehumanize, and threaten Actual Human Beings™ who already have to face myriad challenges just to live relatively peaceful lives with a modicum of basic human dignity. It's a genuinely threatening word to encounter and being trans sucks enough without a word floating around in common parlance that turns trans people into a punchline -- a punchline that's at a far higher risk of assault and murder than the general population in large part because it's incredibly easy for people to think of trannies as Not Real People. This isn't intended to scold you or ask for an apology, because I understand it's a relatively socially acceptable word, but if you -- and anyone else who uses it -- could just consider not using it, that would be very awesome.)

P.S. DIETZ

[Buck]

http://i.imgur.com/lwKMR.jpg

(No but seriously, I have zero idea what the background is with Sofa King or the thread you alluded to, but "tranny" is incredibly demeaning, hurtful language and is regularly used to humiliate, dehumanize, and threaten Actual Human Beings™ who already have to face myriad challenges just to live relatively peaceful lives with a modicum of basic human dignity. It's a genuinely threatening word to encounter and being trans sucks enough without a word floating around in common parlance that turns trans people into a punchline -- a punchline that's at a far higher risk of assault and murder than the general population in large part because it's incredibly easy for people to think of trannies as Not Real People. This isn't intended to scold you or ask for an apology, because I understand it's a relatively socially acceptable word, but if you -- and anyone else who uses it -- could just consider not using it, that would be very awesome.)

P.S. DIETZ

I realized my mistake as soon as I posted it, but I assure you that I meant no harm. It also sucks when people make fun of fat people like they aren't Actual Human Beings™ too.

I'll try to not do that anymore and also sorry.

[Ultra Peanut]

I realized my mistake as soon as I posted it, but I assure you that I meant no harm. It also sucks when people make fun of fat people like they aren't Actual Human Beings™ too.

I'll try to not do that anymore and also sorry.Rad. I like that you're thoughtful enough to do so. And I agree about the fat-remarks and p much any dehumanizing, mocking-due-to-physical-characteristics type terminology. It feels way healthier to recognize when the stuff I say might hurt people and adjust it accordingly. Empathy owns.

Re: topic, I feel like a glutton for maybe possibly eating some cereal to go past 2200kcal on the day, even though maintenance is supposed to be 2300 given my exercise levels. I'm a calorie miser, I suppose.

[Nzoner]

I've also heard of people doing eggplant spaghetti, not sure how it'd be as I've never even had eggplant.

Sme here,I can say the spaghetti squash is okay the trick is to make your own homemade sauce and personally I make a damn good low carb one.

Will also mention to anyone reading trying low carb for the first time your first 2-3 weeks are critical in staying under 20 carbs per day so that your body can reach kitosis,once that happens believe me you'll literally start pissing fat from your body.

[Nzoner]

Nope, I'll take a look into it though.

Thanks!

Buck one other little trick,if you miss fried chicken,get you some boneless,skinless breasts dip in egg and roll them in crunched up pork rinds and then fry or bake as usual.

[luv]

http://shrinkingleann.blogspot.com/

This is a blog I've been keeping. Was unsure about sharing it on here, but I just don't feel like typing everything twice. Feel free to follow.

[The Franchise]

http://shrinkingleann.blogspot.com/

This is a blog I've been keeping. Was unsure about sharing it on here, but I just don't feel like typing everything twice. Feel free to follow.

Ctrl-C + Ctrl-V

[Dartgod]

Ctrl-C + Ctrl-V

Hey, can you add me to the thread starter? Beginning weight is 264.

[luv]

Ctrl-C + Ctrl-V

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I don't always say the same things here that I would say elsewhere. That, and I'm trying to get some people to follow by blog. :thumb:

[The Franchise]

Hey, can you add me to the thread starter? Beginning weight is 264.

Done.

[Buck]

Sme here,I can say the spaghetti squash is okay the trick is to make your own homemade sauce and personally I make a damn good low carb one.

Will also mention to anyone reading trying low carb for the first time your first 2-3 weeks are critical in staying under 20 carbs per day so that your body can reach kitosis,once that happens believe me you'll literally start pissing fat from your body.

I'm not sure about everyone else, but it only takes me about 36 hours to get into full ketosis when I start.

Regardless, I've been staying under 20 a day (minus fiber because that doesn't count). Down to 278.6 from 295 on Jan 1.

[Smed1065]

Not sure but call someone else on their problem...

LOL

[mnchiefsguy]

I have this recipe in the oven now:

http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/2012/01/zero-carb-flax-meal-pizza-crust.html

Hoping this flax seed pizza crust is good.If it works, it would truly be an answer to prayer....as having pizza on a regular basis would kill many of my cravings and madness!

[Buck]

Let us know how it turns out and take pics.

Clay has a good recipe for Cauliflower pizza crust, but I don't think he checks this thread.

[mnchiefsguy]

Let us know how it turns out and take pics.

Clay has a good recipe for Cauliflower pizza crust, but I don't think he checks this thread.

Meh.......

The Good:

Easy to make and put together. Crust was firm and and had the texture of a real pizza crust. No fork needed, could actually pick up a piece and eat it with your hand if you wanted.

The Bad:

Tasted like dirt. Very dry, no flavor at all. Wound up scraping off the cheese and topping and ate those and threw out about 3/4 of the crust.

I have some hope for this recipe however. I think I just need to figure out a way inject some flavor and moistness into the crust. Am thinking of slightly increasing the amount of Parmesan cheese, slightly decreasing the flax seed meal, and maybe adding some olive oil. Was thinking of maybe adding some stevia as well, as the crust seemed bitter to me.

Also, I think 1/3 of an inch thick is to thick for this crust. Next time, I plan on really rolling it with a rolling pin and get it as thin as possible...try to make it more of a cracker crust.

I have seen and tried many of the low carb pizza recipes on the net...and none of them seem to get it quite right...or at least right enough to fulfill my pizza cravings. This one has great texture, and feels like a real crust...but it just tastes like dirt. Maybe injecting some flavor into it will help. We shall see.

[Buck]

Maybe some cream cheese added to the mix will soften it up and give it a better flavor?

[keg in kc]

Just finished my 5th or 6th run of the year (I've also biked 3 times in January for 10+ miles each - love the weather we've had). Made it 25 minutes for the 2nd time this week.

Instead of hammers, it only feels like my knees have been hit with rubber mallets, so I call that progress. :thumb:

[saphojunkie]

Good luck everyone! I wasn't in on the beginning of this. I started training for the marathon. Three months to go.

No special diet for me. If anything, I have to eat more. That said, I'm running 8 miles tonight and another fifteen on saturday.

Here's to keeping it off in 2013!

[mnchiefsguy]

Maybe some cream cheese added to the mix will soften it up and give it a better flavor?

Maybe. Also may switch and try some "Golden Flax Seed Meal", which is supposed to have a much milder taste, but has the same amount of fiber/carbs and omega 3's as standard flax meal.

[ChiefFripp]

I'm about 205 lbs. I could stand to lose 25-35 LBS. MY only real problem is giving up soda, namely Coca-Cola.

[mnchiefsguy]

Here are some pics. Pizza looked great, smelled good, crust had great texture......but tasted like complete dog crap. It was like eating cardboard covered in dirt. Not sure what those people of that blog were eating that warranted such high praise....

The quest for low carb diet pizza continues.

[Nzoner]

Here are some pics. Pizza looked great, smelled good, crust had great texture......but tasted like complete dog crap. It was like eating cardboard covered in dirt. Not sure what those people of that blog were eating that warranted such high praise....

The quest for low carb diet pizza continues.

A friend of mine who first introduced me to low carb and had done well with it said that ONCE he had lost the weight he wanted he went to Pizza Hut once a week and had a small thin crust meat lover's and salad bar as part of his maintenance and never gained any weight back.

[Ultra Peanut]

So I had a root canal and then a busy day the next day, and didn't really eat enough for whatever reason, and felt cruddy from the novocain/vicodin, and long story short I've gone four days without really exercising and it's butts. I feel terrible about it even though I've had a pretty reasonable excuse for having no energy and not feeling up for anything. I can't wait to get back on track tonight.

[Brock]

So I had a root canal and then a busy day the next day, and didn't really eat enough for whatever reason, and felt cruddy from the novocain/vicodin, and long story short I've gone four days without really exercising and it's butts. I feel terrible about it even though I've had a pretty reasonable excuse for having no energy and not feeling up for anything. I can't wait to get back on track tonight.

What's your routine?

[Dartgod]

Only dropped a 1/2 pound this week. Not sure why. I stayed within my points allowance, but only worked out twice. Looking for better results this week.

The good news is I'm eating healthier and smaller portions.