nutty
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Post by nutty on Jul 28, 2014 14:37:26 GMT -5
At my highest I was 250 . At some point I got down to 220, I kind of went back and for gaining and losing the same 15 pounds, down to 205 then back to 215 etc. Never got to below 200 which was my goal UNTIL the divorce diet. I am now around 180 but def. need to still lose another 50 or so . Mine was eating small meals and cutting calories.
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greeniis10
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Post by greeniis10 on Jul 28, 2014 14:57:51 GMT -5
Duh, yes I should also start measuring my waist and taking pics. Talk about holding yourself accountable! I should have take a pic back when I was 202, but never thought of it. It's funny, as a 6 foot guy the BMI index would say I start being overweight at 179. But when I was 175 I thought I looked pretty skinny for a guy, and I think people usually like a little more muscle on a guy, myself included. So I gotta get that BMI crap out of my head, even though I know it's totally off for athletic people. That's why the numbers game is tricky! BMI and the scale are emphasized a lot, but in reality, keeping track of your actual measurements, how your clothes fit, and more importantly, how you feel is MUCH more important! Definitely start keeping your measurements with a cloth tape measure. That helps a lot during the muscle-building phase.
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greeniis10
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Post by greeniis10 on Jul 28, 2014 15:08:46 GMT -5
I'm just curious whether anyone has successfully adopted and maintained a long term fitness transformation. Whether it was losing a tremendous amount of weight, or say building up muscle, or whatever. Besides the obvious (actually DOING the exercise) what was it that you really "did". Did you adopt a specific regimen and/or diet? What was your goal? If it was to lose weight, did you do it by adopting cardio and/or strength training? Did you buy a home machine (bike, treadmill...) and just get on it 6 times a week? Specifically for anyone who built muscle, I'd love to hear whether there was a particular routine you followed. Damn, I wish cawiau was here to elaborate. I remember him saying he went from beanpole to bodybuilder. Depends on what exactly you're looking for: lose weight? build muscle mass only? both? I've successfully maintained a long-term healthy lifestyle but my methods (type of workouts, eating habits, etc.) have morphed many times over the years to fit my lifestyle and age. There's not ONE thing or ONE program I strictly follow. Maybe you can give us more specific details as to what you're looking for?
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emma1420
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Post by emma1420 on Jul 28, 2014 15:22:16 GMT -5
Duh, yes I should also start measuring my waist and taking pics. Talk about holding yourself accountable! I should have take a pic back when I was 202, but never thought of it. It's funny, as a 6 foot guy the BMI index would say I start being overweight at 179. But when I was 175 I thought I looked pretty skinny for a guy, and I think people usually like a little more muscle on a guy, myself included. So I gotta get that BMI crap out of my head, even though I know it's totally off for athletic people. That's why the numbers game is tricky! BMI and the scale are emphasized a lot, but in reality, keeping track of your actual measurements, how your clothes fit, and more importantly, how you feel is MUCH more important! Definitely start keeping your measurements with a cloth tape measure. That helps a lot during the muscle-building phase. I think going by how you feel is a double edged sword. On the one hand when you are losing weight and you realize that you feel better, it's a great motivator. On the other hand, far too many people who are overweight or obese ignore the health consequences because they feel fine or even great (especially when they are younger). I agree about measurements though.
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Post by sheilaincali on Jul 28, 2014 15:23:46 GMT -5
I'm in the middle of a "total transformation". As of today I am down 93 lbs and 69 inches. I started this on October 8, 2013. I'm getting very close to my goal.
For me it was an entire lifestyle change with the help of a lifestyle/diet coach and a program. I have a standing appointment with her at 10am every Monday morning. We do the weigh in, measurements (arm, bust, waist, hips, upper and lower thigh). Then we sit down for 15 minutes and go over the past week and plans for the upcoming week. She has promised me that even when I hit my goals I can still keep my weekly appointment with her if I want. I may cut down to every other week but I will probably continue to check in with her because I think I need that accountability.
3 weeks ago I was encouraged to add some foods back into my diet. I can no have one serving each per day of fruit (avoided previously due to the sugar), dairy and a starch. Most days that is honestly too much change for me and I freak out and don't add those three items in. Corn on the cob I can do for my starch but I'm afraid to try a small serving of like whole wheat pasta.
When I say lifestyle change I mean it. DH and DS are on board with me (to an extent). For the most part we stopped eating anything processed. Of that which does come in a box or a jar I only buy things with 6 or fewer ingredients. That right there eliminated a ton of items from our regular diet. We focus now on having a well balanced meal- which for us is protein surrounded by vegetables. We rarely have carbs (I hadn't had any until this past month).
I have friends that are body builder/fitness competition types and they will tell you that fitness is about 60% diet and 40% gym (percentages may be wrong but you get the drift).
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Post by zibazinski on Jul 28, 2014 15:28:26 GMT -5
I do it the bad way. When I'm stressed, I don't eat. Right now I am stressed again so I have no appetite. Nice to look at me, sucks to be me.
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greeniis10
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Post by greeniis10 on Jul 28, 2014 15:29:28 GMT -5
That's why the numbers game is tricky! BMI and the scale are emphasized a lot, but in reality, keeping track of your actual measurements, how your clothes fit, and more importantly, how you feel is MUCH more important! Definitely start keeping your measurements with a cloth tape measure. That helps a lot during the muscle-building phase. I think going by how you feel is a double edged sword. On the one hand when you are losing weight and you realize that you feel better, it's a great motivator. On the other hand, far too many people who are overweight or obese ignore the health consequences because they feel fine or even great (especially when they are younger). I agree about measurements though. I suppose it can be, depending on the individual. I guess I just mean if you had a great workout and felt good about your food choices one day and the next get on the scale and see a few lbs. GAIN, don't let that ruin your momentum. Easier said than done, however.
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Post by morrisr2d2 on Jul 28, 2014 16:14:17 GMT -5
I am 40 so putting on some muscle is different from my 20s. I only upped my net calories from 2200 to 2500 as I don't want to add fat as well! I am pescatarian so getting my protein is a little trickier. I spent the past year and a half at 175 doing lots of cardio to get the heart back in shape so shifting to more muscle building is a mindset change.
I do feel about the best I have in my entire life, and I like the results I am starting to see. At this age though it's been mostly health driven though and not about vanity.
Pic and measurements here I come! I love reading people's stories btw love seeing and hearing about each unique transformation.
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