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Angry Bovine
Welcome to the club! I still don't know a lot about macros, but the last time I changed it up people had helpful advice to help me get there. It sounds like you are all over it!
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From Fat to Fit 2025 - I Really Mean It This Time! (3 Viewers)
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Angry Bovine
Welcome to the club! You've made great progress, and I'm following the same deal trying to avoid starvation mode. Don't let minor blips throw you off even when you've been eating and exercising right. Your body will respond.
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Angry Bovine
I went ahead and took a cheat day on Saturday as my Sunday School class had a shrimp boil (and snacks and desserts). I ate a lot really just thinking it would be good to knock me out of starvation mode.
Now, here's an embarrassing story
I have never liked fish, but found out in my late 20's that I do like shellfish. I have only gotten shrimp deep fried, blackened, or however they cook it in Thai dishes. The guy who did the shrimp boil told us that he would prepare the boil (also had sausage, corn, potatoes, mushrooms, variety of cajun spices) himself and that it would be easy because he was using the "easy peel" shrimp. My assumption was that he easily peeled the shrimp and threw them in the boil. I fixed my plate, held the shrimp by the tail, and bit it off just short of the tail. Everyone was raving about how good the shrimp was and I thought "This is the worst shrimp I've ever had, there's very little taste and it's crunchy." 2nd shrimp up, and this time I'm looking at it and think "Those look like legs". No one else is complaining so I don't want to be rude, so in goes another shrimp. Finally on my third one, right after I bite it off at the tail again, my wife yells out (for all to hear) "What are you doing?!" I look around and then see remnants of shrimp parts on people's plates. Yes, the easy peel shrimp was to be done by the eater, not the preparer. I ate the shell and the legs of 3 jumbo size shrimp 
I immediately ask if I'm going to get sick, and after they stopped crying with laughter they said no, but my poop should be interesting.
I turn 50 years old next week, and I've still never peeled a shrimp in my life. They also told me that sometimes you have to de-vein shrimp. I think I will stick to deep fried, blackened, and Thai
Now, here's an embarrassing story
I have never liked fish, but found out in my late 20's that I do like shellfish. I have only gotten shrimp deep fried, blackened, or however they cook it in Thai dishes. The guy who did the shrimp boil told us that he would prepare the boil (also had sausage, corn, potatoes, mushrooms, variety of cajun spices) himself and that it would be easy because he was using the "easy peel" shrimp. My assumption was that he easily peeled the shrimp and threw them in the boil. I fixed my plate, held the shrimp by the tail, and bit it off just short of the tail. Everyone was raving about how good the shrimp was and I thought "This is the worst shrimp I've ever had, there's very little taste and it's crunchy." 2nd shrimp up, and this time I'm looking at it and think "Those look like legs". No one else is complaining so I don't want to be rude, so in goes another shrimp. Finally on my third one, right after I bite it off at the tail again, my wife yells out (for all to hear) "What are you doing?!" I look around and then see remnants of shrimp parts on people's plates. Yes, the easy peel shrimp was to be done by the eater, not the preparer. I ate the shell and the legs of 3 jumbo size shrimp I immediately ask if I'm going to get sick, and after they stopped crying with laughter they said no, but my poop should be interesting.I turn 50 years old next week, and I've still never peeled a shrimp in my life. They also told me that sometimes you have to de-vein shrimp. I think I will stick to deep fried, blackened, and Thai
| Date | Weight | Chg From Start | Weekly Loss/-Gain | Avg Calories/Daily Calories |
| May 15 Week | 219.4 | - | 7.1 | 1516 |
| May 22 Week | 212.3 | 7.1 | 3.1 | 1686 |
| May 29 Week | 209.2 | 10.2 | 1.3 | 1407 |
| June 5 Week | 207.9 | 11.5 | 0.9 | 1614 |
| June 12 Week | 207.0 | 12.4 | 1.3 | 1411 |
| June 19 Week | 205.7 | 13.7 | -6.7 | Way Too Much |
| June 26 Week | 212.4 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 1774 |
| July 3 Week | 208.4 | 11.0 | 2.1 | 1619 |
| July 10 Week | 206.3 | 13.1 | 2.3 | 1796 |
| July 17 Week | 204.0 | 15.4 | 1.1 | 1598 |
| July 24 Week | 202.9 | 16.5 | 1.5 | 1857 |
| July 31 Week | 201.4 | 18.0 | 1440 | |
| Aug 1 | 200.8 | 18.6 | 1600 | |
| Aug 2 | 200.0 | 19.4 | 2100 | |
| Aug 3 FIRST GOAL ACHIEVED | 199.7 | 19.7 | 1500 | |
| Aug 4 | 199.8 | 19.6 | 1440 | |
| Aug 5 | 198.6 | 20.8 | 3000 | |
| Aug 6 | 200.4 | 19.0 | 1440 |
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Nugget
Footballguy
NTTIAWWT
belljr
Footballguy
belljr
Footballguy
If a man wants to drive his truck to my house and serve me his custard, who am I to say no.....
AAABatteries
Footballguy
180.6
18 days to lose half a pound. I’m thinking of going super strict and start the no alcohol today. I caved this weekend but just 1 beer Saturday and two whiskeys yesterday. Will be at Disney 8/26-8/30 so would love to get far enough below 180 to come back at 180.
18 days to lose half a pound. I’m thinking of going super strict and start the no alcohol today. I caved this weekend but just 1 beer Saturday and two whiskeys yesterday. Will be at Disney 8/26-8/30 so would love to get far enough below 180 to come back at 180.
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Brunell4MVP
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Not gonna read to see if this is banned in this thread .... Friend and his wife did Wegovy. He was probably 5'7" and 280. She was 5'4" and 200. just 4 months later he is under 200 and she's maybe 130 lbs. absolutely crazy. Several other friends have used Wegovy and Ozempic with similar awesome (but not quite as drastic) results. Their cholesterol, blood pressure problems etc all went away because they eat less. No loose skin from what he showed me either, which is kinda odd and I'm gonna guess not normal
Anyway ... if you have $1300/month at your disposal and need a boost to what you are trying to accomplish....
Anyway ... if you have $1300/month at your disposal and need a boost to what you are trying to accomplish....
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Angry Bovine
That is a big drop for one week! I typically shoot for between a pound and 2 pounds a week. That is steady progress that is more maintainable over time. Keep it up!
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Angry Bovine
Awesome job!
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Angry Bovine
I had the one week "off" and put on shockingly 6.7 pounds in a week. Ended up losing it in 10 days or so. Don't be disappointed with the number, just know what you have to do to get back on track.
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Angry Bovine
Nothing banned in here. We are more focused on diet and exercise, but for people who really have an obesity problem it is probably a good alternative. I'm leery of using medication that was designed for a different illness and hope there are no long term ramifications. In general if I can correct something without medicine that is the route I will take. I like you though know a bunch of people who are using it with tremendous weight loss results (even those who only had a few pounds to really lose rather than the people who have a serious problem).
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Some insurances cover it.
skol asylum
Footballguy
8/8/23 292.00
Feels a bit low. Probably some dehydration and pretty hungry. Hopefully can maintain over the next few days. I'm coming for you 28X.
massraider
Footballguy
Stay BUSY. Good luck
skol asylum
Footballguy
I've actually been really bad at getting to the gym lately. Once I get that back on track and consistent it should help a lot.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
Lot of people out there doing this (ozempic). A friend and my brother as well. They're gluttons. Neither exercise. Both have lost significant weight. Unless they plan on using it forever, or changing their eating and exercise habits afterward, all of it will come back once they stop.
Lasting change is accomplished through adopting a healthy lifestyle.
skol asylum
Footballguy
When my A1C number hit 6.7 official diabetic range in June the Doc suggested Ozempic which insurance should cover then. I was hesitant because of potential unknown long term side effects and opted to try Metformin again. Didn't like that so quit after 10 days and hoping continual better eating and exercise and weight loss will move me back out of diabetic range.
Sand
Footballguy
Do it. We need more explosive diarrhea stories around here.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Hit my goal - 179.4 this morning but then I’ve been hungry all day and eaten more than usual. I’ll be back up over 180 tomorrow for sure but nice to see the progress. If I’d stop pouring a whiskey every day I’d be couple more pounds down.
identikit
Footballguy
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Angry Bovine
Sorry for the delay, it's been really busy around birthday week. Had a few cheat days this week but kept them within reason. We ate yesterday at Texas de Brazil and I have no idea how to calculate how much I ate, but it was a lot. I slept in a little and surprisingly had dropped weight. I actually expect a decent increase tomorrow because I think my weight should have been higher this morning. Hope everyone is staying on track with their goals!
| Date | Weight | Chg From Start | Weekly Loss/-Gain | Avg Calories/Daily Calories |
| May 15 Week | 219.4 | - | 7.1 | 1516 |
| May 22 Week | 212.3 | 7.1 | 3.1 | 1686 |
| May 29 Week | 209.2 | 10.2 | 1.3 | 1407 |
| June 5 Week | 207.9 | 11.5 | 0.9 | 1614 |
| June 12 Week | 207.0 | 12.4 | 1.3 | 1411 |
| June 19 Week | 205.7 | 13.7 | -6.7 | Way Too Much |
| June 26 Week | 212.4 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 1774 |
| July 3 Week | 208.4 | 11.0 | 2.1 | 1619 |
| July 10 Week | 206.3 | 13.1 | 2.3 | 1796 |
| July 17 Week | 204.0 | 15.4 | 1.1 | 1598 |
| July 24 Week | 202.9 | 16.5 | 1.5 | 1857 |
| July 31 Week | 201.4 | 18.0 | 1.5 | 1789 |
| Aug 3 FIRST GOAL ACHIEVED | 199.7 | 19.7 | 1500 | |
| Aug 4 | 199.8 | 19.6 | 1440 | |
| Aug 5 | 198.6 | 20.8 | 3000 | |
| Aug 6 | 200.4 | 19.0 | 1440 | |
| Aug 7 Week | 199.9 | 19.5 | 1440 | |
| Aug 8 | 198.8 | 20.6 | 1440 | |
| Aug 9 | 197.5 | 21.9 | 1440 | |
| Aug 10 THE BIG 50! | 197.7 | 21.7 | 2500 | |
| Aug 11 | 197.3 | 22.1 | 3200 | |
| Aug 12 | 196.8 | 22.6 | 1440 |
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Great work @Corporation!!
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
My wife says the same thing…..once per quarter
skol asylum
Footballguy
Was 293.0 on 8/11. I consider Thursdays kind of my official weigh in day. Getting to the gym has been pretty non-existent the last couple of weeks. I think once a week. Also had some fast food lately with busy life stuff going on. Decided to check today and was pleasantly surprised at 291.4. I figured I'd be up a couple pounds at least.
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Angry Bovine
This is great work! It is little chunks over time that really add up!
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Angry Bovine
Really successful birthday week. Had 2 big outings, one with cake on my actual birthday and then eating at a Brazilian Steakhouse. Dropped 3.7 for the week. I've almost gotten to the "range" I'm looking for between 190-195. I think I'll keep going and maybe shoot for sub 190. Hope all is well with everyone, give updates when you can!
| Date | Weight | Chg From Start | Weekly Loss/-Gain | Avg Calories/Daily Calories |
| May 15 Week | 219.4 | - | 7.1 | 1516 |
| May 22 Week | 212.3 | 7.1 | 3.1 | 1686 |
| May 29 Week | 209.2 | 10.2 | 1.3 | 1407 |
| June 5 Week | 207.9 | 11.5 | 0.9 | 1614 |
| June 12 Week | 207.0 | 12.4 | 1.3 | 1411 |
| June 19 Week | 205.7 | 13.7 | -6.7 | Way Too Much |
| June 26 Week | 212.4 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 1774 |
| July 3 Week | 208.4 | 11.0 | 2.1 | 1619 |
| July 10 Week | 206.3 | 13.1 | 2.3 | 1796 |
| July 17 Week | 204.0 | 15.4 | 1.1 | 1598 |
| July 24 Week | 202.9 | 16.5 | 1.5 | 1857 |
| July 31 Week | 201.4 | 18.0 | 1.5 | 1789 |
| Aug 3 FIRST GOAL ACHIEVED | 199.7 | 19.7 | 1500 | |
| Aug 7 Week | 199.9 | 19.5 | 1843 | |
| Aug 10 THE BIG 50! | 197.7 | 21.7 | 2500 | |
| Aug 14 Week | 196.2 | 23.2 | 3.7 | 1500 |
| Aug 15 | 195.4 | 24.0 |
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Trying to do a 48 hour (food) fast - currently at 24 hours and this is when it usually gets tough for me.
Was 180.2 this morning which surprised me a little as I expected to be under 180. 10 days until vacation so planning to try and have no cheats until then.
Was 180.2 this morning which surprised me a little as I expected to be under 180. 10 days until vacation so planning to try and have no cheats until then.
skol asylum
Footballguy
8/16/23 289.6
Kinda sorta don't believe it. We'll see if it holds for Thursday "official" weigh in day but I'll take it.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
I caved at the 30 hour mark - was just starving. 179.2 this morning. I’ve gotten in to a bad routine drinking lately though that I haven’t convinced myself to stop since I’m still trending down.
skol asylum
Footballguy
A 48 hour fast food feast would be easier.
identikit
Footballguy
Major
Footballguy
Indeed. I still haven't attempted a 24 hour. 16-8 intermittent fasting is my peak so far. I blame the 4-5 small meals/day grazing routine I've been on for the past 20 years.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
24 hours is pretty easy for me. I skip breakfast 90% of the time already. Eat lunch, skip dinner and don’t eat until lunch the next day.
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Angry Bovine
You've really been killing it, keep it up!
skol asylum
Footballguy
kutta
Footballguy
You can do this mi amigo! Keep that whiskey flowing!
Major
Footballguy
Yeah, I don't advise drinking during a cut but liquor by itself isn't that bad for you. Empty calories sure but all the sugary mixers are what add on those pounds with the quickness. That being said, I'd rather get those calories from an Acai smoothie
kutta
Footballguy
Well my GB @AAABatteries and I just stick to whiskey. No foo foo crap and sugar. Stuff is good for you!
Yeah, I don't advise drinking during a cut but liquor by itself isn't that bad for you. Empty calories sure but all the sugary mixers are what add on those pounds with the quickness. That being said, I'd rather get those calories from an Acai smoothie
Major
Footballguy
hagmania
Footballguy
4 months progress, 105 lb lost: https://imgur.com/gallery/IV6uAHc
I have got to start lifting weights. If I hit goal weight like this it's going to be recovering meth addict stages of gaunt.
I have got to start lifting weights. If I hit goal weight like this it's going to be recovering meth addict stages of gaunt.
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Angry Bovine
This is incredible! I've been out a few days with birthday festivities. Keep up the great work!
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Angry Bovine
Had a joint birthday party for my wife and I over the weekend so ate a pretty fair amount. It was time for a cheat day anyway. I expect to be up tomorrow. Left over hamburgers and hotdogs (and cake) so I may have a few bad eating days as we get rid of this food (just can't waste food, I'll try to eat in moderation rather than throw it away).
| Date | Weight | Chg From Start | Weekly Loss/-Gain | Avg Calories/Daily Calories |
| May 15 Week | 219.4 | - | 7.1 | 1516 |
| May 22 Week | 212.3 | 7.1 | 3.1 | 1686 |
| May 29 Week | 209.2 | 10.2 | 1.3 | 1407 |
| June 5 Week | 207.9 | 11.5 | 0.9 | 1614 |
| June 12 Week | 207.0 | 12.4 | 1.3 | 1411 |
| June 19 Week | 205.7 | 13.7 | -6.7 | Way Too Much |
| June 26 Week | 212.4 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 1774 |
| July 3 Week | 208.4 | 11.0 | 2.1 | 1619 |
| July 10 Week | 206.3 | 13.1 | 2.3 | 1796 |
| July 17 Week | 204.0 | 15.4 | 1.1 | 1598 |
| July 24 Week | 202.9 | 16.5 | 1.5 | 1857 |
| July 31 Week | 201.4 | 18.0 | 1.5 | 1789 |
| Aug 3 FIRST GOAL ACHIEVED | 199.7 | 19.7 | 1500 | |
| Aug 7 Week | 199.9 | 19.5 | 1843 | |
| Aug 10 THE BIG 50! | 197.7 | 21.7 | 2500 | |
| Aug 14 Week | 196.2 | 23.2 | 3.7 | 1500 |
| Aug 15 | 195.4 | 24.0 | 1440 | |
| Aug 16 | 195.9 | 23.5 | 1950 | |
| Aug 17 | 195.2 | 24.2 | 1440 | |
| Aug 18 | 196.2 | 23.2 | 1440 | |
| Aug 19 | 195.5 | 23.9 | 1440 | |
| Aug 20 | 195.3 | 24.1 | 2400 | |
| Aug 21 Week | 195.3 | 24.1 | .9 |
Sand
Footballguy
My wife weighs 105.
That's incredible.Great progress. I've been stuck at 205-ish for a month. It's supposed to be ridiculously hot/humid this week, so by Friday morning I should sweat out a good bit. 203.5 this morning. Damn body knows I want 1XX - it's giving me the bird.
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Angry Bovine
I stalled in that same range. Have you had a cheat day every 8 or 9 days? After I was stuck in that range I had a cheat day to take myself out of starvation mode, and it really seemed to click. Not sure of if "starvation mode" science is real but it does seem to have impacted me.My wife weighs 105.
Great progress. I've been stuck at 205-ish for a month. It's supposed to be ridiculously hot/humid this week, so by Friday morning I should sweat out a good bit. 203.5 this morning. Damn body knows I want 1XX - it's giving me the bird.
Major
Footballguy
If any of you weightlifting guys are taking supplements just be mindful of creatine if you're looking to shed pounds. I put on 3.5 lbs during the past week of taking it with no major changes to my diet or routine. I don't mind because it makes me stronger and I know it's just water weight but if you don't know this I could see it frustrating some. Still safely under the 200 barrier so I'm content for the time being.
Other than that, congrats to Hag and Corp! You guys are killing it.
Other than that, congrats to Hag and Corp! You guys are killing it.
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