3C's
Footballguy
After a bike ride the other day I was talking to my wife and took my sweaty shirt off and my wife said "oh wow, you're getting that "V"!"
Not too bad for a "senior citizen" I guess.
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From Fat to Fit 2025 - I Really Mean It This Time! (2 Viewers)
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Not too bad for a "senior citizen" I guess.
Corporation
Angry Bovine
Dangerously close to One-derland! Of course today is a family birthday party and I have an event tonight. Will try to stay clean.
| Date | Weight | Chg From Start | Weekly Loss | Calories |
| Dec 7 | 234.1 | - | - | Way too many |
| Jan 1 | 223.1 | 11.0 | - | 1260 |
| Jan 8 | 218.7 | 15.4 | 4.4 | Week avg 1546 |
| Jan 15 | 217.1 | 17.0 | 1.7 | Week avg 1606 |
| Jan 22 | 214.1 | 20.0 | 3.0 | Week avg 1551 |
| Jan 29 | 211.4 | 22.7 | 2.7 | Week avg 1482 |
| Feb 5 | 209.9 | 24.2 | 1.5 | Week avg 1411 |
| Feb 12 | 207.4 | 26.7 | 2.5 | Week avg 1702 |
| Feb 19 | 203.8 | 30.3 | 3.6 | Week avg 1332 |
| Feb 26 | 202.0 | 32.1 | 1.8 | Week avg 1347 |
| Feb 27 | 201.9 | 32.2 | - | 1400 |
| Feb 28 | 201.8 | 32.3 | - | 1300 |
| Mar 1 | 201.0 | 33.1 | - | 1450 |
| Mar 2 | 200.2 | 33.9 | - | - |
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Thought i would land south of 180 today, but official check in was 180.2.
Also, no leg days skipped this week.
Also, no leg days skipped this week.
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
Ok, but did you land south of the V???
3C's
Footballguy
I wish I was getting the "V" but alas not today, or yesterday, or the day before that...
Terminalxylem
Footballguy
Well, if you care to look, some data is out there: Systematic review
Meanwhile, we know these drugs are nearly as good as bariatric surgery for sustained weight loss, 3-4X as good as behavioral modification alone, and improve the risk from multiple obesity complications (e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular disease, heart failure, kidney disease, sleep apnea). As a result, all-cause mortality is reduced 10-20% in those taking GLP-1 agonists.
I certainly understand your reluctance, but at some point, hesitancy over potential problems has to be weighed against the growing body of favorable data, and ongoing harm caused by excess weight.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
That's the way slow and steady works. Still a win.
3C's
Footballguy
Did I mention she's blind.
the moops
Footballguy
I like moving my body, but I hate just going to the gym or going for a run. I need some sort of sport or something to keep up with my workouts. So for the past couple months I have settled on this
Sunday - doubles tennis. Decent 2 hour workout.
Monday - basketball. Sweaty mess after this 2 hour game.
Tuesday - bouldering. Great core and upper body workout (my kids have climbing practice so am there for 2.5 hours regardless)
Wednesday - rest day. Make a good dinner and watch a movie with the family. Maybe do an at home stretching/yoga thing
Thursday - bouldering again (kids have practice again)
Friday - just a very long walk during lunch - like 1.5 hour walk, listen to a podcast or music. Enjoy being outside.
Saturday - family climbing. Not as intense as the other days for the wife is just starting, but a fun family activity. If no climbing I will go for a good bike ride.
Sunday - doubles tennis. Decent 2 hour workout.
Monday - basketball. Sweaty mess after this 2 hour game.
Tuesday - bouldering. Great core and upper body workout (my kids have climbing practice so am there for 2.5 hours regardless)
Wednesday - rest day. Make a good dinner and watch a movie with the family. Maybe do an at home stretching/yoga thing
Thursday - bouldering again (kids have practice again)
Friday - just a very long walk during lunch - like 1.5 hour walk, listen to a podcast or music. Enjoy being outside.
Saturday - family climbing. Not as intense as the other days for the wife is just starting, but a fun family activity. If no climbing I will go for a good bike ride.
B Maverick
Footballguy
Ok, I've been walking a half mile a day (during the week), pushing for 6k+ steps/day, had 4 pilates classes over the last two weeks....
Played against a friend in Sunday League Soccer yesterday. He was defending me and I beat him on a run down the field. He asked if I had been working on my speed. Nope, just some pilates classes. Seems to be helping!!!
He said "Pilates? That makes weird muscles hurt". He is not wrong.
Played against a friend in Sunday League Soccer yesterday. He was defending me and I beat him on a run down the field. He asked if I had been working on my speed. Nope, just some pilates classes. Seems to be helping!!!
He said "Pilates? That makes weird muscles hurt". He is not wrong.
NutterButter
Footballguy
When I was a kid, bedtime was 9pm. I couldn't wait to be grownup so I could go to bed anytime I wanted. Turns out that was 9pm.
the moops
Footballguy
read this same tweet yesterday
skol asylum
Footballguy
Thank you for that. I really appreciate it.
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Angry Bovine
Hear ye, hear ye! There is a new visitor to ONE-derland! It may be a quick trip as my eating schedule is off today, but was nice to see a sub 200 number after being 234 pounds in December.
| Date | Weight | Chg From Start | Weekly Loss | Calories |
| Dec 7 | 234.1 | - | - | Way too many |
| Jan 1 | 223.1 | 11.0 | - | 1260 |
| Jan 8 | 218.7 | 15.4 | 4.4 | Week avg 1546 |
| Jan 15 | 217.1 | 17.0 | 1.7 | Week avg 1606 |
| Jan 22 | 214.1 | 20.0 | 3.0 | Week avg 1551 |
| Jan 29 | 211.4 | 22.7 | 2.7 | Week avg 1482 |
| Feb 5 | 209.9 | 24.2 | 1.5 | Week avg 1411 |
| Feb 12 | 207.4 | 26.7 | 2.5 | Week avg 1702 |
| Feb 19 | 203.8 | 30.3 | 3.6 | Week avg 1332 |
| Feb 26 | 202.0 | 32.1 | 1.8 | Week avg 1347 |
| Feb 27 | 201.9 | 32.2 | - | 1400 |
| Feb 28 | 201.8 | 32.3 | - | 1300 |
| Mar 1 | 201.0 | 33.1 | - | 1450 |
| Mar 2 | 200.2 | 33.9 | - | 2500 |
| Mar 3 | 200.7 | 33.4 | - | 1300 |
| Mar 4 | 200.9 | 33.2 | - | 1250 |
| Mar 5 | 199.7 | 34.4 | 2.3 | Week avg 1507 |
Judge Smails
Footballguy
Did OK in Vegas for a conference. Coming off a cold from the last convention in Nashville so alcohol didn’t sound good. Not one drink in 4 days. Ate OK with the choices I had. Glad to be getting back home and on the program hard. Time for that next leap
FarFromHome
Footballguy
49 years old. 205 lbs. Was 205 when I left basic training for Army 25 years ago. Until knee made it impossible I literally ran 10-15 miles a week for decades. It was my therapy. Then running was forced to stop. Have never done gyms. Always body weight workouts. Tons of options for people. I work out half the year. Pretty hard. Posted that for context to my question:
Anyone got personal info on creatine monohydrate? Never been a supplement guy. Researched creatine monohydrate and just purchased some gummies. Please don't give me powder speech I just don't want mixing shakes as part of my routine. Popping a gummy seems nice.
Anyone got personal info on creatine monohydrate? Never been a supplement guy. Researched creatine monohydrate and just purchased some gummies. Please don't give me powder speech I just don't want mixing shakes as part of my routine. Popping a gummy seems nice.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
I had a vacation and then 2 weeks of meh. Then had family issue with my Dad - gained 4 pounds and feel like crap. Back at it.
Major
Footballguy
Yeah, I love creatine not only for strength/muscle building but the cognitive function. The main problem with gummies is you need at least 5-10 grams daily and that's cost prohibitive in gummy form. I pay around $20 for a 3 month supply. On another note, I find your apprehension toward stirring drinks comical
Major
Footballguy
I'm glad youre back on it. Exercise is the only thing that holds my head during times of loss and gives me something else to focus on. And obviously once you're done you feel much better and have more mental clarity. Keep it up
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FarFromHome
Footballguy
I'm a weird guy. I'm a very very routine orientated guy. Every morning routine is the same. Life is a checklist for me. Mixing a shake and clean up every day isn't me. Ha ha. I found 90 count gummies for 18 bucks. 2 gummies is 5 grams. So 45 days for 18 bucks seems reasonable. Do you take daily? Even on non workout days? How many grams is your sweet spot?
Yeah, I love creatine not only for strength/muscle building but the cognitive function. The main problem with gummies is you need at least 5-10 grams daily and that's cost prohibitive in gummy form. I pay around $20 for a 3 month supply. On another note, I find your apprehension toward stirring drinks comical
Major
Footballguy
That's not a bad dose for 2 gummies. I was afraid you'd have to consume a handful with all the real or fake sugar added for sweetness.I'm a weird guy. I'm a very very routine orientated guy. Every morning routine is the same. Life is a checklist for me. Mixing a shake and clean up every day isn't me. Ha ha. I found 90 count gummies for 18 bucks. 2 gummies is 5 grams. So 45 days for 18 bucks seems reasonable. Do you take daily? Even on non workout days? How many grams is your sweet spot?
Yeah, I love creatine not only for strength/muscle building but the cognitive function. The main problem with gummies is you need at least 5-10 grams daily and that's cost prohibitive in gummy form. I pay around $20 for a 3 month supply. On another note, I find your apprehension toward stirring drinks comical
I started with 5gs daily for 3 months but found 10gs to be my sweet spot. Should be noted, I've been on a muscle gain/strength training program and have gone from 195 to 210 with the help of creatine and increased calories i.e. not looking to drop pounds just burn fat. You'll definitely gain some water weight and get a little bloated with creatine. I think with your current routine, 5gs daily would suffice. Take it everyday even on rest days so it satiates in your muscles. We're the same age and roughly the same weight so I'd do a little trial/error to see what works best for your body but 5gs daily is a great base.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Good post. Appreciate itThat's not a bad dose for 2 gummies. I was afraid you'd have to consume a handful with all the real or fake sugar added for sweetness.I'm a weird guy. I'm a very very routine orientated guy. Every morning routine is the same. Life is a checklist for me. Mixing a shake and clean up every day isn't me. Ha ha. I found 90 count gummies for 18 bucks. 2 gummies is 5 grams. So 45 days for 18 bucks seems reasonable. Do you take daily? Even on non workout days? How many grams is your sweet spot?
Yeah, I love creatine not only for strength/muscle building but the cognitive function. The main problem with gummies is you need at least 5-10 grams daily and that's cost prohibitive in gummy form. I pay around $20 for a 3 month supply. On another note, I find your apprehension toward stirring drinks comical
I started with 5gs daily for 3 months but found 10gs to be my sweet spot. Should be noted, I've been on a muscle gain/strength training program and have gone from 195 to 210 with the help of creatine and increased calories i.e. not looking to drop pounds just burn fat. You'll definitely gain some water weight and get a little bloated with creatine. I think with your current routine, 5gs daily would suffice. Take it everyday even on rest days so it satiates in your muscles. We're the same age and roughly the same weight so I'd do a little trial/error to see what works best for your body but 5gs daily is a great base.
Senor Schmutzig
Footballguy
246.5 on January 6th. Was probably close to the same on February 2nd when I had my STEMI.
Since then, I haven't had beef or pork and severely limiting my saturated fats. I have been following a pretty consistent no/low sugar diet. My protein comes from chicken, turkey, fish, and a lot of beans, mostly lentils. Tons of veggies. I bought some various Impossible Meats (sausage, burger patties, meatballs) at Sprouts and will see how those work as an alternative.
I have eaten a lot of fish in the past month after not eating it at all for the first 54 years of my life. I have been mostly having Ahi Tuna, good canned yellowfin tuna, swordfish, and whatever I can blacken without a fishy taste (cod, tilapia, orange roughy).
4 mile walk every morning without fail.
I weighed myself this morning and was at 230.1. My first goal is 220. I haven't been there in 10-15 years.
I'm feeling good.
Since then, I haven't had beef or pork and severely limiting my saturated fats. I have been following a pretty consistent no/low sugar diet. My protein comes from chicken, turkey, fish, and a lot of beans, mostly lentils. Tons of veggies. I bought some various Impossible Meats (sausage, burger patties, meatballs) at Sprouts and will see how those work as an alternative.
I have eaten a lot of fish in the past month after not eating it at all for the first 54 years of my life. I have been mostly having Ahi Tuna, good canned yellowfin tuna, swordfish, and whatever I can blacken without a fishy taste (cod, tilapia, orange roughy).
4 mile walk every morning without fail.
I weighed myself this morning and was at 230.1. My first goal is 220. I haven't been there in 10-15 years.
I'm feeling good.
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skol asylum
Footballguy
Blood work back. Back into the diabetic range with A1C so I have some work to do.
3/7/25 7.1
1/23/24 5.8
9/19/23. 5.8
6/22/23. 6.7
2/21/23. 6.3
10/26/22. 6.3
7/25/22. 6.3
4/27/21. 5.9
12/14/19. 5.7
5/22/19. 5.9
2/22/17 5.7
Just started the Metformin last night. The diarrhea should kick in soon.
3/7/25 7.1
1/23/24 5.8
9/19/23. 5.8
6/22/23. 6.7
2/21/23. 6.3
10/26/22. 6.3
7/25/22. 6.3
4/27/21. 5.9
12/14/19. 5.7
5/22/19. 5.9
2/22/17 5.7
Just started the Metformin last night. The diarrhea should kick in soon.
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Angry Bovine
That was a pretty big jump. My boss was hit with the same, and she was speaking with a different doctor who was shocked. The doctor said she tested glucose around the same time she got the A1C, and the numbers didn't seem to correlate. The other doctor now wants to do an independent testing of A1C as she feels there could have been a lab error. Hope you are able to get it under control.Blood work back. Back into the diabetic range with A1C so I have some work to do.
3/7/25 7.1
1/23/24 5.8
9/19/23. 5.8
6/22/23. 6.7
2/21/23. 6.3
10/26/22. 6.3
7/25/22. 6.3
4/27/21. 5.9
12/14/19. 5.7
5/22/19. 5.9
2/22/17 5.7
Just started the Metformin last night. The diarrhea should kick in soon.
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Angry Bovine
I've spent the week sub-200, although I was creeping up a few days in a row. Once I'm firmly sub 195, I'm going to increase the calories and start riding my bike regularly. I'm doing a ride with Bo Jackson in May and need to get my stamina back. Speaking of "back", my back is feeling pretty good after physical therapy. I think I'm going to go ahead and set up the golf lessons that my wife got me for Christmas.
| Date | Weight | Chg From Start | Weekly Loss | Calories |
| Dec 7 | 234.1 | - | - | Way too many |
| Jan 1 | 223.1 | 11.0 | - | 1260 |
| Jan 8 | 218.7 | 15.4 | 4.4 | Week avg 1546 |
| Jan 15 | 217.1 | 17.0 | 1.7 | Week avg 1606 |
| Jan 22 | 214.1 | 20.0 | 3.0 | Week avg 1551 |
| Jan 29 | 211.4 | 22.7 | 2.7 | Week avg 1482 |
| Feb 5 | 209.9 | 24.2 | 1.5 | Week avg 1411 |
| Feb 12 | 207.4 | 26.7 | 2.5 | Week avg 1702 |
| Feb 19 | 203.8 | 30.3 | 3.6 | Week avg 1332 |
| Feb 26 | 202.0 | 32.1 | 1.8 | Week avg 1347 |
| Mar 5 | 199.7 | 34.4 | 2.3 | Week avg 1507 |
| Mar 6 | 198.7 | 35.4 | - | 1350 |
| Mar 7 | 198.9 | 35.2 | - | 1400 |
| Mar 8 | 199.1 | 35.0 | - | 1350 |
| Mar 9 | 199.4 | 34.7 | - | 1300 |
| Mar 10 | 198.2 | 35.9 | - | 1300 |
| Mar 11 | 197.5 | 36.6 | - | - |
