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From Fat to Fit 2025 - I Really Mean It This Time! (1 Viewer)

A small tick up, not unexpected with the Thai noodles. Good week of loss at 1.7, anywhere around a 2 pound a week loss I think is safe and sustainable.

DateWeightChg From StartWeekly LossCalories
Dec 7234.1--Way too many
Jan 1223.111.0-1260
Jan 8218.715.44.4Week avg 1546
Jan 9218.116.0-2200
Jan 10219.015.1-1400
Jan 11219.314.8-1350
Jan 12217.516.6-2100
Jan 13217.216.9-1300
Jan 14216.717.4-1590
Jan 15217.117.01.7Week avg 1606
 
Healthy Warrior oatmeal with blueberries for breakfast (tired of eggs). Lettuce wrap turkey burger for lunch. Blackened fish tacos with pineapple/mango salsa and slaw for dinner. (I know some sugar in the fruit). 45 minute walk. 45 minute Peloton ride. 20 minute yoga for golf session. Some stretching, pushups, core work. Then used the bands for resistance on a couple of pull exercises. Put in some good work today
 
Day 9. Boring again. I’m in a good rhythm where I don’t feel super hungry anymore. My body is adjusting to the new normal and I’m not craving crap food much at this point.

Got in a tough high intensity workout but not much more than that. Next 3 days involve lots of driving time from Chicago to Minneapolis, to Green Bay, and back to Chicago. Which means not much time to exercise, other than workout videos on my phone. Hardest part will be staying one night with my parents. That always triggers me to snack. :)

Won’t have a weigh-in again until Saturday. But will stick to my food plan and see where I land.
Walked a whopping 2 miles yesterday. As expected. Kept my calorie count in decent check by avoiding snacks, small breakfast and lunch. Then for dinner had a great meal — sweet plantains, chips/salsa, and arepas! Delicious, definitely above my calorie goal. But that’s ok — I’m back at it today, and will get some steps and a workout in later tonight after more driving.

Given that mental health also matters for physical health, dinner was worth it because I spent the meal with my college roommate, who I hadn’t seen in about 18 months.
 
Day 9. Boring again. I’m in a good rhythm where I don’t feel super hungry anymore. My body is adjusting to the new normal and I’m not craving crap food much at this point.

Got in a tough high intensity workout but not much more than that. Next 3 days involve lots of driving time from Chicago to Minneapolis, to Green Bay, and back to Chicago. Which means not much time to exercise, other than workout videos on my phone. Hardest part will be staying one night with my parents. That always triggers me to snack. :)

Won’t have a weigh-in again until Saturday. But will stick to my food plan and see where I land.
Walked a whopping 2 miles yesterday. As expected. Kept my calorie count in decent check by avoiding snacks, small breakfast and lunch. Then for dinner had a great meal — sweet plantains, chips/salsa, and arepas! Delicious, definitely above my calorie goal. But that’s ok — I’m back at it today, and will get some steps and a workout in later tonight after more driving.

Given that mental health also matters for physical health, dinner was worth it because I spent the meal with my college roommate, who I hadn’t seen in about 18 months.
Totally agree. Don't be so focused on a diet that it disrupts special occasions. Just make sure you don't come up with a special occasion every day :)
 
Surprisingly large dip today. I thought the tick up yesterday was a little strange so maybe I was retaining some water.

DateWeightChg From StartWeekly LossCalories
Dec 7234.1--Way too many
Jan 1223.111.0-1260
Jan 8218.715.44.4Week avg 1546
Jan 15217.117.01.7Week avg 1606
Jan 16216.018.1-
 
Surprisingly large dip today. I thought the tick up yesterday was a little strange so maybe I was retaining some water.


DateWeightChg From StartWeekly LossCalories
Dec 7234.1--Way too many
Jan 1223.111.0-1260
Jan 8218.715.44.4Week avg 1546
Jan 15217.117.01.7Week avg 1606
Jan 16216.018.1-
honestly my guy weight is one factor that fluctuates day to day and really doesn't need to be tracked with a fine tooth comb, think you'd benefit more by focusing on a healthy diet and exercise. Just my 2 cents.
 
Surprisingly large dip today. I thought the tick up yesterday was a little strange so maybe I was retaining some water.


DateWeightChg From StartWeekly LossCalories
Dec 7234.1--Way too many
Jan 1223.111.0-1260
Jan 8218.715.44.4Week avg 1546
Jan 15217.117.01.7Week avg 1606
Jan 16216.018.1-
honestly my guy weight is one factor that fluctuates day to day and really doesn't need to be tracked with a fine tooth comb, think you'd benefit more by focusing on a healthy diet and exercise. Just my 2 cents.
Yep, they are just data points that help me along the way. I take a long term overview of it, but have the ability to drill down if I desire. My diet is way better right now than from before. Exercise is slowly ramping up.
 
Dealing with gray this time of year is par for the course, but I clearly adapted to our new normal. Recent years we rarely had day time temps below freezing. Tomorrow will be our first, and only, day above freezing this calendar year until at least next weekend. Yesterday we had afternoon sun and tomorrow we will too. Today though, it's been non-stop snow, this is the first day winter really wore on me, leading to a skip for exercise.

According to my body battery, it's probably a good thing. Been running low for more than a week now. After scheduled rest Mon I jumped back up to 100, but haven't had any other peaks > 80 and most of the valleys have been real low. I ended yesterday at a 22 (no booze), only bounced back to a 60, and despite not doing much today am already drained to a 43. I don't think it's sleep (averaging 8+ hours, no days under 7 since NYE) nor stress (been doing a good job unplugging). Looking at my historical tracking, I think I see what's going on- been consistent in the gym and net 17 hours running the last 5 weeks. I spent most of last year inconsistent with the gym and never had a 5 week stretch over 15 hours of running. So, could be as simple as needing a step back week. I should be better equipped to recharge this weekend vs last (entertaining out-of-towners) and while I won't hit 5 hours exercise, I think I can still get to 4 without gassing myself. We'll see what the battery says Come Monday.

That said, still maintaining with the diet. Little-to-no processed anything during the day, just sushi a couple times this week. When we were entertaining last weekend I was disciplined when we went out (lettuce tacos) and avoided the junk food lying around the house. Wife's served up some inconsistencies with dinner lately (lobster ravioli w / green beans- good / bad, baked chicken w / broccoli & cauliflower- good x2) but I've managed the portion sizes. Could also explain the fatigue too- just not enough ammo for good exercise. Clothes are fitting better, feeling stronger, but energy's sapped. Hoping it's just the week 3 rough patch and I'll start bouncing back if we get the more consistent sun they're forecasting for next week...to pair with our 20 below wind chill :lol:

Onward and upward...
 
Dealing with gray this time of year is par for the course, but I clearly adapted to our new normal. Recent years we rarely had day time temps below freezing. Tomorrow will be our first, and only, day above freezing this calendar year until at least next weekend. Yesterday we had afternoon sun and tomorrow we will too. Today though, it's been non-stop snow, this is the first day winter really wore on me, leading to a skip for exercise.

According to my body battery, it's probably a good thing. Been running low for more than a week now. After scheduled rest Mon I jumped back up to 100, but haven't had any other peaks > 80 and most of the valleys have been real low. I ended yesterday at a 22 (no booze), only bounced back to a 60, and despite not doing much today am already drained to a 43. I don't think it's sleep (averaging 8+ hours, no days under 7 since NYE) nor stress (been doing a good job unplugging). Looking at my historical tracking, I think I see what's going on- been consistent in the gym and net 17 hours running the last 5 weeks. I spent most of last year inconsistent with the gym and never had a 5 week stretch over 15 hours of running. So, could be as simple as needing a step back week. I should be better equipped to recharge this weekend vs last (entertaining out-of-towners) and while I won't hit 5 hours exercise, I think I can still get to 4 without gassing myself. We'll see what the battery says Come Monday.

That said, still maintaining with the diet. Little-to-no processed anything during the day, just sushi a couple times this week. When we were entertaining last weekend I was disciplined when we went out (lettuce tacos) and avoided the junk food lying around the house. Wife's served up some inconsistencies with dinner lately (lobster ravioli w / green beans- good / bad, baked chicken w / broccoli & cauliflower- good x2) but I've managed the portion sizes. Could also explain the fatigue too- just not enough ammo for good exercise. Clothes are fitting better, feeling stronger, but energy's sapped. Hoping it's just the week 3 rough patch and I'll start bouncing back if we get the more consistent sun they're forecasting for next week...to pair with our 20 below wind chill :lol:

Onward and upward...
I'm such a baby in cold weather. Sounds like you are firmly on track doing a great job with portion control even if the menu isn't exactly what you would have picked!
 
Dealing with gray this time of year is par for the course, but I clearly adapted to our new normal. Recent years we rarely had day time temps below freezing. Tomorrow will be our first, and only, day above freezing this calendar year until at least next weekend. Yesterday we had afternoon sun and tomorrow we will too. Today though, it's been non-stop snow, this is the first day winter really wore on me, leading to a skip for exercise.

According to my body battery, it's probably a good thing. Been running low for more than a week now. After scheduled rest Mon I jumped back up to 100, but haven't had any other peaks > 80 and most of the valleys have been real low. I ended yesterday at a 22 (no booze), only bounced back to a 60, and despite not doing much today am already drained to a 43. I don't think it's sleep (averaging 8+ hours, no days under 7 since NYE) nor stress (been doing a good job unplugging). Looking at my historical tracking, I think I see what's going on- been consistent in the gym and net 17 hours running the last 5 weeks. I spent most of last year inconsistent with the gym and never had a 5 week stretch over 15 hours of running. So, could be as simple as needing a step back week. I should be better equipped to recharge this weekend vs last (entertaining out-of-towners) and while I won't hit 5 hours exercise, I think I can still get to 4 without gassing myself. We'll see what the battery says Come Monday.

That said, still maintaining with the diet. Little-to-no processed anything during the day, just sushi a couple times this week. When we were entertaining last weekend I was disciplined when we went out (lettuce tacos) and avoided the junk food lying around the house. Wife's served up some inconsistencies with dinner lately (lobster ravioli w / green beans- good / bad, baked chicken w / broccoli & cauliflower- good x2) but I've managed the portion sizes. Could also explain the fatigue too- just not enough ammo for good exercise. Clothes are fitting better, feeling stronger, but energy's sapped. Hoping it's just the week 3 rough patch and I'll start bouncing back if we get the more consistent sun they're forecasting for next week...to pair with our 20 below wind chill :lol:

Onward and upward...

I definitely know that feeling of not wanting to workout out when it's freezing cold outside. Good thing is that there are so many great workouts that you can do in the comfort of your home. Just do a youtube search as this type of content peaked during the pandemic and there are some great workouts posted. I think some of us (myself included) think we HAVE to get to the gym to get a good workout in when that just isn't true.....Also, tell me more about this body battery. Is it some sort of app?

Keep up the great work though! Little by little, day by day.
 
tell me more about this body battery. Is it some sort of app?
It, and many other metrics, are tracked on my garmin watch. Is it perfect? Oh, no. But I've found it, and many other metrics it spits out, to be tools to aid in decision making.

Good thing is that there are so many great workouts that you can do in the comfort of your home. Just do a youtube search as this type of content peaked during the pandemic and there are some great workouts posted. I think some of us (myself included) think we HAVE to get to the gym to get a good workout in when that just isn't true
I have a mental problem with exercise (and work) in the confines of my home. Ultimately, I associate the home with relaxation, I unplug. I gave up trying to force the issue sometime post-covid. I can do a good backyard workout and if I have work needing done the back deck has proven useful, but inside? Nope. I'll do a virtual meeting if I have to, although I get more distracted than usual, and can email in short bursts, but anything intensive isn't effective.
 
Business as usual. I know what I'm eating for dinner so dropped my calories in.


DateWeightChg From StartWeekly LossCalories
Dec 7234.1--Way too many
Jan 1223.111.0-1260
Jan 8218.715.44.4Week avg 1546
Jan 15217.117.01.7Week avg 1606
Jan 16216.018.1-1330
Jan 17216.118.0-1300
 
Amazing to me is the fact that I think I was getting like 2K + in calories each week from beer/wine/booze (something I sort of thought about, but never really thought about). Simply cutting that out has made me realize that my diet and caloric intake were pretty much just where they needed to be to lose some weight. So even though I am on this "diet", I am basically eating like I always have. Sprinkle in a bit more exercise and well, I imagine the pounds will just shed.
 
Well I didn't hit it by New Years as I had hoped, but I finally cracked triple digits!! Almost 2.5 years in but 101 pounds lost seems unfathomable. (started 358, was diagnosed T2D, A1C >9, HBP, depression: bad spot).

This was the brass ring I was chasing, so now I need to find a new ring. 250 has a nice feel to it, Maybe a jean size that starts with a 3 (I was teetering on one starting with a 5).
This is simply remarkable, congrats!
Thanks. Full disclosure it's been medically assisted (ozembic/mounjaro).

I keep a weekly log and actually studied it for a bit. I lost ~70 in year one, Lost 7 in year two and lost the remaining 23 since September. Year two I couldn't get ozembic for 4 months gained 30 lbs. then had to titrate up on mounjaro and lost that 30 plus the 7. I so wish I could not be so damn hungry when off the meds (nothing else changed was still making good eating choices just bigger portions and more 'healthy' snacking and walking as usual).
 
Well I didn't hit it by New Years as I had hoped, but I finally cracked triple digits!! Almost 2.5 years in but 101 pounds lost seems unfathomable. (started 358, was diagnosed T2D, A1C >9, HBP, depression: bad spot).

This was the brass ring I was chasing, so now I need to find a new ring. 250 has a nice feel to it, Maybe a jean size that starts with a 3 (I was teetering on one starting with a 5).
This is simply remarkable, congrats!
Thanks. Full disclosure it's been medically assisted (ozembic/mounjaro).

I keep a weekly log and actually studied it for a bit. I lost ~70 in year one, Lost 7 in year two and lost the remaining 23 since September. Year two I couldn't get ozembic for 4 months gained 30 lbs. then had to titrate up on mounjaro and lost that 30 plus the 7. I so wish I could not be so damn hungry when off the meds (nothing else changed was still making good eating choices just bigger portions and more 'healthy' snacking and walking as usual).
The important thing is the weight loss and you've done a tremendous job. In some instances people may need the assistance but I think it is pretty clear whatever "side effects" there may be likely pale to the huge benefit in health you got when you dropped that weight! Keep it up!
 
Took 3 days off my insane OCD calorie tracking but was keeping a decent track while traveling. Too much food overall but largely avoided snacking. Didn’t do enough working out. Etc.

Weighed in last night — up 0.4 lbs from Tuesday. Still down 5.1 lbs overall.

Back at it today. Eating my normal schedule of foods — minimal ultra processed food. Snacking on fruits and veggies. Counting calories.

Played basketball this morning for 90 minutes. Intense. Fun.
 
Same song, same verse. Tomorrow is a birthday party for my nephews so I may take a cheat day, haven't had a proper one in a while. Feeling good.


DateWeightChg From StartWeekly LossCalories
Dec 7234.1--Way too many
Jan 1223.111.0-1260
Jan 8218.715.44.4Week avg 1546
Jan 15217.117.01.7Week avg 1606
Jan 16216.018.1-1330
Jan 17216.118.0-1300
Jan 18215.418.7-1300
 
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I did a “lower body sculpt” this morning and thought I was going to die. Ate slightly more calories than planned yesterday — was trying to do 1400 on days I play basketball but think that is just unrealistic. I need to do 1300-1400 most days, and closer to 1600-1700 on basketball days — while still cutting out the ultra processed foods. I’ve been largely good at that so far. I did indulge in a small square of chocolate last night and it was delicious.
 
I did a “lower body sculpt” this morning and thought I was going to die. Ate slightly more calories than planned yesterday — was trying to do 1400 on days I play basketball but think that is just unrealistic. I need to do 1300-1400 most days, and closer to 1600-1700 on basketball days — while still cutting out the ultra processed foods. I’ve been largely good at that so far. I did indulge in a small square of chocolate last night and it was delicious.
Yeah, if you are going to play ball or do anything more strenuous, I'd definitely increase the calorie count. Don't want to get woozy out there and then potentially injured.
 
Another good day yesterday. Today was a pseudo cheat day. Didn't go outrageous at the birthday party but had a thin piece of red velvet cake. Also had chicken tortilla soup with some chips and queso. No idea how many calories so I'm gonna go 3000. Almost 20 pounds since Dec 7.

DateWeightChg From StartWeekly LossCalories
Dec 7234.1--Way too many
Jan 1223.111.0-1260
Jan 8218.715.44.4Week avg 1546
Jan 15217.117.01.7Week avg 1606
Jan 16216.018.1-1330
Jan 17216.118.0-1300
Jan 18215.418.7-1300
Jan 19214.319.8-3000
 
Another good day yesterday. Today was a pseudo cheat day. Didn't go outrageous at the birthday party but had a thin piece of red velvet cake. Also had chicken tortilla soup with some chips and queso. No idea how many calories so I'm gonna go 3000. Almost 20 pounds since Dec 7.

DateWeightChg From StartWeekly LossCalories
Dec 7234.1--Way too many
Jan 1223.111.0-1260
Jan 8218.715.44.4Week avg 1546
Jan 15217.117.01.7Week avg 1606
Jan 16216.018.1-1330
Jan 17216.118.0-1300
Jan 18215.418.7-1300
Jan 19214.319.8-3000
I also had a mini-cheat day. Weighed in this morning down another 1.1 lbs from a few days ago. I don’t react much to these daily fluctuations, but I had been retaining extra fluid from my work trip this past week.

Anyway, did two workouts at home this morning but barely walked. It was right around 3-7 degrees all day today, with wind chill way below zero.

Met a friend and his kids for the Eagles game today at BW3. Ate half a burger plus half of fries. Saved the rest for tomorrow. The “splurge” was eating some pecan pie that my daughter and her new boyfriend made yesterday. Delicious.

Guessing that with the pie I ate 2000 calories today. Not a crisis. Not my best day — mainly because I consumed way too much sugar today.
 
Had a very very bad Thursday fell off the wagon carb wise. Then buckled down and was away for the weekend with the wife. Ate pretty good. Will weigh in tomorrow to see any damage
 
As mentioned fell of Thursday with some pizza. :bag: went away this weekend for wife's bday. Tried to be as good as possible...

A day late weigh in. I know arbitrary but
219 by 2/1 slightly in reach :)

12/30 234 🐷
1/6 228.4
1/13 225.6
1/21 223.6
 
As mentioned fell of Thursday with some pizza. :bag: went away this weekend for wife's bday. Tried to be as good as possible...

A day late weigh in. I know arbitrary but
219 by 2/1 slightly in reach :)

12/30 234 🐷
1/6 228.4
1/13 225.6
1/21 223.6
You are making steady, very strong progress. Keep it going!!!
 
Leg day #6 is a done deal.

Weight is up to 185. I suspect some lean gains, but I also suspect I've been patting myself of the back a little too much too; so, I purged a few cheat item from the household this past weekend and I'm back to running a tight ship - salmon patties and spinach galore.

Also I still need to incorporate some step-climbing cardio into my routine. I'm forcing myself to go back to gym tonight, with the promise to myself that I can leave after five minutes if I want to. At this point I just want to get that first step out of the way.
 
So far, so good combatting mother nature's wrath. I got one more run in during Saturday's snow, but the sidewalks were a sheet of ice by Sunday morning and the earliest that may change is Friday. On both today and Sunday I did 30 minutes of high intensity (all super / giant sets) strength work then hopped on the wheel for a half hour incline / speed interval workout. I plan to do the same on Thursday and will drive to the park to see if those paths are doable Wednesday, but will be ready to pivot inside again.

Diet's not been great at night the last few days, but I'm maintaining during daylight. First scale check will be next week.
 
Late night snacking has always been my achilles heal and I'm finding that the 16/8 fast has really helped with that. I know that if I'm gonna eat later in the evening, than it just means its just that much longer the next day before I can eat again so at least for a week now its been keeping me honest. Ate a wrap at 9:30 last night watching the game and was almost immediately regretting it knowing that I wasn't eating again until 1:30 the next day. Want to work my way up to some 24-48 hours fasts, but more for the not weight loss related benefits that I've read come from that.
 
Still sticking to the plan. Minor indulgence last night after basketball was 1/3 an order of fish and chips. Went to the bar with a group of guys after ball to celebrate two birthdays. I don’t consume alcohol, so that wasn’t an issue, just had to keep the food in check.

I’ve settled in the past few days down 6 lbs, though it often takes me 2 days post-pizza to shed whatever “bloat” I acquire. Which really should make me wonder why the heck I ever eat pizza.

Most importantly I’m continuing to a) eat healthier food, b) doing the video workouts that Mrs APK has in our basement. I don’t know how much it is helping but I’m going to trust the process.
 
My old nemesis Mr. Back showed up again Monday night. He is undefeated. Took a muscle relaxer and managed to avoid a trip to the doctor for a Toradol shot (at least thus far). 3 pound weekly loss, good steady pace.

DateWeightChg From StartWeekly LossCalories
Dec 7234.1--Way too many
Jan 1223.111.0-1260
Jan 8218.715.44.4Week avg 1546
Jan 15217.117.01.7Week avg 1606
Jan 16216.018.1-1330
Jan 17216.118.0-1300
Jan 18215.418.7-1300
Jan 19214.319.8-3000
Jan 20214.719.4-1330
Jan 21 214.120.0-1300
Jan 22214.120.03.0
 
As mentioned fell of Thursday with some pizza. :bag: went away this weekend for wife's bday. Tried to be as good as possible...

A day late weigh in. I know arbitrary but
219 by 2/1 slightly in reach :)

12/30 234 🐷
1/6 228.4
1/13 225.6
1/21 223.6
Good progress! You already know but don't be discouraged if you don't hit target dates. The important thing is the downward trend!
 
173.6 this morning so a full 10 pounds down since New Years. 5 pounds away from being at a "normal" BMI.

I'm taking 2 days off to let me body recover. I've done ~22 miles the last 3 days running and hiking. Also, taking a break from eating and will fast as long as I can the next 48 hours.
Great job sticking with the plan!
 
21 days no alcohol and some sort of exercise for all but two of the days. Sleeping so much better.

Focusing on diet come February.
Great job! If you get in a good groove with those things, then add in an improved diet you should take off!
 
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Late night snacking has always been my achilles heal and I'm finding that the 16/8 fast has really helped with that. I know that if I'm gonna eat later in the evening, than it just means its just that much longer the next day before I can eat again so at least for a week now its been keeping me honest. Ate a wrap at 9:30 last night watching the game and was almost immediately regretting it knowing that I wasn't eating again until 1:30 the next day. Want to work my way up to some 24-48 hours fasts, but more for the not weight loss related benefits that I've read come from that.
I'm sure you know and there are people way more knowledgeable than me, but be careful with long term fasts if you have any other underlying medical issues.
 
Still sticking to the plan. Minor indulgence last night after basketball was 1/3 an order of fish and chips. Went to the bar with a group of guys after ball to celebrate two birthdays. I don’t consume alcohol, so that wasn’t an issue, just had to keep the food in check.

I’ve settled in the past few days down 6 lbs, though it often takes me 2 days post-pizza to shed whatever “bloat” I acquire. Which really should make me wonder why the heck I ever eat pizza.

Most importantly I’m continuing to a) eat healthier food, b) doing the video workouts that Mrs APK has in our basement. I don’t know how much it is helping but I’m going to trust the process.
You are rocking it like always! I have the same thought sometimes, "why did I eat that". What's worse is when I splurge and then it didn't even taste that good :)
 
Well, I don't believe BMI is a good measure, but guess who just went from Obese to Overweight! This guy! 29.9 on their scale that calls football players fat.

DateWeightChg From StartWeekly LossCalories
Dec 7234.1--Way too many
Jan 1223.111.0-1260
Jan 8218.715.44.4Week avg 1546
Jan 15217.117.01.7Week avg 1606
Jan 22214.120.03.0Week avg 1551
Jan 23213.720.4-1470
 
Down 10. Feeling better, clothes looser, gut flattening. Making good decisions 95% of the time. Just need to keep with it. Mixing walking, Peloton and gym. Started strength training slowly. Eating well, and less. Keep it up amigos!
This is the way! Once I get down to my target weight, I really want to explore losing my gut. I carry all my weight in my gut and unfortunately face. Nothing goes to the butt and little to arms and legs.
 
Going to start posting in this thread to hopefully hold myself more accountable. I think I just have gotten into bad/lazy habits. As I have flip to over 50 my metabolism must have slowed down. I know I need to reduce my portion size. Escpecially no second bratwurst or extra slice of pizza. I am probably addicted to chips as well. I can generally not eat anything either in the morning or after some time frame but once I have a little something it just opens the flood gates of constant snacking. I try to get in steps each day and do a basic workout at home of squats/lunges, curls, and pushups.

I think I am now just over 240.

Going to try to, as they say, take it one day at a time to not do any mindless snacking.
 
Going to start posting in this thread to hopefully hold myself more accountable. I think I just have gotten into bad/lazy habits. As I have flip to over 50 my metabolism must have slowed down. I know I need to reduce my portion size. Escpecially no second bratwurst or extra slice of pizza. I am probably addicted to chips as well. I can generally not eat anything either in the morning or after some time frame but once I have a little something it just opens the flood gates of constant snacking. I try to get in steps each day and do a basic workout at home of squats/lunges, curls, and pushups.

I think I am now just over 240.

Going to try to, as they say, take it one day at a time to not do any mindless snacking.
You just explained every innate instinct I have when it comes to food.

This thread is a great way to stay accountable AND hear what works for other people. I’ve taken some really good suggestions away from this group and put a handful of them into practice.

Good luck!!
 
Going to start posting in this thread to hopefully hold myself more accountable. I think I just have gotten into bad/lazy habits. As I have flip to over 50 my metabolism must have slowed down. I know I need to reduce my portion size. Escpecially no second bratwurst or extra slice of pizza. I am probably addicted to chips as well. I can generally not eat anything either in the morning or after some time frame but once I have a little something it just opens the flood gates of constant snacking. I try to get in steps each day and do a basic workout at home of squats/lunges, curls, and pushups.

I think I am now just over 240.

Going to try to, as they say, take it one day at a time to not do any mindless snacking.
This thread has been helpful for me and a lot of others just by the accountability aspect of it. Welcome to the club and good luck on the journey!
 
Today's reading is a touch misleading, I slept in and weighed 2 hours later. I think it would have been .5 higher or so, so I definitely expect a small uptick tomorrow.

DateWeightChg From StartWeekly LossCalories
Dec 7234.1--Way too many
Jan 1223.111.0-1260
Jan 8218.715.44.4Week avg 1546
Jan 15217.117.01.7Week avg 1606
Jan 22214.120.03.0Week avg 1551
Jan 23213.720.4-1470
Jan 24213.520.6-1300
Jan 25211.922.2-1260
 
Hey Corp, one thing I've found that's really helpful is to average the last seven days of weigh ins. Day to day you almost always see a .10 to .30 drop that way and don't get discouraged or hung up on a couple of days of bad readings.

I'm down 43 pounds since June, looking to drop another maybe 24 in the next 4-5 months. Nothing fancy, just 2000 calories and 7500 steps a day. And I text myself the cals of anything I eat to keep a running total for the day (just the #s, not a true food journal). Then track the weight/calories/steps data every day.
 
Hey Corp, one thing I've found that's really helpful is to average the last seven days of weigh ins. Day to day you almost always see a .10 to .30 drop that way and don't get discouraged or hung up on a couple of days of bad readings.

I'm down 43 pounds since June, looking to drop another maybe 24 in the next 4-5 months. Nothing fancy, just 2000 calories and 7500 steps a day. And I text myself the cals of anything I eat to keep a running total for the day (just the #s, not a true food journal). Then track the weight/calories/steps data every day.
That is awesome! And if you notice, that's exactly what I do with my weigh-ins. I have the current week I'm working on, then once completed I combine the week and show the weekly loss (or hopefully not gain) plus my average calories per day for the week.

Keep up your great work!
 
"If eyes can change, youse can change" - Rocky Balboa, Moscow, 1984

I know arbitrary but 219 by 2/1 slightly in reach :)

12/30 234 🐷
1/6 228.4
1/13 225.6
1/21 223.6
1/27 221.8

I'm having little issues with hunger during the day now, almost need to remind myself to eat. But still get those night time cravings hard. Even with the protein cookies I have. Need to still drink more water and start exercising. Wanted to work on the diet first. Happy start so far
 
"If eyes can change, youse can change" - Rocky Balboa, Moscow, 1984

I know arbitrary but 219 by 2/1 slightly in reach :)

12/30 234 🐷
1/6 228.4
1/13 225.6
1/21 223.6
1/27 221.8

I'm having little issues with hunger during the day now, almost need to remind myself to eat. But still get those night time cravings hard. Even with the protein cookies I have. Need to still drink more water and start exercising. Wanted to work on the diet first. Happy start so far
This is a great start! Yeah don't sweat the 219 by 2/1, you are already down 12+ pounds in a month!
 

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