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

[Corporation]

IN

What's the habit you need to break?

Eating junk food. Drinking too much. I’d say not exercising, but I’ve been good the past couple weeks doing run-walks. Did 8 miles today. Overdid it and did 6 miles two weeks ago with a lot of running and my knees were wrecked for days. Too much too fast. So I’ve been walking with a little jog mixed in each day since then; usually 3 miles, some days 5-6, today 8. If I can keep doing that, and avoid the night time junk food on the couch, even with a little alcohol I should be OK. Had almost 20,000 steps today, 1400 “move” calories burned.

It's hard to out-exercise a bad diet. Once you get past the initial pangs of hunger, it becomes a lot easier. I'm usually in the 1500 calorie neighborhood and rarely feel out of sorts unless I really over exert myself. My plan is to get to a weight I like, then add more calories in as I intensify exercise efforts.

That’s like one of my meals.

It is kind of funny that the common response to improving a diet, or in response to a “bad diet” is cutting calories. Sure, if the goal is to lose weight that makes sense. But it’s often the response even if just being healthier is the goal. Which is where many go wrong imo.

Yes, 1500 will not be my maintenance goal. I'd like to get back to 2000 - 2200 but until I get there, I'll stay in the 1500 category. Metabolism plays a big role in this as well, and as I get older, it gets slower. It will take a lot more activity to burn off those extra calories, whereas younger people just burn them by breathing.

And you are right, it's not just reduced calories, but healthy calories. Eating 1500 calories of doughnuts isn't going to help anyone

 

[AAABatteries]

Bad news, good news. 183.6 this morning but injured myself last night with the kettlebell and have a small hernia - will be on the sideline for a while with exercise so will need to keep my eating discipline.

 

[skol asylum]

Are some of you "fat" guys 5'2"?

 

[AAABatteries]

Are some of you "fat" guys 5'2"?

5’9” here - used to be 5’10” until I aged. Been around 185 for a little bit but that’s still overweight BMI. Need to get to 168 I think to be considered normal.

Keep up the good work!

 

[skol asylum]

Are some of you "fat" guys 5'2"?

5’9” here - used to be 5’10” until I aged. Been around 185 for a little bit but that’s still overweight BMI. Need to get to 168 I think to be considered normal.

Keep up the good work!

5'9" and 185 sounds great to me. I remember being about 169 pounds as a junior or senior in high school and 6'2". So scrawny and gangly. No way I'll get to or really want to get to my BMI prescribed weight. I was 253 or so for years and felt overweight. Then in the last 5-6 years kept creeping up. Probably around 320 at my highest. Would be very happy to land around 220 at some point and maintain somewhere around there. I'd also like to add some muscle as I've always been a skinny fat guy. Skinny arms. No muscles and weak AF core. I need to start adding in some weight training into my regiment. I'm also kind of concerned about the whole excess skin thing from a lot of weight loss. I'll deal with it however I have to when it comes I guess. I'm thinking some muscle will help somewhat.

 

[skol asylum]

One goal reached - breaking below 3 bills.

6-22-23 Dr Visit 313.0

7-13-23 298.0

Seem to have kind of stalled out a bit last week+ and stayed around 298-299. I did see a 296 number this morning though.

7-22-23 296.0

One month follow up telehealth visit with doc on Monday. Will be nice to report I've started on the path to better health eating better, hitting the treadmill a few days a week, and dropping some weight. Also have a telehealth visit with a nutritionist on Monday.

Loaded up on a bunch of healthier food at Costco today. Onward and downward (lbs).

7-24-23 294.0

 

[Corporation]

Bad news, good news. 183.6 this morning but injured myself last night with the kettlebell and have a small hernia - will be on the sideline for a while with exercise so will need to keep my eating discipline.

Hate to hear that bud. We did kettlebell swings in my class last week, and with my back issues I felt it on the first swing. I changed to this "around the world" kettlebell exercise where I just circled my body. Hope you don't have to have surgery.

On the eating front, I find that weighing everyday helps although I know a lot of people don't put stock in it. For me, it's easy to say "Well that's just a small snack that won't hurt" and if I'm not weighing myself, it slowly creeps up.

 

[Corporation]

Are some of you "fat" guys 5'2"?

Certainly hope the wordplay in the thread title doesn't offend anyone I'm 6 feet and now 202.9. Most people wouldn't think I'm obese but by the outdated BMI model I am overweight. I'll still be overweight even when I get into my preferred range of 190-195, but that's generally when I feel pretty good. After the weight goal is obtained, I really want to heavily increase the fitness part. It's a journey for everyone, and people have their own goals where they are comfortable with themselves.

You are doing great, keep it up!

 

[Corporation]

Are some of you "fat" guys 5'2"?

5’9” here - used to be 5’10” until I aged. Been around 185 for a little bit but that’s still overweight BMI. Need to get to 168 I think to be considered normal.

Keep up the good work!

5'9" and 185 sounds great to me. I remember being about 169 pounds as a junior or senior in high school and 6'2". So scrawny and gangly. No way I'll get to or really want to get to my BMI prescribed weight. I was 253 or so for years and felt overweight. Then in the last 5-6 years kept creeping up. Probably around 320 at my highest. Would be very happy to land around 220 at some point and maintain somewhere around there. I'd also like to add some muscle as I've always been a skinny fat guy. Skinny arms. No muscles and weak AF core. I need to start adding in some weight training into my regiment. I'm also kind of concerned about the whole excess skin thing from a lot of weight loss. I'll deal with it however I have to when it comes I guess. I'm thinking some muscle will help somewhat.

And I just got to this part. I'm very similar in body shape. I carry almost all my weight in my belly and unfortunately in my face. I have always had skinny arms and no butt. I do have great legs if I don't say so myself

Especially with my back problems, I want to strengthen my core and put a little bulk on my arms. I'll never be Hulk Hogan with the 24" pythons, but unfortunately I'm currently compared to Bubba Watson's arms (very good pro golfer who has no arm definition like myself).

 

[Corporation]

Still on the losing trail although it was just over a pound drop this week. 2.5 weeks to the big 50 so I may be slightly behind. I've already had people tell me they want to take me to lunch, so once that day hits (or maybe a few before it) it may be difficult to reach or maintain. Not going to waste birthday lunches at Chipotle My plan is to be firmly in the 190s by Labor Day.

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

 

[AAABatteries]

Bad news, good news. 183.6 this morning but injured myself last night with the kettlebell and have a small hernia - will be on the sideline for a while with exercise so will need to keep my eating discipline.

Hate to hear that bud. We did kettlebell swings in my class last week, and with my back issues I felt it on the first swing. I changed to this "around the world" kettlebell exercise where I just circled my body. Hope you don't have to have surgery.

On the eating front, I find that weighing everyday helps although I know a lot of people don't put stock in it. For me, it's easy to say "Well that's just a small snack that won't hurt" and if I'm not weighing myself, it slowly creeps up.

I weigh multiple times a day out of curiosity and to keep it top of mind to make good choices. Definitely overkill but I kind of use it like calories counting.

 

[AAABatteries]

Have to admit, I’m totally bummed about hurting myself - for obvious reasons but I was in such a good groove. Running and hiking, push-ups and the kettlebell stuff. I know it’s a minor setback or should be but makes me irritated at myself and my luck.

 

[Corporation]

Have to admit, I’m totally bummed about hurting myself - for obvious reasons but I was in such a good groove. Running and hiking, push-ups and the kettlebell stuff. I know it’s a minor setback or should be but makes me irritated at myself and my luck.

Yeah it is no fun. I'm very cautious as I jump into some exercises and try to listen to my body before I go full steam ahead. After 1 kettlebell swing I was like "not going to work with my back". Hope you are back at it soon.

 

[AAABatteries]

Have to admit, I’m totally bummed about hurting myself - for obvious reasons but I was in such a good groove. Running and hiking, push-ups and the kettlebell stuff. I know it’s a minor setback or should be but makes me irritated at myself and my luck.

Yeah it is no fun. I'm very cautious as I jump into some exercises and try to listen to my body before I go full steam ahead. After 1 kettlebell swing I was like "not going to work with my back". Hope you are back at it soon.

I’ve been doing them for a month or more. I did increase the sets and must be where I went wrong. Oh well.

 

[Redwes25]

Ok did my Monday morning weigh-in after missing two weeks in a row of it after spending almost two weeks in France. I put on 1/2 pound from my last weigh in which was shockingly good given the trip. Though I did continue to watch what I ate and did go for a couple of runs in France. Great way to a neighborhood is is to do a run in it which made working out enjoyable from a tourist perspective.

Down 1.5 bls in my first post France trip weigh-n. Total weight loss since journey started at 19.5 lbs and at 190.5 and knocking on the door of sub 190. I have really been pushing the exercise and continue to try to eat healthier/smaller portions but not doing pure calorie counting. Start of journey was January and this slow and steady is working well for me.

 

[skol asylum]

Just had my telehealth doc visit and he was very happy with my progress.

 

[Corporation]

Just had my telehealth doc visit and he was very happy with my progress.

Awesome job!

 

[Corporation]

Progress has really slowed, up a little from my Monday weight. I haven't had a true "cheat day", so I decided to take one today to hopefully take my body out of starvation mode. Went to a smokehouse and got conecuh sausage and a huge pile of tater tots. Thai food for dinner (Pad See Ew).

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		1440
July 25	203.9	15.5		1440
July 26	203.7	15.7		3000

 

[AAABatteries]

Quick update - this should be good news but I’m skeptical. I went to see the surgeon yesterday and ended up seeing the surgeons PA. They told me they aren’t positive I have a hernia like they told me in the ER. Great, I guess but she says she can feel the lump I have and wants me to come back in 2 weeks. In the mean time I feel like a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day balloon with all the bloating and gas and I’ve basically not eaten anything for 2+ days save a couple protein bars that I forced myself to eat. Helps on the scale at least - 181.6.

 

[Sand]

Quick update - this should be good news but I’m skeptical. I went to see the surgeon yesterday and ended up seeing the surgeons PA. They told me they aren’t positive I have a hernia like they told me in the ER. Great, I guess but she says she can feel the lump I have and wants me to come back in 2 weeks. In the mean time I feel like a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day balloon with all the bloating and gas and I’ve basically not eaten anything for 2+ days save a couple protein bars that I forced myself to eat. Helps on the scale at least - 181.6.

Not sure whether to be happy or sad for you.

ETA: Bonus points for knowing this movie reference.

 

[Keerock]

Quick update - this should be good news but I’m skeptical. I went to see the surgeon yesterday and ended up seeing the surgeons PA. They told me they aren’t positive I have a hernia like they told me in the ER. Great, I guess but she says she can feel the lump I have and wants me to come back in 2 weeks. In the mean time I feel like a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day balloon with all the bloating and gas and I’ve basically not eaten anything for 2+ days save a couple protein bars that I forced myself to eat. Helps on the scale at least - 181.6.

I'm usually pleased when a PA tells me she can feel my lump.

 

[skol asylum]

One goal reached - breaking below 3 bills.

6-22-23 Dr Visit 313.0

7-13-23 298.0

Seem to have kind of stalled out a bit last week+ and stayed around 298-299. I did see a 296 number this morning though.

7-22-23 296.0

One month follow up telehealth visit with doc on Monday. Will be nice to report I've started on the path to better health eating better, hitting the treadmill a few days a week, and dropping some weight. Also have a telehealth visit with a nutritionist on Monday.

Loaded up on a bunch of healthier food at Costco today. Onward and downward (lbs).

7-24-23 294.0

I think that last weigh-in is sus. Bounced around this week 296-297 or so.

This morning was 295.

6/22/23 313.0
7/13/23 298.0
7/22/23 296.0
7/24/23 294.0
7/27/23 295.0

Gotta get more consistent exercise. Ended up skipping the gym from Thursday thru Tuesday. Went yesterday morning. Skipped this morning but did walk around the block a couple times which is about the equivalent though probably at a little slower pace. Heading out of town tomorrow until Sunday for my kid's softball tournament so expecting to not be on the game as well. That's OK. Will get back to on Monday. Just keep rolling forward as every little change snowballs over time.

 

[identikit]

Quick update - this should be good news but I’m skeptical. I went to see the surgeon yesterday and ended up seeing the surgeons PA. They told me they aren’t positive I have a hernia like they told me in the ER. Great, I guess but she says she can feel the lump I have and wants me to come back in 2 weeks. In the mean time I feel like a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day balloon with all the bloating and gas and I’ve basically not eaten anything for 2+ days save a couple protein bars that I forced myself to eat. Helps on the scale at least - 181.6.

Hang in there, gb

You're a warrior

 

[Northern Voice]

I'm down to 217 this morning from about 235 after Christmas. Wife and I eat very well Sunday to Thursday but are too prone to bad days on the weekend with pizza and snacking and beer.

My gym does monthly evolt scan check ins and I've actually gained some muscle so my body fat percentage is down more than the weight indicates and that is mostly what I'm focussing on but the scale gives a good measuring stick in between.

I'm turning 40 in August and we're going to Vegas in October, my goal has been to get into decent hang out at the pool shape by then. I'm also going to Bonnaroo in four weeks, so my intermediate goal is/was to get to a place where I won't die sleeping in a tent for four days. So far, so good. I had some blood work taken last week and my numbers are all in line there, so it seems to be working

I'm still grinding away. Down to 212. Didn't die at Bonnaroo. Still good results on the body scans - lost about 15lbs of fat with no muscle loss and my "Bio Wellness Index" has climbed from 3.9 to 5.1 and visceral fat area dropped from 164 square cm to 134 square cm. Body fat percentage from 31.7 to 28.5 (Those results are all since my first scan March 14).

It has felt like extremely slow progress and a long way to go but having that 4 month window to look back on, it feels pretty good.

 

[Corporation]

Quick update - this should be good news but I’m skeptical. I went to see the surgeon yesterday and ended up seeing the surgeons PA. They told me they aren’t positive I have a hernia like they told me in the ER. Great, I guess but she says she can feel the lump I have and wants me to come back in 2 weeks. In the mean time I feel like a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day balloon with all the bloating and gas and I’ve basically not eaten anything for 2+ days save a couple protein bars that I forced myself to eat. Helps on the scale at least - 181.6.

Hopefully it's not the hernia and something more easily treatable! Grats on the weight!

 

[Corporation]

One goal reached - breaking below 3 bills.

6-22-23 Dr Visit 313.0

7-13-23 298.0

Seem to have kind of stalled out a bit last week+ and stayed around 298-299. I did see a 296 number this morning though.

7-22-23 296.0

One month follow up telehealth visit with doc on Monday. Will be nice to report I've started on the path to better health eating better, hitting the treadmill a few days a week, and dropping some weight. Also have a telehealth visit with a nutritionist on Monday.

Loaded up on a bunch of healthier food at Costco today. Onward and downward (lbs).

7-24-23 294.0

I think that last weigh-in is sus. Bounced around this week 296-297 or so.

This morning was 295.

6/22/23 313.0
7/13/23 298.0
7/22/23 296.0
7/24/23 294.0
7/27/23 295.0

Gotta get more consistent exercise. Ended up skipping the gym from Thursday thru Tuesday. Went yesterday morning. Skipped this morning but did walk around the block a couple times which is about the equivalent though probably at a little slower pace. Heading out of town tomorrow until Sunday for my kid's softball tournament so expecting to not be on the game as well. That's OK. Will get back to on Monday. Just keep rolling forward as every little change snowballs over time.

Just a great job here, keep it up!

 

[Corporation]

I'm down to 217 this morning from about 235 after Christmas. Wife and I eat very well Sunday to Thursday but are too prone to bad days on the weekend with pizza and snacking and beer.

My gym does monthly evolt scan check ins and I've actually gained some muscle so my body fat percentage is down more than the weight indicates and that is mostly what I'm focussing on but the scale gives a good measuring stick in between.

I'm turning 40 in August and we're going to Vegas in October, my goal has been to get into decent hang out at the pool shape by then. I'm also going to Bonnaroo in four weeks, so my intermediate goal is/was to get to a place where I won't die sleeping in a tent for four days. So far, so good. I had some blood work taken last week and my numbers are all in line there, so it seems to be working

I'm still grinding away. Down to 212. Didn't die at Bonnaroo. Still good results on the body scans - lost about 15lbs of fat with no muscle loss and my "Bio Wellness Index" has climbed from 3.9 to 5.1 and visceral fat area dropped from 164 square cm to 134 square cm. Body fat percentage from 31.7 to 28.5 (Those results are all since my first scan March 14).

It has felt like extremely slow progress and a long way to go but having that 4 month window to look back on, it feels pretty good.

I wish I had easy access to those scans you are talking about. Keep putting one foot in front of the other!

 

[Corporation]

In retrospect, probably a dumb decision to have a cheat day Or at least cheat as much as I did. Compounded it yesterday when my wife brought me tortilla chips to go along with a great dip she makes. Erased 2 weeks of work. Won't make the August 10 faux deadline, but that's ok. Back on track today.

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		1440
July 25	203.9	15.5		1440
July 26	203.7	15.7		3000
July 27	206.5	12.9		2800
July 28	206.9	12.5		1440

 

[identikit]

Perilously close to breaking sub-180 here...

Walking/riding on all these hot, humid days are doing the trick

Plus 1/2 meal less daily....

 

[AAABatteries]

Quick update - this should be good news but I’m skeptical. I went to see the surgeon yesterday and ended up seeing the surgeons PA. They told me they aren’t positive I have a hernia like they told me in the ER. Great, I guess but she says she can feel the lump I have and wants me to come back in 2 weeks. In the mean time I feel like a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day balloon with all the bloating and gas and I’ve basically not eaten anything for 2+ days save a couple protein bars that I forced myself to eat. Helps on the scale at least - 181.6.

Actually happy to report that I went up - my appetite came back Thursday evening. Still having stomach issues but my injury has improved quite a bit. Enough where I plan to try and get a swim workout in this weekend.

Keep at it boys.

 

[Corporation]

Perilously close to breaking sub-180 here...

Walking/riding on all these hot, humid days are doing the trick

Plus 1/2 meal less daily....

Great job!

 

[Corporation]

Quick update - this should be good news but I’m skeptical. I went to see the surgeon yesterday and ended up seeing the surgeons PA. They told me they aren’t positive I have a hernia like they told me in the ER. Great, I guess but she says she can feel the lump I have and wants me to come back in 2 weeks. In the mean time I feel like a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day balloon with all the bloating and gas and I’ve basically not eaten anything for 2+ days save a couple protein bars that I forced myself to eat. Helps on the scale at least - 181.6.

Actually happy to report that I went up - my appetite came back Thursday evening. Still having stomach issues but my injury has improved quite a bit. Enough where I plan to try and get a swim workout in this weekend.

Keep at it boys.

Hope it continues to get better! I'd probably take it easy until you find out for sure what is up.

 

[Corporation]

Well maybe there is something to taking your body out of starvation mode. Last 2 days have been my usual 1500 or so and dropped pretty decently. I think loading up got my poo schedule back on track.

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		1440
July 25	203.9	15.5		1440
July 26	203.7	15.7		3000
July 27	206.5	12.9		2800
July 28	206.9	12.5		1440
July 29	204.8	14.6		1440
July 30	203.1	16.3		1440

 

[AAABatteries]

Hope it continues to get better! I'd probably take it easy until you find out for sure what is up.

Yep - that’s what I plan to do. Took the whole weekend off again and plan to maybe do some shorts walks starting today.

We do think we figure out what my intestinal issues were. Wife developed a UTI and the culture came back with E. Coli in her system. Given we both ate the same thing that Friday and she ended up at the ER and I had issues for 5 days we are fairly confident we got some bad lettuce at a restaurant. Just a total coincidence that it happened the day before I injured myself.

182.8 this morning - so, after all that crap I’m still on track for sub-180 by my trip.

 

[skol asylum]

One goal reached - breaking below 3 bills.

6-22-23 Dr Visit 313.0

7-13-23 298.0

Seem to have kind of stalled out a bit last week+ and stayed around 298-299. I did see a 296 number this morning though.

7-22-23 296.0

One month follow up telehealth visit with doc on Monday. Will be nice to report I've started on the path to better health eating better, hitting the treadmill a few days a week, and dropping some weight. Also have a telehealth visit with a nutritionist on Monday.

Loaded up on a bunch of healthier food at Costco today. Onward and downward (lbs).

7-24-23 294.0

I think that last weigh-in is sus. Bounced around this week 296-297 or so.

This morning was 295.

6/22/23 313.0
7/13/23 298.0
7/22/23 296.0
7/24/23 294.0
7/27/23 295.0

Gotta get more consistent exercise. Ended up skipping the gym from Thursday thru Tuesday. Went yesterday morning. Skipped this morning but did walk around the block a couple times which is about the equivalent though probably at a little slower pace. Heading out of town tomorrow until Sunday for my kid's softball tournament so expecting to not be on the game as well. That's OK. Will get back to on Monday. Just keep rolling forward as every little change snowballs over time.

7/31/23 296.6

As I said I would, ate alot of snacks and fast food this weekend which I had been avoiding. Not terrible results. Time to get back on track.

 

[nirad3]

The entire month of July has been a whirlwind with holidays (Fourth), work travel, bachelor parties, weddings, birthday parties, etc... So the diet kinda went out the window as did my regular exercise. Somehow, though, I've only gained about 1.5 lbs.

I get back from a birthday bash weekend this Sunday and plan on trying Nutrisystem and working out diligently again until Thanksgiving.

 

[belljr]

Ok I know I've been joking and all just got back from a week long softball tournament for my kid. Her final one ever. Scale this morning was heaviest I ever been. 235. Looking at pictures I look gross. Didn't even recognize myself. I am fully in.

My goals. 10 pounds by 9/1. That should be easy since I'm bloated right now. 20 pounds by 10/1. 25 pounds by 11/1. 30 pounds by 12/1. Hold 30 until 1/1. 40 pounds by 2/15.. 50 by 4/1. 60 by this time next year

I'm tired of being the guy I used to tease about

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Quick update - this should be good news but I’m skeptical. I went to see the surgeon yesterday and ended up seeing the surgeons PA. They told me they aren’t positive I have a hernia like they told me in the ER. Great, I guess but she says she can feel the lump I have and wants me to come back in 2 weeks. In the mean time I feel like a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day balloon with all the bloating and gas and I’ve basically not eaten anything for 2+ days save a couple protein bars that I forced myself to eat. Helps on the scale at least - 181.6.

Not sure whether to be happy or sad for you.

ETA: Bonus points for knowing this movie reference.

Hopefully you were referencing Real Genius

 

[Alex P Keaton]

In retrospect, probably a dumb decision to have a cheat day Or at least cheat as much as I did. Compounded it yesterday when my wife brought me tortilla chips to go along with a great dip she makes. Erased 2 weeks of work. Won't make the August 10 faux deadline, but that's ok. Back on track today.

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		1440
July 25	203.9	15.5		1440
July 26	203.7	15.7		3000
July 27	206.5	12.9		2800
July 28	206.9	12.5		1440

Marathon, not a sprint!

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Ok I know I've been joking and all just got back from a week long softball tournament for my kid. Her final one ever. Scale this morning was heaviest I ever been. 235. Looking at pictures I look gross. Didn't even recognize myself. I am fully in.

My goals. 10 pounds by 9/1. That should be easy since I'm bloated right now. 20 pounds by 10/1. 25 pounds by 11/1. 30 pounds by 12/1. Hold 30 until 1/1. 40 pounds by 2/15.. 50 by 4/1. 60 by this time next year

I'm tired of being the guy I used to tease about

You can do this! Just take it day by day. Good decisions compound!

 

[identikit]

Speaking of marathons I did 26 miles on one bike ride today

The most ever for me

Was cooler weather and only a 3 mph wind, so that made me want to push farther than the usual

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Just got back last Friday from a 9-day family trip. Put lots of miles on my body during that trip, didn’t eat very well, managed to come home at roughly the same weight I left at.

Now I’m on a 4-day work trip. Too many late dinners, too much stress eating potential. I just have to stick to my gameplan. Track calories. Minimize snacking. Make healthy-ish food choices. Had yogurt and almonds for breakfast today.

 

[skol asylum]

One goal reached - breaking below 3 bills.

6-22-23 Dr Visit 313.0

7-13-23 298.0

Seem to have kind of stalled out a bit last week+ and stayed around 298-299. I did see a 296 number this morning though.

7-22-23 296.0

One month follow up telehealth visit with doc on Monday. Will be nice to report I've started on the path to better health eating better, hitting the treadmill a few days a week, and dropping some weight. Also have a telehealth visit with a nutritionist on Monday.

Loaded up on a bunch of healthier food at Costco today. Onward and downward (lbs).

7-24-23 294.0

I think that last weigh-in is sus. Bounced around this week 296-297 or so.

This morning was 295.

6/22/23 313.0
7/13/23 298.0
7/22/23 296.0
7/24/23 294.0
7/27/23 295.0

Gotta get more consistent exercise. Ended up skipping the gym from Thursday thru Tuesday. Went yesterday morning. Skipped this morning but did walk around the block a couple times which is about the equivalent though probably at a little slower pace. Heading out of town tomorrow until Sunday for my kid's softball tournament so expecting to not be on the game as well. That's OK. Will get back to on Monday. Just keep rolling forward as every little change snowballs over time.

7/31/23 296.6

As I said I would, ate alot of snacks and fast food this weekend which I had been avoiding. Not terrible results. Time to get back on track.

8/1/23 298.00

Ugh. Went to a goodbye party with my daughter for one of her softball teammates last night and ate some Dominos pizza and chips. No gym yet this week. Gotta get moving. Today is my busy day work wise. Maybe not so much activity the next day or two but time to get more disciplined with food. Need to get moving back in the right direction.

 

[belljr]

Nothing but coffee (a little milk) - grilled chicken one small tortilla

LFG

 

[Major]

Just got back last Friday from a 9-day family trip. Put lots of miles on my body during that trip, didn’t eat very well, managed to come home at roughly the same weight I left at.

Now I’m on a 4-day work trip. Too many late dinners, too much stress eating potential. I just have to stick to my gameplan. Track calories. Minimize snacking. Make healthy-ish food choices. Had yogurt and almonds for breakfast today.

Constant travel can really f up diet and routine especially when you're stuck in airports. I try my best to carry protein bars on me at all times but sometimes the urge is too much.

As for yogurt, just be careful. Some of that stuff is packed with sugar and really just dessert. Unflavored Greek or Icelandic yogurt is generally your best bet. FAGE has some incredible macros - 90 calories, 18gs of protein, 5g sugar (naturally occurring)

 

[hagmania]

Alright I'll finally join this thread.

I had weight loss surgery in April. Three and a half months later and I am kicking ***.

Here were my 3-month progress pics: https://imgur.com/gallery/8OMO4Fl

I swim 2-3x a week, play disc golf most other days, and do occasionally take a day off to rest . My 75% reduced stomach and sticking to only 3 meals a day does the rest.

My goals are to fit in that Large shirt at the very end of the progress pics (from 4XL to L). I have nearly graduated to 2XL (Vandy shirt). 2XL shirts are the only thing I have requested from friends/family for my birthday in a couple weeks, I need a new wardrobe...

The numbers:
In July 2022, my first consult about WLS with my primary care provider: 405 lb

April 17, morning before my surgery: 378 lb

This morning: 285 lb

 

[AAABatteries]

Alright I'll finally join this thread.

I had weight loss surgery in April. Three and a half months later and I am kicking ***.

Here were my 3-month progress pics: https://imgur.com/gallery/8OMO4Fl

I swim 2-3x a week, play disc golf most other days, and do occasionally take a day off to rest . My 75% reduced stomach and sticking to only 3 meals a day does the rest.

My goals are to fit in that Large shirt at the very end of the progress pics (from 4XL to L). I have nearly graduated to 2XL (Vandy shirt). 2XL shirts are the only thing I have requested from friends/family for my birthday in a couple weeks, I need a new wardrobe...

The numbers:
In July 2022, my first consult about WLS with my primary care provider: 405 lb

April 17, morning before my surgery: 378 lb

This morning: 285 lb

Great work hags - you got this man.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Just got back last Friday from a 9-day family trip. Put lots of miles on my body during that trip, didn’t eat very well, managed to come home at roughly the same weight I left at.

Now I’m on a 4-day work trip. Too many late dinners, too much stress eating potential. I just have to stick to my gameplan. Track calories. Minimize snacking. Make healthy-ish food choices. Had yogurt and almonds for breakfast today.

Constant travel can really f up diet and routine especially when you're stuck in airports. I try my best to carry protein bars on me at all times but sometimes the urge is too much.

As for yogurt, just be careful. Some of that stuff is packed with sugar and really just dessert. Unflavored Greek or Icelandic yogurt is generally your best bet. FAGE has some incredible macros - 90 calories, 18gs of protein, 5g sugar (naturally occurring)

FAGE is my go to!!

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Alright I'll finally join this thread.

I had weight loss surgery in April. Three and a half months later and I am kicking ***.

Here were my 3-month progress pics: https://imgur.com/gallery/8OMO4Fl

I swim 2-3x a week, play disc golf most other days, and do occasionally take a day off to rest . My 75% reduced stomach and sticking to only 3 meals a day does the rest.

My goals are to fit in that Large shirt at the very end of the progress pics (from 4XL to L). I have nearly graduated to 2XL (Vandy shirt). 2XL shirts are the only thing I have requested from friends/family for my birthday in a couple weeks, I need a new wardrobe...

The numbers:
In July 2022, my first consult about WLS with my primary care provider: 405 lb

April 17, morning before my surgery: 378 lb

This morning: 285 lb

Wow. Just awesome and inspiring!

 

[Sand]

Alright I'll finally join this thread.

I had weight loss surgery in April. Three and a half months later and I am kicking ***.

Here were my 3-month progress pics: https://imgur.com/gallery/8OMO4Fl

I swim 2-3x a week, play disc golf most other days, and do occasionally take a day off to rest . My 75% reduced stomach and sticking to only 3 meals a day does the rest.

My goals are to fit in that Large shirt at the very end of the progress pics (from 4XL to L). I have nearly graduated to 2XL (Vandy shirt). 2XL shirts are the only thing I have requested from friends/family for my birthday in a couple weeks, I need a new wardrobe...

The numbers:
In July 2022, my first consult about WLS with my primary care provider: 405 lb

April 17, morning before my surgery: 378 lb

This morning: 285 lb

That is a massive difference. Other than the Vandy shirt ( ) you're doing great!