From Fat to Fit 2025 - I Really Mean It This Time! (8 Viewers)

[Major]

Last time I checked, a week or so ago, I was down 20 pounds since January, 246 to 225.

Over the past couple of weeks I have had multiple people ask if I have lost weight so something is working.

Continuing to hit 11k-13k steps/day and am on a 33 day streak that may come to an end today as I am going to be on flights all day (SAN-PHL and PHL-BCN) but I’ll probably try to get them in during my 3 hour layover in Philly.

My initial target is 220 but the pace has slowed lately. I’m at the front end of a two-week business trip so hopefully I can maintain the structure of my diet. I have been pretty good on the trip so far with the exception of a shared dessert a couple of nights ago and the little box of gummy bears that the hotel gave as a welcome gift when I checked in.

Awesome work with the steps. I aim for 10-15k/daily as well with a no excuses mentality. Layovers at the airports are a great way to take advantage of all the extra time/space to "explore" every nook and cranny of the various terminals. I normally have a small carryon - duffle bag/garment bag that provides some extra weight for farmer carries i.e. not a roller guy. No reason to plop yourself in front of a gate and watch youtube videos for hours if you're serious about losing fat.

 

[Senor Schmutzig]

Last time I checked, a week or so ago, I was down 20 pounds since January, 246 to 225.

Over the past couple of weeks I have had multiple people ask if I have lost weight so something is working.

Continuing to hit 11k-13k steps/day and am on a 33 day streak that may come to an end today as I am going to be on flights all day (SAN-PHL and PHL-BCN) but I’ll probably try to get them in during my 3 hour layover in Philly.

My initial target is 220 but the pace has slowed lately. I’m at the front end of a two-week business trip so hopefully I can maintain the structure of my diet. I have been pretty good on the trip so far with the exception of a shared dessert a couple of nights ago and the little box of gummy bears that the hotel gave as a welcome gift when I checked in.

Awesome work with the steps. I aim for 10-15k/daily as well with a no excuses mentality. Layovers at the airports are a great way to take advantage of all the extra time/space to "explore" every nook and cranny of the various terminals. I normally have a small carryon - duffle bag/garment bag that provides some extra weight for farmer carries i.e. not a roller guy. No reason to plop yourself in front of a gate and watch youtube videos for hours if you're serious about losing fat.

Thanks for guilting me into it.

I’ll report back on my findings….

And I’ll be sitting in the brand new Chase Sapphire lounge in Philly, not at the gate with the peasants.

 

[Major]

Last time I checked, a week or so ago, I was down 20 pounds since January, 246 to 225.

Over the past couple of weeks I have had multiple people ask if I have lost weight so something is working.

Continuing to hit 11k-13k steps/day and am on a 33 day streak that may come to an end today as I am going to be on flights all day (SAN-PHL and PHL-BCN) but I’ll probably try to get them in during my 3 hour layover in Philly.

My initial target is 220 but the pace has slowed lately. I’m at the front end of a two-week business trip so hopefully I can maintain the structure of my diet. I have been pretty good on the trip so far with the exception of a shared dessert a couple of nights ago and the little box of gummy bears that the hotel gave as a welcome gift when I checked in.

Awesome work with the steps. I aim for 10-15k/daily as well with a no excuses mentality. Layovers at the airports are a great way to take advantage of all the extra time/space to "explore" every nook and cranny of the various terminals. I normally have a small carryon - duffle bag/garment bag that provides some extra weight for farmer carries i.e. not a roller guy. No reason to plop yourself in front of a gate and watch youtube videos for hours if you're serious about losing fat.

Thanks for guilting me into it.

I’ll report back on my findings….

And I’ll be sitting in the brand new Chase Sapphire lounge in Philly, not at the gate with the peasants.

That's definitely another hurdle but I also find these walks as a chance to humble myself and bless the commoners with my presence. Kinda feel like the pope sometimes.

 

[rockaction]

Totally fake Ozempic update: Back under 190 and looking good. I know the availability may crash one day and I’mma need this thread (I need it now for shaping —and to be in shape, frankly) but this feels good and my sugar is good. What a miraculous drug this is and I hope nothing external precludes its availability.

That’s the rub. Y’all are nervous about regimens and relapse; I worry about supply and demand. I wish you all well. No doubt. Remember that the ant always has the necessities and the grasshopper hopes for largesse.

 

[AAABatteries]

Trying to get to 170, which would be the lowest weight in many decades, but I'm stuck around 175. I'll get there though.

I know they're not entirely accurate and can vary depending on hydration level, but my "smart" scale (body impedance) says my body fat % is down 4 points from earlier this year and muscle % is up a couple of points. Getting closer to 170 too. Just might make it "soon"

172.6 this morning; 170 squarely in my sites by the end of the month.

I’m going in the opposite direction so slap it high!

 

[jamny]

As long as I hit 7k steps, I'm happy. But the goal usually is 10k

 

[Corporation]

Totally fake Ozempic update: Back under 190 and looking good. I know the availability may crash one day and I’mma need this thread (I need it now for shaping —and to be in shape, frankly) but this feels good and my sugar is good. What a miraculous drug this is and I hope nothing external precludes its availability.

That’s the rub. Y’all are nervous about regimens and relapse; I worry about supply and demand. I wish you all well. No doubt. Remember that the ant always has the necessities and the grasshopper hopes for largesse.

Nothing fake about it GB! Keep it focused!

 

[3C's]

Trying to get to 170, which would be the lowest weight in many decades, but I'm stuck around 175. I'll get there though.

I know they're not entirely accurate and can vary depending on hydration level, but my "smart" scale (body impedance) says my body fat % is down 4 points from earlier this year and muscle % is up a couple of points. Getting closer to 170 too. Just might make it "soon"

172.6 this morning; 170 squarely in my sites by the end of the month.

I’m going in the opposite direction so slap it high!

I know you'll be back though, sometimes we need a little break. I did make it below 170, but I'm guessing the "excessive" beer yesterday cured that. 6 hours of walking and dragging a cart around today should fix that.

 

[belljr]

Welp gained 8 pounds back.

Need to refocus. Walking more, pt on my back and shoulder going well

I suck

#startingnow

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Welp gained 8 pounds back.

Need to refocus. Walking more, pt on my back and shoulder going well

I suck

#startingnow

You can do this!

And so can I! Took a bunch of weeks off — and presto……up 6.5 lbs. On a short person’s frame. Ugh.

Starting tonight I’m back at it. Just settling in to do 2 workouts now. Work travel the next 3 weeks, which means I need to count calories and be smart. Follow the process that works for me.

 

[Terminalxylem]

Last time I checked, a week or so ago, I was down 20 pounds since January, 246 to 225.

Over the past couple of weeks I have had multiple people ask if I have lost weight so something is working.

Continuing to hit 11k-13k steps/day and am on a 33 day streak that may come to an end today as I am going to be on flights all day (SAN-PHL and PHL-BCN) but I’ll probably try to get them in during my 3 hour layover in Philly.

My initial target is 220 but the pace has slowed lately. I’m at the front end of a two-week business trip so hopefully I can maintain the structure of my diet. I have been pretty good on the trip so far with the exception of a shared dessert a couple of nights ago and the little box of gummy bears that the hotel gave as a welcome gift when I checked in.

Awesome work with the steps. I aim for 10-15k/daily as well with a no excuses mentality. Layovers at the airports are a great way to take advantage of all the extra time/space to "explore" every nook and cranny of the various terminals. I normally have a small carryon - duffle bag/garment bag that provides some extra weight for farmer carries i.e. not a roller guy. No reason to plop yourself in front of a gate and watch youtube videos for hours if you're serious about losing fat.

I was gonna post the same. It’s actually kinda fun to explore the less traveled places in airports. Also, there are usually plenty of stairs.

 

[Judge Smails]

Member/Guest Golf tourneys and Vegas weekends back to back are not good for the scale. Recovering now and back on it

 

[odin33]

Tripped another couple milestones today, I'm officially under 250 (started 358) and over 110 lost, coming in at 247 this morning. Down 5 lbs. from Monday's weigh in. While I have been more active I'm guessing I was a little dehydrated so we will see tomorrow.

Mounjaro you sexy little minx.

 

[FarFromHome]

Tripped another couple milestones today, I'm officially under 250 (started 358) and over 110 lost, coming in at 247 this morning. Down 5 lbs. from Monday's weigh in. While I have been more active I'm guessing I was a little dehydrated so we will see tomorrow.

Mounjaro you sexy little minx.

Damn. Well done man.

 

[odin33]

Tripped another couple milestones today, I'm officially under 250 (started 358) and over 110 lost, coming in at 247 this morning. Down 5 lbs. from Monday's weigh in. While I have been more active I'm guessing I was a little dehydrated so we will see tomorrow.

Mounjaro you sexy little minx.

Damn. Well done man.

Thanks. It's taken almost three years and lifestyle changes but without the GLP1 I would be sunk.

 

[Mister CIA]

176, three days in a row. Clean living is working. Gonna smash something unhealthy this weekend.

 

[Corporation]

Tripped another couple milestones today, I'm officially under 250 (started 358) and over 110 lost, coming in at 247 this morning. Down 5 lbs. from Monday's weigh in. While I have been more active I'm guessing I was a little dehydrated so we will see tomorrow.

Mounjaro you sexy little minx.

That is amazing!

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Tripped another couple milestones today, I'm officially under 250 (started 358) and over 110 lost, coming in at 247 this morning. Down 5 lbs. from Monday's weigh in. While I have been more active I'm guessing I was a little dehydrated so we will see tomorrow.

Mounjaro you sexy little minx.

Holy ****!!! Well done!!!!!

 

[The Longtime Lurker]

177.5 on today's weigh in. Down 1.5lbs, so that's encouraging. I expect this to fluctuate, but trending in the right direction. After averaging my daily calories I cut 150 to start and will keep that as long as the needle keeps moving and adjust as needed.

 

[3C's]

Body fat % at 21 (impedance), which isn't too bad for a "senior citizen". BMI still says I'm overweight of course. Yearly physical in a month and I'm going to work at getting in a little better shape but I'm thinking the doc will be pretty happy with where I'm at now.

 

[Mister CIA]

All right, y'all,

I'm shaping up, literally. Weight today is 173.2! I'm just coming off another 36 hour fast (5th in 7 weeks) and may level off around 175 as a true measurement, for now. Correspondingly, pain in base of thumb is way down too (my motivation for fasting in the first place), so all good. Full disclosure - a ramp up in walking activity (3 x 6 miles, over three consecutive days) is also a factor here too; when I walk, I deal with swelling in my fingers. Is this due to increase in blood flow, and does it promoting healing?? ... Not sure, but Google seems to suggest that the swelling is normal. Conclusion: lots of moving parts and I'm not sure how much credit to give my fasting routine towards pain management, but it assuredly has a place on my tool belt.

Next step: I'm going to ratchet everything up a notch. I'm seeing real gains in strength and a noticeable gain in mass too (easy to notice gains given where I began from). Birthday #60 is on the horizon this summer and I'm thinking MAYBE I can uncover a six-pack, although I do have this fear that if I lose another layer of fat, I'll discover there is no muscle to hold back my lump of internal organs. I might find out.

 

[The Longtime Lurker]

175.4 today so down another 2 from last week and 3.5 over the last two. Keeping the calorie cut to 150 and tracking about perfect. Since it's summer my cardio is way up, so that helps with added calorie loss. Another couple months and i should settle in right where i want to be. I won't lie, I'm kind of surprised at 47 it hasn't stalled, but no complaints. Good luck to all. Consistency is key.

 

[belljr]

Welp almost back to my start weight

I suck

Starting over

 

[FarFromHome]

1999 basic training 6 ft 1 and 205 lbs. I've worked and stayed that weight for decades. 3 months ago I started taking a probiotic and magnesium daily. I've been the same weight for 26 years and I cut 5 lbs. For those struggling to lose weight, I highly recommend giving that digestive system a boost. Be advised you will turn into a crapping machine. Its quite remarkable how much I'm crapping. Ha ha

 

[joker]

Still lurking and still down to 190 from 220. I hadn't been in the 190s for years and the 180s for decades, but hit as low as 188 in the last few months. I leveled out and was between 191-195, but I cut way back on drinking and it's starting to fall off again. 10k step minimum per day, but walking 45+ holes per week at my golf course and the dog park 3 times/week helps. Doc says I have to get back to weights so that's next

 

[belljr]

Walked for 1:15 almost 4 miles.....

2025 still time

 

[The Longtime Lurker]

2 steps forward 1 step back. 177 today, so up around 1.5lbs from last week. I'll blame a camping trip over memorial day weekend for that. Still down around 2lbs overall so merely a bump in the road. Gonna have to watch the snacking after dinner to stop the yoyo though.

 

[Terminalxylem]

1999 basic training 6 ft 1 and 205 lbs. I've worked and stayed that weight for decades. 3 months ago I started taking a probiotic and magnesium daily. I've been the same weight for 26 years and I cut 5 lbs. For those struggling to lose weight, I highly recommend giving that digestive system a boost. Be advised you will turn into a crapping machine. Its quite remarkable how much I'm crapping. Ha ha

Yeah, a healthy microbiome is all the rage. There is a specific bacteria, Akkermansia mucuniphilia, that’s being studied for managing weight and diabetes. It stimulates the same hormone as Ozempic.

The problem is, probiotic bacteria/fungi need to be able to get to the parts of the intestines where they function, avoiding digestion in the process. This requires high quantities be delivered past stomach acid/digestive enzymes/etc.

But probiotics aren’t really regulated, or rigorously tested for efficacy. Purity isn’t even assured. There are a couple companies that have higher standards, with actual scientific studies to support their claims. Culturelle is one, IIRC, and Pendulum is the company studying Akkermansia mucuniphilia.