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Start a new one. This one was not kind to me.Should I rename the thread or start a new one?
Start a new one. This one was not kind to me.Should I rename the thread or start a new one?
I was good for a few weeks and then started Christmas early. I'm not going to beat myself up over it. Own it and move on. I'm back on track now and committed. You can do the same. Let's do this.Start a new one. This one was not kind to me.
My wife is not involved at all. I didn't even tell her when I first started.Bostonfred, how do you stay motivated on logging you food journals? I find I can do it for days on end and then I kind of forget, not on purpose. Doesn't help that the wifey low key hates the journaling as she is an impulse skinny person and not analytical.
Doesn't have to be, we can use that thread. There was just some discussion about too much pushup talk and not enough fad diet schtick and I didnt want to overrun it with new year's resolutionersSo is this the new "official" thread and we are abandoning the Otis Fad diet thread?
Maybe this thread will yield better results.Doesn't have to be, we can use that thread. There was just some discussion about too much pushup talk and not enough fad diet schtick and I didnt want to overrun it with new year's resolutioners
Made it back to 215 as of this morning! I really wasn't too far off after Xmas. I think it was about 218/219. So not too bad a jump. Target is to get down to about 200 - ideal is 195. I'm going to keep small targets in mind, about every 5 lbs. So I"m looking at 210 for now. If I keep the pace, I'm expecting to be at 205 by Valentine's Day.Made it to 215 on Xmas day. Not a huge drop, but again, steady progress. I haven't weighed myself today, as I know I went up a little with the holiday and the aftermath. Working hard to get it down a bit prior to NYE now. Happy with the progress though - dropping weight without the gimmicks/fads/diets is a little more rewarding.
This should be the thread with new goals every 5-6 weeks. Otis thread can be the revolving fad thread.Maybe this thread will yield better results.
Great work! Keep it going!Made it back to 215 as of this morning! I really wasn't too far off after Xmas. I think it was about 218/219. So not too bad a jump. Target is to get down to about 200 - ideal is 195. I'm going to keep small targets in mind, about every 5 lbs. So I"m looking at 210 for now. If I keep the pace, I'm expecting to be at 205 by Valentine's Day.
Thanks for continuing to share both your caloric intake and results. It is a testament to how important discipline and consistency are — this is simple stuff but it works!Really surprised to see the big drop this morning, but I had been previously surprised at my stalling. Already planned on today being a cheat day so I know I'll be up the next day or 2.
- Date | Weight | Chg From Start | Calories
- Nov 27 226.1
- Dec 24 212.9 -13.2 Avg daily calories during period: 1523
- NEW START DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS TO VALENTINES DAY
- Dec 26 213.1 - 1420
- Dec 27 212.7 -0.4 1510
- Dec 28 212.9 -0.2 2070
- Dec 29 212.3 -0.8 1470
- Dec 30 212.9 -0.2 1420
- Dec 31 211.6 -1.5 Note: Day after Thanksgiving to end of the year was a 14.5 loss. Not bad! 200 is the next goal and will take a lot longer to get there.
Happy New Year guys and gals!
Starting 3 days of potatoes today as well. Got down to 173 over the summer, from a high of 239 in 2019. Sitting at 185, and diet is good but alcohol kills all the goals. #SoberwinterIs this the new diet thread?
Starting today I am giving up alcohol, and doing the potato hack. Today or tomorrow I will restart rowing.
Weighed in heavier than usual this morning — 241.2 Much of that is holiday bloat — I’ve been desperately trying to eat and drink everything in the past month. Now I feel awful and am ready to go.
There are no excuses left. I can’t go to restaurants and I can’t travel. I can’t go to work. I have to eat at my home and drink at my home. Whatever I do in the coming months is 100% on me. If I can’t get it done now, I never can.
I’d like to be under 210 before summer. There’s no reason I can’t be there even by April.
Let’s go.
1/1 218.612/30 219.8belljr said:12/29 220.412/28 221.6
This is where I'm at. I've had short-term successes over the years but gain it all back and then some. We'll see what 2021 brings.If I can’t get it done now, I never can.
Yes to all of these things.Is this the new diet thread?
Starting today I am giving up alcohol, and doing the potato hack. Today or tomorrow I will restart rowing.
Weighed in heavier than usual this morning — 241.2 Much of that is holiday bloat — I’ve been desperately trying to eat and drink everything in the past month. Now I feel awful and am ready to go.
There are no excuses left. I can’t go to restaurants and I can’t travel. I can’t go to work. I have to eat at my home and drink at my home. Whatever I do in the coming months is 100% on me. If I can’t get it done now, I never can.
I’d like to be under 210 before summer. There’s no reason I can’t be there even by April.
Let’s go.
Have you tried the myfitnesspal app? It's exactly that except it has all the foods in the database even restaurant foods and random grocery store brands, including their calories, protein, fiber, etc. There's even a bar code scanner that will pick up all the info so you don't even have to type it in. I recommend it incessantlyMy goal/plan to lose the weight. Similar to what I did during the contest...I have a log where I write down everything I eat and any alcohol. Sort of like counting calories...just keeping it simplistic staying in a certain range, and seeing where I go bad as far as consumption. Being accountable for everything I put in my body.
I know I could probably google it, but could you briefly explain how noom works?2020 was a pretty eye opening year for me. My weight on 1/1/20 was 235. The quarantine and some added stress from some family issues bloated that to 257 on July 15th.
I joined Noom that week and today I'm 204 with a goal of 199 in clear sight.
Not intending this to be a Noom commercial, but would just add at this point of the year for everyone, it really helped me understand the "why" I couldn't get things under control in the past. Keto, vegetarian, Atkins, WW, South Beach. I have tried them all and for once, on 1/1 I don't have a huge "need to lose a lot of weight" feeling around my neck.
Good luck to everyone in 2021. Hope you are all healthy and happy.
I’ve been wondering this as well.Shatner! said:I know I could probably google it, but could you briefly explain how noom works?
Yeah, I don’t think I can do 3 months of potatoes. But I can start off potatoes only for a bit and then slowly introduce other (healthy) things, like salads etc. I have some easy potato hacks in my Arsenal as well — last time I started cutting them into wedges and pouring a little Rao’s tomato sauce on top. It tasted like pasta. And I don’t think tomatoes ever made anyone fat. I also have these frozen bagged shoestring potatoes from the organic aisle—they have some salt and pepper seasoning on them and otherwise that’s it. Throw them in a pan and stir them up, maybe spray a small amount of olive oil spray or avocado spray. They taste pretty darn good. And these are things that, again, never made anyone fat. Point is, I don’t have to be a martyr “I only am eating boiled plain potatoes” to lose weight and get right on this. It can be less painful and just as effective.bostonfred said:Yes to all of these things.
Easter is April 4th. That's 13 weeks to lose 31.2 lbs counting the 5 plus pounds of water and bloat is tough, but doable. End of April works if you don't get there by Easter.
Sober February? Check. Give up booze for lent? Done it plenty of times. 93 days of potatoes? Well... you're on your own there. I am going with CICO but as long as you do something safe I'm rooting for you.
This is truly awesome to read!Deepster said:2020 was a pretty eye opening year for me. My weight on 1/1/20 was 235. The quarantine and some added stress from some family issues bloated that to 257 on July 15th.
I joined Noom that week and today I'm 204 with a goal of 199 in clear sight.
Not intending this to be a Noom commercial, but would just add at this point of the year for everyone, it really helped me understand the "why" I couldn't get things under control in the past. Keto, vegetarian, Atkins, WW, South Beach. I have tried them all and for once, on 1/1 I don't have a huge "need to lose a lot of weight" feeling around my neck.
Good luck to everyone in 2021. Hope you are all healthy and happy.
I have and not a huge fan of it. Its ok...but for some reason, my mind works better seeing it on my computer. Part of my daily routine and created a spreadsheet. Sit down with my coffee each morning and plan the day and document things then and at night. Have a list of things I eat often...but at this point I about know the calories in most of the staples we have around the house. I find myself not using the app...where I have stuck well with the spreadsheet I created. Maybe once I hit the goal...or I wil try it again during this. Not sure.bostonfred said:Have you tried the myfitnesspal app? It's exactly that except it has all the foods in the database even restaurant foods and random grocery store brands, including their calories, protein, fiber, etc. There's even a bar code scanner that will pick up all the info so you don't even have to type it in. I recommend it incessantly
Everyone is different so whatever works for you is best. Creating that disciplined, repeatable approach for you is what works. I do like the app but I mainly just check calories on it.I have and not a huge fan of it. Its ok...but for some reason, my mind works better seeing it on my computer. Part of my daily routine and created a spreadsheet. Sit down with my coffee each morning and plan the day and document things then and at night. Have a list of things I eat often...but at this point I about know the calories in most of the staples we have around the house. I find myself not using the app...where I have stuck well with the spreadsheet I created. Maybe once I hit the goal...or I wil try it again during this. Not sure.bostonfred said:Have you tried the myfitnesspal app? It's exactly that except it has all the foods in the database even restaurant foods and random grocery store brands, including their calories, protein, fiber, etc. There's even a bar code scanner that will pick up all the info so you don't even have to type it in. I recommend it incessantly
Sure. I think it was 149.99 for 6 months but there are specials out there that can cut that a little.Shatner! said:I know I could probably google it, but could you briefly explain how noom works?
Does this work?NutterButter said:Welcome back potato lovers. I've been lonely. Got two small yukons getting nuked at this very moment.
I'm in for $10 towards Otis's subscription provided he goes full shtick and posts all exchanges that he has with his coach.3) There is a message board for your mini group and you get a "coach". The coach checks in every week (through the app) and will make sure you're on track with your goals for the week (workout 5 times, eat a salad with dinner every night that week, etc). I don't find the board or coach to be a ton of value, but you can get recipes or advice if you hit a plateau and your group is all similar folks that all started at the same time.
I don't do all potatoes, but I do eat a crap load of them (probably about 5lbs a week). Combine a medium nuked potato with a 1/4lb of chicken breast (highly recommend the 2.5lb pouch of rotisserie chicken white meat that costco puts out), you're looking at a 300 calories, low fat, loaded with protein and filling meal. I eat a lot of small meals and that one is my default.Does this work?
Thanksgiving to Christmas: 229.2 to 220.4.Final weigh-in is 220.4 this morning. Not quite 9 pounds. Very happy with that.220.4 this morning. Started at 229.2. Probably won't make a full 10lbs, but am still hoping to get to 219.9 by Christmas day.
The daily fluctuations would be frustrating if you live and die by that. I actually saw 219.0 the other day just before lunch, but that must have been after a monster poop. I hopped on the scale just before and just after the shower this morning and went from 220.4 to 221.8. Meh. So now I'll try to stay at 220 or below through New Years and then start the New Years to Valentine's Day 10 pound challenge.
Merry Christmas everybody !
So the coach basically asks you questions. What would you like to do this week? What are you struggling with? Why do you think you’re struggling? How do you want to approach that? Like I said earlier, I didn’t really have an excuse for a challenge like not working out 3 days that week so it just made me feel/sound lazy and I didn’t like that.I'm in for $10 towards Otis's subscription provided he goes full shtick and posts all exchanges that he has with his coach.