Started new weight loss / exercise program….
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4Gas$
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Today's lunch - scallops & ice tea :
Lots of meats, fish, shrimp, tuna, nuts, cheese, tofu,
some veggies. Pretty much eat as much as I like.
I'm also "working out" (walking) 5 to 6 days a week.
I can't believe how much better I feel! Thanks for the
encouragement guys!
DetroitStyle
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This is true. My wife keeps trying to eat less and less and doesn't believe me when I tell her that her body is adapting to the lower intake and her metabolism is slowing down in turn.
4Gas$
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"Calories in, calories out".
If you burn more calories than you
take in, you will lose weight.
It could mean muscle loss, but I
still have around 31 pounds to lose.
I need to lose it & hopefully it will be
mostly fat!
http://www.acaloriecounter.com/diet/daily-calorie-intake-calories-in-vs-calories-out/
If you burn more calories than you
take in, you will lose weight.
It could mean muscle loss, but I
still have around 31 pounds to lose.
I need to lose it & hopefully it will be
mostly fat!
http://www.acaloriecounter.com/diet/daily-calorie-intake-calories-in-vs-calories-out/
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mustangmike6996
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so, the part where you stop losing extra fat and go into losing muscle is a S.O.B. Its all about how you eat, what you eat, when you eat, what workouts you do, when you do them and how many reps/how much weight is done. Timing is the key part.
I was 190 and tried to get to 170 lbs (175 was my max allowable weight in the USMC) I was big into lifting and strength building on a 5'7" frame, Im stocky. I got my weight down to 182 lbs. I pretty much gave up any heavy weights, ran 10-17 miles per day 5 days a week, and limited my caloric intake to virtually nothing. It was fucking brutal and I lost virtually all of my strength. Keep at it, but do so in moderation. Dont overdo it and dont cheat your workout/diet. The only person you are cheating is yourself.
It seems you are at a good pace but dont sacrifice good things to reach a magical number.
Tin
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I walk. Usually once a week, sometimes twice, 10 to 20 miles at a time. A 20 mile walk burns about 2500 calories at a speed of 3MPH. This is on a level surface only. You burn much more walking through rough or icy/snowy terrain like I do. When I first started doing this, I weighed 204lb and even walking a couple of miles I'd get sore. I have endurance like a motherfucker now. I've contemplated walking to work a few times, it's only 8.5 miles away. Only reason I haven't is because I'd have to leave the house about 6am, and I wouldn't get home till about 7:30 or so.
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4Gas$
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Thanks, good advice!
I understand I need to be careful. I'm simply trying to get healthy & lose weight.
Not necessarily as fast as I can, just working at it.
Things really change the older one gets. I get the impression a lot of you guys
are younger that I - age makes a real difference in how these things work and
don't work.
Nevertheless, I really do appreciate all the encouragement & advice!
This weight loss journey I'm on is not vanity,
my health depends on it. I need to break 200,
by the grace of God I will!
Again, thank you to all!
4Gas$
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Update....
12-31-2015.............246lbs
1-7-2016.................235lbs
1-14-2016...............235lbs
1-21-2016...............230lbs
1-28-2016...............230lbs
2-4-2016……………......228lbs
2-11-2016………..…....228lbs
2-18-2016………...…….226lbs
:headbang: Week #7 I've lost 20 pounds
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12-31-2015.............246lbs
1-7-2016.................235lbs
1-14-2016...............235lbs
1-21-2016...............230lbs
1-28-2016...............230lbs
2-4-2016……………......228lbs
2-11-2016………..…....228lbs
2-18-2016………...…….226lbs
:headbang: Week #7 I've lost 20 pounds
unk:
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capone
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12-31-2015.............246lbs
1-7-2016.................235lbs
1-14-2016...............235lbs
1-21-2016...............230lbs
1-28-2016...............230lbs
2-4-2016……………......228lbs
2-11-2016………..…....228lbs
2-18-2016………...…….226lbs
:headbang: Week #7 I've lost 20 pounds
Great Job keep it up.:thumbsups
4Gas$
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On Saturday's I walk steps. I go to this very large building & walk their steps.
Last Saturday I did 45 rounds, which means I did the equivalent of walking
straight up a 45 story building & straight back down - without stopping.
One round is going up one set of stairs, walking across to the second set
& back down, then I walk back to the starting point at the first set of stairs.
One round takes about 60 seconds.That is quite the workout.
Last Saturday I did 45 rounds, which means I did the equivalent of walking
straight up a 45 story building & straight back down - without stopping.
One round is going up one set of stairs, walking across to the second set
& back down, then I walk back to the starting point at the first set of stairs.
One round takes about 60 seconds.That is quite the workout.
Stalker
I removed my teeth on purpose....if you catch my d
What's your height? What's your end weight goal? I picked up a Micrsoft band 2 last week and have been tracking my intake of calories for the last 2 weeks. I'm starting to do a daily walk session as well. I live in the 'mountains' and my neighborhood is a nightmare of hills so walking it is going to be a big help. Just curious what your goal is though.
4Gas$
Club Member
I'm about 5'10"ish. I need to lose weight for health reasons.
But so far the 20 pounds has been nice, but the big benefit
is how much better I feel!
My brother has lost 47 pounds & he looks & feels great.
as he puts it, " No one ever told me food is a killer".
My goal is to break 200 pounds. That leaves me with
approx. 27 pounds to go. I'm hoping for way under 200.
But 199 would be "success".
When I hit the goal, I'm going back to the doctor for
blood tests & a sleep study to see if somethings (meds)
can be changed / dropped - I highly expect them to.
Ryan, keep us posted on your health journey & your goals.
YLWFVR
Club Member
12-31-2015.............246lbs
1-7-2016.................235lbs
1-14-2016...............235lbs
1-21-2016...............230lbs
1-28-2016...............230lbs
2-4-2016……………......228lbs
2-11-2016………..…....228lbs
2-18-2016………...…….226lbs
:headbang: Week #7 I've lost 20 pounds
Are you tracking your daily calorie intake ?
4Gas$
Club Member
This may sound crazy, but no.
I don't feel it really matters. I eat what I need / want.
I try to limit it, but I don't starve myself. I am eating
less and less as I continue this.
I use to over-eat, I feel like I'm eating half of what
I use to.
It is a mind game sometimes not eating certain foods.
The longer I do this, it seems the better I get at it.
It is great seeing / feeling the results - it makes it all
worth it. I hope I can continue this, I'm gonna sure try!
I really, really want to hit my goal & for the first time in
many years it looks like that could actually happen this time.
