Get rid of that spare tire, who's up for the challenge??

[wanderingscot]

O.K. I'm starting today. 5'9, 187lbs. 45yrs.. waist size larger than pant length. Going to exercise more, eat less.

[greggorypeccary]

New to this thread...I pulled my bike out of storage for the first time in years last week. I'm riding every morning and it actually feels pretty good!

[Scott V]

I haven't been part of this deal to date, but I've been working on loosing a few. I'm 6'1", was 225lbs 2 weeks ago, now down to 218lbs, my target is 200lbs. Just been scaling back on the brew and big meals, next step is excersize.

[fltpkr]

Total lost as of today: 24.4 lbs on WeightWatchers

[Sheik Yerbouti]

A few years ago I was close to 300lbs, I stopped the fast food, went to the gym and got down to 225, I've dipped below 220, but not consistently.
Waist is 38, inseam 32, and I really would love to get that down to a 34, So, as you goons as my witnesses, I am going to stop with the sweets for 1 week to start, see how that plays out, and go forward from there.
For the record, I go to the gym 3 -5 days a week, but mostly focus on cardio, will be mixing in more weight training, there's a few of us at work who go to the gym at lunch, so it's good motivation.
Thanks!!

[hondo76]

im a real big guy 6ft 2 390lbs strong as an ox i can bench 300 lbs
im down to 390 from 408 let me tell u its all about wanting to and doing somthing a bout it.i wear a size 60 wrangler and a 4x shirt my goal is to get down to 300 as strong as i am i still need to lose weight ill let u know how it goes.

[mchet]

6' 1", 300lbs... Weighed 220lbs in 1993

[timgreene]

I've reached my initial goal. I was around 245-50 about 14 months ago. No real diet, just watch what I was eating, and reduced my portion size. I have also included exercise. I started with a three mile walk everyday, and slowly began running part of that walk, until i was running the entire thing. Once I was running I dropped back to every other day, to avoid injury. Slowly, I increased the mileage to now my average run distance is 7.5 miles. A run from six to fifteen miles at a time now.

My weight now is 185, but I am going to go for another ten. I am six foot.
Its baby steps that get the job done. I have lost a pound a week, but looking back that adds up to sixty pounds.

Keep it up guys, the rewards are huge, not just your physical health. Your mental health will improve, and your brain will work better to.

[Intervenient]

I'm 16, 228lbs, 5'11. I was 242lbs about a month ago, and have started running, and eating right lately, although this last week I've been slacking :( My goal is 210lbs.

[dogggone]

After hitting 338lbs in June on a 50 yr old 6'1" frame, I decided to change my ways.(again)
7 weeks away working in northern Ontario made it easier for the behavior modification to take hold.
My goal was to loose 5 lbs /week mostly through excercise and sensible eating.
I am happy to say as of today I have lost 45 lbs.
Now that I am home and I can only visit the TDPRI after I do a bit of fittness first. My goal is to continue to lose another 75 lbs.
Anyway it is nice to be back reading all of the cool posts again.

Cheers
Phil

[fltpkr]

WW weigh-in yesterday, total lost 27.8 lbs since May 1.

20 more to go.

[rghill]

I started running last fall. I ran my first 5k in June. Now I am running 4 miles three days a week.

My initial goal was weight loss. I am 6'2" and was tipping the scale at just over 230 lbs. Today I am at 220, but definately everything has tightened up, and my clothes have loosened up. I plan to add a three day a week weight training regimine along with running.

The key is not to worry about the number on the scale, but how you feel and how you want to look.

[timgreene]

September 2006.



This is me in August 2008, I started walking in April of 2007, and have increased steadily to the level I am at right now. Probably around a sixty pound weight loss.

Keep it up guys, even if you slip get up and keep going.

[Diamond Jim]

Back on the fitness routine after years of sliding. Starting gradually-pushups and crunches and the like for exercise. The wife and I are going to start walking together this evening. Within the next month I'll drag the Total Gym out of storage and use it. Eventually hope to get a barbell and bench or budget a gym membership and back to serious lifting. My goal is to lose 10 lbs. by Oct. 12th and be in the best shape of my life by our 20th anniversary in Feb.'09.

Here's hoping that 45 will be better than 25,
Jim

[mark123]

Muscle weighs more than fat so if you want to lose weight get rid of all that annoying muscle.

[mchet]

Originally Posted by mark123

Muscle weighs more than fat so if you want to lose weight get rid of all that annoying muscle.

Wish I could sometimes! At 40yrs old, 6' 1" and 315lbs. I long for the days when I weighed 195lbs again... but I will happily settle for 220lbs and a 34-36 inch waist again... But if Ithink I will go for the brass ring! 190-200lbs by next April 29...

[dogggone]

I am down another 20 lbs from my last post Aug 13.
The grand total since June 25 is 63 lbs, just another 60 to go!
Taking 60 minutes /day for myself really makes it easier to do.
Of course I haven't figured out how to visit the TDPRI on a daily basis yet maybe I should dedicate 2 hrs a day!

[Canuckcaster]

I started my weight loss journey in Feb. after finding out that I have type 2 diabetes. I was 38 years old, 6'1", and I weighed 282lbs. I had to cut most of the refined sugar out of my diet, as well as cutting back on anything high in starch (I love potatos and rice). I also had to start an exercise program of cardio at least 4 times a week and half an hour in duration. As of today I've lost 42lbs, I went from a size 40 pants to a 36, and my diabetes is now under control. I still have a long way to go to reach my goal of 200lbs but I feel better now than I have since I was in my 20's. I wont tell you that it's been easy, but it's been worth the effort.
Keep at it folks,

CC

[dogggone]

October was a rough month...but I reached my goal for the month of October 260 pounds.
Total weight loss to date is 75 lbs
My Plan is to try to maintain a drop of 2.5 to 3 pounds /week.
Keep up the good work you guys...& good luck during the fast approaching holiday season.

[Don Mare]

in the coarse of the thread I've lost the spare tire or 50 pounds and found most it back again - 290 to 234 back to 273
and now I'm at the challenge again -- I'm learning reasons why i pack it on.. some of its health of organs - and bad food

[jt100]

starting today. I'm 43, and diabetic. I've been sliding the past couple of months and it's time to get back on track. 5'9" 195lbs. I'd like to get below 180.

[Quarry]

I'm 51, 6'1', and weighed about 235 6 weeks ago...

Then I decided to drop some weight, and cut by carb intake...

I'm now about 215, but I'd like to get down to 200 (OK, 195 would be ideal!)...

To do that, I think I need to add an exercise program of some sort. I'm a FedEx courier, so I'm very active all day long, but its interesting how the body can adjust to that level of activity, and still pack on the extra weight!

I think I'll add an evening walk...

[boris bubbanov]

I stayed away from the dinner table and went hiking with the girlfriend and the puppy-dog instead this Thanksgiving break.

Even with the driving from Central Florida to South Carolina factored in, you aren't gonna gain weight if you sleep on the ground three nights and have to walk fast to stay warm.

I'm not concerned with the weight, I just wanna get the lean muscle mass up where it was. It changes the way clothes fit.

[Rasher]

I got food poisoning in early April this year and didn't eat for maybe 3-4 days. After that I thought it a good opportunity to carry on losing some weight and I've pretty much succeeded so far. Firstly I cut out coming home for work and automatically reaching for a beer. I still drink when I want, but now I have a beer when I really want one and try to make the definition between wanting one and having one without thinking. If I have a beer and find that I didn't really want it after all - like a second one - I'll tip it away down the sink rather than tipping it away through my system.

I also cut out eating between meals. I don't do snacks anymore - just eat my meals.

It's been coming off slowly, which is the best way to maintain it, and now at 6ft tall I weigh in the region of 170 lbs. I've probably lost 35 lbs over the 9 months, and I plan to keep it that way. If I drink alcohol now, I'll have maybe 2 beers a week and sometimes I'm not too bothered about that either. If I drink red wine, I only want a single glass, but that's rare too. If I have one beer, I can feel the effect now.

I also walk to work and back every day, which is just under two miles each way, and I've got that down to 20 minutes.

My father died at 52, and now I'm nearly 50 with young children, it's time to stop mucking around and take responsibility. Personally I love it, but my wife is often jealous that people can't believe that I'm over 40!
I tell them that I'm just immature.

[Ron Garson]

I've been shedding some weight recently too, and that's because I'm a very newly diagnosed diabetic! I'm trying, where possible, to stick to a low GI diet, which has meant a complete re-think of what I eat, plus I'm staying off the beers and wines except for maybe some at the weekends.

Although I was never sedentary, I am also exercising more (just walking does it for me) and I will continue to do so!

I can now get into jeans that I couldn't wear for the last couple of years, that have a 33 inch waist... and I'm not bulging over the waistband!

[Eric Karonen]

Been a while since I posted here, but I'm happy to report I've gone from a near 42 waist to a 38 even with all the fixings this time of year. My goal is to get back to a 36 maybe come spring or early summer. It's a comfortable waist size for me. And no secret to the loss in weight, all I did was cut out all the junk food, but not without a treat once and again. You've got to reward yourself once in a while!

[Don Mare]

I'm back on the diet - this will make 5 times I've ditched the Tire!

[smsuryan]

First, fast for 3 days straight, that will slow your metabolism to a crawl...then wolf down two dozen krispy kream donuts, and wash it all down with a 40 of some cheap malt liquor like Mickey's wide mouth or Old English..then start another 3 day cycle..keep that up for a month and you'll be in shape...

[vtcyclist]

Ok. Sounds like a worthy challenge.
Here are my vitals.

Now 215 lbs 36 waist

Goal 165 lbs 32 waist

I'll check back in June and report. This will not be easy given northern winters, indoor shift work and 50+ year old metabolism. On the other hand If I could learn to play well in 6 months I would be estatic. So maybe a little cardio and losing wieght is not that hard.


Edit to correct starting weight and waist

[Carzee]

Originally Posted by vtcyclist

Ok. Sounds like a worthy challenge.
Here are my vitals.

Now 205lbs 34-36 waist

Goal 170lbs 32 waist

I'll check back in June and report. This will not be easy given northern winters, indoor shift work and 50+ year old metabolism. On the other hand If I could learn to play well in 6 months I would be estatic. Maybe a little cardio and losing wieght is not that hard.

Good thread here.

December! I have muchned and drunk my way thru what seems like a dozen parties and stacked it on.

I have a gut and muffin tops. In 2007 I was about 90kg, 200lbs whatever.

This morning: 99.9kg, 219lbs.

Goal =drop 20kg to 80kg

20kg at room temp is 20 litres of water, thats a jerry can full or 2 household buckets. (I like to visualise)

I think I'll pour half a litre into a jerry as I loose every half a kg and when its full I'll stop!

I plan on walking, I'm 50, and family-history contains numerous coronary-related probs. I was always able to do the walking test - 5km in 40mins, no pack. Actually 38min was my best time.

I do indoor shiftwork, on contract, in assisted living homes: 1400-2200 "lead-ups", sleep in staff bedroom "in case", and mostly 0700-1400 "follow-ons". 76 hours (not counting sleepovers which are paid separately and not on an hourly basis unless you have some drama to keep you awake) per 14 days.

[jkingma]

Okay, on January 2nd I am going to get on the scale. I would like to be between 200 and 210 but I know I will probably be in excess of 230... just like every other January. So I need to knock off the excess poundage becuase wifey and I are taking our 3 boys on an adventure holiday in Iceland this coming summer. I don't think I can get down to 200... but 210 is definitely a MUST.

Who else is going to jump on the 2009 Poundage Drop wagon?

[Slickster]

good thread ... 6 months ago I went to the doc, blood sugar a little high, blood pressure a little high, and a bit of a gut. I'm 45 yrs old, 6 feet tall, and 195 lbs. Doesn't sound bad, but I'm a thin guy. My sister got a masters in nutrition, confessed my eating habits and got set on track.

Changes:

No more 2 donut breakfast ... switched to bagel and cream cheese
No more soda ... none, switched to diet
No more fast food ... none, actually found that the subway $5 menu is pretty good

I eat pasta, chicken, more fruit, popcorn (light butter and salt) peanuts, baked Lays chips, that kind of stuff ...

Lost 15 pounds in 2 months, and eventually 20. Down to 175 now, lost most of the gut, not as tired, feel much better ... The trick is finding the food you like and still eating as much as you want. I can't go hungry! Blood sugar is now good, blood pressure down ... and it was all pretty easy ... cutting the donuts, soda, and fast food alone did the trick for me!

Go for it everyone! People notice, and you will feel better physically and mentally!

[ne4tt]

Joined the YMCA in the fall.

I've gained 5# and lost body fat.

Enjoying the Group Classes. Plenty of laughs with the group heckling the instructor and verse-visa.

These exercises are an hour long!

Spinning: Stationary bikes with a big flywheel. The maxtension adjust will make ya legs shake.

Body Sculpt: bar and dumb bell weights. Go light is key cos of max reps.

ABS: abs workout. Think the instructor was a DI, drill instructor. He's mean n lean. "Give me 10 more!"

Yoga: Beginners. First go 'round with "Yogurt". Didn't know this would make me a quivering, soaked dishrag. I was surprised at the mental clarity after the first session. Think the controlled breathing does it.

To aid workout recovery, Nurse friend told me to drink my Gatorade during and after exercise, and have your protein replenished within an hour of completing exercise. Sure helps.

jamie

[DNestler]

Holidays are rough time for this.
I'm 6'2" and at the moment, 210lbs. I've been up to 240 and down to 185. I used to hover around 190, and I want to get back to that.
Got on my bike for the first time in a month today. The sun was warm but the air was too chilly for my lungs and I had to curtail the ride from 20 miles to 9. But that's the most exercise I've had since early December and it felt good despite the difficulty breathing.

Daniel

[telex76]

Hi guys, I haven't posted in about a year, so thought I'd give an update. New Years 2007 I was 252 lbs. By the first of 2008 I was at 172, and now a year later I have kept it off. Still just trying to eat real foods and watch portion size and walk a little. Good luck to all of you.

[SixString821]

im only 22, but since college started in '04 ive put on about 30lbs of both muscle and fat. i used to weigh in at 145 @ 18yo (i was a pretty intense XC, track runner in HS) now i weigh a solid 175 @ 22. Some of it i know is muscle, as ive been going to lift off and on for the past 4-5 years and i can see the difference.

what i can also see is a gut.

im planning on trying to slim down to 165, but still build the muscle up.

started today, ran for the first time in about 2 years, and did a solid 2 miles in about 18 minutes (not too bad for being away for so long) already have plans to run with a buddy tomorrow so hopefully this turns into a habit of mine.


also wanna start eating an apple a day, and cut down on the Taco Bell.

[telel6s]

Originally Posted by vtcyclist

Ok. Sounds like a worthy challenge.
Here are my vitals.

Now 205lbs 34-36 waist

Goal 170lbs 32 waist

I'll check back in June and report. This will not be easy given northern winters, indoor shift work and 50+ year old metabolism. On the other hand If I could learn to play well in 6 months I would be estatic. Maybe a little cardio and losing wieght is not that hard.

Been there. Done that. Kept going farther.
May2007_to_July2008sm.jpg
I'm 164 in the "after" of the above picture but that was probably 3lbs or more of water weight as I had just finished a 70 mile bike ride in summer heat.

On New Year's Day I bought some dress slacks with a 31 waist. I wear 30s in Levis (except for 501s where I need to get a 31 because the legs are too tight on the 30 inch waist 501s).

[tweeet]

I think I'll have some of this.I'm 6'2" and am currently 210lbs.I weighed today at the Leisure Centre after taking my son Tom swimming and the ticket said I should weigh in at 190lbs.I normally play golf twice a week but as the weather has been so cold in recent weeks my golf has been cut to two games a month...on top of that the Xmas bingeing so I aint feeling too fit and my gigs won't get going 'til Feb so I aim to lose 20lbs by Feb 10th and start gigging again looking positively anorexic !!

[danelectro]

A couple of years ago I dropped 75 pounds in 5.5 months, the first 50 came off pretty darn fast. The key for me was counting calories. Which had everything to do with being aware of what I was eating more than eating less, the volume of food I ate was actually more than I ate before I started. I've kept the weight off and was able to reintroduce "fun" foods like beer and pizza back into my weekly diet. I don't consume foods like that daily but once I reached my goal I continued to exercise and count calories to allow myself room to play on weekends. So far so good.

For me counting calories meant logging everything I put into my mouth into a calorie counter. After a while I was able to "eyeball" it and get pretty close, after you weigh several hundred chicken breasts you know what to expect. The best part for me was learning that cutting calories didn't require eating less, you have to be pretty darn hungry to take in 400 calories of fresh veggies. I was fortunate that I really like brocolli .

The reality was with a little creativity I was able to prepare and eat tasty low cal foods that didn't bore me, the massive mixing bowl sized salads I bring for lunch are local legend. It's amazing what you can do with stuff like chili and chicken tossed in with mounds of veggies.

[jkingma]

I scaled in at 233# on January 3rd and this morning I'm down to 230#. Wifey has got me on a pretty strict diet. I need to get some exercise in as well, but it ain't easy in the winter when I'm already working and commuting 13 or 14 hours a day.

3 down... at least 20 more to go.