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

[reverbbb]

When this thread first opened, I weighed 192 lbs @ 6'-0". By February of this year (2009), I weighed 200.0 lbs. I was SHOCKED!! I have once reached 203.0 and that was very breifly.

So, I started eating less and being much more careful of what type of food I ate. I began to see results fairly quickly. Within 3 weeks, I was back down to 190 lbs. That is when I started doing s few sit-ups. They did not help me loose much weight. But they gave me encouragement and stamina.

So, I started jogging on the 1/4 mile track right outside my back door. It was very hard at first. I could barely get around 2 times walking and 2 times jogging. But I pushed myself. About the same time, I lost my job (a job that I sat at a desk all day long). I began to do yard work for people and sweat my rear off. Then it got hot here in Texas. More sweat and tears. I continued to jog and got up to 12 lapse once without stopping (3 miles). Now days, I try to reach 2.5 miles without stopping about 2~3 times a week.

Results so far . . . . .

I am now down to 169.8 lbs and wearing size 32 pants. I feel much better now, I look much better now, my back no longer aches all the time.

My ultimate goal is to flatten my stomack. I may have to go down to 160 bls, but I really don't want to go below 165 lbs.

I hope this story is an inspiration to any of you guys who are still struggling.

GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL!!!

[ne4tt]

Changed my Y routine.
I have lost 20# doing the classes.
Presently around 205#.

Started going to the weight room, 3 weeks ago.
Routine is daily, Mon-Sat, 30 min ab work, 30 min weights, and 30 min elliptical or bike.
Alternate days with weights, arms/legs, chest/back.

Leg day and the elliptical or bike is real fun.

I have been setting the elliptical or bike computer to "Interval": 15 and 10 resistance. "Precor" is the brand name on both.

Weigh in and body measurements the first of the month. Need to start taking photos monthly also.

Diet change has been fish and vegetables for dinner and supper.
Like the Grotons' salmon and tilapia fillets.

I make a protein drink when I get home from the Y.

300 calories. Little bit over 16 oz.
1 scoop milk/egg or whey protein powder,
½ cup plain yogurt,
½ cup skim milk,
Choice of 1 peach, handful of blueberries, black cherries, or strawberries.
I use a blender to mix.

Sure helps recovery.

Jamie

[ne4tt]

Here are exercise Research & Articles from the Precor website.

Jamie

[telechaser]

The spare tire is starting (or has started) to appear. Need to do something to prevent it from developing more.

[timspong]

I lost 45lbs in about 3 months after a medical where the doc said I would have to go on drugs if I didn't lose some weight.

Anyhow, that gave me the motivation I needed. I use wii fitness and do 30mins of free step each day. It really helps as I weight myself with it every day and it keeps a log of your weight which is a good motivator for me.

I also have set meals at set times throughout the day so I don't have to starve. I also schedule coffee between meals to keep the hunger at bay. The hardest part for me was right after a meal where I just want to keep eating. The best way to combat this for me was to stick a fishermans friend (a very strong mint) in my mouth right after a meal so I wouldn't be able to taste anything for about an hour. Usually my hunger would have been suppressed by the time the mint wore off. I also drink lots of water and at meals take a drink after every mouthful of food. Anyhow works for me.

I really recommend the wii or something where you weigh yourself every day and keep a record of it.

[scottb1966]

I have always been a fat boy and probably always will, but, I have lost 118 lbs since Jan 1st. Hope to be able to keep it up for awhile longer.

[timspong]

118 LBS Bloody ell!!! that's amazing!!! I weigh myself every day to be sure I catch any upward trends in time before it becomes a problem. Right now I am just maintaining which can be the most difficult part as it is very easy to get back into nasty eating habits. I guess you have to treat it as seriously as an addiction. The trouble is that it is an addiction that you cannot go cold turkey on as you will always need to eat.

Therefore you need to be constantly motivated.

[scottb1966]

I only weigh once a week. I fluctuate to much from day to day. I write down everything I eat and how many calories. I eat pretty much what ever I want. I eat more on weekends and less during the week. I just make sure I have a daily average between 2300 and 2400 calories for the week. If I do I lose weight.

I have averaged 3.5 to 4 lbs a week all year. I have surprised myself! I also try and walk about a mile at least 4 times a week. That's about all I do. Gone down 3 sizes in pants and 2 in shirts.

Hopefully I can keep it up.

[geardog]

I have a similar story as far as getting in shape within the last year. The gut is still taking a long time to flatten. I'm getting more looks from the ladies now, have more energy, and the stress is off my back.

Good stuff.

[13ontheB]

What spare tyre?

[ADK Teleman]

I'm in 9 OCT 09 210lbs.

[PapaBeef]

Well, after topping out at 271, I managed to get down to 258.
The last few weeks I cut way back on my portions & started walking every day again. So somehow when I went to the doc last Thursday I was back up to 262.
Maybe it's all this new muscle. I don't know.
But I still feel like I'm gonna drop dead after I put on my shoes & socks.
I'm gonna kick it up a notch & see if I can get back down to 250 or less by my next appointment.

[Eric Karonen]

Thought I'd chime in after a couple of years.

I've reached my goal. It's taken almost three years from my peak weight. I've gone from 230 lb to 180 - I'm 6'2". I basically gave up on high fat food overall, eat lots of salads and fruits, yet treat myself to goodies (burgers/pastries) now and again.

What I need to do is get more exercise! I enjoy long walks, but one foot is giving me some aggravation of late.

[GKev222]

well i started working out a new exercise routine last week which involves walking 2.5 miles at a fast pace everyday and also weight training every other day. i have lost 5 pounds but i went to walmart yesterday and got some halloween candy and gained about 2 pounds LOL!!!

[blueyonder]

I managed to lose 22 lbs just since June of this year! Wouldn't recommend using the same method I did, though.

I had a severe back injury and two surgeries between then and now, and between the inactivity (I was an avid runner and did free weights 3 days a week prior to the injury) and all the pain meds and Valium I just shed weight like crazy. I'm actually struggling to gain back at least 10 lbs now that I'm in physical therapy, off the drugs and able to eat without gagging again. All my friends who haven't seen me in a while keep telling me how unhealthy I look and I'm like "Really? Ya think so?".

[68 Shovelhead]

I've been hitting the gym 3 times a week for 8 weeks now (consistently that is), started out at 225lbs (6'1"), actually put on 5lbs, but I'm leaner and stronger and still packing on muscle. I plan on stepping up the cardio training to shed a few more pounds of fat. I'm guessing 210-215 would be a pretty optimum target weight for me, but I try to judge my weight more by how I look, feel and perform than a scale number.

[emu!]

Originally Posted by 68 Shovelhead

but I try to judge my weight more by how I look, feel and perform than a scale number.

That's what motivates me also. The scale is not my main concern.

I've also started sprinting. Running as fast as I can for about 100 yards, then walking to catch my breath. I do this until I get depleated. It really gets the muscles worked out. Look at sprinters on TV, they always have firm bodies with little body fat. Where-as the long distance runners look anemic and boney. I've just been sprinting for a few months, and I can tell my clothes are fitting better.