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  • D Doctor Phibes
    4 Jun 2021, 13:27

    @jodi said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

    @doctor-phibes You probably have lost some fat - and gained muscle, with all the exercise. And that’s a good thing.

    Not according to my stupid scales, but I try to remain optimistic that these 'smart scales' are anything but.

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    Copper
    wrote on 4 Jun 2021, 15:16 last edited by
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    @doctor-phibes said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

    @jodi said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

    @doctor-phibes You probably have lost some fat - and gained muscle, with all the exercise. And that’s a good thing.

    Not according to my stupid scales, but I try to remain optimistic that these 'smart scales' are anything but.

    You can really lower the percentage of body fat by getting on the scale with wet feet. That's why I record it after a shower, much better results.

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      Horace
      wrote on 4 Jun 2021, 15:31 last edited by
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      I got a $30 Renpho scale. I have lost interest in any measure it provides other than weight, because it seems to me that all the other measures are functions of weight. For body composition info, I use a Renpho tape measure around my belly. The iPhone app for tracking these measures is pretty cool.

      Education is extremely important.

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      • H Horace
        4 Jun 2021, 15:31

        I got a $30 Renpho scale. I have lost interest in any measure it provides other than weight, because it seems to me that all the other measures are functions of weight. For body composition info, I use a Renpho tape measure around my belly. The iPhone app for tracking these measures is pretty cool.

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        Doctor Phibes
        wrote on 4 Jun 2021, 16:15 last edited by
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        @horace said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

        I got a $30 Renpho scale. I have lost interest in any measure it provides other than weight, because it seems to me that all the other measures are functions of weight. For body composition info, I use a Renpho tape measure around my belly. The iPhone app for tracking these measures is pretty cool.

        Yes, that's the same scale I use. I love the tracking app, but I'm pretty skeptical about the accuracy of the non-weight measurements.

        I was only joking

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        • C Copper
          4 Jun 2021, 15:16

          @doctor-phibes said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

          @jodi said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

          @doctor-phibes You probably have lost some fat - and gained muscle, with all the exercise. And that’s a good thing.

          Not according to my stupid scales, but I try to remain optimistic that these 'smart scales' are anything but.

          You can really lower the percentage of body fat by getting on the scale with wet feet. That's why I record it after a shower, much better results.

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          Doctor Phibes
          wrote on 4 Jun 2021, 16:16 last edited by
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          @copper said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

          You can really lower the percentage of body fat by getting on the scale with wet feet

          Ha! - I need to do that. That'll show those bastards.

          I was only joking

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            LuFins Dad
            wrote on 4 Jun 2021, 20:36 last edited by
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            On the plus side, I’m fitting in a suit that I had set aside 18 months ago. On the bad side, Karla went away for a weekend two weeks ago for a funeral, and Luke was tied up with prom, so it was just me.

            Beer and bad food was consumed.

            I’ve been good since then. Karla, Luke, and Finley left this morning for a wedding.

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              Doctor Phibes
              wrote on 4 Jun 2021, 21:33 last edited by
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              Tonight I'm lifting weights.

              Here's the first one....

              ![alt text](afea520e-e365-4628-a288-cb16bcd86cf1-image.png image url)

              I was only joking

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                Catseye3
                wrote on 4 Jun 2021, 22:14 last edited by
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                No change.

                Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka

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                  Catseye3
                  wrote on 6 Jun 2021, 16:43 last edited by
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                  I've discovered -- or should I say rediscovered -- a nifty weight loss tip.

                  Eat as close to a zero-carb breakfast as you can. Starting off the day with few/no carbs sets you up for the rest of the day to go low carb much more easily.

                  Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka

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                  • C Catseye3
                    6 Jun 2021, 16:43

                    I've discovered -- or should I say rediscovered -- a nifty weight loss tip.

                    Eat as close to a zero-carb breakfast as you can. Starting off the day with few/no carbs sets you up for the rest of the day to go low carb much more easily.

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                    George K
                    wrote on 6 Jun 2021, 16:56 last edited by
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                    @catseye3 carbs (especially super-refined carbs) stimulate insulin which stimulates carbs going into cells, which makes you want moar carbs...etc.

                    In terms of insulin stimulation, even worse are diet sodas.

                    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                      Horace
                      wrote on 6 Jun 2021, 17:01 last edited by Horace 6 Jun 2021, 17:01
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                      I'm old enough to remember when "low carb diets" were lumped in with every other "fad diet" of arbitrary ridiculousness. Meanwhile, there has always been actual science behind why low carb diets really do work.

                      Education is extremely important.

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                        Doctor Phibes
                        wrote on 6 Jun 2021, 17:06 last edited by
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                        I did another 60 miles this weekend - it got a bit ugly, as it was 82 degrees by 9am. I drank about 2 pints of Gatorade this morning.

                        I was only joking

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                        • G George K
                          6 Jun 2021, 16:56

                          @catseye3 carbs (especially super-refined carbs) stimulate insulin which stimulates carbs going into cells, which makes you want moar carbs...etc.

                          In terms of insulin stimulation, even worse are diet sodas.

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                          Catseye3
                          wrote on 6 Jun 2021, 20:38 last edited by Catseye3 6 Jun 2021, 20:48
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                          @george-k said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                          arbs (especially super-refined carbs) stimulate insulin which stimulates carbs going into cells, which makes you want moar carbs...etc.

                          Right, but I'm speaking specifically of doing this in early morning, so as to avoid the up and down swoops during the day. If you start out low, it's much easier to stay low. The temptation to go high carb is very much reduced.

                          Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka

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                            Friday
                            wrote on 6 Jun 2021, 21:36 last edited by
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                            I have lost 2 lbs and have consistently kept it off for the last 5 weeks. I am better at running (not faster, just better); no longer feeling like I'm going to die by the end.

                            I know I should watch what I eat, but it's cherry season, and they have been sooo good.

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                            • F Friday
                              6 Jun 2021, 21:36

                              I have lost 2 lbs and have consistently kept it off for the last 5 weeks. I am better at running (not faster, just better); no longer feeling like I'm going to die by the end.

                              I know I should watch what I eat, but it's cherry season, and they have been sooo good.

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                              Catseye3
                              wrote on 6 Jun 2021, 22:38 last edited by
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                              @friday said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                              no longer feeling like I'm going to die by the end.

                              Congratulations -- this is MAJOR. 🙂

                              Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka

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                                kluurs
                                wrote on 7 Jun 2021, 00:23 last edited by kluurs 6 Jul 2021, 00:28
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                                I've officially lost 25 lbs and am pretty close to my goal weight of 145ish. The last time I was serious about losing weight was nearly 30 years ago at which time I went a bit below my goal weight and sank to 139. True to past experience my weight loss comes just a few months after tossing all of my slimmer slacks and belts with a "I'll never wear those again" sentiment.

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                                  7 Jun 2021, 00:23

                                  I've officially lost 25 lbs and am pretty close to my goal weight of 145ish. The last time I was serious about losing weight was nearly 30 years ago at which time I went a bit below my goal weight and sank to 139. True to past experience my weight loss comes just a few months after tossing all of my slimmer slacks and belts with a "I'll never wear those again" sentiment.

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                                  kluurs
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                                      7 Jun 2021, 00:23

                                      I've officially lost 25 lbs and am pretty close to my goal weight of 145ish. The last time I was serious about losing weight was nearly 30 years ago at which time I went a bit below my goal weight and sank to 139. True to past experience my weight loss comes just a few months after tossing all of my slimmer slacks and belts with a "I'll never wear those again" sentiment.

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                                      Doctor Phibes
                                      wrote on 7 Jun 2021, 12:30 last edited by
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                                      @kluurs said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                                      I've officially lost 25 lbs and am pretty close to my goal weight of 145ish. The last time I was serious about losing weight was nearly 30 years ago at which time I went a bit below my goal weight and sank to 139. True to past experience my weight loss comes just a few months after tossing all of my slimmer slacks and belts with a "I'll never wear those again" sentiment.

                                      Wow, nice going - what did you change to lose the weight?

                                      I was only joking

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                                      • D Doctor Phibes
                                        7 Jun 2021, 12:30

                                        @kluurs said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                                        I've officially lost 25 lbs and am pretty close to my goal weight of 145ish. The last time I was serious about losing weight was nearly 30 years ago at which time I went a bit below my goal weight and sank to 139. True to past experience my weight loss comes just a few months after tossing all of my slimmer slacks and belts with a "I'll never wear those again" sentiment.

                                        Wow, nice going - what did you change to lose the weight?

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                                        kluurs
                                        wrote on 7 Jun 2021, 16:53 last edited by kluurs 6 Jul 2021, 16:56
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                                        @doctor-phibes said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                                        Wow, nice going - what did you change to lose the weight?

                                        I did a lot of what George had mentioned earlier.

                                        • Dropped sugar based products and most flour based products from my diet. Thus, I lowered my carb intake somewhat - but sugar is the bad boy in the equation.

                                        • skipped breakfast and went to 1-2 meals a day - both within an 8 hour period. Thus, no cereals other than oatmeal.

                                        • no snacks - lot of green tea.

                                        Eliminating sugar wasn't too hard though I do let myself have one sugar item per week on Saturday nights as we have dinner with Mrs. K's father at that time. No cookies or baked goods wasn't too tough but bread is challenging. I switched to a bread called Ezekiel which uses sprouted grains. Not great - but keeps me sane.

                                        Second difficult thing is spouse is an ex-baker - so she really likes to make baked things - cinnamon rolls, chocolate chip cookies, baked apple slices, cheesecake. I'm just rude and don't eat the stuff.

                                        Meal 1 at 1:00 pm - typically bowl of steel cut oatmeal with some applie slices and banana, hummus and carrots.

                                        Meal 2 (sample) teriyaki chicken breast, stir fried vegetables and rice.

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                                        • K kluurs
                                          7 Jun 2021, 16:53

                                          @doctor-phibes said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                                          Wow, nice going - what did you change to lose the weight?

                                          I did a lot of what George had mentioned earlier.

                                          • Dropped sugar based products and most flour based products from my diet. Thus, I lowered my carb intake somewhat - but sugar is the bad boy in the equation.

                                          • skipped breakfast and went to 1-2 meals a day - both within an 8 hour period. Thus, no cereals other than oatmeal.

                                          • no snacks - lot of green tea.

                                          Eliminating sugar wasn't too hard though I do let myself have one sugar item per week on Saturday nights as we have dinner with Mrs. K's father at that time. No cookies or baked goods wasn't too tough but bread is challenging. I switched to a bread called Ezekiel which uses sprouted grains. Not great - but keeps me sane.

                                          Second difficult thing is spouse is an ex-baker - so she really likes to make baked things - cinnamon rolls, chocolate chip cookies, baked apple slices, cheesecake. I'm just rude and don't eat the stuff.

                                          Meal 1 at 1:00 pm - typically bowl of steel cut oatmeal with some applie slices and banana, hummus and carrots.

                                          Meal 2 (sample) teriyaki chicken breast, stir fried vegetables and rice.

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                                          Doctor Phibes
                                          wrote on 7 Jun 2021, 17:11 last edited by Doctor Phibes 6 Jul 2021, 17:14
                                          #245

                                          @kluurs said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                                          @doctor-phibes said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                                          Wow, nice going - what did you change to lose the weight?

                                          I did a lot of what George had mentioned earlier.

                                          Meal 1 at 1:00 pm - typically bowl of steel cut oatmeal with some applie slices and banana, hummus and carrots.

                                          Meal 2 (sample) teriyaki chicken breast, stir fried vegetables and rice.

                                          OK, now I'm mad. There's no way I could do this and stay sane. I've backed off on sugar and carbs, but nothing like that much.

                                          Clearly, I need to try harder.

                                          Seriously, though - nice going!

                                          I was only joking

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