TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge
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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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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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@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.
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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.
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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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Tonight I'm lifting weights.
Here's the first one....
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Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka
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"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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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.
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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.
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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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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 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?
Proud supporter of Plan 2525. Everything you think, do and say will be in the pill you took today.
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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.
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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.
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skipped breakfast and went to 1-2 meals a day - both within an 8 hour period. Thus, no cereals other than oatmeal.
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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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@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!
