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Post by Quintsrevenge on Jan 4, 2019 10:24:37 GMT -5
The usual New Years resolution bug has hit and I am striving to become healthier for my family and for myself. I started out at 350llbs, high blood pressure, anxiety just to name a few. I am going to be calorie counting and cutting soda and bread from my diet. I am also beginning the gym 1/5. I will update once a week to keep track with everyone as so motivation for my self.
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Post by Quintsrevenge on Jan 4, 2019 10:26:01 GMT -5
First weigh in this morning I am down to 340.4 .. no exercise just watching food..
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2019 10:27:33 GMT -5
All the best Ben.......you can do it. You updating on here will definitely help you through any rough patches.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 4, 2019 10:36:49 GMT -5
You can do it, buddy. I've lost 5 lbs (but the first 4 were cheating - I weighted myself after eating to get my t=0 weight, then I weighed myself the following morning).
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 4, 2019 10:39:12 GMT -5
Way to go. I lost 6 pounds from before Thanksgiving until today so I am hoping that I can continue to lose weight. I will be good if I can lose 50 lbs, but 70 would be better. I don't mind keeping a little weight on in case I get sick.
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Post by dervis on Jan 4, 2019 10:45:40 GMT -5
Good job so far. Be sure to check in like you said. Excited to see your journey
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 4, 2019 10:51:20 GMT -5
Way to go. I lost 6 pounds from before Thanksgiving until today so I am hoping that I can continue to lose weight. I will be good if I can lose 50 lbs, but 70 would be better. I don't mind keeping a little weight on in case I get sick. I got swine flu when my youngest was a few days old. I lost about a stone and a half. I don't recommend it as a weight-loss alternative though. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2019 11:02:04 GMT -5
All the best to you on this journey.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 4, 2019 12:02:28 GMT -5
Way to go. I lost 6 pounds from before Thanksgiving until today so I am hoping that I can continue to lose weight. I will be good if I can lose 50 lbs, but 70 would be better. I don't mind keeping a little weight on in case I get sick. I got swine flu when my youngest was a few days old. I lost about a stone and a half. I don't recommend it as a weight-loss alternative though. That's what I am concerned about, losing weight when you don't have any to lose. In my current state I could waste away for a year before I would have a problem. I would like to keep a one month reserve. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 4, 2019 12:51:36 GMT -5
I got swine flu when my youngest was a few days old. I lost about a stone and a half. I don't recommend it as a weight-loss alternative though. That's what I am concerned about, losing weight when you don't have any to lose. In my current state I could waste away for a year before I would have a problem. I would like to keep a one month reserve. sounds about right. |
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Post by puffy on Jan 4, 2019 13:00:18 GMT -5
Sugar and Carbs are bad guys
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Post by Darin on Jan 4, 2019 13:31:12 GMT -5
Sugar and Carbs are bad guys +1 ... never dropped weight faster than on a low carb intake. (65 pounds) |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2019 15:52:54 GMT -5
Potatoes are worse than pouring white sugar in your mouth and rice is not far behind. I think it helps if you only eat grains that take forever to cook. No instant oatmeal or minute rice that kind of stuff. If you must have bread make sure it is worth it like from a bakery and not from a plastic bag. A lot of things that say sugar free still trick your body into making insulin and storing fat. One free day a week makes a diet tolerable. Good Luck.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2019 15:58:48 GMT -5
Good on you man. Best of luck. I walk 3 miles almost every day with my cattle dog. Keeps things in check.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2019 16:00:48 GMT -5
Sugar and Carbs are bad guys +1 |
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Post by acefour on Jan 4, 2019 18:00:09 GMT -5
First weigh in this morning I am down to 340.4 .. no exercise just watching food.. Good luck buddy! Don't be discourage when you hit a plateau. First month is the hardest change and then it will just become habit. |
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Jan 4, 2019 18:44:16 GMT -5
I vote keto as the way to go. If you ever get interested, PM me. I love it, and it has worked for me.
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Post by Quintsrevenge on Jan 5, 2019 11:32:58 GMT -5
Appreciate all the support signing up for the gym today.. :-) purchaser aome cheap Bluetooth headphones from amazon and hooked up my fit bit. I’m ready to tackle this..
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Post by trailboss on Jan 5, 2019 11:50:06 GMT -5
Make sure you don’t get locked into a long term deal with the gym, the consumer advocate on the local news says that most people drop going after 3 months.... but many people sign up for the “killer deal” that has a one year obligation.
Gyms are notorious for insisting on auto pay from your checking account and then they are harder to get rid of than bedbugs.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 5, 2019 13:08:00 GMT -5
Make sure you don’t get locked into a long term deal with the gym, the consumer advocate on the local news says that most people drop going after 3 months.... but many people sign up for the “killer deal” that has a one year obligation. Gyms are notorious for insisting on auto pay from your checking account and then they are harder to get rid of than bedbugs. most are like that here but there are some that have no contract. They are becoming more popular. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 5, 2019 13:18:40 GMT -5
Potatoes are worse than pouring white sugar in your mouth and rice is not far behind. I think it helps if you only eat grains that take forever to cook. No instant oatmeal or minute rice that kind of stuff. If you must have bread make sure it is worth it like from a bakery and not from a plastic bag. A lot of things that say sugar free still trick your body into making insulin and storing fat. One free day a week makes a diet tolerable. Good Luck. I have been substituting turnips for potatoes. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 5, 2019 13:26:31 GMT -5
When we first moved to Humble, I signed up for a private athletic club at $108/mo plus a $180 initial fee. This included a private trainer for three months. I had issues with the $9/mo gyms with dirty, broken equipment and whirling pools of sweat and piss. It was nice, but I still couldn't make myself go. The trainer kept calling me for months. If you have a place like this near you I recommend checking it out. There's a reason why all those gyms are so cheap and still make money.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 5, 2019 13:29:28 GMT -5
On the other hand I have lost 7 pounds in three weeks just watching what I eat with no exercise at all. 😁🤠
Down to 249lbs this morning. 😎😎🤠
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 5, 2019 13:39:01 GMT -5
On the other hand I have lost 7 pounds in three weeks just watching what I eat with no exercise at all. 😁🤠 Down to 249lbs this morning. 😎😎🤠 Great stuff. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2019 14:04:09 GMT -5
I have a second generation Bowflex. It's dated, back in the day stuff now. I scored it for $400 used (estate) on Craig's list about ten years ago. I work out now with what I used to warm up. It's basically just a 15-20 minute stretch out with as much resistance as my old body will handle these days. I'm not worried about muscle anymore, just trying to keep what's left in some kind of decent tone.
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Post by sablebrush52 on Jan 5, 2019 15:23:38 GMT -5
Support is very helpful. So is a change in mindset for long term success. People eat over issues, so keep in mind, "It's not what you're eating, it's what's eating you."
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2019 16:30:04 GMT -5
On the other hand I have lost 7 pounds in three weeks just watching what I eat with no exercise at all. 😁🤠 Down to 249lbs this morning. 😎😎🤠 Good for you Ron, that’s the main reason your feeling much better!!! Ben, your doing great, keep up the task ahead.......you’ll succeed.👌👍👍👍
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Post by puffy on Jan 5, 2019 17:05:11 GMT -5
Anyone ever found a Gym that charges by the visit?..I haven't.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 5, 2019 17:09:55 GMT -5
Anyone ever found a Gym that charges by the visit?..I haven't. our local leisure centres would do that. |
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Post by McWiggins on Jan 5, 2019 17:42:06 GMT -5
Anyone ever found a Gym that charges by the visit?..I haven't. Our local gym will if you talk to them but its not worth it really. They have modern equipment with a steam room, showers and more for only $30 a month and no contract. |
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