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Getting in shape 2011
BigJerm:
Ben, does that app use GPS or 3G? Hate to use my limited data on a track
gravedgr:
New guy here tossing out my own $.02. :)
If anyone is looking to drop weight and has the discipline for an eating plan, let me know and I will give you more details on the program I got through my doctor. 1.5 years ago I was at 244 and a couch potato (office/sitting job) when I found out my doctor was running a weight loss program where they do a full body of tests, monitor you through the program, and then run the tests after. They check things like BMR/RMR, fat and lean muscle %, and so forth.
The goal is to provide a way for fast weight loss, without sacrificing health and lean muscle. I have always struggled with dieting due to frustration at not eating what I like and slow progress. This was a 12 week program and I figured I could manage anything for 12 weeks if there was progress.
Well, in 12 weeks I dropped 40 lbs to weigh in @ 204. Body fat % was down a lot, lean muscle loss was 1-2% (good considering there was no exercise added). Unfortunately, I did not adapt the maintenance program and in the past year went back up to 233. After several stop/start attempts I got my wife on board with supporting my healthy meal for dinner and I am now down to 198 with a goal of 185 (I'm 6'1"). My wife saw how well I was doing and started eating on the program with me and went from 133 to 114, with a goal of 110 (she's 5'2").
I was walking for 45 minutes/day @ ~400 calories, but haven't picked it up since getting back from vacation. Body fat has dropped 5% already. I see Larry is doing BJJ which is awesome for calorie burn - I would love to get back into my Muay Thai program w/BJJ, but having to manage our 2 little kids prevents any program like that at least until they get into regular school. The exercise it optional, however. On a good day, I can drop .5-1 lbs just from managing my diet; where we go wrong is failing to stick to it on weekends where we're out and about with the kids and its too easy to cheat.
Anyhow, just thought I would throw it out there for anyone struggling with weight loss. I'd be glad to share more with anyone interested.
Ryanc:
Impressive gravedgr, I started back doing something everyday. I have about 30-40lbs to lose.
gravedgr:
--- Quote from: Ryanc on June 08, 2011, 09:21:03 AM ---Impressive gravedgr, I started back doing something everyday. I have about 30-40lbs to lose.
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Thanks. I forgot to mention the 35 lbs I have lost so far took about 2 months (not including the 1.5 weeks I took off being sick + vacation).
One other recommendation - if you have an iPhone, I would recommend the free app from www.myfitnesspal.com (not sure if they have an android app). Once you are forced to record everything you put in your mouth, it becomes tougher to lie to yourself about how good (bad) your diet really is. Most people really have no idea how many calories they consume in a day (I'm eating about 1000/day, lots of protein, plenty of energy).
ranger11:
--- Quote from: gravedgr on June 08, 2011, 09:08:52 AM ---New guy here tossing out my own $.02. :)
If anyone is looking to drop weight and has the discipline for an eating plan, let me know and I will give you more details on the program I got through my doctor. 1.5 years ago I was at 244 and a couch potato (office/sitting job) when I found out my doctor was running a weight loss program where they do a full body of tests, monitor you through the program, and then run the tests after. They check things like BMR/RMR, fat and lean muscle %, and so forth.
The goal is to provide a way for fast weight loss, without sacrificing health and lean muscle. I have always struggled with dieting due to frustration at not eating what I like and slow progress. This was a 12 week program and I figured I could manage anything for 12 weeks if there was progress.
Well, in 12 weeks I dropped 40 lbs to weigh in @ 204. Body fat % was down a lot, lean muscle loss was 1-2% (good considering there was no exercise added). Unfortunately, I did not adapt the maintenance program and in the past year went back up to 233. After several stop/start attempts I got my wife on board with supporting my healthy meal for dinner and I am now down to 198 with a goal of 185 (I'm 6'1"). My wife saw how well I was doing and started eating on the program with me and went from 133 to 114, with a goal of 110 (she's 5'2").
I was walking for 45 minutes/day @ ~400 calories, but haven't picked it up since getting back from vacation. Body fat has dropped 5% already. I see Larry is doing BJJ which is awesome for calorie burn - I would love to get back into my Muay Thai program w/BJJ, but having to manage our 2 little kids prevents any program like that at least until they get into regular school. The exercise it optional, however. On a good day, I can drop .5-1 lbs just from managing my diet; where we go wrong is failing to stick to it on weekends where we're out and about with the kids and its too easy to cheat.
Anyhow, just thought I would throw it out there for anyone struggling with weight loss. I'd be glad to share more with anyone interested.
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So whats the plan just count calories? I
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