Sorry as I have been super busy, even with several friendly reminders to get my bleep in gear. But we should kick this off soon. Sooooo;

Its that time of year - S-B Portly Angler competition ;) . Have you found yourself in this position before?



Waders losing watertight integrity?
Looking more and more like a Gray Seal to Great Whites?
Wearing your wetsuit on new moons only?
Canal Bike slowing down more going up the hills?


Have you been asking yourself:

"Does this wetsuit make me look fat?"

Knock down some of that spare tire, and join S-B members Biggest Friekin' Looser competition a/k/a the Portly Angler

2009 winner - ZachS
2010 winner - JRedfly
2011 winner - Kearp1
2012 winner - NewJack

Cost, is one plug to winner. How will be determined in the next couple weeks.

When does it begin? Officially: Sunday January 13th - Ends Sunday June 2nd.




Weekly weigh ins?
Track percentage lost with greatest percentage winning.
No surgical or like methods. A friend had lap band surgery and lost 80 pounds in a couple months mostly due to the resulting infection that he almost died from. This doesn't mention the nasty operation needed to get the infection under control.


What else?

Who's in:

Me

Sure. Why not.

Weighing in at 275 at the moment.
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I'm In! :jump1:

I always say I'm in then bail, but I'm happy to report that of all the 70lbs I lost last year, i've only put ten back on. So I will be less militant this off-season at the gym and just keep up the maintenance. But I do need to get my endurance going for the Boston TM in May. Good luck to everyone....

I'm in. Started at the gym last week. Psyched that my company moved, so I can get to the gym in the AM before I walk to the train.

not in this year, but i'm pretty sure i owe a plug from last year still...:smash:

who won again?

I'll do it
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I'm in - 228 last check, but will check again at the gym tonight. I bailed last year, but I'm in this year.

Why not. I'm in. An extra bit of motivation can't hurt.

Post your starting weights on SUNDAY the 13th and I'll update weekly. You can PM me if you like instead. Send JohnR a plug and he will PM me when it arrives.
Good luck men!

Good luck Gents!

In at 176. Thanks Slingah for running this it is greatly appreciated. I actually started losing weight 3 years ago which resulted directly from joining the portly angler. I am 55 years old and have lost over 50 pounds, so that means anyone can do it too. It's all about getting healthy so we can increase our chances of being here for our friends and family for a very long time. Plus I just don't want to be breathing in my 80s I want to be living in my 80s.

Good Luck everyone! :)

332 - back is not helping.

In at 176. Thanks Slingah for running this it is greatly appreciated. I actually started losing weight 3 years ago which resulted directly from joining the portly angler. I am 55 years old and have lost over 50 pounds, so that means anyone can do it too. It's all about getting healthy so we can increase our chances of being here for our friends and family for a very long time. Plus I just don't want to be breathing in my 80s I want to be living in my 80s.

Good Luck everyone! :)

No problem James. I am on exactly the same page as you. I want to be healthy and mobile when I'm old. I'm down 22lbs in 2.5 mos.
I'll join in too. Weighing in @ 218#

In at 245.

Good luck everybody.

Not entering, just wanted to say good luck to all. Had a lot of fun last year doing this.
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Please post your starting weight for last Sunday if you have not done so, thanks.

Matt,
I was nice and heavy 240 last weekend after Xmas tree party on Sunday.
Rick

I just updated with the weights that everyone posted.

Sorry I 'm late, computer issues.

Up 1.5 at 177.5. Worked my butt off this week, ran a total of 30 miles and stuck to meal plan. Sounds like I need a new meal plan and nutritionist. A friend of mine says never trust a chubby nutritionist.

330 :wall:

+2 352 D'oh long weekend

Are we doing weekly weigh ins?

I was going to weigh in weekly but today I am not so sure. In at 181 up 3.5 pounds WTF. :smash:

Pretty much stuck to diet and worked out, not happy. :confused:

Its weeks like this you just want to give up but I guess I will just put in a few extra miles today and see how it goes. :wall:

If we can - 330 - no loss no gain

215#

I will weigh in later today. I am scared as I have been on an IPA diet.
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I heard that IPA diet is expensive but it cost a lot to eat right. :rotf2:

True. And hey.. It's a non-fat diet too :)
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Just went to weigh in and the batteries died on my scale. :(
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mercy?

Canal Bike slowing down more going up the hills?
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What hills? :rotf2:

If he had entered (I think he posts here as liketofish), the winner for 2012 would have been Bull from Red Top. If you haven't seen him in awhile, you may not recognize him.

Hey, with the all the Superbowl food that we are going to be tempted with do you think we should take a week off from weigh-ins? Otherwise I'm weighing in early. :drool:

178 :(
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I mean 278. :(
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No change this week, still at 181. Have appointment with nutritionist on 2/12. :smash:

I was 216# on Sunday.

Forgot about this. Weighed 244 on Sunday, before overeating during the SB.

Now that football is over I'll have to come up with a different excuse.

Eating a lot of bad food, being snowed in like this.

It is not going to be a pretty weigh-in tomorrow night. :wall:

In at 181, I'll take after being inactive with my sciatica and eating a little too much from being snowed in. :wall:

Keep it up guys.I also participated in this one year.

Inactivity due to sciatica and eating a little crappy with hanging in during theses storms haven't helped with the weight loss. I was able to hit the pool for some swimming that probably helped me from adding some pounds. In again at 181.

Next weekend is TFCTGFN with all that good food, not looking good for a big loss week! :wall:

took a week off of exercise and ate my face off due to birthday, valentines and anniversary....cakes, candy, restaurants etc....
no loss...but no gain! 216#
started back at it today....

273
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im 244 right now and my target is to be in the 220's for May....gotta stay consistent with the cardio at the gym..since my oldest girl has started to go to the gym with me, it should get me doing more cardio/ body weight exercises..but we'll see, im a free weight no cardio type of guy

332

Sorry I am late but looks like everyone else is too.

In at 180, injury is feeling better looking for a big weight loss week soon.

:uhuh:

Down 2 this week - In at 178.

Had another good week, down 4 to 174. It has been nice getting over my injury and being able to workout again.

Anyone still in? No one else has posted since 2/18.

holding steady @ 216...looking forward to doing some more outside running / hiking soon

272
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236 on the scale at the gym....had a doc appointment the other day and theirs said 241 though...then the PA checked my height...she said i was 6'2"...took all i had to not whip out my junk and have her measure it since she was being so generous.

down a pound, weighing in at 173

236 on the scale at the gym....had a doc appointment the other day and theirs said 241 though...then the PA checked my height...she said i was 6'2"...took all i had to not whip out my junk and have her measure it since she was being so generous.

:rotf2:

Treading water at 244. I've been on the puke your toes out diet the last 2 days. Thought for sure that would knock a few pounds off but no dice.

I'm glad I didn't join I've gained 10 pounds sense I quit smoking

I'm glad I didn't join I've gained 10 pounds sense I quit smoking

I quit smoking 21 years ago, it was the hardest thing I ever did. It was also one of the best things I ever did. Hang in there, addictions can be tough. Remember smoking will kill you, we tend to forget this when the compulsion kicks in. Just found out a guy I knew who was in his 40s just died from it. Stay Tough!

In at 171 this week. Want to see 16something by next Sunday.

I'm glad I didn't join I've gained 10 pounds sense I quit smoking

your going to gain weight...I gained 25 lbs. I just lost it all and am back to pre-quitting weight. Losing the weight was hard work, but not as hard as quitting those coffin nails......don't look back, smoking is no longer an option Bob.
I've been lacking on the work outs and am up a pound or 3 this week....blaming Ben & Jerry....

331. yeh :smash:

269. :)
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171 even for the week - son's birthday party and Easter dinner didn't help. Ran back to back 90 minutes on Saturday and Sunday this weekend for the first time, trying to get mileage up for my first half marathon on May 26th. Hoping next week will be better on the scale. :smash:

263
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329 - :fury::smash:

You can do it John!
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Gained a few pounds at TFCTGFN night in at 175, :smash:

217

260
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Still at 175, been traveling. No excuses though got to get more disciplined on the diet. Going to be a tough week for that because my birthday is coming and I tend to splurge a little (well kind of a lot :jump1:) on that day.

NO posts since 5/6 - I would say the Portly Angler is now officially DEAD. May he rest in peace. :fishslap:

I mean 278. :(
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i flat lined like .............forever
at 250 lbs-------------- always the same
then suddenly BAM >>> 280 <<<
the cute blond @ the doctor's office SAID
and that's where i said this has gotta change!
i drew a line in the sand! declaring WAR

now i am loosing close to a pound per day
eating only just two meals a day
kicked away all the junk food
especially cookies and sweets
zero beer especially after 2 pm

not eating wheat really as much
shrinking my portions
less snacking more fluids
taking the raspberry keytones
working real hard in the garden
making sure i burn more calories
than i'm taking in.... is finally WORKING

Zero beer? Good god man.
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well i know zero beer sounds awfully harsh
but i no longer belch, fart, or burp due to it
we're saving Money....no more returns...

and Since i quit drinking beer i haven't had a migraine
period....those i surely don't miss.

that doesn't mean the wine doesn't flow freely @ home
and you can mix it with fruit juice to increase
the digestion of it... an added benefit.

268 pounds (just weighed in on the digital)
i won't stop til i hit 200

that''l be taking 40 pounds off each foot
when i walk...

dinner of Champions 266.5
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c66/ravenob1/dinnerofchampions.jpg

Good to see you guys doing well..
I haven't been around since the first post months ago, but I'm down 30lbs.

Obviously I am not back in it, but from a pure health perspective, congrats to all.
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Nice going Brian, great job keep it going!!! :uhuh:

i have been taking the green coffee bean extract
and the raspberry keytones for extra weight loss
and they appear to be working.... less of an inch to pinch
and i am getting abs back and much stronger too................

i have been taking the green coffee bean extract
and the raspberry keytones for extra weight loss
and they appear to be working.... less of an inch to pinch
and i am getting abs back and much stronger too................

Hi Raven - How is that green coffee bean extract, is it like a caffeine pill that will make you jittery all day or is it a little healthier?

I haven't noticed the jitters from it thus far

occasionally if my blood sugar gets to low
I can experience the jitters especially if I had something
with sugar and i'm crashing off the sugar rush

if ya want legal speed that's healthy for you
then use Korean ginseng

its funny on CNN they're saying "now" that corn syrup sweetener
is as addictive as cocaine is....

so then why isn't the DEA investigating the FDA for allowing
it into the American food supply given the level of obesity
that this nation is experiencing.... it's a conspiracy is why.

255 Down 52 in two years. Would like to break 250 by my 60th birthday. Just a continuous battle. The minute you think you have it beaten you will go up ten and wonder "what happened?"! :)

255 Down 52 in two years. Would like to break 250 by my 60th birthday. Just a continuous battle. The minute you think you have it beaten you will go up ten and wonder "what happened?"! :)

Your heart must be saying thank you!!!!
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Unfortunately my heart has not said anything "nice" to me in 2 years. You might say it marches to the beat of a different drum! :wall:

255 Down 52 in two years. Would like to break 250 by my 60th birthday. Just a continuous battle. The minute you think you have it beaten you will go up ten and wonder "what happened?"! :)

Great job! When is your birthday? We will all be pulling for you, keep it going.

one thing i learned is that your stomache doesn't differentiate
between solid food and liquids so that you can quel hunger just by
drinking water "some" of the time.

wheat products are RIGGED to create hunger for more wheat products
:point: endlessly.

grapefruit and apples help you to loose weight by Stimulating your metabolism.

two meals a day and i loose weight , 3 meals a day i stay the same weight

Broke the 250 barrier this morning. Weighed in at 249.5 :) . My birthday (60) is Monday so I made my target 5 days early. Now as anyone who has dieted before knows , these weights fluctuate up and down by several pounds , especially on a larger person. I fully expect that I will go back and forth across the 250 barrier several times before I make another move down to 245. I remember 260 was up and down from 258 to 262 for 2 months as I plateaued out then eventually started losing again. You can't let it discourage you. For some reason that's how it happens so you just keep watching the diet and wait for another distinct move downward over time.

I think losing 10 more will put me in a position where the nice suits I had custom made for myself by a tailor while I was in Korea will fit again. Not that I ever get dressed up anymore (I should say seldom) but on those rare occasions it will be nice to get some more use out of them.

Anyway that's 57.5 pounds since August 2011. And the battle continues! :)

Congrats Saltheart!!

Congrats Saltheart!!

For sure! Good for you and keep on keep on..:)

I bet you feel a lot better!

one thing i learned is that your stomache doesn't differentiate
between solid food and liquids so that you can quel hunger just by
drinking water "some" of the time.

wheat products are RIGGED to create hunger for more wheat products
:point: endlessly.

grapefruit and apples help you to loose weight by Stimulating your metabolism.

two meals a day and i loose weight , 3 meals a day i stay the same weight

Your not eating enough man
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then i broke that cycle

hit the 261 mark... finally

can't wait to see the 50's again.....

portion control and eating out of the garden helps allot

ate 3 bowls of salad the other night til i was stuffed

next day i thought this won't be good and i
had lost more weight regardless.....

too much salt and every single cell is "water logged and slushy"
but with sufficient potassium from apples and every cell
is a lean mean fighting machine ....

I'm down 30 lbs. 😁
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Just thought I would take peek in to see what was going on.

Nice job Raven and Nebe!

Just did my first sprint triathlon, not bad for a fat old Irish guy. :happy:

Would have never thought this would be possible if it wasn't for starting the portly angler a few years back. :uhuh:

I've been learning allot about protein and how it is burned in the body as compared to carbohydrates , protein being three times stronger a burn so it's a much better fuel. That and the specific timing of when to have it for maximum effect with many of the refined sugar foods and empty carbs being phased out....

It is good to see you guys working on losing that gut.It is really bad for your health.It is also not as easy to lose as it used to be.I was in one of the PA challenges.I didn't win but I sure as hell lost a ton of weight.I went all in.Anyway I have been doing "Insanity" on and off for the better part of the year.That routine is brutal.Not recommended for anyone who doesn't enjoy pain for extended periods of time.The same dude that does Insanity just came out with a new workout in July named T25.It is 25 minutes of working out followed by 2-3 minutes of stretching.It is a nice workout and has a modified version for people with bad knees or can't jump.I do dread a little doing it but knowing it is only 25 minutes is a big help.Anyone on the fence about losing a few and doesn't want to go to a gym this works great.Not trying to sell this workout to anyone.Just saying it works well for me.Just have to stick with it,eat right and work through the little aches and pains.25 minutes a day is nothing.Most of us have tripled that just reading posts on this site.Anyway stick with it guys.Keep pushing.I am 5'11 180 ish pounds and gaining.I was able to stop taking 1 blood pressure pill and half of another.So I take half of one water pill a day to keep my BP in check.

Down 35 pounds and feel 20 years younger.
15 more to go.
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Down 35 pounds and feel 20 years younger.
15 more to go.
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Good going! 😃
Went thru it myself, keep the good work up 👍

Whens the 2014 one starting?
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In 2014 :hihi:
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Down 35 pounds and feel 20 years younger.
15 more to go.
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Congrats! Keep it going.

I did an excellent job not imposing the daddy tax on the kids Halloween candy this year. I didn't even have one piece which is a first for my sweet tooth. :jump1:

down 20 lbs since July.

down 20 lbs since July.

Awesome. !!
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Is anyone up for this again in 2014?
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Not sure I am up for the "official" sign up with all that pressure (though its probably what I need motivation wise):smash: BUT...lets just say someone has in the last 3-4 months gained back 15 of the 25 she lost. :(

Did not see much/any interest in a 2014 round ...So how about a thread for moral support but nothing "official" with entries and prizes? Maybe take it to a different level where we swap healthy smoothie recipes and weight loss tips? :) Something more of a "lets help each other" kind of thing as apposed to a contest? Good idea, bad idea?

I am up for one but we have to simplify it. I don't have the spare time to properly run one at the moment

I started trying to be better about what I eat in mid-November because I told my friend he looked fat and he asked if I owned a mirror. It started with me swearing off ice cream (sorry ben n jerry) and potato chips. After my evening dog walk which always included a bowl of diesel I would eat a pint or a bag or both. This is after the kids are in bed but I know they are not stupid. I weighed 246 at the time and felt like crap so I started using the health membership I have had for the last 15 years. I would do the eliptical for 30 minutes or run 3 miles at a slow (30 min)pace.
Last week I saw 229 and although I am not Sochi ready,I feel a lot better. I am thinking I may expand my workouts to include weights,which I have never done in my 49 years.I just got a pair of 38" pants which I haven't seen in years. I still cheat on occasion and I am having a hard time with the next step which is cutting down on the pot.Although it is only a few hits a day, it has become a habit that is hard to break.For the first time in a LONG time I am without a bag and find myself thinking of a reason to get one. I don't really have a goal other than to feel good but so far it is working.

I'm not a pot smoker, but if you stop smoking, I'm sure that you will find yourself replacing it with another habit. If I were you, I stop drinking beer and keep on toking.
Congrats on loosing what you have lost! It's a hard battle.
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I started trying to be better about what I eat in mid-November because I told my friend he looked fat and he asked if I owned a mirror. It started with me swearing off ice cream (sorry ben n jerry) and potato chips. After my evening dog walk which always included a bowl of diesel I would eat a pint or a bag or both. This is after the kids are in bed but I know they are not stupid. I weighed 246 at the time and felt like crap so I started using the health membership I have had for the last 15 years. I would do the eliptical for 30 minutes or run 3 miles at a slow (30 min)pace.
Last week I saw 229 and although I am not Sochi ready,I feel a lot better. I am thinking I may expand my workouts to include weights,which I have never done in my 49 years.I just got a pair of 38" pants which I haven't seen in years. I still cheat on occasion and I am having a hard time with the next step which is cutting down on the pot.Although it is only a few hits a day, it has become a habit that is hard to break.For the first time in a LONG time I am without a bag and find myself thinking of a reason to get one. I don't really have a goal other than to feel good but so far it is working.

congrats,,, love hearing these stories,,, hit the weights also, you'll be in 36" in no time
good luck

I really like beer and would much rather have something I enjoy than the gay Bud Platinums my friends drink. Beer isn't really bad for you although it is heavy on calories. If used in moderation,which is 95% of the time,it won't be a problem. I had a nice shed IPA with dinner last night and it really hit the spot.I can honestly take it or leave it at this point but the dubage can become consuming whether mentally or physically.I am really not trying to eliminate it,just cut down and not always have it around to tempt me.Playing disc golf a few times a week in addition to ice fishing a few times a week give me too many opportunities to light up.Dare say it;I may even consider a job! Just got back from the gym and an hour on the eliptical burned 775 calories that a corned beef added to my bikini body last night.

Seadangles. Nothing wrong with a little toking if you can control the eating. Start lifting weights!!! Functional movements. Deadlifts, Kettlebell swings, squats, push ups, pull ups. You sustain more of a calorie burn longer by strenght training. Mix in some high intensity cardio instead of the 30 min low int. If unsure on movents do some you tubing for instruction. Give it 8 weeks and i think youll be shocked on the results. Losing fat is awesome, and adding some functional muscle is even better.

In three months I am now running 3 miles in under 27 minutes.That is not low intensity for a 49 year old fat guy!I get my heart rate up to 150 and end up looking like I just hopped in the pool.I feel great,especially considering my hip is barely 2 years old.Not trying to stop smoking,just slow it down,after 30 something years of blazing I kind of have that figured out.I think some pushups and squats sound like a good idea,maybe I'll even try the rowing thing that I put my coat on.

Good Stuff Chris, especially with the hip only 2 years. With all that running make sure you stretch and do some sort of strength training so all those other accessory muscles get a chance to develop as well.

Body weight movements will be good until you decide to throw some weights around etc. push-ups start 3 sets of 15 increase (+5 weekly) 3 days a week, sit-ups 20 (+5 weekly) 3 days a week, air squats, pullups, wall walks etc . With all that running you have to keep your posterior chain strong or your hip will pay, squats are your friend. Foam roller, foam roll the #^&#^&#^&#^& out of your IT band.

For some strength stuff look into: Starting Strength, and Jim Wendler's 5,3,1 both excellent programs. With 5,3,1 you will find it is SLOW but you're constantly making new gains you'll be able to run on that program for quite a while. By the time you're done/bored with 5,3,1 you'll already have a clear decision as to what your next move with strength will be.

I was the same way I'd never touched a barbell in 33 years and when I wanted to exercise I did'nt really know how, good coaching goes a long way and good luck!

TT started the 5-3-1 last month. So far Im digging it. Ive had trouble keeping muscle on while leaning down and the 531 has helped with that.

Take a look at the black iron beast calculator, you can enter what you have for plates etc and it makes it super simple for you. It also has an off season for mass program that you may find helpful.

I find that printing out week 1-4 makes it a no brainer, the print outs help me because on 5+ day I note what my + ended up being. Its super helpful, I will say I've added 40# to my front squat following it.

Not sure I am up for the "official" sign up with all that pressure (though its probably what I need motivation wise):smash: BUT...lets just say someone has in the last 3-4 months gained back 15 of the 25 she lost. :(

Did not see much/any interest in a 2014 round ...So how about a thread for moral support but nothing "official" with entries and prizes? Maybe take it to a different level where we swap healthy smoothie recipes and weight loss tips? :) Something more of a "lets help each other" kind of thing as apposed to a contest? Good idea, bad idea?
Watching sugar content in stuff
Is the most critical thing
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bought some raw fit
"high protein for weight loss" burns fat -satisfies hunger-
fights cravings ect made by garden of life
freakin amazing how well it works

a word of caution or wisdom tho
as i read recently
don't be jumpin on the scale so often that you get depressed
when your weight is flat lining/ staying the same

better to keep making subtle changes to your diet
eliminate the starches that break down so slow

forget about desert for many moons

i have lost ten in the last two weeks :point:they were the tough ten too

the amount of Sugar that is SNUCK into our food supply is appalling
same as water injected into meat to get it to weigh more.....
take your reading glasses with you when you shop
because LABEL reading is a MUST

if you begin an exercise regiment such as walking
and you gain muscle mass from doing so....
you'll weigh more at first as you get into shape

then later feeling more fit... with a better physique
you'll start to BURN off your stored fat.... from chips and other junk food

Quit drinking (only drink wine 1 days a week anyway.)
Went on the NutraSystem diet on Feb 8th. As of Friday I was down 32#.

That's the upside. The downside is I really miss my one day a week of wine and grilled food. I am going to do some salmon on the grill today with grilled Summer Squash and Asparagus and a bottle of a good Hess Cab.

My wife keeps reducing our sugar consumption by altering all the recipes.
for example Banana bread now gets 1/4 cup of sugar instead of a full cup.
For apple and cinnamon pies and Tarts we use the "FUJI apples" that are
naturally sweet that almost taste like pears so we use ZERO Sugar and it tastes excellent.
For anything sweet we make sure to measure it..... especially coffee creamer .

Good advise.

Quit drinking (only drink wine 1 days a week anyway.)
Went on the NutraSystem diet on Feb 8th. As of Friday I was down 32#.

That's the upside. The downside is I really miss my one day a week of wine and grilled food. I am going to do some salmon on the grill today with grilled Summer Squash and Asparagus and a bottle of a good Hess Cab.
What time should I be there? 😄

Congrats

another thing we have done
to ENSURE we are no longer sugar-aholics
is to make our OWN yogurt
so easy to do - with the thermometer

makes seven cups in 8 hours, with nice screw cap jars
pop-em in the fridge and we just stir in some chopped fruit
from the bullet ..........zero additives....

the 7th cup...is saved... we stir into the next batch of no. 2 milk
after the thermometer reads :point: on the green line
flip the switch - all done.

Check out Truvia for a good sugar substitute.
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i will thanks.... sevia is a sweetening substitute

here's a great article on how the reduction of sugar is More important
than exercise and eating quality food....
http://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2015/04/24/exercise-wont-save-us-sugar-and-carbs-are-our-bodily-downfall/

recent success with L- Carnitine is helping me shed the pounds like never before
and of course PORTION CONTROL !!

But to anyone who's family is wanting to shed some pounds / improve health....
IMHO it'll never happen as long as there is SODA coke pepsi no matter if it's diet soda
if that's sitting in the fridge ... call a family meeting and END IT once and for all
SODA = SUGAR WATER

Check out Truvia for a good sugar substitute.
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just as i thought looking at the spelling
truvia MADE from sevia

finally broke the 250 barrier ---no stopping me now
tons more energy

Good going Craig
Been using NuStevia for years

I know this is an old thread but had to share.

Had my annual checkup with my cardio Doc today.

Had CBC done last week.

LDL down to 49
Triglycerides 13. Took me off the Tri Meds.
Down exactly 51# since I saw him one year ago.

Guess I'm gonna live awhile longer.

I know this is an old thread but had to share.

Had my annual checkup with my cardio Doc today.

Had CBC done last week.

LDL down to 49
Triglycerides 13. Took me off the Tri Meds.
Down exactly 51# since I saw him one year ago.

Guess I'm gonna live awhile longer.


Awesome Paul!
51#... That's big time ...
That Italian blood is potent stuff,,, nice going

Well done Paul - how did you do it?

Jenny Craig and willpower
Good job Paulie
Now get your butt to Charleston and stay away from fried chicken
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Well done Paul - how did you do it?

Sexercizing!!! :hihi:
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Well done Paul - how did you do it?

Started with Nutra System but the food sucked after 2 months. Then I just eliminated carbs. 2 things happen when you eliminate carbs:
One the weight falls off , at least for me.
Two, the triglycerides drop along with the bad cholesterol LDL.

The weight reduction along with a lot of exercise on my land really killed the cholesterol.

I have one of those step counters on my phone and I average 10K steps a day which translates to over 4 miles a day. Around 30 miles a week with no bread, pasta, potatoes, etc and the weight is staying off.
Funny thing is, and in reference to Chris's post about Charleston SC, you really have to watch what you eat when in the South. I was really banging down the barbeque, Crab cakes, fried foods in general last Winter. It will not happen again this winter as I feel so much better physically. My knees have actually stopped hurting but when you take over 50# off them it's a no brainer.

Jenny Craig and willpower
Good job Paulie
Now get your butt to Charleston and stay away from fried chicken
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Headed down January 1st Chris. I'll ping you before we leave so we can check up on your daughter and at least take her to dinner.

Awesome Paul!
51#... That's big time ...
That Italian blood is potent stuff,,, nice going

:kewl::kewl:

Rain or shine hoping for 15lb
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Ray, you don't look like you need to loose 15#.

Ray, you don't look like you need to loose 15#.

Paul
I’ve developed a 15 - 20 lb. Covid balloon around my waist.....
It’s either this or buy all new jeans....
With your life style I’m sure you’re keeping it in check..

Maybe I should start cutting down all the trees around here that I’ve been neglecting.... :-)

Gonna try and lose 20 lbs too.
I'll keep posting progress.

Just looking at some old posts for incentive.

Good Luck!

Gonna try and lose 20 lbs too.
I'll keep posting progress.

Just looking at some old posts for incentive.

Good Luck!

Good luck to u also….
I’m back to the gym almost every morning after a bad back and covid sabbatical…
Feels good to b back at it ….

Good luck to u also….
I’m back to the gym almost every morning after a bad back and covid sabbatical…
Feels good to b back at it ….

Ray go back to golf, walking 18 a couple times a week is great exercise.

Ray go back to golf, walking 18 a couple times a week is great exercise.

Indeed. Jeanne and I play 2 to 3 times a week and always walk.

Indeed. Jeanne and I play 2 to 3 times a week and always walk.

You and I have to hook up this spring for a round.

Ray go back to golf, walking 18 a couple times a week is great exercise.

Ya, but what about my mental health,,,,, I think I’m wrapped a little too tight for that sport now ,,,,, :smash:

I'm down a few pounds.
I asked this guy my age how he stays thin and he stated for years he just eats one meal a day and he actually used to own a bakery.
I looked it up just to make sure it would be safe to do and found out it is an actual diet called OMAD (One Meal A Day)
I started it a couple of weeks ago and it has't been too bad because I was doing intermittent fasting (16 hours without food).
Its supposed to trick the body into burning your stored fat.
I said I would try it for a month and see how it goes, I said that about drinking alcohol 35 years ago and have been alcohol free ever since.
I'll keep you posted on my progress
On the Golf thing, I have decided to resurrect my game (if I ever had one). I would love to go out with you guys once my swing gets to halfway respectable.

I’m hoping a course down cape opens this weekend, I’ve put on five pounds since the snow closed the courses. I’ve been walking more, but my lower back isn’t a big fan of the hard surfaces, plus for a while it was walk on the street or not at all and there are too many distracted drivers on the road for my liking.

I’m hoping a course down cape opens this weekend, I’ve put on five pounds since the snow closed the courses. I’ve been walking more, but my lower back isn’t a big fan of the hard surfaces, plus for a while it was walk on the street or not at all and there are too many distracted drivers on the road for my liking.

When gets like this I walk the main road at Wampatuck, its about 2.5 miles from the road to the end but there are two bitch hills. They plow it pretty good and there aren't many cars.

You have to be careful out there, take care!

I’m hoping a course down cape opens this weekend, I’ve put on five pounds since the snow closed the courses. I’ve been walking more, but my lower back isn’t a big fan of the hard surfaces, plus for a while it was walk on the street or not at all and there are too many distracted drivers on the road for my liking.

There is such a difference between the Cape and where I live. 65 or 70 miles and I still have nothing but white on the ground. Hopefully we get some melting today and tomorrow.
I lost 60 pounds last year and have kept it off but cutting wood, doing remodeling projects for us and a few side hustle jobs.

There is such a difference between the Cape and where I live. 65 or 70 miles and I still have nothing but white on the ground. Hopefully we get some melting today and tomorrow.
I lost 60 pounds last year and have kept it off but cutting wood, doing remodeling projects for us and a few side hustle jobs.

60 pounds is pretty awesome! Congrats!!!

60 pounds is pretty awesome! Congrats!!!

Thanks man. It is tough all the time. I so want a bottle of good red wine, a loaf of Sicilian bread and a plate of pasta but I can't do it anymore.

Thanks man. It is tough all the time. I so want a bottle of good red wine, a loaf of Sicilian bread and a plate of pasta but I can't do it anymore.

Three of my favorite things, in fact it’s Italian night tonight, but I walked 18 yesterday so I’m ready for a good meal and a nice red.

Started 2 days after Xmas , 5 to 6 days a week at the gym , down 10 pounds,,, day off tomorrow,,, clan coming for a winter buster day…
And Nana’s pasta with sausage and meatballs … :-)

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Looks good Ray!

Its Asian Night, I am cooking Ramen Bowls with Pork belly Edamame

and washing it down with some Soju and Sapporo beer:buds:

Looks good Ray!

Its Asian Night, I am cooking Ramen Bowls with Pork belly Edamame

and washing it down with some Soju and Sapporo beer:buds:

and wearing an Asian costume ?

That’s funny.. I only get that one one Dress up day.

I finally went under the 200 pound mark and I am currently down to 184. On the BMI charts because I am 5'9" they say I need to be 165 not to be considered overweight so I still have 20 pounds to go.
I started following Dr. Berg on YouTube who talks about the science of the body and food intake which was amazingly educational to me. I never knew how IMPORTANT it is not to have a fatty liver and I was unaware of all the freaking bad chemicals I was putting into my body (where the heck is the FDA). He says it's not about losing weight to get healthy, it's about getting healthy to lose weight. I was doing the intermittent fasting but really didn't start to lose weight until I also combined healthy Keto cutting out the sugars/carbs to less than 30 grams a day.
Gonna start high intensity interval training to lose this last 20, I'll keep you posted. Check out Dr. Berg on YouTube, just sharing because it helped me, wishing you guys the best and stay safe out there.

My diet after this winter was no IPA’s, bud light and a glass of wine, between that and getting back on the golf course walking three times a week, I went from 205 to 178.

I broke 200 from 212 …. Not a lot but getting there ..
Tough time of year not to eat bad stuff…
Trying for 3 days a week at the gym are helping ….

Being boatless for close to 2 months didn’t help much… more time to eat…

Thanks for the Dr Berg thingy, I’ll take a look..

That's awesome for both you guys!
Hey, all we can do is keep trying.
Really trying to make this a change of life instead of a diet.
You are right though it is tough this time of year, at first I though I could have cheat days but it throws you out of ketosis, so you not only gain a couple of pounds but it can take up to a week of dieting before you start burning fat again, totally sucks.

Went on no bread, no pasta and no wine on Jan 7 2021. Down 63 # after one year and still maintaining. 193.

I switched Doctors earlier this year. I knew I could shed a few pounds but working two full-time jobs and being active at both jobs I felt I was fine. I went through the pre visit with the nurse (weight, vital signs and such) and she said the Dr. will be right in. Moments later the door opens, in he walks typing on a laptop in his other arm....with out missing a beat, glances up at me and says....we're going to loose some weight this year, right? Holy chit Doc.....don't hold back! I was expecting a "Hi I'm Dr. campbell, pleased to meet you". I'm a new patient, never met before. Anyway we put a plan together and in just under 5 months I went from 232 to 203 so far. He wants to see me at 190.
It can be tough to change the way we eat, especially when we have bad eating habits. I really didn't want to give up certain things but it was worth it in the long run.

The bed-side manner of some of these doctors leave a lot to be desired.
I give them some slack if they are good at what they do.
Great job on the weight loss but it is hard.
When I think that I can never enjoy a nice pasta dinner in the North End that really sucks. I am hoping once I hit my goal weight I might be able to do that once every three months and keep an eye on it. I don't want to over do it though slipping into the dark side again like an addict. It's crazy how the body and mind can react to food and the chemicals they produce.

The bed-side manner of some of these doctors leave a lot to be desired.
I give them some slack if they are good at what they do.
Great job on the weight loss but it is hard.
When I think that I can never enjoy a nice pasta dinner in the North End that really sucks. I am hoping once I hit my goal weight I might be able to do that once every three months and keep an eye on it. I don't want to over do it though slipping into the dark side again like an addict. It's crazy how the body and mind can react to food and the chemicals they produce.

Hard isn't even the word. I'm Sicilian. No pasta, no bread no wine for 19 months.

Hard isn't even the word. I'm Sicilian. No pasta, no bread no wine for 19 months.

I’ll pray for you amico… :-)

Hard isn't even the word. I'm Sicilian. No pasta, no bread no wine for 19 months.

19 months WOW!

That is incredible - I don't think I could do it but like I said if I feel like I can't handle a splurge day every few months I will go there. I've worked too hard for this and I'm not yo yo-ing again. This is not a diet it's a change of life. Its funny, with the intermittent fasting I am not hungry and I am not craving bread nor sweets, I feel great and I just want to keep it going.

BTW I am an honorary Pisan - I went to high school at Christopher Columbus High School in the North End :)

19 months WOW!

That is incredible - I don't think I could do it but like I said if I feel like I can't handle a splurge day every few months I will go there. I've worked too hard for this and I'm not yo yo-ing again. This is not a diet it's a change of life. Its funny, with the intermittent fasting I am not hungry and I am not craving bread nor sweets, I feel great and I just want to keep it going.

BTW I am an honorary Pisan - I went to high school at Christopher Columbus High School in the North End :)

Honored to have you as a friend and, yes it is a life style change.

Down to 171 pounds - another 10 pounds to go.
Trying to hit the gym 3 times per week, Aerobic and light dumbbells for about an hour
OMAD (One Meal A Day) with healthy Keto, under 20 grams of carbs a day. Save a lot of money eating just one meal a day too. It really wasn't that bad after doing intermittent fasting for a while.
Any one else having any luck?

I broke 200 from 212 …. Not a lot but getting there ..
Tough time of year not to eat bad stuff…
Trying for 3 days a week at the gym are helping ….

Being boatless for close to 2 months didn’t help much… more time to eat…

Thanks for the Dr Berg thingy, I’ll take a look..


Gym 4-5 mornings a week,,, I’ve flat lined with the weight at high 190’s but in good shape for and old fart….:wavey:

Holding steady around 177, stopped drinking the first and would have probably dropped another five, except I’m still drinking non alcoholic beer to transition.

I have taken off 25 pounds of the 30-35 I put on during a three year recovery from knee replacement. My diet? Invisilign, clear aligners for your teeth! Seriously. Any time I want to eat or drink anything besides water or clear liquid, I have to take them out, and then brush teeth afterwards. So I guess you could say my laziness trumped my hunger urges. I see another ten coming off by spring.

I have taken off 25 pounds of the 30-35 I put on during a three year recovery from knee replacement. My diet? Invisilign, clear aligners for your teeth! Seriously. Any time I want to eat or drink anything besides water or clear liquid, I have to take them out, and then brush teeth afterwards. So I guess you could say my laziness trumped my hunger urges. I see another ten coming off by spring.

Whatever works is a good thing!

25 pounds is awesome, Congrats!!!

Since 4 Dec I have dropped 35 pounds to 285 from 320. Now yeah I know that’s like the queen mary losing a deck chair but I am feeling much better. I want to get to 240. Realistically can’t see myself below that.
Intermittent fasting with 1 meal a day. It’s not that hard to do. Still eat most things I want and still have some Capt and Diet Coke watching the games on the weekend.
No calorie counting. The only rule is for 23 hours only water black coffee or black tea.
So will see where it goes from here.
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I was at 214 now at 200 i've been down to 195 but I love to eat so I put 5 back on. I want to be at 180-185 but I hate exercising, I lost my weight by 8/16 fast it worked but I hit a wall and haven't lost anything for a while, I love sweets

Since 4 Dec I have dropped 35 pounds to 285 from 320. Now yeah I know that’s like the queen mary losing a deck chair but I am feeling much better. I want to get to 240. Realistically can’t see myself below that.
Intermittent fasting with 1 meal a day. It’s not that hard to do. Still eat most things I want and still have some Capt and Diet Coke watching the games on the weekend.
No calorie counting. The only rule is for 23 hours only water black coffee or black tea.
So will see where it goes from here.
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Welcome to the OMAD club :jump:

Crap! I look at a carb and I gain 5 pounds - freaking sucks!!!
Went out for dinner Saturday night and had a little super bowl food but nothing crazy and boom 5 pounds - Crap! It goes off a lot slower than it comes on. I'll hit the gym hard this week and hopefully that'll help.

No alcohol since the first, drinking athletic brand non alcoholic IPA which aren’t bad, lots of exercise especially with the lack of snow, the only issue is all my pants are swimming on me. Down from a high of 205 last fall to 173, couple more lbs and I will be back to the weight I wrestled in senior year of high school. Bagged up all my 38 pants and a lot of the 36 waste, getting some new threads soon.

No alcohol since the first, drinking athletic brand non alcoholic IPA which aren’t bad, lots of exercise especially with the lack of snow, the only issue is all my pants are swimming on me. Down from a high of 205 last fall to 173, couple more lbs and I will be back to the weight I wrestled in senior year of high school. Bagged up all my 38 pants and a lot of the 36 waste, getting some new threads soon.

Congrats man. I'm still holding at 195 to 200.I have cheated a few times with Sicilian bread, a good cab and pasta but I'm back on the total keto routine. It does suck but I tolerate it because i feel so much better.

Nice going you guys…..
I’m gym 3-4 days a week down 15 lb. Since covid,,, 38’s are baggy ….
Now to keep it together in the summah….. 🍕🍔🌭🌮

Nice going you guys…..
I’m gym 3-4 days a week down 15 lb. Since covid,,, 38’s are baggy ….
Now to keep it together in the summah….. 🍕🍔🌭🌮

Awesome Ray.

Just shy of 50 down with the OMAD
Started 4 Dec. from 321 to 271 The rate slowed a bit but pretty steady and I now find waiting for my one meal at dinner pretty easy. Yes you get a bit ravenous at that point but this seems to be working for me without ‘dieting’ per say
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Had some carbs this weekend and boom 5 pounds but I am all good. I really like OMAD and healthy keto but I am not going to be the carb police. I love the North End and I gotta hit Federal Hill soon! Everything in moderation - Enjoy Life - Take care and be healthy!

That time of year again.
Been staying around the same weight, doing intermittent fasting and Keto.
For 2024 going to try and get to the gym more. we'll see how it goes.
How is everyone else doing?