Speaking of Trimming the Fat - Portly Angler 2012

[JohnR]

Who is in for a 2012 Portly Angler competition. I understand I am still portly though this year did not produce much angling. I put back ten of last years lost 20 but aim to do better this year.

Any volunteers to help coordinate as I still have stuff I haven't finished from this year

[chefchris401]

im in............again

after my doctors visit been on a serios weight loss plan and need to drop my cholosterol a lot.

down 14 from the visit, gym membership for xmas and lots of vitamins and exercise.

been running with the dogs, even theyre losing weight

[The Dad Fisherman]

I'd like to be...but I still ain't paid up on last years....I'm a slouch.

I've put too many back on the past couple of years and need some more focus.

[tattoobob]

I really need to drop 30 pounds before I quit smoking, because we all know that quitting smoking you put on about 20 pounds so that's my goal lose 30 pounds quit smoking and try to keep the weight off afterwards

[new jack]

I am getting as wide as I am tall. This sounds interesting to me
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[Rockport24]

I need to be in! Went to the doctor's this am, dropped some weight since last visit, but of course not good enough!

[Chubby-Chaser]

Im in

[ecduzitgood]

I wish this worked the other way, each summer I shed 25 to 30lbs. Manaul labor is what works for me.
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[ecduzitgood]

Originally Posted by chefchris401

im in............again

after my doctors visit been on a serios weight loss plan and need to drop my cholosterol a lot.

down 14 from the visit, gym membership for xmas and lots of vitamins and exercise.

been running with the dogs, even theyre losing weight

My mother just had a blood test Tuesday and she asked them how her cholesterol level was when they called this morning and when they told her it was great she cracked up. Her doctor dropped her to one a week back in July/August because they were causing muscle spasms and she stopped taking them completly at the end of September. I really wonder if half the stuff they get people to take is even necessary or just made up to increase sales.
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[Hardcore]

I'm in. I can barely get in to my suits. At $300+ a piece it's cheaper to lose weight.
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[agroangler]

I'll play along what are the rules?

I have just gotten addicted to spinning class. Been six times already and hitting one first thing in the morning, before turkey feast tomorrow.

Lost 11 lbs in 1 1/2 weeks 25 more to go

[Redsoxticket]

In all fairness the challenge should be calculated as a "percentage" of weight lost. (weightloss / total start weight)
The smaller portly anglers to lose 20lbs involves more diet and exercise then a larger portly. The larger portly probably can loss 10lbs in just one dump and another 10 lb. in retained water.


20lb/200lb = 10.00%
20lb/300/b = 6.66%

[jimmy z]

I know for me, finding the reason too has to be greater than the reason not too. I want to lose about 20 lbs myself. I know I will though.

[striper774]

It's funny you all are talking about trimming the fat right before our biggest meal of the year.What's your game plan after the swelling goes down.

[Raven]

flat lining ......... not loosing not gaining

[Tagger]

Originally Posted by tattoobob

I really need to drop 30 pounds before I quit smoking, because we all know that quitting smoking you put on about 20 pounds so that's my goal lose 30 pounds quit smoking and try to keep the weight off afterwards

#1 quit smoking .. hardest to do, but most rewarding ,, That will get you in the life change frame of mind to make your work outs more intense .. Forget about the weight ,, Think about increasing your fitness level and get all the sugar out of your diet . classes at the gym are great . I want to fish Block 20 more yrs. with you .. Stop killing yourself please .

[piemma]

Dropped 20 in the Spring and kept it off all summer splitting wood and doing Atkins.
I hate low carb wraps now but they do help me maintain.

I also buy Dreamfield pasta by the case as it's super low in carbs and I'm Italian. I cannot live without pasta once a week. 5 net carbs in the Dreamfield pasta.

[DZ]

Originally Posted by Tagger

#1 quit smoking .. hardest to do, but most rewarding ,, That will get you in the life change frame of mind to make your work outs more intense .. Forget about the weight ,, Think about increasing your fitness level and get all the sugar out of your diet . classes at the gym are great . I want to fish Block 20 more yrs. with you .. Stop killing yourself please .

Tagger,
Just wanted you to know how impressed I was at how much weight you dropped when I saw you at Block. You obviously were very committed and I commend you for that.

DZ

[shark lobster]

i do advance yoga class , im the only dude and let me tell you ,, the motivation to go to class is all around me ,,,,in your face ,, and it works

[Rappin Mikey]

I've lost 23# since the last week of August. Then again, almost dying and losing a quick 15 in a week got me off to a good start.

[vineyardblues]

Originally Posted by Tagger

#1 quit smoking .. hardest to do, but most rewarding ,, That will get you in the life change frame of mind to make your work outs more intense .. Forget about the weight ,, Think about increasing your fitness level and get all the sugar out of your diet . classes at the gym are great . I want to fish Block 20 more yrs. with you .. Stop killing yourself please .

Great Advice Dr Tagger

Bob it's wicked tuff to stop the butts but you have to do it Please

I stop both butts and Beer as they both go hand and hand last March, could care less about getting drunk , still want a smoke
But it is a life saver for sure and you can do more and buy more lures and .........
And you as well bossman

[Adam_777]

I'm in but I'm not starting until the new year.I will be full on feasting until then.

[Tagger]

Originally Posted by vineyardblues

I stop both butts and Beer as they both go hand and hand last March, could care less about getting drunk , still want a smoke

i did the same ,, 20 something yrs. ago .. booze was easy for me,, cigs are a real monkey . Year later, I'd be smoking in my dreams and wake up pissed I started again .. 1st a sad feeling,, like you lost your best friend,, slowly life improves until one day you look back and think,,, I never want to go back there . i first started fishing the canal in 1972 ,,, well ,,, drinking there .

[Tagger]

Originally Posted by shark lobster

i do advance yoga class , im the only dude and let me tell you ,, the motivation to go to class is all around me ,,,,in your face ,, and it works

Downward Facing Dog !!!!!!!

[Tagger]

Originally Posted by DZ

Tagger,
Just wanted you to know how impressed I was at how much weight you dropped when I saw you at Block. You obviously were very committed and I commend you for that.

DZ

I was very impressed watching you run around on the rocks sir .. great balance and agility at work there .

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by piemma

Dropped 20 in the Spring and kept it off all summer splitting wood and doing Atkins.
I hate low carb wraps now but they do help me maintain.

I also buy Dreamfield pasta by the case as it's super low in carbs and I'm Italian. I cannot live without pasta once a week. 5 net carbs in the Dreamfield pasta.

I am doing the no carb thing too Paul.....Started mid Sept...was 230#'s..down to about 183#'s now....feeling good and buying new clothes..lol My chol and sugar #'s went down significantly also.

[PRBuzz]

Originally Posted by Redsoxticket

In all fairness the challenge should be calculated as a "percentage" of weight lost. (weightloss / total start weight)
The smaller portly anglers to lose 20lbs involves more diet and exercise then a larger portly. The larger portly probably can loss 10lbs in just one dump and another 10 lb. in retained water.


20lb/200lb = 10.00%
20lb/300/b = 6.66%

You should go by who lowers their BMI the most %! It is not just tonnage but height, too, that contributes.

Calculate Your BMI - Standard BMI Calculator

[nor-easter]

This thread and it being Thanks Giving Day I will take my time to say
Thank you, Dr. Howard Berlin, my Cardiologist at the time just before my triple by-pass.
Laying on a gurney in the E.R. at around 1:00 AM and this guy says,"What kind of Cigaretts DID YOU USED TO Smoke"! What, is that a trick question? The Doctor says:"You will promise me RIGHT NOW that you will never smoke again and I will make you well!" I did, He did and here I am. 24 years ago!!!!

[Sea Dangles]

Good words
Great message

I know a lot of smokers who are broke,yet they are smoking a car payment a month,or even a college fund.

[bart]

I'm in. I put on about 10lbs after I quit smoking and broke my foot. So now I need to lose about 40lbs.