johnsw71 0 #1 February 21, 2007 I don't think anybody's posted yet this week, so I'll start the ball rolling. I have yet to gain any significant weight (still at about 165), but slight ridges are starting to form around the outside of my abs. It seems that the situps are starting to pay off. Whoohoo! 21 days and counting so far on the ice cream ban. How's everybody else coming along?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #2 February 22, 2007 I'm doing alright. Lately I haven't lost much weight but I've noticed that my clothes are getting looser. So my guess is that I'm just starting to transfer the fat into muscle which explains the lack of weight loss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armour666 0 #3 February 22, 2007 I've only lost 3lbs but have add 1 1/4" to my arms 2" to my chest lostt 2 1/2" on my waist and went from 28% body fat down to 23%SO this one time at band camp..... "Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #4 February 22, 2007 My official start date is March 1. I go dry again, as well as giving up processed sugar. That, to me, is worse than giving up alcohol. The alcohol I've proven I can go without fine, as I did last year. The processed sugar is in FREAKING EVERYTHING! It's gonna SUCK. Sigh._______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #5 February 22, 2007 I fell off the wagon. With traveling to see the family and enjoying their good cooking (and way too much of it), I need to work off some new extra pounds. Don't know how much since not weighing on my own scale, but my belly does have an extra jiggle.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armour666 0 #6 February 22, 2007 lol I know what you mean, I know what a heroin junkiny feels like with out a fix. When I went off caffine s well I had bad headachas from it thankfully it went away after a few days.SO this one time at band camp..... "Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #7 February 22, 2007 I quote this from a website with the pretense that I have no idea how true it is, or whether it's all full of shit or not. But in theory, I suppose it sounds logical. Remember, I'm not a doctor or anything, so YMMV. Quote"Sugar is without question one of the most dangerous substances on the food market today. What we are talking about here is sucrose, the white crystalline sugar refined from cane or beet juice by stripping away all its vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber, water, and other synergists. White sugar is an industrially processed chemical not found in nature, and it is not fit for human consumption. Other sugars such as fructose (in fruit and honey), lactose (in milk), and maltose (in grains) are natural substances with nutritional value. Raw sugar is a coarse, brown, sticky variety made by simply boiling down whole cane juice and it too is a wholesome food, but it is very difficult to find in the Western world. The so called 'brown sugar' sold in supermarkets is nothing more than refined white sugar with some molasses spun back into it for color and flavor. It is not a 'health food'. Sugar suppresses the immune system by causing the pancreas to secrete abnormally large quantities of insulin, which is required to break it down. Insulin remains in circulation in the bloodstream long after sugar has been metabolized, and one of its main side effects is to suppress the release of growth hormone in the pituitary gland. Growth hormone is a primary regulator of the immune system, so anyone who eats a lot of sugar every day is going to experience critical growth hormone deficiency and consequent immune deficiency caused by the constant presence of insulin in the bloodstream. Furthermore, refined white sugar is treated as a toxic foreign agent by the immune system, owing to its unnatural chemical structure as well as the industrial contaminants it retains from the refining process. Sugar thus triggers an unnecessary immune response while simultaneously suppressing immune function, thereby debilitating the immune system with a double edged sword. Sugar is the chief culprit in many diseases and degenerative conditions. It can easily cause diabetes and is a major factor in candidacies, both of which are epidemic in the industrialized Western world. Since sugar is 'nutritionally naked', the body must 'borrow' the missing vitamins, minerals and other synergistic nutrients required to metabolize sugar from its own tissues. Heavy sugar consumption therefore causes a constant siphoning of nutrients from the body. Recent evidence suggests that sugar causes dental problems not so much by contact with the teeth but rather by leaching the teeth of calcium from within. Sugar also depletes the body of potassium and magnesium, which are required for proper cardiac function, and is therefore a major factor in heart disease. The nutritional leaching caused by sugar can give rise to intense food cravings and eating binges, as the body seeks to replenish the nutrients 'stolen' from it by sugar. Most people consume far more sugar than their bodies can possibly use for energy. When this happens, the liver converts the extra sugar into molecules called triglycerides and stores it as fat, or else produces cholesterol from the by-products of sugar and deposits it in veins and arteries. Sugar is thus a major factor in obesity and arteriosclerosis as well. Sugar is an addictive substance. In Sugar Blues, William Dufty writes; 'The difference between sugar addiction and narcotic addiction is largely one of degree.' Abruptly giving up sugar invariably brings on the sort of withdrawal symptoms associated with narcotic drugs- fatigue, lassitude, depression, moodiness, headaches, aching limbs. Its addictive nature is also reflected in current per capita consumption in the USA- an average of 130 pounds of sugar per person per year, or about 1/3 pound daily. That qualifies as 'substance abuse'. Most people don't even realize how much sugar they're taking every day because much of it is hidden in other foods. A 12-ounce can of a typical soft drink, for example, contains about nine teaspoons of refined white sugar. Sugar consumption in the USA is so high that it has also caused a social problem through its deleterious effects on behaviour, especially in children, who are displaying increasingly severe behavioral disorders and learning disabilities. In a recent study conducted by Dr. C. Keith Connors of the Children's Hospital in Washington, DC, a 'deadly' link was established between the consumption of sugar with carbohydrates (such as breakfast cereal, cake, and biscuits) and violent behaviour, hypertension, and learning impediments. In other studies, chronic violence in prisons was remarkably reduced simply by eliminating refined sugar and starch from prison diets. Singapore in 1991 banned sugary soft drink sales from all schools and youth center's, citing the danger that sugar poses to the mental and physical health of children. If you or your children have a sweet tooth, you can easily satisfy it by concocting treats with honey, molasses, and barley malt, which are not only sweet but also nutritious and therapeutically beneficial." _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #8 February 22, 2007 I'm still down 5 lbs from when I started, but considering that I spent 5 days on an Eloy trip, I'm just happy not to have gained anything last week. Particularly as we flew first class and drank accordingly Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #9 February 22, 2007 QuoteI'm still down 5 lbs from when I started, but considering that I spent 5 days on an Eloy trip, I'm just happy not to have gained anything last week. Particularly as we flew first class and drank accordingly Don't you LOVE first class! Shouldn't we be allowed to travel that way all the time! 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #10 February 22, 2007 Some thoughts from personal experience.... Quote Heavy sugar consumption therefore causes a constant siphoning of nutrients from the body. Recent evidence suggests that sugar causes dental problems not so much by contact with the teeth but rather by leaching the teeth of calcium from within. Not exactly a large sample size, but after dealing with cavity-prone teeth for years, once I cut out sugar and refined carbs, I had several great checkups in a row. QuoteThe nutritional leaching caused by sugar can give rise to intense food cravings and eating binges, as the body seeks to replenish the nutrients 'stolen' from it by sugar. Oh yeah, I can testify to the completely compulsive behavior sugar brings out in me. If anyone doubts the addictive nature of it, read this, which I wrote about a year ago when I was in the throes of one of my best attempts to completely undo the good work I'd done with weight loss. Substitute [drug] or [booze] for [food] and that could be written by any substance abuser or alcoholic. QuoteAbruptly giving up sugar invariably brings on the sort of withdrawal symptoms associated with narcotic drugs- fatigue, lassitude, depression, moodiness, headaches, aching limbs. Actually, I find I have those symptoms while I'm using sugar, and the w/d just makes it worse. But once I've broken the cycle, all of that goes away. I can manage depression better by staying away from sugar and refined carbs. I have a lot more energy. Things hurt less. QuoteIn other studies, chronic violence in prisons was remarkably reduced simply by eliminating refined sugar and starch from prison diets. Singapore in 1991 banned sugary soft drink sales from all schools and youth center's, citing the danger that sugar poses to the mental and physical health of children. I'm a hell of a lot less moody or angry when I'm eating well."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #11 February 22, 2007 Its going ok... I start actually training to row my indoor marathon (yes, I am crazy) this comming sunday... mmmm... miles on the rowing machine... such fun... ok... I actually kind of like it but I'm a little sadistic... my aerobic capacity has definetely increased in the past 4 weeks of training... ScottLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #12 February 22, 2007 I'm not doing the actual competition. But I've officially lost alll of my surgery weight and am probably in better shape than I was last summer. Now just a bit more to get back to my game weight. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #13 February 22, 2007 i've lost 10 pounds so far. last week i was really sick and couldn't get to the gym, but this week i'm back and i'm still not 100%. i'm ramping up for next week. i'm going to intensify my workout and really be picky about what i eat and try to drop 3 or 4 pounds. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #14 February 22, 2007 QuoteIn other studies, chronic violence in prisons was remarkably reduced simply by eliminating refined sugar and starch from prison diets. Singapore in 1991 banned sugary soft drink sales from all schools and youth center's, citing the danger that sugar poses to the mental and physical health of children. cf. The Jamie Oliver School Dinner furore in the UK last year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #15 February 22, 2007 Just realized I never turned my pics in to peter. Will do that tomorrow. I injured my back snowboarding on feb 3rd and just now was able to start in the gym again. I still plan on winning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #16 February 22, 2007 Original weigh-in: 217.5 Last weigh-in: 210.5 Current weigh-in: 206.5 Weight loss this week: 4 lbs Total weight loss: 11 lbs Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #17 February 22, 2007 do you have a link for that info? I'd like to read more into that.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #18 February 22, 2007 http://www.hps-online.com/foodprof1.htm_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #19 February 22, 2007 You should also look up "Syndrome X" - basically, having to balance out sugar dumps in the bloodstream exhausts the ability of the pancreas to create insulin. It's been studied as a theory for why America has one of (if not the) highest occurance rates for diabetes...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnsw71 0 #20 February 22, 2007 It's funny how just when you think you're doing something well, you realize how crappy of a job you're actually doing (sounds like freeflying...) I thought I was maintaining a fairly healthy diet, but I'm more or less addicted to cereal in the morning. I usually eat only the ones that have less than 10g of sugar per serving, but still, that sounds like pretty bad news after reading all of these postings on sugar. Any ideas for a substitute? Having just fruit leaves me totally hungy and I'm trying to stay away from bread/bagels. I suppose oatmeal with walnuts and raisins would be a no-sugar substitute. I'm open to suggestions. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #21 February 22, 2007 Eggs? If you don't feel like cooking in the morning, make a bunch of hard-boiled eggs. Protein in the morning can really help you stay full. Yogurt? I buy plain yogurt and sweeten it myself with sugar-free syrups, but there's also lots of brands that aren't sweetened with sugar. Oatmeal's good, but you need to make sure you use plain whole oats, not that instant crap that's loaded with sugar. Couple minutes in the microwave and it's just as fast as instant. And raisins are a pretty concentrated source of sugar, though it is natural sugar. Edit to add - I think you're vegetarian, not vegan, but if you don't do eggs and dairy, obviously those first two wouldn't work!)"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #22 February 22, 2007 Hello, he is a self proclaimed icecream junkie. I think eggs are a safe bet.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #23 February 22, 2007 Without getting this beautiful thread moved to Speaker's Corner... For 'personal reasons' I am abstaining from all refined sugar and processed foods, other than those that are on my VERY STRICT diet, for 45 days. I'm also working out every single day. Not 'next to heart attack' type workout everyday...but most days I push myself hard, then on off days, I'll get in at least 10 minutes of physical effort, as according to my 4-3-2-1 body plan. I'm doing great so far (As of last night. ) I am still running week 1 of the 'Couch to 5K' program; it's all my lil' ticker will let me do still, but I still feel great afterwards! Sorry, I still have an aversion to the scale. i am afraid to look at it and see '0 pounds lost'. My metabolism isn't going to kick in until day 30 or so, so I really don't want to de-motivate myself by looking at that darned measuring device. Ok, that said... I'm off to check the scale anyhoo! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #24 February 22, 2007 If you're open to milk products - or if there is vegetarian yogurt - try a fruit parfait. You can make them up ahead of time. Granola Yogurt (I use vanilla) Fruit - frozen works And then add anything else you may enjoy - i.e. dried cranberries, etc.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #25 February 22, 2007 QuoteHello, he is a self proclaimed icecream junkie. I think eggs are a safe bet. Oh yeah, I forgot about his devotion to our friends Ben and Jerry."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
