boinky 0 #26 January 21, 2005 0 No gain. No loss. I'm being overly faithful on the diet. 1400 calories, less than 20 carbs daily. LOTS of water. I need to exercise more. I just have some personal issues going on right now that have made me lose my energy and desire to exercise. Sigh...2 weeks and I still need to lose 5 pounds. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breezejunky 0 #27 January 21, 2005 Wow, did I ever call it right on Monday! I was up three pounds last Monday so I said that if I stayed motivated I'd lose those three plus one. Which is exactly what I did! So, as weird as this is, I'm down 4 pounds since Monday but I'm only down 1 lb since Friday! Anyway, my numbers since Friday are: 185/177/160/-1 That's 8 solid pounds in three weeks! Been working out a lot too so feeling pretty good. I expect things will slow down to a pound a week or so from here on out though. Yay me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #28 January 21, 2005 Quote0 No gain. No loss. I'm being overly faithful on the diet. 1400 calories, less than 20 carbs daily. LOTS of water. I need to exercise more. I just have some personal issues going on right now that have made me lose my energy and desire to exercise. Sigh...2 weeks and I still need to lose 5 pounds. OK, I'm no "Diet Guru" or nutritionist BUT the induction phase of Atkins (the 20 carbs per day bit) doesn't involve calorie counting, and there's a reason for that. It seems to me that by restricting your calories AND your carbs, you are slowing down your metabolism instead of speeding it up. 1400 calories isn't much at all- your body needs feul and if it isn't coming in the form of carbs, it needs something else! With that kind of diet, its no wonder you don't have the energy to exercise! Eat something or decide whether to count carbs or calories. Low carb works for a lot of people, but not for everyone! Just my thoughts! maura Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breezejunky 0 #29 January 21, 2005 QuoteIt seems to me that by restricting your calories AND your carbs, you are slowing down your metabolism instead of speeding it up. 1400 calories isn't much at all- your body needs feul and if it isn't coming in the form of carbs, it needs something else! With that kind of diet, its no wonder you don't have the energy to exercise! I agree completely. Also, if you are down to your last 5 pounds, don't expect to see fast results if you are doing it right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #30 January 21, 2005 After last week's up a lb, I'm back down to where I started, 141. I'm fed up with being the same weight, damnit! After dropping 85 lbs, this last 15 is a royal bitch. Been at this weight for 6 months. Just started drinking a lot more water though. Read a few studies that suggested milk helps with losing weight in general and helps with losing gut fat more than no milk in diet. I hate milk and most forms of dairy. I like cheese and ice cream, but stay away from both due to fatteningishness of both. So, started choking down 2 8 oz glasses of skim milk a day, and 8 oz of yogurt with lunch. Also just started drinking a lot less coffee and a lot more water a couple days ago, and ordered a couple more workout tapes. Been quite good working out at least a little bit every day, so that's going well. *sigh* Any pointers on getting past this damn 6 month stall in weight loss? Jen Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakshow 0 #31 January 21, 2005 217/208/170/9 Thats a -2 for the week if you don't count the 1lb I was up on monday that I had to loose to get back even. B.L. (the brain) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breezejunky 0 #32 January 21, 2005 Completely change your exercise routine. Assuming you have one. Your body gets used to the same routine so you have to shake it up a little. Do at least one very long cardio session a week (endurance) and one or two anaerobic interval cardio's a week . Plus weights, walking swimming, cross country skiing, kayaking, play 2 games of soccer, one of water polo and at least one night of great sex and that should do it..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #33 January 21, 2005 I'm sick as a dog and not getting on the scale until I feel better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #34 January 22, 2005 I'm currently at 178. I think that puts me up about 2 pounds on the week. Not surprising, considering I spent almost a week travelling, and didn't work out during that time. Plus, I went to dinner with various folks a whole bunch, and ended up at Starbucks several times a day (because someone closely associated with this web site happens to have chemical dependency issues with Starbucks). I'm back on the wagon now, though, so hopefully next week will be better.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #35 January 22, 2005 I've lost 9 pounds total since the first week...though I admit I haven't been keeping very good track of how much per which week. I will go up 1 pound tonight I'm sure; haven't eaten great today, and tonight we are going out to dinner. -Although it is at a Mongolian Grill, so that is actually pretty healthy vittles. ~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
SpeedRacer 1 #36 January 22, 2005 ooops, I posted on the old thread. anyway, I lost 0.5" around my waist this week. measured this evening after dinner. the thing that sux: We're gonna get snowed in this weekend. And its gonna get REALLT f&*kin cold. normally I would deal with this by staying home & watching videos & drinking lots of yummy homebrew & wine. maybe mulled wine. but since I'm doing this weight loss thing, i'm cutting back on alcohol, at least til the Superbowl. So I guess I'll have to sit thru the cold snowy weekend all sober. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #37 January 22, 2005 I get bored easily so do keep things diverse. For cardio, weather permitting I run a couple miles after work. At least 3 days a week, I do The Firm tapes (weights with some cardio), at least once a week is pilates, and occasionally I throw in Tae Bo just for shits and giggles. Plus I am in the middle of deconstructing/rebuilding my kitchen, so not like I'm inert any time other than at work. Oh yeah, does sex count as a workout?? Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #38 January 22, 2005 QuoteOh yeah, does sex count as a workout?? If it gets you breathing heavy and your heart rate up, it even counts as aerobics.... Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #39 January 22, 2005 I have decrease 8 lb! 182 with clothes on! Eating less and excercising at 24Hr fitness 6 days a week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #40 January 22, 2005 "snowed in" menu for the day: Real hot chocolate after shovelling Homemade tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches! The food channel is evil some days! None of this is part of my "diet" but it sure was good! If I eat like this for the rest of the weekend, the Monday morning weigh in will be kind of sad! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1naFLYhi 0 #41 January 22, 2005 Start 138 present 136 goal 123 Skydiving: Gravity-powered flight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #42 January 23, 2005 Great Job, folks! I'm working on yet ANOTHER revision of my worksheet, so I'll post up aggregates in the morning... Monday morning, that is!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #43 January 24, 2005 And, it's Monday..... Got my scale yesterday, so I'm adjusting my current weight to reflect actual bodyweight and not weight + clothes... So - 204.2, 26.5% bodyfat... ouch!!! Started Pilates this morning, too - bought the 20 minute workout DVD. It's definitely a stomach/legs workout! Hopefully it'll help with my flexibility, too - time will tell. And some totals - Week 1, DZ.com total: -27 lbs Week 2, DZ.com total: -51 lbs Week 3, DZ.com total to date: -8.5 lbs Cumulative to date: -86.5 lbs Way to go, folks!! You guys rock!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idoru99 0 #44 January 24, 2005 nothing for this week. But a total of 5 down sicne we started. <><><><><><><><><><><> The greatest risk you take in life is the risk you don't take. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breezejunky 0 #45 January 24, 2005 Down one since Friday but it's not that good as I've been in bed sick all weekend eating mostly ice cream. Although I ate a lot of ice cream! So if I keep this off until Friday I'll be glad because I won't be able to exercise much with this cough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #46 January 24, 2005 QuoteQuoteOh yeah, does sex count as a workout?? If it gets you breathing heavy and your heart rate up, it even counts as aerobics.... Aerobics involves Rope and . . . oh sorry wrong thread . . . 187 this morning - I hope this keeps up - OH - anyone have a sabre2 170 I can trade for a 190? I've dropped quite a few WL points.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #47 January 24, 2005 QuoteI hope this keeps up - OH - anyone have a sabre2 170 I can trade for a 190? Dork ass. I just sold my 170. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #48 January 24, 2005 OK....so the bad news is that I am a moron. While keeping personal track of my poundage lost, I forgot that the totals would be different as I report in here on different days. The GOOD news is that I have lost a total of 5.5 pounds since we started. My short term goal is 10, so I have 4.5 to lose by the 4'th of February. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #49 January 24, 2005 Congrats, boinky - told ya you could do it!!!! DZ.Com totals: Week 1: -27 Week 2: -51 Week 3 (to date): -12.5 Running total: -90.5 Great job, folks!!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #50 January 24, 2005 QuoteQuoteI hope this keeps up - OH - anyone have a sabre2 170 I can trade for a 190? Dork ass. I just sold my 170. Wow! Sunny likes me!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
