I haven't checked this thread in a while, but next Friday marks my 30th birthday, and right around 2 months on my diet. I'm right around 173 lbs, down from a starting weight of 203ish 2 months ago, and down 55ish from January of 2011. I haven't been working out much other than chin ups every other day, although I plan on working out more seriously since I have a goal of completing a Warrior Dash and Spartan Sprint in Sept. of next year. I know I've got a long way to go, but for once in my life, I've actually got the motivation to do it.

Amazing job man. Congratulations.

Nice job opterasis. I bet you feel great.

I'm back in the saddle again... I started up Insanity (again) yesterday and I'm actually sore for the first time in a long time (not really sore but I can feel something). My most successful period was really watching my diet and doing Insanity M-W-F and running once on the weekend so I'm going back to that - the problem is once I get going I feel like I can do more so I start working out on Tuesdays and Thursdays and then I inevitably burn out.

I'm glad the cold months are here so I can really focus on staying in shape instead of there being an excuse to pig out every weekend at the beach or whatever. I figure by Christmas I'll lost the ~10 lbs. I've put on over the last 2-3 months and be ripped up again.

Thanks blindinglights.

Javery, I do, I feel amazing. I've never had this much energy. I've never WANTED to get out of the house and go for a hike, or look forward to a day where I'm going to do as many chin ups as I can. It's a great feeling.

I changed my regime to 1 hour of biking 4 times a week, and an "improved" diet of no regular soda and better choices when getting fast food. I have cut down to 179 lbs, down from 196 a mere two months ago. I'm pretty stoked to be down to a weight I haven't seen since in at least 6 years (31 now). On my 5'7" frame, there's definitely more to be lost.

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Originally Posted by ced I changed my regime to 1 hour of biking 4 times a week, and an "improved" diet of no regular soda and better choices when getting fast food. I have cut down to 179 lbs, down from 196 a mere two months ago. I'm pretty stoked to be down to a weight I haven't seen since in at least 6 years (31 now). On my 5'7" frame, there's definitely more to be lost.

Dude, that's pretty awesome. Now you can fit into your out-of-style clothing again. That's my goal!

edit: I actually had my first can of soda in maybe 2 months yesterday, and it was HORRIBLE. It made me wonder why I was chugging that stuff when I was younger.

Soda is so disgusting once you quit.

Originally Posted by dohdough Dude, that's pretty awesome. Now you can fit into your out-of-style clothing again. That's my goal! edit: I actually had my first can of soda in maybe 2 months yesterday, and it was HORRIBLE. It made me wonder why I was chugging that stuff when I was younger.

I wish I had some of my old clothes, especially pants. I've had to wear a belt with work slacks that were snug on me mere weeks ago.

I've found that I can't slam down a large Pepsi like I could pre diet change. Anything more than 20 ounces just hurts.

Originally Posted by Javery Soda is so disgusting once you quit.

Been 2 months, but damn I still crave mountain dew code red from time to time.

Just read this "I went for a run but came back home after 2 minutes because I forgot something. I forgot that I'm fat and can't run for more than 2 minutes." and couldn't help but think of this thread lol.

Also, I love soda but stopped drinking anything with caffeine in it :(

Originally Posted by opterasis Been 2 months, but damn I still crave mountain dew code red from time to time.

It's kinda like smoking. The few times I started back up again after "quiting," I kinda realized how disgusting they are, but the urge never truly goes away. Nature of addiction I guess.

Originally Posted by perdition(troy Just read this "I went for a run but came back home after 2 minutes because I forgot something. I forgot that I'm fat and can't run for more than 2 minutes." and couldn't help but think of this thread lol. Also, I love soda but stopped drinking anything with caffeine in it :(

HAHA...that's me!

I try to stay away from caffeine too, but it never really helped me that much...probably because I don't like coffee. I do drink tea when I go to an Asian restaurant though.

When I want a soda fix, I usually just grab some seltzer and occasionally, I'll cut it with juice. It's a pretty good substitute.

What's up everyone? I took a break from the diet when I got down to 220lbs from 300lbs. I want to get down to 200 before the end of the year. Figure it would be a good weight if I want to snowboard this year. Found my old roller blades and have been using those in addition to walking and the fake bowflex. Weighed in at 220 this morning so I have maintained and not gained any weight back.

I promised progress pics a month ago and finally got around to emptying my SD card on to the PC.

Here is my progress collage. I really should clean the toothpaste off the mirror before taking pics

The brown belt is from when I was 10 years old and has not fit me since pretty much when I was that age. Think I am going to start Tae Kwon Do again.

Bonus Pic for Halloween

Forgot I had a full length mirror in my house. Should have used it for tracking progress this whole time.

Damn son, good job!

Awesome job Habbler!

Looking good, Habbler! Time to try some aggressive skating like me!

inline skates. tsk tsk.

get you some quads.

Super late to the party, and nothing major to really report. I started running back in July and have kept it up at least once a week since then (barring once a few weeks ago where I was sick). I used to run long distance as a kid for fun, and sort of have done it off and on since then, but it's fallen off in recent years.

Since moving to Austin at the beginning of summer, I've taken it back up. There's a huge running scene here and it's immensely encouraging to go to a trail and see dozens of runners of all skill levels and speeds hoofin' it up and down trails. A big bonus is that these are riverside, so you get lush greenery, shade, and well defined paths. This is especially important in the summer, when the heat alone is horrid.

Been doing a 3.1 mile course (just shy of a 5K). When I started, the first attempts took multiple walking sessions and lasted 43 minutes. Since then, I've gotten back into a rhythm and turned it into a straight run. My best time now is 26:21. I have a goal of sub-25 minutes before the end of the year, and want to get to that even earlier. December 2nd is the Jingle Bell Run, which I ran as a kid twice. My time as an eleven year old was 20:35, which is sub-7 minute miles. Getting under 25 for that would be a huge thing for me; just under five weeks to go to shave off another minute.

There's multiple trails you can go on. Unfortunately with the shorter days and less light, the earliest I can get there is around 6:45 PM after work. This all depends on traffic, and generally it's very dark by then, so it's more dangerous to run since you can roll an ankle easily if you aren't paying attention. At any rate, I can get there earlier on the weekend, so I arrived with plenty of time for light, and decided to run the 4.2 mile course. I finished in 36 flat, so 9 minute miles. I can push that harder, but didn't want to overdo it on the first attempt. It didn't wind/hurt me as much as I predicted, which also makes me think I could push a really strong three mile run the next time I head out.

The ultimate goal is to run a marathon, which I'd like to think I could do by this time next year.

I haven't gotten into a schedule of working out in between the runs; I tend to always push harder each time I run, which leaves me pretty sore. But I'm going to start working in some weight lifting and elliptical stuff in between the runs. I do push ups occasionally; went from 25 to 40 per set when I do them, but not doing them near enough.

Diet hasn't really changed much; I could be doing much better there. I drink sugary tea a bit too much; trying to offset this with more water, less sugar in the tea, and more juices. Also need to find some recipes for healthier cooking, hopefully for a slow cooker, so I could set everything up in the morning and be ready when I get home.

I was at 194 or so when I started running; yesterday I was at 184. Not a huge loss, but something to be proud of. Running has turned into a massively positive aspect of life right now, and I'm remembering all the runner's highs and other endorphin induced euphorias that I got drunk on as a kid.

If I had a good place to cycle and swim, I'd think about triathlons. But one step at a time right now.

There's a zombie run 5K in December that my company is sponsoring employees for; not sure if I'm going to do that or not. Would rather take the entry fee (around $40 even after the half the company pays) and buy running clothes. But eh.

Good luck to everyone in this thread; it feels nice to think that I can post in here with a legitimate reason.

That's pretty sweet man, nothing like being able to do something active while being able to see the actual results (better times and a better body looking back at you in the mirror). Elliptical will be a nice change of pace, its a lot easier on your knees too ps, don't try being another 83 in here and never lift weights!10 pounds imo is something to be proud of. Too many people look for high weight loss gains right off the bat when they should be gradually changing their lifestyle and weight at the same time. Ten pounds in 3 months is a very healthy weight loss, it means you aren't losing too fast and most likely are going to keep it off.If I was you I'd rather have the cash to buy runnings clothes as well. I understand some people want to compete in races but I've never had the desire to pay to run/bike outside. I can just as easily use google to map my own route.PS, swimming is the devil. But in Javery's case, he can just go in the backyard now.

And my phone killed the whole post set up. I'll edit it and make it readable later, I don't even have an edit button showing up right now.

Originally Posted by Strell Super late to the party, and nothing major to really report. I started running back in July and have kept it up at least once a week since then (barring once a few weeks ago where I was sick). I used to run long distance as a kid for fun, and sort of have done it off and on since then, but it's fallen off in recent years. Since moving to Austin at the beginning of summer, I've taken it back up. There's a huge running scene here and it's immensely encouraging to go to a trail and see dozens of runners of all skill levels and speeds hoofin' it up and down trails. A big bonus is that these are riverside, so you get lush greenery, shade, and well defined paths. This is especially important in the summer, when the heat alone is horrid. Been doing a 3.1 mile course (just shy of a 5K). When I started, the first attempts took multiple walking sessions and lasted 43 minutes. Since then, I've gotten back into a rhythm and turned it into a straight run. My best time now is 26:21. I have a goal of sub-25 minutes before the end of the year, and want to get to that even earlier. December 2nd is the Jingle Bell Run, which I ran as a kid twice. My time as an eleven year old was 20:35, which is sub-7 minute miles. Getting under 25 for that would be a huge thing for me; just under five weeks to go to shave off another minute. There's multiple trails you can go on. Unfortunately with the shorter days and less light, the earliest I can get there is around 6:45 PM after work. This all depends on traffic, and generally it's very dark by then, so it's more dangerous to run since you can roll an ankle easily if you aren't paying attention. At any rate, I can get there earlier on the weekend, so I arrived with plenty of time for light, and decided to run the 4.2 mile course. I finished in 36 flat, so 9 minute miles. I can push that harder, but didn't want to overdo it on the first attempt. It didn't wind/hurt me as much as I predicted, which also makes me think I could push a really strong three mile run the next time I head out. The ultimate goal is to run a marathon, which I'd like to think I could do by this time next year. I haven't gotten into a schedule of working out in between the runs; I tend to always push harder each time I run, which leaves me pretty sore. But I'm going to start working in some weight lifting and elliptical stuff in between the runs. I do push ups occasionally; went from 25 to 40 per set when I do them, but not doing them near enough. Diet hasn't really changed much; I could be doing much better there. I drink sugary tea a bit too much; trying to offset this with more water, less sugar in the tea, and more juices. Also need to find some recipes for healthier cooking, hopefully for a slow cooker, so I could set everything up in the morning and be ready when I get home. I was at 194 or so when I started running; yesterday I was at 184. Not a huge loss, but something to be proud of. Running has turned into a massively positive aspect of life right now, and I'm remembering all the runner's highs and other endorphin induced euphorias that I got drunk on as a kid. If I had a good place to cycle and swim, I'd think about triathlons. But one step at a time right now. There's a zombie run 5K in December that my company is sponsoring employees for; not sure if I'm going to do that or not. Would rather take the entry fee (around $40 even after the half the company pays) and buy running clothes. But eh. Good luck to everyone in this thread; it feels nice to think that I can post in here with a legitimate reason.

Sounds great so far, Strell. I highlighted the one thing I think you should watch out for. Definitely make sure the juices aren't loaded with sugar and other junk. (So many juices *look* healthy, even when they aren't.)