I've been meaning to post in here, but every time I remember, I'm not at my computer.

Age: 31
Height: 5'7"
Current weight: 202 lbs
Goal weight: 170 lbs
Time frame: 6 months

I started in mid May weighing in at 231.6, so I've lost 30 pounds in 4 months or so. I signed up for the myfitnesspal.com website and started tracking my calorie intake. The site calculated my BMR and I set it so I would lose a pound a week or 500 calories less per day. I tried to eat healthier, but didn't go crazy with it since I still wanted to be able to eat whatever I wanted. Other than that, I exercised 2-3 times a week doing either Insanity, running, or my wife's Firm videos. It's been working for me so far, so I think I should hit my goal in another 6 months.

Check out this guy that lost 27 pounds by going on a junk food diet.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/08...sor/index.html

looks like I'm getting involve more seriously after all... Kinda related, but can anyone recommend a vdeio/audio podcast for cooking? Preferably cooking simple or beginner stuff? Thanks (not much for cooking, but will need to start).

hanging at 119 lb pretty steadily now so I officially gained 1lb. it's a good sign i'm on my way to the 20s!

6 more to go

Looks like I forgot to do a weigh in post last week. I pretty much stayed the same as before last week. I think after losing a lot the first week, it slowed down on me.


Weekly Weigh-In

Age: 25
Height: 6'4"
Starting Weight: 223.8

Last Week: 216.8 lbs.
This Week: 215.2 lbs.

Weight Loss: 1.6 pounds

Originally Posted by blindinglights Looks like I forgot to do a weigh in post last week. I pretty much stayed the same as before last week. I think after losing a lot the first week, it slowed down on me.

That happened when I first started too. I guess it was all water weight. Being down is still great though!

Here's my weekly check in:

Age: 31
Height: 5'7"
Starting Weight (May): 231.6
Last week's weight: 202 lbs
Current weight: 201.2
Goal weight: 31.2 pounds to go

Man, my friend feed is really slowing down. Get back on the wagon, people!

So far, I'm down just over 8 pounds. It's not a huge drop, but I'm pretty happy to see the number on the scale heading down!

I am just under one month on Lose It. I switched to diet soda and I can keep my intake below 2400 easily. I already moved to the next notch on my belt. Woo hoo!

Age: 26
Height: 6'2"
Starting Weight (September) 300 lbs
Current weight: 288.5
Goal weight: 250 lbs

I just finished a nutrition class, and a tip I can share that really helped me wad portion sizes. Take a look around your house at the size of your cups, plates, and bowls.

Then take a look at the serving sizes of the foods that you eat. Remember that a "cup" is 8 ounces and an average plate size is about 8 inches in diameter according to most nutritional consults.

The diabetic association that provided info to our class recommended that your 8 inch dinner plate consist of 1/4 meat, 1/4 starch, and 1/2 veg/fruit. That's a shock to alot of people.

It basically means about 4 ounces of meat, potato or bread product, and a whole lot of volume food like spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, or green beans. Just something to think about.

good job habbler. if you can try to eventually stop drinking soda period. i use to drink soda all the time now its just water and sometimes juice (natural orange juice). just at least consume less of it, its really not good for you and just empty calories.

so far im on my 3rd week of working out 6 days a week and eating under 2000 cals. i havent weighed myself but i do look and feel a little lighter. i only went off the rails twice which im proud of. both times were on rest days. one rest day i got drunk and the other i ate 4 slices of pizza. im trying to eat clean as possible, but have not missed a work out day. this sunday i'll weigh myself and see exactly where im at.

I'm down to 195.6. Only 5.6 more lbs. to go (although I'd like to get to a sickly 185, if possible). I can now see my top two abs clearly and the outline of the next two on the way down. The bottom ones aren't ever coming out but whatever.

Ever since I stopped lifting weights and moved to a cardio-only routine I've been really slimming down. I used to fill an XL t-shirt up top with all this extra material around the waist and now a L fits loose on me. All of these old clothes that I haven't worn in a decade are all fitting just fine now. It's kind of cool but I'm thinking of adding weights after the new year - super low weight and super high reps. I'm turning into a girlyman!

Good job guys. Keep it up!

Weekly Weigh-In

Age: 25
Height: 6'4"
CAG Challenge Starting Weight: 223.8

Last Week: 215.2 lbs.
This Week: 211.4 lbs.

Total Weight Loss from CAG Challenge: 12.4 lbs.


I'm not sure why or how keeping track along with a bunch of strangers is working so well, but it is and you guys are ing awesome .

The last time I weighed 211 pounds, I was six foot tall and in the eighth grade .

According to Lose It, I've only gone over my daily budget on two different days. Once by less than 10 calories and once by a couple hundred, but I have been at least 900 calories or more under budget each since week I've been doing this.

Originally Posted by Javery I can now see my top two abs clearly and the outline of the next two on the way down. The bottom ones aren't ever coming out but whatever. Ever since I stopped lifting weights and moved to a cardio-only routine I've been really slimming down. I used to fill an XL t-shirt up top with all this extra material around the waist and now a L fits loose on me. All of these old clothes that I haven't worn in a decade are all fitting just fine now. It's kind of cool but I'm thinking of adding weights after the new year - super low weight and super high reps. I'm turning into a girlyman!

I just noticed the same thing this morning, my top abs are definitely visible. I don't think they ever have been before.

I've also got the same thing going on with with all my clothes. XL shirts are really baggy around my midsection, and even the Large shirts are a little loose on me too. The only problem is that Large shirts aren't long enough for me so I ordered a few Large Tall shirts this weekend.

Man, I've been slacking... I exercised Monday and Tuesday last week but couldn't get motivated to get up the rest of the week. I also had a bad weekend with going to an all you can eat "chocolate bar" and going out for dinner since it was my wife's birthday. Luckily I haven't gained any weight, but I need to get back on track.

Age: 31
Height: 5'7"
Starting Weight (May): 231.6
Last week's weight: 201.2 lbs
Current weight: 201.4
Goal weight: 31.4 pounds to go

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I've just discovered a stupid easy tool to help me be better about my health. I'm not sure about the food consumption part of this device, but I've ordered one. Warning though, it's not cheap. I feel it's worth it though. I've been looking for something to tell me about my sleep (well lack of it). Check it out.

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I'm down to 194.2. I'm melting!!!

4.2 to go. Pro Tip: nuts are a terrible, high calorie, high fat snack no matter what the talking heads tell you. I dropped nuts from my diet (substituting apples or pears) and I've been able to go right through my "wall" with no other changes to my diet or exercise routine. I feel great.

Originally Posted by VipFREAK I've just discovered a stupid easy tool to help me be better about my health. I'm not sure about the food consumption part of this device, but I've ordered one. Warning though, it's not cheap. I feel it's worth it though. I've been looking for something to tell me about my sleep (well lack of it). Check it out. www.fitbit.com

That looks VERY interesting - definitely report back once you've spent some time with it.

Will do boss! Can't wait to get it and use it!

Edit: Just looked at the website again, looks like it works with Lose it! app too.

Age : 27
Height : 5'11"
Starting Weight (Jan 2010): 440 lbs
Last Weeks Weight : 380
Current Weight : 382
Goal : 350

I usually Jog in the AM a good 2 miles from Tuesday till Friday and then I play hockey on Saturday nights. I'm hoping to hit 350 by January. I guess I'm one of those fit fat guys. Yes, I play ice hockey and I play Right Wing and can keep up with he D league players.

Wow dude. -60 lbs. Awesome. Keep it going!

I think I've just about had it. I've posted in the previous thread in the past on how I was going to get back in shape and to where I was back in college. However, work has continuously beat me down and exhausted me to where I don't work out anymore after work.

I think I'm finally ready to start exercising on a more regular basis again. I used to run 2 miles a day for 3 or 4 times a week, but saw little progress because I did not change my diet, which obviously should probably change.

Any suggestions for somebody who's looking to eat healthier? Obviously, I'll have to get my tastes to change, and I'm sure I'll still crave pizza come the weekends, etc. I also need to get back in the habit of running and getting on our elliptical again. I still play in a mens hockey league and thankfully we have at least 1 game a week.

I'm around 5'9 185 currently. I used to be around 155 back in college, which is where I'd like to get back to.

Any work out/diet tips are greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Originally Posted by GetWhatYaGive I think I've just about had it. I've posted in the previous thread in the past on how I was going to get back in shape and to where I was back in college. However, work has continuously beat me down and exhausted me to where I don't work out anymore after work. I think I'm finally ready to start exercising on a more regular basis again. I used to run 2 miles a day for 3 or 4 times a week, but saw little progress because I did not change my diet, which obviously should probably change. Any suggestions for somebody who's looking to eat healthier? Obviously, I'll have to get my tastes to change, and I'm sure I'll still crave pizza come the weekends, etc. I also need to get back in the habit of running and getting on our elliptical again. I still play in a mens hockey league and thankfully we have at least 1 game a week. I'm around 5'9 185 currently. I used to be around 155 back in college, which is where I'd like to get back to. Any work out/diet tips are greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Start slow. It takes time to build up endurance and eating habits.