CAG Lose It weight loss challenge.

Losing 100 sounds like a nice number - but I have no idea what I would look like losing that much so I'm just going by how I feel/look as I go to judge. My short term goal was 275 by my friend's wedding in June which it looks like I will reach.
 
I'm about to prune juice it. Haven't pooped much the past week (just little tiny bouncy ball looking turds in case you were wondering lol) so we will see how this goes.
 
[quote name='perdition(troy']I'm about to prune juice it. Haven't pooped much the past week (just little tiny bouncy ball looking turds in case you were wondering lol) so we will see how this goes.[/QUOTE]

Hmm...come to think about it, neither have I. I was just assuming my body was using everything I was putting into it for energy, so there was no waste.

Has to be 4-5 days now.
 
Hmm...come to think about it, neither have I. I was just assuming my body was using everything I was putting into it for energy, so there was no waste.Has to be 4-5 days now.
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Ya, that's what I was thinking at first too, but I was scratching my head trying to figure out when my last "good" day was and it was roughly 2 weeks ago (saturday the 14th, three big ones lol). I know I've been at 1500~2000 calories a day, and have been using well over and was just assuming that my body was using everything I put in it.

I eat veggies just about every time I have a meal throughout the day blindinglights. Heck, for a few days in that I was eating veggie soup (tomatoe, corn, carrots, potatoes and something else my wife put in it) lol. We'll see how this works out today.

New weight yesterday, I'm at 192. Feels good (will hopefully feel even better in a few hours).
 
The corn and potatoes aren't full of fiber like leafy greens. I eat a lot of broccoli, green beans and coffee every day. Needless to say I'm pretty consistent.
 
I am at 195.3 as of this morning (dropped to 193 over the weekend, but I knew it was a fluke, lol). Anyway, my diet lately is great. I am losing weight and eating food I like, while watching my carb intake and eating higher proteins. For breakfast I have a protein shake (just the whey protein and soy or almond milk in my shaker...tastes like a slim fast, it's good..lol). Then at around 10, I'll have a yogurt or low sodium cottage cheese. For lunch, I will have a few different things depending on the day. A tuna sandwich w/ very little mayo and sugar free relish on wheat, or a salad, or a can of low sodium soup. For my lunchtime snack I usually have an apple, orange, or banana, or celery w/ peanut butter or hummus. For my 3:00 snack I have a Pure Protein bar (high protein, low calories, and they taste awesome). And finally, for dinner I usually have a piece grilled, plain chicken w/ a little salt and pepper, and one of several veggies (edamame, brussel sprouts, broccoli). I also have a lot of white fish (swai, flounder, tilapia, etc.) cooked in a frying pan w/ a little olive oil and some adobo for seasoning. Depending on my carb/calorie intake for the day, I sometimes put the fish on wheat wraps and make healthy fish tacos, which taste amazing, lol. That's usually around 7:00. Then at around 9, when I finish exercising, I have another protein shake. That's pretty much it, and I usually top off at around 1200-1300 calories. It's working well for me so far.
 
I wish I could stick to something that good for a diet. My average meal is smart start or chex for breakfast, pb sandwich and carrots (real carrots, not the little sugar ones), and for dinner whatever I made for the next few days (taco soup, veggie soup, turkey hamburger soup, stroganoff, chicken broccoli noodle stuff, eggs and toast). Throw in a couple cookies/popcorn/graham crackers and thats the average food intake of Troy. Also about a gazillion oz of water/juice (mostly strawberrykiwi or cranberry/cranberry pomegranate...or I just mix a few bottles of juice together in a cup).
 
Btw, my journey with prune juice has began. Though no one wants to read this, I will be giving updates on here so others have to suffer with me :(

This stuff looks like iced tea btw, and tastes awful. It smells like you left veggies in your garbage disposal for an extended period of time.
 
After I stopped eating fast food I noticed I was getting nowhere near the suggested protein amount on a daily basis. Most of it was coming from burger and burrito meat. I bought the big jug of vanilla flavored whey protein and its better tasting than I thought it would be. In the morning I use 1 cup of diet v8 splash (10 calories!), 1 cup of frozen fruit(70 calories), half of a low-fat yogurt cup that I freeze(40 calories), and a few ice cubes. I throw the Whey protein into the smoothie and I get an orange Julius tasting drink that's 240 calories and half of my daily protein. Been drinking these for about a month now and my workouts and weight loss are going great.

Just ordered a digital camera because the one in my phone broke. Going to start taking some progress pics since I am 40 lbs lighter than when I started.
 
[quote name='perdition(troy']32 oz of Sunsweet 100% Prune Juice down. The rumbling has started.[/QUOTE]

Good luck man. Last week I had an emotional eating night (thought about my divorce and got upset for the first time in about a month), so I wanted to eat spaghetti. It was bad. I ate the entire 12oz. box. I didn't put sauce on it, since I love my pasta with just olive oil and parmesan cheese. The pasta I bought was some healthier pasta w/ 2.5x the fiber of regular pasta. So a whole box is like 6 servings or something. Anyway, so the point of my story is that the whole night I pooped every 20 minutes. Not diarrhea, but still had to go. I think I cleaned out my system, lol. I guess it had a prune juice effect. The next morning is when I woke up at a slim 193 lbs...lol. I was shocked. I lost weight after eating a whole box of pasta and pooping. Anyway, it was back on my diet the next day. Just wanted to share incase you want a pasta cheat night and experience weight loss...lol. YMMV, of course...
 
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Holy cow this stuff wrecks your insides. I feel like I have midgets running up and down my intestines. Two decent sized poops thus far. I'm bloated and have a giant beer gut.

Your way sounded much more enjoyable mek
 
[quote name='perdition(troy']Holy cow this stuff wrecks your insides. I feel like I have midgets running up and down my intestines. Two decent sized poops thus far. I'm bloated and have a giant beer gut.

Your way sounded much more enjoyable mek[/QUOTE]

All I can picture is Captain Ahab...THAR SHE BLOWS!!!!!! :lol:
 
That's exactly how I feel. It's full force right now holy cow. This is like giving yourself the flu on purpose. What was I thinking!

Edit: I'm pooping straight liquid now. I didn't realize how powerful prune juice was, but my entire bag of carrots I ate this morning (4 8 inch ones or however long the normal big ones are) how now exited my body. This better end by 5 or 6 so I can get my leg lift in Lol

Edit #2: what I thought was straight liquid before was not straight liquid. What I am doing right now is. I am scared to leave the toilet. I'm no longer bloated though =\
 
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[quote name='perdition(troy']I've had about a half hour break from butt pissing. At least I know everything is cleaned out...for now.[/QUOTE]



Might want to send out an S.O.S. for someone to bring you some lotioned T.P. ;)

Good luck sir—and godspeed you fearless hero.
 
Just make sure you're drinking water! As funny as it sounds, you can absolutely clean yourself out and make yourself dehydrated.
 
Dammit. I'm up 1.5 lbs this week. I'm really off my game. I didn't miss a workout but I've been eating like shit. I had 3 ice cream sandwiches for dinner on Wednesday at 2 a.m. when I got home from work. 2 more last night with a granola bar when I got home at 10 p.m. I can't get into a diet routine with the ridiculous hours I've been keeping. Sleep is way off too - I was moving in slow motion at the gym this morning. I'm so annoyed.
 
The draft is what killed me last night...I hooked up the deep frier and had some french fries. And then my wife walked in the door around 9:00 pm with a pizza so I had a slice of that (extra cheese). Washed it all down with a bag of thin pretzels...I have the eaters remorse!

Oh, and just now I had a Philly Soft Pretzel.
 
225 on deadlift and 100 standing overhead press. Both a PR for me. Pretty good since it was only my 3rd time back since my break.

My leg started bleeding a little but oh well.
 
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Dont want to weigh myself. Daughter born thursday night. Havent exercised or watch what i ate.. ate at a filipino restaurant acoss from hospital.
 
[quote name='seanr1221']225 on deadlift and 100 standing overhead press. Both a PR for me. Pretty good since it was only my 3rd time back since my break.

My leg started bleeding a little but oh well.[/QUOTE]

Uh... what? I don't think that is supposed to happen!

[quote name='jbuck138']Dont want to weigh myself. Daughter born thursday night. Havent exercised or watch what i ate.. ate at a filipino restaurant acoss from hospital.[/QUOTE]

Congrats man! Time to eat indeed. Lumpia and Pancit... mmmmm....
 
Thanks Javery. I know that your expecting soon too. I'll try to get back on my diet when I go back to work in a week. In survival mode right now. I did make my first goal of 20 lbs lost before she was born.
 
[quote name='Javery']Uh... what? I don't think that is supposed to happen!
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I'm guessing from scraping the bar on his leg during deadlifts. Happens from time to time. A lot of guys wear high socks to help prevent.
 
[quote name='Rig']I'm guessing from scraping the bar on his leg during deadlifts. Happens from time to time. A lot of guys wear high socks to help prevent.[/QUOTE]

Yup, I usually wear pants on deadlift days but mine were in the wash.
 
[quote name='seanr1221']225 on deadlift and 100 standing overhead press. Both a PR for me. Pretty good since it was only my 3rd time back since my break.

My leg started bleeding a little but oh well.[/QUOTE]


Bleeding legs means you are doing it right.


[quote name='seanr1221']Yup, I usually wear pants on deadlift days but mine were in the wash.[/QUOTE]


Pants in the gym!? How will you show off dem legs?


Didn't know there was this kind of thread in here. 4 years ago I was a gym nut that had only one goal, get big. At the same time I thought drinking and eating a lot would not affect me. I was an idiot @ 235lbs (5'11''), but now I am at the good weight of 173lbs.

Things need to be a routine. For something to be a routine, you need to do it consistently for 3 months. From there it becomes easy, however you have to get there first.
My first contribution: Increasing your Pull-up count

Pull ups is all about that total hang time. Most people that lift should have the strength to do 20 pull ups no problem, however their arms and back lack the endurance to currently do so.

Ways to increase your pull up count:

1. Total time hangs: Pull yourself up to the top of the pull up bar and hold yourself up there for 20 seconds. Once you hit that 20 seconds lower yourself as slow as you can to a dead hang (roughly 5 seconds if you can). Rest 2 minutes (seriously 2 minutes?!) because you are gonna need to be fresh to do 20 more seconds for a total of 4 reps. Do this 2-3 times a week for 3 weeks (2 weeks if you already hitting 15 pull ups no problem).

2. Total amount of pull ups: Doesn't matter how many you do per set, just set a goal. For my lifting days on back I shoot for 60-80 total pull ups, with my first set being 25+. I usually get to 50-60 in 4 sets and just randomly do two pull ups in between other lifts to knock out the rest. The last 10 or so pull ups should be hard enough that you are cheating to get your body up there. That is okay, as long as you are passing up your set goal.

3. The Perfect 5: First, buy a pull up bar for your room (needs to have straight and wide grip attachments). The perfect 5 is your cleanest 5 pull ups that you can possible do and slow as possible. Start from a pure dead hang and try for 5-8 seconds for one pull up, and try to do all 5 pull ups as close as you can to 1 minute. If 5 pull ups is easy, do 10.

4. Just fucking do it: And there is just the fact you need to just do it.

I constantly talk about pull ups because of how simple and non-weight lifting it is. What's the lift? Pull your body some odd 2 feet higher using just your body weight. Majority of people can barely do one and seasoned lifters can barely do 10. I was one of those people seasoned lifters that could barely do 10 pull ups. I was like "WTF? I'm 220+lbs deadlifting 405lbs, why can't I do 20 pull ups?" When I went on my weight loss phase to drop to my natural 170lbs I told myself that I need to do 20 pull ups no problem, because if I can't lift my body up 2 feet with my arms, then what is the point of all the rest of the lifting that I have been doing was my general thought.

So what is the benefits of being able to do 20+ pull ups? Well for one I can do 2-4 one arm pull ups, chicks love that (not really but it is damn impressive). Your back will be chiseled up (yah that muscle up by the traps, you'll have those popping out). You'll create those "wings" that everyone wants from their back, also makes your waist look smaller, even if it is not. It will also reinforce all of your lifts. Stronger back= stronger arms, stronger back= better squat form, stronger back= even stronger back, stronger back= flatter front (really? not sure, but I think if you can get 20 pull ups, then your stomach will be relatively flat. It's j-cart theory, prove me right or wrong).

Also if you have no access to a gym, then all out pull up bar. Just look at those olympic gymnasts, you think those guys got there just by lifting? Granted they are freaks, but if we can be half the freaks (or more) that they are, then imagine what kind of freak you'll be if you can 20 pull ups.
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One thing squats has given me is dem thighs, especially to the sides of my knee caps on the inside of my legs. Who knew there was muscle there ;)

Your post inspired me to want a pullup bar for my place. I can put it in the storage area above the door. I'll have to get one today.
 
Been a good last few days. After D-day on thursday, I felt completely wiped. However, Friday was a great workout, and my leg day Saturday was great. Took a break yesterday and just relaxed, but I'm back to the grind today.

Never again prune juice, never again.
 
Eff you, weekend.

The pull-up discussion is interesting. I'm not sure I could even do 5 of them. I'd love to get better at them but I feel so freaking weak whenever I try. Also, are you guys doing them palms facing you or palms away from you? I can obviously do a bit more with palms facing in...
 
[quote name='Javery']Eff you, weekend.

The pull-up discussion is interesting. I'm not sure I could even do 5 of them. I'd love to get better at them but I feel so freaking weak whenever I try. Also, are you guys doing them palms facing you or palms away from you? I can obviously do a bit more with palms facing in...[/QUOTE]

I do Palms Away, sometimes mixed grips with alternating grips/sets. I never seem to be able to break past 10, but i only do 2-3 (till failure) sets a day since the doorjam bar only fits on a door in my Master Bedroom.
 
The pull up idea is something that maybe I'll start incorporating into my lifting days. At some point I probably will start doing them, but I just view it as any other exercise that I've been doing (not a super special one). We'll see how it goes.
 
Palms away are pullups, palms facing you are chin ups.

Also, you can put one palm facing each direction, hands together, and alternate pulling yourself up to each side so that the bar is at the side if your neck for commando pullups or what some people call mountain climbers.

Anyone who isn't doing any of the above needs to start. I used to barely be able to do a couple. Now they're probably one of my favorite exercises and it definitely shows when you look at my back.
 
Well it looks like I cant lose any more weight with my current routine so I'll just post my results. Wanted to get down to around 130-135 but 144-147 is fine with me (started at 180).

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[quote name='Javery']Eff you, weekend.

The pull-up discussion is interesting. I'm not sure I could even do 5 of them. I'd love to get better at them but I feel so freaking weak whenever I try. Also, are you guys doing them palms facing you or palms away from you? I can obviously do a bit more with palms facing in...[/QUOTE]


Read what I posted in the last page. It will help you get to that glorious 20 pull ups in 6 weeks.


[quote name='Layd Dly']I do Palms Away, sometimes mixed grips with alternating grips/sets. I never seem to be able to break past 10, but i only do 2-3 (till failure) sets a day since the doorjam bar only fits on a door in my Master Bedroom.[/QUOTE]


Increase your total hang time by increasing the total amount of pull ups you can do. Example: Set your goal to 40 pull ups. Set 1= 10 reps Sets 2-4= 6-8 reps and Set 5= what ever you need to do to get to 40 total pull ups.


[quote name='perdition(troy']The pull up idea is something that maybe I'll start incorporating into my lifting days. At some point I probably will start doing them, but I just view it as any other exercise that I've been doing (not a super special one). We'll see how it goes.[/QUOTE]


You are under valuing the awesomeness of pull ups. Start them now and everything will come together. Who cares if you can bench 315lbs if you can't even do 15 pull ups?


[quote name='blindinglights']Palms away are pullups, palms facing you are chin ups.

Also, you can put one palm facing each direction, hands together, and alternate pulling yourself up to each side so that the bar is at the side if your neck for commando pullups or what some people call mountain climbers.

Anyone who isn't doing any of the above needs to start. I used to barely be able to do a couple. Now they're probably one of my favorite exercises and it definitely shows when you look at my back.[/QUOTE]


Correct. Palms away= Pull up Palms facing= chin up. Glad to see someone loving pull ups.


[quote name='TheRock88']Well it looks like I cant lose any more weight with my current routine so I'll just post my results. Wanted to get down to around 130-135 but 144-147 is fine with me (started at 180).[/QUOTE]


30+ pounds lost!? AWESOME JOB! Keep at it and learn from what you have experienced. The last 10 pounds is always the toughest since usually people have already noticed your weight loss and it does kind of get to your head a bit. Stick to your goal, it may take even longer, but you seem to have it figured out.



If you guys have noticed my motto to fitness is:

"Dr. J-Cart or: How I learned to just do it and love the pull up"


There is a lot in this post, but over the years I have come up with a great starting point for people understand where they are fitness wise.

-50 push ups
-50 body squats
-100 situps
-15 pull ups

A person who says they are in "shape" should be able to do the following all in one sitting in under 5 minutes with no stops. If you have never lifted in your life, I would encourage you to start here and everything lifting wise will be easy. Even if you can barely do this, start now, just do it, just do something, hit at least total numbers. If you can commit yourself to this, then you can commit yourself to anything.
 
[quote name='j-cart']There is a lot in this post, but over the years I have come up with a great starting point for people understand where they are fitness wise.

-50 push ups
-50 body squats
-100 situps
-15 pull ups

A person who says they are in "shape" should be able to do the following all in one sitting in under 5 minutes with no stops. If you have never lifted in your life, I would encourage you to start here and everything lifting wise will be easy. Even if you can barely do this, start now, just do it, just do something, hit at least total numbers. If you can commit yourself to this, then you can commit yourself to anything.[/QUOTE]

I can easily do the first 3. I probably wouldn't try the sit-ups though because I'd hurt my back. I can bang out 50 push-ups in under a minute. I'm guessing the body squats would take me about 90 seconds. Sit-ups might take 2 minutes or 2.5 which doesn't leave me time for the pull-ups. :cry:
 
[quote name='Javery']I can easily do the first 3. I probably wouldn't try the sit-ups though because I'd hurt my back. I can bang out 50 push-ups in under a minute. I'm guessing the body squats would take me about 90 seconds. Sit-ups might take 2 minutes or 2.5 which doesn't leave me time for the pull-ups. :cry:[/QUOTE]


100 situps should take you less than 100 seconds.

Get on it, because phase 2 is this:

-100 push ups
-100 body squats
-150 sit ups
-20 pull ups

In under 7 minutes. Pretty much if you can do this then it means you are in the advanced section of fitness. The next step up is the Elites, who are professional athletes, ie people that get paid to do the amazing.
 
I don't know. I think you are asking for an injury if you are trying to do all that stuff so fast. You are going at a rate of almost 1 rep per second! I'm also pretty sure I'm in shape even though I don't think I could pass the first test. I'm going through Insanity for a second time in a row and my endurance is ridiculous but I'm just not as strong as I used to be when I was lifting.
 
[quote name='perdition(troy']wow nice job rock! How tall are you?[/QUOTE]

5'6

Thanks for the complements guys.

J-cart, I think I'm done with trying to get down to 135 unless I either bump up my routine (which is 30 minutes of non stop cardio followed up with 50 pushups and 50 crunches, which I dont think I have the time to do cause of work and school) or I'd have to lower my daily calorie intake even more (currently hovering around 1500 calories a day excluding the calories burned from exercising). Plus I got some people saying that I already look skinny enough and I shouldnt go any lower.
 
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