The Weight Loss Thread

[lennytheweedwhacker]

Basically, I cut out almost all carbs and started working out again about five times a week. Nothing crazy. Just short, 20-30 min workouts as I know I'll stop if I overcommit. Keeping it simple. Alternating between cardio (elliptical machine) and basic weight lifting.

And, drinking a shit ton of water, which I read helps.

Other than cutting carbs that’s pretty much how I started also. Other than water consumption I haven’t been overly consistent with the other things.

But keep balling so hard. Get those endorphins.

[Coach]

Basically, I cut out almost all carbs and started working out again about five times a week. Nothing crazy. Just short, 20-30 min workouts as I know I'll stop if I overcommit. Keeping it simple. Alternating between cardio (elliptical machine) and basic weight lifting.

And, drinking a shit ton of water, which I read helps.

Other than cutting carbs that’s pretty much how I started also. Other than water consumption I haven’t been overly consistent with the other things.

But keep balling so hard. Get those endorphins.

There is nothing like feeling those endorphins from the satisfaction of a chiseled jaw line again.

[Coach]

I hit 158.1 today, so that's almost seven pounds lost.

I haven't had to lose weight in a long time and the process is so weird. The scale can stand still for quite some time before you start to see movement. I considered giving up during this period of time but glad I didn't.

[Coach]

After hitting 155, I went back up to 158 after my weekend in Vegas, haha. Back at it this week.

[lennytheweedwhacker]

After hitting 155, I went back up to 158 after my weekend in Vegas, haha. Back at it this week.

Gross! Just kidding God bless

[epilogue]

I can't remember the last time I weighed myself. Like.... 2016?

[doug rr]

i can't remember the last time i weighed 155..early high school maybe

[Monkey_Driven]

I can't remember the last time I weighed myself. Like.... 2016?

It was like the 2nd week of the COVID lockdown...

[spike]

I can't remember the last time I weighed myself. Like.... 2016?

You don’t go to the doctor? You really should once in awhile.

[lennytheweedwhacker]

I can't remember the last time I weighed myself. Like.... 2016?

You don’t go to the doctor? You really should once in awhile.

When I first started losing weight I told them not to tell me when I had my physical.

[Coach]

My doctor weighs me every time I see him.

[Coach]

After hitting 155, I went back up to 158 after my weekend in Vegas, haha. Back at it this week.

Gross! Just kidding God bless

The funny thing is that I was pretty good in Vegas, sure I had some pizza and cheeseburgers but I kept my portions in control. I guess it could have been worse.

[warehouse]

Basically, I cut out almost all carbs and started working out again about five times a week. Nothing crazy. Just short, 20-30 min workouts as I know I'll stop if I overcommit. Keeping it simple. Alternating between cardio (elliptical machine) and basic weight lifting.

And, drinking a shit ton of water, which I read helps.

this isn't a great idea. just be smart about when you eat/work out.

[Coach]

Basically, I cut out almost all carbs and started working out again about five times a week. Nothing crazy. Just short, 20-30 min workouts as I know I'll stop if I overcommit. Keeping it simple. Alternating between cardio (elliptical machine) and basic weight lifting.

And, drinking a shit ton of water, which I read helps.

this isn't a great idea. just be smart about when you eat/work out.

Yeah, I've added some carbs back on because I needed more energy at the gym.

What do you recommend for timing re: eating and working out?

[Coach]

I am down from 165 to 153, so I met my revised goal weight of 155. I am going to continue with this and the new goal is 150 plus adding muscle and more toned.

[warehouse]

Basically, I cut out almost all carbs and started working out again about five times a week. Nothing crazy. Just short, 20-30 min workouts as I know I'll stop if I overcommit. Keeping it simple. Alternating between cardio (elliptical machine) and basic weight lifting.

And, drinking a shit ton of water, which I read helps.

this isn't a great idea. just be smart about when you eat/work out.

Yeah, I've added some carbs back on because I needed more energy at the gym.

What do you recommend for timing re: eating and working out?

i'd eat a granola bar about 30 minutes before exercising, protein drink right after. i usually work out before dinner so i'd eat dinner about an hour or so after the protein drink. i try not to work out too close to eating a full meal.

[Coach]

Basically, I cut out almost all carbs and started working out again about five times a week. Nothing crazy. Just short, 20-30 min workouts as I know I'll stop if I overcommit. Keeping it simple. Alternating between cardio (elliptical machine) and basic weight lifting.

And, drinking a shit ton of water, which I read helps.

this isn't a great idea. just be smart about when you eat/work out.

Yeah, I've added some carbs back on because I needed more energy at the gym.

What do you recommend for timing re: eating and working out?

i'd eat a granola bar about 30 minutes before exercising, protein drink right after. i usually work out before dinner so i'd eat dinner about an hour or so after the protein drink. i try not to work out too close to eating a full meal.

EDIT: So does avoiding eating a full meal close to the workout make it less likely that you will overeat or negate the workout?

[warehouse]

for me it's about effectively working out. i can't do that right after a full meal. if anything i probably overeat b/c i eat after exercising, but that's also why i have a shake right after. i've never been big into portions for meals, i generally eat until i'm not hungry.

[Coach]

oh gotcha, I have to workout with something in my belly for the energy, etc.

[warehouse]

i hear ya, everyone's body is different. you have to experiment with things sometimes to find the results you want.