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Re: The Weight Loss Thread
Posted: Sun October 02, 2022 8:21 pm
by lennytheweedwhacker
Coach wrote: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.
Re: The Weight Loss Thread
Posted: Sun October 02, 2022 9:31 pm
by Coach
lennytheweedwhacker wrote:Coach wrote: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.
Re: The Weight Loss Thread
Posted: Mon October 03, 2022 2:23 pm
by 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.
Re: The Weight Loss Thread
Posted: Wed October 12, 2022 6:25 pm
by Coach
After hitting 155, I went back up to 158 after my weekend in Vegas, haha. Back at it this week.
Re: The Weight Loss Thread
Posted: Wed October 12, 2022 9:07 pm
by lennytheweedwhacker
Coach wrote: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
Re: The Weight Loss Thread
Posted: Wed October 12, 2022 9:14 pm
by epilogue
I can't remember the last time I weighed myself. Like.... 2016?
Re: The Weight Loss Thread
Posted: Wed October 12, 2022 9:17 pm
by doug rr
i can't remember the last time i weighed 155..early high school maybe
Re: The Weight Loss Thread
Posted: Wed October 12, 2022 9:52 pm
by Monkey_Driven
epilogue wrote:I can't remember the last time I weighed myself. Like.... 2016?
It was like the 2nd week of the COVID lockdown...
Re: The Weight Loss Thread
Posted: Wed October 12, 2022 11:14 pm
by spike
epilogue wrote: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.
Re: The Weight Loss Thread
Posted: Wed October 12, 2022 11:40 pm
by lennytheweedwhacker
spike wrote:epilogue wrote: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.
Re: The Weight Loss Thread
Posted: Thu October 13, 2022 5:19 pm
by Coach
My doctor weighs me every time I see him.
Re: The Weight Loss Thread
Posted: Thu October 13, 2022 5:21 pm
by Coach
lennytheweedwhacker wrote:Coach wrote: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.
Re: The Weight Loss Thread
Posted: Thu October 13, 2022 5:55 pm
by warehouse
Coach wrote: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.
Re: The Weight Loss Thread
Posted: Fri October 14, 2022 2:28 pm
by Coach
warehouse wrote:Coach wrote: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?
Re: The Weight Loss Thread
Posted: Mon October 24, 2022 6:21 pm
by 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.
Re: The Weight Loss Thread
Posted: Mon October 24, 2022 8:11 pm
by warehouse
Coach wrote:warehouse wrote:Coach wrote: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.
Re: The Weight Loss Thread
Posted: Mon October 24, 2022 8:15 pm
by Coach
warehouse wrote:Coach wrote:warehouse wrote:Coach wrote: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?
Re: The Weight Loss Thread
Posted: Wed October 26, 2022 2:29 pm
by 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.
Re: The Weight Loss Thread
Posted: Wed October 26, 2022 5:46 pm
by Coach
oh gotcha, I have to workout with something in my belly for the energy, etc.
Re: The Weight Loss Thread
Posted: Wed October 26, 2022 7:54 pm
by warehouse
i hear ya, everyone's body is different. you have to experiment with things sometimes to find the results you want.