2009 GD Weight loss challenge

[SVonhof]

If you are interested in joining the challenge for this year, post up in this thread. I will be updating a spreadsheet with everyone's info as it's posted up. Weigh-in will be every Wednesday!

I will start.

My current weight is 212. My goal is 190.

So, put down the extra holiday cookies and and peices of pie and go for a walk on the golf course (if you are not in the snowy parts)!

As Kaiser Permanente says: "THRIVE"

[Richard Nixon]

Just posted in the other thread, but currently 276, goal is 225.

[ND fan]

On it,  As i am starting anew

252 as of just now.

[KUNTREE]

Current Weight: 297
Target Weight: 220
Lean Body Mass: 215

No sacrafice, no victory  !!

[SVonhof]

Sam, lofty goal, but you can do it if you really want to.

I lost 50lbs last year. It was easy since my wife and I did it together (she lost 44 lbs and looks fabulous!).

BTW, for those that wonder (this may be a repeat for some), here is what I did:
First off, I was at 262lbs back on Jan 4, 2008 and told by the doc that my knees are bad and I have arthritis in my lower back and loosing weight would help both.

Rules:
1.  There are no hard rules.
2.  These are suggestions that are always open to breakage and interpretation as you can't always follow the rules
3.  Eat less sugar and when you do have sugar, try to get it more naturally such as in fruits
4.  Eat more veggies and fruits. Try to get 4 servings a day or more
5.  Eat less starches (potatoes, rice, pasta)
6.  Eat less quantity
7.  Olive oil (EVOO) or canola oil for cooking (canola oil is heart healthy)
8.  Eat at home almost every night
9.  Drink lots of water
10. Exercise if you feel like it


That's pretty much it. I weigh myself every morning when I am wearing the same stuff (underwear and socks) and compare that to the previous days.

My normal day:
at work by 6am, coffee in the mug at 6:30 at the latest
around 8am, grab my yogurt and banana
11:30am lunch (normally re-heated leftovers and maybe some baby carrots or grapes)
2pm granny smith or fuji apple (sweet and crunchy)
6:30pm dinner
8:30 if I feel like it, a little lemon sorbet (Trader Joe's)

Dinner is normally a meat and a starch of some sort, but sometimes we skip the starch and just have meat and veggies. the meat is normal fish, chicken, beef, pork.... We go for some of the lower fat cuts or lower fat ground beef or if it's a normal cut, just a smaller portion of it, which leaves more for leftovers. We will have broccoli dipped in light ranch dressing, or avacado slices or tomato slices with our meal and sometimes, all three.

Cooking all your own meals at home means you get less fat, less sugar and less salt than the prepared stuff of fast food or even slow-food places. I have not changed the wine/beer that I drink as I have never over-done that anyway.

[golfernut78]

as of this morning at the gym 224.  would like to get to 185.

i didn't participate last year, but weighted myself for the first time in years in march and was 246 (5'-10" not good).  joined a gym the following week.  had already cut soda out of my diet, but did a better job of not going out for lunch and staying home more.  did a lot of grilling for dinner and would always cook two of whatever it was so i had the other for lunch the next day.  would go to the gym 3 times a week for about 1 - 1-1/4 hours mon., wed., and friday and would do cardio stuff.  lot of reps at low weight, staionary bike on cardio workout and swim laps.  by the end of august i was down to 205.  unfortunately, a break up, a new girlfriend, and long days at work i got off the workout routine and the holidays caught up to me.

[idrive400yards]

Allright I'm game

Right now 216
Goal 190(solid muscle, or at least try to be)
but if my weight stays somewhat the same, but I look better and stronger, I'm happy with that.

I'm at the gym 4-6 days a week, getting ready for next years LD comps.

[KUNTREE]

My goal by April 22nd is 240. Only 57 pounds in less than 4 months.

[br61]

I might as well join in. 201 as of this morning, would like to get down to 180-185 range.

I did lose 47 lbs in 2004 down from 212 to 165, pretty much lost my swing balance and whatever strength for golf I had left. Gained all that weight back over span of 3-4 years to a high of around 205 right after Christmas Day.

[KUNTREE]

I went down about 60 pounds in 2003, but then again not having a car and being homeless could have had something to do with it.

[Disgustipated]

what the hell, im in

currently at 230

goal is 205 195

[PGW]

currently: 218
goal:195-200

only 20 but am down 20 from the weight loss last year

[SVonhof]

I have a list going of everyone who wants in. I will post it later.

First weigh in will be next Wednesday, unless everyone wants to do it tomorrow....

[Disgustipated]

I have a list going of everyone who wants in. I will post it later.

First weigh in will be next Wednesday, unless everyone wants to do it tomorrow....

next week

[KUNTREE]

next week, so I can attempt to burn off this holiday spare tire some

[kamtile]

I'm in.  Just weighed in at 323.  Goal 215.

[KUNTREE]

I decided to cheat a little on this and start taking a drug called Meridia to help lose some extra weight. A ex navy seal that I go to school with decided to put me through the ringers too in pushing me to the edge. I can't wait to get in there and workout till I puke.

[Skeletor]

I decided to cheat a little on this and start taking a drug called Meridia to help lose some extra weight. A ex navy seal that I go to school with decided to put me through the ringers too in pushing me to the edge. I can't wait to get in there and workout till I puke.

If you can endure a SEAL workout, you can eat and drink anything you want.

[Disgustipated]

I decided to cheat a little on this and start taking a drug called Meridia to help lose some extra weight. A ex navy seal that I go to school with decided to put me through the ringers too in pushing me to the edge. I can't wait to get in there and workout till I puke.

Sam, congrats i hope the workout works for you.  Be careful with those drugs though.  Here is a site i found that may be of interest to you http://www.vanderbilt.edu/AnS/psychology/health_psychology/Meridia.htm particularly the following excerpt: Side Effects
     Though Meridia may be safer than other anti- obesity drugs, it still warrants caution.  The most troubling side effects include  increase in blood pressure, heart rate, and abnormal heart rhythms (arrythmias) seen in some participants during clinical trials. However, most of these side effects were observed in participants who took large doses (more than 15 mg) of the drug (Portyansky, 23).  Blood pressure elevations were controlled in these trials with dose adjustments . Those who do have high blood pressure to begin with are urged to weigh the benefits and risks of taking this drug.  Meridia�s labeling recommendations calls for blood pressure and pulse measurements prior to therapy initiation and regular monitoring thereafter for all patients. For more information on the increase in blood pressure and heart rate go to www.4meridia.com/hcprof/fsa.htm on the world wide web.  The most commonly reported side effects include dry mouth, headache, constipation, and insomnia, "but people seem to find these effects pretty tolerable", according to Cornell Medical Center�s Dr. Louis Aronne (Anonymous, 98).

i dont know how factual...im not a doc. 

[SVonhof]

Sam, I really hope you talk to your doctor before doing both the Meridia as well as a Seal style work-out.  He may argue against it and instead to work you way into the work-outs instead of going all-out fast and he probably would want you to try healthy eating before taking drugs for it, because of your medical history.

[KUNTREE]

Going to change my eating habits to 8-10 small meals a day, workout with a suana suit, weight vest and go balls to the wall. Its all or nothing and anything less isn't worth doing! Goal is 25 pounds in the first month, so going to take some serious working out.

[Skeletor]

Going to change my eating habits to 8-10 small meals a day, workout with a suana suit, weight vest and go balls to the wall. Its all or nothing and anything less isn't worth doing! Goal is 25 pounds in the first month, so going to take some serious working out.

You can get away with six smart meals a day and try to get some cardio in before your first meal. If you eat right, you can turn your body into a kiln that burns calories like a mother. As with anything, don't jump into full throttle because you can really hurt yourself. Trust me, I've been there and done that and have the nagging injuries to prove it. Be well.

[kamtile]

1st trip to the gym this morning.  Started slow with  2 miles on the stationary bike set on level 15 of 20.  Then to the machines to find the ones that wont hurt the shoulder or the knee.  even though I was only there a half hour, I'm pleased with the start.

[Cwebb]

One thing I will add for you guys.  Make your workout a "priority" and not an "option if you get time."  As soon as it's just a "probably, if I get to it", you won't be consistent enough.

I look forward to hearing about you guys reaching your goals.

[KUNTREE]

Going to start making my workouts at 4:30 in the morning so I have ample time to accomplish what I need to before starting the day and will finish the day with a workout at 8pm for another hour of cardio.

Does anyone know anything about the safety of working out with the sauna suits?