Not bragging, but...

[Boondocker]

OK, I am . Since the day after Christmas I have been working on eating better, exercising, and loosing weight. As of this morning I am officially down 30 lbs. YAY ME

[moosetags]

Congratulations, Rodney! Many of us need to follow suit, myself included. Tell us about your program.

Brian

[loudruff]

Losing weight takes lots of self discipline and will power! I need to find some of that. How are you doing it?? Do tell us about your plan!

[Boondocker]

Diet wise I spent two weeks gradually reducing the amount I was eating. I decided if I couldn't eat the volume I had been, I sure as heck was going to eat good food. High quality and tasty, this turned out to be easy. I committed to whole grains, and fruits and veggies as much as possible. I bake my own bread.

Knowing how many calories going in/out is essential. Lots and lots of measuring to prevent portion creep. I also have a spread sheet that allows me to keep an eye on my eating. One meal a week I don't count what I eat.

Lots of exercise: I favor lower intensity over longer periods of time, but just do what works.

I weigh in daily and record that along with several tape measurements (weekly) to monitor progress. I have an excel work book for all the tracking. The records help me not only because I am a data dork, but it helps me keep identify what does and doesn't work.

Finally, I think that having a challenging goal with a specific deadline is important for me- I have another 5 weeks and 10 lbs to go to the goal. And when I get there, I will have sustainable habits.

[cameront120]

Congrats, Rodney! I've been doing something similar as well. I did the couch to 5k running program and have been watching my food intake since January. I'm down 20 pounds and am feeling a lot better. I'll bet you're feeling a lot better and more energetic, no?

[Boondocker]

I am feeling better, and I like mirrors a whole bunch more...

[Castaway]

I followed the same routine last year and lost 60 lbs,been able to keep it off by walking 2-3 miles a day


Gary

[masseyfarm]

That was a great Aprils Fool.

Originally Posted by Boondocker

OK, I am . Since the day after Christmas I have been working on eating better, exercising, and loosing weight. As of this morning I am officially down 30 lbs. YAY ME

[Boondocker]

Originally Posted by Castaway

I followed the same routine last year and lost 60 lbs,been able to keep it off by walking 2-3 miles a day


Gary

Congratulations Gary! I am not sure what my total is going to end up being. Once I get rid of some more of the gut I will figure out what my new norm should be. I'm guessing that another 20 is going to have to come off though

[soldiermedic]

Congrats Rodney, and it makes it that much better that you did it the hard way without the use of platyhelminth ova or porcine thyroid hormones

Steve

[Boondocker]

As of this mornings weigh in, I am down 36lbs now. Its slow, but its going.

[SilverHoot]

Here's a great free site that has an amazing database of foods and deducts calories from your total allowed caloric count for exercises.

Free Calorie Counter, Diet & Exercise Journal | MyFitnessPal.com

[Boondocker]

Being a data dork I have an MS Excel sheet for this with several sheets for tracking calories in, weights and measurements over time (with graphs, of course). This has been very important to me both to keep motivated and to make sure that I know what is going in and out. Measuring cups are pretty important as well.

[AZ-JH]

Way to go, Rodney! I'm there with ya as I've dropped 40 pounds. It was a lot to carry and it was taking a toll. I no longer feel like my old tired, achy self. I used to just chalk it up to being middle-aged, but it was the lifestyle and extra weight that had me feeling like that.

Basically I shop the outer aisles at the store and prep fresh foods at home. I try to buy organic and avoid processed, canned and frozen foods and all the chemicals and sodium they contain. Regular exercise, too. My only regret is not having done this years ago. Better late than never.

[AlumFalcon]

Congrats to everyone losing weight! You've discovered the cheapest way to increase the size of your Airstream.

I did the same 3 years ago and have maintained it, by closely watching calories in and out. The fun analysis of the data helped my motivation.

[Boondocker]

Originally Posted by AZ-JH

Basically I shop the outer aisles at the store and prep fresh foods at home.

That alone gets you a long way there....

[sempi2]

Weight seems to be a life long process. What I have found however is that the older I get, the harder it is to keep it off. Do the portion control, and the exercise, but it is a battle. But I applaude all who have made much progress with their weight loss.

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Hi, I didn't lose any weight, but I am holding my own. As you get older and somewhat less active, the weight starts gaining on you. I had my embarrassing high [210 lbs] and plan to never hit that number again. Now I eat better foods, sometimes a bit less, and go for walks with my dog and walk at the Mall. My goal is to maintain my weight and stay healthy. For the past year, I have been on a roller coaster, floating between 190 lbs to 195 lbs.

My sizes are changing on me so figuring proper weight and proportions is now different. I was six feet tall, since High School, but I shrunk to five feet - eleven inches. I also always wore size eleven shoes; Now they are eleven and one half or twelve. As for the shoe sizes, I think my feet are the same but the Chinese shoe makers use a different type yard stick.

I have a four step diet plan that is guaranteed to work for anyone.

(1.) Eat less. And while you're at it, eat better foods. [Stay away from restaurants]

(2.) Move more. Walk, ride a bicycle, mow your own lawn, wash your own cars & trailer. [You don't have to lift weights or go to a Gym]

(3.) Don't buy larger clothes. If your clothes are too tight or hurt, you know what you need to do.

(4.) Step on the scale daily. And mark your weight on your Calendar every morning.

[Octane]

Never shop when you're hungry !


Good luck with your weight program.
Regards
Lars, 6 feet, 163 lbs, 53 years old.

[La Gringa]

I have also been on the program to lose weight and have knocked out about 25 lbs. The biggest thing (since I am already pretty active) was changing the way and what I eat. I got really awesome recipes that were easy and delicious at: Healthy Recipes, Healthy Eating, Healthy Cooking | Eating Well