2018 April / May Fat Loss & Motivation

[NitrogenWidget]

yesterdays macs:
Cals: 1,125
Prot: 151
Carb: 48
fat: 38

home today with kids. going to brew up 6 gals of lemon lime wheat for summer and get some cleaning done.
hopefully that will get me at least my 10k steps.

anyone know how many cals you burn hacking up a lung for 10-15 seconds at a time?
On the plus side I am taking an EC stack so the bronkaid helps with my breathing.

[caprica6]

Hello, all. Hey, Nitro! And dang. Is it the obnoxious op-up ads on mobile keeping people away? Are most of you on a desktop or laptop computer? Do any of you use the app? I’m checking in exclusively on mobile and the pop-ups are kind of alarming/aggravating. I’ve manually added &styleid=63 to the end of the url to get to black mode on my phone.

If you’re on mobile and having the same problem, click https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...601&styleid=63 to avoid all of that.

Once in black mode the toggle menu for bbcom black and bbcom 2014 mobile resurfaces at the bottom of your screen.

I’m on an iPhone using Safari. Should I use a different browser? I don’t have an ad blocker. Also, I have a gajillion tabs open right now so I can’t delete cookies.
...

Allrightythen...
I posted a handful of times in the last thread, and after my last post I got in about four gym sessions. The plan - work out with light weights at home for 10 mins a day, minimum, and keep a food diary. I’m keeping the bar low for now.

Good luck, all!

[NitrogenWidget]

Hey cap! I never use my phone or tablet to post since I have PCs everywhere. but posting now from iPhone on chrome . Lots of ads between posts and yes one annoying pop up for amazon. I’m seeing the white theme also.

[StrivenMike]

I use the Chrome browser on my android phone and have no pop ups at all. I see one ad in the middle of all the posts but nothing excessive.

[bodyfatsux]

Got negged for mentioning my low cals in another thread, completely unmotivated now.

[StrivenMike]

Got negged for mentioning my low cals in another thread, completely unmotivated now.

I'm doing RFL too. I find that it's very taboo around here.

[bodyfatsux]

I'm doing RFL too. I find that it's very taboo around here.

Yeah I can understand that, because some might attempt a low calorie diet but not eat enough protein, or get the right supplements/electrolytes. but I told the OP of that thread to eat 2400, somehow they took it as me telling them to eat only 900. The whole rep system is bullcrap. I have 8 positive reps, and 1 negative from a moderator who doesn't even post in this sub and I am the worst scum of the boards. I shouldn't let it stop me from reaching my goals, the way I feel is best for me.

[BrownBear1968]

Thanks for the post, JSim83 and all the people who participate.

At this time I will not estipulate a target weight. Just will conduct in the "one day (one meal... actually) at a time".

I will use my monday-post-eastern weight to represent friday march 31:

AGE: 50; height: 6'00''

Week 1: Friday 6th April.....137,6 kg (302,7 lb)
Week 2: Friday 13th April
Week 3: Friday 20th April
Week 4: Friday 27th April
Week 5: Friday 4th May
Week 6: Friday 11th May
Week 7: Friday 18th May
Week 8: Friday 25th May

[lottolose0030]

In....
Age 29, height 6'

Starting Weight: 245
Goal: ~230 by end of May

[JSim83]

Yeah I can understand that, because some might attempt a low calorie diet but not eat enough protein, or get the right supplements/electrolytes. but I told the OP of that thread to eat 2400, somehow they took it as me telling them to eat only 900. The whole rep system is bullcrap. I have 8 positive reps, and 1 negative from a moderator who doesn't even post in this sub and I am the worst scum of the boards. I shouldn't let it stop me from reaching my goals, the way I feel is best for me.

That moderator probably did not think that eating 900 kcal/day is a good idea and I tend agree with him. Of course you are a grown up man and you do whatever you think is best for you and I truly root for you to succeed in your weight loss. Having said that, I'm willing to go on record and say that over 99% of people who try these extreme diets (PSMF, RFL or whatever) fail simply because they can't sustain it to begin with or they succeed, but go right back to same eating habits that got them fat after losing the weight. I know I have done that and I know many people IRL who have started some "magic diet X" and failed. In this site I've noticed there is also plenty of people who starts really aggressive cuts and then disappear (most likely because they cannot sustain it). Overweight/obese people need to find a way to change their lifestyle for good and not try to find some quick way to lose weight as fast as possible.

[bodyfatsux]

That moderator probably did not think that eating 900 kcal/day is a good idea and I tend agree with him. Of course you are a grown up man and you do whatever you think is best for you and I truly root for you to succeed in your weight loss. Having said that, I'm willing to go on record and say that over 99% of people who try these extreme diets (PSMF, RFL or whatever) fail simply because they can't sustain it to begin with or they succeed, but go right back to same eating habits that got them fat after losing the weight. I know I have done that and I know many people IRL who have started some "magic diet X" and failed. In this site I've noticed there is also plenty of people who starts really aggressive cuts and then disappear (most likely because they cannot sustain it). Overweight/obese people need to find a way to change their lifestyle for good and not try to find some quick way to lose weight as fast as possible.

I just want to get this fat off so I can do a healthy bulk after. I have always been fat with mediocre muscle mass. If I can sustain this for 3-4 more months (with breaks, free meals, and refeeds later) then I've accompished something I have never before. I don't want to go back to McDonalds once a week, sugary soda all day, cookies and cereal because I don't want to be unhealthy anymore. My TDEE isn't very high so it's just like anyone else with a high TDEE losing 2 pounds a week. Except I don't have to eat as much to accomplish that. I understand where you're coming from but I feel good and safe on this path. I wish you and everyone else on this forum good luck as well. But looks like I won't give advice anymore, and just focus on myself.

[Freddog97]

a little late to the party but I'm in!

Starting weight: 299 lbs

Goal: 265lbs

Lets get it !!

[Isilya]

Start: 285 lbs

Goal: 265 lbs

Bigger goal this time around now that life has settled down.

[k41m]

Got negged for mentioning my low cals in another thread, completely unmotivated now.

Well... actually there is some honour attached at being negged by a mod, i'm waiting my turn XD.

Jokes aside, reputation shouldn't be intended as a source of pride that boost our egos, instead, i see positive rep as a way of proving that we have a "decent" basis of knowledge (and evidence), that we're able to share with those who are totally clueless (the new forum members, or just any internet reader out there). In other words, the Rep is not for ourselves, but for the others (not counting the misc here, that's kinda of an exception haha).

PSMF is a really aggressive way of dieting, and not a sustainable habit for a long period of time. The sole mention of it as an option (or just by mentioning "eating under 1000 kcal") can be misunderstood as a bad advice even if it wasn't your intention. Of course that we as individuals are "allowed" to have our personal preferences and opinions, but those kind of advices aren't compatible with what this subforum preaches.

I hope you the best on your way pal, i'm always mentioning how long it's been for me to lose barely 60/70 pounds over the span of 11 months (where others lost twice as much), which by "my own standard" (that is basically me comparing myself against other "bigger losers") is a mediocre rate of weight loss, but considering this is a new habit, that i'm getting into more and more every day, i'm doing just fine.

See you around!

[bodyfatsux]

Well... actually there is some honour attached at being negged by a mod, i'm waiting my turn XD.

Jokes aside, reputation shouldn't be intended as a source of pride that boost our egos, instead, i see positive rep as a way of proving that we have a "decent" basis of knowledge (and evidence), that we're able to share with those who are totally clueless (the new forum members, or just any internet reader out there). In other words, the Rep is not for ourselves, but for the others (not counting the misc here, that's kinda of an exception haha).

PSMF is a really aggressive way of dieting, and not a sustainable habit for a long period of time. The sole mention of it as an option (or just by mentioning "eating under 1000 kcal") can be misunderstood as a bad advice even if it wasn't your intention. Of course that we as individuals are "allowed" to have our personal preferences and opinions, but those kind of advices aren't compatible with what this subforum preaches.

I hope you the best on your way pal, i'm always mentioning how long it's been for me to lose barely 60/70 pounds over the span of 11 months (where others lost twice as much), which by "my own standard" (that is basically me comparing myself against other "bigger losers") is a mediocre rate of weight loss, but considering this is a new habit, that i'm getting into more and more every day, i'm doing just fine.

See you around!

Thanks man. I will carry my red with pride. It's a cooler color than green anyways

[DocNorton]

Although I'm late - I'll post with my updates....

[NitrogenWidget]

Was on my feet yesterday until about 10.
Only ate breakfast and didn't feel like cooking so I had a slice of left over pizza and a prot. shake.
cals are good but prot. was low.

goodbye gainz. LOL

[dinesh690]

Little late to the party but this sounds fun! Great idea for a thread. Starting at 212 pounds and hoping to get down to 194 pounds. Keeps me at 2 pounds/week at which I hopefully only use negligible amounts of muscle.

Now for the cardio

[WeedRamen]

Absolutely shegged by Easter weekend feasting. Looking forward to weigh in day ofc...

[VitaminD3]

Good luck everyone!!!!

Discipline and hard work leads to results.

I just need to lose a couple of kilograms, already have visible abs, but been there done that you know. if anyone needs help with his keto diet I'm specialized on that. All my best wishes.

[bodyfatsux]

Finally got in front of a full mirror and noticed some sizable lower body fat gone, which is good right? I had been stressing over my waist not budging and now I see why it hasnt.

Excited for the weigh-in tomorrow, good luck guys + gals!

[WeedRamen]

Height: 182cm/6', GW: 75kg

Week 0: Friday 30th March - 82.2kg/ 181.2lbs (starting weight)
Week 1: Friday 6th April - 82.4kg/181.7lbs (+0.2kg/0.5lbs)
Week 2: Friday 13th April
Week 3: Friday 20th April
Week 4: Friday 27th April
Week 5: Friday 4th May
Week 6: Friday 11th May
Week 7: Friday 18th May
Week 8: Friday 25th May

Considering it was Easter weekend where I had two big buffets and then a party yesterday, overall not too bad to only be up 0.2kg.

[PrinceofBajans]

Week 1: Friday 6th April - 198.4 lbs
Week 2: Friday 13th April
Week 3: Friday 20th April
Week 4: Friday 27th April
Week 5: Friday 4th May
Week 6: Friday 11th May
Week 7: Friday 18th May
Week 8: Friday 25th May

[dinesh690]

Week 0: Friday 30th May 213lbs
Week 1: Friday 6th April - 211.4 lbs
Week 2: Friday 13th April
Week 3: Friday 20th April
Week 4: Friday 27th April
Week 5: Friday 4th May
Week 6: Friday 11th May
Week 7: Friday 18th May
Week 8: Friday 25th May

Was hoping to have lost more as it's the first week of my cut so expected to shed more water weight. However, first week has been successful.

[wilkie2]

Wasn't expecting much this week as I have been ill and quite unmotivated so happy with this 😁
Week 1: Friday 6th April...............279.0
Week 2: Friday 13th April
Week 3: Friday 20th April
Week 4: Friday 27th April
Week 5: Friday 4th May
Week 6: Friday 11th May
Week 7: Friday 18th May
Week 8: Friday 25th May

[Freddog97]

Starting weight: 299lbs
Week 1: Friday 6th April: 290.3lbs Woohoo
Week 2: Friday 13th April
Week 3: Friday 20th April
Week 4: Friday 27th April
Week 5: Friday 4th May
Week 6: Friday 11th May
Week 7: Friday 18th May
Week 8: Friday 25th May

[NitrogenWidget]

considering i didn't do much exercise this week i'll take it.

Starting weight: 230lbs
Week 1: Friday 6th April: 228lbs
Week 2: Friday 13th April
Week 3: Friday 20th April
Week 4: Friday 27th April
Week 5: Friday 4th May
Week 6: Friday 11th May
Week 7: Friday 18th May
Week 8: Friday 25th May

[muskiesfan]

Starting weight: 203
Week 1 - 199.7

[SmaugBoggs]

Doing weekly average; I was hoping it would be lower, but it's the first week. If I don't make a little more progress next week I'll have to adjust the cals a bit.

Goal weight: 150 lbs

Week 0: Friday 30th May - 158.6 lbs
Week 1: Friday 6th April - 158.0 lbs
Week 2: Friday 13th April
Week 3: Friday 20th April
Week 4: Friday 27th April
Week 5: Friday 4th May
Week 6: Friday 11th May
Week 7: Friday 18th May
Week 8: Friday 25th May

[StrivenMike]

Start | 345
Week 1 | 343 -2