~> 3 MONTH SANTA SHRED <~ [Oct 1st - Dec 31st] FAT LOSS CHALLENGE

[Psylas]

Originally Posted by bells25

Oh I have a new inspiration. My friends and I were talking in the gym about going to vegas for new years! I have never been to vegas on my own just once but for a wedding and I had my son. So this will be my first time in vegas single and ready! LOL Cant wait so I decided if I get to under 160 I will treat myself to the trip! Cant wait!

Vegas is my home away from home You will have a blast. I was there last May and will be back this November. Can't wait, gonna watch another fight! Got to support my boy Manny Pacquiao!

Did my push routine this morning and 30 minutes of cardio

[casumak]

Originally Posted by bells25

Oh I have a new inspiration. My friends and I were talking in the gym about going to vegas for new years! I have never been to vegas on my own just once but for a wedding and I had my son. So this will be my first time in vegas single and ready! LOL Cant wait so I decided if I get to under 160 I will treat myself to the trip! Cant wait!

see you in vegas me and some friends are going as well at new years

[body_sculpta]

Day 8
Been somwhat lax on cardio and diet last 2 days. Seen a definite effect. Also havent done planned workouts. Anyways I will get serious again from tomorrow. it was jes the cathing up on studying I had to do.

[WilliamChappell]

didnt see my name on your updated list..

6'1
338
no idea what my bf is
my goal is to be around 300-310 by the end of this challenge..

i think this will be the hardest 3 months to get back into gear again for me, christmas and thanksgiving are massive holidays to binge on, not to mention the weather is far colder these months.

we shall see..

bill.

[ImmieV]

Anyone have any tips on what they do to prevent overeating....even on healthy or decent foods. Something I have been struggling with and just wrote about in my log.

[daveel]

Did legs at the gym today was not that fun but felt good afterwards.

Jumped on the scales and am down a couple of pounds which is nice.

My weakness is eating around the 10 pm time when im relaxed. I have found a strong mind and cardio can push you through eating to much at the wrong time.

[earlywynn]

Originally Posted by ImmieV

Anyone have any tips on what they do to prevent overeating....even on healthy or decent foods. Something I have been struggling with and just wrote about in my log.

Yeah, go ahead and binge on a salad. Make sure it has a combo of spinach, lettuce, radishes, mushrooms, cucumber, avocado, bell pepper and tomato. If you don't like one or more of those, leave them out. If you don't like most of them, you're in trouble. In the long run, if you don't like or learn to like vegetables it's going to be a very tough road.

Only use vinegar as the salad dressing. If you want to get protein in too, add a hard boiled egg and maybe two or three more hard boiled egg whites. Or chicken breast meat.

But make it a big salad. It'll take you a long time to eat and by the time you're done the craving for a cheeseburger will probably be gone. And even with egg or chicken, you'll probably only eat 250 calories.

Pig out green!

[robertfah]

Originally Posted by ImmieV

Anyone have any tips on what they do to prevent overeating....even on healthy or decent foods. Something I have been struggling with and just wrote about in my log.

You should split your meals up so you eat more frequently but less at each meal. Sample:
7:00 Breakfast
10:00 Meal 2
1:00 Meal 3
4:30 Meal 4
6-7:30 Workout
8:30 Meal 5
10-10:30 Meal 6

This is just an example and would obviously be modified to fit your schedule, but you are eating less per meal but mroe frequently....which should curve those hunger pains and stop the overeating. Also, try to balance each meal with a little bit of everything...for instance, for lunch if you eat chicken, eat about 30-40g of carbs (if your diet allows you to) and eat some fats as well, which will slow the digestion process and make you feel fuller, longer. Also, be selective in your carbs.....40g of carbs eaten in a sweet potato is the same as 40g of carbs drank from a Coke....but you'll feel more full from the sweet potato.

Originally Posted by earlywynn

If you don't like most of them, you're in trouble. In the long run, if you don't like or learn to like vegetables it's going to be a very tough road.

I disagree....I do not eat any veggies and get by just fine.....I don't overeat and I hit my macros about 99.9% of the time. If you know what you are doing, you can eat almost anything you want, just account for it in your macros.....and no overeating at one time of couse.

[iDrive]

Originally Posted by ImmieV

Anyone have any tips on what they do to prevent overeating....even on healthy or decent foods. Something I have been struggling with and just wrote about in my log.

Train your mind and your mouth will follow. You need to want to lose fat more than you want to keep stuffing your face.

Losing fat/weight is a mind f*ck because leaving the fork on the table is easy but convincing yourself to leave it there is the hard part. A little self control/discipline goes a looong way.

A lot of times when you think you're hungry you're really not.

[lonnienews]

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *I Have Identified My Weakness * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Please help me with some Breakfast ideas. It always seems I am on the run in the morning, and usually wind up eating something unhealthy or not eating at all. What do you suggest for a healthy breakfast that I can make on the run.

[robertfah]

Originally Posted by lonnienews

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *I Have Identified My Weakness * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Please help me with some Breakfast ideas. It always seems I am on the run in the morning, and usually wind up eating something unhealthy or not eating at all. What do you suggest for a healthy breakfast that I can make on the run.

Cereal (good kind)
Granola Bars
Eggs (using egg whites)
toast w/ pbj
Waffles
Pancakes

Although some may see waffles/pancakes as "fatty" foods, the reality is there's only 6g of fat for 2 waffles....not bad at all.

[kaotickilla]

Originally Posted by lonnienews

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *I Have Identified My Weakness * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Please help me with some Breakfast ideas. It always seems I am on the run in the morning, and usually wind up eating something unhealthy or not eating at all. What do you suggest for a healthy breakfast that I can make on the run.

Make your breakfast the day before and then just heat it up real quick before you go out. You can also make eggs real quick if you buy the liquid egg whites; just pour them in the pan and cook, takes around 5min to make.

[SheriBeth]

is it too late for me to get in on this challenge? I know i will be starting a few weeks behind but I could use the motivation right now.
Thanks,

[kaotickilla]

Originally Posted by robertfah

Although some may see waffles/pancakes as "fatty" foods, the reality is there's only 6g of fat for 2 waffles....not bad at all.

They can get bad very quick though with butter and syrup.

[Ancher]

Originally Posted by lonnienews

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *I Have Identified My Weakness * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Please help me with some Breakfast ideas. It always seems I am on the run in the morning, and usually wind up eating something unhealthy or not eating at all. What do you suggest for a healthy breakfast that I can make on the run.

On the run?
Handfull of nuts ( not honey roasted )
Boiled Eggs
Big glass of milk
Double scoop protein shake ( personal fav )

[robertfah]

Originally Posted by kaotickilla

They can get bad very quick though with butter and syrup.

HAHA....yeah you're right, as with anything though.....gotta keep the mind straight (as iDrive mentioned) and be sure you don't stray....

[Zomby_Woof]

Is it possible to jump on board with this? I know it is late for 1st October but I'll post my stats on Monday-Tuesday next week anyway and go from there.

Getting back from a 5 week holiday early next week and I'm in the worst shape I have been in for quite some time. It's not just the holiday either, I was getting pretty bad before leaving. I'm well and truly sick of being overweight and have to make it work this time.

I'm generally fairly active but my diet gets absolutely terrible sometimes. I have had a few good runs of losing weight in the past few years but have never had the motivation to see it through and lack consistency in exercise and diet. Got some serious reading and planning to do the next couple of days for a lifestyle change. Have been reading these forums which has been great for some motivatation

[freedevil]

Originally Posted by ImmieV

Anyone have any tips on what they do to prevent overeating....even on healthy or decent foods. Something I have been struggling with and just wrote about in my log.

I like robert's idea. What I do is measure. Only serve yourself how much you will eat in that sitting... and put the rest away.
Example - 6 oz chicken breast, 1 cup veggies, 1 cup rice. That's it. So a small weighing scale and measuring spoons is not a bad investment.
It's also a mental thing as iDrive mentions, you have to train your mind to believe that this is all it needs.. this is it.
Over time it becomes a habit, then you don't have to do things to prevent it.
Eating outside can be a little tricky, but there a lot of things that can be done.
If you go out with a significant other, share a plate, you know that plate's never for one anyway. Or put half in your plate and immediately get the rest boxed.
And lastly as mentioned if you end up overeating, don't get disheartened and continue to overeat. Understand you had a weak moment, strengthen that resolve and keep going. Think of that immediate guilt before you overeat the next time.
You can also incorporate a dedicated cheat meal once in a while, so you have something to work towards and look forward to and it's becomes guilt free.

Originally Posted by lonnienews

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *I Have Identified My Weakness * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Please help me with some Breakfast ideas. It always seems I am on the run in the morning, and usually wind up eating something unhealthy or not eating at all. What do you suggest for a healthy breakfast that I can make on the run.

Protein Shake - Milk or water, 1-2 scoops protein, 1 banana, ice, half cup oats, 1 tbsp peanut butter(optional) - Blend, voila!!! Quick, healthy and delicious. You can't do it everyday though lol.

Originally Posted by SheriBeth

is it too late for me to get in on this challenge? I know i will be starting a few weeks behind but I could use the motivation right now.
Thanks,

Welcome to the challenge.

[freedevil]

Weigh-in
10/8 - 167.8 - (-1 lb)

[earlywynn]

Originally Posted by robertfah

I disagree....I do not eat any veggies and get by just fine.....

Sure, you can lose weight and not eat veggies. You can eat nothing but street pizza and doughnuts and lose weight -- I know, because I did (back in my twenties as a starving musician).

But for overall long-term health, you might want to take a second look at veggies. Even if you have to get a Jack LaLanne juicer to get them down.

[dowd48]

Well week one for me ate very good everyday here comes the weekend the challenging part monday I weighed in at 204 and today I weighed in at 195 water weight I guess happy to see the scale going down I just want my strength back did 185 x10 on the bench this week was up to 215x10, 5 weeks ago ah well

[eddieezy]

5"11 206lbs(lost 26 lbs in 2 months)
Goal:191
18% bf
Goal:9% bf

[freedevil]

10/9
Training - Legs + Shoulders
Was an insane workout. Legs are jello!!!

[Verb206]

Sorry Ive been inactive for the first week or so. I have really meant to be posting a lot more and hoping to get a lot of support from all of you. Also I was hoping to be more supportive to all of you. Work has been insane for me lately. Working weird hours and it seems like all I have time for is work, sleep, and a little exercise.

The first week went fairly well for me, I stuck to my caloric goals for the most part though I will admit that on Sunday and Monday I didnt track my calories like I should. =0

I need to get a small pocket notebook or something so I can just write what I eat down and not try to remember everything that I ate 7 hrs ago.

Due to my extreme weight and severe knee injuries, working out is hard for me. Not hard in that too much effort makes me puke, hard in the fact that after I workout usually for the next 2 days I can barely walk, making me less effective at work which is unfair to the individuals I work with.

I got a program online from some other site with a list of exercises that don't require equipment which I feel will suit me best since body resistance is probably the best place to start while strengthening my legs. Does anyone have an opinion on this?

My program consists of about 12 excercises though I picked 5 that I use daily a long with my cardio (exercise bike). Im slowling increasing my cardio also, 5 minutes more every single day. Cardio used to kill but I find the exercise bike takes a lot of the pain away from doing cardio, less impact, less knee pain.

Exercises I am doing daily:

Knee ups 10 x 3
ski squats 10 x 1
Lunges 5 x 1
Pushups 20 x 1
Curl Ups 10 x 1

I know this isnt much but I will slowly increase them. I am going to start with a trainer in early November once I have a set work schedule.

Any advice, opinions? Id like to hear it Thanks for reading my rant :P

[SamanthaYorkUK]

Greatings Santa Shredders!
I'm all in for a Q4 fat busting push (slightly late start for me but I want to get in on the action too!)
My current weight is around 220
I'm about 6'
Not sure of bf%
My weight has bounced around a lot and I want to steadily lose weight a few pounds a week while maintaining a good fitness regime.
Goal is to get down to hopefully under 200lbs..



Sam

[SamanthaYorkUK]

Originally Posted by Verb206

Sorry Ive been inactive for the first week or so. I have really meant to be posting a lot more and hoping to get a lot of support from all of you. Also I was hoping to be more supportive to all of you. Work has been insane for me lately. Working weird hours and it seems like all I have time for is work, sleep, and a little exercise.

The first week went fairly well for me, I stuck to my caloric goals for the most part though I will admit that on Sunday and Monday I didnt track my calories like I should. =0

I need to get a small pocket notebook or something so I can just write what I eat down and not try to remember everything that I ate 7 hrs ago.

Due to my extreme weight and severe knee injuries, working out is hard for me. Not hard in that too much effort makes me puke, hard in the fact that after I workout usually for the next 2 days I can barely walk, making me less effective at work which is unfair to the individuals I work with.

I got a program online from some other site with a list of exercises that don't require equipment which I feel will suit me best since body resistance is probably the best place to start while strengthening my legs. Does anyone have an opinion on this?

My program consists of about 12 excercises though I picked 5 that I use daily a long with my cardio (exercise bike). Im slowling increasing my cardio also, 5 minutes more every single day. Cardio used to kill but I find the exercise bike takes a lot of the pain away from doing cardio, less impact, less knee pain.

Exercises I am doing daily:

Knee ups 10 x 3
ski squats 10 x 1
Lunges 5 x 1
Pushups 20 x 1
Curl Ups 10 x 1

I know this isnt much but I will slowly increase them. I am going to start with a trainer in early November once I have a set work schedule.

Any advice, opinions? Id like to hear it Thanks for reading my rant :P

Hi Verb,
I have a similar issue with work. I started a new job back in May and it's been nothing but work work work ever since, I barely have time for myself. I've gained something like 15 to 20 pounds (before this in March I was running 10Ks at least once a week and was fit enough to get through reserve forces army selection, now I barely run a mile on the treadmill due to my own tiredness and lack of time!). I think we need to make a little time for ourselves to look after our health and fitness though and that's what I'm aiming to work on here too.
As for exercise have you tried swimming? That's really low impact, works your whole body too. Try mixing a few different exercises together and get your overall time spent doing cardio slowly higher and higher while keeping it varied. Take it steady and you may start to find eventually that you are carrying that buzz through into your day rather than feeling smashed with overexersion!
I'm the same with remembering what I ate (or not remembering) and I probably end up eating stuff that I don't remember at all lol. I think it's a good idea keeping a log of what you've had, like you mentioned. I think it's also a good idea to have a realistic plan about what you are going to try and stick to as well. I say 'realistic' because I often set out on a plan, especially just after getting weighed, and thinking omg I need to do something serious about this and trying to eat almost nothing. Which we know isn't really any good for us and isn't sustainable.
Also no worries about the 'rant', be vocal!

Sam

[B14JOSH]

I started a new routine today, and it felt great, switched from a 4-day split to a full body routine every other day. I didn't eat very well today, it was payday and I had some Chipolte for lunch.

15-Min Warmup
DB Squats
DB Chest Press
DB Overhead Press
DB Rows
DB Lateral Raises
DB Hammer Curls
DB Tricep Ext
Crunches
Calf Raises
20-30min of cardio

[BigBoyAdd]

good luck people
My goal is to lose as much as I can by xmax

Stats:
6. 0.
221.0lb

[robertfah]

Originally Posted by Verb206

Sorry Ive been inactive for the first week or so. I have really meant to be posting a lot more and hoping to get a lot of support from all of you. Also I was hoping to be more supportive to all of you. Work has been insane for me lately. Working weird hours and it seems like all I have time for is work, sleep, and a little exercise.

The first week went fairly well for me, I stuck to my caloric goals for the most part though I will admit that on Sunday and Monday I didnt track my calories like I should. =0

I need to get a small pocket notebook or something so I can just write what I eat down and not try to remember everything that I ate 7 hrs ago.

Due to my extreme weight and severe knee injuries, working out is hard for me. Not hard in that too much effort makes me puke, hard in the fact that after I workout usually for the next 2 days I can barely walk, making me less effective at work which is unfair to the individuals I work with.

I got a program online from some other site with a list of exercises that don't require equipment which I feel will suit me best since body resistance is probably the best place to start while strengthening my legs. Does anyone have an opinion on this?

My program consists of about 12 excercises though I picked 5 that I use daily a long with my cardio (exercise bike). Im slowling increasing my cardio also, 5 minutes more every single day. Cardio used to kill but I find the exercise bike takes a lot of the pain away from doing cardio, less impact, less knee pain.

Exercises I am doing daily:

Knee ups 10 x 3
ski squats 10 x 1
Lunges 5 x 1
Pushups 20 x 1
Curl Ups 10 x 1

I know this isnt much but I will slowly increase them. I am going to start with a trainer in early November once I have a set work schedule.

Any advice, opinions? Id like to hear it Thanks for reading my rant :P

These exercises will help you initially and as you get healthier and loose some weight, you should increase as needed. I dropped my first 15lbs by doing nothing but pushups each night....started at a pathetic 8 in one night and 3 months later I was up to 55 a night. You are going about it right....your body will respond, just give it time and the appropriate weight to do so correctly.

Just a note, I have bad knees as well....left one had arthoscopic (sp?) on 10 years ago (and I'm only 36) and my right one has torn meniscus(sp?) as of last year.....I put my knee braces on and my knees feel great now that I've lost some weight.

Keep up the great work and good attitude.......the latter is 99% of these challenges.

[casumak]

I weighed myself today and lost 2 pounds 254 to252 now I'm heading out of town for thanksgiving and bring some protein powder and my multi and fish oil with me.