Official Apr 1 - Jul 1 Weight Loss Thread/Comp

[RGILL76]

thanks for the advice, will keep an eye on the macros

[krete77]

Sounds good man. If we don't want to go by BF%, we can always just go by percentage of weight loss. For example, a 200 lb person loses 20 lbs. -- that's 10% lost. # of lbs lost / Weight = % of weight loss

Meh, just an idea.

Yeah, that's what I'm going to do. I just couldn't figure out the formula off the top of my head when I was writing the spreadsheet.
DUH...and I'm a Comp Science major :/



Alright, I updated some more errors on the inputs from some of you. Lemme know what's up if anything is off. I'll be doing a percentage of poundage lost column also, so there will be a winner and 2 runner ups in that as well.

edit; Ended up spiffing up the spreadsheet a bit.

- Added a total pounds tracker since the start, and a total pounds at the end; that way we can have a total number of pounds that we lost collectively as a group at the end. Similar to The Biggest Loser contest.

- Added a total pounds lost together that is updated automatically each week, and the total percent lost as a group is also calculated.

- Added a total % lost column for each individual.

Any other constructive input is welcome for changes/whatever..



https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...m9QR2FsRTZkNEE

[Saucen]

Doesn't matter.... I'm winning both most weight and weight %.

I've been fat for too long. Motivation is at maximum atm.

[wings_unhinged]

Doesn't matter.... I'm winning both most weight and weight %.

I've been fat for too long. Motivation is at maximum atm.

That's what we want to hear.

Had an awesome workout today. Put some new songs on my iPod, which is always nice. Keeps things fresh. I want to lose 2 more pounds this week.

[Saucen]

Yeah I'm hoping with how overweight I am that the first 20 lbs just fall off and i'm sub 200 May 1 or sooner. Of course the weight lose will slow down but it'll definitely keep me motivated if I can maintain noob loses for a few weeks.

[wings_unhinged]

Yeah I'm hoping with how overweight I am that the first 20 lbs just fall off and i'm sub 200 May 1 or sooner. Of course the weight lose will slow down but it'll definitely keep me motivated if I can maintain noob loses for a few weeks.

10 lbs. a month is what I'm hoping for. People around here have dropped 20-30 in that time-frame, which is insane. Wish I could do it.

Edit: Actually I did once. When I became a vegan, I managed to drop 16 lbs. in 3 weeks. Still not sure how.

[krete77]

**************** AWESOME FOOD ALERT ****************

For those of you who don't know about Skinny Cow Ice cream bars.



Why don't you!?





Description:
- Don't Put Rich And Skinny On A Pedestal. Put It In Your Freezer. Love, Skinny. Weight Watchers* Points = 2 (Per Bar)
- Kosher Dairy.
- Made With Low Fat Ice Cream. 100 Calories, 2.5G Fat, 3G Fiber Per Bar.
- Approved Bestlife Treat.
- 6 count - 2.65 Fl Oz Chocolatey Ribbons Drizzled On Chocolate Low Fat Ice Cream Bars.

Ingredients:
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At 100cals per bar, you can't go wrong! Just woofed down two of these puppies. Taste absolutely delicious.



http://www.skinnycow.com/products/detail.aspx?id=12

[loseitall90210]

Had an awesome day. worked out hard. Went to the doc's.

last time he saw me I was 10 lbs heavier, which was a month and 3 days agao. He asked what's my secret and said I looked considerably thinner.

that felt pretty good.

What I am confused about is that i asked him what is a good weight for me and he said 205lbs. He said I don't wanna be like 170 or 180 or I'd look sick.

I was more or less thinking 190.

Can someone assure me I won't look like a scarecrow?

[evans1109]

**************** AWESOME FOOD ALERT ****************

For those of you who don't know about Skinny Cow Ice cream bars.



Why don't you!?


Description:
- Don't Put Rich And Skinny On A Pedestal. Put It In Your Freezer. Love, Skinny. Weight Watchers* Points = 2 (Per Bar)
- Kosher Dairy.
- Made With Low Fat Ice Cream. 100 Calories, 2.5G Fat, 3G Fiber Per Bar.
- Approved Bestlife Treat.
- 6 count - 2.65 Fl Oz Chocolatey Ribbons Drizzled On Chocolate Low Fat Ice Cream Bars.

At 100cals per bar, you can't go wrong!

Nice, I will have to keep them in mind if I need an ice cream fix. I typically go for Ben and Jerry's but I have a hard time not eating the entire pint... Lol.

[Saucen]

10 lbs. a month is what I'm hoping for. People around here have dropped 20-30 in that time-frame, which is insane. Wish I could do it.

Edit: Actually I did once. When I became a vegan, I managed to drop 16 lbs. in 3 weeks. Still not sure how.

Yeah, I went from 4-5k+ calories a day down to my current diet so i lost 4 lbs in the first 4 days. Only weighing myself on Sundays now though so won't know my new weight till then but i'm hoping for at least 5 to continue the noob loses.

[krete77]

Yeah, I went from 4-5k+ calories a day down to my current diet so i lost 4 lbs in the first 4 days. Only weighing myself on Sundays now though so won't know my new weight till then but i'm hoping for at least 5 to continue the noob loses.

I think losing 20-30 lbs a month is crazy and probably unhealthy. Your body needs to be able to adjust. Drastic changes must have some sort of effect on the body long term.

My goal on this cut is to limit my fat loss to 1lb a week. Since I'm doing this from a bulk, I'm trying to retain all my strength and lean body mass as much as possible. The bigger guys can afford a 2lb/week deal, and maybe even 3lbs...but really, anymore then that is probably unhealthy. Plus, whats the point in losing fast if you end up with a bunch of loose skin? Take the time to do it right the first time, and you'll reap the benefits for life.

/rant

[Saucen]

I think losing 20-30 lbs a month is crazy and probably unhealthy. Your body needs to be able to adjust. Drastic changes must have some sort of effect on the body long term.

My goal on this cut is to limit my fat loss to 1lb a week. Since I'm doing this from a bulk, I'm trying to retain all my strength and lean body mass as much as possible. The bigger guys can afford a 2lb/week deal, and maybe even 3lbs...but really, anymore then that is probably unhealthy. Plus, whats the point in losing fast if you end up with a bunch of loose skin? Take the time to do it right the first time, and you'll reap the benefits for life.

/rant

It's all because I just started. I don't expect at all to maintain this level of weight loss. I'm currently eating at a -500 deficit... but it's because i used to eat probably double my maintenance daily that I'm lost weight fast at first.

[KC2892]

How many calories are you guys eating? I've been keeping it around 2500, and I'm down 4 pounds already. I can't go super low or else I feel even more exhausted than I am now

[Ace11368]

I know im late especially since I just signed up to this website. But would I have been okay to enter even though im not looking to lose weight but am looking to lose body fat. (I actually want to put on another 15 or so lbs)

[Saucen]

So, I started calorie and macro counting last Wednesday. I weighed in that day at 224 lbs. By Sunday the start of this comp I was down to 220. I know today isn't a weigh in day... but I had to check my progress since Sunday... down to 216.5 so far. 7.5 lbs in 7 days... great start to keep me motivated.

[Jaysnipes]

Started my morning workouts, i dont have any access to a gym atm

workout:
12 sets:
6 pull ups
12 pushups
1 min jog

10 sets of incline push ups:
first set: 5 x 10 push up
second set: 5 x 9
third set: 5 x 8
all the way to 5 x 1

took a lot a breaks but still determined

[krete77]

How many calories are you guys eating? I've been keeping it around 2500, and I'm down 4 pounds already. I can't go super low or else I feel even more exhausted than I am now

I'm eating around 2-2200 a day. Of course its going to vary between people, based on weight/height differences and amount of fat being carried.

[wings_unhinged]

Ate half a Digiorno pizza yesterday, stayed under maintenance (around 1500 cals for the day). 1 pound lost this morning.

[RGILL76]

I thought i messed up yesterday by eating 3 steak and 1 fish tacos for lunch,, but weighed myself this morning and still lost weight....

Had a lot of energy(probly cus of tacos) at the gym last night, did squats for the second time, was much easier than the first,,,, im sore this morning but still able to walk around without shedding tears like last time i did squats.

maybe it had something to do with doing them bare foot this time... anyways feelsgoodman.. good luck today fellas

[OpticNerve33]

So, I started calorie and macro counting last Wednesday. I weighed in that day at 224 lbs. By Sunday the start of this comp I was down to 220. I know today isn't a weigh in day... but I had to check my progress since Sunday... down to 216.5 so far. 7.5 lbs in 7 days... great start to keep me motivated.

That's fantastic! Keep it up!

[KC2892]

This weight loss comp is helping me big time. I've already been to the gym for at least 4+ hours a day everyday since I started. Honestly, without this comp, I'd probably fall back on my old habits by now and just go every other day and half ass it. It's amazing how helpful a competition is. Of course it's just the beginning, but I think this is what I needed to actually follow through. Did leg day today, looked like a moron wabbling all the way back to my car lmfao.

[Saucen]

That's fantastic! Keep it up!

Thanks brah, i plan too.

This weight loss comp is helping me big time. I've already been to the gym for at least 4+ hours a day everyday since I started. Honestly, without this comp, I'd probably fall back on my old habits by now and just go every other day and half ass it. It's amazing how helpful a competition is. Of course it's just the beginning, but I think this is what I needed to actually follow through. Did leg day today, looked like a moron wabbling all the way back to my car lmfao.

4+ hours a day? What can you possibly be doing there for so long? lol.

[RGILL76]

i go to the gym for about hour and half,,, at least half that time is spent starring at the hot chicks,, gives so much motivation..



How do you guys measure your arms?? flexed or relaxed?

[krete77]

i go to the gym for about hour and half,,, at least half that time is spent starring at the hot chicks,, gives so much motivation..



How do you guys measure your arms?? flexed or relaxed?

Relaxed...

LOL at the guy in the gym four hours..i cant imagine whay on earth your doing lol

[Saucen]

Yeah, im not dogging his going to the gym daily... just see how someone could spend 4+ hours there.

[wings_unhinged]

Need to share this guys. It has me completely fired up. I feel like taking on the world right now.

Wish I wasn't sore today. Friggin' n00b DOMS.

http://vimeo.com/17389252

From Greg Plitt's SimplyShredded.com interview. http://www.simplyshredded.com/americ...interview.html

[KC2892]

Thanks brah, i plan too.



4+ hours a day? What can you possibly be doing there for so long? lol.

Working out for 45min-1hour, then going back in later in the day and playing basketball (if I can even walk, aka not today) when everyone is there lol. There's always pick-up games going at my gym 4pm and later. That's where I get all my cardio from, besides walking outside at the park for dat free tan

[Saucen]

Working out for 45min-1hour, then going back in later in the day and playing basketball (if I can even walk, aka not today) when everyone is there lol. There's always pick-up games going at my gym 4pm and later. That's where I get all my cardio from, besides walking outside at the park for dat free tan

Ha, that makes more sense.

[KC2892]

Ha, that makes more sense.

I really enjoy basketball even though I'm not very good at it, makes cardio funner.

[DevouringCRONOS]

Hello all. Feeling d-mn good. Had my first non-liquid meal in a good week. I had dental surgery and they pretty much raped my gums, so chewing anything has been out of the question. Along with anything too hot, cold, salty, etc. Basically just been fruit smoothies or yogurt. It's been awful. Oh well, it's over now. Time for a good workout. And a good chunk of meat for dinner tonight.