May 1st to August 1st Transformation Motivation Thread.

[TheCaptainA]

Just weighed in...i only weigh like every 2-3 weeks.

Down another 5 lbs. So I have lost about 16lbs in 5-6 weeks.

Formerly known as Ahab

[MsFat2Fit]

Not as long as it used to.
only 33 people so far.
17 less than last week.
9 less from 3 weeks ago.

But, people sometimes don't check in every week & some people can't check in until the weekend.

Uh oh now I'm not sure if my ranking on the spreadsheet went up because I lost more weight or because there are less people...

[caseyjohnson]

you guys should add my MFP! It's Rn1rnl

[NitrogenWidget]

Uh oh now I'm not sure if my ranking on the spreadsheet went up because I lost more weight or because there are less people...

I look at it this way.
Just staying to the end is an accomplishment in itself.
I had close to 100 people sign up.

[Fuzzhead]

Not as long as it used to.
only 33 people so far.
17 less than last week.
9 less from 3 weeks ago.

But, people sometimes don't check in every week & some people can't check in until the weekend.

i always forget

[jbreaithwaite]

I just wanted to chime in and say thank you as well. I was able to create much better habits over the past six weeks and they are paying off.

Also, I have a question. Are the calorie counters almost accurate on precore ellipticals? I started running every morning. And for the past week or so it says I'm burning around 400 - 450 calories after 40 minutes of running set at a medium tension.

Thanks, JB

[althes]

Weighed in this morning 256lbs, I forgot about last week, I was 259lbs.
So loss 3lbs this week.
Started my new regiment and it working.

[NitrogenWidget]

170.8 this morning.
I may actually record a loss in this comp by month end!

wedding tonight and possibly a party afterword.
So i'll be keeping the booze at a min. because i'll be driving. so that should help.

[GopherHockey]

I just wanted to chime in and say thank you as well. I was able to create much better habits over the past six weeks and they are paying off.

Also, I have a question. Are the calorie counters almost accurate on precore ellipticals? I started running every morning. And for the past week or so it says I'm burning around 400 - 450 calories after 40 minutes of running set at a medium tension.

Thanks, JB

Every comment I've ever seen about this topic here says cardio machines grossly overestimate calories burned. My treadmill says 100 calories burned for every 10 minutes run so it's in line with yours...I assume 50% of that when making my calorie calculations for the day.

[Fuzzhead]

im doing great at the moment strength is going up but today i think i was beaten up in my sleep the DOMS are so bad haha i walk like ive pooped my self and my biceps are like ive been knocking one off all day

[DyingAtheist]

Awful day again yesterday, not sure why, alcohol plus an evening out with the ex and her ex's and all that malarky. Marathon not a sprint eh? Still hoping to drop a pound by Wednesday or at least maintain.

Keep it up chaps and chapettes.

[Biorhythmic]

Relationship problems suck. Ruins your motivation to workout.

[DyingAtheist]

Relationship problems suck. Ruins your motivation to workout.

Found the opposite personally... Got to show them what they're missing eh?

[caseyjohnson]

Relationship problems suck. Ruins your motivation to workout.

They sure do. The end of a close relationship is the worst. But it brought me on this fitness journey so im grateful. Planning to stay in the single crew for another year possibly more!


I tried to see if I like brocolli and I realized I love it! I wouldn't eat it as a child and the smell always grossed me out but I bought some in a bag and steamed it. It looks like Ill be munching on broccoli and salads whenever I am hungry! See ya hunger on this cut

[davidphillips33]

relationship problems happen....and then you remember that you are young and no need to dwell on it. Time heals all wounds. Don't let that mean time ruin your focus on your goals. Whether or not you have that relationship at a later date, you will always have yourself. Make you the best you can.

[jbreaithwaite]

Every comment I've ever seen about this topic here says cardio machines grossly overestimate calories burned. My treadmill says 100 calories burned for every 10 minutes run so it's in line with yours...I assume 50% of that when making my calorie calculations for the day.

Thanks GopherHockey...I had a feeling it was overestimating it. The precore at my daily gym shows double than the one I use at a Gold's once per week.

[musselsbrah]

what are these relationships you speak of

[DyingAtheist]

what are these relationships you speak of

The close and meaningful relationship a man has with a barbell.

[caseyjohnson]

last night was pretty good. I went to the Man Of Steel Movie with some friends, and I didn't get popcorn at all. Then we went to a diner and I just ordered a diet pepsi and I was pretty hungry. However, I fought the urge when everyone else ordered burgers and fries with shakes!

[DefiningMoments]

last night was pretty good. I went to the Man Of Steel Movie with some friends, and I didn't get popcorn at all. Then we went to a diner and I just ordered a diet pepsi and I was pretty hungry. However, I fought the urge when everyone else ordered burgers and fries with shakes!

I know that feel

and then some of them will say
"come on live a little" lol smh

[Fuzzhead]

I know that feel

and then some of them will say
"come on live a little" lol smh

i have friends with super fast metabolisms like that

[Fuzzhead]

my holiday is gonna be good running on the beach in the mornings swimming in the sea and in the pool alot and all inclusive drinks and food and there should be a GYM

so its like a 10x better version of my current life

i will actually loose weight on holiday

[co2k12]

Thursday night I had my cheat meal and I've been holding a couple pounds of water weight. Finally lost it and I'm back to normal lol

[musselsbrah]

I'm actually leaving for ***** in august for 10 days and the amount of weight that is going to be put on will be ridiculous.

[celtic723]

relationship problems happen....and then you remember that you are young and no need to dwell on it. Time heals all wounds. Don't let that mean time ruin your focus on your goals. Whether or not you have that relationship at a later date, you will always have yourself. Make you the best you can.

So so true.

[TheCaptainA]

Just measured in, another 2 inches off my waist.

[caseyjohnson]

I know that feel

and then some of them will say
"come on live a little" lol smh

It get's so annoying. Like One guy knew I was being tight on my money and he offered to pay for me so I could go with them to watch a movie I already saw, then they wanted to go out to eat. And I said I wasn't getting anything, mostly because of my diet but he didn't know. End of story.... It feels awkward when you're just sipping on diet pop when everyone is eating burgers with fries and a milk shake..... One thing that definately is helping this cut is seperating food from recreation. SO many people go out to eat for recreation. Much rather go on a walk or something.

[Biorhythmic]

It's great to have a birthday coming up.

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[celtic723]

It get's so annoying. Like One guy knew I was being tight on my money and he offered to pay for me so I could go with them to watch a movie I already saw, then they wanted to go out to eat. And I said I wasn't getting anything, mostly because of my diet but he didn't know. End of story.... It feels awkward when you're just sipping on diet pop when everyone is eating burgers with fries and a milk shake..... One thing that definately is helping this cut is seperating food from recreation. SO many people go out to eat for recreation. Much rather go on a walk or something.

Cutting is really difficult in this day and age because of the increased association of recreation with food. You just got to dig deep and use that will power to ride it out. Good job saying no!

[cduck44]

Just measured in, another 2 inches off my waist.

Congrats on the measure. Keep pushing yourself