JUN1st - AUG31th Transformation thread

[Dutchie1972]

Today I weighed 181.2, down from 183 at the beginning.

I know what you others mean by daily fluctuations. Last week I had one day where I weighed 180.1, whereas the previous day it was like 182. I'm trying not to delude myself into thinking I'm making too much progress though, so on here I always post whatever that day's weigh-in was.

Daily fluctuations aren't bad - I get fun out of predicting fluctuations. Weighing daily helps me to keep my eyes on the ball.

[Wankelpt]

http://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/c...YN3EwU0E#gid=0

small update.

@kristen hope things are getting better for you

[kureransu]

Hello losers! Checking in!

Yesterday did legs in the am and 2 hours of soccer in the evening! Legs are a bit sore, But I've 2.5 games this evening so I have to suck it up! lol. I'm going to push really hard for 205 this week, let's hope it becomes a reality!

[Grelko]

I walked a mile "about 20 mins" and actually jogged an entire mile OUTSIDE "little over 9 minutes" for the first time ever. I'm normally on a treadmill, so it was alot harder with the wind resistance lol.

Have fun people, I'll be updating on Friday.

[DebiLynn]

Tuesday's Workout

1hr 20m working out with weights
1hr swim w/fins (legs only)
482 calories burned


Today I learned that the Manager of my gym passed away from a heart attack on Sunday night. I saw him on Saturday as he held the door open for me. He was only 31 years old. He was a nice guy and did a great job running the place. He worked out frequently at the gym!

[Blinkstafoo182]

Today's summary:

Cycled 11.4 miles in 56 minutes.

Burned around 650 calories (based on Lose It app)

Ate around 1800 calories.

[kureransu]

hey guys checking in before turning. I'm going to be a more avid poster! rest day at the gym, play 2 and 3/4ths soccer games today.

lost first, won second, tied third. i'll take it!

toe was stepped on by a cleat. Big tow is still throbbing and is purple... so sad...

back and bicep plus a time walk in the am. will report in the AM!

[TheNormalMan]

Didn't sleep much at all last night. Going to bed early tonight to make up for it.

Wanted to workout today, but took the day off to let my body rest and recover.

Going for a nice long walk tomorrow to burn off some extra steam.

Nutrition was solid today. Another day down.

Workout
Rest Day

Nutrition

[DSUP]

We're all gonna make it...

[vanillabn]

Hey guys! It was a great day today... diet was solid and I got to the gym for an awesome leg workout. Bedtime now for me so hope everyone had a good day!

[Lithium42]

Checking in on thread, diet is going well and everyone seems to be doing well, keep up the good work!

[Dutchie1972]

And I'm below 79 kg, yeah me!

Spent an hour on the elliptical, AVH 127, 473 cal, and did a 15 min cooling down on the bike.

[Earlbolus]

Had a real low calorieday yesterday. 800 calories.

I just felt I needed a real low day just to balance last monday. It wasn't actually hard to stay this low, even worked out and ran 5.5 km which I ran around 2.5 minute faster than normal (31 minutes, can't remember the seconds.)

I'm not planning to stay this super low, but I think I'll keep it pretty low today and tomorrow too and then friday get back to 2000 calories/day.

[Wankelpt]

Have to say that cutting away 1000 cals from bulk to cut affected my workouts quite a bit. Time to dig in really deep.

Hope everyone is doing well.

[Dutchie1972]

Had a real low calorieday yesterday. 800 calories.

I just felt I needed a real low day just to balance last monday. It wasn't actually hard to stay this low, even worked out and ran 5.5 km which I ran around 2.5 minute faster than normal (31 minutes, can't remember the seconds.)

I'm not planning to stay this super low, but I think I'll keep it pretty low today and tomorrow too and then friday get back to 2000 calories/day.

Aren't you losing at 2000 cal?

[kmac1196]

Good Morning everyone!

Long day at the hospital. Stress test done and we don't expect to find anything wrong there. The bummer thought is that he could have regular people heart problems on top of his congenital stuff....but she doesn't think he does at this time.

I ate higher calories than I wanted but they were good things and I was stuck in a room all day. Lunch was late but at the hospital salad bar! So I was happy.

Getting control. Today is lifting!!!! And work (small house....1 hour). Then home to shower and dress and get the grocery shopping done.

Something I am this week to help get control...I log everything in my phone ( I do Weight watchers and use their app and then a couple times a week put in the foods to the calorie counting app to make sure I'm on track). Well this week I bought a Paper tracker and am writing down what I've eaten as I eat it and leaving it on the counter so A) everyone can see it and B) I'm reminded of it if I try to snack. I'll let you know how it works.

More later!

[StreetsOfFire]

Down to 284 this week, lost 7.5lbs this month so far. Getting stuck into DDP Yoga now too ... this is going to be a lot of fun.

[loneranger11]

Just stumbled upon this thread, great motivation, thanks everyone. I'm currently sitting at about 177 pounds, 13 percent bodyfat (estimate). I use the mirror as my main judgement and I'm going to use this thread to keep myself in check with my fat loss goals lol. the goal is to get down to 9 percent bodyfat by end of august. thanks again for this thread and good luck to everyone with their goals!

[mcbourque]

Mid-week check. Congrats on all the progress everyone.
I'm doing ok. Trouble staying at 1450 cals but I'm still losing slowly at 1500-1550 cals.
Workouts are strong! All lifting. Today is cardio day for the first time in months. I'm a bit nervous
Stay strong everybody!

[bearizona]

getting back on track and get my life back in order. got to the gym yesterday for a five mile run on the treadmill. pushed myself in a few areas so slightly sore. did decent on the diet, but i just feel like i'm significantly more focused this week and back in my normal routine.

GO ORANJE!!
GO USA!!!

[bearizona]

Something I am this week to help get control...I log everything in my phone ( I do Weight watchers and use their app and then a couple times a week put in the foods to the calorie counting app to make sure I'm on track). Well this week I bought a Paper tracker and am writing down what I've eaten as I eat it and leaving it on the counter so A) everyone can see it and B) I'm reminded of it if I try to snack. I'll let you know how it works.

More later!

I used to track on paper and then went to logging it on a website. I liked having the calories already calculated for me on the website as it was less work. well, that was a problem for me -- it was less work. if i grabbed some M&Ms off a secretary's desk, logging that on a website took hardly any effort. but to crack out the notebook, look up the calories, fat, etc., that wasn't worth the effort vs the immediate pleasure of the M&Ms. that's just me and my story. do what you know works for you!!

[geek23ka]

day 3 low carb today. doing well so far. i need to go shopping for some food items to keep on track. will do that after my workout today.

[geek23ka]

Good Morning everyone!

Long day at the hospital. Stress test done and we don't expect to find anything wrong there. The bummer thought is that he could have regular people heart problems on top of his congenital stuff....but she doesn't think he does at this time.

I ate higher calories than I wanted but they were good things and I was stuck in a room all day. Lunch was late but at the hospital salad bar! So I was happy.

Getting control. Today is lifting!!!! And work (small house....1 hour). Then home to shower and dress and get the grocery shopping done.

Something I am this week to help get control...I log everything in my phone ( I do Weight watchers and use their app and then a couple times a week put in the foods to the calorie counting app to make sure I'm on track). Well this week I bought a Paper tracker and am writing down what I've eaten as I eat it and leaving it on the counter so A) everyone can see it and B) I'm reminded of it if I try to snack. I'll let you know how it works.

More later!

<3 how is he feeling? i hope he bounces back. very glad to hear the stress test is assumed fine.

i am considering logging on paper. the negative in my life is i have a toddler who is a raccoon. he will likely spy it and shred it. he shreds everything. and if he can't shred it, he smashes it or hides it or throws it in the trash.

[Mainer215]

Weight has stabilized from the initial increase in carbs. I am at 2950+/- calories per day on my reverse diet. Weight is very slowly dropping so next week will take another bump up to around 3000+ calories/day.

I also have found that I need a deload week which will be next week so I should get a really good idea how big a bump in calories I need to begin putting on real weight.

Keep going with the great work everyone.

[anthonyUTM]

Good morning all. Today is a good day. I'm starting to stay away from the scale other than my official weigh in every week. I can look in the mirror and see little differences in my body after a month of being in the gym, hope everyone has a good day

[neelium]

Smashed the gym yesterday--I just had tons of energy. Gonna need that to become a more regular occurrence to really hit my goals. Felt like I was hit by a truck this morning, but I actually like that feeling. Reminds me of the good work I put in the day before. Might be time for a progress pic this weekend. Hope everyone's week has started off well!

[loseitall90210]

shoulders and abs last night...

this morning, some punk-ass 4.5 mile run; probably the least I've run in like 6 months.

[kureransu]

Smashed the gym yesterday--I just had tons of energy. Gonna need that to become a more regular occurrence to really hit my goals. Felt like I was hit by a truck this morning, but I actually like that feeling. Reminds me of the good work I put in the day before. Might be time for a progress pic this weekend. Hope everyone's week has started off well!

i'm sore at least 5 days a week. you get used to it.

[PunkyCindy]

Hey everyone! Food has been going great for me this week. I've began thinking about how certain foods make me feel before I eat them and it helps make better decisions. Yesterday we went out to eat unexpectedly and I ended up getting a side salad and edamame, I even passed on dessert when my son wanted to share one. It wasn't a hard decision either when I started thinking about what would help me feel my best.

Lifting is going good considering I miss my squats and deadlifts. Working around injuries isn't fun, but it's doable. I've been lifting and then getting on the elliptical, monday I was on for 33 minutes. Tonight I'm going to shoot for 45 minutes after lifting. I'll probably be at the gym for about 2.5 hours, but aside from spending time with my family, it's my favorite part of my week and i don't want to leave once i get there.

I hope everyone is finding what helps them stay on track.

[kmac1196]

<3 how is he feeling? i hope he bounces back. very glad to hear the stress test is assumed fine.

i am considering logging on paper. the negative in my life is i have a toddler who is a raccoon. he will likely spy it and shred it. he shreds everything. and if he can't shred it, he smashes it or hides it or throws it in the trash.

He's feeling better. Blood pressure is slowly coming up and new meds seem to be getting rid of some fluid. So far so good. He did some yard work Monday so he was feeling very good that day and I was sooooooo happy... Trimmed some of our Arborvite (sp?) that has been on his to do list for 2 years! LOL.

And logging...I'm totally logging twice. Just to see it on the counter. Sorry about your toddler. LOL....goes by quick though.

Hey everyone! Food has been going great for me this week. I've began thinking about how certain foods make me feel before I eat them and it helps make better decisions. Yesterday we went out to eat unexpectedly and I ended up getting a side salad and edamame, I even passed on dessert when my son wanted to share one. It wasn't a hard decision either when I started thinking about what would help me feel my best.

Lifting is going good considering I miss my squats and deadlifts. Working around injuries isn't fun, but it's doable. I've been lifting and then getting on the elliptical, monday I was on for 33 minutes. Tonight I'm going to shoot for 45 minutes after lifting. I'll probably be at the gym for about 2.5 hours, but aside from spending time with my family, it's my favorite part of my week and i don't want to leave once i get there.

I hope everyone is finding what helps them stay on track.

Sounds like you're doing the work, Crystal. Good for you. And I'm impressed with your time on the elliptical. I can do about 5 mins.



In other news. I got results back from the dr. HDL was a bit high but she is encouraged by my weight loss and exercising and think that the more I lose the better it will be. LDL was great (61 so in the "best" category). Glucose was a bit high ...barely...but again, she thinks that will get better as I lose. Heart markers were "average risk" so nothing further needs to be done there. Still having PVC's and PAC's which she heard while listening to my heart...completely normal and nothing to worry about but aggravating to me. All in all....good. She was so pleased with my weight loss. It felt good.

And....I lifted today. So...yeah. There's that. I want to get in some treadmill tomorrow but buys in the morning...maybe in the afternoon.

More later!