Official August 1st to November 1st Weight Loss Challenge

[JaceX]

Weighing in at 331.6lbs. I guess a pound or so that I didn't lose last week was hiding somewhere. Really happy with with it.

[baffledgenius]

266.8 this week. So that's 5 lbs. Not bad for a Monday-Today diet this week.

Gym is redoing the cardio area so just used my legs for walks and while coaching softball and soccer this week.

Work was easy this week so I should have done more. Oh well. Still a positive week.

5lbs is awesome! Great job Hanger!! Doesnt sound like theres much more you could have done this week, so be proud of yourself.

[Luclin999]

Some places you cant do this because chilis for example has very high calories in most of their food because of their cooking methods and dairy queen is another place with high calories to the level you wouldnt expect. I usually ask for nutrition charts or look things up online before I go.

While I also use the nutritional information provided at some restaurants, I'm pretty sure that even at Chili's that you can order a burger and a salad and sort out the general portion sizes.

~ 6oz 80/20 burger meat (cooked)
~ Processed Cheese slice (or two depending on the burger)
~ Bun
~ Lettuce, onion, pickle slices, etc.


It's not like they are deep frying the burgers.. Although now that I think about it, it is probably best not to give them any ideas...

[JBbodyfit]

OK, third week in a row and the scale has not moved. I am 6'4" and weigh 242 pounds. I have been eating 1900 to 2000 calories a day. I weigh all of my food, hit my protein macros then fill in the rest of my calories around that. Currently I lift three days a week, split routines two days a week and a full body work out for the third. I do cardio three times a week, two sessions of insanity and then usually jump rope for 20 to 30 minutes..... I have lost two inches off of my waist since starting the insanity, no loss in strength while lifting. Do I cut calorie, keep my calories the same, refeed???
I was originally eating 1600 to 1700 calories and dropping weight, but increased calories because I upped my cardio. Thanks

I'd offer a hard earned lesson -- go to what works... ie, go back to the dropped cals.

Also, upping cals for cardio is the classic "eating your exercise calories" which is A Bad Thing (tm). Traditional reasons:

1) Exercise cals are often over-estimated.
2) If you miss any exercise then you lost your deficit / If you drop intensity you lost your deficit.
3) You'd have a larger deficit overall if you did whatever cardio you could handle without increasing eating.
4) Many people suggest saving cardio for when you hit a plateau in your normal deficit.

Keep on keepn on.

[SouljaJoe010]

OK, third week in a row and the scale has not moved. I am 6'4" and weigh 242 pounds. I have been eating 1900 to 2000 calories a day. I weigh all of my food, hit my protein macros then fill in the rest of my calories around that. Currently I lift three days a week, split routines two days a week and a full body work out for the third. I do cardio three times a week, two sessions of insanity and then usually jump rope for 20 to 30 minutes..... I have lost two inches off of my waist since starting the insanity, no loss in strength while lifting. Do I cut calorie, keep my calories the same, refeed???
I was originally eating 1600 to 1700 calories and dropping weight, but increased calories because I upped my cardio. Thanks

go back down to 1600 cals, also switch up your macro percentages ex. more proterin%, less carb%

[Bluedawgs4]

I will go back down to 1600 to 1700 cals. Dang, I am going to be a hungry MoFo while my body readjust.

[LOU A VILLE]

Fell off bad this week, only plus is I've started hitting the gym again. Going harder then ever starting now, no excuses. Up 1lb

[TheNormalMan]

I will go back down to 1600 to 1700 cals. Dang, I am going to be a hungry MoFo while my body readjust.

You must not be counting your calories accurately or aren't logging everything properly.

There's no way a 6'4" guy at 240 pounds will not lose weight on a real 1900 to 2000 calories per day.

If you truly ate 1900 per day, you could probably not move from morning till night and lose weight.

[CashmereEsquire]

You must not be counting your calories accurately or aren't logging everything properly.

There's no way a 6'4" guy at 240 pounds will not lose weight on a real 1900 to 2000 calories per day.

If you truly ate 1900 per day, you could probably not move from morning till night and lose weight.

maybe he jacked his metabolism up? didnt see the OP post but I know I jacked mine up cutting at 1800 calories and had to stop cutting.

[GibRed]

Glad for the kick up the ass from a couple of guys on here yesterday, finally got myself down the gym. 20mins bike, 15mins steep incline on treadmill, and 3x20 on ab machine.

Will get the weights rocking next week.

[TheNormalMan]

maybe he jacked his metabolism up? didnt see the OP post but I know I jacked mine up cutting at 1800 calories and had to stop cutting.

Your metabolism does not get messed up from long term dieting, even doing a PSMF like I am now.

Some metabolic processes are slowed down a bit during prolonged deficits and the loss in bodyweight/muscle can also drop daily BMR as well.

But if you are still consuming less calories than are going out, you will lose weight.

This is the basic law of thermodynamics in the human body. It is impossible not to lose/maintain/gain weight depending upon calories in/out over a period of time.

The problem with the typical "-500" rule is that allows to small of a margin for error in calculating calories and tracking progress.

There is nothing wrong with your metabolism. Depending on time, weight loss stalls aren't uncommon even for 2-3 weeks, especially when only being in a small daily deficit.

[Bluedawgs4]

You must not be counting your calories accurately or aren't logging everything properly.

There's no way a 6'4" guy at 240 pounds will not lose weight on a real 1900 to 2000 calories per day.

If you truly ate 1900 per day, you could probably not move from morning till night and lose weight.

How accurate is MFP? I weigh all of my food and log everything daily.

[Luclin999]

maybe he jacked his metabolism up? didnt see the OP post but I know I jacked mine up cutting at 1800 calories and had to stop cutting.

The "Jacked up metabolism" or "crashed metabolism" is mostly a Bro science myth.

It takes a LOT to actually force a true metabolic reduction (such as drastic changes your LBM/weight ratio and certain powerful drugs). Most of the time the "jacked up metabolism" is just a case of general lethargy in the individual caused by the (sometimes prolonged) calorie deficiency.

You "feel" run down so you tend to move less, do less, etc. which in turn causes you to burn fewer calories. While "eating back at maintenance for a few weeks" will indeed "fix" it, what it is really fixing is the person's energy stores which in turn brings them back up to their original energy levels and in turn generally gets them moving again albeit at the cost of several weeks setback in their weight loss efforts.

The other solution is to just tough it out, get up and continue being active. Don't let that "five minute break" turn into a fifteen or twenty minute one. Keep to the same activity levels and schedule that you had at the beginning of the diet and *surprise* you go back to burning off fat again.

However, all of that said I do agree that he isn't counting calories accurately. A 240 pound man should lose weight just sitting on the sofa all week if he is just eating 1900 calories a day so there is some degree of error (I'd say by at least 600 calories minimum) in something that he is mis-counting daily.

[TheNormalMan]

How accurate is MFP? I weigh all of my food and log everything daily.

99% of all entries on MFP are uploaded by users just like you and me.

Most are accurate and copied directly from the nutrition label.

Some are wildly inaccurate or their macros are highly off despite the calorie number.

MFP entries don't calculate calories based on how much fat, protein, or carbs are entered in the fields.

You could have an item with 50 protein (200 cals), 50 carbs (200 cals), and 10 fat (90 cals), and the person making the entry could type 200 calories and that's what it will show.

If you're not paying attention, you just missed 290 calories when inputting your data.

This is just an example, but you need to read in detail every single entry on both the food you eat and the listing on MFP to make sure all the macros/calories on both are correct.

[Bluedawgs4]

I dropped ten pounds this summer by eating 1600-1700 calories a day according to MFP counting. I will drop back down to that for a couple of weeks and see what happens.
Thanks NormalMan..... I will see if I can get this calorie thing under control.

[Claaaaaaay]

Checking in at 219.6

This is my first time hitting below 220 on a Friday weigh in. Pretty remarkable considering I took a trip this week and had no regard for food or drink intake. I'll take a .4lb loss and look to lose more next week. Feeling great!

[baffledgenius]

Yep I am cursing this week... 132.4. I gained weight cause I was irresponsible with what I ate. This week I am gonna be super strict with my darn calories.

On the bright side: My thighs have never been this muscular or strong. I have this big chunk of muscle on my quads thats right above both sides of my knees and I just keep flexing it and thinking "oooh this is gonna look so pretty when I lose some weight and you can really see it" lol.

[BuschWolff]

Checking in 282.2 - rough week, time to get back on track

[Hanger]

Just found out my job is one on the chopping block.....hopefully learn more next week. Lack of jobs and revenue in our region....cutting back all over the central US...crap..

[Nottoway]

In @ 239, that +2 lbs. However, Ill take it!!!! This rotation (night shift) has been hell on my body. No energy, eating way to many carbs. Will get back on track Monday, off to work 40 hrs. / 3nights.....

[Hanger]

5lbs is awesome! Great job Hanger!! Doesnt sound like theres much more you could have done this week, so be proud of yourself.

Thanks!! Theres always more that can be done, but anything positive is a good thing!!

[baffledgenius]

Just found out my job is one on the chopping block.....hopefully learn more next week. Lack of jobs and revenue in our region....cutting back all over the central US...crap..

Oh man, im really sorry to hear that Hanger, thats awful :-( Do you have any other places that are hiring where you could interview?

[Hanger]

Oh man, im really sorry to hear that Hanger, thats awful :-( Do you have any other places that are hiring where you could interview?

I blasted out my resume today to most of our competitors LOL...if I am let go for downsizing no non compete clause WooHoo lol

[stingray72]

While I also use the nutritional information provided at some restaurants, I'm pretty sure that even at Chili's that you can order a burger and a salad and sort out the general portion sizes.

~ 6oz 80/20 burger meat (cooked)
~ Processed Cheese slice (or two depending on the burger)
~ Bun
~ Lettuce, onion, pickle slices, etc.


It's not like they are deep frying the burgers.. Although now that I think about it, it is probably best not to give them any ideas...

Ill show you this so you see my point. (dairy queen is just as bad)


Chili's Calorie Counter
Menu Category: Big Mouth Burgers
http://calorielab.com/restaurants/chilis/12

BBQ Ranch Burger (w/o Fries) 1,110 calories
Bacon Burger (w/o Fries) 1,080 calories
Burger Patty only (w/o Fries, bun or toppings) 4 each 360 calories
Buttered Big Mouth Bun (w/o Fries) 4 each 460
Chipotle Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger (w/o Fries) 1,090 calories
Ground Peppercorn Burger (w/o Fries) 1,050 calories
Mushroom-Swiss Burger (w/o Fries) 1,100 calories
Oldtimer Burger (w/o Fries) 800 calories
Oldtimer Burger (w/o Fries, w/ cheese) 880 calories

[Hanger]

While I also use the nutritional information provided at some restaurants, I'm pretty sure that even at Chili's that you can order a burger and a salad and sort out the general portion sizes.

~ 6oz 80/20 burger meat (cooked)
~ Processed Cheese slice (or two depending on the burger)
~ Bun
~ Lettuce, onion, pickle slices, etc.


It's not like they are deep frying the burgers.. Although now that I think about it, it is probably best not to give them any ideas...

Eddie George Grill on Ohio State U Campus.. Deep Fried Cheeseburger. imagine a burger, bun n all, coated with batter and deep fried....was weird looking, I didn't indulge lol

[kureransu]

Yep I am cursing this week... 132.4. I gained weight cause I was irresponsible with what I ate. This week I am gonna be super strict with my darn calories.

On the bright side: My thighs have never been this muscular or strong. I have this big chunk of muscle on my quads thats right above both sides of my knees and I just keep flexing it and thinking "oooh this is gonna look so pretty when I lose some weight and you can really see it" lol.

Looking forward to seeing those powerful legs....

Speaking of here's a blurry quad shot complete with dirty mirror from a week ago....

[kureransu]

While I also use the nutritional information provided at some restaurants, I'm pretty sure that even at Chili's that you can order a burger and a salad and sort out the general portion sizes.

~ 6oz 80/20 burger meat (cooked)
~ Processed Cheese slice (or two depending on the burger)
~ Bun
~ Lettuce, onion, pickle slices, etc.


It's not like they are deep frying the burgers.. Although now that I think about it, it is probably best not to give them any ideas...

if you get a burger at a restaurant, you're looking at a general 800 calorie minimum without fries..


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Hanger Good luck man. I went though that last year. Fortunately I've good networking skills (and talent) and had a new job the monday after the friday i was let go.

[baffledgenius]

Looking forward to seeing those powerful legs....

Speaking of here's a blurry quad shot complete with dirty mirror from a week ago....

Wow, those are some massive quads!!

[stingray72]

if you get a burger at a restaurant, you're looking at a general 800 calorie minimum without fries..


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Hanger Good luck man. I went though that last year. Fortunately I've good networking skills (and talent) and had a new job the monday after the friday i was let go.

Unless its mcdonalds then your just looking at no nutritional content and lots of preservatives haha. Highest burger there is the double quarter pounder with cheese I think and thats 750 calories.

[whitefire98]

Ill show you this so you see my point. (dairy queen is just as bad)


Chili's Calorie Counter
Menu Category: Big Mouth Burgers
http://calorielab.com/restaurants/chilis/12

BBQ Ranch Burger (w/o Fries) 1,110 calories
Bacon Burger (w/o Fries) 1,080 calories
Burger Patty only (w/o Fries, bun or toppings) 4 each 360 calories
Buttered Big Mouth Bun (w/o Fries) 4 each 460
Chipotle Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger (w/o Fries) 1,090 calories
Ground Peppercorn Burger (w/o Fries) 1,050 calories
Mushroom-Swiss Burger (w/o Fries) 1,100 calories
Oldtimer Burger (w/o Fries) 800 calories
Oldtimer Burger (w/o Fries, w/ cheese) 880 calories

If you look around the menu at most chains, they will have "healthier selections" or marked items that are XXX calories or less. If you have your phone, you can usually look up nutrition facts online or use myfitnesspal, which can help you make smarter choices. Just a thought...