January (New Year) Fat Loss Thread

[Rich1143]

Hey all,

Seeing who wants to jump on this thread to share about their cutting starting Jan 1st. I am personally planning on 12 week cut starting Jan 1st. In the past these threads have been super beneficial for motivation and advice. Some 6 years ago I used the BB forums to help cut down 30 lbs. Fast forward to today and I am a father of two with a busy work life and I am in need of a sustainable cut to get my back down to a lower weight.

Please check-in below if you want to get going on this!


Rich

[CBRIT89]

We normally have a three monthly thread going, so maybe change/add the title to Jan-Mar and it could be the new one?

I'm in. Need to get back into my best suit ASAP as I'm going to be more customer facing from April/May when I should be getting a promotion.

[Rich1143]

We normally have a three monthly thread going, so maybe change/add the title to Jan-Mar and it could be the new one?

I'm in. Need to get back into my best suit ASAP as I'm going to be more customer facing from April/May when I should be getting a promotion.

Oof - not sure how to edit the actual thread name to incorporate that. I might need an admin. I will see if I can change it. Currently my 3 year-old daughter is having a meltdown and not letting me accomplish anything.

[Matthew313]

Today's weigh in as of 12/21 is 294lb's.

As for my winter goal....Because things have gotten so slow I am going to set it at 34 pounds...So by March 21st I want to be 260Lb!

[Illuminati666]

In

Lost 38 lbs last time 308 to 266.

I’m up to 278 as of today so I want to get down to 238 by April

[Rich1143]

Maybe 6 years ago I really put in a lot of effort and went from 188 down to 165 or so (I am 5'10). I was able to keep the weight off for a long time, with a little bit of fluctuation. Then I got married, had kids, and went and got my Master's degree. The culmination of all of that stress and lifestyle change resulted in my getting back to my starting weight again.

I work from home now and have two kids. Kids are always snacking and getting into the pantry and the weekends can be long without leaving the house. This makes is extremely tough to not graze all day. I am really needing to make some sort of massive mental shift so I can lose again. When I had a successful cut several years ago, I was a single bachelor with no real responsibilities. It was relatively easy to cut weight.

So, if there are any parents here or anyone in a similar boat, please post some advice and/or tips and tricks. My plan is to lift weights 5 days a week. I find that lifting weights actually seems to blunt my appetite a bit. Intense cardio tends to make me ravenous at night. I usually eat a bit more on cardio days and still try to remain in a deficit, but playing the numbers game can be hit or miss.

[Matthew313]

12/21 294
12/28 291

Winter so far 3 lb's
Total weight lost = 105 pounds as of 12/21

Bordering the lowest I've been since the winter of 2014.

[Spanishdream]

In on this.

I'm 169lbs and the aim is 155lbs before a bulk.

Good luck everyone, keep shedding the pounds.

[Rich1143]

Well, the cut starts in 2 days. In preparation for this cut I have stopped eating food after 7:30 PM to get ready for the change coming. If I can sleep through the night on a deficit then I know I am in total control. That has always been my downfall. This morning I weighted in at 189.4.

My plan is to start my first week at 2500 calories then reduce down to 2300 until I stop losing. I used to IIFYM calorie calculator to get my numbers. I am also planning to lift weights 5 days a week and two rest days where I will do moderate cardio. I generally weigh in twice a week to check progress.

What all are you folks planning to do?

[Turkstarr]

I am in on this. Will update on the Friday of every week. Lets get it.

[Illuminati666]

1st jan - 278.8
8th jan -
15th jan -
22nd jan -
29th jan -
5th feb -
12th feb -
19th feb -
26th Feb -
5th mar -
12th mar -
19th mar -
26th mar -
2nd apr -
9th apr -
16th Apr -
23rd apr -
30th apr -

[live4gs]

Like to join as well.
Staring at 267.0. Need to work my way back down.

[Matthew313]

12/21 294
12/28 291
1/4 288

Winter so far 6 pounds
Total weight lost = 108 pounds as of 1/4

[Turkstarr]

Weighed in this morning, down 3.6lbs purely from diet. Looking to get going in the Gym next week.

[willmfftt]

Goal is 230lbs by end of March

Jan 6th - 258.2
Jan 13th -
Jan 20th -
Jan 27th -
Feb 3rd -
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Feb 17th -
Feb 24th -
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Mar 31st -

[HomeGymChains]

Thanks for the accountability thread!

Hi again! Happy to be back.
Next goal is 225 pounds.

Jan 6th - 230.8
Jan 13th -
Jan 20th -
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Feb 3rd -
Feb 10th -
Feb 17th -
Feb 24th -
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Mar 31st -

[live4gs]

Forgot to post on Friday. Lost some holiday bloat. Weigh in on Friday at 258.0.

[Illuminati666]

1st jan - 278.8
8th jan - 277.4
15th jan -
22nd jan -
29th jan -
5th feb -
12th feb -
19th feb -
26th Feb -
5th mar -
12th mar -
19th mar -
26th mar -
2nd apr -
9th apr -
16th Apr -
23rd apr -
30th apr -

[Matthew313]

Started winter at 294lb's
My winter goal is 34lb's or 260lb's
12/21 294
12/28 291
1/4 288
1/11 286

Winter so far 8 pounds
Total weight lost = 110 pounds as of 1/11

[willmfftt]

Goal is 230lbs by end of March

Jan 6th - 258.2
Jan 13th - 254.9
Jan 20th -
Jan 27th -
Feb 3rd -
Feb 10th -
Feb 17th -
Feb 24th -
Mar 3rd -
Mar 10th -
Mar 17th -
Mar 24th -
Mar 31st -

[Rich1143]

I think I am getting into the routine of falling asleep in a deficit. That is by FAR the hardest part of cutting for me. I am finding if I do IF my energy levels stay pretty constant throughout the day. I think I weighed in at 188.2 for my first check. Will weigh again mid week next week.

[live4gs]

Down to 256 this week. Lots of work this week, since I’m on call. Just coming home and doing a lot of waiting. I’ll take any loss though.

[Rich1143]

Curious what your approaches are, folks. Counting calories? Just trying to eat less with no counting?

[Camarija]

Goal: 190 lbs @ 10 % to 12 % body fat, 37.5 lbs loss total
Duration: 16 weeks of calorie deficit

Starting physique


January 9 - 227.5 lbs
January 16 - 224.5 lbs - I dropped 3 lbs, I expect this to be mostly water weight from cutting out carbs except for bananas.

Curious what your approaches are, folks. Counting calories? Just trying to eat less with no counting?

I track everything on the Cronometer App.

Eating on a calorie restriction but making sure I'm getting my protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, etc.

Cheers

*edit* my scale was broken, 224.5 lbs, not 220 lbs

[Matthew313]

12/21 294
12/28 291
1/4 288
1/11 286
1/18 283
Winter so far 11 pounds
Total weight lost = 113 pounds as of 1/18

[Rich1143]

Week 1 - 189.6
Week 2 - 188.6
Week 3 - 186.6

Finally in a good eating routine. Been intermittent fasting and it really works for me. Been doing 20/4. Controls my energy and allows me to go to bed satiated.

[HomeGymChains]

Jan 6th - 230.8
Jan 13th - travel
Jan 20th -230.3
Jan 27th -
Feb 3rd -
Feb 10th -
Feb 17th -
Feb 24th -
Mar 3rd -
Mar 10th -
Mar 17th -
Mar 24th -
Mar 31st -

[HomeGymChains]

Goal: 190 lbs @ 10 % to 12 % body fat, 37.5 lbs loss total
Duration: 16 weeks of calorie deficit

I like the description of “Masstrophysicist”!

Reps on spread

[Illuminati666]

1st jan - 278.8
8th jan - 277.4
15th jan - 275.4
22nd jan -
29th jan -
5th feb -
12th feb -
19th feb -
26th Feb -
5th mar -
12th mar -
19th mar -
26th mar -
2nd apr -
9th apr -
16th Apr -
23rd apr -
30th apr -

[Camarija]

Goal Weight:
192 lbs @ 10% body fat

Planned Duration of Diet:
15 Weeks Total

Week #	Date	Weight	Weight Change
0	January 9	227.5 lbs	/
1	January 16	224.5 lbs	-3 lbs
2	January 23	218.4 lbs	-6.1 lbs

Total Weight Lost So Far:
9.1 lbs

Starting Physique

Spoiler!

Notes

Lost 6.1 lbs this last week. Almost all of that is water weight from cutting carbs. Still happy with the progress. 26.4 lbs left to lose, with 13 weeks to go. Definitely felt light headed and weak this week. I had to drastically reduce my workout volume and frequency but it's still enough to maintain my muscle mass.

I like the description of “Masstrophysicist”!

Reps on spread

Thanks brother! It was between that and Broseidon hahaha