April Fool's Day 10% Body Weight Loss Challenge
02-05-2011, 10:52 PM
#321
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Fortnightly check in.
The weight hasn't changed much (in fact it's gone up a pound) ,but there's another percentage point off my body fat, which brings me below 20%!
I've had a cold this week and been a bit indulgent as a consequence, so this result is a bit better than I'd anticipated
The weight hasn't changed much (in fact it's gone up a pound) ,but there's another percentage point off my body fat, which brings me below 20%!
I've had a cold this week and been a bit indulgent as a consequence, so this result is a bit better than I'd anticipated
02-06-2011, 12:50 AM
#322
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While we're all different people, I notice a common sentiment among many on here. Speaking for myself, I'm not used to doing for me, but very used to doing for others. When I make good choices, I now feel like I'm taking care of myself. I'll speak for myself, but this is a complete re-wiring of my brain. I know for a fact that in the past, when I over indulged, I thought I was giving myself something...a treat. Really, I was just using food to cope with whatever stress or pain, or fill in your emotion. Now my brain is beginning to understand that such behavior was no different than the self-medicating that other addicts do.
Peace,
Matt
02-06-2011, 01:34 AM
#324
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Start at 300, so 10% loss is 30 pounds.
Weighed in this morning at 283, so down 17 pounds.
17 / 30 is about 57%.
More than halfway there!
Regards,
Michael
Oops--reread your suggestion--you want current % of body weight loss:
283 / 300 is about 94% so if I'm figuring correctly that means I'm down 6% since starting.
Last edited by mecompco; 02-06-2011 at 01:37 AM.
02-06-2011, 01:54 AM
#325
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Word! Well said, and I completely agree. You got to the heart of what I was getting at. Regardless of the loss, I know when I'm not on plan. And if I'm on plan, I don't care as much about the loss.
While we're all different people, I notice a common sentiment among many on here. Speaking for myself, I'm not used to doing for me, but very used to doing for others. When I make good choices, I now feel like I'm taking care of myself. I'll speak for myself, but this is a complete re-wiring of my brain. I know for a fact that in the past, when I over indulged, I thought I was giving myself something...a treat. Really, I was just using food to cope with whatever stress or pain, or fill in your emotion. Now my brain is beginning to understand that such behavior was no different than the self-medicating that other addicts do.
Peace,
Matt
While we're all different people, I notice a common sentiment among many on here. Speaking for myself, I'm not used to doing for me, but very used to doing for others. When I make good choices, I now feel like I'm taking care of myself. I'll speak for myself, but this is a complete re-wiring of my brain. I know for a fact that in the past, when I over indulged, I thought I was giving myself something...a treat. Really, I was just using food to cope with whatever stress or pain, or fill in your emotion. Now my brain is beginning to understand that such behavior was no different than the self-medicating that other addicts do.
Peace,
Matt
Really, deep down, where the rubber meets the road, we each lose weight/get fit for ourselves. Oh, we surely appreciate the positive effect our committment to get healthier has upon our loved ones but it really, truly, is a personal thing.
No one can MAKE us give up an unhealthy lifestyle--oh, they can perhaps prod us a bit, maybe give us support (or maybe not) but, to quote a hackneyed phrase, "if it is to be, it is up to me".
And you are so right--food, alcohol, drugs, any addiction--are all just short term "solutions" to our problems.
Let us all keep making healthy choices!
Regards,
Michael
02-06-2011, 05:43 AM
#326
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Well, it looks like everybody is moving right along. I have been stuck in an airport hotel since Monday and just got home last night. It was supposed to be a 2 day business trip, but southerners don't have the equipment to deal with snow like we do up here in Michigan. I'm going to give my digestive system a few days to recover from a week of hotel food before I wiegh in. I made good choices, but it still isn't home-made.
I like the idea of adding our percentage of weight loss. Afterall, this is a percentage challange, not a pound challenge...........Kay.
I like the idea of adding our percentage of weight loss. Afterall, this is a percentage challange, not a pound challenge...........Kay.
02-07-2011, 05:12 AM
#329
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Yesterday it was 63% but today it is only 53%.
I had to get lazy and put a frozen pizza in the oven for dinner. I could tell the high salt content was going to be too much for me even if I didn't go over on calories.
At least it is just water retention and will go awya quickly again.
Oops! I used the wrong numbers. I was thinking of someone skinnier than myself.
57% yesterday
48% today
I had to get lazy and put a frozen pizza in the oven for dinner. I could tell the high salt content was going to be too much for me even if I didn't go over on calories.
At least it is just water retention and will go awya quickly again.
Oops! I used the wrong numbers. I was thinking of someone skinnier than myself.
57% yesterday
48% today
Last edited by rainbow24; 02-07-2011 at 05:16 AM.
02-08-2011, 12:12 AM
#330
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Good Morning everyone!
Sorry i did not check in yesterday but i was busy skiiing! Took the day off for a little fun with the boyfriend
I am currently down one pounf from last week...i am chipping away slowly at that big gain last week- i'll get there soon enough!
My week last week was OK- it took me alot to get over the 4lb gain from last week- it racked my brain emotionally for too long! Anywho i worked out 5 days last week and stayed close to my diet even on superbowl sunday
This week i plan to consume around 1,600 calories a day and drink 4 chugs of water a day. Working out 6/days this week. - Even thought i am a bit sore yesterday from skiing!
I am so determined to reach 180...I hope everyone has a GREAT week!
i'd determine by % lost but i am out of time! plus math is my weak spot.
Sorry i did not check in yesterday but i was busy skiiing! Took the day off for a little fun with the boyfriend
I am currently down one pounf from last week...i am chipping away slowly at that big gain last week- i'll get there soon enough!My week last week was OK- it took me alot to get over the 4lb gain from last week- it racked my brain emotionally for too long! Anywho i worked out 5 days last week and stayed close to my diet even on superbowl sunday
This week i plan to consume around 1,600 calories a day and drink 4 chugs of water a day. Working out 6/days this week. - Even thought i am a bit sore yesterday from skiing!
I am so determined to reach 180...I hope everyone has a GREAT week!
i'd determine by % lost but i am out of time! plus math is my weak spot.
