2013 Hunt WA Biggest Loser Comp

[uplandhunter870]

Ok count me in, weighed in this am at 278.4 , goal is to be down around 225

[weathergirl]

Strongly recommend allowing yourself a scheduled cheat day.  I would have faltered at least three times this past week if I didn't have Friday to anticipate.  Yay cheat day!

Excellent idea!

[h20hunter]

Think of it as a reward system. I'm good all week but the wife and I have a date night tomorrow....don't think for a second I'm not having some pretzel sticks with blue moon cheese sauce and a pint!

[iRem]

Ok, a little late but I'm in!

Starting weight is 241

I can't make the numbers in Red Smart phone not so smart!
Just let me know if you got it!

Since having back surgery last year and the Holidays I could lose 40 lbs.

[Sitka_Blacktail]

Started at 255 and after a solid week at the local YMCA, I'm seeing some progress. Just weighed in at 249 and that's after having lunch and re-hydrating after my morning workout. Started Mon shooting baskets for 90 minutes then did 2 1/2 miles on the cross ramp elliptical trainer. Tues did an hour of shooting around, then 3 1/2 miles on the elliptical trainer. Wed I messed around in a raquetball court for an hour working on serves and my short game, then put in 5 miles on the elliptical machine.  Thurs, I could tell I wasn't completely recovered from Wednesday's workout so I shot around for an hour, then did a short 2 1/2 miles on the elliptical trainer. Today I felt a little more spring in my step, so I hit the elliptical machine and did an hour with a 5 min cool down and made it 6.17 miles and burned 720 calories. I like to vary the strain so I had it set to 2 minutes at crossramp 4, resistance 10, then 2 minutes at crossramp 10, resistance 14. As I feel my wind increasing, I'll up those settings a bit. When I finished, I did a light workout on the weight machines. Not really looking to add muscle, just want to firm up what I have.

One thing for me is I like variety to keep my interest, which is why I started the basketball and raquetball. After another week of getting in some semblance of shape, I'm gonna look for a raquetball partner, as you can burn some serious calories playing that game. I have to make sure I do some serious stretching beforehand to help prevent injury. Nothing slows you down or ruins your work out routine at my age than hurting yourself. There is also adult volleyball a couple days a week that I may try. I think I'm gonna vary how I use the machines too. I think Mon, Wed, and Fri, I'll go for distance and Tue and Thur, I'll up the resistance and go for short bursts until muscle failure. I'm taking weekends off for recovery. I may do some hiking/game scouting tho.

Last but not least, for me, as far as losing weight, I'm not changing what I eat as much as how much I eat. I was always one of those guys who could eat and eat and eat and not gain a lb. when I was young and more active. I can't get away with that now. So I'm keeping my portions much smaller. The one thing I'm staying away from is pop and beer.

Just hoping I can keep mentally on top of this.......... so far so good!

[Machias]

I haven't weighed myself again, but can feel a difference. Probably update the 1st of each month. My goal is 180.

Also, I agreed to donate. Is there someone in charge of collecting the donated items?

We're not going to collect the donations, the winners will contact the donor of their choice and arrange for the prize delivery.

[littlemac]

Haven't read every post but I would like to throw out there for everyone to drink plenty of water daily.

I usually try and get in ten or so 8 oz glasses a day, nothing easier to drop weight early in a diet and it helps with the hunger pangs.

Whenever you feel like a between meal and snack treat, drink the water.  I keep a 32 oz bottle on my desk and keep track of my water consumption that way.

Down to 232 today.

[IBspoiled]

I saw this on another site.  For those who like to have their coffee's and soda's and might I ad beer, everytime you want one, put that money in a jar and when you meet a certain amount splurge!  It can also work with workout's, pay yourself for each workout and when you get to a certain amount do something for yourself.   

I've been sticking to my workouts 6 days a week and 1 day off, at least until yesterday when the crud found me.  I took all my remedies that I have posted and am almost over it today.  I highly recommend them if you start to feel like you are coming down with the crud.  I took all 3 throughout the day about 3x's each. 

Here is another remedy.

3 cups water
3 Tbsp. honey
2 garlic cloves (just crush with the side of a knife)
boil and reduce until you have 1/2 cup of liquid, ad some fresh lemon juice and drink. 

[brew]

298.6     saw the post and got on the scales-almost 3 bills- something's gotta give.  i"m in--better late than never

[Russ McDonald]

So sitting here scartching my head...been sicker than a dog for over a week.  Bronchitis not the over kind  coughing, haven't lost my appetite.  Jumped on the scale yesterday. 331 down 3 lbs.  I guess coughing burns calories 

[pips4bucks]

I not in on this but Ive gone from 214 to 193.Im quite happy at this weight,hang in there folks

Way to go Rasbo!

[pips4bucks]

Weigh in this morning... 239  Down 6 lbs.   

Cut out a lot of carbs, cut down on calories.  I still "cheat" a little with a small piece of dark chocolate from time to time, but keep the calorie count down.

Got back to running again... ugh!  Put in a few miles, but not as many as I'd wanted.  Last week was endurance week at the pool, so that helped.  The next two weeks are speed weeks so lots of sprint work.  May go for a bike ride later, but it's damn cold out there!  Probably opt for a run instead.

[DOUBLELUNG]

248, same as last week.  Belt tells me I'm making progress. 

[jrebel]

268.8 down from 280.2

[Elkrunner]

200.4 down 10 lbs...started the advocare 24 day challeng with my wife a week ago.  It must be working.