Hunt WA Biggest Loser Contest

[FC]

I would like to get in on this too, I've already been at it pretty hard for about 3 weeks, it took me about two weeks to build up to running every night for 30 minutes on the elliptical but I'm running between 50-60 miles per week on the elliptical now.

Start weight was 285, this morning was 267 

Good to see the success stories under way in here. 

[buckhorn2]

I was ready today warm cloths on hunting boots went out to the garage and wheeled out the bike my wife bought at a garage sale. She says can you remember how to ride a bike I say you never forget how to ride a bike. Then 3 feet and over I go into the boat trailer knots on the head and arm sore then noticed there was no chain on the bike damn garage sails. Now going to try walking it;s safer.

[wranglernqtrhorses]

Please let me know if you see an error - or if I miss someone's weight.  Thank you.

[TeacherMan]

Did another 3 miles yesterday. I'm still planning on weighing in Monday.

Got a great app for my iphone, its called MYfitnessPal, helps track all my food and exercise. I've been keeping it under 1,800 calories a day trying to get it down under 1,400.

[carpsniperg2]

Week 2 for me 261.5 Only -2 lbs this week. To much tasty food around

[JLS]

Did another 3 miles yesterday. I'm still planning on weighing in Monday.

Got a great app for my iphone, its called MYfitnessPal, helps track all my food and exercise. I've been keeping it under 1,800 calories a day trying to get it down under 1,400.

TeacherMan,

Be careful, you drop too low in calories and your body essentially goes into starvation mode.  Your metabolism slows down and your weight loss slows. 

You guys should be trying to incorporate some sort of strength training in your routine, because as you add muscle cells your metabolism speeds up.  Plus, it's a great way to prevent injury!

Good luck.

[Hunting Cowboy]

Started at 176.  Weighed in today at 173. Down 3 lbs. So far, I've just cut down on the crap and being aware of my meal portions. Hoping to include more exercise.

[bearhunter99]

Did another 3 miles yesterday. I'm still planning on weighing in Monday.

Got a great app for my iphone, its called MYfitnessPal, helps track all my food and exercise. I've been keeping it under 1,800 calories a day trying to get it down under 1,400.

TeacherMan,

Be careful, you drop too low in calories and your body essentially goes into starvation mode.  Your metabolism slows down and your weight loss slows. 

You guys should be trying to incorporate some sort of strength training in your routine, because as you add muscle cells your metabolism speeds up.  Plus, it's a great way to prevent injury!

Good luck.

I'll second this, especially for us bigger guys.  I spoke to my doctor a little while back about not having much luck losing weight and he asked about my diet.  When I told him I was down to 1500 calories he was surprised I wasn't actually gaining weight.  He said anyone over 225-250 lbs or so shouldn't drop below 2,000 to 2,200 calories a day until they had gotten down below 250 lbs.  He said the best way is really to just gradually work your way down and shave off maybe 100-200 calories a day each week or so, and try to maintain at least 30-60 mins of exercise 5 days a week.

[Goldeneye]

Week 2 weigh in.  250.4 ,  -.8 lbs

As is usually the case after the initial quick drop in weight my body somewhat locks down.  Now the weight will be tougher to bring off. 

Cravings for food I don't normally eat are really kicking in.  I have resisted so far...

[gotshot]

Week 2-- 244 minus 2 from last week.

[TheHunt]

275 - 2 = 273   

I need to workout more

[wranglernqtrhorses]

[BoomWhop]

Hey been really busy with my daughters softball, ( I am a 1st time head coach) and haven't been online to much.  Would love to get in on this, today is my 18th anniverary and I weighed in at 283.   i was 200 when I met her and 217 when we got married.  Would love to join your contest just for the moral support. 

[Russ McDonald]

This week sucked.  Friends up from, California NWTF banquet.  Hey but the nice thing is that I didn't gain anything.  so 0 for this week.

[TeacherMan]

I put in anther 45 minutes today on the tred mill at 4-7.2mph. Burned 542 calories. I only took in 745 calories today. With that said I'm feeling heavy from the corned beef and cabage last night  When I started on Feb. 13th I was 260, when I signed up on here I was down to 239. But then I went back up to 245. I think some of the first weight loss was water. I'm hoping to be back down to my sign up weight of 239 Monday.