# July 2010 Weight Loss Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 2, 2010, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302 "2010-07-02T13:15:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2010, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302/21 "2010-07-14T17:43:35Z")
I’m now officially 75% of the person I was on Jan 1. Down 61.2 lbs (3 this past week) and only 10 more to my overall goal. ---
**Author:** ![Moonlitherial](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4bbf92/32.png) [@Moonlitherial](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonlitherial)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2010, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302/22 "2010-07-15T13:52:51Z")
Starting Weight - June 23 218 Initial Goal by Dec 31 163 Last Week 208 This Week 206.5 I’m moving to Phase 2 of Atkins this week, mostly because I can’t stand to miss the entire berry season 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2010, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302/23 "2010-07-15T22:19:12Z")
Well, still hanging around the same weight. I broke down and bought a couple pairs of summer pants - I said if I’m going to stick at this weight, I better have some clothes to wear. I’m not going up, just stuck at the same weight, so maybe at some point I’ll start going down again. ---
**Author:** ![Baal\_Houtham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/baal_houtham/32/13604_2.png) [@Baal\_Houtham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baal_Houtham)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2010, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302/24 "2010-07-16T12:51:53Z")
This has been Month Two of First Time Adventures in Dieting. Start: May 14, 2010 – 230 lbs. After 5 weeks: 220 lbs. After 9 weeks: 216 lbs. After five weeks of absolute adherence to a regimen of low calorie foods I broke training for Father’s Day breakfast. Nothing wild, but I was a little worried about it. And yeah, I didn’t get back on the routine that had been taking off 2 lbs. a week. For the past month it’s been 1 lb. a week. Certainly I can live with that, but I’m hoping the routine doesn’t erode any further. Long-term projects are not my strong point; apathy usually settles in at some point. But, it’s going great. No hunger. Good energy. Very little sense of self-denial. * * * (The program is eating low calorie foods, which mostly means lean meats and vegetables, but also some dairy and small servings of grain. Eight to 10 meals/snacks a day, generally between 30 and 240 calories each. I’ve been doing a lot of packaged Indian pilafs --half a serving-- topped with ham/cauliflower/lettuce for the meals. A couple of times I’ve made a gallon of veg goulash in tomato sauce and topped servings of that with lettuce/deli meat.) ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2010, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302/25 "2010-07-16T13:59:54Z")
> [@Baal\_Houtham](#): > > After five weeks of absolute adherence to a regimen of low calorie foods I broke training for Father’s Day breakfast. Nothing wild, but I was a little worried about it. You’ll need to do this from time to time. It’s part of a healthy life - you need to splurge occasionally. Add some more exercise into your week if you are worried about a heavy meal, but don’t think you have to deny yourself everything. That will mean that when you do go off diet (and you will) you’ll go way overboard. Occasional splurges are good and healthy. > [@](#): > > And yeah, I didn’t get back on the routine that had been taking off 2 lbs. a week. For the past month it’s been 1 lb. a week. Certainly I can live with that, but I’m hoping the routine doesn’t erode any further. You didn’t gain the weight quickly, you won’t lose it quickly. 1 lb a week is a fine rate of loss. > [@](#): > > Long-term projects are not my strong point; apathy usually settles in at some point. But, it’s going great. No hunger. Good energy. Very little sense of self-denial. That’s a very positive sign. ---
**Author:** ![Mops](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mops/32/16494_2.png) [@Mops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mops)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2010, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302/26 "2010-07-16T15:02:47Z")
**Start** : June 1 at 103.5 kg (BMI 30) **Now** : 93.4 kg (BMI 27) **Goal** for 1 September: 83.5 kg (BMI 24) - I’ll have to change to maintaining my weight then as I run a race on 19 September. Going without a hitch by now - I am always a bit hungry but have become well used to it (only, some time ago a friend noted that when we sat down and ordered mineral water, it came with a lemon slice and I ate that at once 😛 ) Originally I planned on a 1000 cal/day deficit but some exercise (running 2 x 5000 m, swimming 4 x 1000 m, 2 hr gymnastics, 2 hr strength/week, group hike on Sundays, some 100 km of biking throughout the week) does seem to add nicely to that (and it seems to reliably keep my body out of starvation mode). It’s amazing how much easier running becomes with these piddling 10 kg off. I don’t do calorie counting that well (because I cannot well estimate quantities), so I just stick to a fixed scheme: café breakfast (bread roll, croissant, ham, cheese, jam), 0.2 l skimmed milk, one 6 in Subway sandwich of the low-calorie types (but with meat so I get enough protein) for lunch, 0.2 l skimmed milk, another 6 in Subway sandwich for dinner. Started off in 2004 at BMI 39, got down to BMI 29, maintained at BMI 29-30 those last years and now I’m going for officially not overweight… ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2010, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302/27 "2010-07-16T15:55:32Z")
> [@tschild](#): > > Started off in 2004 at BMI 39, got down to BMI 29, maintained at BMI 29-30 those last years and now I’m going for officially not overweight… I’ve given up worrying about BMI, with my build I’ll never be close to “ideal” weight. It’s not appropriate for athletes, and I consider myself an athlete. ---
**Author:** ![Sehmket](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a183cd/32.png) [@Sehmket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sehmket)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2010, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302/28 "2010-07-18T01:08:19Z")
Checking in on my diet, but things have been pretty rough the past few days - I’ve come down with laryngitis, and it’s pretty painful to swallow solids. I’m pretty much limited to yogurt and soup - and it’s really freekin’ hard to find low carb, low fat soup with few chunks in it. I spent half an hour in Kroger reading the back labels before deciding I just wasn’t going to be able to stick to under 20 carbs per day until my throat heals up. Before the laryngitis, I was down to 150.6! When I can keep up with it, this diet goes great, but it seems pretty easy to derail. ---
**Author:** ![Geek\_Mecha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecae2f/32.png) [@Geek\_Mecha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geek_Mecha)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2010, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302/29 "2010-07-18T01:28:18Z")
Still plateauing, but my skinny clothes still fit the same, so I still don’t really mind. I’ve started doing some exercises at home, both to add more physical activity to my day (I already walk 40 minutes daily minimum) and because my body’s felt tense and stiff lately. Once I figure out which exercises I like, I’ll shoot for doing them three times a week, every other day. One habit I’m happy to see developing in me is cooking new things. I’ve made fresh pasta, cinnamon French toast, whole wheat lasagna, and my own pizza crust and pizza sauce this week alone. It takes more time, but it’s a nice change from all the frozen dinners and packaged stuff I used to eat. ---
**Author:** ![Arien](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Arien](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arien)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2010, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302/30 "2010-07-18T04:51:11Z")
Every month I make a post in one of these threads complaining about plateauing. This month is no exception but I’ve noticed that I usually start losing the weight again after I make the complaint post. I should’ve posted this sooner! :smack: I haven’t been running lately since my left foot has been achy lately. I hope it goes away soon, nothing burns calories like running. I miss it. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2010, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302/31 "2010-07-18T05:44:10Z")
> [@Telemark](#): > > You’ll need to do this from time to time. It’s part of a healthy life - you need to splurge occasionally. Add some more exercise into your week if you are worried about a heavy meal, but don’t think you have to deny yourself everything. That will mean that when you do go off diet (and you will) you’ll go way overboard. Occasional splurges are good and healthy.\ I think you need to keep the occasional splurge day in perspective, too - it’s not the end of the world, it doesn’t mean you’ll go back to irresponsibly eating everything slower than you, and it doesn’t mean that you’ve failed; it might mean that you lose a half pound this week instead of a full pound. Big deal. The big picture is more important than a single meal. ---
**Author:** ![stpauler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9d8465/32.png) [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2010, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302/32 "2010-07-19T14:42:25Z")
Start: January 4th: 258.2 Recent Goal: 203.2 Current weight: 199.8 Next goal 198.2 by August 13th. My facebook status this morning was a picture of the scale. As it feel awesome to just eke under the 200 limbo bar. I’m now working out only 4 days a week and I feel some new parts getting much stronger. I’m now in much better shape than I was 10 years ago which is pretty cool. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2010, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302/33 "2010-07-19T18:16:33Z")
22.2 pounds total lost! WooT! I’m just looking at my weight loss graph, and man, it really does flatten out after the initial drop. I’m a little concerned about the sustainability of my exercise - I won’t be able to dig for a couple of hours every day come winter. I might have to take up cross-country skiing or something. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2010, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302/34 "2010-07-20T01:59:32Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > I won’t be able to dig for a couple of hours every day come winter. I might have to take up cross-country skiing or something. Mixing it up is good. XC skiing is great, but it’s often not something that’s easy to squeeze into a busy day. Perhaps just a good walk or a gym session as well? ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2010, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302/35 "2010-07-20T03:12:25Z")
I do walk a lot, even in winter, but a gym session just isn’t going to happen. Maybe I should get some more weights for the basement. We have a pool nearby, too - our experience with pools in town is that they are full of screaming, acting up kids, but they do offer adult swimming exercise classes. I’ll have to look into that. I found last year that my activity went way down in winter (which is not unusual for the obvious reasons in a cold country), and I’d like to be ready for it this year. Oh yeah, we’re planning to take up dancing again this fall, so that’s another avenue for exercise. It’s just so much easier in summer (like most things). 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2010, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302/36 "2010-07-20T03:17:10Z")
My activity level goes up in winter. 🙂 It’s ski season after all… ---
**Author:** ![klintypooh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3da27b/32.png) [@klintypooh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/klintypooh)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2010, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302/37 "2010-07-21T16:03:41Z")
I think I’ll use this thread as my stepping stone back into SD. My start weight was 242.75lbs on May 17th, I’m currently 220.75lbs as of this morning. I’m dead on 6ft tall to give you an idea what I’m like body wise. I’d have probably lost a fair bit more, but that period of time included a holiday where I binged on beer and food quite a bit. I’ve still a decent way to go, but luckily I hold my weight quite well and look like I hit the gym more than I do as I have big shoulders/arms. It’s been acomplished through being more active in general, walking more instead of public transport, riding a bike, doing weights and cutting out the bad foods. No crisps, chocolate etc. I’ve also switched things like butter for low fat vegetable spread, white bread for wholemeal brown, cutting portion sizes, no fizzy drinks (including beer), grilling meat instead of frying and making sure there are as few pre-packed meals around as possible, so I know exactly what’s in my food. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2010, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302/38 "2010-07-21T16:47:04Z")
Well, technically you do know exactly what’s in your food with pre-packed meals; it just isn’t always stuff you _want_ in your meals. 🙂 Welcome back, **klintypooh**. ---
**Author:** ![Duke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e8c25b/32.png) [@Duke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2010, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302/39 "2010-07-21T16:56:05Z")
I’m embarrassed to say this, but I’ve lost more weight through a combination of nervousness, food poisoning, and uh…let’s call it “free form exercise” than I had been losing on a serious diet and bicycling. The compliments have been flattering to say the least. On July 7: 219 lb On July 14: 220 lb (this one was a weigh-in at the doctor’s office: down from 232 three months ago) Today July 21: 213 lb. Yes, a bit of a scary drop but maybe it’s due to differences in scale sensitivity. “Free form exercise”: **Cecil Adams** approved, **Duke** tested. 19 pounds off of my high weight, 18 pounds to go to my target of 195. ---
**Author:** ![Moonlitherial](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4bbf92/32.png) [@Moonlitherial](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonlitherial)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2010, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302/40 "2010-07-21T16:56:42Z")
Moonlitherial;12687151]Starting Weight - June 23 218 Initial Goal by Dec 31 163 Last Week 206.5 This Week 206 Not even close to on track for the end of the year but it was a rough week. Lesson of the week was if I don’t prepare the vegetables I buy on the weekend (clean, trim etc) I won’t eat them through the week. Here’s to doing better next week. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-2010-weight-loss-thread/545302.md?page=3)