Ardred and I are trying the South Beach diet now that we have more money coming in.
I’m 225 now, 5’9". I’ve got about 70-80 pounds to lose to get to my high school weight (which I basically achieved by not eating for three months). He’s 240, 5’9".
We’re serious this time. 
Maybe this thread will give us a little more motivation.
I’ve gotten down to 341. That’s the 70-lb mark. Only 100 to go!
411/341/240
So, how’re you doin’?
**Bambi!! ** Great job.
I’ve been keeping up the slow steady “decline”–another 11 pounds since I posted in early April.
2004: 268/228.5/200 (total weight loss since 2001 = 111).
I did drink a bottle of wine over the holiday (yes, all of it, all by myself), so I need to get refocused, at least until the next holiday weekend.
Anybody else need some kudos or encouragement?
I’ve lost a total of 16 pounds since March 29. I lost 11 pounds in April, then it slowed way down in May. I’m still making good progress though. My clothes all fit a lot bigger so I think I’m actually losing inches and gaining muscle. I know I’ve lost at least 4 or 5 inches on my waist because jeans I couldn’t get close to buttoning before are now nice and comfy.
I need to exercise a bit more, but I’ve decreased my meat intake (hardly eating any red meat at all, maybe 1 serving a week) and I’m eating lots more veggies. I *feel * better, which is what’s most important. I don’t care if I lose weight slowly as long as it stays off in the long run.
242/226/137
Wow, you all have been chattering away behind my back! The thread wasn’t renewing itself in my subscriptions 
Does anyone else have any experience with diabetic oral meds interfering with weight loss?
I need help with this…
Hi all. I posted in one of the other threads but haven’t been too up to date.
I started going to a gym in December after 6 months of nothingness at Curves. I’m down 12lbs which isn’t great but I’ve earned every damn lb loss with my sweat and effort-no crash dieting here, so I am proud of that. I have a new job where I am basically walking the entire time so I think that is helping a bit. I would like to lose 10-15lbs more before I head to the UK in a few months. That wouldn’t make me “thin” but more comfy in my own skin. Basically i don’t want anything to jiggle when I walk. 
My biggest accomplishment so far (besides the 12 lbs) is fitting into some pants that didn’t fit at xmas. I also have so much more energy and my demeanor and mood have lifted significantly. For the first time in my life I want to be fit and healthy, I don’t give a shit what the scale says (well, ok maybe a little but it’s not the most important factor anymore) I want to feel good in my body and I haven’t for a very long time.
Update time. I recently picked up strength training, so my weight loss has slowed. However, I also recently picked up a body fat analyzer so I can track these things. Since my last post (on the 23rd), I have lost only 1 pound on the scale, but that’s the net between the 4 pounds of fat I’ve lost and 3 pounds of muscle mass I’ve gained. I’ve settled comfortably into pants that are 7 sizes smaller than what I was wearing in January.
My lean body mass is currently at 207, and my fat mass is at 133. At an average of 12% body fat, I would weigh 235 if I were “normal” sized. I hope to inch my lean mass up at a rate that will have me settle out around 250 with 12% body fat. That leaves me with 13 lbs of muscle mass to gain and 100 lbs of fat to lose. It’s a big hill to climb, but I’ll get there. Who knows? I may continue to respond better to the strength training than I thought I would and wind up above my goal weight but fitter than I otherwise would be.
411/340/250
Bambi: Have I told you lately that YOU ROCK? Because you do. That is so amazing!
To be honest, I haven’t been motivated as of late. I’ve been maintaining in the same weight range since March, which for me, is a major accomplishment. It’s always been I’m either losing weight or gaining it. To stay in a 5 pound range for more than a month is a success.
But, I’m getting motivated again. I’ve been walking, swimming, and going to the gym, and I’m starting to journal my food intake again. I’m having a BBQ at my house on July 31st, and that will be the first time in years I’ll be seen in a swimsuit in ‘public’. If I can drop a few more pounds and firm up a little more in the next two months, I’ll be thrilled.
I could pretty much copy JavaMaven’s post and submit it as my own.
First off, Bambi, yes indeed, you ROCK, baby! SEVEN pants sizes? That’s great.
I’ve also been rather unmotivated. I haven’t gained any weight (still bouncing around 180-182), but I hope now that summer’s here and the pool’s open, I can get it in gear and drop that last 40 pounds. We’re having people over on the 4th of July (no swimsuits for that, but I will wear shorts), but I will be taking the kidlets to the pool all summer. I need a new suit, since I have outgrown (or is that undergrown?) last year’s fatass-swimsuit with the little skirt on it.
For the past few weeks I’ve been stuck at the same weight (~186). I had a few small (less than one pound) losses and then a gain and then nothing. I didn’t go to weigh in last week because I was scared of a gain (probably would’ve just sent me over the edge and into a gallon of ice cream). I feel good about this week though. I haven’t counted points but I’ve gotten back to my walking (last week I didn’t walk at all. Stupid Bob was in town and I just plain didn’t feel like it) and I’ve been eating a lot of fruit. Mostly apples and watermelon. Lots and lots of watermelon. I’ve eaten about 3 whole watermelons in the past 2 weeks. One night I’m gonna turn into a watermelon in my sleep. I’m sure of it.
But I feel good about this week. I’ve eaten sensibly(sp?), got in my fruits and veggies, walked and I’ve upped my water intake to a gallon a day (god that’s a lot of water!).
I’ll update with my weight when I come back from WW tonight. Lets hope all that water(melon) has done something good this week!
Hi! It’s been a while since I checked in to this thread, so I guess I should give an update…
I forgot my original weight; though when I was at the Dr. a couple of months ago, the nurse weighed me and said “Whoa! You’ve lost some weight!” They had me down at 214 lbs. previously; I’m now just under 185. I’ve lost about 3 belt notches. I originally set a goal of reaching 175 or so, but I think at this point it’s not about the weight but to tone up, which I’m starting to work on.
So, I’ve been fairly successful. I low-carbed for a couple of months, then I got tired of that, so now I’m just eating reasonably and I’m not gaining weight. I think one benefit of low-carbing, even if you don’t stay on it, is that it makes you think more about what you’re eating, and that’s probably at least half of the solution.
So, my numbers are as follows: 214/184/Firmer (no weight goal)
I forgot to post my weight update. I lost 2.4lbs putting me at a new low! The weekend hasn’t been kind though and I’m up a little in weight (about a pound) but I think I can take care of that by Thursday. Just gotta get back to my walking.
223/183.8/150
I’m doing the ‘trying to keep it off, now that I’ve lost it’ bit, and reasonably successfully so far. Reached my goal of 172 back in mid-January, and lately I’ve been bouncing between 172 and 175. This morning I weighed 173.5. I’d like to move that range down a pound or two, but other than that, life is good.
To help with motivation, I’ve changed my diet plan. I’m moving to a maintence level on Atkins, bringing my fat intake down, and my carbohydrate intake up, so my calorie breakdown works out to 50% fats, 30% protein, and 20% carbohydrate. It’s allowing a greater range of foods, while keeping my carb intake low, and it’ll be easier to bring my calorie intake down. I want to keep my calorie intake to around 1500-1600 calories a day, which is still plenty of food (especially if I’m allowing more fruits & vegetables in my diet).
I think part of my problem was that I was getting bored with only 30-40 grams of carbohydrate a day, and I was really missing having more fruits and vegetables in my diet, which was causing me to cheat too much. I started this yesterday, and so far, I’m much happier with what’s available to me.
Plus, I’ve been off from work the past two months, and I’ll be back to work tomorrow. I’ve been sitting at home bored for most of this break, and when I’m home bored–I eat.
I started the new diet plan on Monday (and have stuck with it all week), plus with going back to work on Tuesday, and exercising in some form every day…
I weighed myself this morning and saw a number I was thrilled to see: 209.8, which is my lowest yet. This is definitely the shot of motivation I really needed to see, and I’m going to stick with this plan for a while to see where it goes. I am definitely happier, since allowing the few extra carbs in my diet has allowed for a little more flexibility (I’m still averaging about 55 net carbs daily, which is still pretty low). I’ve also cut out most of the dairy products–I have not had even ONE piece of cheese this week–and cut my nut consumption in half.
How are the rest of you doing?
255/209.8!/170
Well, I’m back on the wagon again (I’m the poster formerly known as LunaSea btw.)
I had an extremely stressful May and lost it completely, but as of Monday I’m trying again. The good news is that I’d lost 40 pounds (3 came back) and two pants sizes. I no longer have to buy my clothes in the Plus section! 
My goal is to lose another 15 before my 30th birthday in August.
222/185/140
Congrats everyone on your losses!
As of lastnight I have lost 40 pounds! Whee!
The past five have been a bastard to get rid of but they’re gone. Let’s hope the next five aren’t so hard.
Profane our stats are very similar! Mine are 223/183/150ish?
Well, I may very well become the devil on this thread, but I’m actually trying to gain weight (muscle). Yes, that’s right trying to gain 20 lbs of muscle by August 1st (yes, the old fashion way!). So I figure I’ll join this competition in a backwards sortaway - 160/165ish/180.
Good luck to all with their goals.
:o <-- me blushing at Java and Bib. Stop it, you two – I’m not great at taking compliments.
This morning I weighed in at 335.0, which is 76 total pounds lost. I seem to be losing it mostly out of my thighs, since the legs in my pants are looser but the waist is the same. I want to lose it off my midsection, but I’ll take what I can get. I’m less than 10 pounds from my halfway point.
Oh, and the weights I’m using in my strength training routine are up across the board. So excited about that.
411/335/240