NEW YEARS RESOLUTION WEIGHT LOSS THREAD 2012

[SleepWarz]

My new years resolution, bringing my camaro with ABS!

Like 230 right now but I fluctuate 10 pounds at the drop of a hat. I have pretty much endless endurance for walking and stuff but I need to figure out how to get rid of my keg so I can get a 6pack lol. I know it starts with healthy eating and plenty of exercise. Trying to adopt a dog to help motivate my ass to keep both of us exercising. I guess my goal is somewhere around 200 by the end of summer.

[Coop]

Originally Posted by CFD

A couple of things, first you have to distinguish between fat loss and weight loss. If you are working out and running as you say and are not loosing "weight" either you are gainning muscle or your diet is way off for your body type.

If your diet is that far off imagine where you would be if you didn't exercise.

The two biggest reasons people don't eat right are I don't have time and my job/schedule does not allow it. If you are serious about fat loss or weight loss both are lame excuses that can easily be remedied.

I appreciate some of your thoughts BUT some of us have to work. If I have to travel alot how do I tell my office I need to lose weight so I can't travel. That will lead to me not having a job. Yes I may have to come up with some creative ways to eat but I need some assistance with that.

[SSMOKINHOT]

Originally Posted by ibeck

I. GOT. THIS. I'm a little 180 pounds, I'm looking to drop to 160-165 by spring break.

YES. YOU. DO!!!

Originally Posted by badgebunny

P90X is my favorite!

Mine too!! Haven't done it in a while although I do incorporate A LOT of the exercises in my other workout routines.

Originally Posted by SummoneR

WOW This thread is already viral!

Thanks BB and SSMOKINHOT for the advice. I do eat a lot of chicken. Only 1% milk etc. I go out to eat once a week (my cheat day to keep me sane). etc. I was doing pretty good but I hit a plateau... Plus my exercise was put on hold until the power supply for my bike came in. 4DD batteries every week got expensive! I am determined this time I am surprised I only gained back 5 pounds over the holidays, but I made sure to get the lite foods. I'm also weird in that I am not a candy freak, I don't love chocolate like most people do my friends think I am weird because of it.
My biggest problem is that I eat once maybe twice a day. I really need to eat smaller more frequent meals. It is difficult with my sometimes chaotic schedule. Sometimes I will be out measring a site and be there for 6-8 hours and by the time I am done I am starving and thirsty, even though I still eat the right foods, my body has gone into survival mode so I store all the calories I eat when I do eat. My buddy tells me his is probably the one thing that is holding me back, that and exercise. I have moved my bike to in front of the TV BB lol it does help, I hardly watch TV though haaa. If I could find a way to mount my laptop on the handle bars I might be in business. LMAO

Thanks for the calorie chart CFD and the motivation Bonnie.

Thanks everyone else for all your input!

Yeeeeeup....nail on the head right there!! YOU NEED TO EAT!!!!!! Eating only twice a day is putting your body into starvation mode...it doesn't know when it is going to get fed again so it saves every single calorie it can hold on to!! Try carrying "easy to eat" things with you on site. Try taking a little hand held cooler filled with string cheese, apples, bananas, almonds, yogurt etc. Do you get busy and "forget" to eat? Set a timer on your cell phone!

Originally Posted by Bonnie

I cook all my meals on sunday then portion them in baggies... that way I am never tempted with fast food, Its the only way I am able to stay on track, I also get a cheat meal once a week on saturdays, and yes it gives me something to look forward to and keeps me very discipined thoughout the week!

Cheat meals are the best!! Like you said, helps keep you accountable all week because you know there is a reward in sight! Plus, those who plan cheat meals tend to be able to stick with eating healthy for the long haul which equals LONG TERM RESULTS!!!!

[SSMOKINHOT]

DANG!! I cant keep up!!! As I am replying to a few posts 10 more show up!!! LoL!!!

[CFD]

Originally Posted by Coop

I appreciate some of your thoughts BUT some of us have to work. If I have to travel alot how do I tell my office I need to lose weight so I can't travel. That will lead to me not having a job. Yes I may have to come up with some creative ways to eat but I need some assistance with that.

Believe me I have to work as well. You can eat and travel at the same time, as you say you may have to be a little creative but we are here to help. When you travel is it by car or some mode of travel where eating is prohibited.

[bossbunny]

Originally Posted by Speedy1975

I'm in again this year. Was fun last time.

In the winter I work on bulking up a bit, but will maintain around a 8% bodyfat composition.

I weigh once a week on Monday when I first wake up and check BF with an Omron BF monitor, not perfect but gives me an idea. As long as I can see a six pack I know I'm 8% or less.

Today I weighed 157 and 8.5% BF.

Today was my first workout for 2012 and was Chest and Biceps. I just came off a 5x5 workout (5 sets of 5 reps HEAVY) and am moving back to a more normal 3 sets of 8-10 reps workout. I change my workout routine every 90 days doing the same body parts, but different exercises to help avoid plateaus.

Incline Dumb Bell Press - 70/70/70 10/9/8
Flat Dumb Bell Press - 70/70/70 8/7/8
Dumb Bell Fly - 35/35/35 10/11/10 (go heavier next week)
Standing Dumb Bell Curl - 40/40/40 8/8/8
Preacher Dumb Bell Hammer Curl - 25/25/25 12/12/12 (go heavier next week)
Cable Curl - 100/100/100 10/9/8

No cardio in the winter.....I save that for the spring so I can focus calories on building size/shape.

You sir, are a machine.

Originally Posted by sugar'n'spice

Well, I did say I was 'going' to do it. Instead I just did it ! Went on my treadmill today and burned 510 Fat Calories and did my other workout as well.

And now ...sore !

But, will do it everyday ! I hope...

Go Jo! You are awesome! You can keep this up girl. Remember pay yourself first. I know we want to relax and take care of our family but taking care of yourself is key!

Originally Posted by LIM3

lets do this

Originally Posted by Bonnie

This is what I have, My favorite workout is the intervals setting, it really gives you an awesome cardio workout!!
http://www.wayfair.com/Tectrix-Climb...FRAq7Aod2BbwmA


And I want to get this: (Cybex Arc Trainer)

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I work so much I just don't have time to drive to a gym that has one, the gym I go to doesn't have this, but I'm trying to get to the point where I have my own mini gym at home!

I love the Arc trainer. Found one on Craigslist for 1999. Going to check woodlands online too. Im between getting that or a stair stepper, stair steppers are cheaper. Idk.

Originally Posted by SSMOKINHOT

DANG!! I cant keep up!!! As I am replying to a few posts 10 more show up!!! LoL!!!

Hahah I know this thread is hopping!

Originally Posted by CFD

Believe me I have to work as well. You can eat and travel at the same time, as you say you may have to be a little creative but we are here to help. When you travel is it by car or some mode of travel where eating is prohibited.

I work 40 hours a week, go to class, study my butt of, make time for my friends, and still find time to fit in 3-5 workouts a week. If you set your mind to it you will find the time.

[Coop]

Originally Posted by CFD

Believe me I have to work as well. You can eat and travel at the same time, as you say you may have to be a little creative but we are here to help. When you travel is it by car or some mode of travel where eating is prohibited.

I fly.

[Coop]

Hey badgebunny I do work out 5 times a week already so that isnt the problem. I am 44 so my body chemistry is slowing down which I understand.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by Coop

I fly.

Now I need some help in helping you lol. I have no clue if you can eat on an airplane.Can you? Can you bring any food with you to eat?

[CFD]

Originally Posted by Coop

Hey badgebunny I do work out 5 times a week already so that isnt the problem. I am 44 so my body chemistry is slowing down which I understand.

Wait until you're my age lol. You can speed it up by giving it more gas

[Coop]

You cant take food through security that is the problem.

[Coop]

Originally Posted by CFD

Wait until you're my age lol. You can speed it up by giving it more gas

No steroids here buddy...LOL

[CFD]

Originally Posted by Coop

No steroids here buddy...LOL

I wasn't refering to steroids. I meant more good quality food .

[CFD]

Originally Posted by Coop

You cant take food through security that is the problem.

We're getting there. How long is your typical flight? And how often do you fly