Tinboats 2014 BIGGEST LOSER Challange

[Alex_c]

I don't know if this had been posted, but the app "myfitnesspal" is excellent for tracking calories. I use it to monitor nutrition for my weightlifting program, and it's great. It's a bit more work to measure your food, but monitoring caloric intake is the most efficient way to lose weight. Also lifting weights and putting on some muscle will help boost your basal metabolic rate (how many calories you burn sitting around all day). Looks like some people have made some awesome progress here, good job guys! As someone who has had weight issues since I was a teenager, I know how hard it can be to change the lifestyle that makes us big in the first place, but once your lifestyle becomes habit, it's easy to keep the weight off and keep the diet clean. Rock on!

 

[one100grand]

Alex_c » 24 Jun 2014, 17:50[/url]"]I don't know if this had been posted, but the app "myfitnesspal" is excellent for tracking calories. I use it to monitor nutrition for my weightlifting program, and it's great. It's a bit more work to measure your food, but monitoring caloric intake is the most efficient way to lose weight. Also lifting weights and putting on some muscle will help boost your basal metabolic rate (how many calories you burn sitting around all day). Looks like some people have made some awesome progress here, good job guys! As someone who has had weight issues since I was a teenager, I know how hard it can be to change the lifestyle that makes us big in the first place, but once your lifestyle becomes habit, it's easy to keep the weight off and keep the diet clean. Rock on!

I actually have been using this app for a few weeks. It's pretty great and actually has a super wide database of food - I've yet to be able to scan a barcode that there wasn't some information on (even if it wasn't always accurate). I also like it since I've recently switched to monitoring my macros (fat, carbs, & protein) quite a bit more. I've noticed that slight changes in my eating habits have actually helped me to trim down quite a bit in a short period of time. I did drop some weight, but the measurement numbers have changed significantly in a short period.

 

[BassAddict]

monitoring caloric intake is the most efficient way to lose weight.

Stopping the insulin cycle which the standard American diet creates with its "recommended" massive carb load of crap is the easiest way to lose weight and keep it off effortlessly. 300cals of Domino's is not equal to 300cals of steak..........

 

[fender66]

BassAddict » 1 minute ago[/url]"]

monitoring caloric intake is the most efficient way to lose weight.

Stopping the insulin cycle which the standard American diet creates with its "recommended" massive carb load of crap is the easiest way to lose weight and keep it off
effortlessly. 300cals of Domino's is not equal to 300cals of steak..........

Finally...BA speaks the truth.

 

[one100grand]

BassAddict » Yesterday, 11:01[/url]"]

monitoring caloric intake is the most efficient way to lose weight.

Stopping the insulin cycle which the standard American diet creates with its "recommended" massive carb load of crap is the easiest way to lose weight and keep it off effortlessly. 300cals of Domino's is not equal to 300cals of steak..........

it only depends on whether or not you cover that 300 calories of steak in cheese and gravy :shock:

On another note regarding the standard American diet, I've decided to make a change to entirely organic products...after a discussion with my optometrist of all people.

I recently had LASIK (which was awesome) and was prescribed to use Preservative Free eye drops, which come in their own fancy individual vials (and cost a lot more)...after the first month at my follow-up appointment, I asked if i could switch to just a regular bottle of eye drops and I was given an answer that I didn't expect - she told me that I couldn't, because with the usage levels that I require, that it wouldn't take much time before my body would develop an allergy to the preservatives in the medicine. This got me to thinking and it seems to make reasonable sense that if your body develops negative reactions to the preservatives in eye drops, it is likely to develop an adverse reaction (albeit on a different scale and in a different system) to preservatives in other products. I realize that it's digestive tract vs nervous system, but I know I'd also rather try to avoid any potential health problems if possible.

 

[one100grand]

1/3 - 255.2 - no push-up number recorded
1/10 - 257.2 - 13 push-ups
1/17 - 255.6 - 17 push-ups
1/24 - 254.2 - 20 push-ups.
1/31 - 253.6 - no push-ups recorded
2/7 - 254 - 21 push-ups.
2/14 - 251.8 - I recorded 12 push-ups last night; I did a pretty intense weight training session on Wednesday night, so last night my muscles sore and I didn't want to push numbers and risk injury.
2/21 - 250.0 - push-ups = 17.
2/28 - 249.8
3/7 - 246.6 -
3/14 - 250.4 -
3/21 - 251.4 - I've also shifted my push-up focus to form first, then numbers. I've been doing 15-20 in the best form I can instead of trying to just push numbers.
4/4 - 249.2
4/11 - 250.0 - Pretty much just living in this range apparently.
4/18 - 248.8
4/25 - 249.8
5/2 - 247.4
5/9 - 249
5/16 - 246.8
5/23 - 246.2
5/30 - 245.4
6/6 - 241.4
6/13 - 241.8
6/20 - 237.8

6/27 - 238 - My push-up counts are in the 30s. I'm excited that I've taken the weight drop that I have in the past month and especially since now my 4 week rolling average is under 240.

 

[BassAddict]

BassAddict » Yesterday, 11:01[/url]"]

monitoring caloric intake is the most efficient way to lose weight.

Stopping the insulin cycle which the standard American diet creates with its "recommended" massive carb load of crap is the easiest way to lose weight and keep it off effortlessly. 300cals of Domino's is not equal to 300cals of steak..........

it only depends on whether or not you cover that 300 calories of steak in cheese and gravy :shock:

Covering a steak in gravy and cheese is blasphemy, but still better than the massive carb load that comes with eating Domino's which in turn sets off an insulin response that tells your body to store calories...... Weight-loss is simple, eat no more carbs than your body needs, tops 150grams a day (about 5 bananas worth) most people aren't even active enough to require this many.

 

[fender66]

1/03 2014 - 215.0 Start Weight - GOAL WEIGHT 200 LB
1/10 2014 - 215.8
1/17 2014 - 213.0
1/24 2014 - 214.2
1/31 2014 - 217.2
2/07 2014 - 216.0
2/14 2014 - 213.4
2/21 2014 - 213.4
2/28/2014 - 211.4
3/07/2014 - 212.4
3/14/2014 - 209.6 :mrgreen:
3/21/2014 - 211.0 even!
3/27/2014 - 209.4 Just like a yoyo! :shock:
4/04/2014 - 207.6 WooHoo 8)
4/11/2014 - 206.2
4/18/2014 - 207.0
4/25/2014 - 203.8
5/02/2014 - 206.4
5/09/2014 - 206.4
5/16/2014 - No Weigh In
5/23/2014 - 206.4
5/30/2014 - 207.0
6/06/2014 - 203.8
6/12/2014 - 202.0
6/20/2014 - 203.6
6/27/2014 - 203.8 Better than I expected. 10 days ago I twisted my ankle and tore up all the ligaments while playing Walleyball. Been off my feet for more than a week and not exercising. Probably another 2-4 weeks minimum before I'm back in that game.

 

[BassAddict]

Steak, its what's for dinner.. ALWAYS!!!

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[one100grand]

We have officially reached the midpoint of the year. 6 months now in the books and 6 months left to go. My goal at the beginning of the year was to "hit the 220s" and at this point I have reviewed that goal and reassessed the situation. At this time last year, I was 267; at the beginning of the year this year I was at 255.2; if I maintain a pace that is at the very least the same as my pace from last year, I should be able to lose 12 more pounds, which according to my last weigh in would put me at 226 exactly....However I started my weight loss goals on 8/31/12 and started at 290, which gives me a personal motivation to hit 230 by 8/31/14. With that being so close, I'm going to adjust my goals just a little bit and be more aggressive. I am making my new target right at 220 for the end of this year.

 

[fender66]

one100grand » 35 minutes ago[/url]"]We have officially reached the midpoint of the year. 6 months now in the books and 6 months left to go. My goal at the beginning of the year was to "hit the 220s" and at this point I have reviewed that goal and reassessed the situation. At this time last year, I was 267; at the beginning of the year this year I was at 255.2; if I maintain a pace that is at the very least the same as my pace from last year, I should be able to lose 12 more pounds, which according to my last weigh in would put me at 226 exactly....However I started my weight loss goals on 8/31/12 and started at 290, which gives me a personal motivation to hit 230 by 8/31/14. With that being so close, I'm going to adjust my goals just a little bit and be more aggressive. I am making my new target right at 220 for the end of this year.

You can do it Grand! I know you can.

I seem to be hanging within a couple pounds above my goal and have been for several weeks. My ankle sprain has put me in a "maintenance" mode until I can get back into the gym. Hopefully next week I can start back up without hobbling around too horribly.

Now let's go kick some FAT! :mrgreen:

 

[one100grand]

one100grand » 27 Jun 2014, 09:58[/url]"]1/3 - 255.2 - no push-up number recorded
1/10 - 257.2 - 13 push-ups
1/17 - 255.6 - 17 push-ups
1/24 - 254.2 - 20 push-ups.
1/31 - 253.6 - no push-ups recorded
2/7 - 254 - 21 push-ups.
2/14 - 251.8 - I recorded 12 push-ups last night; I did a pretty intense weight training session on Wednesday night, so last night my muscles sore and I didn't want to push numbers and risk injury.
2/21 - 250.0 - push-ups = 17.
2/28 - 249.8
3/7 - 246.6 -
3/14 - 250.4 -
3/21 - 251.4 - I've also shifted my push-up focus to form first, then numbers. I've been doing 15-20 in the best form I can instead of trying to just push numbers.
4/4 - 249.2
4/11 - 250.0 - Pretty much just living in this range apparently.
4/18 - 248.8
4/25 - 249.8
5/2 - 247.4
5/9 - 249
5/16 - 246.8
5/23 - 246.2
5/30 - 245.4
6/6 - 241.4
6/13 - 241.8
6/20 - 237.8
6/27 - 238 - My push-up counts are in the 30s. I'm excited that I've taken the weight drop that I have in the past month and especially since now my 4 week rolling average is under 240.

7/4 - 236.4 - I recorded the weight on Friday even though I didn't post it.

 

[fender66]

Good for you Grand....I totally forgot to weigh in on Friday. I'll be posting again this week.

 

[RStewart]

1/06/14 - 344.6
1/13/14 - 340.4
1/17/14 - 339.0
1/24/14 - 333.2
2/03/14 - 329.8 forgot to weigh Friday.
2/11/14 - 327.4 one of these days I will remember to weigh on time. I changed my routine a little & it looks like it allowed my progress a little. I'm ok with that cause I like my new routine better.

2/17/14 - 325.6
2/24/14 - 323.2
3/03/14 - 322.6 
3/10/14 - 321.2
3/17/14 - 319.2
3/24/12 - 318.8
3/31/14 - 319.8 
4/07/14 - 321.2
4/16/14 - 318.8
4/21/14 - 319.4 making adjustments & trying new things.
4/28/14 - 318.8. Sorry, late posting again. I'm in yo yo mode for some reason.
5/05/14 - 321.6 OUCH! Bad weekend. Too much beer & Mexican food.
5/12/14 - 326.6   didn't realize how much snuff controlled my hunger. Seemed like I wanted something to eat all the time & I gave in too much. Oh well, on the bright side, I'm 7 days with no snuff.

5/19/14 - 322 Back on track I think.
5/28/14 - 322.4 oops maybe not. Lol
6/04/14 - 319.8 yeah baby! Looking to be under 300 by August 1st.
6/09/14 - 321.6 oops
6/16/14 - 320.6 yeah
6/23/14 - 321.8 oh no! Time to get back to drinking a meal replacement shake for breakfast I guess. When I quit that it's when I started yo-yoing
6/30/14 - 323.6
7/09/14 - 321.6

 

[one100grand]

1/3 - 255.2 - no push-up number recorded
1/10 - 257.2 - 13 push-ups
1/17 - 255.6 - 17 push-ups
1/24 - 254.2 - 20 push-ups.
1/31 - 253.6 - no push-ups recorded
2/7 - 254 - 21 push-ups.
2/14 - 251.8 - I recorded 12 push-ups last night; I did a pretty intense weight training session on Wednesday night, so last night my muscles sore and I didn't want to push numbers and risk injury.
2/21 - 250.0 - push-ups = 17.
2/28 - 249.8
3/7 - 246.6 -
3/14 - 250.4 -
3/21 - 251.4 - I've also shifted my push-up focus to form first, then numbers. I've been doing 15-20 in the best form I can instead of trying to just push numbers.
4/4 - 249.2
4/11 - 250.0 - Pretty much just living in this range apparently.
4/18 - 248.8
4/25 - 249.8
5/2 - 247.4
5/9 - 249
5/16 - 246.8
5/23 - 246.2
5/30 - 245.4
6/6 - 241.4
6/13 - 241.8
6/20 - 237.8
6/27 - 238 - My push-up counts are in the 30s. I'm excited that I've taken the weight drop that I have in the past month and especially since now my 4 week rolling average is under 240.
7/4 - 236.4 - I recorded the weight on Friday even though I didn't post it.

7/11 - 236 - Still stable in this range.

 

[fender66]

I left on a fishing trip on Friday at 4 AM and forgot to weigh myself. Last night's "unofficial" weigh in was 201.4. Spent the weekend sweating in the upper 90's heat. I'm sure that helped. Next "official" weigh in will be on Friday again.

Keep up the great work guys.

 

[He Reigns]

I thought I would kinda jump in on this if there are no objections. January 2013 I weighed 221 lbs. Went on diet and hit 180 in the summer months. Jump to march of this year and weighed 207.5, got back on diet and went down to 188, got tired of dieting and have maintained that weight. Usually 189 to 191 for a month now. Thinking I need to start loosing again. I would be good around 175 to 180. Winter is a killer for me.

I have always weighed in on Mondays, it helps keep me honest through weekend BBQ, gatherings and what not. I still have not been really dieting but I have been watching what I eat and portion sizes.
7-7-2014. 190.1
7-14-2014. 188.6

 

[one100grand]

one100grand » 11 Jul 2014, 11:43[/url]"]1/3 - 255.2 - no push-up number recorded
1/10 - 257.2 - 13 push-ups
1/17 - 255.6 - 17 push-ups
1/24 - 254.2 - 20 push-ups.
1/31 - 253.6 - no push-ups recorded
2/7 - 254 - 21 push-ups.
2/14 - 251.8 - I recorded 12 push-ups last night; I did a pretty intense weight training session on Wednesday night, so last night my muscles sore and I didn't want to push numbers and risk injury.
2/21 - 250.0 - push-ups = 17.
2/28 - 249.8
3/7 - 246.6 -
3/14 - 250.4 -
3/21 - 251.4 - I've also shifted my push-up focus to form first, then numbers. I've been doing 15-20 in the best form I can instead of trying to just push numbers.
4/4 - 249.2
4/11 - 250.0 - Pretty much just living in this range apparently.
4/18 - 248.8
4/25 - 249.8
5/2 - 247.4
5/9 - 249
5/16 - 246.8
5/23 - 246.2
5/30 - 245.4
6/6 - 241.4
6/13 - 241.8
6/20 - 237.8
6/27 - 238 - My push-up counts are in the 30s. I'm excited that I've taken the weight drop that I have in the past month and especially since now my 4 week rolling average is under 240.
7/4 - 236.4 - I recorded the weight on Friday even though I didn't post it.
7/11 - 236 - Still stable in this range.

7/18 - 233 - I've shifted my strength goal a bit since I'm having success with weight loss. For the first half of the year, I've worked on endurance training of muscles, now I'm shifting to 1/3 strength focused then 2/3 endurance.

 

[fender66]

1/03 2014 - 215.0 Start Weight - GOAL WEIGHT 200 LB
1/10 2014 - 215.8
1/17 2014 - 213.0
1/24 2014 - 214.2
1/31 2014 - 217.2
2/07 2014 - 216.0
2/14 2014 - 213.4
2/21 2014 - 213.4
2/28/2014 - 211.4
3/07/2014 - 212.4
3/14/2014 - 209.6 :mrgreen:
3/21/2014 - 211.0 even!
3/27/2014 - 209.4 Just like a yoyo! :shock:
4/04/2014 - 207.6 WooHoo 8)
4/11/2014 - 206.2
4/18/2014 - 207.0
4/25/2014 - 203.8
5/02/2014 - 206.4
5/09/2014 - 206.4
5/16/2014 - No Weigh In
5/23/2014 - 206.4
5/30/2014 - 207.0
6/06/2014 - 203.8
6/12/2014 - 202.0
6/20/2014 - 203.6
6/27/2014 - 203.8
7/17/2014 - 204.0 Still maintaining on a pretty messed up ankle. I can't wait to get back "on my feet" to start burning more calories.

 

[one100grand]

1/3 - 255.2 - no push-up number recorded
1/10 - 257.2 - 13 push-ups
1/17 - 255.6 - 17 push-ups
1/24 - 254.2 - 20 push-ups.
1/31 - 253.6 - no push-ups recorded
2/7 - 254 - 21 push-ups.
2/14 - 251.8 - I recorded 12 push-ups last night; I did a pretty intense weight training session on Wednesday night, so last night my muscles sore and I didn't want to push numbers and risk injury.
2/21 - 250.0 - push-ups = 17.
2/28 - 249.8
3/7 - 246.6 -
3/14 - 250.4 -
3/21 - 251.4 - I've also shifted my push-up focus to form first, then numbers. I've been doing 15-20 in the best form I can instead of trying to just push numbers.
4/4 - 249.2
4/11 - 250.0 - Pretty much just living in this range apparently.
4/18 - 248.8
4/25 - 249.8
5/2 - 247.4
5/9 - 249
5/16 - 246.8
5/23 - 246.2
5/30 - 245.4
6/6 - 241.4
6/13 - 241.8
6/20 - 237.8
6/27 - 238 - My push-up counts are in the 30s. I'm excited that I've taken the weight drop that I have in the past month and especially since now my 4 week rolling average is under 240.
7/4 - 236.4 - I recorded the weight on Friday even though I didn't post it.
7/11 - 236 - Still stable in this range.
7/18 - 233 - I've shifted my strength goal a bit since I'm having success with weight loss. For the first half of the year, I've worked on endurance training of muscles, now I'm shifting to 1/3 strength focused then 2/3 endurance.

7/25 - 234.6 - Up a bit from last week, but still down overall. I think I've hit another plateau in loss right now, but at the very least the average is still down.