Matt200goal's Journal

Matt200goal

Thanks for creating this forum! Much below a quick copy of info from profile (that's where I was "keeping it."). Updates & "notes to self" to follow.

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43, retired from military and gained 60 lbs. In the process of getting back to my "fighting weight."

SW (8/5/15): 263.2
CW (1/28/15): 225.4
GW: 200 +/- 5

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2016 Goals

Process
[ ] Daily: MFP Logging; Be accurate & precise.
[ ] Daily: “Some form” of exercise as “appropriate” (work/active-rest cycle), be it: BJJ, Yoga/Stretching, Running, Weights, Calisthenics.
[ ] Weekly: Plan/Schedule/Execute/Assess methodology for Exercise/Activities (RE: Daily Goal above & Monthly “Tests” below)
[ ] Weekly: “Journal” my BJJ Training/Experience/”Journey”
[ ] Weekly: ≥100K Fitbit Steps (Accounts for Runs, Walks, & “Normal Activity")
[ ] Monthly: EOY Performance Test (Evaluate and program follow-on weekly goals)

Weight Management
[ ] Get to Goal Weight of 200 lbs
[ ] Maintain 200 lbs +/- 5 lbs

Performance (End of Year Goals)
[ ] ≥50 Push-Up < 60s
[ ] ≥10 Consecutive Dead-Hang Pull-Ups
[ ] ≥1 Full Range, Good Form/Balance "Pistol," each leg
[ ] ≥5 Minute Plank
[ ] “Reference Run” (est. 1.5 Miles) ≤ 10 Minutes
[ ] Able to stand on Stability Ball ≥1 minute

Vanity
[ ] Aesthetic vascularity & muscle definition
[ ] Visible Abs
Estimating this translates to about 13-15% Body Fat

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Matt200goal

2/1 Notes - January Assessment

CW: 226.0
Trendweight (last 4 weeks): Actual - 226, TW: 225.3
Loss of 4.8lbs in JAN
Losing 0.5 lbs/week (half of goal pace)

Measurements: All no change, except "Belly: -0.25" Maybe loss, maybe just measurement error/range.

Started off the first two weeks well (diet & exercise). Injured left calf - spent the last two weeks mostly in recovery mode. Almost back to "right" - still some limited flexibility/range of motion. Gimpy leg affected the Performance Triad (didn't exercise "right" - less disciplined eating - to include too much Diet Coke - not enough sleep). Let's get back on track.

FEB Goals:
- eating & logging adherence
- more water, less diet coke
- start up the exercise regime again (ramp up, not blast in - don't re-tweak the calf)

WifiresGettingFit

Hello! How are you doing with your February goals?

I look forward to your next update!

Matt200goal

@WifiresGettingFit - I seem to be living proof of the "Can't out run your fork" axiom...

Mid-Month assessment:
- Exercise regime, going well (on most days - winter is tough for me...)
- logging going OK, but consistently eating over daily calorie goal...
- Trendweight (which I have come to love) pretty much matching the logging - still losing, but at a much slower rate than my goal
- "More water, less diet coke": meh. Drinking more water, but about the same amount of DC...
- On the + side, calf is recovered and I'm rolling at 100% now (this weekend I went against a bigger, stronger, and fitter - but less skilled - opponent and mostly handled him with ease).

WifiresGettingFit

@Matt200goal I can also attest to the living proof of "can't out run your fork"

What do you think is causing to you to eat more? is your weight loss goal to aggressive? what is your goal of weight loss per week?

Way to go on drinking more water!! and so glad to hear your injury is better! haha guess you showed that opponent eh?

smiphette

Congrats on the calf improvement! Are you considering adjusting your calorie goals? Losing slowly is still losing.

Matt200goal

Goal is 1lb/week. I was going to give it a month or so before considering changing calorie goal. Think the over-eating is due partially to a) work stress (I'm both a stress & boredom eater...) , b) not always making the best food choices (hi calorie, lo "satiators" - if that's a word), and c) ramping up the exercise again. Going to give it a little more time & see how it goes...

WifiresGettingFit

My goal is also one pound a week. That sounds like a good plan!
Especially since weight loss isn't linear (this is what I remind myself) and can also be masked by water retention, sodium intake, etc.
I am also a stress/boredom eater so I know how that is. I try to give myself extra calories later in the day for any cravings. I'm a flexible dieter so no food are off limits, this is what works for me so it helps.
Well, if it isn't already a word, it is now haha
I have no doubt you'll get into your grove and find what works for you!