Men on a Mission - Part 2

apolloag

Resuming Men on a Mission, Part 1. About to report results for Week 24. Still waiting for PaulC9554, pancho45, and fitPhil2011 before posting the results.

Bigeddy

Seems that my post was the first one that started the new thread. So a small past action to get it in this one:
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217.4lbs!


Wow, fantastic job! Unfortunately I have to report bad news. It is a bit more than expected because of a great night out yesterday with friends, including a Chinese buffet and a 'few' beers (Warsteiner for the connoisseurs).

Damage report - Checking all systems: LWW 109 CWW 110,4

More succes to you all, guys. Shouldn't be to hard ;-)

tllstaco

Posting to get this into "My Topics" so I can get to it easier.

tdonlin

In case you didn't see it from part 1, I lost the pound I gained the previous week.
LW 254
CW 253

StevLL

LWW 341.8 CW 335, I'm hoping I finally have my food and excercise dialed in.

DS13

Great job guys! I went on a long trip and did terrible, but I'm trying my best to get back on track.

PaulC9554

No loss this week.
I have felt the pain this week as I am now a 'bicyclist'! I've not taken any long rides yet but I plan to use the bike as part of my fitness regime.
Looks like a few of us need to stir things up a bit as the weight loss generally seems to be reducing!

Here we go with part 2...

pancho45

I posted on the other one as well so just in case you didn't see it, down 6.2 lbs this week from 381 to 374.8, have a good week everyone!

apolloag

Men! Welcome to week 24 of Men on a Mission, Part 2!

Congratulations to stevLL for the win for most pounds lost! Also, I have created a new category for % of weight lost (Biggest Loser style) - I take the win this week! Yay!



This week, please tell us your top two motivations for losing the weight. It's been several weeks since we have discussed this, so let's revisit it.

My two reasons:
1) I love my family and I do not want to die early. Therefore, I need to lose this weight and be in shape to reduce health risks.
2) I want to feel good, I want to be able to run around with my kids, and I want to feel good about the way I look!

Good luck Men!

StevLL

I think Tim lost 1lb he was at 253 this week. Nice job on the % Adrian. I'm going to have to hit a big number for that. :-)

1) I was tired of having the crappy BP award at the doctor, then they said I was Pre-diabetic, low thyroid, low vit-D, low testosterone and a few other things and then when they figured out my pituitary was pretty much toast. I decided if I was going to stay around and enjoy my life with Vikki I needed to take care of the things I had under my control.

2) I want to be able to be there for Vikki (my wife) She has MS and while most days I still can't keep up with her, there are days she can't move, or see, or you name it because its hard to know how the disease will strike each time. I can't be there for her if I'm a mess and she has had a rough go of it, so she deserves the best I can give.

I love this site and now as they supplement all the hormones I no longer make and I'm getting healthier I feel more alive than I have in years. Finally moving and getting work done around the house and I'm much nicer at work. The staff really love the warmer fuzzier Steve. I keep telling them not to get used to it, haha. :-)

StevLL

Hi Taco, I saw your question about my calories, so I thought I would post it here for all to see.

I set up 225 as my goal weight with a very active lifestyle setting. As I'm doing my gardening and walking everywhere on campus, but not logging any of that. It set me up with 2830 calories which is way too much. My Endocrinologist set me up on 1800 calories, but that sometimes was not enough. After I read about zigzaging calories I decided to split the difference between the Endo and MFP and not eat my calories back if I earn them, so somedays even though I'm eating 2350 cals or so with my excercise I'm up and down, so my net calories are all over the place, hence the zig-zag affect.

The other thing I'm doing is working on my timing for food. I will lean towards more fats and not so good food in the beginning of the week, but really clean up the food on Thursday , Friday and Saturday so I going into Sunday (weigh in day) with as clean a food intake as possible. Less fats & sodium, more fiber and protein. I stopped trying to hit the carb mark, because in order to hit my fiber without resorting to non-food supplememnts the carbs are going to be up there.

Hope that makes sense,

apolloag

Good catch - it's fixed in the table above!

Thank you!

311Phil

Been a long time since i posted in here...and i need to reset my goal. I want my GW at 235.

My current weight is 273. Only a pound lost.

I've hit quite a plateau and have been teetering beween 272 and 277. up and down up and down. My diet has been good (though unlogged im not hiding anything i just dont have the time right now.....)

I have stepped my workouts up and hopefully my body will respond soon. I just started biking to my gym which is 2 miles each way...and there are some good hills too so i get a good workout, then onto cardio for another 25 minutes at the gym, and then a good set of weights (low weight, high reps) and then the 2 mile bike ride home.

I need to do this to become healthier. I feel A LOT better now than when i was 315 lbs. I definitely have a better drive on life in general, which at this point i need because I'm SUPER BUSY....but the weight just isn't going down, though i am getting way more toned...wish the fat in my midsection would start dissapearing!!! lol.

Anyways-Im back in this game, and will try to stay on top of getting my info in on time.

Sorry for the long winded-ness!

My current weight is 273.

StevLL

Been a long time since i posted in here...and i need to reset my goal. I want my GW at 235.

My current weight is 273. Only a pound lost.

I've hit quite a plateau and have been teetering beween 272 and 277. up and down up and down. My diet has been good (though unlogged im not hiding anything i just dont have the time right now.....)

I have stepped my workouts up and hopefully my body will respond soon. I just started biking to my gym which is 2 miles each way...and there are some good hills too so i get a good workout, then onto cardio for another 25 minutes at the gym, and then a good set of weights (low weight, high reps) and then the 2 mile bike ride home.

I need to do this to become healthier. I feel A LOT better now than when i was 315 lbs. I definitely have a better drive on life in general, which at this point i need because I'm SUPER BUSY....but the weight just isn't going down, though i am getting way more toned...wish the fat in my midsection would start dissapearing!!! lol.

Anyways-Im back in this game, and will try to stay on top of getting my info in on time.

Sorry for the long winded-ness!

My current weight is 273.

Welcome back fitPhil.

tdonlin

I injured my shoulder a couple of weeks ago and my knee has bothered me for at least the last year. Finally went to the doctor today. Ends up I tore my rotator cuff and the Dr thinks I might have arthritis in my knee. Had some Xrays taken got some meds and need to go back in 3 weeks. Was told to lay off racquetball or weights till shoulder is healed. Totally sucks. I was just getting ready to really step it up. Looks like I'll be putting the miles on the treadmill again for a few weeks.

Bigeddy

Tim, that is bad news. Is cycling not an alternative or perhaps swimming? I know it doesn't compare to an intensive racketsport and it is half the fun when you can't beat or get beaten by an opponent, that's why I like badminton that much. Hope you will recover soon from your injuries. Keep it up!

tdonlin

Greetings men. Just a quick update. I got a call from the doctor yesterday and it is NOT arthritis in my knee. He now thinks I may have a stress fracture and need to get in for an MRI. Good thing it's not a life long ailment and looks like something that can heal. Bad thing is I now have to take it easy on just about everything. Upper and lower body is banged up. Oh well, I am on vacation for about the next 10 days and will be doing the tour guide duties for visiting family members. Keep up the great job everyone.

Bigeddy

Last official stop before the holidays: LWW 110.4 CWW 109.4. If possible I will check in this friday just before we leave for 2 weeks to Croatia. I'll try to do some damage control but can't promise anything ;-) See you soon, I'll hook up again later as this is thread is one of the motivators for me. Hang on!

tllstaco

Down one more pound to 250lb.

apolloag

215lbs!

tdonlin

Awww crap! Plus 2 this week.
LW 253
CW 255

StevLL

5.8lbs down this seek plus dropped from 46 to 44's in my pants and shorts. Feels good. LWW335 CW329.2 GW 225.

StevLL

Awww crap! Plus 2 this week.
LW 253
CW 255

No worries Tim just start owning that treadmill till you get you racquet on again. YOu got this bet tomorrow it'll be gone.

tdonlin

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No worries Tim just start owning that treadmill till you get you racquet on again. YOu got this bet tomorrow it'll be gone.
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Gotta wait till after I get an mri & results before I'm even allowed to get on the treadmill.

MrGizmo

Hello-

I just joined this site and am starting my first real attempt at weight loss. I wanted to see if there was a group to join for people in similar situations (middle aged....that feels really weird to write, and about 60 pounds to lose).
Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Todd

pancho45

LWW: 374.8
CW: 368.8

Down 6 lbs this week, would have been better if I didn't have a family wedding this past weekend but hey I'll take the six pound loss, good luck everyone!

tllstaco

Don't worry Tim. Once you get the MRI you can hit it hard again!

tllstaco

5.8lbs down this seek plus dropped from 46 to 44's in my pants and shorts. Feels good. LWW335 CW329.2 GW 225.

Congrats! Aren't those NSV wonderful! I put on a pair of shorts today that were 38s and I could button them with little effort.

tdonlin

Hello-

I just joined this site and am starting my first real attempt at weight loss. I wanted to see if there was a group to join for people in similar situations (middle aged....that feels really weird to write, and about 60 pounds to lose).
Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Todd

Welcome Todd, this is the greatest thread. You might not see that from my recent post but this three and the guys on it have helped me more than they will ever know. The extra bit of competitive spirit really helps to keep me going. As soon as the doc gives me the all clear signal, I'll be pushing it twice as hard. Friend me if you like but I've been a bit on the quiet side the last couple of weeks since my injuries. Again, welcome. Tim

StevLL

Hello-

I just joined this site and am starting my first real attempt at weight loss. I wanted to see if there was a group to join for people in similar situations (middle aged....that feels really weird to write, and about 60 pounds to lose).
Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Todd

Hi Todd,

Welcoe and like Tim said this is the best thread. You can do this and we can all help each other. The beauty of this site is the support and the positive encouragement that everyone gives. These guys on this thread rock it and it really helps to have a little competion amongst us. :-) Pancho rock it this week so far with a 6lb loss and dang-namy I'm a comin for him next week. :-) Friend me if you need some support.

PaulC9554

Bit of a dip this week. In at 131.8kg. This was recorded through the week. I've been out and about all over the weekend and didn't get to the scales so that's my most up to date weigh-in.

Paul C