90 days - 39lbs!
BonecrusherBrews
Posts: 131 Member
Hi, I just finished a "biggest loser" contest @ work. I had 90 days and I wanted to be aggressive with my goal because I have done one of these contests before and I did well (but put most of the weight back on). So, this time I had the advantage of MFP - tracking calories, tracking exercise, and encouragement from MFP friends - all three were AWESOME and crucial to my success.
I decided from day 0 that I wasn't going to screw around with "cheat" days or skipping workouts, I also wasn't going to "never have a cookie" and "not drink any beer". I love that stuff too much.
Portion control and consistent "kick *kitten*" exercise were the big factors for me. I went to the gym 3 or 4 times/week and I would do a workout at home at least one day on a weekend.
My workouts initially consisted of body-weight (80%) exercises (pushups, squats, burpees, etc.) and elliptical or stair machines (20%) and usually I would workout for 45 - 60 min. As I moved through the days and months, I got stronger so I was able to do more in the same amount of time, also I began to add weighted exercises (deadlifts, dumbell squat press, kettlebell swings) to my workouts.
I ate well. I ate LOTS of veggies, and fruits, yogurt, and protein bars and shakes. I cut WAY back on carbs (breads, desserts, BEER) - I would still have one or two a week with dinner or after dinner (it became SUCH a treat!) At first I left a few too many calories in my days - it was hard to adjust to that concept and it was a challenge to learn to pace myself through the day (calorie-wise). Protein shakes helped a lot. My go-to end-of-day treat/calorie filler was a protein shake with natural peanut butter and a banana - SO good!
I think that's about it. I know my approach was aggressive but I didn't want to get to the end of my 90 days and wonder how much better I could have done if I had just tried a little bit harder. I kicked *kitten* and I'm glad I did.
From here, I want to build muscle and maintain my weight. Good luck to you reading this. :drinker:
I decided from day 0 that I wasn't going to screw around with "cheat" days or skipping workouts, I also wasn't going to "never have a cookie" and "not drink any beer". I love that stuff too much.
Portion control and consistent "kick *kitten*" exercise were the big factors for me. I went to the gym 3 or 4 times/week and I would do a workout at home at least one day on a weekend.
My workouts initially consisted of body-weight (80%) exercises (pushups, squats, burpees, etc.) and elliptical or stair machines (20%) and usually I would workout for 45 - 60 min. As I moved through the days and months, I got stronger so I was able to do more in the same amount of time, also I began to add weighted exercises (deadlifts, dumbell squat press, kettlebell swings) to my workouts.
I ate well. I ate LOTS of veggies, and fruits, yogurt, and protein bars and shakes. I cut WAY back on carbs (breads, desserts, BEER) - I would still have one or two a week with dinner or after dinner (it became SUCH a treat!) At first I left a few too many calories in my days - it was hard to adjust to that concept and it was a challenge to learn to pace myself through the day (calorie-wise). Protein shakes helped a lot. My go-to end-of-day treat/calorie filler was a protein shake with natural peanut butter and a banana - SO good!
I think that's about it. I know my approach was aggressive but I didn't want to get to the end of my 90 days and wonder how much better I could have done if I had just tried a little bit harder. I kicked *kitten* and I'm glad I did.
From here, I want to build muscle and maintain my weight. Good luck to you reading this. :drinker:
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Congratulations!
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Awesome work!!! You'll keep it off this time around! Proud to call you a friend!0
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Congrats on the win!0
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You did amazing! Congratulations!0
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Congrats, enjoy it and keep on top of yourself with this 2nd chance!0
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Anything over 10 lbs./month is aggressive IMO. Nice work.0
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Wow great job!0
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That is outstanding. You are da' beast!0
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Love your moderation approach. Fantastic work!0
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Congrats to you! You did amazing, keep up the good work!0
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Hey, I know that guy. He's a total BEAST!!
Congrats, crusher - you ROCKED that contest! :drinker:0 -
woooo hoooo! look at those abs! great WORK!0
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You are awesome!!!!!!!0
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Excellent work! You did amazing and look great!:drinker:0
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You lose the fats but not the smile. Job well done!0
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Very nice!!0
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Great job! Congratulations!!0
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Wow! 90 days you look brand new! congrats0
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So did you win the contest at work??? You look great congratulations.0
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Hi, I just finished a "biggest loser" contest @ work. I had 90 days and I wanted to be aggressive with my goal because I have done one of these contests before and I did well (but put most of the weight back on). So, this time I had the advantage of MFP - tracking calories, tracking exercise, and encouragement from MFP friends - all three were AWESOME and crucial to my success.
I decided from day 0 that I wasn't going to screw around with "cheat" days or skipping workouts, I also wasn't going to "never have a cookie" and "not drink any beer". I love that stuff too much.
Portion control and consistent "kick *kitten*" exercise were the big factors for me. I went to the gym 3 or 4 times/week and I would do a workout at home at least one day on a weekend.
My workouts initially consisted of body-weight (80%) exercises (pushups, squats, burpees, etc.) and elliptical or stair machines (20%) and usually I would workout for 45 - 60 min. As I moved through the days and months, I got stronger so I was able to do more in the same amount of time, also I began to add weighted exercises (deadlifts, dumbell squat press, kettlebell swings) to my workouts.
I ate well. I ate LOTS of veggies, and fruits, yogurt, and protein bars and shakes. I cut WAY back on carbs (breads, desserts, BEER) - I would still have one or two a week with dinner or after dinner (it became SUCH a treat!) At first I left a few too many calories in my days - it was hard to adjust to that concept and it was a challenge to learn to pace myself through the day (calorie-wise). Protein shakes helped a lot. My go-to end-of-day treat/calorie filler was a protein shake with natural peanut butter and a banana - SO good!
I think that's about it. I know my approach was aggressive but I didn't want to get to the end of my 90 days and wonder how much better I could have done if I had just tried a little bit harder. I kicked *kitten* and I'm glad I did.
From here, I want to build muscle and maintain my weight. Good luck to you reading this. :drinker:
Hot DOG! You go boy! Love that bread basket you got there.
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Great job!!!!!!0
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Thanks everyone! I appreciate the kind words.
Did I win the contest? I think so... they will announce the winners next week. I will update this thread... stand by.
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Oh, I just realized that I promised to update... I won!
Boom goes the dynamite.0
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