rldeclercq4 Member

It’s been about 8.5 years since I first joined MFP. I was regularly on the message boards back in those days, but checked the archive and last posted in the NSV page in 2018. So here I am, 5 years later, checking in with you all that despite there being ups and downs I’ve maintained 100+ weight loss since 2017, and I’ve…

To lose .6 to get to 217. Was 217.6 this morning. Why 217? That gets me to a total loss of 150 lbs since Jan 2016. 150 lb loss is a huge accomplishment and it’s exciting and I’m gonna Def toot my horn about it.

I decided two weeks ago I want to run a half marathon. I don’t know when. Probably in 2021 with how Covid keeps shifting things around. Anyway, I already run several times a week, but this morning I ran my longest distance ever. 8 miles. It was tough and i was dragging towards the end, but I did what I set out to do. My…

I started making a regular part of my workout routine around 250 lbs (started at 370) and haven’t had issues. But as with running or any other exercise, try it out, start slow and do it to your comfort level and as long as you enjoy and it doesn’t hurt your too much physically then keep going and you’ll be able to do more…

Hit my new low today: 222 even. 4+ years in still in search of wonderland, but closer than ever.

I haven’t posted here in awhile but I’ve been reading y’all’s successes! It’s been fun to see the group members change over the last several years. I’m down nearly 150 lbs in 4+ years and I’ve been able to cut 10+ lbs since corona quarantine began. I recently passed my previous low. My NSV is that my wife with tears in her…

Oh dang haven’t been to this thread since August. Well, in the time of corona and no gym to access it was a 5 mile run for me during the early morning

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Up at the break of dawn for a 5 mile run before work

“I’m allergic to sushi. Every time I eat more than 80 sushi, I barf.” - Andy Dwyer

[/quote] For 3.5yrs now I have been following your progress on MFP and Instagram @rldeclercq4 From a continent far, far away I have been cheering you on as the kilos fell off and the milestones clocked up. I have felt your disappointment when setbacks arose and you didn't think success was possible. And I have actually…

Yesterday went real hard: multiple bench sets, deadlifts, leg press, shoulders, back, push-ups, jump rope - about an hour and ten mins altogether. Today - bi’s and tri’s + 3 mile run

Wilson, this is what you said - and it’s nonsense. Here’s is my quick personal story - 5’ 10” 32 year old male - Jan 2016 I was 367 lbs, this morning I was 230.4. That’s 137 lbs lost in 3.5ish years. I won’t be in a non-obese category until I’m below 209 according to BMI calculations (which I monitor as a data point, but…

I recently was offered and accepted a job that I’m really excited about! In the interview when I asked him what attributes he was looking for in the person he was going to be hiring he said dedication. That’s when I got real with him. I could have spouted nonsense about how I always show up to work early and I’ve always…

Push ups and pull ups

Bi’s and tri’s, squats, jump rope

Under 230 by the end of July. Was 233.4 this morning so I think I’ll hit that number so long as I stick to my calorie plans at least 90% of the time between now and then (who else can crush it Monday they Friday and then on the weekends is eating all of the foods).

No idea but I’m just here to share in the love of Porto’s. When I lived in Burbank I was off Magnolia which was a straight shot to the Burbank location and I worked on Brand in Glendale and my office was kitty corner from that location and I was eating there all the time (pre weight loss). The cookies, croissants, cheese…

Bi’s and tri’s, 3 mile run, then doing a yoga class after work

I’m sorry but this is ridiculous and should be called out. There’s aren’t weight-related words that are as offensive as racial slurs. Weight related insults are certainly uncalled for because people should be nice to one another, but weight is also something that can be changed. A person can’t change the color of their…

At first i thought you were hyping it up and then I thought - the Lacroix of cake? Well the describes perfectly something I would never want to eat... and yet some people like Lacroix so i still believed you were being earnest until I read all the way to the end...good to know, I won’t try that stuff. Ummm I guess I just…

Bicep curls Tricep extensions Dips 4.5 mile run

I started swimming competitively as a 5 year old - now at 32 it’s part of my exercise regimen. After being a swimmer for 27 years I guess I can say it’s the thing I’ve done the longest in my life - and I’ve never ever heard anyone say it’s a bad exercise for burning calories and getting fit. Now, limiting caloric intake is…

I remember the first time I cried related to my weight - I was in the dressing room and realizing I had to move up from XXL shirts to XXXL. The second time I cried related to my weight was when I had surpassed 100 lbs lost. I’m now 3.5 years into my weight loss journey and I’ve been bouncing around 130-140lbs for awhile…

If you’re new to the sport of swimming give yourself some time and grace to get into the rhythm of it, but long term you’re going to want to learn to breath from the side, on the same side. Usually when I start I can go several strokes without a breath and but after awhile I settle into breathing with every right arm…

Bench press Deadlifts Shoulders Leg press Push-up/pull-up rotation I like reading this thread. It’s simple but inspires me to want to keep hitting the gym to keep up with y’all. I did a 7+mile run on Saturday but by the end my legs were toast so I plan to up my mid week runs to the 4.5-5 mile range

Got below 230 becfore a trip I took the last weekend in May and have been bouncing between about 232-236 since then (I weigh in pretty much daily and can fluctuate wildly from one day to the next) and have another vacation starting this coming Sunday, so my motivation for this week is to eat below goal everyday and head to…

Spent last weekend in Cancun for my buddy’s bachelor party - downing dozens of beers and even more tacos. The NSV is that it was a totally fun and once in a lifetime trip and I didn’t worry about limiting myself or anything. Just focused on enjoying my time there.

I’ve recently started making my own energy/protein balls which includes: 2.5 cups oats, 1.25 ground flaxseed, 4tbsp chia seeds, 4 scoops protein powder, 2-2.25 cups peanut butter, 6-8oz honey, 16 oz choc chips = 130cals per. Mix all the ingredients until you are able to form into balls and then refrigerate 30 mins, remove…

Started on MFP in Jan 2016 @ 367lbs Currently 230. Goal weight: wherever I’m at when I have a visible six pack (if I can ever get there)