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Thanks, Dale, 1.4 is a solid drop. I agree completely with that line of thinking. I just finished an online mini class and it calls goals self-limiting if it is just a goal for goal's sake. If we focus on the journey i.e. the system, the goals present themselves and the tasks to reach those goals become effortless, or…

SW - 341 GW - 220 LW - 284 CW - 281 Loss -3lbs

I soak because if I don't, I spend a lot of time alone. ;) That being said. It usually takes about 6 hours on high in my slow cooker to get the beans done where they still have a bite if I don't soak and 8 hours if I want creamy. The earlier you put in salt the tougher they tend to come out. If beans are your friend then…

We got this guys! Tim, I'll bet a lot of water and a couple days of clean eating and you'll have some big losses. I'm sure the food was decadent, but I bet the sodium was out of this world, so don't despair and Guy's let's Git-R-Done!

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SW - 341 GW - 220 LW - 285.6 CW - 284.0 Loss - 1.6lbs Horstbc, nice drop keep it going. Ok not quite the 3.2 I was hoping for, but I'll count that as the half week and buckle down. Under 225 that's great Dale, plus being able to press your own weight is good. Dave nice job only gaining .3 on a vacation, that's a win. Tim,…

Been Whole Food Plant based for two months, but transitioned to it slowly from the end of Feb to the end of June when I jumped in with both feet. I started with dairy, then red meat then it was chicken and the last thing I gave up was eggs and it's been pretty amazing. I have not had many cravings, very rare for me, but I…

I'd start with picking up an inexpensive digital scale and before you make changes get your portions where you know for sure what you are taking in. Also, you are still probably going to have a little inflammation and sometimes our bodies will hang on to water to help flush the inflammation. Do you drink much water? There…

You can do it, Dale! Have a great trip, Tim. SW - 341 GW - 220 LW - 287.8 CW - 285.6 Loss - 2.2lbs I decided I want to get to 255lbs for my 55th birthday. I have 9-1/2 weeks so I need to lose 3.2 lbs per week to get there. Time to step up the exercise.

Carrot dogs Boil large carrots for about 15mins or until you can stick a fork in, but it still has a snap. Then marinate in your favorite marinade for 24-48 hours and cook in the oven, in a pan, or on the grill. I used 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, about 1/4 cup of Worcestershire sauce, garlic, my BBQ rub and onion powder,…

Hi Athena, check out Engine 2 diet. I did the 7-day challenge and now am pretty much WFPB, but still use EVOO spray in really small amounts just to keep the homemade veggie burgers and carrot dogs from sticking. I also use an occasional tablespoon of shredded parmesan for a seasoning, but it has not slowed down my…

It's your first week, you made great progress and were human one day. No worries you will be okay, just get back up on the wagon today and carry on. I agree with pretty much everyone, don't beat yourself up. Think of it as a movie and you are the screenwriter. Write a different scene tomorrow where you achieve your goals…

I'm 55 and I want to get in shape, so at 65 I can look back and say, "man I was an outta shape youngster back then and now I'm buff. Lift, lift like your life depends on it! Just do it with good form and don't look back. I say 65 is the new 45, Git-R-Done!

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It's something that always bothered me. We went from blaming fast food and processed food to now saying it's "who I am, I am a fat and I accept myself." I don't know about being good with being fat, I have never been good with my weight especially coming from a fit power lifting past. But the truth is I got fat because I…

It's not a good idea to eat too little. I have been floating in the 1400 - 1600 range and the weight has been melting off, but I just started adding back in more protein and pushing it up to about 1800-2000 and I should still lose about 2 lbs a week. I am not exercising that much, but I am, moving more and this go around…

That is also a good one. I would say, that what originally got me started was Fat. Sick & Nearly Dead. I don't juice all the time, but I do go through phases where I juice more than I eat.

Carrot dogs off the grill. having it again tonight! Good stuff.

Hope everyone was alright, sending a positive prayer to everyone.

Thanks, Dave and nice job this week, look whose inspiring now! B) SW - 341 GW - 220 LW - 291.6 CW - 289.4 Loss - 2.2lbs Eat less move more, Git-R-Done! Even though this time I started at 341 when I hit 271, I am claiming that 100lb victory. I doubt I'll do pics because right now if I go outside without a shirt and a big…

Let's Git-R-Done! Great job everyone. Thanks, Tim and yes I am working with the Nephrologist and the Cardiologist and my macros are good and I am getting plenty of food. I think the big thing is I am moving more in general and I really believe that the quality of the food we eat makes a huge difference. This week I started…

Whole foods are best and quality matters. We were not meant to eat processed food-like substances. Those two statements can illicit death threats. B) >:)

SW - 341 LW - 295 CW - 291.6 Loss - 3.4lbs I knew I should have waited until this morning. Alright, guys summer is moving fast let's get those Speedo bodies ready for the beach. I better not wear a speedo, nobody would know I had it on. That's a visual that'll burn the retinas. :D :p

Engine 2 diet here, which was created by Caldwell's son Rip Esselstyn. I was in the hosp at the end of Feb from Really high BP. Higher than my normal crazy high, between tests there and with the follow ups they determined I had Stage 3B kidney disease, my lowest kidney function was in May at 39%, got my labs back today and…

SW - 341 LW - 295 CW - 293 Loss - 2.lbs I'm checking in early because I likely will not have time in the morning to check in before I am off for a long day, but if by chance I lose significantly more by tomorrow morning, I'll repost when I get home. Good news, my kidney function came up again to 74% and they are pulling me…

Great job Tim! Come on guys lets be losers! :D :p Great news today. Went yesterday to get my blood work for my kidneys and this time I jumped from 48 to 74%, so I should be in the clear moving forward. Woohoo, here's to better health through better choices.

There's a bunch of us in the clean eating group.

You can do it Horstbc, planning is the best way to be successful. SW - 341 LW - 297.4 CW - 295 Loss - 2.4lbs Last time I got to Twonderland I hit 297 and that is where I stopped and then turned around, so getting past that feels good. I really need to get into a good exercise routine to keep the momentum going and tighten…

I have been weaning myself off of animal protein and most dairy since the beginning of March and went full Whole foods plant-based about 6 weeks ago. At first, I did not feel too different, but then slowly started feeling better and now my energy is through the roof. My total cholesterol is down 32points and I lost about…

A loss is a loss Tim, Great Job!