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Extra Weight Affect on Appearance, Age, etc
Obviously society says thin is what looks good. I posted some before and after pics in my profile. They are work headshots and I was wearing the same suit and similar shirt and tie. I received so many comments that I looked younger. I am 42 btw. I was curious why extra weight and fat makes one look older? Maybe its a…
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Goal Met: Fat Face Comparison - Pics in Profile
Sorry I don't want to go thru the trouble of learning how to post pics in a topic plus I don't want my ugly mug available for the world to see. I met my goal of 60 lbs lost last week. I am 6 foot 3. See my work head shot photos in my profile. I wish I had taken more body before photos. The fat face is from my work head…
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I am always cold now. Anyone else?
I am always finding myself cold in my office or at home. I almost put on a sweatshirt last week when I got home from work. My wife the AC on 72 and I was freezing. I guess that is the benefit of dropping 50+ of insulation. Not being a sweaty pig anymore.
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Looking for More Attention From Weight Loss?
Are you openly or subconsciously hoping for more attention from the opposite sex (or same NTTAWWT) with your weight loss? Either to meet someone, just show off your new bod, doing a divorce diet or high school reunion?
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No Strenght Today
I have been improving little by little in my lifting. For example in my cable cross overs I had gotten up to 8-10 reps and decided to up the weight one notch. Struggled big time. Then tried incline dumbbell bench with the same weight I had been using for the past 3 weeks. Only could do 2 reps. I had been doing 8-10 with…
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A Tale of Two Pants by Wookinpanub
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had…
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Yoga - Might Give it a Try
I keep going back and forth on whether to take the dive into Yoga. Probably hot yoga. Pros: Hot chicks in tight outfits in funky positions, I really enjoy working out in hot temps, want to increase flexibility as I get very tight by the end of the day, additional workout Cons: I am not very limber, seems intimidating,…
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Almost to Goal But still have gut & love handles
I am almost to my goal of 195 lb (I am 6 foot 3). I still have a gut or pouch and these very unsightly love handles that are pretty noticeable with my shirt off. I can still pinch a couple inches on my love handles - arghh! I do intense cardio and weight lifting about 5X per week. How do I get rid of these? Just need to…
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6'3 - weight, waist size, BMI?
I am getting close to my goal of 195 lbs. I am 6-3. At 200 lbs my BMI still stays I am over weight. I know that BMI has its limitations. I am still carrying a belly, love handles and some side-moob action. I am down to 36 pants size, but they can be a little tight depending on the maker. I am thinking I may need to revise…
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*kitten*: Gained 10 lbs in 4 days
I knew it was going to be an ugly few days as I had a guys weekend but got on the scale this morning and was up 10 lbs since Friday morning. Drank a ton of alcohol Friday thru Monday hanging out with the guys. I had hot wings, 2 grilled buffalo chicken sandwiches with fries, eggs, sausage and gravy & biscuits 2 mornings,…
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Door to Door Magazine Sales
Wife got swindled a couple weeks ago. Fell for the plight this inner city kid was feeding her and guilt her into buy 2 subscriptions. Turns out the company is bogus, no refunds and I just get an answering machine. I found out the guy who registered the company in my state has been busted in other states for this scam.…
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Funny Wieght Loss Gimmicks
Here's mine - the vibrating belt weight loss machine --> the machine does all the work and melts your fat away. http://atomictoasters.com/2012/04/what-ever-became-of-vibrating-belt-weight-loss-machines/ I am sure there's a treasure trove of weight loss infomercial gimmicks over the years.
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Refocusing Needed - Last 10 lbs
The switch flipped on back in early March and have lost 50 lbs and have been very motivated along the way. This last week though I have noticed a decline in my motivation and drive to reach my goal of 60 lbs. I was pretty lax on my eating this past week. Like the switch was turned off. Mainly because 1> I realize that I…
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NSV - comments rolling in now
It took forever and like 40-something lbs lost to finally get some comments besides close family and friends. Some of it maybe due to the fact that I was still wearing my bigger sized clothes. But I have gotten like 20 comments in the past 2 weeks. This morning from the security guard at my office building. He's a younger…
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NSV - New Shorts
Went out and bought 3 new pairs of shorts - waist SIZE 36!!! Started out at size 40, which were tight. All my 40-size shorts became unwearable. Does that really mean I lost 4 inches around my waist?
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ABC's Extreme Weight Loss
Watched this show for the first time last night and they profiled "Bruce" - a 29 year old football coach who weighed 382. I would say he was 6 feet give or take an inch or two. He had a personal trainer and sent him to a weight loss facility in Denver for 90 days. Here's the results: Phase I - 90 days (really 87 days bc he…
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NSV - the pants dropper
Played golf on Sunday and when I got back home I took my belt off at the top of the stairs and continued to walk to my bedroom. By the time I reached my bedroom just a few steps away, my shorts were around my ankles. All my size 40 shorts are now pretty much un-wearable and I only have one pair of older, not as nice 38s…
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Chest Pressure during Cardio
The last two workouts on the Arc trainer I have had a very slight pressure in my upper chest area. I don't feel it until 10 minutes into the workout. Pressure may sound too sever it actually feels like I need to swallow or cough to clear my wind pipe/throat. I seem to struggle a little more too. I finished both workouts…
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Too Many Comments @ my weight loss
So it took like forever to get any comments and but the last 2 weeks they are almost constant. I probably get 2-4 a day depending on work, family or social interaction. I am a private person and was always really embarrassed about my weight. I never liked attention either. I know everyone means well but it can be too much…
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Food-Snacking Addiction
Why does my brain cause this? Last night I literally had to be held back from constantly scanning the pantry and fridge for food to snack on. I kept fighting the battle in my head thinking I don't need it then 2 seconds later trying to justify a snack. I always find myself justifying in my head why I should eat something.
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Lifting Routine Critique
Looking for advice on type of lifts and frequency of muscle group targeted per week. My goal is weight loss with improving muscle definition. My routine since March/April has been: Monday: Cardio, back - lat pull down & seat row both on Cybex cable machines. These are the cable machines that have an old school look not the…
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Large Calorie Deficit
First, I don't track my calories and exercises. I just gauge it in my head to eat sensibly and workout hard just about every day. 2 or 3 days per week I only eat maybe 600-800 calories and I still work out. I am seeing no direct side affects of this except losing weight. I have no loss of energy at all and I continue to…
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Sauna Workout
I love going to the sauna after my cardio and lifting. The cardio room at my Y is cold to down right freezing in the morning and it feels good to stretch in the sauna. I also like doing some basic exercises in the sauna as well like body squats and push ups. It is a great sweat but I am breaking policy by working out in…
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Does anyone else think this about plateauing?
I started in March and the first 15-20 lbs were easy and I was really motivated. But so many times after successful weighs ins and losing 2-3 lbs I would have this thought: "I worked incredibly hard to lose these last 2 lbs but I just can't see myself continuing and getting under 2XX" I have thought this a lot and probably…
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Is using a Smith Machine worth it?
I am a 42 y/o accountant and not looking to join the body building circuit. I use the Smith Machine for flat bench as I don't feel comfortable with the unfettered barbell bench presses. I have never felt comfortable with dumbbells either as they just feel awkward to me. My chest is my weakest area. I am going to add the…
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Chipotle Brown or white Rice?
I am no expert at calorie counting or nutrition in general but I am trying to make a better effort of researching nutritional info at restaurants that I frequent. I noticed on Chipotle's site that a bowl with white rice is actually fewer calories then brown rice. I thought brown was the healthier option?
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Weight loss and Libido
My libido was on steady decline the last 5 years which I am not sure related to steady weight gain and/or age. I have only noticed a very slight increase in the 14 weeks of steady exercise but certainly noticed some increase in endurance and flexibility. Should I be noticing more of an increase in drive?
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Dress Pants Issues
I had several embarrassing pants issues as I steadily gained weight over the years. Many times at work my dress slacks were so tight around the waist they were uncomfortable and looked bad and after lunch I would need to loosen my belt and unhook-unbutton my pants so I could be comfortable. I had to switch to the dress…
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I am already planning my Victory celebration
I've had a killer week and am finally starting see the light at the end of the tunnel. Maybe its because I am semi-fasting today before my official weigh in tomorrow morning and am very hungry now but here's what I am going to do celebrate achieving my goal hopefully in a month. I am estimating I will have less than 15 lbs…
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Weight Flucuations
During my "journey" I weigh myself every Wednesday morning after waking and going tinkle. Feeling discourage after last Wednesday's weigh in (I ate of lot of bad food on Tuesday), I had two great days and decided to weigh myself each day then had my typical weekend cheats. So here's my weight fluctuations: Wednesday 216…
