Who is ready for some change? - Page 2

limey · 11-09-2006, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by morethanpretty

Ok I'm in. But my exercise will have to be the one's my chiro gave me to strengthen my back.
1) No soda, limit anything but water.
2)Ice cream only once a week
3)Chiro exercises

I'm at about 140lbs and my goal will be 120-125lbs
Is that sufficient?

I have no goal, but I'm starting at 231lbs

morethanpretty · 11-09-2006, 07:04 PM

stormie: I don't know if you're child is too old for this but there is stroller exercises/fitness groups.
http://www.strollerstrides.com/
Might be worth lookin into.
Limey: I know it helped my mother to set short term goals in order to lose weight. IE: after one month she wanted to be down 5lbs, after 2 months 15, ect ect. Unfortunatly chips and salsa has done her in. (plus she was on the atkins...can be dangerous diet). Since the weight i need to lose is not very much I don't feel the need for the short term goals.

DucksNuts · 11-09-2006, 07:21 PM

I want to get balance and bendy enough to do the Hot Prod

I am happy to provide documentation, I dont think you *need* the visual though

lookout123 · 11-09-2006, 08:24 PM

awesome. remember - this isn't a contest, you are only working towards a goal you set for yourself. have fun with it. i'll post my first two photos one week from tomorrow.

Ibby · 11-09-2006, 08:28 PM

Yes, please, I'll have it in quarters if'n ya dont mind.

Stormieweather · 11-10-2006, 07:34 AM

Thanks for the suggestion Morethan

. I'm pretty sure that would involve the purchase of one of those fancy jogger-strollers which rules me out. I did get out yesterday and take the baby for a walk in the neighborhood. It's been SO hot here in Florida this summer (she doesn't deal with the heat well), but right now its perfect for outdoor exercises.

I have a 1/2 gallon of Moose Tracks ice cream in the freezer, going to finish it up this weekend and start my fitness plan early next week. Start what? I'm not sure, but I'll figure something out.

Stormie

SeleneRati · 11-10-2006, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by lookout123

is anyone interested in participating in a personal changes thread? no contest or challenge - just you vs you. you set your own goal, whether that be weight loss, weight gain, hair growth/removal, peircing additions, tattoos, building the world's largest foil ball, home remodel... anything really. the point is to establish a goal and provide photo documentation along the way.

So whatta ya think?

I'd love to participate. I'm trying to take off the last 25 pounds or so on my weight loss, and am going to have to start (cringe) working out to do it.

Further, I need to finish getting things unpacked around our house. So, maybe documenting it would help motivate me a little more. So, (excuse the ignorace) but where do you plan to post the pictures?

limey · 11-10-2006, 02:52 PM

I lost 28lbs on my walk this morning! I finally did the math(s) right in my head and remembered that there are only 14 pounds in a stone (it's ounces there are 16 of in a pound ...

) so I'm only starting from 203lbs. Not so bad, eh?

lookout123 · 11-10-2006, 03:45 PM

unless there is a good reason not to do so, why don't we just post the photos in this thread? if that isn't kosher our glorious mods will no doubt kindly inform us.

Sundae · 11-13-2006, 12:19 PM

I'm officially joining, but may resurrect this thread in about 2 years time when I really start doing something about it. I think it's a great idea to have progress photos, but know even the shame of posting the "Then" won't get me working towards the "Now" just yet.

Good luck to those who are committed.

bbro · 11-13-2006, 01:07 PM

I have decided that I need to make some MAJOR changes in my life. I am sick of feeling uncomfortable in my own skin and I think if I have to report back to people, I will do better (although the last time I tried this, I just quit posting when it all went bad). I am with limey, though, not a big fan of the photos if you don't mind. Maybe that will change if I stick to it and lose some weight.

Here's what I want to do:
-Quit smoking (I actually haven't had one since Saturday at about 7:30 pm!!)
-Start working out
-Stop with the pop and chips already
-Watch what I eat
-and hopefully lose 10-15 pounds by Dec 22nd (next trip home)....ok, ok, I have to tell you. I am starting at about 180 right now. being 170 by the time I went home would be good, 165 would be awesome, but 160 would be fan-fucking-tastic. The reason I haven't said 20 pounds is because that would be really hard to do.

limey · 11-13-2006, 03:20 PM

bbro, a pound/two pounds a week is the best goal to aim for, anything more is quickly lost and just as quickly gained again (at least that's what I tell myself!).

bbro · 11-13-2006, 03:29 PM

I think 2 pounds is the norm, but with such a drastic change (ok I cheated a little bit today) I am hoping for a bigger drop. There are times I gain and drop 5 pounds in a day or two just because of the amount of water I might drink. (the more the better)

limey · 11-14-2006, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbro

I think 2 pounds is the norm, but with such a drastic change (ok I cheated a little bit today) I am hoping for a bigger drop. There are times I gain and drop 5 pounds in a day or two just because of the amount of water I might drink. (the more the better)

That's just it - in a day your weight can fluctuate by quite a lot (relatively speaking). All the advice I've received says you should weigh yourself no more often than once a week to assess your weight loss ...

Your aim is drastic change? I'd like to lose 30 lbs - nearly 15% of my body weight. I'd rather do this at 1-2 lb a week, than by Christmas - once again guided by all the advice out there .... JMHO, YMMV etc etc

bbro · 11-15-2006, 07:45 AM

Oh, that's not my total goal, just for something to shoot for. I eventually want to be like 140-130. Or if I start looking skeletal, stop before that

11-09-2006, 07:04 PM	#17
morethanpretty Thats "Miss Zipper Neck" to you. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: little town (but not the littlest) in texas Posts: 2,957	stormie: I don't know if you're child is too old for this but there is stroller exercises/fitness groups. http://www.strollerstrides.com/ Might be worth lookin into. Limey: I know it helped my mother to set short term goals in order to lose weight. IE: after one month she wanted to be down 5lbs, after 2 months 15, ect ect. Unfortunatly chips and salsa has done her in. (plus she was on the atkins...can be dangerous diet). Since the weight i need to lose is not very much I don't feel the need for the short term goals. __________________ Addicts may suck dick for coke, but love came up with the idea to put a dick in there to begin with. -Jack O'Brien

11-09-2006, 08:24 PM	#19
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	awesome. remember - this isn't a contest, you are only working towards a goal you set for yourself. have fun with it. i'll post my first two photos one week from tomorrow. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

11-09-2006, 08:28 PM	#20
Ibby erika Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: "the high up north" Posts: 6,127	Yes, please, I'll have it in quarters if'n ya dont mind. __________________ not really back, you didn't see me, i was never here shhhhhh

11-10-2006, 07:34 AM	#21
Stormieweather Wearing her bitch boots Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Floriduh Posts: 1,181	Thanks for the suggestion Morethan . I'm pretty sure that would involve the purchase of one of those fancy jogger-strollers which rules me out. I did get out yesterday and take the baby for a walk in the neighborhood. It's been SO hot here in Florida this summer (she doesn't deal with the heat well), but right now its perfect for outdoor exercises. I have a 1/2 gallon of Moose Tracks ice cream in the freezer, going to finish it up this weekend and start my fitness plan early next week. Start what? I'm not sure, but I'll figure something out. Stormie __________________ "First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." - Mahatma Gandhi

11-10-2006, 02:52 PM	#23
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	I lost 28lbs on my walk this morning! I finally did the math(s) right in my head and remembered that there are only 14 pounds in a stone (it's ounces there are 16 of in a pound ... ) so I'm only starting from 203lbs. Not so bad, eh? __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

11-09-2006, 07:21 PM	#18
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	I want to get balance and bendy enough to do the Hot Prod I am happy to provide documentation, I dont think you need the visual though

11-10-2006, 03:45 PM	#24
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	unless there is a good reason not to do so, why don't we just post the photos in this thread? if that isn't kosher our glorious mods will no doubt kindly inform us. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

11-13-2006, 12:19 PM	#25
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I'm officially joining, but may resurrect this thread in about 2 years time when I really start doing something about it. I think it's a great idea to have progress photos, but know even the shame of posting the "Then" won't get me working towards the "Now" just yet. Good luck to those who are committed. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-13-2006, 01:07 PM	#26
bbro Insert witty comment here Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,182	I have decided that I need to make some MAJOR changes in my life. I am sick of feeling uncomfortable in my own skin and I think if I have to report back to people, I will do better (although the last time I tried this, I just quit posting when it all went bad). I am with limey, though, not a big fan of the photos if you don't mind. Maybe that will change if I stick to it and lose some weight. Here's what I want to do: -Quit smoking (I actually haven't had one since Saturday at about 7:30 pm!!) -Start working out -Stop with the pop and chips already -Watch what I eat -and hopefully lose 10-15 pounds by Dec 22nd (next trip home)....ok, ok, I have to tell you. I am starting at about 180 right now. being 170 by the time I went home would be good, 165 would be awesome, but 160 would be fan-fucking-tastic. The reason I haven't said 20 pounds is because that would be really hard to do.

11-13-2006, 03:20 PM	#27
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	bbro, a pound/two pounds a week is the best goal to aim for, anything more is quickly lost and just as quickly gained again (at least that's what I tell myself!). __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

11-13-2006, 03:29 PM	#28
bbro Insert witty comment here Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,182	I think 2 pounds is the norm, but with such a drastic change (ok I cheated a little bit today) I am hoping for a bigger drop. There are times I gain and drop 5 pounds in a day or two just because of the amount of water I might drink. (the more the better)

11-15-2006, 07:45 AM	#30
bbro Insert witty comment here Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,182	Oh, that's not my total goal, just for something to shoot for. I eventually want to be like 140-130. Or if I start looking skeletal, stop before that

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