Motivation for both teams

Great post
1- I've begun running every day and have really adjusted my eating. No "bad" foods--lots more veggies and fruits, no late night snacks, whole wheats, etc.
2- I guess, I lost a pound--yes, a meesly pound.
3- I'm going to keep up with what I am doing--I may just be off to a slow start, but I am already feeling better during the day, energy wise. I will continue to add new things (healthy) to my diet, and want to incorporate some weight training a few days per week.
4- 2 pounds (of course, I'd love to lose all 30 in one week, but hey...who am I kidding)
5- Yes (feeling better and losing weight...slowly )

I'm hoping that everyone is a LOSER!

1. Two big things: For Diet, I'm following the Abs Diet (book by David Zinczenko, editor of Men's Health mag.). I'm not denying myself food; I'm eating healthy forms of the food I love. It's great because I get cravings A LOT. With this, I can give in, just with the right types of food. For Exercise, I'm doing a basic couch to sprint plan. It has me ENDURANCE training for 12 weeks. It has me doing low-intensity endurance workout 6 days a week, and sometimes twice a day.

2. A smart diet with moderate, low-intensity exercise is working for me. I'm down 5 pounds and getting in better shape each day.

3. Not applicable.

4. I have a goal of where I want to be when. I'm doing my sprint tri on 30 APR and I'd like to be at 230 by then...a loss of 25 pounds in just over 3 months. I haven't bothered to break it down into weekly goals because I know that it's easier to lose early and harder later. If I can hit my 30 APR goal, then I'll move on to try and lose another 20 by the end of the year. If I lose 50 lbs this year (yikes, that's scary for so many reasons), I'll be at a weight that I haven't been since I was in college 10 years ago.

5. Yes. So far, I'm happy with my weight loss and how it's coming off. I'm getting in better shape...actually I'm getting into different shape. It's been a long time since I trained for endurance and longevity over strength and speed. I'm not hungry. I can eat most anything I want (or at least the healthy version of it) and still lose weight and get in shape.

Edited by Hawkeye 2005-01-28 1:20 PM

1- My exercise has increased, but that was happening anyway because of my new goal of a marathon in June. I've also been getting better and better with my diet -- less meals out, less fat, and eating less.
2 - It's working but not as well as I'd like. I'm slightly behind my scheduled goals for myself for weight loss. Of course I want it all to happen yesterday!
3 - I'm going to continue to refine my diet, maybe let myself feel hungrier, and eat more fruits & veggies. My training continues to ramp up so that's going to be progressing also. I also got the Endurox fat burning pills from PBN. I'm going to give those a try over the next week/month.
4 - My goal is 2 pounds per week.
5 - Yes, and No. I'm 2 pounds behind overall, but this week I made my goal. I've just got to do a little "catch up" to get on track.

Thanks for the questions, Eddie! We are all in this together, even though the DRAGON SLAYERS are going to win!!!

Mike

Not getting a "sidelining" injury


Like a charm


N/A


Approx 2 pounds - average


YES!

-Frank

great post. interesting to read what others are doing to achieve similar goals.

1. what i've changed: strict portion control is the only thing that works for me. i eat VERY healthy foods, i just eat too much of them. so out come the 1/2 cup measure, the measuring spoons, the scale, etc. goal = 1600-1800 calories a day. on rest days i'll probably do 1600 emphasizing more protein; long workout days up to 1800 w/ an emphasis on carbs. trying fitnessbrain software to count calories and track overall progress. was already working out about 5-6 days a week to get ready for my first tri (feb 13th), so that hasn't changed.

2. YES - down 3 lbs over the course of the past week.

3. n/a

4. goal = 1-2 lbs a week. 3 lbs is a surprise. if i continue to loose over 2 lbs a week, i will increase my calories, since dropping weight that fast isn't healthy.

5. YES

1. I've tried to change my eating habits- eating more whole grains, fruits, veggies and REAL food. Not so much packaged and fake food.
2. Eating a little all day. Easy for me to do since I'm a stay at home mom. It's hard to sit down and have a big meal.
3. Started doing my workouts consistently. At least something every day if possible, with a day or two off if needed.
4. Going to this website has helped me tremendously with my motivation and will power. If it wasn't for all of you, I don't know where I'd be!
5. My goal is to do 2 sprint tri's and one oly tri in late summer. Helps to have goals and a reason to work out.
Also to get down to 145lbs, which hasn't been since late summer 2003 before I got pregnant.

That's about it. Oh and I'd like to be able to wear a swimsuit and not be embarrassed!! :-)

I actually started my weight loss program back in August but I'm always up for a challenge.

1. I completely changed what and when I eat. I increased the # of meals I eat a day from 2-3 to 5-6 and significantly decreased the portion size. I cut out fast food, fried food, and pretty much anything that was high in Sat. fat. I added lots of fish, fruit and veggies. I also started running and mountain biking. When the cold forced me inside I got a gym membership and I've been running, biking, swimming and strength training ever since.

2. YES, down 30 lbs since August but it's leveled off as of late.

3. I've taken the last 2 weeks off before I start my Tri training plan. I'm hoping the transition will cause a break through point for me

4. No, didn't even weigh myself for the first 2 months. I'm focused on doing the right things. The weight loss will come

1 - My diet has changed - im not eating cakes, crisps and staying away from bread - just because it gives me a stomach ache. Im trying to eat more during the day as i used to eat about 400kcal during the day and most at night. Trying to drink more water and eat healthier food. I have also started training for the tri so increase in exercise.

2 - Is it working? - Yes but sometimes i stay the same - though clothes are loser so must be muscle

4 - Did you have a goal of how much weight you wanted to loose each week? 2-3lbs would be ideal! But i greet any loss with a big smile

5 - Are you acheiving that goal so far? - YES - 8lbs lost

I weighed myself this morning because i was annoyed about not losing any last week and i have lost some but that will be added to next week - i guess its just one of those things!

C X

Hmmm... Lessee...

1. I was already working on losing weight, so other than swearing off Graeter's Chocolate Milkshakes (not doing too well on that!), I haven't changed much. But it is adding motivation...
2. Umm.. Kindof, I've dropped two pounds but I'm really kindof floating right now. I slipped on a business trip and I'm trying to get back on track.
3. Starting tonight, I'm back to carefully tracking calories in, to make sure I don't snack myself to death.
4. I'm shooting for 1-1.5lb per week, in order to help make sure it STAYS off.
5. YES.