Weight Loss in 2015 Contest & Discussion Thread

mike.casey · 01/07/2015 07:33 PM

Kent and Brad, your words have been sent.

A quick update, I've got volunteers for 2 monthly prizes now, and expect to hear about a 3rd soon.

bmac7754 · 01/07/2015 07:46 PM

Quoteninfiction - 1/7/2015 8:34 PM I'm in too, already got my word and emailed my pic. I would also suggest signing up for http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ honestly, it's a pain in the ass to track everything you eat but this app will make you think about what you're eating because you do need to enter it all in. It'll calculate your daily calorie amount based on the goals you put in. It really is a great app, just requires some work, but getting into shape requires work so what's another 10-15 minutes?

Absolutely. I have one but need to figure out my password again. Going to reset the counter and start over. I can shoot you my username and friend you when I do, and anybody else that wants to use that app.

mike.casey · 01/07/2015 08:01 PM

Quotebmac7754 - 1/7/2015 9:46 PM

Quoteninfiction - 1/7/2015 8:34 PM I'm in too, already got my word and emailed my pic. I would also suggest signing up for http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ honestly, it's a pain in the ass to track everything you eat but this app will make you think about what you're eating because you do need to enter it all in. It'll calculate your daily calorie amount based on the goals you put in. It really is a great app, just requires some work, but getting into shape requires work so what's another 10-15 minutes?
Absolutely. I have one but need to figure out my password again. Going to reset the counter and start over. I can shoot you my username and friend you when I do, and anybody else that wants to use that app.

I use it too. I had no idea you could friend people.

bmac7754 · 01/07/2015 08:06 PM

Quotemike.casey -

I use it too. I had no idea you could friend people.[/QUOTE]

Oh yah its great. If on the app its on the bottom on the right ... then scroll down to friends. If you are on the website there should be a friend tab right on top. This way all your friends can see your progress, comments, and view your food diary if you leave it public.

ninfiction · 01/07/2015 08:13 PM

My myfitnesspal id is cubsguy1. I had no idea you could friend people either.

bmac7754 · 01/07/2015 08:17 PM

i just sent you a friend invite. Mike shoot me your username or email and I can find you

mike.casey · 01/07/2015 08:37 PM

Quotebmac7754 - 1/7/2015 10:17 PM

i just sent you a friend invite. Mike shoot me your username or email and I can find you

Email is kmc06005@gmail.com

cavenbk · 01/07/2015 08:45 PM

Got the PM Mike. I will have a picture out as soon as I go out and buy a scale haha

mike.casey · 01/07/2015 09:00 PM

Quotecavenbk - 1/7/2015 10:45 PM

Got the PM Mike. I will have a picture out as soon as I go out and buy a scale haha

That's the first step!

05Venturer · 01/08/2015 03:46 AM

New pic with my word

mike.casey · 01/08/2015 06:26 AM

Nice, already making progress too!

gpd4 · 01/08/2015 06:36 AM

I just signed up for myfitnesspal. Username gpd4

Caveman Steve · 01/08/2015 06:48 AM

I'll take a word please.

05Venturer · 01/08/2015 07:15 AM

Quotemike.casey - 1/8/2015 8:26 AM

Nice, already making progress too!

And hungry already LOL

mike.casey · 01/09/2015 06:04 AM

So what is everybody doing to try and shed the lbs?

I'll be following a carb cycling approach, and counting calories. Like ninfiction said, it can be a pain to track everything, but it keeps you honest, especially when you are eating out somewhere.

headfirst · 01/09/2015 07:20 AM

I'm planning on slimfast and more exercise. It worked well for me in the past because it's fairly planned out for you already, nothing really to prepare. The first month is the hardest while your stomach adjusts to less food, after that it's managable...

Caveman Steve · 01/09/2015 07:23 AM

Quotemike.casey - 1/9/2015 9:04 AM So what is everybody doing to try and shed the lbs? I'll be following a carb cycling approach, and counting calories. Like ninfiction said, it can be a pain to track everything, but it keeps you honest, especially when you are eating out somewhere.

Eat LESS

Drink LESS (Alcohol)

Drink MORE Water

Exercise MORE

Easy Peasy right!!!

bmac7754 · 01/09/2015 07:26 AM

chicken and more fish. Tracking #'s is key for me and Lots of water.

johncw · 01/09/2015 07:33 AM

Less snacking especially after dinner.
If snacking, snack on a piece of fruit or carrots
Trying to track calories on that fit site but not sure how long I'll be able to keep up with it.
More exercise

mike.casey · 01/09/2015 07:42 AM

We've got 3 confirmed prize packs for the monthly prizes, and a line out for a possible 4th! Thanks to those of you that have contributed so far!

ninfiction · 01/09/2015 07:52 AM

My biggest vice is leaving for lunch everyday during work and driving thru a fast food joint. I'd gone about a week until yesterday, my body wasn't liking going without the chemicals.

Sounds stupid, but I have a Jillian Micheals dvd called 30 Day Shred. It's interval training, mix of cardio and weights, you just need some 3lb dumbells to start, doesn't seem like much but trust me, unless you lift the 3 lbs will cause pain.

You can find the videos on youtube, the girls are hot so that helps and it's things like jumping jacks, push ups, squats, some ab stuff. It really does work if you can stick with it. It's only about 25 minutes including the stretching so it's quick. Has 3 levels, you're supposed to do each level for 10 straight days. It's tough, when I get started I usually do every other day until my body can handle it and I don't feel like my heart is going to explode.

Push yourself but take it easy, injuries won't do you anygood.

05Venturer · 01/09/2015 08:07 AM

I just plan to change my bad eating habits and focus more on a bit less red meat and more fish & chicken.
Eat Less + Move More

nirab · 01/09/2015 08:31 AM

I am going to increase my juicing, subbing juice for meals. Snack on healthy items, drink plenty of water, reduce (not eliminate!) my coffee and ice cream consumption, and not eat after 6pm during the week. Toss in some exercise, a bit of laughter, some cigars, and the occasional chocolate treat, and I am on the way to shedding my "baby fat"!!

nirab · 01/09/2015 08:32 AM

Quotemike.casey - 1/9/2015 9:42 AM

We've got 3 confirmed prize packs for the monthly prizes, and a line out for a possible 4th! Thanks to those of you that have contributed so far!

How is the prize pack thing working? I think I could come up with a few cigars...

mike.casey · 01/09/2015 09:18 AM

I bought an ebook not long ago geared towards eating to perform since I am also trying to maintain/gain strength while dropping the weight. The guy that wrote has a PHD in this stuff, so he's not just some 'diet guru' and he put this chart in the book. It compares the importance of each aspect of 'dieting' as far as effect on body composition.

As you can see how much you eat (calories) is the most important thing, with the second being macro-nutrient profile of those calories, meaning you need to have macro-nutrient goals for your day (protein/carbs/fats) and try to hit those goals within your caloric intake.

What I find interesting is how low on the totem pole the types of food you eat is (Food composition). While completely agree that you shouldn't be consistently eating cake and cookies, it is more important to not overeat.

In other words you can gain weight eating 5000 calories of grilled chicken and broccoli, and lose weight eating 2000 calories of ice cream. While these are extreme, if not impossible, examples, it has helped me put things in perspective as far as dieting goes. I used this last year when I dropped the initial 50 lbs, and found it easier to keep (most) of it off, because I really didn't change much about what I was eating other than how much I was eating. So I was able to occasionally indulge on my favorite treats if they fell beneath my caloric and macro-nutrient goals.