It's On Like Donkey Kong

Cobra281 said:
Gonna wear you down dude (lol)

My wife LOVES to cook and I LOVE to eat - works out great !

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Carmel pecan chicken, red mashed potatoes, seasoned Zuccini ... mmmmmm

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Dude, I gots will power for days. Wear me down? Better bring something better than that, promise ya.

I'm the chief cook at my place, and if I can cook steaks and chicken fajitas, and not eat anything but a dry ass hamburger patty, you ain't gonna get me.LOL :D

Good show G, lookin' good.

Moose
 
Wait 'till I bring out the grill pics - that's my domain :D

Hang in there. Diets suck.

Luckily mine is all "temporary water weight" ... of the Budweiser variety (lol)
 
Cobra281 said:
Wait 'till I bring out the grill pics - that's my domain :D

Hang in there. Diets suck.

Luckily mine is all "temporary water weight" ... of the Budweiser variety (lol)
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Well, the thing to remember, this isn't a diet, its a change in my food and exercise. I'm still gonna eat what I want, but not in excess and with better food. Instead of downing a 12oz ribeye, with mushrooms onions and gravy, twice a week, it will be an 8oz ribeye, with fresh veggies, and just lighter quantities. I'm just starting off small, to shrink my stomach, so I don't feel like I need to eat so much to feel full.

Moose
 
I hear ya. I need to make a few "changes" myself.

Maybe this will motivate me ... NAH ! (lol)





Serious though. All I have to do is stop drinking - works everytime.

"I'm a 30 pack from being in shape" :D
 
I got ya. I was playin myself. I would not wish heart disease on anyone. Take off on the mastercard commercial.

I have always liked the saying-Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper. If you consume most of your calories early in the day, it helps speed up the metabolism. That and eat the calories of 3 meals over 5. More smaller meals helps a lot.. Flexx was talking about this and so was any cal. You all have plenty to get started. It's a great contest, and I'm glad to see it happening. Let me see what's lying around that might sweeten the pot a touch. Some in fighting might be fun...... To watch!
 
Guyon said:
I have. I also have cut way back on portions. Been eating a lot of cereral for breakfast, but this morning, I did cook for the family. Instead of three or four biscuits, second helpings, etc., I just had one small biscuit with bacon and cheese. Soon, I'll be cutting out even more fat and exercising, but just cutting portions has helped. I also have stopped with the snacking. Snacking was a big part of my problem.
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Cereal? No lactose.:thumbdn:
 
My doctor has me at 5"4, but I think the good doc rounded up.

This morning I was 147 butt booty nekkid, but my weight fluctuates between 142-147.

Breakfast on workdays is usually slow cooked cereal with some granola, dried fruits, and nuts, care of the awesome cafeteria here, washed down with some coffee (with cream and fake sugar). Occasionally I have English muffins and butter and jam.

Lunch is "kanin at ulam", which is translated as rice and meat. If I bring food, it's white rice and roasted chicken from the grocery. If I grab something at the cafeteria, it's white rice and whatever they have, which ranges from broccoli beef, ginger chicken, baked fish, etc. The cafeteria menu changes daily, so less food fatigue for me. Washed down with water, or freshly brewed unsweetened tea. Again, our cafeteria is awesome :P

I grab a snack around 3, 3:30. Not because I try to eat every 3 hours because that's what I was told, but because if I don't eat every 3 hours, I get grumpy. Banana and water, or mini wheats (I love that stuff!), or the occasional leftovers from meetings. We're cubicle ninjas here, so when we sniff out a lunch meeting someone's having, we dart right in after and get the leftovers.

Dinner is similar to lunch.

I need more veggies, and I guess I could switch to brown rice, but honestly, I like what I eat :P

I do circuit/ interval training and plyometrics 2-3 times a week (45 minutes each session), lift weights 2x a week (~ 1 hour), and take a class 2-3 x a week (~1.5 hours). There are days when I hit AM and PM workouts. Great part is that I can squeeze most of the workouts during my kids' homework time with plenty of time to spare. If they still can't figure out how to do it by the time I'm done, I'll step in, but I've found that if I let them try to figure it out first, they learn and retain what they've learned, so win-win for the family.

Whew, wall o' text. Bonus points if you read all that ;)
 
Ooh, ooh, me...^^^^ I read it... :D What do I win? J/K, bet my wall of text is bigger than yours... :D I'll be back after I down my bacon and french toast and an egg...


No, that isn't a joke. I just run my diet a bit differently... :)
 
Mkay, here is my wall of text for the day.

Provided the calories in are less than the energy expended, a person will burn fat/muscle to provide what is needed. The deal is that WHAT we eat is what makes our body decide whether to burn fat or to burn muscle for fuel. Fat is the much more efficient energy source, at something like 3500 calories to the lb. Muscle is much less efficient for turning to energy, so in order to get a similar amount of energy, the body has to burn much more muscle. If we are eating lots of carbs, the body doesn't need to burn body fat, but still has a need for protein, so it takes it from the muscles. If we eat more protein, it is sparing to the muscles, and requires our body to burn fat. It is more complicated than that, but that is kind of what it boils down to.

The reason it is important to understand this is because of how much weight it requires we lose, and how good we look when done. There will be a big difference in looks between someone who looses 30lbs of fat, and another who looses 20lbs of fat and 10lbs of muscle.

There are a million supposed answers on how to make the weight lost mostly fat, but it really boils down to 1)getting enough protein and 2)aerobics and resistance training. Dieting and exercise are synergistic, and performing both of them can lead to greater results than doing either independently. It isn't that difficult to cut 500 cals out, but it is fairly tough to exercise that same amount each day. Doing both however, could lead to a higher calorie deficit for faster weight loss, as well as hormone releases that will help protect muscle mass during the caloric deficit. That is why I said it was important to START doing something, because it will improve the efficiency of the diet considerably.

For an easy application of this, make sure that when you are eating less calories, that a goodly portion of them are protein. Don't mow down on peanut butter, since it is high in fats and often sugar as well, but seeds, nuts, beans and brown rice, meat, are all decent choices. Fruit and veggies are fine, but balance them with stuff from the list above. White rice and flour are BAAAAAD, like mentioned by cody1. Just don't even touch them, they are basically the equivalent to an equal amount of sugar.

Interestingly, our body is ALWAYS burning fat. Our fat cells work much like a fuel tank, which our bodies constantly draw off of. Something like half our daily energy comes from fat burning. We put on weight when the type and amount of food we eat adds more fuel than we can use, or automatically puts it in the tank(fat cells) before we have the chance to burn any of it. Like white flour, white rice, sugar, etc. do.

The problem with many "diets" is that they shut down the bodies ability to burn fat like it always does, so much of the weight lost is stuff you really should have kept. If you work at eating a balanced diet, you actually have a BETTER chance of weight coming off, and a larger percentage of that being fat.

So, in summary, don't worry about eating, just make sure you are eating a bit less, and keep your activity up. Do worry about WHAT you are eating, no white flour/rice/sugar, give priority to proteins. Get on the activity thing, one way or another, it will make a big difference.

Anyway, I am about 8 days into my current routine, and am down 2 1/2-3lbs. I wouldn't expect others to be in the same place, because I have some other circumstances that played into that as well. My breakfasts and lunches have been a bit light, with normal dinners. Due to a variety of circumstances, I have been pretty active this last week as well.

I have got a bit of swag that could get thrown into a pot for something, I would like there to be some kind of motivation for the others that are interested in joining. I don't know what it would go for yet, but would say that it would have to go to somebody that sticks with it either to the end or 'til they hit their goal.
 
Another brisk walk (25 degrees) of 2.5 miles this morning. Lets were a little stiff, but I actually made better time today than yesterday. Tomorrow, I'm betting my legs are going to revolt on the matter, but hey, pain= weakness leaving.

Starting this weekend, the pushups, situps, and pullups get thrown into the mix. I like to take things in moderation in the beginning, make sure to get into the routine before adding more.

I'm not a scale watcher, so, I will be updating my weight in March sometime, give it a month and see what I've lost. Or gained.

Moose
 
Yesterday

Lunch: Random assortment of vending machine junk and a can of sardines. Roughly 600 calories. Stupid computer updates took much longer than I expected due to the crappy laptop we got sent for one of our programs. It was no where near up to par with the equipment I usually order. Stupid slow laptops.

Dinner: I kinda went overboard last night. Tacos are a weakness. A ton of hamburger that was very well drained of fat and grease.

Breakfast today: Duh, more taco meat, mixed with eggs and salsa. A pinch of cheese on there too. Love tacos, morning, noon, or night. (No where near as cool as the Epic Meal Time Tequila Taco Night, but still, pretty good.)

As far as activity goes, well, let's just say I had an active night before I went to bed. Or after I guess. Best way in the world to burn calories. THE BEST!
 
moosez45 said:
I'm not a scale watcher, so, I will be updating my weight in March sometime, give it a month and see what I've lost. Or gained.

Moose
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Awesome... Whether you are trying to gain or lose, the scale is the devil... :p

I weigh myself everyday, and measure, but use it as an indicator of a trend, rather than something to go crazy over. Most people have a hard time not going crazy 'cause the scale did/didn't move.

Derek, something to consider. Go find the natural foods section of a store and get some trail mix or mixed nuts or something. They are easy to pack, better fuel to work off of, less expensive, and better for you. Just be careful of the granola, a lot of it is loaded w/ sugar. Also, get an idea of how many calories are in a serving so you don't just pile it in without thinking about it. An apple is good too. Buy a waterbottle and keep it full, and it helps stay away from soda. If you're addicted to soda, buy one, then when it is finished keep it full of water.

I have been xcountry skiing a bunch this last week, which has been helping keep me more active, along with workouts when they come around. Got busy yesterday and forgot lunch, but I think it is the first meal I skipped in quite a while. Dinner last night was chicken baked w/ spices and olive oil, along w/ steamed potatoes w/ spices and olive oil. Breakfast this morning was a quart jar filled w/ 4 eggs, 1/4cup cream, 1/2cup milk, 2Ts honey, cinnamon, vanilla, and shaken into an eggnog.
 
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Hey moose, don't burn yourself out.....

take a day off once in a while its good for your body to replenish/restore....
 
Any Cal. said:
Derek, something to consider. Go find the natural foods section of a store and get some trail mix or mixed nuts or something. They are easy to pack, better fuel to work off of, less expensive, and better for you. Just be careful of the granola, a lot of it is loaded w/ sugar. Also, get an idea of how many calories are in a serving so you don't just pile it in without thinking about it. An apple is good too. Buy a waterbottle and keep it full, and it helps stay away from soda. If you're addicted to soda, buy one, then when it is finished keep it full of water.
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I have at MY office a fair collection of mixed nutes and granolas that are pretty low in the junk factor, but unfortunately I wasn't at my office. As far as the water bottle, I carry my Guyot darn near 24/7, and only drink sweet tea (my homemade that is like 120 calories a quart or something) and water. Trying to get onto more water, and have been doing pretty good so far. And like I said, an ACTIVE evening really did me some good too, I am sure. If there is one thing I will wear myself out doing, well, that is it. :D
 
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DerekH said:
I have at MY office a fair collection of mixed nutes and granolas that are pretty low in the junk factor, but unfortunately I wasn't at my office. As far as the water bottle, I carry my Guyot darn near 24/7, and only drink sweet tea (my homemade that is like 120 calories a quart or something) and water. Trying to get onto more water, and have been doing pretty good so far. And like I said, and ACTIVE evening really did me some good too, I am sure. If there is one thing I will wear myself out doing, well, that is it. :D
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Yeah, ain't that the truth. Lots of expended energy. Good cardio. Isometrics. Weight lifting. Its all there.

Moose
 
I have it guys.
Just stop eating, start chewing tobacco, and drink lots of Black coffee...You will weigh in at 126.25lbs in no time. Trust me..once your body figures out what you are doing to it..start smoking crack..that should get you past your "wall". !!!!
Good luck boys..I am gonna think of you boys whilst I drink my micro brew and eat my steak and potatoes.:thumbup:
 
Derek, I got you. My office is my vehicle, so being out of office isn't such a big deal... :D

Way back when I used to throw a bag of almonds or sunflower seeds in the vehicle for times I couldn't get to decent food, and washed down with water it was a decent way to keep from bonking. You can take that too far, too. For a while I was eating 2 56oz tins of mixed nuts a week for snacks, kept 1 in the vehicle and 1 at home...(Edit-looks like an additional 2900 cals per day over meals. Guess I had plenty of activity level to keep it going.)

If I eat decent most of the time, it lets me get away with stuff like the custard filled chocolate donut I had a while ago... :thumbup:
 
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Okay, today's stuff.

Lunch: School lunch bean and cheese quesadilla's, with refried beans (vegetarian) and mozzarella cheese. Tasted not that great, but I had five wedges and a small cup of salsa (they were cut into wedges like pizza, say maybe 3 inches wide, and maybe six inches long, but they were under a quarter inch thick).

Dinner: Approx. four ounces garlic pork tenderloin, 1/2 cup mashed potatoes, and 1 cup broccoli and cheese. Oh and a banana for dessert. Drinking my sweet tea, and when it is gone will be switching over to water. Also planning on an active evening tonight as well.

:D
 
DerekH said:
Okay, today's stuff.

Lunch: School lunch bean and cheese quesadilla's, with refried beans (vegetarian) and mozzarella cheese. Tasted not that great, but I had five wedges and a small cup of salsa (they were cut into wedges like pizza, say maybe 3 inches wide, and maybe six inches long, but they were under a quarter inch thick).

Dinner: Approx. four ounces garlic pork tenderloin, 1/2 cup mashed potatoes, and 1 cup broccoli and cheese. Oh and a banana for dessert. Drinking my sweet tea, and when it is gone will be switching over to water. Also planning on an active evening tonight as well.

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