2012 (Biggest Loser) Tug Weight Loss Thread

[dioxide45]

I haven't seen one of these since 2010 and thought it would be fun to setup a new weight loss thread.

After having gotten through the holidays and after a recent visit to the doctor for the annual scolding it is time for me to take some action.

Lets see how much as a group we can all lose by April 15th. If we get at least 9 people signed up by January 31st we can setup small teams to have some friendly competition.

If you are in, be prepared to let us know every other week the percentage of your weight loss. To do that, take the amount you have lost and divide it by your initial starting weight. This way, no one has to divulge their weight or even how much they have lost (unless you really want to ).

So who is in this year?

P.s. Feel free to share recipes, tips or anything else you may think is may be helpful to your fellow Tuggers.

 

[pkyorkbeach]

Count me in...GREAT Idea!!!!!! I need a little push.

 

[DorotaG]

I am in too! Anything to help me get motivated. I learned in the past that a good support group is very important for me. We can do it!

 

[am1]

Weight loss is not a competition. It is more important to do it at ones own pace in a healthy way. Encouragement and help is what is needed.

% loss is not a good way to measure success.

 

[Ridewithme38]

Are guys welcome?

I just looked up my height and weight(i'm about 6'2" 215lbs) yesterday on this website

http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm

and it turns out i'm atleast 10-20lbs overweight

I've just switch from drinking about 600 calories of soda a day to only water, losing 20lbs by april would be awesome...

 

[riverdees05]

Sign me up!

 

[DebBrown]

I'm in! I lost alot of weight a few years ago and have been mostly successful in keeping it off. Then in 2011, everything went wrong. I think it is peri-menopause hormones because I can gain at the drop of the hat but can't get it back off. I could use some encouragement!

Hope that isn't TMI.

Deb

 

[pjrose]

Me Me Me!

I don't need to win a competition, I just need to lose ..... and lately it's been going up not down. Having some online support may help!

 

[TUGBrian]

down into the 220s now myself...cant believe what I looked like in that nightline video that started it all for me!

 

[Pat H]

I have made a resolution to lose 10 lbs by 3/24 which is a big girls trip to the Caymans. My second goal is a total of 20 by the end of June. I know the first 10 is very doable but the second is going to be very tough. I really like to eat so I need to increase my physical activity a lot.

 

[MuranoJo]

I'm going to jump in myself this time! (OK, maybe I'll plop in. )

I have a funny feeling, though, that Tugging may be part of my problem.

 

[Pens_Fan]

Sign me up.

 

[rickandcindy23]

I have a funny feeling, though, that Tugging may be part of my problem.

I resemble that remark.

Okay, so I am in, too. But we are going to Orlando today for two weeks. I have no scale available to me, nor will I find one.

My goal is to lose about 15 pounds by March's Maui trip, specifically 3/17.

I am going to continue with my low-carb diet, which works well for me. I have gotten over my cravings for potatoes, bread, breakfast cereal (eggs is the diet every day), and all sugar, including fruit.

I eat mostly fish, chicken, beef, some pork, eggs, cheese, and salad/ veggies every day, and it's been slow and steady over the past year. My blood pressure is down (off my meds), my stamina is way up, and I have lost 32 pounds this last year.

I highly recommend Dana Carpender's books, including her biggest cookbook.

 

[kjsgrammy]

Count me in! Put on way too much weight laying around recovering from knee surgery. Need to get back into walking everyday and some type of exercise program. Oh, and eating less and more healthy would be a big goal for me!! So if we could share recipes that would help out.

 

[dmharris]

I'm going to start with Weight Watchers and heading to the gym every other day for at least 20 minutes (to start) on the elliptical machine (bad knees from my cheerleading days and genetics). Count me in; a group working together is greater than the sum of its parts.

 

[Whirl]

I am in!

I am not necessarily in it to win a contest, BUT, the support it great and doing it with others always provides encouragement...I have been loosing slowly but steadily for the past year...not really dieting, just trying to exercise regularly and eat healthily.

Good Luck everyone.

 

[MuranoJo]

... I am going to continue with my low-carb diet, which works well for me.
...
I highly recommend Dana Carpender's books, including her biggest cookbook.

Have you checked out lowcarbfriends?

I'm with you, back to the low-carb, or should I say, good-carb diet.
I felt my best on that program, lost a bunch of weight, and blood work was great. Probably ate more veggies and salads than most folks do.

 

[shagnut]

Add me in!! I just joined the Y. I start Monday. I tried Curves, but didn't like it. . shaggy

 

[stevedmatt]

Count me in. Always nice to have to report to someone. I am already down about 9% since mid October. My intentions for mid April are about another 6%.

 

[dmharris]

Okay so here's what I've done since signing up; went to the Y and got on the elliptical machine for 20 minutes two days in a row. Then I came home and ate potato chips (I gotta get them out of the house!). It's a balancing game.

 

[Elan]

I'm in. My goals are to drop 3% by 3/23 and 6% by 5/31.

 

[dioxide45]

Okay so here's what I've done since signing up; went to the Y and got on the elliptical machine for 20 minutes two days in a row. Then I came home and ate potato chips (I gotta get them out of the house!). It's a balancing game.

I feel the pain. I CRAVE potato chips. I especially love BBQ and sour cream and onion chips. It sounds bad but I could eat a whole bag (not the small ones) all in one sitting. Pacing myself was never easy. Of course this is why I am having to take action now.

 

[Whirl]

I'm in. My goals are to drop 3% by 3/23 and 6% by 5/31.

Hey Elan.... I have 3/23 initial goal as well!

And and early June goal ....I lost last year and have been maintaining for several months a 17% loss.

I likely have more to go than you and I am targeting a 6+% by 3/23!

Good luck. keep checking in everyone!

 

[kpitch]

I have had great results with www.sparkpeople.com. After completing your profile and indicating your goal weight, it tells you how many calories should be consumed each day to meet your goal. There is a food tracker, support forums and recipes. Good luck everyone!

Kathy

I forgot to mention that it is a free website.

 

[chellej]

Count me in too. I also use spark people and have lost 20 lbs since summer.
I have kind of stalled out....didn't gain over the holidays but didn't loose either.

Have to have at least half of my thyroid out next month and am a little worried what that will do.

I wanted to loose another 30 lbs by May but think I will have to back that off to 20.