2012 (Biggest Loser) Tug Weight Loss Thread

[chickenfoot]

...as an FYI, another way to collect data is to sign up at loseit.com (its free).

You can set goals and the software will tell you how many calories per day to consume to meet the goal by the specified deadline. You can easily log food to track daily calories and cart it to the target calorie consumption.

It also allows you to "add friends" like facebook to share progress.

 

[DorotaG]

I have been going to the gym for about 2 weeks now, 4-5 times a week. I eat more often, smaller and healthier meals (mostly lean protein, veggies, fruit, plenty of water and VERY LITTLE SALT). First week I only lost about 1 lb, but this last week I am at 6 lbs!!!! Still plenty to loose though.
My first goal deadline is April 1st (Grand Cayman trip) and second June 9th (my DD HS graduation!). I want to be at goal and maintaining by August 15 - our 20th anniversary.

 

[heathpack]

I'm In

Between the holidays and our trip to Hawaii, I am up 4 pounds. I'd like to lose 10 before our trip to Cabo in mid April.

Last year I ran a made up "Y Tri". This year my Y Tri will consist of 3 miles elliptical at an intensity sufficient to burn 350 calories, 1/2 mile swim, and a 10 mile bike (on my clunky mountain bike that I bought at a garage sale for $37.50) outdoors on moderately hilly terrain. Will complete this in 2 hours or less. Will run my Tri sometime in the first 2 weeks of April.

Training goals help me tremendously. If you've not tried this, it's a good trick. State your goal publicly- here, on FB, at work, tell your mother, or something similar. Once it's out there, I'm pretty likely to follow through.

H

 

[BevL]

I'm in too. Like Heathpack, holidays and our trip to Hawaii have me up about six pounds. I lost about 35 last year. Counting the six I've gained I'd like to lose another 20 for a total loss of 50, most of it before our trip in April to Palm Springs.

Just have to get back on track.

Also, for those who are really serious about wanting to monitor their weight even while travelling, I bought one of these little scales. I did gain about four pounds while we were away in Hawaii but I think weighing every day (which I do at home too) did help me restrain myself somewhat.

Here's a link:

http://www.amazon.com/NewlineNY-Step-Travel-Bathroom-Scale/dp/B004V8EBOI

 

[Pat H]

I haven't been doing very well on the exercise part. I have lost 2 lbs though. 3/23 is a popular date for meeting goals. That's the day before I leave for the Caymans so it's my target day as well.

 

[Whirl]

Well I have not really made much progress yet. Went shopping and plan to do some prep so I have lots of healthy choices available to me for meals and snacks and to pack lunch for the office without having to do too much planning or thinking. Prep is really important for me.

For me the KEY is the consistent and intense exercise. Without it, my weight barely budges. It doesnt go up as I have maintained through the holidays and for several months, but I need to get back to more rigorous exercise to go down.

 

[DebBrown]

So... is there to be some type of structure to this challenge? I don't watch TV and am not aware of any procedure.

I've spent many years loosely following Weight Watchers but appreciate any tips. I came home from Argentina with a broken arm, am still recovering and my exercise is non-existent. I feel more depressed, the less active I am. Ack!

My eating is pretty good. Now I just have to reverse the 2011 damage.

Deb

 

[heathpack]

Who did what today towards your goal?

This am I went to the gym to bike & swim. Biked 7.5 miles at a light to moderate resistance, 34:03, about 200 cal. Swam 12 laps (crawl) in 14:32. About 100 calories burned. Sixteen laps is half a mile. I am pretty new to swimming, yesterday I swam 10 laps. Previously I was swimming with fins, they came off last week, todays distance is my farthest without fins, although I was swimming a mile with fins. Hopefully will work up to the full half mile by this weekend, then can work on improving time.

We also planned dinner: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Hoisin Glaze, Sesame Glazed Baby Bok Choy and leftover rice from last night.

Tonight is also Xbox bowling night at our house. Lol, that should burn about 12 calories.

H

 

[pjrose]

This am I went to the gym to bike & swim. Biked 7.5 miles at a light to moderate resistance, 34:03, about 200 cal. Swam 12 laps (crawl) in 14:32. About 100 calories burned. Sixteen laps is half a mile. I am pretty new to swimming, yesterday I swam 10 laps. Previously I was swimming with fins, they came off last week, todays distance is my farthest without fins, although I was swimming a mile with fins. Hopefully will work up to the full half mile by this weekend, then can work on improving time.

We also planned dinner: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Hoisin Glaze, Sesame Glazed Baby Bok Choy and leftover rice from last night.

Tonight is also Xbox bowling night at our house. Lol, that should burn about 12 calories.

H

Heath, you sound like superwoman! All that exercise, and on other threads all that yummy food, and of course work and TUG.
Keep it up! :whoopie: :whoopie: :whoopie: :whoopie:

 

[Debbyd57]

Count me in too! I have lost 4 pounds so far and only have 50 left to go. My goal is 10# by 2/10, maintain for a week in WDW and then another 10# by our cruise on 3/11. After that, I will probably have to start over.

 

[amycurl]

I didn't go out for lunch today, does that count?

 

[MuranoJo]

I always have the best intentions, but I guess I let life get in the way.
Stressful day at work, family health issues, tired, I just bagged the treadmill tonight. I know, not the right thing to do. But I read a previous post by chellej and compared to her, I don't have any excuse. Bad girl!

 

[dioxide45]

Since starting this thread I am down 14lbs. Using myfitnesspal.com to keep a food and exercises diary.

 

[Elan]

Since starting this thread I am down 14lbs. Using myfitnesspal.com to keep a food and exercises diary.

Oh, you mean we were supposed to start already?

Nicely done. Keep it up!

 

[DorotaG]

Since starting this thread I am down 14lbs. Using myfitnesspal.com to keep a food and exercises diary.

Wow! 14 lbs!!!!!!!!! Great job! I am down 8 lbs, but I am very proud of myself for sticking with the exercise. My diet is much better too, but I have occasional lapses.
Keep up a good work! Congratulations!

 

[heathpack]

Since starting this thread I am down 14lbs. Using myfitnesspal.com to keep a food and exercises diary.

Men! Well at least I can take comfort in the fact that women have recently been scientifically shown to be better parkers.

Except that I backed Mr. H's car into a pole in the gym parking garage this AM.... I am in hot water now. He is trying to be nice but you can see the look on his face: What is wrong with you?!

Did swim a full 1/2 mile in 22 min though, and 3 miles on elliptical at moderate to high resistance.

H

 

[Gophesjo]

I have lost 56 lbs in the last 18 months. I swim 5 days a week and have just engaged a trainer for two days of weights per week. And, I love that many timeshares have fitness rooms.

 

[heathpack]

I have lost 56 lbs in the last 18 months. I swim 5 days a week and have just engaged a trainer for two days of weights per week. And, I love that many timeshares have fitness rooms.

Extremely impressed.

I was just thinking this AM: we're going to be 2 weeks in Cabo, mostly lazing around. I wonder though, if maybe I can take up something new during that time? I'll have to see what, if anything, is possible. Maybe yoga or Pilates? We are at the Grand Mayan then Welk Sirenia del Mar, at least at the Grand Mayan I suspect there will be some sort of fitness program.

H

 

[Gophesjo]

Thank you, and good luck!

 

[DorotaG]

OK, I am getting serious too! I need to loose about 60 lbs! I just signed up for 90 days challenge at my health club (Lifetime Fitness). It starts on February 4. My weight in is this Sunday :ignore: ... Wish me luck!

 

[Gophesjo]

Good luck!! Yo

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u can do this!

 

[dioxide45]

Men!

My wife says the same thing, though she is down 11lbs. Working on this together.

 

[pjrose]

Oh, you mean we were supposed to start already?

Nicely done. Keep it up!

With you on that!

I thought it was to start the 31st, and since this is only the 2nd, and my WW weigh-in is tomorrow , I figured that would be close enough! Anyway, that's when I'm starting!

 

[MuranoJo]

Ha Ha, I loved Elan's post, too.
Was kinda hoping we would all plot our strategies together for a while, then someone would yell, "On your marks, get set...."

But noooooooooo, it appears there are several already out the gate!

Seriously, congrats to those of you who are on a roll! (Oops, maybe 'roll' wasn't a good word to use.)

 

[pkyorkbeach]

Did we start yet????