2012 Weight Loss Thread

Week 23 Weigh in:

Starting weight beginning of January 14st 6lb
Target weight end of June 11st

Last Monday 11st 4lb
This Monday 11st 4lb

0lb loss

I forgot to update on Monday, No loss though :( I've got a good week in this week so really hoping for a at least a 1lb loss this coming Monday.

It's true what they say, the last few pounds are the hardest to lose!!!!
 
I seem to be sabotaging my own efforts this week with complete yo-yo dieting day by day. Hopefully it's just a phase whilst things are up in the air at the mo and I get back on track soon. Nothing gained or lost.
 
24th week weigh in:

Last Sunday - 16st 7lb
This Sunday - 16st 6lb

1lb loss

My smallest loss to date, but I am trying to keep my loss to 1-2lbs a week now as I've lost a lot in a short space of time so I need to give my body time to ping back!

(Total loss since September '11 - 9st 7bs)
 
Telescopi said:
Thanks, I'm really chuffed tbh (more than anything I know how easy it is to lose weight now) but I have pretty low expectations. I just thought it good to remind everyone it's the direction that's important as much as the magnitude.

I was thin as a student and it took me 15 years to pile on over 6 stone. By that measure I have to see losing 2st in 7 months as a good thing - but if I'd put weight on over the years as a young 'un I may not have that same sense of perspective.

I hope everyone who's unhappy with their body sees though that *any* move in the right direction is a good thing and any move in the wrong direction just a temporary set back so long as you're honest about the reasons for both.

Joined a gym now to help with fitness but tbh I'm not hanging on it to help any with weight loss, it may, but it's not my reason for doing it. I know what works in that regard now so will progress with my search for the body I want in other ways.
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Congrats - my progress has been very slow so far, about that level.

Don't worry too much about the speed of losing - just that you are going in the right direction.

Definitely do some power-lifting (if you are not already) - it should speed up weight loss - additionally, it will be nice to have a nice layer of muscles ready to pop out once you get close to target ;).
 
Been eating chicken, veg and noodles, with Corn Flakes as breakfast and dessert for the last month, as well as ramping up my weight training/cardio. Lost a stone, down to 12 stone from 13 stone a month ago. Holiday in 2 weeks, must...tone...body...more
 
Matutu said:
Well done to all the guys in here.

If anyone has any questions regarding Loose Skin and tummy tucks etc. Ask away as I know generally quite a lot about that subject.

I went from 21.5Stone to 10.5stone in 11Months when I was 21, then at 24 (1.5 Years ago) had my Tummy Tuck, and never looked back! best 6.5k I have ever spent!
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That's an impressive weight loss. You are literally half the man you once was!
 
25th week weigh in:

Last Sunday - 16st 6lb
This Sunday - 16st 3lb

3lb loss

Bit more than I was aiming for but hey, can't complain. Homing in on the 10st mark now.

(Total loss since September '11 - 9st 10lbs)
 
Hi,

Wondering if some of you guys could point out my curent faults as I'm unsure what it is I am doing wrong. I'm staying around the same weight and not losing much despite a lot of effort.

Diet:

Breakfasts:
- Oat so simple + Semi skimmed milk
- x3 Wheetabix + Small handful of Raisins + Semi skimmed milk

Mid Morning Snack:
- Small Natural Yoghurt + Banana + Apple

Lunches:
- Chicken + Small tin of beans + Salad
- Fish + Hard boiled Eggs + Salad
- Turkey Mince meat + Wholegrain rice + Table spoon of Bolognaise sauce
- Jaket Potato + Beans + Grated Cheese

Afternoon Snack:
- Orange + Apple

Evening Meals:
- x4 Grilled Sausages + Poached/Scrambled Eggs
- x2 Grilled Pork Chops + Green veg
- x2 Burgers + Poached Eggs
- Chicken + Salad

Pretty good? Now obviously I'm not eating all of that in a day, it's one or another one to vary things. I'm trying to get my bulk of Carb' in the morning. Now I exercise a lot. I cycle to and from work every day (6 miles per day) plus I either go to the gym to do x2 45 minute classes (Spinning, Boxercise, Kettlebells, Circuits) or I play 5 a side Football 5 days of the week.

Saturday and Sunday is currently rest days as it is out of Football/Rugby season. I do however cycle places. I will have one bad meal a week (take away, etc) but I make sure the portion size is small.

Thoughts? TBH I exercise more and eat healthier than anyone else I know, yet I am still heavier and not losing weight.
 
PStiffler said:
Hi,

Wondering if some of you guys could point out my curent faults as I'm unsure what it is I am doing wrong. I'm staying around the same weight and not losing much despite a lot of effort.

Diet:

Breakfasts:
- Oat so simple + Semi skimmed milk
- x3 Wheetabix + Small handful of Raisins + Semi skimmed milk

Mid Morning Snack:
- Small Natural Yoghurt + Banana + Apple

Lunches:
- Chicken + Small tin of beans + Salad
- Fish + Hard boiled Eggs + Salad
- Turkey Mince meat + Wholegrain rice + Table spoon of Bolognaise sauce
- Jaket Potato + Beans + Grated Cheese

Afternoon Snack:
- Orange + Apple

Evening Meals:
- x4 Grilled Sausages + Poached/Scrambled Eggs
- x2 Grilled Pork Chops + Green veg
- x2 Burgers + Poached Eggs
- Chicken + Salad

Pretty good? Now obviously I'm not eating all of that in a day, it's one or another one to vary things. I'm trying to get my bulk of Carb' in the morning. Now I exercise a lot. I cycle to and from work every day (6 miles per day) plus I either go to the gym to do x2 45 minute classes (Spinning, Boxercise, Kettlebells, Circuits) or I play 5 a side Football 5 days of the week.

Saturday and Sunday is currently rest days as it is out of Football/Rugby season. I do however cycle places. I will have one bad meal a week (take away, etc) but I make sure the portion size is small.

Thoughts? TBH I exercise more and eat healthier than anyone else I know, yet I am still heavier and not losing weight.
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Do some heavy weight lifting.

Also replace the semi-skimmed milk with skimmed.

Try to see how many calories you are getting, as without that info it's hard to determine if you are on a deficit - it may be portion control you need.

Myfitnesspal is pretty easy to use.

Also, have you noticed a loss in inches?
 
I'd question how heavy he actually is? Unless calories are being completely blown out of the water by portions or soft drinks I doubt he's a big guy. If he's just after losing that last few % body fat and showing definition he'd get better replies in the gym rats thread (imo).
 
4 Sausages is never going to be the healthiest option for your main meal, regardless of whether they're grilled or not. Perhaps Quorn sausages, but definitely not pork sausages.

Try replacing the fatty meats you're having with your main meals for lean cuts of beef, pork and chicken.
 
Hey weightloss guys, i'm new to the program.

Here's my stats

Vegetarian
5'11"
13 Stone 6 Pounds
Mostly fat round the gut.
Legs of steel/muscle
Just joined the gym
Weightloss Goal: 1-2 Stone (depending on muscle mass) in 3months

Gym: I need some pointers on where to focus in the gym. I enjoy rowing and cycling so was going to start there. I will have 2x 2.5hour sessions a week the start with until i can move around other stuff in the week then can maybe add at least another 2.5hours.

Diet: I am a vegetarian, which means i'm generally good with eating fruit and veg but carbs and dairy are an issue. So i will try to cut cheese and milk as much as possible but what can i exchange the main carbs in a meal with? I was thinking switching potato with rice is a good start yes? and obviously less of it. I'm kind of useless with carbs, i love chips and pasta!

What're your opinions? Any are much appreciated.
 
Rossi~ said:
Hey weightloss guys, i'm new to the program.

Here's my stats

Vegetarian
5'11"
13 Stone 6 Pounds
Mostly fat round the gut.
Legs of steel/muscle
Just joined the gym
Weightloss Goal: 1-2 Stone (depending on muscle mass) in 3months

Gym: I need some pointers on where to focus in the gym. I enjoy rowing and cycling so was going to start there. I will have 2x 2.5hour sessions a week the start with until i can move around other stuff in the week then can maybe add at least another 2.5hours.

Diet: I am a vegetarian, which means i'm generally good with eating fruit and veg but carbs and dairy are an issue. So i will try to cut cheese and milk as much as possible but what can i exchange the main carbs in a meal with? I was thinking switching potato with rice is a good start yes? and obviously less of it. I'm kind of useless with carbs, i love chips and pasta!

What're your opinions? Any are much appreciated.
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5'11"
13 Stone 8.5 Pounds
Mostly fat round the gut.
Legs of steel/muscle

I'm the above, so in a very similar place (but started at 15 stone 4 pounds & have another 1.5 to go.

Whole-grain rice, udon noodles are great - skimmed milk, make sure you are getting enough protein (protein powder may be worth getting).

Make sure you do some weight lifting, it will help retain muscle & develop what you have already.

I'd start logging everything on myfitnesspal, gives you an idea on how much protein/carbs/fat you are getting daily (35% protein is a good start).

Also, try not to eat too much fruit - it's mostly sugar & doesn't have that much nutritional value - load up of the veggies.
 
I'm still struggling to get back into my routine after things being thrown out of sync, and I can't stop eating **** food and snacks despite knowing what I'm doing is just sabotaging the work I've put in.

I'm still cycling and getting my exercise sorted so I'm not losing any fitness but I've put on a few pounds now and it's getting to me, and I'm not sure why I'm doing it.
 
cram said:
Ugh. Never understood the point of skimmed milk. It's not as if normal "full-fat" milk is particularly bad for you in the first place.
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Hmmm.

Full fat milk - 128kcal per 200ml.
Fat 7.2g
Saturates 4.6g

Semi-Skimmed - 98kcal per 200ml
Fat 3.4g
Saturates 2.0g

Skimmed - 69kcal per 200ml
Fat 0.2g
Saturates 0.1g

Quite a big difference to me, as most lifters take protein shakes with milk, it adds up very quickly.
 
elmarko1234 said:
Hmmm.

Full fat milk - 128kcal per 200ml.
Fat 7.2g
Saturates 4.6g

Semi-Skimmed - 98kcal per 200ml
Fat 3.4g
Saturates 2.0g

Skimmed - 69kcal per 200ml
Fat 0.2g
Saturates 0.1g

Quite a big difference to me, as most lifters take protein shakes with milk, it adds up very quickly.
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Most lifters mixing their shakes with milk will almost certainly be looking to bulk though so the added kcals are probably welcomed.
 
tom_e said:
Most lifters mixing their shakes with milk will almost certainly be looking to bulk though so the added kcals are probably welcomed.
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Hmm, extra calories is good if you are bulking (but not everybody who take shakes want's to bulk up, some are cutting, some are dieting.

One point, are high quantities of saturated fat a good thing now?

Besides, the suggestion to cut out high calorie milk was directed at somebody who wanted to lose weight - not bulk.

Finally, you could say that about any high calorie food.
 
I'm no nutritional expert but I though whole milk was nutritionally superior to skimmed milk? The cals are only going to add up if you drink lots of the stuff
 
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