OT WeightLoss Thread - Page 56

goldenmacman · 01-14-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJo

good info Brad. i will be keeping in touch

of course.. let me know !

Mya · 01-30-2009, 10:48 AM

Hey JoJo,
I just found this thread threw ur sigi.

Let me first off say.. You're weight loss has been huge. Gratz on that. I am sure it feels good to take off the weight but I bet it feels REALLY good to know you are healthier.

Big gratz to you. Keep up the good work and the progress. Remember, its not all about weight.. but also about being healthier. Sticks are sexy... Healthy ppl are sexy.

Craig Manoukian · 01-30-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mya

Remember, its not all about weight.. but also about being healthier. Sticks are sexy... Healthy ppl are sexy.

Good point Mya. What do you do to keep healthy?

ncarpenter72 · 01-30-2009, 02:15 PM

I finally decided in October to take off the extra "baby" weight I gained along the way, especially because my baby is three years old. I have lost a slow but steady 9 pounds. I am going slow, so I can keep it off. It has been more of a change in life style than a diet. I pay attention to carbs. and glycemic index. I decide I needed to make a change as I am very predisposed to diabetes. Both sides of the family have a history and I had gestational diabetes during both pregnancies. I have found these bars that help me in a bind. They are low glycemic index, low carbs, high protein and the right fats. They are called Kind bars. I eat these when I am in danger of making bad food choices, especially on the mornings I work. I also eliminated coffee. I spoke to a nutritionist who explained to me that it is not the caffeine that is bad but the way the coffee bean is processed/ brewed. Apparently, it congests the liver, causing changes in hormones and secondarily causing insulin resistance. This is the precursor to diabetes. I wish you the best in your quest. Hope some of this info helps.

Craig Manoukian · 01-30-2009, 02:20 PM

ncarpenter72 great job! An organic whole foods diet will be your greatest ally in the quest for optimum health. I'm just up the 405 from you!

Ciao

JoJo · 03-16-2009, 02:13 PM

Hey all, i havent been on a scale in a while but i'm sure i've slowly shedded some fat, i didnt say pounds because i'm feeling a little more toned so its possible the weight hasnt changed much. shirts are fitting looser, also having to tighten the belt more and was snug in a size 44 pants now snug in some size 40s comfortable in others, just depends on the brand.

this is mostly due to staying away from starches as much as i can and keeping busy biking the dogs everyday or two, landscape jobs starting to increase and all the dog events going on. havent been in the gym (really need to cancel membership), only hitting the weightset in the garage about twice a week for 30mins.

Craig Manoukian · 03-16-2009, 02:45 PM

Great report JoJo! Keep as consistent as possible and keep avoiding the starches.

I'm still holding at a "lean" 185 lbs.

JoJo · 03-16-2009, 11:55 PM

thanks Craig, how've you been?

its going to be hard to stay on track when we go on our cruise in 2 weeks.lol

how miles do i have to bike to equal a mile of jogging? just trying to get an idea of how many calories i'm burning?

CATALYST · 03-17-2009, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JoJo

thanks Craig, how've you been?

its going to be hard to stay on track when we go on our cruise in 2 weeks.lol

how miles do i have to bike to equal a mile of jogging? just trying to get an idea of how many calories i'm burning?

You can look through here for some activities.
Calories Burned with Bicycling

Great job Jojo. Diet is important. That scale is all but useless. Going by how your clothes are fitting is way better. It does take time to change your body composition. Some days are discouraging because you get on that scale and the weight stays the same but you're loosing inches. I've been dealing with that too.
I'm excited...I had to go buy more weights two times now. I've quadrupled the weight since I started. I've gained 1/2" in my arms and my calves.

Don't you feel great!?

Craig Manoukian · 03-17-2009, 11:12 AM

I've been fabulous, thanks.

The link Catalyst posted is very accurate. I figure in my interval based cycling class my students can burn between 800 and 1,200 calories. Size, cardio vascular fitness, and lean body mass will have an infulence on the numbers.

JoJo · 03-17-2009, 11:56 AM

Hey Cat, how's it going...long time no see? thanks for the info yall

01-30-2009, 10:48 AM	#827 (permalink)
Mya Reef Lobster Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,584 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT WeightLoss Thread Hey JoJo, I just found this thread threw ur sigi. Let me first off say.. You're weight loss has been huge. Gratz on that. I am sure it feels good to take off the weight but I bet it feels REALLY good to know you are healthier. Big gratz to you. Keep up the good work and the progress. Remember, its not all about weight.. but also about being healthier. Sticks are sexy... Healthy ppl are sexy.

01-30-2009, 02:15 PM	#829 (permalink)
ncarpenter72 Bryozoan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Huntington Beach , CA Posts: 47 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT WeightLoss Thread I finally decided in October to take off the extra "baby" weight I gained along the way, especially because my baby is three years old. I have lost a slow but steady 9 pounds. I am going slow, so I can keep it off. It has been more of a change in life style than a diet. I pay attention to carbs. and glycemic index. I decide I needed to make a change as I am very predisposed to diabetes. Both sides of the family have a history and I had gestational diabetes during both pregnancies. I have found these bars that help me in a bind. They are low glycemic index, low carbs, high protein and the right fats. They are called Kind bars. I eat these when I am in danger of making bad food choices, especially on the mornings I work. I also eliminated coffee. I spoke to a nutritionist who explained to me that it is not the caffeine that is bad but the way the coffee bean is processed/ brewed. Apparently, it congests the liver, causing changes in hormones and secondarily causing insulin resistance. This is the precursor to diabetes. I wish you the best in your quest. Hope some of this info helps.

01-30-2009, 02:20 PM	#830 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT WeightLoss Thread ncarpenter72 great job! An organic whole foods diet will be your greatest ally in the quest for optimum health. I'm just up the 405 from you! Ciao __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

03-16-2009, 02:45 PM	#832 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT WeightLoss Thread Great report JoJo! Keep as consistent as possible and keep avoiding the starches. I'm still holding at a "lean" 185 lbs. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

03-17-2009, 11:12 AM	#835 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT WeightLoss Thread I've been fabulous, thanks. The link Catalyst posted is very accurate. I figure in my interval based cycling class my students can burn between 800 and 1,200 calories. Size, cardio vascular fitness, and lean body mass will have an infulence on the numbers. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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