Yrautca has reached his target weight, and I'd like you all to join me in congratulating him.
It's actually perfect timing since the weightloss season is upon us. And we're all making our resolutions for weightloss, crowding to the gym diply cheek to saggy jowl with all the other fatties who have been neglecting their physiques over the holidays.
I want to see some serious commitment this year ladies. Any ideas to help add some motivation to the competition? New format? Let me know. I have a couple of ideas. I'm thinking that we should have a little more record keeping this year, a running tally of who has won the most weeks... stuff like that.
I also want to see everyone make a big push in January.
As for this week, no big surprise, but I gained 3 lbs. I ate a lot over the holidays. Next year, I've got to tell everyone to not give me chocolate and shit for Christmas, because I obviously can't resist. I'm having trouble getting too down on myself over it, since I've gotten so much attention over the holidays from all the pals who hadn't seen me in a while. Things like, 'Every time I see you you look more beautiful.' Seriously, who could be bummed about their weight when they're getting those kinds of comments. That's a much nicer reward for a year of hard work than a box of chocolates.
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Thanks.
I wish I could post but someone changed the bloody thing to beta.
Anyway, these are my confessions:
First up I want to thank people who started this blog. It inspired me throughtout the year. Thank you.
Second, its been tough. Getting to your target is no fun at all. Its huge sacrifice. I suffered some days because I was hungry or because I had worked out too hard. In the end I reached my goal within the year and am proud of that. I get many compliments and I feel better about life generally. I cant imagine ever going back to my old ways of whole milk lattes and kung pao chicken take-outs.
I recently read about eating disorders and thought that there was a thin line between a disorder and following a diet plan. All of this is such a gray area and I get confused. Especially as a guy, I cant imagine having an eating disorder.
Anyway, in the end, the thing that helped me the most was time spent at the gym.
So my advice is do your time at the gym 5/6 days a week. There is no other way to do this. As for diet, dont go on a diet, rather eat all you want but eat healthy. Eliminate things like white bread and pasta and substitute whole wheat bread and pasta.
Reaching goal was ok, but I am now worried about maintaining it. Its not easy. It means I have to keep running, and keep eating healthy. I mean I didnt even eat much candy this season, nor do I drink anything other than coffee at starbucks. I gave up beer, wine etc. I never eat ice cream anymore. But despite all this I am a happier man.
Woo Hoo Yrautca!!
I gained a pound which is a Christmas miracle as i've been to countless parties...mind you i only dipped into the brie cheese at one of them and left the finger foods alone at the rest. It must be the beer. I am however looking forward to the new year, it feels like a fresh start.
Miss Ash
According to my new home scale I gained 2.5 pounds. But, according to the Weight Watchers scale I only gained 1.8 pounds. Guess which scale I'm going with... Either way, this total is for 2 weeks.
I am a little bummed about the gain but it really was unavoidable given the way my family eats. And, yeah, I did eat like a pig.
Anyway, overall for the year I lost 19% of my body weight. That's crazy really. But, I did all of this mostly through eating modifications and really didn't work out that much. So, I guess the key is just figuring out what works for you.
Good luck in 2007 everyone!
I'm with Sexy on this one, I had my most successful period of weight loss this year while I was in physiotherapy with a knee so damaged I couldn't do any exercise at all. I also lost more weight when I ate moderately than when I dieted strictly. I lost 11.5% of my body weight this year. In total, from my heighest weight, a few years ago to now, I've lost 21% of my body weight.
The most valuable thing I learned this year was that my body often tells me it's hungry when it's actually thirsty.
As for the line between diet and eating disorder, the difference is the emotional significance you place on the event and your dependance on it and control over it. It's like the difference between having a night out on the town with friends and being an alcoholic.
Yrautca...i'm so proud of you. Really. You need to come to Ga and work me out.
but not in a perverse way. I know how your mind works.
Berly's got baby pictures up. Go check them out!
I posted a comment and it ate it.
Thanks Lindsey, lets hook up for a 'work out', both cardio and lifting. I will make you lose loads of calories ;)
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