September Weight Loss Challenge

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  • _Crazy_Mary_
    _Crazy_Mary_ Posts: 1,299
    weigh-ins are:
    September 1
    September 8
    September 15
    September 22
    September 29

    (or as close as you can to any of those dates)
    I really screwed that up. I really Schruted it.
  • Anon
    Anon Posts: 11,175
    _Crazy_Mary_ wrote:
    weigh-ins are:
    September 1
    September 8
    September 15
    September 22
    September 29

    (or as close as you can to any of those dates)

    Thanks, and are we just posting them on this thread?

    Sincerely,

    Another Crazy Mary ;)
  • sennin
    sennin Posts: 2,146
    I think I've already gained about 4 pounds. :p
  • _Crazy_Mary_
    _Crazy_Mary_ Posts: 1,299
    Dollpartz wrote:
    Thanks, and are we just posting them on this thread?

    Sincerely,

    Another Crazy Mary ;)

    Yes, but if you're not comfortable posting, then don't. I originally planned on posting my weight, but I just don't know if I can believe my scale. If it's right, then I should just focus on getting toned. SO, I'm just going to post what I've lost on the weigh-in dates.
    I really screwed that up. I really Schruted it.
  • Anon
    Anon Posts: 11,175
    _Crazy_Mary_ wrote:
    Yes, but if you're not comfortable posting, then don't. I originally planned on posting my weight, but I just don't know if I can believe my scale. If it's right, then I should just focus on getting toned. SO, I'm just going to post what I've lost on the weigh-in dates.

    Same here, I will post my losses and hopefully not my gains!

    And I LOVE your signature, can't wait for the 27th!
  • Jeanie
    Jeanie Posts: 9,446
    and I thought it might interest to some of you. :)

    Diet and exercise habits stretch the truth

    Holly Ife

    Herald Sun, Monday, September 03, 2007


    EXERCISE and diet myths have been exposed in a report by consumer advocate Choice. The old adage "no pain, no gain" is also debunked.

    The group found the myths were perpetuated and validated through sheer repetition, but had no factual basis.

    Choice spokesman Christopher Zinn said a review of scientific literature had debunked many exercise and fitness "facts".

    "There's no doubt the current focus of keeping fit is a great thing, but the habits of exercise have not always kept pace with the latest sports science," Mr Zinn said.

    "The good news is that knowing the facts means you can exercise and lose weight in ways which are going to be more beneficial for the time and effort you put in."

    Some of the myths exposed by Choice include that stretching before exercising helps reduce muscle soreness or the risk of injury, and that low-intensity exercise is better for burning fat.

    The old adage "no pain, no gain" is also debunked.

    "That one has become almost ingrained in fitness culture and I think it scares some people off," Mr Zinn said.

    Mr Zinn said exercise should not hurt.

    "Exercise can be a lot of fun," he said.

    Some people believe low-intensity exercise is better for burning fat.

    Choice revealed that low-intensity exercise is great for beginners, while exercising at higher intensities helps you get fitter and burn more total energy in a given amount of time.

    Mr Zinn said scientific testing had exposed many of the fitness myths decades ago, but said it could take a long time to change people's thinking.

    "These myths hang around for a long time, just through sheer repetition.

    "Health and fitness is such a hot topic.

    "We want to make sure that people, when they do make the effort, get maximum results."

    For more information, go to http://www.choice.com.au

    http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22350437-662,00.html

    And the initial Choice report on which the article is based:

    http://www.choice.com.au/viewArticle.aspx?id=105736&catId=100563&tid=100008&p=1&title=Exercise+myths

    Anyway, thought it might be of interest. Just lost 7 kilos this winter myself, which I'm pretty pleased about given that winter is normally the time I would gain and if I'm really lucky I might maintain my weight over the winter. This is the first winter in a long time that I've actually lost weight. :) Anyway, I'll keep plodding along with my own program, but I just wanted to wish you all well. :)
    NOPE!!!

    *~You're IT Bert!~*

    Hold on to the thread
    The currents will shift
  • mookie9999
    mookie9999 Posts: 4,677
    So I didn't go to the gym over the weekend so I wasn't able to weigh in until this morning. Drum Roll Please: 216.6 lbs. Doesn't sound bad until you realize I'm 4'8".
    "The leads are weak!"

    "The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"

    "What's your name?"

    "FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
  • PJGARDEN
    PJGARDEN Posts: 1,484
    mookie9999 wrote:
    So I didn't go to the gym over the weekend so I wasn't able to weigh in until this morning. Drum Roll Please: 216.6 lbs. Doesn't sound bad until you realize I'm 4'8".

    Don't feel bad. I have been really good about working out but I have been eating everything in sight. I hope the workouts counter act the fried chicken I just had:)
  • _Crazy_Mary_
    _Crazy_Mary_ Posts: 1,299
    September 1 - Starting weight
    September 8 - no loss! :(
    I haven't been trying very hard, I guess. Time to get my ass in gear!
    I really screwed that up. I really Schruted it.
  • mookie9999
    mookie9999 Posts: 4,677
    214.5 Another 2lbs. Let's see how this week goes!
    "The leads are weak!"

    "The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"

    "What's your name?"

    "FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
  • sennin
    sennin Posts: 2,146
    sennin wrote:
    I start off at 173.8.

    Today's weight 172.3
  • stuckinline
    stuckinline Posts: 3,407
    i lost 1 pound.
  • rrivers
    rrivers Posts: 3,698
    I lost half a pound. Now 273.1.
    "We're fixed good, lamp-wise."
  • lucylespian
    lucylespian Posts: 2,403
    OK, I'm in now, teh scales saw some readings above 83kg over the weekend, which is too much. I want to get down to 76-78. 81.4 today.
    Music is not a competetion.
  • South of Seattle
    South of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    I've lost 9 lbs since Lolla :D
    NERDS!
  • lucylespian
    lucylespian Posts: 2,403
    South of Seattle wrote:
    I've lost 9 lbs since Lolla :D

    Congratulations !!
    Music is not a competetion.
  • South of Seattle
    South of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    lucylespian wrote:
    Congratulations !!

    All I did in Chicago was Drink and eat pizza :o

    I went on the south beach diet for a about 3 weeks and now have eliminated sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and white flour from my diet.

    My workouts have been pretty much the same (4-5 days a week) as they been before.

    Watching the diet makes a huge difference. I went from 187 to 178 now. I want to be about 170.
    NERDS!
  • lucylespian
    lucylespian Posts: 2,403
    Yeah, exercise is great and all, but weight loss is much more about diet.
    I do lo-carb to lose weight. My genes want me to be a fucking keg, and I have to fight every inch. I have the dinosaur gene for sure I reckon.
    No white, small portions, lotasa red meat, works a treat !!!
    Music is not a competetion.
  • South of Seattle
    South of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    lucylespian wrote:
    Yeah, exercise is great and all, but weight loss is much more about diet.
    I do lo-carb to lose weight. My genes want me to be a fucking keg, and I have to fight every inch. I have the dinosaur gene for sure I reckon.
    No white, small portions, lotasa red meat, works a treat !!!

    I do the same but not necessarily lots of red meat. I eat all meat as long as it's a lean cut.
    NERDS!
  • lucylespian
    lucylespian Posts: 2,403
    South of Seattle wrote:
    I do the same but not necessarily lots of red meat. I eat all meat as long as it's a lean cut.

    Beef tends to be grass fed here in Oz, and I have a local butcher that gets superior beef. I don't trim it too much, the fat is not a problem for me. it's carbs that are my enemy. Genetically, I'm a caveman, brow ridge and all, so it agrees with me. I eat a lot of ham and chicken and seafood too, but steak is my daily feed !!
    Music is not a competetion.

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