OK, so I'm on a "diet" for the last two weeks...

[Cybercowboy]

So far have lost 6 pounds. Haven't been hungry really (nothing more than normal.) Actually don't really feel like drinking very much beer. Wine tastes a lot better to me. Believe me, this is unusual (the beer part.) But the best part is that I can eat the hell out of meat. Today we went to the Home Show and it was right next to Sam's Club. Popped in there to pick up some ribeyes for dinner but what did I see? They had beautiful ahi tuna, fresh and just flown in, for $12/lb. I bought about four pounds of it, assuming my buddy Allan would want one of the packs (he's a tuna lover as my wife and I are.) But if he doesn't want it for some reason I'll just freeze it.

So I'm going to grill these two big tuna steaks, each about 1.5" thick, nice and rare, slice them up, and chow them down with wasabi and soy sauce. Asian green beans and salad on the side. Then tomorrow ribeye steaks. It's a hell of a way to "diet"! :D

I have a friend who has been doing the low-carb thing for years now. He is still fat. Thing is, he really doesn't do low-carb. He tries to starve himself in the morning, eats out nearly every meal he eats, and orders stuff like appetizer platters with ribs with BBQ sauce, breaded fried wings, and breaded fried jalapeno poppers. That's just what I've noticed, he thinks breaded fried food is OK or something.

[73sbVert]

I've been doing a low-carb diet, just paying attention to what I'm ordering, and staying away from breads and pastas.
In the last 2 weeks have gone from 190 to 180.

We'll see! Gotta get on that treadmill though and get some cardio while I'm at it. :(

[DAB]

got a 1.5 mile walk in yesterday and today right after breakfast, and dropped 1.5lbs yesterday to today.

that may not sound like much, but i'm down from 291 last sept. to 252.5 today. first 38+ were easy, it's the next 20 that will be hard. :sneaks:

[Cybercowboy]

got a 1.5 mile walk in yesterday and today right after breakfast, and dropped 1.5lbs yesterday to today.

that may not sound like much, but i'm down from 291 last sept. to 252.5 today. first 38+ were easy, it's the next 20 that will be hard. :sneaks:

Always is. My body has several set points. I'll hit my next set point in about 20 lbs. Feels good to lose some weight though. I plan on getting down to about 220 or so, which is really noticeable on me but I'll still fit into most of my clothes. :D

Started out at 258! :ack:

(I'm 6'5" though...)

Edit: Allan just texted. He's coming over for dinner and to pick up his tuna, whatever is left that is. I plan on chowing down on this stuff, it is high-quality ahi.

[73sbVert]

I hope to get back down to about 165, so I can get back into my drysuit! Want to make that trip to Catalina this year and dive the oil platforms and underwater park there.

:D

[DAB]

6-5 here too.

had to put another hole in my fairly new belt today, second one i've had to add. 42" waist falls down without a belt. :eek:

[Cybercowboy]

I hope to get back down to about 165, so I can get back into my drysuit! Want to make that trip to Catalina this year and dive the oil platforms and underwater park there.

:D

I once weighed 165, probably in about 7th grade. :rofl:

[DAB]

I once weighed 165, probably in about 7th grade. :rofl:

:iagree::iagree:

[Cybercowboy]

What I figure is if I lose so much weight I can't wear my size 38" waist pants, I'll just start conceal carrying my Glock 21 using the IWB holster Joecooool sent me. :D

(seriously, Phil sent me a leather IWB holster for a Glock 21...)

[Jeff '79]

Celebrating with a large pizza, wings, and a pitcher of beer sounds like a wonderful reward for you... Just do it ! :cert:

[Rotorhead]

I once weighed 165, probably in about 7th grade. :rofl:

:iagree:

[Mike Mercury]

I once weighed 165, probably in about 7th grade.

:lol:

Oh, I believe I'm at my target weight alright. I just never reached my target

heigth.

[Sea Six]

:lol:

Oh, I believe I'm at my target weight alright. I just never reached my target

heigth.

:funniest:

[Cybercowboy]

http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx125/Cybercowboy1961/362DD171-4CAA-487B-ABAC-ADEA0D1CBEC7-4231-000007B1AF66B722_zps04602912.jpg

Was good.

[snide]

What I figure is if I lose so much weight I can't wear my size 38" waist pants, I'll just start conceal carrying my Glock 21 using the IWB holster Joecooool sent me. :D

(seriously, Phil sent me a leather IWB holster for a Glock 21...)

Politics aside, Phil is a stand-up guy. :yesnod:

[syf350]

6'6" here, started at 265, down to 240 and stuck...gotta started doing some exercise to get past it i guess:cheers:

[C5SilverBullet]

Phil is a stand-up guy. :yesnod:

:iagree:

[Cybercowboy]

6'6" here, started at 265, down to 240 and stuck...gotta started doing some exercise to get past it i guess:cheers:

Could be. Also people on low-carb diets can get stuck and can't figure out why. For many of these, eating some carbs (like a bowl of ice cream or something you've been really wanting but "can't eat" will kind of jolt your body back into losing weight. I know it sounds weird, but can't hurt to try. I'm still losing steadily as I only started 2 weeks ago.

[DAB]

As of today, 20 lbs in 20 weeks!!! :hurray:

[Cybercowboy]

As of today, 20 lbs in 20 weeks!!! :hurray:

At that rate you'll be gone in 5 years! :D

[Cybercowboy]

Thought I'd give a six week update. Down 12.5 pounds as of Wednesday and just today two belt notches. Weight loss has been very steady and averages 2 pounds per week roughly. Takes a little getting used to. I'm probably not doing it right since I like beer too much but have switched to Bud Select which sucks but since it tastes so bad I drink less. I have eaten a lot of eggs, sausage, chicken, steak, pork, salad, salad, salad of all kinds. Snacks are pork rinds, Baby Belles, almonds. I'm not much of a snacker but often I'll just eat a big breakfast and just munch almonds while playing a round of golf in the afternoon and be pretty hungry by dinner but not famished or anything.

[lspencer534]

Congrats to everyone who is losing weight or trying to lose weight. I've never been on a lose-weight diet in my life, just a heart-healthy diet. If I ever have to diet to lose weight, it will just kill me.

[73sbVert]

Down 15 lbs in the last 3 weeks. Within 10 lbs of target!

:metal:

[CP]

You need some of this:

Denny's Caramel Bacon Stuffed French Toast is an original - Houston Chronicle (http://www.chron.com/life/hoffman/article/Denny-s-Caramel-Bacon-Stuffed-French-Toast-is-an-4423906.php)

[mrvette]

I swear to Christ, I don't understand this DIET crap.....

I don't CARE who/what....if you don't pass it through the lips, it CAN NOT be on the hips.....period, end of conversation....

fizzicks rules......


I skip many meals, seldom eat breakfast...call it a coffee or two, get out a DO something....

many daze I don't eat till dinner....nothing, and think nothing of it...

not doing too bad, Doc sez I look good on blood chem and shit....

but to set there and munch oneself to the Walmart cart??? with enough overhang they have to open the isle to get your ass through???, REALLY???


:rofl:

[Cybercowboy]

I swear to Christ, I don't understand this DIET crap.....

I don't CARE who/what....if you don't pass it through the lips, it CAN NOT be on the hips.....period, end of conversation....

fizzicks rules......


I skip many meals, seldom eat breakfast...call it a coffee or two, get out a DO something....

many daze I don't eat till dinner....nothing, and think nothing of it...

not doing too bad, Doc sez I look good on blood chem and shit....

but to set there and munch oneself to the Walmart cart??? with enough overhang they have to open the isle to get your ass through???, REALLY???


:rofl:

Genetics Gene, genetics. If you're happy with your physique, then great.

[Cybercowboy]

Two month update:

Down 19 pounds. No sign of gout (something that I'd been having fun with occasionally the last couple of years.) Feel great, clothes are fitting much more loose. Favorite belt is on its last notch and its nearly too loose (three notches from where I started!)

For those of you who think losing weight is all about calories in/calories out and plenty of exercise, well, you need to watch this. Cause, well, it's simply not.

Why we get fat- Gary Taubes at Bastyr part 1 - YouTube

[snide]

6-5 here too.

had to put another hole in my fairly new belt today, second one i've had to add. 42" waist falls down without a belt. :eek:

Thomas wants pics. The rest of us don't.

[Burro (He/Haw)]

Thomas wants pics. The rest of us don't.

Nah. I think it's great when people put forth some effort to lose weight. :cert: Or, you can just waddle around like Snide. :cert:

[Sea Six]

Two month update:

Down 19 pounds. No sign of gout (something that I'd been having fun with occasionally the last couple of years.) Feel great, clothes are fitting much more loose. Favorite belt is on its last notch and its nearly too loose (three notches from where I started!)

For those of you who think losing weight is all about calories in/calories out and plenty of exercise, well, you need to watch this. Cause, well, it's simply not.

Why we get fat- Gary Taubes at Bastyr part 1 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm_EjJXCjhw)

This is essentially a very thorough 50 minute summary of the book, presented by the author himself.

I recommend everyone go find some activity or set of activities that you can eliminate or postpone in order to watch this.

Everyone, that is, except TxAg. :nono:

TxAg, you should NOT watch this, or read the book. You won't like what you learn. I guarantee it.

In particular, TxAg, don't even think about watching the content beginning at 24:28. :seasix:

[Sea Six]

Also, strictly avoid the content beginning at 37:30, TxAg. If you don't, you will be literally sitting on your hands, fuming about what you just watched. Heck, you might even wind up leaving this forum in a huff for another 3 months.

:sadangel:

[Sea Six]

Part 2

Why we get fat- Gary Taubes at Bastyr university part 2 - YouTube

[Sea Six]

Part 3

Why we get fat- Gary Taubes at Bastyr University part 3 - YouTube

[73sbVert]

Hit my target weight yesterday (165)! :hurray:

Feel great!! Setting new target of 155 now, just to see. Only continuing the same actions I've been doing.

Let's see where it goes!

[Sea Six]

Part 4

Why we get fat- Gary Taubes at Bastyr University part 4 - YouTube

[Sea Six]

Hit my target weight yesterday (165)! :hurray:

Feel great!! Setting new target of 155 now, just to see. Only continuing the same actions I've been doing.

Let's see where it goes!

:hurray:

[Cybercowboy]

Hit my target weight yesterday (165)! :hurray:

Feel great!! Setting new target of 155 now, just to see. Only continuing the same actions I've been doing.

Let's see where it goes!

My initial target of 230 is only 11 pounds away. At my current rate I should, theoretically, hit that sometime around June 15th. From that point I may try the unthinkable and get down to 220, which if I worked out a bit, should make me look fairly decent in a swim suit. Well, as decent as a 52-year-old guy can reasonably look anyway.

[73sbVert]

My initial target of 230 is only 11 pounds away. At my current rate I should, theoretically, hit that sometime around June 15th. From that point I may try the unthinkable and get down to 220, which if I worked out a bit, should make me look fairly decent in a swim suit. Well, as decent as a 52-year-old guy can reasonably look anyway.
:hurray: :hurray: :hurray:

I'll be 50 in November myself, so I feel your pain! :lol:


I've never been satisfied with status quo! Always looking for better, or more of whatever! :cheers:

[Cybercowboy]

Congrats to everyone who is losing weight or trying to lose weight. I've never been on a lose-weight diet in my life, just a heart-healthy diet. If I ever have to diet to lose weight, it will just kill me.

What do you consider to be heart-healthy? I can factually state that a good number of items that most people consider to be heart-healthy are anything but. Conversely, many items that most people associate with a bad diet are actually just fine as long as you don't eat them in conjunction with other supposedly heart-healthy items.

[Cybercowboy]

Well, it's been three months and I'm down to 236, about 24 pounds I think. 38" waist pants and shorts are getting really loose.

[Olustee bus]

You are doing good. Learn ways to make vegetables really "pop". Roasted with sarli and onions. You may get to where you look forward to them more than steaks and such.

[Cybercowboy]

You are doing good. Learn ways to make vegetables really "pop". Roasted with sarli and onions. You may get to where you look forward to them more than steaks and such.

I have no idea what "sarli" is but we eat roasted veggies all the time. I've ate more salad and veggies since starting this "diet" than I did before. My prior veggies tended to be potatoes and other starchy things. Now I'm substituting turnips for potatoes, and we have came up with some really tasty veggie dishes.

Tonight we are having beef tenderloin, spinach/ricotta dumplings sauteed in butter and sage, and a spring salad with roasted beets. At any rate, with this diet meat is perfectly fine and actually you can eat all you want of it, anytime you want it. I find myself eating less calories without even trying to. I just can't eat like I used to. Many days all I have for lunch is a handful of cashews or almonds and a couple of pieces of beef jerky, and I'm not hungry at all.

[DAB]

high last sept: 291.

today: 240.5

eating better, eating less, daily walks.

[Cybercowboy]

high last sept: 291.

today: 240.5

eating better, eating less, daily walks.

Wow, 50 pounds is pretty good! :dance:

[DAB]

About 20 more planned.

Lunch: green salad with celery, sweet peppers, mushrooms, Gorgonzola crumbles, salmon, low salt ranch dressing (home made).

[NCC-1701]

I was at 254 down to 237 will stop at 225:seasix:

[Cybercowboy]

**** Four Month Update! *****

Down 30 pounds. My shorts are getting pretty dang loose, five more pounds and I'll have to seriously consider buying a bunch of new shorts and pants. Haven't tried on my jeans yet as it is summer and all I wear is shorts typically.

My wife hasn't lost near as much as me. I suspect she cheats at lunch, but she swears she doesn't. I'm so used to eating like this now that the idea of going back to the old way kinda grosses me out. I'll grill steaks on, say, Sunday and make enough for leftovers for a steak salad with blue cheese crumbles for Tuesday dinner. Last night was bone-in skin-on chicken breasts on the grill. There are some Chinese dishes I make now that I serve over tofu noodles, which are actually pretty dang good.

I do miss the occasional french fry or fried potato though.

[Bucwheat]

I do the low barb thingy every now and then to get back to target weight.Works for me.

[Sea Six]

I do the low barb thingy

Not me, man.

I can't get enough of my favorite snack... treble hooks.

[DukeAllen]

I do the low barb thingy every now and then to get back to target weight.Works for me.

low barb?

Do we have two members that are queer for Ken's woman now?:rofl:

[Cybercowboy]

Not me, man.

I can't get enough of my favorite snack... treble hooks.

And we know that lspencer could never go low barb.

[Sea Six]

And we know that lspencer could never go low barb.

:funnier:


The thing is, I KNOW it's bad for me. I still can't help it.

My favorite way to prepare them is Chinese-style... in a wok for authenticity. Eat 'em while they're hot, I always say!

http://static.stomp.com.sg/site/servlet/linkableblob/stomp/1481282/data/fishhookjpg1355217599782-data.jpg


https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQzq4jQ0ruQEDb8hNYCLGp6rW_PCWYL7K7eOHVGhi1j4q75GEss


http://top10funding.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/big_fish_hook_in_mouth.jpg

[Cybercowboy]

SeaSix, the problem with your high-barb diet is you can't poop some of them out. They get sorta caught up, if you know what I mean. Makes going through airport security a bit dicey.

[Sea Six]

SeaSix, the problem with your high-barb diet is you can't poop some of them out. They get sorta caught up, if you know what I mean. Makes going through airport security a bit dicey.

Yes, but...































I'm hooked. :funny:

[Cybercowboy]

Yes, but...































I'm hooked. :funny:

:kick:










:rofl:

[Burro (He/Haw)]

6'6" here, started at 265, down to 240 and stuck...gotta started doing some exercise to get past it i guess:cheers:

I didn't realize you freakishly tall like Jeff '79. Ever shop at Duluth Trading?!
:D

[wicked_c6]

I did low carb diet and lost 65 lbs over a year. The only issue I had was for working out. I do rotations of P90x, kickboxing, running and while I didn't feel tired doing low carb...I would definitely not have full power during work outs. I would get fatigued quickly 30 mins into a workout.

I started adding carbs back in the form of fresh fruit (straw/blue/blackberries, melon, bananas). I mostly go by calorie now...not really a diet per se...more of a healthy eating change. I work out 60-90 mins a day and keep myself to about 2000 calories. It is shocklingly difficult to fill yourself with 2000 calories of healthy food. :) Not in a bad way...I'm just full each meal.

Its hard going back to a carb based diet after doing low carb for years... But I am finding that my energy level for working out is much higher, and so I burn more.

I'm also taking a raspberry keytone supplement and another thermogenic type supplement called Lypo Black 6.

[snide]

I didn't realize you freakishly tall like Jeff '79. Ever shop at Duluth Trading?!
:D

Uh, Jeff '79 isn't freakishly tall. He's kinda short, actually...

[Joecooool]

When I want to drop a few pounds I eat cereal and OJ.

[wicked_c6]

When I want to drop a few pounds I eat cereal and OJ.

I just hunker down on the commode for a few pounds. Or eat Gozar chili if I want to go more than 5 lbs. :)

[jaxgator]

I do the low barb thingy

Not me, man.

I can't get enough of my favorite snack... treble hooks.

:rofl:

[Cybercowboy]

Hah, I sent Instapundit an email the other day and look! (http://pjmedia.com/instapundit/172317/)

[Cybercowboy]

5.5 month update:

223.6 lbs, down over 36 pounds since March. :beerfunnel:

[73sbVert]

I'm at my target now, started March 15 (Ides of March), dropped from 190 to 150, and staying right about there. :dance:

Lost 3-4 inches around my waist, body fat went from 22% to just under 18%!

Running between 2-6 miles each week (depending on the week and work sked), about 200 situps per day too.

Almost 50 and in the best health of my life. Wish I had started this years ago. :(

[63C2splitter]

Wow, that is amazing. I bet both of you are feeling better without that extra weight. Keep up the good work, and hope you reach your goal soon. :seasix:

[Cybercowboy]

Yeah, I'm feeling good and it's nice to look in the mirror and just see a regular guy there instead of the kinda fat guy. It's played hell with my golf game though. I've had to learn how to swing differently in order to compensate for the moving (or removing) mass. Pretty much stabilized now though, and hitting it as far as ever.

[syf350]

no further progress on my end...yet.

I got down to 240 and stalled, then eventually climbed back up and hung out aroudn 245-250.

Joined a 6-week fitness challenge that lasts 6 weeks. am one week into it. changed eating habits, working out 3 times a week with a personal trainer and have pretty much stopped the drinking. we'll see how it gores.

[...Whitepower...]

Good stuff.:seasix: