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Yes, another cheesy weight loss thread.  Please accept my apologies.  The point of the thread is to hold myself accountable, not to bore you guys.  Sorry if it is the latter.  ;)

Ok, so about six or so weeks ago (mid/late December '15), a culmination of things happened which made me kind of snap and decide to lose some weight.  I saw a picture of myself from a family outing (is that guy with the fat cheeks me??), my 36's were starting to get tight, and - after thinking I was 200-205 lb at most - I stepped on a scale for the first time in 1+ years and saw 211.  :eek:hmy:    So, I pretty much promptly started my diet and exercise at that time.  And, I must say, I have been pretty good with it so far.  

So, yes, my diet started 6 weeks ago and, yes, I probably should have started a thread like this then but I was too embarrassed to do so, just in case I didn't stick with it.  :mellow:   But, since I am less than halfway through my ideal journey and I have been doing a somewhat decent job, I thought better late than never.  You guys can help push me the remainder of the way.  :)

The details:  I am 40yo.  I am 5'11".  I peaked at 211lb about six weeks ago.  I am now down to 199 lb.  Thus, my weight loss so far has been pretty consistent at about 2 lb/wk.  I am taking it one "5 lb" at a time but I think my ideal goal would be 185 lb. 

The changes:  I have changed my diet quite a bit.  I was a fast food/burger/fries eating, soda drinking, nighttime snack gobbling, addict.    Now I try not to eat out but if I do, I aim for things like chicken sandwiches or bean/rice burritos, skip the fries, little or no soda.  Today for lunch I had a chicken pasta thing, a weight loss shake, yogurt, a banana, and fruit snacks.  In addition to healthier choices, I lowered my portions (no more buffets!).  I rarely drink soda now (this one was hard).  And, when I snack at night, I try to have things like pretzels, flavored rice cakes, veggies (albeit with ranch), yogurt, or fruit, etc. (it used to be Doritos, ice cream, Oreos, etc.)  And, I do a modest bit of exercising at night - maybe five nights per week - and then try to get out on my mountain bike on the weekends.  

Anyway, please keep pushing me and check up on me and give me a hard time if I am not reporting progress.  Thanks guys!  :D  

 
You're doing well so far ptato.   Once you get to your goal you're going to have to keep up many of the new habits.  Find an exercise routine that you enjoy and want to do.

 
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Ive been pondering doing a weight loss EB challenge this winter.  I figure most of us are pretty honest folks..  maybe everyone puts in $10 bucks and winner takes all?

 
You're doing well so far ptato.   Once you get to your goal you're going to have to keep up many of the new habits.  Find an exercise routine that you enjoy and want to do.
Thanks p-e.  Yeah, I am so not a gym person so I need to be more active without it feeling like an exercise (ex. biking, walking the dog, etc.).

Ive been pondering doing a weight loss EB challenge this winter.  I figure most of us are pretty honest folks..  maybe everyone puts in $10 bucks and winner takes all?
I'd be down for that.  Will you let me use my original 211 start weight?  ;)   Actually, I totally forgot about those sites like https://healthywage.com/ that pay you to lose weight.  I think it is legit.  You kind of bet yourself.  You pick a goal and a monthly wager amount.  You pay your selected $amount each month.  If you achieve your goal, you get your money back and then prize money.  The winners are funded by the losers and by sponsors.  Too bad I did not sign up at 211.  Doh. 

It can be done as an individual or - we can do it as a group.  :)  

 
Ptatohed, hookers will keep you active without it feeling like exercise.

 
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If you have the time to dedicate, the original P90X works like no other.  

 
Nice job ptato!

I am definitely down for joining a weight loss challenge.  I gained back the 20 pounds I lost in 2014 last year, so I need some motivation.

P90X is great, but I just don't have the equipment.  I like the cardio ones like T25 or Insanity if I'm feeling crazy.

 
P90X is great, but I just don't have the equipment.
If you've ever watched the videos, Mr. Horton demonstrates well that no equipment is needed for the program to still work.  No weights, add reps.  Want additional resistance but still no free weights?  A resistance band set can be had for less than $25. :thumbs:

 
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Nice!  I remember last time I dropped below the 200# mark.  That was a great feeling.

 
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