Before/Inbetween/Almost After - Pooh Style

No problem Keith, anytime really.

Things could very well be off with your nutrition and/or exercise. I'm not real sure. But there is no point worrying about it until you start pointing out the patterns found in the longer-term trends.

If a problem arises in said trends, we'll do some digging.

If your cals are tracked correctly though, your trends should be heading in the right direction.

Personally, I weigh about once a month at this point in time. Every other Sunday morning I take measurements of my neck, arms, chest, navel, waist, hips, thighs and calves. I was taking pictures at this same interval but I stopped that. I am supposed to do it monthly when I weigh but that's yet to be seen.

It all depends on your goals. I'm currently 'bulking.' I don't need pictures and the scale to tell me I'm putting on size. The measurements tell all. Plus my pants are tight, lol.

Some people can handle the scale-mentality. I think a lot less are handling it 'properly' even though they think otherwise. I mean, I totally understand the obsession. We live in that kind of world. But if you think about it, we focus on looks and not weight. People seem to correlate these two things as being one in the same..... but their really not.

And people who abide by the scale-mentality say in their defense that it keeps them focused and/or motivated.

My response to that is:

a) There are much better ways to be motivated.

b) Why are you focusing on a number that doesn't measure what you're interested in achieving? Focus on fat loss, not weight loss.

I'm interested in increasing my bench press numbers. To track how I'm doing, I'm going to measure my post count on the forum here.

:p

Good luck man....
 
i see the difference in the pics. People WILL say you are getting 'too thin' for a couple reasons. 1) they are not used to seeing you so skinny, it takes them time to adapt. 2) they are jelous that they used t hang out with you because you were the fat person they compared them self too (go out with somebody fatter than yourself apparently makes you look skinnier!).
Either way ignore it and go with what you know, body fat % tests, BMI etc.
From experiance i know especially after loosing a fair bit of weight you lack that inbuilt knowledge of what you look like. Took me ages to realize i could park closer to cars and still get out. I still get frights seeing my reflection in windows (or move to get out of the way of that other person). I still pick up clothes in the shop a size bigger than i need etc. My perception of myself is still not what i actually am or look like i guess.

Anyhoo, nobody really talks about comming to terms with the weight loss like that. I have many people who say im fine as i am, but like you im gonna battle for those last 10-15lb :)
 
Well a month after Steve set me straight, I have started weighing in every two weeks and taking measurements as well.

After a month of doing this, I have dropped below the 200 mark for the first time since I was about 14 years old! Stepped on the scale this morning, 199! I lost 6 lbs in two weeks... I am very happy about the current results and will continue my current plan until I hit a road block. The results have also taken off some major inches, which I will post a little later on (they are at home, but I would like to share that with you guys as well).

So, again, big thanks to Steve there.

Wishes, I appreciate your words and I realized that they are very true. When people tell me I am wasting away I kind of consider the source (maybe someone themselves who are a little overweight or family members who like to keep it competitive) and just shrug it off to what it is. When people ask me how much more and I tell them about 20 lbs, they usually make discouraging comments as well ("oh that's silly, you don't need to"). This is probably because with clothes I don't appear to need an additional loss. I like to call it PERSONAL weight. Weight that only people would see on the beach or at a pool, that is the weight I am talking about. So, I really need to refocus my efforts and I am so psyched that I have hit a major milestone in my efforts.

ABBA, thanks, most of my students give me such great feedback. All of it is honest and brutal, the way it should be. If I am still "heavy" they will let me know and it's welcomed encouragement. I hope some of them realize this is the best time in their lives to get fit.

EDIT:

I went from 42.5 to 41.5 inches on my chest. 1" loss.
I went from 40 to 37.5 inches on my stomach. 2.5" loss.
I went from 41.5 to 40.5 inches on my hips. 1" loss.
Left and Right Thighs went from 25.5 to 24 inches. 3" total loss.
My neck went from 16 to 15.5 inches. 0.5" loss. (COMPLETE shocker, I thought I had lost all I could in my neck!)

In one month, I lost 8 inches, I also saw a lot of this change in the mirror prior to even measuring.
 
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ya just called yourself ugly in another thread and i'm either gonna bump you upside the head or just bump your thread to prove that you aren't ugly by any stretch... gimme a break...

GRRRR!!!
 
ya just called yourself ugly in another thread and i'm either gonna bump you upside the head or just bump your thread to prove that you aren't ugly by any stretch... gimme a break...

GRRRR!!!

Huh weird, I just saw this.

But thank you... listen, I won't argue how much I think I am ugly, but I will say being overweight for the majority of my life (I was actually super thin until about 4th or 5th grade) it starts giving you complexes. I know I am not that cute guy and I don't need to be, I have a girlfriend (fiance actually) who loves me very much for who I am (hell she loved me when I was a fatty) and its a wonderful relationship. I am ok with being that funny guy who gets by on his personality. Being thinner (not quite "thin" yet) has really helped with my self esteem and confidence levels... it doesn't change the idea that I have a self image of who I am though... and there are still times I need to remind myself that I am not 283 lbs anymore. So, I apologize for typing that out but its my ideal self in my head. I hope I eventually get over it, but I have read that many times some people never do.
 
Hey guys,

I am new here. I am trying to lose about 15 more lbs (already lost about 57 or so) Start weight was 280, now I am about 222-223. I would like to start toning up a bit (I am already a bit muscular, just underneath some of the remaining pudge). At anyrate, here are some photos to get an idea of where I started and where I am at now.

Wow, you really look great. Congratulations!!
 
Huh weird, I just saw this.

But thank you... listen, I won't argue how much I think I am ugly, but I will say being overweight for the majority of my life (I was actually super thin until about 4th or 5th grade) it starts giving you complexes. I know I am not that cute guy and I don't need to be, I have a girlfriend (fiance actually) who loves me very much for who I am (hell she loved me when I was a fatty) and its a wonderful relationship. I am ok with being that funny guy who gets by on his personality. Being thinner (not quite "thin" yet) has really helped with my self esteem and confidence levels... it doesn't change the idea that I have a self image of who I am though... and there are still times I need to remind myself that I am not 283 lbs anymore. So, I apologize for typing that out but its my ideal self in my head. I hope I eventually get over it, but I have read that many times some people never do.

I have this exact same issue. I've lost a considerable amount of weight myself in the past three years, and though I have moments of overwhelming confidence, I have insecurites that stem from my being overweight all my life. I have to constantly tell myself I'm not that fat, ugly, fifteen year old who couldn't get a date because she's overweight and feels disgusting. I've dropped a whole person, but still, I'm not as toned and as lean as I'd like. Physcially, I feel great, but my body is still coping from my obesity. It's going to take a long time for me to accept that I'm more attractive now and worth loving. I hate to admit it, but my being overweight has negatively effected the way I think, even now. I believe that part of me will always think I'm 'fat' because it's how I've been all of my past life.
 
i see the difference in the pics. People WILL say you are getting 'too thin' for a couple reasons. 1) they are not used to seeing you so skinny, it takes them time to adapt. 2) they are jelous that they used t hang out with you because you were the fat person they compared them self too (go out with somebody fatter than yourself apparently makes you look skinnier!).
Either way ignore it and go with what you know, body fat % tests, BMI etc.
From experiance i know especially after loosing a fair bit of weight you lack that inbuilt knowledge of what you look like. Took me ages to realize i could park closer to cars and still get out. I still get frights seeing my reflection in windows (or move to get out of the way of that other person). I still pick up clothes in the shop a size bigger than i need etc. My perception of myself is still not what i actually am or look like i guess.

Anyhoo, nobody really talks about comming to terms with the weight loss like that. I have many people who say im fine as i am, but like you im gonna battle for those last 10-15lb :)


This is my dilemma to a T. I'm still going straight to the Plus-Size section in Wal-Mart. It'll take me about five minutes to realize I need to get to the juniors section.

I also get the constant 'you're too skinny' and 'you don't need to watch your weight's that I detest. I even had one woman get mad at me for saying I'm watching my middle. She has NO IDEA how hard it is to try and maintain yourself. Not to mention, I'm still trying to kick off another 10-15 pounds as well. Who knows, maybe after I reach my absolute goal, comments like these won't bother me as much.
 
Wow, you really look great. Congratulations!!

Thank you... I haven't posted anything recent, all of those pics are about 7 weeks old, I have to get some new ones up, I lost a bit more tho.

I have this exact same issue. I've lost a considerable amount of weight myself in the past three years, and though I have moments of overwhelming confidence, I have insecurites that stem from my being overweight all my life. I have to constantly tell myself I'm not that fat, ugly, fifteen year old who couldn't get a date because she's overweight and feels disgusting. I've dropped a whole person, but still, I'm not as toned and as lean as I'd like. Physcially, I feel great, but my body is still coping from my obesity. It's going to take a long time for me to accept that I'm more attractive now and worth loving. I hate to admit it, but my being overweight has negatively effected the way I think, even now. I believe that part of me will always think I'm 'fat' because it's how I've been all of my past life.

Yep, I don't know about if I will ever get over my self confidence issues, didn't help that my brother and sister pretty much called me fat my whole life.

Good job so far! your looking great, keep up the hard work

Thanks bro... means a lot coming from you. You've done quite a transformation yourself!
 
On a better note, measurements are this Sunday and I am interested to see if what I am seeing in the mirror will translate into inches.

-Keith
 
Thanks! I hope all goes well on Sunday with measurements.

Thought I'd fill you guys in...

My end of month goal was 193 (by March 1st), today I lost 7 more pounds. Which brings me to my goal early by 18 days! Measurements pretty much stayed the same except for my stomach which was a 2" loss. Great mood and looking forward to working out again this week (took off the week for recovery). New goal of 187 by March 1st now. I need tostadt thinking of the bulking stage more seriously, time for some real research.
 
Updated Photo

Hey guys...

Here are my latest, from yesterday I believe.

I am sticking it next to my original pic from 10/06.

When I am at my goal I will show the total transformation (yeech).

-Keith
 
Awesome job man, i can tell a huge difference. First time poster here and looking at how much of a transformation you've had is really motivating. Keep up the great work.
 
Thanks Tal, appreciate the words.

Just a weigh-in update, down 3.5 from the 10th, I think I've actually been working out too hard on some days with cardio, so I've decided to go to 3 days a week with it.

Anyways, I've also adjusted my goal from 185 to 170 (which might be too low, but I think I'll know when I am happy).

Regards,

Keith

P.S., I ought to really put this crap in my journal.
 
Keith -

AMAZING...great job...I am so impressed :) Keep up the good work - I am rooting for you!
 
Keith -

AMAZING...great job...I am so impressed :) Keep up the good work - I am rooting for you!

:-D Thanks! I am actually a fan of yours too! I love reading your updates and whatnot. So, believe it or not, a lot of you guys are my inspiration, especially Joey and Rachel, those girls ROCK. Wishes and Mal ain't so bad either...
 
:-D Thanks! I am actually a fan of yours too! I love reading your updates and whatnot. So, believe it or not, a lot of you guys are my inspiration, especially Joey and Rachel, those girls ROCK. Wishes and Mal ain't so bad either...

Thanks!!! that totally made my morning :)

I am glad that my posts are entertaining :hurray: yours are too! sometimes you gotta laugh or start screaming, you know??? i would rather laugh any day of the week...
 
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