Before/Inbetween/Almost After - Pooh Style

Invariant said:
So Keith, any updates for us?
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Yerp! I posted my Sunday weigh-in / measurement results on the previous page. My neck actually went to 15"... Larges are too large... and I am having a hard time bumping my calories up on workout days. With that all said and done... things are status quo which is a good thing. I've also found that the more I read your journal postings I am adapting my workouts/eating habits :) I don't feel bad having 500 calories of a cereal bowl anymore :)
 
Well, weigh-in and measurements yesterday. Chest down 1", stomach down 2 inches"... and weight down another 3.5 lbs. It's starting to really slow down now, but its still a loss.

Bought 33 jeans this weekend, my 35's and 36's were just falling off too much and even with a belt it looked like fat guy clothes all scrunched up. I got a few medium dress shirts, a few I tried at another store were too tight in my chest (at least it wasn't my stomach :) ).

Had WAY too many calories yesterday (upwards of 3000, but I knew it and realized I think my body can handle one day of it).

One thing that still irks me is the BMI number... I am still overweight by .2, and it's in my mind. Nothing to "punish" or beat myself up over, just something to strive for... I just might reach 100lbs loss and a "normal" BMI all in the same weigh-in.

-Keith

P.S. edited for pic... here were my originals and previous latest, not much change in 20 days because it's personal weight. http://weight-loss.fitness.com/befo...een-almost-after-pooh-style-4.html#post400610
 
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Honestly, don't get too hung up on the BMI number - all that takes into account is height and weight - not muscle mass - Steve would probably be considered overweight by BMI standards... and to look at him you know that's not true...

it's just a number... Not being obese is a milestone to shoot for - or rather shot for... normal is highly overrated..
 
maleficent said:
Honestly, don't get too hung up on the BMI number - all that takes into account is height and weight - not muscle mass - Steve would probably be considered overweight by BMI standards... and to look at him you know that's not true...

it's just a number... Not being obese is a milestone to shoot for - or rather shot for... normal is highly overrated..
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Yeah, I think I am mad at the "system"... yikes, sound like a hippy or something. YEAH MAAAAAN!

:-D

Btw... you rock :)
 
normal is highly overrated
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Ha ha - so true!!!!

You have to be happy with how you look and feel - you have achieved so much, don't let a little '.2' ruin that.

Think of all the people who have low BMIs who eat like crap and are not as healthy as you are :)
 
Reading through all of your updates has been very inspiring for me. I started at 290 lbs and have lost 58 down to 232. My current goal is 190 (as yours once was) but It's interesting that you've revised it all the way to 170. I wonder if I'll do the same. It's like I get to see what I'll be doing a few months down the road and that pushes me to keep after it! I think I may even post my before/during pictures. Keep up the good work!
 
Hey all,

Been a while... sorry been on spring break just relaxing. Doesn't mean I haven't followed everybody else's stuff just thought I'd give the forum a break from my obnoxious ways ;)

At anyrate, 2 week follow up. I maintained a caloric deficit intake for the most part this week but didn't work out. My two week loss saw 1.5" in the stomach area go bye bye and I got to a "milestone" of over a 100 lb. weight loss (101.5). It's a nice number but I know it isn't everything and I need to still really work on losing the fat in the stomach area. Everyone is telling me it's loose skin, which is a crock because I can grab inches and I know the difference (skin would be thin if I pulled it away from the body, almost paper thin). This has fat deposits in it creating a roll almost.

Still, I am looking forward to working out next week again and bumping my calories up to 2000 a day.

The girlfriend picked up the book "Making the Cut" by Jillian Michaels, basically its a 30 day accelerated plan to "tone-up" and lose that "last stubborn 10-20 lbs". I don't know if it's bullshit yet, but it says nothing processed can be eaten (which I try to avoid as much as possible, but eating a lean cuisine on lunch is simple and quick, gonna be hard to replace that, as well as my south beach bars for a quick fiber/protein/carb based snack). Don't know if I am going to do this plan or not... my body fat scale says I am at 18% body fat, I'd love to get down to 12-14% (I started at 33%).

Sorry for the post there.

-Keith
 
Holy freakin' crap!! Who's that lean stud machine and what have you done with Keith?

Simply extrodinary, bud. You're achievements are absolutely awe-inspiring. I would NEVER have guessed you to be the person in those before pics. Never. Ever. This is just so wow. You look amazing. I'm so proud of you.

Keep up the good work! And all I can tell you, is if you keep on getting toned, eventually that skin will tighten up and you'll feel *that* much better about yourself. Really though, amazing transformation. You look magnificant!
 
KEITH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holy crap :) You look AMAZING :) What an achievement ~ 100lbs...I know that it is just another marker on the way to your goal but still...I am jealous :D in a good way but still jealous!

You have worked so hard, I am so proud of you...

I like the back shot...very nice ;)
 
BigMOFO said:
simply amazing. you dont seem to have loose skin either. great job man
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Oh it is there, trust me... just very well hidden. That will take time and I am fairly convinced I won't need surgery, and even if I do, I'll probably pass on it. I don't think it would be worth the money to have a battle scar and constant reminder of what I could have still looked like.

Invariant said:
Holy freakin' crap!! Who's that lean stud machine and what have you done with Keith?

Simply extrodinary, bud. You're achievements are absolutely awe-inspiring. I would NEVER have guessed you to be the person in those before pics. Never. Ever. This is just so wow. You look amazing. I'm so proud of you.

Keep up the good work! And all I can tell you, is if you keep on getting toned, eventually that skin will tighten up and you'll feel *that* much better about yourself. Really though, amazing transformation. You look magnificant!
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Awwww, thanks Rae... Ironically, we draw the same inspiration from each other! I look at your pics once a week and feel the same exact way. The toning part is key for me now... I have bumped up my cals to 2000 a day (man, that is hard to do, so much food), but I want to be in tip top shape for myself during the summer and my trip to Mexico in August.

ali.smedley said:
KEITH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holy crap :) You look AMAZING :) What an achievement ~ 100lbs...I know that it is just another marker on the way to your goal but still...I am jealous :D in a good way but still jealous!

You have worked so hard, I am so proud of you...

I like the back shot...very nice ;)
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Back shot was sorta as a baseline since I didn't have one prior to the weight-loss, so I took one now to see where my back will end up in the next few months. The 100 lbs doesn't feel as good as it does when they show it on the BL, yano, all claps and woots... It was more like, "Nice... triple digits, ok what am I avoiding for dinner on Easter Sunday :)". Why would you be jealous anyways? Your making such amazing strides (and for a woman to boot, because I know how much more difficult it can be with factors men don't face).

In retrospect, and I hate to knock anyone who shed blood sweat and tears, but this past year hasn't felt like HARD work. The first few months, "the change", the "adaptation" to different foods, now that was the hardest, going to bed with false hunger pangs... That was hard. This year felt like a breeze, or at least, worth it. I hope that makes sense... I don't want to say days weren't rough, but for the majority, I've enjoyed myself in this process.
 
Darth Pooh said:
Back shot was sorta as a baseline since I didn't have one prior to the weight-loss, so I took one now to see where my back will end up in the next few months. The 100 lbs doesn't feel as good as it does when they show it on the BL, yano, all claps and woots... It was more like, "Nice... triple digits, ok what am I avoiding for dinner on Easter Sunday :)". Why would you be jealous anyways? Your making such amazing strides (and for a woman to boot, because I know how much more difficult it can be with factors men don't face).

In retrospect, and I hate to knock anyone who shed blood sweat and tears, but this past year hasn't felt like HARD work. The first few months, "the change", the "adaptation" to different foods, now that was the hardest, going to bed with false hunger pangs... That was hard. This year felt like a breeze, or at least, worth it. I hope that makes sense... I don't want to say days weren't rough, but for the majority, I've enjoyed myself in this process.
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I understand what you are saying, after a while, it just becomes a way of life...you deal with it on a day to day basis and it only becomes an 'issue' when you are dealing with a new and interesting social situation (like a wedding, holiday or some bbq feast). For the most part it just becomes a part of you.

That is great to hear that you are not going to be needing surgery, it is looking like a must have for me, hanging flapping skin is not sexy or healthy in any way :)

I think my 'jealousy' comes in like I was saying in my before/afters about perception. I look at your pics and see this HUGE change and seeing the same change in myself is much harder, you know what I mean? I know it is there but seeing it is a whole other kettle o' fish.

Now I have to ask, in your before pics you are wearing a football jersey...I think I know whose it is but why don't you tell me :D so I can see if I am right...
 
ali.smedley said:
I understand what you are saying, after a while, it just becomes a way of life...you deal with it on a day to day basis and it only becomes an 'issue' when you are dealing with a new and interesting social situation (like a wedding, holiday or some bbq feast). For the most part it just becomes a part of you.

That is great to hear that you are not going to be needing surgery, it is looking like a must have for me, hanging flapping skin is not sexy or healthy in any way :)

I think my 'jealousy' comes in like I was saying in my before/afters about perception. I look at your pics and see this HUGE change and seeing the same change in myself is much harder, you know what I mean? I know it is there but seeing it is a whole other kettle o' fish.

Now I have to ask, in your before pics you are wearing a football jersey...I think I know whose it is but why don't you tell me :D so I can see if I am right...
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The Late Great Reverend Reggie White... a moment of silence please. :) That thing no longer fits me... it looks like a dress now.

I totally respect the jealousy thing... I remember looking at people's before/after's and seeing 5 month loss for 120 lbs! I mean, it killed me to know that actually. Did I get inspiration from them? You bet, but it was bitter sweet, so yes, I totally understand you on that.

I might need surgery but decided even if I did, I probably won't. I think it's going to be something in my mind, but I can't justify the money for something I did to myself. I also understand if you got the money and it doesn't bother you, than by all means... treat yourself to a job well done. I only have contempt for people who complain about being fat while eating all wrong... if you don't complain about it verbally to me, than you can be as heavy as you like. However, if you wanna grip how I "lost it so easily and it's melting away" and you don't have the proper metabolism or have a big body structure and it won't work for you, then you will feel my wrath ;)

Personally, I'd love a stomach you could bounce quarters off of, but that takes time and I hope I can achieve it.

Btw, the only time my "mission" comes into play is at events like BBQ's and Sunday dinners when I avoid certain foods or portions. I get the most obnoxious comments when I am proactive in my diet... but fuck em.
 
The Late Great Reverend Reggie White... a moment of silence please. That thing no longer fits me... it looks like a dress now.
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I KNEW IT :) I got a Brian Dawkins jersey for Christmas and I could wear it as a nightshirt...such a shame b/c I love it...I am going to take abuse for this but...GO EAGELS!!!

Ok, phew, now that that is over with...

I don't have the money for surgery at all but what I am finding is that I am hating what is happening to me as I am losing weight (loving it at the same time, don't get me wrong) and that my skin isn't going back to whence it came (thank you c-section, among other things). I want to look 'complete' and the only way I am going to get there is through the knife it seems...maybe my body will surprise me and go back but I doubt it, there is only so much damage one can do before "Taps" should be played...

I have one 'friend' who asked me at dinner one night, why aren't you finishing your meal? So I tell her, I am full...she starts chucking about how she is starving and how she lost 6 pounds without doing anything...amazingly she has not commented on my weight loss once. Those people make me crazy, like they are happier if you had stayed fat.
 
ali.smedley said:
I KNEW IT :) I got a Brian Dawkins jersey for Christmas and I could wear it as a nightshirt...such a shame b/c I love it...I am going to take abuse for this but...GO EAGELS!!!

Ok, phew, now that that is over with...

I don't have the money for surgery at all but what I am finding is that I am hating what is happening to me as I am losing weight (loving it at the same time, don't get me wrong) and that my skin isn't going back to whence it came (thank you c-section, among other things). I want to look 'complete' and the only way I am going to get there is through the knife it seems...maybe my body will surprise me and go back but I doubt it, there is only so much damage one can do before "Taps" should be played...

I have one 'friend' who asked me at dinner one night, why aren't you finishing your meal? So I tell her, I am full...she starts chucking about how she is starving and how she lost 6 pounds without doing anything...amazingly she has not commented on my weight loss once. Those people make me crazy, like they are happier if you had stayed fat.
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B-DAWK baby... oops, sorry, got a little carried away there.

My stomach looks sloppy, but not as sloppy as last month, and the month before and.... so what I am saying is... time is a friend right now. Be kind... complain like a mofo, because you're allowed, say how much you hate it, because you can, but just be patient because you must. Cocca butter makes me think its working... so try a bottle of Palmer's.

My friends know better to ask me stupid questions like that now. They have all gone on the "Keith" diet, that's what they call it too. They've all come to me and asked about their BMR and how to take in calories and what works better than other things... it's flattering. Those are good friends... then there are "friends" like you described... like I previously mentioned, Fuck em. They live by the quote, "God if you can't make me skinny than make my friends fat", which means they love thinking it's someone else's responsibility to keep them in shape. BTW, Uno's and Ruby Tuesdays are my favorite places to eat since all of their nutrition is listed on their website... for everything else I bought the Calorieking.com book (which I can also access from my phone, god, I love my Treo).
 
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