Caiman's weight loss journey

Thanks peeps :D

I thought I'd post a screenshot of my 'motivational spreadsheet' which I use to track my weight loss each week. All I do is type in my weight in pounds and a few magic formula does the rest. I have a copy stuck on my fridge and on my desk at work, both of which I update every week too!

I find the colourful varieties of 'obesity' (which are linked to the target column, so I left 'morbidly' behind a good few weeks ago now!) very motivational, hehe :p

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Nice sheet! :hurray:

You don't do any graphs? I find them so fascinating and motivating when I think what they will look like when I'm all done with this!
 
Hey! Just wanted to pop in and say hi! (I haven't been by in a while!) You're doing awesome! Keep it up! I love the spreadsheet! I have something kind of like it, but not nearly so cool. :p
 
TikTak said:
Nice sheet! :hurray:

You don't do any graphs? I find them so fascinating and motivating when I think what they will look like when I'm all done with this!
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I haven't got any graphs yet but once the spreadsheet is fully populated and I reach the end of my journey (and I have definitely started believing it's 'when' I get there and not 'if' hehe) then you can be sure I will churn some lovely graphs out!

Sunflower said:
mmm, spreadsheets. I love a good spreadsheet! Great way to keep track, hun. Glad to see you're sticking with it xx
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Thanks, when I get there it will be you lot I have to thank :)

xorie said:
Hey! Just wanted to pop in and say hi! (I haven't been by in a while!) You're doing awesome! Keep it up! I love the spreadsheet! I have something kind of like it, but not nearly so cool. :p
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I am drinking a coffee right now out of a mug which says 'I Love Spreadsheets'. Quite sad, actually :ack2:
 
I like your graph tracker; I'm nowhere near motivated enough to put something like that together.

Buenas suerte, Caiman, you can do it!
 
I'm not in work today and I keep my food/exercise log in a draft email there, so I can't post until tomorrow. Suffice to say though I felt I had a good week and notched up the walking quite a bit on previous weeks, I have 'only' lost a single pound this week- but I am not down on that, a loss is a loss.

Starting weight: 320lbs (18/10/2010)
Current weight: 284lbs (17/01/2011)
Weight loss this week: 1lb
 
So as I noted last week, I've found a new route to walk home from work which is just over 4 miles, rather than the 1.5 miles direct route I usually take (and still do in the mornings). Basically it's via the supermarket I use in a local town centre. This has added an extra 12 miles a week to my routine and will hopefully continue to contribute to the weight loss- over time I'll probably start walking to and from work via this route, though I'll wait and see on that front! As posted above I didn't make as big a loss this week as the week before, but a loss is still a loss.

My pedometer wasn't actually delivered until Friday so it will be next week when I include my 'steps per day', for now though last week's diary;

Monday 10th January 2011 - 285lbs

BREAKFAST
'Go Ahead' Orange and Sultana Fruit 100 kcal Snack
Cup of water

LUNCH
Tuna Salad (Tuna Mayo, Lettuce, Tomatoes, New Potatoes)
500ml Bottled Water

DINNER
Turkey and Leek Risotto (Turkey Breast, Leek, Spring Onions, Garlic, Risotto rice, Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
500ml Bottled water

SNACKS
'Fridge Raiders' Chicken Breast Bites (120kcal)
Golden Delicious Apple
Satsuma

EXERCISE
Walked 1.5 miles to work
Walked 2.25 miles to supermarket
Walked 2 miles home from supermarket

Tuesday 11th January 2011

BREAKFAST
'Go Ahead' Summer Fruits 100 kcal Snack
Cup of water

LUNCH
Tomato and Basil Soup
Small Brown Bread Roll
500ml Bottled Water

DINNER
Lamb Casserole (Lean Diced Lamb, Red Peppers, Onions and Stock)
250g Potato Wedges

SNACKS
Satsuma
Golden Delicious Apple

EXERCISE
Walked 1.5 miles to work
Walked 4.25 miles home from work

Wednesday 12th January 2011

BREAKFAST
2 slices of brown toast with margarine
Coffee with skimmed milk no sugar

LUNCH
Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup
500ml Bottled Water

DINNER
Lamb Casserole (Lean Diced Lamb, Red Peppers, Onions and Stock)
250g Potato Wedges
Glass of Diet Lemonade

SNACKS
Granny Smith Apple
Golden Delicious Apple
Satsuma

EXERCISE
Walked 1.5 miles to work
Walked 4.25 miles home from work

Thursday 13th January 2011

BREAKFAST
2 slices of brown toast with margarine
Satsuma

LUNCH
Turkey and Leek Risotto leftovers!
500ml Bottled Water

DINNER
Battered Cod with Potato Wedges
Coffee with skimmed milk no sugar

SNACKS
Golden Delicious Apple x 2
Go Ahead Summer Fruits 100kcal Fruit Snack

EXERCISE
Walked 1.5 miles to work
Walked 4.25 miles home from work

Friday 14th January 2011

BREAKFAST
2 slices of brown toast with margarine
Coffee with skimmed milk no sugar

LUNCH
Chinese Chicken Noodle Salad
330ml Diet Coke

DINNER
Breaded Cod Fillet with Potato Wedges and Tartar sauce
Glass of Diet Coke

SNACKS
Golden Delicious Apple
Satsuma
1 Glass of white wine
2x 25ml Vodka

EXERCISE
Walked 1.5 miles to work
Walked 4.25 miles home from work

Saturday 15th January 2011

BREAKFAST
40g Steel Cut Oats

LUNCH
Grilled Sausage and Bacon Sandwich

DINNER
Chicken Breast and Chorizo Salad
500ml Bottled Water

SNACKS
Golden Delicious Apple x 2
Banana
Satsuma

EXERCISE
5 mile round trip walk

Sunday 16th Janaury 2011

BREAKFAST
40g Steel Cut Oats
Glass of milk

LUNCH
Tomato and Basil Soup
2 slices dry brown bread

DINNER
Irish Beef Stew
Glass of red wine

SNACKS
Golden Delicious Apple
2 x Satsuma

EXERCISE
5 mile round trip walk

Starting weight: 320lbs (18/10/2010)
Current weight: 284lbs (17/01/2011)
Weight loss this week: 1lb
 
Well yesterday was the first day I kept the pedometer with me all day, and I logged 12,988 steps! Very pleased with that, as I want to be doing in excess of 10,000 per day to aid in the weight loss and I achieved that many just by walking my usual routine, the 1.5 mile walk to work and the 4.25 mile walk home- sat on my arse for most of the day at work though so a good 8 hour stretch of not adding many steps to the total each day!
 
Caiman said:
A bit premature and again, I don't want to get into the habit of weighing myself everyday only to be disappointed by natural 'fluctuations' but I did hop on the scales this morning before work and they showed me at 308- a bit of a milestone for me as that's the lowest I've ever got to in previous attempts (since originally surpassing that weight a good few years ago). Fingers crossed come my monday weigh in I'm down under that!
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I weigh myself everyday to keep myself in line and just to take part in the weigh yourself everyday challange. Fingers and toes crossed for monday's weigh it.

Good luck to you!!

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Diary this week including bonus step counts! Well, I achieved my aim of doing at least 10,000 steps per day... during the week, but didn't do this many on either Saturday and Sunday. My routine continues to require improvement on the weekends. As with last week, I 'only' lost a single lb this week, I'll say it again, a loss is a loss- but I would like to increase it again next week, so I need to review what I'm doing day in day out again because I'm sure I can highlight areas where I am slipping.

Monday 17th January 2011

BREAKFAST
40g Steel Cut Oats

LUNCH
2x Boiled Eggs
1 slice of brown toast with margarine

DINNER
Various bits and pieces from a buffet

SNACKS
Royal Gala Apple
150kcal 'Go Ahead' fruit snack bar

EXERCISE
Walked 5 miles
[11,334 steps in total for the day]

Tuesday 18th January 2011

BREAKFAST
2 slices of brown toast with margarine

LUNCH
Tuna Mayonaise with Sweetcorn on Brown Bread
500ml Bottled Water

DINNER
Chicken Tikka Masala with Basmati Rice
Naan Bread
330ml Pepsi Max

SNACKS
Golden Delicious Apple
150kcal 'Go Ahead' fruit snack bar
Cox Apple
Satsuma

EXERCISE
Walked 1.5 miles to work
Walked 4.25 miles home from work
[12,988 steps in total for the day]

Wednesday 19th January 2011

BREAKFAST
50kcal 'Go Ahead' Apple and Sultana bar

LUNCH
Brocolli and Cauliflower Soup
Banana
Cup of Water

DINNER
Salmon fillet with new potatoes
500ml Bottled Water
Small Glass White Wine

SNACKS
Royal Gala Apple
Satsuma
Go Ahead Fruit 100kcal Snack Bar

EXERCISE
Walked 1.5 miles to work
Walked 4.25 miles home from work
[11,585 steps in total for the day]

Thursday 20th January 2011

BREAKFAST
Satsuma
Coffee with skimmed milk no sugar

LUNCH
Tuna Mayonaise Salad (Lettuce, Onions and New Potatoes)
330ml Diet Coke
Banana

DINNER
Chicken Tikka Masala and Basmati Rice
Naan Bread

SNACKS
Golden Delicious Apple
Handful of grapes
150kcal 'Go Ahead' fruit snack bar
Satsuma

EXERCISE
Walked 1.5 miles to work
Walked 2.5 miles to supermarket
[10,967 steps in total for the day]

Friday 21st January 2011

BREAKFAST
2 x Sausages on toast with margarine and ketchup
Coffee with skimmed milk no sugar

LUNCH
Ham and Pea soup
500ml Bottled Water

DINNER
Breaded Cod with Oven Chips and Tartare Sauce
Glass of Diet Irn Bru

SNACKS
2 x Golden Delicious Apple
Satsuma

EXERCISE
Walked 1.5 miles to work
Walked 4.25 miles home from work
[11,225 steps in total for the day]

Saturday 22nd January 2011

BREAKFAST
40g Steel Cut Oats

LUNCH
Grilled Sausage Sandwich
500ml Bottle of Pure Orange Juice

DINNER
Spicy Chicken Tortilla Wraps
150kcal 'Go Ahead' fruit snack bar
Glass of Diet Coke

SNACKS
2 x Satsuma
2 Glasses of white wine
2x 25ml Whiskey
2x 25ml Gin and Slimline Tonic

EXERCISE
Walked 3 miles
[8988 steps in total for the day]

Sunday 23rd January 2011

BREAKFAST
Bowl of Corn Flakes with skimmed milk

LUNCH
Chicken and Sweetcorn soup

DINNER
Haddock with Potato Wedges and Peas
500ml Diet Coke

SNACKS
2 x Satsuma
Banana

EXERCISE
Walked 3 miles
[6700 steps in total for the day]

Starting weight: 320lbs (18/10/2010)
Current weight: 283lbs (24/01/2011)
Weight loss this week: 1lb
 
Hey man, I've thrown together a little google maps 'before and after' of the walk, hehe... to be honest I am quite enjoying it! Stick my iPod on, and off I go :p Anyway, opportunity for a midweek update... got a good feeling I might be on track to clock in a better loss than the last two weeks come monday, wo0t. Fingers crossed :coolgleamA:

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Very tech savvy!! All i am seeing is a potential maths/Geo lesson (i am a teacher..its the side effect of the job). Anyways, i hope you do see that big weight loss on the scale this week..with all that work you are doing i am sure that it will pay off. waytogo!!!
 
My aim last week was to avoid the 'extra' snacks I've been foolishly indulging in and not keeping great track of (these 'healthy fruit bar' style things which are actually 150kcal, sugar topped wafercake type things) and also to avoid the diet sodas, as I had a feeling these are responsible for increasing my appetite in the evenings. That, coupled with keeping up the momentum and walking the same distance I do through the week, on the weekend, has I think helped to contibute to me reaching my next milestone of 20 stones/280 lbs, which is 3 lbs down on last week, 40lbs down since I started back in October '10, yay. I haven't been under 20 stones since I was 20 years old, which is six years ago... so it's very exciting to be waving bye bye to this weight.

Monday 24th January 2011

BREAKFAST
2 slices of brown toast with margarine
Coffee with skimmed milk and no sugar

LUNCH
Tomato and Basil Soup
500ml Bottled water

DINNER
Beef Casserole (Carrots, Swede, Leek, Onion, Potatoes and stock)
500ml Bottled Water

SNACKS
Banana
Golden Delicious Apple
Satsuma

EXERCISE
Walked 1.5 miles to work
Walked 2.25 miles to supermarket
Walked 2 miles home from supermarket with shopping!
[14,349 steps in total for the day]

Tuesday 25th January 2011

BREAKFAST
2 slices of brown toast with margarine
Cup of water

LUNCH
Carrot and Coriander Soup
Granny Smith Apple
500ml Bottled Water

DINNER
Beef Casserole (Carrots, Swede, Leek, Onion, Potatoes and stock)
500ml Bottled Water

SNACKS
Golden Delicious Apple x 2
Satsuma
Banana

EXERCISE
Walked 1.5 miles to work
Walked 4.25 miles home from work
[13,658 steps in total for the day]

Wednesday 26th January 2011

BREAKFAST
2 slices of brown toast with margarine
Cup of water

LUNCH
Jacket Potato with Baked Beans
500ml Bottled Water
Banana

DINNER
Spaghetti Bolognaise
Glass of Water
Slice of Garlic Bread

SNACKS
2 x Golden Delicious Apple

EXERCISE
Walked 1.5 miles to work
Walked 4.25 miles home from work
[13,394 steps in total for the day]

Thursday 27th January 2011

BREAKFAST
2 slices of brown toast with margarine

LUNCH
Chicken and Sweetcorn soup
500ml Bottled Water

DINNER
Lamb Casserole (Diced lamb, carrots, swede, leek, onions, potato and stock)
200g Potato Wedges

SNACKS
2 x Satsuma
Golden Delicious Apple

EXERCISE
Walked 1.5 miles to work
Walked 4.25 miles home from work
[12,991 steps in total for the day]

Friday 28th January 2011

BREAKFAST
2 slices of brown toast with margarine

LUNCH
Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup
500ml Bottled Water
Royal Gala Apple

DINNER
Chicken and Chorizo Salad
2 x 25ml Gin & Slimline Tonic Water

SNACKS
Banana
Granny Smith Apple

EXERCISE
Walked 1.5 miles to work
Walked 4.25 miles home from work
[11,867 steps in total for the day]

Saturday 29th January 2011

BREAKFAST
40g Steel Cut Oats
Tea with skimmed milk no sugar

LUNCH
Minnestroni Soup
Glass of water

DINNER
Breaded Chicken Breast and Potato Wedges with baked beans

SNACKS
2 x Royal Gala Apple
Banana

EXERCISE
Walked a five mile route
[12,238 steps in total for the day]

Sunday 30th January 2011

BREAKFAST
Grilled Sausage with poached egg on brown bun

LUNCH
Chicken Breast salad (lettuce/tomatoes/red onion/cucumber)
500ml Bottled water

DINNER
Lamb roast (Shoulder of lamb, boiled potatoes, roast potato, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, swede, parsnip, peas and gravy!)
Tea with skimmed milk no sugar

SNACKS
2 x Satsuma

EXERCISE
Walked a five mile route
[13,329 steps in total for the day]

Starting Weight: 320lbs (18th October 2010)
Current Weight: 280lbs (Monday 31st January 2011)
Loss this week: 3lbs
 
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