Garn's weight loss diary

Garn1

Garn1

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OK, so here goes...be kind :waving:

I started at 252 as my highest weight. I am at 208 right now. I want to get to 185.

I don't have a time frame, I am just working hard.

I started in January of 2008. I have just been careful with what I eat, and exercise 6 times a week. I also give myself a food day off once a week where i don't worry about what I eat.

I am hoping I can get support from this site.

I think my goal is realistic. I started in January. I have hit a plateau, so I have started a food diary to help me watch what I eat even closer.
 
Welcome to WLF, and good luck. Sounds like you have a good plan if you have already lost nearly 50 lbs. The support here is great, keep up the good work!
 
Pick my workout

What should I do at the gym today. The choices are:

eliptical
stairs
rowing machine
treadmill
 
I've found that the Wendy's chili is not that bad for you. Only 190 cal for the small and not too much fat and good protein. Follow it up with the rowing machine and you have a successful night.
 
wendys chili on a side salad and it's kind of like a taco salad.

What should I do at the gym today. The choices are:

eliptical
stairs
rowing machine
treadmill
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Which one do you like the best?

Actually there's a theory I've read -that you should pick the equipment that has the least in shape looking people on it (that'd be whatever machne I happen to be on that moment) becausae if you workout next to someone who's in worse shape than you are - you will workout harder to show them up a little.. (gotta love gym ego :D

Are you also hitting the weight room as well - on alternate days?
 
I hate the stairs the most, so that is what I did. 45 minutes of stairs...ugh. I "lift" every other day. My work is great. They have an onsite gym, and offer sports conditioning classes Mon, Wed, and Friday. They are similar to what would be called pump classes at other places, so I have been counting that as my weights. Not sure if that is right or not, but that is what I have been doing.
 
Great job. I always go for the elliptical because all the skinny chics are on those and as soon as I get on one the place clears out, and then all the men are happy cause they can finally stop showing off and get down to business (and stop holding in their guts). But, really, you should do things at the gym that you enjoy because if you hate it how are you going to convince yourself to go back and do it regularly?
 
to be 100% honest, there isn't much at the gym I "enjoy". I enjoy when I am done for the day, and it is that satisfaction that keeps me going back.
 
Welcome to this site!

I am trying to get into the "consistent" work out thing myself, so I have have started a competition... with myself. Hee...hee!

My goal is to run a 5k, but right now I am just trying to take it easy on my hurt knee. So, my goal is to increase my mileage every day during 30 minutes on the treadmill. This is actually making it pretty fun!

I think that by giving yourself those different options, you will be able to find fun workouts that don't get monotonous and boring. Good luck on your journey!

Your stairs workout has encouraged me today, cuz I hate them too! So, if you can do it, I can do it... :hurray: :hurray: :hurray:
 
I need help. Lately I have woken up in the middle of the night starving. What do I do? I can't sleep hungry...
 
Garn said:
I need help. Lately I have woken up in the middle of the night starving. What do I do? I can't sleep hungry...
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Try keeping boiled eggs on hand in the fridge. A couple will fill you up with only 160 calories (2 eggs) plus provide protein with no carbs. If I'm a little hungry I usually sprinkle a little salt on them and it keeps me full until the next planned meal time. Or maybe a warm cup of broth?

Good luck!
 
My workout yesterday. I did the eliptical and here is what I do when it is Eliptical Day. I do intervals. I set the incline high for two minutes with the resistence low, then when the incline is level, I increase the resistence.

When I started doing Eliptical Day, resistence was set to one when incline was high and resistence was set to 6 when the incline was level level. Yesterday the resistence was set to 9 when the incline was high and 15 when the incline was level. It was a hell of a workout.
 
Changing it up like that is a good way to work it. How long do you go with the incline up/ resistance down, and the incline level/ resistance up?
 
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