Looking to lose an extra human I apparently picked up along the way
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MrVee
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Thanks for the kind words guys. At this point I actually have to agree that it is kind of remarkable. I didn't think I had a chance in hell at having this kind of success, but I was desperate enough to give it my best shot anyway.
Out at the bar last night after the soccer game, so the 232 this morning is probably not a good reading of where I'm at, but it's the third straight day of a new low anyway. Weight should be up tomorrow after I get re-hydrated.
First personal training in two weeks in about an hour and a half. My trainers schedule and my week long trip means I haven't had a session since July 19. I've been working out in some fashion (either hiking or at the club) on my own during that time, but it will be nice to get back into the swing of things. He pushes me that little extra bit and also watches my form and things like that.
Out at the bar last night after the soccer game, so the 232 this morning is probably not a good reading of where I'm at, but it's the third straight day of a new low anyway. Weight should be up tomorrow after I get re-hydrated.
First personal training in two weeks in about an hour and a half. My trainers schedule and my week long trip means I haven't had a session since July 19. I've been working out in some fashion (either hiking or at the club) on my own during that time, but it will be nice to get back into the swing of things. He pushes me that little extra bit and also watches my form and things like that.
Cate
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"At this point I actually have to agree that it is kind of remarkable. I didn't think I had a chance in hell at having this kind of success, but I was desperate enough to give it my best shot anyway."
That is great to see Mr Vee. Your best shot is pretty damned good! Love Quercus's clip! I just shared it on FB as it made me smile & tap away! Great serenade
That is great to see Mr Vee. Your best shot is pretty damned good! Love Quercus's clip! I just shared it on FB as it made me smile & tap away! Great serenade
Quercus
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All of the younger single guys that I work with do the online thing. I think it's become the norm. I say go for it! It's probably a lower stress option than talking up the TJ shopper. Make sure you play up your activeness as this could be an opportunity for a good influence in your life (Not that you need it!).
MysticRealm
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Great pics! I saw your avatar before I saw this post and was like, dang he must have taken a new pic cause he's looking super trim! You're also wearing shirts that fit you better!
Sunflower2
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Photos look great! xx
MrVee
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232.5 this morning.
Little else to report, so I'll post another updated graph:
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Little else to report, so I'll post another updated graph:
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Benny Bent
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This graph is really good looking, oh I meant you are
Quercus
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I just put up a couple graphs in my diary and I wanted to drop in and say thanks again! Thanks! Again! There we go. Seeing the zig zags in your graph makes me feel better about the ones in mine. As long as you have at least as many zags as zigs you're losing weight. Keep zagging Vee!
Will your engine predict a flat line once you get to maintenance weight? Maybe with the "recentness adjustment" cranked up? Strictly academic as once you've hit maintenance a graph would be pretty pointless.
Will your engine predict a flat line once you get to maintenance weight? Maybe with the "recentness adjustment" cranked up? Strictly academic as once you've hit maintenance a graph would be pretty pointless.
MrVee
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It doesn't have a predicted flatline, because once I get to where I want to be, my calorie intake is going to go up. So theoretically I could still continue losing weight. I actually experimented with those sorts of models, but the simplicity and accuracy of this one I love. I enter one number every day and it takes care of the rest.
235 this morning as indeed today is a zig day. The point of the model really has been to provide a general trend so that I have a much better understanding of my progress and where I currently stand. That it seems to do a pretty accurate job of predicting where I'll be in the future is a bonus.
Yesterday was my rest and recovery day so no workouts. Today I'm on my own and trying to decide what to do. Probably just some treadmill work. Usually on the treadmill these days, I do one day that involves significant jogging at zero incline, and the other days of the week I walk at substantial incline. The walking at incline is substantially less hard on my knees and ankles, and even though I'm not having any problems with those, I'd like to keep it that way so I'm trying not to do too much running, while still building my cardiovascular endurance.
On the other hand, the jogging is almost pure cardio while walking at incline is a substantial hamstring and glute workout, which is good generally but not if I want to give those muscles some rest and time to recover. The elliptical and stationary bike are bears on my quads, so they too don't work well when trying to rest my leg muscles.
235 this morning as indeed today is a zig day. The point of the model really has been to provide a general trend so that I have a much better understanding of my progress and where I currently stand. That it seems to do a pretty accurate job of predicting where I'll be in the future is a bonus.
Yesterday was my rest and recovery day so no workouts. Today I'm on my own and trying to decide what to do. Probably just some treadmill work. Usually on the treadmill these days, I do one day that involves significant jogging at zero incline, and the other days of the week I walk at substantial incline. The walking at incline is substantially less hard on my knees and ankles, and even though I'm not having any problems with those, I'd like to keep it that way so I'm trying not to do too much running, while still building my cardiovascular endurance.
On the other hand, the jogging is almost pure cardio while walking at incline is a substantial hamstring and glute workout, which is good generally but not if I want to give those muscles some rest and time to recover. The elliptical and stationary bike are bears on my quads, so they too don't work well when trying to rest my leg muscles.
Quercus
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Sorry for the zig. A datum can be very frustrating. Your model is elegant and I've never said that about anything made in Excel. You should consider coding it and making an app to sell. Do you do any of coding? Android is supposed to have a pretty easy developer interface from my limited understanding. I'd buy it. I'm in my infancy in trying to learn programing so I have no real concept of how diffiult it would be to make your model into an app.
Do you have access to a row machine? Upper body and back gets hit the most and I find the legs get just enough to work the soreness out. Good leg rest cardio.
Do you have access to a row machine? Upper body and back gets hit the most and I find the legs get just enough to work the soreness out. Good leg rest cardio.
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