Don, that is so great. I had a similar idea. Luckily my brother owns all these plates from his power lifting. I have set points where I'm going to carry that weight in a backpack or something. 30 lbs, 50 lbs, and then 100 lbs.
Cory, I picked up a 50 pound sack of grain and another 10lb dumbbell. All i can say is "Good God, that's a lot of extra weight to try and carry up the stairs." I encourage EVERYONE to pick up the pounds they've lost and go shopping or walk up and down the stairs. It's highly motivating.
Your progress has been phenomenal! I don't like competing against you. Our 1%s are 3.2 and 3.9 pounds and you have been losing a frigging pound at a time. I'm going to have to go on the epiphyte diet.
Q, I have NO doubt that when your schedule permits, you are going to destroy us in head to head competitions. I think you will shed pounds like crazy here very soon.
Hey Don, haven't stopped by before, but just spent some time reading through your diary. Wow! You have been doing absolutely fantastic! I so admire your motivation...you are doing absolutely great. I cannot wait to keep up on your further progress and success! Great job!
~Camila~
Thank you very much, Camila! I dropped by your diary as well. I'll keep in touch and watch your progress.
Holy ssssshhhh.... cow Don!!! You are a losing machine
keep it up buddy!! Congrats on your dietbet.com achievement!!
Thanks, Mands! I am trying to be realistic with my goals, but don't want to let up on the pressure, either. While my body is cooperating, I plan on hitting it hard.
Hey Chef Don!! Sounds cool what you made, pictures?
Sidenote - you are amaaaaaazing! & you are my team mate! yay!
No pictures this time! Darn it. I made sauteed calamari steaks & seared sea scallops in a white wine reduction, asparagus spears, Caesar salad and a cauliflower puree. It was de-LISH!
The down side is after three nights of eating like a King, I gained 0.6 pounds today. Ah well, it was worth it. I think it's sodium, as I actually ate decent quantities and at the right times of day. Water was a little light, though.
Funny thing, I checked my data and I have been UP every single Monday for 4 weeks in a row. I seem to be seeing a trend.
Today, should be OK. Tomorrow I'm starting a "specialized diet" for a few days. Healthy breakfast (protein and veg heavy), then nothing but whole veg and fruit or juices for the remainder of the day. This will be a low sodium, zero simple carb, only moderate protein diet for 3-7 days, depending on how things go. I'll also be adding a new (additional) workout to each day. So I'll do a planned workout for strength/cardio/stretching in the a.m. and a cardio workout at night. I'm just mixing things up and keeping my body guessing. Wish me luck.
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