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Gainning Weight

I got to thinking how it seems so easy to gain weight. Anyway if you are eating the right amount of calories to maintain your weight. What would happen if you added one snickers bar a day which is 280 calories. You would gain 29 Lbs. in a year.

Chip
 
How do you feel after the fast?

Now that I am paying more attention to what I eat, I can't believe how easy it is to gain. I guess I should believe, given that I gained so much over the years.
 
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Got up early (6:15 AM very early for me) did my running before it got hot it was only 75 degrees when I got done. Did 4 miles in 56:52. Since I fasted yesterday, I think there will be an weight gain tomorrow. It will be interesting to find out.

BigBear, Now that the fast it was not hard, & I feel fine a little hungry
this morning but not bad.




WEIGHT YESTERDAY - 236.75
WEIGHT TODAY - 231.00
TODAYS WEIGHT LOSS - 5.75
LBS. TO GO - 14.25
DAYS LEFT 28

Chip
 
It doesn't sound bad at all. How often do you fast?

I haven't been fasting but I do only eat two meals per day. It was hard at first but it has become routine. I have known people who fast once per week. I have always wanted to try that but have never had the will power. Perhaps I should try again. My fasting friend gave up food one day per week not for weight loss but for religious reasons. Either way, it could be a good idea.

It is amazing that you dropped 5.75 pounds in a day. Do you think that was water or fat? I don't think I have ever done more than about three pounds in a day and when that does happen there is often a correction the following day, leading me to think the loss was spurrious to begin with.
 
BigBear, This is only the second time I fasted since I started my diet. I would have to bet my 5 Lb. weight loss was mostly water. We will find out how much so in the next coulple of days.

I would say I've stayed within my calories today, except I have not eaten dinner yet. So I will hopefully give a thumbs up latter on calories.

Chip
 
Wow--impressive, Chip! Your weight loss is just amazing!

I've always wanted to fast, but since I have diabetes, my doctor says no way. I'll just have to live vicariously through your fasts ;)

And because of the diabetes, I can relate to your sugar cravings. I can have SOME sugar, but I really keep it under tight control, maybe once or twice a month. I drink an ocassional diet drink, but for the most part, I stay away from artificial sweeteners; they just seem to keep my taste for sugar alive. Another thing you might try: be careful of white foods like flour, rice, etc. Your body "interprets" those foods as sugar, and you know sugar creates its own craving cycle. Whole grains work for me; may they will for you, too.

I hope you don't mind if I keep looking in on you. I'm finding you very inspirational.
 
Calories today

Sad to say I only had maybe 800 :( calories today. I'm not happy about it. Its a long story & I'm not going to get into it. I will look forward to breakfast.

Chip
 
Breakfast Is Here

I woke up early & am really hungrey so I got up, & yes Im going to eat breakfast (my normal breakfast, I'm not going to over do it.

I lost 2 Lbs.:) today, I know their will be a correction in the next couple of days. But it really does feal good right now.

WEIGHT YESTERDAY - 231.00
WEIGHT TODAY - 229.00
TODAYS WEIGHT LOSS - 2.00
LBS. TO GO - 12.25
DAYS LEFT 27

Chip
 
I did eat to much today, not bad though considering the last 2 days. I had 2,500 calories, 1,000 to many. I wonder if I will have a weight gain tomorrow. I ran 2 times today at 9:00 AM 4 miles & at 9:00 PM 4 miles. I have really been tired running & I found out it was the heat. This evening my run felt incredible. The reason I ran a second time today is my wife & son went to pick up my daughter & my sons girl friend from the airport. So instead of eating I went for a run. I burned about 1,900 calories today running.

9:00 AM run - 4 miles 57:46
9:00 PM run - 4 miles 46:54

Chip
 
What a great day for exercise you had yesterday! I envy anyone who can run, I've never really been able to do it myself.:rolleyes: Hopefully you're 2lb loss will stay off too! :) Take care and have a nice weekend!
 
Wow--EIGHT miles in one day! You're amazing--and inspirational. I got up this morning and took the dog for a walk. It was only about a mile (just over 2000 steps), but it's a start. I have company coming for a bbq tonight, but I'm going to try to fit in an evening walk, too!

I do notice you never actually post what you eat; you know we closet eaters have to be accountable for every bite, right?
 
Wow, you are doing EXCELLENT with your exercise. I wish I could run but my knees are not the best. I'm thinking about buying a bike though. I commend you on your willpower too!
 
Wow have not posted since Wed. the 7 th. Have been busy with my sons graduation from high school. It was a very good time. I have been pretty good eating to even though the numbers don't say so.

I don't think I have ever mentioned this. My son that just had his graduation entered his High School talent contest a couple of months ago. He was like the 5 th. one to perform. He was up against all these singers, bands, dancers etc. What did my son do? A poem, (The Raven) I'm not into poems. A poem, not very people like poems. I was just hoping that I would not be embarrassed for him. Well when my son got up and performed, I was speechless. It was incredible if I was not a guy I would have cried. Talk about being proud. To me he was the best that night. He has some amazing talent. He did get second place & won $50.00. The reason it was in my mind is he performed it last night at the party we had for him.

Silver Sonnet, You are right I don't write down what I eat. The only time I do is if I'm at the same weight for 5 or 6 days. I do count my calories though. I tend to eat the same things over & over again, so I have all the calories written on a 2 pieces of paper & have them on the fridge.

THURS. WEIGH IN & RUNNING

WEIGHT YESTERDAY - 229.00
WEIGHT TODAY - 229.75
TODAYS WEIGHT LOSS - + .75
LBS. TO GO - 13.00
DAYS LEFT 26

RUN - 4 MILES 57:32

FRI. WEIGH IN & RUNNING

WEIGHT YESTERDAY - 229.75
WEIGHT TODAY - 233.00
TODAYS WEIGHT LOSS - + 3.25
LBS. TO GO - 16.25
DAYS LEFT 25

RUN - 2 MILES 39:40

SAT. WEIGH IN & RUNNING

WEIGHT YESTERDAY - 233.00
WEIGHT TODAY - 234.75
TODAYS WEIGHT LOSS - + 1.75
LBS. TO GO - 14.00
DAYS LEFT 24

RUN - 5.30 MILES 1:12:26

Chip
 
wow

Hello Troutman

wow..wonderful idea....and wonderful progresss....
just shows how deep was the desire for a new and healthy life.......

good luck..for new efforts..
 
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Welcome back, Chip :) And your son sounds like my kind of guy; I love poetry!

I keep all my calories in FitDay so I don't have to write them down, but I DO have to record the food, so I guess that's why I was thinking that way.

Excellent work with the running. I keep saying I'm going to try, but I think I'd drop dead on the spot if I did, out of shock if nothing else :p
 
Seems like I've been gain weight everyday except today. Yet I'm feel I'm doing OK. Yes I have been eating to much.



SUN. WEIGH IN & RUNNING

WEIGHT YESTERDAY - 234.75
WEIGHT TODAY - 237.00
TODAYS WEIGHT LOSS - + 2.25
LBS. TO GO - 15.25
DAYS LEFT 25

RUN - 1 MILE 10:33

MON. WEIGH IN & RUNNING

WEIGHT YESTERDAY - 237.00
WEIGHT TODAY - 237.75
TODAYS WEIGHT LOSS - + .75
LBS. TO GO - 17.00
DAYS LEFT 24

RUN - 4.5 MILES 1:01:30

TUES. WEIGH IN & RUNNING

WEIGHT YESTERDAY - 237.75
WEIGHT TODAY - 236.00
TODAYS WEIGHT LOSS - 1.75
LBS. TO GO - 12.25
DAYS LEFT 23

RUN - 4.5 MILES 56:00

Chip
 
Chip, all that running and weighing every day--don't forget that muscle weighs more than fat. On the other hand, eating too much can be a problem. You just keep running and posting here, and I know you'll get back to losing on a regular basis :)
 
Silver Sonnet, Thanks! I'd say I know 80% of the time if I'm going to lose weight or gain weight. I don't know if everyone knows, but I have a feeling we know deep down if were doing what it takes. I know I have not been eating how I should.

I forgot yesteday put me at 3 weeks without sugar. How time flies. It was so hard 3 weeks ago. I don't even think about it anymore. WOW


Chip
 
You are doing very well. You are really dropping the pounds. I thought I was losing quickly but you are leaving me in the dust.

I too can usually feel if I have lost or gained. And of course, we all know what it takes. The question is how disciplined we are.
 
Had a good day had a few to many calories 2,500 is a good estimate. Did my run it felt really good. I am sad to say I found Blue Bunny Sugar Free Ice Cream, you can find it at Super Wal-Mart. It's way to good!!!!!!!!!!!!



WEIGHT YESTERDAY - 236.00
WEIGHT TODAY - 235.75
TODAYS WEIGHT LOSS - .25
LBS. TO GO - 12.00
DAYS LEFT 22

RUN - 5.21 MILES 1:04:04

Avg. MPH - 4.90

I would really like to average 5 MPH for 5 miles. Almost their.


Chip
 
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