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orlok · 04-03-2014, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenG

Started following the Weight Watchers program at work yesterday. My employer is paying half for 12 weeks and it earns points toward a health insurance discount and anyone who loses 10% gets put into a drawing for some neat stuff like Bose headphones.

Best of luck. Do you have a target weight loss in mind?

pdurrant · 04-03-2014, 04:01 PM

I suppose I should report that a month of snacking means I'm back up to 74kg. Time to buckle down and make 2014 the year I get back below 70kg for the first time in a couple of decades or more.

5thWiggleWife · 04-04-2014, 08:05 PM

Back in October my doctor told me I was pre-diabetic and I had one year to drop some weight and get my sugar numbers down or I was going to have to go on meds and daily testing. I had diabetes when I was pregnant and I do not want to go back to stabbing my fingers anytime soon.

She told me to cut out all carbs from grain products and basically move to paleo eating. No bread, pasta, rice, cereal or potatoes. Nada. Cold turkey. And cut back on sweets. (Not really a problem there except for chocolate). Carbs only from veg sources.

Not a fan of the paleo concept but can't argue with the results. Felt like crap for the first two weeks from carb withdrawal; constantly hungry for the first month and then things evened out and I felt great. I dropped 26 pounds and have plateaued right in the middle the range my doctor wanted me to hit.

Still a few months before I go back for a blood sugar assessment but I feel really good and am optimistic about my results. Time will tell.

Stitchawl · 04-04-2014, 11:28 PM

When I was dieting hard, I cut out rice and noodles from my daily meals. Tough to do when living in Asia but it made a big difference. I was never much of a cake or candy eater so that part was easy, except for the occasional square of really dark chocolate. A bar could last me three months. French fries 'can be' my downfall. I love 'em!

Stitchawl

Stitchawl · 05-14-2014, 08:21 PM

Well, time to reprise my diet and take off a quick 5k. Goal is to do it in 30 days. That will take me right up to tournament weekend, light enough to dance through the competition!

Stitchawl

pdurrant · 05-15-2014, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdurrant

I suppose I should report that a month of snacking means I'm back up to 74kg. Time to buckle down and make 2014 the year I get back below 70kg for the first time in a couple of decades or more.

Still the plan -- no progress yet.

But now that birthday cakes are gone, I hope to report a sub-73kg weight before the end of May.

Stitchawl · 05-17-2014, 09:22 AM

Down half a kilo, but after the fencing practice this afternoon, that could be a half kilo of sweat. A fencing uniform jacket has three layers of cloth, the plastron under-jacket has three layers of cloth. Add a T-shirt under than for a total of seven layers, PLUS the stainless steel lame over-jacket and we're talking about a moveable sauna!

Stitchawl

BenG · 05-17-2014, 11:55 AM

My employer is sponsoring a 12 week Weight Watchers program. (They paying for half and you earn points toward an insurance discount.) I've lost 20 pounds so far.

pdurrant · 05-17-2014, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenG

My employer is sponsoring a 12 week Weight Watchers program. (They paying for half and you earn points toward an insurance discount.) I've lost 20 pounds so far.

That's a lot to have lost. I'm rather hoping this means you're very nearly at the end of the program?

I only want to lose about 10 pounds (to get down a little below 70kg). If I manage that in the next 12 weeks I'll be astonished!

Stitchawl · 05-17-2014, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenG

My employer is sponsoring a 12 week Weight Watchers program. (They paying for half and you earn points toward an insurance discount.) I've lost 20 pounds so far.

Well done! Keep up the good work! It's worth it in the end, especially if you are able to continue you current eating style. We feel so much healthier when we shed the excess weight.

Stitchawl

BenG · 05-17-2014, 08:17 PM

I still have more to lose. Though at 6'5", I could be thin as a rail and still be over 200 lbs.

Stitchawl · 06-09-2014, 05:58 AM

Well, I've dropped the 5k that I planned on, but still have two weeks until the tournament so I'm going to continue with the diet. If I can drop another 4k by the 20th, I'll be well under my target weight, so when the 2-3k rebound strikes I'll be right where I've wanted to be when I first started dropping weight in Japan. Now that I'm able to fence again, between that and my walking I should be able to maintain that weight!

Stitchawl

pdurrant · 06-09-2014, 06:38 AM

Congratulations, Stitchawl!

Melon Soda · 06-24-2014, 09:51 AM

Haha I'm always saying I need to lose more weight but I always end up eating and gaining more than I lose them. I usually tend to have one or two cheat days in a week and apparently today was one of those days and I kinda went crazy on the desserts LOL! Oh well, diet starts tomorrow (or rather, diet forever starts "tomorrow") lmao!

I am hoping to lose a couple more kg (maybe about 5 pounds) but I think those last few remaining kg/pounds of your target goal are the hardest to lose. I salute everyone who has the motivation and determination to see through their dieting plans to the end!

Barcey · 06-24-2014, 01:08 PM

I have another 2.5 lbs to hit my goal weight but I've lost 21 lbs since the end of April. Another week to go.

I read 'The Hacker's Diet' years ago and logic of it worked for me. I've been using the Lose It! app this time which works similar but it's much easier to log. I've been impressed with how well it tracks to plan.

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04-03-2014, 04:01 PM	#932
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 71,480 Karma: 305784726 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Voyage	I suppose I should report that a month of snacking means I'm back up to 74kg. Time to buckle down and make 2014 the year I get back below 70kg for the first time in a couple of decades or more.

04-04-2014, 08:05 PM	#933
5thWiggleWife I’m a Happy Boy! Posts: 12,791 Karma: 96828311 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Evil Canada (goatees ya know) Device: iPad 2017, Acer A500, Kobo Glo, iPad mini	Back in October my doctor told me I was pre-diabetic and I had one year to drop some weight and get my sugar numbers down or I was going to have to go on meds and daily testing. I had diabetes when I was pregnant and I do not want to go back to stabbing my fingers anytime soon. She told me to cut out all carbs from grain products and basically move to paleo eating. No bread, pasta, rice, cereal or potatoes. Nada. Cold turkey. And cut back on sweets. (Not really a problem there except for chocolate). Carbs only from veg sources. Not a fan of the paleo concept but can't argue with the results. Felt like crap for the first two weeks from carb withdrawal; constantly hungry for the first month and then things evened out and I felt great. I dropped 26 pounds and have plateaued right in the middle the range my doctor wanted me to hit. Still a few months before I go back for a blood sugar assessment but I feel really good and am optimistic about my results. Time will tell.

04-04-2014, 11:28 PM	#934
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	When I was dieting hard, I cut out rice and noodles from my daily meals. Tough to do when living in Asia but it made a big difference. I was never much of a cake or candy eater so that part was easy, except for the occasional square of really dark chocolate. A bar could last me three months. French fries 'can be' my downfall. I love 'em! Stitchawl

05-14-2014, 08:21 PM	#935
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Well, time to reprise my diet and take off a quick 5k. Goal is to do it in 30 days. That will take me right up to tournament weekend, light enough to dance through the competition! Stitchawl

05-17-2014, 09:22 AM	#937
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Down half a kilo, but after the fencing practice this afternoon, that could be a half kilo of sweat. A fencing uniform jacket has three layers of cloth, the plastron under-jacket has three layers of cloth. Add a T-shirt under than for a total of seven layers, PLUS the stainless steel lame over-jacket and we're talking about a moveable sauna! Stitchawl

05-17-2014, 11:55 AM	#938
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,729 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	My employer is sponsoring a 12 week Weight Watchers program. (They paying for half and you earn points toward an insurance discount.) I've lost 20 pounds so far.

05-17-2014, 08:17 PM	#941
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,729 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	I still have more to lose. Though at 6'5", I could be thin as a rail and still be over 200 lbs.

06-09-2014, 05:58 AM	#942
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Well, I've dropped the 5k that I planned on, but still have two weeks until the tournament so I'm going to continue with the diet. If I can drop another 4k by the 20th, I'll be well under my target weight, so when the 2-3k rebound strikes I'll be right where I've wanted to be when I first started dropping weight in Japan. Now that I'm able to fence again, between that and my walking I should be able to maintain that weight! Stitchawl

06-09-2014, 06:38 AM	#943
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 71,480 Karma: 305784726 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Voyage	Congratulations, Stitchawl!

06-24-2014, 09:51 AM	#944
Melon Soda ★ Enjoy Your Reads! ★ Posts: 947 Karma: 412746862 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sunny Island Singapore Device: iPhone, Desktop	Haha I'm always saying I need to lose more weight but I always end up eating and gaining more than I lose them. I usually tend to have one or two cheat days in a week and apparently today was one of those days and I kinda went crazy on the desserts LOL! Oh well, diet starts tomorrow (or rather, diet forever starts "tomorrow") lmao! I am hoping to lose a couple more kg (maybe about 5 pounds) but I think those last few remaining kg/pounds of your target goal are the hardest to lose. I salute everyone who has the motivation and determination to see through their dieting plans to the end!

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06-24-2014, 01:08 PM	#945
Barcey Wizard Posts: 1,531 Karma: 8059866 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Device: Kobo H2O / Aura HD / Glo / iPad3	I have another 2.5 lbs to hit my goal weight but I've lost 21 lbs since the end of April. Another week to go. I read 'The Hacker's Diet' years ago and logic of it worked for me. I've been using the Lose It! app this time which works similar but it's much easier to log. I've been impressed with how well it tracks to plan.