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pdurrant · 05-17-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bjones6416

I hit my target weight this morning - yay!

Congratulations!

Iridal · 05-17-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bjones6416

I hit my target weight this morning - yay! I might go for 5 more lbs, and then the trick is to figure out how many calories I need to eat to maintain. I've been eating around 1200 per day while losing. I keep track with My Fitness Pal, which has an excellent Android app. It makes it pretty easy to know what you are eating, which I think is half the battle.

Congrats!!

Latinandgreek · 05-17-2011, 10:29 PM

Congratulations, bjones6416!

bjones6416 · 05-18-2011, 10:17 AM

Thanks for the congrats, everyone.

vivaldirules · 05-30-2011, 08:25 PM

S l o o o o w l y getting there. I've lost 61 pounds in 14 months but the first 50 came off in the first 7 months. Another 5 to 7 pounds to go. About five more years, I figure.

DixieGal · 05-30-2011, 08:37 PM

You guys are doing great! Applause!

My few clothes are falling off. The swimsuit that I bought the other day is a size smaller than the one that I bought just a month ago. The crotch of my shorts is dragging down around my knees.

montsnmags · 05-30-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

S l o o o o w l y getting there. I've lost 61 pounds in 15 months but the first 50 came off in the first 7 months. Another 5 to 7 to go. About five more years, I figure.

Things slow the lower you go, it seems. I'm very similar, having lost 68lbs.

This morning I got to 61.6kg (136lbs). It was a mini-goal as it means I have lost 33% of my weight of about 8 months ago. My aim is that extra 1.6kg (3.5lbs) to get me to the even 60kg (132lbs).

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

You guys are doing great! Applause!

My few clothes are falling off. The swimsuit that I bought the other day is a size smaller than the one that I bought just a month ago. The crotch of my shorts is dragging down around my knees.

Yes, that is an issue and expense. Spend money on clothes or wear old stuff that looks clownish, or David Byrne/Stop Making Sense-ish.

The good thing for me recently is being able to buy from the boys' section, where exactly the same items of clothing are cheaper (I bought a Rip Curl jumper the other day - exactly the same as the mens', but $10 cheaper).

Cheers,
Marc

SneakySnake · 05-30-2011, 10:27 PM

60kg

I really am going to have to try a bit harder. Even I would have trouble getting to 60 kg. I went to 50 when I was sick once and my bones were poking out and I couldn't sit on the floor because my bottom had no padding.

Now up to about 75 after saying that 70 was my upper limit. Since my scales are in the bin, I will have to measure around the middle when i get going again.

That being said, I will aim for 65ks which should make all my clothes fit well and that lumpy stuff around my middle should be gone.

maybe I should remake my weight loss spreadsheet. But then I need new scales to check my weight.

Scoffing these now! It will stop soon.

montsnmags · 05-30-2011, 10:47 PM

I'm only 167cm (under 5'6") tall, so pretty short. I initially aimed at under 70kg (154lbs) as that placed me into the BMI "normal" range, whereas I was all the way past "overweight" into "obese" (I realize BMI isn't necessarily the best measurement - consider it one of the things that I used as "guideposts" for weight loss. I was, assuredly, obese though, by most any definition).

So, 70kg was my BIG GOAL. Once I got there, or just before, I then considered whether I could stand to lose some more. I could, and so my new BIG GOAL became 65kg. Again, as I approached it, I realised that I had more body fat I could stand to lose, and recalibrated to 60kg. This will place me basically right in the middle of the "normal" range for BMI (52kg would be "underweight"). My bodyfat measure is in a "fitness" range (noting that "fitness" has been part of my routine and intent). And just from self-awareness of my visible body-shape and fat, it is at the point of contentment for me.

It is possible I may put on some weight, as I may be stepping into some proper training (swimming), as competing in that leg of a team-triathlon is somewhat of a goal. I get lower-half exercise from biking, but not so much upper- (so swimming may increase my weight there).

And our "diet" has worked nicely. We're not only eating food better for you, we're eating (and cooking) better food. Making new stuff from all our chef books and such, from fresh ingredients often sourced from our local farmers' market, has become an interest in itself.

In fact, I'm just about to start some breadmaking from scratch. Hopefully if I get the hang of it, I can expand my baking horizons beyond a plain loaf.

Cheers,
Marc

SneakySnake · 05-31-2011, 12:12 AM

Ooh winter is the best time to make bread.

I found if you make a softer plain bread dough and then add seeds during the kneading process (It is a little tricky getting them to stay in). I add

sunflower (pepitas), linseed (flaxseed) poppy and sesame seeds.

Ooh that reminds me I must soak the beans for the bean/vege casserole. That is a good healthy dinner that won't have me mooching afterwards for sweetie things.

I will try harder to lose some weight soon. (Just as soon as I consume all the chips choclate, sour cream, baileys and cointreau - good thing the ice cream is all gone)

New mantra! "nothing tastes as good as slim feels"

I feel skinnier already

montsnmags · 05-31-2011, 12:23 AM

Thanks for the bread tip. I would like to get our daily bread down pat, and our bought stuff actually sounds similar to your suggestion, but a rye, so I appreciate the suggestion.

Also, beans and vege sounds good...recipe?

We just bought some fish for tomorrow night (aside from some of the "steak" fish, fish is not something I used to at all like, but my tastes appear to have changed), but I also bought some frozen sandcrab meat from the local fisho...I want to make a crab meat and sweetcorn soup, which I reckon'll be a nice winter-night meal if I can do it right.

Cheers,
Marc

SneakySnake · 05-31-2011, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by montsnmags

Thanks for the bread tip. I would like to get our daily bread down pat, and our bought stuff actually sounds similar to your suggestion, but a rye, so I appreciate the suggestion.

Also, beans and vege sounds good...recipe?

We just bought some fish for tomorrow night (aside from some of the "steak" fish, fish is not something I used to at all like, but my tastes appear to have changed), but I also bought some frozen sandcrab meat from the local fisho...I want to make a crab meat and sweetcorn soup, which I reckon'll be a nice winter-night meal if I can do it right.

Cheers,
Marc

Oooh crab and sweetcorn soup. yum! I usually do a chicken and sweetcorn one using creamed corn.

Recipe for bean soup. they are soaking now see...

Spoiler:

Soak (rinse first) your favourite beans (about 1 & 1/2 cups) in cold water. I used borlotti, cannellini, red kidney and some little green (lima) beans. Big white lima beans are nice, but will split and curl in the soak. Oh and some pearl barley. I usually add other stuff like chick peas or green/brown lentils if I have, (I don't today).

After at least an hour (several are better) slowly bring the beans to the boil and simmer for half an hour. Turn off the gas and let them sit for another hour or so (skim off any spume), with the lid on. This method is not the only way of cooking beans, some folks like to soak overnight and then get straight into cooking. but I only remember that I want bean soup that afternoon so this is quicker.

Drain the beans and rinse the pot. Sweat down an onion (and celery if you have it - I don't) (and cumin, pepper, turmeric and ground coriander and whatever other spices you like) in butter and oil and a couple of anchovies. I like to add garlic, but when it is cooked dump the beans in on top to stop the garlic going yuk. (no butter if you are being too healthy, but it tastes nice. When your onion is soft add the beans and stir around to get oil/butter on them a la risotto. Add a little tin of tomato paste and stir to combine. If looking too dry rinse your little can out and put the water in. Go the garden and cut some rosemary and garlic chives (I wish my parsley would stay alive) Too much detail!..... Add some herbs if you like and save some for the end.

When you are happy that the tomato paste is cooked off, top up with water and/or vege stock (I use Massell vege stock powder) and bring to gentle simmer. Play on computer for a while, occasionally testing to see if beans are eatable. When happy add potatoes (I got blue ones this week) and carrots. I usually add the softer veges nearer the end. broccoli, zucchini, green beans etc. whatever I have. Keep tasting. I usually add a little Tabasco and Worchester sauce at the end for taste. Add some fresh green herbs before serving.

Serve with grated parmesan and crusty bread.

We have it more like a bean/vege casserole than soup, but make it how you like it!

It always tastes better the second day after spending the night in the fridge.

I was more difficult to write that down than it is to do it. I have had this recipe in my head for years gradually making it up and changing it as i go. i hope you have a go at it and enjoy it as much as we do. it is so adaptable to whatever you have. Maybe add some pasta?

SneakySnake · 05-31-2011, 02:47 AM

Just got to the cooking stage and realised I forgot to include the chilli in the recipe. I guess you can leave that out if you don't like it, but bean soup should clear the sinuses too. Add about 1 teaspoon (any more and it is too hot for bloke) of minced chilli when you put in the anchovies and onion. Chop it real fine if you use fresh ones.

montsnmags · 05-31-2011, 03:10 AM

Yum, looks good! Thanks.

Iridal · 05-31-2011, 03:29 AM

Today I hit the 10kg mark! I'm now down to 54kg, which I think is a pretty good weight for my 164cm

And there's still enough padding

I've been adjusting my goals as well, because I lost weight so fast, I've only been dieting for 4 months. At first I wanted to lose 6 kg, then 10kg and now I'm thinking of losing a couple more. I'm sort of in between pant sizes right now, which means every pair of pants I own is half a size too big. So if I lose another 2 to 3 kg I should be one more size down ... But I have to be carefull, because I don't want to go below 50

Then I'll probably hit the gym and try to build some more muscle on my upper body (running has made my legs pretty muscular and strong).

I've only recently grasped how much weight I've lost, even though people have been telling me for 2 months that you can really see that I'm slimmer. I was walking past a building with reflective windows a couple of days ago, caught a glimpse of myself and thought: "damn. I look so thin"

05-30-2011, 08:25 PM	#440
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	S l o o o o w l y getting there. I've lost 61 pounds in 14 months but the first 50 came off in the first 7 months. Another 5 to 7 pounds to go. About five more years, I figure. Last edited by vivaldirules; 05-31-2011 at 08:37 AM.

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DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	You guys are doing great! Applause! My few clothes are falling off. The swimsuit that I bought the other day is a size smaller than the one that I bought just a month ago. The crotch of my shorts is dragging down around my knees.

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SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	60kg I really am going to have to try a bit harder. Even I would have trouble getting to 60 kg. I went to 50 when I was sick once and my bones were poking out and I couldn't sit on the floor because my bottom had no padding. Now up to about 75 after saying that 70 was my upper limit. Since my scales are in the bin, I will have to measure around the middle when i get going again. That being said, I will aim for 65ks which should make all my clothes fit well and that lumpy stuff around my middle should be gone. maybe I should remake my weight loss spreadsheet. But then I need new scales to check my weight. Scoffing these now! It will stop soon.

05-30-2011, 10:47 PM	#444
montsnmags Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,155 Karma: 4632658 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	I'm only 167cm (under 5'6") tall, so pretty short. I initially aimed at under 70kg (154lbs) as that placed me into the BMI "normal" range, whereas I was all the way past "overweight" into "obese" (I realize BMI isn't necessarily the best measurement - consider it one of the things that I used as "guideposts" for weight loss. I was, assuredly, obese though, by most any definition). So, 70kg was my BIG GOAL. Once I got there, or just before, I then considered whether I could stand to lose some more. I could, and so my new BIG GOAL became 65kg. Again, as I approached it, I realised that I had more body fat I could stand to lose, and recalibrated to 60kg. This will place me basically right in the middle of the "normal" range for BMI (52kg would be "underweight"). My bodyfat measure is in a "fitness" range (noting that "fitness" has been part of my routine and intent). And just from self-awareness of my visible body-shape and fat, it is at the point of contentment for me. It is possible I may put on some weight, as I may be stepping into some proper training (swimming), as competing in that leg of a team-triathlon is somewhat of a goal. I get lower-half exercise from biking, but not so much upper- (so swimming may increase my weight there). And our "diet" has worked nicely. We're not only eating food better for you, we're eating (and cooking) better food. Making new stuff from all our chef books and such, from fresh ingredients often sourced from our local farmers' market, has become an interest in itself. In fact, I'm just about to start some breadmaking from scratch. Hopefully if I get the hang of it, I can expand my baking horizons beyond a plain loaf. Cheers, Marc

05-31-2011, 12:12 AM	#445
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	Ooh winter is the best time to make bread. I found if you make a softer plain bread dough and then add seeds during the kneading process (It is a little tricky getting them to stay in). I add sunflower (pepitas), linseed (flaxseed) poppy and sesame seeds. Ooh that reminds me I must soak the beans for the bean/vege casserole. That is a good healthy dinner that won't have me mooching afterwards for sweetie things. I will try harder to lose some weight soon. (Just as soon as I consume all the chips choclate, sour cream, baileys and cointreau - good thing the ice cream is all gone) New mantra! "nothing tastes as good as slim feels" I feel skinnier already

05-31-2011, 12:23 AM	#446
montsnmags Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,155 Karma: 4632658 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	Thanks for the bread tip. I would like to get our daily bread down pat, and our bought stuff actually sounds similar to your suggestion, but a rye, so I appreciate the suggestion. Also, beans and vege sounds good...recipe? We just bought some fish for tomorrow night (aside from some of the "steak" fish, fish is not something I used to at all like, but my tastes appear to have changed), but I also bought some frozen sandcrab meat from the local fisho...I want to make a crab meat and sweetcorn soup, which I reckon'll be a nice winter-night meal if I can do it right. Cheers, Marc

05-31-2011, 02:47 AM	#448
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	Just got to the cooking stage and realised I forgot to include the chilli in the recipe. I guess you can leave that out if you don't like it, but bean soup should clear the sinuses too. Add about 1 teaspoon (any more and it is too hot for bloke) of minced chilli when you put in the anchovies and onion. Chop it real fine if you use fresh ones.

05-31-2011, 03:10 AM	#449
montsnmags Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,155 Karma: 4632658 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	Yum, looks good! Thanks.

05-31-2011, 03:29 AM	#450
Iridal Mysteriarch Posts: 1,422 Karma: 26606984 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The land of impossible deadlines Device: iPhone 4, Kindle 3	Today I hit the 10kg mark! I'm now down to 54kg, which I think is a pretty good weight for my 164cm And there's still enough padding I've been adjusting my goals as well, because I lost weight so fast, I've only been dieting for 4 months. At first I wanted to lose 6 kg, then 10kg and now I'm thinking of losing a couple more. I'm sort of in between pant sizes right now, which means every pair of pants I own is half a size too big. So if I lose another 2 to 3 kg I should be one more size down ... But I have to be carefull, because I don't want to go below 50 Then I'll probably hit the gym and try to build some more muscle on my upper body (running has made my legs pretty muscular and strong). I've only recently grasped how much weight I've lost, even though people have been telling me for 2 months that you can really see that I'm slimmer. I was walking past a building with reflective windows a couple of days ago, caught a glimpse of myself and thought: "damn. I look so thin"