My Personal Challenge

[MikeBjerum]

Yeah, you skinny bastard!!  How did you manage to git-r-done?  I mean, you're married, so it's not like you get much PLEASURABLE aerobic exercise!   

I'm a goals and objectives kind of guy.  Set a goal then define a series of objectives to help reach it.  For several years the doctors have told me to ignore the hight and weight charts, that I should get down to 220# and then come in for an evaluation of where I should be.

Last Thanksgiving I was at 296#, set the goal to be at 220# by January 1, 2010, and an intermediate goal of 250# by the Pro-Am June 13th.  I laid out a plan of 1.  Eating less at each meal; 2.   Cutting out the crap and junk; 3.  Eliminate snacks between meals and especially within a couple hours of going to bed; 4.  Get more exercise; and 5.  Drink more water (I have a uric acid problem (gout) that causes kidiney stones and real bad joint pain) - a nurse once told me, while they were fishing out a stone (don't ask how but the basics are similar to forcing a fire hose through a cocktail straw  ), that if there is any color in your urine you aren't drinking enough, and I found that that rule controls almost all my pain.

The changes in the eating habits haven't been too hard as long as I don't skip meals, and stay away from the funeral cake.  With my uncertain hours it is common for me to miss all three meals in a day, and then all I do is eat crap all evening.  The exercise hasn't been too bad since we had a couple of clothes racks (aka exercise bike and nordic trak) taking up space in the family room, and now for the last month the weather has gotten nice enough to bring out the lawn mower.

I don't track what I eat, but I do record my weight each week, I record my exercise, and I make notes of anything that might make a difference one way or the other ... Like the muscle spasms that laid me up for three weeks with minimal movement.

Oh ... As of yesterday morning (I weigh on Sunday mornings first thing) I was at 247#, and I'm starting to have issues with clothes 

Good Luck!  It can be done!

[tt11758]

I'm a goals and objectives kind of guy.  Set a goal then define a series of objectives to help reach it.  For several years the doctors have told me to ignore the hight and weight charts, that I should get down to 220# and then come in for an evaluation of where I should be.

Last Thanksgiving I was at 296#, set the goal to be at 220# by January 1, 2010, and an intermediate goal of 250# by the Pro-Am June 13th.  I laid out a plan of 1.  Eating less at each meal; 2.   Cutting out the crap and junk; 3.  Eliminate snacks between meals and especially within a couple hours of going to bed; 4.  Get more exercise; and 5.  Drink more water (I have a uric acid problem (gout) that causes kidiney stones and real bad joint pain) - a nurse once told me, while they were fishing out a stone (don't ask how but the basics are similar to forcing a fire hose through a cocktail straw  ), that if there is any color in your urine you aren't drinking enough, and I found that that rule controls almost all my pain.

The changes in the eating habits haven't been too hard as long as I don't skip meals, and stay away from the funeral cake.  With my uncertain hours it is common for me to miss all three meals in a day, and then all I do is eat crap all evening.  The exercise hasn't been too bad since we had a couple of clothes racks (aka exercise bike and nordic trak) taking up space in the family room, and now for the last month the weather has gotten nice enough to bring out the lawn mower.

I don't track what I eat, but I do record my weight each week, I record my exercise, and I make notes of anything that might make a difference one way or the other ... Like the muscle spasms that laid me up for three weeks with minimal movement.

Oh ... As of yesterday morning (I weigh on Sunday mornings first thing) I was at 247#, and I'm starting to have issues with clothes 

Good Luck!  It can be done!

You can certainly tell the difference......especially in your face.  I damned near didn't recognize you when we got together, since the only pic I had seen was from the funeral home website.


The last time I made a serious effort at losing weight MRS. T lost 35 pounds.  Then she went to the doctor and got her ass chewed for being too skinny!!  Doc told her to eat bacon and eggs for breakfast with peanut butter on her toast......cheeseburgers and milshakes for lunch, etc.  Sucks to be her, I guess.  About 4 months later she came out of the bedroom bitching cuz she could no longer get into her pants.  I said, "Why not, I can."  I felt pretty pleased with myself for coming up with such a witty line until she responded, "Well you could BEFORE you said THAT!"

I can't win.

[ellis4538]

philw...my suggestion is watch portion size!  Dr. advised me to loose weight after some health problems put me in the hospital for 8 dys.  I was 283  in Feb. 2008 and am down to 190 now.  I also agree about drinking.  My problem was Pepsi.  I averaged at least 2 a day and am down to less than 1 a week.  Worst part of loosing weight is having to spend $$ on new clothes and not guns.  Is it worth it...YES!  Is it difficult?  Double YES!  I'll keep you in my prayers.

Richard

PS:  Forgot to say, I'm 62 and retired which makes it just that much more difficult.

[deepwater]

good luck Philw. oh yeah, you Aussies write just as funny as you sound 

[twyacht]

Good Luck philw, maybe hang out with the "locals", they seem like a healthy lot.

Not much excess weight on him or the dog,...



Eat healthy....

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[ericire12]

Great incentive!





....... If you lose, can I have the rifle?

[blackwolfe]

Bicycling and walking a minimum of 20 -30 minutes 3 times a week (more if you can) help a lot with out hammering the body.  You can start with less and work up to a longer duration and greater frequency as you are able to.  With walking and bicyling you can start soft and build from there.  If you you bike, just keep the pedals moving and don't coast.  Like any exercise regime make sure you are healty enough to start and don't over do it.

I find that after winter, when I get back out on my bike I am actually hungrier and eat more, so be aware of that.  The biggist thing is to cut out the junk and crap from the daily intake.  To me it is suprising how much of a difference some exercise and watching what I eat makes.  At least this seems to work for me.

And no I don't wear that damned spandex.  Just need to find away to carry concealed on a bicycle.

Good luck to you Phil, keep us posted on how your doin and remember the prize at the end.  Actuall both of them.  The rifle and the health benefits.

Maybe we need to start our own DRTV biggest loosers and fitness program.

[MikeBjerum]

Bicycling and walking a minimum of 20 -30 minutes 3 times a week (more if you can) help a lot with out hammering the body.  You can start with less and work up to a longer duration and greater frequency as you are able to.  With walking and bicyling you can start soft and build from there.  If you you bike, just keep the pedals moving and don't coast.  Like any exercise regime make sure you are healty enough to start and don't over do it.

I find that after winter, when I get back out on my bike I am actually hungrier and eat more, so be aware of that.  The biggist thing is to cut out the junk and crap from the daily intake.  To me it is suprising how much of a difference some exercise and watching what I eat makes.  At least this seems to work for me.

And no I don't wear that damned spandex.  Just need to find away to carry concealed on a bicycle.

Good luck to you Phil, keep us posted on how your doin and remember the prize at the end.  Actuall both of them.  The rifle and the health benefits.

Maybe we need to start our own DRTV biggest loosers and fitness program.

Too many candidates on here 

[philw]

thank you for the comments everyone  and the advice 

I will keep everyone updated, 

I am working on trying a KG or two  each week or two.


just taking it slow and easy  to do it right, 

I have to get the bike out and cleaned up    shame it is going in to winter here,  o well

and I tonight have just got off the Wii Fit  as I am doing that as well

I know the Rifle is the bonus  however I am doing it more for the Family  and my little one

the other realisation for me was actually at the range the other week when trying to shoot my 303  while sitting,  I was starting to struggle with the breathing and my guts was getting in the way  making it quite difficult to shoot,   so for me to get better at that I need to get the weight off

[Teresa Heilevang]

3 nights a week you and your wife turn off the tv.. turn on some of your favorite fast music and DANCE. And I mean really dance.. (and drink water)
30 minutes goes by in a flash..you are having fun together..and it is better than an aerobic night at the gym.

Then go take a shower and go to bed..
If you do everything right..your 2nd exercise session should be more pleasurable.. ( and you will burn yet even more calories) 

(The 2nd session doesn't have to be limited to 3 X a week... )