The couch potato get fit thread

[DarkMonster620]

C'mon guys, I'm 195lbs and want to go down to 185lbs ... most people would say that for my frame, 5'8" still too much ... less than 180lbs I look sick ... so, from large pizza to medium, from a 12 pack on Sat evenings to a 6 pack or 1/2 bottle rum ... from 10 to 5 wings ... from full rack of ribs to 1/2 rack ... I was @215lbs a few weeks back ... still not an exercise freak or gym rat ... so my couch is my gym ... no betting just getting ...

[He Man]

ive had 3,000-4,000 calorie days for the past week. I have not been in the weight room (not that i really lift heavy weights anyway) in over 2 weeks and have done only about 8 hours of muay thai in 2 weeks.

Thats couch potatoe status!!!!

[Statler]

So if you drop the 10 lbs you want I'll send dmf stickers.  


It's about finding enjoyable, sustainable balance.  


I looooove booze.  

[DarkMonster620]

So if you drop the 10 lbs you want I'll send dmf stickers. 

OK, thanks !!!

It's about finding enjoyable, sustainable balance. 

That's what I'm doing ... Sizing down portions ...

I looooove booze.   

Me too ...

[The Bacon Junkie]

C'mon guys, I'm 195lbs and want to go down to 185lbs ... most people would say that for my frame, 5'8" still too much ...

Okay, Carlos...  We're just about exactly even as far as height and weight go.  I'd like to get down to 180lbs.  My competition weight was 175 @ 3-5% body fat.

I've lost some muscle since then, and I'm okay with anything under 10% body fat.  (I'm around 18% now).    Ugh. 

I think 180 is doable.  What do you say to a little side bet?  I get down to 180 before you hit your goal, you send me some of those hot sauces.  If you win, I'll send you the recipe to my Maple Bacon Moto Muffins.   

Carl... What's your goal?  Winner gets dinner at Via Maestra? Wait.. We're trying to lose weight...

[badgalbetty]

I have dropped a massive 2lbs since my last doctor visit and have been working non existantly at losing weight. I feel I am fatter than a pig but have lost weight. My muscle tone has completely gone due to the meds and ol flabby fat has replaced it. Time to do something starting today. Goal is too drop 15lbs in 3 months.

[ducpainter]

I don't own a scale.

[Narflar]

Now this is a get fit thread I can appreciate 

I stopped snacking and eating sweets a long while back and all that did was allow me to maintain my current weight.  I cut out beer and booze 3-4 months ago and I've lost 15 lbs.

[DarkMonster620]

Okay, Carlos...  We're just about exactly even as far as height and weight go.  I'd like to get down to 180lbs.  My competition weight was 175 @ 3-5% body fat.

I've lost some muscle since then, and I'm okay with anything under 10% body fat.  (I'm around 18% now).    Ugh.  

I think 180 is doable.  What do you say to a little side bet?  I get down to 180 before you hit your goal, you send me some of those hot sauces.  If you win, I'll send you the recipe to my Maple Bacon Moto Muffins.  

Carl... What's your goal?  Winner gets dinner at Via Maestra? Wait.. We're trying to lose weight...

Conditions:
1. Pic of actual weigth no later than Friday
2. August 31st last day to submit weight lost ...

Remember I travel, when I travel, eating times are not always as expected but, I'll work around it somehow ...

pm sent ...

[Randimus Maximus]

I don't own a scale.

Neither do I. 

[LMT]

I do. Even worse, I own a bathing suit! I did one of those 21 day no sugar no wheat programs in January. I lost 12 pounds. I would like to lose 3 or 4 more. My summer pants did not fit last summer and I want to wear them this summer.  I also want to go swimming.

I am doing a one month boot camp at the park by my house.  2 mornings a week at 0600 plus yoga on Saturday. I just want to firm up the muscle tone and feel ok about myself. No need to be ripped or anything.

I like chips and beer and want to enjoy my summer.

[KnightofNi]

Now this is a get fit thread I can appreciate 

I stopped snacking and eating sweets a long while back and all that did was allow me to maintain my current weight.  I cut out beer and booze 3-4 months ago and I've lost 15 lbs.

i can not condone your diet unless it coincided with a decision to accept there is a higher power and 12 steps.

as statler said...

I looooove booze.   

[Stella]

I don't own a scale.

Nor do I. 

I gage my weight by how the clothes fit and how I feel. 

Lately, I've not felt the best, more tired than normal, get winded more easily...
so I'm trying really really really hard to cut/reduce refined sugars and have even
gone several days w/o coffee!       All while maintaining my current level of activities.

My weaknesses:  beer, red wine, margaritas, sugar, salt, all starches on the face of the planet.

Want to do this for a month or until I notice even slight improvements.
No improvement, back to the bags o' chips!  (And more changes which includes a physical
next month.)

I think that hot flashy hormonal change thing is also a contributing factor.   

[Statler]

if you make fun of the way I talk or post I will call you fat and lazy.


but it won't be judgemental.

just sayin.

[yamifixer]

My weaknesses:  beer, red wine, margaritas, sugar, salt, all starches on the face of the planet.

you just listed my favorites. 

Mrs. Yami and I have been doing portion control and no food from a box. but i love to cook so that part isn't hard.

I just can't get my big butt motivated to start running. I need to start, gotta lose 30lbs and so far only 3 have left.