Biglips Log

[poysyn]

Re: Its time to get myself back in order.

agree with getting rid of the scale..panicing and dropping your cals is worse then upping them by 2000, IMO.

as far as the slip ups go..well you only live life once..so enjoy yourself. your slipups were still probably better than a typical day before you made the lifestyle change.

 

[biglips31]

Week 3 Update

Well finished my 3rd complete week.. Took a couple of run days off cause I was so sore but diet has been picture perfect.

Start was 234
End 1st Week 229.8
End 2nd Week 228.2
End 3rd Week 225.6 Currenty Total Lost 8.4pds

I decided to take measurements every two weeks so I will report then.. I have been feeling under the weather last couple days so I really need to keep at it and push through.

I forgot to mention that my wife is kicking my ass.. She gave birth 5 months ago to our second.

Started 148pds
3rd Week 142pds Total Lost 6 Pds

 

[biglips31]

Re: Its time to get myself back in order.

I got my Dextrose and Maltodextrin and Ground Flax Seeds this weekend. How should I impliment them into my diet?? Lots of calories in the Dextrose and Maltodextrin so Im a little hesitant.. Looked at the bags all weekend scarred to touch them...


I added two tablespoons of the ground flax seeds to my oatmeal this morning. I always take 1 tablespoon of flax seed oil with my protein shake in the early morning as posting earlier.

Much thanks..

Biglips

 

[biglips31]

Week 4 Update

Hmmm,

Feel like Im taking to myself here...

Anyways, I'm very happy to say that I finished my 4th full week of
my diet. Everything has been going very smooth. I'm pushing a little
harder on my cardio now 45min sessions and my weight lifting so I tweaked
my calories up to 2300-2400 per day. I will be measuring tonight so I'm really looking forward to those results. My 38's jeans are now gone forever. I'm currently in 36's now and I have gone from a little snug to feeling loose and comfortable. It's a nice feeling for sure but I got some more work in front of me.

Well finished my 3rd complete week.. Took a couple of run days off cause I was so sore but diet has been picture perfect.

Start was 234
End 1st Week 229.8
End 2nd Week 228.2
End 3rd Week 225.6
End 4th Week 224.6 Loss of 9.4pds.

I have been taking my PWO shake with the dextrose and maltodextrin with my 60grams of whey protein. 30g of each dextrose and maltodextrin to match.

Will report tonight with my 1 month measurements.

 

[biglips31]

Week 5 Update

We'll time for my 5th week update.. Diet has been rock solid for 5 straight weeks. Have yet to have a legit cheat meal. I have actually had no need or wants. I figure I had enough cheats already.

I have had difficulty finding time to get my workouts in. My priority is diet and that takes about 1 hour to prepare dinner and putting together meals for the next day. After we get kids to bed and finish putting food together its time to hit the sack. I am averaging about 4 workouts week with about 30 minutes lifting and 45 min cardio sessions.

My calorie intake is running about 2300-2400 per day and I changed up my ratios.. I'm going at about 37% Protein 35% Carbs Fat 28%

Start was 234
End 1st Week 229.8
End 2nd Week 228.2
End 3rd Week 225.6
End 4th Week 224.6
End 5th Week 222.8 Loss of 11.20 pds.

 

[biglips31]

Week 6 Update

Its time for 6th week update... Stepped up my Cardio sessions and Weight Lifting.. Hitting treadmill 45 min a day and weightliftng sessions every other day. My body seems to be responding well to the treatment.

I think the biggest struggle with weight loss is keeping mental toughness. I keep telling myself that it took 6 years to go from 180 to 234 so you can't expect it to happen very quickly.. I watch biggest loser and you see the pounds drop on those people and the numbers are amazing but they are way obese also.

Since I started Sept 15 to today my weight loss has been 2.07pds per week which is right on mark with my target.. It has helped me to put my estimated weights on the calendar in my office to get me excited at looking at next month.. For example.. Nov 24 I expect to be 212 pds which will mark 22pds of fat loss. This really keeps me fired up! Keeping a weekly goal of 2pds and Monthly goals and of course long term goals is they key that has really helped me.

Start was 234
End 1st Week 229.8
End 2nd Week 228.2
End 3rd Week 225.6
End 4th Week 224.6
End 5th Week 222.8
End 6th Week 221.6 Loss of 12.40 pds.

I will be doing my 2 week measurements again tonight and finally got in my bodyfat calipers so I expect to have a better idea on bodyfat %. Also another thing to mention of why I really wanted better idea on bodyfat testing is that I need to know Lean Body Mass because I'm almost sure I put on a few pounds of muscle too..

 

[biglips31]

Measurement Updates

Finally got around to posting my measurments...


Start 09-15-06

Neck 17.0 - Bicep 13.60 - Forearm 12.20 - Chest 43.00 - Waist 43.50 - Hips 45.0 - Thigh 26.20 - Calf 17.50

Measurements 09-28-06

Neck 16.5 - Bicep 13.50 - Forearm 12.00 - Chest 43.50 - Waist 42.50 - Hips 44.0 - Thigh 27.00 - Calf 17.50

Measurements 10-13-06

Neck 16.5 - Bicep 13.50 - Forearm 12.00 - Chest 44.00 - Waist 42.50 - Hips 44.5 - Thigh 27.00 - Calf 17.00

Measurements 10-29-06

Neck 16.75 - Bicep 13.25 - Forearm 12.00 - Chest 43.50 - Waist 41.00 - Hips 43.0 - Thigh 27.00 - Calf 17.00

So looking pretty good so far. I have lost 2.5in on waist and 2.0in on Hips. I seem to be falling off my goal on the scale weight. I was hoping to continue to drop 2pds per week but I am happy with my measurements so far. If I continue to progress with the measurements then the bodyweight should catch up hopefully. I have been staying around 222 the last 10 days.

 

[biglips31]

Week 7 Update

We'll I seem to have hit some type of plateu this last couple weeks. I decided to try cylcing my calories. I have an office desk job so I dont get very much exercise here at work. Because of this I decided to try dropping my calorie intake down just a little. I'm going to try 2,000 cals on M-Tu-W-F-Sa and up cals to 2400 on Th & Su.

I also started my cardio work in the morning now getting up early (45min @ 4.0mph). My intensity is so much lower in the a.m. but I will mix in a HITI a couple times a week in the evening also and of course my weight lifting routine in the evenings.


Start was 234
End 1st Week 229.8
End 2nd Week 228.2
End 3rd Week 225.6
End 4th Week 224.6
End 5th Week 222.8
End 6th Week 221.6
End 7th Week 220.2 Loss of 13.80 pds

 

[biglips31]

Week 8 Update

Week 8 Update

Had myself a difficult week for sure.. Picked myself a nice little cold on Sunday and it took me out this whole week. I had to work all week so I was toast by the time I got home. I struggled to get my meals together in the evening but I still somehow managed to eat clean all week. I did struggle with the 6 meals a day for sure and I had a hard time keeping my calories up. I think I averaged about 1700-1800 calories a day this week.. Not good. Last time I was able to workout was Sunday so hopefully I will be able to get back at it this weekend and have a great next week.

I can't believe I have been going at this for two months now.. Wow, time sure does fly. My 2 week measurments are due today so I will be taking them tonight but I don't expect a big change since I been sick. Its a little disappointing to see I have only lost 14 pounds so far. I was hoping for 20 but all in all, I did well. I at least know I can improve for sure.

I'm giving myself a new short term goal of reaching 214 or better by the end of my 14th week.

Start was 234
End 1st Week 229.8
End 2nd Week 228.2
End 3rd Week 225.6
End 4th Week 224.6
End 5th Week 222.8
End 6th Week 221.6
End 7th Week 220.2
End 8th Week 220.0 Loss of 14 pds.

 

[biglips31]

Measurements

Got my measurements in today and looks like I'm still progressing very well even with the week off. Still sick but managed to get in a solid weightlifting session in yesterday with a hard 45min cardio. Pretty much took everything out of me but managed. I'm gonna hit it hard again today.


Start 09-15-06

Neck 17.0 - Bicep 13.60 - Forearm 12.20 - Chest 43.00 - Waist 43.50 - Hips 45.0 - Thigh 26.20 - Calf 17.50

Measurements 09-28-06

Neck 16.5 - Bicep 13.50 - Forearm 12.00 - Chest 43.50 - Waist 42.50 - Hips 44.0 - Thigh 27.00 - Calf 17.50

Measurements 10-13-06

Neck 16.5 - Bicep 13.50 - Forearm 12.00 - Chest 44.00 - Waist 42.50 - Hips 44.5 - Thigh 27.00 - Calf 17.00

Measurements 10-29-06

Neck 16.75 - Bicep 13.25 - Forearm 12.00 - Chest 43.50 - Waist 41.00 - Hips 43.0 - Thigh 27.00 - Calf 17.00

Measurements 11-12-06

Neck 16.00 - Bicep 13.50 - Forearm 12.00 - Chest 43.25 - Waist 40.50 - Hips 43.0 - Thigh 25.75 - Calf 17.00