Weight loss

[ken-do-nim]

I don't know about the rest of you, but I maintained my normal weight through June of last year, then I started getting sweets and stopped exercising and ballooned up 15 pounds.  In January I started an aggressive New Year's resolution for exercise, and I did not budge a pound off my weight.  I'd work out, get hungry, and eat.  A couple weeks ago I stopped working out as much.  Now I'm finally starting to see some weight loss.  Go figure.

[NilesMike]

(04-12-2021, 06:00 AM)ken-do-nim Wrote: I don't know about the rest of you, but I maintained my normal weight through June of last year, then I started getting sweets and stopped exercising and ballooned up 15 pounds.  In January I started an aggressive New Year's resolution for exercise, and I did not budge a pound off my weight.  I'd work out, get hungry, and eat.  A couple weeks ago I stopped working out as much.  Now I'm finally starting to see some weight loss.  Go figure.

I am 61 years old, have been weight training for 48 years. The more I train with weights, my bodyweight stays up. The only way I can lose on the scale is running and bodyweight calisthenics. Some light weight training can also be included. It is weird but I finally figured out what works for me.

[fenders53]

I haven't been on a scale but I have the old guy pot belly now. I am small boned and kept up with my Soldiers in the military until about 10 yrs ago. My back isn't good and I need to get it fixed one more time. I am hesitant to do that until I am done working at HD. I am capable of much more light outdoor activity. I like healthy foods. I have no excuse to not make some progress this summer. I am not obese but my back would appreciate it if I dropped 15 pounds.

[ken-do-nim]

(04-12-2021, 06:16 AM)NilesMike Wrote:

(04-12-2021, 06:00 AM)ken-do-nim Wrote: I don't know about the rest of you, but I maintained my normal weight through June of last year, then I started getting sweets and stopped exercising and ballooned up 15 pounds.  In January I started an aggressive New Year's resolution for exercise, and I did not budge a pound off my weight.  I'd work out, get hungry, and eat.  A couple weeks ago I stopped working out as much.  Now I'm finally starting to see some weight loss.  Go figure.

I am 61 years old, have been weight training for 48 years. The more I train with weights, my bodyweight stays up. The only way I can lose on the scale is running and bodyweight calisthenics. Some light weight training can also be included. It is weird but I finally figured out what works for me.

Right, makes sense.  Of course weight loss isn't the exact correct metric for me, I should be measuring waist circumference.  But it's good enough.

[ken-do-nim]

(04-12-2021, 07:53 AM)fenders53 Wrote: I haven't been on a scale but I have the old guy pot belly now.  I am small boned and kept up with my Soldiers in the military until about 10 yrs ago.  My back isn't good and I need to get it fixed one more time.  I am hesitant to do that until I am done working at HD.  I am capable of much more light outdoor activity.  I like healthy foods.  I have no excuse to not make some progress this summer.  I am not obese but my back would appreciate it if I dropped 15 pounds.

We'll have to encourage each other to do some light running now that the weather is getting warmer.  15 is a great goal!

[fenders53]

(04-12-2021, 03:53 PM)ken-do-nim Wrote:

(04-12-2021, 06:16 AM)NilesMike Wrote:

(04-12-2021, 06:00 AM)ken-do-nim Wrote: I don't know about the rest of you, but I maintained my normal weight through June of last year, then I started getting sweets and stopped exercising and ballooned up 15 pounds.  In January I started an aggressive New Year's resolution for exercise, and I did not budge a pound off my weight.  I'd work out, get hungry, and eat.  A couple weeks ago I stopped working out as much.  Now I'm finally starting to see some weight loss.  Go figure.

I am 61 years old, have been weight training for 48 years. The more I train with weights, my bodyweight stays up. The only way I can lose on the scale is running and bodyweight calisthenics. Some light weight training can also be included. It is weird but I finally figured out what works for me.

Right, makes sense.  Of course weight loss isn't the exact correct metric for me, I should be measuring waist circumference.  But it's good enough.

Yup, it's about proportions. My arms and legs look I probably weigh 150 LBS.  My belly says 200 lol.  If I dieted I'd probably get skinnier legs without proper exercise.  Getting old changes things if you do nothing.  My father was about 6-4, 230 with a belly and no butt.  I'd headed down that path though I am much shorter.  My brother is about 6-3 350.  I'm the chubby runt of the litter lol.

[ken-do-nim]

6'4", 6'3", wow big family. My father is 78 and he can't get around very well now, so yeah, staying active is definitely important!!!

[ken-do-nim]

(04-12-2021, 06:16 AM)NilesMike Wrote:

(04-12-2021, 06:00 AM)ken-do-nim Wrote: I don't know about the rest of you, but I maintained my normal weight through June of last year, then I started getting sweets and stopped exercising and ballooned up 15 pounds.  In January I started an aggressive New Year's resolution for exercise, and I did not budge a pound off my weight.  I'd work out, get hungry, and eat.  A couple weeks ago I stopped working out as much.  Now I'm finally starting to see some weight loss.  Go figure.

I am 61 years old, have been weight training for 48 years. The more I train with weights, my bodyweight stays up. The only way I can lose on the scale is running and bodyweight calisthenics. Some light weight training can also be included. It is weird but I finally figured out what works for me.

The weather is beautiful here in Boston now.  I really need to start running 2-3 times a week.

I'm down from a high of 159 to 156.4.  If I put as much effort into weight loss as I do my portfolio, I should make it to my goal weight of 137 right?

[fenders53]

(04-26-2021, 07:27 AM)ken-do-nim Wrote:

(04-12-2021, 06:16 AM)NilesMike Wrote:

(04-12-2021, 06:00 AM)ken-do-nim Wrote: I don't know about the rest of you, but I maintained my normal weight through June of last year, then I started getting sweets and stopped exercising and ballooned up 15 pounds.  In January I started an aggressive New Year's resolution for exercise, and I did not budge a pound off my weight.  I'd work out, get hungry, and eat.  A couple weeks ago I stopped working out as much.  Now I'm finally starting to see some weight loss.  Go figure.

I am 61 years old, have been weight training for 48 years. The more I train with weights, my bodyweight stays up. The only way I can lose on the scale is running and bodyweight calisthenics. Some light weight training can also be included. It is weird but I finally figured out what works for me.

The weather is beautiful here in Boston now.  I really need to start running 2-3 times a week.

I'm down from a high of 159 to 156.4.  If I put as much effort into weight loss as I do my portfolio, I should make it to my goal weight of 137 right?

I remember 137 but I was in college. 

[ken-do-nim]

(04-27-2021, 08:24 AM)fenders53 Wrote:

(04-26-2021, 07:27 AM)ken-do-nim Wrote:

(04-12-2021, 06:16 AM)NilesMike Wrote:

(04-12-2021, 06:00 AM)ken-do-nim Wrote: I don't know about the rest of you, but I maintained my normal weight through June of last year, then I started getting sweets and stopped exercising and ballooned up 15 pounds.  In January I started an aggressive New Year's resolution for exercise, and I did not budge a pound off my weight.  I'd work out, get hungry, and eat.  A couple weeks ago I stopped working out as much.  Now I'm finally starting to see some weight loss.  Go figure.

I am 61 years old, have been weight training for 48 years. The more I train with weights, my bodyweight stays up. The only way I can lose on the scale is running and bodyweight calisthenics. Some light weight training can also be included. It is weird but I finally figured out what works for me.

The weather is beautiful here in Boston now.  I really need to start running 2-3 times a week.

I'm down from a high of 159 to 156.4.  If I put as much effort into weight loss as I do my portfolio, I should make it to my goal weight of 137 right?

I remember 137 but I was in college. 

Let's see ... according to MyFitnessPal, for me it was 2015.

[rayray]

idk...i like wine and pasta and that's that

[fenders53]

(04-27-2021, 08:09 PM)rayray Wrote: idk...i like wine and pasta and that's that

Have you given any thought to a side hustle as a nutritionist?