I Wish I Knew How to LOSE You--The Weight Loss Thread (check first post)

[Sason]

There are no secrets, just common sense.

Cut down on the sweet and fatty stuff.
Lots (and I mean lots) of fruit and veggies, so that I can still eat big portions but with less calories in them.

That's all. But it takes time, and you have to be patient and persistent.


(and it's Sonja, btw)

[RouxB]

Being broke has its upside-I have lost about 15 pounds in the last 6 weeks or so (The Otter Pop diet). Lost all the sitting-around-depressed-and-moping-over-bad-job-then-no-job weight. Now I have 6 years of other-crap weight to loose. I want to get back to where I was when I met Ennis and Jack-before I met the Brokies, before my daddy got sick

[Sason]

Congrats on the -15 pounds, Roux!! That's impressive in only 6 weeks!

I wish I knew how to get back to my pre BBM weight....

I've set my goal a little higher, probably more realisic.

[RouxB]

Budget demands that I not eat out and not spend money on junky food. Then it became a challenge to see how long I could go without grocery shopping and just eat from all the random food in my cupboards and refrigerator. It's amazing what you can concoct from your pantry!

[Sason]

Sounds like I could use some of that challenge.

I would have to buy fresh veggies though, that's how I keep my calorie intake down.

[Luvlylittlewing]

The knot in my stomach from all the trauma and drama in my life has caused me to drop more than 20 pounds.  I still feel like crap, but the storm seems to be passing over, and I'm looking hot!  I guess there is something to be thankful about no matter what the situation. 

[Jeff Wrangler]

I was reminded today by the fact that I feel hungry enough to eat a horse, tack and all, that this is the season when my body begins to crave carbs. 

[Front-Ranger]

a horse...or a camel?

[Jeff Wrangler]

a horse...or a camel?

Just a horse. I ain't no coyote. 

[Front-Ranger]

I have developed a training regimen that is working well for me and wanted to share it in case any of the elements work for others. I'm focusing mostly on working out in a gym because, by using the same machines and having my ipod electronically send my workouts to Nike+ it's easy to see my progress.

I do a cardio and weight training regimen two or three times during the work week with another workout sometime on the weekend. On the days that I'm going to work out, I eat a late breakfast and a mid afternoon snack instead of breakfast, lunch and dinner. That way, by 5 pm when I get off work I am neither too hungry nor too full to work out. I drive home, change into my workout clothes and walk to the gym, even though it is pitch dark by 5 pm. If my favorite cardio machine is available I jump on it first and have a nice workout. My goals are to break a sweat and get my heart rate up to 150 or so. I don't have any hard and fast calorie or time goals, but generally I try to lengthen my workout over time and vary it so I won't get bored.

I also do what's called the "weight circuit". This involves going to each of the machines for weight and spot training and spending a little time on each. This works out all the various muscle groups without straining anything and minimizes boredom. After that, I finish up with my favorites...the inclined bench and the Roman Chair. Both are designed to rebalance the spine, work out the core, and unkink the back. By the time I finish all these things it is about 7 pm. I stroll back up the hill to my home, enjoy a light dinner and a glass of wine. It feels great and I sleep very well after these workouts. Hopefully, I'll be ready for ice climbing once the season gets going in January!!

What's your winter workout regimen?