The Unfat Challenge.

so how unfat is everyone getting??

I've lost about 3.5% of my bodyweight since the 12th - AND - I had already lost all the "water weight" in the prior two weeks (I started right after the beginning of lent).

I weighed 318.2 yesterday - started at 330 (beginning of lent, i estimate i was 340.) I ran 3 miles in 32 minutes and had my heart rate above 90% of max for 15 minutes of the run - 80-90% the rest of the time. That was before breakfast. I ate just 688 calories all day yesterday - 42% protein, 34% carbs, 24% fat. had 34 grams of fiber.

If I keep this up, I'll come in around 225 by mid-july.. but I'd be thrilled with 250.

Tonight I'm leaving on a roadtrip to the summit with spdfrk.. who is also in the challenge. I've been thinking about how to stay under 1000 calories/day during the trip, especially since we won't be burning too many calories in the car all day. Any thoughts?

I've lost 10 lbs. I am not constricting calories as much as you are, just eating smaller portions and drinking water. I would hate to lose much muscle mass. So I am somewher between 1200- 1800 calories a day. I did a 3 mile treadmil run yesterday in 30 minutes, but i was pretty spent by that time, i wasn't wearing a hrm, but the last mile i was definately over 90%. I am going to try and get 10mi. on the MTB this afternoon.

I pretty much decided that when I am in Utah, I am not going to be overly calorie concious, but I am not going to gorge myself with food either.

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Originally Posted by steve

I ate just 688 calories all day yesterday

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I just don't see how this kind of eating pattern is sustainable--unless you're anorexic. You gotta eat, dude!

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Originally Posted by The AD

I just don't see how this kind of eating pattern is sustainable--unless you're anorexic. You gotta eat, dude!

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i've been doing it ok. been feeling full, too. now that i've been doing it for a couple weeks, my appetite has adjusted. I also found a lot of large-volume low calorie foods.

the kind of thing that is not sustainable is running 3 miles before breakfast and then only eating 688 calories all day, 6 days a week. so i'm only going to do cardio maybe 2 or 3 days a week, and rockclimb once with mtn man..

that's the plan, anyway.

-steve

I'm loosing for sure!!! Can't seem to motivate to eat better/less and fishing instead of skiing. That equasion = getting fatter!

Lost 10 lbs so far. I can button my pants once again (small miracle).

I've been doing well, feeling better, and eating healthy. I've been to the gym every weekday for 3 weeks now, riding the exercise bike between 10 & 15 miles everyday, then doing some light lifting. I am not trying to gain muscle mass, just some tone, so i am doing lots of light reps.

Eating wise, I have been consuming between 1000 & 1200 calories or so a day. I was dumb over the weekend and on st. pattys day indulged with waaaaay too much beer. I had to eat greasy the next day to fix the hangover.

I started at 229, this morning I was 224. So about 5 lbs in 3 weeks, not awsome, but good. The last time I did this, i started the same way, then once my body got used to exercising and eating less I was loosing between 3 and 7 lbs a week. that lasted for about a month and my body equalized. settling around 195. I can't believe I had allowed myself to gain nearly 35 lbs again.

I'm sort of the same I started out as :-/ a week of drinking and fun in JH didn't help my cause.

good job indy and skidork!

So funny how getting sick can affect you....

So, got sick with a nasty cold (mostly better now I think).

As a result, I lost 4 pounds this week, but couldn't be happy about it 'cause my fat % scale proved it was all water! My water % went down, and my overall fat % went UP since I had the same amount of fat but fewer total pounds. Heh, kind of ironic.

EDIT: just want to put out a caution. Restricting your calories too much isn't very healthy. I.e. less than 1500 calories a day when working out can cause harm to your body and slow your metabolism rather than speed it up. I went to a dietician and found out I wasn't losing fat simply because I wasn't eating enough. I was eating 1500-1700 calories a day, and working out HARD for about an hour or more a day, total 10 hours a week.

Go to http://www.24hourfitness.com/html/fitness/fit_calc/ to find out what your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) is, and your recommended intake to lose / maintain weight. I did an official RMR test with the dietician, and it came out pretty close to what 24 Hour said (not that I support that gym or anything, it's just a pretty ok calculator).

Ok, off soapbox. :)

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Originally Posted by yentna

So funny how getting sick can affect you....

So, got sick with a nasty cold (mostly better now I think).

As a result, I lost 4 pounds this week, but couldn't be happy about it 'cause my fat % scale proved it was all water! My water % went down, and my overall fat % went UP since I had the same amount of fat but fewer total pounds. Heh, kind of ironic.

EDIT: just want to put out a caution. Restricting your calories too much isn't very healthy. I.e. less than 1500 calories a day when working out can cause harm to your body and slow your metabolism rather than speed it up. I went to a dietician and found out I wasn't losing fat simply because I wasn't eating enough. I was eating 1500-1700 calories a day, and working out HARD for about an hour or more a day, total 10 hours a week.

Go to http://www.24hourfitness.com/html/fitness/fit_calc/ to find out what your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) is, and your recommended intake to lose / maintain weight. I did an official RMR test with the dietician, and it came out pretty close to what 24 Hour said (not that I support that gym or anything, it's just a pretty ok calculator).

Ok, off soapbox. :)

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I'm aware of all the physiological implications for severely cutting calories, but I have my reasons for doing so anyway.

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Originally Posted by yentna

I went to a dietician and found out I wasn't losing fat simply because I wasn't eating enough. I was eating 1500-1700 calories a day, and working out HARD for about an hour or more a day, total 10 hours a week.

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Yentna - what is your calorie intake when cutting fat? I'm in the same boat as you right now. I've restricted my calorie intake, but I know from experience that too much restriction makes it impossible to gain muscle mass, therefore impossible to lose fat. I'm trying to average around 1600-1800 calories per day right now, with a 30-60 min workout every morning and an hour+ bike ride/climbing every couple of days. Just curious to see how much you're eating if it seems to be working.

Oh man, I got really sick last night....some sort of flu, bug, food poisening thing...this doesn't help my cause in this challenge, as I was doing so well before.

I'm sure I'll lose a couple lbs from this, but not in the right way.

I've been watching my calories and working out the same I used to....only thing that has changed is that I'm trying to get to the 5:45am:eek: spin class at least 1-2 times a week in case I can't workout after work...makes me tired.

I'm going to start a spinning class in two weeks. I need to get back a little more staying power before i hop on that pain train. I started a spinning class a few years ago, and that whipped me into shape damn fast. Glad I can hit the 8:15 session rather than the 5:00 am.

I lost 7-8, I dropped three belt loops since Feb. It feels great.
8 to go!
(Peru is still going to kick my ass anyway...how much do you guys wager i can lose by April 25th?)

Starting yoga tomorrow. Never done it before. My wife has been trying to get me into for years.....I'm a bit intimidated. I'm sure the scenery will overcome the intimidation factor.

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Originally Posted by rideit

I lost 7-8, I dropped three belt loops since Feb. It feels great.
8 to go!
(Peru is still going to kick my ass anyway...how much do you guys wager i can lose by April 25th?)

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Not eating any more Ruebens?

i was in costco today- they have carnegie deli pastrami sandwiches in their pizza area now..

i was seriously jonesin' to try one.
meh, i ate imitation crab meat instead.

That was my last binge sammy...and DAMN it was good!
So, I'm showing my first listing today!

I wish I had Bob Graham's new listing...I checked out the open house.
A BARGAIN at $12,000,000.
And he will probably get 6%.
Yeesh.

Nice house, tho'.

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Originally Posted by schwerty

Starting yoga tomorrow. Never done it before. My wife has been trying to get me into for years.....I'm a bit intimidated. I'm sure the scenery will overcome the intimidation factor.

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You are gonna shart all over your sweats.
I just know it!

Congrats Rideit!

i'm jonesin for some sushi, other than that i don't care about food


...thats my story and i'm stickin to it

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Originally Posted by rideit

You are gonna shart all over your sweats.
I just know it!

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Nope....I'm planning on wearing Depends!

i just put on a pair of shorts that i bought last summer, and they are falling off....

cool!

Ah, just photoshop em' off. You are good like that.

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Originally Posted by mrryde

i'm jonesin for some sushi, other than that i don't care about food


...thats my story and i'm stickin to it

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What's wrong with eating sushi when you're trying to drop some lbs?

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Originally Posted by schwerty

What's wrong with eating sushi when you're trying to drop some lbs?

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nigiri and rolls are actually higher in calories than most people think.

it's the rice that kills you..
and with something like sushi, which isn't particularly filling, the calories can really add up.

then, of course, you'll see a lot of american additions such as mayo or fried items in rolls..

interesting info here:
http://www.sushifaq.com/sushi-calories.htm

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Originally Posted by tradygirl

Yentna - what is your calorie intake when cutting fat? I'm in the same boat as you right now. I've restricted my calorie intake, but I know from experience that too much restriction makes it impossible to gain muscle mass, therefore impossible to lose fat. I'm trying to average around 1600-1800 calories per day right now, with a 30-60 min workout every morning and an hour+ bike ride/climbing every couple of days. Just curious to see how much you're eating if it seems to be working.

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That's exactly it - muscle is what speeds up the metabolism...

Anyway, I try to keep my calories between 2000 and 2400 (2000 on non or easy workout days, and 2400 on hard days), with at least 100-110 grams of protein. According the the dietitian, I needed to be eating 2900 calories a day to maintain, and 2400 to lose. :eek: Granted, I work out a LOT, but that just seemed like so much food!!! So, I decided to bump from 1700 up to the 2000-2400 plan I'm currently on.

Now, whether it's working... I started my "higher" calorie diet in January, and before that had been on a steady increase in fat %. Since then, I haven't lost any POUNDS, but my fat % seems to have decreased and my muscle mass has gone up.

Problem: I have a tendency to include foods like ice cream and wine/rum and of course, my weakness: York Peppermint Patties, in my caloric intake. So, my total daily calories may be in the right range but they all aren't very healthy! That's kind of sabotaged my fat % fight. :redface:

And Steve - wasn't trying to make it sound accusatory or anything, just want everyone to be aware. Sounds like you are! :)

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Originally Posted by steve

nigiri and rolls are actually higher in calories than most people think.

it's the rice that kills you..
and with something like sushi, which isn't particularly filling, the calories can really add up.

then, of course, you'll see a lot of american additions such as mayo or fried items in rolls..

interesting info here:
http://www.sushifaq.com/sushi-calories.htm

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Thanks for the link!
I love fried shit in sushi rolls. My favs are when the chef fries the stuff inside and then dunks the entire roll in the fryer to finish it! I guess I better stop ordering that.

Might as well just order a deep fried sponge dipped in tuna juice.
it's a special at Nekai.

I keep trying to access the page and i am not able to. it says i need a password which i don't. any help here?

I got a divorce last June and dropped 25lbs...so I gues my recipe is get single--loose the extra baggage and pounds at the same time.:D

But, Really, though, since the divorce I have cut down on portions, started eating healthier, and started back at exercising regularly (jogging four miles three time a week)...

Still, the divorce seemed to give me motivation (not having the op to get laid when I wanted gives a man real motivation!)--for people like me, you get accustomed to your security with a signigicant other and get less motivated to stay in shape sometimes (they are gonna love you no matter what you look like, right?) and the lbs just keep creeping up on you before you realize it...now I have dropped 4 pant sizes (36 down to 32) and have been able to endure longer and faster in the bc as a result...

Good luck to all involved in this...and I hope all our hot maggettes get even hotter! :D :D :D


(sorry, no real opinion on the dudes participating--good luck, though)

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Originally Posted by dk_alaskan

I keep trying to access the page and i am not able to. it says i need a password which i don't. any help here?

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what are you talking about, the spreadsheet?

You create your own password, using your email address as a login.

-steve

The last time I rode my MTB was 1/26

did 2 laps in 57:00 at the local trail - http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/1958604

Just got back from ride today

2 laps in 44:00 - http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/2291019

its a happy day

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Originally Posted by Bodhi

I got a divorce last June and dropped 25lbs...so I gues my recipe is get single--loose the extra baggage and pounds at the same time.:D

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Heh, same thing. It's motivational actually, wanting to prove3 to yourself that you're a better person.

A few years back, had a relationship end pretty badly, and I lost 18 pounds in 10 days. Not the healthiest way to do it! But, it got me motivated and I decided I wanted to be healthier in the long run. Changed my, well, I guess added is the better word, an exercise routine and improved my eating habits, and those pounds (mostly) stayed off.

Now, just trying to fine tune things in my more rigorous athletic training. ;)

Steve, I was worried about your calorie count too. I know what it feels like to have my metabolism drop and walk around like a zombie. :D

I've been stuck for a bit. But I'm not in a big hurry and I don't want to lose any muscle. And I've only got six pounds to lose at this point. My biggest concern is a healthy diet. I also eat about 100 grams a day of protein. Too much booze though.

yeah, i haven't seen any zombie-like affects so far.. that's the kind of thing that would have me increase calories a little. after 10 days, i actually feel pretty normal, and i'm not so hungry all the time, like i was before i even started dieting.

(posted from mile 171 on i-81 in virginia - we're on our way to colorado!)

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Originally Posted by steve

i was in costco today- they have carnegie deli pastrami sandwiches in their pizza area now..

i was seriously jonesin' to try one.
meh, i ate imitation crab meat instead.

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Steve, how's that imitation crabmeat calorie-wise? I always thought it would be too high...

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Originally Posted by SkiDork

Steve, how's that imitation crabmeat calorie-wise? I always thought it would be too high...

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it has imitation calories, so they do count

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Originally Posted by SkiDork

Steve, how's that imitation crabmeat calorie-wise? I always thought it would be too high...

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450-500 calories per pound. not bad.

we just passed the "davey crocket birthplace state park" !
we're an hour or so outside of knoxville.
Tennessee, I-81

Holding steady at 196 for now. Both of my kids have been sick, so I've gotten little sleep in the past week and no exercise last weekend through Tuesday.
Yesterday I ran 5 miles and today I'm planning to ride 35 or so.