The Unfat Challenge.

[shera]

Steve, you are starting to look hot! 35 lbs to pure sizzle. Git er dun!!!

I have been reading a lot about calorie restriction. It's basically the only means yet proven scientifically to extend the quality and quantity of life. Here's a recent article: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/hea...,4355565.story

I think I'm on board with this. Staying under 2000 calories per day. Trying to figure out how to get down to 1500 for the long term.

Right now now I weigh 127 with a BMI around 19.5. I would like to get my BMI to 18, with a steady body fat at 10%. I guess I would weigh around 120. Just ordered a tanita scale that measure body fat with impedance...

[mrryde]

Can't we just have a nice, short, monthlong challenge?

its all about endurance ironwoman.

[Alioops]

Can't we just have a nice, short, monthlong challenge?

YES! Missed this one the first time around.

I need to lose 10-15 lbs. I was 5'8" and 125lbs. Since I was confined to a cubicle for the last year, I have gained 20 lbs. I needed to gain a bit of weight, but not THAT much.

I have one month before my final dress fitting. I need to lose at least 10 lbs. and tone a few areas. The real challenge is that I need to do it while we are on the road.

[steve]

split the difference. lets do it 'til thanksgiving

[The AD]

Part of the contest should include a weigh-in a couple months after the official end date. Losing weight ain't much use if you just put it back on again.

[Beaver]

I was going to weigh into this thread early on but I didn't own a scale and thought it rather pointless because of that fact. In early August Mrs. Beaver came home with a lovely piece of spring loaded weighing apparatus. I stepped on and confirmed my feeling that I could stand to dump some weight. I'm 6'1" (and a little) and compressed the spring to 208 lbs (or thereabouts depending on the day and time). So I figured time to do something about it. Just by happenstance I had lots of time to play in August so I rode my ass off so to speak. That combined with limiting beer intake to approx 3/week I dropped 12 lbs with ease in about 2 weeks. Then I went on vacation for a couple weeks in late August/early September and the barley consumption increased thereby eliminating further losses. Last week I got serious about it again and have dropped to 193 lbs as of this morning. My goal was 188 but I have revised that to 185 just as a nice round number. I am now finding it harder to shed poundage now that the days are shorter and I'm not getting out on my bike as much as I was. I've reduced my food consumption but have no idea how many calories I eat per day. I still hit the chocolate stash for a few pieces of dark high quality imported chocolate more or less daily (I'm an addict and don't want to stop) but I forgo the constant snacking that I used to do. I am surprised at the difference in energy shedding a few pounds can make.

[shmoesmith]

Wow I completely stopped checking this thread and dropped out!

I think I got fatter over Ironman training... but still did an Ironman so whatever... all of you unfatties can all kiss my IMass.

I'll pay up, I guess I owe someone $$? Where do I send it?

I am in the same boat....totally forgot about it after a few weeks and never checked it again. Where do i need to send $ ??

[Tunco]

I am in the same boat....totally forgot about it after a few weeks and never checked it again. Where do i need to send $ ??

Paypal to skicoachjohn at gmail. Or shoot me a PM for my address.

[steve]

i just looked at a few more pictures from that day.


fuuuuck..

november 5, 2004




this is from july 31, 2004:






holy shit..
if i ever let myself get that fat again, just shoot me.

[Tunco]

Steve, You kicked ass.

[AbsolutStoli]

i have no idea how much i weigh now. i didnt gain any significant weight since the challenge ended, but im not sure if i ever reached my goal of 155. last time i checked i was hovering around 158, but that was like 3 weeks ago.

with the move to CO i really haven't been able to get to the gym. went for physical therapy 3x a week, but thats more like strength training rather than weight loss. and now that im in CO, and w/o a positive cash flow, joining a gym out here isnt a top priority.

i did check out the 24 hour fitness center (what an awesome concept, a gym thats open 24/7!!), and had a nice workout tonight, but the altitude and lack of water really kicked my ass.

anyway, im out of this next contest, i think. but ill definitely be checking the thread.

[BeanDip4All]

anyway, im out of this next contest, i think. but ill definitely be checking the thread.

you forgot to mention all the yummy food you will be eating in cullinary school! When do classes start?

[shera]

I am sad in my pants.

I got my tanita scale and gained weight - or at least it says so compared to my old scale. Weight = 131 with a %BF = 22. I've got a longer way to go to reach my goals than I thought. It is so freaking hard to cut calories and lose weight at this point.

11 lbs - get off me!

[AbsolutStoli]

you forgot to mention all the yummy food you will be eating in cullinary school! When do classes start?

crap! i might have to be in this thing after all.

classes start october 15th. every chef's/cook's advice to me so far has been "taste taste taste". this could be very good, but also very very bad. hahaha

[BeanDip4All]

Dear Absolute Stoli,

Please stop living my dream life. The envy is killing me.

Love,
Beandip

[altachic]

I'm in one of the best habits/routines I've been in since I was...well, never. I have a bit more to go and I'm proud of how far I've come, but I'd be into this 2nd challenge till Thanksgiving.

I should post some before and after pics....or maybe wait till December 1st.

[GoNads]

Hell, I'd be down for a one or two month challenge, where are the details?

[PDManseau]

I would be up for the challenge. I need the motivation.
-Phil

[fez]

Dear Absolute Stoli,

Please stop living my dream life. The envy is killing me.

Love,
Beandip

trust me, its a dream that usually rapidly turns into a nightmare.

[Tunco]

Bump- I am trying to buy tele boots and could use the scratch.

[pappag]

Well done Steve!!

You certainly have done awesome in your quest ... keep up the good work!!




After a several week-long extravaganza into the world of liquid self-indulgence, I'm back to working out at 6 in the morning and again in the evenings if I'm feeling so inclined.

[dtrey28]

Speaking of losing weight - my girlfriend broke up with me three weeks ago and I weighed myself on Sunday. I lost 10 freaking pounds!!

Not a healthy way to shed the pounds I gotta get my ass back in gear

[snow_slider]

I'd just like to give props to all the unfat challengers this go-round.

I just hopped in the scales and determined that I will need another unfat challenge. Maybe a post-holiday season/post baby being born (December 4th) challenge.

Anybody else interested?

[steve]

I'd just like to give props to all the unfat challengers this go-round.

I just hopped in the scales and determined that I will need another unfat challenge. Maybe a post-holiday season/post baby being born (December 4th) challenge.

Anybody else interested?

indeed.

count me in. i've been floating betwen 285 and 290 and i've not been able to get the discipline back to get below 280. fack!

at least i've not gained anything...

still feel fat though.

-steve

[Nohillsnearby]

I might be persuaded. Maybe this time I'll actually lose some weight...