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Weight Loss Forum / Low Carb / March 2004Milestones - what about yours?
Because it is my birthday [happy birthday to me :) ], I am marking a series of milestones in weightloss and change of WOE. First: I've lost a total of 55 pounds, which is well past my usual 30-pounds-and-bail process for any previous diet, so I think I can stop worrying that I won't see this through. Second: I've lasted for eight months on this WOE, which is well past my usual 3-months-and-bail process, so I think I can say that I have made a solid change. Third: I did achieve the below-300 goal for my birthday [although I can't recommend the process I used (being ill), however, my worry that it would all be regained once I got well has turned out to be unfounded, so for a one-off I'll take it and be thankful], so I am very encouraged about future progress. So. What personal milestones have you achieved recently? April. Put out the cat. 346/291/150  Signature"Things that try to look like things often do look more like things than things. Well known fact." Esmerelda Weatherwax (Pratchett 1988) Happy Birthday, and congratulations on the great job you've been doing on the weight loss! I consider every time I break a number divisible by 10 to be a milestone. Having 100 pounds left to lose is a milestone I should reach any day now. I just achieved an unrelated personal milestone 2 days ago, getting MCSD certification in C#, SqlServer, and the Microsoft .Net Framework. I'm proud of each milestone, and something milestone-related that makes me feel great is to pick up some heavy weight and realize that I have lost that much fat. SignatureMark S. J. 316/256/155 --Pull the weeds to reply by email-- > Because it is my birthday [happy birthday to me :) ], I am > marking a series of milestones in weightloss and change of WOE. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > 346/291/150 > Happy Birthday, and congratulations on the great job you've > been doing on the weight loss! Thanks! > I consider every time I break a number divisible by 10 to be > a milestone. Having 100 pounds left to lose is a milestone > I should reach any day now. Congratulations! I'm looking forward to that one, too. > I just achieved an unrelated personal milestone 2 days ago, > getting MCSD certification in C#, SqlServer, and the > Microsoft .Net Framework. I'm proud of each milestone, and > something milestone-related that makes me feel great is to > pick up some heavy weight and realize that I have lost that > much fat. I've been looking at the pound blocks of butter in the grocery store, and fifty-five of them is a substantial amount. :) Best wishes for your continued success! April. Put out the cat. Signature"Things that try to look like things often do look more like things than things. Well known fact." Esmerelda Weatherwax (Pratchett 1988) My first milestone was returning to normal weight. My next milestone will be maintaining my weight for a year. One more milestone that I will work towards is a one armed pullup. i > Because it is my birthday [happy birthday to me :) ], I am > marking a series of milestones in weightloss and change of WOE. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > 346/291/150 > My first milestone was returning to normal weight. > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > i One armed pullup? Are those possible? Even when I was heavy into lifting and was doing weighted wide grip pullups, I wouldn't have done a one-armed pullup. You don't hang right on one arm and your back muscles/scapula are going to be totally out of whack. It's going to be arm strength or nothing for that. How about 10 widegrip pullups instead? SignatureBob in CT Remove ".x" to reply :: On 5 Mar 2004 17:43:52 GMT, Ignoramus15020 :: <ignoramus15020@NOSPAM.15020.invalid> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] :: going to be arm strength or nothing for that. How about 10 widegrip :: pullups instead? http://www.dragondoor.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?rm=mode3&articleid=232 definitely possible....maybe not worth it....also, pullups/chinups are a light person's exercise. I see such as an indication of ability and skill, not necessarily good health. :: -- :: Bob in CT :: Remove ".x" to reply >:: On 5 Mar 2004 17:43:52 GMT, Ignoramus15020 >:: <ignoramus15020@NOSPAM.15020.invalid> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > definitely possible....maybe not worth it....also, pullups/chinups are a > light person's exercise. Obviously, light weight helps, but Iwas able to do one-two pullups even when I was at my fattest 223 lbs. i >> My first milestone was returning to normal weight. >> My next milestone will be maintaining my weight for a year. >> One more milestone that I will work towards is a one armed pullup. >> > One armed pullup? Are those possible? Yes, they are possible, but require good amount of training. > Even when I was heavy into lifting and was doing weighted wide grip > pullups, I wouldn't have done a one-armed pullup. They are not easy. I am not even sure if I will ever be able to do one. I recently tried to see how far I was from being able to do a 1AP. I stood on a scale, pulled myself up with one arm, and had my wife look at the scale. She said it showed only 20 lbs of weight. So, if, hypothetically, my arm was stronger by the equivalent of 20 lbs, I could pull myself off the scale a little bit. > You don't hang right on one arm and your back muscles/scapula are > going to be totally out of whack. There are some techniques for counteracting that, apparently. http://www.dragondoor.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?rm=mode3&articleid=232 > It's going to be arm strength or > nothing for that. How about 10 widegrip pullups instead? That I already can do, if by "widegrip" you mean about shoulder width grip. I have a pullup bar in the basement, which is simply a pipe inserted between ceiling joists. i > That I already can do, if by "widegrip" you mean about shoulder width > grip. I have a pullup bar in the basement, which is simply a pipe > inserted between ceiling joists. Here's the picture: http://igor.chudov.com/tmp/exercise_equipment/ No longer buying clothes in the "plus-size" section was a nice one for me. Getting to 150 something was a good one too, but getting below 150 will be even nicer. SignatureMichelle Levin http://www.mindspring.com/~lunachick I have only 3 flaws. My first flaw is thinking that I only have 3 flaws. > No longer buying clothes in the "plus-size" section was a nice one for me. Heh heh. I've been looking for job interview clothing lately, so I've been spending more (unsuccessful) time in clothing stores. I'll be wandering around and suddenly find myself in the plus-size section and it's always a rush to realize that they are too big for me now and I have to make a detour to the "regular" section :-) Have you ever noticed that most plus-size sections are called "Women's"? They have Junior's, Miss's and maybe Petite's -- then WOMEN'S. What is this, a "bountiful Mother Earth" euphemism? Still, I suppose it's better than labeling the departments as Skrawny, Mature, Squat, and Fat. SignatureSaffire 205/168/125 - 5'2.5" Atkins since 6/14/03 Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333 >Still, I suppose it's better than labeling >the departments as Skrawny, Mature, Squat, and Fat. LOL... I'm just imagining going up to a salesclerk and asking "Do you have this in a Squat?" Em <snip> > Have you ever noticed that most plus-size sections are called > "Women's"? They have Junior's, Miss's and maybe Petite's -- > then WOMEN'S. What is this, a "bountiful Mother Earth" > euphemism? Still, I suppose it's better than labeling > the departments as Skrawny, Mature, Squat, and Fat. :) I think you mean Skrawny, Dumpy, Squat, and Fat - and I need a section for the Dumpy Squat & Fat, though I am aiming for the Skrawny Dumpy & Squat section. :) April. Put out the cat. Signature"Things that try to look like things often do look more like things than things. Well known fact." Esmerelda Weatherwax (Pratchett 1988) > <snip> > > Have you ever noticed that most plus-size sections are called [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > a section for the Dumpy Squat & Fat, though I am aiming for > the Skrawny Dumpy & Squat section. :) You're right -- Dumpy (and/or frumpy) sounds MUCH better. SignatureSaffire 205/168/125 - 5'2.5" Atkins since 6/14/03 Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333 > > I think you mean Skrawny, Dumpy, Squat, and Fat - and I need > > a section for the Dumpy Squat & Fat, though I am aiming for > > the Skrawny Dumpy & Squat section. :) > > You're right -- Dumpy (and/or frumpy) sounds MUCH better. Heck, it sounds better than DH's size when we shopped for a suit for my father's funeral...42 PORTLY ;-) Sas I'm with ya on the 1 armed pull-up deal. I have the same goal. I do heavy weight training 5 days a week, and do regular pullups twice a week, and every time i do my pull-ups i try a one armed one...not even close right now but sooner or later it's gonna happen! mark my words! As a kid i was always big, and could never do a single pullup. I even went to college on a wrestling scholarship, and even then with some pretty intense training i could't do a single one! About 6 months ago i did my first pull-up ever! now i'm at the point where i can do about 8 when i come down to full extension, not bad for a 250lb guy, but i'd like to be able to do 20... but if it's the last thing i do i'm gonna get one of those dang one armed pull-ups! > > My first milestone was returning to normal weight. > > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > going to be totally out of whack. It's going to be arm strength or > nothing for that. How about 10 widegrip pullups instead? I also have each 10 lbs as a milestone......It's cause for rejoicing. My first major milestone was reaching 150--it was my original 'minimal' goal, but even more, fitting certain sized waistbands. I bought some things when we were in the states (mostly used) and then stored them by waistband size...(skirts specifically) I first could fit into the 32" ones, then the 31", the 30" and now the 29" and the ones that are on the "bigger 28--like 28.5". My ultimate goal is to fit into the 28" as that is what size I wore when I got married. Maybe I can get even smaller, but I was a good size when I got married and didn't feel fat. I'm within a few pounds of that now. I'd like to wear a normal size 10 (including straight but not necessarily 'pencil' skirts).....including pants, but I'll need to lose another 15 lbs, after I reach my goal in order to do that, I think. I'll take a look when I get another 10 lbs. off. Becky P.- curious www.family.solidrockpl.org 199/145.5/135 5'5.5" > Because it is my birthday [happy birthday to me :) ], I am > marking a series of milestones in weightloss and change of WOE. > > First: I've lost a total of 55 pounds, which is well past > my usual 30-pounds-and-bail process for any previous diet, so > I think I can stop worrying that I won't see this through. Happy birthday, April! You've done a GREAT job! SignatureSaffire 205/168/125 - 5'2.5" Atkins since 6/14/03 Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333 <snip> > Happy birthday, April! You've done a GREAT job! Thanks on both counts! April. Put out the cat. Signature"Things that try to look like things often do look more like things than things. Well known fact." Esmerelda Weatherwax (Pratchett 1988) > Because it is my birthday [happy birthday to me :) ], I am > marking a series of milestones in weightloss and change of WOE. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > 346/291/150 Happy Birthday! For me, getting past the 3rd month was also a significant milestone. My first goal and milestone reached was a specific weight, 220 pounds, for personal reasons. My second goal and milestone reached was 195 pounds by a specific date, February 27, 2004. It is hard for me to explain why that specific weight, but the date was my 21st anniversary. Once I realized how effective this WOE was going to be for me for weight loss, I believe that having this specific goal is what allowed me to be successful so far. I don't mean for this to sound like a self-fulfilling goal or a circular argument, just that visualizing this allowed me to stay on track and not deviate from the program (there is a $64 word I should use here to better describe what I mean than self-fulfilling but, and I apologize, but I can't recall it at the moment) Though I still have more weight to lose, and will be working in the gym to build up a bit of muscle mass in my upper body, most of my goals from here on out will be purely time based: I intend to be able to say after 1 year, 2 years, 3 years++ that I have not only lost the weight but kept it off. Finally, and this is a story I have repeated a couple of times, but I cannot adequately express how powerful it has been as a motivator. My youngest daughter hugged me around the waist a while back and was so excited that she could reach all the way around me that she started bragging about it to her friends. This has since turned into a milestone of its own. We went through the stages where she could just touch her fingertips, then curl her fingers together, then fully grip her hands together. Now she can' wait--her words--to be able to use one hand to grasp the wrist of the other arm. We're getting close to that now...and I get lots of hugs every day. SignatureJJ. 275/192/183, BMI 27.5 - as of Mar 5, 2004 Atkins since Sep 1, 2003 http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jjsmythe/my_photos 69.8% of the man I used to be. > > Because it is my birthday [happy birthday to me :) ], I am > > marking a series of milestones in weightloss and change of > > WOE. <snip> > Happy Birthday! Thanks! <snip> > Finally, and this is a story I have repeated a couple of > times, but I cannot adequately express how powerful it has [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > other arm. We're getting close to that now...and I get lots > of hugs every day. This is a great story, and you should tell it as often as you can. :) Congratulations! April. Put out the cat. Signature"Things that try to look like things often do look more like things than things. Well known fact." Esmerelda Weatherwax (Pratchett 1988) > Because it is my birthday [happy birthday to me :) ], I am > marking a series of milestones in weightloss and change of WOE. happy birthday, April! > > Because it is my birthday [happy birthday to me :) ], I am > > marking a series of milestones in weightloss & change of WOE. > > happy birthday, April! Thanks! I may be getting older - but I ain't getting fatter. :) Huzzah! April. Put out the cat. Signature"Things that try to look like things often do look more like things than things. Well known fact." Esmerelda Weatherwax (Pratchett 1988) Because it is my birthday [happy birthday to me :) ], I am marking a series of milestones in weightloss and change of WOE. First: I've lost a total of 55 pounds, which is well past > my usual 30-pounds-and-bail process for any previous diet, so I think I can stop worrying that I won't see this through. Second: I've lasted for eight months on this WOE, which is well past my usual 3-months-and-bail process, so I think I can say that I have made a solid change. Third: I did achieve the below-300 goal for my birthday [although I can't recommend the process I used (being ill), however, my worry that it would all be regained once I got well has turned out to be unfounded, so for a one-off I'll take it and be thankful], so I am very encouraged about future progress. So. What personal milestones have you achieved recently? April. Put out the cat. 346/291/150 Congratulations April!!! We started about the same time, I remember seeing you posting and loved your "Put the cat out" thing! I'm so happy for you! I have recently made it into the 270's ... I don't recall the last time I was at this point! I've lost 54 lbs and can buy clothes at regular stores now and coworkers are finally brave enough to mention how much better I look! I never ever made anything even 2 weeks before this! For the first time ever I have hope of being a "normal" size! I'm glad you're in this with me! Keep up the good work! Priscilla 333/279/175ish 8/27/03 > Because it is my birthday [happy birthday to me :) ], I am > marking a series of milestones in weightloss & change of WOE. <snip> > Congratulations April!!! Thanks! > We started about the same time, I remember seeing you posting > and loved your "Put the cat out" thing! I'm so happy for you! Yes we did. I noticed you, too. I confess to having been envious that you made it below the 300's before me - but I'm all better now. :) > I have recently made it into the 270's ... I don't recall the > last time I was at this point! I've lost 54 lbs and can buy > clothes at regular stores now and coworkers are finally brave > enough to mention how much better I look! My next personal milestone will be 265 - because that is the weight I was when I met my husband. However, buying clothes in regular stores is a long time in the future for me - that's okay, they're too expensive anyway (sour grapes, sour grapes). :) > I never ever made anything even 2 weeks before this! For the > first time ever I have hope of being a "normal" size! Yes, me too. I don't have that I-can-hardly-wait-to-get-off- this-diet-and-have-some-REAL-food feeling as in other diets before. I do think people are right to say lowcarb eating should be called a WOE rather than a diet. > I'm glad you're in this with me! Keep up the good work! Me, too & thank you & you, too! April. Put out the cat. Signature"Things that try to look like things often do look more like things than things. Well known fact." Esmerelda Weatherwax (Pratchett 1988) > Because it is my birthday [happy birthday to me :) ], I am > marking a series of milestones in weightloss and change of WOE. > So. What personal milestones have you achieved recently? Happy Birthday, April! Why did your parents name you April when you were born in March??? Personal milestone(s) - waking up alive and in good health every day : ) Marsha/Ohio > > Because it is my birthday [happy birthday to me :) ], I am > > marking a series of milestones in weightloss and change of > > WOE. So. What personal milestones have you achieved recently? > Happy Birthday, April! Why did your parents name you April > when you were born in March??? Thank you! I don't really have a good answer from my parents, but my grandfather always said it was because I was named *after* March. Bah dah booooom! Sorry. :) That tells you all you need to know about *my* family. :) > Personal milestone(s) - waking up alive and in good health > every day : ) That's a good one. My husband had this bumper sticker on his ancient van when I met him: Any day above ground is a good one. April. Put out the cat. Signature"Things that try to look like things often do look more like things than things. Well known fact." Esmerelda Weatherwax (Pratchett 1988) |
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