I don't care for that calculator, as it puts the LIGHTEST that I've been recorded as an adult (when I left Parris Island after busting my ass for 3 months) - 195 lbs - as being borderline overweight for my height.
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BananaHands
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Bah, sorry about being late.
So, let's get this rolling.
Starting Weight: 213
Current Weight: 208.6
Goal Weight: 200
Height: 6'1
Starting BMI: 28.1
Current BMI: 27.4
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Reaction: I'm happy with the numbers dropping, though I've yet to SEE any progress. I have had an increase in the amount of weight I lift, which is nice. I feel like I'm well on my way to my goal though.[DOUBLEPOST=1346771068][/DOUBLEPOST]Oh and my beard is coming in nicely.
So, let's get this rolling.
Starting Weight: 213
Current Weight: 208.6
Goal Weight: 200
Height: 6'1
Starting BMI: 28.1
Current BMI: 27.4
Old/New Pic comparison:
Weighed 228.6 this morning, which is up pretty high from last week. Events of the long weekend really f'd up my diet (used as term of food ingested, I'm not dieting), but I expect to get back on track quickly. I'm sure I have an old pair of size 34 jeans still, I'll check on that progress next week. BMI is up to 30.2, again something I'm confident will go down, once I'm back on track.
Overall I'm pleased, I lost progress this weekend, but there will be ups and downs, and I have to be okay with that. Overall I've managed to improve my diet, Soda's are out, I'm eating breakfast nearly everyday (sometimes I run out of breakfast food), Fruits and veggie servings are up, and alcohol and sweets are down to once a week at most.
Overall I'm pleased, I lost progress this weekend, but there will be ups and downs, and I have to be okay with that. Overall I've managed to improve my diet, Soda's are out, I'm eating breakfast nearly everyday (sometimes I run out of breakfast food), Fruits and veggie servings are up, and alcohol and sweets are down to once a week at most.
BMI can be a pretty shitty measurement of fitness, since muscle is more dense than -- and thus weighs more per square inch than -- fat. But then again, it uses an individual's "ideal weight," which is also a pretty meaningless number. It's something I personally track to monitor progress, but of the three numbers, it's the one I worry about the least.
Hey! How you doin'?Okay so:
As you can see I`m also trying to grow some facial hair. Results are mixed.
BananaHands
Staff member
And I made that "no creeping" rule because of the females of the forum, who knew Gusto would be a sexy beast.
BananaHands
Staff member
Ugh, I have fallen off the wagon (my sons have been murdering my workout schedule lately) but I will put together some pictures tonight after my workout.
I was going to say that I didn't do a damn thing toward my goals, and for the most part, I didn't. On the other hand, I did spend all day Monday cooking and cleaning, and managed to exhaust myself enough to get to sleep just after midnight and get to work at 7:15am... as opposed to my usual 10 or 11am; and that did help me get to sleep just after midnight last night. So I guess... one goal is getting better.
Alright, here we go.
Pushups: 54
Situps: 75
Pullups: 9
Widegrip Pullups: 1
I've definitely gained strength since starting but I'm not sure if much is showing yet.
Current picture:
Picture from the beginning:
I have to try really hard not to slack on workouts because I've been pretty bad lately... plus eating like garbage. Kids have been stressing me out but hopefully we are past the worst of it for the time being
Pushups: 54
Situps: 75
Pullups: 9
Widegrip Pullups: 1
I've definitely gained strength since starting but I'm not sure if much is showing yet.
Current picture:
Picture from the beginning:
I have to try really hard not to slack on workouts because I've been pretty bad lately... plus eating like garbage. Kids have been stressing me out but hopefully we are past the worst of it for the time being
No pics, since I didn't officially sign up or anything.
But "the Dad workout" is still achieving some results.
Last week, wt 160.
This week, wt 157, down one belt notch.
No pics. Didn't take any before, so no during/after. Plus I'm shy-ish.
EDIT: Also, my beard's not done coming in, so it still looks really dorky.
--Patrick
But "the Dad workout" is still achieving some results.
Last week, wt 160.
This week, wt 157, down one belt notch.
No pics. Didn't take any before, so no during/after. Plus I'm shy-ish.
EDIT: Also, my beard's not done coming in, so it still looks really dorky.
--Patrick
It can't be any worse than the pictures of me in my underwear
Another week, another week spend not working out. However, my weekend work load was massive and I was basically on my feet and working from 8:30am Saturday until 12:30am Sunday, and then again from 9:00am Sunday to 8:00pm Sunday. And I've cut way down on the amount of junk food I'm eating, and the amount of caffeine I've been consuming, while increasing the amount of healthy food I'm eating and the amount of water I've been drinking. And on a personally gratifying note, I made homemade blackberry jam yesterday and the only evidence of that left in my kitchen is the jars of jam themselves, instead of a huge mess of sticky blackberry jam coating the entire kitchen - thankfully.
I also don't have the means to take/post pics while I'm away, so that was more an excuse for why there haven't been any pics yet. By the time I get home, I plan to have built up enough shy-resistance to snap a pic or two once I'm around my camera again.It can't be any worse than the pictures of me in my underwear
Also the beard will have had an extra week.
--Patrick
Stats as of 09/11:
Weight: 171.1lb (-3.6lb)
BMI: 29.2 (-.9)
Body Fat: 37.88% (-0.72%)
I'm not sure how accurate the body fat measure on my scale is -- when I step on a few times in succession, the weight stays pretty much the same but the body fat can vary by up to .5%. The weight number is moving down slowly but surely, though, and my jeans are fitting a LOT more loosely. (I'm going to have to go down a pants size soon!) I can also tell I'm getting much stronger with my lifting at the gym, although my numbers are still fairly pitiful, so I might be gaining weight in muscle too.
I'm going to Kentucky for the rest of the week to visit the boyfriend's family. It's going to take a LOT of willpower to keep eating right and getting exercise. Wish me luck.
Variations in the conductivity of your skin will cause the readings to fluctuate. This is normal.
--Patrick
BananaHands
Staff member
Hey guys, was thinking we should do a check-in on Monday again. Hope everyone is keeping fit!
BananaHands
Staff member
Last check-in before the final weigh-in.
Get in here, bitches.
Get in here, bitches.
BananaHands
Staff member
Bah, sorry about being late.
So, let's get this rolling.
Starting Weight: 213
Current Weight 1: 208.6
Current Weight 2: 205.2
Goal Weight: 200
Height: 6'1
Starting BMI: 28.1
Current BMI 1: 27.4
Current BMI 2: 27.1
Former Bench: 115 lbs
Current Bench: 135 lbs
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Reaction: Well, slowly making my way down to 200, though I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to hit my goal at this rate.
But, I feel that giving a few days after this last weekend I might drop a pound or two after going back to my regular eating and not snackin' on stupid things eating. MOTIVATIOOON. Also, I need sleep. Also, judging from the pictures I feel like I looked a bit thinner the second week, thought he numbers be tellin' me differently.
So, let's get this rolling.
Current Weight 2: 205.2
Goal Weight: 200
Height: 6'1
Current BMI 2: 27.1
Current Bench: 135 lbs
Old/New Pic comparison:
Reaction: Well, slowly making my way down to 200, though I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to hit my goal at this rate.
But, I feel that giving a few days after this last weekend I might drop a pound or two after going back to my regular eating and not snackin' on stupid things eating. MOTIVATIOOON. Also, I need sleep. Also, judging from the pictures I feel like I looked a bit thinner the second week, thought he numbers be tellin' me differently.
BananaHands
Staff member
Guys, they think our chests are average. 
I think your stomach looks tighter and you're standing straighter in the third picture compared to the second.
My check-in, on the other hand, is not so great. I am running longer intervals, but my pace has slowed down and my motivation is dipping low. I'm starting to feel more like this is work instead of fun because I don't feel like I am improving. I also haven't been working out as much on my off days. This all must be remedied!