Losing Weight with Starscream

[forgop]

I did ok for a few weeks, then came down with bronchitis that seemed to get in the way of spinning class and when that happens, my diet usually goes to hell in a handbasket. I'm officially back on the wagon so to speak for 2010. I've made 2 diet related "rules" for the new year:

1) NO FRIED FOODS
2) No SODA(excluding diet)

I have a little more motivation to stick with it this time. I'm having back surgery on January 18th for a minimally invasive procedure to drill off bones spurs pushing a disc into my spinal cord. Doc says this procedure has a high success rate for smaller guys, but larger people may need more in terms of rods/screws/etc. Needless to say, I don't want anything to do with that kind of stuff.

[14holestogie]

Alrighty then. Time for this chubby guy to join in.

220 on Monday, down to 215 today. Adding some ab rolling and stationary bike to help burn calories and tighten up the love handles. Dietary changes to sweet corn and rice every other day and attempting to stop the habitual nibbling.

Anyone ever tried the ab circle? Looks like it could help the obliques, maybe?

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by 14holestogie

Alrighty then. Time for this chubby guy to join in.

220 on Monday, down to 215 today. Adding some ab rolling and stationary bike to help burn calories and tighten up the love handles. Dietary changes to sweet corn and rice every other day and attempting to stop the habitual nibbling.

Anyone ever tried the ab circle? Looks like it could help the obliques, maybe?

Welcome, Tim.
Never tried the ab circle, but I would rather go for something more full body rather than focus on just one section. But if it works for you, go for it.

[14holestogie]

Originally Posted by andysutherland

Welcome, Tim.
Never tried the ab circle, but I would rather go for something more full body rather than focus on just one section. But if it works for you, go for it.

Other than the muffin top I've developed, I believe I'm in pretty good shape.

I figure if I can drop about 20 pounds and just tighten up the mid-section, I'd be happy. I'll probably add something else in there for flexibility stretches too. Hammies have been tight for years.

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by forgop

I did ok for a few weeks, then came down with bronchitis that seemed to get in the way of spinning class and when that happens, my diet usually goes to hell in a handbasket. I'm officially back on the wagon so to speak for 2010. I've made 2 diet related "rules" for the new year:

1) NO FRIED FOODS
2) No SODA(excluding diet)

I have a little more motivation to stick with it this time. I'm having back surgery on January 18th for a minimally invasive procedure to drill off bones spurs pushing a disc into my spinal cord. Doc says this procedure has a high success rate for smaller guys, but larger people may need more in terms of rods/screws/etc. Needless to say, I don't want anything to do with that kind of stuff.

Thoughts and prayers sent for a successful operation, Duane. Good luck with the new diet too.



256 this morning.