The journey from 260 to....

Da Klugs · 06-27-2011, 04:43 PM

Came back from vacation in early april and stood on the scale: 260!!!

A new high water mark for me. Decided that it was "time".

A little background. Started doing push-ups as a token "gotta get fitter" effort back in September. Did 10 the first day. Each and every day since I have been doing push-ups. Worked up to 100. Then added a few after 10 deep breaths. Got to 100 then 50 in the morning and 100 at night by the spring of this year.... and I was as big as ever... the 260 mentioned earlier.

Came to the conclusion it's a 2 prong thing stupid (dats me) need to eat more sensibly and do cardiovascular exercise to get the heart rate up and break a sweat.

The exercise habit was hard to aquire. Seemed so hard to actually get off the couch and "do something". In my case, it has been riding the 25 year old Schwinn Airdyne in our basement. Have gotten the religion and do it 5-6 nights a week for 35-40 minutes. Come off it dripping, which I guess is the point of things. Was gaining back pounds each weekend at the lake (away from the bike) until this weekend. Kait talked me into an "island walk" 3 miles of powerwalking which ... who knew, made me drip with sweat as well.

Simultaneously the "eating right" habit is jsut as hard. When I started consciously trying to lose weight it was a daily fight. Loved chips, and every other form of potato. Burgers, pizza man it was my life. Took about a month to get to sensible portions and off the junk food habit.

Once the cardio and eating were aligned the weight started dropping. 20 in the first month, 10 in the second, and targeting 15 in the third. These last 15 have been the hardest, requiring a reduction in calories and increase in cardio to keep the scale moving in the right direction.

216.4 this morning. New goal is 210. We will see.

icehog3 · 06-27-2011, 04:44 PM

Congrats on all the progress so far, Dave....excellent commitment, to the point where now it is likely "habit" for you.

Who would have thought 1 year ago that today I would outweigh you by 30+ pounds.

NCRadioMan · 06-27-2011, 04:45 PM

Grats bro!

Old Sailor · 06-27-2011, 04:46 PM

you can do it Dave,congrats!

E.J. · 06-27-2011, 04:46 PM

Good on you! Congratulations.

Mattso3000 · 06-27-2011, 04:50 PM

Great progress! Keep up the good work... I've went the other way. Ran 2 half marathons a year and a half ago and tore the meniscus on the second one. Also damaged ankle ligament 6 mos ago and broke my foot 2 weeks ago. Up to 215 without the cardio (from 180)

hammondc · 06-27-2011, 04:59 PM

Damn right, man. Well done. Feels good doesn't it?

kaisersozei · 06-27-2011, 05:05 PM

Excellent job, Dave!

And knowing that there are plenty of guys around here who are pursuing those same pursuits, in any number of threads, I hope makes it motivational and inspiring for you. Keep up the great work!

Chainsaw13 · 06-27-2011, 05:18 PM

Excellent job Dave. Got any before/after pics to show your progress? I"m bummed I didn't take any before pics, although I can probably dig up something once I reach my goal.

kelmac07 · 06-27-2011, 06:26 PM

Great job Dave!! Keep at it brother.

yourchoice · 06-27-2011, 07:52 PM

Awesome, Dave! As Gerard said, there's many motivational threads here...they helped me with my pursuit to better health. Keep up the good work, man!

Volusianator · 06-27-2011, 08:07 PM

As a 245 guy myself, this is incentive, thank you and congratulations! Keep fighting the good fight.

elderboy02 · 06-27-2011, 08:09 PM

Good luck Dave!

EricF · 06-27-2011, 08:15 PM

Congrats Dave!!!!

hotreds · 06-27-2011, 08:19 PM

Starscream · 06-27-2011, 08:58 PM

You've come this far. The rest will be much slower, but it should also be easier b/c the habits are already instilled within you. Keep it up, Dave!

markem · 06-27-2011, 09:00 PM

Congratulations, Dave!

Genetic Defect · 06-27-2011, 11:15 PM

Awesome Dave

Keep at it!

Da Klugs · 06-29-2011, 01:59 PM

Had a "blip" yesterday. I think it was the cheddar cheesburger soup mismarked at Zoup = 225 calories. The way it tasted must have been more like 1000.

Pre workout last night 220. Provided the motivation to hit it hard hard hard last night. Extra 5 miles on the bike, extra 100 push-ups (350 for the day) and ... a point of failure curls session with the hand weights last night. Normal routine of 150 push-ups, + 60 12 lb curls, 100 squat thrusts and 50 sit-ups this morning

After all that 216.9. Had a 400 calorie soup and salad lunch and hope to get to the 215 level either tonight or tomorrow. We will see. Gotta stop getting anxious on the progress of #'s. It will come, just never seems to come fast enough when you are watching too closely.

Chainsaw13 · 06-29-2011, 02:30 PM

Yep Dave, it's that whole "watch pot never boils" thing. I'm sure you've already noticed too that your weight is the highest towards the end of the day. Keep up the good work, you'll hit your goal in no time.

06-27-2011, 04:43 PM	#1
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	The journey from 260 to.... Came back from vacation in early april and stood on the scale: 260!!! A new high water mark for me. Decided that it was "time". A little background. Started doing push-ups as a token "gotta get fitter" effort back in September. Did 10 the first day. Each and every day since I have been doing push-ups. Worked up to 100. Then added a few after 10 deep breaths. Got to 100 then 50 in the morning and 100 at night by the spring of this year.... and I was as big as ever... the 260 mentioned earlier. Came to the conclusion it's a 2 prong thing stupid (dats me) need to eat more sensibly and do cardiovascular exercise to get the heart rate up and break a sweat. The exercise habit was hard to aquire. Seemed so hard to actually get off the couch and "do something". In my case, it has been riding the 25 year old Schwinn Airdyne in our basement. Have gotten the religion and do it 5-6 nights a week for 35-40 minutes. Come off it dripping, which I guess is the point of things. Was gaining back pounds each weekend at the lake (away from the bike) until this weekend. Kait talked me into an "island walk" 3 miles of powerwalking which ... who knew, made me drip with sweat as well. Simultaneously the "eating right" habit is jsut as hard. When I started consciously trying to lose weight it was a daily fight. Loved chips, and every other form of potato. Burgers, pizza man it was my life. Took about a month to get to sensible portions and off the junk food habit. Once the cardio and eating were aligned the weight started dropping. 20 in the first month, 10 in the second, and targeting 15 in the third. These last 15 have been the hardest, requiring a reduction in calories and increase in cardio to keep the scale moving in the right direction. 216.4 this morning. New goal is 210. We will see. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

06-27-2011, 04:44 PM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,257 Trading: (60)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Congrats on all the progress so far, Dave....excellent commitment, to the point where now it is likely "habit" for you. Who would have thought 1 year ago that today I would outweigh you by 30+ pounds. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

06-27-2011, 04:45 PM	#3
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Grats bro! __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

06-27-2011, 04:46 PM	#4
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,198 Trading: (22)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... you can do it Dave,congrats! __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

06-27-2011, 04:46 PM	#5
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Good on you! Congratulations.

06-27-2011, 04:50 PM	#6
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Great progress! Keep up the good work... I've went the other way. Ran 2 half marathons a year and a half ago and tore the meniscus on the second one. Also damaged ankle ligament 6 mos ago and broke my foot 2 weeks ago. Up to 215 without the cardio (from 180) __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

06-27-2011, 04:59 PM	#7
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Damn right, man. Well done. Feels good doesn't it?

06-27-2011, 05:05 PM	#8
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Excellent job, Dave! And knowing that there are plenty of guys around here who are pursuing those same pursuits, in any number of threads, I hope makes it motivational and inspiring for you. Keep up the great work! __________________

06-27-2011, 05:18 PM	#9
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,176 Trading: (96)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Excellent job Dave. Got any before/after pics to show your progress? I"m bummed I didn't take any before pics, although I can probably dig up something once I reach my goal. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

06-27-2011, 06:26 PM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Great job Dave!! Keep at it brother. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-27-2011, 07:52 PM	#11
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Awesome, Dave! As Gerard said, there's many motivational threads here...they helped me with my pursuit to better health. Keep up the good work, man!

06-27-2011, 08:07 PM	#12
Volusianator Bikes, Babes & Cigars! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Wade Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1,438 Trading: (17)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... As a 245 guy myself, this is incentive, thank you and congratulations! Keep fighting the good fight. __________________ Overtime pays more because of what you're missing, money isn't everything.

06-27-2011, 08:09 PM	#13
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Good luck Dave!

06-27-2011, 08:15 PM	#14
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,004 Trading: (116)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Congrats Dave!!!! __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

06-27-2011, 08:19 PM	#15
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

06-27-2011, 08:58 PM	#16
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... You've come this far. The rest will be much slower, but it should also be easier b/c the habits are already instilled within you. Keep it up, Dave! __________________ Insert quote here.

06-27-2011, 09:00 PM	#17
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Congratulations, Dave! __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

06-27-2011, 11:15 PM	#18
Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,202 Trading: (5)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Awesome Dave Keep at it!

06-29-2011, 01:59 PM	#19
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Had a "blip" yesterday. I think it was the cheddar cheesburger soup mismarked at Zoup = 225 calories. The way it tasted must have been more like 1000. Pre workout last night 220. Provided the motivation to hit it hard hard hard last night. Extra 5 miles on the bike, extra 100 push-ups (350 for the day) and ... a point of failure curls session with the hand weights last night. Normal routine of 150 push-ups, + 60 12 lb curls, 100 squat thrusts and 50 sit-ups this morning After all that 216.9. Had a 400 calorie soup and salad lunch and hope to get to the 215 level either tonight or tomorrow. We will see. Gotta stop getting anxious on the progress of #'s. It will come, just never seems to come fast enough when you are watching too closely. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

06-29-2011, 02:30 PM	#20
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,176 Trading: (96)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Yep Dave, it's that whole "watch pot never boils" thing. I'm sure you've already noticed too that your weight is the highest towards the end of the day. Keep up the good work, you'll hit your goal in no time. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.