Started WW today

Jasonw560 · 02-01-2012, 12:00 PM

I talked about it with SWMBO, and I was on the fence until I saw the scale this morning. Went to the meeting and re-affirmed what I saw.

281.2

So, I have the accountability with not only SWMBO, but I know I'll be getting

here if I backslide.

So, here's the plan:

Eat right
Ride my bike (once I get it either replaced from Wally World or fixed this weekend) 3 days a week
Get my resistance bands in and do this.
I will also be shaking it up a bit with intermittent fasting if I plateau, or want to speed things up, or just feel like it.

I'll keep everyone updated, and get before pics up tonight.

Having a Special K chocolate Protein Shake for lunch. My boys have basketball practice, so I'm going to do some drills and sprints with them this afternoon.

Blak Smyth · 02-01-2012, 12:09 PM

Good luck brother! Good for you trying to improve yourself!

Dave128 · 02-01-2012, 12:33 PM

Good luck!

I really need to do the same. Jumped on the scale this morning myself and saw 288.5!! Holy crap. Doctor thinks I should try and drop some weight.

hotreds · 02-01-2012, 01:00 PM

Best of luck! I know quite a few BOTL(myself included) need to drop some lbs and get in shape. Don't ignore the "Losing weight with AWSmith thread either!"

Jasonw560 · 02-08-2012, 12:16 PM

Start of week 2.

275.4. Down 5.8 lbs.

Got my resistance bands in last night. Have stuff to do right now, will use them later this afternoon.

Remo · 02-08-2012, 12:19 PM

Good luck Jason, sounds like you are on your way

Subvet642 · 02-08-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonw560

I talked about it with SWMBO, and I was on the fence until I saw the scale this morning. Went to the meeting and re-affirmed what I saw.

281.2

If it were me, I'd just get rid of the damned scale.

irratebass · 02-08-2012, 12:21 PM

Dude 5lbs in a week!!! That's impressive, keep it up bro. YOU CAN DO IT!

Jasonw560 · 02-08-2012, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subvet642

If it were me, I'd just get rid of the damned scale.

Jasonw560 · 02-08-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

Dude 5lbs in a week!!! That's impressive, keep it up bro. YOU CAN DO IT!

Thanks. I really need to get some "before" pics up.

And thanks, Mike. Already feel better.

forgop · 02-08-2012, 12:39 PM

Lots of options with WW. I love how you can have virtually anything to eat with WW, whereas many diets forbid certain foods entirely. My favorite option for fruit is to get frozen 5 lb bags of mixed fruit from Sams Club and mix with 3 lb bags of the berries for zero points. Another favorite was baked potatoes with spray butter and a bit of light sour cream. You can always alter taste with seasonings to get some more variety out of it.

Chainsaw13 · 02-08-2012, 12:40 PM

Awesome job Jason. Keep up the good work. The combination of aerobic (bike) and resistance (bands) will work wonders to drop the lbs. Been reading a lot lately about how a good combination of both are really the best bet for getting in shape.

kelmac07 · 02-08-2012, 12:45 PM

Keep at it Jason!!

Jasonw560 · 02-08-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by forgop

Another favorite was baked potatoes with spray butter and a bit of light sour cream. You can always alter taste with seasonings to get some more variety out of it.

Can't forget the green onions!!

Jasonw560 · 02-10-2012, 09:55 PM

As promised...."Before" pics.

Jasonw560 · 02-12-2012, 10:09 AM

Bad boy this weekend. Ate brisket, sausage, and BBQ chicken, as it was my ML's b-day. Way too much of each. I didn't gain any, though. Getting back on track today.

02-12-2012, 11:14 AM

Stay with it Jason. I need to drop a few lbs as well. I did WW in the past and it's a great way to lose weight in a healthy way. After a few months you will get used to eating less and better and if you eat too much you'll feel like crap. I went about 2 years at one point without fast food and almost puked after having McDonalds one day.

dwoodward · 02-12-2012, 11:17 AM

I am sorry, what is WW?

Jasonw560 · 02-12-2012, 11:31 AM

Weight Watchers. I'll keep it up. This new "points plus" system is kinda weird, though.

dwoodward · 02-12-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jasonw560

Weight Watchers. I'll keep it up. This new "points plus" system is kinda weird, though.

Good luck man. I recently started my own weight loss idea a few months back. Down 13 pounds currently in 3 months. Nothing drastic, but I'm not really a heavy set person either, 13 pounds is quite a bit for a little guy like me.

02-01-2012, 12:00 PM	#1
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Started WW today I talked about it with SWMBO, and I was on the fence until I saw the scale this morning. Went to the meeting and re-affirmed what I saw. 281.2 So, I have the accountability with not only SWMBO, but I know I'll be getting here if I backslide. So, here's the plan: Eat right Ride my bike (once I get it either replaced from Wally World or fixed this weekend) 3 days a week Get my resistance bands in and do this. I will also be shaking it up a bit with intermittent fasting if I plateau, or want to speed things up, or just feel like it. I'll keep everyone updated, and get before pics up tonight. Having a Special K chocolate Protein Shake for lunch. My boys have basketball practice, so I'm going to do some drills and sprints with them this afternoon. __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

02-01-2012, 12:09 PM	#2
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Started WW today Good luck brother! Good for you trying to improve yourself! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

02-01-2012, 12:33 PM	#3
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Started WW today Good luck! I really need to do the same. Jumped on the scale this morning myself and saw 288.5!! Holy crap. Doctor thinks I should try and drop some weight. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

02-01-2012, 01:00 PM	#4
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: Started WW today Best of luck! I know quite a few BOTL(myself included) need to drop some lbs and get in shape. Don't ignore the "Losing weight with AWSmith thread either!" __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-08-2012, 12:16 PM	#5
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: Started WW today Start of week 2. 275.4. Down 5.8 lbs. Got my resistance bands in last night. Have stuff to do right now, will use them later this afternoon. __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

02-08-2012, 12:19 PM	#6
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Started WW today Good luck Jason, sounds like you are on your way __________________

02-08-2012, 12:21 PM	#8
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Started WW today Dude 5lbs in a week!!! That's impressive, keep it up bro. YOU CAN DO IT! __________________

02-08-2012, 12:39 PM	#11
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Started WW today Lots of options with WW. I love how you can have virtually anything to eat with WW, whereas many diets forbid certain foods entirely. My favorite option for fruit is to get frozen 5 lb bags of mixed fruit from Sams Club and mix with 3 lb bags of the berries for zero points. Another favorite was baked potatoes with spray butter and a bit of light sour cream. You can always alter taste with seasonings to get some more variety out of it.

02-08-2012, 12:40 PM	#12
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,177 Trading: (96)	Re: Started WW today Awesome job Jason. Keep up the good work. The combination of aerobic (bike) and resistance (bands) will work wonders to drop the lbs. Been reading a lot lately about how a good combination of both are really the best bet for getting in shape. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

02-08-2012, 12:45 PM	#13
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Started WW today Keep at it Jason!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-10-2012, 09:55 PM	#15
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: Started WW today As promised...."Before" pics. __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

02-12-2012, 10:09 AM	#16
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: Started WW today Bad boy this weekend. Ate brisket, sausage, and BBQ chicken, as it was my ML's b-day. Way too much of each. I didn't gain any, though. Getting back on track today. __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

02-12-2012, 11:14 AM	#17
tengel78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Started WW today Stay with it Jason. I need to drop a few lbs as well. I did WW in the past and it's a great way to lose weight in a healthy way. After a few months you will get used to eating less and better and if you eat too much you'll feel like crap. I went about 2 years at one point without fast food and almost puked after having McDonalds one day.

02-12-2012, 11:17 AM	#18
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Started WW today I am sorry, what is WW?

02-12-2012, 11:31 AM	#19
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: Started WW today Weight Watchers. I'll keep it up. This new "points plus" system is kinda weird, though. __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling