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#1 2008-03-05 5:13 am
- Pariah
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I have lost 55 pounds.
About 8 months ago I became disgusted by my increasing gut and decided to drop some tonnage. As of yesterday I have officially over shot my original goal of 190lbs and now weight in at 185.
My plan is simplicity itself. I simply avoid all the fat I can and have mostly dropped red meat in favor of fish and chicken.
I feel pretty good, the heart burn problems I was having are completely gone, my feet never hurt now after a day working and best of all I get to walk around feeling superior to all the fat asses around me. Living in one of the fattest states in the union has really motivated me to not be one of the waddling masses.
At 50 years old I now weigh the same as I did in High School.
"and it's not surprising that they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations."
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#3 2008-03-05 6:31 am
- Pariah
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Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
ScifiterX wrote:
Now comes the hard part
Keeping it off. I speak from experience there.
I currently wear the same size pants as I did in HS though the body weight is a bit more.
No, keeping it off will be easy because I did not go on a diet. I made a permanent change to the way I eat.
Big difference.. Diets fail, lifestyle changes are more durable.
"and it's not surprising that they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations."
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#4 2008-03-05 8:02 am
- SpacemanSpiff
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Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
Nice work!
I had less to get rid of but I did finally drop 15 lbs down to 150. My process was a little more basic: Change when I eat and avoid soda in favor of water (with no soda after noon). For the most part, it is still the same number of calories with most of them being in the morning and noon times. Dinner has become a very small meal.
So far so good. I'm hoping to get down to 145 (maybe 140).
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#5 2008-03-05 8:08 am
Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
Well done! You should be very proud of yourself.
Now go out and write a weight-loss book, give it a fancy name, and make millions! 
"I'd rather be told, 'Have a nice day.' by someone who doesn't mean it, than 'F*** you!' by someone who does." - Lewis Black
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#7 2008-03-05 9:14 am
- davic3
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Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
jeff-o wrote:
Well done! You should be very proud of yourself.
Now go out and write a weight-loss book, give it a fancy name, and make millions!
or make a dvd and sell it on a late night infomercial
insomniacs will buy almost anything 
Congrats on the healthier lifestyle
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#8 2008-03-05 10:11 am
Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
Congrads. It's not easy to loose weight. I've been trying to help my dad do it for a couple of years now. Long story short, he doesn't want to make the lifestyle change.
Good job 
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#9 2008-03-05 10:25 am
Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
Denali wrote:
Congrads. It's not easy to loose weight. I've been trying to help my dad do it for a couple of years now. Long story short, he doesn't want to make the lifestyle change.
Good job
Try taking away his car(s) and hand him a bike. Worked for me.
"I'd rather be told, 'Have a nice day.' by someone who doesn't mean it, than 'F*** you!' by someone who does." - Lewis Black
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#10 2008-03-05 11:48 am
- bedstuy
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Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
Did you exercise too, Pariah? That's great that you lost so much weight. You must feel quite good right now. Congrats.
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#11 2008-03-05 12:07 pm
- user
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Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
I've just lost 24 lbs (from 194 to 170) in 3 months.
But it's from my diabetic diet, so I really can't recommend it to anyone.
Aw, he's no fun, he fell right over.
Unless you become as little children, there's no way you will believe this crap.
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#12 2008-03-05 2:01 pm
Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
user wrote:
I've just lost 24 lbs (from 194 to 170) in 3 months.
But it's from my diabetic diet, so I really can't recommend it to anyone.
Still better than the AIDS diet and the Cancer diet, though... 
"I'd rather be told, 'Have a nice day.' by someone who doesn't mean it, than 'F*** you!' by someone who does." - Lewis Black
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#13 2008-03-05 2:21 pm
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Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
well done pariah.
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#14 2008-03-05 2:42 pm
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Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
jeff-o wrote:
user wrote:
I've just lost 24 lbs (from 194 to 170) in 3 months.
But it's from my diabetic diet, so I really can't recommend it to anyone.Still better than the AIDS diet and the Cancer diet, though...
Seeing as how, even with control, I'm MUCH more likely to have serious problems with my health.......not much better.....
Aw, he's no fun, he fell right over.
Unless you become as little children, there's no way you will believe this crap.
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#15 2008-03-05 4:09 pm
- Pariah
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Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
bedstuy wrote:
Did you exercise too, Pariah? That's great that you lost so much weight. You must feel quite good right now. Congrats.
My job running a printing press keeps me active all day so that helps a lot. I keep meaning to get back into weight lifting but keep putting it off.
But weights is the way I am going to go. My plan is this time next year I will be built like Henry Rollins, except taller.
"and it's not surprising that they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations."
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#16 2008-03-05 5:23 pm
- thelegendofjohn
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Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
How tall are you? And I guess, how tall is Henry Rollins?
He always seems huge, but it may have something to do with his general demeanor.
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#17 2008-03-05 5:41 pm
- longboy
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Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
Congrats! That's an awesome feeling. I've never really had a weight problem (6'7", 231lbs.) but I have always wanted to get rid of the pudge and feel more fit.
Well, I've gained weight, but it's muscle. I feel much more confident and actually have a much better self-opinion. I eat healthier, hit the gym 3x a week, cut down on coffee and sugars, and everything is so much better.
55 pounds is quite an accomplishment. Nice work-
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#18 2008-03-05 6:28 pm
Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
Congrats!
My dad has needed to lose weight for a very long and he never did - now, his health isn't so good.
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Jenny had a pistol in the other
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#19 2008-03-05 6:55 pm
- Orion
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Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
I've been trying to lose weight for years, but it never seems to work. I had lost 60lbs while working at Ariens, but that was mainly because we only got two 10 min breaks during the day so I rarely got anything to eat. It felt nice to be thinner, but the weight came back slowly again. I probably have the same thyroid condition my mom had (my one sister and I are both stockier like she was). I just wish I could be like my dad and oldest sisters. Those bastards can eat all day and not gain a pound. 
Good work Pariah! Here's to better living! 
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#20 2008-03-05 6:55 pm
- Pariah
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Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
thelegendofjohn wrote:
How tall are you? And I guess, how tall is Henry Rollins?
He always seems huge, but it may have something to do with his general demeanor.
Henry is pretty short, like 5'6" or so. I'm 6ft.
longboy wrote:
Congrats! That's an awesome feeling. I've never really had a weight problem (6'7", 231lbs.) but I have always wanted to get rid of the pudge and feel more fit.
Well, I've gained weight, but it's muscle. I feel much more confident and actually have a much better self-opinion. I eat healthier, hit the gym 3x a week, cut down on coffee and sugars, and everything is so much better.
55 pounds is quite an accomplishment. Nice work-
I plan on gaining weight when I begin working out. The last time I started lifting I went from 175 to 210 in 6 months, but it was all muscle.
It felt good. I want my guns back.
"and it's not surprising that they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations."
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#21 2008-03-05 6:58 pm
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Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
I think I'm skinny b/c I'm too lazy to make food.
Never have easy food available in your house, that stuff is horrible.
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#22 2008-03-05 9:05 pm
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Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
Pariah wrote:
ScifiterX wrote:
Now comes the hard part
Keeping it off. I speak from experience there.
I currently wear the same size pants as I did in HS though the body weight is a bit more.No, keeping it off will be easy because I did not go on a diet. I made a permanent change to the way I eat.
Big difference.. Diets fail, lifestyle changes are more durable.
you are absolutely right my friend, what i learned is, when people ask for part of your food.. GIVE IT TO THEM
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#23 2008-03-05 9:43 pm
- C. Ives
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Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
I've found several of the pounds you lost. I'm willing to return them to you, but I do expect a reward.
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#24 2008-03-06 8:18 pm
- DukeofNuke
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Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
way to go, man!
i lost a bunch of weight, too, but it was because I got help for my hypothyroidism
I've been around 200 for the last couple of months, but I think I see it trending downward again (I hope!)
stick with it!
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#25 2008-03-06 8:57 pm
Re: I have lost 55 pounds.
Pariah wrote:
thelegendofjohn wrote:
How tall are you? And I guess, how tall is Henry Rollins?
He always seems huge, but it may have something to do with his general demeanor.Henry is pretty short, like 5'6" or so. I'm 6ft.
5'9"
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