Biggest loser on CF.....

[Spicy McHaggis]

finalized or no, we should still get going.

I've been on the treadmill every morning.

First thing, so after an 8 hour fast (sleeping) there's nothing but fat available as the fuel source (somethign I read a while back about the glycemic index) averaging about 420 cals burned, still lifting weights, and trying to throw in another 250 cals give or take, of cardio each night.

And, not like my cooking is healthy, but home cooking is ALWAYS (imo) better than the processed stuff available out in the world, I'm currently cooking kabobs (beef, onions, peppers), lamb shanks, and corned beef in the slow cooker (with beer, mustard, brown sugar) so I'll have protein available all week.

I'm going to try making some pizza dough tonight too.

oh, and cabernet, but that'll take a year or so.

 

[GuacaMolly]

Still trying to decide (read: scrape the funds together) on a gym, but I've been doing really good with my meals lately.

I've already got the healthy eating down, although a week's worth of Baptist casseroles have been tempting.

What I've really been putting effort into lately is making breakfast and lunch pretty good sized meals and just having about 200-300 calories at about 6 pm as my supper. It's hard, because choking down a piece of toast in the morning is a task for me. My body's just not awake before 10 am.

I'm ready to start when everyone else is! Even if I have to suck it up and run somewhere other than a gym for now. I'll just carry mace

 

[Tink]

Well, I've been trying to eat better. For instance....I just ate yogurt instead of something crazy like cookies. heh.

I haven't started walking yet, but I have been doing quite a bit of yardwork the last few days. I have very FIRM plans to begin my walking tomorrow.

I'm so excited and I'm glad that there are people here to help support me. I really appreciate all of you!

<3

 

[Apollo Celestio]

I'm not in it for the weight gain(I'm 140lbs and 5' 11'..I think I'm ok, maybe a couple pounds to gain or lose?), but I am training! I don't really control when I get my new belts, but perhaps I can learn techniques on my own, right now I'm trying to do two kicks simultaneously with my right foot, (1 low, then one high) and 3 with my left foot...and a finisher, and trying to perfect the thing where you spring up from your back onto your feet. (I can do it cool on the karate mats, but not so much on carpet with shoes..) I also gotta start working out.. I'm so weak.. I need tips. I can lift weights in my garage but I have no idea how or what to do. (I'm incredibly weak, I struggled with 80 pounds..)

 

[Spicy McHaggis]

...the thing where you spring up from your back onto your feet.

kip up <---just an fyi.

as for the weight stuff, we can getinto that when the posts aren't randomly placed upon hitting submit.

what are your goals for the weightlifting? To get functionally stronger or just to look better?

 

[ido]

I'm ready to start! I'm not sure about the exercise this week other than some walking b/c I'm really sick right now. But, food-wise, I'm tossing all the Easter leftovers and hiding the kids' candy.

 

[ido]

I'm ready to start! I'm not sure about the exercise this week other than some walking b/c I'm really sick right now. But, food-wise, I'm tossing all the Easter leftovers and hiding the kids' candy.

 

[Apollo Celestio]

kip up <---just an fyi.

as for the weight stuff, we can getinto that when the posts aren't randomly placed upon hitting submit.

what are your goals for the weightlifting? To get functionally stronger or just to look better?

I knew that, I didn't think anyone else would, so I described it that way, glad you got it. I'd weight lift to get stronger, what use does looking good have in a fight? (Ultimate goal is being able to back-flip kick!) Perhaps you could extend this to the mental level too! Or include intellectual aspirations! I have a list of books to read, then again, I'm in college so.. -_-;

 

[CoachR64]

I don't think the competition stuff has been finalized. I dropped the ball been busy all week trying to help take care of my brothers kids and helping my parents and brother out with his accident stuff.

That being said, I think we all need to start on Monday. Even though we are not competing, I think we need to start some goals for this week.

Week 1 Goals: Walk/Jog for a minimum of 20 minutes 3 times this week. Of course, you can do more. This is the challenge to do at least this.

Week 1 Extra Challenge: Post your favorite recipe for the week. Even if it is something simple and common, like you throw some pre-cooked grilled chicken in the microwave and toss it on top of a pre-made salad mix.

These are not really challenges, but helpful goals I think we should follow the entire time. This is not a weekly goal, but a life change:

Avoid fast food if at all possible this week Limit yourself to 2 (hopefully 0) trips to fast food if you must.

Avoid regular soda as well. Diet soda is fine. Just moderation is a good thing. Try and replace a couple of sodas per day with a glass of water. Drink your diet soda at meal times, not just regular time throughout the house.

Limit the caffeine you consume. It is known to raise blood pressure. That is a huge issue with folks that are overweight and we are concerned with health, not just weight loss numbers.

Coach

 

[Tink]

I don't think the competition stuff has been finalized. I dropped the ball been busy all week trying to help take care of my brothers kids and helping my parents and brother out with his accident stuff.

That being said, I think we all need to start on Monday. Even though we are not competing, I think we need to start some goals for this week.

Week 1 Goals: Walk/Jog for a minimum of 20 minutes 3 times this week. Of course, you can do more. This is the challenge to do at least this.

Week 1 Extra Challenge: Post your favorite recipe for the week. Even if it is something simple and common, like you throw some pre-cooked grilled chicken in the microwave and toss it on top of a pre-made salad mix.

These are not really challenges, but helpful goals I think we should follow the entire time. This is not a weekly goal, but a life change:

Avoid fast food if at all possible this week Limit yourself to 2 (hopefully 0) trips to fast food if you must.

Avoid regular soda as well. Diet soda is fine. Just moderation is a good thing. Try and replace a couple of sodas per day with a glass of water. Drink your diet soda at meal times, not just regular time throughout the house.

Limit the caffeine you consume. It is known to raise blood pressure. That is a huge issue with folks that are overweight and we are concerned with health, not just weight loss numbers.

Coach

Awesome. I hope they get this bug fixed so we can follow this thread easier. hehe.

I'm still praying for you and your family, Coach.

 

[Spicy McHaggis]

This is awesome. Thanks to a strategically placed board and a wireless connection, me and the room mate now have a laptop resting in front of the treadmill contol panel.

So now I can log in to my work's email account and get a few things done or at least lined up before I get into the office. All whie burning about 380 cals.

So instead of actual work I surfed CF this whle time.

bloops!

 

[Spicy McHaggis]

This is awesome. Thanks to a strategically placed board and a wireless connection, me and the room mate now have a laptop resting in front of the treadmill contol panel.

So now I can log in to my work's email account and get a few things done or at least lined up before I get into the office. All whie burning about 380 cals.

So instead of actual work I surfed CF this whle time.

bloops!


but yeah. Monday. Day 1. walked for 40 minutes starting at a 2% incline, increasing by 1% every five minutes u to 8%, then a five minute cool-down. 380 cals in 40 mins (us 220+ pounders can do that). My knee isn't screaming like when I go jogging, and extra bonus, I actualy feel awake and alert right now (pre shower!!!) (no coffee today?!?!?!).

 

[Tink]

Okay, I walked around Wal-Mart pushing a cart holding a 24 month old kid for an hour, at a fairly brisk pace. Of course, I paused once in a while to investigate items I might want to buy. I don't know how many calories that burns, though.

I had a coffee, but only one! I have not had any sugar today besides what was in my coffee. Go ME!

I still do not have a scale, but am going to buy one soon.

Good job, Spicerooni.

Ya know, you'll have like 894732894819023759 nicknames by the end of our friendship.

And erm, how come I don't see you on my myspace friends list anymore? YOU DELETED ME DIDNT YOU?

 

[traingosorry]

I use my treadmill to dry my skivvies and other laundry, and suddenly after reading this thread, I am not cool with that.

I just hate getting STATIC shocks when I run on the thing!

 

[CoachR64]

I didn't walk today, as the weather changes is reaping havoc on my back. I guess bullets aren't made to stay in the body, eh?

I did NOT want to eat healthy tonight. I got home tired, hurting, and just wanted to order in. I had to come back and look as this thread to get inspired.

I got potatoes roasting and chicken baking in the oven now. I rubbed the chicken (boneless, skinless thighs) down with crushed pepper corn roasting rub, a little salt, and some cilantro. I use pam calorie free cooking spray so I am not adding the fat and calories with the oils.

On the potatoes, I used a ms. dash sodium free garlic herb rub, some homestyle grated parmasean cheese (not the powered kind like for pizza) and a quick shot of Pam over the taters to help crisp the top and keep the seasonings in place.

I made some pico de gallo for the chicken (and laters this week for some fish) with tomato, onion, green pepper, cilantro, black beans, a little salt and lime, and finally I added a little light zesty italan dressing to make it not so dry. I use it on top of meats. I usually add mango and jalepeno, but didn't feel like it tonight.

I am not sure what else to go with it. I bought fresh green beans tonight, but had no desire to cut and cook them. I am probably going to go with a small salad or some corn.

Coach

 

[Tink]

I didn't walk today, as the weather changes is reaping havoc on my back. I guess bullets aren't made to stay in the body, eh?

I did NOT want to eat healthy tonight. I got home tired, hurting, and just wanted to order in. I had to come back and look as this thread to get inspired.

I got potatoes roasting and chicken baking in the oven now. I rubbed the chicken (boneless, skinless thighs) down with crushed pepper corn roasting rub, a little salt, and some cilantro. I use pam calorie free cooking spray so I am not adding the fat and calories with the oils.

On the potatoes, I used a ms. dash sodium free garlic herb rub, some homestyle grated parmasean cheese (not the powered kind like for pizza) and a quick shot of Pam over the taters to help crisp the top and keep the seasonings in place.

I made some pico de gallo for the chicken (and laters this week for some fish) with tomato, onion, green pepper, cilantro, black beans, a little salt and lime, and finally I added a little light zesty italan dressing to make it not so dry. I use it on top of meats. I usually add mango and jalepeno, but didn't feel like it tonight.

I am not sure what else to go with it. I bought fresh green beans tonight, but had no desire to cut and cook them. I am probably going to go with a small salad or some corn.

Coach

Good job, Coach! I know that is going to be the hardest part! When I come home and just DO NOT feel like cooking. heh.

You made good choices! WAY TO GO!

 

[Spicy McHaggis]

I rubbed the chicken

hey big boy, why doncha come over here and do that...


another simple meat-rub recipe

Spice Rub
1/4 cup paprika
1 Tbsp. Splenda/sugar mix
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Cayenne pepper to taste


1. Mix everything together.
2. Sprinkle generously on meat, fish, or chicken and rub it inwith your hands.
3. Spray lightly with olive oil spray, and cook however you want: grill it, broil it, George Forman it, whatever.
4. Serve with appropriate carbs, and let your taste buds rejoice.

 

[Spicy McHaggis]

annnnd a simple recipe off my favorite bodybuilding site...


For example, check out my bourbon eggs:

1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped red pepper
1/8 to 1/4 cup good bourbon whiskey
3 whole eggs (omega-3 or farm eggs)
2 egg whites
1 oz. cheese, any kind (try goat cheese)
Olive oil
Pepper

1. Sauté onions and peppers in olive oil until the onions are translucent. Beat whole eggs and whites together with pepper while veggies cook.
2. Deglaze the pan with alcohol, and stir to get all the stuff off the pan.
3. Add eggs and scramble. When 1/2 to 3/4 cooked, add cheese.
4. Serve with turkey bacon and strawberries, and prepare to be impressed with yourself.

 

[Apollo Celestio]

I ate a lot today(1 pack(probably another one) of generic fig newtons, glass of milk, 2 glasses of generic punch(probably will drink another..) a small plate of mac and cheese, a peice of pizza, and some ham. I didn't run, but had tae kwon do class and practiced a little bit at home.

-Posted at 9:33PM on 24/3/2008

 

[ido]

Please keep in mind that this is a basic guideline. You can get more detailed info from this site.

Deciphering food labels:

Low Calorie = 40 calories or less
Calorie Free = Less than 5 calories
Low Fat = 3 grams or less of fat
Fat Free = Less than 1/2 gram of fat
Low Saturated Fat = 1 gram or less of saturated fat
Low Cholesterol = 20 mg or less of cholesterol and 2 grams or less of saturated fat
Cholesterol Free = Less than 2 mg of cholesterol and 2 grams or less of saturated fat
Low Sodium = 140 mg or less of sodium
Very Low Sodium = 35 mg or less of sodium
Sugar Free = Less than 1/2 gram of sugar
Good Source of Fiber = 2.5 grams or more of fiber
Lean = Less than 10 grams of total fat
Lean (meat, poultry, seafood) = Less than 4 grams of saturated fat and less than 95 mg of cholesterol
Extra Lean = Less than 5 grams of total fat
Extra Lean (meat, poultry, seafood) = Less than 2 grams of saturated fat and less than 95 mg of cholesterol