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Confidence and Success => Fitness/Diet => Topic started by: pixtaker on June 01, 2009, 12:18:36 PM

Title: I've dropped 20 pounds in 31 days.
Post by: pixtaker on June 01, 2009, 12:18:36 PM

I am not suggesting anyone else do this and, as always, consult your physician before beginning any new diet or exercise program.

After I quit smoking back in October of 2008 I packed even more poundage onto the extra weight I was already carrying.  I am 5' 10" and had ballooned up to 213 pounds.  Yuck!  I SHOULD weigh about 170.

I've never been a breakfast eater; I have no appetite at all when I wake up.  I have, however, always enjoyed a big lunch, a bigger dinner, and plenty of snacks before bed.  I knew I had to make a few changes if I really wanted to lose the weight.

I still don't eat breakfast (I know, I know I should...I'll get there) but for lunch I now have a Mesquite Grilled Chicken Breast (available at Sam's Club). 170 Calories for lunch.

For dinner I just watch my portions.  I'm eating about HALF of what I was before.  It was hard at first, I always felt hungry.  Now I not only don't feel hungry all the time, but I feel FULL on the diminished portions I'm eating.

In addition to eating less (and better), I have started walking/running every day.  At first I just walked; now I run about half the time.  I try to keep my heart rate in a certain range so I walk and run as needed.  I started doing a mile per day.  I'm now up to 3.5 miles a day.

Guys if I can do this ANYONE can do it.  All it takes is a little dedication, a little motivation, and a lot od perspiration.  Seriously.  Just get off the couch and go!

I have 23 more pounds to go, but I am confident that, doing what I'm doing now, I'll get there and I'll get there while there's still some swimsuit season left.

Then I guess I'll have to work on my tan...

Pix

Title: Re: I've dropped 20 pounds in 31 days.
Post by: PBurke on June 01, 2009, 12:40:02 PM

congrats bro. good job!!!!

Title: Re: I've dropped 20 pounds in 31 days.
Post by: marty22 on June 01, 2009, 12:41:48 PM

well done!

Title: Re: I've dropped 20 pounds in 31 days.
Post by: pixtaker on June 01, 2009, 12:53:05 PM

Thanks guys,  but like I said:

If I can do it ANYONE can do it!

As proof I have been taking my 9 year old son with me a couple times a week.  He's starting CONTACT football this year (he's been playing flag football since he was 4) and we're building his endurance.  I feel sorry for the poor kids he lines up against...

Title: Re: I've dropped 20 pounds in 31 days.
Post by: Tyler on June 01, 2009, 02:31:47 PM

I need to get back on the routine.  Thanks for the inspiration!

Title: Re: I've dropped 20 pounds in 31 days.
Post by: Mikekoz13 on June 01, 2009, 05:41:19 PM

Way to go Pix!

My goal is to lose 20 lbs. before SlyBald Con in July........

Title: Re: I've dropped 20 pounds in 31 days.
Post by: pixtaker on June 01, 2009, 07:10:21 PM

Quote from: Mikekoz13 on June 01, 2009, 05:41:19 PM

Way to go Pix!

My goal is to lose 20 lbs. before SlyBald Con in July........

You can do it!  I have 23 more to go.  I'm just hoping to get there before the end of summer. 

Title: Re: I've dropped 20 pounds in 31 days.
Post by: wpruitt on June 01, 2009, 08:27:21 PM

Congratulations

Title: Re: I've dropped 20 pounds in 31 days.
Post by: xnewyawka on June 03, 2009, 01:12:54 PM

Congrats on the healthier lifestyle pix. Very inspiring.     O0
 
Like Tyler said above, I've gotta get back to a workout routine myself.

Title: Re: I've dropped 20 pounds in 31 days.
Post by: slyatlast on June 22, 2009, 07:16:41 PM

exercise and light meals in the evening do the trick...and water instead of soft drinks makes a big difference.

Now if I could only practice what I preach!   (*!z@

Title: Re: I've dropped 20 pounds in 31 days.
Post by: Dome of Steele on June 22, 2009, 11:23:05 PM

Great job! 
Remember to keep those habits of healthy eating and regular exercise as lifestyle changes and not just a short term thing. 

Title: Re: I've dropped 20 pounds in 31 days.
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on June 23, 2009, 07:07:10 AM

Sly and Trim, it's a winning combination O0

Title: Re: I've dropped 20 pounds in 31 days.
Post by: Sooner Steve on June 23, 2009, 07:39:37 AM

Hey Pix - thanks for the encouragement.  I have always thought that I was in good shape.  I usually try to hit the weight room about 3x per week.  I also enjoy running.  IN the last few months, I had gotten slack about the weights and was not running at all.

Last Tuesday I decided I needed to get back in shape.  Went to the weight room and could barely do anything. Got on the scales and it read "one at a time please."  I knew then I needed help.  I am now back in the weight room and ran 2 miles this morning - not in Olympic time mind you but at least the effort and enthusiasm are back.

I am impressed by your reduced portions at meals.  That is so difficult for me.

Thanks for setting a good example.