Lozen's Gym Thread

[lozen]

Inspired by Dids I figure why not post my challenge here.

My Background:

Last two years have not been the best for me. Lost a best friend to cancer at 35. Had a single mum take advantage of my genorosity emotinally and financially and than kicked me to the curb. Even bought a new house for all of us to live in. Went from Executive Duplex to 3 bedroom in the Burbs. A job of 17 years that I love turned bad when the boss put a bullseye on my back. I really did not care as I was making a killing Bonus Hunting. I was one of the elite and belonged to that secret bonus hunting club that I still will not say the name of. As I was banned at every Online casino other than poker so I turned to that. Yikes was that a learning experinece. Dreams of going Pro never materialized. Instead I am a .24BB/100 at 5/10 and 10/20 rec player. All the stress did not go well for me. I ended up stopping my workouts. I actually had myself around 225 Down from 238. I curerently weigh 260 lbs and a 40" waist at 42. Also had a physical and told if I do not drop the weight and lower my Cholesterol I will need to go medication. Have heart disease in the family also.

Now the positive as I believe in Karma. The Ex had motivated me to find a new job which I did. Been there 6 months and enjoy it. The New House I bought and was having built went up 75% in value in 1 year. The car I bought the ex warranty expired and its breaking down left and right [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] I know that wrong but....
Now its time to get going on myself. I believe a healthy body is a happy body. Spring is almost here and the snow is gone and Season Finalles abound. No more excuses.

My goal is to get back to the 228lbs and 36 " waist. No bets with buddies anymore. Its got be a must instead of a should.

My Goal is to be there by Sept 1st, 2007 Mainly same way I got ther before eating right and working out. I hope to update every other week my progress. Here are my fat pictures. Never thought I would even post them.





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[1C5]

AND you are an Oilers fan?? That could be the worst part.

J/K, guts to post this and the pictures, I will help anyway I can.

Maybe post your diet and workout to get started.

[lozen]

Last year was a good time to be an oilers fan. Cheering for the Islanders in the playoffs [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Will be copying the diet I used last time

Breakfast:

Glass of Oj and tablespoon of Udo's Oil
Two packs instant oatmeal with a scoop of protein powder

Early Lunch:

Tuna, Rice and Carrots or Wholewheat Bun with Sliced roast beef and yellow mustard and a Yogurt

Mid adternoon:
Meal replacement Shake with tablespoon Udo's

Dinner:

8 oz Steak or Chicken breast and steamed Vegetables and baked potato( substiture Whole wheat pasta for baked potato sometimes.

Alternate meal Extra Lean ground beef and Prego Original on Whole wheat pasta.

Drink lots of water through the day

The problem foods [img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]

Tim Hortons Coffee Triple Cream.
Bread
Dairy Milk Chocalate bars
M% M Brownies
Beer
White Wine


Also how bad is Diet Coke when trying to loose weight?

First week will be Cardio and light weights till snow melts.

[SmileyEH]

Man I want a cup of Tim Horton's. . .

GL Lozen!

[lozen]

I promised my self I would update this.

Didnt do well first 3 months. Now I am onboard. Started July 1st Things going great eating well and biking a ton

New Goal of 2lbs a week still 260. Will be updating once a week.

[lozen]

Ok first week is Done Plan on updating every Sunday. Mainly for myself [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Great first week. $ days of 20km rides with a killer hill in it and Diet fairly good. Cut back on my usual 10 Tim Hortons XL triple Creams to 2.

Weight 254.2. Dropped almost 5 pounds ahead of my 2 aweek goal.

[Diomed]

lozen,

I'll be watching and reading your updates. So please don't think other people aren't reading as well. So keep posting. I'm working on many of the same things and I can say the tuffest part is not having support. I'd also like to mention that the first week usually is a large percentage of water weight or at least so I have been told.

Keep up with the workouts they are just as important as eating right stuff plus I enjoy the high from a good workout.

[Gigi]

Udo's Oil? How does this compare to fish oil when taking into account taste and price per serving? I'm currently popping 10 pills a day of fish oil softgels so I can get my 3.5 grams of omega 3's which runs me ~$14 a month.

Regarding diet coke...I remember reading some studies how it is ineffective for weight loss. Artificial sweeteners mess with your metabolism, so while it might be zero calories, it could slow down your metabolism.

Just stick to water. It is easy to forget to drink water until your body signals you. Have a glass right when you wake up. Set a timer to go off every 30-40 minutes for another 8oz glass of water throughout the day.

Eating a lot of fiber and complex carbs will keep you feeling fuller longer (ex: chick peas, 110 cals, 6g protein, 4g fiber, 12gram other carbs, <1gram sugar/fat.

For snacks I suggest cereal such as Kashi Go Lean (13g protein, 10g fiber, 6g sugar, <1g fat) or something a little more light like Special K (7g protein, 2g sugar, 0 fiber, 0 fat)

Your problem foods can be set up as rewards, like one beer per pound lost.

Good luck!

[Jay.]

Why not add a ton more veg in your diet? Tons of fibre, easy to prepare, super low on calories and will help your cholesterol goal a ton too.

[lozen]

I was looking at some of these Thermogenics(hope thats right) and the guy at the store said UDO's was a better choice. I take a Tablespoon in morning nad tablespoon in afternoon. I also take a multi Vitamin and some joint pills.

I agree on the Diet Coke and cut back dramtically and pounding back the water too