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Geekery Biggest Loser Tracking Thread
« on: April 12, 2010, 06:01:54 PM »

First, can I get a mod to sticky this please?

Second, here are the rules.
1. Post a reply in this thread stating your goal.  This can be a certain amount of weight in a certain amount of time, inches/centimeters lost in a certain amount of time, or some other specific (measureable) goal.
     a. If you want to list your starting weight you're welcome to, but there's no pressure to do that (I'm not).

2. Once per week, edit your starting thread to show progress towards your goal, adding weeks to the list as we go along.  Example:

Lose 100 pounds in three weeks.
Week 1: -15 pounds
Week 2: +5 pounds
Week 3: -40 pounds

3. Those of us participating appreciate encouragement, but ask that you keep the snark (in this thread specifically) to a minimum.

4. The "contest" will end in 12 weeks (8/5/2010).  At that time (or before if you hit your goal before then), updated pictures of the participants should be posted to the picture thread.
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Re: Geekery Biggest Loser Tracking Thread
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2010, 06:05:30 PM »

My goal is 15lbs in 8 weeks, OR 2 inches off of each body measurement in 8 weeks.  I'll be happy with either of those.  FYI, I started last week, so I will post my first week's progress tomorrow.
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Re: Geekery Biggest Loser Tracking Thread
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2010, 06:13:11 PM »

Done.

 So, are these to be pics of all your body measurements?  8-)

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Re: Geekery Biggest Loser Tracking Thread
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2010, 06:48:54 PM »

I'll make a somewhat reasonable goal and go for 15 pounds in the 12 weeks allotted.

I'm 187 right now.  :|

183. /sigh slow going.

Think this is week 3. I'm back up to 185. DAMMIT, I've been eating poorly again and stress is killing my motivation.  :-(
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Re: Geekery Biggest Loser Tracking Thread
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2010, 07:15:09 PM »

  I can't lose weight; I'm underweight as it is. However; I am in physical therapy for my lower back, hips, pelvis, legs, feet. I was paralyzed for several weeks (from the waist

down), and have had some pretty significant muscle atrophy; especially in the left buttock, leg and foot. The rest of my lowers are all almost back to normal as far as

nerve functioning and muscle use. The left side still isn't quite there; the entire left leg is still weak, and there's still a nerve bundle that is numb and won't

control my leg and foot muscles - a strip from my left buttock just beside the tailbone down the back of my thigh to my knee, then around the side of my calf

and down to my toes.

 Currently I am working on getting my sacral "twist' corrected, while re-building my core and hip/pelvic area to maintain proper alignment; as well as general

and specific stretches and exercises to try to 'revive' that nerve bundle and strengthen the musculature in my leg, ankle, and foot. I can walk and move my

left foot in certain directions, but not stand on my toes (like if you needed to look out the front door and it's just a little bit too high...lol, or reach on the top

of the refrigerator).

   So I can't join in on the weight or 'body measurement' aspect; but I'm with ya in spirit. This stuff is tuff.  

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Re: Geekery Biggest Loser Tracking Thread
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2010, 09:01:20 PM »

I was once one of those assholes who couldn't gain a pound to save my life.  I never appreciated how hard it was to lose weight and what that extra weight can do to one's self esteem.  Then, about 7 years ago, I quit smoking.  I put on over 60 lbs over the course of the next 5 years.  I have since taken off 55 of those pounds with my improved diet and, more importantly, my increased activity.

I don't have a goal to share in this thread because my next change will be related to a specific race.  Then, I will likely go right back to my current weight.  However, I support all of you in your efforts to improve yourself in whatever way you've decided.  If you need any help, encouragement, or kudos, I'm here for you!

Go team! Go!
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Re: Geekery Biggest Loser Tracking Thread
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2010, 09:26:16 PM »

I'm with Biz on this one, if any of you participants need help, I'll do my best to provide some insight on your questions. Good luck to all of you!
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Re: Geekery Biggest Loser Tracking Thread
« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2010, 03:27:02 AM »

okay. I am currently 155lbs and I'm going to eygpt in ten weeks. I'm staying in a room with a girl I've met once and is absolutely stunning. I'm a stone bigger than my normal weight so I want to get a stone off in the next eight weeks and then do two weeks intense training to give myself a boost before I go.

Going to get out running this week, and if i get to keep my job (probation up on thursday) I'm going to join the gym again. My drama society is winding down for the year now so all the time i spent doing that I will be spending working out.
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Re: Geekery Biggest Loser Tracking Thread
« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2010, 04:39:28 AM »

I'm a stone bigger than my normal weight so I want to get a stone off in the next eight weeks ...

  Ahaha... "get a stone off"  .  .  .   here we say "get your rocks off", but it doesn't mean weight!  :evil:

   :lol:
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Re: Geekery Biggest Loser Tracking Thread
« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2010, 04:45:16 AM »

 Also... Egypt, eh? I've been to Alexandria. Didn't get to do much sightseeing though, as I was there for a military training exercise. I did get to

 sightsee and all in Jordan; in the capital Amman, and the port city of Aquba. Went swimming in the Red Sea.

 It's an interesting area, to be sure. Hope you have fun!
 
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Re: Geekery Biggest Loser Tracking Thread
« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2010, 05:29:32 AM »

  Ahaha... "get a stone off"  .  .  .   here we say "get your rocks off", but it doesn't mean weight!  :evil:

   :lol:

Strangly enough, I'm hoping getting the stone off might improve my chances of getting my rocks off  :w:

I cant wait to see africa, or asia if you count sharm el-sheikh as asia. I've heard some confused opinions about it. The area is extremely interesting i think. Also nice and toasty. lol

But yeah, back on topic! Get Fit! go go go!
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Re: Geekery Biggest Loser Tracking Thread
« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2010, 05:35:14 AM »


its in asia, the sinai peninsula.
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Re: Geekery Biggest Loser Tracking Thread
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2010, 09:40:39 AM »

So I was cleaning up my place in anticipation of my move and I found an old picture of me about eight years ago when I was in Palm Springs and about 155lbs with single digit body fat. I'm really friggen motivated now because I miss having my abs stick out.
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Re: Geekery Biggest Loser Tracking Thread
« Reply #13 on: April 14, 2010, 08:39:56 AM »

Currently 215.2 lbs, 5'11. To keep that in perspective I was about 190 my senior year of high school when I was a good deal muscle. Anyway,

My goal: 25 lbs by the end of May.

I gave myself what I consider a bit longer just because of finals and all that jazz I have to deal with.
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Re: Geekery Biggest Loser Tracking Thread
« Reply #14 on: April 14, 2010, 07:39:38 PM »

-041410 goal setting stage.  Lose 40 pounds in 60 weeks and then maintain +/- 5 pounds for the next 120 weeks.  My weigh-in will have to be after I return from good 'ol Sandy, Utah this weekend and then the timer will begin.  As Ernest and Julio once said, we will lose no weight before it's time or something like that.
-041910 weigh in 263.8# which makes the goal 223.8# in a little less than 60 weeks.
-042610 weigh in 261.6#
-050410 weigh in 261.0#
-051110 weigh in 262.6# birthday party brisket and mother's day brunch and dinner sabotaged me.
-051810 weigh in 261.0#
-052510 weigh in 260.6#
-060110 weigh in missed due to hiatus and not being on a schedule.
-060910 weigh in 265.8# oy vey
-061510 weigh in 264.4# back in the right direction.
-062210 weigh in 266.0# oh noes!
-062910 weigh in 264.0# (or 120KG for those in metricland)
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Re: Geekery Biggest Loser Tracking Thread
« Reply #15 on: April 17, 2010, 09:15:37 PM »

I'm in for 4.2 pounds.  I'm happy bouncing between 123 and 125.  On Wednesday I weighed in at 127.2.  I'll try to get back down to 123 by the end of the school year.

Goal:  123  Lose 4.2 pounds in nine weeks.
Starting weight:  127.2

Week 1: 125.2  -2 pounds
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Re: Geekery Biggest Loser Tracking Thread
« Reply #16 on: April 17, 2010, 11:35:03 PM »

I'm aiming to lose 20 lbs in 3 months. I've already lost 20 in the past 3 months, and it seems like a good pace.
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Re: Geekery Biggest Loser Tracking Thread
« Reply #17 on: April 17, 2010, 11:35:54 PM »

Ok, so it's been a week and I'm the same weight.


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« Reply #18 on: April 18, 2010, 03:17:47 AM »

Well, at least it's not Taco Bell binges. That would be a total waste.
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Re: Geekery Biggest Loser Tracking Thread
« Reply #19 on: April 20, 2010, 03:40:31 AM »


Sheesh, all I lost was a 1.5lbs. So I'm 10st 13.5lbs

I did drink beer on sunday though. Aside from that I've been pretty good, need to start exercising though!
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« Reply #20 on: April 20, 2010, 03:32:12 PM »

I'm aiming to lose 20 lbs in 3 months. I've already lost 20 in the past 3 months, and it seems like a good pace.

That's great!!  Keep it up!
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« Reply #21 on: April 21, 2010, 04:43:32 PM »

I weighed in this morning.  I lost 2 pounds!! 

I attribute it to the going back to work.  And also the breast feeding burns alot of calories.  You should try it!!!
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Re: Geekery Biggest Loser Tracking Thread
« Reply #22 on: April 21, 2010, 04:45:52 PM »

I weighed in this morning.  I lost 2 pounds!! 

I attribute it to the going back to work.  And also the breast feeding burns alot of calories.  You should try it!!!

Okay, but I don't think my wife would approve.  What's your address again?
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« Reply #23 on: April 21, 2010, 07:30:24 PM »

I thought drinking breast milk was high calorie. 

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« Reply #24 on: April 21, 2010, 08:53:38 PM »

Walked right into that, didn't I?
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