****Official 2013 Weight Loss Challenge****

[cdcox]

In at 189 with a goal of 170 and evaluate from there.

[cdcox]

Originally Posted by cdcox

In at 189 with a goal of 170 and evaluate from there.

Hey Buck, please add me to the OP.

[cdcox]

I'm probably going with the slow carb diet, which is basically meat or eggs+beans+veggies.

I strongly prefer well seasoned all-in-one recipes to individual portions of food. So here's what I have so far:

1. Chilli
2. Ground beef or sausage + cabbage + onions + cannellini beans fried up in a pan and topped with sriracha sauce
3. Tuna, cannellini beans, tomatoes, olives, onions, olive oil, capers etc.
4. Ham and beans with a side of greens
5. Cassoulet (perhaps modified to remove any hidden carbs)
6. Modified gumbo (no roux ) served over beans instead of rice???

What other all-in-one dishes with meat+beans+veggies do you guys have?

I'm set for breakfast (2 eggs + spiced black beans + greens) but still need 12 meals per week (I get a cheat day) for lunch and dinner and need more variety on my list.

[Kyle DeLexus]

In at 235

[luv]

I'm watching my carbs this time. I'm not paying attention to stuff that they might be (like yogurt and such), but I'm going to start avoiding stuff like bread, rice, and potatoes whenever possible. If I do eat rice, I will only eat brown rice. If I eat bread, it will only be whole wheat. I know it's not what everyone's doing, but I think this will work for me. Also, I'm trying to avoid high fructose corn syrup like it's the plague. I will be reading labels on that in order to do so.

Other than that, I'm using myfitnesspal again to track calories and exercise. I lost 45 lbs in six months last year. Gained 20 back in the last six months. Without saying my weight, I will say that my goal for this year is to lose 65 lbs. Seeing that I lost 45 in six months last year, I know this is completely doable.

[BlackHelicopters]

Doing my exercise over lunch at work. Starting with 20 minute walk. Doc says this is OK. Will walk for one month and add jogs after work Feb 1.

[BigRedChief]

Have you guys seen this video about the paratrooper transformation from walking with braces and canes to being able to run due to yoga workouts?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbVpCc_r9Sw

[Ceej]

You huskier people -- how often do you weigh yourself?

[AndChiefs]

Originally Posted by CJizzles

You huskier people -- how often do you wear yourself?

I try not to wear myself.

[Ceej]

Originally Posted by AndChiefs

I try not to wear myself.

I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT!

[luv]

Originally Posted by CJizzles

You huskier people -- how often do you weigh yourself?

I used to weigh everyday, but I actually found it to be more frustrating. I weigh once per week.

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by luv

I used to weigh everyday, but I actually found it to be more frustrating. I weigh once per week.

I also always found it to be counter-productive. There's something more psychologically satisfying (for me) about losing a pound or two in a week than there is watching myself fluctuate up and down on a daily basis for seven days. It's easier to reach a weekly goal than a daily one, too. It just seemed to create more stress.

[luv]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

I also always found it to be counter-productive. There's something more psychologically satisfying (for me) about losing a pound or two in a week than there is watching myself fluctuate up and down on a daily basis for seven days. It's easier to reach a weekly goal than a daily one, too. It just seemed to create more stress.

Yep.

[cabletech94]

count me in for the fatties thread.

weighed in at 218 thursday. i joined the gym for the first time ever. friends with the owner. he's gonna push me. i was @ 200 a year ago october before my knee surgery. worked out yesterday, eff that elliptical machine. eff it in it's effing ear.
the rest of the workout was gym basics. felt like riding a bike. (i worked out everyday in high school 17 years ago, so i'm pretty familiar with all the workouts that i did).