Progress Report: Week 14
Weight: 242.6 lbs
BMI: 35.3
Weight loss so far: 0 lbs lost since last week, 22.4 lbs lost total
GrrrrrrrrrrrrrRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR….
Why can’t I get out of the F*CKING 240s!!!! This is bullsh*t. I’m sick of being in the 240s, I’m sick of having zero loss weeks, and I’m sick of working my ass off for what seems to be no results.
Unfortunately, I can’t really be angry at anyone but myself, and I can’t pretend I’m totally ignorant to why this happened either. Yeah, I’ve been working my ass off, doubling up on workouts, etc…etc…but b/c of that I’ve (once again, I might ass) gotten a false level of security and haven’t been watching the diet as closely as I should.
So how about we actually try to diet this week? I’m going to cut back my portions, drink the sh*t out of some water, eat foods that have more nutritional value, keep my fiber intake up (I already pretty much eat 100% daily value daily), up my protein factor, and cut back on the junk. Some people can eat whatever the want and lose weight, that is awesome for them. I am not one of those people, apparently, which is fine, but I have to work around that.
As for the goals I set for myself last Tuesday?
I’m not going to set any concrete goals for this week, but I’m going work on the diet and going to try to find a balance between work and school. 2010 hasn’t started off with as big a bang as I would have hoped, but I’ll get there.
How is everyone else doing?
I’m going good. Hitting most of my goals.
I too struggle with finding balance at times. At the moment I’m mostly focused on my weightloss and fitness which is probably a good thing.
That’s awesome Andrew, and your new focus is definitely working if your loss this week is any indication.
Steve, I’m just shocked. When I saw your twitter on my phone I made a mental note to check your site once I got to the computer. I was expecting at least a 3 pound loss just based on how hard you workout. I get alllll the twitter updates and I’m literally like “daaaammmmmn!” when I see how hard you’re working. I don’t get it at all. :/
What kind of stuff are you eating? Are you sure you’re eating enough calories? I only ask b/c that’s the first thing everybody on the message boards asked me when I would bust my ass and not lose. I think I am, but I’m not the best at measuring out exact portions when I cook. I cook most of my foods, and it’s hard to be exact on a lot of items so I’d estimate (usually overestimate, just in case). It’s so annoying to work so hard and not see a big number. Hell, even a little number is annoying when you work as hard as you did this week–you ran a damn RACE!
At least you did good on your weekly goals. Please try to keep your head in the game, so to speak. Do you think going back to twittering your foods would help? I’ve fallen off the wagon and haven’t been doing that since mid December and personally that has really hindered my diet. I was eating much less (and much better) when I was posting it for everyone to see. Good luck this week.
Oh Steve, no me gusta this weigh in!!!
Sometimes we have an off week. When I first started calorie-restriction, I was shooting for 1600, but found that I was barely getting 1200 a day. Once I figured out a good system for my body, the 1600 was easy peasy. I shoot for 160g carbs, 160g protein, 36g fat, and 30g fiber daily. My personal trainer has a good website that I use to track my eating and it breaks down every piece of nutrition for me, so I know exactly where I stand @ all times.
What are you consuming in calories per day? Overeating or undereating? Have you calculated your BMR? Your plan of action looks good, so I wish you well in the eating department over the next week! You will get thru this, buddy!
Don’t feel bad, I worked out more this week than since the start of my diet, and barely lost anything (considering my size). The cause is no doubt the diet. This week turned into a nightmare from a diet perspective as time went on. In reality this whole month is going to be a nightmare. So I’m just going to do what I can, lose what I can, and look toward the longer range goals that might just take a little longer to hit.
I feel you Steve! I am stuck, stuck in the 150′s, since Oct. And before that, I was stuck in the 160′s for a year!! Very frustrating indeed. Now I am struggling with losing and re-gaining the same stupid, stubborn pounds. Hopefully your new challenge will break through this.
I don’t personally count calories as that would drive me to quit my healthy plans all together. I just try to increase amounts I eat with more vegs and fibers and that usually is all I need.
I am sure that next week your weigh in will be better. I do understand the frustration though.
Oh boy. The photo says it all!! Don’t let the 240′s get you down. The scale will eventually bow to your greatness!
Don’t let it get you down too much Steve. I know it can be frustrating to not see the scale move, especially after working so hard. I’m pretty sure we all have weeks like this. Just keep at it, and I’m sure you’ll see those 230′s real soon
I think sometimes the body just gets used to the same routine — try something completely different once or twice this week that you haven’t done. It’ll trick your body into burning more calories.
bummer! Totally feel your frustration, man. Keep at though, you are doing so good. You ran a race for crying out loud! When I saw a gain on Monday after last week where I worked out harder than ever I was *this close* to just saying to hell with it all. But then I remembered that the scale is just ONE measuring tool…I looked at my progress photos and started to think about all the things I CAN do now that I couldn’t 3 months ago (like jog). You’ve come a long way, here’s hoping for a better number next week….one that more accurately reflects the work we put in!
Dude, that sucks. And I can sympathize. I really think age is a big factor in how we can eat. When I was 22 and 23, I was horrible at Weight Watchers, truly eating Big Macs and Pop Tarts, but counting my calories, and I was still losing weight like gangbusters. Once I hit my mid to late twenties, that changed. Now in my early thirties, it’s become apparent that I’m going to have to account for every calorie. I’m about to cut out all processed foods and see how that goes. I’m reading an awesome book by Jillian Michaels that’s given me some ideas for those of us who are hard losers. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Still, major kudos for your 5K. That’s awesome!