Unfat Challenge II

**liv2ski** · 08-24-2008, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by karpiel

I'm at 220 down from 250 a year ago, not been trying real hard.

Dang, 30 pounds and not even trying?? You must be a youngster.
I just came back from vacation and weight in at 208

That is a new high for me as I am normally 185. Goal is to be 175lbs by December 15th.
Eating half portions now and a few slices of turkey when I get hungry. Drinking lots of water and no more booze. Just no booze should be good for 5lbs a month.
Back on the Bowflex and working my way into running again. I like to run 2 blocks full out, walk a block, then repeat for a few miles on non bowflex days. My dog is not liking this. I think the guy is to old at 7/8?
Trying to psych myself up for a mile in the pool a few times a week. I need to get the running down first, so I have the endurance to deal with the pool.
It sucks to be closing in on 50, but I am stoked about having a great ski season, so game on. I will report in every 2 weeks to keep myself motivated. I will put that in my planner now.
Talk to you soon.
Jim

**Roo** · 09-10-2008, 11:16 AM

217.25. I've lost 0.75 of a lb between New Year and now.

GO ME!!!

**Keegan** · 09-10-2008, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Roo

217.25. I've lost 0.75 of a lb between New Year and now.

GO ME!!!

Epic weight loss!!

**Eldo** · 01-30-2009, 01:48 PM

One year bump!

Hovering at 195. Can't seem to get below 190 without cutting out fast food entirely, and that's not going to happen.

**altachic** · 01-30-2009, 02:40 PM

I'm still doing lots of strength training, spinning and cardio, but I changed/added in:

Changed up my diet (less treats, less carbs, tea and more protein), walk or spin at a HR of 118-125 6 days a week.

Lost 12 lbs in the last 9 weeks. It's the target HR training I do that's working so well, it's what I've needed to be doing for a year now, as we all know that's the fat burning zone

**Keegan** · 01-30-2009, 04:34 PM

Been doing lots of spinning too since the road bike isn't feasible right now. Been throwing more strength training in.

**steve** · 01-31-2009, 09:32 AM

at 285, which is the least i've been in over a year.

i have my first 100-mile race in texas next weekend. exciting!

**Moss-Back** · 01-31-2009, 06:30 PM

So.

I missed my target, and had a generally crummy year.
And lost 10# without trying.

Did 12 wks of "Mtn Fitness" class at the local YMCA from Oct through Dec. Was up to 4 mi runs, 2X week.

Blew my ACL and meinscus New Years Eve.
Surgery coming this Thursday 2/5.

Been hitting the stationary bike pre-op.

Scale said 213.6# this AM!

Biggest contributor, I think, has been portion control.

I'm really stoked to use my post-op rehab as a springboard to success this year.

200# isn't that far away...

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**Eldo** · 02-02-2009, 11:20 PM

Bump, to keep this thread above the really old, original Unfat Challenge thread.

**Lone_Summit** · 04-09-2010, 10:24 PM

Time to resurrect this thread? I'm in...any challengers?

**Eldo** · 04-12-2010, 10:18 AM

<sound of crickets>

Maybe start a new thread and see who's in? Spring is a good time to get motivated.

Anyways I'm done. Holding steady at 190.

Here is Steve's original spreadsheet with people's goals.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?k...cGzFRxlN63PUIA

**XXX-er** · 04-12-2010, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by Ol' Moss-Back

Biggest contributor, I think, has been portion control.

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I am not FAT but I had to alter my diet due to diabetes so I thot I would try just eating correctly to start SO I followed the nutrition guide on every food product sold in canada ,I ignored the fat content ,I picked the lower sugar alternatives and I ate 3 times a day following the correct PORTION SIZE

I am down from the low 170's to the low 160's in 3 months (hit 159 one time ) but most important my fasting blood glucose levels are down from over 9 to around 7 which is way better,I am not hungary ,I can maintain this lifestyle ...the loss of weight is just a bonus

I found was eating at least half again as much as I should have, skipping meals ,eating the incorrect foods (not neceassrily bad foods) and the body was in overdrive trying to deal with my bad eating habits

SO because I have a lean body type I know I can overeat and not be fat BUT still be very unhealthy... IMO this this speaks to the rising obesity (in those who are not so lucky ) & the rapidly rising diabetes problem in North America

The only really sad part ... I had to cut back on the booze to 2 drinks a day

**snow_slider** · 04-12-2010, 11:44 AM

I'd recommend starting a new thread for Unfat Challenge III or is it IV now? I forget how many we've done.

I'll pass on this round, but I'm sure there are many others who would be into the challenge.

**flyandski365** · 04-12-2010, 12:35 PM

If we start a new one I'm def in. I'm somewhere above 200 (maybe over 210

) and need to get down below 181 for AF weight standards. The officer recruiter probably won't even return my calls until I'm close, so I need to get moving. Anyone?

**mock vomit** · 04-12-2010, 01:29 PM

I'd be in for a new round also... though looking at the weight start and goals from this 2008 thread I'm down 40 lbs from then and actually a pound below my "goal" at that time!!! :Irock: :Irock: :Irock: Will set 180 lbs as the new "goal".

**SkiCougar** · 04-12-2010, 02:01 PM

i blew you guys off last time as i was pretty much running off anything i ate, but my pants are getting tight and my 6:30 mile time is no where to be found.

if you guys start anew, i'll jump in next week as this week i have taxes and one last ski trip, so any kind of regularity isnt going to happen.

**snow_slider** · 04-12-2010, 07:28 PM

As I said earlier, I'm out for this one. But, I'd like to make a few suggestions if you guys don't mind.

1. Make the challenge for a few months in duration. It's easy to crash diet and drop a ton if a short time period, but it usually gets put back on. A 3-4 month time frame gets the weight off the right way (smart eating and exercise).

2. Have a pool of money. Everyone chips in a few bucks and give a reward out to the leader half way through the challenge.

3. Base the challenge on % or body weight lost. Seems to be the most fair method.

I wish I could jump in as I'd still like to drop 10-12 pounds, but between my wife working crazy hours, my oldest daughters tennis and soccer schedule, my middle daughters hearing therapy schedule, and just the general craziness of life, I can't commit.

I do wish all the participants great luck and will cheer you all on.

**steve** · 04-12-2010, 07:34 PM

Sorry, I've not been paying much attention, but I'm in.

**steve** · 04-12-2010, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by steve

Sorry, I've not been paying much attention, but I'm in.

Seeing as there is no other thread, I'll make one now. Get your entries in..

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