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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Mar 12, 2016 - 09:22am PT
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OG = old geezer
you are all an inspiration, but I've a longer term program that wouldn't fit the "Challenge" format.
It is interesting all the opinions about diet, nutrition, etc... it is probably just becoming a science... so much of it has to do with the ecology of our guts...
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Pewf
climber
Gunnison, CO
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Mar 12, 2016 - 09:41am PT
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118.8 this morning. The last time I weighed below 119 was after a colonoscopy prep. The time before that was in high school, I believe.
Still feeling like I need to add more food back in, though, because I'm hoping for a more steady decline on the last 4.4 pounds.
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Mar 12, 2016 - 09:50am PT
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Well, I've been down with a stomach bug for 2 days. Soup tea and and crackers was all my stomach could handle. Good(?) news is I'm down a few pounds. Have to see where it levels out.
Getting outside today for a hike in the Gorge if it kills me. Tired of being locked down. Sick of f*#king winter.
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 12, 2016 - 10:07am PT
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down about 4 lbs at this point.
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 12, 2016 - 03:34pm PT
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we went for a 3 mile run. I walked half of it but still i deserve a marg. down 6. probably just bloat. thinking i might consider my starting weight to be 179.5. my goal is down 15lbs by SushiFest.
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Aya K
Trad climber
Boulder, CO!
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Mar 12, 2016 - 05:48pm PT
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I want to be down that much by Sushifest, too.
Get Drunk Not Fat has helped me decide that since I burned 321 calories on that run, I'm entitled to a vodka martini. I made it extra dry, with a twist, but am contemplating a higher vermouth percentage since vermouth is "healthier"....
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Mar 12, 2016 - 05:52pm PT
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I am a sympathy contestant and failed hugely tonight. Dinner was two margaritas and some chips and salsa (at least it was quality margarita). I may not get lighter, but it was really delicious. Tomorrow I will indulge in remorse.
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clinker
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
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Mar 13, 2016 - 10:49am PT
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I am listing on my port side.
Rained out of today's excursion.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Mar 13, 2016 - 10:55am PT
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Goretex donned...did about 5 miles of a run/walk/shuffle.
Goretex just not that breathable when heavily sweating.
I'll probably go to an Orange Theory class where I can sweat unbounded.
Susan
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Mar 14, 2016 - 08:41am PT
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Not happy with my diet over the weekend. Went skiing with some friends so it was tough to keep away from full meals and eating out. :( Will have to weight myself later in the week.
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 14, 2016 - 09:19am PT
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there was birthday cake. I passed. No snacks at night. Light dinner with hardly any empty carbs. More Veggies. But there was beer and I did make sushi for the Shortest ST. Paddy's Day Parade (1.5 blocks).
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Pewf
climber
Gunnison, CO
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Mar 14, 2016 - 09:21am PT
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I took yesterday off. Ate a bit more (though still avoiding simple carbs) and skied with my family instead of focused aerobic. About a pound up today from my low point. I'm always heavier after skiing. Maybe inflammation in my knees?
I'm feeling tired today. Storm inbound, so maybe that's the low pressure. I'm planning time in the gym during the next two days in order to earn a trip to the hot springs Wednesday.
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labrat
Trad climber
Erik O. Auburn, CA
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Mar 14, 2016 - 01:46pm PT
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Did a bit of a walk yesterday. Ended in pouring rain. The dogs were not amused. Wish my back soreness would pass so I could be a bit more active...
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Aya K
Trad climber
Boulder, CO!
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Mar 14, 2016 - 03:13pm PT
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I ate cake. Scale reflects that. Ive also gained weight each morning after drinking. *sigh*
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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Mar 14, 2016 - 03:29pm PT
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^^^^^^could be muscle Aya. just saying...that's what I tell myself at least ;)
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Pewf
climber
Gunnison, CO
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Mar 14, 2016 - 03:56pm PT
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It really can be a problem. I bought some single malt scotch because I was just getting too strong drinking beer.
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crusher
climber
Santa Monica, CA
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Mar 14, 2016 - 06:04pm PT
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I seem to be down 2 lbs after cutting portions and stopping sugar for 10 days (and only having a little in the past few days because I fell off that wagon). I haven't yet amped up my exercise but hopefully now with the time change I will feel and be more energetic.
Part of my problem is that I work a 9-hour day (inside) and drive almost an hour either way to and from work. Fitting in workouts is a b*tch!
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 14, 2016 - 06:12pm PT
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well one thing we all have going for us is we've now had the first week to figure out what it might take and what doesn't help. Locker/Dad is right - it takes dedication. Short term and especially long term you need to find your game and stick to it. That takes time - often a lifetime. So use the first week as a prep week and don't worry too much about where you are. And trust me - as we get closer to paydirt (or the opposite) sh#t gets even more real.
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Aya K
Trad climber
Boulder, CO!
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Mar 14, 2016 - 07:03pm PT
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I know what it's going to take for me is no drinking no cake. I'm doing salmon/spinach/eggs for breakfast too. Lean protein for lunch, snacking on veggies with baba ghanouj throughout the day, and something else for dinner. It's definitely not as fun as raiding the candy dish at work or... today a client brough TWO dozen donuts and a receptionist brought three dozen cupcakes!?!!?!??! but I think it will work. The honey smokes salmon from cotsco is really good stuff. stay away from the smoked steelhead.
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Aya K
Trad climber
Boulder, CO!
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Mar 14, 2016 - 07:05pm PT
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oh and echoing fivethirty... i have added a bit more meat back into my diet. i feel kind of guilty but also it's what works for me. I'm trying to stick to sustainably sourced seafood, but im now keeping a tray of roasted sliced turkey breast in the fridge at work to snack on.
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