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Standing Strong
Trad climber
one summer dream
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Jan 16, 2008 - 06:02pm PT
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i already TOOK that step and am totally walking in that direction. and swimming, and climbing, and water aerobics, and yoga, and and and... a lot of stuff in that direction. so i still look fat but who cares, nothing is permanent. i'm way better than i used to be.
hello, i used to be OBESE.
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scuffy b
climber
Stump with a backrest
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Jan 16, 2008 - 06:07pm PT
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T*R,
You're right, of course, about the need to find a long-term
lifestyle solution. You're also right that society's standards
are not necessarily the best source of inspiration. The way you
look to someone who doesn't know you is of minimal import
compared to the way you feel hiking to that crag, or pulling
moves.
I let myself go to pot several years ago. It has taken (is
taking) much longer to get back to what was MY standard than I
ever expected. I'm not young anymore; circumstances have changed
such that I'm about guaranteed that I'll get less exercise than
in my younger days.
Last year was my best in quite a while, and I want to duplicate
that, if not improve.
I'm looking at this challenge as an admittedly artificial kick-
start to climbing out of my normal Winter slug-ness. I want to
be at my August 2007 weight by Valentine's Day. I don't think I
have to hurt myself to get that done. I don't want to dread
approaches anymore.
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
St. Looney
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Jan 16, 2008 - 06:28pm PT
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Bummed I didn't see this in time. (I JUST got my internet repaired after one month of it not working.)
It looks like a lot of fun. I want in on the next one! Good luck everyone.
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Greg Barnes
climber
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Jan 16, 2008 - 06:33pm PT
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Good luck everyone!
But wouldn't a real challenge be a 6-week one between mid-November and Jan 1st?
(evil laugh follows....)
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Standing Strong
Trad climber
one summer dream
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Jan 16, 2008 - 06:48pm PT
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"The way you
look to someone who doesn't know you is of minimal import
compared to the way you feel hiking to that crag, or pulling
moves."
yea, but it still hurts to be the ugly duckling.
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susan peplow
climber
www.joshuatreevacationhomes.com
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Jan 16, 2008 - 06:49pm PT
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SS, did I miss something? Why the hostility? Did someone call you out?
We're all working for the same goal right? To be healthy and happy with ourselves and with any with any luck maybe even climb stronger.
I think what Steelmonkey was trying to articulate is that sometimes it takes a challenge or a kick in the butt to get started. Congratulations, you started on your own. Me, I don't do f*k all unless there is a DC attached. Too Lazy I suppose.
So whether you're in our little challenge, on your own program or better yet one of those wicked souls who don't require a program because healthy IS their lifestyle (we've all seen photo's of Tarbuster's wife, right?)I wish you success and good health.
~Susan
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scuffy b
climber
Stump with a backrest
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Jan 16, 2008 - 07:08pm PT
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T*R
The better you feel, the better you look.
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Pewf
climber
nederland
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Jan 16, 2008 - 08:20pm PT
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SS-
I know it's hard to not feel self-conscious about weight. And even more so around climbers, I think. A friend once told me this (it was related to something else, but I think it applies): no matter how much you think other people might be looking at you and judging you, you are guaranteed that you are paying much more attention--and therefore being much more critical--than any of them are.
I'm always loosely trying to get in better shape. Of course sometimes that's as small an effort as one less beer. For me, this here DC is just a way to make it marginally more entertaining. Misery loves company. I wish I could say that I've made as concerted effort at lifestyle modification as you have!
Chin up, you're beautiful!
Amanda
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salad
climber
San Diego
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Jan 16, 2008 - 08:58pm PT
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day 2:
much better effort today.
breakfast: organic nonfat plain yogurt sweetened with rasberry hammer gel (no suger, only maltodexrin).
lunch: egg white sandwhich, microwaved to perfection. (5 egg whites, two slices whole wheat bread).
snack: luna bar
ran 6 miles followed with hammer recoverite.
got home and had a handfull of raw almonds.
first beer down and dinner is thai style noodles with tofu.
light pushups, pullups, situps, some weights, and 30 minutes stretching before bed.
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Jan 16, 2008 - 09:41pm PT
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SS - I'm defined as obese according to my BMI (Body Mass Index). Have been since someone came up with the acronym/measurement.
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
St. Looney
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Jan 16, 2008 - 10:40pm PT
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There are several million folks in the US - all are not going to like us. And all are not going to think we are hot (i.e., that we are ugly duckings).
And you know what? We'll feel the same way about them too. Don't worry about what others feel or think about you. Work on/focus on what you think/feel about yourself.
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jbaker
Trad climber
Redwood City, CA
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Jan 16, 2008 - 11:52pm PT
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Things are going okay so far. I've knocked off about 10 lbs over the last few weeks and am aiming for 10-15 more, although things are slowing down. I've been eating mostly fruit, veggies and beans (and a little alcohol). The challenge comes at a good time. I needed more inspiration.
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Prod
Social climber
Charlevoix, MI
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Jan 17, 2008 - 08:17am PT
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Geese Salad, or should I say My Hyde, some turn around. What's on the docket today Meth and carrot juice?
Keep up the good work.
Prod.
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Fish Finder
Social climber
THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
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Jan 17, 2008 - 09:00am PT
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HEY THERE LARD PARDS, (THATS SHORT FOR LARDASS PARTNERS)
HERE IS THE SKINNY.... THERE IS A THIN MAN INSIDE OF ME SCREAMING TO GET OUT.
WIEGH IN WAS ALL TIME HIGH OF 252.3
I WAS 21 WHEN MY BOYISH FIGURE DISAPEARED. NEVER SAW IT AGAIN.
JUST KEPT GETTING LARGE AND IN CHARGE. 225 HAS BEEN MY USUAL WEIGHT .
IT WAS ALSO AT 21 (SLOW LEARNER) I REALIZED THAT MY PARENTS WERE REAL PEOPLE AND THAT OTHER PEOPLE DIDNT SEE ME AS I SEE MYSELF. IT WAS A BIG SHOCKER .
.... FIRST DAY OF THE MONEY CHALLENGE WAS TUFF. I DID GREAT ALL DAY AND THEN HAVING CONSUMED SEVERAL BOWLS OF LETTUCE ... I OVER ATE AT NIGHT.
THANKS TO THE GREAT WEATHER HERE I SPENT THE LAST FEW DAYS HIKING FOR HOURS ON THE TABLELANDS AND SWIMMING WITH THE SULPHER NYMPHS AT KEOGHS HOT SPRING.. AAHHHHH BISHOP IS ALIVE.
I AM AVAILABLE FOR SPONORSHIP IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED.
SCALE OF CHOICE.... BISHOP VET
DRINK OF CHOICE.... MANDARIN CRYSTAL LIGHT WATERED DOWN.
FAVORITE HOT SPOT....KEOGHS NATURALLY HEATED OLYMPIC SIZE MINERAL POOL.
CLOTHING........ ANYTHING THAT FITS.
THIS IS GOING TO BE A STRUGGLE FOR ME BUT I DO CONSIDER MY SELF THE WINNER EITHER WAY. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND HELP AND THANK YOU SUSAN FOR BEEING THE FATMASTER.
SS EDIT. I LEARNED THE TRUTH AT SEVENTEEN BOUT BLAH BLAH BLAH AND BEAUTY QUEENS.. COMEON GIRL GET YOUR JANICE IAN ON.
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Prod
Social climber
Charlevoix, MI
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Jan 17, 2008 - 10:00am PT
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Hey,
I use a pretty good site to track calories and exercise. It is a bit gay and up with peopleish to the point where you may gag a little when signing up but it is a pretty good tracking tool and it is free...
http://www.sparkpeople.com
FF and SS, I have always been flat out hot and super sexy. Just lucky I guess. Yeah right....
Good luck to all except Riley and Goat as we have side bets. Eat up boys.
Prod.
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Pewf
climber
nederland
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Jan 17, 2008 - 10:34am PT
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Fluke weigh-in this morning has me 4.8 pounds lighter. The major factor is that I screwed up dinner and it was just too dried out to finish. And since it was a rest day mostly, I forgot to drink enough water.
So far:
Day 1 weigh in - 131.2 (sushi and beer the previous night)
 spent the day testing fancy new telemark gear
pilates
granola for bfast, turkey sandwich on spelt, pad thai for dinner
Day 2 weigh in - 129.0 (glycogen loss?)
xc ski 1.5 hours
pullups
granola, salad for lunch, quinoa pasta with a couple bites of turkey italian sausage
*really* low energy in the afternoon, felt depleted
Day 3 weigh in - 128.2
pullups and pilates
eggs and veggie scramble, salad for lunch, overcooked salmon, dried-out-rock-hard baked potato, undercooked green beans
Day 4 weign in - 126.4
planning on pulling off baseboards and installing cork flooring, hoping to find some time for something aerobic
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salad
climber
San Diego
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Jan 17, 2008 - 11:01pm PT
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day 3:
more organic nonfat yogurt and hammer gel for breakfast
apple for morning snack
5 egg white sando, sliced cucumbers and organic carrots for lunch
4 mile run followed by hammer recoverite
pa-sketti and low fat turkey meatballs.
30 mins stretch
6-7 pale ales in the forecast
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Brandon Lampley
Mountain climber
Boulder, CO
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Jan 17, 2008 - 11:49pm PT
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Dang yal, I'm working 12-15 hours a day outside, and trying to feel hungry at least half the day. Working like a charm so far. Any body who wants to get on this plan can come help us build houses.
I'll just never be skinny. I've pretty much starved for months staight on big trips, and still came back with a gut. My body just tries so hard to keep it's last reserves.
These days I focus on feeling healthy and climbing well as indicators of whether I'm in shape.
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Fish Finder
Social climber
THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
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Jan 18, 2008 - 11:39am PT
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HI PROD, THANKS FOR THE HUMOR IT HELPS
IT WAS IN THE EARLY 90,S AND I JUST MOVED TO LA FROM CHICAGO AND STARTED DATING A LOVELY GIRL FROM CHINA WHO HAD ALSO JUST ARRIVED TO CALIFORNIA. SHE WAS A GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND I WAS A PRINT BROKER.
SHE HAD CALLED TO TELL ME THAT SHE WAS COMING OVER IN THE EVENING. I ASKED WHAT SHE HAD DONE ALL DAY AND SHE SAID SHE WENT SHOPPING AND TO THE FURNITURE( FORTUNE) TELLER.
WHEN SHE ARRIVED , SHE HAD A PACKAGE IN HAND AND WITH A BIG SMILE SAID " I GOT YOU A PIE." I SAID " THANK YOU. WHAT KIND" SHE REPLIED " I THINK A FAT GUY LIKE YOU WOULD ENJOY ANY PIE" IT WAS PEACH .
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susan peplow
climber
www.joshuatreevacationhomes.com
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Jan 18, 2008 - 12:55pm PT
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"I THINK A FAT GUY LIKE YOU WOULD ENJOY ANY PIE" IT WAS PEACH ."
Ba-da-bump!
Like Russ and I always say, "you don't get this size being a picky eater!"
Mammothlove,
Sooze
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