Tinboats 2016 BIGGEST LOSER Challange

[fender66]

1/6/16 - 321.6 (I think this might have been a faulty reading.)
1/11/16 - 311.4
1/15/16 - 306.0
2/12/16 - 317.0

Headed for 200! Don't let me beat you guys to it!
(Total Lost: 164)

I am still in. Just been struggling the last month or so. Lost my dad the evening of 1/15/16. He was 77.

I also haven't trusted the scales I have been using lately. Been using a digital scale and balance scale at the Y. On the digital scale I can get numbers 5 pounds different in just a few minutes and the balance scale does not seem to swing smoothly. The digital and balance never agree.

Last Friday I weighed at my doctor's office. Number was 317. I am going to make that my official scale from now on. My plan is to visit his office every 2 weeks on Friday. Next weigh in will be 2/26.

So sorry to hear about your loss Jack.....my prayers are with you and your family.

Also good to hear you're still with us on this journey to make ourselves better. (also because I don't want to do this alone :mrgreen: )
I'll have a new weight to post tomorrow. I'm hitting it VERY hard for the next 2 weeks to reach my goal or beyond!

 

[fender66]

01/06/2016 - 220.6 lbs START WEIGHT 2016
01/08/2016 - 216.2.....I'm happy with this. \/
01/15/2016 - 213.0
01/22/2016 - 209.6.....still heading in the right direction! :mrgreen:
01/29/2016 - 210.6.....Had a real BAD last weekend and created one hell of a challenge for me this week. Started out on Monday 6 pounds over last Friday's weight. The weekends kill me. I need to find a better way to survive them (diet wise). I'm hoping for at least 3lbs in the next week.
02/05/2015 - 208.6.....For those about to ROCK....I'm still in!
02/12/2016 - 206.2 Haven't heard from anyone in a while...am I the only one still starving?
02/19/2016 - 203.4 getting very close to my goal of 200. Feeling good and making new belt holes.

 

[Jack's PA]

Back in the Saddle guys!

1/6/16 - 321.6 (I think this might have been a faulty reading.)
1/11/16 - 311.4
1/15/16 - 306.0
2/12/16 - 317.0
2/26/16 - 304.0

Headed for 200! Don't let me beat you guys to it!
(Total Lost: 177)

 

[fender66]

01/06/2016 - 220.6 lbs START WEIGHT 2016
01/08/2016 - 216.2.....I'm happy with this. \/
01/15/2016 - 213.0
01/22/2016 - 209.6.....still heading in the right direction! :mrgreen:
01/29/2016 - 210.6.....Had a real BAD last weekend and created one hell of a challenge for me this week. Started out on Monday 6 pounds over last Friday's weight. The weekends kill me. I need to find a better way to survive them (diet wise). I'm hoping for at least 3lbs in the next week.
02/05/2015 - 208.6.....For those about to ROCK....I'm still in!
02/12/2016 - 206.2 Haven't heard from anyone in a while...am I the only one still starving?
02/19/2016 - 203.4 getting very close to my goal of 200. Feeling good and making new belt holes.
02/26/2016 - 198.8 BOOYAH...that's over 4 1/2 lbs this past week....and I HIT MY GOAL of 200lbs! Keep keeping at it. Next goal is to maintain by leaning out, and toning up!

 

[fender66]

Back in the Saddle guys!

1/6/16 - 321.6 (I think this might have been a faulty reading.)
1/11/16 - 311.4
1/15/16 - 306.0
2/12/16 - 317.0
2/26/16 - 304.0

Headed for 200! Don't let me beat you guys to it!
(Total Lost: 177)

Way to go Jack.....keep at it! =D> =D> =D> =D>

 

[Jack's PA]

01/06/2016 - 220.6 lbs START WEIGHT 2016
01/08/2016 - 216.2.....I'm happy with this. \/
01/15/2016 - 213.0
01/22/2016 - 209.6.....still heading in the right direction! :mrgreen:
01/29/2016 - 210.6.....Had a real BAD last weekend and created one hell of a challenge for me this week. Started out on Monday 6 pounds over last Friday's weight. The weekends kill me. I need to find a better way to survive them (diet wise). I'm hoping for at least 3lbs in the next week.
02/05/2015 - 208.6.....For those about to ROCK....I'm still in!
02/12/2016 - 206.2 Haven't heard from anyone in a while...am I the only one still starving?
02/19/2016 - 203.4 getting very close to my goal of 200. Feeling good and making new belt holes.
02/26/2016 - 198.8 BOOYAH...that's over 4 1/2 lbs this past week....and I HIT MY GOAL of 200lbs! Keep keeping at it. Next goal is to maintain by leaning out, and toning up!

Great news Chris!

I hope to be there with you in several months!!

 

[Kismet]

Congratulations, Jack!

Heroically well-done.

=D> :mrgreen: =D>

Now, I'm praying for a sustained weight, far away from the yo-yo patterns that so frequently occur. [-o<

My very best wishes.

 

[fender66]

01/06/2016 - 220.6 lbs START WEIGHT 2016
01/08/2016 - 216.2.....I'm happy with this. \/
01/15/2016 - 213.0
01/22/2016 - 209.6.....still heading in the right direction! :mrgreen:
01/29/2016 - 210.6.....Had a real BAD last weekend and created one hell of a challenge for me this week. Started out on Monday 6 pounds over last Friday's weight. The weekends kill me. I need to find a better way to survive them (diet wise). I'm hoping for at least 3lbs in the next week.
02/05/2015 - 208.6.....For those about to ROCK....I'm still in!
02/12/2016 - 206.2 Haven't heard from anyone in a while...am I the only one still starving?
02/19/2016 - 203.4 getting very close to my goal of 200. Feeling good and making new belt holes.
02/26/2016 - 198.8 BOOYAH...that's over 4 1/2 lbs this past week....and I HIT MY GOAL of 200lbs! Keep keeping at it. Next goal is to maintain by leaning out, and toning up!
03/04/2016 - 198.8 Maintaining well so far with my changed workout that leans more toward toning rather than all cardio.

 

[fender66]

01/06/2016 - 220.6 lbs START WEIGHT 2016
01/08/2016 - 216.2.....I'm happy with this. \/
01/15/2016 - 213.0
01/22/2016 - 209.6.....still heading in the right direction! :mrgreen:
01/29/2016 - 210.6.....Had a real BAD last weekend and created one hell of a challenge for me this week. Started out on Monday 6 pounds over last Friday's weight. The weekends kill me. I need to find a better way to survive them (diet wise). I'm hoping for at least 3lbs in the next week.
02/05/2015 - 208.6.....For those about to ROCK....I'm still in!
02/12/2016 - 206.2 Haven't heard from anyone in a while...am I the only one still starving?
02/19/2016 - 203.4 getting very close to my goal of 200. Feeling good and making new belt holes.
02/26/2016 - 198.8 BOOYAH...that's over 4 1/2 lbs this past week....and I HIT MY GOAL of 200lbs! Keep keeping at it. Next goal is to maintain by leaning out, and toning up!
03/04/2016 - 198.8 Maintaining well so far with my changed workout that leans more toward toning rather than all cardio.
03/11/2015 - 200.2 Still maintaining and hitting it hard. Starting to see my 6 pack too.....another 6 months and I'll have to run from the girls! :shock:

 

[fender66]

01/06/2016 - 220.6 lbs START WEIGHT 2016
01/08/2016 - 216.2.....I'm happy with this. \/
01/15/2016 - 213.0
01/22/2016 - 209.6.....still heading in the right direction! :mrgreen:
01/29/2016 - 210.6.....Had a real BAD last weekend and created one hell of a challenge for me this week. Started out on Monday 6 pounds over last Friday's weight. The weekends kill me. I need to find a better way to survive them (diet wise). I'm hoping for at least 3lbs in the next week.
02/05/2015 - 208.6.....For those about to ROCK....I'm still in!
02/12/2016 - 206.2 Haven't heard from anyone in a while...am I the only one still starving?
02/19/2016 - 203.4 getting very close to my goal of 200. Feeling good and making new belt holes.
02/26/2016 - 198.8 BOOYAH...that's over 4 1/2 lbs this past week....and I HIT MY GOAL of 200lbs! Keep keeping at it. Next goal is to maintain by leaning out, and toning up!
03/04/2016 - 198.8 Maintaining well so far with my changed workout that leans more toward toning rather than all cardio.
03/11/2016 - 200.2 Still maintaining and hitting it hard. Starting to see my 6 pack too.....another 6 months and I'll have to run from the girls! :shock:
03/18/2016 - 199.8
03/25/2016 - 200.2
04/01/2016 - 199.0 Just posted my weight for the last 3 Fridays. Been very busy, but as you can see...I'm still maintaining my goal weight of 200 lbs. I'm able to eat just about anything I want (in moderation) and enjoying life! Am I alone in this now? Haven't heard from anyone for a while. :roll:

 

[fender66]

01/06/2016 - 220.6 lbs START WEIGHT 2016
01/08/2016 - 216.2.....I'm happy with this. \/
01/15/2016 - 213.0
01/22/2016 - 209.6.....still heading in the right direction! :mrgreen:
01/29/2016 - 210.6.....Had a real BAD last weekend and created one hell of a challenge for me this week. Started out on Monday 6 pounds over last Friday's weight. The weekends kill me. I need to find a better way to survive them (diet wise). I'm hoping for at least 3lbs in the next week.
02/05/2015 - 208.6.....For those about to ROCK....I'm still in!
02/12/2016 - 206.2 Haven't heard from anyone in a while...am I the only one still starving?
02/19/2016 - 203.4 getting very close to my goal of 200. Feeling good and making new belt holes.
02/26/2016 - 198.8 BOOYAH...that's over 4 1/2 lbs this past week....and I HIT MY GOAL of 200lbs! Keep keeping at it. Next goal is to maintain by leaning out, and toning up!
03/04/2016 - 198.8 Maintaining well so far with my changed workout that leans more toward toning rather than all cardio.
03/11/2016 - 200.2 Still maintaining and hitting it hard. Starting to see my 6 pack too.....another 6 months and I'll have to run from the girls! :shock:
03/18/2016 - 199.8
03/25/2016 - 200.2
04/01/2016 - 199.0 Just posted my weight for the last 3 Fridays. Been very busy, but as you can see...I'm still maintaining my goal weight of 200 lbs. I'm able to eat just about anything I want (in moderation) and enjoying life! Am I alone in this now? Haven't heard from anyone for a while. :roll:
04/08/2016 - 198.00 Okay...just a pound down. I'm okay here.
04/15/2016 - 194.8 Believe it or not, I'm not trying to lose any more weight. I'm slightly disappointed in this weeks numbers. My pants are hanging on me and not looking good. :|

 

[paper]

Very, Very nice!! =D>

I've been watching the topic.. I was stuck at 45 pounds lost for a long time. I got a little incentive a month ago and have dropped another 10 since.

Now to continue..

 

[fender66]

Very, Very nice!! =D>

I've been watching the topic.. I was stuck at 45 pounds lost for a long time. I got a little incentive a month ago and have dropped another 10 since.

Now to continue..

Hey.....I'm not alone. Keep it up brother.

 

[paper]

A work a group of us have a little weight loss challenge going, and today is the final weigh in.. $10 to enter, the winner will walk away with $110 which is better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. I'm 99% positive I'm not the winner, but I didn't do badly. The contest was 7 weeks and I've dropped 14 pounds since it started, which is in line with my initial goal of dropping 1-2 pounds a week.

I've felt this is a safe amount, and since my loss is about 80% diet driven, I've been doing my absolute best to keep it healthy and something I'm going to sustain once I reach my goal of 200 pounds.

So, as of now, since I started I've dropped 58 pounds and I'm looking forward to that 60 pound mark.

The great thing about the weight loss is how much better I feel, and how much better I feel about myself.

I'm sleeping better, my blood pressure's down, I'm dating a woman who says she thinks I'm handsome (and she's not blind :LOL2
My motorcycle riding gear fits like it should, I'm comfortable and I don't feel like the big guy everyone's cringing that I'll be sitting next to them on an airplane.

Luckily, I saved my thinner clothes, and have been able to start switching back to them. I've started a pile of my big clothes and they'll be going to Goodwill this weekend, as they're so big that they look almost funny on me. Pants that I haven't been able to wear for 3 years fit like they should, and pants that I've had sitting in a closet for 10 years are starting to make me smile again. I don't fit, but I will..

Motorcycle gear is an issue. A year ago it was too small, today, it's fitting well, or is a little big, but I have a hunch I'll need to consider new stuff at some point in time.


The driving force for my weight loss was me being absolutely pissed off!! It's what I needed to start, and it's the memory that drives me today. And I refuse to ever get back to the weight I am today, let along 50 pounds more. Like I was told by the friend who introduced me to the "diet" that it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle. Low carb in moderation.. I can have pasta, I just can't have it every day.
I can have ice cream, I just can't have it every day.

And when you don't have these things every day, they sure taste good!!

 

[fender66]

Weigh to go Paper....(See what I did there) :mrgreen:

 

[fender66]

01/06/2016 - 220.6 lbs START WEIGHT 2016
01/08/2016 - 216.2.....I'm happy with this. \/
01/15/2016 - 213.0
01/22/2016 - 209.6.....still heading in the right direction! :mrgreen:
01/29/2016 - 210.6.....Had a real BAD last weekend and created one hell of a challenge for me this week. Started out on Monday 6 pounds over last Friday's weight. The weekends kill me. I need to find a better way to survive them (diet wise). I'm hoping for at least 3lbs in the next week.
02/05/2015 - 208.6.....For those about to ROCK....I'm still in!
02/12/2016 - 206.2 Haven't heard from anyone in a while...am I the only one still starving?
02/19/2016 - 203.4 getting very close to my goal of 200. Feeling good and making new belt holes.
02/26/2016 - 198.8 BOOYAH...that's over 4 1/2 lbs this past week....and I HIT MY GOAL of 200lbs! Keep keeping at it. Next goal is to maintain by leaning out, and toning up!
03/04/2016 - 198.8 Maintaining well so far with my changed workout that leans more toward toning rather than all cardio.
03/11/2016 - 200.2 Still maintaining and hitting it hard. Starting to see my 6 pack too.....another 6 months and I'll have to run from the girls! :shock:
03/18/2016 - 199.8
03/25/2016 - 200.2
04/01/2016 - 199.0 Just posted my weight for the last 3 Fridays. Been very busy, but as you can see...I'm still maintaining my goal weight of 200 lbs. I'm able to eat just about anything I want (in moderation) and enjoying life! Am I alone in this now? Haven't heard from anyone for a while. :roll:
04/08/2016 - 198.00 Okay...just a pound down. I'm okay here.
04/15/2016 - 194.8 Believe it or not, I'm not trying to lose any more weight. I'm slightly disappointed in this weeks numbers. My pants are hanging on me and not looking good. :|
04/29/2016 - 199.8 I've been trying to actually gain a few pounds over the past 2 weeks. My pants were just hanging off of me. I'm right back where I want to be again.

 

[Jim]

Awesome guys, That is fantastic! :beer:

 

[Kismet]

My most sincere congratulations. Couldn't be more pleased.

Life is short.

=D> =D> =D>

 

[paper]

65.5 pounds as of 5-17

A co-worker brought in his backpack with 62 pounds of weight in it for me to experience what I'd lost.. It was eye opening to say the least!! :shock:

 

[fender66]

65.5 pounds as of 5-17

A co-worker brought in his backpack with 62 pounds of weight in it for me to experience what I'd lost.. It was eye opening to say the least!! :shock:

Way to go brother. THIS is AWESOME! =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>