hunter24605
Handloader
- Apr 30, 2016
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Down 65 lbs. goal reached
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RL338
Handloader
- Mar 23, 2017
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Good for you.
Doc tells me I need to cut 25-30lbs and they are more overweight than me.
Doc tells me I need to cut 25-30lbs and they are more overweight than me.
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hunter24605
Handloader
- Apr 30, 2016
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I remember George Burns smoking cigars and drinking bourbon and he said he outlived all his Dr’s telling him to give them up.
DrMike
Ballistician
- Nov 8, 2006
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Good job! Health is essential, and you are well on your way to improving your quality of life.
salmonchaser
Ammo Smith
- Dec 13, 2013
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Hell yes, that is outstanding. Very proud of you my friend.
clearwater
Handloader
- Feb 5, 2005
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I want to do that
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hunter24605
Handloader
- Apr 30, 2016
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You can do it!
Blkram
Handloader
- Nov 25, 2013
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Congrats!
It might have taken me longer than I wanted it to, but I too have lost 70 pounds over the years and am at about 280 now.
Would still like to lose another 40, and that will come eventually.
I am now back into the same size jeans that I wore in high school 40 years ago, when I was younger, slimmer, trimmer and a lot more active!
Now to get more active again! This working life of being at a desk 8-10 hours a day these past 10 years has definitely done a number on my stamina and conditioning! Spent the day cleaning up the yard and mowing the lawn...hauled several loads of garbage and old pallets/lumber to the dump...definitely felt those muscles that haven't been used all winter!
Funny part is that my family doctor still tells me that according to the charts, I should only weigh 170 lbs as I am 6' 2"! And due to family genetics and a life of hard labour when growing up on the farm, I am heavy boned.
Don't know who made up those charts, or where, as I have been hearing this since I was 20, when I could not pinch an inch, and I asked the doctor which leg he wanted me to cut off to reach that goal of dropping another 50 lbs!
It might have taken me longer than I wanted it to, but I too have lost 70 pounds over the years and am at about 280 now.
Would still like to lose another 40, and that will come eventually.
I am now back into the same size jeans that I wore in high school 40 years ago, when I was younger, slimmer, trimmer and a lot more active!
Now to get more active again! This working life of being at a desk 8-10 hours a day these past 10 years has definitely done a number on my stamina and conditioning! Spent the day cleaning up the yard and mowing the lawn...hauled several loads of garbage and old pallets/lumber to the dump...definitely felt those muscles that haven't been used all winter!
Funny part is that my family doctor still tells me that according to the charts, I should only weigh 170 lbs as I am 6' 2"! And due to family genetics and a life of hard labour when growing up on the farm, I am heavy boned.
Don't know who made up those charts, or where, as I have been hearing this since I was 20, when I could not pinch an inch, and I asked the doctor which leg he wanted me to cut off to reach that goal of dropping another 50 lbs!
- Nov 4, 2004
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Looking good buddy.
Congrats on your success!
JD338
Congrats on your success!
JD338
I've also fought this my entire life. I could drive a golf ball over 300yds in high school, with a persimmon headed driver( I'm 52). I could dunk a basketball in my 20's and was 5'10" and 225. Big boned and years of an office job took it's toll. I fluctuate 30 lbs back and forth but the reality is I could drop 50 and be in a better spot. Time to be better for me.
Wolfshead
Beginner
- Feb 5, 2022
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I definitely could drop a few.
This winter has been a bit rough, but hopefully with the better weather….
Congratulations that’s quite an accomplishment and takes a lot of dedication
This winter has been a bit rough, but hopefully with the better weather….
Congratulations that’s quite an accomplishment and takes a lot of dedication
wvbuckbuster
Handloader
- Nov 5, 2015
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Congratulations on your successful determination and results.
- Oct 30, 2004
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Way to go!!!
salmonchaser
Ammo Smith
- Dec 13, 2013
- 5,453
- 6,833
Rough on me also. Catherine shrunk the heck out of my jeans this winter.
filmjunkie4ever
Handloader
- May 4, 2011
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Congratulations on such a worthy endeavor! I am working on this too. Came out of winter weighing as much as I ever have this year. Had a bad year of health problems last year too.
I’m on a custom diet and have been intermittent fasting as well. Have only been at it 3 weeks but have lost 17 pounds already! I still have another ~30 pounds to go!
Its rough out there fellas, do what you can to help yourself live longer and healthier.
I’m on a custom diet and have been intermittent fasting as well. Have only been at it 3 weeks but have lost 17 pounds already! I still have another ~30 pounds to go!
Its rough out there fellas, do what you can to help yourself live longer and healthier.
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hunter24605
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- Apr 30, 2016
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i credit fasting with most of my success. I usually did my eating between noon and 8 pm then didn't eat again until noon the next day. The times are not as important as long as you fast for 16 hours. most get all their calories consumed in 8 hours and then fast for 16. I chose my times because I've never been a breakfast eater, anyway. Anything with calories, no matter how small, will kick you out of the fasting. LOTS OF WATER! and staying busy..If i plop down in front of the TV, I want to eat, so I just kept busy with hobbies or chores. You'll have to figure the calorie intake that works for you. I also liked to use an app on my phone to enter my meals/snacks. That made it easy to track calories and plan for your meals. I tried to keep with "healthy" foods, but every now and then, if I wanted a Snickers bar, I ate it and just counted it in my total. Wild game is your friend.
