Couch to 5k

[BanzaiCat]

I got to the 50-pound loss mark last week, but the week prior to that I was sick. I've since tried to run and have done okay with it, but haven't run in the last three days. I think it's more laziness than actual physical issues. I'm headed to the gym again tomorrow morning to try getting back on track; I really want to remain in the 250s, maybe even get into the 240s when we go on vacation in June.

[JudgeDredd]

Excellent. 50lbs is a great loss. Well done.

[Martok]

That's awesome BC!  Here's hoping you can keep up the regimen; I know it can't be easy. 

[Gusington]

Great job Cat. 50 lbs. is stellar!

[Staggerwing]

Great job man. I'm ashamed to be posting in the same thread as you since I'm still 40-odd pounds heavier than 7 years ago.

[MetalDog]

Congrats, B_C!!   So THAT'S why you haven't been posting...

[BanzaiCat]

Thanks, all.

One of many reasons, MD. ;)

[Gusington]

What...are you getting laid now too?

[GDS_Starfury]

I really just dont get the concept of larger people.  Ive been 6'2" and 180 lbs since I was 17.
it doesnt matter what I eat or drink or how much I exercise, thats the weight Ive been stuck at.

[JudgeDredd]

I really just dont get the concept of larger people.  Ive been 6'2" and 180 lbs since I was 17.
it doesnt matter what I eat or drink or how much I exercise, thats the weight Ive been stuck at.

We hate you.  ;D

GDS - I simply cannot explain why I eat the way I eat. I have no idea why I seem to lack the self control everyone else does.

All I know is I was slim as a kid and slim in the army. When I was in the army and was posted somewhere that didn't require physical activity I started putting on weight. When I got back to my working unit, the weight would drop off.

As soon as I left the army I started to slowly but surely gain weight...only broken and reduced by the occasional membership at the gym, but when stopped it was to continue. Then I gave up smoking and the weight started to pile on...again only staved off when I joined a gym.

Then I started cycling 5 years ago at a nice juicy 20 stone (280lbs). My weight has ebbed and flowed between 252 and 280.

So seemingly - I have never been able to control my eating. The way I controlled my weight (though I didn't really realise it) was by exercising. As I said - I have no idea why that's the case. There's something in my head that just says "more". It's not just greed...there's something else.

I'm certainly not lazy. I've got my 60 mile charity bike ride today. At 20 stone (280 - yes - I'm back up there) and with 25mph winds, I'm expecting a hard ride. But I still expect to average 15mph  ???

I meant to say - every year science finds something genetic linked to someone's "illness" (in quotes because things used to be regarded as an illness (mental or physical) until science proved otherwise). Who would've known that guy's would actually feel like women in their heads or vice versa.

There's something in my head that doesn't work the way yours does - hence I'm fat and you're not. There will be other differences, mental and physical, that we have - just one of them keeps me fat and you not so.

Enjoy it if you are like that - I guarantee not worrying about your weight (at least the way I or perhaps B_C does) is a huge blessing.

[GDS_Starfury]

brother man.... its not a matter of what works in my head.  its mostly a matter of work.  Im up and down ladders and moving all day.  I'd guess that if I had a job or career that was far more static I would have to pay far more attention to diet and exercise.  as it is I've recently dialed back my bread intake and that helped get a handle on the spare tire that was starting.

[BanzaiCat]

What...are you getting laid now too?

HA hahahahahahahahahaha...

I've been married almost 21 years now...let's be reasonable, Gus...

JD: I've been worried about my weight a long time. I resolved on Jan 1 of this year to lose it, but the exercise didn't start until late January, so the weight didn't come off. I started eating much better, but the exercise of course is essential. The thing that kick-started me into doing the Couch to 5k was a good friend of mine had a massive heart attack and died. He'd always had a beer gut, but he was also in his 60s, much older than I. Still, his death really brought it up close and personal to me; I knew that would be me, it would only be a matter of time. Plus I was sick of feeling like I was a 90-year-old man every time I'd stand up from a chair, or being out of breath going up one flight of stairs.

[JudgeDredd]

brother man.... its not a matter of what works in my head.  its mostly a matter of work.  Im up and down ladders and moving all day.  I'd guess that if I had a job or career that was far more static I would have to pay far more attention to diet and exercise.  as it is I've recently dialed back my bread intake and that helped get a handle on the spare tire that was starting.

That also helps.

In my case - I have a "sweet tooth" and a sedentary job - bad mix. It's lucky I found a love of cycling 5 years ago - I could be 23/24/25 stone by now.

[JudgeDredd]

What...are you getting laid now too?

HA hahahahahahahahahaha...

I've been married almost 21 years now...let's be reasonable, Gus...

JD: I've been worried about my weight a long time. I resolved on Jan 1 of this year to lose it, but the exercise didn't start until late January, so the weight didn't come off. I started eating much better, but the exercise of course is essential. The thing that kick-started me into doing the Couch to 5k was a good friend of mine had a massive heart attack and died. He'd always had a beer gut, but he was also in his 60s, much older than I. Still, his death really brought it up close and personal to me; I knew that would be me, it would only be a matter of time. Plus I was sick of feeling like I was a 90-year-old man every time I'd stand up from a chair, or being out of breath going up one flight of stairs.

Whatever the motivation - if it helps shift pounds, it's all good.

Great work. Of course you probably know that it's a lifetime thing - which is why they often refer to losing weight as a "lifestyle change". Once it's started it need to stay fresh with you. Good luck and I hope it continues.

[Gusington]

I dared to dream Cat :)

JD can I ask how tall you are?