"Fit to fat to fit".

[marylander1940]

[LADoug1]

I just lost the same 30 pounds I've lost twice before. Learned a lot this time through. Hope it's the last time and that my body hasn't been permanently damaged in the process.

[+ SundayZip]

Truly ridiculous. The trainer (JJ) gained the weight because the TV producers paid him, not to gain empathy. You don't need to do damage to yourself to have empathy for others. JJ with an extra 60 pounds for a few months doesn't come close to what a truly overweight person experiences with decades of fatness. This is PR crappola.

[jackjackjack]

I just lost the same 30 pounds I've lost twice before. Learned a lot this time through. Hope it's the last time and that my body hasn't been permanently damaged in the process.

Congratulations on your weight-loss. You know how much better you feel not carrying around that extra 30 lbs. If you haven't already started a little exercise program, that helps a lot keeping your weight in check.... the old saying.. 'diet and exercise'. Certainly none of my business, but look into the Atkins type of dieting. It's worked for me for years. Best to you

[LADoug1]

Congratulations on your weight-loss. You know how much better you feel not carrying around that extra 30 lbs. If you haven't already started a little exercise program, that helps a lot keeping your weight in check.... the old saying.. 'diet and exercise'. Certainly none of my business, but look into the Atkins type of dieting. It's worked for me for years. Best to you

Exercise (5-6 days a week) was a key component of my success. I did Nutrisytem and exercise. I was surprised how well the Nutrisystem is organized especially the on-line counseling.

[MikeyGMin]

Exercise (5-6 days a week) was a key component of my success. I did Nutrisytem and exercise. I was surprised how well the Nutrisystem is organized especially the on-line counseling.

 

Congratulations! I've kept a chunk of weight off for over 8 years. For me, the single most important thing I do is weigh myself every single day. I don't flip out about a pound or two in either direction of my "set" weight since that can be hydration, digestion, etc, but I take action right away if it goes above that. Nip it in the bud when just a few days of real dieting can take care of it. If you don't weigh frequently and then find you have 10 pounds to lose it can be a lot harder psychologically.

 

What's been tricky (and rewarding) for me over the last year is that I've added about 10 pounds of muscle but kept my weight stable. ( It helps to have a hot trainer who is always wanting to "pinch an inch" on me for body fat. )

 

I'm never going to feel lean because of the skin damage I did when I was very heavy, but with clothes on, I look like a reasonably fit man "of a certain age."

[+ WmClarke]

Truly ridiculous. The trainer (JJ) gained the weight because the TV producers paid him, not to gain empathy. You don't need to do damage to yourself to have empathy for others. JJ with an extra 60 pounds for a few months doesn't come close to what a truly overweight person experiences with decades of fatness. This is PR crappola.

Well said. I couldn't coalesce my thoughts about why this bothered me, but you nailed it.

[jackjackjack]

MikeyG....you've gone against conventional wisdom in weighing yourself everyday....BUT I think you're totally correct in doing so because I do it everyday too. It just gives you a snapshot of your weight each day instead of once a week. I know if I gain or lose 5 lbs., it's just water weight. My set weight is around 167...so if I go above that, I adjust the type of food I eat that day. If below, I might have an extra carb or 2...haha. Of course you're lucky to have a hot trainer to motivate you. Other than 'pinching', care to share anything else about your trainer.

[MikeyGMin]

@jackjackjack I have also heard that about only weighing yourself once a week to avoid discouragement when you are dieting. But even when I was losing the weight, the encouragement far outweighed any downside. I also journaled every single thing I ate and that is remarkably effective if you really commit to it. Just knowing you're going to have to write something down will keep you from popping it in your mouth.

 

I don't journal anymore, but I do the same thing you do. When I'm down a few pounds, I know I can have pizza and beer. If I'm right at 175, I will go ahead and have that baked potato with my steak. Much more than that... It's a side salad only.

 

My poor beautiful trainer. He is very sweet and absolutely straight. For the last year I have been forcing him to listen to my gay stories. I'm sure he knows more about my sex life than any straight man wants to know, but I'm a loyal client and I tip very well so he puts up with me.

[LADoug1]

I have also heard that about only weighing yourself once a week to avoid discouragement when you are dieting. But even when I was losing the weight, the encouragement far outweighed any downside. I also journaled every single thing I ate and that is remarkably effective if you really commit to it. Just knowing you're going to have to write something down will keep you from popping it in your mouth.

 

I've also been told not to weigh myself daily. But I must admit that daily weigh-ins is a bit of a ritual for me. As for journaling, it helps tremendously. They say accountability is a critical component to weight loss and management.