Food n Fitness Thread #9837483

[madformac]

Thought I'd just chip in here.

Been a while since I posted on this thread as I don't come here much these days.

Since the end of February until now I've shed 56 lbs so far. My waist was gradually expanding over the last few years due to always looking after the interests of others and neglecting myself. So now I'm all about me first. I've gone from XXL to XL to L and now I'm in Medium sizes in shirts and from nearly a 44" waist to a 36" now. Need to get another 15 to 20lbs off and I'll be really trim. No big secret to it apart from eating properly and at the right times. I tend to eat grilled meats, eat pasta and salads during the weekdays and drink plenty of water and white or green tea. I walk a hell of a lot too now, probably 10-15 miles a week in total which helps.

I do feel really good. My skin looks so much more vibrant and yes I'm getting a serious load of attention from the ladies too, theres at least 3 or 4 here giving me the come on! haha. I even turned the head of a stunning blonde on Saturday night when she was getting into a car with her husband. I did look rather slick though . I gave her a smile and a wink and got an even bigger grin back.. lol

I can vouch for Suze's regime too. Seen her literally turn from a good looking and attractive woman into an, erm, very dangerous woman! In fact I've heard the Boston ER rooms need extra staff to cope with the local dudes passing out when Suze hits the town... haha.

[JazmenFlowers]

^^^
congrats!

[madformac]

Originally Posted by skcin

^ Yeah, I'm torn between being really flattered, or really disgusted by the attention of strangers. A second look from someoneis nice, but a long leer is creepy as hell.

I get a lot of glances and smiles from girls in town but for a guy its ok i think. Having said that I don't dress like anybody else here. I wear a lot of fitted clothing now which I think always makes a guy look good and I've just bought a leather jacket which gets more looks than I do! haha.

But as a girl I would imagine its a bit offputting. Having a drooling moron or a sweaty hairy assed worker staring down your tits. Can't be fun. Do "hot" guys do this too or is it just the dreamers and fantasy merchants that stare?

Younger guys do it because they are trying to take in all that visual information and have a MS Windows style freeze while the information gets processed. Older guys do it out of wishful thinking perhaps.

I have a photographic memory so a quick glance is all thats required!

[madformac]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

^^^
congrats!

Thanks Jazzy.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by bikerchic

Welcome to my world

Your husband doesn't count, stupid.

Originally Posted by madformac

Thought I'd just chip in here.

Been a while since I posted on this thread as I don't come here much these days.

Since the end of February until now I've shed 56 lbs so far. My waist was gradually expanding over the last few years due to always looking after the interests of others and neglecting myself. So now I'm all about me first. I've gone from XXL to XL to L and now I'm in Medium sizes in shirts and from nearly a 44" waist to a 36" now. Need to get another 15 to 20lbs off and I'll be really trim. No big secret to it apart from eating properly and at the right times. I tend to eat grilled meats, eat pasta and salads during the weekdays and drink plenty of water and white or green tea. I walk a hell of a lot too now, probably 10-15 miles a week in total which helps.

I do feel really good. My skin looks so much more vibrant and yes I'm getting a serious load of attention from the ladies too, theres at least 3 or 4 here giving me the come on! haha. I even turned the head of a stunning blonde on Saturday night when she was getting into a car with her husband. I did look rather slick though . I gave her a smile and a wink and got an even bigger grin back.. lol

I can vouch for Suze's regime too. Seen her literally turn from a good looking and attractive woman into an, erm, very dangerous woman! In fact I've heard the Boston ER rooms need extra staff to cope with the local dudes passing out when Suze hits the town... haha.

That's great Justin! Sounds like you did it the tirght way - wathing what you eat, increasing your activity & taking your time. Good for you. Have you posted any recent pics on Myspace? I'd like to see the new you. And I can vouch after seeing her in person - Suze really is one hot bitch.

Originally Posted by madformac

But as a girl I would imagine its a bit offputting. Having a drooling moron or a sweaty hairy assed worker staring down your tits. Can't be fun. Do "hot" guys do this too or is it just the dreamers and fantasy merchants that stare?

Younger guys do it because they are trying to take in all that visual information and have a MS Windows style freeze while the information gets processed. Older guys do it out of wishful thinking perhaps.

I have a photographic memory so a quick glance is all thats required!

Well, first of all, I doubt they're staring at my tits - you may have missed the memo about most of my weight apparently coming off in that area. And secondly, it seems to be both hot guys and gross guys that look. Seems the hot guys are more apt to give a quick glance, maybe a nod or a smile, which I'm cool with. I get the stares from the out of shape slob in the stained Tshirt & torn sweatpants. Lucky me.

BTW - for those who care, I just completed week 7 of the Couch to 5K running plan. I now take a brisk 5 minute walk & then jog for 25 minutes, 3 times a week. Never thought I'd be able to do that. Never. A coworker & I are planning on jogging in the annual Linda Yalem run, which honors one of the women killed by the Bike Path Rapist.

[madformac]

Originally Posted by skcin

That's great Justin! Sounds like you did it the tirght way - wathing what you eat, increasing your activity & taking your time. Good for you. Have you posted any recent pics on Myspace? I'd like to see the new you. And I can vouch after seeing her in person - Suze really is one hot bitch.

Thanks Paula.

Yeah I've made a lifestyle change, not a diet. If you approach fitness and weight loss by thinking I'm going to stop doing X to lose X pounds then it won't work. Its a case of looking at ways to make a change for the better. No pics yet, well my profile pic is new. I'll post some this weekend after my night out tonight!

Yeah Suze has done so well.

Originally Posted by skcin

Well, first of all, I doubt they're staring at my tits - you may have missed the memo about most of my weight apparently coming off in that area. And secondly, it seems to be both hot guys and gross guys that look. Seems the hot guys are more apt to give a quick glance, maybe a nod or a smile, which I'm cool with. I get the stares from the out of shape slob in the stained Tshirt & torn sweatpants. Lucky me.

BTW - for those who care, I just completed week 7 of the Couch to 5K running plan. I now take a brisk 5 minute walk & then jog for 25 minutes, 3 times a week. Never thought I'd be able to do that. Never. A coworker & I are planning on jogging in the annual Linda Yalem run, which honors one of the women killed by the Bike Path Rapist.

Sorry the weight has gone from, erm, there. lol. But I know a few women that have lost a bit of weight lately and all of them pretty much have lost it on the chest. FOr better or worse!

Well done btw and good luck with the run. Not only are you doing great but your goal is such a positive one too. Take care!

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by madformac

Thanks Paula.

Yeah I've made a lifestyle change, not a diet. If you approach fitness and weight loss by thinking I'm going to stop doing X to lose X pounds then it won't work. Its a case of looking at ways to make a change for the better. No pics yet, well my profile pic is new. I'll post some this weekend after my night out tonight!

Yeah Suze has done so well.



Sorry the weight has gone from, erm, there. lol. But I know a few women that have lost a bit of weight lately and all of them pretty much have lost it on the chest. FOr better or worse!

Well done btw and good luck with the run. Not only are you doing great but your goal is such a positive one too. Take care!

Thanks JB. It's been great feeling strong. I'd like to lose about 8 more pounds but I've got too much social business to attend to this summer to get serious about that yet.

Paula, you are one HSB yourself and the funniest woman I've ever met.

[Steviefan49]

Originally Posted by skcin

Your husband doesn't count, stupid.



That's great Justin! Sounds like you did it the tirght way - wathing what you eat, increasing your activity & taking your time. Good for you. Have you posted any recent pics on Myspace? I'd like to see the new you. And I can vouch after seeing her in person - Suze really is one hot bitch.




Well, first of all, I doubt they're staring at my tits - you may have missed the memo about most of my weight apparently coming off in that area. And secondly, it seems to be both hot guys and gross guys that look. Seems the hot guys are more apt to give a quick glance, maybe a nod or a smile, which I'm cool with. I get the stares from the out of shape slob in the stained Tshirt & torn sweatpants. Lucky me.

BTW - for those who care, I just completed week 7 of the Couch to 5K running plan. I now take a brisk 5 minute walk & then jog for 25 minutes, 3 times a week. Never thought I'd be able to do that. Never. A coworker & I are planning on jogging in the annual Linda Yalem run, which honors one of the women killed by the Bike Path Rapist.

FYI... that's the "RIGHT" way and "WATCHING" what you eat Think we'll get along JUST fine!

[AliceLover]

Originally Posted by skcin

Your husband doesn't count, stupid.



That's great Justin! Sounds like you did it the tirght way - wathing what you eat, increasing your activity & taking your time. Good for you. Have you posted any recent pics on Myspace? I'd like to see the new you. And I can vouch after seeing her in person - Suze really is one hot bitch.




Well, first of all, I doubt they're staring at my tits - you may have missed the memo about most of my weight apparently coming off in that area. And secondly, it seems to be both hot guys and gross guys that look. Seems the hot guys are more apt to give a quick glance, maybe a nod or a smile, which I'm cool with. I get the stares from the out of shape slob in the stained Tshirt & torn sweatpants. Lucky me.

BTW - for those who care, I just completed week 7 of the Couch to 5K running plan. I now take a brisk 5 minute walk & then jog for 25 minutes, 3 times a week. Never thought I'd be able to do that. Never. A coworker & I are planning on jogging in the annual Linda Yalem run, which honors one of the women killed by the Bike Path Rapist.

Isn't that amazing? In the beginning of that program, I couldn't even run 90 seconds before I had to take a break. Now I can run a full 30 minutes...its incredible! good for you Paula!

[skcin]

Originally Posted by Steviefan49

FYI... that's the "RIGHT" way and "WATCHING" what you eat Think we'll get along JUST fine!

I'm sorry? Who are you?

Originally Posted by AliceLover

Isn't that amazing? In the beginning of that program, I couldn't even run 90 seconds before I had to take a break. Now I can run a full 30 minutes...its incredible! good for you Paula!

Thanks. You too.

[bikerchic]

^ Have you tried WW cereal. The Honey Almond with blueberries is very good. Then I add a half cup of fresh strawberries and half a banana. Delicious and berry filling

[skcin]

Originally Posted by bikerchic

^ Have you tried WW cereal. The Honey Almond with blueberries is very good. Then I add a half cup of fresh strawberries and half a banana. Delicious and berry filling

No, I usually eat Kashi Go Lean with some fresh fruit. I'll have to try it, you're the third person that's recommended it.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by skcin

No, I usually eat Kashi Go Lean with some fresh fruit. I'll have to try it, you're the third person that's recommended it.

I like Go Lean - I hate milk though and eat it with water, which is not half bad!

[Steviefan49]

[QUOTE=skcin;709085]I'm sorry? Who are you?


I'm the person you gave an "FYI" to on another thread - so I was returning the favor! Nice to meet you btw!

[skcin]

[QUOTE=Steviefan49;709224]

Originally Posted by skcin

I'm sorry? Who are you?


I'm the person you gave an "FYI" to on another thread - so I was returning the favor! Nice to meet you btw!

Oh, are you the one who spelled De Niro's name incorrectly? A bit different than my fingers accidentally hitting a couple of extra keys, but if it makes you feel better - ya got me!

Anything to add to this thread? It's one of the few that hasn't been majorly threadjacked.



Back on topic, I did "Hip Hop Abs" with some former coworkers the other morning. It's tough, but a good workout. Despite my lack or rhythm & coordination, I was able to keep up & do all the moves properly for the entire 45 minutes. I had to laugh several times, cuz the guy's constantly lifting his shirt & pointing to his abs, growling "yeah, you see that?!"