A Different Kind of Jones

**possingk** · 21st February 06, 11:49 AM

I have to agree with pdcorlis I lost almost 40 pounds with WW, the investment was well worth it. I haven't been counting points for some time now, but still feel great and I am pretty close to my goal weight still (219 goal is 210) It is truly a lifestyle change as you know what you can and can't do. If you can stick to the plan you will be amazed at what you can eat (and drink) and still lose weight.

**davedove** · 21st February 06, 12:33 PM

I've got the diet pretty much under control. Sure, I could eat a little more of some stuff (fruits and vegetables) and a little less others (snack stuff). I've never had much trouble with sweets - if they're around I'll eat them, but I don't go out of my way to get them. Mainly, I'm trying to eat more whole foods and less processed junk.

The biggest thing I need to do is just get out and exercise more. I really enjoy walking and if I can get out about every day, the pounds WILL come off, or at least they always did before. It's just too easy at the end of the day to come home and plop in the easy chair, especially this time of year when it's cold out.:rolleyes:

I've got a goal to do a marathon walk (40 km) next October, and I'm trying to work my way up to that. I can do 10-12 km with no problem at all, and I'm going to try 15 km this weekend, so I am making some progress towards the goal.

**bubba** · 21st February 06, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by davedove

The biggest thing I need to do is just get out and exercise more. I really enjoy walking and if I can get out about every day, the pounds WILL come off, or at least they always did before. .

I recommend getting an eliptical crosstrainer. It gives you more of a workout than just walking and you can use it comfortably in the bad weather since it's indoors. It doesn't take up alot of floorspace either. It gets your whole body into the action so it's a fairly balanced exercise and great for dumping lard. By all means get out and walk when weather permits, but using the eliptical takes weather out of the picture. I set ours up so my wife can watch her soap operas while using it. Makes it more pleasant for her.

**pdcorlis** · 21st February 06, 01:21 PM

I think what you really need is a spandex exercize kilt

**646guy** · 21st February 06, 01:30 PM

When I was at my best, I was going to the gym before work and doing an hour of cardio on the ellipitcal runner and then doing an hour of weights after work. The worst part was when I hit my plateau and couldn't get anymore weight off and the trainer at the gym told me I needed to increase my caloric intake (which sounded stupid to me) so I could get the scale moving again...and he was right....then I got injured playing rugby and the weight came back on.... grrr.....

**davedove** · 21st February 06, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by pdcorlis

I think what you really need is a spandex exercize kilt

I don't know about that, but I DO have to take precautions about the legs rubbing together when I'm kilted. I either have to keep the bodyglide applied, or wear the long legged compression shorts or something. Without precautions I'll rub myself sore, and that's neither a pretty sight nor a pleasant feeling.

It's looking nice out this afternoon, so I guess I'll have to put on the walking shoes and do a couple of miles.

**NewKilt** · 21st February 06, 01:38 PM

I've went from 294 lb to 255 ( 39 lb loss ) since July of 2005. Since I'm disabled I haven't had the benefit of any strenuous excercise. I can only ambulate with a cane short distances. I did it by drinking lots of water, cutting down on the size of food portions, and eliminating bread, pastries, candy, etc. I'm 6' 0", so while I still look a bit stocky, I don't look fat like I did. I'm also diabetic, and the weight loss has helped control blood gloucose levels. It's tough to do without much exercise, but it can be done.

I rewarded myself by selling off my Sportkilts, and buying SWK's AK's, and Buzz Kidders. The new kilts are also an incentive to not put that weight back on because there are not any forgiving elastic waist bands like on the SportKilts. It was tough over the holidays not to over indulge in all the goodies, but I made it.

Once you get your weight down to what you can live with, new kilts are a nice way to reward yourself, as well as an incentive to not start gaining it back - just another of the many powers of the kilt.

Darrell

**GlassMan** · 22nd February 06, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by NewKilt

I've went from 294 lb to 255 ( 39 lb loss ) since July of 2005. Since I'm disabled I haven't had the benefit of any strenuous excercise. I can only ambulate with a cane short distances. I did it by drinking lots of water, cutting down on the size of food portions, and eliminating bread, pastries, candy, etc. I'm 6' 0", so while I still look a bit stocky, I don't look fat like I did. I'm also diabetic, and the weight loss has helped control blood gloucose levels. It's tough to do without much exercise, but it can be done.

I rewarded myself by selling off my Sportkilts, and buying SWK's AK's, and Buzz Kidders. The new kilts are also an incentive to not put that weight back on because there are not any forgiving elastic waist bands like on the SportKilts. It was tough over the holidays not to over indulge in all the goodies, but I made it.

Once you get your weight down to what you can live with, new kilts are a nice way to reward yourself, as well as an incentive to not start gaining it back - just another of the many powers of the kilt.

Darrell

I'm disabled too and having to try to shed pounds incredibly slowly. But it is happening. Gone from a 41 waist to a 38 waist since Xmas so I'm happy with the progress. Doubt I'll ever reach the 30 waist I was before my injuries, but c'est la vie.

Anyway, one of the best thing I've done for losing weight is figuring out ways to exercise that don't involve my bad leg. I got a membership at the local JCC to use their pool and that helps a lot. They have aquatic exercise classes specifically for the disabled and it's been a godsend. It's also great emotionally because I really don't even notice my disability when I'm in the water.

The other thing I've been using is a Bowflex. I'm not normally one to buy things sold in infomercials or direct from the manufacturer, but I did invest in one after much research. I'm able to do a ton of strength training and semi-cardo activities using only my upper body & my good leg.

Sadly, I haven't exercised much this past week while I get over a nasty respiratory infection, but I'd like to suggest those ideas as other ways to get increase your metabolism and calorie usage while you try to lose weight.

**davedove** · 22nd February 06, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by GlassMan

The other thing I've been using is a Bowflex. I'm not normally one to buy things sold in infomercials or direct from the manufacturer, but I did invest in one after much research. I'm able to do a ton of strength training and semi-cardo activities using only my upper body & my good leg.

Any of the strength training machines, or free weights for that matter, work great. But you definitely have to use them.

Strength training is good because it builds muscle, and muscle is a metabolically active tissue, which basically means it burns calories just being there. Fat on the other hand, just sits there.

**GlassMan** · 22nd February 06, 02:20 PM

I don't know if anyone else remembers it. But a while back there was a Garfield cartoon where Jon is talking about getting into shape while Garfield lies there. Then Garfield stands up and does a bodybuilding pose and there are muscles everywhere. In the third frame Jon is just standing there dumbfounded while Garfield is thinking something like "Bet you didn't know that you could flex fat."

I wish I still had a copy of that strip.