AF Biggest Loser/Fitness Challenge-May 3 to Whenever We're Not Fat Anymore

[Whateverist]

I gained weight. It doesn't show on the scale, but I can tell. I started covering up my arms. Bad sign. I have been going out of town quite a bit and eating in restaurants (whatever seems delicious) and drinking heavy beer.

I decided I need to have a new plan. Simply going back to my old cardio and unimpressive work out routine won't cut it, because I'm bored with it and like food and beer too much.

So... after a change in schedule at work for other reasons, I got a personal trainer to help me work out in the mornings. I work best under pressure. Also, I'll stick to the lean foods on the menu.

You are so wise to get on the wagon younger, the less far you fall the less high will be your climb back up. I wasn't able to do that myself until I retired and got away from the stressors of the work place. My hat is off to you and all the others able to do what I could not.

I won't drop beer, though. I know I won't. I'll just stop drinking on work days.

Just cutting down at work has been shown to help.

[Shell B]

It's strange. I was always really skinny when I was a drinker. I've only gained weight in the past five years - 35 pounds, to be exact. I've yo-yoed during that time too. I lost 25 of it just two years ago and put it all back on over those two years. I quit smoking too, so that could be part of it.

[Mystic]

I gained 3 pounds, but fat/muscle ratio is still 10% (was 10% when I was 3 pounds less as well).

It sounds like you're putting on muscle MysticKnight. Do you strength train?

Yes I lift weights.

[The Industrial Atheist]

It sounds like you're putting on muscle MysticKnight. Do you strength train?

Yes I lift weights.

That might be it. Good for you! I've been strength training since I was 12 or 13.

[John V]

Over a month since the last post... Now drop and give me twenty you lazy fat fucks! 

[mlmooney89]

Good point alpha male.

Over here life sucks in the high risk pregnancy diet but it paid off because I lost weight and my doctor said he was very proud of me. I'm now back on track to only gain my 1lb a week and this week I've gained I think .8lb so I'm doing well.

I will tell you right now though the moment this little girl is born her father better have a whole platter of sushi and Asian noodles for me. :p

[Mystic]

I have gotten my abs to show a little bit, that is the six are not clearly defined, but you see a little bit of the 6 pack form.

[Shell B]

I've been doing physical therapy three times a week. I should be done in a week or so. Then, it's off to the gym and yoga classes, assuming I'm cleared for yoga.

[Whateverist]

Good point alpha male.

Over here life sucks in the high risk pregnancy diet but it paid off because I lost weight and my doctor said he was very proud of me. I'm now back on track to only gain my 1lb a week and this week I've gained I think .8lb so I'm doing well.

I will tell you right now though the moment this little girl is born her father better have a whole platter of sushi and Asian noodles for me. :p

I'm predicting rapid weight loss once you evict the little bugger.

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I've been doing physical therapy three times a week. I should be done in a week or so. Then, it's off to the gym and yoga classes, assuming I'm cleared for yoga.

Have you ever tried Pilates?  Doing that three times a week now.  Really helping me a lot.  It's a little like yoga but more muscle work out.  You'd be great at it.

[Silver]

I have gotten my abs to show a little bit, that is the six are not clearly defined, but you see a little bit of the 6 pack form.

I saw that lovely picture you posted.