Drake Alexander Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Hello! Well, I wanted to share some of my experience here. I made a 180° last January 2, 2018. I weighed it myself on December 31 and I was on my heaviest... 315 pounds. As a 5'4" guy, this was unacceptable, shocking and right on wrong. I'm a microbiologist so I did what I do best... I scienced the crap out of weight loss! I researched that I need it to consume fewer calories so I got myself a food journal. I started tracking EVERYTHING I ate. That made me figure out that I was consuming insane amounts of calories daily so, I started "polishing" my eating habits. (see that I don't use the word D_ _ _ because it sounds restrictive and negative. Eating habits sounds more friendly) After 2 weeks I left behind: sodas, juices, candy, chips, outrageously big fast food combos, extra salty snacks and some other things. I also downloaded a workout app. I get bored easily so I analyzed what was the least amount of time I could do some workout and I ended knowing that I could do 10 minutes. That made me commit to moving and I have been doing it since January 2. I got to admit, I almost died that first day but, I did it anyway. My eating habits change and then I started counting calories too. After I got my RMR and BMR, I got a calorie goal and I have been sticking to it. I don't mind counting and measuring portions since that is second nature to me as a microbiologist. I have been tracking what I eat, when I eat, moving and... yes, losing weight. Today has been 1 month and 8 days since I turn around to leave my gravity suit behind. I have lost 25 pounds since and I see results in every aspect. I joined Nerd Fitness to get an extra boost since I don't have access to weights yet and I wanted to recover my muscles (FYI I used to lift weights like 12 years ago and I know that those muscles are there... somewhere). Anyway, I won't ramble on anymore. I'm integrating the Beginners Bodyweight Workout and now I do almost 30 minutes of exercise daily to prepare myself for when I hit the gym. See you around folks! Woot! Woot! 4 1 Quote Link to comment
Harleytrypp Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Great job, leveraging your skills into your life goals... keep up the good work. I agree with you, that the "D" word has some baggage attached to it, so fantastic re-framing the concept to a new eating life style. 1 Quote Level: 2 Celt Adventurer Str: 3 Dex: 2 Sta: 2 Con: 4.25 Wis: 4.75 Cha: 4 Challenges: 1 / 2 Link to comment
Emerald Eagle Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Woohoo! Amazing job I love that you analysed what you were doing and made changes for there. Keep us up to date! 1 Quote Feminist Ranger (she/her) Based in Melbourne, Australia Current Challenge: Emerald Eagle refills her cup (January 2021) Instagram: @emeraldeaglenf “I wish you would thrash him. He deserves it." She looked back at him. "I will one day, sir. I'm getting tired of falling down.” - Alanna: The First Adventure Link to comment
SkyGirl Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Wow!! Way to take where you were and what knowledge you had and start with that - and you have learned and grown (er, shrunk) so much! Good for you!! 1 Quote SKY ELVENWORD NOBLEHEART The Silver Archer, Ranger Level 53 Jesus-follower | Writer | Encourager | Resident Myers-Briggs and Enneagram Geek "Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us all the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people." - Fred Rogers Link to comment
Sportsnut Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Awesome work! What's the update? I'm sure you're still rocking the journey! Quote Link to comment
Drake Alexander Posted May 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Awesome work! What's the update? I'm sure you're still rocking the journey! You know it! I'm at 250 lbs today. Have been posting more in the Adventurers forum. Go check it out!Sent from my LG-M210 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment
RubiksCat Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Congratulations. Keep it up! 1 Quote Link to comment
GloriousDawn Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 That is awesome, Drake! I topped out around 350 at my heaviest, so I know what a thrill it is to see that 3## drop to a 2##. Woohoo! Quote Link to comment
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