Diet crap talk

[Geo]

All Europeans are genetically inclined towards type 2 diabetes vs. bloodlines from other continents. So maybe it's an insulin resistance gene?

Meaning most Americans as well. :p

[Rusty Edge]

All Europeans are genetically inclined towards type 2 diabetes vs. bloodlines from other continents. So maybe it's an insulin resistance gene?

Meaning most Americans as well. :p

Yeah. Probably more so  since we eat more fast food.

[Rusty Edge]

I'm thinking that I'd like to drop my weight to the next notch, which I'm guessing will be in the 198-199 area, and let it there.
I'll see if I can manage it before I go fishing.

I've been spiraling to the bottom of my 203-208 weight range, but I doubt if I've broken through the barrier yet. On the other hand, I'm definitely losing lower back fat, and I'm wearing 34 pants now. I wore 32s in high school. I'm happy about that! I'm going fishing now, it's that time of year.

[Rusty Edge]

Back from vacation on Saturday where I was eating with a lot of exceptions, and sitting around a lot. Weighed in today. 203.0
I'm happy. Back to buying and cooking my own food, routine, and breaking the 200 lb. barrier soon.

[Buster's Uncle]

That last time I saw 203 was right after the diabeetus was diagnosed - I guess it was the high blood sugar killed my appetite for six months prior.

And dangest thing, I'd been lifting weights before it got bad enough to cause a little numbness in my hands, and put a stop to THAT - but I looked GREAT.

[Buster's Uncle]

-But incidentally, while I've been arting for the last month and change, I've lost much interest in snacking.  Momma's had ice cream in the freezer for three weeks in a row, and I ain't had any but about every other day.  I don't weigh myself -that way lies madness, if you ask me- but I imagine I'm losing slightly.

[E_T]

I've been hovering between 213-218 for a while now.  I'm at least trying to keep things as balanced as possible.

[Rusty Edge]

Haven't broken the 200lb. barrier, but I'm staying in the 200-202 range.

[Rusty Edge]

Haven't broken the 200lb. barrier, but I'm staying in the 200-202 range.

Okay. It's more like the 200-203 range, but that's even with dietary exceptions this week, and I'm at the bottom of the range today. I haven't been exercising as much, because my dog gets more sun and heat than she needs in the first mile. So I take her home, but I don't often resume the walk without her. I'm noticing that my stomach looks toned when I stand, although there is some overlap when I sit. I'm guessing it's more a matter of my skin hasn't shrunk to fit, rather than flab.

[Unorthodox]

While the scale itself hasn't changed much, and I gained weight on vacation (expected), my dedication to the stairs ended up paying off. 

Was able to get down to a particular beach on vacation, the trail to which was listed as being steep, difficult and 'not for the weak'.  Essentially about a mile descent followed by 3-4 floors of stairs followed by a rock scramble at the bottom.  But, it was the best place for viewing the tide pools, and I was determined I was getting down there.  (Down is infinitely harder more painful for me than up on my knee)  It took me a minute to navigate the rock scramble down, but I managed with little difficulty.  And back up just needed a couple breaks as I'm rather used to the climbs at work. 

Followed that up the next day by going on the longest hike I've been on since I was about 20.  More than twice the distance we did in Bryce canyon.  Unfortunately, it was also an out and back, which the climb UP went quite well.  The return trip back I had to take my time and tripped on some of the overgrown roots on the trail at one point.  My knee wasn't too happy with me after that, but was back to workable after a day's rest driving into Seattle. 

[Rusty Edge]

I'm thinking that I'd like to drop my weight to the next notch, which I'm guessing will be in the 198-199 area, and let it there.
I'll see if I can manage it before I go fishing.

I think I finally managed it, frequently weighing in at 199 point something. I intend to see if I can transform some of that to muscle, but I figure this is the end point for me in terms of weight. This is where I remind everybody who is trying to lose weight that late summer is the hardest time of the year for it. As the days shorten your body plans to store fat for the approaching winter because whether winter is a cold season or a dry one, it's normally a season of food scarcity. So, don't give up hope. Count it a success if you hold steady.

[Rusty Edge]

Time for an update. Today's weight is 202.9.
 I just returned from my Mom's, so it hasn't exactly been normal for 3 weeks. My dog tore her ACL and required surgery this summer, so she's not allowed to walk much, and it tortures her when I go for a walk without her, so I've done it rarely. There was plenty of yard work to be done for my Mom, hedges, shrubs, weeding, removing a dead tree, some digging, moving furniture and appliances, packing and unpacking, etc. I managed to injure my shoulder somehow , so I'm trying not to aggravate it with exercise. Also I make diet exceptions when I travel ( although I'm still pretty strict at home. I figure if you make exceptions at home where I have control over what I buy, cook, and eat, I'm not really following the diet.). I make travel diet exceptions partly to enjoy dining opportunities, partly to make meals more family friendly, and partly because of limited options on the road.

There was a funeral when I returned here. So, I think 202.9 is good, especially since I am still losing excess salt. I had a physical yesterday. The doctor frequently used the word "great," and now I'm off all prescriptions, and on once a year checkups instead of twice.

I intend to return to 200lbs. before my next trip.

[Lorizael]

When I dieted during the spring, I got down to 203 from 211. And then... I stopped. Gained it all back and a couple more pounds.

An old filling of mine recently broke due to extended decay, with the upshot being that I need a root canal. I need better dental hygiene, which starts with more regular brushing and flossing but should also include cutting out sugar. So for the last week, I've cut down to a single Mountain Dew a day at lunch and water for every other meal. This will be good for my teeth, but also my weight, and probably my health more generally because of all the caffeine and toxic sludge I won't be imbibing.

I lost about a pound this week. If I can completely quit Dew, that'd be great, but for the time being I'm gonna see if I can keep to this reduced intake.

[Elok]

Develop a taste for coffee or tea?  Heck, they make caffeinated water now.

[Lorizael]

My poorly functioning nose means I can't appreciate complex flavors, so beverages like coffee are basically just bitter. But really I should find a way to do without caffeine.