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Title: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on September 01, 2011, 01:33:38 AM
Like Frank says, one doesn't get recognized  unless one blows their own horn once in while. Since May 27th, I've lost a total of 45 Lbs. I want to lose another 20 lbs before the Dallas get together and another 20 before October 15th (That might be pushing it.) I've been walking every day, despite the intense heat, doing some light weights (high reps) and some light calisthenics. I've also had to stop my insulin because of the low blood sugars I was getting every night.  :yahoo:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: BlueStateSaint on September 01, 2011, 06:38:58 AM
Like Frank says, one doesn't get recognized  unless one blows their own horn once in while. Since May 27th, I've lost a total of 45 Lbs. I want to lose another 20 lbs before the Dallas get together and another 20 before October 15th (That might be pushing it.) I've been walking every day, despite the intense heat, doing some light weights (high reps) and some light calisthenics. I've also had to stop my insulin because of the low blood sugars I was getting every night.  :yahoo:

A well-deserved H5, Thor. :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on September 01, 2011, 06:46:30 AM
Nice going, Thor!  :cheersmate:

I'm still hanging at around a 57 lb. weight loss myself, so I know how good you're feeling.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Lacarnut on September 01, 2011, 06:54:37 AM
Good on you. Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: franksolich on September 01, 2011, 06:57:50 AM
Hot damn.

Way to go, Thor!

You know, this success through perseverance could be a harbinger of other good things, other successes, to come your way.  I certainly hope so!
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Gina on September 01, 2011, 06:59:38 AM
Like Frank says, one doesn't get recognized  unless one blows their own horn once in while. Since May 27th, I've lost a total of 45 Lbs. I want to lose another 20 lbs before the Dallas get together and another 20 before October 15th (That might be pushing it.) I've been walking every day, despite the intense heat, doing some light weights (high reps) and some light calisthenics. I've also had to stop my insulin because of the low blood sugars I was getting every night.  :yahoo:

 :picsneeded:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: IassaFTots on September 01, 2011, 07:51:09 AM
Wicked Cool Thor!

Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: RobJohnson on September 03, 2011, 10:37:54 PM
This is great news!

It's always nice when people that have not seen you for a year or so mention "you've lost a lot of weight."

Have a banana split and celebrate.  :Lao:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on September 05, 2011, 01:34:33 AM
 two more pounds vanished over the last couple of days. 20 to go until I hit my actual goal weight for the end of Sept. and 40 to go until I hit my overall goal. I was bad tonight, though. I went and bought a couple of candy bars.  :rofl: O-)
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: debk on September 05, 2011, 09:32:18 AM
 :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:


I'm so proud of you! I know your weight was really bothering you, and you're doing great!!!


Euph....you too, are doing great! How's Mrs E doin' with hers?



I'd gained 5lb back, because I wasn't paying much attention to what I was eating while I was trying to get my hair to grow back in (too quick of weight loss caused my hair to start falling out  :bawl: ). Since I started working at the new job mid-July, I've lost 10lbs. Part of it's working til 4am, and part of it has been stressing over a few things.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: jtyangel on September 05, 2011, 01:22:05 PM
I will always always always Hi5 anyone doing this and doing it right.Good for you, Thor. You should be proud of yourself! Keep up the good work! :cheersmate: :cheersmate: :cheersmate: :cheersmate: :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on September 05, 2011, 07:46:26 PM
:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:


I'm so proud of you! I know your weight was really bothering you, and you're doing great!!!


Euph....you too, are doing great! How's Mrs E doin' with hers?



I'd gained 5lb back, because I wasn't paying much attention to what I was eating while I was trying to get my hair to grow back in (too quick of weight loss caused my hair to start falling out  :bawl: ). Since I started working at the new job mid-July, I've lost 10lbs. Part of it's working til 4am, and part of it has been stressing over a few things.

We're both basically holding steady, thanks. I'm down around -55 lbs and Mrs. E around -36. Sometimes I'll go up slightly (like at the moment), but a couple-three days of lotsa water and rabbit food and I'm back where I was. I can get used to this.  :-)
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: seahorse513 on September 05, 2011, 08:03:33 PM
Yeah for everyone losing some serious weightage!!!!  :yahoo:I am trying to lose weight as well.Walked three miles today!!!
 :yahoo: :yahoo:
As JTYangel said, it will be easier on our backs as well....
It is nice to have someone to cheer you on as you reach your goals...
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on September 07, 2011, 02:19:42 AM
Yeah for everyone losing some serious weightage!!!!  :yahoo:I am trying to lose weight as well.Walked three miles today!!!
 :yahoo: :yahoo:
As JTYangel said, it will be easier on our backs as well....
It is nice to have someone to cheer you on as you reach your goals...

With the walking & exercise, my back has been killing me the last couple of days. My knees ache, my elbows are acting up (they were both hyperextended numerous times during my Judo days). I have severe muscle burn and yes, I'm whining!!
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: RobJohnson on September 07, 2011, 02:28:45 AM
With the walking & exercise, my back has been killing me the last couple of days. My knees ache, my elbows are acting up (they were both hyperextended numerous times during my Judo days). I have severe muscle burn and yes, I'm whining!!

Don't worry about the whine.

I can feel your pain.

Keep up the hard work.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: seahorse513 on September 07, 2011, 01:28:35 PM
With the walking & exercise, my back has been killing me the last couple of days. My knees ache, my elbows are acting up (they were both hyperextended numerous times during my Judo days). I have severe muscle burn and yes, I'm whining!!
Don't worry about the whining!! You are probably using muscles you haven't used in a while. Would it help to do a few stretches before walking? or perhaps down an advil?? Don't give up, when you have come so far. All this hard work will pay off in the long run...
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: SherryBaby on September 07, 2011, 01:46:55 PM
H5!
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: zeitgeist on September 07, 2011, 02:00:07 PM
I really should could stand to lose a few pounds (says the man who just cut up a very large pan of fudge). :hammer:

Keep up the good work. 
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: debk on September 08, 2011, 03:16:09 AM
I really should could stand to lose a few pounds (says the man who just cut up a very large pan of fudge). :hammer:

Keep up the good work. 



Fudge?  :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: zeitgeist on September 08, 2011, 12:23:49 PM

Fudge?  :drool: :drool: :drool:

Chocolate, the marshmallow fluff recipe with walnuts pieces ... M/zeit made it for me.  YUM.  A whole 9x13 pan, all mine. :fuelfire:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: BEG on September 08, 2011, 01:31:13 PM
Good for you Thor!
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: debk on September 08, 2011, 01:36:55 PM
Chocolate, the marshmallow fluff recipe with walnuts pieces ... M/zeit made it for me.  YUM.  A whole 9x13 pan, all mine. :fuelfire:


 :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:



(I use the same recipe, but prefer pecans in it )
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: zeitgeist on September 08, 2011, 02:50:16 PM

 :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:



(I use the same recipe, but prefer pecans in it )


Now that's just silly debk. ::)  Pecans should be saved for Pralines. :hammer:


Ingredients:
•2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
•1/4 cup water
•1/4 cup evaporated milk
•2 cups pecan pieces and halves
•2 teaspoons vanilla
•3 tablespoons chilled butter, cut in pieces
Preparation:
Combine sugar, milk, and water in a 2-quart saucepan; heat to boiling stirring constantly. Cook until mixture reaches soft ball consistency (235°).Remove from heat; stir in pecans, vanilla, and butter. Immediately drop by tablespoons onto wax paper

And even I can make those.

(fudge, on the other hand, not so much, usually it is a good idea to buy plenty of French Vanilla ice cream when I try... :whistling: )

Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: debk on September 08, 2011, 05:22:53 PM
Pecans go best in everything!!!!

especially when they are right up there with cashews as my favorite edible nut.









that I'm willing to chop up.....
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on September 08, 2011, 08:53:02 PM
Pecans go best in everything!!!!

especially when they are right up there with cashews as my favorite edible nut.









that I'm willing to chop up.....

Get a room!!!!!


 :-)
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: zeitgeist on September 09, 2011, 02:56:25 PM
Get a room!!!!!


 :-)

Yeah, a kitchen! :-)   Eupher, you should know, Good Boys Deserve Fudge Always, and All Cows Eat Grass.   

Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: SaintLouieWoman on September 10, 2011, 04:08:19 PM

Now that's just silly debk. ::)  Pecans should be saved for Pralines. :hammer:


Ingredients:
•2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
•1/4 cup water
•1/4 cup evaporated milk
•2 cups pecan pieces and halves
•2 teaspoons vanilla
•3 tablespoons chilled butter, cut in pieces
Preparation:
Combine sugar, milk, and water in a 2-quart saucepan; heat to boiling stirring constantly. Cook until mixture reaches soft ball consistency (235°).Remove from heat; stir in pecans, vanilla, and butter. Immediately drop by tablespoons onto wax paper

And even I can make those.

(fudge, on the other hand, not so much, usually it is a good idea to buy plenty of French Vanilla ice cream when I try... :whistling: )


Now this is just cruel, posting these tasty recipes. It's as mean as SR getting the chocolate chip whoopie pies (2 cookies with a lot of thick ooey gooey cream between them) at the Amish store nearby.  :-)

I've been on the South Beach diet since May and have lost about 20 pounds. I'd like to lose a bunch more, but have hit a plateau. It's already helping my knees (along with the cortisone shot that the doc gave me a couple of weeks ago).

Congrats Thor on the massive weight loss. I'm jealous, but happy for you.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: zeitgeist on September 11, 2011, 01:12:38 PM
Now this is just cruel, posting these tasty recipes. It's as mean as SR getting the chocolate chip whoopie pies (2 cookies with a lot of thick ooey gooey cream between them) at the Amish store nearby.  :-)

I've been on the South Beach diet since May and have lost about 20 pounds. I'd like to lose a bunch more, but have hit a plateau. It's already helping my knees (along with the cortisone shot that the doc gave me a couple of weeks ago).

Congrats Thor on the massive weight loss. I'm jealous, but happy for you.

Which brings up an interesting question, "Why is there never enough filling when I make woopie pies?"   After years of making them I now just double the filling recipe automatically. My woopie pies are to die for, ditto my dipped chocolate covered cherries ( I make a kick a$$ fondant).  Over the last many years I have drastically cut back on making sweet treats.  I use to make a mean cream puff / eclair too.  M/zeit dissapeared my candy thermometer years ago, I took it as a sign.

I too commend Thor on his loss. 
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: debk on September 11, 2011, 10:20:20 PM
Which brings up an interesting question, "Why is there never enough filling when I make woopie pies?"   After years of making them I now just double the filling recipe automatically. My woopie pies are to die for, ditto my dipped chocolate covered cherries ( I make a kick a$$ fondant).  Over the last many years I have drastically cut back on making sweet treats.  I use to make a mean cream puff / eclair too.  M/zeit dissapeared my candy thermometer years ago, I took it as a sign.

I too commend Thor on his loss. 


You just reminded me it's been years since I've made cream puffs/eclairs. Hmmmmm.........
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: zeitgeist on September 12, 2011, 12:26:01 PM

You just reminded me it's been years since I've made cream puffs/eclairs. Hmmmmm.........

When I was a kid we had laying hens and thus lots of eggs to use up.  I learned to cook watching my mom.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: debk on September 12, 2011, 12:31:43 PM
When I was a kid we had laying hens and thus lots of eggs to use up.  I learned to cook watching my mom.

My stepgrandmother was from Denmark, and she would make "Danish pastry" with puff pastry piped out onto a cookie sheet. Pipe out in an closed "s" pattern, doing 3 rows the length of the pan. Bake the same way you would puffs or eclairs. When it cools, spread raspberry jam over it, and then white "drizzle" frosting (powdered sugar and milk). My kids always insist on it on Christmas morning. I thought it was just her way of making pastry, but a friend brought me bake a cookbook from Minnesota that is just Scandinavian baking, and it's in there.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: chitownchica on September 12, 2011, 01:41:30 PM
Congratulations Thor! I need to follow your lead.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Gina on September 12, 2011, 02:49:05 PM
My stepgrandmother was from Denmark, and she would make "Danish pastry" with puff pastry piped out onto a cookie sheet. Pipe out in an closed "s" pattern, doing 3 rows the length of the pan. Bake the same way you would puffs or eclairs. When it cools, spread raspberry jam over it, and then white "drizzle" frosting (powdered sugar and milk). My kids always insist on it on Christmas morning. I thought it was just her way of making pastry, but a friend brought me bake a cookbook from Minnesota that is just Scandinavian baking, and it's in there.

explain further please.....I am trying to get a visual here
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: zeitgeist on September 12, 2011, 07:04:05 PM
My stepgrandmother was from Denmark, and she would make "Danish pastry" with puff pastry piped out onto a cookie sheet. Pipe out in an closed "s" pattern, doing 3 rows the length of the pan. Bake the same way you would puffs or eclairs. When it cools, spread raspberry jam over it, and then white "drizzle" frosting (powdered sugar and milk). My kids always insist on it on Christmas morning. I thought it was just her way of making pastry, but a friend brought me bake a cookbook from Minnesota that is just Scandinavian baking, and it's in there.

This is a great recipe for the morning coffee during the holidays.  Easy to make, it travels well.  *I substitute almond pieces in the frosting.

Quote

Danish Puff

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons water
 
1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
 
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon milk, or as needed
2 tablespoons candy sprinkles*


Directions
1.Place 1 cup of flour in a medium bowl. Mix in butter using a fork or a pastry blender. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of water over, and stir with a fork until dough comes together. Divide into two balls. Pat dough into two long strips on an ungreased baking sheet, about 14 inches long and 3 inches wide. Set aside.
2.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3.In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of butter and 1 cup of water. Bring to a rolling boil. Add 1 teaspoon of almond extract and remove from the heat. Immediately stir in 1 cup of flour until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan. Gradually stir in the eggs until well blended. Divide evenly, and spread over the two crusts on the baking sheet.
4.Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Allow to cool almost to room temperature before frosting.
5.To make the frosting, mix together the confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon of almond extract and a splash of milk in a small bowl until smooth. Add more milk if necessary to make a pourable glaze. Drizzle over the Danish puffs, and decorate with candy sprinkles.

 :whistling: 
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Gina on September 13, 2011, 08:33:53 AM
I don't eat sweets but I do enjoy making them for my family so I am going to make that! 

Are there any other topping suggestions? to give flavors?  what about a chocolate glaze?  will that work?
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: SherryBaby on September 13, 2011, 02:21:58 PM
Congrats on your weight loss, I shall now post dessert recipes.   :hyper:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: zeitgeist on September 14, 2011, 06:46:42 AM
Congrats on your weight loss, I shall now post dessert recipes.   :hyper:

Exactly, congrats on the will power necessary to abstain from loading up on the desserts.  After all it is the consumption of, not the recipe for, that is responsible for the weight gain.  :hammer: 




Gina, I have never tried chocolate what I like about that recipe is the almond flavor.
But, there is no such thing as bad chocolate.


Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: SherryBaby on September 14, 2011, 07:31:29 AM
Exactly, congrats on the will power necessary to abstain from loading up on the desserts.  After all it is the consumption of, not the recipe for, that is responsible for the weight gain. 

I gained 3 lbs just reading your recipes.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on September 29, 2011, 09:54:21 PM
Grand total weight loss to date is approx 65 lbs.  :-) :hyper:  I DID strain, pull or otherwise injure some muscles in my back. I guess I pushed myself a little too hard.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Chris_ on September 29, 2011, 09:55:40 PM
I'm going to take a wild guess that you are over 6 feet tall.

Congratulations. :wink: :II:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on September 29, 2011, 10:10:20 PM
I'm going to take a wild guess that you are over 6 feet tall.

Congratulations. :wink: :II:

6'4".....
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on September 30, 2011, 08:33:49 AM
6'4".....

It's kinda hard to stack poop that high, but it can be done.

 :tongue: :fuelfire:   :-)    :bolt:

Seriously, GREAT JOB on the weight loss. You ain't as young as you used to be, so it's all about "training", not "straining". (says the guy who trashed his right heel again...... :censored: )
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: debk on September 30, 2011, 01:41:18 PM
Thor:  :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Euph: hope your heel feels better soon. <<<<hugs>>>>
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on October 31, 2011, 05:39:16 PM
Well, I'm up to 1½ miles, up & down hills and 75 lbs lost to date!!! The walking is a struggle, but I get it done.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: seahorse513 on October 31, 2011, 06:11:45 PM
Well, I'm up to 1½ miles, up & down hills and 75 lbs lost to date!!! The walking is a struggle, but I get it done.

Congrats!!!!!! I am so happy for you!! Losing weight is hard and trying to motivate is harder, but you have done both!! :yahoo: :yahoo:
You are an inspiration to me!!
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on November 01, 2011, 10:46:40 AM
Well, I'm up to 1½ miles, up & down hills and 75 lbs lost to date!!! The walking is a struggle, but I get it done.

Wow, that is a TON of weight! Nice job!
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Wineslob on November 01, 2011, 04:27:15 PM
Well done.    :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on November 29, 2011, 08:21:10 AM
Still holding at the ~75 pounds lost. However, I haven't been doing much exercise since my overnight stay in the Hospital. Had an echocardiogram last Wednesday. Stress test is on this coming Thursday. Seems to me that my problems might have been just as simple as a dehydration issue as I haven't been drinking as much water since it's cooled down. At least that's what I'm hoping.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on November 29, 2011, 08:43:14 AM
Still holding at the ~75 pounds lost. However, I haven't been doing much exercise since my overnight stay in the Hospital. Had an echocardiogram last Wednesday. Stress test is on this coming Thursday. Seems to me that my problems might have been just as simple as a dehydration issue as I haven't been drinking as much water since it's cooled down. At least that's what I'm hoping.

If you ain't pissing 12-14 times per day, you're dehydrated. (That what it seems like to me anymore.....)   :p
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on March 14, 2012, 07:56:08 PM
Well, a new milestone has been attained...... 230 lbs tonight AFTER dinner... That's a total of 90 lbs in less than  a year. I've kept it off, too, other than a few plateaus.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: franksolich on March 14, 2012, 07:56:39 PM
Well, a new milestone has been attained...... 230 lbs tonight AFTER dinner... That's a total of 90 lbs in less than  a year. I've kept it off, too, other than a few plateaus.

Congratulations!

Other than that, how are you doing?
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Chris_ on March 14, 2012, 07:56:46 PM
Awesome.  Congratulations.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on March 14, 2012, 07:58:17 PM
Congratulations!

Other than that, how are you doing?

Frank, I'm doing OK, all in all. Life seems to be on the upswing. That's to be announced at a later date. I'm still waiting on a surgery date, which I SHOULD know by next week. Now, if I could manage 10 more lbs by the end of the month...... that'd be 100 lbs in a year.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: seahorse513 on March 14, 2012, 08:43:56 PM
Thor, That is awesome!!!
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: IassaFTots on March 14, 2012, 09:07:46 PM
Dude, you so rock!   :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on March 15, 2012, 12:32:44 PM
Nice going, Rob! Damn, that's a boatload of weight and to manage that kind of weight loss with pending surgery is awesome.

How's the quitting smoking thing going?
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Lacarnut on March 15, 2012, 01:28:00 PM
That is great. You gonna live longer which is always a plus.

 I have given up sweets and lost about 15 pounds. Need to start exercising.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: njpines on March 15, 2012, 01:40:45 PM
That's fantastic, Thor (your weight loss)!!   :yahoo:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on March 15, 2012, 07:36:21 PM
Nice going, Rob! Damn, that's a boatload of weight and to manage that kind of weight loss with pending surgery is awesome.

How's the quitting smoking thing going?


Ummm, we probably shouldn't discuss the smoking thing.....   :popcorn:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on March 16, 2012, 09:32:58 AM

Ummm, we probably shouldn't discuss the smoking thing.....   :popcorn:

 :p

It's better to be slightly porky than to walk around smelling like a chimney, Mr. I'm-gonna-have-my-chest-cut-open-and-my-heart-sliced-and-diced.

Just sayin'.....
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on March 27, 2012, 08:15:27 PM
227............   :-)
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Chris_ on March 27, 2012, 08:16:43 PM
Wow.

I've been at 235 since about 2003.  At least it hasn't changed much.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Duke Nukum on March 27, 2012, 08:20:20 PM
Go! Thor! Go!  :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on March 27, 2012, 09:20:26 PM
That's a total of 93 lbs in less than a year. 7 more pounds by Sunday morning will make me hit the 100 lb mark.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: seahorse513 on March 27, 2012, 11:14:00 PM
That's a total of 93 lbs in less than a year. 7 more pounds by Sunday morning will make me hit the 100 lb mark.
:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :-*
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Dblhaul on March 28, 2012, 12:07:23 AM
Thor, what you have done is fantastic!

Keep up the good mojo, I'm losing weight too!
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on March 28, 2012, 02:02:20 AM
Thor, what you have done is fantastic!

Keep up the good mojo, I'm losing weight too!

:II:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: debk on March 28, 2012, 02:56:24 AM
 :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

I'm so proud of you!!!!
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on March 28, 2012, 07:27:14 AM
yeah, but Thor is still smoking.  :whatever:

(not to rain on your parade or anything......)  :tongue:   :fuelfire:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: seahorse513 on March 28, 2012, 07:42:59 AM
yeah, but Thor is still smoking.  :whatever:

(not to rain on your parade or anything......)  :tongue:   :fuelfire:
killjoy!!!!! :argh:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on April 04, 2012, 08:29:36 AM
effective today, 100 lbs lost!!! :-)
A year & 4 days
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on April 04, 2012, 08:44:35 AM
effective today, 100 lbs lost!!! :-)
A year & 4 days

Wow -- absolutely stunning.

Now, go ahead and have a hot fudge sundae and a doughnut to celebrate.

hi5!
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: BEG on April 04, 2012, 09:04:01 AM
effective today, 100 lbs lost!!! :-)
A year & 4 days

Great job!
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Karin on April 06, 2012, 03:14:05 PM
Thor, congratulations, that is really something!  You must feel great! 
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: CactusCarlos on April 06, 2012, 04:04:41 PM
effective today, 100 lbs lost!!! :-)
A year & 4 days

Well done, Sir! 
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Gina on April 10, 2012, 09:27:00 AM
effective today, 100 lbs lost!!! :-)
A year & 4 days

That is amazing!  I used to weigh 250 and now I am a svelte 150.  It's hard to do but easy to keep up if you really get in the groove.   :-*  So proud of you I could just kiss ya! :-*
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Zeus on April 10, 2012, 10:14:48 AM
That is amazing!  I used to weigh 250 and now I am a svelte 150.  It's hard to do but easy to keep up if you really get in the groove.   :-*  So proud of you I could just kiss ya! :-*

Congrats to all you losers  :cheersmate:

I guess I've been blessed with always having a high metabolism rate. have always been able to maintain a constant weight except for a couple periods of weight gain in my life. strange thing about my weight gain periods is they have always been in about 20 pound increments. were all primarily in muscle mass except for this last twenty.

I've known a few folks who have lost serious weight,including my ex. She lost around 100 pounds in ten months.

Was fun to go clothes shopping with her but grocery shopping was out. I don't care what's in it as long as it taste good.  :whatever:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Gina on April 10, 2012, 10:26:42 AM
Congrats to all you losers  :cheersmate:

I guess I've been blessed with always having a high metabolism rate. have always been able to maintain a constant weight except for a couple periods of weight gain in my life. strange thing about my weight gain periods is they have always been in about 20 pound increments. were all primarily in muscle mass except for this last twenty.

I've known a few folks who have lost serious weight,including my ex. She lost around 100 pounds in ten months.

Was fun to go clothes shopping with her but grocery shopping was out. I don't care what's in it as long as it taste good.  :whatever:

I live by Atkins.  I eat everything I want but sweets and bread which I never cared for anyway.  I want for nothing in foods. 
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Zeus on April 10, 2012, 10:37:41 AM
I live by Atkins.  I eat everything I want but sweets and bread which I never cared for anyway.  I want for nothing in foods. 

My dad always said 'If it ain't meat n tatters it ain't supper', with me it's 'If it ain't Meat n Tatters & bread it ain't supper". The sweet thing i go in binges. It's been yrs since the ex lost her weight she did get to the point she eats pretty much what she wants,still healthy foods though.for awhile she was down right anal about it. I didn't complain though,those size 3 and 4 nighties looked just fine laying on the bedroom floor.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Gina on April 10, 2012, 10:47:44 AM
My dad always said 'If it ain't meat n tatters it ain't supper', with me it's 'If it ain't Meat n Tatters & bread it ain't supper". The sweet thing i go in binges. It's been yrs since the ex lost her weight she did get to the point she eats pretty much what she wants,still healthy foods though.for awhile she was down right anal about it. I didn't complain though,those size 3 and 4 nighties looked just fine laying on the bedroom floor.

well that sucks that all you were doing was looking at them on the floor, but hey, whatever turns you on
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on April 30, 2012, 03:25:01 PM
Last time I weighed myself (last week) I was down to 210. BRB with a current weight measurement.........


209.6 at the moment.... I seem to be holding around this 210 mark. Not too bad for being 6'4".
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on April 30, 2012, 03:30:52 PM
Last time I weighed myself (last week) I was down to 210. BRB with a current weight measurement.........


209.6 at the moment.... I seem to be holding around this 210 mark. Not too bad for being 6'4".

It's about time your skinny ass showed up here. I was beginning to think you were wasting away to dust.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: seahorse513 on April 30, 2012, 03:31:20 PM
That is awesome!!!! :yahoo: :yahoo:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on April 30, 2012, 03:33:30 PM
It's about time your skinny ass showed up here. I was beginning to think you were wasting away to dust.

I've been in considerable pain over the last month. I have a pinched nerve in my neck which is giving me ALL kinds of grief. If you've noticed, I ain't even been on Facebook all that much until this past weekend. Then there are some other issues going on.  :(
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on April 30, 2012, 03:34:57 PM
BTW, my goal was 220. Now I'm having to eat extra just to maintain my weight. Dunno WTH is going on. I wish it had been this simple 20+ years ago.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on April 30, 2012, 03:37:14 PM
I've been in considerable pain over the last month. I have a pinched nerve in my neck which is giving me ALL kinds of grief. If you've noticed, I ain't even been on Facebook all that much until this past weekend. Then there are some other issues going on.  :(

I ain't on FB that much either, Rob. Some over the weekend, prolly moreso than usual. But it ain't a common thing.

Sorry to hear about your neck. And your "other issues."

Now make me some coffee, bitch.   :tongue:   :fuelfire: 
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on April 30, 2012, 03:38:14 PM
BTW, my goal was 220. Now I'm having to eat extra just to maintain my weight. Dunno WTH is going on. I wish it had been this simple 20+ years ago.

Call the cops and ask them to deliver a dozen doughnuts. Since they're there anyway.....

 :-)
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on April 30, 2012, 03:45:31 PM
I ain't on FB that much either, Rob. Some over the weekend, prolly moreso than usual. But it ain't a common thing.

Sorry to hear about your neck. And your "other issues."

Now make me some coffee, bitch.   :tongue:   :fuelfire: 

I brought your BS up to parity.......  :tongue:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on April 30, 2012, 03:48:55 PM
I brought your BS up to parity.......  :tongue:

Now you're talkin'!   :-)

Where's my coffee?  Bitch.....
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: dutch508 on April 30, 2012, 03:56:55 PM
Now you're talkin'!   :-)

Where's my coffee?  Bitch.....

Bitch, you better have left me a donut.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: seahorse513 on April 30, 2012, 03:59:21 PM
You two are terrible today, pickin on ol' Thor!!!
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on April 30, 2012, 04:00:59 PM
You two are terrible today, pickin on ol' Thor!!!

Bitchslapped for getting mixed up in a friendly bar fight.  :hammer:

Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on April 30, 2012, 04:11:00 PM
Bitchslapped for getting mixed up in a friendly bar fight.  :hammer:



 :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Wineslob on April 30, 2012, 04:12:02 PM
BTW, my goal was 220. Now I'm having to eat extra just to maintain my weight. Dunno WTH is going on. I wish it had been this simple 20+ years ago.


Worms
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on April 30, 2012, 04:13:26 PM

Worms

That's gotta be it.

Thor, does your asshole itch? I've seen dogs that have worms. Almost without exception, they drag their butts on the ground. Do you do that?
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Wineslob on April 30, 2012, 04:18:29 PM
That's gotta be it.

Thor, does your asshole itch? I've seen dogs that have worms. Almost without exception, they drag their butts on the ground. Do you do that?

Ya know, I'd almost pay to see Thor do that.    :rofl:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on April 30, 2012, 04:20:27 PM
Oh Lord........... I can certainly tell it's a Monday!!  :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: all y'all.....
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: A7X_foREVer on April 30, 2012, 08:36:05 PM
Congrats
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: seahorse513 on April 30, 2012, 08:53:29 PM
Oh Lord........... I can certainly tell it's a Monday!!  :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: all y'all.....

I was being nice...... :bawl:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: IassaFTots on April 30, 2012, 09:37:07 PM
Oh Lord........... I can certainly tell it's a Monday!!  :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: all y'all.....

That's what you get for being gone so long!  You were missed!!!!!!

BS for being a slacker.   :-)


 :-*

Good to see you!
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on April 30, 2012, 10:05:36 PM
That's what you get for being gone so long!  You were missed!!!!!!

BS for being a slacker.   :-)


 :-*

Good to see you!

I'm injured!! Can't a guy get a break?? I'll be in Dallas tomorrow in re: my current injury.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Gina on May 01, 2012, 07:09:57 AM

Worms

 :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: IassaFTots on May 01, 2012, 08:05:22 AM
I'm injured!! Can't a guy get a break?? I'll be in Dallas tomorrow in re: my current injury.

Drive safe, avoid 635.    :whatever:  Next time, give me more heads up and maybe we can meet for lunch. 

Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on May 01, 2012, 09:26:08 AM
Drive safe, avoid 635.    :whatever:  Next time, give me more heads up and maybe we can meet for lunch. 



Hell, I just found out about this yesterday because I'm having some serious issues due to this pinched nerve. That's as much heads up as I got.  :mad:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on May 01, 2012, 09:31:37 AM
Hell, I just found out about this yesterday because I'm having some serious issues due to this pinched nerve. That's as much heads up as I got.  :mad:

Can you drive?
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Gina on May 01, 2012, 09:39:24 AM
Hell, I just found out about this yesterday because I'm having some serious issues due to this pinched nerve. That's as much heads up as I got.  :mad:

we are breaking down, Thor........I started throwing up yesterday about 10am and it's now every 30 minutes I am puking regardless of what I eat/drink.  I thought it was done as my last puke was at 6am but it just came back with avengence at 9:30am (much more yellow puke).

Have I grossed you out yet?  :panic:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on May 01, 2012, 09:42:02 AM
we are breaking down, Thor........I started throwing up yesterday about 10am and it's now every 30 minutes I am puking regardless of what I eat/drink.  I thought it was done as my last puke was at 6am but it just came back with avengence at 9:30am (much more yellow puke).

Have I grossed you out yet?  :panic:

Yellow puke? You been eatin' dandelions again?
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Gina on May 01, 2012, 09:53:21 AM
Yellow puke? You been eatin' dandelions again?

EATIN nuttin!  that makes for yellow puke  :hyper:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on May 01, 2012, 09:56:19 AM
EATIN nuttin!  that makes for yellow puke  :hyper:

Quote
yellow vomit suggests bile and is an indication that the pyloric valve is open en bile is flowing into the stomach (this is more common in older people)

http://www.health24.com/medical/Head2Toe/777-778-783,11868.asp
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Gina on May 01, 2012, 09:58:08 AM
Ummmmmmm it also indicates that I have been puking since 10am and have had nothing in my stomach I could hold down  :tongue:  Are you calling me old btw? :mad:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on May 01, 2012, 09:59:13 AM
Ummmmmmm it also indicates that I have been puking since 10am and have had nothing in my stomach I could hold down  :tongue:  Are you calling me old btw? :mad:

It's the quote, dear. Not my doin'.  :rotf:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Gina on May 01, 2012, 09:59:59 AM
oh and thanks for the link..........now I fear i have stomach cancer  :panic:



this sucks because with my last two pregnancies I vomited the whole time.  I actually was put on bedrest at 7 weeks until I had her at 35 weeks (2 months of that was in the hospital for a long stay!)  due to hypermesis gravidium....look that one up  :censored:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: IassaFTots on May 01, 2012, 10:00:12 AM
Quote
(this is more common in older people)


 :ohnoes:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on May 01, 2012, 10:02:19 AM
oh and thanks for the link..........now I fear i have stomach cancer  :panic:



Can I have your car when you check out?  :hyper:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Gina on May 01, 2012, 10:03:30 AM
:jacked: :gay:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on May 01, 2012, 03:40:16 PM
Can you drive?

I managed. I HATE Dallas traffic, though!!   :argh:

  Are you calling me old btw? :mad:

YES!!   :-)
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on May 01, 2012, 03:42:07 PM
we are breaking down, Thor........I started throwing up yesterday about 10am and it's now every 30 minutes I am puking regardless of what I eat/drink.  I thought it was done as my last puke was at 6am but it just came back with avengence at 9:30am (much more yellow puke).

Have I grossed you out yet?  :panic:

You can't "gross me out"........   :yawn: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Sounds like you have a stomach bug.

Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: IassaFTots on May 01, 2012, 04:14:54 PM
I managed. I HATE Dallas traffic, though!!   :argh:

YES!!   :-)

Dallas traffic sucks donkey balls, but not as bad (or good?) as Houston traffic.   :-)
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Chris_ on May 01, 2012, 04:18:59 PM
Dallas traffic sucks donkey balls, but not as bad (or good?) as Houston traffic.   :-)
My commute is ten minutes.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: IassaFTots on May 01, 2012, 04:20:20 PM
My commute is ten minutes.

My AM commute is 30-40 minutes, depending on accidents and traffic lights.  My PM commute?  An hour is a good evening.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on May 01, 2012, 04:29:13 PM
My commute is 7 minutes in the car (4 traffic lights and one stop sign).

Either way.

Oh, 5 minutes tops on the bike.

 :-)
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on May 02, 2012, 06:43:37 AM
It's an hour + for me to get to Dallas and that's ONLY if traffic is tolerable.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on August 08, 2012, 08:38:03 PM
And the weight loss still continues, although it HAS slowed down a lot........  207
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: obumazombie on August 08, 2012, 08:40:56 PM
I have lost 30 since my high weight. Down to 176 last weekend. My goal is another 10. Congrats on your weight loss success. Now keep it off !
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on August 08, 2012, 09:43:06 PM
And the weight loss still continues, although it HAS slowed down a lot........  207

Believe it or not, I'm just glad you poke your goat-smelling ass in here once in awhile.   :panic:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: cclanofirish on August 08, 2012, 10:27:23 PM
Since last October, I finally listened to my doctor, and started working with a personal trainer and changing my eating habits. I am officially proud to say I am down 90 pounds to 177, and I am running my first triathlon in September.  :-)
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Chris_ on August 08, 2012, 10:29:31 PM
Wow!  Congratulations.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: IassaFTots on August 09, 2012, 08:42:38 AM
Since last October, I finally listened to my doctor, and started working with a personal trainer and changing my eating habits. I am officially proud to say I am down 90 pounds to 177, and I am running my first triathlon in September.  :-)

That is Awesome!
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Eupher on August 09, 2012, 08:57:48 AM
Since last October, I finally listened to my doctor, and started working with a personal trainer and changing my eating habits. I am officially proud to say I am down 90 pounds to 177, and I am running my first triathlon in September.  :-)

that's some serious weight loss! Good going!

and a h5 to top it off (in lieu of ice cream)  :-)
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: debk on August 09, 2012, 06:21:40 PM
Y'all are getting so healthy!!

I'm really proud of all of you. Along with your families, the Cave wants you around for a loooooong time.

Congrats all!  :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Thor on August 20, 2012, 01:18:57 AM
Even though I haven't been exercising much lately, my weight is STILL dropping. :(
I'm right close to 200 lbs right now.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: Chris_ on August 20, 2012, 01:28:48 AM
Awesome.
Title: Re: Proud of myself
Post by: obumazombie on August 20, 2012, 03:45:11 AM
Keep up the healthy lifestyles. You can do it.