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Doin it for ME
traineo Newbie
Posts: 11
Doin it for ME
I decided I need to make myself accountable for my actions and for getting myself back into some kind of healthy shape. My best friend turned me on to this site and I'm really going to get on top of getting back in shape.
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 03:37
I know there's this big football game coming up 
so this is sort of a timely topic.
I'm a racing and hockey fan myself and I am thinking of planning a diet friendly Daytona 500 party ... anyone got any ideas?
I know my old favorite foods - beer and chips - just won't cut it
I figured on grilled chicken for sure, maybe some burgers
Some chili would work too
But what's a good substitute for those "fun foods" like chips and dips and other snacks?
I have toyed with just declaring it a "fat day" and going with what i want to eat rather than what i should eat. 
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Dave Nicholson
The Master
Posts: 2094
Dave Nicholson
I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy...
diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com
I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :)
I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming!
I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some?
Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks.
I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August.
Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 04:34
Enjoy it, it happens once a year!
To help out, do make some healthier things so it's not ALL bad though 
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Jeff Bristow
Fitness Guru
Posts: 280
Jeff Bristow
I am trying to get fit and thin so that I can stop being the 'man that keeps getting fatter' and to help get my triglyceride count down to normal levels.
http://blog.jeffbristow.com
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 04:43
Quoting: nicholman Enjoy it, it happens once a year! That is essentially my philosophy as well.
But I know I am going to kick my butt in the Gym the afternoon before the game begins so I will feel better splurging a bit.
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Boston
traineo Regular
Posts: 70
Boston
....there's no better time than now.
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 05:10
hommus!
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Rob M.
Fitness Guru
Posts: 442
Rob M.
SW: 268 (9/08/08)
GW: 185 (4/08/09)
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 14:10 - Edited by: RMontgomery
I usually go with these:
Fat free hotdogs- sounds gross but I don't mind them
Baked Lays Chips
Beck's Light- Has like 60 something cals per serving
Chicken
ahh screw it, I am having whatever I want come Sunday.
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Dan Jones
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 175
Dan Jones
Music fanatic (like my "Korny" picture?), video game industry VP.
Losing my final 80 pounds and feelling great!
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 14:43
Sometimes an enormous calorie day does me wonders during that week with the loss...
I think it shocks the body. BUT, I gotta get up Mon, Tue , etc. and bust it big time that week and eat clean.
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Rachael M
The Master
Posts: 2299
Rachael M
I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here.
Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 14:48
Maybe the reason that a really bad day makes you wind up losing weight in the long run is because you bust it the rest of the week. Just a thought.
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Rob M.
Fitness Guru
Posts: 442
Rob M.
SW: 268 (9/08/08)
GW: 185 (4/08/09)
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 14:48
I agree, a random boost in calories always does the trick for getting out of a plateau or stall. It definitely shocks the system.
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Sher S
Fitness Guru
Posts: 522
Sher S
In one word - I am an Unquenchable Optimistic!!
Im a phd student and have been traineoing for the past 1 year! I am in love with HIIT, dark chocolate, green tea and falling in love with more through this site!
Current goal- Simply workout 5 days a week.
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 15:03
Im with Dan and Rob too!! I thought only i was noticing it.....but sometimes when i expect that im goin to be screwed weight wise the day after a heavy meal.....i see a drop!!!
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Another Dave (formerly Release the Hounds)
Fitness Guru
Posts: 249
Another Dave (formerly Release the Hounds)
I'm moving to Asia sometime around May 2008. I refuse to be the stereotypical fat American.
Veni, vidi, vici!
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 15:54
count me in on the big calorie day showing benefits. it's almost reverse logic, but i'm a believer based on personal experience...
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Another Dave (formerly Release the Hounds)
Fitness Guru
Posts: 249
Another Dave (formerly Release the Hounds)
I'm moving to Asia sometime around May 2008. I refuse to be the stereotypical fat American.
Veni, vidi, vici!
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 15:57
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Boston
traineo Regular
Posts: 70
Boston
....there's no better time than now.
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 20:03
becks light also has HALF the alcohol content (hence half the calories), so in general, most people would tend to drink twice as much, and it would even itself out! 
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