Topic: Weight Loss Journey

[Laina]

Hey, guys.

Ya know, I always found that string of words, the ones I used for my topic, so cliche and trite, but I couldn't really think of anything better. I blame it on school - damn writing intensive psychology courses, they've drained me of my creativity. Moving on.

So, as some of you may know (*cough* Jorge in particular *cough*), I have struggled with my weight since I was 8 years old. I've mostly been on the large side since then, which is surprising considering that I was UNDERWEIGHT until I was 7. Go figure. Anyway, after losing around 45lbs. at 17, maintaining that for about 4 years, and then slowly ballooning to my heaviest weight ever at the age of 25, I have recently began to get my life back under control and have managed to drop 30lbs. However, after allowing myself to partake of Japan's multitude of delicious wares (DAMN YOU TO HELL, FANTA MELON & HAMAZUSHI RESTAURANT CHAINS!) and not gaining an ounce, I have had trouble getting back into my original Paleo diet here in America. As such, I have decided to kickstart things by throwing myself hard back into my original Paleo lifestyle and hitting up the www.nerdfitness.com for support and inspiration like I used to when I began in November of 2014.

Now, about Paleo...I understand that this diet carries some controversy with it, but seeing as it is the only diet I have ever found continual weight loss success with and actually had marked health improvements while on (hand to God, my blood pressure got WAY better, among other things, it's in my medical records, documented shit, totes legit), it works for ME and I plan to stick with it. I think that even though we are all human and have the same basic body structure and functions, we are still unique in our exact processes and metabolization, and so what would just not work or even be potentially harmful for a certain individual may work quite well for a different person.

Anyway, my point with this whole post is that I like you fellas & would like to have you be a part of this whole process with me. I also understand that many people struggle with these same issues & this may be somethng they would like to join in on with me. The more, the merrier & all that. Let's get King Triton from Disney's "The Little Mermaid" levels of ripped, you guys! Or in my case, Cammy White levels.

[Gunlord]

w00t! I'm always up for helpin' people get fit. I'm rooting for you, Laina!

[Lumi Kløvstad]

I am all for joining on this journey. I was starting to make some progress myself until friends and family cruelly tempted me with one pizza after the other. Now I'm back where I started.

LET'S DO THIS SHIT.

[Jorge D. Fuentes]

Though everyone I hang out with says I look fine, and don't need to lose weight, my BMI and my Doctor say otherwise.
I need to lose... about 25 lbs in order to have perfect BMI and, though I try to watch what I eat, I stumble.

Also, I enjoy going out with friends and that usually carries with it the usual noshing whilst enjoying a brew.

I'm not sure such an extreme diet is what I need... what I need is to be more active, honestly.
But allow me to join you spiritually in your ordeals.

[X]

I've not had to worry about weight issues due to my fast metabolism. I'm 36 and it's still the same as it was when I was first born. It could change later on, that's always a possibility. But for now I just eat whatever. However it's not without its own issues. I do get the occasional shakes and then I know I have to eat something or it could spell trouble for me.

[Laina]

I've not had to worry about weight issues due to my fast metabolism.

This is how I feel inside when I hear people say that:

[X]

Nice vid    But no offense to you personally. My body has it's own price tag. A slower metabolism would allow me to eat less and go for longer periods without having to worry about feeling shaky should it come to that. In some ways you're lucky.

[Shiroi Koumori]

My sedentary lifestyle is the cause of my 20 lbs gain. People say it does not show, but personally, I feel the fat. I'm just too lazy to do exercises and cooking is my hobby... ayayayai.

All the best to you Laina!

[Mooning Freddy]

I'm the same as X, pretty much. I've always had quite a fast metabolism, and ever since I started working out nearly every day, it speeded up even more. The result is that I understand my body better and even had unexpected result, like I think that I can tolerate cold more than others. But the other side of the coin - I dehydrate much more than others and get hungry more often.
I've never been really overweight, though. Maybe only in the army, when I was around 15 lbs overweight because food there was garbage.
A paleo diet isn't for everyone. Watch out and make sure you're getting enough vitamins and stuff.

[Laina]

None, taken X. I'm just looking at your kind, wondering how, why & what it must feel like. ;3

Anyway, quick update - I'm down 3lbs. & am still going. There was a bit of snacking today, but nothing horrid - my carbs got a little high, though my calories came in under budget. Got some new clothes for the summer & am hoping they look even better come that time. I mean, they fit well now, but I made sure they are adjustable (material is stretchy, though still likely to shrink when washed so they will accommodate a smaller frame soon) & can be worn for some time. Expect pics when greater results are achieved.

[KaZudra]

Just Don't work yourself to the bone.

[Bloodreign]

I've not had to worry about weight issues due to my fast metabolism. I'm 36 and it's still the same as it was when I was first born. It could change later on, that's always a possibility. But for now I just eat whatever. However it's not without its own issues. I do get the occasional shakes and then I know I have to eat something or it could spell trouble for me.

My metabolism used to be fast, but with age I gained 15-30 lbs out of the blue. I'm not a heavy guy by any circumstance, but the weight gain was sudden, but has held in place as I fluctuate between 2-4 lbs back and forth.

[Abnormal Freak]

I need to lose... about 25 lbs in order to have perfect BMI and, though I try to watch what I eat, I stumble.

I figure BMI is bullshit. I think for my height (6'1) I'm supposed to be about 165 lbs. or something like that, but I haven't been that weight since I was a spindly teen of about 13 and stood 5'10. At my tallest and most fit (ages 17–20), I was hovering around 175; I can't imagine ever weighing less than that.

I don't think BMI takes into account the breadth of a person. I've got wide shoulders, clown feet, big hands TO MATCH MY BIG (average) PENIS, and I've got a fair bit of muscle mass in my arms and legs, certainly much more muscley than in my early 20s, so my being under 180 lbs. at this point is probably an impossibility.

That said, in recent years I've got bigger and bigger to where I'm now a happily fat 240-lb. hunk of cheeseburger-eatin' man. I need to lose weight and am technically obese according to BMI charts (and Wii Fit), but it's hard to give a shit, lol. I do wanna start exercising and eating better to at least get closer to 200 lbs.—I think that would be a good size. A couple summers ago I was mostly eating sandwiches, I drank soda maybe two times a week, and I was exercising most days and I lost five pounds in a week, which was really encouraging. Then the air got chokingly, ball-sweatingly humid and I didn't wanna do it anymore. :p

I'll bet at least 20 lbs. of my weight is cemented poop in my colon, though.

Anyway. Laina. Rock on with the fat-burnin'.

[zangetsu468]

I've always had a very stable weight and a faster than average metabolism. Lately though I went through a phase of drinking coke, and it was purely for digestion. I know it sounds like promoting something unhealthy but honestly I can not drink flat water after a meal, it just doesn't sit right with me. Anyways lately I've nearly all but cut out carbonated beverages and although it's better for my teeth it's not exactly making me feel any better. In fact 2014/15 were the years probably drank the most caffeine and if anything I would say that plus not really eating during the day and having to move around a lot for work in addition to high stress situations actually led to losing about 5-8kg. I never really noticed it until I weighed myself afterwards and I was quite surprised.

To cut a long story short I went through a phase of having to sit on a pc for many hours a day (also for work) and I was working out of an office block, therefore actually having a meal break during the day. I think this was what caused that initial weight to come back. It's kind of bothering me, but I have to move around so much for work that I can't really be bothered exercising at all. I know that sounds pathetic but I'm up at around 4:45am, I leave home by 5:30am and sometimes I'm not home until 5 or 6 pm plus. I'm hoping I can muster up something to do daily, but seriously can not be arsed right now. 

Best of luck with the journey, Laina.

[Laina]

Thanks for the encouragement everyone & for sharing your own stories. I'm still at it, though I've had some stallouts. Anyway, I just wanted to let everyne know I'm still in this thing & planning to keep going. Updates again as soon progress resumes.