The Weekly Weigh-in Thread.

[gemaussieslut]

Im a bit afraid of scales myself, long bad history.
anyways
*gulp*
went and bought some today
they will be strictly brought out only once a week... and thats it
no need to obsess about them or anything i have decided... just once a week no more.
*crosses fingers* god i hope this doesnt backfire
or that i dont get upset if i have gained :S

 

[WriterDom]

. Because I'm starting from zero, I will probably do 20 minutes on each once a week (total of 40 mins/wk) and work my way up in frequency and duration. Fortunately there are both in front of TVs!

I'm looking forward to keeping up with this thread.

I think you be a lot better off starting at 15 minutes and doing it 3 times a week. And building your time up from there. Otherwise you are going to have 4 recovery days for one 20 minute workout. Which is fine for a muscle group if you are weightlifting. But not for building up your aerobic endurance. Just a suggestion.

I have a little pedometer on today. See if I can get my step count up by doing little things like parking 2 blocks from the gym, or walking to the store instead of driving. Or taking little walking breaks from the TV or computer.

 

[WriterDom]

I don't want a scale in my house cause I'll obsess over it and instead of loosing weight, I'll gain weight.

but if it helps him...

The scale might not be the best idea for everyone. A tape measure is a better way to see what's going on with fat loss. Or try squeezing into a tight pair of pants once a week and see if they are starting to fit.

 

[Etoile]

I was an even 165.0 this morning, naked and before breakfast (my usual weighing method) but with wet hair - not sure if that alters the overall weight.

Glad you liked the link, Gem! My bellygraph is here - interesting to see how I've changed over the past year.

 

[Etoile]

I think you be a lot better off starting at 15 minutes and doing it 3 times a week. And building your time up from there. Otherwise you are going to have 4 recovery days for one 20 minute workout. Which is fine for a muscle group if you are weightlifting. But not for building up your aerobic endurance. Just a suggestion.

I have a little pedometer on today. See if I can get my step count up by doing little things like parking 2 blocks from the gym, or walking to the store instead of driving. Or taking little walking breaks from the TV or computer.

Thanks for the tip, WD. I am mostly hoping the exercise will prevent weight loss, but it would be nice if I could get into better shape, too.

I just thought of a type of exercise I'd really like - I need a giant trampoline in my backyard.

 

[Penalt]

From what I remember its best to weigh yourself at about the same time as previous weighings, also one tends to weigh the heaviest in the morning right after getting up.

 

[brioche]

From what I remember its best to weigh yourself at about the same time as previous weighings, also one tends to weigh the heaviest in the morning right after getting up.

Actually you get heavier during the day. Not to mention all the food you eat adding to your weight . When I switched from morning to afternoon weighings the WW people told me not to be surprised if I gained for one week.

I was a bad brioche. I gained 3 pounds over the holiday season, primarily through carelessness. But I'm getting back to work when I go back to work on Monday.

I had a goal of 5 pounds a month in September for the school year. I lost it in September, was on the way in October, and then the virus hit. When you're sick for 10 weeks dieting isn't your priority. Sometimes all I was allowed was Gatorade and Jell-o, other times I was on BRAT (bananas, rice applesauce and toast), and then I was having Carnation Instant Breakfast for breakfast and lunch because I just wasn't hungry. My appetite still hasn't stablized. Still, if I lose 5 pounds a month starting this month it'll be 30 pounds off.

 

[littlegirlslut]

From what I remember its best to weigh yourself at about the same time as previous weighings, also one tends to weigh the heaviest in the morning right after getting up.

One gains water weight (and regular weight) but mainly water weight throughout the day. It is just important that it's at the same time. People can fluctuate up to 6lbs throughtout the day and their biological make up.

I am in for this.

I lost 40lbs in 2006 and I would like to do the same in 2007. I use weight watchers - not the meetings just the at home. Which 40lbs for me is about 20% - I would like to lose about 5 lbs per month. This leaves room for bad weeks and months, which I know I will have.

 

[BiBunny]

Ok, I just found something that really depressed me. The supposed "acceptable weight range" for my height, which is 5'9", is 135-155 pounds. You have GOT to be kidding me! I know these things aren't accurate in that they don't take into account your build and whatnot, but Jesus. When I was in the best shape of my life (and looked the best), I weighed in the 165-175 range. I'm built like man, not a fragile little waif! If I were going to weigh 135 pounds, I'd have to either look like an AIDS victim or amputate something! Seriously, I'm really just hoping for anything below 200 pounds at this point. To be back in the 165-175 range would be awesome, too. 150 is a dream that will most likely never happen due to the way my muscles bulk up when I exercise and my bone mass. Geez, I don't know who these people think they're kidding. *Shakes head*

 

[littlegirlslut]

Ok, I just found something that really depressed me. The supposed "acceptable weight range" for my height, which is 5'9", is 135-155 pounds. You have GOT to be kidding me! I know these things aren't accurate in that they don't take into account your build and whatnot, but Jesus. When I was in the best shape of my life (and looked the best), I weighed in the 165-175 range. I'm built like man, not a fragile little waif! If I were going to weigh 135 pounds, I'd have to either look like an AIDS victim or amputate something! Seriously, I'm really just hoping for anything below 200 pounds at this point. To be back in the 165-175 range would be awesome, too. 150 is a dream that will most likely never happen due to the way my muscles bulk up when I exercise and my bone mass. Geez, I don't know who these people think they're kidding. *Shakes head*

I was actually considered to be anorexic when I weighed 129, and i'm 5'7''. It's amazing what people consider. I mean I am not really built normally, but it because a serious problem where dr's were interviening. I'm goaling for 160.

 

[BiBunny]

I was actually considered to be anorexic when I weighed 129, and i'm 5'7''. It's amazing what people consider. I mean I am not really built normally, but it because a serious problem where dr's were interviening. I'm goaling for 160.

Bless your heart. You made me feel much better!

 

[gemaussieslut]

right then here we go

sunday 7th Jan 07

starting weight - 125 kilos (around 275 pounds i think)
(oh my height just to throw that in there as well, but thats not going to change 174cms - 5"8 nearly 5"9?)

Goal Loss for 1 year - id love to be around 90 kilos by my 21st, so the start of november. so im healthy and happy is the ultimate goal but 90 kilos would be nice so a loss of 35 kilos, so a loss of 3.5 kilos a month (my birthday is early november...) when its broken down like this i think its totally more achievable...
hmmm anyways its out there now... here we go!

 

[gemaussieslut]

Ok, I just found something that really depressed me. The supposed "acceptable weight range" for my height, which is 5'9", is 135-155 pounds. You have GOT to be kidding me! I know these things aren't accurate in that they don't take into account your build and whatnot, but Jesus. When I was in the best shape of my life (and looked the best), I weighed in the 165-175 range. I'm built like man, not a fragile little waif! If I were going to weigh 135 pounds, I'd have to either look like an AIDS victim or amputate something! Seriously, I'm really just hoping for anything below 200 pounds at this point. To be back in the 165-175 range would be awesome, too. 150 is a dream that will most likely never happen due to the way my muscles bulk up when I exercise and my bone mass. Geez, I don't know who these people think they're kidding. *Shakes head*

totally agree. LOL im not built like your average female either (LOL that didnt come out right, yes i still have all the right bits)
but im not flimsy, my frame is solid... so the realistic weight range for my height i dont think would be healthy for me to achieve either. nor would it probly be physically possible. so dont freak out, im not going to.

 

[brioche]

Ok, I just found something that really depressed me. The supposed "acceptable weight range" for my height, which is 5'9", is 135-155 pounds. You have GOT to be kidding me! I know these things aren't accurate in that they don't take into account your build and whatnot, but Jesus. When I was in the best shape of my life (and looked the best), I weighed in the 165-175 range. I'm built like man, not a fragile little waif! If I were going to weigh 135 pounds, I'd have to either look like an AIDS victim or amputate something! Seriously, I'm really just hoping for anything below 200 pounds at this point. To be back in the 165-175 range would be awesome, too. 150 is a dream that will most likely never happen due to the way my muscles bulk up when I exercise and my bone mass. Geez, I don't know who these people think they're kidding. *Shakes head*

WWatchers acceptable goal weights for you are 135-169.

 

[Etoile]

5 pounds a month sounds like a lot to me. If I managed that I'd be down to my short-term goal of 140 in April. My diet is supposed to be 2 pounds a week, but it varies. I really need to get out of the habit of weighing myself every few days, and only do it every week. I am going to try to only do it on Saturdays!

 

[Mamid]

What would WW say about a 5'4" female?

I know that the BMI says I should be 126-140, but at 145, I looked healthy. At 140, I looked sick.

 

[Penalt]

I don't trust the BMI scale as far as I can throw it. I swear it was designed by fashion models for fashion models.

 

[Mamid]

The BMI was designed by the diet industry to convince everyone they are fat.

Marilyn was a 14 or 16 and she was SEXAY. Even today's standard's she's sexy. but I bet she'd have a bmi over 30.

 

[chris9]

5 pounds a month sounds like a lot to me. If I managed that I'd be down to my short-term goal of 140 in April. My diet is supposed to be 2 pounds a week, but it varies. I really need to get out of the habit of weighing myself every few days, and only do it every week. I am going to try to only do it on Saturdays!

5 pounds a months sounds like a lot. But 2 pounds a week are 8 pounds a month which is even more...

I wanted to throw in that if you are more overweighed it's easier to lose more. Etoile, you're going to be my example for the other. From this post you weigh about 160 pounds. You lose more if you lose 5 pounds a month than someone who start out at 300 pounds (just as an example). Losing weight is proportionate to the weight you start with, especially if you want to do it in a healthy way and in a way that it stays down.

 

[Bandit58]

I have a weight loss ticker in my sig line - I started going to the gym 4-5 months ago but haven't changed my diet too radically. I'm 5'8 tall to put it in perspective, and the ticker is in kilos which will no doubt confuse the US citizens here

I've lost cm all over and can now fit comfortably into a pair of jeans which were uncomfortably tight before. I hadn't done any exercise for nigh on 30 years (gee that sounds bad!) but I'm amazed at how much fitter and stronger I am even after so short a time. I have a personal trainer who mixes things up and makes it fun. I've done weight training (upper body) and have noticed my legs have more shape and my tummy is flatter (woohoo!)

A site I visited said my ideal weight should be about 67kg, because my thumb overlaps my middle finger when I put my hand around my wrist (meaning small frame). However I think that's a bit extreme. I'm not built like a so-called "normal" woman - I have broad shoulders, muscular upper arms, small breasts, not much in the way of waist/hip ratio, small butt and long legs.

 

[chris9]

I have a weight loss ticker in my sig line - I started going to the gym 4-5 months ago but haven't changed my diet too radically. I'm 5'8 tall to put it in perspective, and the ticker is in kilos which will no doubt confuse the US citizens here

I've lost cm all over and can now fit comfortably into a pair of jeans which were uncomfortably tight before. I hadn't done any exercise for nigh on 30 years (gee that sounds bad!) but I'm amazed at how much fitter and stronger I am even after so short a time. I have a personal trainer who mixes things up and makes it fun. I've done weight training (upper body) and have noticed my legs have more shape and my tummy is flatter (woohoo!)

A site I visited said my ideal weight should be about 67kg, because my thumb overlaps my middle finger when I put my hand around my wrist (meaning small frame). However I think that's a bit extreme. I'm not built like a so-called "normal" woman - I have broad shoulders, muscular upper arms, small breasts, not much in the way of waist/hip ratio, small butt and long legs.

Your ticker seems to be gone

 

[Etoile]

Your ticker seems to be gone

I still see it. Wow, they can track two numbers now, amount lost and BMI? Cool!

 

[Etoile]

5 pounds a months sounds like a lot. But 2 pounds a week are 8 pounds a month which is even more...

I wanted to throw in that if you are more overweighed it's easier to lose more. Etoile, you're going to be my example for the other. From this post you weigh about 160 pounds. You lose more if you lose 5 pounds a month than someone who start out at 300 pounds (just as an example). Losing weight is proportionate to the weight you start with, especially if you want to do it in a healthy way and in a way that it stays down.

I'm not expecting to lose 2 pounds a week at all...that's why I think 5 pounds a month sounds like a lot! But yes, the less you weigh, the harder it is to lose weight, that is so true. I think in my case though it is lack of dedication. One HUGE problem for me is late-night eating. If I am having trouble sleeping, I will often have a piece of bread or something - the carbs help me get to sleep. Or sometimes it's a glass of warm (skim) milk. Either way, it's additional food that I eat without really considering the consequences. I also have trouble resisting snacks during the day...sigh!

 

[Etoile]

The BMI was designed by the diet industry to convince everyone they are fat.

Marilyn was a 14 or 16 and she was SEXAY. Even today's standard's she's sexy. but I bet she'd have a bmi over 30.

Interesting tidbits about Marilyn Monroe's weight: http://www.snopes.com/movies/actors/mmdress.htm

And the BMI has been around for over 150 years, but it's not necessarily a GOOD scale: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_mass_index

 

[chris9]

I'm not expecting to lose 2 pounds a week at all...that's why I think 5 pounds a month sounds like a lot! But yes, the less you weigh, the harder it is to lose weight, that is so true. I think in my case though it is lack of dedication. One HUGE problem for me is late-night eating. If I am having trouble sleeping, I will often have a piece of bread or something - the carbs help me get to sleep. Or sometimes it's a glass of warm (skim) milk. Either way, it's additional food that I eat without really considering the consequences. I also have trouble resisting snacks during the day...sigh!

Oh, sorry, then I think I misunderstood you