Cooker's Throwdown Friday ... 11-1-13

[Cooker]

Crazy week!!! I have been on the go non stop:eek2: ... I feel good about my walking and I think the weight will figure out it is suppose to start dropping any day now:biggrin2: ... Don't stress about the weight thing ... stress is the worse thing in the world for my dieting ... I stress, I eat ... So, "don't worry, be happy":smile2:


2013 Starting Weight: 231
Last Weigh In : 221.0
Todays Weight: 222.0
YTD: -9

 

[epstns]

I'm Baaaack!

Yes, I've been bad, but at least I'm back now. . .

We were away last weekend, doing all the fun things one can do in Northwestern Indiana and Southwestern Michigan -- eating and drinking! We toured wineries and vineyards, visited mansion museums, tasted lots of wines, drank seriously of others and ate at some of the best restaurants in the area. An outstanding weekend, except for the (not unexpected) effect on my weight management. Here are the gruesome stats:

Start of year: 164.6

Last weigh-in: 157.2
This week: 158.2

YTD: Now only -6.2

I expected this after that sort of weekend, but it is kind of depressing to think that I've done this on top of the fact that summer is over, and with it go some of my opportunities for heavier outdoor activity. I am still walking, but not as much -- somehow it is harder to get out after dinner when it is cold and dark. It can be scary, too, to walk after dark. We're in a residential area of the city proper, and when crossing the street, even with a stoplight and crosswalk, you run the risk of being run down by a distracted driver. Last week I had to bail out into the bushes as a lady came from several cars behind the corner and made a zooming left turn right toward me as I was in the middle of the intersection, crossing with the light. She was too busy on her cell phone. I waved my arms and screamed at her, but she was totally oblivious. Good thing I am still rather nimble for my age! I think I'll look into getting one of those reflective vests again. I used to wear one when I ran outdoors in the early AM hours.

This week - back to the routine. Watch what I eat and try to be active. There just isn't time to do any more exercise after work, and I don't know of anything I can do that is more intense than speed walking on an inclined treadmill and riding a variable resistance stationary bike (Airdyne) at 15+ MPH. I don't swim and my knees won't take running any more. To quote the wise and great Snoopy. . . Blecch!

 

[Superbob]

Captain Yo-Yo is back to Square One: Haven't lost any weight, net, for the year. The "good news," if there is any, is that I haven't (yet) gained any for the year either.

I will strive to lose a few pounds before the hard-to-evade holiday feasting begins.

I will post my minuses or pluses from this point but not my gross weights because they are gross and depress me.

 

[Duffey]

I missed my opportunity to step on this scales this morning, but I'll try to in the morning. In the meantime, everyone keep the faith!

 

[Cooker]

Steve, Duffey and Bob have chimed in and are a few of the faithful that keep this place rolling; thank you :thumbup: ... I have been enjoying 30 minute walks this week ... I have quit walking all over the neighborhood and have stayed on my street and just walked up and down the road ... I don't live on a through street so I don't have to dodge cars and school busses which allows me to enjoy the beauty of God's creation without the exhaust:smile2:

I'm going to try and be a bit more active on the Throwdown ... thanks for putting up with my slackness :biggrin2:

 

[epstns]

You're not such a slacker, Mr. Chimp. In a few short paragraphs, you add more here than many of us can do with a bucket of words! Thanks for keeping us going.

I guess I've become accustomed to the exhaust fumes. For many years, I ran outdoors on city streets, albeit at a very early hour. I averaged 3 miles daily, 7 days a week, for over 25 years before I got to the point where I felt it best to take the majority of my exercise at a club. Now that I am biking and walking, I still enjoy the outdoors activity more than indoors. Outdoors I can become lost in my thoughts and really enjoy the time. The only time it becomes a bit dicey is after dark at a couple of intersections I often pass. Then I have to be very aware of traffic, lest I repeat the dive into the shrubs to avoid the errant drivers. Usually my walks are uneventful and relaxing. I try to get outdoors to walk even when the weather is cold. As long as it is not raining or heavily snowing, and as long as people clear their walks, I really prefer walking outdoors.

Today, however, I will try to do my walking on the indoor track at my fitness center. Weather here is cold and windy -- not my favorite weather for a relaxing walk. At least the fitness center is only 5 minutes from my office.

 

[Duffey]

The scales read up a pound from last week, but I don't believe them. Call me delusional if you will; just be prepared to duck when I catch up to you!:biggrin2:

Anyway, current weight is 150.
Last week's weight: 149

You do the math!

 

[Superbob]

The scales read up a pound from last week, but I don't believe them. Call me delusional if you will; just be prepared to duck when I catch up to you!:biggrin2:

Anyway, current weight is 150.
Last week's weight: 149

You do the math!

That pound is easily attributable to Redbirds World Series Syndrome. :biggrin2: I suffered the same affliction. The pound(s) will come off when we think about all the great seasons to come as we do our exercise routines. Mine today are a Superdawg walk, now to be followed by a brisk x-bike. I passed up cherry cobbler at Mama Jean's at lunch and DW thought I must be sick or somethin'....:tongue2:

 

[Duffey]

That pound is easily attributable to Redbirds World Series Syndrome. :biggrin2: I suffered the same affliction. The pound(s) will come off when we think about all the great seasons to come as we do our exercise routines. Mine today are a Superdawg walk, now to be followed by a brisk x-bike. I passed up cherry cobbler at Mama Jean's at lunch and DW thought I must be sick or somethin'....:tongue2:

Yes, I did a LOT of nervous eating during the World Series, and it didn't help my team one bit or my weight one bite!:tongue2:

There's no reason for my not walking other than I just haven't made myself do so. Maybe today . . . .

 

[Cooker]

Hit the mountains Friday and Saturday and of course had the goodies that go along with a mountain trip:biggrin2: I did get out and walk this morning aided by an extra hour before I have to be at church:thumbup:

 

[epstns]

I was able to get out and walk about 4 miles yesterday - but nothing on Saturday, so I about averaged 2 miles/day. Not good by my usual summer standards of 4 to 6 miles a day, but better than nothing. Fall usually sees my mileage decreasing some, but winter really drops it in the hopper. Too many people leave the snow on the walks, so I can't find a good route to do "long" mileage without walking in the street - which can be scary in the evening darkness in the big city.

 

[Wise]

I failed to post on Saturday. We survived our first weigh in on Saturday. Cindy lost 4.4 lbs. and I lost 4.8 lbs. I'll post a more complete report for next week.

Sounds like everyone is doing well. Cooker, I'm sure you spotted some blueberry pancakes over the weekend!