Originally Posted by nobylspoon:
Do you know what your body fat % is?

Not reliably...my personal scale measures it but can vary greatly depending on how supple my feet are (ie after using the hot tub my % is much lower than at night).

It seems to put my % at 17-19% normally.

Nobster: Great pic man, really shows your weight loss...congrats! Doesn't look like you have any more to lose...you look great!

Wuv dahling....204lbs is simply AMAZING! You look gorgeous and so what if your weight loss slows at this point, you have accomplished so much and look so good I can't see where it would matter! Thats how I am starting to feel also about myself as my loss is slowing considerably. I lost around 100lbs on Atkins and now like 87 on IP....at this point I am like "who cares" if I only lose 1lb this week if that is what it is, then thats OK, so long as I don't let it go "up" I will be happy with the scale.

Cheers
Jake

Originally Posted by mammoth357:
Nobster: Great pic man, really shows your weight loss...congrats! Doesn't look like you have any more to lose...you look great!

Wuv dahling....204lbs is simply AMAZING! You look gorgeous and so what if your weight loss slows at this point, you have accomplished so much and look so good I can't see where it would matter! Thats how I am starting to feel also about myself as my loss is slowing considerably. I lost around 100lbs on Atkins and now like 87 on IP....at this point I am like "who cares" if I only lose 1lb this week if that is what it is, then thats OK, so long as I don't let it go "up" I will be happy with the scale.

Cheers
Jake

Thanks mammoth. It feels great to have that weight off. I'm now at the weight I was when I left the military. I was originally shooting for 180 which is average for my height but I decided Im not working this hard to be "average" so I am shooting for 165. Total transformation.

Amazing...you don't look 241 in that pic...look much lower! Be careful not to lose too much weight...stop when you feel good and fit clothes size you target...and not based on a weight number. My first goal was 240...got there and realized I was still too big so made it 225. Got there and still could not get into 38 jeans so dropped it to 215...now at 221 I am wearing size 38 jeans and feel good! Still going to 215 or even 210 but now I am not worried about how long that takes and I want a few extra pounds off me so on phase 4 I can gain a few back....
Keep losing!
Jake

For me the important thing is the fat %. What weight I am at when I reach 15-18& BF isnt that important to me.

I started wearing XXL shirts and 40 pants. I am now down to a L shirt and 36 pants. I nearly skipped 38, lol.

I have never been under 200lbs in my adult life. I hit 200 when I was about 19 so I can't wait to be in the 100's before I turn 30 next year.

It must feel great to be so close to your goal. Keep it up man!

Weekly weigh in puts me at 169.8. I KNOW that value will be higher as I played basketball last night and didn't eat much yesterday as I was on the go all day long. I am happy to see the 160's number as it has been awhile since I got there and it was only briefly. I have noticed I have lost muscle mass but my goal is to get to my goal weight and then work on toning back into the shape I want to be. I am hoping this will help my knees as the are suffering even 27 pounds down from my high.

I would never have been considered fat to look at me...I was under 200 lbs and carried it well. I did notice my 34" pants were getting tight and I didn't want to see 200+ in the morning. I know I can live in the 160's and hopefully into the 150's...it isn't easy when you feel pretty good (not great) about how you look...

Hey guys. Just opened a package and was a little nervous when I tried on my new pair of 44" pants they were a little snug but fit. That is still BIG but it is down 16 freaking inches!

Vet: AWESOME brother! Congrats! What a major victory! Just wonderful!

Tightwad: Congrats on your loss! I have lost muscle mass also...and soon as I hit goal I am going to do something about it and start working-out. Was smart of you to act before crossing the 200 barrier. Wish I had acted sooner, but life did me how it did and time got away from me I suppose. Anyway, you are doing great and keep rockin it!

Nobster: sounds like you have a solid plan in mind, a solid direction...and you are well on your way! Yes, is feeling good to be close to goal. For some reason I am reluctant to move away from phase 1 and what I have grown used to. The thought of eating "regular" has me apprehensive. Its all "mental" anyway, just have to get my head around it...
Cheers all;
Jake

Originally Posted by mammoth357:
JW: Are you supposed to still be losing on phase 4 or are you just a "weight-loss animal" now? haha! Congrats brother...thats awesome!
Cheers for all!
Jake

I've been floating between 140-143 for the past 2 or 3 weeks. I'm guessing that is how it is supposed to be in P4. Either way, I'm happy. :carrot:

Originally Posted by usmcvet:
Just checking in. I Hope everyone is doing well.

It's Friday! Doing awesome!!

Originally Posted by wuv2bloved:
I just have to keep up with y'all, I need to know y'all are alright, y'all have become part of my life!!.....My losses have slowed down as well....i hit 204lbs GONE and now its less than a pound a week or like this week ZERO....oh well, I am where I am and I am happy with that. I only have 6lbs or so left to go so those 6lbs really won't make a difference in how I look. So I am loving this new me that is all that matters!

You are looking HOT there wuv!! Those last few pounds are a real b!tch to get rid of. Hang in there!!!

Hey everyone. I've been doing good in Phase 4. Been between 140-143 for the past few weeks. I guess that since I basically eat like I'm in P2 or P3 my weight stays in check. That 'treat' day? Well, I have to remind myself to actually have it. I get so used to eating the right way that on that day I feel like I'm doing something wrong. LOL

My partner started IP a few weeks ago. He started working on his weight, on his own, back in Feb at around 235. He got on IP about 3 weeks ago. Yesterday he was 200.8 and this morning he is at 200.4. He started to get upset but I told him, dude, it's still a loss!!! I can SO remember when the scale seemed to be in the twilight zone.

Anyway, hope everyone is doing well.

J

Originally Posted by nobylspoon:
Thanks mammoth. It feels great to have that weight off. I'm now at the weight I was when I left the military. I was originally shooting for 180 which is average for my height but I decided Im not working this hard to be "average" so I am shooting for 165. Total transformation.

Your picture shows a wonderful transformation at this point. Please be careful with your goal weight. My husband is a very muscular 163 at only 5'7".

He is 70 and still working very hard building houses. His doctor is concerned that he is looking quite thin.

Of course you will have a better idea as you get down in weight it is different for each individual.

Jake, you are almost at 200 pounds all together! That is amazing.

Ok, I'll sneak back out from the guy's section!
Pat

Originally Posted by patns:
Your picture shows a wonderful transformation at this point. Please be careful with your goal weight. My husband is a very muscular 163 at only 5'7".

He is 70 and still working very hard building houses. His doctor is concerned that he is looking quite thin.

Of course you will have a better idea as you get down in weight it is different for each individual.

Jake, you are almost at 200 pounds all together! That is amazing.

Ok, I'll sneak back out from the guy's section!
Pat

Thanks, my goal isn't really a specific weight so the number is irrelevant. I am focused on getting down to a healthy fat % of 15-18%. I am currently at 35% (started at 42%). I originally set a goal of 180lbs but I suspect I will reach that and still be about 25%.

If I hit 15-18% BF at 220lbs then that is where I stop (not likely though).

I must say, it is a welcome change at work when people greet me with the nickname "slim" instead of "big guy". 2 of my coworkers have just started on IP and a third is seriously considering it as well.

It is awesome when others start IP because of your success. 2 guys at work started after me too. One is already done but he was only looking to lose about 30lbs.

This week I met with an elderly client that I have been dealing with for almost 5 years. She asked me if I was new. That was kinda cool. We also had our annual Christmas breakfast at work today. Many people came up to me saying how good I was looking. Great for the ego boost.

Then to cap it all off had my WI today and I'm down 7.6 lbs. that's nice to see after a few slow weeks.

I can't wait to move on to phase 2. It's getting so close and seems so achievable now.

LOVIN' IP!

Lost 1.5# and 3 inches this week! Better than nothing!

Originally Posted by mammoth357:
Nobster: Great pic man, really shows your weight loss...congrats! Doesn't look like you have any more to lose...you look great!

Wuv dahling....204lbs is simply AMAZING! You look gorgeous and so what if your weight loss slows at this point, you have accomplished so much and look so good I can't see where it would matter! Thats how I am starting to feel also about myself as my loss is slowing considerably. I lost around 100lbs on Atkins and now like 87 on IP....at this point I am like "who cares" if I only lose 1lb this week if that is what it is, then thats OK, so long as I don't let it go "up" I will be happy with the scale.

Cheers
Jake

Jake, that is how I am now, I am where I am going to stay these last few pounds are not going to change my size. My body may reshape a little but that is it..I am happy right now that is all that matters to me. The scale to me isn't anything anymore :)

Originally Posted by usmcvet:
Hey guys. Just opened a package and was a little nervous when I tried on my new pair of 44" pants they were a little snug but fit. That is still BIG but it is down 16 freaking inches!

That is AWESOME!!....I went shopping for a sweater yesterday when I got off of work to go to a Christmas party last night. Tried on an XL ....TOO BIG!.... I was like there is NO WAY in **** I can fit in a LARGE....guess what???? I came home with a LARGE!....lol...this is GREAT!

Originally Posted by jwdesselle:
You are looking HOT there wuv!! Those last few pounds are a real b!tch to get rid of. Hang in there!!!

LMAO...You are so crazy...I am NOT HOT!!......well temperature wise I am....lmao....Thanks John, you made my day!

Congrats to those of you whom loss this week, its a great feeling for sure!