BARF's Biggest Loser, Gainer Maintainers 2016 Edition

[Honey Badger]

AJ still has a long ways before goal race weight, but AJ definitely has changed her "shape" since last year! I don't know why AJ is talking about herself in the thrid person....


I'm getting used to the new shape though - it was kind of weird, at first it was kind of uncomfortable to have my shape change (even though it used to be that more of my life than not). Took me awhile to embrace it and enjoy it rather than be made slightly uncomfortable with the change. Sounds really weird even to say it, but I was noticing that those feelings were present!

 

[1footdown]

morning weigh-ins
1/10: 166.7
1/14: 163.8
1/20: 165.1
1/25: 165.8
2/2: 166.9
2/10: 165.8
2/17: 164.2
2/25: 165.6
3/9: 167.2 (traveling week)
3/15: 164.0

Need to up my activities

 

[1962siia]

I was 175.8 this morning. I didn't hit the elliptical at all this week and had another house guest so I ate too much. I'll get back to it this week.

1/2 175.4
1/6 175.2
1/13 174.4
1/20 174.4-pre baja
2/3 178.6-post baja
2/10 174.4
2/17 174.2
2/24 174.4
3/2 176.4
3/9 173.8
3/16 175.8

 

[ThumperX]

I don't want to tal about it :|

 

[Honey Badger]

1/2: 146.6
1/6: 146.6
1/13:
1/20: 144.6
1/27: 145.29
2/3: 144
2/10: 143.29
2/17: 143.7
2/24: 142.92
3/2: 142.73
3/9: 141.75
3/16: 138.4

 

[1962siia]

Nice job AJ!! Looks like you had a successful week!

 

[Cookie Monster]

Not sure what my weight is, but I'm getting frustrated in the gym. Two weeks ago my shoulder and elbow started hurting so I took some time off from upper body lifts. Monday I tried to go for a PR on deadlifts and hurt my back.

Maybe I should take up cycling.

 

[Honey Badger]

Nice job AJ!! Looks like you had a successful week!

Yes, indeed! Scale movement, but lots of inches movement! While I've adjusted to the fact that my body is changing back to the way it used to be, this morning two of the items I chose to wear went from being "form fitting" to baggy (hadn't worn them in awhile). I couldn't decide if I was thrilled or sullen that I now looked all baggy

Got a diet plan and a more extensive exercise routine by a friend who's a personal trainer, but who also rides motorcycles in a track environment - fellow instructor actually - (doesn't race, but no reason he couldn't, he's plenty fast, faster than me ), it's a little early to tell how that's going, but thus far, I think it's working well. Just a little more structured version of what I was doing - he based it off my own tracker, with plenty of room for substitutions, so I'm liking it thus far...not the cheapest plan in the world, but not much worse than what I was doing on my own.

This week has been bad for the fitness though - sneaking it in little ways that I can, but I haven't been getting enough sleep as it is. No TV time, only computer time has been at work when I couldn't exactly be at the gym anyways - but that'll calm once I'm no longer in the last minute "rush to get my race bike back together" thing

 

[Bowling4Bikes]

Yes, indeed! Scale movement, but lots of inches movement! While I've adjusted to the fact that my body is changing back to the way it used to be, this morning two of the items I chose to wear went from being "form fitting" to baggy (hadn't worn them in awhile). I couldn't decide if I was thrilled or sullen that I now looked all baggy

if it's because of getting healthier and stronger, that's always a good thing.

I stop short of saying "what are you thinking?" but I'm pretty sure almost all of us, men and women, have a hard time being happy with ourselves. It's not right! Besides the new lifestyle of eating and the workouts, I think equally as important is that we also focus on being happy no matter what.

 

[CABilly]

Not movi the scale at all, but definitely getting stronger. Also,mim not feeling painfully sore the next day any more. A little tight, but stretching it out actually feels good. And the body awareness actually helps me make better decisions when it comes to what to eat or drink.

I never set out to look a certain way or hit any numerical goals. I just want to be healthier and I think I'm going the right way.

 

[Terminal_G]

Yes, indeed! Scale movement, but lots of inches movement! While I've adjusted to the fact that my body is changing back to the way it used to be, this morning two of the items I chose to wear went from being "form fitting" to baggy (hadn't worn them in awhile). I couldn't decide if I was thrilled or sullen that I now looked all baggy

Got a diet plan and a more extensive exercise routine by a friend who's a personal trainer, but who also rides motorcycles in a track environment - fellow instructor actually - (doesn't race, but no reason he couldn't, he's plenty fast, faster than me ), it's a little early to tell how that's going, but thus far, I think it's working well. Just a little more structured version of what I was doing - he based it off my own tracker, with plenty of room for substitutions, so I'm liking it thus far...not the cheapest plan in the world, but not much worse than what I was doing on my own.

This week has been bad for the fitness though - sneaking it in little ways that I can, but I haven't been getting enough sleep as it is. No TV time, only computer time has been at work when I couldn't exactly be at the gym anyways - but that'll calm once I'm no longer in the last minute "rush to get my race bike back together" thing

Nice job, AJ!

 

[Coastal Coyote]

Great work indeed!

The weight number indicator on my scale doesn't vary much these days, usually somewhere between 194 - 199 lbs, depending on time of day. I've tried to keep it that way, while continuing to burn fat and build muscle.

I'm getting closer to my goal with every workout, and every (mostly disciplined) day of mindful nutrition. The past two weeks I've had to take it super easy, as I (yet again) over-trained and slightly strained both my shoulders. Another lesson learned: just because a primary muscle group is ready to move up in weight, doesn't mean the secondary/support muscles are ready for that same jump. At least that's how it's worked for me.

I focused on legs and core strength for the past two weeks, with an additional focus on getting sufficient amounts of rest. Yesterday I worked arms and went at it pretty hard, ending the day with a 5x5 bicep dumbbell curl using the 40lb DB. I've completed the 5x5 with the 45lb DB, but I wasn't ready to go all out quite yet. I'm super pleased to report that today my shoulders are no more sore than they were yesterday (e.g. normal level, not strain pain).

I also snapped a selfie, and found myself baffled at how difficult it was to take a decent one. I'm glad I was alone in my basement Church of Heavy Metal, rather than in public.

Keep up the great work everyone!!

 

[Dubbington]

Not sure what my weight is, but I'm getting frustrated in the gym. Two weeks ago my shoulder and elbow started hurting so I took some time off from upper body lifts. Monday I tried to go for a PR on deadlifts and hurt my back.

Maybe I should take up cycling.

I'm right there with you. I hate hate hate setbacks and nagging pains that prevent me from doing any kind of lifting.

Pushed legs too hard Monday and pretty sure I sprained my left groin. I never do leg press machines, not sure why I did. Two day later and it's sore, not bad but not worth pushing. Looks like at least a week of no legs

Gotta focus more on the diet and cardio now.

 

[Cookie Monster]

I'm right there with you. I hate hate hate setbacks and nagging pains that prevent me from doing any kind of lifting.

Pushed legs too hard Monday and pretty sure I sprained my left groin. I never do leg press machines, not sure why I did. Two day later and it's sore, not bad but not worth pushing. Looks like at least a week of no legs

Gotta focus more on the diet and cardio now.

Yep, I was supposed to do legs and back again today, but can't. Back is feeling better now, but I'm scared I'm going to mess it up more skiing on Saturday.

If it feels OK on Sunday I'm going to squat and deadlift super light on Monday (1 plate) and work my way up on Thursday. I'm hoping that in a week and a half or so I can be back to full weight, but it's so discouraging.

I hope you can get back to hitting legs soon as well.

 

[1962siia]

Decent week for me. I was 174.8 this morning so still maintaining my weight. I'm definitely feeling like maintaining this weight isn't too difficult for me even with cutting back on the use of the elliptical. I was on a group ride over the weekend which included some goat roads on my over sprung, too stiff fz09 so I used my legs to get my butt off the seat and my legs are still sore from it, so much less time on the elliptical this week. Its funny because I could stand all day in baja, but just holding my weight with my legs makes me sore.

Also started using my bowflex again this week. My house guest from last week has been doing this 20 min work out thing with really good results so he got me going on that. Hoping to keep with it if we do another quarter of this thread.

1/2 175.4
1/6 175.2
1/13 174.4
1/20 174.4-pre baja
2/3 178.6-post baja
2/10 174.4
2/17 174.2
2/24 174.4
3/2 176.4
3/9 173.8
3/16 175.8
3/23 174.8

 

[ThumperX]

Daniel, you are rocking this!!!!

Aj

All of you guys rock, I managed to gain 4 pounds as we come up to close on this run.
I think it's a mental thing with me, I really need to break the barrier and melt off this last layer of fat.

 

[1962siia]

Daniel, you are rocking this!!!!

Aj

All of you guys rock, I managed to gain 4 pounds as we come up to close on this run.
I think it's a mental thing with me, I really need to break the barrier and melt off this last layer of fat.

Thanks G, its really been a great stress reducer too. My 1st world problems have been a little overwhelming the last six months. I really just want this relocation thing over and done with.

You have been rocking it as well. Before and after pics prove it! Keep it going!!

 

[Ogier le Danois]

I'm right there with you. I hate hate hate setbacks and nagging pains that prevent me from doing any kind of lifting.

Pushed legs too hard Monday and pretty sure I sprained my left groin. I never do leg press machines, not sure why I did. Two day later and it's sore, not bad but not worth pushing. Looks like at least a week of no legs

Gotta focus more on the diet and cardio now.

I have nagging PAtello femoral disorder.

I've been to 3 ortho docs and one specialized in sports medicine. MRIs and x-rays.

All of them have said to stretch more - I can Palm the floor without warming up.

All of them have said live with the pain and lift through it.

"Stop being a wimp" two of the docs.

The pain ranges from a 1-2 always. The pain while bending the knees with resistance can be a 1-8.

I took a long layoff and it actually made it worse.

None of the docs think it is muscle imbalance. Nothing shows as damaged in any of the tests.

I just want to be able crouch and get in and out of a chair without some kind of pain. Curiously enough I can run and have not pain.

 

[Cookie Monster]

So, 3/27 came and passed. How'd everyone do over the past 12 weeks?

I started at 179. I'm around 189-190 right now. Not quite 1lb/week but I feel pretty good and still fit in my pants.

 

[1962siia]

I ended at 174.8 this morning so I managed to maintain my weight. If we do another round my goal is to improve my strength, and continue maintaining the weight. I'd love to add stretching into my routine, but I hate stretching.

1/2 175.4
1/6 175.2
1/13 174.4
1/20 174.4-pre baja
2/3 178.6-post baja
2/10 174.4
2/17 174.2
2/24 174.4
3/2 176.4
3/9 173.8
3/16 175.8
3/23 174.8
3/30 174.8