The 2017 Weightloss Thread

lived666 said:
Weight fluctuations are just crazy - last week week Thursday I weighed in at 110.4 just in time to meet my discovery target, then weight increased for no reason except maybe relief at reaching the target and I dunno insane water retention to 112.4 and then this morning back down to 110.6.
Hopefully I will maintain this range and start dropping below 110.
I have also started strict calorie counting with fatsecret app - keeping below 2000 a day, I want to average around 1300 -1500 a day.
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Weight can swing easily up and down by 3kgs. Monitor over long periods, as long as general trend is down or stable, you're good.
 
Kosmik said:
Weight can swing easily up and down by 3kgs. Monitor over long periods, as long as general trend is down or stable, you're good.
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yeah, I used to freak out from weight gains, now they don't bother me.
 
Started the week off at 114.0kg after a lot of "carbo loading" on the weekend, true weight was probably closer to around 112.

Weighed in this morning, 109.1kg woohoo! now it's time for the weekend. control yourself fanie... control yourself.
 
Not sure if this will affect us, but:

What You Need to Know About the Latest Nutrition Label

If you read nutrition labels, be prepared for a revamp. In May 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the existing nutrition information panel would get a facelift. With only two revisions since its inception 20 years ago, this revamp is the most significant change. In June 2017, the FDA announced it would push back the original compliance deadline of July 2018. A new date has yet to be set, but some companies are already using the updated label or announcing they will by the original deadline.

Regardless of when updated labels hit the shelves, we wanted to give you the 411 on the major changes and how consumers can use them to make healthier decisions.
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1. THE ADDITION OF ADDED SUGARS

This is the most debated revision to the label from the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). In this revision, added sugars will be displayed in grams and as percent of daily value to help you assess the added sugars in different foods and drinks. The DGA determined that if you consume more than 10% of your total daily calories from added sugars, it’s difficult to meet nutritional needs while staying within calorie limits. On average, we get about 13% of our total calories from added sugars.

2. SERVING SIZES ARE MORE REALISTIC

Though serving size information will still be listed just below “Nutrition Facts,” there will be significant changes to how serving sizes are calculated. This is especially important since serving sizes have not changed since the mid-1990s. For example, the serving size of ice cream used to be 1/2 cup. However, after reviewing the serving sizes the majority of Americans consume, it will be updated to 2/3 cup. With this change, the information on the package more closely mirrors the amount of food we’re actually eating, so we can get a more accurate nutrition snapshot.

3. CALORIES FROM FAT REMAIN

While the calorie information increases in number, the calories from fat statistic will be removed from the label. The updated label will still include information about total fat, saturated fat and trans fat, since the current body of science shows the type of fat is more important than the amount of calories from fat.

4. VITAMINS AND MINERALS GET A REVAMP

The bottom of the label, where vitamins and minerals are currently listed, is also getting some significant changes. The old label included basic nutrients such as vitamins A and C, calcium and iron. In the early 1990s, American diets lacked these vitamins, but now deficiencies are rare. Calcium and iron remain on the updated label, with vitamin D and potassium also being added. Many of us don’t get enough of each of these nutrients and a deficit can be associated with chronic disease. This micronutrient information will now be displayed in actual amounts (in milligrams and micrograms) and percent of daily value.

5. LARGER LABEL

Not only is the updated label going to take up more real estate on the packaging, other information, such as calorie content, is increasing in font size. This shift is designed to help us quickly identify the calories in foods and beverages since calories are what ultimately determines weight gain and weight loss. Although this change puts the spotlight on calories, it’s still important to read the entire label to assess what important nutrients are consumed or lacking.

While significant, these nutrition label changes should help us be more informed about added sugars, important nutrients and serving sizes, leading to more informed food choices over the long run.
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Source: http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/need-know-latest-nutrition-label/
 
faniebraai said:
Started the week off at 114.0kg after a lot of "carbo loading" on the weekend, true weight was probably closer to around 112.

Weighed in this morning, 109.1kg woohoo! now it's time for the weekend. control yourself fanie... control yourself.
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You can do eeeeeet!

Weighed in this morning at 104.4kg. I keep hovering within 5kgs of the 100 mark without crossing it. But I'm not exercising, so I have only myself to blame.

Went to the doc last month for a work checkup and he was super impressed to see me dropping to this weight from 116 when I last visited him 18 months earlier. Took my BP and it was down a lot too.
 
Voicy said:
You can do eeeeeet!

Weighed in this morning at 104.4kg. I keep hovering within 5kgs of the 100 mark without crossing it. But I'm not exercising, so I have only myself to blame.

Went to the doc last month for a work checkup and he was super impressed to see me dropping to this weight from 116 when I last visited him 18 months earlier. Took my BP and it was down a lot too.
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have you tried counting calories? and checking your macros?
 
faniebraai said:
have you tried counting calories? and checking your macros?
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I usually do via MFP, but haven't of late. Been away from home for weeks at a time due to work projects etc and just munching protein bars on the road. So that's half the problem.
 
Voicy said:
You can do eeeeeet!

Weighed in this morning at 104.4kg. I keep hovering within 5kgs of the 100 mark without crossing it. But I'm not exercising, so I have only myself to blame.

Went to the doc last month for a work checkup and he was super impressed to see me dropping to this weight from 116 when I last visited him 18 months earlier. Took my BP and it was down a lot too.
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I find that exercising makes my weight increase :(
But I'd rather get into the gym habit now than wait for goal weight.
 
Voicy said:
You can do eeeeeet!

Weighed in this morning at 104.4kg. I keep hovering within 5kgs of the 100 mark without crossing it. But I'm not exercising, so I have only myself to blame.
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Let me race you to 99kg - weighed in this morning at 109.9 so you have a 5kg head start:)
 
Annoyingly my scale that has been with me since the start of my journey decided to break on the weekend. Not with a bang but started to show numbers 5-6kg below actual. So Saturday trekked out and bought a new electric scale got home and tried it out, only to find the damn thing very unstable with weight fluctuations of 4kg+. Dusted off a old mechanical scale and that gave similar readings to my origional prior to giving up. Now the poor wife is going to see if she can swop the scale.

Point of the long story? Mechanical scale now shows weightdrop to 100kg and actually hovers a bit below but I'll take the 100kg.

Tldr; down to 100kg, time to update the progress pic albumn.
 
faniebraai said:
i'll join. was at 109.1 friday morning, but had some (lots of) whiskey and soda last night :(
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so hows your progress - I lost 0kg this month, just didn't want to drop :(
Anyhow fluctuated between 110 -112 but finally dropped below 110 again this morning.
Planning to up the exercise routines next month....
 
Voicy said:
I usually do via MFP, but haven't of late. Been away from home for weeks at a time due to work projects etc and just munching protein bars on the road. So that's half the problem.
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Protein bars are full of sugars. But, I am sure you are aware of that. Try munching on fresh fruits, like watermelon. It's back in season, and easy to chop and put into a container. Nice for the long road. Woolies also have very calorie friendly and healthy salads (and even some meals) that would make your life easier.

themba990 said:
I find that exercising makes my weight increase :(
But I'd rather get into the gym habit now than wait for goal weight.
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Weight increase in the short term? Or over a period of time?

If your diet is consistent, it could just be water retention. Otherwise it could be muscle gain, especially if you are just starting out...
 
lived666 said:
so hows your progress - I lost 0kg this month, just didn't want to drop :(
Anyhow fluctuated between 110 -112 but finally dropped below 110 again this morning.
Planning to up the exercise routines next month....
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I don't think any... i had birthdays and drink days and braai days, but when I try i lose, i lose. the problem is staying on the wagon.
 
103.9 this morning. Peaked at 109 earlier this month, high BP scare, back on track with the eating now.
 
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