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5'3 and 117 seems kinda small?

Come to think of it, how do you say that in a polite way? Like, I don't ever want someone to be shamed for being smaller just like I don't wanna be shamed for being bigger.

Small seems kinda derogatory, petite has the same deal.

BMI it seems to be well within regular though, so as long as it is healthy for your frame, good enough!

Jeff_AKA_Snoopy posted...

5'3 and 117 seems kinda small?

Come to think of it, how do you say that in a polite way? Like, I don't ever want someone to be shamed for being smaller just like I don't wanna be shamed for being bigger.

Small seems kinda derogatory, petite has the same deal.

BMI it seems to be well within regular though, so as long as it is healthy for your frame, good enough!

BMI shows 112 to be on the low edge of normal, so I am unsure of why more weight should be lost as seems to be the goal. Sounds like building muscle should be the goal.

But also every body is different.

Good workout today. Chest, back, shoulders, biceps, and abs

I got up to 120 pounds on the chest press, which is great for me. I don't mean max, but 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps each doing slow 5 second reps. Is that good at all?

No idea what my max is.

When I see those calories I have to remind myself that I'm at 300 pounds, cause 1000 calories in a day for me would be massively unhealthy and tantamount to a crash diet. XD

I have a horrible sprain in my right calf so no running for a bit. Tired of being old and getting injured.

Oh well, I can still lift

bsp77 posted...

I have a horrible sprain in my right calf so no running for a bit. Tired of being old and getting injured.

Oh well, I can still lift

Can you get to a pool? That is a good way to lose pounds with out jacking your joins.

cjsdowg posted...

Can you get to a pool? That is a good way to lose pounds with out jacking your joins.

Not in winter.

I did buy some in a beer today though

224.8 today. So I have reached my targeted weight and dang I have lost so much muscle over the years. I was 225 back in college and I was stacked like Janga Tower. note I am beating myself up over this. So I guess I will keep losing. I guess my next goal is 200 pounds. I should get there in 3 months. If I graduate this term..which I don't think I will. Since sickness and work kicked my ass last term. I would be at two or below when I walk.

cjsdowg posted...

224.8 today. So I have reached my targeted weight and dang I have lost so much muscle over the years. I was 225 back in college and I was stacked like Janga Tower. note I am beating myself up over this. So I guess I will keep losing. I guess my next goal is 200 pounds. I should get there in 3 months. If I graduate this term..which I don't think I will. Since sickness and work kicked my ass last term. I would be at two or below when I walk.

Just start working on losing fat and gaining muscle and don't stress about the final weight as much.

I am being a hypocrite btw. I stress.

bsp77 posted...

Just start working on losing fat and gaining muscle and don't stress about the final weight as much.

I am being a hypocrite btw. I stress.

Ibam going to pick up swimming. That should help with building muscles. And start doing blanks. They seem easy but I can't don them.

Good job with healthy sanking.

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Yeah, Blanks are what I have after getting snipped

Still at 302 despite already starting the "holidays" diet.

I'm not going to care about macros and shit like that. It's the holidays, lots of tasty food, gonna enjoy myself. Just need to keep up with my workouts and maybe fast a bit longer after a REALLY indulgent day. XD

Only did chest, biceps, and abs today, but I pushed it pretty hard

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Planks i am dyslexic so ps and bs look alike sometimes

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So we are now sharing this pain. You have the left calf and I have the right calf. Sucks

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One thing to check, because I did. Make sure it is not DVT, which is a blood clot that can cause a heart attack. If it was, it would be in center of your calf, and you would likely feel a lump and your calf may be red and/or hot.

Mine is to the right of center (more in the middle of the actual muscle which is off center) and I don't have any of the other symptoms.

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The pain would be centered on the dead center of the back of your leg though, because of where the vein is. As I said, the meatiest part of the calf is a little to the side, so you should be able to tell the difference.

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So yeah, the counterpart to my right calf. I would blame you, but mine started hurting a few days ago. If a serious sprain, which I think it is, it will take several weeks.

I just returned from a family visit, which was challenging for my weight loss. My relatives kept criticizing me for not eating enough for two days. They used to complain when I was overweight, and now they complain when I am losing weight. On top of that, the bed I slept on was very hard and uncomfortable. It felt like lying on rocks, and I am sore all over. (Sorry for the drama, but it affects my weight). My niece was hospitalized for bulimia, so maybe thats why they are worried. But still, if I had a problem, being berated would not help me. As a matter of fact, I will ask them that today. If you think I had an issue, how would your reaction to said issue help me.

On the positive side, I am still around 225, which is not bad. My leg and foot issues have resolved, and I can walk normally now. Ironically, I received my handicapped sticker right after I recovered. I will keep it in case it flares up again. I was in so much pain a few weeks ago, I would never use it unless I really needed it. Being crippled made me appreciate things differently. Note I would not have used it when I didn't need it before..but living the life put things in a whole new level of understanding .I did not work out much while I was away. I tried, but stress and soreness defeated me. I will try to resume soon. Also, when I came back, I found that my rope fish was eaten by something and my skink was missing. I dont know how to say this, but I dont smell him, so I dont think he is dead. I hope he is not. I would feel terrible if he was. I wish I had taken him with me on the train. Nobody would have noticed.

46-44-42-40-near near 38.

That is how many sizes i am down. I got new Pants today and I am in 40s with easy. Honestly I might need to go to the 38. Heck I have to order 38 pair of dress pants. But I don't know I normally just get Amazon suits that don't have numbers in them since they are from China.

Thank you totalnerdken for your kind words. But I am at a better place in my head space today. Maybe not my weight space.

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Thanks I was going to throw them away. I work with the unhoused how could donating them slip my mind like that.

Nothing to do with weight loss, but found my lizard !!!! So size 40 and still have my lizard. GREAT Day.

I will the next time I see him. He just went back underground LOL

cjsdowg posted...

Nothing to do with weight loss, but found my lizard !!!! So size 40 and still have my lizard. GREAT Day.

Yay!

Weight Loss Warriors: When we are done here we can move to the next topic.

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I'm off my main job until January 15th, so I've been taking a bunch of side jobs to fill the gap. I've made $2000 this week working almost non-stop. I've never had any hustle in my life and a big part of that was because my weight made it all but impossible, especially once my very poor mental health was factored in.

I have more jobs lined up through the day I go back to work and plan to take no breaks at all even though I'm tired and frazzled. I used to feel like this all the time for no good reason, so I know I can get through this because I'll be more than 2/3 to my goal of $10,000 towards my first loose skin surgery (on top of what is necessary for bills and stuff) when it's all said and done.

I really need that surgery and I'm determined to make it happen in 2024.

cjsdowg posted...

Weight Loss Warriors: When we are done here we can move to the next topic.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/400-current-events/80652055

Don't be a slacker! Get your 500 win

I might sign up for gym today. It is 42 a month. And I need it just for the pool. There are no other pools around

That is what sucks. My gym only has machines and free weights. Cheap though

bsp77 posted...

That is what sucks. My gym only has machines and free weights. Cheap though

I might see if they have day passes if they have day passes , I could do that. Since I don't know how much swimming is worth 42 dollars . But I have to do something to tone up.

cjsdowg posted...

I might see if they have day passes if they have day passes , I could do that. Since I don't know how much swimming is worth 42 dollars . But I have to do something to tone up.

Well, do it!

And 500 :)