The scale and I are not friends right now. I don't know if I've hit a plateau or not...no discernible weight loss in close to a couple of weeks. I'm fluctuating between 293 and 300, but 2 days ago it went up to 302, then this morning was at 298. I'm eating like 1200-1400 calories, gym three times a week at least, mainly cardio with some resistance on arms and chest and I'm doing more around the house as well. I'm getting 70-80 grams of protein and 80-100 oz of fluids a day. One of my meals each day has become a Healthy Choice or LEan Cuisine type frozen meal, sometimes I can finish them, sometimes not, but even the pasta ones I'm careful about total carbs and sugar grams. (Nothing over 6-8 g of sugar) Total carbs fluctuate between 22-40, but that includes fiber too. I've been used to losing, and am getting frustrated.
Also, when I get down to the weight you are at now, John, I will be the size I was in high school. I was still kind of stocky, but in a beefy way, and I thought I looked pretty good. My stomach was mostly flattish... no six pack or anything, but I looked good in my clothes. I would love to have that again and wouldn't mind being on that bigger side. At that point, my BMI would be around 27-28, but coming from 60, I'd be thrilled with that!
Also, I wanted to ask you about the elliptical machine. I'm starting to push past 25 minutes on it now and could probably go much longer, but my feet start getting that prickly feeling like they are going to sleep. It's uncomfortable, but I can stay on the machine. Once I'm off, it goes away, and I can be on the treadmill and nothing happens. I would think if it was a circulation issue, it would happen at other times than just the elliptical, could it be shoes, a particular type of repetitive movement? What do you think? I'm going to the doctor next week for a sciatic nerve issue that's developed. Should I mention it? Is it normal as I work through my ceiling?
Take care, man,
Mike
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FISHERBEAR MIKE
402/212/under 200 (As of 09/20/08)
Highest/Current/Goal
Open RNY - September 24th
190 pounds GONE, BABY, GONE!
BMI: 63 (was) / 32.2 (is)
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