BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: maeve
Date: 20 May 11 - 05:50 PM

It was meant to be, gnu.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 08 Sep 11 - 04:37 PM

ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY! (Sustained for a while.)

Been at it for near two years now. Just over a hundred pounds. I love it when I see old friends at the shops and they don't recognize me. THAT is a real treat. And there are several lasses that go out of their way to say or wave hello when I am at the workplace. Not that I am looking to gain any weight that way. >;-)

It's taken a toll on my muscles, as per earlier posts. My arms and legs are puny compared to when I was half my age and about the same weight but I might be able to correct that if I execise. Hahahahaha... yeah, right. As long as I can type, that's enough. But, the muscle loss is acceptable as it's only meant I can't do certain things and have developed some nerve damage... carpal and cubital tunnel and some others which don't affect me 24h per day.

I'd post some pics but I don't wanna show off... again eh?

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 19 Sep 11 - 05:33 PM

My OP to this thread was september 6, 2009. I had lost 50 pounds.

As of yesterday, I can say (although I was there, at times, briefly before in the past few weeks) I have lost 100 pounds. Been a long hard fight. I owe it all to Budweiser and DuMaurier. Sniff... I am gonna miss you guys. We'll visit at times maybe, but I got other things to do now.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: SINSULL
Date: 19 Sep 11 - 06:30 PM

gnu,
That is amazing. I have re-upped at Weight Watchers for the umpteenth time and would be thrilled to lose 20#. You are amazing.
mary

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 19 Sep 11 - 10:52 PM

There isn't a "like" button here at Mudcat, is there?

Good work!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: maeve
Date: 20 Sep 11 - 06:29 AM

This is such an encouraging thread, gnu; good for you!

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 20 Sep 11 - 11:53 AM

Thanks. When I finally found out what worked for me, I stuck with it and didn't worry about how long it would take. It took me 25 years to put the weight on.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 02 Jul 14 - 07:38 AM

Soooo... I was down by 110#. Then I did my 40 days without Bud. Gained 8# and managed to put on another 8# when my arthritis said, "You ain't goin fer a walk today buddy boy." a year ago February. Just after my BDay in March passed, I hit 190.4# so I said, "ENOUGH!" and went back at it. Today, 173.2#.

I had to change my diet due to not being able to exercise much. Same as before until after a light supper. Then my strategy was "DON'T EAT!!!" You can lose weight with such a diet. I feel like last winter's dried up dog shit but it worked. My lower spine feels better than, you know, so it's a good thing. I am able to mow a front and back lawn (power assisted lawn mower). I even walked 1 km yesterday and then I had a vigorous workout yelling at my TV for over 4 hours during two World Cup games. I was exhausted and fell asleep in my rocker. Dieting is hard work.

I'm hungry but my new jeans don't fit. Maybe THAT is the key. Buy new jeans and the weight just falls off?

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 02 Jul 14 - 11:39 AM

Whatever works!

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 02 Jul 14 - 08:43 PM

Good going, gnu!

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 03 Jul 14 - 12:19 PM

Guinness draft 155 cal/440 ml. On the light side.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 03 Jul 14 - 03:40 PM

Oh FFS! The bastards at The Real Atlantic Superstore have offered on sale 20 fresh cooked chicken wings for $10. Urp. I am stuffed. This package has 22. Hello 175#... or more as they are still greasy after ya squeeze the crap outta them with a paper towel in a silly attempt to disillusion yerself. I think I am going to fall asleep...... I ate five. Five in about four hours. Death by wings.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 03 Jul 14 - 07:53 PM

If you ate only 5 out of 22, you have more will power than I do!

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 03 Jul 14 - 10:28 PM

Well... I am now up to 10 but the fact is... no way I can eat any more today. I am having a hard time to suck back a few cherries to offset what early AM will bring. Sorry for the graphic comment. Greasy chicken wings and cherries washed down with ale.... sheer decadence! Can't wait to weigh myself in the morn and feel ashamed at my transgressions. Sigh.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 16 Jul 14 - 12:14 PM

Despite the wings, yesterday marked 19#. Can you see the smile on my face? https://www.flickr.com/photos/15565423@N05/14690037983/

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 16 Jul 14 - 02:54 PM

Don't do Flikr but I'll take your word for it.

Thinking of you and your diet as I just had a large bowl of chili con carne, made with tepary beans, cured ham, Chimayo chili and spices, olives, onions and tomatoes. May repeat it tonight with sour cream topping.

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 16 Jul 14 - 06:40 PM

You go, gnu!

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: olddude
Date: 16 Jul 14 - 09:05 PM

Four miles of power walking today take that heart bypass and I love chicken wings my brother

Subject: RE: BS: New diet and exercise program for gnu
From: gnu
Date: 16 Jul 14 - 09:32 PM

Q... yum! Thanks CLass! Dan... I bought a hundred so there's lots in the freezer if ya wanna visit. Good on ya fer walkin up a storm... so glad to hear yer doin okay. When I read that title of yer thread, MY heart skipped a beat buddy. Tight lines and straight shootin, brother!