paddynyc Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Does anyone use a fitness trackers? I used to own the Jawbone UP3, but the company went under and its servers are down and it is not totally useless. I'm looking for something simple as a tracker to measure the number of steps I take a day and can calculate the number of calories I burn. I don't want a smart watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 Does anyone use a fitness trackers? I used to own the Jawbone UP3, but the company went under and its servers are down and it is not totally useless. I'm looking for something simple as a tracker to measure the number of steps I take a day and can calculate the number of calories I burn. I don't want a smart watch. Fitbit Charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Time to dust of this thread: With winter ending, wife and I figured we'd try to get in better shape heading into the warmer months. We've decided to give a low-carb diet a shot (probably through the month of March at a minimum). Aiming for between 50-100 carb grams a day which would be a major cutback for us, as we love cereals, bagels, breads, pasta, etc. Along with the change in diet we have been working out on our elliptical 20-30 minutes per day at varying intensity. Overall, I'm in fairly good shape and would be viewed as "skinny" by many. 2 weeks ago at 42 years old, 5' 11" , I weighed in at about 172 lbs. Thinking my target weight should be 160 or so. Anyway, 2 weeks ago I started my first "pre-week" of the diet by exercising daily and cutting back (but occasionally indulging on high-carb foods....one day I'd have a bagel, another day we'd have pasta for dinner). In that "pre-week" I lost 2 pounds. (170.2) Last week was our 1st full week completely eliminating high-carb foods. With daily exercise and roughly 75-100 grams of carbs a day I dropped another 3.3 pounds. So 166.9 as of this morning. I'm interested to see how this week goes. Don't plan on changing anything up but the first 2 weeks have been successful and has opened me up to healthier eating options although I do miss some high carb foods badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 Time to dust of this thread: With winter ending, wife and I figured we'd try to get in better shape heading into the warmer months. We've decided to give a low-carb diet a shot (probably through the month of March at a minimum). Aiming for between 50-100 carb grams a day which would be a major cutback for us, as we love cereals, bagels, breads, pasta, etc. Along with the change in diet we have been working out on our elliptical 20-30 minutes per day at varying intensity. Overall, I'm in fairly good shape and would be viewed as "skinny" by many. 2 weeks ago at 42 years old, 5' 11" , I weighed in at about 172 lbs. Thinking my target weight should be 160 or so. Anyway, 2 weeks ago I started my first "pre-week" of the diet by exercising daily and cutting back (but occasionally indulging on high-carb foods....one day I'd have a bagel, another day we'd have pasta for dinner). In that "pre-week" I lost 2 pounds. (170.2) Last week was our 1st full week completely eliminating high-carb foods. With daily exercise and roughly 75-100 grams of carbs a day I dropped another 3.3 pounds. So 166.9 as of this morning. I'm interested to see how this week goes. Don't plan on changing anything up but the first 2 weeks have been successful and has opened me up to healthier eating options although I do miss some high carb foods badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Yeah I gotta start doing something. Working from home, hurt my foot and didnt do shit from September - December, our hockey team hasnt played during covid, and there's literally nothing going on, I feel slow, sluggish and old. Like I'm Jack Johnson. Then I stopped* drinking and gained weight, fml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 [emoji38] (In my Adam Sandler “Fatty McGhee” voice): “BUT I LIKE THE CARBS....THEY’RE FUN!” Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Until about 2 years ago I did nothing but 'enjoy.' Then back surgery (discectomy) that fixed my sciatica issue and I started PT. I liked it and started thinking about the 'dad belly' starting to show and how my pants were too tight. My brother-in-law suggested a breakfast change to steel cut groats (like that Scottish oatmeal in a can) that I get in bulk at the health food store. I eat a half-cup a day, every day, with a very rare egg or pancake breakfast. I don't cook it either - just put scoops in a bowl and top with cold water and let sit overnight. I rinse it through a small stainer and top with: cinnamon, 1 tbs shaved coconut, 1 tsp sliced almonds, three strawberries, 1/2 C. blueberries and a banana sliced up. While I used to eat it 'dry' I've added oat or almond milk. (If you try this, start with a 1/4 cup because you will fart like a fiend at first but your body adjusts and that stops after a week or so.) Long story to say I've lost 20 lbs and am 6'3" 173 now after about two years. (I eat bread with dinner whenever I want, ice cream at night a few times a week and drink wine pretty much daily. I do run on the treadmill every day too, but only 20-30 minutes. Dessert is not a regular part of my diet either.) Also, you'll be hungry in the afternoon but I've found a handful of peanuts or cashews carries me to dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I've put on the COVID-19....probably more like the COVID-30, which is SUPER disappointing, so I'm back on the fitness train and trying to get back to something resembling a healthy weight. I've embraced oats in the morning, a daily workout, and some half-assed calorie tracking. One habit at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 Until about 2 years ago I did nothing but 'enjoy.' Then back surgery (discectomy) that fixed my sciatica issue and I started PT. I liked it and started thinking about the 'dad belly' starting to show and how my pants were too tight. My brother-in-law suggested a breakfast change to steel cut groats (like that Scottish oatmeal in a can) that I get in bulk at the health food store. I eat a half-cup a day, every day, with a very rare egg or pancake breakfast. I don't cook it either - just put scoops in a bowl and top with cold water and let sit overnight. I rinse it through a small stainer and top with: cinnamon, 1 tbs shaved coconut, 1 tsp sliced almonds, three strawberries, 1/2 C. blueberries and a banana sliced up. While I used to eat it 'dry' I've added oat or almond milk. (If you try this, start with a 1/4 cup because you will fart like a fiend at first but your body adjusts and that stops after a week or so.) Long story to say I've lost 20 lbs and am 6'3" 173 now after about two years. (I eat bread with dinner whenever I want, ice cream at night a few times a week and drink wine pretty much daily. I do run on the treadmill every day too, but only 20-30 minutes. Dessert is not a regular part of my diet either.) Also, you'll be hungry in the afternoon but I've found a handful of peanuts or cashews carries me to dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Fuck that, I now substitute in hollandaise for ketchup on my home fries and bacon. I do like my eggs extremely underdone, though. That is definitely the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Fuck that, I now substitute in hollandaise for ketchup on my home fries and bacon. I do like my eggs extremely underdone, though. That is definitely the way. LMAO and I hear you loud and clear. I can taste that deliciousness right now - damn!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Until about 2 years ago I did nothing but 'enjoy.' Then back surgery (discectomy) that fixed my sciatica issue and I started PT. I liked it and started thinking about the 'dad belly' starting to show and how my pants were too tight. My brother-in-law suggested a breakfast change to steel cut groats (like that Scottish oatmeal in a can) that I get in bulk at the health food store. I eat a half-cup a day, every day, with a very rare egg or pancake breakfast. I don't cook it either - just put scoops in a bowl and top with cold water and let sit overnight. I rinse it through a small stainer and top with: cinnamon, 1 tbs shaved coconut, 1 tsp sliced almonds, three strawberries, 1/2 C. blueberries and a banana sliced up. While I used to eat it 'dry' I've added oat or almond milk. (If you try this, start with a 1/4 cup because you will fart like a fiend at first but your body adjusts and that stops after a week or so.) Long story to say I've lost 20 lbs and am 6'3" 173 now after about two years. (I eat bread with dinner whenever I want, ice cream at night a few times a week and drink wine pretty much daily. I do run on the treadmill every day too, but only 20-30 minutes. Dessert is not a regular part of my diet either.) Also, you'll be hungry in the afternoon but I've found a handful of peanuts or cashews carries me to dinner. Nice. Congrats! Things I miss on low carb diet the most: -Pasta -Sandwiches with bread/bagels. I blame growing up on Long Island. I'm a hero-oholic -Occasional pastry Things I am enjoying eating healthier that I didn't before: -Homemade smoothies with coconut or almond milk/fruit -Tuna Fish (I like all the different flavors they have now) -Almond Milk in general (vs regular milk) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddynyc Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I've been good throughout the pandemic keeping up, 5 days a week, with my walking either outside or at home with a threadmill (It sucks) as it got colder outside. I also have a set of dumb bells that I use as a light lift as my days of lifting 200+ lbs is long gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Nice. Congrats! Things I miss on low carb diet the most: -Pasta -Sandwiches with bread/bagels. I blame growing up on Long Island. I'm a hero-oholic -Occasional pastry Things I am enjoying eating healthier that I didn't before: -Homemade smoothies with coconut or almond milk/fruit -Tuna Fish (I like all the different flavors they have now) -Almond Milk in general (vs regular milk) dolphin flavor? whale flavor? touch of hammerhead flavor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 After finally finishing my basement, I decided to build a gym on one side of it, so far I have a bench with an Olympic bar and 5-45lbs plates. Also have 10-35lbs dumbbells. I’m looking to get a pulldown/row machine next. As for cardio, I try to get on the peloton 4-5 days a week but hopefully with the warmer weather, I can start taking my cardio outdoors. Not sure how my knees will hold up to running these days though but I guess I’ll find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 After finally finishing my basement, I decided to build a gym on one side of it, so far I have a bench with an Olympic bar and 5-45lbs plates. Also have 10-35lbs dumbbells. I’m looking to get a pulldown/row machine next. As for cardio, I try to get on the peloton 4-5 days a week but hopefully with the warmer weather, I can start taking my cardio outdoors. Not sure how my knees will hold up to running these days though but I guess I’ll find out. the hell with the gym, where did you put the bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 dolphin flavor? whale flavor? touch of hammerhead flavor? Ha! Tuna teriyaki Tuna ranch Tuna BBQ Tuna sweet chili Better than plain tuna fish. Love the pouch over can too. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High and Wide Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I'd like to blame my weight gain on COVID and being in a new relationship right now, but I worked through Covid, and for whatever reason, ive just been eating for the last like five months, which preceded this relationship. I need to start doing something because I feel like I'm back up to 260. Now that its getting nicer out again i'm gonna start running, but I don't know where I want to start food-wise. I was vegetarian up until Thanksgiving and since then I've just said fuck it. While i'd like to be under 200, I feel like I was happy physically in the 210-220 range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 After finally finishing my basement, I decided to build a gym on one side of it, so far I have a bench with an Olympic bar and 5-45lbs plates. Also have 10-35lbs dumbbells. I’m looking to get a pulldown/row machine next. As for cardio, I try to get on the peloton 4-5 days a week but hopefully with the warmer weather, I can start taking my cardio outdoors. Not sure how my knees will hold up to running these days though but I guess I’ll find out. Start biking. Way easier on joints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 Nice. Congrats! Things I miss on low carb diet the most: -Pasta -Sandwiches with bread/bagels. I blame growing up on Long Island. I'm a hero-oholic -Occasional pastry Things I am enjoying eating healthier that I didn't before: -Homemade smoothies with coconut or almond milk/fruit -Tuna Fish (I like all the different flavors they have now) -Almond Milk in general (vs regular milk) I can send you a recipe for paleo bagels, and lentil pasta is a great alternative for regular pasta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Heaven Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I too have put on the Covid-19.....My CrossFit box closed for good b/c of Covid. I had to shutdown my garage gym when it got cold since I don't have heat in there. I got an Echelon bike that I have used for the most part 3-4 days a week....I signed up for Apple Fitness which I have used sparingly. Once the weather gets nicer, I will open up my garage gym again, and sign up with my CrossFit coach for his at home CrossFit style programming....Basically sends a WOD to do every day. I recently bought a new bike and will bike to the office on days I have to go in. Did a trial ride today to see how long it would take me to go from Flushing, Queens to 59th/5th Ave. Going over the 59th street Manhattan bound is a bitch! 9.4 miles took me about 55 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Start biking. Way easier on joints. Yea, finally got my hands on one middle of last summer, I’ll definitely do that. Speaking of biking, my wife did her 900th peloton ride today, she’s a beast on that thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 wtf do you eat when you dont eat carbs (and sugar, I assume)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 wtf do you eat when you dont eat carbs (and sugar, I assume)? For me, so far basically: Berries. Melons. (Lower carb fruits). Greek yogurt. Salads. Broccoli. Cauliflower. Tuna fish. Smoothies. (Coconut and/or almond milk). Meats. (Mainly chicken and turkey) Cheeses. Crab meat and shrimp. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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