Duckus Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 This year has been good for me. About a years ago when I was pushing 180 pounds. I am a skinny 5'10 guy and had a lot of extra pounds in the gut. Diabetes runs in my family and I noticed my blood sugar creeping up at a yearly check-up. Nothing bad or to be worried about but I figured be pro-active. I always thought I ate "healthy" - but I took a hard look at my diet and realized I was eating an insane about of simple carbs. I never ate fast food and cooked a ton - but pasta, bread, potatoes, rice were a huge part of meals. Reduced those carbs significantly (not paleo, but just limited) and the weight really started to drop instantly. Slowly started running again and now up to running about 10-12 miles a week. By this winter I was about 164. Now I at about 153. I think my sweet spot is 150-155. I should start to mix in a bit of strength training, but hard to find the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckus Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 One of my issues is that i don't drink enough water, drink a lot of milk and nothing else. Some days i would maybe drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and maybe 1 glass of milk and thats all i had to drink all day. I think thats why my stomach looks bloated. Drink water. Seriously. I was just like you. Then one Texas summer I got my first kidney stone. Most likely it was from dehydration. Worst pain of my life for weeks. They say it rivals giving birth. I ended up having surgery and paying thousands of dollars in bills. So.... drink water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsluggo Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 i couldn;t find the BMI thread... so parking this here instead.... http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/projects/cp/summer-of-science-2015/latest/how-often-is-bmi-misleading?WT.mc_id=2015-SEPTEMBER-FB-MC4-AUD_DEV-0901-0930&WT.mc_ev=click&ad-keywords=AUDDEVREMARK AUGUST 28, 2015 ---- NY times How Often Is B.M.I. Misleading? We were struck by the massive response to our post on how it’s possible for individuals to have the same B.M.I. but very different bodies. Readers told us about their muscles, and about being overweight according to B.M.I. though their body fat percentage was low and their body type was similar toperson three. Some wondered for howmany people B.M.I. is an incorrect indicator. About 18 percent, says data from the Centers for Disease Control..... <more at link> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Body fat 21.4 BMI 25.8 Guess I'm healthy obese... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 "Overweight" on the BMI scale doesn't mean fat and isn't necessarily associated with negative health. But when you fall in the obese range >30 you are likely increasing negative health consequences, unless there are special circumstance (such as training ten+ hours a week and building abnormal muscle mass, or leanness for those who are underweight.) So how many people in that chart have healthy fat levels and are classified as obsese by BMI? Body fat 21.4BMI 25.8Guess I'm healthy obese... Nope. You're marginally "overweight" according to statistics of the population as a whole. A little above average muscle mass would account for that. I've said it before and I'll say it again. BMI is not a medical diagnossis. It's a very simple and cheap screening tool. It's takes a few seconds to measure height and weight and, boom, you have a data point. If you are significantly heavier, or lighter, the doc can move onto more "advanced" screening such as looking at how muscular you are, or an actual fat measurement using calipers or other tools. If anyone is paying higher insurance rates because they have a BMI of 25.8, they need to find another insurance company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Probably considered "skinny fat". I only have a little beer pudge. Height perhaps considered overweight, frame and muscle probably just slightly. I am at 197 this morning. Used to be around 240. I'm okay with where I am for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsluggo Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 "Overweight" on the BMI scale doesn't mean fat and isn't necessarily associated with negative health. But when you fall in the obese range >30 you are likely increasing negative health consequences, unless there are special circumstance (such as training ten+ hours a week and building abnormal muscle mass, or leanness for those who are underweight.) So how many people in that chart have healthy fat levels and are classified as obsese by BMI? Nope. You're marginally "overweight" according to statistics of the population as a whole. A little above average muscle mass would account for that. I've said it before and I'll say it again. BMI is not a medical diagnossis. It's a very simple and cheap screening tool. It's takes a few seconds to measure height and weight and, boom, you have a data point. If you are significantly heavier, or lighter, the doc can move onto more "advanced" screening such as looking at how muscular you are, or an actual fat measurement using calipers or other tools. If anyone is paying higher insurance rates because they have a BMI of 25.8, they need to find another insurance company. according to the chart: 12% according to internet self reporting: 87% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 according to the chart: 12% according to internet self reporting: 87% Everyone on an internet message board is an outlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsluggo Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 22.9 Normal (18.5 to 24.9) A normal adult weight for this height is between 144.1-194.7 lbs i am 6'2" (rounded up )... and my 178 pounds is fairly near the top of the normal range. on the other hand, 145 pounds is still in the "normal" range..... that seems a bit Skeletor-ish (note.. i was 145ish pounds for quite a while when i was in my 20s... i was a twig!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I've actually lost 16 pounds in the past 13 days. Here's the secret to my success. 1. Move houses. But not a complete move. The new place isn't quite dog ready yet, so the wife stays at the old house with the dogs, while you basically single parent the two children for 10 days. 2. After shuttling the kids off to daycare/school, spend all day packing and hauling boxes. Your breakfast was a Starbucks drink and sandwich on the go. You forgot to eat lunch. 3. Eat a sensible dinner. You stepmom is helping out and she makes much more balanced meals than you do, so you're actually eating right. 4. Go for long 4-5 miles walk/runs (mostly walks) at night after the kids are in bed to distress and avoid ramming your car into a God damn bridge abutment! Trust me, this works very well. It probably isn't sustainable, but it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 My weekend included Bonchon chicken, numerous donuts, and about 6 beers. Cool weather hit so I guess I need to start adding my extra layer for the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 It probably isn't sustainable, but it works. Losing 16 pounds every 13 days almost certainly isn't sustainable. But the healthy eating and more exercise might be. (note.. i was 145ish pounds for quite a while when i was in my 20s... i was a twig!) But I bet no-one asked you if you had cancer. If you dropped back to 145 now folks would be hosting a telethon for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Yes indeed telethon...haha. I can't imagine weighing 165, yet, 145. My ideal weight is 185...for me. I am just below 200...I could get there if I stopped drinking beer and eating poorly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsmarydu Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I'm not reading no damn chart. I only know I've gained a few over the last 3 months, and I damn that a-hole who bumped this thread & made me think more about it. j/k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I can't see the scale anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Dropped around 12-15 lbs this summer. Stopped drinking alcohol for the most part.. man there's a lot of calories in that stuff. Drinking a lot more water, and playing my usual summer tennis. Now,,, i need to keep it off this year. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I can't see the scale anymore. You can get one of those 'Speak your weight' scales. I did that and it said "One at a time please". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 How about since you got married? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckus Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 What is the best way to find out body fat percentage? I have a fancy scale that supposedly gives me a body fat % - but honestly not sure how accurate that thing can really be. This is the scale I have - http://www.amazon.com/EatSmart-Precision-Capacity-Recognition-Technology/dp/B004L6NTHU/ref=br_lf_m_1001415581_1_1_ttl?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&pf_rd_p=2201937302&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1001415581&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1BDY43J651GTJTK8SK5F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsluggo Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 How about since you got married? i got married as a near infant... so its not a fair scale -----but for the record, i probably weigh about 40 pound more than i did when i got married,,,,, and about 30 pounds of that NEEDED to be gained. But i've used up all my slack...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckus Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 How about since you got married? From my wedding until about 3-4 months after the birth of my kid I gained weight like crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Same as always, bout 7-8 lbs (I allow myself to indulge during the Holidays). Then promptly got rid of it once the holidays were over. Gained around 3 during beach vacation, then lost that again. I usually dont go past 10 pounds gained/lost these days considering much I exercise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsluggo Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 last summer i didn't lose as much as usual, and this winter i didn't gain as much as usual.... so i am about 185. same as this time last year. we have a beach house the last week in June. I look better at 170 ..... we'll see how it turns out ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Woof, don't like this bump. I was maintaining my weight around 152-155lb, relatively trim and in good cardio shape. Injured my toe on 12/30 and that kept me from the gym for about 3 weeks. Then basically as soon as I'm back, my son was born 1/22. I've struggled to maintain regular gym attendance (I'm a morning guy) ever since. I'm hovering around 165 now and need to pick my workouts back up (plus cutting back on beer) or it will probably continue to rise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 I think so. I don't weigh myself often. The good news is that I'm at a point where I can run about 75 minutes (at the gym) fairly easily. I combo that without about 300 crunches and some dumb bell work. The bad news is that I think I should lose about 20 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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