Are you using this as a real motivating factor?
Good luck!
@ OP, if you are doing this, I advise you to see this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHopJHSlVo4
I am not sure if the science is correct, but it does sound logical? I am sure it is different for different people though.
Oh wow, I've forgotten about this. I've read literature on this before.
It's really two fold. When I wrote this thread, I was really thinking narrowly, but it really had much more to do with just righting my ship than just losing weight. Because, yes, I know it's a bit silly to put everything down on the line to lose weight when others are struggling.
But more than half of it is also the interactions with people. Whether the responses are good or not, I find it very reassuring to see that even some people are giving words of encouragement. Even if it can't help me emotionally more than I would want it to, it feels good, particularly at a time where I'm in a situation where I'm either at work or alone for most of the time.
In any case, I'm going to update here:
https://drive.google.com/folderview...dBR3g4b2ZQXzZHV2Y0UTJISUpCOVhtWVU&usp=sharing
I'll make extra posts too.
And, finally, I felt bad about posting this for a while when some posters claimed I didn't know the definition of fat, and that they would've rather seen someone truly fat doing this.
And honestly, to them I say with the highest sincerity: really? First, maybe my long first post was too much to read as I stated I know there are others who are far worse situations dealing with it. I'm not denying this. I've tried to make it clear that, emotions aside, I need this to get my life into gear. The weight is just one thing... And secondly. Don't try and tell me that I've never been fat, I've never had to deal with it, and that I don't know how others are going through. In high school I had dark purple stretch marks going down to my elbows on both arms and down my thighs. I saw the heat of stares as I eventually resorted to never wearing shorts or t-shirts. Maybe the magnitude of my suffering isn't enough for you... but it was enough for me. I've had to carry that even now, as I see myself going down the route again.
Anyways. I want to make it more interesting. I'd like to donate to charity after every 5 pounds lost. 50 bucks to a charity, irrespective of this current bet.
Please suggest away.
heavyweights
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C2pkA0tgTO-ac_G1vU-WI-8TYz5dVJu4gWpPNWO8xPE/edit#gid=0
Progress updated.
Thanks for all the support guys.
As my friend told me, "No more water weight to lose." And yup, he's right. Weight loss has steadied to around 1 pound a week, which seems more healthy. I'm definitely looking skinnier, but I need to be consistent with my lifting. Going to get x-rays done on my back and shoulder (latter injury from gymnastics A YEAR ago... yea I should've gotten it checked out earlier)...
I'm moving out of home today, so it should be easier for me to regulate my own meals that are outside of work. Though, I haven't been as disciplined as I should be.
As for the Charity.... I'm still deciding. The economy major in me wants to do the Against Malaria Foundation, but I'm also thinking of something local like 826CHI. I'll take a look at the sports foundations though.
Updated, but low on battery so I'll update fully soon.
I'm 147 now!
Updated.
This week was a particularly "bad' week. I ate out a bit more, and not at particularly the best places. It's all good though. On thursday I went to a friend's wake and we ate Popeyes in his honor. I'm also trying to go a lot more veggies to balance out the protein, so I'm generally okay. Started lifting and working out more too, so I'm sure my appetite is going to go up, which I'll have to monitor.
Overall, I"m going back to the gym tonight to reset and get focused again.
You can do it!!!
What sort of restaurant is popeye? is it mexican?
Oh shit,
updated, but its past three, so I'll be PMing someone for their choice of game or charity...
Back on track though. Even that I'm eating more, I'm also working out consistently now.
Eating more what? Healthy food, or shit food?
Regardless, keep up the good work, op.