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[RJ749]

Well I took a look in the mirror, why do we have those damned things in the bathrooms anyway, well anyway I did and it was not a pretty sight.

Not that it had been for some time but I guess you get to a saturation (saturated fat) point and something has to go.

I have a few motivations in addition to living longer, feeling better, looking better getting around better etc.

d00d was one that got me thinking about my stinkin' hip and knowing that extra poundage does it no good.  Anyway I bit the bullet and signed up for Nutri-system in mid January.

I saw Coach Shula at Superbowl and commented on how great he looked.  Crap, little did I know at the time he was on NS too.

Well, whether anyone out there is thinking of dropping a few, I would recommend NS.  I have dropped about 20 lbs. to date and continue to lose.  I haven't started much in the way of additional exercise, I set a personal goal of sitting on what's left of my fat ass until I get down to 220.  Most likely in the next week or so.  Then I will start a regimen of exercise to work toward my trip to New Zealand in May.

I hope someone takes this as the encouragement needed to start a program you have been thinking of (or not) and it works for you too.

Rog

[Fired00d]

Well I took a look in the mirror, why do we have those damned things in the bathrooms anyway, well anyway I did and it was not a pretty sight.

......

Rog

On top of that the put those mirrors right in your line of sight first thing when you step out the shower.

Way to go on you weight lost so far, and keep up the good work.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
  

[twincam]

  lol

[RJ749]

Gary, thanks and Twincam there are pics, but only before and not the mirror pics.

[RJ749]

This is the lard side view

[RJ749]

OK, crap, now you got me wondering....some improvement in 30 days

[ESJ JESTER]

keep it up Rog and youl'l catch up (down)  to me   then  youl'l need  ankle weights to keep from blowin away at hi wind!!     congrats on the program and the improvment

[SPIDERMAN]

What's the sodium content of the meals Roger ?   Also, what's the plan cost per week (meals included ) ? Looks like it's worked for you. I was actually contemplating Jenny Craig or something like that. With my arthritis acting up, my exercise level is down and I gotta do something or you guys are gonna be holdin a old fashion Welsh wake for me.

B B

[twincam]

Rog, you are takin it off brother, keep it up !!! man, got me wondering if I should switch to Bud light!!!!!!

[JR]

Way to go Roger! Looking Good Bro! I saw Marino and Shula and thought they looked great! Wonder if we can get a group buy on this stuff!
 
                                                          JR

[RJ749]

Thanks guys, a group buy would be great.

B B, I looked at a number of the lunch and dinner entrees and it appears they are all over, but 400mg to 700mg on avg.  Looks like they use 2400mg as the daily total max.

I know they have a over 60 plan and under so the calories may be different, I did the standard plan and it is 1500 calories a day.  You supplement the provided entrees with salads and vegetables as well as fruit and dairy portions.

I don't feel hungry between meals and when I have a craving I usually drink water.  64 oz a day is the recommended amount.

Cost is roughly $260.00 a 28 day plan.  Order on line the first time you get an extra 7 days of food.  You can take the standard package and customize it on line after your first month so you don't need to repeat food you didn't care for.  I'll eat about anything and find the meals acceptable.

I did this with Nutri System back in the late 80's and lost well then too.  A friend of my wife lost 45 pounds, I figured if she can do it so can I.

www.nutrisystem.com/faq Check out the frequently asked questions.

Here's an excerpt: Does the NutriSystem meal plan meet USDA standards for a healthy diet? Most recently, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its sixth set of recommendations on eating–the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005. The upshot is that there's good news for everyone participating in the NutriSystem program—your meal plan meets, and in many cases, exceeds the government standards for healthy eating.

Further, the NutriSystem meal plans:

Contain less than the recommended limit of sodium intake
Feature less than 5% of their calories from trans and saturated fats, which is less than half the maximum allowed in the guidelines
Have always stressed choosing lean, low-fat and non-fat meats like the guidelines recommend
Include the ability to get half your servings of carbohydrates in the form of whole grains and the other half from enriched or whole-wheat sources, as suggested
Recommend at least 4 ½ cups of fruits and vegetables, which is what is advised in the report

[Fatboy]

Roger,

 More good news you just gained some Horsepower! 

 A while back someone here did an equation for how rider weight effects your bikes performance.

 So if I remember correctly you just picked up the equivalent of about 4 ponies on the top end. 

Fatboy

PS: Keep up the good work and you'll be running with the HBRR's in no time. 

[hard10]

Roger, I've been looking for a little motivation to loose some weight. I think I just found it. I have already decided to give up ice cream for Lent, but I may have to go further. Do we have any chalengers here?

[RJ749]

Roger,
 More good news you just gained some Horsepower! 
 A while back someone here did an equation for how rider weight effects your bikes performance.
 So if I remember correctly you just picked up the equivalent of about 4 ponies on the top end. 
Fatboy
PS: Keep up the good work and you'll be running with the HBRR's in no time. 

Nothin' wrong with a few extra ponies.  That is part of the reason I'm doing this as well.  In addition to getting into some kind of shape to hike and hunt in New Zealand, I am doing a horseback trip in September in Montana.  I know I need to be in shape for that in more ways than just my weight.  I'm sure I'll need to do some horseback rides this summer to get the legs in shape.  It's a 13 hour ride to camp.

I hope some more folks that want to give a diet a shot jump in and start one.

Thanks for the encouragement.

[RJ749]

Roger, I've been looking for a little motivation to loose some weight. I think I just found it. I have already decided to give up ice cream for Lent, but I may have to go further. Do we have any challengers here?

Oh man, ice cream, can I tell you stories.  For starters, two Hawgs and Dawgs (vanilla with milk chocolate and almonds) on the hour drive home, huge dinner around 8pm most nights and then a big bowl of whatever ice cream was around.  Ice cream is my vice, I admit it.  Sort of gave it up a few months ago, but don't let me near it.

This diet gives you a desert in the evening, pudding, cookies, biscotti etc.  I don't recommend the soy chips regardless of flavor.