Wednesday Weigh In Jan. 21, 2009
It’s okay ladies, science says it’s not your fault.
According to this article in the Washington Post, women have a harder time than men in saying no to their favorite foods.
An excerpt from the article:
Then, after they fasted for 20 hours, the researchers presented them with their favorite foods; the dishes were even warmed up, if appropriate, to make them more tempting. The men and women were allowed to smell and taste the food but not eat it. Then, in an experiment, they were told to try to inhibit their desire to eat the food.
And that was the last time anyone saw the researchers alive.
Seriously though, according to the research, women have a more difficult time controlling their hunger.
The researchers found that certain areas of the brain became more active in both the men and women when they were tempted with food. The brain areas that lit up control emotions such as motivation.
Also, both men and women succeeded in making themselves feel less hungry by inhibiting their desire to eat the food. But the brain scans suggested that the women’s brains were still acting as if they were hungry.
In other words, the women may have thought they were less hungry, but their brains didn’t seem to be entirely on board.
What’s going on? Hormones could play a factor in women, Wang said, because they need to eat more when they’re pregnant.
The research could help scientists understand why some people can’t resist certain kinds of high-calorie food, Wang said. “Some people cannot inhibit themselves, and we need to help those people.”
So how do we develop self control?
While we can’t control our brains completely, we have to learn to inhibit ourselves. Easier said than done, I know.
For those of you who have established a strong sense of self control when it comes to your diet, we’d love to hear what works for you.
Well, it’s that time again, for the weekly Wednesday Weigh-in. Let’s see how our BlogToFitters did.
Tara Cain
I have no self control! I seriously don’t. I have this raging argument in my head every time I want something I know I shouldn’t have. I wish I could just walk away and leave it and stop trying to convince myself that I deserve it/can get away with it/must have it or I will curl up and die.
The exercise side of things has been great this week. I have walked every other day (sometimes pushing daughter in her pushchair which is bloody tough up those hills!) and I have managed to hit or exceed 10,000 steps on the pedometer.
But, just like Dave F has said previously, now I’ve stepped up the exercise I find my hunger steps up too and i need to bring it into check.
Still, 1lb off is 1lb off, so I must be doing something right.
The stats: Tara Cain
- Starting weight Wed. Nov.19: 168 lbs.
- Goal weight: 140 lbs.
- Weight last week: 164 lbs.
- Weight today: 163lbs
- Amount lost this week: 1 lb
David Fowler
This has been a much better week for me and for my efforts to shed the excess. Although I haven’t done any kind of exercise other than walking, I’ve been active and very busy. I’ve done much more dog walking in the last week and that really helps. It’s proper walking – none of this mincing about with a stick in my ass malarkey. Proper full on marching stuff! Invigorating!
I’ve struggled to get my eating under control recently but I’ve turned the corner and I feel back in control. A one pound loss might not seem too amazing but it’s a massive breakthrough for me after the last month of failing. I’m reveling in my mini success!!
The stats: David Fowler
Starting weight Wed. Nov.19: 200 lbs.
Goal weight 173 lbs.
Format: Start / Last Week / This Week
- Weight: 200 / 199 / 198
- Amount lost this week: 1 lb
- Hips: 40 / 39.75 / 39.75
- Waist: 38.5 / 38.5 / 38.25
- Belly: 40.25 / 40.25 / 40
- Chest: 41.5 / 41 / 41
(Weight is in lbs and measurements in inches)
David Wright
This is my best week since starting.
I lost six pounds!
Some of it is because I’ve been sick as a dog on and off the past few weeks. But some of it is because I’ve been eating less. And also eating better.
I’ve cut down on snacking and am eating more frequent, but smaller meals throughout the day. I find when I do this, even if I’m not hungry, it prevents the late night binges which have been a staple of my routine. Once my cold subsides, I’m going to get back on the road and add to this success.
The stats: David Wright
- Starting weight Wed. Nov.19: 350 lbs.
- Goal weight: 250 lbs.
- Weight last week: 345 lbs.
- Weight today: 339 lbs.
- Amount lost this week: 6 lbs.
- Total lost since Nov. 19: 11 pounds
Now it’s your turn. Share your success (or setback) story with us.
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Wow wee DW, that is just brilliant!
Really, it has inspired me to march on and, well, let’s be honest here, I’m really really competative and I can’t have you streaking ahead.
High fives to you my friend!
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David Wright Reply:
January 21st, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Streaking ahead you say? Are you trying to get me to run around naked? Sheesh, we all know Fowler is the beefcake around here.
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David Fowler Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 2:51 pm
No! No one is trying to get you to run around naked. You tired it once and look where that got you!
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Tara Cain Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Hands up who would pay to see the two Daves streak around naked?
Anyone?
No?
Hello . . . . ?
David Fowler Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Har De Bloody Har Har! I supose you think you’re funny?!
BTW… LMAO @ ‘Hello?’
Tara Cain Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 5:19 pm
I’d pay.
** Rattle around in pockets ** will £1.52 do it?
David Fowler Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 5:24 pm
£1.52 is that all Dave is worth? So how much does that leave for me?
Dave, I’m thrilled for you. You hinted that you’d done well but I thought, 3 or maybe 4 lbs, but 6 lbs is incredible. Well done my friend, that’s a great achievement.
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David Wright Reply:
January 21st, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Thank you, Dave.
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WOOT WOOT Trio! Good on ya!
I gained weight. Again. See my Weigh-In post for what I have to see about that. BUT I have lost 1/2 ” from chest (Lion was not happy about that), 1 1/2″ from waist and 1 1/2″ from hips. Here are the stats:
Urban Panther Goal Weight 128 pounds
stat format is start/this week (total gain or loss)
measurements in pounds and inches
Weight: 134 /135 1/2 (+1 1/2)
Chest: 36 /35 1/2 (- 1/2)
Waist: 31 3/4 / 30 1/4 (- 1 1/2)
Hips: 38 /36 1/2 (- 1 1/2)
Thigh: 18 1/2 /20 1/4 (+ 1 3/4)
Miles logged running this week: 13
Urban Panther’s last blog post..Nasty old scale
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David Wright Reply:
January 21st, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Lion would probably ask that you selectively lose weight in some areas, while gaining it in others, I take it?
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David Fowler Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 2:54 pm
I feel bad for the Lion. I understand his concern.
The trend with the measurements is impressive and the running is going well.
Brilliant job Panther!
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Good job, everyone! I did not go to an official weigh-in last Saturday (seriously we had mind-numbing windchills in the -40F range) and I’ll be out of town for this weekend’s as well. But I know I’m down at least 2 pounds. So we’ll wait and see what the WeightWatchers scale says. Which I’ve come to learn registers 2 pounds higher than my own. I have walked 3x for 20 – 30 minutes outside before my nose froze off. Now today we are supposed to have a high of 34F, so it may be balmy enough to be out more. Congratulations to all on an awesome week of progress!
Betsy Wuebker’s last blog post..PLAY OFFENSE WITH YOUR LIFE’S WORK
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David Fowler Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 2:57 pm
LOL at a blamy 34F.
2lbs down is a great result even if it’s not official. I’malso impressed that you braved the elements to get outside.
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Gained a tiny bit – but am not worried. The bloat weight will be gone soon. Details in the CommentLuv link.
Holy cow Dave W – that’s amazing! Panther your measurements are showing the change. Keep it up! Good Job everyone!
Avlor’s last blog post..Wii Fit and Blog to Fit Update #10
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David Wright Reply:
January 21st, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Thank you. Should be some way to discount bloating, eh?
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David Fowler Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 2:58 pm
OK, I’m coming over to get the story of the bloat.
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Well done all and keep up the good work. i lost this week but apparently not enought to et my goal on the wii fit lol
ut i don’t care cos it’s going in the right direction now
linz
Linz’s last blog post..Wednesday Weigh-In Blog to fit
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David Wright Reply:
January 21st, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Any weight loss is good weight loss. Right direction, indeed. congrats!
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David Fowler Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Linz, I agree with Dave. It’s all about the trend. The trend is down. That’s good!!
The Wii fit is just a machine. What the hell does that old piece of junk know??
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Nice work everyone! Dave Wright, that is fantastic!!! Congratulations.
I’ve hit something of a plateau. Most of it because I’ve just lost my drive some how. I’ve stuck with my general eating plan but exercise has been somewhat tossed by the way side and I need to get back too it.
This week I stayed the same – no loss or gain. Holding steady at 276. It’s been the same story for 3 weeks.
Deconstructing Jen’s last blog post..the girl scouts are plotting against me
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David Wright Reply:
January 21st, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Thanks, Jen.
In the past, when I’ve hit plateaus, I’ve found the best way to spark some fire is to get moving. And by moving, I mean walking. Walking is great. For me, the hardest part has been forcing myself to carve out some time to lace up and hit the streets. But once I’m out there, it’s great.
Added bonus, walking ALWAYS gives me creative energy. The fresh air and change of pace always inspires some story, comic or blog idea.
Good luck.
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Deconstructing Jen Reply:
January 21st, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Thanks Dave. You are right. I do need to get moving and as you said making the time is the hardest part and I like my me time more than I care to admit. That creative energy you speak of is likely to pull me over the edge – now if I can only figure out how to draw on the tread mill.
Deconstructing Jen’s last blog post..TTIC #14….continued
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David Fowler Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Jen, being stuck for three weeks is dispiriting. I donlt know about your own experiences but I often found I would plateau for a few weeks and the my weight wold start to drop again.
As you say maybe the exercise will kickstart it again for you. Here’s hoping
Anyway, cling to the fact you havenlt gained. It means you’re eating at maintenance, i.e. not overeating!
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Dave W.
AWESOME!!! Great Job. That’s all you need is some momentum to get rolling. 09 if off to a terrific start.
Writer Dad’s last blog post..The Best Writer on the Net
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David Wright Reply:
January 21st, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Thanks. I intend to get as much momentum as one of those snowballs that you’d see on Scooby Doo, full of people rolling down a cliff.
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David Fowler Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Your life is one big toon isn’t it?
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Tara Cain Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 4:36 pm
You’ve just gone up about 50 points in my estimation DW for mentioning Scooby Doo in a weight loss post!
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David Fowler Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Yeah but he’s now minus 2500 in my estimation!
David Wright Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Tara – Thanks!
Fowler – Bite me.
Way to go, you three!
I might be joining y’all in the weight loss countdown. Very soon. Probably a separate blog from my other one… I’ll let you know.
I’m planning on doing not only watching weight as in pounds, but also measuring my percentage of body fat and lean muscle mass. We’ll see how it goes!
GreenJello’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday
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David Wright Reply:
January 21st, 2009 at 1:17 pm
We’ll be waiting! And thank you.
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David Fowler Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Body fat percentage is a good way to go. I never quite got nto the idea because I didn’t have the patience for using the calliper things and measuring 342 different points on my body. I’m more into guessing body fat percentage which is totally scientifically valid.
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Tara Cain Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Or you can just see if your clothes are any looser . . .
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Great job David!
Unfortunately I had no weight change this week. Although I swear my belly is smaller. So I decided to start tracking my measurements as well.
Tara, I can really relate to your comments about will power. One thing I really paid attention to the last few weeks and have not yet mastered is rewarding myself with treats. I have also noticed how bad I feel after having some of them, physically. Dave, I can think of the most interesting projects, blogs etc while walking.
White Hot Magik’s last blog post..Wednesday Weigh In Week Two
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Tara Cain Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 4:54 am
I’ve tried the reward thing too WHM, so I only ‘allow’ myself a treat if I’ve ‘earned’ it.
And while I haven’t quite mastered it either (I’ve run up the stairs twice, now I can have a treat!) I do find myself questioning my choices which can only be a good thing.
I think the trick is to keep at it and it will eventually come.
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David Fowler Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 3:12 pm
I like measurements better than weight. I think it gives a better picture of progress as Panthers stats illustrate.
I too find it difficult to allow myself to have treats. For me it kind of makes them forbidden and that’s just like a red rag to a bull.
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Congratulations on all the weight lost and steps taken by the Administrator blog group – and Dave 6 pounds is nothing to sneeze at!
I am just back to walking and hope I can get up for swimming tomorrow. I finally slept 9 hours pain free last night – could not roll over yet, but I surely needed the sleep.
Walking and swimming is where I write my blog.
I have been eating little tiny meals to cope with all the pain, but taking so many medications this last week, I am bloated and puffy and look pregnant. The chiropractor apologized for the recovery taking so long….it just does, I am so happy my own team of doctors are all back and I will start weaning myself off these medications for heart/stroke relief which I am not having!…
I did not have the heart to weigh myself….and I could not get to the dietitians or PT because they would not let me drive… chiropractor said I was down 6 pounds since October so I am holding on to that.
I am sure I have 5 pounds of water weight in my face …aargh
It is not hard to stay motivated if you are fighting to stay pain free and functional every minute of the day….boy I sure do miss the endorphin high from exercise…
Right side is pain free….left side is painful – torn ligament or tendon holding stomach in place (stomach feels like a mushy marshmellow with a knife stuck it in) and bruised ribs….
wrote about it in my post today…
Patricia’s last blog post..Lifts
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Tara Cain Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 4:56 am
“I am sure I have 5 pounds of water weight in my face” – I hear you there!
I think you have the greatest incentive of us all Patricia and you’re an inspiration to us all to stay motivated.
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David Fowler Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Nine hours pain free sleep. Glorious!!
Glad to se you’re getting your own Docs back. They know you best and they have an investment in you.
Take the six pounds and cling to it like an Olympic Gold Medal.
Sounds like you’re battered and bruised, but you’re still in the game. So a big hurrah!! for you.
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Well, I went to be weighed by my surgery’s practice nurse and – ta daa – I’ve lost 2 kilos! That’s a whole pound in real money! Admittedly I’m only weighed once a fortnight but at least that’s something to hold on to. Also – and I’ve got a big grin on my face as i’m typing this – I got into my first pair of size 10 jeans!!! They were donated to me by a formerly skinny friend who has just had a baby, and they are “shudder” bleachwash instead of my usual stonewash, but what the heck! That’s what clothes dye was invented for!!! Woo hoo!
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Tara Cain Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 5:23 am
That is so great to hear your enthusiasm and excitment at your weight loss. Really, it’s what we all need to hear because it’s what we’re all aiming for! (though I don’t think the two Daves are aiming for a size 10 ladies jeans)
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David Fowler Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 3:17 pm
It depends who’s wearing them. Ba Dum Bum Tsh!
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David Fowler Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 3:21 pm
That’s great going!!
I’m confused about the conversion though?? Aren’t there 2.2lbs to the kilo? Or am I totally misreadintg what you’ve written?
My equivalent to the size 10 jeans would be 32inch waist. It’s ashame I’m never going back there again. I think the best I could hope for is a 34 inch waist.
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Now that most everyone has done well — well, I’ve slipped back a little. Worked out twice in the last week and gained a pound. Under the weather a bit this last week and too much “comfort” snacking — though it was healthy snacking. (more in my blog post — click on commentluv link)
Mike Goad’s last blog post..Wednesday Weigh In — January 21, 2009
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David Fowler Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Swings and roundabouts Mike. It’s funny but it’s possible to do everything right and still get a reading you weren’t expecting.
^5 on the healthy snacking!!
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DW that is absolutely AWESOME! (and, not being American, I reserve my use of that word, for only very special ocassions!
Tara and Dave F – you’re all doing so well. It’s great. Really great.
I didn’t do so well this week. Nothing lost, but nothing gained. But more ashamedly, nothing exercised. I barely even lifted the remote control! The Wii activity fell off in the last week as we’ve just had other boring stuff to do of an evening. I think that is why the pounds have stayed firmly clinging to my hips. That and the huge slice of New York cheesecake smothered in Ambrosia custard I had at the weekend.
I know, my head hangs in shame.
However, I’m sticking to my limit-the-cookies part of my diet and have done well resisting those on an hourly basis and now save the rare cookie crunching for an after dinner treat. And only if I’ve been a good girl that day and not spent a minute on the naughty step!
So, my stats this week:
Starting weight: 125lbs (8 stone 9lbs)
Goal weight: 112lbs (8 stone – pre-babies weight)
Weight last week: As reported, I was 8 stone 7lbs.
Weight this week: 8 stone 7lbs.
Weight lost: 0lbs.
Exercise: Errr none really. But, does running up and down the stairs 50 times a day, to retrieve small peoples’ never-ending list of items requested, ‘Now Mummy!’count?
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David Fowler Reply:
January 22nd, 2009 at 3:26 pm
It totally counts. The stairs are probably my saviour too.
It sounds like you and manyother might have Wii’s for sale soon. I mean if you’re not using them and you’re just going to chuck them out…..
Staying static is no bad thing, indeed it’s fine. It’s not a race after all.
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Well, I was weighed again yesterday and I have some bad news and good news. The bad news is I’m still the same weight, but it was my brother’s birthday last week and we went out for a slap up meal. The good news is that I didn’t actually put any more on! Woo hoo!Even after chicken and leek pie, chunky chips, onion rings and home-made chocolate cake afterwards! Double woo hoo! I’m very pleased to say I still get in the size 10 jeans and I only have 2 lbs to go before I get to my target! I’m now rubbing it in my 15 year old son’s face that my waist is smaller than his – he’s nearly 6 feet tall with size 9 feet and wears 34″ trousers!
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