Comments on: First weigh in and my goal for my diet http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/ Personal thoughts and notes. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:39:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: designgeekgirl http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-49056 designgeekgirl Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:31:52 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-49056 Colin, NO WAY!!! I just found this thread from week 59 and I never would have guessed from meeting you last month. Congratulations! Your efforts are definitely paying off. :-) Colin, NO WAY!!! I just found this thread from week 59 and I never would have guessed from meeting you last month. Congratulations! Your efforts are definitely paying off. :-)

]]> By: Unknown http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-34589 Unknown Sat, 26 May 2007 14:15:46 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-34589 Man, I gotta tell yu sumethin...... I had lost over45 pounds from 220 to 175 pound.. MY advice is losing weight is all in yu head..............ALL IN Your head it's easy just believe in yurself and hav an inspiration while yur in the process... Remember Proper diet and excersice....Good Luck>>>>>>>>>> Man, I gotta tell yu sumethin…… I had lost over45 pounds from 220 to 175 pound..

MY advice is losing weight is all in yu head…………..ALL IN Your head it’s easy just believe in

yurself and hav an inspiration while yur in the process… Remember Proper diet and

excersice….Good Luck>>>>>>>>>>

]]> By: Mr. Beer Belly http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-14447 Mr. Beer Belly Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:37:15 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-14447 I just started a diet yesterday. No beer, no fast food, no fun. 100 pounds to go! I just started a diet yesterday. No beer, no fast food, no fun. 100 pounds to go!

]]> By: Are you an overweight geek? on The uber geeks http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-8430 Are you an overweight geek? on The uber geeks Fri, 01 Dec 2006 19:35:10 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-8430 [...] I was overweight once. Then I, and some of my friends, created the diet. Twenty weeks later I was down 40 pounds and feeling great. If you are like me, you need a no-bull diet. This one has no rules, just diet your way, and post your results. [...] [...] I was overweight once. Then I, and some of my friends, created the diet. Twenty weeks later I was down 40 pounds and feeling great. If you are like me, you need a no-bull diet. This one has no rules, just diet your way, and post your results. [...]

]]> By: Colin D. Devroe » Weigh in: Week Twelve http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-3099 Colin D. Devroe » Weigh in: Week Twelve Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:48:32 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-3099 [...] On May 30th I set the goal to be 190 pounds. As of last week I was 194.4 pounds. This week I’m 192.2 pounds. A healthy loss of 2.2 pounds, and edging ever-closer to my original goal. [...] [...] On May 30th I set the goal to be 190 pounds. As of last week I was 194.4 pounds. This week I’m 192.2 pounds. A healthy loss of 2.2 pounds, and edging ever-closer to my original goal. [...]

]]> By: Colin D. Devroe » Weigh in: Week Eleven http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-2885 Colin D. Devroe » Weigh in: Week Eleven Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:27:48 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-2885 [...] Remember, my original goal was 190 pounds. As I got closer to that, I realized that I needed to readjust that end-result goal. My new end-result goal is 180 pounds. Once I get there, I’ll see if some readjustment will need to be done yet again. [...] [...] Remember, my original goal was 190 pounds. As I got closer to that, I realized that I needed to readjust that end-result goal. My new end-result goal is 180 pounds. Once I get there, I’ll see if some readjustment will need to be done yet again. [...]

]]> By: Colin D. Devroe » Weigh in: Week Six http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-1549 Colin D. Devroe » Weigh in: Week Six Tue, 11 Jul 2006 12:37:46 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-1549 [...] Initial weigh in: 225.6 [...] [...] Initial weigh in: 225.6 [...]

]]> By: Colin D. Devroe » Weigh in: Week five http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-1402 Colin D. Devroe » Weigh in: Week five Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:26:10 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-1402 [...] So, my starting weight was 225.6, and I now weigh 213.4. Definitely progress, and definitely headed in the right direction. [...] [...] So, my starting weight was 225.6, and I now weigh 213.4. Definitely progress, and definitely headed in the right direction. [...]

]]> By: Colin D. Devroe » Weigh in: Week one http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-688 Colin D. Devroe » Weigh in: Week one Tue, 06 Jun 2006 12:54:37 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-688 [...] With all of that, what are the numbers? As most of you know, I weighed in at 225.6lbs. My overall goal is to be down to about 190lbs., and to get there my weekly goal is 3lbs. So, as I am sure you’ve already done the math, I would like to be at 222.6lbs. this week. I’m happy to report that I weighed in at 218.8lbs. I lost ~ 7lbs. this week. I realize that these numbers can be very tricky - so my goal for week two is to be at 219.6lbs. or 6 total pounds since my first weigh in. Not that I want to gain any weight, but I don’t expect these numbers not to fluctuate. [...] [...] With all of that, what are the numbers? As most of you know, I weighed in at 225.6lbs. My overall goal is to be down to about 190lbs., and to get there my weekly goal is 3lbs. So, as I am sure you’ve already done the math, I would like to be at 222.6lbs. this week. I’m happy to report that I weighed in at 218.8lbs. I lost ~ 7lbs. this week. I realize that these numbers can be very tricky - so my goal for week two is to be at 219.6lbs. or 6 total pounds since my first weigh in. Not that I want to gain any weight, but I don’t expect these numbers not to fluctuate. [...]

]]> By: Mike Lacy http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-655 Mike Lacy Sun, 04 Jun 2006 00:18:23 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-655 How brave your are.... How brave your are….

]]> By: Volkher Hofmann http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-620 Volkher Hofmann Thu, 01 Jun 2006 18:52:42 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-620 Colin, I think I'm going to join up. All this pounds, stones and other stuff doesn't do it for me. I'm still fine with my weight (so the doctors tell me), but I've developed this blubber and these breast-look-alikes that I want to get rid of. I'm 1,92 meters at a weight of 91 kilos, if that's any info for you guys and gals. That's a BMI of 25, if you allow me to use that rather useless category. My question: I used to do lots of sports, played drums for hours every day, and I'm the only German without a car (= lots of exercise just getting around). These past years I've gotten very sloppy on the exercises (not on the drumming) and the past 10 months, because of the medication I had to take because of my eye problems, I've gained fat as opposed to weight and would like to start up exercising again (maybe some walking/jogging, etc.). What do I need to watch out for if I don't want to get a heart attack and end up in a coffin too small for me? Tips? Warnings? P.S.: My goal is 78 to 80 kilos which I had most of my life. Colin,

I think I’m going to join up. All this pounds, stones and other stuff doesn’t do it for me. I’m still fine with my weight (so the doctors tell me), but I’ve developed this blubber and these breast-look-alikes that I want to get rid of. I’m 1,92 meters at a weight of 91 kilos, if that’s any info for you guys and gals. That’s a BMI of 25, if you allow me to use that rather useless category.

My question: I used to do lots of sports, played drums for hours every day, and I’m the only German without a car (= lots of exercise just getting around). These past years I’ve gotten very sloppy on the exercises (not on the drumming) and the past 10 months, because of the medication I had to take because of my eye problems, I’ve gained fat as opposed to weight and would like to start up exercising again (maybe some walking/jogging, etc.).

What do I need to watch out for if I don’t want to get a heart attack and end up in a coffin too small for me?

Tips? Warnings?

P.S.: My goal is 78 to 80 kilos which I had most of my life.

]]> By: Erin http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-619 Erin Thu, 01 Jun 2006 17:57:38 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-619 Speaking of "smaller" goals: I always do a little dance when I reach the next "increment of 10" on the scale (i.e. from when I hit 130 or 120). That makes the HUGE goal weight loss more attainable for me. Also--and I know this would not work for many people--I became a vegetarian and dropped 35 pounds in just a few months. I didn't even try. It's a beautiful thing. :-) Speaking of “smaller” goals: I always do a little dance when I reach the next “increment of 10″ on the scale (i.e. from when I hit 130 or 120). That makes the HUGE goal weight loss more attainable for me.

Also–and I know this would not work for many people–I became a vegetarian and dropped 35 pounds in just a few months. I didn’t even try. It’s a beautiful thing. :-)

]]> By: chris http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-613 chris Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:41:11 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-613 Hi Colin, the points I listed are just examples. My suggestion is that you also define short-term goals that you can actively work on each day. cheers! chris Hi Colin, the points I listed are just examples. My suggestion is that you also define short-term goals that you can actively work on each day. cheers! chris

]]> By: Colin D. Devroe http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-609 Colin D. Devroe Thu, 01 Jun 2006 12:20:52 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-609 chris: My problem was that I ate too many vegetables. I don't eat junk food, just too much food. So - I really don't need those goals. Oh, and I never hit the vending machine. chris: My problem was that I ate too many vegetables. I don’t eat junk food, just too much food. So - I really don’t need those goals. Oh, and I never hit the vending machine.

]]> By: chris http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-608 chris Thu, 01 Jun 2006 11:32:50 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-608 Colin, you need stronger goals. The goal of 190lbs is notable, but you should also consider what you need to do to accomplish this. Consider the smaller goals to reach your main goal: Make a goal to eat enough vegetables per day, to learn about nutrition, to exercise a few times per week, to pack a healthy snack to avoid the vending machine, etc. Write down your goals and review them often. Good luck! chris Colin, you need stronger goals. The goal of 190lbs is notable, but you should also consider what you need to do to accomplish this. Consider the smaller goals to reach your main goal: Make a goal to eat enough vegetables per day, to learn about nutrition, to exercise a few times per week, to pack a healthy snack to avoid the vending machine, etc. Write down your goals and review them often. Good luck! chris

]]> By: pondhopper http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-607 pondhopper Thu, 01 Jun 2006 10:26:58 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-607 just curious. Does being white bother you as much as being overweight? :) just curious. Does being white bother you as much as being overweight? :)

]]> By: James Mathias http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-583 James Mathias Wed, 31 May 2006 17:01:14 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-583 Awesome Colin, Great idea! I really appreciate this extra push int he right direction, it's nice to know I'm not the only developer that has let themself go. I'll be here till I reach my goals. Awesome Colin, Great idea! I really appreciate this extra push int he right direction, it’s nice to know I’m not the only developer that has let themself go.

I’ll be here till I reach my goals.

]]> By: Shawn Anthony http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-568 Shawn Anthony Wed, 31 May 2006 05:42:46 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-568 Colin, good luck man! I'm a bit late, but I did my week one weigh in thing ... Good luck everyone! The best to you all ... Colin, good luck man! I’m a bit late, but I did my week one weigh in thing … Good luck everyone! The best to you all …

]]> By: Dennis Bullock http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-563 Dennis Bullock Wed, 31 May 2006 01:42:15 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-563 We are rooting for you guys! We are rooting for you guys!

]]> By: Jessica Doyle http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-553 Jessica Doyle Tue, 30 May 2006 18:56:23 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-553 Aiight I posted my stats. Colin Congrats for putting up pics. The sad face is adorable. I put up one pic I snapped today and measurments. I thought about doing the same thing - taking a pic of me in my bikini then posting the after results but the bikini didn't fit... Good Luck everyone :) Aiight I posted my stats. Colin Congrats for putting up pics. The sad face is adorable. I put up one pic I snapped today and measurments. I thought about doing the same thing - taking a pic of me in my bikini then posting the after results but the bikini didn’t fit…

Good Luck everyone :)

]]> By: Peter Devroe http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-552 Peter Devroe Tue, 30 May 2006 18:28:23 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-552 colin doing pilate's...HAHAHAHAHHAHA colin doing pilate’s…HAHAHAHAHHAHA

]]> By: patrick http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-551 patrick Tue, 30 May 2006 18:08:04 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-551 Colin - I am not sure if you familiar with the work of Dr. Abravanel and his body type plan - but you should check it out. I would classify you as the quintessential 'A' type. A types can rapidly lose weight and in a HEALTHY way. The research cente has a site at http://bodytypes.com/ - he also has a book (or two). Book is less cheesy than the site. Maybe you can offer up some of your CTO knowledge. good luck! Colin -

I am not sure if you familiar with the work of Dr. Abravanel and his body type plan - but you should check it out. I would classify you as the quintessential ‘A’ type.

A types can rapidly lose weight and in a HEALTHY way. The research cente has a site at http://bodytypes.com/ - he also has a book (or two). Book is less cheesy than the site. Maybe you can offer up some of your CTO knowledge.

good luck!

]]> By: Brandon http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-549 Brandon Tue, 30 May 2006 18:06:36 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-549 Yup, starting an exercise routine this summer myself. Current Weight: Alot more than 180. Target: 180 Yup, starting an exercise routine this summer myself.

Current Weight: Alot more than 180.
Target: 180

]]> By: Colin D. Devroe http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-543 Colin D. Devroe Tue, 30 May 2006 17:05:30 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-543 Zach: See, the purpose of blackmail is to use some secret information against someone by threatening to make that information public. These photos couldn't be much more public than they already are. :) Zach: See, the purpose of blackmail is to use some secret information against someone by threatening to make that information public. These photos couldn’t be much more public than they already are. :)

]]> By: Zach Hale http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-542 Zach Hale Tue, 30 May 2006 17:00:33 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-542 You realize anyone wanting to blackmail you now has these photos to use. You realize anyone wanting to blackmail you now has these photos to use.

]]> By: Colin D. Devroe http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-541 Colin D. Devroe Tue, 30 May 2006 16:55:10 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-541 Rida: Everyone can post everything through their respective sites. Or, report back here in the comments if they don't have a blog, or even on the Flickr group. Rida: Everyone can post everything through their respective sites. Or, report back here in the comments if they don’t have a blog, or even on the Flickr group.

]]> By: Rida Al Barazi http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-540 Rida Al Barazi Tue, 30 May 2006 16:43:53 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-540 Man.. You are so brave, I don't think I'll have the courage to post my photo, I hardly got it to post the details, maybe this is what I was missing in my deiting motive.. letting people know how bad my situation is and how much correction it needs. Will there be any details or rules or targets, or it will be only through our blogs? Man.. You are so brave, I don’t think I’ll have the courage to post my photo, I hardly got it to post the details, maybe this is what I was missing in my deiting motive.. letting people know how bad my situation is and how much correction it needs.

Will there be any details or rules or targets, or it will be only through our blogs?

]]> By: Mark Rebec http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-538 Mark Rebec Tue, 30 May 2006 16:38:02 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-538 And They're Off! I should probably buy a scale for this. The first thing for me is trying to squeeze in a bagel or something for breakfast, which ideally will keep my lunch smaller and healthier (maybe a salad). Then the big one is trying not to run out for gigantic drive through cheeseburgers at 10pm... 11pm.... 2am... That coupled with a few sittups, pushups, and a short jog every day or two should help me get where I wanna be. And They’re Off!

I should probably buy a scale for this.

The first thing for me is trying to squeeze in a bagel or something for breakfast, which ideally will keep my lunch smaller and healthier (maybe a salad). Then the big one is trying not to run out for gigantic drive through cheeseburgers at 10pm… 11pm…. 2am…

That coupled with a few sittups, pushups, and a short jog every day or two should help me get where I wanna be.

]]> By: Colin D. Devroe http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-534 Colin D. Devroe Tue, 30 May 2006 15:51:08 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-534 Ana: Yeah, I'll be doing basketball, running, and probably some pilates. As far as food is concerned... going to take in far less carbs and watch my calories. Ana: Yeah, I’ll be doing basketball, running, and probably some pilates. As far as food is concerned… going to take in far less carbs and watch my calories.

]]> By: Bonita in Pink http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-533 Bonita in Pink Tue, 30 May 2006 15:47:50 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-533 Awww... it's not that bad! I debated on posting my pictures on not, but I just can't do it. So I'm posting my measurements instead. Waist, Hips, Upper Thighs, Chest, and Arms. I think that'll give an idea of how fat I am! haha Keep up the great work! Did you work out though? Just curious and are you changing your diet? I'm not, just eating more fruits and vegetables and maybe get stuff that's "low in fat" and not eating after 5pm! Be checking up on ya next week! ;-) Awww… it’s not that bad!
I debated on posting my pictures on not, but I just can’t do it. So I’m posting my measurements instead.
Waist, Hips, Upper Thighs, Chest, and Arms.
I think that’ll give an idea of how fat I am! haha
Keep up the great work! Did you work out though?
Just curious and are you changing your diet?
I’m not, just eating more fruits and vegetables and maybe get stuff that’s “low in fat” and not eating after 5pm!

Be checking up on ya next week! ;-)

]]> By: Kevan http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-528 Kevan Tue, 30 May 2006 14:58:31 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-528 Eh, you could stand to lose a few pounds (and yeah, the tan factor helps big time). But hey, check out that sweet MacBook behind you! Everything seems better when you think about that :-) Eh, you could stand to lose a few pounds (and yeah, the tan factor helps big time). But hey, check out that sweet MacBook behind you! Everything seems better when you think about that :-)

]]> By: Colin D. Devroe http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-527 Colin D. Devroe Tue, 30 May 2006 14:49:27 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-527 Tyme: I'm with ya. Some sun will do me good too! Tyme: I’m with ya. Some sun will do me good too!

]]> By: Tyme http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-526 Tyme Tue, 30 May 2006 14:46:44 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-526 Don't think of it as a diet. Think of it as a life change. Like stepping away from the computer and being more active. Yes Colin, separating yourself from the Macbook. I know it's hard... *hugs Don’t think of it as a diet. Think of it as a life change. Like stepping away from the computer and being more active.

Yes Colin, separating yourself from the Macbook. I know it’s hard…

*hugs

]]> By: Illtron http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-525 Illtron Tue, 30 May 2006 14:11:06 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-525 Sign me up, sucka. I was planning to put forth a serious effort toward losing some weight today anyway. I want to be in better shape by the time I go white water rafting in August. Sign me up, sucka. I was planning to put forth a serious effort toward losing some weight today anyway. I want to be in better shape by the time I go white water rafting in August.

]]> By: The Personal Blog of Chris Fehnel » Blog Archive » First weigh in http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-524 The Personal Blog of Chris Fehnel » Blog Archive » First weigh in Tue, 30 May 2006 13:59:04 +0000 http://cdevroe.com/diet/first-weigh-in/#comment-524 [...] I haven’t taken a before picture yet, and I’m not sure if I’m going to put myself through that type of humiliation. But if you want to see some hilarity in action check out Colin’s before pictures. [...] [...] I haven’t taken a before picture yet, and I’m not sure if I’m going to put myself through that type of humiliation. But if you want to see some hilarity in action check out Colin’s before pictures. [...]

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