I've been following these threads for a couple years and this year y'all have me inspired. Currently 192 goal to 180. I know that's not a lot but I've tried this before and hit 184 only to hit a wall. I was 205 before health issues. I'm in!

How often are you guys weighing your self and what time of day?

In, again. I stayed between 168-172 during the spring and fall running season but fell off the wagon over the holidays. Weighed 186.8 yesterday.

My goal for my spring marathon is 155 (I'm 6 foot, so going for the Kipchoge look, lol.)

MarathonAg12 said:

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How often are you guys weighing your self and what time of day?

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Generally daily, first thing in the morning, because I don't have the willpower not to look. (Depending on your body size, water weight can easily make you fluctuate 2-5 pounds.)

Usually people would post weekly on Monday in previous years, but you do you. Whatever motivates you.

swampstander said:

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The fat melted away and by Jan of 2015 I was under 200. I leveled off at about 190 in the spring of that year with my lowest measured weight being 188. I felt great but my GP told me he thought I needed to add a few lbs back.

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Huh? Unless you're over 6'8", 188 pounds is a normal BMI.

Gained 20 lbs last year. Even more considering the muscle mass that was lost due to not being able to lift.

201 to start the year.

207 after Las Vegas trip, I was running 199-201 after stopping Wegovy in November. Down to 205 already this morning..Back to the grind!

And if you are BMI > 30 please please ask your PCP about Wegovy or Mounjaro- they legit work nearly miraculous.

ETA: I was about 240 prior to starting Wegovy 11/2021.

same stats as you OP. Up about 15lbs in the past year, looking to get back to where I was in march 2020, sub200. Dry January underway.

Shooting for <215 by Memorial day

KidDoc said:

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207 after Las Vegas trip, I was running 199-201 after stopping Wegovy in November. Down to 205 already this morning..Back to the grind!

And if you are BMI > 30 please please ask your PCP about Wegovy or Mounjaro- they legit work nearly miraculous.

ETA: I was about 240 prior to starting Wegovy 11/2021.

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What did you end up paying for Wegovy? It's seems insanely expensive at about $400 per week.

YokelRidesAgain said:

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swampstander said:

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The fat melted away and by Jan of 2015 I was under 200. I leveled off at about 190 in the spring of that year with my lowest measured weight being 188. I felt great but my GP told me he thought I needed to add a few lbs back.

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Huh? Unless you're over 6'8", 188 pounds is a normal BMI.

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I did'nt say that I agreed with him. I'm 6'4" btw.

Ryan the Temp said:

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KidDoc said:

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207 after Las Vegas trip, I was running 199-201 after stopping Wegovy in November. Down to 205 already this morning..Back to the grind!

And if you are BMI > 30 please please ask your PCP about Wegovy or Mounjaro- they legit work nearly miraculous.

ETA: I was about 240 prior to starting Wegovy 11/2021.

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What did you end up paying for Wegovy? It's seems insanely expensive at about $400 per week.

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$25 a month with insurance.

My insurance doesn't cover it.

Ryan the Temp said:

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My insurance doesn't cover it.

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Ours changed this year from covering Wegovy to Mounjaro. I would ask your doc to try both and they will likely have to do a prior authorization which a lot of docs are too lazy to do.

I'm in! I've gained 25+ pounds over the last 16 months. Currently at 27.5% body fat, looking to get to under 20% by June if that's even possible. I'm 38 and this is the first time in my life I've ever been considered overweight.

KidDoc said:

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Ryan the Temp said:

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My insurance doesn't cover it.

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Ours changed this year from covering Wegovy to Mounjaro. I would ask your doc to try both and they will likely have to do a prior authorization which a lot of docs are too lazy to do.

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Mounjaro is covered with prior authorization.

Just finished my run and boy was this a wake up call.

I am doing a 7 Week Program designed by Mountain Tactical Institute. I have done other plans by them for military training and prep. Good stuff.

It will be tougher before it gets better.

Ryan the Temp said:

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KidDoc said:

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Ryan the Temp said:

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My insurance doesn't cover it.

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Ours changed this year from covering Wegovy to Mounjaro. I would ask your doc to try both and they will likely have to do a prior authorization which a lot of docs are too lazy to do.

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Mounjaro is covered with prior authorization.

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Good because the weight loss data with Mounjaro is even better than Wegovy!

Wegovy, Ozempic & Mounjaro: Newest Weight Loss Drugs - Dr. Richard Lipman M.D. (richardlipmanmd.com)

I wish to join in. I'm looking to lose about a 100 total.
Current: 280
Goal: 180

I am 6'1" 37 years old. I'm thinking this effort could take me the better part of 2 years, though with discipline could be shorter. I'd really like to be under 240 by August, I feel that should be doable. Going to have to make some big changes. I've really done terribly the last couple years. I have probably written checks that can't be paid and that will show up sometime soon. No stranger to exercise, but my diet is pretty awful

I usually weigh in on Saturdays in the morning. See ya for the next check in

Started 2022 at 279. Got as low as 248. Finished the year at 258.

June Goal: 230

EOY Goal: below 220

Getting back exercising with more consistency. Weights & cardio. Reducing alcohol & diet soda consumption, increasing water.

Not going to go back full keto but basically stripping out carbs anywhere and everywhere outside of a couple meals a week. Time to finish off the last 7 beers in the fridge from the holidays and have a clean start. I usually post Monday mornings.

LFG.

double fault said:

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I wish to join in. I'm looking to lose about a 100 total.
Current: 280
Goal: 180

I am 6'1" 37 years old. I'm thinking this effort could take me the better part of 2 years, though with discipline could be shorter. I'd really like to be under 240 by August, I feel that should be doable. Going to have to make some big changes. I've really done terribly the last couple years. I have probably written checks that can't be paid and that will show up sometime soon. No stranger to exercise, but my diet is pretty awful

I usually weigh in on Saturdays in the morning. See ya for the next check in

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I'm an inch taller and my heaviest was closer to 260 but I had a very similar goal a couple years ago.

It can be done. I got down to 185 or so and fluctuate around 190-195 these days.

I've mentioned it before, but reading "Bigger, Leaner, Stronger" by Mike Matthews was a big help for me. It's not rocket science but I liked the way the info/advice was presented so it resonated well for me.

If you want to see real progress, tracking your calories in is critical. You'll need a food scale at the beginning so you can figure out what your portions really are vs. where they need to be. Silly things like how much dry cereal is a "serving" can be eye opening.

Once you hit your target, you won't have to be as religious about weighing food and keeping a strict diet (as long as you have a good weight/cardio routine backing you up) but during the initial period, you need to be all-in.

Good luck to you! I look back at old pictures now and don't recognize myself. It's a good feeling being on the other end now. Wish I had done it sooner.

I came to this thread hoping to see if anyone is using ozempic? Four people in my family are on it including me. Everyone is loosing with relatively few side affect except me. The side affect for me is diarrhea and that's not fun

Somehow got back to 250 lbs this year. Yikes. Work and a lack of discipline sure can be a *****.

Target back to 200 this year and back to 185 or so to be back at my ideal weight. Will try to update once per month or so and keep up with this thread.

Hawaii trip in July and want to have a lot of it off by then. In my experience I'll plateau from a number perspective for about 6 weeks around 220 as muscle builds back up.

yippee2 said:

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I came to this thread hoping to see if anyone is using ozempic? Four people in my family are on it including me. Everyone is loosing with relatively few side affect except me. The side affect for me is diarrhea and that's not fun

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Wegovy and ozympic are the same drug just different dose. I haven't seen many reports of diarrhea more constipation so hopefully not related.

yippee2 said:

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I came to this thread hoping to see if anyone is using ozempic? Four people in my family are on it including me. Everyone is loosing with relatively few side affect except me. The side affect for me is diarrhea and that's not fun

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You might try adding Metamucil or another psyllium fiber supplement. I'm taking Ally (Orlistat 60 mg). One of its side effects is oily or loose stools. When I started taking it, it was recommended that I take a double dose of Metamucil regularly to help with that problem. In my experience, that has solved that problem. I just chug it down before bed every night. fwiw, I personally prefer the store brand over Metamucil.

In. Trying to get down to 200. Will weight myself in the am to get a good starting point.

Current Weight: 210

Goal: 185 by July 4

Been working out 5-6x/week for the last two years but built much more muscle which has kept my weight at 210. Benching 225, squatting 315, and deadlifting 315 at this point. Cutting out carbs for the first two months of the year to see if that helps with the belly fat loss to get down to 185 and I am very lean everywhere across my body other than my belly.

Currently 205, hoping to get back down to 185 by summer.

Since sophomore year of college, I have always been a steady 175 pounds. In 2019-2020, got up to 185, and then got married in '21, baby in '22 and added on another 20 lbs. Time to get that all back off.

I have been on this thread for a few years and I peter off. I have been too heavy for too long, but after retiring from Active duty in OCT 21 i went from 235ish to 280.

Height 6'1"
Age: 44, in FEB 23
Goal Weight: 190
Weight:
26DEC22 - 280

Run Marine Corps Marathon in under 5 hours