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December 21st, 2005, 09:51 AM
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 Determining Goal Weight?
__________________ David ~~~~~~~ Male April 1, 2005 235/188/170 1 Timothy 4:7b "Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness."          |
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December 21st, 2005, 10:10 AM
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| Re: Determining Goal Weight? You don't declare your height SBC, and only you know what your loose fitting shirt is hiding. I wrote the FAQ on goal weights It's here: What should my goal weight be? Run your figures through http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm and see what it says. Run it again assuming you are still 235lb and make the comparison - the "ideal weight" is a moving pschological target, but if you are within the medical limits you have some thinking to do. Read the various linked pages on the ideal weight site. It realy is a very personal choice constrained by some serious practical issues. Do you want the six pack, or would you like to stay a little bit cuddly? What can you maintain in the long term at a particular activity level and calorific input? Post again with your height and the output from http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm and a few of us can chat about it. Reveal yourself in shorts and no Tee Shirt, if you are so minded! (I have an advantage over you - as an Episcopalian, I wear mre robes in Church!)
__________________ Atkins didn't say 'Calories don't count', he said, 'Don't count calories.' -------------------------------------- Male 6 ft 3in 59 years old. Married 26 years. 203lb in April 07, down from 260 lb since March 04 Blood Pressure Mar 04 147/94 . Jun 04 121/74 . Dec 04 119/72 . Jan 06 126/71 . Dec 07 110/70 Atkins makes exercise mandatory - I took up cycling - see last pics at 203lb.    http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=labarum |
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December 21st, 2005, 10:22 AM
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| Re: Determining Goal Weight? My rule of thumb is never to base your weight on other people's opinions. Most people actually get intimidated by someone thinner that they are!  What you weigh isn't as important as how you look and feel .. the more muscle you carry, the higher your weight on the scale, but you will appear more sleek and toned. Personally, I prefer the sleek toned look!  Do what's right FOR YOU! Congratulations on your success! Betty
__________________  "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." -John Bingham, running speaker and writer 3rd Marathon - Gasparilla Distance Classic, Tampa, Florida, March 1, 2009 .. YES I WILL ! |
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December 21st, 2005, 10:25 AM
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| Re: Determining Goal Weight? Quote:
But the medical tables say 132 - 174 lb
__________________ Atkins didn't say 'Calories don't count', he said, 'Don't count calories.' -------------------------------------- Male 6 ft 3in 59 years old. Married 26 years. 203lb in April 07, down from 260 lb since March 04 Blood Pressure Mar 04 147/94 . Jun 04 121/74 . Dec 04 119/72 . Jan 06 126/71 . Dec 07 110/70 Atkins makes exercise mandatory - I took up cycling - see last pics at 203lb. http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=labarum |
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December 21st, 2005, 10:27 AM
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| Re: Determining Goal Weight? And I agree with Betty - as I said - only you know what's under the shirt, how determined you are, and how much time you can devote to excercise.
__________________ Atkins didn't say 'Calories don't count', he said, 'Don't count calories.' -------------------------------------- Male 6 ft 3in 59 years old. Married 26 years. 203lb in April 07, down from 260 lb since March 04 Blood Pressure Mar 04 147/94 . Jun 04 121/74 . Dec 04 119/72 . Jan 06 126/71 . Dec 07 110/70 Atkins makes exercise mandatory - I took up cycling - see last pics at 203lb. http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=labarum |
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December 21st, 2005, 10:27 AM
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| Re: Determining Goal Weight? IDEAL WEIGHT: Phooey. In whose opinion? YOUR OPINION IS THE ONLY ONE THAT COUNTS. Betty
__________________ "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." -John Bingham, running speaker and writer 3rd Marathon - Gasparilla Distance Classic, Tampa, Florida, March 1, 2009 .. YES I WILL ! |
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December 21st, 2005, 10:32 AM
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| Re: Determining Goal Weight? I am not looking for a six pack by any means. I would like to be at a healthy size and be able to stay there. I think I am going to keep pushing and see if I can get to atleast 175 and maybe even 170. I jog about 2 miles 3-4 times a week and would like to get up to 3 miles 3-4 times a week. I also have been doing about 80-100 push ups a day.
__________________ David ~~~~~~~ Male April 1, 2005 235/188/170 1 Timothy 4:7b "Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness." |
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December 21st, 2005, 10:39 AM
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| Re: Determining Goal Weight? GO FOR IT! The exercise (especially the increased running) will definitely help you stay at your goal! Betty
__________________ "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." -John Bingham, running speaker and writer 3rd Marathon - Gasparilla Distance Classic, Tampa, Florida, March 1, 2009 .. YES I WILL ! |
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December 21st, 2005, 11:51 AM
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| Re: Determining Goal Weight? Push yourself to meet your goal, you will feel so great once you do!
__________________ New Atkins Stats 2008 Female Height 5'4 33 years old HW 227 at birth of my baby CW 168 lbs Goal #1 150 lbs before next pregnancy Final Goal 130 lbs & size 2/4 (Again) Current size: 10/12 Current stats: Hips-43 in, Waist-33 in, Breast-34 in, Arms-12 in Recently had a baby boy  and gained 97lbs with pregnancy  Original Atkins Stats in 2004/2005 Female Height 5'4 30 years old HW: 207 (July 2004) SW: 197 Goal: 130 (Feb. 2005) Maintained for two years!  |
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