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Advice for my Biggest Loser Challenge (at work)

CJG_NYC

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So, we have a biggest loser challenge underway at my office. We started it the Monday after Thanksgiving, and our final weigh-in is going to be on February 4th.

I weighed in at 169 and my last weigh-in I was hovering around 150 (depending time of day, etc.). So, I'm doing pretty well. For the competition I'd like to lose a few more pounds, but for myself I really would like to lose at least another 10. I'm 5'3" and I'm really looking to weigh around 135ish (before getting back to lifting weights and stuff).

Heres the question: I've been plateauing with the weight loss. I'm having a hard time shedding more pounds. First, does anyone have suggestions on how to get my metabolism back into weight-loss mode, and second, any suggestions on a short-term regimen for the final days leading up the weigh in?

(Note: I am going to continue the dieting after the final weigh-in, so that is why I'd like some suggestions on how to shed another 10 or so lbs now that I'm seemingly plateaued)

THANKS!
 

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Originally Posted by CJG_NYC
So, we have a biggest loser challenge underway at my office. We started it the Monday after Thanksgiving, and our final weigh-in is going to be on February 4th.

I weighed in at 169 and my last weigh-in I was hovering around 150 (depending time of day, etc.). So, I'm doing pretty well. For the competition I'd like to lose a few more pounds, but for myself I really would like to lose at least another 10. I'm 5'3" and I'm really looking to weigh around 135ish (before getting back to lifting weights and stuff).

Heres the question: I've been plateauing with the weight loss. I'm having a hard time shedding more pounds. First, does anyone have suggestions on how to get my metabolism back into weight-loss mode, and second, any suggestions on a short-term regimen for the final days leading up the weigh in?

(Note: I am going to continue the dieting after the final weigh-in, so that is why I'd like some suggestions on how to shed another 10 or so lbs now that I'm seemingly plateaued)

THANKS!


Might be helpful if you gave an idea of what you've been doing thus far.
 

CJG_NYC

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Originally Posted by Gradstudent78
Might be helpful if you gave an idea of what you've been doing thus far.

Good point.

So basically my biggest change was portions. From that I've been watching calories and fat more than anything. Being Italian I had a huge intake of pastas and breads -- that has been completely cut out and replaced with Whole Wheat breads and pastas, brown rice, and quinoa.

A normal day right now might look as follows:

Breakfast: Two Hardboiled Eggs
Snack1: Fiber one Bar
Lunch: Sandwich of Whole Wheat Bread or Wrap (~100 cals) with Low Sodium Turkey and Non-Fat cheese, often times with a little bit of Light Miracle Whip (all totalling around 300-400 cals)
Snack2: Small Granny Smith Apple
Dinner: Grilled Chicken, Sauteed Peppers and Onions, 1/2 to 1 cup of cooked brown rice


Thats pretty much where I've been at -- of course substituting things out for each course but thats a good indication. Lately I've noticed that my water (and liquids in general) intake has been a bit too low, so I've started to drink much more water lately.
 

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Go no carbs until the weigh in. This means no whole wheat products, no brown rice, etc.
 

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Originally Posted by Piobaire
Go no carbs until the weigh in.
Yup, if you really want to win this weigh-in, you'll want to drop water weight. Won't help you in the long run, but the scale will read a few pounds lighter.
 

CJG_NYC

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Originally Posted by Asch
Yup, if you really want to win this weigh-in, you'll want to drop water weight. Won't help you in the long run, but the scale will read a few pounds lighter.

Sounds like thats what ill do for the final push!
 

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Don't bother this year. Next year get a head start and improve weight by 200 pounds. Far easier to lose a lot of weight from a better starting point.
 

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I usually don't read bodybuilding.com and the following link certainly has its share of misinformation, but there's a section about 2/3rds of the way down that deals with MMA fighters and making weight - basically how to safely drop water weight. You may find it useful, although I am not a fighter and I have no personal experience with making weight. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mma_nutrition_guide.htm
 

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Laxatives will take you there. Chewing tobacco will take you farther still. If you eat something then throw it up almost immediately.
 

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Exercise. What are you doing? Especially cardio. Treadmill? Bike? Elliptical? Running? If all you've been doing is dieting, you'll see more pounds melt off with some moderate excercise.
 

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These contests confuse me. I guess they're good motivation, but if they ever actually worked or triggered any lasting results, they wouldn't pop back up every January.
 

CJG_NYC

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Originally Posted by APK
These contests confuse me. I guess they're good motivation, but if they ever actually worked or triggered any lasting results, they wouldn't pop back up every January.

This is the first time I've ever joined one. We started it right after Thanksgiving and it went right through the holidays. For me, it was the motivation I needed. I had just finished law school and I was nursing some lovely law school weight + some extra bar exam studying weight. I feel amazing, and I'm going to keep this mindful eating up for a while after the competition ends.

But, I figured, why the heck not try and win a few bucks too. That said, thanks for the responses everyone. I was running a lot in the beginning but have slowed down now because I was worried about building muscle (for the competition purposes only of course). I am totally plateauing now though so I definitely need to do something different in this coming week-and-a-half.
 

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