My visit this week to the doctor revealed that, in the last 3 months, I have lost 11 pounds. The problem is that when I gave up serious weightlifting, I gained 25 pounds. So there are 14 more to lose just to get back to basics. Can I do it in the next months what with trips to New York,and Rio coming up, not to mention Christmas and Valentines?

...in the last 3 months, I have lost 11 pounds ... there are 14 more to lose ... Can I do it in the next months ...

YES, you can!!! I expect them to be gone by February 1!

Not that I would recommend it, but I've lost 30 pounds since my June skull fracture. Not a method I would try at home though. I drastically changed my eating habits since then which seems to be working. I like using the "Lose It" app on my iphone which keeps track of everything I eat and all my exercise. I'm trying to stay under 1400 calories a day net. That seems to be doing the trick.

YES, you can!!! I expect them to be gone by February 1!

Now I have a goal. February 1 or no lunches with Oliver's idols.

...I drastically changed my eating habits since then which seems to be working. I like using the "Lose It" app on my iphone which keeps track of everything I eat and all my exercise. I'm trying to stay under 1400 calories a day net. That seems to be doing the trick.

Sounds like you're doing things right. I've found the best way to drop the pounds was to change the eating habits - especially elimination of highly processed foods. I also track my in-take and I think that helps keep me focused. I also kept a weight journal where I could track my progress.

Lucky, I full believe you can drop the pounds.

Lucky you used to weight lift? That's hot! I think you can do it!

Not that I would recommend it, but I've lost 30 pounds since my June skull fracture. Not a method I would try at home though.

Sorry to hear about your accident. Wow!! Not your average scrape. Glad to know that it you haven't missed a step because of it. I would have never known. Hope it is all behind you now.

I didn't know of EXPAT's accident either. My sympathies to him and to lurkerspeaks, who was also in an accident earlier this summer. I wonder how much weight he has lost? (You needn't say, lurker!)

So I have 14 weeks to lose 14 pounds? I wonder if Oliver will be treating me to an escort of my choice should I meet his challenge...

... I wonder if Oliver will be treating me to an escort of my choice should I meet his challenge...

So now you want a reward for your efforts! Your well-being and fitness should be it's own reward.

So now you want a reward for your efforts! Your well-being and fitness should be it's own reward.

Well, yes, I guess I was!

Could someone please start another thread and get this title off of the menu? Please!

I am now down 15 pounds, with 10 to go before Oliver arrives.

Could someone please start another thread and get this title off of the menu? Please! I am now down 15 pounds, with 10 to go before Oliver arrives.

Not letting you off the hook! "Ten ... Nine ... Eight ..."

Not letting you off the hook! "Ten ... Nine ... Eight ..."

I am working at it. Damn sweet tooth keeps getting in the way. The biggest thing to help though is not keeping ice cream in the house!

I am working at it. Damn sweet tooth keeps getting in the way. The biggest thing to help though is not keeping ice cream in the house!

I know what you mean. Before my returns to the States, I always remember to notify the local Publix in advance to top up their Haagen-Dazs inventory.

My visit this week to the doctor revealed that, in the last 3 months, I have lost 11 pounds. The problem is that when I gave up serious weightlifting, I gained 25 pounds. So there are 14 more to lose just to get back to basics. Can I do it in the next months what with trips to New York,and Rio coming up, not to mention Christmas and Valentines?

Lucky, what's the latest update on the weight loss?? Hope the holidays didn't derail your progress.

Hmmm...the menu heading reads Lucky Loses One Finger. No, I still have eleven! But to answer your question, why yes, the holidays did ruin my weight losing efforts. Finally I had reached the 20 pound weight loss mark. But now, I am back to losing only 15 pounds. And Oliver arrives a month from today!

Can I lose ten pounds by then? If your answer is yes, then you haven't seen the Christmas candy still lying around my house! Thankfully the bf helped out by single-handedly eating almost a whole box of See's candy.

Sorry that the holidays are taking their toll. But, it's not uncommon for my weight to fluctuate 3-4 lbs every week. Sometimes I'll add a couple of pounds and the next week I'll lose 3-4 lbs. So, it's not uncommon to see those ups and downs.

For quick weight loss, I'd recommend cutting out the carbs such as potatoes, rice, breads, etc. And increase your protein in-take. I'd recommend 80 g of protein per day.

Give Oliver a hug for me when he arrives. He's a great guy and it's been such a pleasure to meet him in SLC.

Oliver arrives next week! My scale says I am down 23 pounds, but that's the new scale, which may be giving me a 4 pound grace. So, it's either 19 or 23, but not 25. If 23, I can drop 2 by February 1st.