The weigh in (285.5)

  • Posted by Buck
  • May 16, 2007

285.5 this morning guys.

Without looking back I think I was 291 last time I posted it up. It has been about a month. 

So I am not going to bitch about 6 pounds. I always wish it was more but I know I have to be realistic about it. I was at 285.8 about a week or so ago and suddenly found myself back up to 290. The reason being salted peanuts. I know I need to be militant about what I put in my pie hole but damn. Salted peanuts. Ain’t that what the streets of heaven are paved with?

I had to get myself measured for a tux last Saturday due to the upcoming wedding of my daughter. I am comfortable in a 52 regular. When my youngest daughter got married back in September of last year I was a 56 regular. So progress is being made.

My wife pulled out the jacket I got married in. I had no idea we even still had it. We are talking about a 43 regular ladies and gentlemen. I got my arms in it. Barely. It was a straight jacket. My wife had to help me take it off. I don’t believe I will ever get into a 43 regular again. Hell I am not even sure I want to.

I am 4.5 pounds away from what I had hoped to lose all year. Last night my blood pressure was 120 over 70. I hope that by June 1st I will see 279.9 never to see 280 again. 

Onward and downward!   

 

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RW
Posted on:
May 16, 2007 at 9:20 pm

I restarted my diet on Monday. My wife’s illness last month coupled with my own two weeks ago caused a slight setback. I’ve already lost some weight so I need to keep it off while gaining back the upper-body mass that I’d lost (a tougher thing for me than losing weight).

About the salted peanuts. Don’t sweat it. Unless you ate a huge amount, the weight you gained is simply water weight caused by the excess salt. Unless you have high blood pressure, it’s no problem: you’ll end up peeing it out within 24-36 hours. Just laying off the salt for a day & drinking a lot of water washes it away. I usually gain 3 pounds after a mexican dining experience (a lot of chips & salsa) and lose it back within two days.

You are awesome, Buck.

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RW
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May 16, 2007 at 9:25 pm

FYI, if peanuts/nuts are your weakness, try this: have one handful every day. If you can get by without the salted version, one handful of mixed nuts is extremely good for you as they hold the essential fat (yes, there is good fat) that the body needs in order to flourish. And if you want proof, I can think of none better than informing you that a handful of unsalted nuts is a staple of almost every professional BODYBUILDER’S daily regimen. Not weightlifters, bodybuilders. Now THAT means they’re healthy. The key is to keep it at one handful, which is like telling a redneck to keep it at one beer. :)

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Buck
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May 17, 2007 at 8:19 am

One handful would be tough but I think it would be doable. In fact I had considered measuring out 1/4 of a cup or whatever a “serving” is and limiting it to that. Maybe 1/4 cup is a handful. My hands are bigger than my legs are long.

And you’re right about the weight. It had to be water retention because as soon as I stopped the peanuts and doubled up on my water intake the weight went back down just as quickly as it went up.

By this time next month 277 would be nice. We’ll see what happens.

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Paul
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May 17, 2007 at 9:57 pm

I commend you for your efforts ! :)

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Buck
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May 18, 2007 at 8:22 am

You’re right about the peanuts Ricky. It had to be water retention. The weight went away as soon as I stopped eating them.

Thanks Paul. I need all of the commending I can get.

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