Comments for The 342 Journey http://342journey.com Documenting my journey to a healthy lifestyle... Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:47:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 Comment on Week 16 Results: 1.0 Gain by Matt http://342journey.com/?p=255#comment-72 Matt Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:47:54 +0000 http://342journey.com/?p=255#comment-72 No, by drop I meant reduce. maybe use 2500 as a base? No, by drop I meant reduce. maybe use 2500 as a base?

]]> Comment on Week 16 Results: 1.0 Gain by Jim http://342journey.com/?p=255#comment-71 Jim Mon, 30 Jul 2012 02:25:54 +0000 http://342journey.com/?p=255#comment-71 Most calculators put my BMR at about 2,700 calories. I don't know how accurate it is, as I've had calculations range from 2,300 to 3,200 (I'm 5'7" and 36 if you want calculate). And my exercise level was very low this week (devoted exercise time was only once this week). While I could blame it on the foot, I think it was laziness that's prevented exercise, as my foot is definitely on the mend (~80-90% back to normal). So are you suggesting that I should evaluate my calories consumed only on calories burned over the 2,700 BMR value? Most calculators put my BMR at about 2,700 calories. I don’t know how accurate it is, as I’ve had calculations range from 2,300 to 3,200 (I’m 5’7″ and 36 if you want calculate). And my exercise level was very low this week (devoted exercise time was only once this week). While I could blame it on the foot, I think it was laziness that’s prevented exercise, as my foot is definitely on the mend (~80-90% back to normal).

So are you suggesting that I should evaluate my calories consumed only on calories burned over the 2,700 BMR value?

]]> Comment on Week 16 Results: 1.0 Gain by Matt http://342journey.com/?p=255#comment-70 Matt Mon, 30 Jul 2012 01:57:07 +0000 http://342journey.com/?p=255#comment-70 How much of the 3703 calories burned is basal metabolic rate vs exercise? What was the level of intensity of the excercise this week? I am thinking the lingering injury may be affecting your exercise intensity and inflating your burn rate. And I also wonder about those basal metabolic rates a bit - you have a lot of data points and might want to consider dropping what "the book" says about BMR for your wt? How much of the 3703 calories burned is basal metabolic rate vs exercise? What was the level of intensity of the excercise this week? I am thinking the lingering injury may be affecting your exercise intensity and inflating your burn rate. And I also wonder about those basal metabolic rates a bit – you have a lot of data points and might want to consider dropping what “the book” says about BMR for your wt?

]]> Comment on Mental Obsession by Dad http://342journey.com/?p=252#comment-68 Dad Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:03:58 +0000 http://342journey.com/?p=252#comment-68 Dan is right. The goal keeps us from going back. I've quit drinking, and quit smoking and the smoking was a lot harder. Both of these, I used the same tactics to overcome. I realized my mind was working against me, like you say, reminding me, hinting to me, (you will never drink a cold beer again). Well, that just really pissed me off that my mind was programmed for addiction, and my plan was to do the same tactic to take control. When I wanted a cigarette, I would take a breath, hold it, and force myself to remember my goals. Like you and Dan said, small goals that you know will add up to help you reach your bigger goals. Do I worry about not having an adult beverage when everyone else is? No. I remember how I felt back then. I remember trying to quit and the struggle I went through both physically and as you know now, mentally. It is not easy. And when you quit smoking or drinking , or loose weight, people pat you on the back and tell you good job! They should, but you know inside how you struggled and the small victories are soooo much better feeling than the pat on the back. Again, it isn't easy, but when you reach a goal, whether it's an hourly goal, or a large victory, it's soooo sweet to have reached it, by yourself, and you have taken back to programming of your own mind. As a post script, I want to say that I am extremely proud of you. Dan is right. The goal keeps us from going back.
I’ve quit drinking, and quit smoking and the smoking was a lot harder.
Both of these, I used the same tactics to overcome. I realized my mind was working against me, like you say, reminding me, hinting to me, (you will never drink a cold beer again). Well, that just really pissed me off that my mind was programmed for addiction, and my plan was to do the same tactic to take control.
When I wanted a cigarette, I would take a breath, hold it, and force myself to remember my goals. Like you and Dan said, small goals that you know will add up to help you reach your bigger goals. Do I worry about not having an adult beverage when everyone else is? No. I remember how I felt back then. I remember trying to quit and the struggle I went through both physically and as you know now, mentally. It is not easy. And when you quit smoking or drinking , or loose weight, people pat you on the back and tell you good job!
They should, but you know inside how you struggled and the small victories are soooo much better feeling than the pat on the back.
Again, it isn’t easy, but when you reach a goal, whether it’s an hourly goal, or a large victory, it’s soooo sweet to have reached it, by yourself, and you have taken back to programming of your own mind.
As a post script, I want to say that I am extremely proud of you.

]]> Comment on Mental Obsession by Dan http://342journey.com/?p=252#comment-67 Dan Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:02:07 +0000 http://342journey.com/?p=252#comment-67 I'm with you, some is a lot harder than none. Cigarettes aren't something that many people indulge at a one or two smoke a day level. Even though the health detriments at that level are lower, they just aren't part of your lifestyle/diet profile, period. I struggle with similar things. Any argument that argues for an increase in consumption from 0 to 1 is basically a valid argument to increase consumption from 1 to 2, and by induction, excess in either serving size or frequency. Marginal benefit does decrease slightly, but I find it hard to see that.. The easiest way I've found to reduce things is to say that they are not acceptable and eliminate them completely. I do miss my bread, ice cream, pizza, and other tasty treats, but not as much as I miss my weight. Would you trade in the 20 pounds you've lost for all the foods that you miss? I think back, and there's no way I want to be at the steady state weight I was on a different lifestyle, even though I have a long way to go. I’m with you, some is a lot harder than none. Cigarettes aren’t something that many people indulge at a one or two smoke a day level. Even though the health detriments at that level are lower, they just aren’t part of your lifestyle/diet profile, period.

I struggle with similar things. Any argument that argues for an increase in consumption from 0 to 1 is basically a valid argument to increase consumption from 1 to 2, and by induction, excess in either serving size or frequency. Marginal benefit does decrease slightly, but I find it hard to see that.. The easiest way I’ve found to reduce things is to say that they are not acceptable and eliminate them completely. I do miss my bread, ice cream, pizza, and other tasty treats, but not as much as I miss my weight.

Would you trade in the 20 pounds you’ve lost for all the foods that you miss? I think back, and there’s no way I want to be at the steady state weight I was on a different lifestyle, even though I have a long way to go.

]]> Comment on Week 15 Results: 2.0 Gain by Jim http://342journey.com/?p=250#comment-66 Jim Tue, 24 Jul 2012 01:20:41 +0000 http://342journey.com/?p=250#comment-66 If we count the whole week, I had 2 at dinner Monday while at a friends house and only 1 over the weekend. Though, I have had two tonight! If we count the whole week, I had 2 at dinner Monday while at a friends house and only 1 over the weekend.

Though, I have had two tonight!

]]> Comment on Week 15 Results: 2.0 Gain by Matt http://342journey.com/?p=250#comment-65 Matt Tue, 24 Jul 2012 01:14:44 +0000 http://342journey.com/?p=250#comment-65 How'd you do on the weekend beer challenge? You definitely did better than me ... and I'm +2 lbs to show for it. It's just way too easy at a ball game ... especially since we got there at 4:30 to stand in line for Bryce Harper bobbleheads. Better weekend for me next week that's for sure! How’d you do on the weekend beer challenge? You definitely did better than me … and I’m +2 lbs to show for it. It’s just way too easy at a ball game … especially since we got there at 4:30 to stand in line for Bryce Harper bobbleheads. Better weekend for me next week that’s for sure!

]]> Comment on Week 15 Results: 2.0 Gain by Jim http://342journey.com/?p=250#comment-63 Jim Mon, 23 Jul 2012 02:22:15 +0000 http://342journey.com/?p=250#comment-63 Been actively treating it for a couple week under doctor's direction, but nothing aggressive. Thursday, I had a cortizone shot to be a bit more aggressive with it and he said take it easy for a week and then I should be able to do what I'd like. It has been a pain that I've been tolerating for a good two or three months and as of this writing, I have no pain. Looking forward to doing "normal" excercise without pain. Been actively treating it for a couple week under doctor’s direction, but nothing aggressive. Thursday, I had a cortizone shot to be a bit more aggressive with it and he said take it easy for a week and then I should be able to do what I’d like.

It has been a pain that I’ve been tolerating for a good two or three months and as of this writing, I have no pain. Looking forward to doing “normal” excercise without pain.

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