Then And Now

[old] brianric · Post by **[old] brianric** » February 6th, 2005, 2:57 am

And 5 weeks later at 183.6.<br /><img src='http://www.brianric.com/2005pix/me-01.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

[old] little weed · Post by **[old] little weed** » February 6th, 2005, 6:17 am

gosh! you're looking terrific. it helps to see these inspirational pics to keep me plodding along towards my target, knowing it will be worth it in the end (even if i haven't shed a single gramme this week!). well done you!<br /><br />jane

[old] CAROLE MAC · Post by **[old] CAROLE MAC** » February 6th, 2005, 6:51 am

Brian well done...you are doing real fine ............. .... <br /><br />Jane I'd have though you would have lost at least 2kg on Friday with all that jaw exercising I believe you were doing >>>>>>> hobbles thataway ggggg

[old] Steve_R · Post by **[old] Steve_R** » February 6th, 2005, 9:21 am

Brian, great job! Certainly motivation for us all.<br /><br />Steve

[old] Lisa · Post by **[old] Lisa** » February 6th, 2005, 11:37 am

Sweeeeet! Keep up the good work! You're an inspiration to me Brian.

[old] brianric · Post by **[old] brianric** » February 6th, 2005, 12:05 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(little weed @ Feb 6 2005, 05:17 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>gosh! you're looking terrific. it helps to see these inspirational pics to keep me plodding along towards my target, knowing it will be worth it in the end (even if i haven't shed a single gramme this week!). well done you!<br /><br />jane <br /> </td></tr></table><br />I've lost 44 pounds since Nov 6, got 25 to 35 more pounds to go. Will have problems next week because of a company trip to Las Vegas, which I'm not looking forward to. Goal date is September 18 when I do my annual 26.2 mile walk for a children's cancer hospital in Boston. Will post new picture end of March. Resting heart rate is now 55 bpm.

[old] easyoars · Post by **[old] easyoars** » February 17th, 2005, 8:32 am

Great job!!How did you manage that, Brian? You might want to give me some tips. I am looking at something similar. I am 24....and raring to go!!<br /><br />Cheers<br />Arun

[old] brianric · Post by **[old] brianric** » February 19th, 2005, 7:30 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(easyoars @ Feb 17 2005, 07:32 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Great job!!How did you manage that, Brian? You might want to give me some tips. I am looking at something similar. I am 24....and raring to go!!<br /><br />Cheers<br />Arun <br /> </td></tr></table><br />Low fat (less than 10%) and low sugar diet, and 75 to 120 minutes on the C2 every day. Started out size XL, just bought size medium clothes. Last glucose test results 2 hours after eating was 93. <br /><br />Here I am in Vegas in my new size medium t-shirt. <br /><img src='http://brianric.com/2005pix/me-02.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

[old] Steve_R · Post by **[old] Steve_R** » February 19th, 2005, 8:06 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(brianric @ Feb 19 2005, 06:30 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Low fat (less than 10%) and low sugar diet, and 75 to 120 minutes on the C2 every day. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Brian, again great job! It is good to see your continued progress. <br /><br />For others, I would like to warn about having a diet of less than 10% calories from fat. Fat is essential for the body. The brain is 70% fat and cell membranes are full of lipids. Fat is required for some nutrient absorption and hormone production. Any diet this low in fat should be under supervision of a doctor and could be prescribed to resolve certain medical conditions. There is quite a bit of controversy in the medical community about how much fat is required. The USDA sets it at about 30% calories from fat and internationally there are many communities around 15%. My body works best around 20-25% calories from fat and I keep saturated fat to 20-25% of my total fat intake.<br /><br />I am not saying anything about Brian's specific situation as I don't know anything about it and it seems like he is doing all of the right things for him.<br /><br />Steve

[old] brianric · Post by **[old] brianric** » February 19th, 2005, 8:16 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Steve_R @ Feb 19 2005, 07:06 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(brianric @ Feb 19 2005, 06:30 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Low fat (less than 10%) and low sugar diet, and 75 to 120 minutes on the C2 every day. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Brian, again great job! It is good to see your continued progress. <br /><br />For others, I would like to warn about having a diet of less than 10% calories from fat. Fat is essential for the body. The brain is 70% fat and cell membranes are full of lipids. Fat is required for some nutrient absorption and hormone production. Any diet this low in fat should be under supervision of a doctor and could be prescribed to resolve certain medical conditions. There is quite a bit of controversy in the medical community about how much fat is required. The USDA sets it at about 30% calories from fat and internationally there are many communities around 15%. My body works best around 20-25% calories from fat and I keep saturated fat to 20-25% of my total fat intake.<br /><br />I am not saying anything about Brian's specific situation as I don't know anything about it and it seems like he is doing all of the right things for him.<br /><br />Steve <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />In another 25 to 20 pound weight loss plan on bringing fat consumption back up to 25 %. I don't believe anyting the USDA recommends, as they cave in to the food industry.

[old] easyoars · Post by **[old] easyoars** » February 19th, 2005, 8:30 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(brianric @ Feb 19 2005, 11:30 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(easyoars @ Feb 17 2005, 07:32 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Great job!!How did you manage that, Brian? You might want to give me some tips. I am looking at something similar. I am 24....and raring to go!!<br /><br />Cheers<br />Arun <br /> </td></tr></table><br />Low fat (less than 10%) and low sugar diet, and 75 to 120 minutes on the C2 every day. Started out size XL, just bought size medium clothes. Last glucose test results 2 hours after eating was 93. <br /><br />Here I am in Vegas in my new size medium t-shirt. <br /><img src='http://brianric.com/2005pix/me-02.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /> <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I said it before, and I will say it again....great great job Brian. I guess its true inspiration for all fo us. I dont know if I can reach 60 minutes (right now I am at 20)...but who knows...maybe if I keep at it, I will

[old] Byron Drachman · Post by **[old] Byron Drachman** » February 19th, 2005, 8:40 pm

Hi Brian,<br />Let me join in on the congratulations. You're looking particularly fine in that Champions T-shirt. <br />Byron<br />

[old] Steve_R · Post by **[old] Steve_R** » February 19th, 2005, 8:44 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(brianric @ Feb 19 2005, 07:16 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>In another 25 to 20 pound weight loss plan on bringing fat consumption back up to 25 %. I don't believe anyting the USDA recommends, as they cave in to the food industry. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />I agree and I started at about 12-15% calories from fat but have increased as I got to my "racing weight" (lwt). Personally, I think that the USDA guidelines need to be adjusted, especially for athletes.<br /><br />Steve<br />

[old] brianric · Post by **[old] brianric** » February 19th, 2005, 8:51 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Steve_R @ Feb 19 2005, 07:44 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>I agree and I started at about 12-15% calories from fat but have increased as I got to my "racing weight" (lwt). Personally, I think that the USDA guidelines need to be adjusted, especially for athletes.<br /><br />Steve <br /> </td></tr></table><br />I'm using DietPower to track my fat consumption. I had 4% totay, very low by my standards. I consume a lot of dairy products, so going to 2% or whole milk over skim milk won't be a problem, 4% cottage cheeses versus fat free. I make my own yogurt so I use whole milk to make it. ther changes I can easily make is getting tuna in oil versus in water, add a little mayo to my tuna, etc.<br />

[old] little weed · Post by **[old] little weed** » February 20th, 2005, 9:29 am

arun,<br />you WILL manage to build up to the one hour rows (and maybe longer). just a couple of months ago i couldn't ever see myself being able to do that - but now these longer rows are my favourite workout. and i'm much older than you!<br /><br />make sure you keep a record of everything you do, and you'll be surprised how much you improve without really noticing it.<br /><br />i must admit though, i wouldn't have got anywhere near what i can do now without these forums pushing me along - seeing what other people do, the encouragement etc.<br /><br />keep at it!<br /><br />jane

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