2021 Fitness & Weight Loss Challenge

[UNM1136]

Rich,

I just replaced my scale, and I guess I am restarting at 237ish, vice the 230 I thought I was at. Now my reward (integrally suppressed AR upper) requires 7 more pounds to reach.

I just finished my last FTO rotation for the next three months, the most time I have had off of FTO since October. Literally my time off of FTO has been measured in days due to a hiring push that has people waiting for staggered start dates. When the cycle started there were three FTOs in a department of 45 authorized, 30 serving. Then a pay adjustment was authorized, and we doubled our FTOs, but are still three shy of staffing goals. I am the only FTO on my shift, so ALL rookies come to me at some point.
Also our hiring standards seem to have slipped, so several new hires need significantly more attention, guidence, supervision and mentoring than others. The next two weeks are easing back into the routine with 3/1/21 being the official re-start date. When on FTO I am a slave to the radio, jumping everyone else's calls so the Trainee can see/do as much as humanly possible in the time they have with me. I cannot be a success if my rookies are found to be lacking when they get to their shifts. Sleep and gym time are the biggest things lost, but nutrition slips when you have zero energy and not only have to perform, but set the example. So you try to feed the unrested fires, rather than live with them.

@BehindBlueI's, @RevolverRob, @JRB...the whining and excuse making has only started. You ain't seen nothin' yet...Your Christmas presents will be in the mail next week, with further explanation.

pat

[UNM1136]

Rich,

I just replaced my scale, and I guess I am restarting at 237ish, vice the 230 I thought I was at. Now my reward (integrally suppressed AR upper) requires 7 more pounds to reach.

I just finished my last FTO rotation for the next three months, the most time I have had off of FTO since October. Literally my time off of FTO has been measured in days due to a hiring push that has people waiting for staggered start dates. When the cycle started there were three FTOs in a department of 45 authorized, 30 serving. Then a pay adjustment was authorized, and we doubled our FTOs, but are still three shy of staffing goals. I am the only FTO on my shift, so ALL rookies come to me at some point.
Also our hiring standards seem to have slipped, so several new hires need significantly more attention, guidence, supervision and mentoring than others. The next two weeks are easing back into the routine with 3/1/21 being the official re-start date. When on FTO I am a slave to the radio, jumping everyone else's calls so the Trainee can see/do as much as humanly possible in the time they have with me. I cannot be a success if my rookies are found to be lacking when they get to their shifts. Sleep and gym time are the biggest things lost, but nutrition slips when you have zero energy and not only have to perform, but set the example. So you try to feed the unrested fires, rather than live with them.

@BehindBlueI's, @RevolverRob, @JRB...the whining and excuse making has only started. You ain't seen nothin' yet...Your Christmas presents will be in the mail next week, with further explanation.

pat

AAAND two of those needing more supervision and mentoring and whatnot...were involved in a traffic crash last weekend (hit by a DWI driver, not their fault) , leading to them being put on light duty, so some of my days off are suddenly duty days...

While sleeping on duty is a thing for some people, I wish I was one of them...

pat

[RJ]

Concluded my first 6 week weight loss sprint of the year today: net loss of 1/2” off my waist to 36.00” actual (new WTHR: 54.5%) and a weight loss of -5.0 lbs (plan: -6.0 lbs).

[BehindBlueI's]

01/01/2021 : 221.6

01/16/2021: 217.2

01/31/2021: 213.6

02/14/2021: 212.6

Not much movement since last time, and my weight has swung from 211.4 to 215.8 this week. I'm not sure if it's the scale or what, but at least the average is moving in the right direction.

[0ddl0t]

Week 7. I did a little better fitting in strength training this week, but I'm also doing more 1+ hour runs & bike rides which the literature suggests accelerates muscle breakdown. I've increased my calories (currently at 2700 - up almost 1000 in the last month!) and I'm trying to eat something every 45 minutes on the bike, but I think I may start seeing my lean mass decline as I train for the ironman late this year.

On the positive side, I cut 3 1/2 minutes off my 10K time...

-- JAN 06 Dexa scan: 28.6% body fat --
Week___Weight_highBIA_lowBIA_NavyBF_Lean_Fat_ Calories
JAN 01-07: 244.5__31.9%__N/A____30.9%__167.8_76.8__1811
JAN 08-14: 239.9__32.6%__27.4%__28.8%__169.3_70.6__2190
JAN 15-21: 236.3__31.9%__27.3%__27.4%__169.0_67.3__1834
JAN 22-28: 234.4__30.6%__26.0%__26.4%__170.3_64.1__1884
JAN29 -F4: 231.4__30.3%__25.9%__25.5%__169.5_61.9__2103
FEB 05-11: 229.1__29.1%__24.7%__25.3%__169.3_59.8__2268
FEB 12-18: 226.8__27.9%__24.0%__25.4%__168.6_58.2__2488

10K time:
Jan 31: 72:13
Feb 14: 68:40

5K time:
Jan 23: 32.29
Jan 28: 31:20
Feb 16: 35:08 (legs felt like lead)

[Joe in PNG]

201.7 this morning. Will celebrate with Tim Tams.

200.6 today.

[0ddl0t]

my weight has swung from 211.4 to 215.8 this week. I'm not sure if it's the scale or what, but at least the average is moving in the right direction.

Averaging definitely helps maintain sanity when facing fluctuations... Despite holding steady to my plan I've lost, gained, and lost again the same 4 lbs these last 10 days:

February 11, 2021___228.8
February 12, 2021___227.4
February 13, 2021___226.6
February 14, 2021___225.6
February 15, 2021___224.8
February 16, 2021___228.0
February 17, 2021___228.2
February 18, 2021___227.2
February 19, 2021___227.2
February 20, 2021___226.6
February 21, 2021___224.0

[BehindBlueI's]

Averaging definitely helps maintain sanity when facing fluctuations... Despite holding steady to my plan I've lost, gained, and lost again the same 4 lbs these last 10 days:

February 11, 2021___228.8
February 12, 2021___227.4
February 13, 2021___226.6
February 14, 2021___225.6
February 15, 2021___224.8
February 16, 2021___228.0
February 17, 2021___228.2
February 18, 2021___227.2
February 19, 2021___227.2
February 20, 2021___226.6
February 21, 2021___224.0

I think some of it is water retention based on sodium intake changes. Soup beans make my weight go up a few pounds for a few days, for example. I also note my solid waste disposal schedule is more erratic on calorie restrictions. No drop offs for 3 days, then 3 drop offs in one day. I had a "productive" day yesterday and was 208.4 lbs this morning.

[UNM1136]

I think some of it is water retention based on sodium intake changes. Soup beans make my weight go up a few pounds for a few days, for example. I also note my solid waste disposal schedule is more erratic on calorie restrictions. No drop offs for 3 days, then 3 drop offs in one day. I had a "productive" day yesterday and was 208.4 lbs this morning.

When we had that big cold snap last week I made a big pot of pinto beans, using a new recipe that produced results surprisingly close to the restaurant beans I have been trying for years to duplicate. Topped with red chile with big hunks of pork in it. Traditional feel better food. I had five servings in two days. Not trying to eat like an asshole... I am sure the starch and sodium combined to cause me to gain 6 pounds in those two days. I seem to be seeing it leave now, a week later. But I felt huge, bloated, and lethargic. Been doing light gym work and intermittent fasting. And am back down to 238. Should be where I want/need to be on Sunday. 3/1 the pain train starts. Mandelbaum...Mandelbaum...Mandelbaum....

pat

[Joe in PNG]

200.6 today.

200.4, a small loss, but I wasn't trying that hard this week either.