Comments on: How I lost 18 pounds in 2 Months http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/ A blog about marketing, online communities and other business musings. Come join the fun! Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:14:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Pocco http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/comment-page-1/#comment-86932 Pocco Tue, 08 May 2007 14:34:45 +0000 http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/#comment-86932 I've been told that a 250 ml glass of chilled water takes 35 calories to heat it to body temperature. I tried it and for whatever reason it does appear to work. I am curious to know how many use HRM's in their training regimen as these allow a much more focused workout over distance. I’ve been told that a 250 ml glass of chilled water takes 35 calories to heat it to body temperature. I tried it and for whatever reason it does appear to work.

I am curious to know how many use HRM’s in their training regimen as these allow a much more focused workout over distance.

]]> By: Susan http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/comment-page-1/#comment-46437 Susan Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:36:28 +0000 http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/#comment-46437 HI, I have lost 17 pounds in 2 months so far. The biggest thing I have changed is drinking water..I use to drink alot of sodas and I have laid off them and now I drink water. Just by doing that I have lost 17 pounds. Now, it's time for me to start really watching what I eat b/c I want to lose 40 more pounds..If you put your mind to it anything is possible :) I will let you know how it all goes! HI, I have lost 17 pounds in 2 months so far. The biggest thing I have changed is drinking water..I use to drink alot of sodas and I have laid off them and now I drink water. Just by doing that I have lost 17 pounds. Now, it’s time for me to start really watching what I eat b/c I want to lose 40 more pounds..If you put your mind to it anything is possible :) I will let you know how it all goes!

]]> By: Colin "Beer Belly" McDougall http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/comment-page-1/#comment-41222 Colin "Beer Belly" McDougall Mon, 05 Feb 2007 08:21:22 +0000 http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/#comment-41222 Hey Noah, I have taken the plunge and photographed myself in my current state of fatness here: http://www.beerbelly.ca/2007/02/attention_fat_people_unite_and.htm Once upon a time I was as ripped as you are now. It is time to get back there. Hopefully at age 37 it's still possible to get back to my former self... I am down a few pounds by eliminating some unnecessary food and drink intake. Now, it's simply a matter of creating some good exercise habits rather than the lazy, sit in front of my computer working on biz habits that I currently have. Hey Noah,

I have taken the plunge and photographed myself in my current state of fatness here:

http://www.beerbelly.ca/2007/02/attention_fat_people_unite_and.htm

Once upon a time I was as ripped as you are now. It is time to get back there. Hopefully at age 37 it’s still possible to get back to my former self…

I am down a few pounds by eliminating some unnecessary food and drink intake. Now, it’s simply a matter of creating some good exercise habits rather than the lazy, sit in front of my computer working on biz habits that I currently have.

]]> By: Colin "Beer Belly" McDougall http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/comment-page-1/#comment-40260 Colin "Beer Belly" McDougall Sat, 03 Feb 2007 08:31:26 +0000 http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/#comment-40260 Whoops! Sorry man, I posted a "thanks for the inspiration" in the wrong thread over here: http://okdork.com/2007/01/26/friday-free-business-idea-simple-personal-assistant/ I meant to comment on this thread - Anyway, thanks a million for your insipiration and please do get back in touch. Lots to be gained collectively and hopefully lots to be lost off my gut :) Cheers! And thanks for the inspiration. Now it is time to prepare my plans to return to my former glory of being ripped :) Colin Whoops! Sorry man, I posted a “thanks for the inspiration” in the wrong thread over here:

http://okdork.com/2007/01/26/friday-free-business-idea-simple-personal-assistant/

I meant to comment on this thread – Anyway, thanks a million for your insipiration and please do get back in touch.

Lots to be gained collectively and hopefully lots to be lost off my gut :)

Cheers! And thanks for the inspiration.

Now it is time to prepare my plans to return to my former glory of being ripped :)

Colin

]]> By: saving advice http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/comment-page-1/#comment-40169 saving advice Sat, 03 Feb 2007 04:32:30 +0000 http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/#comment-40169 It really does come down to making small changes that you can continue long term. So many try to make huge changes that they will never be able to maintain over a long period of time and thus set themselves up for failure. It really does come down to making small changes that you can continue long term. So many try to make huge changes that they will never be able to maintain over a long period of time and thus set themselves up for failure.

]]> By: Tim Ferriss http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/comment-page-1/#comment-39650 Tim Ferriss Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:21:51 +0000 http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/#comment-39650 Hi Noah, Long-distance running is my nemesis, but I work with a lot of marathoners and ultramarathoners. Here are a few tips: 1. Get started now doing pre-run Tibialis Anterior activation exercises, as well as conditioning a la Mark Verstegen of AZ-based Athletic Performance fame. This will prevent shin splints. Ouch. 2. Weigh yourself before and after running, being sure to subtract all liquid consumed during the run. This will help you plan hydration without overhydrating and cramping. To help prevent cramps, also consider taking small potassium supplements (I can't eat bananas while running). 3. Stretch your TFL (Tensor Facia Lata) after training. This is a tear-drop-like muscle that can be felt to the side of your hip flexor. Maintain flexibility with post-stretching and this will increase your stride, thus decreasing the amount of work you need to do to cover 26.2 miles. 4. Begin experimenting with minor carbohydrate restriction two days prior to your longest run. Carbo load in the 12 hours or so prior, being sure to consume plenty of water. I also recommend checking out the writing of Dean Karnazes (http://www.ultramarathonman.com) FYI, using cycling's equivalent to some of these, I was able to bike a century (100 miles) in Petaluma with NO training. In fact, it was my first time on a road bike in over 10 years. Don't underestimate proper mechanics, nutrition, and stretching. Pick a lot of brains. Good luck with training, and be sure to lose bodyfat and not too much muscle! Tim Ferriss www.timferriss.com Hi Noah,

Long-distance running is my nemesis, but I work with a lot of marathoners and ultramarathoners. Here are a few tips:

1. Get started now doing pre-run Tibialis Anterior activation exercises, as well as conditioning a la Mark Verstegen of AZ-based Athletic Performance fame. This will prevent shin splints. Ouch.

2. Weigh yourself before and after running, being sure to subtract all liquid consumed during the run. This will help you plan hydration without overhydrating and cramping. To help prevent cramps, also consider taking small potassium supplements (I can’t eat bananas while running).

3. Stretch your TFL (Tensor Facia Lata) after training. This is a tear-drop-like muscle that can be felt to the side of your hip flexor. Maintain flexibility with post-stretching and this will increase your stride, thus decreasing the amount of work you need to do to cover 26.2 miles.

4. Begin experimenting with minor carbohydrate restriction two days prior to your longest run. Carbo load in the 12 hours or so prior, being sure to consume plenty of water.

I also recommend checking out the writing of Dean Karnazes (http://www.ultramarathonman.com)

FYI, using cycling’s equivalent to some of these, I was able to bike a century (100 miles) in Petaluma with NO training. In fact, it was my first time on a road bike in over 10 years. Don’t underestimate proper mechanics, nutrition, and stretching. Pick a lot of brains.

Good luck with training, and be sure to lose bodyfat and not too much muscle!

Tim Ferriss
http://www.timferriss.com

]]> By: Wendy http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/comment-page-1/#comment-38851 Wendy Wed, 31 Jan 2007 08:38:03 +0000 http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/#comment-38851 I am considering doing a marathon in June. After reading your post about losing a ton of weight, I'm more apt to. Thanks :) I am considering doing a marathon in June. After reading your post about losing a ton of weight, I’m more apt to. Thanks :)

]]> By: Paul http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/comment-page-1/#comment-38593 Paul Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:13:19 +0000 http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/#comment-38593 I was at 225 the beginning of March of last year. (6" tall) Started running on a treadmill, picking it up until I could do 5 miles at 7 miles/hour. After working out during the week I only ate turkey sandwiches. I used mayo and all that stuff, but no fries or any other crap. Turkey sandwiches, pickles and water after 6pm or so. I still went out and drank my beer, but the weight kept on coming off. I went down to around 190 right before my sister's wedding in June of that year. When my gf started complaining that I was getting too small, I started lifting more weights, and keeping my cardio to about 30 minutes keeping my heart rate at 125 (I'm 26) Now I back up to 205 but that is because of muscle gain. Whey protein has been doing wonders. Be persistent with what you are doing and you will reach your goal. I'm too much of a pansy to put myself through a marathon, so I respect anyone that can do that. Good luck. I was at 225 the beginning of March of last year. (6″ tall) Started running on a treadmill, picking it up until I could do 5 miles at 7 miles/hour. After working out during the week I only ate turkey sandwiches. I used mayo and all that stuff, but no fries or any other crap. Turkey sandwiches, pickles and water after 6pm or so. I still went out and drank my beer, but the weight kept on coming off. I went down to around 190 right before my sister’s wedding in June of that year.

When my gf started complaining that I was getting too small, I started lifting more weights, and keeping my cardio to about 30 minutes keeping my heart rate at 125 (I’m 26)

Now I back up to 205 but that is because of muscle gain. Whey protein has been doing wonders.

Be persistent with what you are doing and you will reach your goal.

I’m too much of a pansy to put myself through a marathon, so I respect anyone that can do that.

Good luck.

]]> By: Tony Chung http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/comment-page-1/#comment-38591 Tony Chung Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:46:39 +0000 http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/#comment-38591 Congrats Noah! Couldn't agree more about getting a good breakfast in the morning. It can really make your day better! Good luck with it buddy. Congrats Noah! Couldn’t agree more about getting a good breakfast in the morning. It can really make your day better!

Good luck with it buddy.

]]> By: Lua http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/comment-page-1/#comment-38571 Lua Tue, 30 Jan 2007 15:55:47 +0000 http://okdork.com/2007/01/29/how-i-lost-18-pounds-in-2-months/#comment-38571 I want to lose weight too...not to run a marathon but just to be healthy and have my clothes fit better. Good luck on all your training...and dont puke. That part was really funny. I want to lose weight too…not to run a marathon but just to be healthy and have my clothes fit better. Good luck on all your training…and dont puke. That part was really funny.

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