The Official Pm Weight Loss Thread

[Saint Therese]

So, I'm trying to lose weight, because I want to enter a monastery. I've lost 62 lbs so far, and want to lose lots more.
I was wondering if anyone else was trying to lose weight, or wanted to , or had.
Enquiring minds want to know!

[CrossCuT]

[size=1]WOW 62!!!!! Thats great!!!!


A couple years ago, I lost 30lbs but gained half of it back.
But now Im trying to lose the 15lbs again and hopefully more!
(I blame it on my height! If I was a foot taller, I wouldnt be overweight! )


But yeah! Im not new to the whole dieting thing!
But wow, give me your secrets!!! I want to lose 62lbs too!!
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[Saint Therese]

For me, prayer is the key. I count calories and fat, and eat small portions. Every now and then I might exercise.

[TotusTuusMaria]

im in.

want to lose weight too.

yay st. therese. i'm so proud of you! ... and impressed

Edited March 14, 2009 by TotusTuusMaria

[Hassan]

I'll do it.

[Christie_M]

Wow! 62lbs!! great job!!!

I've been trying to lose weight since I was 10 with no succes. This year I made a resolution to just quit worriing about it and so far I have lost 8lbs.(it's not alot at all, but it hasn't comeback either) with just my softball practices (and a flu lol) and it looks like it's continuing to go down. I"m just eating healthier now and exercising.

[CrossCuT]

[size=1]Exercise is the hard one for me recently.
IS SOOO FRIGGEN COLD OUTSIDE I JUST DONT WANNA LEAVE THE HOUSE!!!

But I have my dog for motivation.
I caved one day and took her out in the snow (Bad idea)
See, I have a little small shitzu for a dog, so halfway into the walk, her feet started to get so cold she began to limp.
Now being the compasionate person that I am, I picked her up and shoved her in my coat and walked all the way home with her. (Which was a long way considering the rout we always go on!)

So when i got back, she was happy as a clam and I had back pain.
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[Hassan]

Weight Chart for Women
Weight in pounds, based on ages 25-59 with the lowest mortality rate
(indoor clothing weighing 3 pounds and shoes with 1" heels)
Click here to calculate frame size

Height
Small Frame
Medium Frame
Large Frame

4'10"
102-111
109-121
118-131

4'11"
103-113
111-123
120-134

5'0"
104-115
113-126
122-137

5'1"
106-118
115-129
125-140

5'2"
108-121
118-132
128-143

5'3"
111-124
121-135
131-147

5'4"
114-127
124-138
134-151

5'5"
117-130
127-141
137-155

5'6"
120-133
130-144
140-159

5'7"
123-136
133-147
143-163

5'8"
126-139
136-150
146-167

5'9"
129-142
139-153
149-170

5'10"
132-145
142-156
152-173

5'11"
135-148
145-159
155-176

6'0"
138-151
148-162
158-179



Weight Chart for Men
Weight in pounds, based on ages 25-59 with the lowest mortality rate
(indoor clothing weighing 5 pounds and shoes with 1" heels)
Click here to calculate frame size

Height
Small Frame
Medium Frame
Large Frame

5'2"
128-134
131-141
138-150

5'3"
130-136
133-143
140-153

5'4"
132-138
135-145
142-156

5'5"
134-140
137-148
144-160

5'6"
136-142
139-151
146-164

5'7"
138-145
142-154
149-168

5'8"
140-148
145-157
152-172

5'9"
142-151
148-160
155-176

5'10"
144-154
151-163
158-180

5'11"
146-157
154-166
161-184

6'0"
149-160
157-170
164-188

6'1"
152-164
160-174
168-192

6'2"
155-168
164-178
172-197

6'3"
158-172
167-182
176-202

6'4"
162-176
171-187
181-207


*Ideal Weights according to the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company tables (1983)


Calculating Your Frame Size
Following is the method the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company used to calculate frame size:

Extend your arm in front of your body bending your elbow at a ninety degree angle to your body so that your forearm is parallel to your body.

Keep your fingers straight and turn the inside of your wrist towards your body.

Place your thumb and index finger on the two prominent bones on either side of your elbow, then measure the distance between the bones with a tape measure or calipers.
Compare to the chart below. The chart lists elbow measurements for a medium frame - if your elbow measurement for that particular height is less than the number of inches listed, you are a small frame - if your elbow measurement for that particular height is more than the number of inches listed, your are a large frame.
Elbow Measurements for Medium Frame

Men
Elbow Measurement
Women
Elbow Measurement

5'2" - 5'3"
2-1/2" to 2-7/8"
4'10"-4'11"
2-1/4" to 2-1/2"

5'4" - 5'7"
2-5/8" to 2-7/8"
5'0" - 5'3"
2-1/4" to 2-1/2"

5'8" - 5'11"
2-3/4" to 3"
5'4" - 5'7"
2-3/8" to 2-5/8"

6'0" - 6'3"
2-3/4" to 3-1/8"
5/8" - 5'11"
2-3/8" to 2-5/8"

6'4"
2-7/8" to 3-1/4"
6'0"
2-1/2" to 2-3/4"

[url="http://www.healthchecksystems.com/heightweightchart.htm"]http://www.healthchecksystems.com/heightweightchart.htm[/url]

[Hassan]

I'm like 6'2'' with a medium to large frame, so I need to loose five pounds.

I can do that in a weekend

[Christie_M]

[quote name='CrossCuT' post='1806760' date='Mar 13 2009, 11:19 PM'][size=1]Exercise is the hard one for me recently.
IS SOOO FRIGGEN COLD OUTSIDE I JUST DONT WANNA LEAVE THE HOUSE!!!

But I have my dog for motivation.
I caved one day and took her out in the snow (Bad idea)
See, I have a little small shitzu for a dog, so halfway into the walk, her feet started to get so cold she began to limp.
Now being the compasionate person that I am, I picked her up and shoved her in my coat and walked all the way home with her. (Which was a long way considering the rout we always go on!)

So when i got back, she was happy as a clam and I had back pain.
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hehe you're so kind wtih your dog.
oh gosh. I hate going outside when it's cold...and hot...lol I like staying in my room and just working there.

Edited March 14, 2009 by Christie_M

[CrossCuT]

[quote name='Hassan' post='1806763' date='Mar 14 2009, 01:24 AM']I'm like 6'2'' with a medium to large frame, so I need to loose five pounds.

I can do that in a weekend [/quote]

[size=1]You smell of elderberries!

Im 5'2 and I need to lose like a BAZILLION pounds.


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Edited March 14, 2009 by CrossCuT

[Christie_M]

[quote name='CrossCuT' post='1806765' date='Mar 13 2009, 11:27 PM'][size=1]You smell of elderberries!

Im 5'2 and I need to lose like a BAZILLION pounds.


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same here

[Christie_M]

[quote name='Hassan' post='1806762' date='Mar 13 2009, 11:23 PM']snip.....


Calculating Your Frame Size
Following is the method the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company used to calculate frame size:

Extend your arm in front of your body bending your elbow at a ninety degree angle to your body so that your forearm is parallel to your body.

Keep your fingers straight and turn the inside of your wrist towards your body.

Place your thumb and index finger on the two prominent bones on either side of your elbow, then measure the distance between the bones with a tape measure or calipers.
Compare to the chart below. The chart lists elbow measurements for a medium frame - if your elbow measurement for that particular height is less than the number of inches listed, you are a small frame - if your elbow measurement for that particular height is more than the number of inches listed, your are a large frame.
Elbow Measurements for Medium Frame

Men
Elbow Measurement
Women
Elbow Measurement

5'2" - 5'3"
2-1/2" to 2-7/8"
4'10"-4'11"
2-1/4" to 2-1/2"

5'4" - 5'7"
2-5/8" to 2-7/8"
5'0" - 5'3"
2-1/4" to 2-1/2"

5'8" - 5'11"
2-3/4" to 3"
5'4" - 5'7"
2-3/8" to 2-5/8"

6'0" - 6'3"
2-3/4" to 3-1/8"
5/8" - 5'11"
2-3/8" to 2-5/8"

6'4"
2-7/8" to 3-1/4"
6'0"
2-1/2" to 2-3/4"

[url="http://www.healthchecksystems.com/heightweightchart.htm"]http://www.healthchecksystems.com/heightweightchart.htm[/url][/quote]


I don't get that last part

[Hassan]

"

at the other two

for the last post before this, go to the link

Edited March 14, 2009 by Hassan

[Nihil Obstat]

Going by averages and BMI I'm technically somewhat underweight.

Those aren't the most accurate sources of course... but yea.
I feel scrawny.