I'm a DUDE! How did I gain 3 pounds in 2 days?

Posted in Digital Food Scale - by admin | January 21st, 2011

Introduction and background: (If you just want the issue skip the first 3 paragraphs.)

Upon losing a job within 3 weeks, I had chosen my last resort, trying to join the Air Force. I was told by the recruiter, "Work out and lose the weight…and study for the A.S.V.A.B (via A.S.V.A.B for dummies) We can get you all set up after that." There’s a 7-month delay upon enlistment. By the time I get shipped out to Basic, I should be able to meet the requirements. I keep trying to tell my father that I don’t need to meet the requirements BEFORE enlisting but he won’t listen.

I had my own goals of reverting back to an old program that I dropped a significant amount of weight…Which was mainly to jog everyday. But my father hijacked my weight loss goals and bullied me into a program in which I run 1.5 miles every other day and walk 4 miles otherwise. Regular jogging is what helps me lose weight…But not gain speed to make a 1.5 miles in 13 min36sec.

I tried to put a jogging day in there and I lost 1 minute of speed. I think trying to run 200 pounds of fat and small muscles along a roadside in 13 minutes is useless, I’d be better at 185 or something. But what do I know, I’m not a retired 20-year-MSGT. So my belief based on past experience and works is nothing, right? I guess so.

Now that we have the preliminary whining out of the way, let’s get to the real issue of concern:

I’ve been weighing myself on 20-year old pink analog scale…That old thing is about 8 pounds off. According to that screw job called a scale, I’ve been stuck at 210 for a month. And I’ve been weighing myself post-exercise since I was little. It seems like I have my best weights after a run day.

Last Wednesday, I bought myself a new digital scale because I was tired of that thing. I’ve been weighing myself obsessively since then.
I weighed 202.2 the day I bought it…I weighed myself again on Friday and I was 201.4. And then I weighed myself on Sunday, 201.4. I reported to my father I was 201. (Sunday is when I report progress)

I weighed myself the next day (after running) and I was 200.0. Kinda strange drop.
To be honest, I eat like a man…but I try to moderate my portions and include veggies and/or salad.
No sodas or Kool-aid…I hardly ever eat doughnuts, pie, brownies, or fast food. Every once in a while I do…But for the most part I try to stay away from junk.
I’ve been doing this the whole time…Losing about 2 pounds a week. My appetite seems to fluctuate. I won’t feel like eating anything much other than my meals I plan to eat…But other days I just seem to turn into a beast, just snacking and what have you…And drinking a lot of water…That has happened over the last few days…

I stepped on the scale today and I 203.2!
I don’t really understand this. I’m a dude, there is no TOM for me. I don’t have a menstrual cycle, menopause, or PMS. (Some of these terms may be the same thing but I think you know what I mean) But besides splurging a bit what is the real issue?

The way I see it, I have to work off FOUR POUNDS just to get to 199 so I can report to my father that I lost 2lbs. But I can only lose 2 pounds a week. I’ve been so frustrated with everything since the new year. I’ve been working my ass off and seem to make no progress…
What’s going on?
I know what I did, so just give me an intelligent solution to my problem.
–"Stop eating, you fat f*ck" is not an intelligent solution, so spare me the bull crap!

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5 Responses to “I'm a DUDE! How did I gain 3 pounds in 2 days?”

Miles on January 21st, 2011 | 7:45 am

Well the reason you started to lose weight easily is because you were losing the water weight. The first couple of weeks is easy to lose weight, it will fluctuate a lot. You need to get past the scale part of it and focus on your body fat percentage. That will tell you if you are losing weight or not. Muscle weighs more than fat, remember. Even though you are running, it will still develop muscle in your legs. You could be losing fat, gaining muscle and still see the scale increase. That is why I say to use the body fat percentage as a guide. Keep doing what you are doing otherwise.

Also, you may want to think about swimming as a good cardio/endurance developer. Look in to ankle weights and sprint with those on. Go to a track and jog the turns sprint the straights. If you change up your routine, you will lose more weight.

Drinking water at room temp will not help you lose weight. You need to drink ICE COLD water. Your body can not absorb water when it is cold. By drinking cold water, you force your body to use extra calories to heat it up before absorbing it. You should drink water before your meals, but once again, make sure it is cold water. That way it sits in your stomach/intestines longer, causing you to feel full longer.
George Papadopoulos on January 21st, 2011 | 7:45 am

Did you poo lately?
Raymond Boggs on January 21st, 2011 | 7:45 am

Glad to hear you are disciplined enough to get busy and also grateful that you are willing to serve our country!

It sounds like you are doing a number of things right. Here are a few ideas. Try drinking water that is room temperature and no water or soda during meals to aid in digestion. If you drink a glass 30 minutes before meals will help you to feel full before eating.

Stay on that healthy diet and away from the SAD (Standard American Diet). Make sure you get enough veggies and protein but maybe reduce your red meat intake. Snack on carrot sticks. Check out this site for some free ideas: http://www.healthy-eatings.com

Balance your exercise! More anaerobic and some cardio works best. Maybe try hill sprints instead of long slow distance running. If you feel too big to sprint up hills, start off walking up and doing pushups at the top and bottom of the hill. Or run a short distance and do "road work" at intervals such as jumping jacks, burpees, pushups or sit ups. If you have a bike, ride it. Keep it simple and you’ll find that the pounds will come off. Don’t be too hard on yourself and BE PERSISTENT.

Best of Luck my man and have fun with it because that’s what makes it easy.
Crazy Macaro on January 21st, 2011 | 7:45 am

how is "Stop eating" not intelligent advice?
It’s only 2 words!
The simpler it is, the closer to perfection.
Maci White on January 21st, 2011 | 7:45 am

Hi,

weight loss is something that concerns many of us. Therefore, we are always looking for something that may help. I hope this helps you.

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