Yo. Yo.
August 12 weight: 233.6
August 05 weight: 234.4
July 29 weight: 239.2
July 22 weight: 238.8
July 15 weight: 241.4
I’ve lost 0.8 pounds in the last 7 days and 110.6 pounds in 29 weeks. Want stats from past weeks? Check out my entire 29 week weight loss progress.
I don’t enjoy this yo-yo weight loss. One week I lose 4.8 pounds, the next 0.8
It’s not good for morale.
The frustrating part is that I watched my calories and worked out with the same intensity and motivation this week as I did the week I lost 4.8 pounds.
I guess it’s time to boost my intensity.
So, for every comment about this post I’ll do 30 seconds on the treadmill this evening at the gym. And tomorrow. And Friday. I’ll stay on the treadmill for (0:30 x # of comments) every day until next Wednesday. You don’t have to add me as a friend on twitter or Facebook like usual, nor do you have to link to me. This workout pledge is much less gimmick and much more treadmill.
All I want is your support — just a comment — it’s worth 30 seconds.
We’ll see what the scale has to say about that.
Update 8/14: New comments will no longer add time to my workout. For the next several nights, I’ll be on the treadmill for 56 minutes (112 comments). I will post on twitter during my workouts!
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Go for it man. You are an inspiration!
man that sucks….
i jus lost 3 pounds today..which isnt bad but after losing 10. wow
but yeah add 30 seconds
I know it’s hard not to see as big of a drop as you’d like, but try not to get discouraged! .8 lost is still that much less than you weighed last week!
G
I know weeks like these are hard…BUT a loss of any kind is still better than a gain or nothing at all! Enjoy it and move it. go ahead and add 30 seconds
Love the intensity man, just don’t get too discouraged. Keep doing your thing and the rest will follow.
-Steve
Keep at it!!!
This is a pattern for me too. I’ll have weeks with very small losses, then a big WHOOSH. You see this more as you get closer to your goal weight. Upping the intensity is a great idea. Adding resistance training will help too. You can do it!
Your a wonderful example for all of us. Keep up the good work.
Kick some rear!
Keep up the great enthusiasm n effort but be careful with your eating, your body may be getting used to the calorie intake you may need to spice up your food rather than your workout. Good luck!! :)
You have inspired me, therefore, I will scratch your back and inspire you! Get on that treadmill and GO!!!
Those 0.8 lbs are just there to give you motivation to get on that treadmill and work out as hard you can – you are already well set on the path to losing more and more weight!
Weight loss is good, whether it’s a few pounds or .8. You’re doing a great job!
Any decrease is better than an increase! Kudos for your achievement and your continuing dedication!!!
Run Forest, run!
You can do it!!
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/not-losing-fat-at-20-deficit-what-should-i-do-qa.html
Go for it :) Good idea to stoke up the metabolism!!
You are such a great inspiration!
Keep up the great work, Tyler! I’m so proud of you!
+30!
That .8 is probably because of last week’s 4.8. You’ll be back at it next week!
Keep it up!
Go for it, Tyler! You can do it!
Rock on brother!
add 30, yo.
You can do this! Easy Peasy :) Just stay positive and think at least it wasn’t a gain :)
Tyler–.8 pounds is .8 less than you weighed last week. Every 10th of a pound is an accomplishment! Enjoy your spin on the treadmill.
Those 220’s are looking pretty good, aren’t they? You can do it!
You know, it happens to me a lot, too. One week of huge loss, followed by a week that almost stands still. Drives me crazy, because, like you say, it’s not like we doing anything different, lol. I just roll with it. We’re in this for the long haul.
It’s about time you take your running outside! You’ve got a marathon to get ready for! (Hey – I’m totally loving my Nike+ SportBand. Taking it out again tonight to try seven miles.)
all these comments already! hopefully the gym stays open late.
Keep up the good work. Maybe your body is starting to adapt to the workouts you are doing? Try throwing your body a curveball, try something new in the gym. Do they have a rowing machine? That’s a workout you will not soon forget. Or you could try some interval work and really crank up the intensity, even while staying on the treadmill. It’s key to keep you body guessing.
Good work, keep it up.
I have the feeling you’re in for one heck of a treadmill workout … With that said, you haven’t given a running update in a while.
get movin’!
Now that you’ve lost a significant amount of weight, try not to look at the week by week so much. Your body has natural monthly rhythms which can make your weight fluctuate. Concentrate on the monthly numbers and your healthy lifestyle.
And +30 seconds. Have a great workout!! :-)
It’s inevitable. Your body needs to play catch up.
Go for it Tyler!
You’re being too nit-picky. You’ve consistently lost weight since you began this blog. I wouldn’t call that a yo-yo. You’re doing great!
When you only have small weight loss, think of it as loosing fat, but also Gaining Muscle. I’m sure you can reach your goal!
no add another 30s!
Sorry typo. That was supposed to read “now add another 30s!”
But now you must add a full minute. ha!
Keep going strong – you’re an inspiration!
It’s perfectly normal to see a smaller loss (or no loss or even a small gain) after a big loss the previous week. I know you may find it discouraging, but to be perfectly honest: get used to it. As a previous comment said, your body needs to play catch-up. Some weeks it’s ready to let go of the weight, and other weeks it’s not. You’ll notice this as you get closer to your goal weight. And as you get closer, you won’t see big losses as much and the speed at which you lose will slow down considerably. It’s a reality you’ll need to face and accept.
And small losses don’t always mean “workout like a maniac” either. Some weeks you may need to eat more food to make up for extreme calorie burning and other weeks you need to ease up on activity because your body is tired. Your motivation is incredible, but you also need to also practice achieving balance week to week, especially if you want to be successful at maintaining your loss after goal.
At least you’re headed in the right direction! Keep it up–and have fun on that treadmill! :)
Wow, lots of comments already. I guess people really want to make you work this week. :-) If I write two comments, does that count as a minute??
But seriously, your body knows what its doing. You are at a point in your weight loss journey where your body has stabilized out a bit, and you are down to your last 50 pounds. Typically, it takes longer to lose these last pounds. Keep putting in the work. You WILL see the results.
AND, I think I will join you on your quest this week. I will do those extra minutes with you on the treadmill after my elliptical workout each day.
You can totally do it. Just remember all things come in time… Good luck on the treadmill!
Comment, comment! Good luck!!
You can doooo it! You’re doing such a great jaeeerrb.
Have fun! The treadmill kicked my a$$ yesterday. Btw, have you ever posted a treadmill “routine”? I’d be interested to see what other people are doing on the treadmill. I mix it up everytime I go to the gym. 30 mins elliptical, 15 stairclimber, 15 min. treadmill…or something similar to that set-up. I’m super bored with it though. Anyways, good job on your loss, you are really inspirational.
You’ve come so far! Be proud of your progress & keep going-what’s the alternative? 344 guy is gone-he doesn’t even exist anymore.
Still sounds like you are on the right track to me! Keep it up!!
I’m sure you’re aware of this but your water weight fluctuates wildly based on the amount of salt you eat- maybe this week you are just retaining water. Or you could be putting on more muscle, which weighs more than fat. I’ve read that you can only possibly lose 1-2 lbs of fat a week- the rest is fluctuations in fluids. Instead, judge by how you feel and how your clothes fit. But it can’t hurt to kick up teh instensity. Do I get more seconds for a long comment? Good luck! I am so proud of you.
This make 27 minutes….
Go Bucks!
Add 30 for me!
Do it!
Don’t get discouraged. Battle through it and you will continue losing. Your story is inspirational!
Good luck this week! We all look forward to a big number next week. You are a huge inspiration to a lot of people (myself included, started my own blog because of yours).
Yo man add 30 for me and run hard…i hate the treadmill but good luck
+ 0:30
Add 30 for me too!! You can do this! Don’t get discouraged!
30 seconds here.
Good luck keep it up
I’m cheering you on!! Great job so far, you can do this, and you’re looking *GREAT*.
Add another 30 seconds for me. Best wishes on that! I wish me heart would let me work out that long!
you’re doing such a great job. don’t let minor setbacks every now and then get you down!
Way to go! Do 30 seconds for me. :)
you are doing awesome!! I would have keeled over trying to do 97 minutes on either the treadmill or elyptical… can’t believe you did that on both!! WOW!! You go! Great job!!
Another 30 seconds! Don’t give up, what you’re doing now isn’t just for losing weight – You’re taking better habits so you’ll feel better and be healthier. Something your daughter will pick up as well!
add 0:30 for me. You are truly an inspiration. Great job!
Now that you’ve more or less completed the huge weekly losses that only someone 300+ can make, you might want to look into trending your weight to get a more accurate representation of what’s going on, ala The Hacker’s Diet:
http://www.fourmilab.ch/hackdiet/e4/signalnoise.html
It’s been extremely helpful for me.
Oh, and – Another 30 Seconds! ;)
Hey Tyler,
Don’t loose heart buddy – I’m just at the start of my weight loss journey and I’m finding it hard to keep on track but reading your achievements really helps….
It’s because of you I can now do more than a minute on the elliptical! Seriously, when I first got on one my legs burned so badly I just gave up in under a minute but seeing your results gave me the motivation to work through it and I can now do 20 minutes! Watching the calorie counter rise give such a rush.
Keep it up! Oh yeah and that’s 30 seconds you owe me now!!! Don’t worry though I’m going to do something similar on my blog so you’ll have chance to get your own back :)
Lyndon
Keep going- your weight loss journey reminds me of hiking up a mountain- in some spots, you think you aren’t making any progress but you keep going up and up despite boulders, washed out trails, downed trees. It might be taking longer than expected but you can see the top of the mountain- the majority of the work is behind you.
Keep it up- you are an inspiration to your readers in cyberspace!
YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 30+
Keep it up!
+:30 seconds! You can do it!
Go get ‘em.
“doing 30 seconds” is my specialty.
+30 seconds!
Try N.E.R.D. – Rock Star and see if it’s playlist worthy. It’s got me through quite a few tough runs.
Keep up the good work!
30 more! Good Job!
+.30
Here you go.
Good for you! Keep up the good work!
30 more!
+30
+30
go go go
woooo
It is a marathon not a sprint. Once you build some muscle and permanently change your eating and activity habbits you will be able to relax a little. Trust me, it is nice not having to obsess about it 24X7. While it is very important to have a goal, you have to listen to your body. You will reach a point that when your tummy says your hungry, your body actually needs to eat. Unlike all those years of constantly feeling hungry because you stuffed yourself at every meal.
Tyler, I know it sucks, but it happens man.
I firmly believe that stress plays a big part in it. I quit smoking 3 weeks ago and I gained 6 pounds in 2 weeks. Take a deep breath (like I do, now that I can) and just amp up the intensity.
I’ve also found that on occasion, it helps to slightly increase your caloric intake (200-300 extra) for a few days to shock your body into working a bit harder to burn off the extra energy.
Still at level 17, BTW
Wes
p.s. what are you averaging as far as RPM’s go on the elliptical? I’m trying to maintain between 60 and 65 consistently.
Holy Moly!! You are up to 87 comments. Keep it going everyone! Tyler, we all adore you. We are all rooting for you!! And we all want you to work your butt off!!!
Tyler, you can doooo iiiiit! Hang in there, and have fun TREADING! :)
I hope my comment is not too late!
Keep going! You’re doing great, and even if the weight is coming off slow, at least it’s still coming off :) Have a good workout!
Eat veggies! Replace a grain serving with one or two of vegetables. It doesn’t have to be every day either.
You shouldn’t refer to this type of weight loss as yo-yo weight loss so as to avoid confusion with yo-yo dieting. The concept of yo-yo’ing is going up and down and up and down. Your weight (except for the one week) consistently goes down so there is no yo-yo effect.
Keep up the good work – it’ll pay off in the end.
is it too late? you are still losing. that is awesome! you’ll get there!
Wow, you’ve spurred me to start getting in shape myself! I wish you all the luck in the world!
Only 48 minutes so far. Pfft. You need more.
Your blog is amazing & your weightloss is incredibly inspiring. Keep up the great work!
Add 30 Seconds for me ! :) Keep up the awesome job.
I ate healthy mini pizzas last night ( my suggestion for the tailgating snacks) and I thought of you :) Hope the workout and gym was great along with a healthy supper!!
Keep up the good job, 30 seconds here.
Its going to become more difficult to lose weight the lighter you get. Its frustrating, but your body doesn’t burn calories as easily once you weigh less. Whenever I’ve lost less than I expected I take my measurements to see what is going on. Usually I DID lose inches, just not pounds. Muscles are never a bad thing! Oh, and drop and give me 30! :P
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Follow the links. The site compares costs of procedures including cosmetic. That may help you budget :) Since you should probably wait a couple years to maintain the weight and see how much goes back on its own, this could help you plan and save for out of pocket costs.
These weeks are frustrating but you can overcome it.
What do you think about that More To Love show on Fox?
Keep it up! I hit roadblocks along my journey frequently, and the best thing you can do is keep moving. You are such an inspiration! Congrats on how great you look!
ive been following you since the start and i think you’re still doing awesome. dont get discouraged now!
I had a month of close to same weigh ins last month. Keep trucking on you may get that surprise 5lb week. Your doing great don’t lose dedication and motivation!
Good luck! +30
Only 110?? That’s 55 minutes. Piece of cake!! You’ve got this!
I keep checking back to see if you have started a new blog, thus cutting off the comments count toward your workout pledge, but it seems you are in for QUITE a workout this week! :-D
I hate this aspect of dieting and it is what usually gets me off track. I get frustrated and give up. So, I think you are on the right track. Happy running!
Okay, new comments will not add time! I’ll be on the treadmill for 56 minutes for the next several nights. Thanks for the HUGE response everybody!
I think it is time to change your food not more workouts. What you put in your body is 80% of your goal. As a trainer I have overcome many clients plateus by changing their food intake.