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GradyPhilpott · 27 December 2016, 05:31 AM

I've been posting my weight-loss for just over six months.

I just got off the scale and today I weighed 190.0lbs.

That means that the goal I set for myself on 16 June 2016 has been reached.

I've lost 64lbs. so far.

The important thing is that I have completely changed my approach to eating and nutrition.

Although I'm not technically on a diet, I expect that my eating habits will continue to result in weight loss.

I've always thought that if I could get down to 190 that I could get to 185 without difficulty and 185-190 is a weight I carried pretty much through my 20s, 30s, 40s, and well into my 50s, when I semi-retired and got careless.

I also figured through those careless years that I'd need to get back into shape for my 70s, which as we know is a pivotal decade with regard to health.

GerardoG · 27 December 2016, 05:39 AM

Wow! Congratulations!!!!! Great achievement

GradyPhilpott · 27 December 2016, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

Wow! Congratulations!!!!! Great achievement

Thanks, Gerardo!

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Originally Posted by cop414

Grady,
That's absolutely fantastic, keep it up!

Thanks, Tim!

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Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

Great news Grady. It's gotta be a good feeling.

Thanks, Richie. I do feel much better.

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Originally Posted by golfertrb

All the best for 2017!

Thank you and all the best to you in your recovery.

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Originally Posted by vman

Good news indeed! Well done!

Having lost about 25lbs myself, I know how hard it is to stay disciplined. Keep on rocking!

Thank you, Vitaliy. Good going and keep up the good work!

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Originally Posted by brandrea

That's really get Grady, good for you

Moderation is the key to sucess for most things in life.

Thanks, Brian. Moderation is truly the key.

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Originally Posted by Pix

Great Job...

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Amazing Grady. Keep up the good work

Thanks, Tom. I think I'm on a roll now. I'm back to my old ways and loving it.

cop414 · 27 December 2016, 05:39 AM

Grady,
That's absolutely fantastic, keep it up!

RichM · 27 December 2016, 05:44 AM

Great news Grady. It's gotta be a good feeling.

golfertrb · 27 December 2016, 05:45 AM

Congratulations! About 12 years ago, I lost 50+ pounds using "The Zone" by Dr. Sears. I mostly kept that off for all that time since until I was in a car accident two years ago, December 18th. With 2 back surgeries and recovery and all that goes along with that - I gained almost 30 pounds. I started last August 1st and I've lost about 25 pounds (although the holiday season is tough :) and I'm feeling like myself again. Like you, I've thought about the need to get in shape as I age - I'm only 45 but an accident like mine has a way of aging that is not recommended! Thanks for sharing your progress - it's more inspiring than perhaps you realize. All the best for 2017!

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vman · 27 December 2016, 06:08 AM

Good news indeed! Well done!

Having lost about 25lbs myself, I know how hard it is to stay disciplined. Keep on rocking!

brandrea · 27 December 2016, 06:14 AM

That's really get Grady, good for you

Moderation is the key to sucess for most things in life.

BristolCavendish · 27 December 2016, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

The important thing is that I have completely changed my approach to eating and nutrition.

Did that mean reducing your intake of complex carbs, sugar and alcohol (if applicable)? Most folks will not gain excessive weight by eating primarily meat and a varied selection of vegetables/fruits. it's often the starch and 'junk foods' (combined with a lack of physical inactivity) that creates the associated problems (i.e. obesity, diabetes etc.).

GradyPhilpott · 27 December 2016, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

Did that mean reducing your intake of complex carbs, sugar and alcohol (if applicable)? Most folks will not gain excessive weight by eating primarily meat and a varied selection of vegetables/fruits. it's often the starch and 'junk foods' (combined with a lack of physical inactivity) that creates the associated problems (i.e. obesity, diabetes etc.).

That's pretty much what I've done, except that I gave up alcohol nearly 25 years ago.

I really don't think of it in those terms though.

I eat a vegetable-centric diet with poultry and fish as my main sources of protein. I eat some pasta and bread throughout the week, also, though only a little.

I can eat pretty much anything I want. I just have to pay attention to portions.

I eat a medium pan-pizza about every ten days, but it must last for at least 2 meals over two days. I've stretched it to several meals over three days on occasion.

Awhile back I bought what passes for a half-gallon of ice cream these days and got home and ate the whole thing in one sitting. I just compensated for the next few days and it will be a long time before I do that again.

It's all about balance.

Pix · 27 December 2016, 06:24 AM

Great Job...

GB-man · 27 December 2016, 06:32 AM

Amazing Grady. Keep up the good work

subtona · 27 December 2016, 06:48 AM

Congrats. Well done.

OmegaJJH · 27 December 2016, 06:54 AM

Well done Grady. Fantastic achievement.

I fell off the diet wagon 2 weeks before Christmas. I hope to get back on it in the New Year.

SemperFi · 27 December 2016, 07:13 AM

Excellent work Grady and a wonderful achievement. Keep it going.

PanosI · 27 December 2016, 07:23 AM

Congratulations Grady ! Good job

swils8610 · 27 December 2016, 07:22 AM

Well done! Loosing weight isn't easy!!

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Rosato · 27 December 2016, 07:38 AM

Congratulations--that is impressive!

GradyPhilpott · 27 December 2016, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Well done Grady and bet you feel a lot better- Keep it going and Semp Fi!

Thank you, Ken, and a big Semper Fi to you, as well.

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Originally Posted by superdog

You are the1%. Keep it up. Huge congrats

Thank you, Seth! I'd like to be in that other 1%.

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Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

Awesome job Grady! Congratulations!

Thank you, Brian!

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Originally Posted by clock

I wish you continued determination and success.

Thank you, Mr. Clock!

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Originally Posted by AzHadEnuf

Huge congratulations Grady!

[...]

Stepped off the scale this morning at 175.

Thank you, Ralph and a big congrats to you, too!

mailman · 27 December 2016, 10:29 AM

Big congrats to you Grady. I wish you continued success

GradyPhilpott · 27 December 2016, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

Congrats. Well done.

Thank you, Gus!

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Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

Well done Grady. Fantastic achievement.

I fell off the diet wagon 2 weeks before Christmas. I hope to get back on it in the New Year.

Thank you, James. T'is the season to be jolly. Don't think of it as falling off anything, just taking a short hiatus. You'll be fine. Just keep it up!.

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

Excellent work Grady and a wonderful achievement. Keep it going.

Thank you, Angelo. Semper Fidelis!

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Originally Posted by swils8610

Well done! Loosing weight isn't easy!!

Thank you, Shannon!

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Originally Posted by PanosI

Congratulations Grady ! Good job

Thank you, Panos!

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Originally Posted by Rosato

Congratulations--that is impressive!

Thank you!

HL65 · 27 December 2016, 08:50 AM

Well done Grady and bet you feel a lot better- Keep it going and Semp Fi!

superdog · 27 December 2016, 08:55 AM

You are the1%. Keep it up. Huge congrats

Dr.Brian · 27 December 2016, 09:11 AM

Awesome job Grady! Congratulations!

clock · 27 December 2016, 09:43 AM

Congrats!

As you have experienced, portion control is a key factor in losing and maintaining a healthy weight. Reducing daily caloric intake has been shown to increase longevity.

Parisians, stereotypically, consume rich foods with sauces high in saturated fat. Yet they don't have the obesity problem as in the states.
No doubt a result of portion control and of course the amount of walking each day. "Sitting is the new smoking".

The Mediterranean diet is one of the more tried and true "lifestyle" plans; similar to yours.

I wish you continued determination and success.

AzHadEnuf · 27 December 2016, 09:47 AM

Huge congratulations Grady! About two years ago I was about 230, set my goal of 190. Sounds like you and I are eating the same lifestyle. Definitely not a diet. My son got me into the rock climbing gym, three nights a week, hour and a half, stopped the pasta, rolls, ice cream and junk snacks. Still have pizza and pasta maybe twice a month. Funny how when you don't eat it all the time you stop thinking about it. Low and behold after a year 190! Then I added 30 minutes of some type of activity on my non climbing days. Push-ups,sit-ups short hikes. Stepped off the scale this morning at 175.

I know how good you must feel mentally and physically. I've found the biggest problem with this lifestyle is buying new clothes. Also kind of fun looking in the mirror and being the guy from the "AFTER" photo. I was the guy for too long in the "BEFORE" picture.

Lost my dad when he was 54 years old, overweight and out of shape. Looking froward to the two of us conversing on the forum for many years to come.

Wishing you a Happy and Healthy Year!

Alexwwjd · 27 December 2016, 10:03 AM

Grady, congratulations. You are an inspiration, thank you very much for sharing your progress.

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gmh1013 · 27 December 2016, 10:30 AM

Congrats ! No easy way to get rid of excess fat. That damn Methadone caused me to gain 60 pounds in 6 months last year....But between the heart attack....sick all the time now etc. Ive stopped eating again and lost close to 50...if I could just get to 200 pounds I would be happy....I use to be almost 6'4 but now ive shrunk to 6'1

GradyPhilpott · 27 December 2016, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Big congrats to you Grady. I wish you continued success

Thank you, Buckwheat! I am born-again hard!

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

Congrats ! No easy way to get rid of excess fat. That damn Methadone caused me to gain 60 pounds in 6 months last year....But between the heart attack....sick all the time now etc. Ive stopped eating again and lost close to 50...if I could just get to 200 pounds I would be happy....I use to be almost 6'4 but now ive shrunk to 6'1

Greg, I know you've been through a lot. Just keep kicking and I'll be here rooting for you!

returntorolex · 27 December 2016, 11:42 AM

Seriously impressed!

27 December 2016, 05:31 AM	#1
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	190.0 I've been posting my weight-loss for just over six months. I just got off the scale and today I weighed 190.0lbs. That means that the goal I set for myself on 16 June 2016 has been reached. I've lost 64lbs. so far. The important thing is that I have completely changed my approach to eating and nutrition. Although I'm not technically on a diet, I expect that my eating habits will continue to result in weight loss. I've always thought that if I could get down to 190 that I could get to 185 without difficulty and 185-190 is a weight I carried pretty much through my 20s, 30s, 40s, and well into my 50s, when I semi-retired and got careless. I also figured through those careless years that I'd need to get back into shape for my 70s, which as we know is a pivotal decade with regard to health. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

27 December 2016, 05:39 AM	#4
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,258	Grady, That's absolutely fantastic, keep it up! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

27 December 2016, 05:44 AM	#5
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,775	Great news Grady. It's gotta be a good feeling. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

27 December 2016, 06:32 AM	#12
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Amazing Grady. Keep up the good work __________________

27 December 2016, 06:48 AM	#13
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,601	Congrats. Well done. __________________

27 December 2016, 05:39 AM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Wow! Congratulations!!!!! Great achievement

27 December 2016, 05:45 AM	#6
golfertrb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Moore, OK Posts: 64	Congratulations! About 12 years ago, I lost 50+ pounds using "The Zone" by Dr. Sears. I mostly kept that off for all that time since until I was in a car accident two years ago, December 18th. With 2 back surgeries and recovery and all that goes along with that - I gained almost 30 pounds. I started last August 1st and I've lost about 25 pounds (although the holiday season is tough :) and I'm feeling like myself again. Like you, I've thought about the need to get in shape as I age - I'm only 45 but an accident like mine has a way of aging that is not recommended! Thanks for sharing your progress - it's more inspiring than perhaps you realize. All the best for 2017! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

27 December 2016, 06:08 AM	#7
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	Good news indeed! Well done! Having lost about 25lbs myself, I know how hard it is to stay disciplined. Keep on rocking!

27 December 2016, 06:14 AM	#8
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	That's really get Grady, good for you Moderation is the key to sucess for most things in life.

27 December 2016, 06:24 AM	#11
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	Great Job...

27 December 2016, 06:54 AM	#14
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	Well done Grady. Fantastic achievement. I fell off the diet wagon 2 weeks before Christmas. I hope to get back on it in the New Year.

27 December 2016, 07:13 AM	#15
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Excellent work Grady and a wonderful achievement. Keep it going. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

27 December 2016, 07:23 AM	#16
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Congratulations Grady ! Good job

27 December 2016, 07:22 AM	#17
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Well done! Loosing weight isn't easy!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

27 December 2016, 07:38 AM	#18
Rosato "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: US Posts: 21	Congratulations--that is impressive!

27 December 2016, 10:29 AM	#20
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Big congrats to you Grady. I wish you continued success __________________ JJ

27 December 2016, 08:50 AM	#22
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Well done Grady and bet you feel a lot better- Keep it going and Semp Fi! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 December 2016, 08:55 AM	#23
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	You are the1%. Keep it up. Huge congrats __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

27 December 2016, 09:11 AM	#24
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	Awesome job Grady! Congratulations! __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

27 December 2016, 09:43 AM	#25
clock Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: in a house Posts: 13,510	Congrats! As you have experienced, portion control is a key factor in losing and maintaining a healthy weight. Reducing daily caloric intake has been shown to increase longevity. Parisians, stereotypically, consume rich foods with sauces high in saturated fat. Yet they don't have the obesity problem as in the states. No doubt a result of portion control and of course the amount of walking each day. "Sitting is the new smoking". The Mediterranean diet is one of the more tried and true "lifestyle" plans; similar to yours. I wish you continued determination and success.

27 December 2016, 09:47 AM	#26
AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	Huge congratulations Grady! About two years ago I was about 230, set my goal of 190. Sounds like you and I are eating the same lifestyle. Definitely not a diet. My son got me into the rock climbing gym, three nights a week, hour and a half, stopped the pasta, rolls, ice cream and junk snacks. Still have pizza and pasta maybe twice a month. Funny how when you don't eat it all the time you stop thinking about it. Low and behold after a year 190! Then I added 30 minutes of some type of activity on my non climbing days. Push-ups,sit-ups short hikes. Stepped off the scale this morning at 175. I know how good you must feel mentally and physically. I've found the biggest problem with this lifestyle is buying new clothes. Also kind of fun looking in the mirror and being the guy from the "AFTER" photo. I was the guy for too long in the "BEFORE" picture. Lost my dad when he was 54 years old, overweight and out of shape. Looking froward to the two of us conversing on the forum for many years to come. Wishing you a Happy and Healthy Year! __________________ "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." -A. Einstein

27 December 2016, 10:03 AM	#27
Alexwwjd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Texas Watch: Out!!! Posts: 2,352	Grady, congratulations. You are an inspiration, thank you very much for sharing your progress. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 December 2016, 10:30 AM	#28
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	Congrats ! No easy way to get rid of excess fat. That damn Methadone caused me to gain 60 pounds in 6 months last year....But between the heart attack....sick all the time now etc. Ive stopped eating again and lost close to 50...if I could just get to 200 pounds I would be happy....I use to be almost 6'4 but now ive shrunk to 6'1

27 December 2016, 11:42 AM	#30
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,661	Seriously impressed! __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

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