Mr. IZ Reveals himself, (whisper) and tells all.

"Hi, my name is Jim, and I am a biggest loser."

"I kick started the competition by using a low carb approach similar to the first two weeks of an Atkins diet, basically limiting carbs to 30g per day.  For me that equates to a couple of eggs with cheese in the AM, some beef jerky for lunch, and a salad with meat for dinner.  The only snacking was in the form of low carb root beer floats.  That lasted a couple weeks. Then I got sick. That was good for another 5 lbs. A week long backpacking trip did wonders for my metabolism and that got me through the middle portion of the contest. Week 7 and 8 were really difficult. I gained.  The last two weeks, I finished with a protein diet."

"I have lost over 150 lbs in the last 10 years....gained about 140, usually 15 lbs. peak to trough. I am hoping that another team will pick up the mantle and start another competition so that I can use the extra motivation to lose the next 15 lbs before I gain the next 15 lbs." 

Anybody up for another contest?"


- Jim

Rachel's Secret Fitness Plan! - Declassified

"I originally started the weight loss competition by counting calories, but that wasn't giving me the results I wanted. I hit a plateau after about 5 lbs."


"So, halfway through I joined weight watchers online, and that helped me start losing again. It changed the way I looked at food, and it's been really easy to figure out which foods needed to be added to my diet, changed to a different portion size, or cut altogether."

"For exercise, I have an elliptical machine at home that I get on two or three times a week, and I also horseback ride two or three times a week. With that much working out, it does slow the weight loss down because I'm building muscle too, but it's worth it in the long run!"


-Rachel

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