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GradyPhilpott · 6 October 2016, 01:38 AM

Well, not the kind the teenagers wear, but I did put on a pair of size 38, regular-fit Wranglers for my Tuesday night bowling league.

It's been awhile since I could do that, much less bowl comfortably.

45lbs and counting down.

When I get down to the 36", I'll be happy.

I'll probably never wear 34" jeans again, but you never know.

I start with the weights today. Nothing profound at my age, just to tone up the torso a bit.

A bowling buddy asked me Monday how I managed to lose so much weight and the only thing I could think to say in the limited time I had to respond was, "I quit eating everything that was making me fat." That sums it up well, I think.

T. Ferguson · 6 October 2016, 01:49 AM

To paraphrase a million other threads on here, big waist sizes like 38 are just a trend that's on it's way out. 34 and under will always be in style.

Buy a pair of 34's now, and try them on every week until they fit!

Keep it up Grady, you're doing great!!!

GradyPhilpott · 6 October 2016, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

To paraphrase a million other threads on here, big waist sizes like 38 are just a trend that's on it's way out. 34 and under will always be in style.

True.

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Buy a pair of 34's now, and try them on every week until they fit!

I'm pretty sure I have a pair around here somewhere.

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Keep it up Grady, you're doing great!!!

Thanks, buddy!

Cru Jones · 6 October 2016, 01:53 AM

great work! keep it up.

cop414 · 6 October 2016, 01:55 AM

Great job Grady, you'll get into those 36's in no time!

FeelingTheBlues · 6 October 2016, 01:58 AM

So you're going to start with the weights, do some super heavy squats...and then your massive quads will not fit in those pants again...

Great job on the weight loss Grady, keep going!

waQstar · 6 October 2016, 01:59 AM

Congrats, keep it up, 34 will come in no time.

Chadridv · 6 October 2016, 02:06 AM

Great job Grady! Stick with it and you'll be at 34 in no time.

this is definitely the first time I've seen "skinny jeans" and wranglers brought up in the same conversation lol.

ralpie · 6 October 2016, 02:09 AM

Awesome! don't quit at 36! You can do it- the later weight is as hard as the first few pounds, but fight and win! Then you can get a 34mm watch to celebrate!

GradyPhilpott · 6 October 2016, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

this is definitely the first time I've seen "skinny jeans" and wranglers brought up in the same conversation lol.

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

great work! keep it up.

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Originally Posted by cop414

Great job Grady, you'll get into those 36's in no time!

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

So you're going to start with the weights, do some super heavy squats...and then your massive quads will not fit in those pants again...

Great job on the weight loss Grady, keep going!

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Originally Posted by waQstar

Congrats, keep it up, 34 will come in no time.

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

Great job Grady! Stick with it and you'll be at 34 in no time.

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Originally Posted by ralpie

Awesome! don't quit at 36! You can do it- the later weight is as hard as the first few pounds, but fight and win! Then you can get a 34mm watch to celebrate!

Thanks to you all!

I'm at the point that I'm not really even trying to lose weight.

It's just a response to my new attitude toward eating--what and when.

multimedia · 6 October 2016, 02:36 AM

Good stuff indeed! Always happy to hear when people have/are achieving their goals, no matter what that goal is. I also say; buy that pair of 34. I bet you'll be wearing them in no time!

Cheers,
Joe

GradyPhilpott · 6 October 2016, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by multimedia

I also say; buy that pair of 34. I bet you'll be wearing them in no time!

I guess there's no reason not to do so.

Incentives never hurt.

By the way, those 38" jeans had to accommodate my IWB. I may be closer to 36" than I think.

Thanks, Joe!

This is my 20,000th post. I was a lot skinnier and hungrier when I made my first post.

gummy · 6 October 2016, 02:50 AM

Congrats and keep it going!

45lbs is very impressive.

I bet you're feeling better everyday!

GradyPhilpott · 6 October 2016, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by gummy

Congrats and keep it going!

45lbs is very impressive.

I bet you're feeling better everyday!

I could really feel the difference at 20lbs in terms of joint pain and mobility.

My system was in an uproar for quite awhile, but it seems to be settling in now.

GerardoG · 6 October 2016, 04:55 AM

Wow! Congratulations!! Keep working, hard. It is worth it.

Headshrinker · 6 October 2016, 06:57 AM

Wow, forty-five pounds! That is great; don't get upset if your weight loss slows as you lift weights - muscle weighs more than fat. You should still see the waistline getting smaller.

Chewbacca · 6 October 2016, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Well, not the kind the teenagers wear, but I did put on a pair of size 38, regular-fit Wranglers for my Tuesday night bowling league.

It's been awhile since I could do that, much less bowl comfortably.

45lbs and counting down.

When I get down to the 36", I'll be happy.

I'll probably never wear 34" jeans again, but you never know.

I start with the weights today. Nothing profound at my age, just to tone up the torso a bit.

A bowling buddy asked me Monday how I managed to lose so much weight and the only thing I could think to say in the limited time I had to respond was, "I quit eating everything that was making me fat." That sums it up well, I think.

pix or it didn't happen.

Kingair · 6 October 2016, 09:03 AM

P I C S !

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GradyPhilpott · 6 October 2016, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

Wow! Congratulations!! Keep working, hard. It is worth it.

It is absolutely worth it.

I've been fat before, but it was always a temporary condition and never as heavy as I was.

As I've said before, eating a more modest diet, heavy on nutrition is not foreign territory to me.

I lost these pound without adding a lot of exercise. There is nothing more pathetic than to see some fat slob huffing and a-puffing down the sidewalk. As I get closer to 200, I'll be able to go walking more often without stressing out my body and will gain extra benefit from that.

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Originally Posted by Headshrinker

Wow, forty-five pounds! That is great; don't get upset if your weight loss slows as you lift weights - muscle weighs more than fat. You should still see the waistline getting smaller.

As far as the weights, I'm not really interested in building muscle. I went through the "hunk" phase through most of my adult life. As a result, I can't handle the heavy weights too well anymore.

I just want to tone up and burn a few more calories.

Also, while the scale is still a good indicator of reaching my goal, the best indicator is the size pants I seek to wear. I've always focused more on fitting into my clothes, because in leaner days, it was cheaper to lose the weight than to buy larger clothes.

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

pix or it didn't happen.

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Originally Posted by Kingair

P I C S !

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As for pictures, when I get closer to my goal, I will post up a shot for proof. Certainly, when I can wear size 36" pants, that should show up very well.

Sadly, at the time I came to my senses, I was squeezing myself into my clothes. No more of that, I assure you.

My Seventies could be my last decade. I want to be skinny when I die, whenever that may be.

Kingair · 6 October 2016, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

It is absolutely worth it.

I've been fat before, but it was always a temporary condition and never as heavy as I was.

As I've said before, eating a more modest diet, heavy on nutrition is not foreign territory to me.

I lost these pound without adding a lot of exercise. There is nothing more pathetic than to see some fat slob huffing and a-puffing down the sidewalk. As I get closer to 200, I'll be able to go walking without stressing out my body and will gain extra benefit from that.

As far as the weights, I'm not really interested in building muscle. I went through the "hunk" phase through most of my adult life. As a result, I can't handle the heavy weights too well anymore.

I just want to tone up and burn a few more calories.

Also, while the scale is still a good indicator of reaching my goal, the best indicator is the size pants I seek to wear. I've always focused more on fitting into my clothes, because in leaner days, it was cheaper to lose the weight than to buy larger clothes.

As for pictures, when I get closer to my goal, I will post up a shot for proof. Certainly, when I can wear size 36" pants, that should show up very well.

Sadly, at the time I came to my senses, I was squeezing myself into my clothes. No more of that, I assure you.

No rush 😉

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brandrea · 6 October 2016, 09:11 AM

Great work, well worth the effort

GradyPhilpott · 6 October 2016, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Great work, well worth the effort

Thank you!

cruise_bone · 6 October 2016, 09:18 AM

Way to go!!

GradyPhilpott · 6 October 2016, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cruise_bone

Way to go!!

Thanks! I still have a good ways to go--about 20lbs.

I hope to accomplish that by Christmas.

GB-man · 6 October 2016, 10:28 AM

Congrats Grady! I too go by the clothes vs the scale.

GradyPhilpott · 6 October 2016, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Congrats Grady! I too go by the clothes vs the scale.

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Originally Posted by Kingair

No rush 😉

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RichM · 6 October 2016, 11:06 AM

Nice going Grady.

Congrats. It's gotta be a great feeling. Keep up the good work.

Ruud Van Driver · 6 October 2016, 11:06 AM

Great job, Grady. That's the sort of inspiration I need

Gaijin · 6 October 2016, 11:53 AM

Indeed. Inspirational. Nicely done Grady !

GradyPhilpott · 6 October 2016, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

Nice going Grady.

Congrats. It's gotta be a great feeling. Keep up the good work.

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Great job, Grady. That's the sort of inspiration I need

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Originally Posted by Gaijin

Indeed. Inspirational. Nicely done Grady !

Thank you, gentlemen!

6 October 2016, 01:38 AM	#1
GradyPhilpott 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 14060M Posts: 34,490	Last Night, I Wore Skinny Jeans! Well, not the kind the teenagers wear, but I did put on a pair of size 38, regular-fit Wranglers for my Tuesday night bowling league. It's been awhile since I could do that, much less bowl comfortably. 45lbs and counting down. When I get down to the 36", I'll be happy. I'll probably never wear 34" jeans again, but you never know. I start with the weights today. Nothing profound at my age, just to tone up the torso a bit. A bowling buddy asked me Monday how I managed to lose so much weight and the only thing I could think to say in the limited time I had to respond was, "I quit eating everything that was making me fat." That sums it up well, I think. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

6 October 2016, 01:49 AM	#2
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	To paraphrase a million other threads on here, big waist sizes like 38 are just a trend that's on it's way out. 34 and under will always be in style. Buy a pair of 34's now, and try them on every week until they fit! Keep it up Grady, you're doing great!!! __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

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cop414 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,874	Great job Grady, you'll get into those 36's in no time! __________________ 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 & Night Club Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

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FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	So you're going to start with the weights, do some super heavy squats...and then your massive quads will not fit in those pants again... Great job on the weight loss Grady, keep going! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

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6 October 2016, 01:53 AM	#4
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Chadridv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,358	Great job Grady! Stick with it and you'll be at 34 in no time. this is definitely the first time I've seen "skinny jeans" and wranglers brought up in the same conversation lol.

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ralpie 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Ral P Location: Northeast Posts: 2,422	Awesome! don't quit at 36! You can do it- the later weight is as hard as the first few pounds, but fight and win! Then you can get a 34mm watch to celebrate!

6 October 2016, 02:36 AM	#11
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	Good stuff indeed! Always happy to hear when people have/are achieving their goals, no matter what that goal is. I also say; buy that pair of 34. I bet you'll be wearing them in no time! Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

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gummy 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,354	Congrats and keep it going! 45lbs is very impressive. I bet you're feeling better everyday!

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GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Wow! Congratulations!! Keep working, hard. It is worth it.

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Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	Wow, forty-five pounds! That is great; don't get upset if your weight loss slows as you lift weights - muscle weighs more than fat. You should still see the waistline getting smaller.

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