MattF Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 I do have a tip. Track what you eat, religiously (Sorry Rev). I use myfitnesspal.com and you'd be amazed at how conscious you get about how much you are eating. Not what, but how much. Want a beer or 3, log it...150 calories for each beer adds up. My exercise consists of walking. I walk about 5-6,000 steps a day in my office job and an additional 8-12,000 steps at Lowes. I work 2-5 nights a week there. There's also strength training with all the lifting we do unloading the truck...up to 130 lb safes or 2 guys with a vanity that weighs close to 300 lbs. There will be ups and downs but don't get discouraged, that's what I hope this thread will do, help each other to do what we'd like to do regarding our weight. txgolfjunkie, Canucklehead, ole gray and 4 others 7 Quote In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the King, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Well, I'm in it for the long haul. Not only lose weight but maintain the loss, so I'll be checking in until the thread dies. I just meant for the challenge part, I hope everyone here is in for the long haul but I know that I find it easier to have short-term goals that lead up to my long-term goals Canucklehead, JAGolfore, ole gray and 3 others 6 Quote Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I just meant for the challenge part, I hope everyone here is in for the long haul but I know that I find it easier to have short-term goals that lead up to my long-term goals Since this is a golf forum let's make the mark at Master's week so our challenge will run from Jan 1st until April 5th? Sound good to you all? tommc23, Golfspy_CG2, excourse and 4 others 7 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Since this is a golf forum let's make the mark at Master's week so our challenge will run from Jan 1st until April 5th? Sound good to you all?K, fair enough. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy ole gray, JAGolfore and fozcycle 3 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiro Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Good suggestion, I am in. Would love to get down to 185. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy fozcycle, MattF, Rickp and 2 others 5 Quote Launcher HB Driver 10.5* | Launcher HB 5W | Launcher HB 3H and 4H | Launcher CBX Irons 5-PW | CBX Wedges 50*, 54*, 58* | TFI 2135 Cero Putter | Q Star Balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Since this is a golf forum let's make the mark at Master's week so our challenge will run from Jan 1st until April 5th? Sound good to you all? Sounds good to me ole gray and Rickp 2 Quote Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excourse Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Since this is a golf forum let's make the mark at Master's week so our challenge will run from Jan 1st until April 5th? Sound good to you all?Sounds perfect for this forum, I'm in. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk ole gray and Rickp 2 Quote Wishon clubs, Odyssey CS stroke lab putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 We have a ton of folks ready to drop some pounds and start the new year right! Ok folks clean out that fridge, eat up the ice cream and cake, down all them Christmas cookies and let's get ready to get the lard off the arse! fozcycle, tommc23, MattF and 4 others 7 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommc23 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Well my doctor just told me I need to start taking medication for my thyroid so I'm hoping that may help me lose some weight once I start to get that under control. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk fozcycle, JAGolfore, ole gray and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Well my doctor just told me I need to start taking medication for my thyroid so I'm hoping that may help me lose some weight once I start to get that under control. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk You got this partner! Thyroid problems can definitely cause some weight issues. fozcycle and Rickp 2 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Just picked up a new scale for the new year. This one will track body fat so I can keep a closer track on how things are going MattF, Canucklehead, ole gray and 3 others 6 Quote Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcscott Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I'm in also. I have been struggling to get below 220. 5 years ago after 3 years of sitting on my ass in nursing school I was 250+. I refused to weigh myself cause it was demoralizing. Now I walk 95% of my rounds and have stabilized at 220 ish. Ready to step down again. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy ole gray, tommc23, MattF and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcscott Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I'm in too. At around 210 and would like to start by getting to 195. I haven't seen anyone mention getting to a gym or some form of exercise. Dieting is only one portion of weight loss. Fortunately for my lazy ass, there's a gym down the street. I'll also second another comment. Drop or significantly reduce the booze and non-diet pop. Looking forward to this! How about a sponsor for biggest loser prize? Golf in Hawaii? it would have to be a percentage with a tie breaker. I am also curious how loosing weight effects swings. Good and or bad. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Rickp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommc23 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Just ordered a new scale to keep better track of my weight Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk JAGolfore and Rickp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 it would have to be a percentage with a tie breaker. I am also curious how loosing weight effects swings. Good and or bad. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Personally I think losing weight will help your backswing transition. You take a 10 lb bucket of water and rotate it back and through and then do the same with a 50 lb bucket. Losing those extra pounds should free up your swing and at the same time give you more flexibility. Canucklehead and Rickp 2 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Personally I think losing weight will help your backswing transition. You take a 10 lb bucket of water and rotate it back and through and then do the same with a 50 lb bucket. Losing those extra pounds should free up your swing and at the same time give you more flexibility. Fo me it gave me a lot of speed back and got me out of some bad habits. Another plus was my short game. Easier to hit touch shots when my belly was not in the way. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy tommc23, ole gray, Canucklehead and 1 other 4 Quote WITB 2024 Driver: Qi10 LS 9* HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue 60 6.5 Fairway: M5 15* Evenflow Black 75g 6.5 Fairway: Sim 19* HZRDUS Red 75g 6.5 Hybrid: 0317x 22* KBS Proto 95x Irons: X Forged CB 5 - PW MMT 105 TX Wedges: Jaws Raw 50*, 54* & 58* TTDG "OG" Spinner Putter: Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34.75" Ball: Z Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAGolfore Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Count me in. Never hurts to try and loose some lbs Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Rickp and ole gray 2 Quote Driver: Callaway Rogue 9* FW: Sub 70 Pro 4 wood Hybrid: Sub 70 949 Hybrid 19* Irons: Sub 70 659 CB 4 - 6 Black 639 MB 7 - PW Wedges: Sub 70 JB - 50* 54* & 60* Putter: Odyssey White Hot #2 Ball: Titleist Pro-V1x Handicap index: +3.9 Instagram: joshandersongolf Twitter: @jacustomgolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Fo me it gave me a lot of speed back and got me out of some bad habits. Another plus was my short game. Easier to hit touch shots when my belly was not in the way. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Your correct, getting rid of the excess belly fat will help everything you stated plus I believe we will all feel better about our game and ourselves. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MattF and ole gray 2 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Personally I think losing weight will help your backswing transition. You take a 10 lb bucket of water and rotate it back and through and then do the same with a 50 lb bucket. Losing those extra pounds should free up your swing and at the same time give you more flexibility.Ole gray, I think the other benefit is increased energy level. Last year I went from 184 down to 170 through exercise and found dramatic improvement in how I felt. To use your example of the buckets whether it's 10 or 50 lbs walk around with that in a bucket and see how you feel before and after. The only other comment to the other posts is (disclaimer I'm not an exercise professional) is that in the weight loss process muscle is lost first then fat. Therefore weight loss without an exercise program to build muscle could be a negative impact to golf. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy excourse, ole gray, Rickp and 2 others 5 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Count me in Matt, like you for the long haul. Currently at 210, want to be 180. I am enrolled in a 16 week course thru the VA called Move. My first meeting is on Jan 4th. No fancy drugs, just managing what you eat and exercising more. The latter is difficult because of my ankle but I am gonna give it a go. I also am using the Fitness Pal App, logging everything. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy ole gray, JAGolfore, tommc23 and 2 others 5 Quote Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Ole gray, I think the other benefit is increased energy level. Last year I went from 184 down to 170 through exercise and found dramatic improvement in how I felt. To use your example of the buckets whether it's 10 or 50 lbs walk around with that in a bucket and see how you feel before and after. The only other comment to the other posts is (disclaimer I'm not an exercise professional) is that in the weight loss process muscle is lost first then fat. Therefore weight loss without an exercise program to build muscle could be a negative impact to golf. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Everybody should join a gym if they can afford it. If not in the budget find a way to exercise your body. You'll feel better and stronger so get off them arses and get to it! MattF, tommc23, Rickp and 1 other 4 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Everybody should join a gym if they can afford it. If not in the budget find a way to exercise your body. You'll feel better and stronger so get off them arses and get to it!We are going to have gym access starting January 5th. Looking forward 2 it. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy ole gray 1 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 We are going to have gym access starting January 5th. Looking forward 2 it. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Atta boy! Beware as you can hooked on it Rickp 1 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJG67 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Everybody should join a gym if they can afford it. If not in the budget find a way to exercise your body. You'll feel better and stronger so get off them arses and get to it! This is all great everyone!! For those that can't get to a gym or afford to join, there are plenty of home exercises to do that require no equipment other than maybe TheraBands for simple resistance training of the hips and glutes. I'm not a fitness pro either, but any basic exercise is better than nothing - even a brisk walk around the block! It ould be great if there are any true fitness certified people here to provide some suggestions or guidance. Anyone ever have a TPI evaluation done or work their program? Curious to the cost and complexity of the program. Rickp and ole gray 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 This is all great everyone!! For those that can't get to a gym or afford to join, there are plenty of home exercises to do that require no equipment other than maybe TheraBands for simple resistance training of the hips and glutes. I'm not a fitness pro either, but any basic exercise is better than nothing - even a brisk walk around the block! It ould be great if there are any true fitness certified people here to provide some suggestions or guidance. Anyone ever have a TPI evaluation done or work their program? Curious to the cost and complexity of the program. Our Health Care Provider has given all its members (Village resident members) free access to the basic services in the Gym Facilities here in The Villages. It is an awesome opportunity. The facilities are new, updated and spotless. Looking forward to it as we definitely have gotten out of shape in past 2 years with subsequent health problems. Looking forward to see how we all do in the next few months and good luck to all. This will be a great year ahead Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MattF, ole gray, JAGolfore and 1 other 4 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Everybody should join a gym if they can afford it. If not in the budget find a way to exercise your body. You'll feel better and stronger so get off them arses and get to it! Yes Sir! After my foot fully heals up and after my golf trip to Palm Springs, I will. I was going to anyway, but since you put it that way... Our local community college has a program for seniors. We can audit any class we want for free, as long the class isn't full. They have a wonderful full gym for their athletes and students, and it costs us "gym fee" which is $14 for 3 months. However, we can't sign up until two weeks after school starts. Time to dust off my student ID. MattF, ole gray, Rickp and 1 other 4 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Amen to that -- my icon isn't Chewbacca 'cause I like Star Wars, brother!I always loved that icon. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Rickp and tommc23 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 We are going to have gym access starting January 5th. Looking forward 2 it. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I am going Walker style moving forward. Daily sit up, push ups and stretching. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy tommc23, Rickp, ole gray and 2 others 5 Quote WITB 2024 Driver: Qi10 LS 9* HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue 60 6.5 Fairway: M5 15* Evenflow Black 75g 6.5 Fairway: Sim 19* HZRDUS Red 75g 6.5 Hybrid: 0317x 22* KBS Proto 95x Irons: X Forged CB 5 - PW MMT 105 TX Wedges: Jaws Raw 50*, 54* & 58* TTDG "OG" Spinner Putter: Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34.75" Ball: Z Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excourse Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Ole gray, I think the other benefit is increased energy level. Last year I went from 184 down to 170 through exercise and found dramatic improvement in how I felt. To use your example of the buckets whether it's 10 or 50 lbs walk around with that in a bucket and see how you feel before and after. The only other comment to the other posts is (disclaimer I'm not an exercise professional) is that in the weight loss process muscle is lost first then fat. Therefore weight loss without an exercise program to build muscle could be a negative impact to golf. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Agree 100% Tony. Exercise is a must. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Rickp and ole gray 2 Quote Wishon clubs, Odyssey CS stroke lab putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Yes Sir! After my foot fully heals up and after my golf trip to Palm Springs, I will. I was going to anyway, but since you put it that way... Our local community college has a program for seniors. We can audit any class we want for free, as long the class isn't full. They have a wonderful full gym for their athletes and students, and it costs us "gym fee" which is $14 for 3 months. However, we can't sign up until two weeks after school starts. Time to dust off my student ID. Now that's one heck of a deal!! No excuse not to get in shape so have fun with it Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Rickp, Kenny B and tommc23 3 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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