Running out of belt notches
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- Scott Tschirhart
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Running out of belt notches
I had to order a new “Man Belt” from Rob Leahy at Simply Rugged because my waist has dropped to where I have run out of holes to attach my belt buckle to.
Down from 280 to 250 is about 4 months.
Rob offered to cut the buckle end down for me, but I’ve gotten good use out of this belt and I’d like a fresh one.
Down from 280 to 250 is about 4 months.
Rob offered to cut the buckle end down for me, but I’ve gotten good use out of this belt and I’d like a fresh one.
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Good work, Scott! Pretty soon you'll be giving clothes away and getting new ones. Here's what I learned: Don't buy but a couple pairs of levi's and shirts. You will probably be changing sizes at least once more.
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Good job, Scott. That's no easy task.
I've been trying to do the same. Down 46 pounds since July 1st.
I've been trying to do the same. Down 46 pounds since July 1st.
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Re: Running out of belt notches
Jim, I’m wearing jeans that I haven’t worn for several years……actually from before we got married so it was a few years back.
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Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2024 6:29 pm Jim, I’m wearing jeans that I haven’t worn for several years……actually from before we got married so it was a few years back.
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Re: Running out of belt notches
Congrats Scott!
I need to drop about 20 "COVID" pounds myself. No point in starting over the holidays with as many baked goods as Mrs. YK makes each year. But I'm almost done with them. My breakfast of champions today was a couple last gingerbread men cookies!
I need to drop about 20 "COVID" pounds myself. No point in starting over the holidays with as many baked goods as Mrs. YK makes each year. But I'm almost done with them. My breakfast of champions today was a couple last gingerbread men cookies!
Re: Running out of belt notches
Good for you! That's an accomplishment.
When I was young, I could eat whatever I wanted and as much as I wanted. Never gain an ounce. Once I hit my 40s, that deal was off the table.
I still eat what I want most of the time, but much less. I cut WAY back on bread and snacks. I also notice I "run hungry" a little, where I never used to. If I stick to this, I can maintain an even weight where I'm comfortable.
When I was young, I could eat whatever I wanted and as much as I wanted. Never gain an ounce. Once I hit my 40s, that deal was off the table.
I still eat what I want most of the time, but much less. I cut WAY back on bread and snacks. I also notice I "run hungry" a little, where I never used to. If I stick to this, I can maintain an even weight where I'm comfortable.
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Re: Running out of belt notches
I could eat a large Dominoes pizza and drink a pitcher of beer on my own. Two slices is a lot for me today. And no way I could drink a pitcher of beer.
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Congratulations. That’s great.
I lost ten pounds before the holidays and kept most of it off. Three weeks of Tue-Thurs 72 hour liquid fasting. Starting back this Tuesday. I’m not doing it for the weight loss, rather to increase autophagy but lots of people do it for weight loss.
I lost ten pounds before the holidays and kept most of it off. Three weeks of Tue-Thurs 72 hour liquid fasting. Starting back this Tuesday. I’m not doing it for the weight loss, rather to increase autophagy but lots of people do it for weight loss.
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- Scott Tschirhart
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Re: Running out of belt notches
I’m just severely cutting carbs.
Seems to be the only thing that works for me.
Seems to be the only thing that works for me.
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Haha I hear that! It flabbergasts me when I think if what I used to eat. Like it was nothing.Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2024 8:29 pm I could eat a large Dominoes pizza and drink a pitcher of beer on my own. Two slices is a lot for me today. And no way I could drink a pitcher of beer.
No more sir!
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It seems ever since I hit 70, even cutting carbs doesn't work. What I have noticed, since when I'm on the road, eating 2 meals a day, is that prices are way UP! Enough that what I used to budget for both meals is now only buying one. So maybe trying to save a few dollars will end up shaving a few pounds!
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Re: Running out of belt notches
Congratulations Scott! And to all who have done the same.
I need a belt from Simply Rugged as well
I need a belt from Simply Rugged as well
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Re: Running out of belt notches
I’m on a seafood diet….i see food, I eat it………..
I’ve weighed the same since I was 30…about 180-90….a tight 34” waist. My jeans are 34 “stretchys’s”. Once I see myself pushing 200, I halt it.
I’ve weighed the same since I was 30…about 180-90….a tight 34” waist. My jeans are 34 “stretchys’s”. Once I see myself pushing 200, I halt it.
Re: Running out of belt notches
I've had my simply rugged belt since 2010 or 11. I've worn it daily with a gun, radio, and often both. While my weight hasn't changed over the years I've had to add 3 or 4 holes over the years to account for stretch, its just gotten wet and stayed wet too many times, particularly when I was working with the Forest Service. Had to cut the end down a couple years ago, just rounded it off on a disc sander. I can't see ever replacing it, it would be like replacing a friend at this point.
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Re: Running out of belt notches
I'm having a similar problem. My S.Rugged belt is down to the last hole as well. I went and gave most of my jeans to Goodwill. My wife got tired of seeing me wear the same baggy jeans and got me a couple of new pair for Christmas. I've always had to work hard to keep the weight off but during all those years in construction it wasn't much of a problem. Once I moved into a desk job, it really got away from me for several years. Getting older and all the health issues, it's is rare that I can put away more than a slice or two of pizza. Been hovering around 220 for awhile now.
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Re: Running out of belt notches
I can't believe how much beer and pizza I was able to consume 40 years ago -- and not put on weight. I could sure afford to lose 15 pounds, but I find it harder now that I am past 70 -- and I am less interested.
I need to get serious about a carry belt again as I am going to give it a serious try. I wish Texas didn't have all these blasted 30.05, 30.06 and 30.07 signs.
I need to get serious about a carry belt again as I am going to give it a serious try. I wish Texas didn't have all these blasted 30.05, 30.06 and 30.07 signs.
Re: Running out of belt notches
My Simply Rugged belt is more than 10 years old ... probably closer to 15. I have cut at least a foot off it since June of 2022. You can see the marks on the belt where I was. Am now down to 34" waist.
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Like Scott, I've struggled with my waistline for years. Yep, carbs are mainly my problem.....and that I apparently metabolize less efficiently than many others.
Jim - you give me hope to become more "fit" again, and stay there with lifestyle changes.
Jim - you give me hope to become more "fit" again, and stay there with lifestyle changes.
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Re: Running out of belt notches
I pretty much ignore those signs except for courthouses and airports.Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Sat Jan 06, 2024 8:52 am I wish Texas didn't have all these blasted 30.05, 30.06 and 30.07 signs.
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I am with you.Scott Tschirhart wrote: ↑Sat Jan 06, 2024 6:39 pmI pretty much ignore those signs except for courthouses and airports.Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Sat Jan 06, 2024 8:52 am I wish Texas didn't have all these blasted 30.05, 30.06 and 30.07 signs.
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Re: Running out of belt notches
Ok Scott, Jim. If I get arrested at the HEB in Abilene next week packing an itty bitty LCP Max, I am counting on you boys as character witnesses.
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Re: Running out of belt notches
Good work all you former fatties!
I’m in the same camp. 11 months ago I jumped on the Semaglutide bandwagon. Lightest I’ve been in 15 years. Totally worth it
I’m in the same camp. 11 months ago I jumped on the Semaglutide bandwagon. Lightest I’ve been in 15 years. Totally worth it
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Seriously, you are worried about being arrested in an HEB?Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Sat Jan 06, 2024 8:50 pm Ok Scott, Jim. If I get arrested at the HEB in Abilene next week packing an itty bitty LCP Max, I am counting on you boys as character witnesses.
I don’t walk into any retail establishment without a regular sixgun or auto on my hip. This is the most likely place you are going to actually need a firearm!!!!