Weight Loss For Hunting in 2024

[JustinNC]

When I start lifting or exercising more, weight loss often stalls. Exercising hard can actually hurt weight loss believe it or not.

I believe it. I've heard it's not uncommon, but man is it frustrating lol

 

[bigbuckdj]

Thanks for bumping. I am currently 234. I drew a decent elk tag so I’m hoping to be sub 215 by sep 1. Still lifting four times per week and running 20 ish miles. Still focused on losing ~1 pound per week.

I made it to 215 before my elk hunt. Performed much better being 40 pounds lighter. Didn’t kill one, but my physical abilities had nothing to do with my inability to get in bow range of a bull.

I now want to be 185 next September, I am running a half marathon in January and im
Shooting to be under 200 for that.

I have to have a crazy extensive physical for my job every year, my resting heart rate is down around 20 BPM, blood pressure is down 15 or so on top and bottom number, and I scored excellent in all the fitness categories they have, the 40 pounds has really given me a whole new confidence and outlook on my own health.

 

[MikeDeltaFoxtrot]

I have dropped 32 pounds since July 15. I am trying to cut another 8 before I leave for Idaho in a couple of weeks. Key for me is to walk or ruck daily and limit calories.

 

[Unclecroc]

27 pounds off since July 15. I had a rough couple weeks where I didn’t prioritize meal prep so my losses have stalled. But back on track now. Remember it’s a hike not a flight!

 

[kthomas29]

27 pounds off since July 15. I had a rough couple weeks where I didn’t prioritize meal prep so my losses have stalled. But back on track now. Remember it’s a hike not a flight!

Thats awesome man, glad to hear you are back on track. You will be thanking yourself I'm sure

 

[Unclecroc]

Thats awesome man, glad to hear you are back on track. You will be thanking yourself I'm sure

My weight loss journey started when I couldn’t keep up on drives in bear season two years ago. I thought it was ridiculous that I was 30 and I could barely keep up and I was kaput after the first day. I couldn’t believe I let my relationship with food get as bad as it was. So I swore every year I would be better and lighter than the last one come bear season.

 

[Novahunter]

I head to CO for 2nd rifle season tomorrow. Spending 4 days in the Springs area to get my body acclimated to the altitude.

My final weigh in at home this morning was 226. At Christmas last year I was 260lbs. Down 34 lbs in 10 months, alot stronger, and my endurance is greatly increased on the rucks I've been doing at home.

Best part is, I had a checkup a few weeks ago and my blood sugar levels dropped substantially from the beginning of the year, so my Type 2 diabetes is now marked as "diet controlled" and I'm below the danger levels.

Looking forward to my first Elk hunt! The outfitter has been posting pics with LOTS of snow, so it's going to be an adventure for sure!