Author Topic: Weight Loss Discussion Thread  (Read 1252288 times)

tiermat

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Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #250 on: 21 August, 2008, 02:36:53 pm »
Belatedly I'll jojn in this in an attempt to encourage me to lose weight.

Upto 97.2kg this morning, from 96kg a couple of weeks ago, when I visted the specialist.
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Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #251 on: 21 August, 2008, 03:06:37 pm »
HellsBells :o
I've lost a whole kilo ;D

Perhaps I should do a night ride to Skeggy every Saturday :-\

You're on your own Alan  :hand:


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Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #252 on: 21 August, 2008, 03:21:13 pm »
Tonights weigh in will be grim indeed.  I started off well last week despite being away on holiday, even manged to to a couple of 10K runs to compensate for the lack of cycling....then on wednesday by back 'went'. 

I haven't been able to do bugger all since and it hurts big style.

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Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #253 on: 22 August, 2008, 08:52:44 am »
Oh well, by some miracle I seem to have  got away with it.  Weight exactly the same as pre- holiday.  Lower back still dodgy though.

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Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #254 on: 22 August, 2008, 09:11:15 am »
Oh well, by some miracle I seem to have  got away with it.  Weight exactly the same as pre- holiday.  Lower back still dodgy though.


Well done!   :thumbsup:
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Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #255 on: 24 August, 2008, 08:33:31 pm »
This week I've been as low as 68.8kg one dehydrated and underfed morning.

Back up to 71kg last I checked.

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Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #256 on: 28 August, 2008, 10:17:17 pm »
Another 2.5 pounds off this week, which considering the barbeque and associated indulgences on Monday isn't too bad.

tiermat

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Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #257 on: 29 August, 2008, 12:28:27 pm »
Up from 97.2 to 98.2 this week, dunno how as I have eaten like a anorexic stick insect this week :(
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Chris S

Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #258 on: 29 August, 2008, 12:34:58 pm »
Up from 97.2 to 98.2 this week, dunno how as I have eaten like a anorexic stick insect this week :(

Living on reserves possibly? A fast 50km bike ride should tell you. If you bonk - you were short.

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Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #259 on: 31 August, 2008, 06:48:19 am »
Up from 97.2 to 98.2 this week, dunno how as I have eaten like a anorexic stick insect this week :(

It took me ages to twig that if you cut down too much the weight loss actually stops.  I assume it's to do with your metabolism going into famine mode.

Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #260 on: 31 August, 2008, 11:55:14 am »
It took me ages to twig that if you cut down too much the weight loss actually stops.  I assume it's to do with your metabolism going into famine mode.

I wish I knew how this can be counteracted. I desperately need to lose another half stone but correct eating won't work. If I eat a crumb of food I shouldn't weight goes on. Exercise does not work as I can do a 40 mile cycle followed by a 4 mile walk without eating anything wrong and, if anything, weight goes on. The adage eat less and exercise more does not work for those of us with apparently non-existent metabolism. Maybe someone has pearls of wisdom on this problem.

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Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #261 on: 04 September, 2008, 09:34:25 am »
Well, it was my first weigh-in for two weeks, following a holiday dominated by beer and frites with mayo in Holland.

The good news was that I had still managed to lose ½lb!  Not a lot - but still in the right direction.
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Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #262 on: 04 September, 2008, 10:57:47 am »
It took me ages to twig that if you cut down too much the weight loss actually stops.  I assume it's to do with your metabolism going into famine mode.

I wish I knew how this can be counteracted. I desperately need to lose another half stone but correct eating won't work. If I eat a crumb of food I shouldn't weight goes on. Exercise does not work as I can do a 40 mile cycle followed by a 4 mile walk without eating anything wrong and, if anything, weight goes on. The adage eat less and exercise more does not work for those of us with apparently non-existent metabolism. Maybe someone has pearls of wisdom on this problem.

I seem to have plateaued after about a stone lost in six months - i'm worried that I won't be at target weight before I start training harder (and therefore have to stop calorie-restricting). So I'm going to try something I've never done before: a diet. Not in the strict sense, but I've bought "The Paleo Diet for Athletes" on Amazon (recommended by Joe Friel, so I thought I could at least read it). Makes me a bit uncomfortable to try a "fad diet" but I'm hoping the toned-down-for-athletes version will be OK.

Not sure if it counts as a pearl of wisdom, but...

Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #263 on: 04 September, 2008, 08:20:35 pm »
My weight seems to have stabilised at 75kg which is just fine

Chris S

Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #264 on: 04 September, 2008, 08:30:20 pm »
My weight seems to have stabilised at 75kg which is just fine

That's where I should be. It's about 20 years since I was though...

Currently... erm... about 15Kg more than that  :-[

Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #265 on: 04 September, 2008, 08:55:12 pm »
20 years ago I was probably only a tad lighter than this, well maybe 6kgs less. I was heavier twice in the last 10 years though. Back in April 2008 I was 86.7kg after a winter flat on my back !!

Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #266 on: 04 September, 2008, 09:08:24 pm »
I have been weak willed lately and I've been snacking on chocolate and crap sweet pastries at work of late.  Naughty naughty naughty, but I'm very busy with lots of change on the horizon and eating makes me happier  :-X at the time.

Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #267 on: 05 September, 2008, 07:21:56 am »
I'm aiming for 100kg by the end of September which will be my lightest for about five years.  3 down, 3 to go...

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Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #268 on: 06 September, 2008, 04:01:57 pm »
Only a pound this week, but at least I haven't gained yet.

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Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #269 on: 08 September, 2008, 01:10:26 pm »
It took me ages to twig that if you cut down too much the weight loss actually stops.  I assume it's to do with your metabolism going into famine mode.

I wish I knew how this can be counteracted. I desperately need to lose another half stone but correct eating won't work. If I eat a crumb of food I shouldn't weight goes on. Exercise does not work as I can do a 40 mile cycle followed by a 4 mile walk without eating anything wrong and, if anything, weight goes on. The adage eat less and exercise more does not work for those of us with apparently non-existent metabolism. Maybe someone has pearls of wisdom on this problem.

Eat More.

Work Harder.

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Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #270 on: 08 September, 2008, 06:22:51 pm »
I'm aiming for 100kg by the end of September which will be my lightest for about five years.  3 down, 3 to go...

How tall are you, Mike? I find it incredible that someone who looks as fit as you do, and can cycle 85 miles in 4h 30m, weighs about the same as I do.
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Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #271 on: 09 September, 2008, 07:03:56 am »
I'm aiming for 100kg by the end of September which will be my lightest for about five years.  3 down, 3 to go...

How tall are you, Mike? I find it incredible that someone who looks as fit as you do, and can cycle 85 miles in 4h 30m, weighs about the same as I do.

6' 2".  Years of swimming and rugby at school and then 10 years of rowing has left quite a lot of bulk... 


tiermat

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Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #272 on: 18 September, 2008, 03:33:25 pm »
Weight now going back down, at last! Found two problems:
1) eating too many sweets
2) scales need "calibrating" after moving, so sometimes they say I am >100Kg, then if I step off and back on again they say 97.2! Stupid modern tech :)
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Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #273 on: 18 September, 2008, 04:55:40 pm »
84.1 kg. That's seems about right to me

86.0 kg now. Hmm.   :(

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Re: Weight Loss Discussion Thread
« Reply #274 on: 18 September, 2008, 04:57:24 pm »
Weight now going back down, at last! Found two problems:
1) eating too many sweets
2) scales need "calibrating" after moving, so sometimes they say I am >100Kg, then if I step off and back on again they say 97.2! Stupid modern tech :)
That will all those calories you burn stepping on and off the scales.  ;D