Author Topic: Weight Loss Discussion Thread (Read 1300823 times)

Jules · « **Reply #3525 on:** 15 October, 2012, 05:17:11 pm »

Having not been in this thread for ages I'm delighted to announce that I've lost 8kg (probably in reality closer to 5kg from my usual weight as I was in fat bastard mode before I started) over the past 6 weeks as a result of a vegetarian diet with lots of raw fruit and veg, green tea and a lot more exercise than usual. I'm now cycling faster, going up hills easier and generally feeling quite healthy
<Happy Dance>

Chris S · « **Reply #3526 on:** 15 October, 2012, 05:52:24 pm »

Quote from: simonp on 03 October, 2012, 09:14:10 pm

Fair enough really.

My what a difference a week makes. 71.6kg. It’s 2009 all over again. Looks like calories are back off the menu.

Depends how much is muscle, surely? If you are working on cycling performance, it's all about Power:Weight - so more weight is OK if it gives you More Power

simonp · « **Reply #3527 on:** 15 October, 2012, 08:22:48 pm »

Quote from: Chris S on 15 October, 2012, 05:52:24 pm

Quote from: simonp on 03 October, 2012, 09:14:10 pm
Fair enough really.

My what a difference a week makes. 71.6kg. It’s 2009 all over again. Looks like calories are back off the menu.

Depends how much is muscle, surely? If you are working on cycling performance, it's all about Power:Weight - so more weight is OK if it gives you More Power

I think it was/is fat. But I have lost most of it again now.

rr · « **Reply #3528 on:** 16 October, 2012, 09:53:19 pm »

Finally hit my 92kg first stage target, time for a bit of training and gym work before the next diet.

Most of the high spikes on the chart relate to very salty meals at the in-laws and attendant increase i water rather than proper fat gain.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #3529 on:** 17 October, 2012, 09:39:43 am »

Congratulations, rr.

I have had a disaster of a week in that I seem to have put on 2.5kg since last Wednesday. At least some of it is true as I've been living it up in Suffolk for several days (pub lunches etc) and I weigh more than at any time since 1st Feb.

Ham · « **Reply #3530 on:** 17 October, 2012, 09:54:05 am »

Damn fine and consistent going, rr

De Sisti · « **Reply #3531 on:** 17 October, 2012, 10:25:07 am »

Since my hip resurfacing operation on 19 Sep, I've been taking Fragmin (to prevent possible
bloodclots) and Tramadol (painkilling tablets). This cocktail of drugs has coincided with me losing
my appetite. This could be the reason for my recent weight loss.

Wendy · « **Reply #3532 on:** 17 October, 2012, 12:03:52 pm »

...bought a Fitbit Aria WiFi scale. Rather chuffed with that. I didn't have a scale before, so wasn't able to participate in the weightloss chart.

clarion · « **Reply #3533 on:** 17 October, 2012, 02:47:22 pm »

Well done rr.

Ham · « **Reply #3534 on:** 17 October, 2012, 03:08:12 pm »

Quote from: Wendy on 17 October, 2012, 12:03:52 pm

...bought a Fitbit Aria WiFi scale. Rather chuffed with that. I didn't have a scale before, so wasn't able to participate in the weightloss chart.

Had to look.. .wow! you iz going to have to be a lot slimmer than anyone else, for sure.

I liked

Quote

Automatically recognises usersWith an easy set-up process, the scale will automatically recognise up to eight users.

The one standing on one leg and jumping in the air? That's uncle Fred. The one that takes five minutes to stand on me and keeps her eyes closed? That'll be Carol.

vorsprung · « **Reply #3535 on:** 17 October, 2012, 03:11:20 pm »

Lost 2Kg last 3 weeks

Motivation is the Dartmoor Devil, it's so much easier if you can go uphill better

DrMekon · « **Reply #3536 on:** 23 October, 2012, 08:22:51 am »

Got my results back from the DEXA

(DEXA) Android fat %: 5.4%

(DEXA) Gynoid fat %: 12.4%

(DEXA) A/G ratio: 0.44

(DEXA) Total body fat %: 7.3%

I think that means I have a (relatively) fat arse.

Marmitegeoff · « **Reply #3537 on:** 24 October, 2012, 08:33:44 am »

Going the wrong way at the moment, but holiday over and now back to it.

Geoff

clarion · « **Reply #3538 on:** 24 October, 2012, 09:40:16 am »

I lost 200g this week.

Which is bizarre, because, according to MFP, I'm way under my calorie allowance every day for the last week, and that's set for a steady weight loss.

Perhaps I'm sleepwalking, and eating tubs of ice cream without knowing it

Andrij · « **Reply #3539 on:** 24 October, 2012, 10:09:42 am »

Which way to the Weight GAIN Discussion Thread?

Wowbagger · « **Reply #3540 on:** 24 October, 2012, 10:16:52 am »

Quote from: Andrij on 24 October, 2012, 10:09:42 am

Which way to the Weight GAIN Discussion Thread?

Over here, mate!

Ham · « **Reply #3541 on:** 24 October, 2012, 01:38:35 pm »

Had to post a small increase to the weight reports today as well .... shame Simon hasn't had the time to update the graphs recently, I've now gorn and spoiled my funny shape. (Graph shape, that is, the other funny shape is still just as amusing)

simonp · « **Reply #3542 on:** 25 October, 2012, 01:00:05 am »

Updated.

Marmitegeoff · « **Reply #3543 on:** 25 October, 2012, 08:19:57 am »

Thank you

clarion · « **Reply #3544 on:** 25 October, 2012, 09:47:28 am »

I note that Strava's estimates of calories burned is lower than MFP's for every ride. I think someone upthread said they used the speed band below what they'd actually ridden to record the calories.

That may be part of my problem, but I think I need to adapt slightly to reduce intake a bit more.

Andrij · « **Reply #3545 on:** 25 October, 2012, 10:14:00 am »

I weigh myself every morning. Today I'm 1kg lower than yesterday.

There was no fasting involved. TBH, I wouldn't complain if this trend continued for the next four days.

L CC · « **Reply #3546 on:** 25 October, 2012, 10:14:28 am »

I think I need surgery.
BMI of 35 FFS, and I just don't seem to be able to shift any of it.

I suppose the other side of that coin is that it's fucking incredible I manage to ride a bike at all... Or worse, wtf would I be like if I didn't ride 200+ miles a week.

clarion · « **Reply #3547 on:** 29 October, 2012, 12:08:10 pm »

Right. Time for a trial separation from the love of my life: Bread. It's too easy an option to eat, it keeps me fat, and I think it (along with dairy) has a part in causing the unpleasant intestinal issues I have from time to time.

Let's see of I can manage this somehow.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #3548 on:** 31 October, 2012, 12:12:16 pm »

I was quite agreeably surprised this morning. Exactly the same weight as last week, having spent the intervening weekend as a guest at Mrs. Wow's sister's.

clarion · « **Reply #3549 on:** 01 November, 2012, 09:22:37 am »

Yesterday: 89.0kg
Today: 87.8kg

Could be a bit dehydrated.