Weight Loss Discussion Thread

[hellymedic]

Good luck with the dental implant, Ham!

An uncomfortable mouth is an unpleasant weight-loss aid; hope your weight loss continues!

[hubner]

Two weeks ago I started commuting 40 miles a day, 4 days a week, total 160miles. I think I've lost about a kilo so far, I can feel my trousers getting looser at the waist. This was from no commuting before 2 weeks ago.

I don't think I can keep up that mileage, so starting this week I will be doing 120 miles instead. If I try to eat a bit less or at least don't eat any more than usual, I think should reach my target of 70kg say within 2 months, I'm about 73kg now.

[Ham]

Each person's milage is their own, my particular problem has always been balance and weight swings, but when I stopped riding a 70 mile a day commute, I expanded like a Michelin Man to my heaviest for years.

[simonp]

Please can I be stronger and lighter.

You're about 10% lighter than me, and people look at me funny when I say I'm trying to lose weight.

[DrMekon]

I think we are built different. Unless I'm sub 70kg, nobody says anything. My consultant says not to go below 70 any more (due the the poor outcomes associated with low weight for my lung condition), but when I hit 68, worried comments would be passed on.

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[simonp]

I used to be skinnier. Rowing has changed my build. Add to that some middle aged accumulation.

[crowriver]

Fell off the wagon this past fortnight. Now trying to climb back on, but still hopping with one leg on the road while trying to haul myself aboard. A bit more determination and effort and I ought to manage it...

[DrMekon]

Pretty stable post BCM. High today at 71.7, but average 70.9 for the week, which is where I want it.

[simonp]

Tuesday post-BCM: 82.1kg.

Tuesday a week later: 79.5kg.

[LittleWheelsandBig]

The combination of working in India for a couple of weeks and being too busy/ distracted for some meals means that my belt circumference is becoming somewhat less. I might be back to proper riding weight by the time I fly to Auld Blighty.

[Jakob W]

I've found that while 5:2 works for me regarding weight loss, it's no good for my cycling - on fast days and especially the days after, my legs are heavy and sore for the nursery run, which would suggest it's too strenuous for this regime. OTOH, doing some more yoga and watching what I eat means my weight is stable at least, and has gone down very slightly over the past few weeks. My plan is to try and add some weights into this once my dicky shoulder permits, and see how I go.

[hellymedic]

More vanity sizing issues...
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/sort-out-your-sizes-student-blasts-hm-after-struggling-to-fit-into-dress-two-sizes-bigger-than-she-a3552741.html

I've looked at H&M sizes online. They are similar to those M&S used 40 years ago but M&S 'updated' their sizing when the Scandis didn't. Oh dear!

[DrMekon]

Bit of an overshoot this week. I think I'm fighting off a sore throat.

[sojournermike]

More vanity sizing issues...
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/sort-out-your-sizes-student-blasts-hm-after-struggling-to-fit-into-dress-two-sizes-bigger-than-she-a3552741.html

I've looked at H&M sizes online. They are similar to those M&S used 40 years ago but M&S 'updated' their sizing when the Scandis didn't. Oh dear!

Odd really. Everyone knows that the west has got bigger/fatter and yet we'd rather 'adjust' the size descriptors for clothes than the actual size of ourselves. A window into an indulged, customer focused psyche.

Meanwhile, having got down to 79kgs two weeks ago, I managed to put 3kg on over a couple of weeks. Back to 80.5kg today and hopefully heading down again

[simonp]

34" jeans really need a belt on me. My waist is 35".

[sojournermike]

34" jeans really need a belt on me. My waist is 35".

I haven't actually measured my waist, but my suit trousers at 34 inch waist feel like a sack on me. I'm refusing to replace intil I'm down to 76kgs or just under. When i was younger and running competitively I weighed 11st 3lbs and comfortably wore trousers sized at 29 inch waist and 34 inch inside leg. I've not seen that sizing for years. Even 32 or 30 with a 33 inch inside leg is not stocked in quantity.

[hellymedic]

34" jeans really need a belt on me. My waist is 35".

I haven't actually measured my waist, but my suit trousers at 34 inch waist feel like a sack on me. I'm refusing to replace intil I'm down to 76kgs or just under. When i was younger and running competitively I weighed 11st 3lbs and comfortably wore trousers sized at 29 inch waist and 34 inch inside leg. I've not seen that sizing for years. Even 32 or 30 with a 33 inch inside leg is not stocked in quantity.

When you do get to measure yourself, can you measure your trouser waistband and let us know its size?

Clothing needs SOME breathing room but I'd not be surprised if your '34"' trousers could accommodate rather more belly...

TIA

[simonp]

My suspicion is the waist has increased but not the thigh.

[hellymedic]

AIUI BRITONS' thighs have remained the same length.
Muscle bulk for a given waist size appears to have lessened, if partner's trouser trouble is representative.

[simonp]

32" jeans are too tight around my thighs even if waist would fit.

[hellymedic]

32" jeans are too tight around my thighs even if waist would fit.

Modern man is either fat or flabby. As you are neither, Modern Trousers won't work. <sigh>

[simonp]

34" jeans measure just over 18" across folded so the band is around 36".

[hellymedic]

Thanks. No surprises!

[Auntie Helen]

My two months on low carb were very successful. Since then I have kept partially to it but of course that doesn't work - am lardier again, as is Klaus my chap. We are off on a 2 week tour and when we return will go back on low carb; it's really the cakes, chocolate and sweeties that are the problem, we have been eating main meals without carbs the whole time.

[woollypigs]

Jolly good holiday it was, 3kg up ...