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I find my weight can fluctuate by 3 or 4 lbs in a day! Generally judge myself by what I weigh first thing in the morning before I've eaten or drunk anything 
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RichardB
Slightly retro
- Location
- West Wales
My method, when I worked 9-5, was to get up, get rid of every possible bit of extra weight (loo, blow nose, clip nails, shave, shower - dirt weighs too) and then weigh myself. Now, I work nights and different hours through the week, so that doesn't work any more. I tend to weigh myself when I get out of bed and just accept that it won't be very consistent. What amazes me, and it has happened a lot, is how much weight I can lose while sleeping. I can weigh myself when I go to bed at say 8 am, and when I get up at 4 pm, having done nothing but sleep (honest!), I have lost half a kilo. Apparently, when you lose fat, some of it goes in the usual ways, but a significant amount is turned to CO2 and exhaled. Perhaps that's it.
I just wanted to say how great I have found this thread. I am picking up a bike tomorrow... first time I've ridden in about 15 years was on Monday for a trial of the bike and I didn't fall off which I took as a good sign. I am really excited about starting to cycle but also a bit nervous... I'm getting a bike through the Cyclescheme via work so have been able to afford something better than if I was buying myself but it's a commitment to a big amount coming from my wage every month for the next year but this thread has been great and made me feel very positive about it all so I just wanted to say a big thank you.
raleighnut
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- One of the 'Elite'
I find I can lose a couple of pounds most mornings, then put it back on during the day.I find my weight can fluctuate by 3 or 4 lbs in a day! Generally judge myself by what I weigh first thing in the morning before I've eaten or drunk anything
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Cannondale Lady
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- Sunderland
I got my bike exactly the same way and as you, through work scheme. As you can tell from my thread the journey has been fab so far. I'm enjoying sharing it, the funnies, the nasties and the highs and lows. Good luck and take it slow. Don't let the bad bum put u off, it does get better by about 4th ride.
I'm loving everyone's help, support and comments. I'm not riding today but hope to over the weekend.
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Cannondale Lady
Senior Member
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- Sunderland
Im photographing evertything I eat this next week!
do you use an iPhone? I've found an app that once set up records everything you eat and all exercise etc, links with Health app on iPhone and strava - you can scan barcodes off food you're eating - or search manually if its not in a packet! and it adds it all together, you can enter your current details and target weight/date etc and it works out a plan for you - time consuming at first but then becomes addictive!
Saluki
World class procrastinator
- Location
- ...Norwich over the water.
It's muscle/water retention/natural fluctuation*. Worry not and carry on
You are doing really well.*pick one at random.
If it makes you feel any better, I only shifted half a pound in the last fortnight. I blame the cycling, working out at the gym, extra walking and a couple of wee bits of cake for the lack of poundage moving. I do own a tape measure and those numbers are getting smaller despite my gravitational mass at any given moment failing to get a move on.
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Cannondale Lady
Senior Member
- Location
- Sunderland
I don't have an iphone just an android one.
Aunty Tyke
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Oxfordshire
Keep the stories coming! Helping me along!
jay clock
Massive member
- Location
- Hampshire UK
My wife has one of these and rates it http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bioflex-ozone-saddle/
Aunty Tyke
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Oxfordshire
That's one top tip
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Cannondale Lady
Senior Member
- Location
- Sunderland
Looks like a feather bed for the f*nny lol
RichardB
Slightly retro
- Location
- West Wales
Anyone trying to lose weight, I can highly recommend the app 'MyFitnessPal'. You put in your current weight and goals, and it recommends a daily calorie limit (which you can change). You can log all your food from its database, and if it's in a packet it can scan the barcode with about 99% success rate. Best of all, you can put in your exercise, and it totals it and adds it to your allowance, so you know exactly how your food intake and exercise output is doing at any time. If you eat too little in a day, it will also tell you off. I love it (it's free, whoopee) and I find it very motivating. Ideal for me, as I was a person who snacked without thinking, and it forces me to be honest about what I eat. One drawback is that it is very American and most things are measured in cups, which is foreign to me. Sometimes you have to look around a bit to find a near-equivalent which has the weights in grams or oz. But overall, it has worked really well for me, and I recommend it. OK for iPhone, iPad and PC, not sure about Android.
Offer will always be there. As to the weight gain don't stress over it. Try taking some measurements every week. When I diet (which is often) I go by them. I lost 8 1/2 stone 5 years ago and my method was smaller portion sizes but no restrictions on foods. Moderation and regular exercise. I noticed a big difference in my shape before my weight. I measured bust, Under bust, hips, belly button and thighs. It's a fantastic way to physically see your progress.
