Out of shape, over weight, but trying...

[AllanC]

Between May 2014 and November 2014, I lost 4 stone between regular cycling and adopting a more appropriate eating plan which minimises the intake of sugar either as a known ingredient and also as a stealth ingredient in foods. Incidentally I also abolished all ready meals and convenience food. All I can say is it really works !

 

[bikingdad90]

What bike did you go for in the end?

 

[Innes]

Hi Paul, my story is along the same lines as yours. I haven't been at it long but I've found going for a ride out with a pal beneficial. It keeps your mind off the pain and hard work and it's good to keep eachother going. Keep up the good work.

 

[BRounsley]

Awesome effort…..every extra person on a bike is making the world a better place.

Don’t weigh yourself. Muscle makes you heavier, being dehydrated makes you lighter. If you want to track progress use a tape measure. I’ve heard taking a “before photo” is great to see where you’ve come from.

If you have a smartphone get yourself on something like Strava. These sites make great ride journals and could be that extra bit of focus that gets you out for a ride.

Food – eat porridge. My tip is to throw a slack handful of frozen fruit in pre –microwave.

Motivation – sort you kit out the day before, that way you’re dressed and halfway down the road before you’ve realised it raining….and if you ride in the rain you’re officially badass

 

[tfg71]

HI, just read this post and have to say - well done keep it up.
I have tried various ways of losing weight over the years and had some success, however due to a recent health scare I have started to change my whole lifestyle.
stopped smoking on 2nd may this year , cut out crisps and replaced with alternatives and now trying to focus on a Mediterranean styled eating plan. I found that fizzy water helps a lot ( that's a personal thing) I have the odd wee treat now and again.
daily morning walk of 5km with my red setter and the bike now ready for me to ride. I hardy drink alcohol nowadays so that helps. moderation and balanced foods are the key. i have been told that due to my height etc i should be xxx weight but to be honest last time i was that weight I looked anorexic and felt ill.
keep up the good work and like all good things it takes time.

 

[byegad]

Apparently I'm out of shape overweight and VERY trying. Mrs Byegad's words, not mine.

 

[tfg71]

I weighed myself yesterday and I have lost about half a stone since my attack. been out on the bike today first time and felt good.