Weight Watcher's Thread

[Kevoffthetee]

Morning weight in: 12st 6lbs

That's 3lbs off since last weigh in and only 6lbs to target. A simple diet of 2 weta ix in the morning, 2 wraps for lunch (salad plus main filler eg tuna, chicken) and a good sized healthy meal on an evening. I've also cut out diary except for milk in breakfast and 3 cups of tea, not touched alcohol in 3 weeks and am cycling a little further and with better recovery times.

All in all I feel good for it

 

[IncoherentJeff]

Right I've decided to join the weight watchers thread, writing my measurements down might help me loose it.

My weight sky rocketed after a dislocated patella in 2008 when I stopped nearly all exercise, reaching 16stone.
Lost a stone & a half in 2011 during a year of shift manufacturing work, my diet got a lot worse but hard labour helped out as I didn't change my exercise levels.
My weight has sky rocketed again since I got a desk job. I've cycled for leisure (782miles in 2.5years according to Strava) but not enough to impact my weight/fitness.
Bringing me where I am today 6 foot (183cm), 111KG (17st 7lbs or 245lbs) and a 36" waist.

Rather than trying yoyo diets I'm slowly changing my eating habits. Successfully cut out all energy drink 3 months ago, now trying to monitor my portion size & choosing healthier options when eating out.
Started commuting to work by bicycle in addition to the leisure cycling at weekends and restarted the Couch to 5K jogging plan tonight. Completed the 1st week before but got shin splits so stopped for a fortnight until today that is.

As a goal I've signed up to the Great Manchester Run (10K) in May 2015. Also looking for a cycling goal.

 

[Kevoffthetee]

Morning weight in: 12st 6lbs

That's 3lbs off since last weigh in and only 6lbs to target. A simple diet of 2 wetabix in the morning, 2 wraps for lunch (salad plus main filler eg tuna, chicken) and a good sized healthy meal on an evening. I've also cut out diary except for milk in breakfast and 3 cups of tea, not touched alcohol in 3 weeks and am cycling a little further and with better recovery times.

All in all I feel good for it

A week since my last weigh in and I'm gutted, nothing shifted. I've stuck to the diet with the exception of bangers&mash for tea on Sunday after a 41miler with the club.

I can't change the diet as there isn't much there to begin with and unfortunately family ties means I still only get out on the bike once a week.

 

[ianrauk]

A week since my last weigh in and I'm gutted, nothing shifted. I've stuck to the diet with the exception of bangers&mash for tea on Sunday after a 41miler with the club.

I can't change the diet as there isn't much there to begin with and unfortunately family ties means I still only get out on the bike once a week.

Can't you do a ½ hour cycle blast in the early mornings or evenings when kids/family are in bed?

 

[ColinJ]

I have found out that my scales underread by about 5 pounds. I have been weighed on 5 or 6 other scales at hospitals and health centres and all of those gave readings several pounds higher than mine. Still, my scales give an idea of progress and I can get a more accurate figure by just adding 5 pounds to whatever they display.

So ... yesterday's reading of 11 st 9 lbs was 5 stone lighter than my maximum weight 3 or 4 years ago of 16 st 9 lbs! True weight down from 17 stone to 12 stone. My waist measurement is down from 51 inches to 34 inches.

I will get another 5-7 pounds off and stop there. I already have some loose skin and bad stretch marks, but that is the price to pay for getting obese, then slim again.

The weight loss has transformed my life. I had been getting painful knees and struggling to get out of chairs or walk up or down hills or stairs. The pains have now gone and I am walking as freely as I did 25 years ago. My cycling has also been transformed - I am using the granny ring on my bike much less frequently these days and enjoying Yorkshire's hills rather than feeling tortured by them.

Obesity was a big factor in the serious health problems that I have suffered over the past 2 years, so I am highly motivated to keep my weight down.

Maybe I will hit my weight target before the winter sets in? TBH, I do not mind how long it takes for the last few pounds to come off. I could lose 5 pounds in 3 weeks if I really made an effort, but prefer to let my 5:2 fasting regime reduce the weight more gently. I am looking forward to having to eat more next year to maintain my weight!

Good luck if you are fighting 'the battle of the bulge'!

 

[bowtomephil]

A week since my last weigh in and I'm gutted, nothing shifted. I've stuck to the diet with the exception of bangers&mash for tea on Sunday after a 41miler with the club.

I can't change the diet as there isn't much there to begin with and unfortunately family ties means I still only get out on the bike once a week.

Your body does adapt to what you do, so keep doing the same thing. I remember I did 190 miles riding in one week, ate less than my allocated calories a day all week and put on a pound. Eventually it came off.

 

[brand]

A week since my last weigh in and I'm gutted, nothing shifted. I've stuck to the diet with the exception of bangers&mash for tea on Sunday after a 41miler with the club.

I can't change the diet as there isn't much there to begin with and unfortunately family ties means I still only get out on the bike once a week.

I know a lot of people wouldn't be happy doing this but an exercise bike does work. It will keep you fit for the weekend although from what people used to say in the gym it was harder to do to exercise at home than going to gym. Having the family around buggered it up. Just a thought.

 

[brand]

I have found out that my scales underread by about 5 pounds. I have been weighed on 5 or 6 other scales at hospitals and health centres and all of those gave readings several pounds higher than mine. Still, my scales give an idea of progress and I can get a more accurate figure by just adding 5 pounds to whatever they display.

Exactly all you need is scale that is accurate in its inaccuracy. I am now 11stone 12lb and today is the first day of my 5:2. I would expect to be 12 stone plus today but been cycling around foraging a lot more. But I have to go to Manchester this week and sit about the house doing nothing other than eat....arhh also I have been really lazy with the weight training so have a bit of gut despite losing weight. Very annoying losing weight while gaining a bit of a belly.

 

[Kevoffthetee]

Morning all, jumped on the scales this morning and I'm 12 stone 3 lbs, so a couple of lbs off. I'm backing off on the dieting now as there isn't much left on my broad frame but I am now going back to eating they way I did as I feel better for the healthier lifestyle

If I can get to 12 stone and maintain it I'll be ecstatic

 

[ColinJ]

I'm backing off on the dieting now as there isn't much left on my broad frame but I am now going back to eating they way I did as I feel better for the healthier lifestyle

Did you mean "not going back"?

 

[Kevoffthetee]

Did you mean "not going back"?

yep indeedi

 

[brand]

Do I need to say anything??

 

[ColinJ]

AKA a 'penilectomy'!

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Currently weighing in at 9stone 9 (I'm 5' 8")


My usual weight is 10 Stone (+/- a pound or so)

 

[brand]

AKA a 'penilectomy'!

I wish you wouldn't say things like that. It makes check to see if I measure up!