Cheers for that crc are a good site too I've had lots of stuff from them, My Mtb had a accident last year at Dalby forest and I replaced the rear wheel with a secondhand one which is made od steel and I hate it , its hard work to ride now. I had been looking at the tyre weights. cant wait to pick it up this weekend and get it ready!
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Cheers for that crc are a good site too I've had lots of stuff from them, My Mtb had a accident last year at Dalby forest and I replaced the rear wheel with a secondhand one which is made od steel and I hate it , its hard work to ride now. I had been looking at the tyre weights. cant wait to pick it up this weekend and get it ready!
This sounds like me 20years ago!
I was 10.3 stone then gave up smoking and started driving Hgv and truckstop breakfasts now 14.13 bmi 28 .83 ish
Your all doing very well
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carolonabike
Senior Member
- Location
- Boldon
Hi and welcome Moth, 3narf and Valetillidye 
Moth, I'd agree with Colin on the tyre front. I ride on 23mm tyres and it's surprising where you can go on thin tyres, not full on off road obviously, but I've been over farm tracks on them and even through fields on occasions!
9st 1lb this morning so no change for me. I seem to be stuck, that's two weeks in a row. I obviously need to change something but I have no idea what to do. Anyone got any bright ideas? I only want to lose another 4lb or so. I used to weigh 8st when I was in my 20's but 25 years on I think that's unrealistic, I'd look too thin. Currently I'm running once or twice a week (only 4 or 5 miles a time) swimming once a week (1 mile) and cycling to work 3 days a week with a longer run on a weekend. I've cycled 500 miles so far this year.
Just please don't tell me to diet or cut out wine
Moth, I'd agree with Colin on the tyre front. I ride on 23mm tyres and it's surprising where you can go on thin tyres, not full on off road obviously, but I've been over farm tracks on them and even through fields on occasions!
9st 1lb this morning so no change for me. I seem to be stuck, that's two weeks in a row. I obviously need to change something but I have no idea what to do. Anyone got any bright ideas? I only want to lose another 4lb or so. I used to weigh 8st when I was in my 20's but 25 years on I think that's unrealistic, I'd look too thin. Currently I'm running once or twice a week (only 4 or 5 miles a time) swimming once a week (1 mile) and cycling to work 3 days a week with a longer run on a weekend. I've cycled 500 miles so far this year.
Just please don't tell me to diet or cut out wine
Banjo
Fuelled with Jelly Babies
- Location
- South Wales
Goood to see some new people on the thread.
Same result as you Carol. No change from last week.
Ideally I would like to lose another 7 lb but its just not happening .Maybe as the days get longer (and warmer) the extra useable time will help.At least were not gain ing which is a result in itself.
Same result as you Carol. No change from last week.
Ideally I would like to lose another 7 lb but its just not happening .Maybe as the days get longer (and warmer) the extra useable time will help.At least were not gain ing which is a result in itself.
Baggy
Cake connoisseur
- Location
- Where the chevrons are
The scales belong to Boots the Chemist!You want to take those scales back Baggy, they're obviously broken
Just passed the 1000 mile mark for the year and the weight is coming off nice and steadily, weigh-in day Saturday and I too am hoping for around 1 stone loss this year, 11lbs at last count
Fingers crossed you'll have lost at least another 3lbs on weigh in day! Having shed a stone in 2 months am now aiming to lose another one before Dec...if it happens more quickly then that's just a bonus.Can really feel how much difference it's made when I'm on the bike.
I seem to be stuck, that's two weeks in a row. I obviously need to change something but I have no idea what to do. Anyone got any bright ideas? I only want to lose another 4lb or so. I used to weigh 8st when I was in my 20's but 25 years on I think that's unrealistic, I'd look too thin. Currently I'm running once or twice a week (only 4 or 5 miles a time) swimming once a week (1 mile) and cycling to work 3 days a week with a longer run on a weekend. I've cycled 500 miles so far this year.
Just please don't tell me to diet or cut out wine
Well, if you're stuck but not putting weight on, the only things you can really do are either find a longer route home on your commute, or if you can, cut out 100-200 calories per day, which probably equals a glass of wine!
If you can cut down on something without giving it up that should make a difference. Slightly smaller evening meal? I've massively cut down on my carbohydrate intake and been eating a bit more protein, which I think has made a huge difference - was shocked to discover how calorific pasta was - my average portion was probably about half of my RDA calorie intake. I weigh all my rice and pasta before cooking now.
carolonabike
Senior Member
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- Boldon
I need to retain some treats so if it's a choice between the glass of wine and the chocolate hob nob, well there's no contest really, the hob nob's gotta go. I'd rather do more exercise though. Alternatively, I could stay where I am!
Banjo
Fuelled with Jelly Babies
- Location
- South Wales
Alternatively, I could stay where I am!
Trouble is i opt for the wine then the alcohol melts away my willpower so I have the hobnobs as well washed down with the rest of the bottle..
carolonabike
Senior Member
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- Boldon
Banjo
Fuelled with Jelly Babies
- Location
- South Wales
The scales belong to Boots the Chemist!
Can really feel how much difference it's made when I'm on the bike.
Well, if you're stuck but not putting weight on, the only things you can really do are either find a longer route home on your commute, or if you can, cut out 100-200 calories per day, which probably equals a glass of wine!
I've massively cut down on my carbohydrate intake and been eating a bit more protein, which I think has made a huge difference - was shocked to discover how calorific pasta was - my average portion was probably about half of my RDA calorie intake. I weigh all my rice and pasta before cooking now.
As a big eater of pasta and Rice maybe thats what I need to look at as well.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I plugged your numbers into a bike calculator program and it reckons you need to ride an extra 600 flat miles at 15 mph to lose 4 pounds, without taking in extra calories of course. On yer bike!9st 1lb this morning so no change for me. I seem to be stuck, that's two weeks in a row. I obviously need to change something but I have no idea what to do. Anyone got any bright ideas? I only want to lose another 4lb or so. I used to weigh 8st when I was in my 20's but 25 years on I think that's unrealistic, I'd look too thin. Currently I'm running once or twice a week (only 4 or 5 miles a time) swimming once a week (1 mile) and cycling to work 3 days a week with a longer run on a weekend. I've cycled 500 miles so far this year.
Just please don't tell me to diet or cut out wine
That's based on calories burned while riding but it ignores any that might be burned while off the bike due to your boosted metabolism. Perhaps 300 miles might do it? It reminds us that it easier not to take the calories in than it is to burn them off later.
carolonabike
Senior Member
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I plugged your numbers into a bike calculator program and it reckons you need to ride an extra 600 flat miles at 15 mph to lose 4 pounds, without taking in extra calories of course. On yer bike!
Yikes, no wonder my weight isn't changing. So in other words, given that my average is only 12.5mph and it's taken me three months to ride 500 I could get to my target by erm... Christmas.
Oh well, tortoise and hare and all that. Gives me something to aim for
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
Well weigh in day has arrived and I have lost 2lbs since my last one.
Was hoping for 3lbs to get me to a stone loss for the year but 13lbs will have to do for now.
At least psychologically I am now under the 200lb mark, just sneaked in at 199lbs or 14st 3lbs
Only 4lb to go to get to lower than I can remember for years, week 11 of the year and it's going well if a little slowly, take-out tonight but a big bike ride tomorrow should burn all that off
I know I could do so much better if I really put my mind to it, my diet still leaves a lot to be desired and I snack far too much, but I also know that if I deny myself any snacks or luxuries then I would probably cave in after a fortnight.
Start weight 15st 2lbs
Current weight-14st 3lbs
Target for year- 13st 2lbs
Was hoping for 3lbs to get me to a stone loss for the year but 13lbs will have to do for now.
At least psychologically I am now under the 200lb mark, just sneaked in at 199lbs or 14st 3lbs
Only 4lb to go to get to lower than I can remember for years, week 11 of the year and it's going well if a little slowly, take-out tonight but a big bike ride tomorrow should burn all that off
I know I could do so much better if I really put my mind to it, my diet still leaves a lot to be desired and I snack far too much, but I also know that if I deny myself any snacks or luxuries then I would probably cave in after a fortnight.
Start weight 15st 2lbs
Current weight-14st 3lbs
Target for year- 13st 2lbs
Banjo
Fuelled with Jelly Babies
- Location
- South Wales
Good result Potsy.Its going in the right direction.
Baggy
Cake connoisseur
- Location
- Where the chevrons are
Good work Potsy!
If any of you ever think you're going to cave in, I'd recommend watching this Russian Rocky Montage to inspire you in your training!
I need to lose 2lbs to get in under the 12 stone wire, so am feeling quite motivated at the moment. I know it's going to get harder though! Haven't really thought about goal weight, my weight used to settle at about 10st 10lbs, so would be happy to get there again.
If any of you ever think you're going to cave in, I'd recommend watching this Russian Rocky Montage to inspire you in your training!
I need to lose 2lbs to get in under the 12 stone wire, so am feeling quite motivated at the moment. I know it's going to get harder though! Haven't really thought about goal weight, my weight used to settle at about 10st 10lbs, so would be happy to get there again.
Picked up the bike and brought new Tyres and tubes
Schwalbe Marathon Tyre 26x 1.75 they roll lovely, just cleaned it and polished it, ( it look really nice) off out with my son tomorrow to do a few miles, just got to buy a new helmet as my old on is a skate helmet and it does'nt look the part!also need to sort some lights as I go to work at 530am and with the clocks about to change I'm going to need lights for the next few weeks.
planning to start the diet next week as well ,just not sure what to eat, I guess porridge for breakfast with Banana, and pasta for lunch. I do struggle abit at work when driving.
Schwalbe Marathon Tyre 26x 1.75 they roll lovely, just cleaned it and polished it, ( it look really nice) off out with my son tomorrow to do a few miles, just got to buy a new helmet as my old on is a skate helmet and it does'nt look the part!also need to sort some lights as I go to work at 530am and with the clocks about to change I'm going to need lights for the next few weeks.
planning to start the diet next week as well ,just not sure what to eat, I guess porridge for breakfast with Banana, and pasta for lunch. I do struggle abit at work when driving.
