Weight Watcher's Thread

[4F]

Back in this thread looking for some insperation.

Im 26 and weighed in at 13stone 4lbs last night, my problem is that i've stopped doing my 15 mile each way commute because i cant get the motivation to get out of bed? When i was on that i was fine and was down to 12.5 Stone but since stopping on the bike i've piled on the pounds, i like a beer and have been snacking way to much.

Was back on the bike Tuesday but yesterday and today i've found it tough to get on, will have to get on tomorrow. Running tonight as well. Anyone got any help with the motivation?

james

James that is a tough one. I lost my cycling mojo last year and was off my bike for 6 months but glad to say it is back now. No idea why it happened but this nicer weather is helping things. Keep going

 

[Baggy]

Finding the method that works for you is the hard bit, I was most successful years ago when I wrote down everything I ate in a diary, soon becomes obvious where you need to make changes then, this time I am doing a more haphazard approach which involves doing enough cycling to burn off all the excess food I eat.
I know this method is a little hit and miss, there will be weeks where the cycling mileage drops off and I have to cut my food intake to allow for that, easier said than done when you love eating as much as me

A marathon running friend introduced me to the Daily Burn website which is designed for us more athletic types It takes a while to figure out how to navigate it, but find it an easy way to record my food and exercise, it was doing this that made me realise I was eating way too much carbohydrate and way too many calories full stop.

After logging for a about a month I more or less know if I've overeaten - and if I feel myself slipping into bad habits just start logging again for a couple of weeks.

 

[Baggy]

Back in this thread looking for some insperation.

Im 26 and weighed in at 13stone 4lbs last night, my problem is that i've stopped doing my 15 mile each way commute because i cant get the motivation to get out of bed? When i was on that i was fine and was down to 12.5 Stone but since stopping on the bike i've piled on the pounds, i like a beer and have been snacking way to much.

Was back on the bike Tuesday but yesterday and today i've found it tough to get on, will have to get on tomorrow. Running tonight as well. Anyone got any help with the motivation?

james

Sometimes when you lose your mojo it's your body's way of telling you that you've been overtraining - or that you're a bit under the weather. Two or three of my colleagues have said they're struggling to get up in the morning and not quite feeling 100%, and I feel really tired this week so it may be there are some odd bugs going round.

I deal with it by trying not to beat myself up if I don't commute, or making a conscious dxdecision to have a week off the bike -but try to and get out at the weekends for a fun trundle/pub run or similar until I feel like being back into the swing of things with commuting. The weight will soon come back off.

 

[potsy]

I struggle to get out of bed on early shift (4.15am) and miss the odd ride in as an extra 30 mins in bed is sometimes too tempting, usually turn the alarm off then 5 mins later think 'get up' and I am always glad I did.
I'm sure as the weather warms up it will get easier, no fun sometimes when it's -1c out there.
I'm also doing lots more leisure/cc rides this year, only did 1 cc ride last year plus Manc-Blackpool ride, this will really help, not only with the extra calorie burnng but also the motivation to keep it up so the rides are more enjoyable and not as much of a slog.
Keep at it James, check in here regularly too for extra motivation

 

[carolonabike]

I agree with Baggy and Potsy. If you start beating yourself up for not doing something it immediately becomes a chore, and where's the fun in that? It's supposed to be a pleasurable activity, after all. If you don't want to ride, do something else instead.

Having said that, who was it said, (paraphrasing) that you never regret going out, only not going out?

I'm very happy indeed this morning, 8st 13.5lbs, that's a loss of 1.5lb this week . I've no idea how it happened; I've not altered my diet and my excercise is pretty consistent, 3 commutes, 2 runs, 1 swim and 1 weekend longer run, but it's a crucial milestone for me, to get back under 9 stone.

Very, very chuffed.

 

[Jambon]

Out running last night which went really well, ended up pushing four and a half miles mixture of roads and beach. Woke up this morning at 6:45 rolled over and then made myself get up. The ride in was a treat, mild weather and was able to get a decent pace going, was suprised that my legs werent aching after the run but i did loads of stretching so that must have helped. Added bonus i wieghed in last night at 2lbs lighter and 5lbs lighter this morning (i know this is water retention etc)

Another run tomorrow morning then a rest on Sunday, just need to find the motivation for Monday morning.

cheers for the help.

 

[Banjo]

Out running last night which went really well, ended up pushing four and a half miles mixture of roads and beach. Woke up this morning at 6:45 rolled over and then made myself get up. The ride in was a treat, mild weather and was able to get a decent pace going, was suprised that my legs werent aching after the run but i did loads of stretching so that must have helped. Added bonus i wieghed in last night at 2lbs lighter and 5lbs lighter this morning (i know this is water retention etc)

Another run tomorrow morning then a rest on Sunday, just need to find the motivation for Monday morning.

cheers for the help.

Good start.

I am sure the better weather ,longer days and seeing your excess lard dissapearing will give you the encouragement you need.I agree with the idea of not being too hard onyourself, if you want a lay in then have one.maybe you can get an hour in in the evening to make up for it but dont let it become a chore.

I allways weigh on the same day first thing in the morning to avoid any fluctuations.

I Am still trying to lose a half stone put on over the winter ,no change to my weight yet again this week.Will try to up the bike mileage and cut down the intake a bit for next week.

Well Done to Carol on a Bike .Nice to reach a milestone like that.

 

[carolonabike]

Well there you go, that's a result!

 

[potsy]

Had another weigh in today, have followed Baggy's advice about not weighing in straight after a big ride, so have waited 2 days.
I am highly delighted to come in UNDER 14 stone for the first time since November 2009

(where I then went on to put 14 lbs back on in the space of 2 months

Start weight 15st 2lbs
Current weight-13st 13lbs
Target for year- 13st 2lbs
Total loss so far- 17lbs.

Keep going everyone, we can do it

 

[Biscuit]

Hi all,

I'm new on this thread.

Great thread this. Good to know there's a few of us out there, on here.
After the appauling winter I topped out at 94kg, currently I'm down to 88kg. Planning on keeping going till 85kg then see how I feel. Motivation through the winter has been really hard. Inspiring to read all the posts on this thread.
Well done to Carolonabike too, must feel great!

 

[Speicher]

I do not seem to be losing weight. But I am losing inches. I can now fit into a size smaller trousers than at the start of the year, (and still breathe and sit down ).

I feel much better, and am eating much more healthily, most of the time.

 

[potsy]

I do not seem to be losing weight. But I am losing inches. I can now fit into a size smaller trousers than at the start of the year, (and still breathe and sit down ).

I feel much better, and am eating much more healthily, most of the time.

Great invention the elasticated waist trousers
Keep at it Speicher, I'm having the odd steady week where I lose nothing, then 2 or 3lbs seems to come off all at once.
Are you managing to do any more exercise?

Well done Biscuit, with a name like that I don't need to ask where your weakness is

 

[Speicher]

More exercise? Yes, trying to do more walking, and more gardening. Could try swimming, as well.

 

[potsy]

More exercise? Yes, trying to do more walking, and more gardening. Could try swimming, as well.

You could always take the cats for a walk, there's a woman that lives near my mum that does this, 4 cats on leads
Swimming would be good, low impact, I used to like it when younger but I am a bit too self conscious now to go back to it.

 

[Speicher]

I am a bit self-conscious when I am wearing my swim cossie, but once under the water, no one can see me.

I cannot try the gym because of my damaged finger.