Weight Watcher's Thread

[The Jogger]

That is fantastic, you should be very proud, well done to you all.

 

[Shaun]

16st 10lbs at the weekend so another couple of pounds off.

Slowly but surely.

 

[subaqua]

seemed to have got stuck btween 105 and 109Kg down from 130Kg so still happy. I think i am going to need to ride a bit longer and harder over the summer

 

[gb155]

Got myself upto 13 st 7 pounds

 

[Panter]

Got myself upto 13 st 7 pounds

Barsteward





Seriously, well done Gaz, you continue to inspire from "the other side" now! well done mate

 

[gb155]

Barsteward





Seriously, well done Gaz, you continue to inspire from "the other side" now! well done mate

Thanks dude, I wish everything wasnt such a battle, but its what make us, us, I guess.

 

[Banjo]

I haven't read this thread much, but after Easter weekend I decided to try and lose a bit as I had hit 17st 7lb, the heaviest I've been since the kids were born (I was 18st 7lb then but managed to get it down to 15stone!)


Weigh in this morning was 15st 2lb. I am endomorphic and at 5'11" best described as "stocky".

I have been following the "New High Protein Diet" which is basically as low carbohydrate diet, but without the enormous fat content espoused by Atkins. It's been very easy indeed, especially as I've kept near to the carb limit so that on some days I lose, others I stagnate.

I have combined dieting with higher levels of exercise, commuting far more often , but also riding for fitness rather than just for commuting. Trips out on the MTB more often, and regular gym sessions to improve upper body shape.

Both kids have joined me on the diet, but three weeks after I started. Cubester had reached 14st6lb, aged 13 and 5'10.5". He plays rugby at District Level, and was certainly fit and powerful, but his fitness has improved even more now he's 19lb lighter, weighing in today at 13st2lb. He now has a gym routine based on body weight resistance exercises and some upper body specific stuff for the rugby, swims once or twice a week and cycles every day. Last week he scored 9.7 on the bleep test, which puts him in the "very good" category for his age.

Cubette has lost 17 lbs, and she too looks far better for it. Her stamina has improved for her Netball, and she surprised even herself by completing a second lap of Sherwood Pines Kitchener trail on Sunday.

Both are very much motivated by the improving shape and fitness. Both parents struggle to maintain healthy weight, so it'll be a liefelong campaign for them, but they've really bought into the ethos of healthy eating.

So, between us we've lost 68lb of lard. Guess I'm pretty proud of the achievement.

Great result espercially as you got the kids involved as well.

 

[Cubist]

Great result espercially as you got the kids involved as well.

Yep, they both have been so inspired by their increasing fitness they come to the gym twice a week. Final weigh in now that we move onto the "maintenance" part of the diet was : Me bang on 15stone, (35lb loss) Cubester 12.st 11lb ( 23lb loss) , Cubette a total loss of 20lb.

Funny moment the other day when Cubester decided a hoody he had bought for himself was too big at Large, so it was handed down to me!!!!

Both get up for a run before school twice or three times a week, over and above what they already did sports-wise. I did a nice lumpy 38 miles with the Beverley mob on Sunday and was gobsmacked how easy I found it.

 

[ACS]

I would be interested in your collective thoughts/advice/guidance.

I climbed back on my bike 2 years ago in reaction to my 4 year old granddaughter asking me when the baby was due. Fair comment 5'11' medium build and about 100 kg heavy.

I now commute at least 4 days a week, 25mile round trip never less than 1000 feet of climbing at and average of 14.5 mph and one long run 50 mile plus at the weekend. (yearly average about 5k road miles).

My weight progressively fell to 86 kg and stabilised. I have been this weight for about a year now and its time to trim down to 76 kg my target date being Christmas. I am planning to take part in the Snow Road 300 km Audax in 2012 (on my way to an SR series) and dragging 76 kg over 4500 meters of hillyness is going to be a sightly easier than 86kg.

I have started to record my calorific intake on Livestrong.com with a target of just 1500 calories per day; the aim being to shed 1kg per week. I estimate that I use about 1000 calories per day riding does this make my total allowance 2500 calories?

One week into my new regime and being brutally honest, the lambs bouncing around in the local fields are looking very tasty. IMO 1500 calories equates to a baked bean on a crumb with a drizzle of tomato sauce.

Have I got the strategy correct? Should I amend my plan so I can shed the lard, train and not want to eat everything in sight?

 

[MattL]

I'll join in/add on here if I may. I'm 5' 11" and currently 16st 5. All is not lost (I have lots more to lose, I know!) On starting cycling this year, I was 17st 4½. I have (as good as) lost a stone since March. The first few weeks were tough but I wasn't going to give up. I went down to 15st 10 and stayed there for ages, even though I was cycling 50-60 miles per week.

I did begin to lose heart a little bit as weight loss was the goal. However, what kept me going was the fact that I was definitely getting smaller; clothes were getting baggier and I even got into a pair of those jeans which every one has at the back of their wardrobe. Since then I've broken the plateau and the muscle building has slowed so the exercise is having the desired effect.

January of this year saw me become a dad for the first time. My son is a real motivator for me because I want to be able to be around as long as possible for him and not be an embarrassment when he gets to school age!

Some might call it a mistake but I've not set a goal weight yet. I'm enjoying the cycling and I'm losing the timber so I'm not rocking the boat. I'll probably aim for 14st and see how I look nearer the time.

 

[endoman]

another bit gone, down to 87K, was 98 when started in May,
Half way there.

 

[gb155]

I'm pretty happy that I've stuck at the same weight fog around 6 days solid no
Xxst and between 2.5 pounds and 3.0 pounds

I think I might have this under control now

So a huge shout out goes to Colin for all his support and everyone else of course

Next I can focus my energies on the food issues

 

[VamP]

I would be interested in your collective thoughts/advice/guidance.

I climbed back on my bike 2 years ago in reaction to my 4 year old granddaughter asking me when the baby was due. Fair comment 5'11' medium build and about 100 kg heavy.

I now commute at least 4 days a week, 25mile round trip never less than 1000 feet of climbing at and average of 14.5 mph and one long run 50 mile plus at the weekend. (yearly average about 5k road miles).

My weight progressively fell to 86 kg and stabilised. I have been this weight for about a year now and its time to trim down to 76 kg my target date being Christmas. I am planning to take part in the Snow Road 300 km Audax in 2012 (on my way to an SR series) and dragging 76 kg over 4500 meters of hillyness is going to be a sightly easier than 86kg.

I have started to record my calorific intake on Livestrong.com with a target of just 1500 calories per day; the aim being to shed 1kg per week. I estimate that I use about 1000 calories per day riding does this make my total allowance 2500 calories?

One week into my new regime and being brutally honest, the lambs bouncing around in the local fields are looking very tasty. IMO 1500 calories equates to a baked bean on a crumb with a drizzle of tomato sauce.

Have I got the strategy correct? Should I amend my plan so I can shed the lard, train and not want to eat everything in sight?

Just a couple of comments. I think your target of 1kg per week is overambitious. Aim for a 1lbs per week reduction, and then you are going into a sustainable weight loss pattern. Any faster than that invites bingeing and see-saw weight patterns..


You are probably overstimating your cycling related calorie burn. I do 31 miles at near flat-out (time trialling training - so averaging over 20mph) commute, and assume 1000 calories burned in that.

On the other hand, your assumption of 2000 calories per day burned outside cycling is probably an underestimate.

I would up your daily intake to 1800 - 2200 depending on whether you're cycling or not. That will be easier to survive than what you have set yourself, and should more reliably deliver the goal you have set yourself.

 

[Biscuit]

I would be interested in your collective thoughts/advice/guidance.

I climbed back on my bike 2 years ago in reaction to my 4 year old granddaughter asking me when the baby was due. Fair comment 5'11' medium build and about 100 kg heavy.

I now commute at least 4 days a week, 25mile round trip never less than 1000 feet of climbing at and average of 14.5 mph and one long run 50 mile plus at the weekend. (yearly average about 5k road miles).

My weight progressively fell to 86 kg and stabilised. I have been this weight for about a year now and its time to trim down to 76 kg my target date being Christmas. I am planning to take part in the Snow Road 300 km Audax in 2012 (on my way to an SR series) and dragging 76 kg over 4500 meters of hillyness is going to be a sightly easier than 86kg.

I have started to record my calorific intake on Livestrong.com with a target of just 1500 calories per day; the aim being to shed 1kg per week. I estimate that I use about 1000 calories per day riding does this make my total allowance 2500 calories?

One week into my new regime and being brutally honest, the lambs bouncing around in the local fields are looking very tasty. IMO 1500 calories equates to a baked bean on a crumb with a drizzle of tomato sauce.

Have I got the strategy correct? Should I amend my plan so I can shed the lard, train and not want to eat everything in sight?

Hi,

A lot in common with this. I agree with the comment that 1000cals for the ride might be an overestimate. I do a 20 mile run each way at around 18mph and estimate 800cals each way.
I'm also targeting about 1kg a week loss, which I thought would be doable, and struggling the same. I guess I'm a bit too eager to see some changes. But you seem to be in the right ball park with your approach. Don't know whether I would want to drop to 76kg though. 82kg is my current goal, and I'll think I'll stop there TBH.
Good luck with it all - keep the resolve.

 

[ColinJ]

I'm pretty happy that I've stuck at the same weight fog around 6 days solid no
Xxst and between 2.5 pounds and 3.0 pounds

I think I might have this under control now

So a huge shout out goes to Colin for all his support and everyone else of course

Next I can focus my energies on the food issues

That's good news!

Don't forget that if you start doing really long rides, then they will need fuelling with extra calories! I've forgotten what you do when you are riding events. Are you using energy drinks, or are you surviving on just water, cashew nuts (whatever)?