Training & Nutrition - Weight Loss Club

Today was the first day in 3 weeks that I was able to get out on the bike! The ice has cleared along with the skies! Did my quickie loop 7.3 miles. Fabulous sunset. It sure felt great to get outside agn!

cya
I give up
at 195.4lbs.
Jacob

My morning weight - 204. I have been at 204 for the week. I followed my eating plan, and choose nutritional foods.

I have been working out like crazy, and I am tired today. I did weights and then went to spinning. Take for granted that I will be tired following weight lifting, and then into spinning, but I was really tired. I decided to keep my heart rate within my prescribed training range (220-age).

Then, I had a little binge for lunch. Fried food (but, chicken strips are healthy?)and a couple Krispy Kremes. I had the urge, and I think my body was telling me something. Let's hope my weight stays the same tomorrow, and I can get back on the plan again.

Oh, we get to talk about our weight loss?

I've lost 20 pounds and 2 pant sizes this year from mountain biking. I've got alot more definition in my arms too. I read Fitness magazine (mostly for women) and it just kind of sunk in, healthier food choices, ways to add activity to your day, stuff like that. I didn't even try to loose weight, I still ate alot. I'm a small frame and didn't really need to loose weight, but I'm liking it.

Hubby lost 10 from biking, but he likes cheese and milk too much. He could loose alot more if he understood what a portion size is.

Hi all! Have you ever had one of those rides when you feel great when you start out? Then, about half way through, it feels your dragging a Yugo along behind you? That is what my 7.3 mile ride felt like this afternoon! :mad:
I am glad I was able to get out and ride, but boy-o-boy I hope tomorrow's ride is better! ;)

Hi all! Have you ever had one of those rides when you feel great when you start out? Then, about half way through, it feels your dragging a Yugo along behind you? That is what my 7.3 mile ride felt like this afternoon! :mad:
I am glad I was able to get out and ride, but boy-o-boy I hope tomorrow's ride is better! ;)

Yugo??? Try, Hummer! :eek: Somedays I feel like the Earth's gravitational pull has been increased x 10 exclusively for me and me alone. Like my wife is found of saying though... "Just keep moving, it'll get easier... if not, just think, sleep is only 17 hours away!" urgh :(

i know i can lose wt.
i weigh 197.1
i logged on to the net and started a version of a Bruce Lee abdominal workout
i listened to Madonna on the radio
if i listen to more Madonna, maybe it will reverse the process

Jacob
ps.: anybody know where to get a Madonna CD, preferably old?
pps.:i'm getting a new bike tire soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Well, up 4lbs this week.(230) :mad: Weather is pretty good and should be able to get out on the bike on a more regular basis. :)

How is everyone else doing? Bob

Well, my wife and me were too busy to get to Weight Watchers yesterday(sounds like an excuse but we're commited to doing this!)so we are going this week for sure. Also, I won the auction on Ebay for the beautiful Thorn Nomad touring frameset so that's a HUGE motivator too... can't wait to get that beauty built up and go for a serious spin!!! :D

N7CZ, just get back on your steed and starting grinding... you'll pop that 4 right back off.

Also, I won the auction on Ebay for the beautiful Thorn Nomad touring frameset :D

N7CZ, just get back on your steed and starting grinding... you'll pop that 4 right back off.

Congrats on the new frame! You are obligated to post pics! :D
We bought a new digital scale this afternoon. So, I am sure it is more accurate than the old one. It'll probable add 10lbs compared to the old one anyway.

Got out for 13 miles this morning. Temps were in the upper 30sF. 25mph winds made the trip back in a bit of a challenge. I also finished my commuter bike, so when its real cold or snowy I can get out on it. :)

Have a great week!

Bob

188.2364
and listening to Madonna while typing....
Jacob

Well, my wife and me were too busy to get to Weight Watchers yesterday...
In my years as a WW member, I've found that you need to correct this right away if you are looking for long term success.
You need to MAKE time for it.
You need to go to the meetings.
If you absolutely CANNOT make it to your regular meeting, go to another one during the week.
For example, I am going to be out in Las Vegas week after next. I've already printed out a list of meeting locations out there, so that I can go to a meeting and stay focused and on program.
The times we find ourselves busiest are the MOST important times to stay focused and on-track. It's TOO easy to hit the drive-thru when we are running around so busy.

In my years as a WW member, I've found that you need to correct this right away if you are looking for long term success.
You need to MAKE time for it.
You need to go to the meetings.
If you absolutely CANNOT make it to your regular meeting, go to another one during the week.
For example, I am going to be out in Las Vegas week after next. I've already printed out a list of meeting locations out there, so that I can go to a meeting and stay focused and on program.
The times we find ourselves busiest are the MOST important times to stay focused and on-track. It's TOO easy to hit the drive-thru when we are running around so busy.

Agreed. Her and I talked about this very thing last evening and we made a pact that we FIND the time, ALL the time for meetings... NO excuses or reasons are good enough to miss a meeting when there are so many of them in a given week around here.

Thanks for the suggestions! :)

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who happens to be celebrating this U.S. holiday!

I just wanted to share my latest ride and weigh-in.

Weight this morning was 232 (new more accurate scale). That is down 3lbs from the first weigh-in on that scale. ;)

I have finally gotten my winter riding down to a near-science. I have been able to get out on my normal ride schedule regardless of weather! Last Friday I did 7 or so miles in 5F temps with 4" of fresh snow! What a blast!

Today I went out for a 15miles/24km ride on my FS MTB. About 5miles/8km of pavement & 10miles/16km of single track. This is my wife's (Coleen) way of getting me to stay out of the kitchen! :rolleyes:

So, I thought ya'll might like to see how I spent my afternoon.

Regular Sunday morning weigh-in. Still 232. I am happy to report that I miantained good eating habbits over the holiday.

As the days get shorter and shorter, I find myself less motivated to get out and do anything. I still get out and ride. It feels great once I am out cutting the air, but it takes more thought and effort to actually go do it. Wonder if its a winter thing. Short days, cold temps, and always having to ride alone. Looks like we'll be moving into our new place in January. Riding from the new place will be full of hills. (big hills) It will be a 4 mile ride to work up hill the entire way on a 45mph road with no shoulders. Really can't wait to move! We are so sick of appartment living!

happy to say im 195 right now....been 195 for the last 6 months...not good...but not bad considering how much ive been eating the last month.

happy to say im 195 right now....been 195 for the last 6 months...not good...but not bad considering how much ive been eating the last month.

Hey, someone else does use this thread! I thought I was all alone.. :)

Congrats on maintaining! I think that is good accomplishment this time of year!

I think I maintained... 204 before holidays 204 today. I think I am on my way down again. I was up to 212 at one time in the past few weeks.

This was my previous post in this thread on 11-13-03 (I think)

I'm stuck at 200lbs for now <sigh>

Max weight = 264lbs (about 19 or 20 months ago)
Current weight = 200 (196 or 197 after a ride LOL)
Target weight = 180 also (not a target weight but my next goal, first goal was
200)

good luck and keep riding everybody......

This is my up to date stats .... LOL...

Max weight = 264 same
Current weight = 195 (192-194 after long ride)
Target weight same..

Yep I was finding it a little hard to get on the bike with the shorter days, but like N7CZinMT said once on the bike its all good. Santa (Parents) came early this past week and really has got me motivated again. Santa got a new bike computer installed on my bike and brought me some new biking shoes (my first clipless shoes). And well today or tomorrow Im going to buy some new clipless peddles (santa had to draw the line so have to get them myself LOL). Hmmm I wonder if i'll still be motavated after I have some "I cant get unclipped from the peddles falls"?? :)

Well I am on a different path then all of you. I am heading in the other direction trying to put on weight. Last week I finally hit 305 with a goal of 325. Granted it is not the best for my bikes but cycling is my second passion next to football.

What I find amazing is that I am in the best shape I have ever been in. With all the running and hiking I have been doing My endurance as well as my power has increased, I have more now then when I did at 250. I have also droped from 20% bf to 15%.

:beer:

It sounds like everyone is doing well! Glad to hear it!
I'm still at 232 this morning. I think I am going to have to reduce calories again in order to get moving down the scale again. Less activity+same calorie intake= plateau or weight gain. (only plateau so far).

Is anyone else having issues with getting out to ride in the dark?

you know how they say that stress induces eating...well its pretty damn true. its finals week here and im eating more than ever. But eating healthy at least. Looking foward to looking at the scale when i start working out again. :rolleyes:

229!!!

I have been riding plenty. I am past my final goal of 6500 miles. I don't think there is any way to hit 500 without a couple of centuries in the cold. It doesn't sound like fun.

Oh, yeah, weight loss. Weekends are killing me. I finally started working the sugar out of my diet, and I am having so much success. I really think the sugar stuff is raising my insulin levels, causing me to burn carbs instead of fat. And the extra calories don't help either.

I am back down to 203 from 210 earlier in the week. More progress on the way.

IowaParamedic, good job! Especially this time of the year!
I am holding at 229 for now. I have not been getting out as often as I normally would due to early sunset and the cold temps. I did manage to get out on Saturday of 21.5 miles. Was quite the ride in the 30mph winds. We'll be moving soon and my commute miles will go way up. Should help to have 100 miles a week commute distance.

Keep it up!

Just got back from my ride, what a great ride it was fealt strong the whole ride. Hopped on the scale when I got back and woooo hoooo... It said 189lbs first time it has been that low sinse 1985 or so when I was in high school LOL.

stats from 12-03-03

Max weight = 264 same
Current weight = 195 (192-194 after long ride)
Target weight//goal weight 180

Stats after my ride today 12-16-03

Max weight = 264 same
Current weight = 189 after my ride
Target weight same..

How is everybody else doing..... good I hope.... talk to you later.... Jay..

Just got back from my ride, what a great ride it was fealt strong the whole ride. Hopped on the scale when I got back and woooo hoooo... It said 189lbs first time it has been that low sinse 1985 or so when I was in high school LOL.

stats from 12-03-03

Max weight = 264 same
Current weight = 195 (192-194 after long ride)
Target weight//goal weight 180

Stats after my ride today 12-16-03

Max weight = 264 same
Current weight = 189 after my ride
Target weight same..

How is everybody else doing..... good I hope.... talk to you later.... Jay..

AWSOME! Keep up the good work!

As for myself, I am still hanging around 229lbs. Due to weather and work have had a real hard time getting out on the bike. I have been commuting, but that is not near the distance I ride in the longer daylight hours. Guess I am happy to be maintaining this time of year.

Happy Holidays!

Today is the start of my weight loss plan. i weighed in at 195. Not bad considering how much beer and food ive been consuming. I got one month before i head back up to school, im gonna try to burn as much i can in the next several weeks.

Today is the start of my weight loss plan. i weighed in at 195. Not bad considering how much beer and food ive been consuming. I got one month before i head back up to school, im gonna try to burn as much i can in the next several weeks.

Hey good luck! Are you going to be biking to burn it off? How much snow do you have up there?

Hey good luck! Are you going to be biking to burn it off? How much snow do you have up there?

Syracuse has gotten abount 3 ft in the last couple of days. Im back in NYC for winter break and did not bring the bike back. The bike would not fit in the car so i had to leave at school. Ive been going to the gym...running 3 miles and biking 10 on the stationary everyday since last week. Feeling good....gotta burn as much as i can before christmas dinner rolls around..then its all over then. im gonna eat like there is no tomorrow.

The good news - I got down to 200 lbs
The bad news - A little holiday celebration took me up to 209.

My wife & I went to her family's house for holidays, and I ate too much and didn't work out at all. To top it off, we had dinner on the road from the scary clown. It must be the salt in the food or something, but the next day, my ring was tight and I was ballooning in weight.

It comes off just as fast. I am back down to 205 this morning.

Hey guys... Great job on the weight loss work! I'm finding the holiday "cheer" is adding a few pounds to my waist as well.

Not sure if you kow about it but i have a website that allows you to track your weight (as well as lots of other things). A few Bike forum readers are using the site and like it a great deal so give it a try if you want. It's also 100% free

Web site is: http://www.activebody.org

Regardless of if you use the site, good luck with the weight loss and happy holiday/new year!

-Clint Thayer

Hi everyone!
Just checking in with the latest from the doc. My diabetes is still well under control. (still on meds:( )
For the first time in my life, I have managed to maintian my weight through the holiday season! I'm still hanging around 230lbs. I sure look forward to the days getting longer! Spring is just a few months away!

How is everyone else doing?

I started trying to lose weight on or about 5/1/03. I am 6'2" and was 220 at that time with a goal of 170. By the beginning of December I was 175, which I considered close enough, although I've actually lost a couple more pounds since.

My BP runs about 100/50 and my pulse is about 50.

How'd I do it? My wife and I totally changed our eating habits to healthy foods only. No salt, sugar, junk, etc. That and ride the road bike or use the rowing machine when biking isn't possible.

My wife's the real success story, although she isn't much of a cyclist. She's lost far more weight than me, and gotten her BP way down without having to take meds.

I just posted this message in the introductions forum but this looks like the right place as well.

"Thanks for the forum. I have planned an 8 day hiking trip this summer with friends to the beautiful Stein Valley of British Columbia. Right now I am 32 years old, 6'4", 260 pounds and have hovered btween 250 and 265 for the past 10 years. I have always trained with cycling, weight lifting and nordictrack, although sometimes sporadically. I have terrible eating habits and this is what I am working on primarily. This year I want to work out more consistentely, and as spring arrives would like to put in 100 miles a week on my bike. My goal is to lose 30 pounds by July when I go on my hiking trip. I will not follow any fad diets to do this because I know when I stop all the weight will come back. Hopefully there is a good forum here to post weekly on progress, I know I need this to keep myself accountable. Look forward to hearing your replies and hopefully your encouragement. And I hope that I can also encourage you."

I should also mention that I am a family man with two, (almost three) children and a great wife. My blood pressure has been high for the past five years and in the interest of long term health and a happy family life have decided that this absolutely needs to be taken care of. Would much prefer to do this with good nutrition and excercise than with drugs. Thanks again.

Good job to everyone that has lost weight and I'm going to join the club. Right now I'm twenty and weigh about 265. I'm 6' 2'' and have a beer belly (in part from being a volunteer firefighter). I believe one of my major problems is what I eat. I'm vegetarian since the age of three and eat mostly carbs. I'm going to try and cut back and eat healthier, less carbs more fruits veg. and protein (tofu and nuts etc..)

My goal is to hit 220 pounds by mid to late april. This is the maximum weight for one of my real passions, Skydiving. I have jumped twice now and have experienced nothing else like it.

I'm moving up to maine in jan. (it's going to be cold) but I'm going to try and cycle between 50-100 miles a week. I believe the school also has gym facilites availbe so I'm hoping to take full advantage of that.

Thanks

DeafLamb

Good job to everyone that has lost weight and I'm going to join the club. Right now I'm twenty and weigh about 265. I'm 6' 2'' and have a beer belly (in part from being a volunteer firefighter). I believe one of my major problems is what I eat. I'm vegetarian since the age of three and eat mostly carbs. I'm going to try and cut back and eat healthier, less carbs more fruits veg. and protein (tofu and nuts etc..)

My goal is to hit 220 pounds by mid to late april. This is the maximum weight for one of my real passions, Skydiving. I have jumped twice now and have experienced nothing else like it.

I'm moving up to maine in jan. (it's going to be cold) but I'm going to try and cycle between 50-100 miles a week. I believe the school also has gym facilites availbe so I'm hoping to take full advantage of that.

Thanks

DeafLamb

I am 6'2" and 154 lbs. I was 190 + last year at this time. I started a low fat diet in Feb of '03. It is a very easy diet. All you really have to do is stop going to fast food places and start reading for fat content on the sides of product boxes. If it is in double digits, I don't eat it. Anything below, i do. I eat a lot of candy. :D I ride 12-15 miles per day and have only missed a handful of days since August. It gets cold here. Cold is not a problem. Snow and ice can be. That is the only thing that has kept me off the bike this year. I have ridden in some snow and it is a GREAT workout. However sometimes the roads are too nasty to even attempt. (can't keep bike upright)

I am 6'2" and 154 lbs. I was 190 + last year at this time. I started a low fat diet in Feb of '03. I ride 12-15 miles per day and have only missed a handful of days since August. It gets cold here. Cold is not a problem. Snow and ice can be. That is the only thing that has kept me off the bike this year. I have ridden in some snow and it is a GREAT workout. However sometimes the roads are too nasty to even attempt. (can't keep bike upright)


I'm moving from NJ to southern maine where the weather promises to be a challenge, I'll try making the best of it.

DeafLamb

Ok, here it is for all my bikeforum friends.

Goal for 2004: 199 lbs!

I am still 39 :-) lost 60 pounds the last 1.5 and is aiming for a Tri in 8 Months! Last fall I tried loosing weight training low intensity and long hours..on the bike, rower and in the woods. That didnt give much weight loss, but a lot of toning... Now I will be doing more intensity and power as that is to up metabolism pre workout. We'll see. It's like a science project with me! I also added a nutrition software and suddenly realized that I eat way too much carbs and very little proteins.... habit from the days of low calorie diet. When I started working out I suddenly could up the daily calorie intake with 800 and still loose. That was way cool.

235lbs... gained a little over the past couple of weeks.. :(

Just checking in .....

Stats after my ride 12-16-03

Max weight = 264 same
Current weight = 189 after my ride
Target weight 180

Stats after my ride today 1-13-04

Max weight = 264 same
Current weight = 178 after my ride yesterday... woohoooo made my old goal..
New target weight ... hmm dunno playing it by ear..

hope everybody is doing well........ Jay

Just checking in .....

Stats after my ride 12-16-03

Max weight = 264 same
Current weight = 189 after my ride
Target weight 180

Stats after my ride today 1-13-04

Max weight = 264 same
Current weight = 178 after my ride yesterday... woohoooo made my old goal..
New target weight ... hmm dunno playing it by ear..

hope everybody is doing well........ Jay



CONGRATS!!!

Still at 230......

Hey! I went out for a 25 mile ride on the road bike today and when I got back I was 227 lbs! This in the the middle of the day when I am normally a few pounds heavier than first thing in the morning! WOOOHOOOO... Perhaps this is the start of moving off of my plateau that I have been on for the past few months!

222 This morning!

222 This morning!

OK - It's time for me to join in here. I have been lurkin and been letin you folks encourage me for a few weeks. Maybe I can encourage someone else now. If this 53 year old can do it so can you.

7/15/03 - 258
2/10/04 - 237

Dale

OK - It's time for me to join in here. I have been lurkin and been letin you folks encourage me for a few weeks. Maybe I can encourage someone else now. If this 53 year old can do it so can you.

7/15/03 - 258
2/10/04 - 237

Dale

Hi Dale!

Thanks for posting your progress! This thread is not used much any more. :(

However, I think it is a great way to help each other out.

Good job and keep up the good work.

Regards,
Bob

What the hey, I'll join in.

Back in mid-january I weighed 206 at 5'8" and 46 years old. And it ain't all muscle :). My weight has gone between about 210 and 170 a couple times over the last 9 years.

Although I exercise (biking, lifting, walking) at a moderate intensity several times a week, I eat way more than I could reasonably burn off.

So I started by reducing my caloric intake by about 500 calories a day and continuing my program of moderate exercise.

This morning I weighed 200, giving me about 1lb of weight loss per week.

In an ideal world I'd get down to about 150. In the real world, anything below 165 would be great. I'll continue calorie counting and see what happens.

Denver Fox has created a team in Activebody.org to help forum members track weight and workouts.

Feel free to get the details here:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=43265

Clint