The few threads that have been started for people to log their progress has got me all motivated. So here's the start of mine.

I found a website (can't find link but I'll post it when I do) that told me what my nutrition goals should be in order to lose 1lb a week, which seems like a sensible target.

I've put them into www.fitday.com (http://www.fitday.com) as custom goals and I'm using fitday to track what I eat.

I know little about nutrition, but have been making choices based on what I thought was healthy (e.g. less fat = better) but it seems I'm a bit off key with my decision making. I have less fat in my diet and less calories than I'm recommended, but my saturated fat is way over (12g yesterday when they recommend 9g).

So now that I know what I'm supposed to be aiming for, and I have a way of tracking what I'm eating, this weight loss thing should be a doddle right? It's just about having the right information and the will power to follow it (I think I'm lacking in both).

So here are my details:
Male, 35 years
cycle: 10 miles/day (commuting to work)
weight: 18/2 - 245lbs

my personal nutrition recommendation and todays values just after lunch in brackets:
calories: 2102 (1169)
fat: 89g (16.22)
saturated fat: 9g (7.09)
carbohydrate: 231 (206)
fibre: 25 (25.2)

I'll update weekly, lets see if knowing what I'm supposed to do whill help..
Take care,
Steve

I forgot to mention:
- my heaviest was 275lbs about a year ago.
- my goal is to reach 220lbs (100kg) by July 6th (my son's 2nd birthday).

You can do it Steve. I want to be under 200 by the time the Hot 100 comes around. I plan on ridding the whole thing. I was 189 6 years ago and got up to 228. I am determined to get back in the 180's. It will happen slowly but surely. Keep us up to date!

I would look at other resources. Fitday was not accurate for me. It would be wise to check a couple other resources and average out the results.

Best wishes on your trek!

Here's the link I mentioned that gave me personal nutrition information based on my height, weight, amputated limbs, lifestyle and goals:

http://www.dietitian.com/calcbody.php

I just use fitday to track what I'm eating, most of the nutrition information I enter comes from the packets/jars/etc. My calorie goals come from the above link.

Having only 9g of saturated fat is really difficult, things I thought weren't too bad are actually quite high.

Update:
Male, 35 years
cycle: 12 miles/day (commuting to work slightly longer route than before)
weight: 26/2 - 242lbs (-3lbs so far)

An excellent start!!!

Awesome job Steve! Keep going!

I didn't log what I ate last week and know I didn't eat as well as I did when I logged food. Still the good habits are starting to sink in and I didn't eat nearly as badly as I would have done before. And the reward is another 2lbs off.

Having this personal nutrition targets are really helping me understand what I'm eating.

3rd March Status:
Male, 35 years (still)
cycle: 12-15 miles/day (the sunny weather makes it hard to go 'straight' to work)
weight: 240lbs (-5lbs so far)


Summary:
Week 1: 245lbs
Week 2: 242
Week 3: 240

12th March Status:
Male, 35 years (still)
cycle: 12-15 miles/day (the hurricane winds and torrential rain make it miserable for riding)
weight: 238lbs (-7lbs so far)


Summary:
Week 1 18/2 : 245lbs
Week 2 26/2 : 242
Week 3 04/3 : 240
Week 4 12/3 : 238