Biggest loser

cassinonorth said:
Every time I stop weighing my food I start to slide back. It's probably just a hurdle of laziness of having to enter every calorie into an app but it works like a charm.
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a.s. said:
My advice would be to weigh yourself once a week. Daily weigh-ins can be a mind f**k. Unless you've got a wrestling match coming up, it's pointless. Also, if you're under a lot of stress the body will steadily release cortisol, which prevents fat loss.
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Saturday mornings first thing for my wife and I. We've been doing our 1 cheat meal on Saturday. Staying strict with I.F. eating window even on cheat days. Only thing weighed daily is protein(after cooking) to ensure proper amount per meal.
 
Stuck on another plateau. 187.7 for 6 days. Down to the tenth of a lb! Weird. Have to try something to break it loose, so to hell with it tonight- Im going out to dinner. Lets see if the scale registers the difference tomorrow.

Starting weight 197
Current weight 187.7
Goal weight 180
 
xc62701 said:
Check. I’m currently doing that.
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I think I have broken through the plateau. I will wait for tomorrow's weigh in to confirm though. I have a larger ride coming this weekend so I'm curious to see how that effects my weight and hunger. Usually it does the exact opposite that I want. You figure you ride for a long while and the weight will fall off but not so fast...if anything it stabilizes or puts weight on. It'll be good for mental fitness and endurance though. That's what I'm really working on gaining.
 
I tried more frequent weigh-ins over the past 10-days, and saw massive fluctuations as high as +5lbs, even though my routine and diet were unchanged. Then today I hit the big drop - down 3.5lbs form my lowest. Started 241, current 227.5, target 219.

Just going to keep grinding and add other activities. Today starts back to freestyle bike lunch hours.
 
one piece crank said:
I tried more frequent weigh-ins over the past 10-days, and saw massive fluctuations as high as +5lbs, even though my routine and diet were unchanged. Then today I hit the big drop - down 3.5lbs form my lowest. Started 241, current 227.5, target 219.

Just going to keep grinding and add other activities. Today starts back to freestyle bike lunch hours.
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Awesome! Consistency is key. The fluctuations can be a total mindf*ck, but stay the course and you'll keep going in the good direction.
 
Added a rower to the new gyn and took it for a spin tonight. I'm liking it alot felt like a great workout. As per usual my son had to get in on the workout tonight which wa fine he added a nice 40 pounds without having to add any extra plates
 
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I might as well update. Weight has stayed pretty much the same at 195. I've been eating a light breakfast, unintentionally skipping lunch, eating too much at dinner because I'm starving by that time, then passing out from exhaustion. Mind you this is only on workdays but I've been doing 6 10 to 12 hour days instead of the scheduled 4 10s almost every week since going back from being sick since we're so short staffed. When I'm home I have no problem with 3 balanced meals and not fasting all day then binging at 7 then going right to sleep. I have been sprinkling in some weight training here and there and am trying to keep up with trainerroad but I keep missing scheduled workouts due to time and the constant sore legs from the job so I'm just going to do their "train now" options for now. I'm hoping that our staffing crisis mellows out soon so I can get back on track but it seems I'm stuck in this pattern for a while longer. I have some time before my goal date so there's still hope but it's going to be tough to hit the numbers the longer things go on like this. Wouldn't be the first time I didn't hit a goal but this has been a real struggle for me. I guess between being overworked on the job and not being able to keep up with the work around the house because of it(not to mention the almost month I lost due to Covid), there just isn't enough left for myself and my health. I'm going to keep trying but TBH it's getting harder by the day to care. This year sucks so far, I hope it gets better.
 
jklett said:
I might as well update. Weight has stayed pretty much the same at 195. I've been eating a light breakfast, unintentionally skipping lunch, eating too much at dinner because I'm starving by that time, then passing out from exhaustion. Mind you this is only on workdays but I've been doing 6 10 to 12 hour days instead of the scheduled 4 10s almost every week since going back from being sick since we're so short staffed. When I'm home I have no problem with 3 balanced meals and not fasting all day then binging at 7 then going right to sleep. I have been sprinkling in some weight training here and there and am trying to keep up with trainerroad but I keep missing scheduled workouts due to time and the constant sore legs from the job so I'm just going to do their "train now" options for now. I'm hoping that our staffing crisis mellows out soon so I can get back on track but it seems I'm stuck in this pattern for a while longer. I have some time before my goal date so there's still hope but it's going to be tough to hit the numbers the longer things go on like this. Wouldn't be the first time I didn't hit a goal but this has been a real struggle for me. I guess between being overworked on the job and not being able to keep up with the work around the house because of it(not to mention the almost month I lost due to Covid), there just isn't enough left for myself and my health. I'm going to keep trying but TBH it's getting harder by the day to care. This year sucks so far, I hope it gets better.
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Yea that schedule makes it pretty tough for sure. Just keep it in your mind and look for small goals. Even if it's a small swap that you don't think will do much, in time that could start a better habit.
 
Plateau broken. I was stuck at 183.8/184 for four days and trying to push past. I kept on being consistent with my diet and got my usual workouts in and as they say it finally broke. 182.4 this morning. Only a few more pounds and I'll be in the 170's.
 
Just checking in to update nothing has changed on the scale. I'm just accepting the scale number for now and plugging along on my calorie app/

Turning up the pace on my running and going heavier with the weights at CrossFit. I plan on a longer ride tomorrow because the weather will be great - and we are going out to dinner.
 
214.5 on weigh Tuesday, 213 Wednesday, 210 this morning (minor dehydration from lots of activity and a few Don Julio’s last night)

Hoping for a solid weight in next week as this weather has me outside and very active between riding, working on the Jeep and walking to dog.

I need to roll the waist on my comfy shorts now or they will fall off. Some of my shirts are starting to look like smoks.

The biggie here, besides my grandmothers repast, I have not eaten one meal out in 45 days. Home cooked everything, mostly lean protein and veggies.
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6 Week Progress Report

Start: 208.3
Current: 193.8
Diff: 14.5
Last week: -1.1
Weekly: -5.9, -1.3, -1.6, -2.8, -1.8, -1.1
Goal: Low 170s

Morning trainer workouts are still happening. They leave me hungry all day.
Probably drinking a gallon of water per, which is just wonderful for a guy my age. 😀

Weight keeps moving in the proper direction, and it isn't a chore to pedal on the trainer for an hour.
Probably need to start moving the duration up. Saddle is much more comfy after getting a riser block from @iman29 (TY!)

Eating has been going well - portions are def under control. Had fish a couple times this week. Splurged and made stuffed manicotti.
most of the meals are accompanied by a simple salad - mixed greens, couple of tomatoes and whatever is in the fridge.
Toasted pignoli are a favorite.

Breakfast has been a couple eggs, or almond butter on an English muffin. Lunch on leftovers. Snack on jerky.

Had a glass of red wine, and half a beer last night with pizza! First pizza in a bit, so that was good.
No alc since splitting a beer with the wife last Sunday (i think it was Sunday, might have been Saturday??)
Even with her limited mobility from ACL surgery, she is down about 4lbs from the beginning of the year
from not drinking (that is like 3% of her body weight) - I was a bad influence. 🙁

Kinda hard to think about another 20lbs, but if it takes another 6 months, who cares??!!!!

Keep cranking along everyone. Little wins add up.


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Training time, YTD through yesterday.

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And some pathetic fitness numbers for ya - might explain why my legs are heavy!!
But the graph looks good.

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JDurk said:
E2M program Round 1, Week 5, Day 6 (Sat.) and still Dry January in Feb.

Diet
Still following the I.F. dieting plan. Cheat meal this afternoon. Making the short neighborhood walk to Tonewood Brewing's new facility, then to The Old Rail Tavern for dinner. So I will be breaking my Dry January streak. No plans to continue adult beverages outside the cheat meal time. Nothing changing for the meal plan next week. Sleep has been so much better, resting H.R. is low, and nagging aches and pains are gone except for my surgically repaired thumb.

Exercise
E2M Plan circuit training and indoor riding on the Stages spin bike using The Time Crunched Cyclist went as planned.

Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight =235
2/5/22 Current weight = 212
Diff: weekly down 3, total lost = 23
Measurements still not much change to consider. Clothes fitting loose. Going to need to make some alterations to my belt or get a new one. Still have my goal of 30lbs in 8wks.

Wife was feeling better than last week and got in more exercise. However, maintained her weight. Still down 10lbs in 5 weeks. Other friend in Round 3 has hit a plateau the last 2 weeks with no movement, but said he's been hitting the weights more.
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E2M program Round 1, Week 6, Day 6

Diet
Food was pretty much the same as last week with different fruit choices. 2 more weeks in the 8wk round and things are changing up a lot. I'm sticking to mostly Dry by only having beverages with cheat meals once a week. Resting H.R. is better than last week, sleep not better. Had a stressful week and didn't sleep as well. Range of motion with my thumb is getting better and allowing me to do more things. Saturday afternoon pre-gaming on the patio at the local, then a cheat meal this evening at a local Italian spot, Anthony's.

Exercise
Didn't get as much activity as I wanted. Had a busy weekend last week, thumb physical therapy cut into some free time hours, and had a paint contractor working in the house all week. Got some spin bike time and plan to take advantage of working outside on Saturday with the good weather.

Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235
2/12/22 Current weight = 211
Diff: weekly down 1, total lost = 24
Not surprised with the low weekly loss with the crappy sleep, stress, and less activity. Expecting some big change numbers next week with the weekly food change. Still sticking to my goal of 30lbs.

Wife had more activity than myself and was down 1lb, for 11lbs total in 6 weeks.
 
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