Silly Commuter Weight Loss

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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,692
    My solution is not to stand on the scales.
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  • mamil314
    mamil314 Posts: 1,103
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMzd40i8TfA
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    stuff my face all weekend, drunk half my body weight in beer, weight = same

    get in, mind you my legs bleeding ache
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180 
    ................START.......TARGET..............NOW......SO FAR.........TO GO
itboffin.....173.8lbs.......155lbs.........163.8lbs.......10lbs........8.8lbs
spasy..........72.2kg.........67kg...........67.3kg.......4.9kg.........0.3kg
Ugo..............77Kg.........69Kg...........69.4.........7.6Kg.........0.4Kg
imatfaal.........78kg.........74kg...........77.8kg.......0.2kg.........3.8kg
whatleytom.....83.6kg.........75kg...........82.5kg.......1.1kg.........7.5kg
Wolfsbane2k.....127kg........113kg..........126.0kg.......1.0kg..........13kg
Mr FPB.........80.0kg.......70.0kg...........80.0kg.......0.0kg..........10kg
IP.............75.0kg.......69.0kg...........72.0kg.......3.0kg...........3kg
JZed..........111.0kg.......93.0kg..........103.0kg.......8.0kg........10.0kg
dhope..........74.5kg.......69.5kg...........72.5kg.......2.0kg.........3.0kg
stu-bim.......109.8kg.......90.0kg..........109.8kg.......0.0kg........19.8kg
London-Red....87.1kg..........80kg...........84.8kg.......2.3kg.........4.8kg

    another bit of weight dropped. so close. im pretty happy with my body now (said the guy with body dysmorphia)
    BMC TM01 - FCN 0
    Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
    Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
    Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
    Premier (CX) - FCN 6
    Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN3
  • wolfsbane2k
    wolfsbane2k Posts: 3,056
    Bloody Nora.
    Not going to record for the scales as really disappointed.
    I've had a cough & sore throat for 3 weeks now, with 2 of those being at voice loss territory so I've been on the lockets, strepsils or own brand plus benylin quite regularly.
    Having just totted up how many cough sweets and fructose based medicines I've been on, with the reduced cycling capability, it is a LOT of excess calories.

    Cough Medicine is basically pure sugar supporting 1% or less of medication.
    Intent on Cycling Commuting on a budget, but keep on breaking/crashing/finding nice stuff to buy.
    Bike 1 (Broken) - Bike 2(Borked) - Bike 3(broken spokes) - Bike 4( Needs Work) - Bike 5 (in bits) - Bike 6* ...
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,310 
    ................START.......TARGET..............NOW......SO FAR.........TO GO
itboffin.....173.8lbs.......155lbs.........163.8lbs.......10lbs........8.8lbs
spasy..........72.2kg.........67kg...........67.3kg.......4.9kg.........0.3kg
Ugo..............77Kg.........69Kg...........68.9Kg.........8.1Kg.........-0.1Kg
imatfaal.........78kg.........74kg...........77.8kg.......0.2kg.........3.8kg
whatleytom.....83.6kg.........75kg...........82.5kg.......1.1kg.........7.5kg
Wolfsbane2k.....127kg........113kg..........126.0kg.......1.0kg..........13kg
Mr FPB.........80.0kg.......70.0kg...........80.0kg.......0.0kg..........10kg
IP.............75.0kg.......69.0kg...........72.0kg.......3.0kg...........3kg
JZed..........111.0kg.......93.0kg..........103.0kg.......8.0kg........10.0kg
dhope..........74.5kg.......69.5kg...........72.5kg.......2.0kg.........3.0kg
stu-bim.......109.8kg.......90.0kg..........109.8kg.......0.0kg........19.8kg
London-Red....87.1kg..........80kg...........84.8kg.......2.3kg.........4.8kg



    Gone beyond target :-)
    left the forum March 2023
  • mrfpb
    mrfpb Posts: 4,569 
    ................START.......TARGET..............NOW......SO FAR.........TO GO
itboffin.....173.8lbs.......155lbs.........163.8lbs.......10lbs........8.8lbs
spasy..........72.2kg.........67kg...........67.3kg.......4.9kg.........0.3kg
Ugo..............77Kg.........69Kg...........68.9Kg.........8.1Kg.........-0.1Kg
imatfaal.........78kg.........74kg...........77.8kg.......0.2kg.........3.8kg
whatleytom.....83.6kg.........75kg...........82.5kg.......1.1kg.........7.5kg
Wolfsbane2k.....127kg........113kg..........126.0kg.......1.0kg..........13kg
Mr FPB.........80.0kg.......70.0kg...........79.2kg.......0.8kg..........10kg
IP.............75.0kg.......69.0kg...........72.0kg.......3.0kg...........3kg
JZed..........111.0kg.......93.0kg..........103.0kg.......8.0kg........10.0kg
dhope..........74.5kg.......69.5kg...........72.5kg.......2.0kg.........3.0kg
stu-bim.......109.8kg.......90.0kg..........109.8kg.......0.0kg........19.8kg
London-Red....87.1kg..........80kg...........84.8kg.......2.3kg.........4.8kg

    Finally some movement after 2 months of nothing!
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    i should be really happy that the bib shorts i tried on today were medium and if anything a little loose but then again I have a practically new pair of Rapha classic bibs and three merino large jerseys thats a hell of a lot of money on kit i cant wear.

    miffed too say the least
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • mamil314
    mamil314 Posts: 1,103
    I agree. My Castelli kit in L is still fine, but Rapha L is wrinkly everywhere and really unsightly. Could end up being an expensive undertaking.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    yeah i'm gonna either have to gain a lot of weight or hide it all in a box marked "past sins"
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    or hide it all in a box marked "future sins"
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    CAAD12 Disc
    Condor Tempo
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Oh FFS two pairs of arm and leg warmers as well, this is turning out to be bloody nightmare

    Quick someone give me a pie
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    none of my clothes fit :lol:

    i keep getting thinner and lighter and my clothes look huge on me.

    i bought a shirt from river island this week in an XS


    and now theres no rapha core left in my size :(
    BMC TM01 - FCN 0
    Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
    Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
    Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
    Premier (CX) - FCN 6
    Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN3
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    they have stock in store and you can use the online discount code still
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    itboffin wrote:
    they have stock in store and you can use the online discount code still
    oh, wish i'd seen this earlier. i'd have popped down :(
    BMC TM01 - FCN 0
    Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
    Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
    Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
    Premier (CX) - FCN 6
    Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN3
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    The code is still valid tomorrow and they'll be more for the other classics races
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    itboffin wrote:
    The code is still valid tomorrow and they'll be more for the other classics races
    yeah i know, i might just wait for another code in a few weeks time.
    BMC TM01 - FCN 0
    Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
    Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
    Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
    Premier (CX) - FCN 6
    Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN3
  • wolfsbane2k
    wolfsbane2k Posts: 3,056
    Finally another kg off.
    Must of been the day of conservation work. Can't wait for the longer evenings to get the green gym going as well, although I'm not sure I like the missuses plan of removing a 10'x8' concrete shed base!
    ................START.......TARGET..............NOW......SO FAR.........TO GO
itboffin.....173.8lbs.......155lbs.........163.8lbs.......10lbs........8.8lbs
spasy..........72.2kg.........67kg...........67.3kg.......4.9kg.........0.3kg
Ugo..............77Kg.........69Kg...........68.9Kg.........8.1Kg.........-0.1Kg
imatfaal.........78kg.........74kg...........77.8kg.......0.2kg.........3.8kg
whatleytom.....83.6kg.........75kg...........82.5kg.......1.1kg.........7.5kg
Wolfsbane2k.....127kg........113kg..........125.0kg.......2.0kg..........12kg
Mr FPB.........80.0kg.......70.0kg...........79.2kg.......0.8kg..........10kg
IP.............75.0kg.......69.0kg...........72.0kg.......3.0kg...........3kg
JZed..........111.0kg.......93.0kg..........103.0kg.......8.0kg........10.0kg
dhope..........74.5kg.......69.5kg...........72.5kg.......2.0kg.........3.0kg
stu-bim.......109.8kg.......90.0kg..........109.8kg.......0.0kg........19.8kg
London-Red....87.1kg..........80kg...........84.8kg.......2.3kg.........4.8kg
    Intent on Cycling Commuting on a budget, but keep on breaking/crashing/finding nice stuff to buy.
    Bike 1 (Broken) - Bike 2(Borked) - Bike 3(broken spokes) - Bike 4( Needs Work) - Bike 5 (in bits) - Bike 6* ...
  • mamil314
    mamil314 Posts: 1,103
    Wolfsbane2k wrote:
    Finally another kg off.
    must have been the day of conservation work. Can't wait for the longer evenings to get the green gym going as well, although I'm not sure I like the missuses plan of removing a 10'x8' concrete shed base!
    ................START.......TARGET..............NOW......SO FAR.........TO GO
itboffin.....173.8lbs.......155lbs.........163.8lbs.......10lbs........8.8lbs
spasy..........72.2kg.........67kg...........67.3kg.......4.9kg.........0.3kg
Ugo..............77Kg.........69Kg...........68.9Kg.........8.1Kg.........-0.1Kg
imatfaal.........78kg.........74kg...........77.8kg.......0.2kg.........3.8kg
whatleytom.....83.6kg.........75kg...........82.5kg.......1.1kg.........7.5kg
Wolfsbane2k.....127kg........113kg..........125.0kg.......2.0kg..........12kg
Mr FPB.........80.0kg.......70.0kg...........79.2kg.......0.8kg..........10kg
IP.............75.0kg.......69.0kg...........72.0kg.......3.0kg...........3kg
JZed..........111.0kg.......93.0kg..........103.0kg.......8.0kg........10.0kg
dhope..........74.5kg.......69.5kg...........72.5kg.......2.0kg.........3.0kg
stu-bim.......109.8kg.......90.0kg..........109.8kg.......0.0kg........19.8kg
London-Red....87.1kg..........80kg...........84.8kg.......2.3kg.........4.8kg


    What a weightloss opportunity! Steel bar, sledgehammer, wheelbarrow - good luck!
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699 
    ................START.......TARGET..............NOW......SO FAR.........TO GO
itboffin.....173.8lbs.......155lbs.........163.8lbs.......10lbs........8.8lbs
spasy..........72.2kg.........67kg...........67.3kg.......4.9kg.........0.3kg
Ugo..............77kg.........69kg...........68.9kg.......8.1kg........-0.1kg
imatfaal.........78kg.........74kg...........77.8kg.......0.2kg.........3.8kg
whatleytom.....83.6kg.........75kg...........82.5kg.......1.1kg.........7.5kg
Wolfsbane2k.....127kg........113kg..........125.0kg.......2.0kg..........12kg
Mr FPB.........80.0kg.......70.0kg...........79.2kg.......0.8kg..........10kg
IP.............75.0kg.......69.0kg...........72.0kg.......3.0kg...........3kg
JZed..........111.0kg.......93.0kg..........103.0kg.......8.0kg........10.0kg
dhope..........74.5kg.......69.5kg...........71.2kg.......3.3kg.........1.7kg
stu-bim.......109.8kg.......90.0kg..........109.8kg.......0.0kg........19.8kg
London-Red....87.1kg..........80kg...........84.8kg.......2.3kg.........4.8kg

    Tiny bit more chipped off. Last long run this weekend and RHR was 36 this morning which is as low as I can remember.
    Rose Xeon CW Disc
    CAAD12 Disc
    Condor Tempo
  • wolfsbane2k
    wolfsbane2k Posts: 3,056
    mamil314 wrote:
    Wolfsbane2k wrote:
    Finally another kg off.
    must have been the day of conservation work. Can't wait for the longer evenings to get the green gym going as well, although I'm not sure I like the missuses plan of removing a 10'x8' concrete shed base!


    What a weightloss opportunity! Steel bar, sledgehammer, wheelbarrow - good luck!

    Yes, that's a good way of thinking about it. Problem is all the beer I'd need to be drinking to keep myself hydrated while I do it ;)
    Intent on Cycling Commuting on a budget, but keep on breaking/crashing/finding nice stuff to buy.
    Bike 1 (Broken) - Bike 2(Borked) - Bike 3(broken spokes) - Bike 4( Needs Work) - Bike 5 (in bits) - Bike 6* ...
  • imatfaal
    imatfaal Posts: 2,716
    Seriously peed off with this whole undertaking!

    400+ km week 16PRs on strava, 3 pints only in 7 days, and stuck to diet so no unhealthy food; put on two frikkin kilos.
  • wolfsbane2k
    wolfsbane2k Posts: 3,056
    imatfaal wrote:
    Seriously peed off with this whole undertaking!

    400+ km week 16PRs on strava, 3 pints only in 7 days, and stuck to diet so no unhealthy food; put on two frikkin kilos.

    Wow, that's harsh!

    Following a recommendation from a health checkup at work a week ago, I've realised that despite typically eating really healthy food, I've got the proportions of carbs to protein wrong. Might be worth checking out? Although I'm sure with that level of effort I'm sure you've reviewed/balanced ins & outs before?
    Intent on Cycling Commuting on a budget, but keep on breaking/crashing/finding nice stuff to buy.
    Bike 1 (Broken) - Bike 2(Borked) - Bike 3(broken spokes) - Bike 4( Needs Work) - Bike 5 (in bits) - Bike 6* ...
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    imatfaal wrote:
    Seriously peed off with this whole undertaking!

    400+ km week 16PRs on strava, 3 pints only in 7 days, and stuck to diet so no unhealthy food; put on two frikkin kilos.

    I tend to find the normal exercise days are the ones where I lose a bit rather than the ones where I'm making an effort.
    Saturday was a long slow run, 22 miles. By the time I'd had a decent breakfast, few gels while running, something straight after getting back, then lunch, then a decent dinner (was a dinner out to be fair, so couple of glasses of wine) I'd polished off 4200 calories for the day. Run would have been about 2000 calories so I'm not going to be putting much on either, but the priority was fuelling rather than starving myself :D
    Rose Xeon CW Disc
    CAAD12 Disc
    Condor Tempo
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    i have invented a new brunch i think

    mini jacket potatoes beans and er toast nom!
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • imatfaal
    imatfaal Posts: 2,716
    dhope wrote:
    imatfaal wrote:
    Seriously peed off with this whole undertaking!

    400+ km week 16PRs on strava, 3 pints only in 7 days, and stuck to diet so no unhealthy food; put on two frikkin kilos.

    I tend to find the normal exercise days are the ones where I lose a bit rather than the ones where I'm making an effort.
    Saturday was a long slow run, 22 miles. By the time I'd had a decent breakfast, few gels while running, something straight after getting back, then lunch, then a decent dinner (was a dinner out to be fair, so couple of glasses of wine) I'd polished off 4200 calories for the day. Run would have been about 2000 calories so I'm not going to be putting much on either, but the priority was fuelling rather than starving myself :D
    That makes sense - and at least I don't have the knowledge that it was all down to lack of will-power; not sure if that helps to be honest
    Wolfsbane2k wrote:
    Wow, that's harsh!

    Following a recommendation from a health checkup at work a week ago, I've realised that despite typically eating really healthy food, I've got the proportions of carbs to protein wrong. Might be worth checking out? Although I'm sure with that level of effort I'm sure you've reviewed/balanced ins & outs before?

    From this morning onwards I am gonna continue sticking to the plan - but also keeping strict food diary; it really does help and now I need effort just to get back to start line!
  • jzed
    jzed Posts: 2,926
    imatfaal wrote:
    Seriously peed off with this whole undertaking!

    400+ km week 16PRs on strava, 3 pints only in 7 days, and stuck to diet so no unhealthy food; put on two frikkin kilos.

    No cycling. No PRs. 5 pints on Thursday. Stuck to a diet of unhealthy food (I can't walk past an easter egg without eating one). Lost 2 kilos.

    Go figure.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Muscle loss I'd say
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • imatfaal
    imatfaal Posts: 2,716
    JZed wrote:
    imatfaal wrote:
    Seriously peed off with this whole undertaking!

    400+ km week 16PRs on strava, 3 pints only in 7 days, and stuck to diet so no unhealthy food; put on two frikkin kilos.

    No cycling. No PRs. 5 pints on Thursday. Stuck to a diet of unhealthy food (I can't walk past an easter egg without eating one). Lost 2 kilos.

    Go figure.

    Just done easter shopping and lots of chocolate involved - I am hoping that I can follow your lead; although I am certain I will put on again.

    Will be switching to longer commute through your part of the world (I think) from Easter onwards - give me a wave as you sail past on Woodford New Road etc; I will be the one struggling along on the white Whyte hybrid
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    getting very bored with the extra mileage and ascent now and its only bloody March, i'll be pulling my hair out come July
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.

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