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  • optimisticbiker
    optimisticbiker Posts: 1,657
    cyclingprop wrote:
    I tried changing my password again - the data updates haven't been made so, summary is :

    - logged in (successful)
    - go to edit my entry
    - submit changes
    - website says my password is wrong, but it let me log on already.

    My gut says there is a second password call when you go to update and it's not registering a change in the pw db when you change from the initial pw (though the log in screen seems fine - its just the update procedure). But I've not changed my pw back to validate the theory... Thoughts?

    UPDATE: I'm a blind fool and didn't spot the pw box on the update page. Ignore the above!!
    Thats OK. Its caught me out a couple of times and I wrote the thing!

    Asking for the password again is an easy way to validate the update without messing around with maintaining user - session relationships. Maybe I'll change that but since the whole thing took me only 30min to write I did it the simplest way.
    Invacare Spectra Plus electric wheelchair, max speed 4mph :cry:
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    After 9 days of eating and drinking like the old king I've lost 5 lbs admittedly 2 of those I gained in the US but how the hell do that work???
    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.
  • wibbles
    wibbles Posts: 21
    cyclingprop wrote:
    I tried changing my password again - the data updates haven't been made so, summary is :

    - logged in (successful)
    - go to edit my entry
    - submit changes
    - website says my password is wrong, but it let me log on already.

    My gut says there is a second password call when you go to update and it's not registering a change in the pw db when you change from the initial pw (though the log in screen seems fine - its just the update procedure). But I've not changed my pw back to validate the theory... Thoughts?

    UPDATE: I'm a blind fool and didn't spot the pw box on the update page. Ignore the above!!

    Guys,

    I work in IT so this is embarassing...

    I have added my record (registering) using my username as my password. I have then tried to change password. Am asked for my original password (which is username) and new password. I am then told that my password is not accepted /recognised. I try and login with username / password (old) and that doesn't work either.

    I'm confused and wondering if I should try a different career (after 12 years in IT)....

    Wibbles
  • optimisticbiker
    optimisticbiker Posts: 1,657
    wibbles wrote:
    Guys,

    I work in IT so this is embarassing...

    I have added my record (registering) using my username as my password. I have then tried to change password. Am asked for my original password (which is username) and new password. I am then told that my password is not accepted /recognised. I try and login with username / password (old) and that doesn't work either.

    I'm confused and wondering if I should try a different career (after 12 years in IT)....

    Wibbles
    Probably :)... but let me go check.

    <edit>Hmmm, I broke it somewhere when I fixed the double username issue... brb :)
    Invacare Spectra Plus electric wheelchair, max speed 4mph :cry:
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Weighed myself yesterday morning and came in under 12st for the first time in four years (that was following a very warm Highclere sportive, when I was massively dehydrated and it took every ounce of energy to finish).
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    cjcp wrote:
    Weighed myself yesterday morning and came in under 12st for the first time in four years (that was following a very warm Highclere sportive, when I was massively dehydrated and it took every ounce of energy to finish).

    Good work btw you doing the magnifcat this year? do eeeeeet!!!
    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.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    cjcp wrote:
    Weighed myself yesterday morning and came in under 12st for the first time in four years (that was following a very warm Highclere sportive, when I was massively dehydrated and it took every ounce of energy to finish).

    Good work fella!
  • optimisticbiker
    optimisticbiker Posts: 1,657
    OptimisticBiker wrote:
    wibbles wrote:
    Guys,

    I work in IT so this is embarassing...

    I have added my record (registering) using my username as my password. I have then tried to change password. Am asked for my original password (which is username) and new password. I am then told that my password is not accepted /recognised. I try and login with username / password (old) and that doesn't work either.

    I'm confused and wondering if I should try a different career (after 12 years in IT)....

    Wibbles
    Probably :)... but let me go check.

    <edit>Hmmm, I broke it somewhere when I fixed the double username issue... brb :)

    Fixed i think... @wibbles, if you're still having issues pm me and I'll reset your password

    Everyone else... one or two seem to have null passwords. If this is you, you'll be able to login but wont be able to reset them. PM me and I'll change then for you...
    Invacare Spectra Plus electric wheelchair, max speed 4mph :cry:
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    itboffin wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    Weighed myself yesterday morning and came in under 12st for the first time in four years (that was following a very warm Highclere sportive, when I was massively dehydrated and it took every ounce of energy to finish).

    Good work btw you doing the magnifcat this year? do eeeeeet!!!

    Nope. Too close to the Pyrenees trip.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Interesting calorie calc formula from the Livestrong.com web site

    Take a look at this calorie expenditure equation for men from the "Journal of Sports Sciences": Calories = [(0.2017 x Age) + (0.6309 x Heart Rate) - (0.09036 x Weight) - 55.0969] x Time / 4.184.

    Using that formula, a 29-year-old man weighing 180 lb., performing interval training for 20 minutes with an average heart rate of 150, will burn only 139 calories.

    Did the calc for my ride on Sat. and came up with 1522 garmin says 1818
    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.
  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    [(0.2017X40)+(0.6309x151)-(0.09036x250) -55.0969] x 65/4.184 =

    8.068+95.2659-22.59-55.0696 = 25.6743

    25.6743 x 65 / 4.184 = 398.8598

    Garmin says 1497

    Not sure about that formula though, it implies a heavier rider uses less calories.....
    --
    Chris

    Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/5
  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    4kgs lost now
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    Chris

    Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/5
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Despite having only eaten 2.5 tins of soup since Sunday I appear to have lost nothing, explain?
    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.
  • ToeKnee
    ToeKnee Posts: 376
    itboffin wrote:
    Despite having only eaten 2.5 tins of soup since Sunday I appear to have lost nothing, explain?
    Perhaps you mean tons? ;-)
    I appear to have plateaued ... annoying.
    Seneca wrote:
    It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
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    Track:Condor 653, MTB:GT Zaskar, Road & TT:Condors.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Last night's weigh in came in at 71.8 KG, so this healthy eating lark appears to be working! I'm using an app called MyFitnessPal to track calorie intake and exercise. Aiming for around 1800 calories a day. Exercise wise I'm Turboing on Tues and Thurs mornings (pre brekkie). Commuting 13 miles a day 5 days a week, and then riding between 40 and 60 miles on Sat or Sun. Gonna up the weekend miles gradually and begin to throw in more climbing as winter ebbs. Hoping the training mileage and Turbo sessions will pay dividends.
  • phy2sll2
    phy2sll2 Posts: 680
    Il Principe wrote:
    Last night's weigh in came in at 71.8 KG, so this healthy eating lark appears to be working! I'm using an app called MyFitnessPal to track calorie intake and exercise. Aiming for around 1800 calories a day.

    +1 for MFP. My target was 1300 a day though. I've had to relax that to 1500 as I was just starving, all of the time!
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    phy2sll2 wrote:
    Il Principe wrote:
    Last night's weigh in came in at 71.8 KG, so this healthy eating lark appears to be working! I'm using an app called MyFitnessPal to track calorie intake and exercise. Aiming for around 1800 calories a day.

    +1 for MFP. My target was 1300 a day though. I've had to relax that to 1500 as I was just starving, all of the time!

    1300? Fook.

    I'm just making sure what I eat is good. So lots of baked fish/steamed chicken. Homemade bean casseroles & banana smoothies, porridge, soup, loads of pea puree (which I love)! Cut out almost all processed foods - make my own bread. No booze in the week really helps as well, and I'm not really missing it. I do treat myself to a hot chocolate with skimmed milk after each commute, and use REGO after training sessions and munch on Soreen during weekend rides. TBH I'm still hungry quite often, but given I used to eat like a pig I'm assuming that my stomach will shrink a bit. I'm feeling good on the bike at weekends as well, so seem to be getting all the carbs I need. Wondering how long I'll keep this up for!
  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,811
    edited January 2012
    itboffin wrote:
    Despite having only eaten 2.5 tins of soup since Sunday I appear to have lost nothing, explain?

    Don't know if you've drunk anything calorific, but I thought starvation tends to prompt your body into hanging onto energy stores rather than burning through them.

    EDIT: 1300kcal? Think I'd pass out on that few :shock:
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    Part of the anti-growth coalition
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    I need to get a serious start on my weight-loss regime. MFP is great. I was meant to be going to the States this week and it's hopeless trying to eat properly when you're jetlagged - especially in the States. But then Mrs MRS broke her foot so I'm now chief cook & bottlewasher at home too which is a disaster because I just can't be bothered after my ride home so it's oven chips far too frequently. I've also not been riding as much because I'm taxi/ambulance driver to the various kids and/or cripples in my home. So, currently, it's just damage limitation....
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    1300kcal is just a snack.....
    --
    Chris

    Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/5
  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    Bollox! It would appear I must have changed my password for the stat logging site. OptimisticBiker: any way I can rescue my password?

    Anyway, down to 87kg as of this morning. I'm pleased with that considering I haven't done anything too hardcore. Another 4kg at least to go!
  • optimisticbiker
    optimisticbiker Posts: 1,657
    Jonny_Trousers wrote:
    Bollox! It would appear I must have changed my password for the stat logging site. OptimisticBiker: any way I can rescue my password?

    Anyway, down to 87kg as of this morning. I'm pleased with that considering I haven't done anything too hardcore. Another 4kg at least to go!
    I'll reset it for you and PM you with the new one...
    Invacare Spectra Plus electric wheelchair, max speed 4mph :cry:
  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    OptimisticBiker wrote:
    Jonny_Trousers wrote:
    Bollox! It would appear I must have changed my password for the stat logging site. OptimisticBiker: any way I can rescue my password?

    Anyway, down to 87kg as of this morning. I'm pleased with that considering I haven't done anything too hardcore. Another 4kg at least to go!
    I'll reset it for you and PM you with the new one...

    Thanks mate; youre a star.
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    another pound down... slowly slowly catchy monkey
    Dolan Mythos
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    ive stopped exploding and leaking and started slowly back on solids today but found that walk to the docs this morning then again chopping a few pieces of wood this evening left me totally out of breath.
    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.
  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    Stupid scales tell me I put on 0.5kg overnight. Looks like I'm sleep eating. I hope I had something nice. Although the cat's food bowl did look emptier than usual this morning... Must remember not to weigh myself every day.
  • optimisticbiker
    optimisticbiker Posts: 1,657
    Jonny_Trousers wrote:
    Stupid scales tell me I put on 0.5kg overnight. Looks like I'm sleep eating. I hope I had something nice. Although the cat's food bowl did look emptier than usual this morning... Must remember not to weigh myself every day.
    Yes, easy to get too obsessed... same time each week in the morning is the official line...
    Invacare Spectra Plus electric wheelchair, max speed 4mph :cry:
  • optimisticbiker
    optimisticbiker Posts: 1,657
    So here's an idea...

    How many of you have an Android phone? Would an Android App be useful to enter/track your efforts... it would still appear by magic on the website as well... :)

    BTW, I notice that very few of you seem to be actually tracking... 50% haven't updated within the last 2 weeks...does this mean you're not losing weight or you've given up???
    Invacare Spectra Plus electric wheelchair, max speed 4mph :cry:
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Losing weight ...erm nope :evil:
    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.
  • mkirby
    mkirby Posts: 365
    down to 97.4kg now at least its the right direction

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