How much weight do you want to lose by the end of summer?

Ibn

was 14st 10lb on 18th Feb
now im 11st 13lb on 12th Jun
target is 11st

im 5ft 10"

mainly its from cycling
have done almost 2000 miles
started by doing 60 miles a weeks
and am currently doing 150 miles

I occasionally run 10k on saturday mornings!

Diet consisted of High Protein and low carbs and VERY little junk!

Unfortunately goin to have to wait afew weeks now as ive bust my bike
and start fasting on the 1st of july for 30 days! (eating between the hours of sunset to sunrise)

Just hope I get riding in the summer

Thanks

Miss Pootle

Is it Ramadan in July? I think there was a thread last year in which Ramadan and cycling was discussed.

Anonymous

Not sure, but RideLondon is in August.

Ibn

Miss Pootle wrote:

Is it Ramadan in July? I think there was a thread last year in which Ramadan and cycling was discussed.

yeh its going to begin rougly on the 30th of June and last 30 days depending on moon siting.
I do intend to get out of bike-even if its a short ride

thanks

dork_knight

I was nearly pushing 120Kg in 2011 and dropped to around 90Kg later that year where I've pretty much sat until April this year.

I would really like to get to to the 72 to 74Kg mark, so far this year my results are:

Date         22/4/14    6/5/14    27/5/14   18/6/14

Body Fat   21%          18.6%       18%          16%

Waist        83 cm       79 cm      78.5         76 cm

Weight      89 kg       84 kg        83 kg       78.5 kg

michaelede

19/05/14 - 95.4kg (210lb or 15st)
11/06/14 - 89.9kg (198lb or 14.1st)
19/06/13 - 88.2kg (194lb or 13.8st)

Goal 85kg (187lb or 13.4st)

Philly8mt

Ok here goes ...

Day 1

Currently 6'2" in height and 16 stone!! (101.6kg)

I feel quite lardy but people don't believe me when I tell then my weight and give me that "you hide it well cos ya tall" line .....

Last year I got to 14st 2lb (90.5kg) and felt great .... So that's the target.

No crisps, chocolate, fast food!

More cycling


EDIT :- Ashamed to say I underestimated my start weight ... Actually 16'8 !!!!!! I was gutted when I got weighed properly on Monday ....

Philly8mt

dilatory wrote:

finlayson99 wrote:

dilatory wrote:

August last year I was almost 18 stone. Today I am 12st 4. I'd like to get to 11 by winter.

That's seriously impressive stuff.

How did you achieve that rate of success?

Thanks! Initially (August 2013) I was borderline (maybe properly?) obese, miserable and angry (putting strain on relationship) and longed for the days where I was fit and healthy and used to mountain bike regularly (about 8 years previous) so I purchased a mountain bike. I was super out of shape (8 years of wine, naughty food and long long days at a desk), went for a quick 7 mile ride and thought I was going to die. Something had to change, so after lots of research and reading I made some severe diet adjustments. I cut out all but 30g of carbs a day. Together with this I made an effort to cycle every day. I'd ride to work and then do that 7 mile loop back home again. It was on a 9speed 29er and initially the (little to me now) hill was in the lowest gear and was agony. In all the wind and rain of winter, my stupid 9 gears and my cheap lights but I knew it was the only way.

In an effort to speed up my fitness after a month or two I started doing kettlebell excersises, 3 times a week. So my little route every day and then 3 times a quick 30 minute kettlebell routine. Although quite sore I was feeling pretty good, in the beginning of all these sort of health kicks you notice rapid gains but I happy with my progress, my fitness was increasing, I was losing weight and the diet had become pretty easy. I was keeping my calorie intake high with fats from avocado and meats and fish and just lots of green veg. Nuts etc too. By Christmas I'd just dipped under the 14 stone mark, was happy! I'd done a couple of 35 mile rides on my bike, extended my after work loop to about 12 miles and had so much energy.

Middle of January I got a (crappy) road bike, started riding it outside at the start of February and I was hooked. I decided to increase my daily mileage again and quickly realised that low carb just wouldn't cut it any more, so started to sensibly bring in carbs at lunch time, something low in the evening etc. Upped my miles at the weekend. First 40, then 50 and then a 60!

Anyway, fast forward a few months, for the last 10 weeks I've averaged about 200 miles a week. Just recently bought a new bike that's 3 weeks old and done 700 odd miles. Completed a 90 mile solo ride then a couple of weeks later 105 mile solo ride (in 6.30 which I was pleased with, about 6,000ft elevation), regularly do 60/70 on the weekend. Just done my first club TT (8 miles in 21.50, nothing spectacular but I gave it a bash!) and my life is completely different! Couldn't be happier. Well, some carbon clinchers maybe but... It's one of those cliche cycling probably saved my life sort of deals. Haha.

That's fantastic! You started heavier than me and gone lighter than my target weight!

I've really no excuse now have I ...

Well done

poppit

Philly8mt wrote:

Ok here goes ...

Day 1

Currently 6'2" in height and 16 stone!! (101.6kg)

I feel quite lardy but people don't believe me when I tell then my weight and give me that "you hide it well cos ya tall" line .....

Last year I got to 14st 2lb (90.5kg) and felt great .... So that's the target.

No crisps, chocolate, fast food!

More cycling

14 stone 4 is 89.8kg.

Anyway, lost 13kg so far this year, the target is to lose another 2kg over the summer.

B3rnieMac

was 14.5 stone in january, and i now hover between 11.5 and 12......i did it for the wedding (coming this saturday!) but it doesnt hurt when it comes to climbing the hills! apparently i'm not allowed to lose any more before the wedding pictures (i've been told i lose it all in my face first and look unwell) but after next week i'd like to get down to about 11.

stoveman

Been trying to lose weight through half hearted dieting,have dug my old Bianchi out of the garage and got it back to being roadworthy.(Hasn't been ridden for a few years)
Currently at 17st 6 and struggling to lose anymore so have signed upto a gym and start next Monday.Am also aiming to get out on the bike a hell of a lot more as I used to ride 30-40 miles a day 15 years ago.

Have promised myself a nice new roadbike if I can get to 13st, but being a Head Chef, dieting ain't easy.

homers_double

Yes, the mrs doesn't know about my "hit 14st and I'll buy myself some carbon" promise!

michaelede

19/05/14 - 95.4kg (210lb or 15st)
11/06/14 - 89.9kg (198lb or 14.1st)
19/06/13 - 88.2kg (194lb or 13.8st)
28/06/14 - 87.9kg (193.4lb or 13.8st)

Goal 85kg (187lb or 13.4st)

dilatory

Philly8mt wrote:

That's fantastic! You started heavier than me and gone lighter than my target weight!

I've really no excuse now have I ...

Well done

Thanks! It wasn't fun all the time but if I can do it anyone can. This time last year I was a different person! Hell, almost two people hah. Still, more to lose but allowing myself a bit of slack at the moment (typed with a glass of Duvel next to me).

Philly8mt

Philly8mt wrote:

Ok here goes ...

Day 1

Currently 6'2" in height and 16 stone!! (101.6kg)

I feel quite lardy but people don't believe me when I tell then my weight and give me that "you hide it well cos ya tall" line .....

Last year I got to 14st 2lb (90.5kg) and felt great .... So that's the target.

No crisps, chocolate, fast food!

More cycling


EDIT :- Ashamed to say I underestimated my start weight ... Actually 16'8 !!!!!! I was gutted when I got weighed properly on Monday ....

Found it a tough week due to being constantly around Pizza! Pizza at my partners, Pizza in the lab at work, My son scoffing Pizza today! The smell of Pizza has been driving me nuts!!
Been out on the bike five times this week though and have not fallen off the wagon food or drink wise ... So I'm hopeful I've made a good start. I'll share/reveal all on Monday!

Philly8mt

michaelede wrote:

19/05/14 - 95.4kg (210lb or 15st)
11/06/14 - 89.9kg (198lb or 14.1st)
19/06/13 - 88.2kg (194lb or 13.8st)
28/06/14 - 87.9kg (193.4lb or 13.8st)

Goal 85kg (187lb or 13.4st)

Nearly there chap .... COME ON!!!!!!!

Philly8mt

dilatory wrote:

Philly8mt wrote:

That's fantastic! You started heavier than me and gone lighter than my target weight!

I've really no excuse now have I ...

Well done

Thanks! It wasn't fun all the time but if I can do it anyone can. This time last year I was a different person! Hell, almost two people hah. Still, more to lose but allowing myself a bit of slack at the moment (typed with a glass of Duvel next to me).

I think you deserve a "small" one

Philly8mt

Philly8mt wrote:

Philly8mt wrote:

Ok here goes ...

Day 1

Currently 6'2" in height and 16 stone!! (101.6kg)

I feel quite lardy but people don't believe me when I tell then my weight and give me that "you hide it well cos ya tall" line .....

Last year I got to 14st 2lb (90.5kg) and felt great .... So that's the target.

No crisps, chocolate, fast food!

More cycling


EDIT :- Ashamed to say I underestimated my start weight ... Actually 16'8 !!!!!! I was gutted when I got weighed properly on Monday ....

Found it a tough week due to being constantly around Pizza! Pizza at my partners, Pizza in the lab at work, My son scoffing Pizza today! The smell of Pizza has been driving me nuts!!
Been out on the bike five times this week though and have not fallen off the wagon food or drink wise ... So I'm hopeful I've made a good start. I'll share/reveal all on Monday!

NINE BEAUTIFUL POUNDS! Gone!!

Measured in tonight @ 15'13 .... Last week 16'8 ..... Fair buzzing now

Has everyone given up??? No one posting?

bernithebiker

Good stuff.

If you want to lose weight, cycling's one of the best ways to do it.

dennisn

I vote for "none". You should be at your target weight at the BEGINNING of summer.

Anonymous

dennisn wrote:

I vote for "none". You should be at your target weight at the BEGINNING of summer.

Good point, but as there was only 10 days of spring left at the start of the thread it would have been a tall order lol.

Anonymous

Carbonator wrote:

Carbonator wrote:

Currently 13 Stone 10lbs (192lbs).
Goal is 12 Stone 12lbs (180lbs).

Week 1 update

13 Stone 7lb (189lb)

3lb weight loss, so under 190lb now and 9lb to go :P

Week 3 update

13 Stone 4lb (186lb)

Another 3lb weight loss and only 6lb to go :P

Will be good to get under 13 Stone.
Am upping the running a bit in early July so should get there pretty soon.

michaelede

19/05/14 - 95.4kg (210lb or 15st)
11/06/14 - 89.9kg (198lb or 14.1st)
19/06/13 - 88.2kg (194lb or 13.8st)
28/06/14 - 87.9kg (193.4lb or 13.8st)
04/07/14 - 87.8kg (193lb or 13.8st)

Goal 85kg (187lb or 13.4st)

Fell off the wagon somewhat this week, damage fairly limited! On the plus side I was able to fit into some 32" waist jeans and I can't remember if I have ever worn 32" as an adult. I had purchased some 38" ones in Feb 2013 as my normal 36" ones were a bit snug so definitely somewhat slimmer

Grifteruk

My "end of summer" sort of arrives by 21st July, because next week is my annual targeted event of a week in the Alps with 5 buddies.

So I started off 2014 at approx. 11st 3lbs and am presently at 10st 2lbs. This is approx. 8lbs lighter than lasts years Alps trip so feeling reasonably happy with both the weight and form I am taking with me.

As with everyone else no tricks or secrets - just more exercise and better food.

Philly8mt

michaelede wrote:

19/05/14 - 95.4kg (210lb or 15st)
11/06/14 - 89.9kg (198lb or 14.1st)
19/06/13 - 88.2kg (194lb or 13.8st)
28/06/14 - 87.9kg (193.4lb or 13.8st)
04/07/14 - 87.8kg (193lb or 13.8st)

Goal 85kg (187lb or 13.4st)

Fell off the wagon somewhat this week, damage fairly limited! On the plus side I was able to fit into some 32" waist jeans and I can't remember if I have ever worn 32" as an adult. I had purchased some 38" ones in Feb 2013 as my normal 36" ones were a bit snug so definitely somewhat slimmer

32" waist ... Result! I am "normally" 36" waist also ... But ... I had also purchased a couple of pairs in 38" recently! I'd be made up if I got to and stayed at 34 tbf!!
Well done

bobmcstuff

I was 13st11lbs/88kg in January, got down to around 13st3lbs/84kg by May and had been stuck there for a while, I'd mostly done that by controlling my eating and avoiding midweek beers (where possible).

Last month I went from doing odd 50km rides at random intervals (maybe once or twice a month) to cycling about 650km and managed to hit 12st10lbs/81kg which I am really happy with. That's lighter than I have been since my first year of university (2006). I feel great and cycling just gets more fun every time.

If I can get to 12.5 stone (79.5kg) in the near term I will be really happy.

To put that in perspective I'm only 5'8" so I'll still be technically overweight at 12.5 stone according to my BMI. I'll look prety trim though so that's what counts

Philly8mt

Soooo week two weigh in ...

Lost seven pounds

Chuffed with that ... Still porky but a good solid start!

iron-clover

I'm currently hovering between 72-73kg (11.3-11.4 stone) but want to get back down to my proper race weight of 68kg (10.7stone) or less that I had in April ready for hill climbing season. University dissertation and exams had a big impact soon after uni TT champs were finished

I want to be able to see what damage in the hill climbs I can do if I put the effort in.

dilatory

Philly8mt wrote:

Soooo week two weigh in ...

Lost seven pounds

Chuffed with that ... Still porky but a good solid start!

Grand job! Well done! It only gets easier too.

12.1 here now. In 4 weeks it'll be a year since I started this endeavour. This time last year I'd have gotten sweaty walking to the shops in this sunshine. Last weekend I got my first KOM on Strava, 3rd out of 12 in a hill climb and have managed to get my average speed on 30-40 mile rides up into the 17mph range on rolling routes (18/19 now and then on a still day).

Philly8mt

dilatory wrote:

Philly8mt wrote:

Soooo week two weigh in ...

Lost seven pounds

Chuffed with that ... Still porky but a good solid start!

Grand job! Well done! It only gets easier too.

12.1 here now. In 4 weeks it'll be a year since I started this endeavour. This time last year I'd have gotten sweaty walking to the shops in this sunshine. Last weekend I got my first KOM on Strava, 3rd out of 12 in a hill climb and have managed to get my average speed on 30-40 mile rides up into the 17mph range on rolling routes (18/19 now and then on a still day).

Hill climbs?!?!?

That's what I have found so hard. 16'8 was a lot to haul up a slope! 15'6 feels a little better already ... 14'2 will be heaven when I hit it!