2020 paceline weightloss challenge

[RoadWhale]

Just signed up. I've been on a weight loss/improve fitness journey for just over a year. I'm finding the last pounds the most difficult to lose. Nice to add another element to the equation. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by azrider

Exactly where I'm at. I was in best shape of my life and the lightest of my life for big race in Aug 2018. I tipped scales at 162, and I've somehow made it into 190's territory.



At 6'3" I am a big fan of 170........giddyup

Yessiree. I've been down at 170 before and it was a lot of fun.. I got there more through running than cycling tho. Even then I had another 5-10 of healthy fluff to lose. Climbing was such a treat. I'm actually in better shape now after a few years of very consistent training, so it'll be even more of a hoot to see what it feels like with good cardio and strength as well in addition to the light frame. That's the dream anyway...

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[weisan]

Matt pal, thanks for starting this.

Do you save a "backup"?

What happens if someone accidentally erase or fat-finger or select all....?

[marciero]

Originally Posted by weisan

Matt pal, thanks for starting this.

Do you save a "backup"?

What happens if someone accidentally erase or fat-finger or select all....?

Um... dont do that ;-)

Aside from that, there is the full complement of editing-undo, revert to earlier version, etc.

[weisan]

Originally Posted by marciero

Um... dont do that ;-)

Aside from that, there is the full complement of editing-undo, revert to earlier version, etc.

True dat....I will be sure to burn an incense every day praying for another day of safety and prosperity.

[marciero]

Okay I am in.
I'm thinking if I stop the thrice-weekly one and two pints of ice cream, that should be good for a few pounds. So far this year I've held to the "no refined sugar" program.

So I dusted off the old scale. Had myself pegged at 170 but am a few lbs more than that. It does show a four-pound difference with my scale in two different spots on the floor so will have to be consistent...
Maybe it's a good thing being heavier than I thought since this means greater gain in performance for my target weight.

[Hilltopperny]

I am in! Since the birth of my son and the activities of my teenage daughter have ramped up I have been putting on the pounds. Definitely going to be more aware of my daily food intake and my excercise regimen.


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[Likes2ridefar]

I didn’t weigh in yet, but am certain I gained 5 to 10 pounds over the last month or so eating lots of good food like cheese fondue and drinks like Christmas bomb imperial stouts

I’m joining once I can access my scale.

[madsciencenow]

There’s a very interesting review article on intermediate fasting and the health benefits that was recently published in NEJM. Here’s a link if anyone is interested. I’m posting this up here as it seems applicable to losing a few lbs.

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1905136

Access is free if you register.


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[JAGI410]

There's a phone app called Zero that is a timer for Intermittent Fasting. It also has a bunch of articles and information. I tried it twice this week and I think I can do it more.

[oldpotatoe]

First, if I sign up, I gotta participate, I guess.

Challenge'?? What is the challenge if your weight is 162 and your 'goal' is 160??

I guess I'm in..just added. Gonna try the eat kinda normal(but better) 5 days a week, then 500-700 cal max on WE..we'll see.

Not sure I entered it right..confusing..

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by XXtwindad

2) Hydrate. Most of us are chronically dehydrated. The body often mistakes dehydration for hunger.

XX,

What is a good strategy to determine how much water to drink or if we are properly hydrated?

it seems obvious to me that if one day i take a long spin class and sweat out buckets i need to intake more water than a day i do resistance training and walk a lot but never break a sweat?

i personally also think i'm lacking in the hydration department, looking for some easy rule of thumb to make sure i stay on top of hydration?

[XXtwindad]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

XX,

What is a good strategy to determine how much water to drink or if we are properly hydrated?

it seems obvious to me that if one day i take a long spin class and sweat out buckets i need to intake more water than a day i do resistance training and walk a lot but never break a sweat?

i personally also think i'm lacking in the hydration department, looking for some easy rule of thumb to make sure i stay on top of hydration?

Well, the classic guidelines call for the "8X8" rule: eight ounce glasses of water eight times a day. But those are just suggested guidelines. If you're doing high intensity stuff for over an hour, you'll need more, along with (possibly) a sports drink containing electrolytes.

For me personally, I need more, because I'm on my feet all day long doing low-grade movements and exercises, and I also have a "salt" tooth which affects hydration levels.

Lastly, because its germane to this discussion, I've never liked the word "diet." I think it's problematic for a lot of people. We're not hard wired for negation. I think adjusting "eating habits" is much more sustainable way to "reframe" things.

A few links pertaining to the stuff above:

https://www.livestrong.com/article/5...er-for-thirst/

https://healthyeating.sfgate.com/sod...-you-4352.html

A good book on the subject: "Salt Sugar Fat" by Michael Moss.

[madsciencenow]

Originally Posted by JAGI410

There's a phone app called Zero that is a timer for Intermittent Fasting. It also has a bunch of articles and information. I tried it twice this week and I think I can do it more.

Thanks! I’ll check this out!


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[unterhausen]

Originally Posted by nobuseri

I am in. Looking to drop about 10kg.

I want to drop 25kg. Seems a lot more doable than the same weight in pounds.