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  • kluursK kluurs

    @doctor-phibes said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

    Wow, nice going - what did you change to lose the weight?

    I did a lot of what George had mentioned earlier.

    • Dropped sugar based products and most flour based products from my diet. Thus, I lowered my carb intake somewhat - but sugar is the bad boy in the equation.

    • skipped breakfast and went to 1-2 meals a day - both within an 8 hour period. Thus, no cereals other than oatmeal.

    • no snacks - lot of green tea.

    Eliminating sugar wasn't too hard though I do let myself have one sugar item per week on Saturday nights as we have dinner with Mrs. K's father at that time. No cookies or baked goods wasn't too tough but bread is challenging. I switched to a bread called Ezekiel which uses sprouted grains. Not great - but keeps me sane.

    Second difficult thing is spouse is an ex-baker - so she really likes to make baked things - cinnamon rolls, chocolate chip cookies, baked apple slices, cheesecake. I'm just rude and don't eat the stuff.

    Meal 1 at 1:00 pm - typically bowl of steel cut oatmeal with some applie slices and banana, hummus and carrots.

    Meal 2 (sample) teriyaki chicken breast, stir fried vegetables and rice.

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    @kluurs said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

    @doctor-phibes said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

    Wow, nice going - what did you change to lose the weight?

    I did a lot of what George had mentioned earlier.

    Meal 1 at 1:00 pm - typically bowl of steel cut oatmeal with some applie slices and banana, hummus and carrots.

    Meal 2 (sample) teriyaki chicken breast, stir fried vegetables and rice.

    OK, now I'm mad. There's no way I could do this and stay sane. I've backed off on sugar and carbs, but nothing like that much.

    Clearly, I need to try harder.

    Seriously, though - nice going!

    I was only joking

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    • kluursK kluurs

      @doctor-phibes said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

      Wow, nice going - what did you change to lose the weight?

      I did a lot of what George had mentioned earlier.

      • Dropped sugar based products and most flour based products from my diet. Thus, I lowered my carb intake somewhat - but sugar is the bad boy in the equation.

      • skipped breakfast and went to 1-2 meals a day - both within an 8 hour period. Thus, no cereals other than oatmeal.

      • no snacks - lot of green tea.

      Eliminating sugar wasn't too hard though I do let myself have one sugar item per week on Saturday nights as we have dinner with Mrs. K's father at that time. No cookies or baked goods wasn't too tough but bread is challenging. I switched to a bread called Ezekiel which uses sprouted grains. Not great - but keeps me sane.

      Second difficult thing is spouse is an ex-baker - so she really likes to make baked things - cinnamon rolls, chocolate chip cookies, baked apple slices, cheesecake. I'm just rude and don't eat the stuff.

      Meal 1 at 1:00 pm - typically bowl of steel cut oatmeal with some applie slices and banana, hummus and carrots.

      Meal 2 (sample) teriyaki chicken breast, stir fried vegetables and rice.

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      Catseye3
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      #246

      @kluurs Congratulations on your well-earned success. πŸ™‚

      I have found long since that you can learn to love healthy bread. Ezekiel is weird at first, but if you give it a chance it may grow on you!

      Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka

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        Aqua Letifer
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        #247

        I've been doing this ride every day for about 2 weeks now. I've lost no weight whatsoever. None. Not one pound. πŸ˜†

        I honestly don't care, though, it's a good ride. Today I did it on the singlespeed in 95 degree afternoon heat and amazingly I didn't pass out.

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        Please love yourself.

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        • Aqua LetiferA Aqua Letifer

          I've been doing this ride every day for about 2 weeks now. I've lost no weight whatsoever. None. Not one pound. πŸ˜†

          I honestly don't care, though, it's a good ride. Today I did it on the singlespeed in 95 degree afternoon heat and amazingly I didn't pass out.

          415BE3D9-08C0-4559-8135-DA0DEBEC1D30.jpeg

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          #248

          @aqua-letifer You may be losing weight, but:

          This excerpt on overtraining is from Healthline -- a site I have come to trust over the years. They seem quite credible. They write, "Exercising too much without resting enough in between can lead to low testosterone levels and high levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. These hormonal changes are often associated with loss of muscle tissue, weight gain, and excess belly fat."

          Here's the whole article, 13 Signs of Overtraining and What to Do About It. https://www.healthline.com/health/signs-of-overtraining

          Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka

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          • Catseye3C Catseye3

            @aqua-letifer You may be losing weight, but:

            This excerpt on overtraining is from Healthline -- a site I have come to trust over the years. They seem quite credible. They write, "Exercising too much without resting enough in between can lead to low testosterone levels and high levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. These hormonal changes are often associated with loss of muscle tissue, weight gain, and excess belly fat."

            Here's the whole article, 13 Signs of Overtraining and What to Do About It. https://www.healthline.com/health/signs-of-overtraining

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            Aqua Letifer
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            #249

            @catseye3 said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

            @aqua-letifer You may be losing weight, but:

            This excerpt on overtraining is from Healthline -- a site I have come to trust over the years. They seem quite credible. They write, "Exercising too much without resting enough in between can lead to low testosterone levels and high levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. These hormonal changes are often associated with loss of muscle tissue, weight gain, and excess belly fat."

            Here's the whole article, 13 Signs of Overtraining and What to Do About It. https://www.healthline.com/health/signs-of-overtraining

            That's true, but I doubt that's what's happening. I know what that feels like and I'm more or less within my limits. 20 miles to me is nothing (and Klaus and Phibes can attest that it's no big); that used to be my daily commute.

            While some weight loss would be nice, that's not the goal anyway. I just think it's funny that the needle hasn't moved at all.

            Please love yourself.

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              #250

              I'm starting a three day fast today. It remains to be seen when I end it, but I'm definitely starting it today.

              Education is extremely important.

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              • HoraceH Horace

                I'm starting a three day fast today. It remains to be seen when I end it, but I'm definitely starting it today.

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                #251

                @horace said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                I'm starting a three day fast today. It remains to be seen when I end it, but I'm definitely starting it today.

                Done. 85 hours and counting. I'll break my fast later today. I lost 8.6 pounds, but most of that is glycogen and water. Probably lost 3 pounds of fat. Felt pretty good, but slightly weak. I'll do a longer fast in a while.

                Education is extremely important.

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                  Doctor Phibes
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                  Cycled 60 miles over the weekend, in very humid weather. Was great while I was moving, but when I stopped I was sweating like a Christmas pig, as my Russian friend says.

                  I haven't lost any weight, but I have quite a sore backside - the heat seemed to impact it in ways I won't go into in detail.

                  I was only joking

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                  • Doctor PhibesD Doctor Phibes

                    Cycled 60 miles over the weekend, in very humid weather. Was great while I was moving, but when I stopped I was sweating like a Christmas pig, as my Russian friend says.

                    I haven't lost any weight, but I have quite a sore backside - the heat seemed to impact it in ways I won't go into in detail.

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                    #253

                    @doctor-phibes Congratulations on your and your backside's achivement, and thanks for the quote from your Russian friend -- entertaining as always! πŸ˜„

                    Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka

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                    • Catseye3C Catseye3

                      @doctor-phibes Congratulations on your and your backside's achivement, and thanks for the quote from your Russian friend -- entertaining as always! πŸ˜„

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                      Doctor Phibes
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                      #254

                      @catseye3 said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                      thanks for the reference to your Russian friend -- entertaining as always!

                      For the full comedic effect, you have to say 'Svet like a Christmas peeg' in a strong Russian accent.

                      I was only joking

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                        Aqua Letifer
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                        #255

                        Finally did it. 200.

                        Only took about a year and I have no idea how. I've been riding every freaking day, rain or shine, but not for very longβ€”only 30 minutes some days. That's for mental health, though, not weight loss.

                        I can actually fit into some cold-weather riding crap I bought years ago when I was putting 150 miles a week in. I had filled out a bit since.

                        It's like the needle didn't move an inch for months and then bam, this happens overnight.

                        Please love yourself.

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                        • Aqua LetiferA Aqua Letifer

                          Finally did it. 200.

                          Only took about a year and I have no idea how. I've been riding every freaking day, rain or shine, but not for very longβ€”only 30 minutes some days. That's for mental health, though, not weight loss.

                          I can actually fit into some cold-weather riding crap I bought years ago when I was putting 150 miles a week in. I had filled out a bit since.

                          It's like the needle didn't move an inch for months and then bam, this happens overnight.

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                          @aqua-letifer said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                          bam, this happens overnight

                          1. You probably took a big dump, or...
                          2. It's water weight you lost because you're over your period.

                          "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                          The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                            jon-nyc
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                            #257

                            Aqua will never be over his period.

                            Only non-witches get due process.

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                            • George KG George K

                              @aqua-letifer said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                              bam, this happens overnight

                              1. You probably took a big dump, or...
                              2. It's water weight you lost because you're over your period.
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                              Aqua Letifer
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                              @george-k said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                              @aqua-letifer said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                              bam, this happens overnight

                              1. You probably took a big dump, or...
                              2. It's water weight you lost because you're over your period.

                              12 lbs would be one hell of a dump.

                              Please love yourself.

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                                4 years ago I lost 40 pounds with a weight loss plan Karla represents and works with. I wound up dropping the plan, though, because the foods upset my IBS. That weight came back over the course of the pandemic... Last week my doctor told me to take Prilosec for a month as I was having more issues with my IBS. Since the Prilosec was working, I figured I would try the plan again. I lost 5 pounds in one week! :Happy Dance: :Happy Dance:

                                The Brad

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                                  @lufins-dad said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                                  4 years ago I lost 40 pounds with a weight loss plan Karla represents and works with. I wound up dropping the plan, though, because the foods upset my IBS. That weight came back over the course of the pandemic... Last week my doctor told me to take Prilosec for a month as I was having more issues with my IBS. Since the Prilosec was working, I figured I would try the plan again. I lost 5 pounds in one week! :Happy Dance: :Happy Dance:

                                  πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

                                  Please love yourself.

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                                    Aqua Letifer
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                                    #261

                                    Not really "weight loss," but whatever:

                                    I've been keeping up with bike-riding, but 15 days ago, I decided to try to challenge myself: ride every day, no matter what. Raining, windy AF, cold snap, I don't care, I'm gonna be out there.

                                    So far so good. It's been a lot of fun in a masochistic sort of way. Each ride is about 15 miles. Some days I go out for longer. Most rides have been at night.

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                                    Please love yourself.

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                                    • Aqua LetiferA Aqua Letifer

                                      Not really "weight loss," but whatever:

                                      I've been keeping up with bike-riding, but 15 days ago, I decided to try to challenge myself: ride every day, no matter what. Raining, windy AF, cold snap, I don't care, I'm gonna be out there.

                                      So far so good. It's been a lot of fun in a masochistic sort of way. Each ride is about 15 miles. Some days I go out for longer. Most rides have been at night.

                                      5CAAF558-8945-4FCD-94AD-42856951C0AE.jpeg

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                                      LuFins Dad
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                                      #262

                                      @aqua-letifer Nice! I have no idea when I will be able to get back to riding my bike, but I have a hunch it will need to involve the words 5:30 and AM...

                                      The Brad

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                                        @Aqua-Letifer awesome!

                                        @LuFins-Dad i hear ya… it has been very difficult to try and fit in any type of workout with a 1 and 3 year old at home.

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                                          Aqua Letifer
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                                          @Doctor-Phibes @Klaus @mark @kluurs

                                          Ridiculous bragging: I found a 14-mile bike trip I now take daily.

                                          Average speed on eBike: 14.8 mph
                                          Average speed on singlespeed: 15.7 mph

                                          I'm able to do this consistently.

                                          Freaking nutters. I think the downhills are responsible for this, especially the slight downhills. Just a guess, though.

                                          Please love yourself.

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