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TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge

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  • George KG Offline
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    George K
    wrote on last edited by
    #112

    With the exceptionally cold weather we had in February, and the attendant snows, I've been a slacker about going on my walks. Interestingly, in December, 5 ½ miles was a typical walk, and I did it in about 95 minutes.

    I started again, in earnest last week, and found that, at three miles, I'm getting tired. So, I've limited it to about 4, 4 ½ miles the last few days.

    I wonder if it's because I got reconditioned, or that I'm just showing and feeling my age (shut up, @jon).

    "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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    • CopperC Offline
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      wrote on last edited by
      #113

      You definitely feel it if you take time off.

      But I think you get back up to speed faster than it originally took. It's not like starting over from scratch.

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      • LuFins DadL Offline
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        LuFins Dad
        wrote on last edited by
        #114

        Week started well but then I hit the birthday on Friday...

        The Brad

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        • CopperC Copper

          You definitely feel it if you take time off.

          But I think you get back up to speed faster than it originally took. It's not like starting over from scratch.

          George KG Offline
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          George K
          wrote on last edited by
          #115

          @copper said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

          You definitely feel it if you take time off.

          I was shocked at how true that is.

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          "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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          • Catseye3C Offline
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            Catseye3
            wrote on last edited by Catseye3
            #116

            Mixed bag. Weight jigged up and down all week and finally settled at a loss of one pound. Exercise was a non-starter, a little foam rolling.

            The best thing is that I'm starting my fourth day drinking almost nothing but water, and it's fine! A life first. I'd be thrilled if this lasts and I can get off the sweetened beverage train.

            Unrelated to weight loss, but it's possible my difficulty breathing that has been plaguing me forever has improved somewhat.

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

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            • jon-nycJ Online
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              jon-nyc
              wrote on last edited by
              #117

              Slow start as I'm recovering from a nasty leg injury.

              Still, did a few workouts. Weight trended well, but moved slowly as I would expect and want:

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              I know have an A/B regiment with 12 exercises to do each day, switching between A days and B days. It should be sufficient to keep me going until I'm comfortable rejoining a gym. Also it'll be warm several days this week so I'll get back to walking outside.

              You were warned.

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              • jodiJ Offline
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                jodi
                wrote on last edited by
                #118

                Scale says I’m down 3 pounds this morning from last week, but it was 2 yesterday (and since things go up and down as they go down, I’m going to call it 2, which is still fine with me!). I didn’t actually count calories this week, (mostly because I’ve done this enough that I know what I should eat, and what portions look like) no added sugar, and when I had a sweet craving, I had a tangerine or some apple. One big thing is to not drink my calories (because I’d rather eat them) - I’ve stopped drinking alcohol for the most part anyway(migraines) - so my “treat” is a non alcoholic beer, or if I want something cold and fizzy, I drink soda water. Otherwise it’s coffee/tea or regular water. Hopefully will do better this week with exercise (it’s snowing at the moment, and I’m ready for spring!)

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                • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

                  Slow start as I'm recovering from a nasty leg injury.

                  Still, did a few workouts. Weight trended well, but moved slowly as I would expect and want:

                  Screen Shot 2021-03-08 at 8.27.53 AM.png

                  I know have an A/B regiment with 12 exercises to do each day, switching between A days and B days. It should be sufficient to keep me going until I'm comfortable rejoining a gym. Also it'll be warm several days this week so I'll get back to walking outside.

                  jodiJ Offline
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                  jodi
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #119

                  @jon-nyc said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                  Slow start as I'm recovering from a nasty leg injury.

                  Ouch. What happened?

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                  • 89th8 Offline
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                    89th
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #120

                    Guys. My running shoes arrived.

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                    • markM Offline
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                      mark
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #121

                      I haven't lost a single pound. lol

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                      • 89th8 89th

                        Guys. My running shoes arrived.

                        RainmanR Offline
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                        Rainman
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #122

                        @89th said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                        Guys. My running shoes arrived.

                        Were they tired?

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                        • 89th8 89th

                          Guys. My running shoes arrived.

                          Doctor PhibesD Offline
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                          Doctor Phibes
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #123

                          @89th said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                          Guys. My running shoes arrived.

                          Could you still get into them?

                          I was only joking

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                          • 89th8 Offline
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                            89th
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #124

                            Don't tread on me.

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                            • RainmanR Rainman

                              @89th said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                              Guys. My running shoes arrived.

                              Were they tired?

                              jodiJ Offline
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                              jodi
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #125

                              @rainman said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                              @89th said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                              Guys. My running shoes arrived.

                              Were they tired?

                              😄😄😄

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                              • markM Offline
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                                mark
                                wrote on last edited by mark
                                #126

                                Day 2 of 16 hour fast routine.

                                I am only eating, and making smarter choices, between the hours of 12:00 and 20:00

                                It's not that bad.

                                But, I will be having steak and eggs for breakfast! 😉

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                                • Catseye3C Offline
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                                  Catseye3
                                  wrote on last edited by Catseye3
                                  #127

                                  Can't say for sure, but I think I've lost around two pounds this week, for a total of three pounds.

                                  Much improved in the hydration department. This week I had like a cup of beverage that wasn't plain water, and drank more water than I have been -- still a ways to go there. Am liking plain water more and more.

                                  Also discovered -- or rediscovered -- that drinking a smoothie for breakfast is a signficant assist in keeping the carbs low for the rest of the day. (The smoothie is 14 carbs.)

                                  Cutting way back on starchy carbs. Looking forward to increasing vegetable intake.

                                  Exercise is still a non-starter.

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

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                                  • markM mark

                                    Day 2 of 16 hour fast routine.

                                    I am only eating, and making smarter choices, between the hours of 12:00 and 20:00

                                    It's not that bad.

                                    But, I will be having steak and eggs for breakfast! 😉

                                    Doctor PhibesD Offline
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                                    Doctor Phibes
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #128

                                    @mark said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                                    I am only eating, and making smarter choices, between the hours of 12:00 and 20:00

                                    I typically make smarter choices between 12:00 and 20:00, too.

                                    After 8pm, all bets are off.

                                    I was only joking

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                                    • Aqua LetiferA Offline
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                                      Aqua Letifer
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #129

                                      I'm at about 11 lbs down, which I'm fine with. According to BMI, I'm still just barely "overweight," but fuck that shit, it's ridiculous.

                                      Please love yourself.

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                                      • Aqua LetiferA Aqua Letifer

                                        I'm at about 11 lbs down, which I'm fine with. According to BMI, I'm still just barely "overweight," but fuck that shit, it's ridiculous.

                                        Catseye3C Offline
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                                        Catseye3
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #130

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

                                        fuck that shit, it's ridiculous.

                                        Yeah, that number depends so much on one's muscle mass, bone density, etc. You ride a lot, so your number is way off what the published charts say it ought to be.

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

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                                        • F Offline
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                                          Friday
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #131

                                          Last week was a mixed bag.

                                          On one hand I ran a mile. Twice. Took me 12min and 32sec to do it, but at least I didn't stop.

                                          And on the other hand, I didn't eat as well as I should have; had a brownie one day and chips another day.

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