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  • Doctor PhibesD Online
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    Doctor Phibes
    wrote on last edited by Doctor Phibes
    #147

    My wife kindly purchased one of those fancy digital scales that tells you everything. Thinks got ugly when I hooked up my phone and saw the statistics. Apparently, I actually weigh 180 pounds and I'm fat according to the stupid phone. Well, now I'm fat and depressed, and I've flushed the phone down the toilet.

    Completely coincidentally, I went on the first bike ride of the year yesterday. I only managed 11 miles, and I was knackered, which was humiliating. I need to get up to 35 mile rides by the end of April.

    I was only joking

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    • jodiJ jodi

      No loss for me this week either. Good news is I’m doing a good job about staying away from added sugar, and carbs. Bad news is I’m eating too much fat (cheese and nut butters were the issue this week!). And I did not get enough exercise. I was on my way to losing a pound, (scale was going down) and then I blew it this weekend and the scale went back up...

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      Catseye3
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      #148

      @jodi said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

      No loss for me this week either. . . . I was on my way to losing a pound, (scale was going down) and then I blew it this weekend and the scale went back up...>

      Don't you hate when that happens??? Don't you wish the Diet Gods would cut us some slack once in awhile? You're good all week (well, sorta good) and the scale is frozen. You eat a third of a doughnut and whammo! you gain five pounds.

      It's not fair.

      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
        #149

        I haven't gained jack. It will probably require me back in the gym proper. But I continue with the training here.

        Only non-witches get due process.

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        • HoraceH Online
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          Horace
          wrote on last edited by
          #150

          I am fasting 16 hours per day. It seems to control my appetite, and I feel more full after smaller meals. Seems to be working so far and it's not difficult to stick to.

          Education is extremely important.

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          • Catseye3C Catseye3

            @jodi said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

            No loss for me this week either. . . . I was on my way to losing a pound, (scale was going down) and then I blew it this weekend and the scale went back up...>

            Don't you hate when that happens??? Don't you wish the Diet Gods would cut us some slack once in awhile? You're good all week (well, sorta good) and the scale is frozen. You eat a third of a doughnut and whammo! you gain five pounds.

            It's not fair.

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            jodi
            wrote on last edited by
            #151

            @catseye3 yes. The stupid scale even went to almost a 2 pound loss briefly, and I got so excited and then two days later it’s back up to where I started.

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            • HoraceH Horace

              I am fasting 16 hours per day. It seems to control my appetite, and I feel more full after smaller meals. Seems to be working so far and it's not difficult to stick to.

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              jodi
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              #152

              @horace I have tried that fasting thing and I can’t do it. I really need breakfast.

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              • HoraceH Horace

                I am fasting 16 hours per day. It seems to control my appetite, and I feel more full after smaller meals. Seems to be working so far and it's not difficult to stick to.

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                #153

                @horace said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                I am fasting 16 hours per day. It seems to control my appetite, and I feel more full after smaller meals. Seems to be working so far and it's not difficult to stick to.

                Same here. It's been over week now.

                I have, surprisingly not cheated. lol

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                • markM Offline
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                  #154

                  But, I am not weighting myself until 30 days has passed.

                  My starting weight was 245.

                  I had steak and eggs 4 times in one week. Well, it was left over rotisserie roast that we cooked one night.

                  I have been having eggs for almost every "breakfast" which is at 12:00. Usually a small "lunch" at 15:00-15:30 then dinner at 19:30.
                  Nothing after 20:00.

                  Limiting the carbs although a donut was consumed today. lol Cream filled chocholate donut. My daughter is to blame for that one.

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                  • Doctor PhibesD Online
                    Doctor PhibesD Online
                    Doctor Phibes
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                    #155

                    I'm weighing myself religiously every morning.

                    When I say 'religiously', I mean that I shout 'Oh, God almighty!' every time.

                    I was only joking

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                      Aqua Letifer
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                      #156

                      I'm down 13, and have done it all through "dieting." I figured out calorie intake can be greatly diminished if I eat the right things at the right time. For example, I can't skip breakfast. I just can't, it screws me up for the rest of the day. It's also much more beneficial if I take in some protein in the morning. So, that's what I do, a couple of eggs or something. Then, I'm good until dinner. I eat while the sun's still up, but by then I'm pretty hungry so I don't worry too much about how much I'm taking in; I just make sure I don't eat crap, and I don't eat again late at night. All of that seems to be working, and it's not hard to do because I'm not starving myself.

                      This is probably about as far as I can go without some serious exercise thrown in.

                      Please love yourself.

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                      • markM mark

                        But, I am not weighting myself until 30 days has passed.

                        My starting weight was 245.

                        I had steak and eggs 4 times in one week. Well, it was left over rotisserie roast that we cooked one night.

                        I have been having eggs for almost every "breakfast" which is at 12:00. Usually a small "lunch" at 15:00-15:30 then dinner at 19:30.
                        Nothing after 20:00.

                        Limiting the carbs although a donut was consumed today. lol Cream filled chocholate donut. My daughter is to blame for that one.

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                        Catseye3
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                        #157

                        @mark said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                        Cream filled chocholate donut. My daughter is to blame for that one.

                        Yeah, suuure.

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

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                        • Doctor PhibesD Online
                          Doctor PhibesD Online
                          Doctor Phibes
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #158

                          It's the beer at the weekend that gets me.

                          I was only joking

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                          • George KG Offline
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                            George K
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                            https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2777737

                            Results

                            A total of 7444 weight measurements from 269 unique study participants (residing in 37 states and Washington, District of Columbia) were collected during the study period, with a mean (SD) of 28 (24) weight measurements per participant. Of 269 study participants, 130 (48.3%) were men and 207 (77.0%) were White individuals; and age data was available for 169 participants (62.8%) with a mean (SD) age of 51.9 (17.3) years. Baseline characteristics are displayed in the Table. As illustrated in the Figure, post-SIP participants experienced steady weight gain at a rate of 0.27 kg every 10 days (95% CI, 0.17 to 0.38 kg per 10 days; P < .001), irrespective of geographic location or comorbidities. These results translate into approximately 1.5 lb of weight gain every month (to convert kilograms to pounds, divide by 0.45).

                            Discussion

                            Weight is a clinically relevant health outcome that is independently associated with all-cause mortality.5 It is also a helpful proxy for physical activity, another measurement associated with all-cause mortality.6 In analyzing weight trends around initial SIP, we found a significant increase in weight over the post-SIP period at a rate of roughly a pound and a half weight gain per month following SIP. Although this may not appear clinically important, prolonged effects as have occurred with the pandemic might lead to substantial weight gain.

                            Because of the reliance on Bluetooth-connected scales and weight measurements during SIP from participants of the Health eHeart study, reduction of overall sample size is a limitation to this study. Although idiosyncratic characteristics of those who happen to own a Bluetooth-connected scale may limit the study’s generalizability, following individuals over time to assess their objectively measured weight changes during SIP diminishes threats to internal validity.

                            It is important to recognize the unintended health consequences SIP can have on a population level. The detrimental health outcomes suggested by these data demonstrate a need to identify concurrent strategies to mitigate weight gain, such as encouraging healthy diets and exploring ways to enhance physical activity, as local governments consider new constraints in response to SARS-CoV-2 and potential future pandemics.

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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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                            • Doctor PhibesD Online
                              Doctor PhibesD Online
                              Doctor Phibes
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #160

                              Ok, apparently I've lost three pounds this week, by walking my regular walk, and not eating stupidly, and I'm doing 15 reps a day with the ab-wheel.

                              Tomorrow I'm planning on a decent bike-ride. Last week's paltry 11 miles was really ugly, hopefully tomorrow will be an improvement.

                              I was only joking

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                                LuFins Dad
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #161

                                I’ve had issues. Switching my diet started giving me severe stomach cramps. I’ve spent the last three days on a low fodmap diet and am just starting to feel better. I am going to maintain that for a week, then slowly start reintroducing different foods. Then I can start working on exercise.

                                The Brad

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                                • Catseye3C Catseye3

                                  I wasn't stellar today, either. I had planned out an exercise program, but only managed two foot rolls with the foam roller. How I discovered that standing up straight without leaning on something has become (more) troublesome. Gonna have to do the foam rolling sitting/lying down until I get some weight off.

                                  Did eat better than usual, though.

                                  MikM Away
                                  MikM Away
                                  Mik
                                  wrote on last edited by Mik
                                  #162

                                  @catseye3 said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                                  I wasn't stellar today, either. I had planned out an exercise program, but only managed two foot rolls with the foam roller. How I discovered that standing up straight without leaning on something has become (more) troublesome. Gonna have to do the foam rolling sitting/lying down until I get some weight off.

                                  Did eat better than usual, though.

                                  Cats, I highly recommend this unit. You can use it for arms or legs and get a very high quality cardio workout. It's an amazingly good machine for the price and only 25 lbs. You might find that, like me, you prefer the arm workout. I just put it on the coffee table and turn on the TV.

                                  According to fitbit I get my heart rate up to about 130 and keep it there, which is perfect for my age. Sadly they have gone up $25 since I bought mine.

                                  https://www.amazon.com/MagneTrainer-ER-Mini-Exercise-Bike-Exerciser/dp/B000V53KD8

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                                  “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                                  • George KG Offline
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                                    George K
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                                    #163

                                    I'm reading (see the "What are you reading now" thread) Jason (Intermittent Fasting Guy) Fung's book right now.

                                    He makes the point that, though exercise is a good thing for overall conditioning, it really represents only about 5% of your BMR (basic metabolic rate). Changing what/when you eat is a much bigger factor.

                                    Based on my personal experience, I'm not sure I agree, but it's something to consider.

                                    "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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                                    • Doctor PhibesD Online
                                      Doctor PhibesD Online
                                      Doctor Phibes
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                                      #164

                                      @mik said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                                      According to fitbit I get my heart rate up to about 130 and keep it there

                                      I can do that watching just watching movies featuring Scarlett Johansson. If I want a bit of HIIT I bring in Salma Hayek.

                                      I was only joking

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                                      • George KG George K

                                        I'm reading (see the "What are you reading now" thread) Jason (Intermittent Fasting Guy) Fung's book right now.

                                        He makes the point that, though exercise is a good thing for overall conditioning, it really represents only about 5% of your BMR (basic metabolic rate). Changing what/when you eat is a much bigger factor.

                                        Based on my personal experience, I'm not sure I agree, but it's something to consider.

                                        Doctor PhibesD Online
                                        Doctor PhibesD Online
                                        Doctor Phibes
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #165

                                        @george-k said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                                        I'm reading (see the "What are you reading now" thread) Jason (Intermittent Fasting Guy) Fung's book right now.

                                        He makes the point that, though exercise is a good thing for overall conditioning, it really represents only about 5% of your BMR (basic metabolic rate). Changing what/when you eat is a much bigger factor.

                                        Based on my personal experience, I'm not sure I agree, but it's something to consider.

                                        It seems to me that eating less is much better for losing weight, but doing more is much better at getting you fit.

                                        Obviously, I'm not a doctor...

                                        I was only joking

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                                        • George KG George K

                                          I'm reading (see the "What are you reading now" thread) Jason (Intermittent Fasting Guy) Fung's book right now.

                                          He makes the point that, though exercise is a good thing for overall conditioning, it really represents only about 5% of your BMR (basic metabolic rate). Changing what/when you eat is a much bigger factor.

                                          Based on my personal experience, I'm not sure I agree, but it's something to consider.

                                          HoraceH Online
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                                          Horace
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #166

                                          @george-k said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                                          I'm reading (see the "What are you reading now" thread) Jason (Intermittent Fasting Guy) Fung's book right now.

                                          He makes the point that, though exercise is a good thing for overall conditioning, it really represents only about 5% of your BMR (basic metabolic rate). Changing what/when you eat is a much bigger factor.

                                          Based on my personal experience, I'm not sure I agree, but it's something to consider.

                                          Interval training where you get your heart rate way up for a minute then relax a bit for a few minutes then repeat etc is awesome for burning calories through the day. Maybe the 5% figure comes from "brisk walks" and the like.

                                          Education is extremely important.

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