TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge
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wrote on 4 Jun 2021, 22:14 last edited by
No change.
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wrote on 6 Jun 2021, 16:43 last edited by
I've discovered -- or should I say rediscovered -- a nifty weight loss tip.
Eat as close to a zero-carb breakfast as you can. Starting off the day with few/no carbs sets you up for the rest of the day to go low carb much more easily.
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I've discovered -- or should I say rediscovered -- a nifty weight loss tip.
Eat as close to a zero-carb breakfast as you can. Starting off the day with few/no carbs sets you up for the rest of the day to go low carb much more easily.
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wrote on 6 Jun 2021, 17:01 last edited by Horace 6 Jun 2021, 17:01
I'm old enough to remember when "low carb diets" were lumped in with every other "fad diet" of arbitrary ridiculousness. Meanwhile, there has always been actual science behind why low carb diets really do work.
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wrote on 6 Jun 2021, 17:06 last edited by
I did another 60 miles this weekend - it got a bit ugly, as it was 82 degrees by 9am. I drank about 2 pints of Gatorade this morning.
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@catseye3 carbs (especially super-refined carbs) stimulate insulin which stimulates carbs going into cells, which makes you want moar carbs...etc.
In terms of insulin stimulation, even worse are diet sodas.
wrote on 6 Jun 2021, 20:38 last edited by Catseye3 6 Jun 2021, 20:48@george-k said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:
arbs (especially super-refined carbs) stimulate insulin which stimulates carbs going into cells, which makes you want moar carbs...etc.
Right, but I'm speaking specifically of doing this in early morning, so as to avoid the up and down swoops during the day. If you start out low, it's much easier to stay low. The temptation to go high carb is very much reduced.
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wrote on 6 Jun 2021, 21:36 last edited by
I have lost 2 lbs and have consistently kept it off for the last 5 weeks. I am better at running (not faster, just better); no longer feeling like I'm going to die by the end.
I know I should watch what I eat, but it's cherry season, and they have been sooo good.
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I have lost 2 lbs and have consistently kept it off for the last 5 weeks. I am better at running (not faster, just better); no longer feeling like I'm going to die by the end.
I know I should watch what I eat, but it's cherry season, and they have been sooo good.
wrote on 6 Jun 2021, 22:38 last edited by@friday said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:
no longer feeling like I'm going to die by the end.
Congratulations -- this is MAJOR.
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wrote on 7 Jun 2021, 00:23 last edited by kluurs 6 Jul 2021, 00:28
I've officially lost 25 lbs and am pretty close to my goal weight of 145ish. The last time I was serious about losing weight was nearly 30 years ago at which time I went a bit below my goal weight and sank to 139. True to past experience my weight loss comes just a few months after tossing all of my slimmer slacks and belts with a "I'll never wear those again" sentiment.
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I've officially lost 25 lbs and am pretty close to my goal weight of 145ish. The last time I was serious about losing weight was nearly 30 years ago at which time I went a bit below my goal weight and sank to 139. True to past experience my weight loss comes just a few months after tossing all of my slimmer slacks and belts with a "I'll never wear those again" sentiment.
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I've officially lost 25 lbs and am pretty close to my goal weight of 145ish. The last time I was serious about losing weight was nearly 30 years ago at which time I went a bit below my goal weight and sank to 139. True to past experience my weight loss comes just a few months after tossing all of my slimmer slacks and belts with a "I'll never wear those again" sentiment.
wrote on 7 Jun 2021, 12:30 last edited by@kluurs said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:
I've officially lost 25 lbs and am pretty close to my goal weight of 145ish. The last time I was serious about losing weight was nearly 30 years ago at which time I went a bit below my goal weight and sank to 139. True to past experience my weight loss comes just a few months after tossing all of my slimmer slacks and belts with a "I'll never wear those again" sentiment.
Wow, nice going - what did you change to lose the weight?
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@kluurs said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:
I've officially lost 25 lbs and am pretty close to my goal weight of 145ish. The last time I was serious about losing weight was nearly 30 years ago at which time I went a bit below my goal weight and sank to 139. True to past experience my weight loss comes just a few months after tossing all of my slimmer slacks and belts with a "I'll never wear those again" sentiment.
Wow, nice going - what did you change to lose the weight?
wrote on 7 Jun 2021, 16:53 last edited by kluurs 6 Jul 2021, 16:56@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.
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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.
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skipped breakfast and went to 1-2 meals a day - both within an 8 hour period. Thus, no cereals other than oatmeal.
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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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@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.
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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.
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skipped breakfast and went to 1-2 meals a day - both within an 8 hour period. Thus, no cereals other than oatmeal.
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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.
wrote on 7 Jun 2021, 17:11 last edited by Doctor Phibes 6 Jul 2021, 17:14@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!
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@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.
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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.
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skipped breakfast and went to 1-2 meals a day - both within an 8 hour period. Thus, no cereals other than oatmeal.
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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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wrote on 28 Jul 2021, 00:55 last edited by
I've been doing this ride every day for about 2 weeks now. I've lost no weight whatsoever. None. Not one pound.
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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I've been doing this ride every day for about 2 weeks now. I've lost no weight whatsoever. None. Not one pound.
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.
wrote on 28 Jul 2021, 01:33 last edited by@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 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
wrote on 28 Jul 2021, 01:45 last edited by@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.
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wrote on 6 Aug 2021, 17:15 last edited by
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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I'm starting a three day fast today. It remains to be seen when I end it, but I'm definitely starting it today.
wrote on 9 Aug 2021, 13:34 last edited by Horace 8 Sept 2021, 13:34@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.
