TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge
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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.
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wrote on 9 Aug 2021, 14:16 last edited by
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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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.
wrote on 9 Aug 2021, 14:19 last edited by Catseye3 8 Sept 2021, 14:20@doctor-phibes Congratulations on your and your backside's achivement, and thanks for the quote from your Russian friend -- entertaining as always!
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@doctor-phibes Congratulations on your and your backside's achivement, and thanks for the quote from your Russian friend -- entertaining as always!
wrote on 9 Aug 2021, 14:21 last edited by@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.
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wrote on 19 Oct 2021, 02:26 last edited by 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 long—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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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 long—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.
wrote on 19 Oct 2021, 11:30 last edited by@aqua-letifer said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:
bam, this happens overnight
- You probably took a big dump, or...
- It's water weight you lost because you're over your period.
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wrote on 19 Oct 2021, 11:50 last edited by
Aqua will never be over his period.
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@aqua-letifer said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:
bam, this happens overnight
- You probably took a big dump, or...
- It's water weight you lost because you're over your period.
wrote on 19 Oct 2021, 13:09 last edited by@george-k said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:
@aqua-letifer said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:
bam, this happens overnight
- You probably took a big dump, or...
- It's water weight you lost because you're over your period.
12 lbs would be one hell of a dump.
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wrote on 15 Nov 2021, 18:29 last edited by
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:
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wrote on 15 Nov 2021, 20:26 last edited by
@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:
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wrote on 15 Nov 2021, 20:31 last edited by
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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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.
wrote on 15 Nov 2021, 20:34 last edited by@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...
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wrote on 16 Nov 2021, 14:46 last edited by
@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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wrote on 16 Nov 2021, 18:45 last edited by
@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 mphI'm able to do this consistently.
Freaking nutters. I think the downhills are responsible for this, especially the slight downhills. Just a guess, though.
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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 mphI'm able to do this consistently.
Freaking nutters. I think the downhills are responsible for this, especially the slight downhills. Just a guess, though.
wrote on 16 Nov 2021, 19:20 last edited by@aqua-letifer Sounds excellent. Height profile? Gear ratio of the single speed?
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@aqua-letifer Sounds excellent. Height profile? Gear ratio of the single speed?
wrote on 16 Nov 2021, 19:26 last edited by@klaus said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:
@aqua-letifer Sounds excellent. Height profile? Gear ratio of the single speed?
Maybe?
Slightly more aggressive posture on the singlespeed, but only slightly; I swapped out my stem to raise the angle a bit. eBike is basically straightup MTB: more upright, wider handlebars.
Gear ratio on the SS is 2.8. Gear ratio on the eBike in highest gear is 3.2.
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wrote on 21 Nov 2021, 18:45 last edited by
Rode in snow for the first time this season, a night or two ago. How I'm handling the cold weather:
head - have a winter buff that can cover my ears and head, or ears and face. Good there.
body - have a neoprene jacket I've been using for several years now. I've never been cold in it.
hands - this one is tricky. My hand circulation sucks. I got some windproof gloves and they're working, but only just.
legs - Instead of spending $65-$200 on bike leggings, I use a $10 pair of long underwear and a $10 pair of shorts for visibility. Works better, far cheaper.
feet - I tried partial toe covers. They ain't cutting it. My toes are numb when I get back and I can't move them. Had to splurge on full covers.It's a weird feeling when I get back. My head is sweaty, my face is frozen, my back is sweaty, my hands are a little cold, my legs are warm, my feet are frozen. I feel like chicken tenders put on a stupid oven temperature: scorched on the outside, frozen inside.
