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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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    Catseye3
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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! 😄

    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! 😄

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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 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.

        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 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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          #256

          @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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            #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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              #258

              @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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                #259

                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:

                  👍👍👍

                  Please love yourself.

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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.

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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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                      #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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                          @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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                          • Aqua LetiferA Aqua Letifer

                            @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.

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                            @aqua-letifer Sounds excellent. Height profile? Gear ratio of the single speed?

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                            • KlausK Klaus

                              @aqua-letifer Sounds excellent. Height profile? Gear ratio of the single speed?

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                              Aqua Letifer
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                              #266

                              @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.

                              Please love yourself.

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                                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.

                                Please love yourself.

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                                • Aqua LetiferA Aqua Letifer

                                  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.

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                                  How I'm handling the cold weather:

                                  head - Snarling and bitching and remaining viciously torqued off until spring. Just like every year.
                                  body - See #1.
                                  hands - See #1.
                                  legs - See #1.
                                  feet - See #1.

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

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                                  • Catseye3C Catseye3

                                    How I'm handling the cold weather:

                                    head - Snarling and bitching and remaining viciously torqued off until spring. Just like every year.
                                    body - See #1.
                                    hands - See #1.
                                    legs - See #1.
                                    feet - See #1.

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                                    Aqua Letifer
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                                    @catseye3 said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                                    How I'm handling the cold weather:

                                    head - Snarling and bitching and remaining viciously torqued off until spring. Just like every year.
                                    body - See #1.
                                    hands - See #1.
                                    legs - See #1.
                                    feet - See #1.

                                    I get that. Most days in the past week, I did not and I mean DID NOT WANT to go out there. But after coming back, I've never once regretted it. So, I start anyway.

                                    My deal with myself is I give it 2 miles. If I still felt like packing it in by then, I would.

                                    Please love yourself.

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                                    • Aqua LetiferA Aqua Letifer

                                      @catseye3 said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                                      How I'm handling the cold weather:

                                      head - Snarling and bitching and remaining viciously torqued off until spring. Just like every year.
                                      body - See #1.
                                      hands - See #1.
                                      legs - See #1.
                                      feet - See #1.

                                      I get that. Most days in the past week, I did not and I mean DID NOT WANT to go out there. But after coming back, I've never once regretted it. So, I start anyway.

                                      My deal with myself is I give it 2 miles. If I still felt like packing it in by then, I would.

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                                      @aqua-letifer All seriousness, I admire that, I really do.

                                      I've been working on building discipline and mental toughness for awhile. Made some progress, not as much as I'd like. But I let myself off the hook when it comes to being cold. I hate being cold more than anything on earth. It's my kryptonite.

                                      But you go. I'll applaud your iron will from my nice warm house. 🙂

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

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                                      • Aqua LetiferA Aqua Letifer

                                        @catseye3 said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

                                        How I'm handling the cold weather:

                                        head - Snarling and bitching and remaining viciously torqued off until spring. Just like every year.
                                        body - See #1.
                                        hands - See #1.
                                        legs - See #1.
                                        feet - See #1.

                                        I get that. Most days in the past week, I did not and I mean DID NOT WANT to go out there. But after coming back, I've never once regretted it. So, I start anyway.

                                        My deal with myself is I give it 2 miles. If I still felt like packing it in by then, I would.

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

                                        My deal with myself is I give it 2 miles. If I still felt like packing it in by then, I would.

                                        That's a good idea. There's a mountain hike I do where there's a shortcut which cuts it back from 7 miles to 2. I should let myself take that shortcut guilt-free, just as long as I start it.

                                        Education is extremely important.

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                                        • HoraceH Horace

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

                                          My deal with myself is I give it 2 miles. If I still felt like packing it in by then, I would.

                                          That's a good idea. There's a mountain hike I do where there's a shortcut which cuts it back from 7 miles to 2. I should let myself take that shortcut guilt-free, just as long as I start it.

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                                          @horace said in TNCR Pandemic Weight Loss Challenge:

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

                                          My deal with myself is I give it 2 miles. If I still felt like packing it in by then, I would.

                                          That's a good idea. There's a mountain hike I do where there's a shortcut which cuts it back from 7 miles to 2. I should let myself take that shortcut guilt-free, just as long as I start it.

                                          I don't know if you'd call it a brain hack or what—for me it just seems like further proof that my present self can be shit-for-brains when making decisions—but yeah, it seems to work, more often than not. On the days it doesn't, who cares, because averaged out it still does.

                                          Please love yourself.

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