Biggest loser

xc62701 said:
183.6 Crap. I got some work to do. Enough with the treats!
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No need to panic. You can cut out the things that cause the weight gain and have them in moderation. After stepping on the scale Sunday morning, the weight has come down quick with healthy eating, water and activity back in the daily schedule.
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xc62701 said:
Last year I started out at 206.8 on 1/3 and I got down to 157.4 for a couple of days due to a cold. 49.4 lbs lost and just couldn't get back there to try and get that magic 50 pound loss recorded. Steadily throughout the season the weight crept up a bit as I wasn't as focused on my caloric intake and it just felt good. #1 I never did any weights and really just focused on getting my rides in and counting my calories. #2 I realized how much better I felt being lighter and it made my 2022 cycling season amazing. I went from wondering if I'd race again to being in the top of the Cat 1 races and getting on some podiums with people that I never thought I'd see. I set the mark of trying to not go over 175 this winter. I knew that would be hard with the bad weather and holidays, and tomorrow will be the test. I will do my first official weigh in of 2023 and see where I stand. I think I'm north of 175 but still under 180. We shall see either way, even if I'm 180, that's starting 26+ pounds lighter than last year. I did think back to my races this past season and honestly my best race was in August at 168ish. I was confident, fueling well and I just put together a great effort to win a Cat 1 race this year. The majority of the good races were in the 165-168 range. With that being said I think that 165 is where I want to be for the next race season. I know once I get there I will push a bit lower but that's my mark. I want to be at 165 by the start of March. That gives me almost two full months to get my butt in gear, ride though the harsh weather and be in good shape to start the main part of next season. If I keep up my base and get some extra weight work in - not much just some core and other strengthening exercises, I think this should put me in great shape for a MUCH better 2023. My fitness right now is exponentially better than where it was last year, so I'll be curious as to where I can get to this year. I just need to stay healthy and put the time in for workouts and the diet. Also I'm going away for spring break to Mexico so I need to get ready for swimsuit weather! :thumbsup:

Good work to those that did this last year and I hope we can all help each other, and the others that jump in, to improve ourselves and maintain some better health for the years to come!
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How tall are you if I may ask?
 
Over the Bars said:
Jan 2 last year vs January 2nd this year
I'm up 14 lbs so far in the bulk and plan to gain 7 more in the next 2 months. I don't trust the wyze scale as far as I can throw it but it is telling me I gained 7 lbs of muscle since Nov 1st. 50/50 fat and water to muscle gain would be pretty good results and easy to drop 10 or 11 lbs of fat when I'm all done. I'm still pretty lean the bottom abs are gone but still have a 4 pack lol that will be gone soon enough
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You look happier last year.
 
Just finished week 1 of the 2nd Round of E2M. Back to school helped for sure with the steady IF eating windows. Went to CrossFit 3xs this week and PRd my overhead squat! Trying out the new E2M treadmill workouts. Normally I just set it and forget it for 30-45 minutes but these now have intervals which change things up. Got a cookbook that has been helping a lot with meal preps and planning - although I may have eaten a few more spoonfuls of peanut butter than alotted.

This week down 2 lbs. No change in measurements.
 
Robin said:
Just finished week 1 of the 2nd Round of E2M. Back to school helped for sure with the steady IF eating windows. Went to CrossFit 3xs this week and PRd my overhead squat! Trying out the new E2M treadmill workouts. Normally I just set it and forget it for 30-45 minutes but these now have intervals which change things up. Got a cookbook that has been helping a lot with meal preps and planning - although I may have eaten a few more spoonfuls of peanut butter than alotted.

This week down 2 lbs. No change in measurements.
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Woo hoo, nice work. Cookbook Korean beef and zucchini boat recipes are awesome.
 
JDurk said:
Today is 1yr of following the E2M Fitness program. Made huge strides in getting my long time weight issue under control with a healthy diet and fitness. Will continue with updates like the above showing progress. This is a year end report.

Strava numbers
- Riding (indoor/outdoor): 3,842mi, 112,192ft, 288h 22m
- Running: 86.3mi, 2,375ft, 17h 39m
- Walking: 197mi, 2,592ft, 58h 8m
- Other (circuits/stretching/weights): 96h 10m

Some highlights from the year.
- Got a new bike, Pivot Trail429 for endurance events.
- Completed more laps/distance at the endurance events of the MASS series and Trans Sylvania Epic
- Improved my overall 5-day time at TSE 2hr40m from last time I completed 5-days in '19. Quit after 3 days in '21
- Did my 1st Cat1 race, on the SS, and got 3rd place.
- Ran a 5k in Cape May.

Started the year like this, Jan. 2, 2022. Post holidays and thumb surgery that kept my hand in a splint until the end of February.
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This is from 12/21/22 before leaving for FL holiday trip.
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Still work to be done in the new year. Will be shooting for more muscle definition and to get back to the 170s as a 54y/o. I knew the trip would do some damage.
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E2M program Round 7, Week 1, Day 6

New Year and back to the weekly updates.

Diet
Fully committed to the weight loss meal plan this week to get things under control. Low carb, no fruit and 16/8 I.F. Dry January is the plan, so no beer either. In FL last week for the holidays, we did ok on travel days to and from FL and also our 1st meals each day. It was when visiting the in-laws daily or out to a restaurant in the afternoon that we strayed. Beer, Key Lime pie, conch fritters, french fries, Key Lime pie (I like Key Lime pie), sushi, mahi tacos, grouper sandwich.

Exercise
Dawn patrol 30min walk/run/walk warm-up and circuits M/W/F. Back to the Time Crunched Cyclist plan T/Th on the spin bike. We're heading out for a morning walk today after our 1st meal. Riding tomorrow either local or Wharton with some race team dudes. Unfortunately, the inactivity last week in FL, even though I took clothes and shoes with every intention of being active, had me feeling sore this week. Probably going to back off a bit with the running to allow time for more extra credit workouts.

Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235.4
1/7/23 current weight =178.4
Diff: weekly down 12.4, total lost = 57
Shocked, not shocked how much weight I gained over such a short period. Hadn't see the 190 value in awhile. The great thing about the E2M program and the way it's designed, you can fall off then jump back in and see quick results. Lesson learned.

While my wife didn't see an increase in her weight like me, she did go up. Following the plan this week, exercising more and also Dry Jan, she's back to her pre-trip weight and holding at her 41lb loss.
 
I’m at 176.8 this morning. That’s down 6.8 from 1/3/23 and down 29.6 from 206.4 1/3/22. Getting eating back on track feels good. I’m sleeping better now too. Haven’t had any beer since 1/2 since keeping to my calorie window. 👍🏻
 
iman29 said:
12.4 in one week?!! Nice.
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It really amazed me when I stepped on the scale. I forgot to mention in the post we packed Dinic's Roast pork, had blackened Grouper and prime rib. And each had leftovers that got finished off the next day. Beer is my belly enemy.
 
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