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Seriously. I'm all about eating food that tastes good and enjoying the process.There's a 1000 more nutritious food items to eat than an underripe banana that don't taste like bitter sand.
Seriously. I'm all about eating food that tastes good and enjoying the process.There's a 1000 more nutritious food items to eat than an underripe banana that don't taste like bitter sand.
Friday check in.
Didn't get in as much riding as I wanted to - but a good long ride Monday with my gals. Worked at the farm and two days of CrossFit. I've been hungry earlier in the morning but staying on track with my healthy eating.
Down 1.5 lbs for a total of 18.2 lbs.
Hiking with the kids today - should be a great time! Have a great weekend!
There's a 1000 more nutritious food items to eat than an underripe banana that don't taste like bitter sand.
E2M program R8W7D6E2M program R8W6D6
Diet
Did well this week. Still sneaking in a snack here and there. Waited until Fri evening to have two beers while patio sitting. No celebration meal yet, leaving that until Sunday afternoon when the family celebrates my dad turning 81. So cake and ice cream will be had.
Exercise
30min dawn patrol runs as a warm-up for the circuit days M/W/F. Dawn patrol local rides on T/Th were good. Lunch walks at Rancocas State Park to clear the head while at work. After typing this heading to Belmont to do a quick ride on the SS before the rain. Running a 5k in Cape May tomorrow morning. Week 7 will be the same and then the MASS race at Fair Hill is next Saturday. Always a big turnout and will be doing Endurance SS.
Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235.4
4/10/23 current weight =183.6
Diff: weekly down 2.2, total lost = 51.8
Accepting the fluctuations a few pounds +/-, but pretty much maintaining at around 185. I'd like to think I can get back to the 180 range before TSE.
Wife was down .5lb on her weigh in and has increased her activity.
Seriously. I'm all about eating food that tastes good and enjoying the process.
Good job. Hydration is a big part of weight loss.2023 - Week 15
'23 Starting Weight: 201.3
Current Weight: 189.2
Week: -2.4
YTD: -12.1
This was the result of more "moving around" - lots of steps this week.
A bit better about food and alc (had a beer on monday with my brother, and one on thursday with the Queen)
Trying a bit harder this week with the food. Looks like a couple great riding days coming up.
Got back into grazing mode - so need to replace it with water (or coffee!)
amazing how a gallon of water weighs 8lbs, yet having that level of daily hydration supports the body's processes,
so ya lose weight!
As an aside, Norm's Mom is not one to be trifled with.
I can also attest to this - I'm an E2M person who @JDurk got me going...If anyone that is curious about the E2M fitness program that I've been following since Jan '22, with excellent results, sign ups are open again for the new 8wk round.
This is now a lifestyle of healthy eating and exercise for my wife and I. I've never felt better and my cycling has shown huge improvements.
Website for signing up: https://e2mfitness.com/
FB group for general info: https://www.facebook.com/E2Mfitness...lback=0&show_follower_visibility_disclosure=0
ya, same....about the only thing in my house slightly interesting that I have access to is whip cream and frozen fruitexactly why there is no ice cream in my house!
making sure im at ~.8grm per pound....
ya it can be a pain....I find the protein powder helps alot. I dont like to eat breakfast right when I get up, usually wait until I get to work...which means something like some overnight oats and an RX bar.....not my favorite, but it worksI’ve been trying to do 1.5g per kg, which works out to a hair less than this but about the same. Anyway, when I first started it wasn’t easy. Especially if I didn’t get a good chunk in at breakfast. I’ve been doing Kodiak cake pancakes and a little syrup and 2 eggs. This gets about 40-45g. Then grilled chicken included with my lunch is another 40g or so. A couple of snacks with almonds or jerky and then I don’t have to go overboard at dinner.
So ok, im embarrassed to say that I have mildly followed this thread mistaking it for @Patrick personal blog. So usually when I have looked in it, it was Pat posting something....I didnt realize it was a mass dieting thread....ill pay a little closer attention now.
For myself....I have made some diet changes based on my broken leg. When I broke my other leg in 2006 I gained like 30lbs and it took finding mountain biking to fix that. But since the end of January I have been trying to get my diet cleaned up since I wouldn't be able to do nearly as much exercise. Joined a gym with a pool and rowing machines.....started lifting weight again....I have lifted the past couple of years, but nothing very serious...just something to do that wasnt bike riding
Now that im trying to rebuild my leg...and quite frankly the rest of my body....Im eating more than I typically would this time of year where I would otherwise be doing intervals and eating less. Now im tracking my protein, making sure im at ~.8grm per pound....Cut out pretty much all added sugar with the exception of a couple of tablespoons of my coffee creamer that I love....and someone will have to pry that from my dead hand Meal prepping alot...my usual....eggs, chicken, sweet potato, green vegetables, nuts, proteins shakes. Pretty much doing some kind of lifting + cardio everyday....either swim, bike or rowing. Plus stretching and PT for my ankle. Not really trying to lose weight at the moment persay....maybe 7-10 lbs at we get towards summer. More just trying to make my leg grow back. But this has been one of the longer stretches that I have tracked my calories/macronutrients.
Nice reading thru and seeing everyone's success, nice work!
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Diet
Another good week. Kept snacking under control. After the 5k last Sunday at a winery, BYOB my own beer and had an awesome burger with fries. A few more beers Sunday afternoon at my Dad's birthday party. The cake and ice cream were so good. No celebration meal so far this week. Maybe something tomorrow.
Exercise
Took it a little easier after the 5k, no running just easy spin bike sessions, circuits, extra credit weights and lunch walks. Did the #notarace at Belmont on Thursday evening and did pretty well. Was just going to ride, but got caught up in the racing. Up early this morning to make the trek to Fair Hill, MD for the MASS race and Endurance SS.
Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235.4
4/22/23 current weight =181.6
Diff: weekly down 2.0, total lost = 53.8
Happy with the drop. Let's see where it is Sunday and Monday after racing today and eating a bunch.
Wife is maintaining, but activity level is low.
Kudos for being brave and posting the results like that. Can clearly see the difference ! 💪🏻💪🏻E2M program R8W8D6
R8 coming to a close, and no plans to stop following this fitness routine. Sign-ups are currently open for the next 8wk round through Wednesday, 5/3 I believe. The round starts Monday, 5/1. https://e2mfitness.com/
Diet
Was good with diet again. After racing on Saturday, was hungry all day on Sunday. May have had a few Sunday Funday beers while doing yard work. Heading out this afternoon and may swing by Vincentown Diner for some meatloaf, as seen on D.D.D.
Exercise
Raced at Fair Hill last Saturday. Finished with a P5/9 in Endurance SS. 7 laps in 4:43, 52mi with 4,831ft of climbing on 32x19 gearing. Started dealing with some cramping during lap 5 and had to be careful the rest of the way. Interesting enough, in 2022, using gears and full suspension, I did Endurance 45+ and was P24/38 for 6 laps in 4:43. Resumed running as a warm-up for the circuits, M/W/F. Tuesday rode the trainer and Thursday Belmont #notarace, 9th overall and 1st place SS. Will be spending the week getting ready for the Xterra Duathlon at Wawayanda next Saturday.
Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235.4
4/28/22 current weight = 182.4
Diff: weekly up 0.8, total lost = 53
Looking back 1yr today, was just finishing up the 2nd 8wk round of E2M and coincidently, my weight was 182.4lbs. I've been lower in the time since, but I've definitely put some muscle weight on from increasing the weight used during the circuits and being consistent with extra credit weight workouts.
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