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JDurk said:
E2M program R9W8D1

Diet
While I managed to stick to the plan earlier in the days of the week, as the week goes on I get hungry cravings at work and hit the snack machine. Wife and I went to Hickory Run S.P. for a weekend of camping. We packed pre-made meals for the trip which included fruit as snacks. Saturday we planned to visit Jim Thorpe to walk around town and get an afternoon meal there. Some campfire beers on Fri night, more beers and food at Molly Maguires Pub, and then patio sitting at Libations Lounge at the Harry Packer Mansion on Saturday. Got home Sunday and hung out at my brother's house for Father's Day. More food and beer. This is not going to result in a good number on the scale.

Exercise.
M-Th was good with exercise. Weather and time constraints had me riding indoors all week. Didn't take a bike to Hickory Run as there was rain in the forecast, but it didn't. Walked around camp and Jim Thorpe, so some activity. Pretty much used this week as a rest and recovery week. Plan is to do a good 4 week block in prep for the W101 on 7/22.

Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235.4
6/19/23 current weight = 188.6
Diff: weekly up 4.2, total lost = 46.8
No surprise with the climb up in weight. Back on plan with food, activity, no beer until the weekend and it'll drop quick. No worries. Cheat meal turned into cheat weekend.
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E2M program R10W1D6

Diet
As I've mentioned in the past, and @Robin recently concurred, maintenance is harder than just sticking to a weight loss plan. I'll do good and then go off the rails for an afternoon and evening on weekends. Been enjoying some beer lately, but staying away from chocolate, cakes and cookies. Using fruit as sweet snacks. So overall eating pretty healthy with whole foods, no added sugars, and staying away from anything processed.

Exercise
I've stuck to the weekly circuits M/W/F and since it's now the 31/31 challenge, riding outside for at least an hour every day. Ran a 5k on July 4th and managed a PR. Haven't been doing any running for about 3wks, so fitness is good. Haven't done any extra credit weights. Summer Sizzler is this weekend. Granogue race is next weekend and the following weekend is the W101. Haven't registered yet, waiting to see what the forecast brings and will register last minute.

Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235.4
7/8/23 current weight = 184.6
Diff: down 4.0, total lost = 50.8
While I'm fine with where I'm currently at, could tighten the screws a little and get back to the 175-180 range. With all the riding I'm now doing, hunger seems to creep in and I need to eat.
 
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JDurk said:
E2M program R10W1D6

Diet
As I've mentioned in the past, and @Robin recently concurred, maintenance is harder than just sticking to a weight loss plan. I'll do good and then go off the rails for an afternoon and evening on weekends. Been enjoying some beer lately, but staying away from chocolate, cakes and cookies. Using fruit as sweet snacks. So overall eating pretty healthy with whole foods, no added sugars, and staying away from anything processed.

Exercise
I've stuck to the weekly circuits M/W/F and since it's now the 31/31 challenge, riding outside for at least an hour every day. Ran a 5k on July 4th and managed a PR. Haven't been doing any running for about 3wks, so fitness is good. Haven't done any extra credit weights. Summer Sizzler is this weekend. Granogue race is next weekend and the following weekend is the W101. Haven't registered yet, waiting to see what the forecast brings and will register last minute.

Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235.4
7/8/23 current weight = 184.6
Diff: down 4.0, total lost = 50.8
While I'm fine with where I'm currently at, could tighten the screws a little and get back to the 175-180 range. With all the riding I'm now doing, hunger seems to creep in and I need to eat.
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E2M program R10W2D7

Trying to stay consistent with posting, but since I'm not much of a "loser" anymore and just maintaining, will use this thread for accountability.

Diet
16/8 I.F. eating window has now slowly morphed into approximately 13/11ish. With all the activity now, I feel I get hungry earlier. After a morning workout, I'll have something like an apple, banana with PB or a PB and jelly on Dave's Killer Bread around 6:30am. Then around 8:30am, have an apple or banana, but different from what I had at 6:30am. Sticking to eating Meal #1 at 10:30am, Meal #2 around 2pm, and Meal #3 around 6:30pm, but this sometimes drags out after 7pm. Food choices being whole food instead of sugar snacks is making a huge difference and keeping my weight pretty stable.

Exercise
Did the program circuits M/W, skipped F because it included some leg exercises that probably would have fatigued my legs a bit. Racing was on the schedule for Sat. Still riding everyday for the 31/31 challenge. Race was MASS series Escape from Granogue. Endurance SS, did 6 laps in 4h21m and got 1st place. So I'm registered for the W101 next Saturday. Forecast is looking awesome and the challenge for me is the time/distance, never did a century on the mtb. Will be staying in my box and try not to get caught in the hammerfest in the beginning.

Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235.4
7/16/23 current weight = 184.4
Diff: down .2, total lost = 51
Volume of activity is maintaining the number on the scale. Looking back a year ago I was about 8lbs lighter, and still not to my lowest since starting the E2M program. Looking at pictures from then, I was pretty lean, with a lot of loose skin. I've put on some muscle with the extra credit workouts since that time and appear thinner. I like where I'm currently sitting weight wise.
 
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Been a while since my last update. Training has been training, weather has been good for keeping me inside for most of my training sessions with a couple bike commutes a week. My FTP is up to 278 (From 245 in February) which is fantastic. It's been a slow consistent plod with no huge jumps but I feel that my base fitness may be my best ever.

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On the weight front I've basically been maintaining 182-184ish, resigned to not dropping my calories too low to impact my riding until last week when I kept my diet strict and low and behold, bam 178 lbs. Lowest since March 2020 (heh). Guessing it'll dead cat bounce back up Wednesday but I'd be perfectly happy at 180 for the rest of the year.

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For those who care about such things my W/kG has gone from 2.86 in March to 3.41 today.
 
Not a big movement in weight this week - down less than 1lb.

But I did break the seal on getting back on the bike with a 3 day streak up at Sterling.
Even got in some rowing and elliptical as a recovery workout yesterday.

Thinking about swimming today! And maybe an easy road ride - or hike in Cush with the saw.

Hoping for a good number next week.
 
Patrick said:
Not a big movement in weight this week - down less than 1lb.

But I did break the seal on getting back on the bike with a 3 day streak up at Sterling.
Even got in some rowing and elliptical as a recovery workout yesterday.

Thinking about swimming today! And maybe an easy road ride - or hike in Cush with the saw.

Hoping for a good number next week.
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Come ride with me after work! Deets in the Fun Monday thread.
 
JDurk said:
Diet
16/8 I.F. eating window has now slowly morphed into approximately 13/11ish. With all the activity now, I feel I get hungry earlier. After a morning workout, I'll have something like an apple, banana with PB or a PB and jelly on Dave's Killer Bread around 6:30am. Then around 8:30am, have an apple or banana, but different from what I had at 6:30am. Sticking to eating Meal #1 at 10:30am, Meal #2 around 2pm, and Meal #3 around 6:30pm, but this sometimes drags out after 7pm.
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Question from a lurker - I want to do IF with an 8-16 to start but am hearing conflicting info about the need to eat protein within 30 mins of a workout but my workouts being early mornings usually. I can't have the eating window be 7-3 because I tend to have low glucose overnight (confirmed by wearing a CGM) which leads to morning headaches and general malaise. Should I just start with a longer eating window?
 
Haven’t stepped on the scale in a couple of weeks. This weather has killed my riding prospects but I’ve been consistent with the gym workouts. I also managed an hour on the Peloton Friday. If the world ran out of beer, ice cream and gummy bears, I’d be an Adonis!
 
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Question from a lurker - I want to do IF with an 8-16 to start but am hearing conflicting info about the need to eat protein within 30 mins of a workout but my workouts being early mornings usually. I can't have the eating window be 7-3 because I tend to have low glucose overnight (confirmed by wearing a CGM) which leads to morning headaches and general malaise. Should I just start with a longer eating window?
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Are you looking to lose weight? When I first started the E2M program in Jan '22, the first week of detoxing from sugar was tough. I managed to get through it. The program head coach did say if you're having trouble with the detox to have a piece of fruit. Eventually the body adjusts.

Early morning workouts fasted are working good for me. The 16/8 I.F. can be whatever works for the individual. I know some people doing the program only have 2 meals in their eating window. 10:30a-6:30p works for me and I have 3 meals with maxed out portions of protein, veg, and healthy fat. Since I'm maintaining and not trying to lose more weight, I add a complex carb to Meal #1 and include fruit with all my meals.

Give it a try and see how you feel. Tagging @Robin to see if she has some suggestions.
 
Happy... Tuesday?!

I usually check in on Friday but we were on the road early to head to family in VT. I did weigh myself... but I also figured I'd be weighing myself when we returned to see if/what the damage was.

Last week still doubled up on CrossFit and riding. My riding was just the hour...I was definitely feeling it. I did PR on a nasty climb so happy about that. Took both Saturday and Sunday off completely from exercise.

We were visiting the family who has not exactly been the most supportive of my choice to cut foods out. They were fine...one comment about bringing my own stuff. Indulged a bit too. We extended our trip a day which meant eating out...

Up 1 lb from maintenance weight this morning. I will take it all things considered. Happy to be home and back to my schedule.

I did see a car with an E2M sticker on it on our drive home. It made me smile.
 
JDurk said:
E2M program R10W2D7

Trying to stay consistent with posting, but since I'm not much of a "loser" anymore and just maintaining, will use this thread for accountability.

Diet
16/8 I.F. eating window has now slowly morphed into approximately 13/11ish. With all the activity now, I feel I get hungry earlier. After a morning workout, I'll have something like an apple, banana with PB or a PB and jelly on Dave's Killer Bread around 6:30am. Then around 8:30am, have an apple or banana, but different from what I had at 6:30am. Sticking to eating Meal #1 at 10:30am, Meal #2 around 2pm, and Meal #3 around 6:30pm, but this sometimes drags out after 7pm. Food choices being whole food instead of sugar snacks is making a huge difference and keeping my weight pretty stable.

Exercise
Did the program circuits M/W, skipped F because it included some leg exercises that probably would have fatigued my legs a bit. Racing was on the schedule for Sat. Still riding everyday for the 31/31 challenge. Race was MASS series Escape from Granogue. Endurance SS, did 6 laps in 4h21m and got 1st place. So I'm registered for the W101 next Saturday. Forecast is looking awesome and the challenge for me is the time/distance, never did a century on the mtb. Will be staying in my box and try not to get caught in the hammerfest in the beginning.

Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235.4
7/16/23 current weight = 184.4
Diff: down .2, total lost = 51
Volume of activity is maintaining the number on the scale. Looking back a year ago I was about 8lbs lighter, and still not to my lowest since starting the E2M program. Looking at pictures from then, I was pretty lean, with a lot of loose skin. I've put on some muscle with the extra credit workouts since that time and appear thinner. I like where I'm currently sitting weight wise.
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E2M program R10W3D5

Diet
Still following along. No cheating this week. Still getting hungry between meals though. Leaving today for Coburn, PA to do the W101 tomorrow , then heading to Raystown for a few days. Packing on plan food for meals before the race. During the race using Hammer Nutrition Perpetuem and enjoying the aid station snacks. Planning to do some food shopping on the way between stops.

Exercise
All in on riding this week with the 31/31 challenge. Up early this morning to do a 1hr ride because I don't want to arrive in Coburn and have to ride there. Want to setup camp and relax into the evening before going to bed.

Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235.4
7/121/23 current weight = 185.4
Diff: up 1, total lost = 50
I look leaner. Feel good. Still not sleeping enough. Will try and catch up with that next week.
 
Cracked the 190 barrier - this is a nice first step towards getting back.
189.2 - so down 4ish over the two+ weeks.

I've managed to get some type of exercise and/or high step count the last 12 days.
I have zero ability to go uphill. 90% mental ?? i dunno.
 
JDurk said:
E2M program R10W3D5

Diet
Still following along. No cheating this week. Still getting hungry between meals though. Leaving today for Coburn, PA to do the W101 tomorrow , then heading to Raystown for a few days. Packing on plan food for meals before the race. During the race using Hammer Nutrition Perpetuem and enjoying the aid station snacks. Planning to do some food shopping on the way between stops.

Exercise
All in on riding this week with the 31/31 challenge. Up early this morning to do a 1hr ride because I don't want to arrive in Coburn and have to ride there. Want to setup camp and relax into the evening before going to bed.

Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235.4
7/121/23 current weight = 185.4
Diff: up 1, total lost = 50
I look leaner. Feel good. Still not sleeping enough. Will try and catch up with that next week.
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E2M R10W4D5

Diet
Stuck to the plan mostly. Did have some cookies here and there. The packing plan worked well. We took food for a few days to include our time in Coburn, PA for the W101, and travelling to Raystown. Hit the Huntingdon, PA Walmart grocery area for supplies later. Nutrition and hydration was on point for the W101. Never felt crampy or dehydrated. Got home yesterday afternoon and ordered fajitas from the local Mexican spot. Going to do a little more off plan eating through the weekend.

Exercise
Raced the W101 last Saturday. Rode around Allegrippis trails or the rubber trail around Seven Points Campground to get my daily 31/31 requirements complete. A few days out on the inflatable kayaks. Walked a lot. Packing up for departure and unpacking upon return home was a sweaty activity. Up this morning to ride before the heat really kicks in.

Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235.4
7/28/23 current weight = 181.0
Diff: down 4.4, total lost = 54.4
All the activity during the week has resulted in a big drop. Unlike most of the other campers we observed at Seven Points that just sit in their camp chairs all day. Many others were sitting inside their air conditioned trailer. I feel good. Caught up with sleep, with most night more than 9hrs.
 
Alright gonna try to get back in this game again. Mobility issues have hampered consistency. I’m getting to a point where my newly rebuilt knee is getting stronger and I’m getting closer to being cleared to run - which I don’t really want to do. But if running is another way to get back in shape and get some fitness(and less fatness), then I’m in. I’m down 3 pounds this week which is a good sign. I’m just counting calories now and getting in my daily ride and continuing PT.
 
Two weeks since I last checked in/posted.

My weight was creeping up...between dog sitting at friends and a trip to Baltimore, I was indulging way too much. Bovine Burger and MD crabs were delish but the rest....meh. Not worth it.

When you eat like crap you feel like crap. I was puffy, achy and just down when I returned last Sunday. Then I stepped on the scale and had a bit of a breakdown.

I reeled it back in Monday morning and been eating to the plan. MTB 4 days and CrossFit 3 days.

Back to maintenance weight.

Today is our anniversary and we are celebrating at Char. That will be my celebration meal for the week.

Next week visiting Dad, who likes to eat. Just have to make good choices.
 
xc62701 said:
Alright gonna try to get back in this game again. Mobility issues have hampered consistency. I’m getting to a point where my newly rebuilt knee is getting stronger and I’m getting closer to being cleared to run - which I don’t really want to do. But if running is another way to get back in shape and get some fitness(and less fatness), then I’m in. I’m down 3 pounds this week which is a good sign. I’m just counting calories now and getting in my daily ride and continuing PT.
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Consider the long game. Find another activity that won’t wear down the new knee and require more surgery 15 years from now.

I hear cycling is pretty low impact. 😉
 
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