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JDurk said:
E2M program R8W1D7

Diet
Was good with the food choices this week, until yesterday. Had a few afternoon beers at the local. My wife took a day trip to Cape May and returned with 2 large cookies from the Cape May Peanut Butter Co that we shared. Ate final meal and the cookies too late.

Exercise
Got back into the exercise groove this week. Took yesterday off to get a few things done around the house and bike maintenance. Up early to ride outside today. Will be changing the running up this week to concentrate on some hill repeats. Next Sat, running the Adrenaline 5k in Haddonfield. Also adding extra credit weight workouts back in this week to keep and increase muscle.

Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235.4
3/12/23 current weight =181.8
Diff: weekly down 3.6, total lost = 53.6
Getting back into the groove with exercise and food choices, weight trended back down. Was actually a pound lighter yesterday and not shocked that it went up after the beer and cookies. I do find I'm snacking a bit more as the week progresses. Cashews are my kryptonite.

Wife has not be as active and hasn't weighed herself much. She's been good with food, however, when she weighed yesterday, was up 2lbs.
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E2M program R8W3D1

Diet
Knew it was going to be a not so good week. Early in the week, did fine. Thurs evening, went out with my wife and parents for the Shamrock Menu at a local restaurant. I had a house salad, a huge portion of Shepherd's Pie, only ate 3/4 of it to save room for the piece of chocolate cake that followed. Did good Fri, but Saturday ended up at the local tavern for beers, French Dip sandwich with fries and a piece of cake. Sunday afternoon at Tonewood with the dudes, then we went to the local tavern and I had my share of wings with some more beer. Feeling it all this morning when putting on clothes. Too much snacking on cashews and trailmix this week didn't help either. Garmin watch recorded the proof as well. RHR (higher), stress level (higher), body battery (lower) and sleep (not enough) all took a hit from the weekend.

Exercise
Consistent with circuits and extra credit weights M/W/F. Time Crunched Cyclist plan T/Th. Some lunch break walks. Participated in the Adrenaline 5k on Saturday morning and ran a PR. Was looking to be sub 30min and succeeded. Going to continue keeping running in the mix, but mtb racing season will begin in 2wks with the Rattling MTB on 4/1.
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Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235.4
3/20/23 current weight =190.4
Diff: weekly up 8.6, total lost = 45
Knew it was going to be a good number. Back to focusing on the discipline and being consistent with food and exercise. Maintaining definitely requires more effort than losing.

Wife has mentioned she's feeling fluffy and got back on track last week with more exercise. Didn't tell me what the scale showed, only that she was up. She also ran the 5k and was satisfied with her time since she hasn't been running and now has a baseline. Yesterday, she registered both us for another 5k in April in West Cape May.
 
Was in Pittsburgh at the Wheel Mill last weekend - I stopped for dinner with my dad on the drive out. He loves Cracker Barrel...where everything is either fried, battered, or smothered in butter. I managed to find something to eat but I love corn muffins. I brought food but lunch was provided for us - similar to Chipotle. I ate pretty healthy and avoided the chips as I didn't know if they were corn or flour (I'm allergic to wheat). Dinner out and splurged. My only downfall was snacking on sugary treats my friends brought.

Back on track Monday. Besides two days of BMX, got in 2 days of MTB and 2 days of CrossFit.

Down another 1 lb. Total lost 17.4 lbs.

I donated blood yesterday at school - they love me because I'm O-. My blood pressure was so low I almost couldn't give blood (100/60). My blood pressure is always low but the volunteer questioned me...
 
JDurk said:
E2M program R8W3D1

Diet
Knew it was going to be a not so good week. Early in the week, did fine. Thurs evening, went out with my wife and parents for the Shamrock Menu at a local restaurant. I had a house salad, a huge portion of Shepherd's Pie, only ate 3/4 of it to save room for the piece of chocolate cake that followed. Did good Fri, but Saturday ended up at the local tavern for beers, French Dip sandwich with fries and a piece of cake. Sunday afternoon at Tonewood with the dudes, then we went to the local tavern and I had my share of wings with some more beer. Feeling it all this morning when putting on clothes. Too much snacking on cashews and trailmix this week didn't help either. Garmin watch recorded the proof as well. RHR (higher), stress level (higher), body battery (lower) and sleep (not enough) all took a hit from the weekend.

Exercise
Consistent with circuits and extra credit weights M/W/F. Time Crunched Cyclist plan T/Th. Some lunch break walks. Participated in the Adrenaline 5k on Saturday morning and ran a PR. Was looking to be sub 30min and succeeded. Going to continue keeping running in the mix, but mtb racing season will begin in 2wks with the Rattling MTB on 4/1.
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Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235.4
3/20/23 current weight =190.4
Diff: weekly up 8.6, total lost = 45
Knew it was going to be a good number. Back to focusing on the discipline and being consistent with food and exercise. Maintaining definitely requires more effort than losing.

Wife has mentioned she's feeling fluffy and got back on track last week with more exercise. Didn't tell me what the scale showed, only that she was up. She also ran the 5k and was satisfied with her time since she hasn't been running and now has a baseline. Yesterday, she registered both us for another 5k in April in West Cape May.
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E2M program R8W3D6

Diet
Back on track with eating this week. Snacking was low and no mid-week restaurant visits. Did break my fast early a few times this week. Been hungry after morning workouts. Planning to have the celebration meal this afternoon, a family gathering early, then I think we're heading out to a local Mexican place. Did have a beer last night and then while watching a documentary about bourbon, had to pour a small sipper.

Exercise
Circuits, extra credit weights and 2 long spin bike rides this week so far. A couple of lunch walks at Rancocas S.P. to try and check out the fire damage from a fire. Trails were closed. Was going to run this morning but slept in. No feels for going to race Mayhem. Long ride with the dudes tomorrow, probably Batsto after today's rain.

Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235.4
3/25/23 current weight =184
Diff: weekly down 6.4, total lost = 51.4
Beer bloat and shitty eating from the weekend is pretty much gone. I know what to do. Looking to be at 178-180 by next Sunday for the Rattling MTB MASS race. Endurance SS for me. I can do it. Will check in before the race.

Wife got back to where she wants to hover weight wise. She's still not as consistent with activity as me and maintains much better than I do.
 
Robin said:
Was in Pittsburgh at the Wheel Mill last weekend - I stopped for dinner with my dad on the drive out. He loves Cracker Barrel...where everything is either fried, battered, or smothered in butter. I managed to find something to eat but I love corn muffins. I brought food but lunch was provided for us - similar to Chipotle. I ate pretty healthy and avoided the chips as I didn't know if they were corn or flour (I'm allergic to wheat). Dinner out and splurged. My only downfall was snacking on sugary treats my friends brought.

Back on track Monday. Besides two days of BMX, got in 2 days of MTB and 2 days of CrossFit.

Down another 1 lb. Total lost 17.4 lbs.

I donated blood yesterday at school - they love me because I'm O-. My blood pressure was so low I almost couldn't give blood (100/60). My blood pressure is always low but the volunteer questioned me...
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Good work Robin.

Whenever I have to go to the dr for anyting and they take my BP and HR, I can always see the look in the nurse eye like hmm something wrong especially. Then I have to say something like HR is usually that low 45-50 because I ride bikes a lot.
 
So it begins 3/1/23 @ 257#

My addiction Sugar

I have yoyo enough in the past to know how to lose but to stay at that lost and go deeper has never worked. So the mind has clicked and sticked to losing which is the first hurdle.

Scale at beginning and ending each day is my valuable tool. A combination of keto like and intermittent fasting has always given the best results. I already like the clearer mind and boost of energy in just a few short weeks.

I have yet to set a goal because in my situation ive reached goals before and then proceeded back to weight gain. I need to do something different this time as i would prefer to be and stay in the best shape as i approach the golden years.

Today 3/25/23 @ 244#
 
Unofficial weigh in.

Back from vacation where i was completely derailed. Wife and son got COVID, I keep testing negative but have something going on. Might just be spring allergies, but damn

Anyway I'm right around 190.
Will do a restart on Monday.

Welcome @mattybfat
 
There is a forum on the app I have used to track all of my calorie intake since we started this whole biggest loser thread that I post things to like on here. The other day someone from their corporate team contacted me congratulating me on my journey and asking my permission to feature my story and pictures on their social media accounts to inspire others. I took a current pic and dug out my staring picture that Patrick convinced me to take in the beginning of all of this and damn I forgot how bad it really was 😄 🤣 😂 I realize I'm good free marketing for them but I still thought it was pretty cool and funny that all this started with a thread on here that I didn't even really want to commit to in the begining.
 
Happy Friday!

Had a little bit of a rough week. Monday I felt the effects of eating glutinous Sunday and I ended up not riding due to the rain. Tuesday I upped my weights at CrossFit and still finished my WOD in a reasonable time, so that was a win. Wednesday I had a meeting that ran late and I didn't plan accordingly, so missed a ride. Yesterday moved my bike around the Sourlands...the powerline climb isn't any easier with shedding the weight LOL.

I had a larger appetite than usual this week...I learned that my sugar free mint life savers not only give me stomach issues but are not helping my "sugar cravings" so ditching those.

Down 0.5 pounds (total 17.8 lost) . Will take it all things considered. I didn't do measurements but I'm noticing it's time to do some clothes shopping...
 
Trip to Sugarbush went off the rails diet wise. Expected bump up when I got home Wednesday but overall expected worse.

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Happy that after 3 solid days home back into XC training and proper dieting I dropped right back. Long race this weekend so prepping with some carb heavy diet so I weighed myself Friday instead of Saturday again. I'm well aware of the water retention that comes with that process so no need to mess with my psyche before the race.

Also continued my exercise streak all throughout the trip which is great:

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JDurk said:
E2M program R8W3D6

Diet
Back on track with eating this week. Snacking was low and no mid-week restaurant visits. Did break my fast early a few times this week. Been hungry after morning workouts. Planning to have the celebration meal this afternoon, a family gathering early, then I think we're heading out to a local Mexican place. Did have a beer last night and then while watching a documentary about bourbon, had to pour a small sipper.

Exercise
Circuits, extra credit weights and 2 long spin bike rides this week so far. A couple of lunch walks at Rancocas S.P. to try and check out the fire damage from a fire. Trails were closed. Was going to run this morning but slept in. No feels for going to race Mayhem. Long ride with the dudes tomorrow, probably Batsto after today's rain.

Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235.4
3/25/23 current weight =184
Diff: weekly down 6.4, total lost = 51.4
Beer bloat and shitty eating from the weekend is pretty much gone. I know what to do. Looking to be at 178-180 by next Sunday for the Rattling MTB MASS race. Endurance SS for me. I can do it. Will check in before the race.

Wife got back to where she wants to hover weight wise. She's still not as consistent with activity as me and maintains much better than I do.
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E2M program R8W4D6

Diet
Nothing out of the ordinary this week. As I've mentioned, after working out in the early morning, I'm a little hungry post workout, and have been having some fruit or nuts before my eating window. No celebration meal this week yet. May do it this afternoon or Sunday after returning from Rattling MTB race. No beer this week so far either.

Exercise
Circuits and extra credit weight M/W/F. Ran M/W, spin bike F as a circuit warm-up. Rode the spin bike 90min T/Th. This is my last week of Time Crunched Cycling Plan, so will be switching to morning rides outside next week. Got a few lunch break walks at Rancocas S.P. Fire damage is minimal, 30acres, but the trail is fine. Taking it easy today, for tomorrow we race at Rattling MTB Marathon in Weiser State Forest in Halifax, PA. 32miles of #eastcoastrocks. 1st race of the season for me and will be looking forward to seeing many familiar faces from my team, the SJ/Philly/MASS series area and members of this forum. Doing a dumb thing by deciding to race on the rigid SS.

Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235.4
4/1/23 current weight =182.2
Diff: weekly down 1.8, total lost = 53.2
Didn't get down to the 178-180 range, but that's ok. Pretty much maintained with little effort this week. Will weigh again on Monday after racing tomorrow.

Nothing new to report for my wife.
 
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My old man took me to UBS on Rt1 within a week of finishing school so Joe Flatteron could teach me a lesson in the relationship of time and money. I use that same compounding philosophy when i work out. In March i did 2573 pushups and 2113 crunches using legweights and a 45lb kettlebell.

Lovely thing- im not recovering a single day. Neurological force is improving tremendously and no puffy muscles 😎


4-5 days a week look a little like this....

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Monday morning weigh in after yesterday's race. Pre-race meal at home before the early 2.5hr drive and sandwich 1hr before. Calories in the hydration and some solid food during the race. Race entry included sandwich, chips, fruit and a Coke. Full dinner at home.

Weight 184.4lbs this morning, up 2.2lbs since Sat morning.
 
Over the Bars said:
Thankfully I have Been maintaining well . I was looking at trial forks trying to pick a route for a run today over at stephens and saw the race route @xc62701 made so decided hey why not go do a half marathon today haha so thanks @xc62701 for the course I know the race didn't go as planned. Gotta give my dog credit too man he can go forever!! View attachment 210769View attachment 210768
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Glad you found a good use for the course, but you forgot your bike!
 
March 1 Weight: 188.6 lbs

Goal Weight End of March: 183 lbs

April 1 Weight: 184.2 lbs (-4.4 lbs)

Goal Weight End of April: 179.8 lbs

Fell a bit short again for the month, but the progress is still going in the right direction even with a week vacation that was a decent setback diet wise. 4-5 lbs a month feels sustainable...I haven't had many binges in the first 3 months and I don't feel tired or lethargic. According to my historical data I was already swinging back upwards April 1st last year and 184.2 is the lightest I've been since September 30 2020. Good stuff.
 
Well I knew it was not going to be a good weigh in day. Much snacking this week (granted healthy stuff) and salty food. Two days on the bike and two days of CrossFit.

Up 2 lbs.

Going to be a challenging week ahead as I'm going to visit my dad for a few days. He likes to eat out. Will bring some of my own stuff and also will be riding.

Happy Friday!
 
I said to @Fat Trout by the end of this week i should see the 230s# sure enough a hop on the scale saw 238, progress. Lack of sugar and extreme low carb instantly showing lower inflammation in my joints. Im able to spring out of bed and hustle down the stairs in morning, unlike before where i was still and needing stair rail for assistance.

My focus is not goal weight but a goal of continued proper eating habits. I automatically fall into a intermittent fasting whenever im at this point without thinking.

At least i feel fresh and have been working on getting 8hrs a sleep daily, almost there as i have had good sleep scores and avg 7.5 hours for past 2 weeks.

Speedo weather is coming and i need that Borat look for the beach 😁
 
Current Weight: 183.0 lbs (-17.0 lbs YTD)

Goal Weight End of April: 179.8 lbs


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Excellent weigh in...been fighting a little cold this week but haven't missed a beat with training. I had a scheduled FTP test Tuesday but there was absolutely no way I was in physical condition after Rattling Creek Sunday to complete that properly so I took TrainerRoad's AI prediction of 253 W. That puts me over 3.0 w/kg with my weigh in this morning. I did a just regular trail ride yesterday in addition to my normal training and set a bunch of PR's and was in striking distance of trophies for segments, I'm definitely getting close to the fastest I've ever been on a MTB.

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And diet/calorie wise, I've been absolutely on point since returning from VT. The 3700 calorie blip was Sunday when I burned ~2400 during the race so still in a deficit of ~900 calories for the day. Considered dropping to 2300 or 2200 calories but I did up my training plan to high volume since I can bike commute/train 2 hours 3 days during midweek so I don't think I'll need to. I'd rather reach 170 lbs in July than never get there because I'm not feeding my body what it needs.

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Have a good weekend everyone!
 
JDurk said:
E2M program R8W4D6

Diet
Nothing out of the ordinary this week. As I've mentioned, after working out in the early morning, I'm a little hungry post workout, and have been having some fruit or nuts before my eating window. No celebration meal this week yet. May do it this afternoon or Sunday after returning from Rattling MTB race. No beer this week so far either.

Exercise
Circuits and extra credit weight M/W/F. Ran M/W, spin bike F as a circuit warm-up. Rode the spin bike 90min T/Th. This is my last week of Time Crunched Cycling Plan, so will be switching to morning rides outside next week. Got a few lunch break walks at Rancocas S.P. Fire damage is minimal, 30acres, but the trail is fine. Taking it easy today, for tomorrow we race at Rattling MTB Marathon in Weiser State Forest in Halifax, PA. 32miles of #eastcoastrocks. 1st race of the season for me and will be looking forward to seeing many familiar faces from my team, the SJ/Philly/MASS series area and members of this forum. Doing a dumb thing by deciding to race on the rigid SS.

Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235.4
4/1/23 current weight =182.2
Diff: weekly down 1.8, total lost = 53.2
Didn't get down to the 178-180 range, but that's ok. Pretty much maintained with little effort this week. Will weigh again on Monday after racing tomorrow.

Nothing new to report for my wife.
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E2M program R8W6D1

Diet
Tried to stay on plan this past week. Started out fine, but as the week progressed, not so fine. Some Tonewood was left over from the race supply, so 1 or 2 here and there. In addition to Easter candy starting to appear. Wed evening the plan was to sit on the patio before dinner, however, our OCD lawn cutting neighbor decided to fire up the engines, so we basically ran to the local for some adult beverages, I did have a salad with chicken and broccoli to go with my Focal Banger. Weekend included some chocolate cake and ice cream.

Exercise
Took off Monday, day after the race. Did all the circuits and extra credit on T/W/F, spin bike or a run as warm-up. Easy spin Th and a mtb road ride on Sat. Spent F/S/Su painting 1 of the bathrooms in the house. I'm pretty sore from contorting myself many different ways to get around the door, vanity, medicine cabinet, light sconces and the toilet. That included taping, caulking, priming, trim and walls. Why does it feel like the smaller the room, the longer the project time. 5k this coming weekend in Cape May at Willow Creek Winery. Also planning dawn patrol rides T/Th instead of the spin bike from now on.

Weight
1/2/22 Starting weight = 235.4
4/10/23 current weight =185.8
Diff: weekly up 3.6, total lost = 49.6
No big deal with the increase. I know why. Beer, ice cream, chocolate cake and excess snacking all added up. I was hungrier this week and found myself snacking due to boredom at work. It's hard to maintain.
 
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