Jan 07, 2013 at 10:46 PM
Withings keeps me honest. Had a nice bump after the season ended and into the holidays, but now I'm back on track. Nice to know I weigh as much as Norm.
Weight Loss Discussion
Jan 07, 2013 at 10:58 PM
I'm hovering between 139 and 141. Lightest I've ever raced is 144. Plan to race 137 or 138 this year.
Jan 07, 2013 at 11:26 PM
137 is my goal (weighing around 142-144 right now). not gonna be a piece of cake! tyler hamilton describes it well in his book- 'drinking lots of water in order to deceive your digestive system in thinking that it is full' is what is gonna have to go down. Also gonna cut down on the french cheese and the sugar and substitute for raw broccoli, carrots, apples and bananas as snacks. Wine is still gonna remain on the menu however.
Jan 07, 2013 at 11:36 PM
I gained 3-4 pounds over the holidays and with the ending of cx season - sitting at about 164 right now. I usually race at 160 but this year may try to get it a bit lower. Maybe 155.
Like Mike, I usually have a pretty good idea of where I am by the fit of my work shirts. They're a bit tight at the moment.
Like Mike, I usually have a pretty good idea of where I am by the fit of my work shirts. They're a bit tight at the moment.
Jan 08, 2013 at 03:46 AM
nice work Ryan... it'll be interesting to see the difference racing at 4-5lbs lighter. 162 is the lightest I've raced, with 165-167 being the usual Muffinator race weight... 154 should be better if can hold my power and not flake out with hip probs.
Alyosha --the drinking lots of water technique may work, but I'm finding intermittent fasting during the day (well, light fruit and veggie snacking... less than 300 cals before 4 or 5 pm) and high-fat, moderate protein, and moderate carb dinner keeps me from feeling hungry. I drink some wine a couple times per week. I do feel hungry by late afternoon, but I don't feel bad during the day, the light low-cal snacks keep me satisfied. And I throw down some carbs during and immediately after rides.
Jan 08, 2013 at 04:34 AM
This past summer, between racing a lot and my low-sodium diet (b/c of an ear condition) I was down to 134, I think - that was a bit too thin. My goal by road season is somewhere around 138 - that feels optimal. I haven't weighed myself in months, but judging by the nice layer obscuring my muscles I've definitely packed on some muffins.
Jan 08, 2013 at 01:44 PM
OK I bought the Withings scale. I'm a fucking fat ass, weighing in at 176lbs. I couldn't figure out why the scale didn't recognize me automatically but it was because I assumed I weighted 165 lbs so I put that in as my starting weight. I'm also on the high end of the "safe" range for BMI and body fat %.
The immediate goal is to get to 165 by the end of the month. Then I'll do some power to weight evaluation and set some goals to hit by April.
I haven't been on a scale in years, but I think I was as low as 157 back when I was training for Ironman Florida in 2007, and I was bulkier in the arms and shoulders, so I'll keep that as a reference point.
Jan 08, 2013 at 04:08 PM
busted out the withings scale for the first time in about 6 months
i've only gained 4 pounds from peak race weight (140) but my mid section looks like cookie dough
gonna have to either use one of these or start training again . . . sigh
Jan 09, 2013 at 07:17 PM
@WilliamDC
why waste your money on one of those when you can make one of these at home?
Jan 09, 2013 at 08:02 PM
innovative!
i like it!
Jan 11, 2013 at 09:42 PM
It is too early to see if this will stick but I've been reducing my overall food intake just a bit and seeing some dramatic results without any appreciable loss in power or energy levels. Too soon to see if I'll be able to carry it through the early racing season.
I have no tricks to offer, save these:
I have 2 snacks a day (10:30 and 2:30) consisting of a 1/4 cup of nuts and some fruit. I find these really help me get to lunch and dinner without that overwhelming hunger that causes the dreaded COOKIE MONSTER SYNDROME
I have 2 snacks a day (10:30 and 2:30) consisting of a 1/4 cup of nuts and some fruit. I find these really help me get to lunch and dinner without that overwhelming hunger that causes the dreaded COOKIE MONSTER SYNDROME
Jan 13, 2013 at 01:45 AM
@ Jules
What time are you working out during this plan?
I'm trying to limit calories during the day. It's actually pretty easy during the day at work since I don't really have more than 5 minutes to scarf something down. The key is having something decent on hand.
Jan 13, 2013 at 02:06 AM
Mornings usually. If a workout interrupts a snack time that's ok because I'm eating diligently on the bike. An early morning workout happens before breakfast unless it's more than an hour in duration.mperlberg said:
@ Jules
What time are you working out during this plan?
I'm trying to limit calories during the day. It's actually pretty easy during the day at work since I don't really have more than 5 minutes to scarf something down. The key is having something decent on hand.
Jan 13, 2013 at 04:23 AM
pants too loose around waist - down to last hole on belt, waist pinching up more than ever. thighs a bit tight on pants. ribs starting to show ala April ribs. Face getting thinner.
THAT damn Ride Brooklyn scale LIES!!!
Jan 13, 2013 at 04:50 AM
Maybe you were retaining water that day Eric.
Jan 13, 2013 at 11:27 AM
@ryan - are you saying I'm bloated? wait, that explains the cankles.
Jan 16, 2013 at 03:34 AM
So I've been weighing in under 140 pretty regularly. But I just discovered chocolate almond butter. So, that's probably the end of that.
Jan 16, 2013 at 03:40 AM
he giveth and he taketh away
Jan 16, 2013 at 04:32 AM
Jan 16, 2013 at 05:43 PM
Ryan J said:So I've been weighing in under 140 pretty regularly. But I just discovered chocolate almond butter. So, that's probably the end of that.
Hey man, if you're going feast on some nut butter choco goodness... get Brad's Organic Cashew Butter and dip pieces of your favorite high-end chocolate bar into it. If the extra creaminess of the cashew butter is too much for you, then Brad makes a super nice almond butter too. Either way, the custom butter/choc combo beats the hell out of the factory-made combinations.
If you want the no-fat-cell spared approach, take a jar of the cashew or almond butter and a jar of nutella --and take alternating spoonfuls until you wake up on the floor at 2am with your face tingling.
I point these things out so you can see where this path will take you. Maybe you'll start feeling sick just thinking about it and thereby avoid the trap altogether (or get out early). Good luck.
Recovering nut butter abuser,
Norm
Jan 16, 2013 at 05:57 PM
You guys got me thinking about dieting. Then I saw that sleeve of Oreos.
Jan 16, 2013 at 06:10 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrmZAXezkhA
Jan 16, 2013 at 07:05 PM
I knew Norm would have something awesome to say about this!!
Jan 16, 2013 at 10:23 PM
While I don't necessarily recommend it as a general approach, the flu I contracted has completely wiped out my appetite. I have eaten hardly anything over the last 48 hrs. Today I had a few bites of cereal and am struggling to finish half a bagel. Normally, I would be on the ground shivering in a hypoglycemic state. But I just don't feel at all hungry. It would be interesting to know the physiology behind this and how to harness it. I guess the appetite must have something to do with leptins, but I don't at all understand why the usual symptoms that I attribute to hypoglycemia (i.e. bonk) are not in play.
Jan 16, 2013 at 10:48 PM
Could you be feeding off your own dead white blood cells?
Jan 18, 2013 at 12:32 AM
Jeffrey White said:Could you be feeding off your own dead?
...sorry. Just finished the second season of The Walking Dead.
Jan 25, 2013 at 10:36 PM
Someone at work just asked why the hell I'd gotten so skinny of late. Pre-bikes, I would have taken that as an insult to my masculinity (me man -- me strong like bull). Post-bikes, I took that as a compliment of the highest order.
Jan 26, 2013 at 04:58 AM
138 this morning on the withings. I'm actually losing weight without trying now. I think it might be the higher intensity workouts. Tons of tempo and sweet spot this winter. Probably be a little heavier in the AM after the crazy dinner we just had at The Grocery.
Jan 26, 2013 at 10:11 AM
Am I allowed to hate you? Cuz I sorta do now. :-)Ryan J said:138 this morning on the withings. I'm actually losing weight without trying now. I think it might be the higher intensity workouts. Tons of tempo and sweet spot this winter. Probably be a little heavier in the AM after the crazy dinner we just had at The Grocery.
Jan 26, 2013 at 01:39 PM
Since getting the withings scale I'm down from 178 to a steady 170.
I've found that weigh ins after breakfast and poop and just before bed are the most accurate. mid-day weight ins can have me as low as 167 but that is a combination of empty stomach and dehydration.
I've lost weight mostly by focusing on not eating 3 lunches, portion control, and not eating Bo's leftovers every night. I've slipped up on weekends when we order "family style" at birthday parties, etc.
I have not cut out beer or whisky. I have a feeling if I just cut back on my drinking there goes another 5 lbs. But who wants to make that sacrifice?
I've also limited my indulgent meals to after hard workouts where I imagine my body sucking those calories up in a hyper-efficient way.
My initial goal was 165 by end of January, which seems a little unrealistic at this point. But I should be able to loose 3 more lbs by the end of the month.