The 2024 Weight Loss Thread
Discussion
I'm in. Been steadily gaining weight over the years with periods of loss. Time to do as suggested above and make some small changes to nudge the needle in the right direction and let the snowball gather speed and size. I was 88kg in 2012 and got to 70kg over the year. 11 years on, I suspect that's going to be tough, but I'd like to try. First step is get the dial starting with a "7",
I'm in for the new year. Started last year up around 116kg, dropped to 103.5kg I think late summer, 107.5kg this morning, 105kg two weeka ago before Christmas. Target one is 100kg, so not a huge challenge in theory, but I always find it hard.
Back to huel for me, seems to be the only thing that works for me, despite copious amounts of exercise.
Back to huel for me, seems to be the only thing that works for me, despite copious amounts of exercise.
I'm at the heaviest I've been for a number of years ago, probably around 100kg my heaviest was around 120kg back in 2014ish. Funny thing is when you look at pictures of then and now I'm completely different I was all flab then, I'm a mix of flab and muscle now.
Anyway got my stag do in Feb and wedding in April, bought my suit trousers a size to small so I have a goal! I'll fill in the wiki page one I have weighed myself.
Anyway got my stag do in Feb and wedding in April, bought my suit trousers a size to small so I have a goal! I'll fill in the wiki page one I have weighed myself.
And another joiner, I was on last years thread, and this year I'm actually a couple of kg heavier than this time last year which is quite annoying.
Currently at 99.2 kg. 44 year old male. 5'9". Once again I'm setting the target at 76 kg which is probably unattainable, but f
k it, I will give it my best shot.
I know some say calorie counting doesn't work and long term, sustainable changes are the way, but I'm going to be tracking my meals. I didn't last time, and I think it'll keep me accountable and on the right track.
So let's see if I can do better than this year. Good luck everyone.
Currently at 99.2 kg. 44 year old male. 5'9". Once again I'm setting the target at 76 kg which is probably unattainable, but f
k it, I will give it my best shot.I know some say calorie counting doesn't work and long term, sustainable changes are the way, but I'm going to be tracking my meals. I didn't last time, and I think it'll keep me accountable and on the right track.
So let's see if I can do better than this year. Good luck everyone.
I'm in, will update the table when I get to a PC.
I'm struggling with ulcerative colitis at the moment, and surgery is on the cards, but the doctor said that weight will need to be lost before I can be considered. Couple that with a recent diagnosis of liver disease (scans on Friday to determine seriousness) and I need to make a big kick towards being healthier.
Started on November 2nd at 21st, now down to 18st 13lb just by eating less and moving more (I go walking on days off work to do something!)
I'm struggling with ulcerative colitis at the moment, and surgery is on the cards, but the doctor said that weight will need to be lost before I can be considered. Couple that with a recent diagnosis of liver disease (scans on Friday to determine seriousness) and I need to make a big kick towards being healthier.
Started on November 2nd at 21st, now down to 18st 13lb just by eating less and moving more (I go walking on days off work to do something!)
I'm in. Got long covid in 2023 which helped me spiral up to 90.5kgs.
Started Jan 1 2024 on 85.1kgs so been a solid couple of months in any event. I took redundancy at the end of the year as well so really going to have a focus on my health and fitness for a couple of months to build good habits for when I start working again
Started Jan 1 2024 on 85.1kgs so been a solid couple of months in any event. I took redundancy at the end of the year as well so really going to have a focus on my health and fitness for a couple of months to build good habits for when I start working again
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MBVitoria said:
You on a Concept 2 rower? Home or gym?
Facebook C2 group is excellent if you're not already a member.
Yeah, C2 and possibly the best thing I have ever bought. It lives in my office about 10 mins walk from home (only me so no one else has to watch!). I never really pushed for times, but rowed and rowed until it became normal. Takes me ~43 minutes for a 10k watching Netflix. I did jump on the lunchtime Dave Plan for a few weeks and my 2k was 7:18.7, 5k 19:28. I'm 50+ and 100kg+, only one of those I can do anything about Facebook C2 group is excellent if you're not already a member.
I joined a 'sub7' group for one of the challenges - and at a time it looked very feasible, right now I don't think so - but with many of the challenges distance-based I think I'll be ok. Only managed 100k for the Holiday challenge, but my diet and exercise both fell apart tail-end of the year. I said on last year's thread that I actually do look like someone who rows everyday now, just the added caveat of looking like I'm rowing to the pie shop. I've currently got a bit of a shoulder issue so will see what transpires - would genuinely miss it if I couldn't row for a while.
I don't really use FB, but am on the C2 group. Compared to the Zwift/Peleton groups it's actually very civilised.
Exercise is the main key for me, but I'm also lucky that I don't like sweet stuff.
5ft 10 and I've been relatively healthy/athletic since I left uni at 80-82Kg, 25 years ago. The weight stayed the same over the years, but one bout of full-on Insanity cut the fat off and it has slowly come back. Whilst being relatively fit, as I've got older, I've wanted to drop the (healthy but could be better) fat percentage down somewhat. This coincides with getting into more exercise, from 3 days a week cardio- Insanity/boxing and the odd bike ride), to more cardio (including Zwift) AND resistance training. All in about 5 hours.
Over the last few months I've dropped to 77kg first thing in a morning with increased muscle mass, so the fat percentage is coming down well.
For me, what's working is:
- More exercise (and not eating more afterwards, which was what I used to do)
- Eating less pointless carbs and swapping for healthy fat items which I love the taste of
- Eating more veg
- Eating more protein (1 gram per lb)
I think I'm actually eating more of the things I really enjoy, just smaller portions all round. Apart from Christmas day, when I ate 15 roast potatoes
5ft 10 and I've been relatively healthy/athletic since I left uni at 80-82Kg, 25 years ago. The weight stayed the same over the years, but one bout of full-on Insanity cut the fat off and it has slowly come back. Whilst being relatively fit, as I've got older, I've wanted to drop the (healthy but could be better) fat percentage down somewhat. This coincides with getting into more exercise, from 3 days a week cardio- Insanity/boxing and the odd bike ride), to more cardio (including Zwift) AND resistance training. All in about 5 hours.
Over the last few months I've dropped to 77kg first thing in a morning with increased muscle mass, so the fat percentage is coming down well.
For me, what's working is:
- More exercise (and not eating more afterwards, which was what I used to do)
- Eating less pointless carbs and swapping for healthy fat items which I love the taste of
- Eating more veg
- Eating more protein (1 gram per lb)
I think I'm actually eating more of the things I really enjoy, just smaller portions all round. Apart from Christmas day, when I ate 15 roast potatoes
Edited by MaxFromage on Tuesday 2nd January 13:10
I was 103.5kg at the start of this year, at the start of last year I was 92kg. I had a bad year of almost constant illness and injury since August and some horrible life events to deal with all combining to make me pile weight on.
I run / exercise at least 5 days a week when at my best. I struggled with consistency due to the injuries and illnesses last year so my plan is to exercise consistently and reduce/cut out snacks and takeaways which is what causes me to gain weight. During COVID lockdowns I lost 3 stone as it wasn't quite so easy to access shops to get snacks/takeaways so that shows I can do it if I get my diet right.
One slight complication is my first child is due later this month so getting time out to exercise as much could be difficult to begin with. I bought a treadmill last winter with the intention to use it for winter training but ended up going outside more often than not as I find it dull. I may have to use it more so that I am easily accessible if my wife/child needs me.
I have a few races booked for the year to give me events to target my weight loss at as well culminating with a 100km run in September down the Thames Path.
I run / exercise at least 5 days a week when at my best. I struggled with consistency due to the injuries and illnesses last year so my plan is to exercise consistently and reduce/cut out snacks and takeaways which is what causes me to gain weight. During COVID lockdowns I lost 3 stone as it wasn't quite so easy to access shops to get snacks/takeaways so that shows I can do it if I get my diet right.
One slight complication is my first child is due later this month so getting time out to exercise as much could be difficult to begin with. I bought a treadmill last winter with the intention to use it for winter training but ended up going outside more often than not as I find it dull. I may have to use it more so that I am easily accessible if my wife/child needs me.
I have a few races booked for the year to give me events to target my weight loss at as well culminating with a 100km run in September down the Thames Path.
Lost a mate to a heart attack 2 days before Christmas after a fairly quiet night out; he was only a month younger than me at 45 and left 4 kids without a dad. It's bit of a wake up call. My weight has crept up over the last few years and I now fluctuate between 17 and 18st... target weight will be sub 15.
I’m in (again).
I had great intentions last year. I would blame being insanely busy with work in the just four months (worked all bar two weekends in that time), but actually I was really disciplined during that time.
As always, an event happens and (having become complacent) I allow it to take me of course for a short time. Which turn extends and….
I start 2024 precisely 2kg less than 12 months before. And with a good 20kg to shift, I’m going to have to put some mental effort in.
ETA vigorous exercise remains out for me (medical, not my choice) and my younger years of heavy exercise have Cathy up with other parts of my body - knees increasingly hurt with one regularly experiencing sharp pain and sudden weakness; being fat isn’t helping that.
I had great intentions last year. I would blame being insanely busy with work in the just four months (worked all bar two weekends in that time), but actually I was really disciplined during that time.
As always, an event happens and (having become complacent) I allow it to take me of course for a short time. Which turn extends and….
I start 2024 precisely 2kg less than 12 months before. And with a good 20kg to shift, I’m going to have to put some mental effort in.
ETA vigorous exercise remains out for me (medical, not my choice) and my younger years of heavy exercise have Cathy up with other parts of my body - knees increasingly hurt with one regularly experiencing sharp pain and sudden weakness; being fat isn’t helping that.
Edited by OMITN on Tuesday 2nd January 23:14
I’m in (again). My weight has been creeping up and up and at 116kg I’m heavier than I’ve ever been. It’s mostly due to the demon booze as it’s become a habit to have a few beers or a bottle of wine in evening which then leads to late night snacking. I’m starting with dry January and am going to see how it goes from there. My ultimate goal would be to quit drinking altogether as if I start again in Feb I’ll be back to square one in no time.
Updated the Wiki, officially in at 165kg with a preliminary goal of getting down to around 130kg.
I'll try not to dig deeper into the exercise v calories debate but I totally understand where some of the viewpoints come from. It's ultimately all about energy balance, isn't it? I think a huge factor behind it all is that people must grossly overestimate their calories burned during activity against a gross underestimation of calories consumed. You only have to look at apps like MyFitnessPal to see some of your popular snacks and treats calculated to the thinnest of margins or not included in the database at all when adding to your food despite "SALAD 100 CALORIES" popping up frequently.
For me though, exercise goes hand in hand with good discipline and positive habits being formed. Good discipline that transfers to better practices with food intake and everything else. As well as losing weight or fat, I also want to become a much better version of myself all round as an individual. Make no mistake, I am aware of what is required to get there... it's just doing it. And doing it consistently.
Already on the meal prep game. I find it helps so much to have some form of go to meals in the fridge and I like to experiment with these on a regular basis, I don't think it's sustainable long-term if you're not enjoying the food you eat. My plan if I have to cheat is to at least be good at it. So so many times in the past I'll cave in and get a McDonald's out of convenience. I end up with a form of remorse because ultimately, it was rubbish and ends up being wasted calories. If I can, my intention is to at least make it worth my bloody while. If that means replacing the burger with a cracking home effort made with waygu beef then so be it. A little indulgence is going to happen and if you're going to go, go big.
One of the key issues for me will be timing of meals. I work night shifts (four nights on/four nights off) and have become aware that whilst on a single day midnight to midnight) I can be fairly on it with intake it is when I am on nights that my weight can marginally increase. If you monitor calorie intake across a constantly revolving 24hr window it seems that an extra meal or two can potentially be consumed without realising. This is the area I am most conscious of and I wonder if adopting some form of fasting would be better for me. In the meantime, I've gone Premium for Cronometer instead of MFP to track my calorie intake.
Activity wise, plan is gym on the days I am off and start walking the dog a lot more. I have a nice 5-9km loop right behind my house that is perfect as can leave her off the lead without concern. I am shifting my exercise/spin bike into a storage room at work so that some shifts I can use my hour break to get some cardio in. Throw in 1 or 2 martial arts sessions a week and hopefully, with some consistence, see some results soon.
Is anyone interested in throwing some recipes in about this thread? I'd certainly be interested in what other meal prep options others are using.
Lunch yesterday: 125g Salmon fillet seasoned and cooked in air fryer, 150g steamed veg, 100g microwave rice. Same again at 4am during my shift.
Likely to go to bed without breakfast so thinking of making up some overnight oats when I get in: 40g rolled oats, 150g yoghurt, frozen berries and a lump of Manuka honey.
Evening meal or what I take to work will likely be a portion of tomato and meatball soup I made for family and guests yesterday before I went to work. Between the couscous and meatballs it can be quite filling!
I'll try not to dig deeper into the exercise v calories debate but I totally understand where some of the viewpoints come from. It's ultimately all about energy balance, isn't it? I think a huge factor behind it all is that people must grossly overestimate their calories burned during activity against a gross underestimation of calories consumed. You only have to look at apps like MyFitnessPal to see some of your popular snacks and treats calculated to the thinnest of margins or not included in the database at all when adding to your food despite "SALAD 100 CALORIES" popping up frequently.
For me though, exercise goes hand in hand with good discipline and positive habits being formed. Good discipline that transfers to better practices with food intake and everything else. As well as losing weight or fat, I also want to become a much better version of myself all round as an individual. Make no mistake, I am aware of what is required to get there... it's just doing it. And doing it consistently.
Already on the meal prep game. I find it helps so much to have some form of go to meals in the fridge and I like to experiment with these on a regular basis, I don't think it's sustainable long-term if you're not enjoying the food you eat. My plan if I have to cheat is to at least be good at it. So so many times in the past I'll cave in and get a McDonald's out of convenience. I end up with a form of remorse because ultimately, it was rubbish and ends up being wasted calories. If I can, my intention is to at least make it worth my bloody while. If that means replacing the burger with a cracking home effort made with waygu beef then so be it. A little indulgence is going to happen and if you're going to go, go big.
One of the key issues for me will be timing of meals. I work night shifts (four nights on/four nights off) and have become aware that whilst on a single day midnight to midnight) I can be fairly on it with intake it is when I am on nights that my weight can marginally increase. If you monitor calorie intake across a constantly revolving 24hr window it seems that an extra meal or two can potentially be consumed without realising. This is the area I am most conscious of and I wonder if adopting some form of fasting would be better for me. In the meantime, I've gone Premium for Cronometer instead of MFP to track my calorie intake.
Activity wise, plan is gym on the days I am off and start walking the dog a lot more. I have a nice 5-9km loop right behind my house that is perfect as can leave her off the lead without concern. I am shifting my exercise/spin bike into a storage room at work so that some shifts I can use my hour break to get some cardio in. Throw in 1 or 2 martial arts sessions a week and hopefully, with some consistence, see some results soon.
Is anyone interested in throwing some recipes in about this thread? I'd certainly be interested in what other meal prep options others are using.
Lunch yesterday: 125g Salmon fillet seasoned and cooked in air fryer, 150g steamed veg, 100g microwave rice. Same again at 4am during my shift.
Likely to go to bed without breakfast so thinking of making up some overnight oats when I get in: 40g rolled oats, 150g yoghurt, frozen berries and a lump of Manuka honey.
Evening meal or what I take to work will likely be a portion of tomato and meatball soup I made for family and guests yesterday before I went to work. Between the couscous and meatballs it can be quite filling!
TameRacingDriver said:
So I've decided to weigh myself daily, and it's already shown the effect of temporary weight gain after consuming heavily over the Xmas, as I'm already 2kg down on yesterday 
easy victory and I wish it was that easy or I'd hit my target in less than 2 weeks
I'm also a daily weigher, just to keep my mind on it. Fascinating how weight can vary by up to a kilo or two in a normal day. I guess water is a lot of that. easy victory and I wish it was that easy or I'd hit my target in less than 2 weeks 
beambeam1 said:
Is anyone interested in throwing some recipes in about this thread? I'd certainly be interested in what other meal prep options others are using.
Lots of different diets/approaches. For me it's a low/no fat approach with unlimited pasta/rice/spuds. Genuinely no idea the science behind it, but works for me and Slimming World have made a humongous business out of fools like me. If I shared my portion sizes, no one would believe I can lose weight but, for someone who struggles with limits & boundaries, it gives me a fighting chance. As much as I am flawed, I don't drink (for the same reasons) or have a sweet tooth so a couple fewer hurdles than some.I eat a lot of chicken and veg, roast spuds in the air-fryer (with fry-light spray) plus I have a few base meals that get me through the week. Healthy spag bol (5% mince), 'dirty rice' or a simple chicken & bacon risotto.
https://www.thepurplepumpkinblog.co.uk/chicken-and...
beambeam1 said:
...good discipline and positive habits being formed. Good discipline that transfers to better practices with food intake and everything else.
An element of this too, I'll come home and look forward to and then enjoy making a healthy meal as it has all become part of an improved lifestyle. Gassing Station | Health Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff