The 2024 Weight Loss Thread
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MaxFromage said:
I've lost just over 1kg of fat in two weeks, down from 77kg to just under 76kg first thing in the morning. Not sure of what my aim is, just to keep getting the body fat down and muscle level or up.
Just under 74kg now with the muscle intact. Not sure where to go now, just to get stronger. Maybe swap a bit more fat for muscle. I am lucky that it's been relatively easy for me, and I put that down to significantly less carbs and a lot more exercise.
I never got to my fat club weigh-in on Friday (was -0.2kg at home).
Been on some antibiotics but getting worse all week. Went to show nurse Friday, she sent me straight hospital where I was told 3 days of IV antibiotics (day treatment place). Day 2 was Saturday but they admitted me and eventually had an op under a general. Ate nothing for 24 hours and now have eaten pretty much non-stop all day today. Don't think the IF is for me!
Home now and need to draw a line under it and get back on track.
Excuses, excuses
Been on some antibiotics but getting worse all week. Went to show nurse Friday, she sent me straight hospital where I was told 3 days of IV antibiotics (day treatment place). Day 2 was Saturday but they admitted me and eventually had an op under a general. Ate nothing for 24 hours and now have eaten pretty much non-stop all day today. Don't think the IF is for me!
Home now and need to draw a line under it and get back on track.
Excuses, excuses
Mannginger said:
Randomly hopped onto the scales this morning (normally do a Monday morning weigh in) - 0.9 down this week so far, feels a bit excessive. I wonder if I put weight on over the weekend, be interesting to see
Yup I did, so only a net -0.3kg this week. Yesterday's long Sunday lunch/dinner would have been the contributing factor there I reckon!I was ranting a few weeks ago about the "plateau" which I just could not get through no matter how I ate or exercised. Well, I've actually "paused" running for a while (I'm skiing later this week and running keeps twanging calfs/ankles and I didn't want to risk a pre-ski injury) and I'm now through the plateau...consistently under 84kg (nearly into the 82s) rather than being stuck around 85kg...hooray!!
Instead of running I've upped the ante on cycling, I did a 65 mile club ride last weekend at an average speed of 17.0 mph, which is really cracking on for that distance. I've also not been quite as good on food, and the pub has featured a few times. But for whatever reason cycling seems to be getter at shifting the kg than running for me.
However with a short ski break with the lads I am not expecting a good week (that said we do ski hard so it might balance the cheese and lager) but I have somewhat stupidly signed up to ride Lands End to John O'Groats in 10 days this summer. If that doesn't get me thin again nothing will!
Instead of running I've upped the ante on cycling, I did a 65 mile club ride last weekend at an average speed of 17.0 mph, which is really cracking on for that distance. I've also not been quite as good on food, and the pub has featured a few times. But for whatever reason cycling seems to be getter at shifting the kg than running for me.
However with a short ski break with the lads I am not expecting a good week (that said we do ski hard so it might balance the cheese and lager) but I have somewhat stupidly signed up to ride Lands End to John O'Groats in 10 days this summer. If that doesn't get me thin again nothing will!
Let myself down for the past week.
Had a sore back and my gouty toe was playing up so I was unable to exercise. Had a few s
tty days in work and drank for 3 days on the run (not a huge amount by my usual standards, maybe 4 cans of beer each night) and to top it off, got a heavy chest cold which doesn't seem to be shifting. Not been paying close attention to my diet, although my diet has never been the main issue really (big drinker).
I've put a couple of pounds back on but I'm determined not to fall into my usual trap. Now back on day three of no drinking. Just got to be patient and rest for a few days to get over this cold and gout attack and get back to it. Still a stone down compared to my starting point so not all bad.
Hope the rest of you losers are doing well!
Had a sore back and my gouty toe was playing up so I was unable to exercise. Had a few s
tty days in work and drank for 3 days on the run (not a huge amount by my usual standards, maybe 4 cans of beer each night) and to top it off, got a heavy chest cold which doesn't seem to be shifting. Not been paying close attention to my diet, although my diet has never been the main issue really (big drinker).I've put a couple of pounds back on but I'm determined not to fall into my usual trap. Now back on day three of no drinking. Just got to be patient and rest for a few days to get over this cold and gout attack and get back to it. Still a stone down compared to my starting point so not all bad.
Hope the rest of you losers are doing well!
day 37 of no drinking, exercise every day and only eating meat + veg here
lost 5.4kg and my beer belly is shrinking but still there and annoying me, my goal is to have my meet my goal (of getting rid of this stomach) by fight night on the fury usyk fight - a long way to go though
insane how much money i've been saving also, drank every day for the last year prior so that adds up + the takeaways and stupid decisions you make whilst intoxicated cost more than I realised!
i'll have earned that beer on fight night though!
lost 5.4kg and my beer belly is shrinking but still there and annoying me, my goal is to have my meet my goal (of getting rid of this stomach) by fight night on the fury usyk fight - a long way to go though
insane how much money i've been saving also, drank every day for the last year prior so that adds up + the takeaways and stupid decisions you make whilst intoxicated cost more than I realised!
i'll have earned that beer on fight night though!
Well I must admit I haven't exactly been very good lately, my dad was suffering with terminal cancer and through the last stressful days I've been drinking again and eating a few more takeaways, and unfortunately he passed away last weekend. Despite that, I still measured a slight drop of 0.55kg from a fortnight ago which I must admit has cheered me up a bit.
Now 7kg down from the start, and a renewed focus after this weekend, I would like to see another stone off before I go away at the back end of May, although how achievable that will be with all of the social events coming up is anyone's guess.
Now 7kg down from the start, and a renewed focus after this weekend, I would like to see another stone off before I go away at the back end of May, although how achievable that will be with all of the social events coming up is anyone's guess.
TameRacingDriver said:
Well I must admit I haven't exactly been very good lately, my dad was suffering with terminal cancer and through the last stressful days I've been drinking again and eating a few more takeaways, and unfortunately he passed away last weekend. Despite that, I still measured a slight drop of 0.55kg from a fortnight ago which I must admit has cheered me up a bit.
Now 7kg down from the start, and a renewed focus after this weekend, I would like to see another stone off before I go away at the back end of May, although how achievable that will be with all of the social events coming up is anyone's guess.
Sorry to hear about your dad.Now 7kg down from the start, and a renewed focus after this weekend, I would like to see another stone off before I go away at the back end of May, although how achievable that will be with all of the social events coming up is anyone's guess.
+0.2kg for me. I'm still on pain relief after an op last weekend which has messed up my insides somewhat. Have been good with food Mon-Fri and I've shuffled to the 'last' hole on my belt (which was a new belt last year). Feel like a zombie with the meds, but pleased I've kept myself there or thereabouts and not gone into meltdown. Reasonable number of steps daily, but unable to exercise beyond. Having to take my top off at the hospital for dressing changes isn't too embarrassing!
TameRacingDriver - very sorry to hear the news about your Dad. Hard to lose a parent 
Another good week - whilst I’m having the odd beer I’m sticking to 2 or 3 over the whole week so very little really. Diet is still very healthy and the gym work is still going well. Despite dropping weight I’m still upping my lifts in the gym. This is usually a good marker that I’m dropping mainly fat and not loads of muscle.
I’m going to have a back off week in the gym next week and eat a little more (healthy foods) to allow my body a break and to recharge a little. I expect a bit of a weight increase but that is fine.
Progress so far
Start weight 90.5kg
Current weight 81kg
Target c76kg - ideally by end of May
Another good week - whilst I’m having the odd beer I’m sticking to 2 or 3 over the whole week so very little really. Diet is still very healthy and the gym work is still going well. Despite dropping weight I’m still upping my lifts in the gym. This is usually a good marker that I’m dropping mainly fat and not loads of muscle.
I’m going to have a back off week in the gym next week and eat a little more (healthy foods) to allow my body a break and to recharge a little. I expect a bit of a weight increase but that is fine.
Progress so far
Start weight 90.5kg
Current weight 81kg
Target c76kg - ideally by end of May
The (gradual) downward trend continues - just 0.7kgs this week. My weekends do tend to be brakes off and this weekend will be no exception with a couple of nights away! So whilst the rate of loss is not staggering it's reassuring to know that I can 'indulge' a little for 2/3 days and be rigorous for 4 days and the weight still heads in the right direction. Total of 7kgs since early January so if I maintain this rate of 0.7kgs per week I should be on target weight around the first week of May
PS: my sincere condolences to TameRacingDriver. I was familiar with your posts on the 'Effing cancer' thread so whilst you knew the end was near that doesn't soften the blow when it finally happens.
PS: my sincere condolences to TameRacingDriver. I was familiar with your posts on the 'Effing cancer' thread so whilst you knew the end was near that doesn't soften the blow when it finally happens.
Edited by caiss4 on Friday 8th March 07:33
caiss4 said:
The (gradual) downward trend continues - just 0.7kgs this week. My weekends do tend to be brakes off and this weekend will be no exception with a couple of nights away! So whilst the rate of loss is not staggering it's reassuring to know that I can 'indulge' a little for 2/3 days and be rigorous for 4 days and the weight still heads in the right direction. Total of 7kgs since early January so if I maintain this rate of 0.7kgs per week I should be on target weight around the first week of May
PS: my sincere condolences to TameRacingDriver. I was familiar with your posts on the 'Effing cancer' thread so whilst you knew the end was near that doesn't soften the blow when it finally happens.
That’s great progress!PS: my sincere condolences to TameRacingDriver. I was familiar with your posts on the 'Effing cancer' thread so whilst you knew the end was near that doesn't soften the blow when it finally happens.
Edited by caiss4 on Friday 8th March 07:33
0.7kg is a decent amount. Look at how much a 1lb of fat looks like. You are dropping more than that in a week.
mcelliott said:
Tigerj said:
Is it not better to weigh in daily and track the trend. Weekly weigh ins can be effected by fluctuations.
Ether can work, even daily weigh ins can show a difference of 3 or 4lb, do it at the same time each day of course, just don't become obsessive about the numbers.9th March = 76.1kg first thing. Toilet and a hot bath and I'm down to 74.9kg half an hour later.
10th March = 75.4kg at 0810hrs, but right up to 77.2kg at 2225hrs.
11th March = 75.5kg at 1130hrs.
There's no way I ate 1.8kg of pasta bolognese and apple pie yesterday, and I doubt I took a 1.7kg dump this morning. But the higher weight wasn't a one-off, but confirmed by three attempts with the scale moved between attempts.
The previous weekend I wrote off. I was away for the weekend at a hotel and enjoyed the occasional drink which I hardly ever bother with at home. 76.3kg before going, 75.7kg a week later (I avoided the scale for a few days after getting home). I'd expected an increase, not a small loss.
Currently I'm happy enough at "around 75kg", although I got as low as 74.6kg one day last week. The general trend is still down, though, and I'd rather get there without feeling like I'm putting myself "on a diet" by giving up food I enjoy. I've cut down on treats between meals and I'm trying to cook more from scratch instead of ready-meals, but there's not a lot else to "give up". I have my tea and coffee black with one tiny spoon of sugar, and I rarely drink alcohol at home.
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