TE Fall Weight Loss Challenge - Sept/Oct

[Biker Jo]

132-1/4 this morning.

I really wanted to be under 130 during the last challenge, and I almost made it, but I'm back up again, so this is where I'm starting.

Goal: 128.

Thanks for doing this again, GLC!

[dex]

I'm in.

Start weight: 232.5
End goal: 226

[limewave]

I'm at 181.
My goal is 176

[sb-gal]

I'm in. I've already lost about 5 pounds from commuting

This morning I was 169.5

My goal after 2 months is 156


Jenelle AKA sb-gal

[cbee]

I'd like to join the challenge. I stopped racing a few years ago and my weight stabilized to what I think normal should be for me but in the last couple years I gained a bit and haven't been able to keep that extra 5-10 pounds I don't need off of me. But, that 5-10 is tough to lose! So, since I've been half heartedly trying for the last year to no avail, I'm in for trying the group support method, and getting serious.

Starting weight: 137 (9/5/08)
Goal for this challenge: 131

[Miranda]

OK, my name is on the chart, but I wasn't sure if we typed our # in there somehow , or just like "this" in the thread... but I see some gals that have done it before typing here. So here ya go...

Gheez, what number to use... the post spin class gym scale weight wearing work out clothes and shoes/cleats, or the home scale first thing after waking in the buff (lesser # of course).

Guess I'll go with the gym scale since I would like to see it about where it was before I got deconditioned and the extra pounds crept on.

Today's #: 124 pounds
Goal #: 118 pounds

btw, humble confession... one of the first things I thought when I saw our ending challenge date of 10/31 was... oh goodie, Halloween candy as a post weight loss treat ... back to reality, spun 2 classes with the thought of TE today, was 902 calories on my HRM, yeah

[cbee]

was 902 calories on my HRM, yeah

Total hijack, but this thread is for helping us lose weight right? So, how do you like training with your heart rate monitor?? I'm thinking of taking the plunge and getting one. Do you think the calorie count is pretty correct on them?

[martinkap]

Weigh in: 154

Goal: 149

I don't think I have ever been in 140ties since I moved to USA. Without your chart I don't think I would ever get there!

Martina

[Miranda]

Total hijack, but this thread is for helping us lose weight right? So, how do you like training with your heart rate monitor?? I'm thinking of taking the plunge and getting one. Do you think the calorie count is pretty correct on them?

Cbee... answer to your HRM question...

I have had mine for a while and I love it. I own a pink Polar F6 model with a coded strap, which I think is called a T31. The two come together in a set. I bought mine off PolarDiscount online I think. One of local sporting goods store sells it, but comes only standard with a size medium strap. Online you can specify your chest strap size (mine's small sz). Strap tip: it still helps though to tuck the strap under your sports bra band edge, or Polar sells a bra to fit it if it's your size range (a complaint for some is the strap can fall down your torso during impact).

I recently got it serviced for a battery change and mailed it in to an authorized service center (if you get the battery changed anywhere else it voids the guarantee for the waterproof properties).

It was more that I wanted to pay *ugh*, but EVERYTHING I find for biking is always that way it seems. But, it's usually worth it. If you wanted to start simple, places like Walmart even sell some basic ones for $20-$30-ish.

To answer regarding accuracy... yes, I think it pretty much is. You can set it a couple ways on my model. Mine is to my age, height, weight. There is also an "own zone" test you can do that adjusts to your fitness level. Also, if you pay at a sports lab, you can enter VO2 max depending how serious you are. Lastly, there is a computer link for data if you like that.

OK... back off hi-jack, but I thought I would go ahead an answer here. I have never did a search on the HRM for TE, but sure there's more info in old threads too. Lots of ladies where them. Ours are linked with our spin bike computers too. Some outside bike computers do the same.

It's very motivating seeing your calories and fat burned post workout on the read out... I think you would like it. Plus, my pink one is not a bad looking casual watch too. Good Luck.