Overweight Cyclists?

[arielmoon]

Pedal and Ariel--that's great you eat so many veggies. I don't know you, but as I recall, neither of you are overweight (right?). I was just wondering how many overweight folks eat enough fruits and veggies. Thyroid issues notwithstanding, I would bet that increasing fruits and veggies would help with weight loss, as well as improving health (that's my goal).

I've gotten away from An Apple A Day, but now I'm back on it.

No, I am not overweight but I spent a few years there and I dont ever intend to go back! I am vegan and I am a health foodie. No enriched grains, refined sugars, empty calories or junk food. People think is hard but it is actually really easy. Simple, basic fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains.

I try to do an apple day so long as it is organic! Apples are one of the most heavily treated with pesticides! If you only eat one organic thing make it apples!

[MomOnBike]

Oh, I wish I could eat salads. I love them, especially the green, leafy veggies. Sadly, since the embolism (was it really a whole year ago?) I've been on blood thinners. I shouldn't eat the green leafies 'cause they contain Vitamin K, which helps blood clot. So I stay away.

For those of you who point out that I could eat the greens, just the same amount every day, and take more Coumadin (AKA rat poison), yes, I know. The thing is, I'd have to eat the same amount of greens every single day, without fail. I can't guarantee that. Also, I'm taking a fairly hefty dose already - I'm not sure I want to take more.

So I sit and watch (really skinny) DH eat his greens and I whine a lot. (filed under "life ain't fair")

[Julie13.1]

The thing is, I'd have to eat the same amount of greens every single day, without fail. I can't guarantee that. Also, I'm taking a fairly hefty dose already - I'm not sure I want to take more.

Momonbike,
I have been on coumadin for several years now and will be on it for life. You do not have to eat the same amount of greens every single day without fail.
You just need to be consistent, meaning do not go an entire week without eating leafy greens, then spend the next week eating nothing but greens. Make greens a regular part of your diet and your doctor should adjust your dosage accordingly.

My doctor ENCOURAGES good, healthy eating to include greens. Check with your doctor. BTW, my last embolism was a year ago, too. Congrats to us for being healthy today!

[Pedal Wench]

Pedal and Ariel--that's great you eat so many veggies. I don't know you, but as I recall, neither of you are overweight (right?).
I've gotten away from An Apple A Day, but now I'm back on it.

Much as my distorted body image would argue, I'm probably a healthy weight. I do eat healthy - nothing fried, no beef or pork, no heavy dairy (hardly any dairy at all lately) whole grain everything, fruits, lean proteins, etc.

I did just start using The Daily Plate and was suprised at how many calories I do eat. Who knew a cup of dry-roasted soybeans had 544 calories????

[kenyonchris]

Momonbike,
I have been on coumadin for several years now and will be on it for life. You do not have to eat the same amount of greens every single day without fail.
You just need to be consistent, meaning do not go an entire week without eating leafy greens, then spend the next week eating nothing but greens. Make greens a regular part of your diet and your doctor should adjust your dosage accordingly.

My doctor ENCOURAGES good, healthy eating to include greens. Check with your doctor. BTW, my last embolism was a year ago, too. Congrats to us for being healthy today!

I was on coumadin after a stroke in 2007 and my INR went berzerk with any little deviation in anything. I would go from a 1.2 to a 5.5 (and be getting frantic phone calls!). I stopped eating altogether, and going to the PT clinic every day was a drag. Finally, my hematologist put me on Lovenox, explaining that some people's body simply ping ponged with any dietary changes on coumadin....but injecting it into my stomach twice a day was a drag.

[Loraura]

And plan my menus so when the alarm goes off I won't stand their in front of the fridge wondering what to do.

This has been most helpful for me. I've lost and kept off 80 pounds for 2 years. It took about 2 years to lose.

Meal planning is key for me. Healthy nutritious balanced meals simply do not fall in my lap. As much as I wish they did, they just don't.

It was a bit more complicated than that. I had specific components of each meal, and weighed and measured unless I was eating out. But in a nutshell... I gatta plan.

A big part of my meal plan for weight loss was no sugar or flour. I could have fruit, but nothing with sugar in the first 3 ingredients (which rules out 90% of prepackaged foods). Veggies at lunch and dinner, with protein. In order to avoid the bread, it takes planning on my part. Regular grocery store trips were imparative, too. Fresh foods don't fall out of my pantry.

When I don't plan, bread looks like a really dang good idea. When I eat bread, I lose nothing. I've tested this for long enough to have convinced myself.

[GLC1968]

I was just wondering how many overweight folks eat enough fruits and veggies.

I do. I eat 5 - 6 cups a day. And I'm 35-40 lbs over my goal and 45-50 lbs over 'normal' weight for my height.

There is NOTHING wrong with me physically. My diet is chock-full of heathly clean pure, often home-grown, foods. I exercise regularly. I'm not yet at menopause.

A little over a month ago, I got a device to tell me exactly what I am burning (with some error, of course). Turns out, my body is extremely efficient. If civilization comes to an end and there is no more food around, I'll be the one to survive. I burn very, very few calories in a day. Very few. It's now obvious to me why I had to eat less than 1000 calories a day to see weight loss just a few years back. It's also why I am struggling so much with getting back on board to do it again. It's HARD and frankly, I'm being a winey baby.

It's great when people suggest giving up soda, eating fruits and veggies, avoiding fast food, working out regularly, parking far away from stores, taking the stairs, lifting weights, wearing a HRM, setting goals, tracking food, weighing food, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to be doing ALL of this stuff and STILL not lose weight.

[Tri Girl]

Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to be doing ALL of this stuff and STILL not lose weight.

Amen! I eat pretty healthy, workout 6 days a week (for 40 min to over an hour each time), don't drink soda, eat my fruits and veggies and am still overweight. My DH will just stop drinking coke for a week and drop 5 lbs- no kidding. I'd have to not eat anything for a month to lose 5 lbs.
Sometimes I truly think that our bodies find a weight that is comfortable and can function fine and be healthy at. Mine is just about 20 lbs over what is considered my "normal healthy" weight.

[Blueberry]

PI was just wondering how many overweight folks eat enough fruits and veggies. Thyroid issues notwithstanding, I would bet that increasing fruits and veggies would help with weight loss, as well as improving health (that's my goal).

I've gotten away from An Apple A Day, but now I'm back on it.

I'm overweight (not saying how much), and yes, I eat enough fruits and veggies. When I eat grains, they're whole, and in calorie controlled portions. Lots less dairy than I used to. Lean protein. Yeah, my diet is great.

As others have said, some of us are very efficient in our use of calories

CA

[tulip]

For once, efficiency is not what's needed! Good for all you who eat so well. I aspire to your good habits and good health! Blueberry, if it hadn't been for your avatar, I would not have known who you are.

I enjoyed my apple this afternoon. Since I haven't planned any supper today (that starts tomorrow), looks like I'm going to have some soup. Bread or cereal's looking mighty easy, though.

[Pedal Wench]

For once, efficiency is not what's needed! Good for all you who eat so well. I aspire to your good habits and good health! Blueberry, if it hadn't been for your avatar, I would not have known who you are.

I enjoyed my apple this afternoon. Since I haven't planned any supper today (that starts tomorrow), looks like I'm going to have some soup. Bread or cereal's looking mighty easy, though.

See, now, take that soup and cook in some shredded cabbage (store-bought next to the bagged lettuce) and a big double-handful of spinach. Done!

[tctrek]

I do. I eat 5 - 6 cups a day. And I'm 35-40 lbs over my goal and 45-50 lbs over 'normal' weight for my height.

There is NOTHING wrong with me physically. My diet is chock-full of heathly clean pure, often home-grown, foods. I exercise regularly. I'm not yet at menopause.

A little over a month ago, I got a device to tell me exactly what I am burning (with some error, of course). Turns out, my body is extremely efficient. If civilization comes to an end and there is no more food around, I'll be the one to survive. I burn very, very few calories in a day. Very few. It's now obvious to me why I had to eat less than 1000 calories a day to see weight loss just a few years back. It's also why I am struggling so much with getting back on board to do it again. It's HARD and frankly, I'm being a winey baby.

It's great when people suggest giving up soda, eating fruits and veggies, avoiding fast food, working out regularly, parking far away from stores, taking the stairs, lifting weights, wearing a HRM, setting goals, tracking food, weighing food, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to be doing ALL of this stuff and STILL not lose weight.

(((GLC))) You just told the story of my life.

[tulip]

See, now, take that soup and cook in some shredded cabbage (store-bought next to the bagged lettuce) and a big double-handful of spinach. Done!

Yes, I have some leftover kale and that's going in the soup! Ta-da!

And GLC and Blueberry--you're both beautiful! (tctreck, I've never seen ya' so I can't comment, but I would wager that you are, too.)

[Zen]

Apples are one of the most heavily treated with pesticides! If you only eat one organic thing make it apples!

Dish soap works. Organic food is beyond my budget.
Life is short and should be enjoyed. All this diet and organics and 7 cups of vegetables a day is harshing my buzz.
I'm going to make a banana split.

[owlice]

:: sits next to Zen at the banana split table ::