January/February weight management challenge

[jobob]

150.6

[ny biker]

140.8

[yellow]

127.6

The better news is that my massage therapist, who sees me weekly, noticed that I have leaned out in the midsection. So while the scale isn't all that different (and my clothes still seem to be tight), maybe something is working!

[Crankin]

I tried some fasting cardio this morning. It had snowed and the roads weren't really clean at 5 AM, so instead of going to the gym, I slept an hour later, got on the trainer and did an easy 20 minute spin at 80-90 rpm. Then I ate a high protein breakfast.
I just got back from yoga class and I might walk or run later, after some work stuff I have to do. It will be interesting how this affects me. I am going out tonight with friends and I will have to restrain myself some from the carbs and too much wine, but I am not going to be totally restrictive. I can avoid the bread, and even the pasta, but not the wine.

[Triskeliongirl]

Crankin, wine is fine as long as you count the calories, i.e. it has minimal effect on blood sugar. You have so little to lose, that you will also need to be careful to not get confused by daily fluctuations in fluid balance, etc. I find for me, its best to weigh every other day (first thing in am), and then average my weekly weights. I look to see the average go down over time when I am trying to take off a slight recent gain, and also each week to hit a new low, that is a weight I haven't seen for a while. That way even if I am bouncing around due to fluid retention (which can happen after a long bike ride) and losing at a slow rate, I don't get discouraged as long as I see that slowly but surely I am getting back to where I want to be.

[five one]

Still 137. Sigh...

Picking up my repaired beater/trainer bike tomorrow, so hopefully I can get some indoor work done this rainy weekend.

Due to some carpel tunnel issues, I haven't been doing any weight work since my grip has been unreliable. I may give it a try tomorrow and see how it feels.

And just for grins, I'm wearing my HRM for 24 hours (no workouts during that time) to see what I burn on a normal day at work. If I'm continually stalled at 136 - 138, I still must be eating more than I need to in order to lose. Good food, but too much. It doesn't seem like it, but I spend a large part of my work day sitting. With limited workouts lately, I must be eating exactly what I need to maintain rather than lose. Will tweak a few things this week to see if it makes a difference.

[SAMbike]

117.0

not the right direction...

[Crankin]

Trisk, I kind of do what you describe, because I know how my body works, after all of these years. I weigh in the AM, right when I get up. I know if I weigh myself even right after I've eaten breakfast or, ah spent time in the bathroom, I will be 1-2 lbs. up and that is normal for me. I do look for patterns, and this is why I decided to start doing something differently, as the pattern I saw wasn't good! I don't want to gain 5 lbs. every winter.
I do weigh myself everyday, because when I don't, it seems to get away from me. I know that it will be higher after the weekend, due to either going out, or a long, hard ride/ski, or both.
OK, going out to run/walk. Three types of exercise in a day is a lot for me, but the first 2 were not really strenuous.

[channlluv]

226.2

On the up side, I did go for my first bike ride since the surgery this morning. I only went seven miles, and they were slow, but it was nice. My body is so no saddle-ready, though. I look forward to getting back in the routine of riding.

Roxy

[ny biker]

226.2

On the up side, I did go for my first bike ride since the surgery this morning. I only went seven miles, and they were slow, but it was nice. My body is so no saddle-ready, though. I look forward to getting back in the routine of riding.

Roxy

Considering that you've been unable to exercise due to your recovery, I'd say you're doing well. Sometimes you just have to focus on getting healthy again.

Congrats on your first post-op bike ride!!

[Crankin]

Congrats on your ride, Roxy.
Some of my rides are about 7.8 miles, when I go and do errands in town... it all counts.

[Blueberry]

Congratulations, Roxy!!! So glad you're on the bike. You know the drill - build up slowly and carefully and above all avoid injuring yourself!

[DonnaS]

Nuts, back to 136.4.

I know it's harder to lose weight at 61 than it was at 21, but really. I've revamped my diet and exercise plan to include some regular kettlebell and hand weight sessions... not something I enjoy but worth trying. Plus, I've decided a pair of those new LG Neo Power bibs would be a good reward if I can get in the 120s before my first spring bike trip!
DonnaS

[VeganBikeChick]

Ugh. Not posting this week. My appetite for sugary carb-laden foods has come back with a vengeance.

[azfiddle]

117.0 - it went up and back down to the same place I was last week.

I came home and snacked a lot I am looking at next to no dinner to stay on track today. Hope I stick to my plan and focus for tomorrow