STW Chub Club 2017

1.5lbs down . . . . .

“could try harder” 🙁

Because I submitted my weight a day early, my numbers won’t reflect the fact that, as of this morning, my weight was down to 181 from 185. I am well pleased, as I had worked so hard last year to get down to 170 from 205 before starting to put weight on again due to injury.

Unfortunately for me, losing means sticking to no more than 1800 calories per day, which I do by not eating anything until lunch, which consists of a tin of mackerel (followed by a breath mint!), then eating my dinner and allowing myself a snack or a pint in the evening.

It is very worth it, though, as riding without the weight is so much easier, and I feel better even when I feel hungry.

I think it is important to remember that the human default is actually to feel a bit hungry more than it is to be filling ourselves up all the time.

Some cracking losses here!

I’ve managed a loss of 2 lbs, mostly through just cutting out snacks. If I lose 2 lbs a fortnight until June I’ll be delighted and hit all of the targets I have set.

I’m hoping the losses should increase as the training volume for the Manchester Marathon ramps up, 90 min long run tonight. Shivering helps weight loss right!

Matt

Just looking at the spreadsheet.

*wish my name really was “Anonymous Dingo”

Two pounds gained, but I’ve an excuse of sorts. torn intercostal muscles so it’s painful to do anything but comfort eat. The day I did it I had water rescue training at work in the afternoon. That was a right laugh 🙁

5lb lost here… Reasonably pleased with that, but not lost anything in the last 2 days mind. Suspect my calorie positive bike ride on Wednesday evening, where a (very nice homemade) burger and chips was consumed, and the bread roll (the first bread eaten in the new year!) has blocked me up and I’m now all bloated again!

Grrrrr… 😳

But when you get offered a boozy lunch with the MD you don’t turn it down.
Plus, I like booze, so as I intend to keep any weight I lose off then I need a plan that can deal with a few beers and the odd hangover. No point in having a plan that works for 4 weeks then as soon as the real world bites you’re fat again, it’s got to be maintainable.

Quite agree… I know how to lose 7lb a week if I want to. But I can do it for a week, maybe 2 at a push. It’s not sustainable, and once you’ve given in to the cravings, your weight just piles back on again. It’s about sustainable weight loss, and treating yourself every once in a while.

For instance, I had been thinking about a Dry January, but it wasn’t really going to be that practical. Was the GF’s Birthday on Sunday, so gave myself the night off, to be fair didn’t plan on consuming quite as much as I did (2 pints of Cider, half a bottle of Prosecco, 4 double G&Ts!) but that is the only alcohol I’ve had since the 28th Dec. I think going forward if I can cut down to maybe averaging 2/3 glasses of red or equivalent per week that’s more reasonable, but for the rest of January, I’m only drinking on “special” occasions… Of which I have none planned anyway!

I’ve stuck to my half-arsed plan of just cutting snack consumption in half (I literally just ate half a piece of tiffin) and having less booze.

Likewise. Though I suspect I’m going to have to up it a notch. Though I have so far been eating more veg than normal, and less refined carbs also. As it gets warmer (far weather cyclist, moi?) I’ll be getting more miles in on the bike too, and new 24hr gym (good for me cos I often work unsociable hours) opening just down the road from me on Feb 1st that I’ve already signed up for (1/2 price monthly for those that pre-commit!).

Just looking at the spreadsheet.

How the hell are some of you already 50% to your target weight?!?! 😯

I’m going to suggest that far from actually being chubby, you just had a big Christmas dinner and a few ales on NYE!!!

It’s about sustainable weight loss, and treating yourself every once in a while.

Exactly. I once got told to ignore the word “diet” as that suggests that as soon as you’ve got to where you want to, you stop the “diet” and basically, get fat again. What I’m trying to do is have a sustainable change of how I eat and exercise. Yes, I may go a bit hard in the first few weeks to kick things off but, for me at least, it’s a conscious change on how I eat and exercise long term.

With that in mind, a few beers at the weekend and a burger and chips or similar have to stay as I like them and am unlikely to stop them long term. However, snacks and general boredom food can go as I don’t really enjoy them and only do it out of habit. Same with carb heavy food in the evening, I eat it as it’s what I do, what I want is to get out of that habit so that “normal” becomes a high protein meal with lots of veg instead.

Exercise is the same, since the start of December I’ve got into the habit of doing something every day bar Fridays. Even if it’s just 30 mins on the turbo or a run at lunch, now when i don’t it feels odd. That’s a good thing in my eyes.

That’s my thinking too lunge.

I’ve edited a lot of “diet” content in recent weeks and it goes in one ear and out the other, so to speak. Realistic goals for me.

unfortunately my scales only measure to 0.5 kg so its not that accurate.

still dropped a couple of kg which is pretty amazing for me.

Down from 104 (229) to 101.2 (223)
To be honest I’m not entirely convinced by all of that – 102.5 on Monday when I normally weigh in which sounds more realistic. Either way, this is the easy end of the task.

At the moment I’m not doing anything drastic – most of my current weight is due to too much work, not enough exercise but still eating like an athlete. For now I’m just trying to eat a bit more sensibly, and squeeze more exercise in.

I guess once I start having issues or falling behind I’ll look at whether I do something more rigorous. But these days good food is one of the few pleasures I have time for, and I’m sure once work travel kicks off again exercise will go drop again. So I’m sure it won’t be easy for too long!

great job so far everyone (Firestarter included, you’ve only gained 2lbs when it could have been 5). And your job involves running into burning buildings when everyone else’s involves running away, so you’re beyond any reproach for anything in my eyes (swoons)

Getting results in that email format makes it much faster for me. S/sheet is almost up to date as we speak (boring call this morning) – ca 70% of responses already in – and even with only 70% in we’ve collectively lost just over 19 stone (271 lbs). So assuming that proratas up that’ll be in the region of 380lbs by the time all results are in, against a first month interim target of 500lbs.

It gets harder now the instaflab has been shifted, but we’re well on the way to that first target!

from 236 to 229

thatll do for a start.. even went for a curry last night and said no to bread and beer, really wasnt that bothered by not having them..

What is happening to me?

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athlete

sits in the corner rocking gently at the mere thoought of it

248 down to 241 (which, given that I actually weighed two pound heavier on day two, I’m quite happy with 🙂 ), combination of Dry January and Slimming World* (more or less). Only done a couple of runs but I’m gonna throw a bit more exercise into the mix – early days yet but feels perfectly sustainable at the mo.

* My consumption of Baby Bel Light and Cadburys Freddos has gone up, but in line with the daily SW “syn” allowance. 🙂

even went for a curry last night and said no to bread and beer, really wasnt that bothered by not having them..

What is happening to me?

Start worrying when you go out for a salad rather than for a curry!

mboy/lunge

I see it as a 2 or 3 stage process. I’m doing the Michael Moseley 800Kcal for 8 weeks, low carb plan.

1. Lose lots fast
2. Transition to less severe form of diet to reach final goal, and up exercise severity.
3. Set up long term sustainable Mediterranean style eating, with achievable exercise plan.

Cheers theotherjonv 😉

I see it more as a 4 stage process.

1, lose weight by increasing exercise while motivated to do so and cutting down just enough for it to be fairly easy
2, get lots of compliments from people about weight loss and feel good
3, become disheartened when it plateaus and console myself with beer, crisps and chocolate
3, put it all back on again, plus a bit extra
4, back to stage 1

We’ve all been there!!!

*Wakes up and goes to weigh oneself*

167.4..

*goes for piss*

166.8

*takes off tshirt*

166.2

*removes socks*

166.1

*takes off glasses and watch*

166.

Nailed it.

Nailed it.

Lols.
189 > 189. :x. In theory there could be some muscle gain there. Need to start copying other people’s tactics, 187 target still well achievable by 27th.

I literally just ate half a piece of tiffin

Down from 189 to 182. Happy with that as it was my birthday Sunday so had meals out sat & sun. Beaten end of Jan target and 35% of the way to March’s.

Just hope I can sustain it & I don’t plateau

Thanks to TOJV for organising this.

You been hacking my webcam again nickc?

3. Set up long term sustainable Mediterranean style eating, with achievable exercise plan.

Lots of pasta, late night meals, unhealthy amounts of red wine and cured meats?

Doesn’t seem that dissimilar to muggo’s TBH.

3, become disheartened when it plateaus and console myself with beer, crisps and chocolate
3, put it all back on again, plus a bit extra
4, back to stage 1

Less calories, healthier food, less booze seems to be working okay for me. A bit more riding next.

Some impressive losses posted already.

Sadly, it was a work colleagues celebration day yesterday and a lot of good work was undone. I hope. This morning showed a 2lb loss from 184 to 182.

To be honest, my stomach hasn’t been great today and I reckon there’s at least another pound gone today already.

Not done anything apart from getting back to regular riding levels and being more aware of treats, snacks and portion sizes. Don’t feel I’ve been on a diet, just been sensible.

People who don’t know not to reply all shouldn’t be allowed to use email – you know who you are!!

We ALL know who you are 😀 😀

from 256 to 251 lbs

cycled about 50-60 miles on 2 rides
cut down lunches from a big cob and crisps to pitta breads with slice of meat and salad filling

no sweets, no puds, less cider

5lbs off I’m happy with

and Im prob being stupid, but wheres this spreadsheet wotsit? link ?

Link was in original email. Not sure TOJV wanted it posted on the web for google/all to see.

correct – even though it’s read only and contains no personal details like real names and emails (other than how FAT! you are 😉 ) I’ve kept the link between the members only.

I’ll dig out your address cozz and email it to you directly in case you didn’t get the initial mass email (you wouldn’t be the only one)

@perchypanther – got your email but it’s a bit confusing in that with your new scales, and you revised targets as a result of your scale based weight gain, you somehow managed to propose a new target for end jan that’s higher than you have already reached.

There are no prizes, so it can’t be in the hope of winning one. Maybe you’re planning a massive Greggs fest? Can you just have a look and reconfirm.

Jon – should be

Original Starting weight – 201
Original end jan target – 197
Targeted 4lb loss

revised Starting weight – 210
Revised end jan target – 206
Targeted 4 lb loss

Actual end Jan weight – 204lb – actual 6 lb loss

@perchypanther: Good on you for joining. Seeing your numbers, above, I see that I was exactly where you are now just about two years ago. Between regulating my diet and cycling, I got down to about 172 at my lowest.

The reason I am back in the chub club is that I was starting to creep back up again.

In any case, I just want to encourage you to stick with it, as it is both possible, and very worthwhile. 8)

revised Starting weight – 210
Revised end jan target – 206
Targeted 4 lb loss

Actual end Jan weight – 204lb – actual 6 lb loss

still makes no sense though. You’ve revised your end jan target to 206, but today, with another 2 weeks until the end of Jan, you’re already at 204.

You are aware it’s only Jan 13th? You’ve got to stick this shittiest of months out for another 2 weeks yet?

@saxonrider – Thanks 🙂

To be honest, I just want to be able to tie my own shoelaces without having to hold my breath.

You are aware it’s only Jan 13th?

Is it? 😳

Seems much longer since Christmas…….. What a stupid I am!

Stick with 197 as an end January target in that case.

OK – gives you a stretch of 7lbs in 2 weeks but we’re all behind you 😉

Aim for the stars….