Well in April I’ve signed up for 4 times that and on gravel so need to do everything I can!
You’re smashed it recently. A little slip and enjoying the next month is deserved!
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Well in April I’ve signed up for 4 times that and on gravel so need to do everything I can!
You’re smashed it recently. A little slip and enjoying the next month is deserved!
Thank you! It’s been nice to see the work with cycling and diet paying off. Not going to beat myself up too much, just got to try to make sensible choices where I can.
Riding any distance on gravel seems like insanity to me, so good on you! I’m hoping to get my legs a bit stronger and keep the weight off over the winter so I can get some longer rides in next year. Got my eye on the Hook Norton brewery which is a 50-60 mile route!
Yeah. My issue is the more I ride the more I eat and cancel it out! Think it’s clear the regular booze is my issue. It must just stop any metabolising because I’ll have one or two regularly and think it’s fine because of the low calories without seeing the other impacts.
Not drinking after covid and then increase after is really making it noticeable.
Yeah this gravel ride worries me a bit but since I can’t run Ultras anymore I want to get into endurance riding and a lot is gravel based.
The goal is to build up to Badlands in southern Spain in 2026 which is 800km and 15,000m elevation.
This 360km and 5000m should be a good test to see if I’m capable but given 110km is the longest ride to date I need to really put the training in!
Not drinking after covid and then increase after is really making it noticeable.
Yeah this gravel ride worries me a bit but since I can’t run Ultras anymore I want to get into endurance riding and a lot is gravel based.
The goal is to build up to Badlands in southern Spain in 2026 which is 800km and 15,000m elevation.
This 360km and 5000m should be a good test to see if I’m capable but given 110km is the longest ride to date I need to really put the training in!
Bit of an update
Since 1st Jan 2023 im now down 84.6 lbs/6st/38.37kg as of last night. The 11.6 lbs from my last accountability post has only really come off in the last 30 days again. I had dropped off the ball a bit and from the end of sept to the end of Oct/early Nov i had 6 weeks of illness starting with covid, then a chest infection, then a horrible cold so i've been a bit of a mess.
Still much much more to come off but its all forward progress. Think im going to miss my goal I mentioned in Sept but all progress is good progress.
Nice one. I'm also very close to dipping below 13 stone after being near 17 stone at the start of the year. It does feel good!
The social season is well underway. Haven’t quite gone full on mince pie with every hot drink and glass of sherry chaser, but goodness me the first proper mulled wine and cheeseboard was amazing yesterday evening. It’s going to be tough, but a few sensible choices here and there should keep me on a level I hope. Cycling in the gym is massively helping, although I’m getting to the same stage as last year of wanting to switch back to weight training. I think I need to get a little leaner before going down that route.
Was reminiscing about the old days and looked at some Facebook photos from nigh on 20 years ago (mostly to make sure there wasn’t anything Daily Mail worthy!). At the peak, I was a 107kg loose head prop and there’s quite a difference!
Was reminiscing about the old days and looked at some Facebook photos from nigh on 20 years ago (mostly to make sure there wasn’t anything Daily Mail worthy!). At the peak, I was a 107kg loose head prop and there’s quite a difference!
Almost another 4lb since this last post a week and a half ago. Now down 88.2lbs/6.3st/40kg from my heaviest. I'm down 2st 12lbs this year so far, so i reckon i should be able to hit 3st by new year.
While i've always though I cant tell much of a difference from my heaviest I saw my profile pic at work the other day and I think it finally kicked in that i am making visible progress. I had a bit of a "mirror moment" the other day after realising this and can actually tell i've lost some weight around my thighs, lower gut, man tiddies and my face. There's a long road ahead though and i've been thinking of what goals to set myself next year and what to do to be more active.
Decent work. I've had a bit of traveling with work recently and heading back to the UK for the Christmas do this week and that always brings pretty poor diet choices. Lack of activity and general reliance on quick easy food is never a good combination.
I've not been on the bike for over a week now. My indoor bike was meant to be delivered last Wednesday but still no sign of it, and it's been really windy here which has made me reluctant to get out in the dark, along with being busy at work catching up for lost time whilst traveling!
I've not been on the bike for over a week now. My indoor bike was meant to be delivered last Wednesday but still no sign of it, and it's been really windy here which has made me reluctant to get out in the dark, along with being busy at work catching up for lost time whilst traveling!
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Yesterday I got told by a very attractive nurse that I was 'looking good'. Needless to say I didn't go running to HR. 
Do people have any plans for eating healthily over the holidays? Last year I took some time off and it set me back quite a bit, I'd like to avoid that as much as possible.
I'll still probably stuff myself silly on Christmas day, but maybe with more roast veg than usual.
I'll still probably stuff myself silly on Christmas day, but maybe with more roast veg than usual.
My plan is to be the DD and drive when possible to try and avoid drinking, which theoretically should mean eating healthier.
Also staying active if possible, going for walks, doing DIY and stuff around the house to keep active with projects rather than sitting in front of the computer on on the sofa too much.
Also staying active if possible, going for walks, doing DIY and stuff around the house to keep active with projects rather than sitting in front of the computer on on the sofa too much.
I just try and keep it reasonable. The first couple of years I ate healthy, then got to Xmas and 'allowed myself to eat what I want'... and I took it too far. Now I still allow myself to enjoy Xmas, but try not to snack too much between the big meals.
I've gone from 15 stone, to around 13 stone in a few months. Also gained muscle and yes straight through home fitness!
Only thing I need to ask is, how is Wensleydale Cheese with Cranberries for protein and weight loss? I've heard some cheeses are good so
Only thing I need to ask is, how is Wensleydale Cheese with Cranberries for protein and weight loss? I've heard some cheeses are good so
I’m not sure any cheese would be my go to for weight loss! Decent protein for sure, but very calorie dense. Zero fat natural Greek yoghurt would be my suggestion, but not as good on a cracker at Christmas…
Cheese is also delicious, just easy to eat A LOT of it (if you’re me).
Cheese is also delicious, just easy to eat A LOT of it (if you’re me).
Zero fat is pretty horrible, try the reduced fat staff first and work your way downCheers will look at Zero Fat cheese!
I've hit a wall, spent the last 3 weeks bouncing around the same 3lb range. Experience has taught me just ride it, once I have adjusted, it will continue to drop