Cycling noob - weight loss question

[Tigershel]

I believe the fad diets aren't all that healthy, especially long term.

 

I try to eat fresh and high fiber, and stay away from processed or preserved food, red meat, animal fats and saturated veg fats.

 

I've dropped 25 kg over 4 years (15 kg in 10 months), and kept it off.

 

I eat plenty of fresh fruit and veg, grains like oats, rice and wholewheat bread, nuts and peanuts, chicken and fish.

 

Now I have a problem keeping weight on (200-300 km a week), so no problem with extra sugar and carbs.

 

Comparing back to 1996 (I am 59 now), I've lost at least 10cm around the waist, and over 16 compared to 2008.

[Winstonian1984]

I started cycling 6 months ago and lost 20kgs however I eat what I want to, the only structure I have is eating at 12pm, 4/5pm and 7/8pm. If you have time, do some reading on intermittent fasting. I have personally found that weight loss is a very individual thing and down to preference. IF(intermittent fasting) has also allowed me to eat what I want at social gatherings without having to worry what will be on offer to eat. Best you try and find what works for you.

[Bateleur1]

I am 1.86 meters tall. Middle December 2013 I was at 90 kg when I decided to start cycling more and getting back into shape. Now take note I have been cycling but only about 100 - 150 km a week. I started taking note of my current eating habits and then reduced my calorie intake. I upped my training time and am doing between 200 -250 km a week. On a very good week I will do almost 300 km. If I do not commute to work in the morning I will go out on a early morning ride before breakfast. I think this was a big contributor to loosing weight. I have lost 8 kg in a matter of about 10 weeks. Sitting at 82 kg at the moment.

 

I have hardly made any changes on my diet except cutting back on the ice cream and avoid take away food as much as possible. I still eat my pasta but in reduced portions.

[SiriS]

cutting back on the ice cream

 

Damn tough with a 4 year old who loves ice cream...

[Sarnicoview]

Hi there Hubbers

 

I've started cycling a few weeks ago, primarily for exercise, secondary for weight loss. It's going fairly well, I'm up to almost 100km's a week - a combination of MTB and spinning.

 

Now, my question is about weight loss. All the exercising (and generally feeling good) has me thinking of properly focusing on weigh loss. I have done a lot of reading (both here and the internet in general)...and there is so much information it is almost impossible to discern between fact and fiction.

 

So there seems to be two distinctive trains of thought - HCLF and LCHF. The latter is an Atkins type diet? How do you know which one to chose? Basically I'm asking for some basic pointers to get me going.

 

I've already starting reducing sugar - avoiding soda drinks, no sugar in coffee etc. Trying to drink more water. Just eat a bit more sensible.

 

My background: I've been thin/lanky most of my life, 1.82cm tall and used to weigh around 80kgs. Approaching 40. Generally eat unhealthy - chips, take aways, binge snacking when I get from work. Quit smoking almost two years ago...and picked up about 10kgs - mostly around the waist/belly (waiting for it to move into my calves...but no luck yet... ).

 

Any advice or basic pointers appreciated.

I did the Whole 30 in Jan and lost 8 kgs in 30 days. Since then I have stuck to Paleo eating and not put it back on. Basically no bread, pasta, rice, sugar, dairy. And no booze for the Whole 30 days. I do have wine again now...need to have some vices! I did this while training for the Half Ironman, so ate a HUGE amount of sweet potatoes and butternut to keep the carbs up. You do get tired during the 2nd week, but thereafter never felt better.

 

I have encouraged a friend to do it too, and she is down 6 kgs in 30 days. Feeling so good she's carrying on for another 30.

[Khoisan]

The secret to losing weight is eating more. Eat your breakfast, mid morning snack, lunch and if you going to either cycle or gym after work eat protein base food to get you through the session.

 

Have your dinner before 8 at night and that's it.

 

Make sure you eat breakfast at least one hour after you have woken up because then is the time when your body is starting to demand food to process all the organs, blood flow etc. I also believe boiled eggs in stead of cereal is better ?

 

Anyway, this works for me, so far!!

[kosmonooit]

What do you make of this phucker?

 

http://youtu.be/KsJYjoHtJME

[G Man]

I don't belief in fad diets as the results are generally of a temporary nature. What is needed a lifestyle change for permanent results and only you can decide what will suit your individual circumstance.

 

I am 1.73m, was going onto 100kg, size 38 trousers and inactive. My job entailed sitting in meetings or in front of a computer, usually accompanied by a coffee,biscuits ,sandwiches,etc.. and lots of takeaways. 2 years ago I decided to change my lifestyle. The horsemeat scare had just serviced & someone i knew in the food production business informed me of all the growth hormones, antibiotics and other sh.t they pump into livestock. I went coldturkey and cut out red meat and poultry from my diet. Took up cycling, committed to a team event, DC, best motivation ever as you do not want to be the slowbee in the group. Put in 150-200km a week on the bike, started juicing( mostly veg)a lot, started to run and quit my stressful job.

 

Within 10 months I had lost 25kg, and a year later it is still off. Today I weigh around 72kg, hoping to be 68kg by racing season, comfortably fit into a size 32 jeans, do 250-300km a week on the bike, run 15-30km a week and did a sub 3.30 this year in the Argus from a 5 hour the previous year. Going for a sub 3 this year and setting my eyes on my first iron man before I turn 50 in 2 years time.

 

The 1st month without meat was hard, but therefter I never felt more energised, no morning old age aches and pain. I also cut out energy drinks, gels and bars, all natural home made stuff for me (plenty of info on youtube on making your own) but be sure to include beetroot in your drinks. I still eat just about everything, except meat, but in moderation and try not to eat any processed food and sugary drinks including packaged fruit juices.

 

So my advice is find what works for you and change your lifestyle accordingly and don't concentrate on the weight loss, that will come naturally.

[Mojoman]

I don't belief in fad diets as the results are generally of a temporary nature. What is needed a lifestyle change for permanent results and only you can decide what will suit your individual circumstance.

 

I am 1.73m, was going onto 100kg, size 38 trousers and inactive. My job entailed sitting in meetings or in front of a computer, usually accompanied by a coffee,biscuits ,sandwiches,etc.. and lots of takeaways. 2 years ago I decided to change my lifestyle. The horsemeat scare had just serviced & someone i knew in the food production business informed me of all the growth hormones, antibiotics and other sh.t they pump into livestock. I went coldturkey and cut out red meat and poultry from my diet. Took up cycling, committed to a team event, DC, best motivation ever as you do not want to be the slowbee in the group. Put in 150-200km a week on the bike, started juicing( mostly veg)a lot, started to run and quit my stressful job.

 

Within 10 months I had lost 25kg, and a year later it is still off. Today I weigh around 72kg, hoping to be 68kg by racing season, comfortably fit into a size 32 jeans, do 250-300km a week on the bike, run 15-30km a week and did a sub 3.30 this year in the Argus from a 5 hour the previous year. Going for a sub 3 this year and setting my eyes on my first iron man before I turn 50 in 2 years time.

 

The 1st month without meat was hard, but therefter I never felt more energised, no morning old age aches and pain. I also cut out energy drinks, gels and bars, all natural home made stuff for me (plenty of info on youtube on making your own) but be sure to include beetroot in your drinks. I still eat just about everything, except meat, but in moderation and try not to eat any processed food and sugary drinks including packaged fruit juices.

 

So my advice is find what works for you and change your lifestyle accordingly and don't concentrate on the weight loss, that will come naturally.

Good for you. I lost a good few Kg's when we went vegetarian (also because of the horse meat thing and for ethical reasons we then went vegan a year later). I still eat a lot but now it all about eating decent quality food, we have a veggie garden as well which tends to motivates you to make use of fresh produce in your meals. When I started cycling regularly 4 years back I was around 110kg, now I am just about to go under 90kg.

[HappyMartin]

On a veggie diet I steadily climbed from 80kg to 95 kg over about 10 years. I am 182cm tall. Eventually got tired of being fat. Lost 20kg. Eat meat now. Weight is up at the moment. I am a chunky 78 kg.

 

What I have learnt

 

Energy in energy out doesn't work for me. Not that I can see. For ages rode 200km a week and didn't lose much weight. Did get fitter though.

 

You can get fat as hell on vegetarian. I was vegetarian for about 26 years and got fat as he'll.

 

You can get fat as he'll eating meat. Did that too.

 

You have to lose weight. You get old men and you get fat men but not very many old fat men

 

Eat as natural as you can. Cut back on carbs. If you must eat carbs avoid them after lunch. No sodas. No sugar in coffee or tea. Exercise and do some strength stuff. Don't buy junk, if it's in the cupboard you will eat it. Look at your trolley in the supermarket. It should contain bright colorful food and very little stuff in boxes. Biscuits are from the devil. Margarine is a poison. Cake is for your birthday.

 

Oh and good luck

 

 

[Gnarly]

. It should contain bright colorful food and very little stuff in boxes.

Smarties , M&M's and skittles?

[NotSoBigBen]

Or ride more

 

Problem is it is possible to be 'fit and fat' ....

[capeofstorms]

Hi,

Forget about LCHF or Paleo or Atkins or whatever. You need to make a LIFESYLE change.

You already on the right track. Cutting out simple carbs that has no

nutritional value. Eat SENSIBILY. Be aware of what you eating and have your "binge" days.

Reduce sodium intake as well.

Also time your eating. Eating late at night is generally not a good idea.

Preparation of food is also key.

The equation for weightloss is really pretty SIMPLE

Weight loss = Amount of caloroes you consume - Amount of calories you expend

[Pure Savage]

Damn tough with a 4 year old who loves ice cream...

 

pfff 26 year old kid over here that loves ice cream.

[capeofstorms]

I was walking through Dischem this weekend. Lots of shelves labeled with Banting this and Banting that. What a load on NONSENSE!!

[nonky]

Make/prepare/cook it yourself. If you did not make it yourself, don't eat it. NO natural (ie unprocessed) food is inherently bad for you, despite what all the diet "experts" may say. Cutting out booze and sugar are the simplest ways of removing calories from your diet.