Bike Hub weight loss challenge 2016

[partydave]

Would cutting those affect weight loss that we are discussing here?

 

Would it affect weight loss? Debatable.

Would it improve health? Definitely.

 

Being thin does not mean you are healthy 

[jcza]

I'm with Bennie, it takes will power and determination over an extended period of time.

 

If you're not losing then you're consuming too much and starving yourself for a couple of days is just going to lead to you pigging out and its back to square one. You need to find something that is sustainable and you won't feel deprived.

 

Improve the quality of your diet, avoid processed crap and don't eat too much protein especially meat. I'm as guilty as the next guy of going for the 350g rump instead of the small filet.

[Veebee]

for those of you that like rice, this may be of interest.

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/11489675/Simple-rice-cooking-hack-could-reduce-calories-by-60-per-cent.html

 

just eat half the portion size you usually do instead of wasting the rice ?

[Beesrib]

On most days I don't eat breakfast, due to being to early and just not feeling hungry.  I might boil 2 eggs and have later, like 10:00.

 

start the morning with a nice coffee, bit of milk and no sugar.  will have a couple of cups of rooibos with a slice of lemon and a spoon of honey during the morning.  Lunch is whatever the wifey prepares, and I have a decent serving, being mindful of sugars and carbs.

 

supper would normally some form of protein and veggies/salads.  Also drink a liter of 2 of water.  I try to cut all kinds of sugars (processed) and avoid the cookie and rusk monsters during coffee brakes.

 

I do a fair bit of walking during the day, and then alternate between an idt session or a run after work.  Not losing major, but at least not making gains.

[MTBeer]

just eat half the portion size you usually do instead of wasting the rice ?

Not sure what you mean. Why would you be wasting the rice?

[Veebee]

Not sure what you mean. Why would you be wasting the rice?

 

maybe I must go back and read it again. But it says that by adding the coconut oil, the body only absorbs half of the carb content of the rice. So you eating the same amount to feel fuller but your body only absorbs 50% of it and passes the rest through

[MTBeer]

maybe I must go back and read it again. But it says that by adding the coconut oil, the body only absorbs half of the carb content of the rice. So you eating the same amount to feel fuller but your body only absorbs 50% of it and passes the rest through

ok, I get what you're saying. Not sure the feeling of fullness is related to what your body absorbs though? Not sure.

[Veebee]

ok, I get what you're saying. Not sure the feeling of fullness is related to what your body absorbs though? Not sure.

 

not sure on that but I guess that's what they are aiming to achieve there.

[Veebee]

Here's another interesting read for getting leaner and stronger.

http://triathlon.competitor.com/2014/12/nutrition/the-dos-and-donts-of-getting-leaner_81493

[Cois]

Is it best to lose weight and then start working weights, or while losing weight leave weights, and focus more on core and low IT more cardio work?

[partydave]

Combination of both is best from what I've found.

 1 day weight training, 1 day cardio.

 

Strength training does wonders for cycling endurance

[Vetseun]

Im a big supporter of cheat days. IMO one day of hard dieting, deserves three cheat days.

[HBO]

I'll post my daily meals and exercise along with the weight difference it made if anyone is interested. I'm busy with an intermittent fasting cycle, so it may be on the rough side for those used to eating.

 

Yesterday:

 

Weigh-in: 69.8kg

 

Breakfast: 500ml water, large cup coffee

 

Training: 51 km medium intensity cycle

 

Lunch: fist sized portion cauliflower, chicken breast & almond nuts

 

Dinner: 2 beef tjops, 2 cups veggies and 2 grilled potatoes

 

Todays weigh-in: 69.4kg

I've heard about this IF thing.

 

Do you do this everyday or only one or two days a week?

 

At what time is lunch and when is supper?

 

How big are your beef tjops (what is a beef tjop, T-Bone?) and how much nuts do you eat?

 

Do you only eat at these 2 times or depending on training?

 

I've found that I gain weight when I snack during meals. And this is still healthy snacks like fruits, nuts droë wors, biltong and still in my allowed calorie intake.

[NotSoBigBen]

OK guys so after a bit of introspection during my 'lunchtime' ride I realize I was condescending in my posts earlier and should apologize, I know you are all trying really hard and am well aware that it is not an easy thing.

 

@partydave - you are probably right that no even I am not THAT determined and should think about those things but I have yet to reach that level of healthy living I guess

 

So sorry if I offended or pissed any one off, I guess best I go off to the 'Evan Selfie' thread where I can perhaps give some useful input.

[partydave]

I've heard about this IF thing.

 

Do you do this everyday or only one or two days a week?

Every day. It sounds hardcore, but your body adapts quickly. I was never big on breakfast anyway, so it wasn't a major shock to my system.

 

At what time is lunch and when is supper?

You base your meals on feeding times. You have an undereating window and over eating window. Your last meal is 2 hours before bedtime. 16 hours after that is your under eating window.

If you eat at 8p.m. this is at 12ish the next day. This is your undereating window. Small portion protein and some veggies. From 5 ish, you have a 3 to 4 hour over eating phase where you can have as much (healthy) food as you like. 2, 3, 4 steaks if you please and some healthy carbs (rice, sweet potatoes, etc). The carbs help sustain you till your next undereating meal.

 

How big are your beef tjops (what is a beef tjop, T-Bone?) and how much nuts do you eat?

In your overeating phase, tjops (meat) can be as big as you want. In your undereating phase, keep your meals to around a smaller saucer size with a handful of almonds

 

Do you only eat at these 2 times or depending on training?

Yes, the point is to be fasting for 16 hours at a time. If you can fit training into this window, you will see good weightloss figures.

 

I've found that I gain weight when I snack during meals. And this is still healthy snacks like fruits, nuts droë wors, biltong and still in my allowed calorie intake.

Fruits are loaded with sugar, don't have too many. Droewors and biltong also make me gain weight because I over induldge.

 

Once you've reached your target weight, you are allowed to increase your feeding windows or go back to a HEALTHY eating style to maintain your weight.

[partydave]

OK guys so after a bit of introspection during my 'lunchtime' ride I realize I was condescending in my posts earlier and should apologize, I know you are all trying really hard and am well aware that it is not an easy thing.

 

@partydave - you are probably right that no even I am not THAT determined and should think about those things but I have yet to reach that level of healthy living I guess

 

So sorry if I offended or pissed any one off, I guess best I go off to the 'Evan Selfie' thread where I can perhaps give some useful input.

 

Now I feel like a chop

 

Thanks Ben. We all (myself included) get a bit hot under the collar with topics that touch our lifestyle choices. I think we are so defensive trying to justify our habits that we forget we are here to try help not only others, but ourselves