2016 motivation for getting lighter and faster

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Well done Isetech, you achieved your goal  .

 

Dont be so hard on yourself, this was your first attempt and from your post its clear to see that you learnt a lot.

Next time you will know where to push and where to hide in the bunch.

 

We have all had that happen to us, guys going for a sub 3, sub 4 and sub 5. Went to early, burnt too many matches up a climb, chasing down a group.

 

Limping home is never fun but the experience teaches you so much.

 

And remember that you are riding your bike because its a hellavu lot of fun!

 

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Who are you and what have you done with Escapee...?

 

But yes, 100% agreed

[Veebee]

Just for ref, I bettered my TD time by 1h13 from last year.

 

When I started cycling about 18 months ago, I couldn't average 18-19kph over a 100km ride, infact my first 94.7 was done at 15.5kph.

 

All I can say is that with time and determination, you can achieve anything that you set out to do.

[eccc whippet]

Vivek that is a huge improvement...well done.

[eccc whippet]

Cadence block finished yesterday...did the coffee ride this morning... considered trying my 700 w for 30 second attempt...but my body feels exhausted...my legs are burning and i just feel like i need to recover for a couple of days...already done 165 km this week...some would say i do that in 1 ride...for me it is a lot...considering there is still the weekend.

 

for the last 7 weeks i have been averaging 240 km per week...with a few road and mtb races.

 

So what have i learnt....

 

firstly it takes time to develop and condition muscles...it is a slow process which takes time and a lot of effort.

 

you need to listen to your body and recover after a long or fast ride...otherwise you gona get dropped from the bunch...or just suffer more than you would normally

 

i need to stop focusing on trying to get faster by putting  in more effort...or should i say trying to make my legs stronger to carry the weight.

 

I need to work on my upper body...i have spent way tooo much time trying to get my legs stronger...and no time strengthening my core.

 

I need to start stretching...my legs are getting flippen strong (no more wobbly fat dents)...but i cant touch my knees never mind my toes.

 

I NEED TO LOOSE WEIGHT (the gut) AND EAT HEALTHY...i am getting lighter...but not eating correctly...just less...my gut is getting softer...which is the first indication that i am loosing weight.

 

next week my plan is to recover and look at where to from here...i want to start doing a lot more body weight training...and just routine exercises like sit ups...push ups that kind of thing.

 

has cadence been worth the money spent...if i look back...i managed to finish the tour durban (first attempt) in 3.44...i can now ride 100 km a day and not have to sleep the rest of the day when i get home...the last 2 mtb races i did under 3 hours...and my recovery time after a big hill is much faster...it is going to be interesting to see if i am going to improve around the circuit...there is a good chance i will do another block before the amashova to see if i can improve on my time of 4.35

[eccc whippet]

look like the crossfit training is out...managed to fill up my piggy bank...unfortunately due to the restricted movement of my right arm...wrist and 5 pins in my hand

 

look like i am going to have to take up a girly sport like yoga instead or just stick to the cycling walking and add in some stretching.

 

Tuesday night circuits didnt go so great either...had a 1 week break but it seems my legs dont want to play nicely...only managed to avg 31 km/h for 30 km and got dropped everytime i tried to stick with a bunch.

 

my weight has been up and down like a yo yo...went down to 106kg ...2 days ago up to 111.8 kg

 

All is not lost...I have to just keep going forward and be grateful that i can use my arm and ride a bike  

[candz1]

Have you tried to change the walking into a small run? Weight loss is much quicker running. Ive been following your "diary" and well done just keep going

[eccc whippet]

Have you tried to change the walking into a small run? Weight loss is much quicker running. Ive been following your "diary" and well done just keep going

The only time in my life i have ever run...was during military training.

 

The first time i did the 2,4 km...everyone had left and gone back to the bungalows by the time i got back...it took me so long...

 

i gave up smoking (the first time)by the end of the 3 months basics...i could keep up with the fastest runners in the group...that was the last time i ran...i have done a lot of walking...many years ago i decided to loose weight and started walking 5 km every morning...i lost 30 kg in 4 months (i was 10 years younger)...2 years later i stopped walking in the morning and within a year i was back to 130 kg.

 

If all goes according to plan this year...next year the plan is to start trying out the tin man series which means i will need to start running.

 

one of my customers runs marathons and she is having the same problem as i am with my weight...maybe it is age related...she has even tried blood tests...etc...she just cant seem to unload it.

 

the reason i wanted to start crossfit training was to start working my upper body...there is not an ounce of fat on my legs...when i started this journey last year in January my legs were like my gut fat blobs with dents.

 

I have just clocked 7000 km on strava

[Mntboy]

Have you tried to change the walking into a small run? Weight loss is much quicker running. Ive been following your "diary" and well done just keep going [emoji106]

So true. Currently three weeks into a four month contract and I've lost 3kgs from running three times a week. All my runs have been at least 15 minutes minimum but recently I've been running the amount of laps needed to complete an approximate 5k run. Running definitely does help with weight loss.

 

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[Mntboy]

 

 

Cadence block finished yesterday...did the coffee ride this morning... considered trying my 700 w for 30 second attempt...but my body feels exhausted...my legs are burning and i just feel like i need to recover for a couple of days...already done 165 km this week...some would say i do that in 1 ride...for me it is a lot...considering there is still the weekend.

 

for the last 7 weeks i have been averaging 240 km per week...with a few road and mtb races.

 

So what have i learnt....

 

firstly it takes time to develop and condition muscles...it is a slow process which takes time and a lot of effort.

 

you need to listen to your body and recover after a long or fast ride...otherwise you gona get dropped from the bunch...or just suffer more than you would normally

 

i need to stop focusing on trying to get faster by putting in more effort...or should i say trying to make my legs stronger to carry the weight.

 

I need to work on my upper body...i have spent way tooo much time trying to get my legs stronger...and no time strengthening my core.

 

I need to start stretching...my legs are getting flippen strong (no more wobbly fat dents)...but i cant touch my knees never mind my toes.

 

I NEED TO LOOSE WEIGHT (the gut) AND EAT HEALTHY...i am getting lighter...but not eating correctly...just less...my gut is getting softer...which is the first indication that i am loosing weight.

 

next week my plan is to recover and look at where to from here...i want to start doing a lot more body weight training...and just routine exercises like sit ups...push ups that kind of thing.

 

has cadence been worth the money spent...if i look back...i managed to finish the tour durban (first attempt) in 3.44...i can now ride 100 km a day and not have to sleep the rest of the day when i get home...the last 2 mtb races i did under 3 hours...and my recovery time after a big hill is much faster...it is going to be interesting to see if i am going to improve around the circuit...there is a good chance i will do another block before the amashova to see if i can improve on my time of 4.35

 

 

The only time in my life i have ever run...was during military training.

 

The first time i did the 2,4 km...everyone had left and gone back to the bungalows by the time i got back...it took me so long...

 

i gave up smoking (the first time)by the end of the 3 months basics...i could keep up with the fastest runners in the group...that was the last time i ran...i have done a lot of walking...many years ago i decided to loose weight and started walking 5 km every morning...i lost 30 kg in 4 months (i was 10 years younger)...2 years later i stopped walking in the morning and within a year i was back to 130 kg.

 

If all goes according to plan this year...next year the plan is to start trying out the tin man series which means i will need to start running.

 

one of my customers runs marathons and she is having the same problem as i am with my weight...maybe it is age related...she has even tried blood tests...etc...she just cant seem to unload it.

 

the reason i wanted to start crossfit training was to start working my upper body...there is not an ounce of fat on my legs...when i started this journey last year in January my legs were like my gut fat blobs with dents.

 

I have just clocked 7000 km on strava

Hey Isetech

 

You seem to be having a case of unrealistic expectations when it comes to your training whilst having a reasonable grasp of what you've achieved (which is a massive amount more than you realize). Simply put you have been putting in the effort and on occasion seen some really good results coming from that effort but you're also been feeling that these results have been a bit to few and far between. Some of your goals also seem to fall into the same pit of a problem. Similar with the weight loss. The good news for you is that you are seeing the area's where you can improve and that means you can (and without a shadow of a doubt are) address them. So here's a few thoughts to help you along your journey:

 

With regards to your training:

 

Do you have a specific training schedule to follow for the week? I have done that in the past and am still currently having such a schedule and can say that it definitely helps with managing the process of training. I see that you're recording your efforts on strava and that is a good thing but remember to measure you against you. Anything else is currently a waste of time as it gives you a false impression of where you're at in terms of consistency. You definitely need to include running into your training schedule along with the stretching and upper body exercises that you feel you need. Remember to balance this schedule out carefully and be willing to have it subject to change when needed.

 

With regards to your goals:

 

I understand that you want to be the fastest over 50 year old in Durbs but beating yourself up about being 134th out of 192 is bit silly when you were good enough for ending up in the top third of your group and doing so with a sub 4, nogal. Concentrate on getting faster and the results should take care of itself. Remember that this is a process and as you do more races you'll settle into a routine that'll help you get the best possible result. Once again measure yourself against you.

 

With regards to your weight loss:

 

Dude you're doing well with this. Trust me this is not a easy thing to get right. What works for one person won't necessarily work for you. I have cut drinking fizzy drinks to a minimum and have been diluting my fruit juices with water. I have also found that cutting sugar from coffee and tea has helped as well. Try to scratch make as much of your meals as you can with the best healthiest products you can afford. Include a lots of veggies or salad or both in doing this. Also have fruit and nuts available to snack on rather than chips and chocolates - those should be occasional treats. Again though you need to find what will work best for you.

 

Lastly you've been an inspiration to me and a whole host of others who have followed this thread. You are doing incredibly well but I feel that your unrealistic expectations have blinded you a little to how well you've actually done. Remember that all of this doesn't just benefit you it also benefits your family and that is the greatest reward you can get out of this!

 

Godspeed with the journey and I look forward to seeing posting about your progress!

 

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[eccc whippet]

Thanks for the feed back...i appreciate any advice offered...i dont have a coach...i dont even have a training plan...i just structure the way forward as i go and adjust as i get info which helps point me in the right direction...like crossfit...i was so amped to do it but I didnt even take my injuries into account.

 

I hope that others can take something away from reading this thread 

 

be it a little inspiration...

 

useful information from others who reply...

 

even if it is just to help people understand that this journey is not a 3 month go get it and all is done...this challenge for some of us is an on going journey...which has no time limit.

 

things like your age...i never thought i would get to this stage that my age affects the results.

 

yesterday i met up with a chap again who has lost something like 70 kg and he still heavier than i am...but man can he ride a bicycle...he led us into the wind on 2 occasions last night and boy was that SW pumping...he indicated that he has also been fighting the weight battle for years.

 

thanks to that SW pumping...i managed to clock 55km/hr for the first time on the circuit and managed a 4 th place for "today"( i know it was just the wind) but seeing my name next to a rider like haig gibb who is always in the top 10... made my day ...shame i dont think he had the 50 km/h SW pushing him down the road in the morning...he doesnt need it.

[Veebee]

Whats stopping you from being a strong heavy rider? Your riding is good, you able to maintain good speeds so why not just work on improving your endurance and strength and let things fall into place.

Constantly chasing weight goals will probably make you go crazy and gave up at some time if you don't see the results you hoped for.

[pe3nguin]

Consistently chasing weight goals will probably make you go crazy and gave up at some time if you don't see the results you hoped for.

It's fun to be crazy though and weight watching has to be the single greatest contributor to unstable minds on two wheels

[pe3nguin]

 

thanks to that SW pumping...i managed to clock 55km/hr for the first time on the circuit and managed a 4 th place for "today"( i know it was just the wind) but seeing my name next to a rider like haig gibb who is always in the top 10... made my day ...shame i dont think he had the 50 km/h SW pushing him down the road in the morning...he doesnt need it.

He wouldnt have had the wind Thursday morning, but he would certainly have had the #Gountilyouthrow train in full assault mode. And I was out there last night and didnt manage to hit 55km/h so you are definitely putting out some decent power.

[Mntboy]

Thanks for the feed back...i appreciate any advice offered...i dont have a coach...i dont even have a training plan...i just structure the way forward as i go and adjust as i get info which helps point me in the right direction...like crossfit...i was so amped to do it but I didnt even take my injuries into account.

 

I hope that others can take something away from reading this thread

 

be it a little inspiration...

 

useful information from others who reply...

 

even if it is just to help people understand that this journey is not a 3 month go get it and all is done...this challenge for some of us is an on going journey...which has no time limit.

 

things like your age...i never thought i would get to this stage that my age affects the results.

 

yesterday i met up with a chap again who has lost something like 70 kg and he still heavier than i am...but man can he ride a bicycle...he led us into the wind on 2 occasions last night and boy was that SW pumping...he indicated that he has also been fighting the weight battle for years.

 

thanks to that SW pumping...i managed to clock 55km/hr for the first time on the circuit and managed a 4 th place for "today"( i know it was just the wind) but seeing my name next to a rider like haig gibb who is always in the top 10... made my day ...shame i dont think he had the 50 km/h SW pushing him down the road in the morning...he doesnt need it.

You don't really need to have a coach to draw up a training plan/schedule. The way I do it is to look at the week and go what am I doing each day and where will I fit in my rest days? So basically my week looks like this:

Monday - 30 minute walk, stretch and run 72 laps (+/- 5ks) and then walk for 10 to 15 minutes to warm down and then stretch again.

Tuesday - Same as Monday

Wednesday - active rest day, hour long walk

Thursday - 30 minute walk followed by a minimum 30 minutes on the Stationary bike

Friday - Same as Thursday

Saturday - Same as Monday & Tuesday

Sunday - Same as Wednesday

 

Since I have my skipping rope with me my above schedule is going to get adjusted to fit in some skipping sessions as well. It'll be easier to fit in the skipping on the day's I ride the stationary bike. The nice thing about having a plan like this is having a clear cut idea of what you are doing each day and it helps in making the exercising a lifestyle and in monitoring your performances. Also bear in mind when you're going to do your specific exercise to be able to balance out your family and business responsibilities. Mine is also based on my need for sleep in the afternoon as I work shifts onboard the ship that I am on. Also any training you're already doing can be fitted into the training plan. Be willing to be flexible with it until you've found what works for you and then be steady until you need to add another set of exercises to it, then just repeat the process. At least that's how I've done it and it works well for me.

 

When you're ready to add running to the mix my suggestion is for you to start off slow. I focused on being able to run for a few minutes with out stopping and increasing bit by bit. My 72 laps take me about 28 minutes depending on the weather and how I feel on the day, but when I started in February of this year I could barely run 8 minutes without running out of breath. So however you decide to do it, definitely build it up slowly.

 

Just some background, I am very far from being a 70kg whippet. In fact I am currently a 96kg buffalo! I have had some up and downs since December of last year and this is definitely the lightest I have been in ages! So I get the fact that this is a process and that making the necessary adjustments is hard. The point is we are both better off for our effort to lose our extra weight. Once again Godspeed with the journey isetech!

 

 

 

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[eccc whippet]

mntboy...you got me thinking...gona try make a very simple training/eating program and see how it works.

 

i might even add in few short runs to see how it goes...

 

did a few climbs this weekend...it seems i need to train harder or rest a little longer...on the road i didnt even make it to the top of Armstrong without resting half way up...i set a slow pace of 12km/hr (the same as i paced the M19) 

 

and on sunday on the mtb i walked to the top of some (ok most) of the hills

 

i live in highland hills (not called that because it is flat ) so looks like it is back to the hood rides again...it seems to much beachfront (flat) riding makes you soft.

[eccc whippet]

I have spent hours and hours reading up about healthy eating plans and the the pros and cons...in fact there are so many it is confusing...one plan tells you eggs are the best thing and another tells you they are bad for your health...anyway that is not what this is about.

 

the one thing that seems to be missing which i believe is more important than any plan itself...the motivation to get started and stick to it.

 

How to motivate a 130 kg person to get up and change their entire life...in fact even a 90 kg person who is over weight and lives and unhealthy lifestyle.

 

it too easy to live life and not find time to fix the problem...it is too easy to find excuses not to get up and change the way you do things...once you fall into the rut it is a downward spiral and the longer you leave it it the more difficult it becomes to get out of it.

 

in theory if you are a single person it shouldnt be a problem...but as the circle grows...you meet someone...get married and then have kids...run a bussiness...works shifts etc...so the your spare time becomes an asset which has to be managed very carefully.

 

it only takes a couple of weeks for something to become a habit...this is why for me the best way to motivate myself to do anything is to commit to something like cadence where you have a person telling you what to do and checking that you are doing it correct...i dont believe signing up a 2 year gym contract is the way to go...in fact i know from my own experience that even having a free gym contract doesnt help...all it did was become a mission to go clock in twice a month...unless you are at that stage where you are committed to improving on your own.

 

i believe the better route to take would be to do as i have done in the past...rather sign up with a personal trainer for a month or 2...it will cost you a few bob...but if they give you the correct advise on training and nutrition it would be worth it...but what is more important is if they motivate you to want to get fit and healthy...without the motivation it is worthless.

 

now to figue out a way to motivate myself to change my terrible eating habits...maybe i should try cooking classes;)