Don't call me crazy

[Fat Boab]

Okay so I want to Hijack and revive this thread with an ambitious goal of my own. Last year around this time we all watched and followed Vlad's progress on his goal. From about April this year for no other reason than sheer lack of motivation I have stopped training.

 

I started smoking again and weight has headed north for some time now. Currently sitting at about 148kg (on a 2.08 frame so about 35kg overweight) Fitness is virtually zero.

 

Now for the goal, I will take the same race Cullinan to Tonteldoos, I want to complete the ride (hopefully in a respectable time) and reach goal weight (112kg) by April.

 

I will start to train in earnestness tomorrow. Will also post weight and other stats on a weekly basis.

 

Wish me luck!

 

Well firstly good luck with the goal and putting yourself up on the Hub!

 

Secondly, by way of motivation, can I ask how you intend on attaining your goal? eg intermediary goals, approach to weight loss, fitness, etc etc?

[LeoKnight]

Now for the goal, I will take the same race Cullinan to Tonteldoos, I want to complete the ride (hopefully in a respectable time) and reach goal weight (112kg) by April.

 

I will start to train in earnestness tomorrow. Will also post weight and other stats on a weekly basis.

 

Wish me luck!

Luck & commitment

[SwissVan]

Okay so I want to Hijack and revive this thread with an ambitious goal of my own. Last year around this time we all watched and followed Vlad's progress on his goal. From about April this year for no other reason than sheer lack of motivation I have stopped training.

 

I started smoking again and weight has headed north for some time now. Currently sitting at about 148kg (on a 2.08 frame so about 35kg overweight) Fitness is virtually zero.

 

Now for the goal, I will take the same race Cullinan to Tonteldoos, I want to complete the ride (hopefully in a respectable time) and reach goal weight (112kg) by April.

 

I will start to train in earnestness tomorrow. Will also post weight and other stats on a weekly basis.

 

Wish me luck!

Without being funny..... I will start tomorrow.... isn’t that what the OP said a few times?

 

If your fitness is zero then it might be better to choose a more realistic goal...

 

Remember, consistency is the key

 

Lecture over, enjoy the training and good luck ????

[Sitting@89]

Well firstly good luck with the goal and putting yourself up on the Hub!

 

Secondly, by way of motivation, can I ask how you intend on attaining your goal? eg intermediary goals, approach to weight loss, fitness, etc etc?

Worked out an eating plan, goal 1 is steady and sensible weight loss (1.5kg a week for me is quite attainable). First major milestone will be breaking 140.

 

I will also identify and target a couple of races next year and will use these as benchmarks for my progress (thinking fast one will probably be the first one) In this regard first major milestone will be doing a 100k ride in sub 3:30.

 

Thing is as I said to Vlad last year, with consistency in training I think it is ample time to get ready to take on such a challenge.

 

Update 1

Weight 148,3kg

Training plan for today just to get back on the bike and start building a streak (want to train at very moderate pace every day for the next week)

 

Edit: added update 1

[Fat Boab]

Worked out an eating plan, goal 1 is steady and sensible weight loss (1.5kg a week for me is quite attainable). First major milestone will be breaking 140.

 

I will also identify and target a couple of races next year and will use these as benchmarks for my progress (thinking fast one will probably be the first one) In this regard first major milestone will be doing a 100k ride in sub 3:30.

 

Thing is as I said to Vlad last year, with consistency in training I think it is ample time to get ready to take on such a challenge.

 

Update 1

Weight 148,3kg

Training plan for today just to get back on the bike and start building a streak (want to train at very moderate pace every day for the next week)

 

Edit: added update 1

 

 

I'd suggest reflecting on the 1.5kg per week loss target. That's a daily net calorie deficit of 1500 kcal, every day, for 6 months. 0.5 kg per week would be considered more manageable?

[HOEKVLAG]

Good luck man!

 

It can be done!

[eccc whippet]

I believe anything is possible...and i am gona say this again...the percentage of effort will directly affect the result...no matter what it is you are doing...eating or training.

 

my advice...at 148 kg...go for a medical and watch your heart...lots of cyclist are dropping dead from heart attacks..it would be interesting to see what the comparison is between motor vehicles killing cyclists and heart attacks.

 

the most important part of this journey...believe in yourself and do what works for you...not what everyone else tells you.

 

something else... if you are 146 kg in 6 months time...you still winning...so long as you keep trying.

[Shell Belle]

I'd suggest reflecting on the 1.5kg per week loss target. That's a daily net calorie deficit of 1500 kcal, every day, for 6 months. 0.5 kg per week would be considered more manageable?

 

^^^ This.

 

Totally agree - 1.5kg per week may be attainable in the short/medium term but it is definitely not sustainable long term.  Recommended weight loss is 0.5 - 1kg per depending on weight.

 

I wish you all the best though, and keep training consistently  

[Escapee..]

Next lady for a shave!

 

Good luck man

[ChrisF]

I believe anything is possible...and i am gona say this again...the percentage of effort will directly affect the result...no matter what it is you are doing...eating or training.

 

my advice...at 148 kg...go for a medical and watch your heart...lots of cyclist are dropping dead from heart attacks..it would be interesting to see what the comparison is between motor vehicles killing cyclists and heart attacks.

 

the most important part of this journey...believe in yourself and do what works for you...not what everyone else tells you.

 

something else... if you are 146 kg in 6 months time...you still winning...so long as you keep trying.

 

Well worth investing in a heart rate monitor, preferably one with an audible alarm when you hit pre-set values.

[Sitting@89]

I believe anything is possible...and i am gona say this again...the percentage of effort will directly affect the result...no matter what it is you are doing...eating or training.

 

my advice...at 148 kg...go for a medical and watch your heart...lots of cyclist are dropping dead from heart attacks..it would be interesting to see what the comparison is between motor vehicles killing cyclists and heart attacks.

 

the most important part of this journey...believe in yourself and do what works for you...not what everyone else tells you.

 

something else... if you are 146 kg in 6 months time...you still winning...so long as you keep trying.

I hear you, I do however think that the majority of the cases stem from severely out of shape ooms (45+) trying to prove a point to themselves/mates/colleagues and doing something stupid like 947 on zero training.

 

And yes I am out of shape atm but I come from a background of training and being fairly fit. So nothing crazy for the next two weeks and then start adding some distance.

[eccc whippet]

I hear you, I do however think that the majority of the cases stem from severely out of shape ooms (45+) trying to prove a point to themselves/mates/colleagues and doing something stupid like 947 on zero training.

 

And yes I am out of shape atm but I come from a background of training and being fairly fit. So nothing crazy for the next two weeks and then start adding some distance.

you seem to know what you doing...i look forward to your updates.

[Fat Boab]

I hear you, I do however think that the majority of the cases stem from severely out of shape ooms (45+) trying to prove a point to themselves/mates/colleagues and doing something stupid like 947 on zero training.

 

And yes I am out of shape atm but I come from a background of training and being fairly fit. So nothing crazy for the next two weeks and then start adding some distance.

 

Your fitness/training background and intended approach will reveal nothing about the current health of your heart, and elsewhere and what the impact of the 'great spread' has had on it. It just makes sense to have a general physical to get some markers logged and check for any warning signs.  

[Sitting@89]

Update:

 

First major victory 24h without a cigarette. Also went for a slow ride did about 40min at zone 3/4 effort.

(Won't post these everyday maybe one a week, but I thought the smoking thing was pretty significant.)

[NotSoBigBen]

I assume you have entered so that added motivation is at least there?

 

A few hubbers did it this year so as the time draws closer, I am optimistic that with your attitude you have a good chance of getting to the start line and finishing, I'm sure they (and me) will be happy to provide advice for all the other things you need to get through this event. By that I mean nutrition, seconding, lights and some kind of race 'strategy'

 

Good luck and carpe the damn diem mate!

 

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[Shebeen]

Okay so I want to Hijack and revive this thread with an ambitious goal of my own. Last year around this time we all watched and followed Vlad's progress on his goal. From about April this year for no other reason than sheer lack of motivation I have stopped training.

 

I started smoking again and weight has headed north for some time now. Currently sitting at about 148kg (on a 2.08 frame so about 35kg overweight) Fitness is virtually zero.

 

Now for the goal, I will take the same race Cullinan to Tonteldoos, I want to complete the ride (hopefully in a respectable time) and reach goal weight (112kg) by April.

 

I will start to train in earnestness tomorrow. Will also post weight and other stats on a weekly basis.

 

Wish me luck!

good luck buddy.

 

Please keep us updated, whatever happens

 

PV, why not join in?