What's on your mind today?
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RangerRickL
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This is where we let everyone know how we are all doing with the challenge. Or just share what's on your mind. Recipes, ideas, workouts, anything that you think might be helpful to others. Maybe, you've tried something that has worked for you in the past and would like to share it with the group. Maybe, you have a NSV (Non Scale Victory) that you would like to share with the group. Anything that you feel comfortable sharing or anything that you feel comfortable asking the group with help....this is the place to come.
The GOOD!! What NSV did you have this week!!
The BAD!! So what....you ate the whole thing!!
The UGLY!! That darn scale went through the window this week....it deserved it too!!
What's on your mind today??
The GOOD!! What NSV did you have this week!!
The BAD!! So what....you ate the whole thing!!
The UGLY!! That darn scale went through the window this week....it deserved it too!!
What's on your mind today??
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markmacare wrote: »
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I gotta make this quote my wallpaper or something... inspiring indeed! Funny thing is before this challenge I never logged my zero calorie drinks. Surprise, there's calories in them. Other than that how is your day one going so far, personally my breakfast is still in the pot because lo didn't like me having it so we went out for a walk
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@RangerRickL Thanks! I guess I needed something like this challenge to kick my butt into gear, I wish I had found it earlier
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I love how many different time zones people are from, I have a few more hours to go but am already inspired by y'all checking in your days, awesome!1
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Australia - East coast. UTC +10:002
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Just a quick one. I hit the first of my weight goals this morning. 10kg down from my Jan 1 weight.
Lots more to go still. (Below 80kg, 10kg below MFP start weight, BMI normal/MFP target, Competitive sport weight of 18 years ago).
Happy it is all headed in the right direction now.
Wearing trousers I last fit into 10 years ago. Belt comfortable 4 notches in from where it was start of year. Single breasted suit jacket can do up without strain. All good.6 -
You know in Scott pilgrim when he fights nega Scott and he ends up getting a long really well with him and Scott is like "he's actually a super nice guy" nega is the negative or opposite of something so that means that Scott is a jerk and actually the bad guy. I think about that a lot1
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craigo3154 wrote: »Just a quick one. I hit the first of my weight goals this morning. 10kg down from my Jan 1 weight.
Lots more to go still. (Below 80kg, 10kg below MFP start weight, BMI normal/MFP target, Competitive sport weight of 18 years ago).
Happy it is all headed in the right direction now.
Wearing trousers I last fit into 10 years ago. Belt comfortable 4 notches in from where it was start of year. Single breasted suit jacket can do up without strain. All good.
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I think my bathroom scale has a resolution/accuracy issue. It's only a small thing, but it's on my mind.
Usually I lose between 0.4 and 0.6kg overnight. I weigh before bed and when I get up in the morning after constitutionals. This is just for interests sake, the morning reading is the only one I really record.
Last night 0.0kg change. This is impossible. You lose water overnight through respiration, transpiration and urination. I don't drink (or eat) overnight.
Each day you lose about 10ml per kg through respiration and transpiration. This is known as "insensible water loss". This adds up to about 800ml (or 0.8kg) per day. 8 hours sleep should lose 1/3 of this.
Either last nights reading was abnormally low, or this mornings reading was abnormally high. In both cases, the scales accuracy is bought into question.
All in all, it's just data. It will sort itself out longer term.
I'll change the batteries in the scale today and see if that makes any difference (LCD digital scale). I like to have verifiably accurate tools.
Warning science content:
A digital scale uses force transducers that alter resistance with weight. Usually MUCH more accurate over time than springs. If the battery is failing, it's potential difference across the terminals drops. Consequently the current also drops. Measurement of variable resistance over reduced potential difference is less accurate. V=IR (voltage = current x resistance)
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I've been extremely active for the last two weeks and almost everyday for the last two weeks i've went either 8Miles or above or have been doing yard work, But my weight hasn't changed and has been demotivating to say the least, I've come to the conclusion that im eating too many carbs in my daily diet and it's holding water weight.
Due to this conclusion I'm going to enter a ketogenic diet for the next few months to see if that'll be the change in my life style I need.
I enjoy myself a lot of rice and pasta with the occansional sandwich for lunch so this'll be a huge lifestyle change wish me luck!3 -
@SimonsChange. Activity does not count for much is the losing weight scale. 15% if you are lucky.
Two weeks is not a long time for weight changes to occur. Generally you look for 3 weeks (at a minimum).
Also are you tracking weight daily and looking at the weekly average, or just taking a once a week measurement. A once a week measurement can sometimes not show enough of the full picture.
(I STRONGLY urge you to weigh daily, but only ever "publish" or "acknowledge" the weekly average).
Do you take body measurements (waist, chest). I also advise to do this as body measurements usually do not fluctuate (up and down) as much as weight.
The problem with making big changes (like going from carb heavy to keto) is that longer term they become unsustainable. Once you have lost the weight, you will (sometime slowly, sometimes quickly) revert back to old habits and the weight will come back on.
(Pasta, bread, rice and sugar are cheap and have long shelf lives. In comparison meat, fish, dairy and fresh produce are expensive. What happens if you get economic pressures or cannot shop as often).
Keto's two big benefits are: High protein, high fat makes you feel fuller on less calories. Low carb helps reduce water retention (more if low sodium) and assist with insulin sensitivity (anti type-2 diabetes). The issues with keto diets are: the overall cost of food, the frequency with which food must be bought (short shelf life), extreme difficulty in finding low carb eat out options (when you don't want to do your own preparation).
Since you already have a high carb diet (and the high carb foods are comforting), I'd propose smaller changes:
- Be diligent in your tracking. Include all snacks, beverages, sauces, etc.. Where possible weigh portions before consuming.
- Set your daily goal appropriately. Ensure you select category that reflects your day job, excluding non-work exercise. This way you can optionally eat back exercise calories (otherwise you "double-dip").
- Make sure to consume within the daily goal.
- Try increase the daily protein and fat intake at the expense of carbs. (macro balance)
- Cut down on snacks - this gives you a higher calories budget at meal times. (The following article makes some gross assumptions but is close to the mark in reality - http://www.gnolls.org/1794/why-snacking-makes-you-weak-not-just-fat/)
This way you can still enjoy your pasta and sandwiches at time.
Another option would be 5:2. Only change then is 2 days a week you eat no more than 600 kCal (breakfast/dinner). The other 5 days are normal. Maintenance then becomes 6:1.
What has worked for me is:
- No planned snacks (occasional one is OK, like a work morning tea to celebrate a birthday, etc..).
- No calorie beverages between meals. (water, black tea)
- Keep within calorie budget. (usually selecting higher fat and protein foods - still at times have pasta, sandwich, take out, ice cream, pie, cake, etc.. As long as it fits in the budget)
- Moderate daily exercise (to keep in shape, not to burn calories. No gym)
- No diet foods, pills, shakes, etc..
The #1 goal is this MUST be sustainable long term. It was close to what I was already doing. The first 3 are the only real changes to my pre-weight management lifestyle.
Dropped 9kg in under 2 months (about 10% of my body mass - I was overweight, but not huge).
@SimonsChange. In short, small changes stick better than large changes. You want changes that stick.3 -
@craigo3154 Thanks for all the information I certainly appreciate you taking the time out to post it, I do want to do keto but you are right it might be a big change which can lead to some issues no doubt.
I've already quit Calorie drinks and majority of snacks other then a serving of sun chips or a couple pickles nothing above 200 calories, I make sure not to eat cake,pie,ice cream so im good at that aspect
I enjoy being active which is why i've been walking / doing so much per day but I do think I should stop trusting how many extra calories it gives me, Because when I see that I end up having a sandwich of 400 calories or so because I think can budget it in, So I think I'll just stick to a flat amount for losing 2 pounds a week.
I do not measure myself which I will certainly look into doing as I know some people have mentioned even while the scale isnt changing clothing fits different (As it has been me aswell)
I'll certainly change how I scale myself aswell (Do you recommend when I wake up or before bed?)
I will say I do still want to try keto as I've heard a lot of great things about it and I think a change will be nice, But as you've said long term it does seem unstainable so what I hope to do is do Keto for awhile maybe 5 or so months then after cut to a low carb diet.
You're right tho the food prices are certainly pricey for it on the upside I get a bulk of my meat at samsclub which saves some money and as far as preparing goes I've been cooking nearly every day for 10 years and plan to get into the culinary specialist position in the army so I'll just look at it as another challenge to overcome! Gotta stay positive
@craigo3154 In short I still plan to give keto a try, I'll certainly keep to heart the measuring and weighing aspect you mentioned and making sure I stay under my set 2pounds a week calorie limit and not up it even with activity as that might be the problem im running into, Thanks a ton I really appreciate it!
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@SimonsChange. Cake, pie, ice cream, ect.. are OK if in your daily budget. You will find that you are allowed small portions as these are calorie dense foods. Side effect is that they may leave you hungry as they do not trigger satiety as readily as other foods.SimonsChange wrote: »@craigo3154 Thanks for all the information I certainly appreciate you taking the time out to post it, I do want to do keto but you are right it might be a big change which can lead to some issues no doubt.
I've already quit Calorie drinks and majority of snacks other then a serving of sun chips or a couple pickles nothing above 200 calories, I make sure not to eat cake,pie,ice cream so im good at that aspect
I enjoy being active which is why i've been walking / doing so much per day but I do think I should stop trusting how many extra calories it gives me, Because when I see that I end up having a sandwich of 400 calories or so because I think can budget it in, So I think I'll just stick to a flat amount for losing 2 pounds a week.
I do not measure myself which I will certainly look into doing as I know some people have mentioned even while the scale isnt changing clothing fits different (As it has been me aswell)
I'll certainly change how I scale myself aswell (Do you recommend when I wake up or before bed?)
I will say I do still want to try keto as I've heard a lot of great things about it and I think a change will be nice, But as you've said long term it does seem unstainable so what I hope to do is do Keto for awhile maybe 5 or so months then after cut to a low carb diet.
You're right tho the food prices are certainly pricey for it on the upside I get a bulk of my meat at samsclub which saves some money and as far as preparing goes I've been cooking nearly every day for 10 years and plan to get into the culinary specialist position in the army so I'll just look at it as another challenge to overcome! Gotta stay positive
@craigo3154 In short I still plan to give keto a try, I'll certainly keep to heart the measuring and weighing aspect you mentioned and making sure I stay under my set 2pounds a week calorie limit and not up it even with activity as that might be the problem im running into, Thanks a ton I really appreciate it!
Have a great night - Simon
Glad that the clothing is fitting different. This should indicate that the measurements are changing (in the right direction) which is far more important than weight.
Daily (like weekly) weight should be recorded first thing in the morning (after the morning constitutionals) before eating or drinking anything. This is likely to be a) the most consistent value between days and b) the lightest value of the day.
Is your calorie limit set as sedentary or light activity? If light activity and not on your feet most of the day, then don't add calories from workouts into budget.
Good luck with the keto. Watch out for "keto flu" as the body starts to change.
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after looking at old measurements / weights I was a little surprised as them
(i know them to be accurate, because the are logged for months and months with small raises and drops)
3 years ago
I weighed 185lbs
my waist was 39 inches
.. that used to be 24 inch in my youth
now
I weight 205 lbs
my waist 38 inches <<<<<<<< how does that even happen
how is it possible to be 20lbs heavier with 1 inch less in the waist
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fightingthetideofaging wrote: »
I hope so @fightingthetideofaging ... Ill cling onto that hope ... I used one of those body fat calculators and it said that I had gained 14lbs lean mass and the other 6lbs gained was fat ... but when I posed the question in the forums I was told this would be impossible ... to gain that much lean mass .. I'm not sure why it would be impossible but then again I'm no expert on the matter
I love half an avacado at breakfast and lunch but mfp says they are too high in fat. Thoughts?
@5cheetahs avacados have good healthy fats (the ones your body needs) ... go for it!
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@5cheetahs - I agree with what Slimpossible007 posted.0
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@5cheetahs I found this link
but 1/2 an avacado a day isn't going to break the bank
http://www.livestrong.com/article/545101-risks-of-too-much-avocado/
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