KelBlundell Member

NB I use a garmin to measure calorie burn not MFP. I weigh my food. I usually eat back my exervise calories and I'm still starving. I've had a minor vegan chocolate habit which I know I have to stop.

Sadly you can't tackle tummy alone. However I started in Jan doing pilates every day focusing on abs, bum and legs. I've lost 38lbs and despite still being a size 14 my tummy is delightfully flat now if not ripped!

I love my trek road bike, but I need to upgrade to cleats and shimano brakes which I'm sure will help! My big thing in last 3 months has been integrating hills even on my short cycles. Helped me start to tackle bigger hills and I scaled 1500ft last weekend as a result. Bookmarking for tips and recommendations!

Thanks - to answer some questions; I do both cardio kb, sparring and classes. I literally did it last night so haven't done anything yet. Have imposed a min of 72 hours rest on myself I love the idea of chair dancing! But not till Sunday!

My tuppence worth is that trying multiple diets doesn't generally work. It is sticking with one for a long time that shows results. I had a body fat composition test electronically which said I was 40% body fat but a physio said my muscle bulk was higher and fat more like 30%. I'm 38lbs down after 6 months, and it is the…

Thank you. I have something of an exercise addiction I suspect! I think after a week I could start with arm weights and walking if GP agrees

The distance between a size 18 and a size 16 is seemingly massive! The distance between 14 and 12 is really short!

Caveat: I dont work for them, but I really really recommend Fitness Blender videos on YouTube/ their site. They almost always offer adaptations for low fitness/capabilities. I started by working through them and even if I couldn't keep up with K&D, I'd try and finish. I now do the advanced ones but it took some time. You…

You're doing amazingly! Keep up the fantastic work!

Fitness Blender Pilates for Beginners One with Daniel doing a flow session for 35 min.

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I'm happy to up the exercise, I love it if I can fit it in. I was just curious as to the change. I'll tackle bigger hills!

You're amazing, well done!

Woohoo! Well done

Amazing ! Well done!

If they're good quality eg cycling tights I sell them and use the money to buy smaller ones! The size 18 and 16 leggings have been binned!

I read this thread a few months back and was surprised by the references to bones. As a double edged sword, having now lost over 35lbs, I can say Yes, bones are a real pain when exercising! My pilates is hindered by my ribs and hips on the floor!

I'm interested in this, I workout a lot, eg two hours cycling, an hours running, two hours kickboxing. I'm struggling to fuel myself effectively so I dont "bonk out" but hate eating carbs. I tried beans on toast but it made my tummy upset, today I tried rice and fish but it wasn't enough. I genuinely dislike rice and pasta…

One hour kickboxing this morning plus 1m walk there and 1m back. Tonight: Dumbbell squat Alternate dumbbell lunge Superman's Mountain climbers Russian twists

How your stomach changes when it gets muscles! I'm always poking myself in the stomach because I am amazed it is so taught! I still have 19lbs to go but 31lbs has made a lot of difference!

Another 6lbs. I'm 186lbs today and 31lbs down. Rather than think about the 165lb dream, I'm focusing on being 180. It's the little things!

Some of my questions include: How often did you start with weights? Is more better than heavier? Is cardio 6 days a week too much? What sports bra recommendations do you have?! Etc!

To look better than I did when my marriage broke down. 8 years ago 😒

5'9" 190lbs BMI 28 Trousers size 16 (uk) Top size 14 (uk)

I started doing this in dec as I figured lockdown was a good time as limited temptation! I went 2 a day and protein/veg dinner. It takes two days for your stomach to catch on and get used to being hungry so stick with it. What has been difficult is reintroducing food. I'm missing the shakes so have started having a shake…

I did a lot of research on diet and tried various approaches. The habits that have stuck; 1. Having half a plate of vegetables with each meal 2. Having eggs for breakfast 3. Cutting out carbs in refined/potato/rice form. I dont moderate vegetable carbs so still get 40-60g carbs a day but it is all veg (carrots, radishes,…

Thanks for taking the time to read and respond. When I say plateau I mean staying the same weight for a week so not a true plateau, I think I need to readjust my mindset to it tbh. I will have a go at batching food. When I'm in a cooking mood!

Yes yes yes yes. To padded shorts! I started cycling about a decade ago. First commuting then on top for pleasure. I found if it's under 30 min then you dont need padded shorts. If you do go over that, wear them! What I will also say is in winter, keep your thighs and hands warm. You can get fleece lined cycling tights and…

Cycling - 45 minutes Weights - 30 min 3 sets of 8 reps plus pushups/lunges etc Pilates 30 min Pretty mundane day

Thank you all so much for taking the time to comment. There is clearly a consensus, and my friends agree too I'm not eating enough. In UK we are stuck in lockdown so exercise is about all I can do outside the house. I'm moderating down a little with the cardio, and increasing my food but tbh it is tough. More peanut butter…

Thank you and yes I think fuelling is an issue for me. My max HR is 181 and you shouldn't exceed 80% of that as I understand- which is 144 hence I think I'm pushing myself too hard. I've had a few pre syncope incidents which could be inadequate fuelling or pushing HR too high.