drad81 Member

I'm back! Have been pretty slack in terms of my diet. Not eating badly just more exessive that I was when I initially joined MFP. I must say, MFP has taught me a lot and even though I eat more that I need too, my food choices are almost always a healthier choice. I have still been riding and have been doing boot camp twice…

Congrats! You looked great before as well as now but i'm sure you feel a whole lot better without the extra weight. I'm guessing you're from Sydney. The first pic looks like it was taken at a Randwick Races Lawn Party

I'm having the same issue. I have lost 26lbs but for the last 3-4weeks I've gone neither up or down

I'm a bike fan too! I used to have a mountain bike only but when I joined MFP I bought myself a second hand road bike to exercise on. Exercise has now turned to "just for fun" and now also includes me commuting to work once a week (40kms to work and back). I absolutely love it!!! I try to ride at least 50Km per week and I…

Well done!!! I just posted my fastest 7km run of 41 mins which is 5km in about 29mins When I started I was taking 55mins to complete the 7km (5km in 39mins)

Don't go off weight along. Be sure to measure your waist etc. In most cases you'll find that the weight you put on is muscle and that your belly, thighs, arms etc are getting thinner/smaller. Remember to not give up, Rome wasn't built in a day. I managed to loose 26lbs in three months and now have been the same weight for…

You could be on to something. I've noticed it's only really started happening the last week or so as it's getting colder in the Mornings (I'm in Australia and we're heading into winter) It's a pain because it interfers with my breathing when I exercise. I've found that a good blow into a tissue while exercising helps clear…

Mine only runs when I ride my bike at 630am in the cold but when it does it's like a tap! So annoying!

I use the Suunto M4. Fantasic little unit and extremely easy to use

resting mine is at 55-60. After cycling at 16mph for an hour I average 140bpm and peak at 186bpm Jogging I average 160bpm

Great another Aussie! Well done!!! You look great and feel great... That's what it's all about!

Great work and nice bike. I also got into riding to lose weight. I've got an Apollo Giro with Shimano 105 gear

As others have said, it's not the speed that matters, it's the motion in which you do it. Notice how much more tired and sweaty you get jogging rather than walking? Keep up the jogging no matter what pace it is. As Gpoitras said, a great idea to measure your progress and know if you're jogging to fast or slow is to get a…

It took me about 3 months to lose 25lbs and that's exercising about 5 days a week (gaining back about 450cal per exercise day) I haven't been that strict on how much I eat (although it is a lot less than before) but I have been sure to eat the right foods. I've noticed that I get full a lot faster and have stopped myself…

Thanks. I love the fact that I've inspired friends and family to get fit and lose weight too. I have about 3 family members currently slimming down, a friend that recently joined the gym and another that's picked up cycling all because of my weight loss success.

How long ago did you join MFP?

Your calves are looking toned too. well done!

Have you been going off weight alone as an indicator. Sounds to me like you might have put on some muscle, especially with all the training etc. Do your clothes feel loose compared to before?

So as I adjust my weight in mfp it will automatically adjust my calories burnt right?

I'm having the same issues. The elliptical machine I used yesterday said I burnt 200cal in 30 mins. but mfp said approx 350cal. As a comparison when I bike ride for 30mins I use about 430cal (cycle at a min of 22km/h) and I swear I was sweating a lot more on the elliptical machine. Just to be sure I burnt more calories…

Sydney, Australia

As others have said, take measurements and don't just rely on weight as an indicator. Remember that muscle weighs more than fat so you may find that you weigh the same but are feeling more fit and looking more toned. Another way of seeing results is by trying on that dress/pants/shirt that you've been avoiding in your…

I'm rewarding myself with a $1500 mountain bike once I get down to half way (206 pounds). CW 211 SW 224 GW 187

Thanks for the encouragement. Well, my work shirts are not feeling as tight and uncomfortable as they were before and I don't have to worry about the last two buttons shooting off across the room exposing my belly. I only wish I'd taken my measurements when I was 102kgs so I have something to compare my current size to.…