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jsd622
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 Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 9:55 pm Post subject: One week down...... |
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and several more to go!!!
I lost a couple of pounds this week and am looking forward to the upcoming week. I have a long way to go, but am willing to get where I will feel comfortable again.
I started at 285 and am looking to get to 255 and then reassess from there.
Is it worth joining the upgraded plan here? Need advice.
Thanks
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jsd622
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| Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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| first 10 days are over and first 5 pounds off!!!! |
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CSL-Bailey
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| Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Jeff,
Wowza 5 lbs in 10 days?? What is your secret?! I hope you're doing it the healthy way.... Let us know what changes you've been making!
Good for you, I'm psyched for you!!
All the best,
CSL-Bailey
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jsd622
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| Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:44 pm Post subject: |
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| CSL-Bailey wrote: | Hey Jeff,
Wowza 5 lbs in 10 days?? What is your secret?! I hope you're doing it the healthy way.... Let us know what changes you've been making!
Good for you, I'm psyched for you!!
All the best,
CSL-Bailey
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Hey CSL,
No big secret really. Yes I am doing it the healthy way. Exercise minimum of 30 minutes per day, biking. This burns about 550 calories per ride. Watching what I eat very carefully.
I am not obese by any means, but have a large frame. 285 is most I have weighed in about 15 years.
I try to keep my calorie intake around 2000 per day and fat gram consumption around 20-25 grams per day. These pounds are probably a lot of excess water. Long process ahead, so I will just keep at it.
Thanks for the note. |
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CSL-Bailey
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| Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 2:13 pm Post subject: |
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Wow that sounds terrific! Congrats on the awesome changes you've been making!
What an inspiration! Have you posted a blog yet? Our blogs are a great way to both get feedback AND share your own tips!
All the best,
CSL-Bailey
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sassismirk
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 6:58 am Post subject: |
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Hey CSL,
No big secret really. Yes I am doing it the healthy way. Exercise minimum of 30 minutes per day, biking. This burns about 550 calories per ride. Watching what I eat very carefully.
I am not obese by any means, but have a large frame. 285 is most I have weighed in about 15 years.
I try to keep my calorie intake around 2000 per day and fat gram consumption around 20-25 grams per day. These pounds are probably a lot of excess water. Long process ahead, so I will just keep at it.
Thanks for the note.[/quote]
So... 550 Cals in just 30 mins? You must really be truckin' it! How do you ride? Stationary, street or mountain? |
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jsd622
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| Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="sassismirk"[/quote]
So... 550 Cals in just 30 mins? You must really be truckin' it! How do you ride? Stationary, street or mountain?[/quote]
I maintain a speed of somewhere around 13.5 to 15 miles per hour and then plug that number in on the exercise tracker and it came up with the number of calories burned.
I have a 2007 hybrid Trek bike. Very lite and enjoyable to ride. I do all my riding on the road.
Jeff |
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sassismirk
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That's awesome. I have a 2008 Specialized Safire. It's probably considerably heavier than your street bike, but it is after all a mountain bike. Is the weather good for riding where you are? I live in the soggy Northwest lol so it's not exactly rider friendly this time of year.
I hate using the cal-burn calculators. I recently purchased a HR Monitor in mid October. I absolutely love it. It makes me feel like I'm getting a more accurate gauge on the quality of my workouts. But then again, so long as you're keeping a decent calorie deficit, you'll still lose regardless of whether you know how many calories your workouts burn or not.
Good for you! |
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jsd622
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| sassismirk wrote: | | That's awesome. I have a 2008 Specialized Safire. It's probably considerably heavier than your street bike, but it is after all a mountain bike. Is the weather good for riding where you are? I live in the soggy Northwest lol so it's not exactly rider friendly this time of year. I hate using the cal-burn calculators. I recently purchased a HR Monitor in mid October. I absolutely love it. It makes me feel like I'm getting a more accurate gauge on the quality of my workouts. But then again, so long as you're keeping a decent calorie deficit, you'll still lose regardless of whether you know how many calories your workouts burn or not. Good for you! |
I live in Florida, so the weather is pretty much good year around. I agree with the cal burning calculators, but one thing I try to remember is that the headwind has to count for something in burning calories. And if you have an additional headwind along with what you produce while riding, then I would think it has to even out. A lot of what I have read says that anyways.I have a monitor here as well and you are right in that it is a great tool to have.Have a Great Evening!!Jeff |
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