Losing weight/fitness thread

[Aztecs27]

Can I just say, this thread has been a huge help at keeping me accountable. By telling the thread what I plan to do, It almost forces me to go out and do it otherwise I'm just cheating myself. So, thanks for that!

Even though none of you probably care if I don't end up swimming when I say I'm going to swim

That said, 1250m done at the pool as promised. It was absolutely HEAVING but somehow managed to navigate the lane and end up recording my fastest 100m pace since starting back up (by a good 8 seconds per 100m too).

 

[Orikoru]

Unfortunately I pretty much ruined my calorie counting. Prezzo + cinema on Friday, Miller & Carter for my daughter's family birthday meal on Saturday. Back to square 1 then.

 

[Aztecs27]

Unfortunately I pretty much ruined my calorie counting. Prezzo + cinema on Friday, Miller & Carter for my daughter's family birthday meal on Saturday. Back to square 1 then.

Not really. Two bad meals in a week doesn't completely ruin the rest of the week - if you think like that, you won't get far....Just re-focus, reset and back on it. It's surprising what you'd need to eat in "bad" stuff (on top of a normal 2000ish cal day) to actually put on a 1lb of body fat.

 

[SteveW86]

Not really. Two bad meals in a week doesn't completely ruin the rest of the week - if you think like that, you won't get far....Just re-focus, reset and back on it. It's surprising what you'd need to eat in "bad" stuff (on top of a normal 2000ish cal day) to actually put on a 1lb of body fat.

Yeah will just feel a bit bloated for a day or two, then back to normal.

 

[Aztecs27]

Yeah will just feel a bit bloated for a day or two, then back to normal.

Aye...although on that. I've eaten VERY well (in terms of nutritious food vs rubbish) the last few weeks - and everyone always bangs on about how you won't feel groggy, lethargic and will be a "noticeable improvement"....I've seen none of that. Still mega tired most days and don't feel noticeably brighter or having a pep in my step.

maybe if I went back to eating rubbish the majority of the time it would be more noticeable the other way.

 

[SteveW86]

Back in the gym tonight, mixing up the cardio with bike and cross trainer at the moment to keep it interesting. BBC I Player is definitely helping.

Good 20 minutes of mobility then upper body on the weights, pushing the weight harder now the body is back into a bit of rythm and getting more weight to failure.

 

[Jason.H]

Having had 3months off work relaxing and enjoying life I’ve put on 10 kilos. Yes that includes over indulging at Xmas and new year.
However at 54 years old I feel better than I ever have in myself.
This last week I’ve lost 2kilos just starting to eat less and going back to work. Also considering doing Parkruns again.

 

[BrianM]

Found this very interesting, an Olympic athlete talking about what “normal” people can take from his experience to their training and more.

Really enjoyed this one while walking the dog this morning.
Key takeaway away for me was basically do everything slower so you’re not pushing your threshold every you go out, this is probably my biggest downfall, hence my injury.
Think I’m going to reevaluate my training now, maybe do longer but slower runs going forward.
I’ll maybe look into getting a proper training plan in place as well, I normally just go and run and depending how I feel, depends how far I go….

 

[PaulMdj]

Really enjoyed this one while walking the dog this morning.
Key takeaway away for me was basically do everything slower so you’re not pushing your threshold every you go out, this is probably my biggest downfall, hence my injury.
Think I’m going to reevaluate my training now, maybe do longer but slower runs going forward.
I’ll maybe look into getting a proper training plan in place as well, I normally just go and run and depending how I feel, depends how far I go….

If you have a Garmin watch take a look at their running plans, free and they download to your watch.

 

[Beezerk]

If you have a Garmin watch take a look at their running plans, free and they download to your watch.

Are these in the Garmin Connect app?

 

[PaulMdj]

Are these in the Garmin Connect app?

Yes: More-Training & Planning-Garmin Coach Plans-Find a Plan.

It’ll ask a few questions, how far? Date or Distance, how many days a week you want to train etc

 

[Orikoru]

Unfortunately I pretty much ruined my calorie counting. Prezzo + cinema on Friday, Miller & Carter for my daughter's family birthday meal on Saturday. Back to square 1 then.

As I suspected, 3 pounds put on.

Weather horrific as well so I doubt I'll even go out for a walk today. Sod that.

 

[SteveW86]

As I suspected, 3 pounds put on.

Weather horrific as well so I doubt I'll even go out for a walk today. Sod that.

You should get one of those little walking treadmills

 

[Paperboy]

So weigh in yesterday for week 3 of the program at the gym. Another 1.9kg of weight off. So down 3.5% body fat aswell.
Only thing I've noticed is the tshirt's are a bit looser.
Just wish I could shift this snotty nose, then I might be able to tell if my running is getting easier or not

 

[PaulMdj]

So weigh in yesterday for week 3 of the program at the gym. Another 1.9kg of weight off. So down 3.5% body fat aswell.
Only thing I've noticed is the tshirt's are a bit looser.
Just wish I could shift this snotty nose, then I might be able to tell if my running is getting easier or not

Does your nose get worse when you’re exercising?

If so, have you considered using Nasal Strips, I use them on 10K+ or if I’ve got a runny nose, I find they help with both breathing and having a good clear out.

 

[Bazz]

Did 10 miles after work last night, and then 3 miles before this morning...I'm counting it as a half marathon.

 

[Aztecs27]

Really enjoyed this one while walking the dog this morning.
Key takeaway away for me was basically do everything slower so you’re not pushing your threshold every you go out, this is probably my biggest downfall, hence my injury.
Think I’m going to reevaluate my training now, maybe do longer but slower runs going forward.
I’ll maybe look into getting a proper training plan in place as well, I normally just go and run and depending how I feel, depends how far I go….

This was probably the hardest thing to get my head around when Ironman training.

my weekly "zone 2" run felt like I was basically walking but it's imperative you do it (along with more pacey runs, and intervals etc) for longer distance running. Took me ages to get used to it (didn't help with my injury though as my knee was still buggered. )

Spent nearly an hour watching Youtube videos on how to perfect a tumble turn FFS (and I bet I'll still be rubbish)

Stayed the same weight on the scale this morning, which is always nice, as it indicates it's a legitimate loss rather than fluctuation due to water weight etc.

 

[VVega]

Key takeaway away for me was basically do everything slower so you’re not pushing your threshold every you go out, this is probably my biggest downfall, hence my injury.

For me a little nugget was that an easy z2 run, shouldn’t be always the top of the z2 range (me every time ) and there is still all the benefit to get while running low z2 and even z1.

Of course, no one wants to do it as it doesn’t feel like you have suffered However, the consensus is that low intensity training is the base of your performance and whatever you can build on top of it (with your high intensity anything) will be limited by how good your base is.

It also helps that consistency they go on and on about I’ve just messed up all of my Jan by overreaching, so once I recover I’d rather do slow stuff every day than having to sit it out due to injuries.

 

[Paperboy]

Woke up not wanting to do my Progressive long run that I'd planned to catch up this week. Finally got myself going and went.
2.5 miles easy (which I find really hard), 2.5 miles @ 9 minute miles into 2.5 miles @ 8:30 minute miles. Then a mile cool down, not going to lie it was one of those just get it done run. Hit all the paces but had a wobble at 2 miles in the last effort walked for a bit. Ended up at roughly 9 minute miles for the whole run.
Definitely under the weather as heart rate was higher then normal.

Think I'm going to postpone my weekend long run til next week.

 

[Paperboy]

my weekly "zone 2" run felt like I was basically walking but it's imperative you do it (along with more pacey runs, and intervals etc) for longer distance running. Took me ages to get used to it (didn't help with my injury though as my knee was still buggered. )

This is where I struggle, I have to run with someone otherwise I just go on how I'm feeling on the day.
I'd say most of my runs will be mid Z3 with effort into Z4.