Losing weight/fitness thread

[PJ87]

Does it base it off weight though? Or just on average a piece of sourdough is x cals, a banana is y cals etc etc

Has a massive database of things and can scan the bar code on package

Will be based on average probs

 

[chellie]

How do you track calories? I’ve been estimating. But today got me thinking. I had poached eggs on sourdough. Pack on bread says 119 cals per slice. But one slice was much bigger than the other. I’m presuming the sensible option is to weigh and calculate per gram?

I found Nutracheck better than MFP and yes, weighing things.

 

[Bazz]

Interval training tonight, shorts, long compression socks, T-shirt and a running jacket for me. Wish I’d dug out the gloves.
4 x 1km efforts, 2 uphill and 2 downhill with 2 minute rest between reps.
5.15 and 5.20 minute km’s for the uphill and a 5.00 and 4.56 for the downhill. Pretty chuffed now to try and slowly build my base pace back up.

I was in hat and gloves too, and it still felt bitter.

I don't do any intervals, need to add some in.

 

[AmandaJR]

If you're being strict then 100% weigh. Can be a bit of a shock though when you see how much cheese or peanut butter equals 100 calories!

 

[PJ87]

If you're being strict then 100% weigh. Can be a bit of a shock though when you see how much cheese or peanut butter equals 100 calories!

Should have added with my fitness pal you can add the weight of something you ate, like 100g of cheese .. mmm cheese

 

[Neilds]

If you're being strict then 100% weigh. Can be a bit of a shock though when you see how much cheese or peanut butter equals 100 calories!

Life is far too short for that sort of thing

 

[BrianM]

Life is far too short for that sort of thing

Could be even shorter if you don’t

 

[Oddsocks]

Well I had the break in from 14th October through to 20th December, this wasn’t about achieving a goal but wanted to change life style habits and eating habits pre Jan, it also helped us keep more in moderation over the festivities.

Back from 6days in Rome and it’s going to be interesting to hit the scales Monday morning. Lasagna, meatballs, etc etc will have given me a wobble but 20k steps per day should have balanced it off for damage limitation.

Well done to those out jogging in minus conditions and snow, commitment applauded.

 

[BrianM]

Well I had the break in from 14th October through to 20th December, this wasn’t about achieving a goal but wanted to change life style habits and eating habits pre Jan, it also helped us keep more in moderation over the festivities.

Back from 6days in Rome and it’s going to be interesting to hit the scales Monday morning. Lasagna, meatballs, etc etc will have given me a wobble but 20k steps per day should have balanced it off for damage limitation.

Well done to those out jogging in minus conditions and snow, commitment applauded.

You have to enjoy your holidays, then get back on track when home

 

[Mudball]

It is January, so all the usual suspects are on social media... Zoe, Huel, Chair Yoga, Six Pack, Gyms, get toned.

I am desperately trying to lose weight now. Gone past the milestone, and i know I need to get into better shape. The photos from birthday are not very complimentary, plus had a few college mates get heart attacks in the past couple of months. Diabetics is looming and will hit me hard (its in my family). Need to put some muscle mass (meeting an ex-flame in Feb)
2023 was a good year, Work scene was fantastic. i joined gym, got better on eating habits etc. But hardly lost any weight, but i felt fitter.
2024 was tragic. Work was tough, stress was sky high and completely neglected health.

I would love to go back to 2023. but remove about 10kg if possible -esp belly fat and visceral fat. I have realised that whatever you do, you cannot out-exercise a bad diet.
So things for 2025.
1) Eat well; Drink more water. (may add apple cider vinegar back into plan)
2) Reduce portion size.
3) Reduce/Eliminate snacking or grazing. Esp on days that I wfh, i am constantly grazing on some fried stuff. Too much stress eating. Need to replace with water
4) Get back to exercise. Instead of a Rolex, family got me an apple Watch... So i get Apple fitness. I dont do much.. 30 mins of cardio on my bike + may be small weights.
5) I am planning to get Freesttyle Libre 2 sugar monitor. I dont need it for diabetics, but I want to know how my body is reacting to whatever i put in my mouth. Want to see what works or does not. I need some data
6) Ordered a RenPho smart scales... again looking for data on what is going on inside body.

Anything that the wise men of the golfing forum think i should do? I am very undisciplined..

Finally thinking of getting a meal replacement starter pack from Huel, Y Foods... anyone on them? review

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[PJ87]

It is January, so all the usual suspects are on social media... Zoe, Huel, Chair Yoga, Six Pack, Gyms, get toned.

I am desperately trying to lose weight now. Gone past the milestone, and i know I need to get into better shape. The photos from birthday are not very complimentary, plus had a few college mates get heart attacks in the past couple of months. Diabetics is looming and will hit me hard (its in my family). Need to put some muscle mass (meeting an ex-flame in Feb)
2023 was a good year, Work scene was fantastic. i joined gym, got better on eating habits etc. But hardly lost any weight, but i felt fitter.
2024 was tragic. Work was tough, stress was sky high and completely neglected health.

I would love to go back to 2023. but remove about 10kg if possible -esp belly fat and visceral fat. I have realised that whatever you do, you cannot out-exercise a bad diet.
So things for 2025.
1) Eat well; Drink more water. (may add apple cider vinegar back into plan)
2) Reduce portion size.
3) Reduce/Eliminate snacking or grazing. Esp on days that I wfh, i am constantly grazing on some fried stuff. Too much stress eating. Need to replace with water
4) Get back to exercise. Instead of a Rolex, family got me an apple Watch... So i get Apple fitness. I dont do much.. 30 mins of cardio on my bike + may be small weights.
5) I am planning to get Freesttyle Libre 2 sugar monitor. I dont need it for diabetics, but I want to know how my body is reacting to whatever i put in my mouth. Want to see what works or does not. I need some data
6) Ordered a RenPho smart scales... again looking for data on what is going on inside body.

Anything that the wise men of the golfing forum think i should do? I am very undisciplined..

Finally thinking of getting a meal replacement starter pack from Huel, Y Foods... anyone on them? review

​

Impressed with the huel one. Looked and smelt a bit meh but tasted decent enough tbh for the meal sachets

 

[Golfmmad]

Just ran 4 miles in 38mins, couple of killer hills as well
Fancy trying a half marathon, but not sure I’ve got it in me, I know I’d need to train a fair bit more.
Anyone done it and how did you find it…..

If you've got the basic fitness a half marathon should be doable for you. Thing is, half marathon pace is a lot slower which I always found easier. To get a decent time for a 10k it's race pace all the way - much harder.
Good luck, give it a go.

 

[Aztecs27]

It is January, so all the usual suspects are on social media... Zoe, Huel, Chair Yoga, Six Pack, Gyms, get toned.

I am desperately trying to lose weight now. Gone past the milestone, and i know I need to get into better shape. The photos from birthday are not very complimentary, plus had a few college mates get heart attacks in the past couple of months. Diabetics is looming and will hit me hard (its in my family). Need to put some muscle mass (meeting an ex-flame in Feb)
2023 was a good year, Work scene was fantastic. i joined gym, got better on eating habits etc. But hardly lost any weight, but i felt fitter.
2024 was tragic. Work was tough, stress was sky high and completely neglected health.

I would love to go back to 2023. but remove about 10kg if possible -esp belly fat and visceral fat. I have realised that whatever you do, you cannot out-exercise a bad diet.
So things for 2025.
1) Eat well; Drink more water. (may add apple cider vinegar back into plan)
2) Reduce portion size.
3) Reduce/Eliminate snacking or grazing. Esp on days that I wfh, i am constantly grazing on some fried stuff. Too much stress eating. Need to replace with water
4) Get back to exercise. Instead of a Rolex, family got me an apple Watch... So i get Apple fitness. I dont do much.. 30 mins of cardio on my bike + may be small weights.
5) I am planning to get Freesttyle Libre 2 sugar monitor. I dont need it for diabetics, but I want to know how my body is reacting to whatever i put in my mouth. Want to see what works or does not. I need some data
6) Ordered a RenPho smart scales... again looking for data on what is going on inside body.

Anything that the wise men of the golfing forum think i should do? I am very undisciplined..

Finally thinking of getting a meal replacement starter pack from Huel, Y Foods... anyone on them? review

​

It's really plastered all over social media by various fitness influencers, but tracking your calories is really the very best thing you can do. Even if you cut out snacking and reduce portion sizes, you may well still be consuming more than you burn.

It takes a bit of planning and getting used to so it doesn't consume hours on end, but it is worth it. We stopped doing it late last year and surprise, surprise, the weight loss stopped. Again, this is drummed in by a lot of people online, but hitting your protein/macro targets, coupled with some regular exercise/movement will get you the best (and most maintainable) results.

A few tips/suggestions based on personal experience;

- Calculate what your macros should be - the free James Smith Calculator here is a good place to start: https://www.jamessmithacademy.com/calculator/

- If you want fitness influencers/PT's to follow to help motivate/suggest tips and recipes etc, they're mostly all much of a muchness, but the two that I think are really much better than the rest are DAVE FELL FITNESS and SEAN CASEY. Dave has two ebooks full of meal prepping, cheap, quick and healthy recipes with all of the ingredients and recipes for scanning into MyFitnessPal so you can track the calories. Sean is just a sound bloke who puts a lot of stuff into perspective to help with actually changing habits but not becoming some miserable grump who just eats lettuce and hates their life (life is for living after all!). Both, I think, are really good at what they do and offer something genuine for people looking to lose some weight and generally start making lifestyle changes.

- In terms of what's helped me (and my wife) - hitting protein goals each day goes a long way to help with not getting cravings between meals.
- I LOVE overnight oats in the morning. I've made my own recipe which is full of protein and keeps me full for literal hours and is less than 500 calories - happy to share the recipe (which you can tweak for personal flavour perferences) if you want it.
- Aldi is your friend when it comes to high protein foods. They have a really good range. Some of it is a bit rubbish and full of crap, but when you're looking for treats that are better than cramming 6 chocolate bars, they've got some great options like the protein mousses and puddings in their yoghurt section. Their 0% greek yoghurt is also much cheaper than FAGE or similar branded greek yoghurts.

In terms of meal replacements for convenience. The Huel hot and savoury stuff is hit and miss. The Mexican chilli is really nice, as is the Cajun Pasta and the bolognaise smells awful but tastes ok. The Mac and cheese is awful. The shakes are expensive and taste absolutely horrendous. If you want meal replacement shakes, then the best ones by a very long way are these: https://www.theproteinworks.com/die...2bhUj0t8kyfqNPLITvCu0cfUQunrnIM8aAnipEALw_wcB. I sometimes still use them for breakfast (although I do a portion and a half to keep me fuller for longer and it's still around 350-400 cals).


In terms of my own fitness/losing weight - I made a resolution (before new year) to start swimming again this year (after a 5 year absence since I stopped training after completing my Ironman)....went for my first swim this morning, and felt great to be back in the pool. I also plan to start running a bit - again after a long absence - just to do some meaningful exercise I enjoy and get some fitness back. Less days eating rubbish and more eating healthy, unprocessed food, coupled with the exercise will go a long way to helping me feel generally much better, hopefully.

 

[Aztecs27]

6 miles tonight in just under an hour tonight, calf still tight though.
Knocked my Strava off by mistake when changing from my audio book to music
Conditions brutal as well, below freezing and snowing!!

You've definitely got it in you for a half marathon with this level of fitness, sir.

With regards to tight calves (and tightness in general), I would recommend a foam roller and ensuring you stretch religiously. It's a ball ache (and I don't do it as much as I should really, so I should heed my own advice!), but it will help keep those niggles at bay. Also make sure (if you haven't already), that you have suitable running shoes for your gait....nothing worse than not having the correct support or decent shoe when you're pounding out the miles. It's the best investment you'll make for running and you don't have to spend hundreds - there are plenty of decent running shoes for less than a hundred quid.

 

[Aztecs27]

Well I had the break in from 14th October through to 20th December, this wasn’t about achieving a goal but wanted to change life style habits and eating habits pre Jan, it also helped us keep more in moderation over the festivities.

Back from 6days in Rome and it’s going to be interesting to hit the scales Monday morning. Lasagna, meatballs, etc etc will have given me a wobble but 20k steps per day should have balanced it off for damage limitation.

Well done to those out jogging in minus conditions and snow, commitment applauded.

I only went for a run yesterday because I got to the swimming pool and they didn't have a lifeguard, so couldn't open ffs. So decided to go for a run instead. first one in forever and thought I was going to die, but I made it.

 

[PJ87]

It's really plastered all over social media by various fitness influencers, but tracking your calories is really the very best thing you can do. Even if you cut out snacking and reduce portion sizes, you may well still be consuming more than you burn.

It takes a bit of planning and getting used to so it doesn't consume hours on end, but it is worth it. We stopped doing it late last year and surprise, surprise, the weight loss stopped. Again, this is drummed in by a lot of people online, but hitting your protein/macro targets, coupled with some regular exercise/movement will get you the best (and most maintainable) results.

A few tips/suggestions based on personal experience;

- Calculate what your macros should be - the free James Smith Calculator here is a good place to start: https://www.jamessmithacademy.com/calculator/

- If you want fitness influencers/PT's to follow to help motivate/suggest tips and recipes etc, they're mostly all much of a muchness, but the two that I think are really much better than the rest are DAVE FELL FITNESS and SEAN CASEY. Dave has two ebooks full of meal prepping, cheap, quick and healthy recipes with all of the ingredients and recipes for scanning into MyFitnessPal so you can track the calories. Sean is just a sound bloke who puts a lot of stuff into perspective to help with actually changing habits but not becoming some miserable grump who just eats lettuce and hates their life (life is for living after all!). Both, I think, are really good at what they do and offer something genuine for people looking to lose some weight and generally start making lifestyle changes.

- In terms of what's helped me (and my wife) - hitting protein goals each day goes a long way to help with not getting cravings between meals.
- I LOVE overnight oats in the morning. I've made my own recipe which is full of protein and keeps me full for literal hours and is less than 500 calories - happy to share the recipe (which you can tweak for personal flavour perferences) if you want it.
- Aldi is your friend when it comes to high protein foods. They have a really good range. Some of it is a bit rubbish and full of crap, but when you're looking for treats that are better than cramming 6 chocolate bars, they've got some great options like the protein mousses and puddings in their yoghurt section. Their 0% greek yoghurt is also much cheaper than FAGE or similar branded greek yoghurts.

In terms of meal replacements for convenience. The Huel hot and savoury stuff is hit and miss. The Mexican chilli is really nice, as is the Cajun Pasta and the bolognaise smells awful but tastes ok. The Mac and cheese is awful. The shakes are expensive and taste absolutely horrendous. If you want meal replacement shakes, then the best ones by a very long way are these: https://www.theproteinworks.com/die...2bhUj0t8kyfqNPLITvCu0cfUQunrnIM8aAnipEALw_wcB. I sometimes still use them for breakfast (although I do a portion and a half to keep me fuller for longer and it's still around 350-400 cals).


In terms of my own fitness/losing weight - I made a resolution (before new year) to start swimming again this year (after a 5 year absence since I stopped training after completing my Ironman)....went for my first swim this morning, and felt great to be back in the pool. I also plan to start running a bit - again after a long absence - just to do some meaningful exercise I enjoy and get some fitness back. Less days eating rubbish and more eating healthy, unprocessed food, coupled with the exercise will go a long way to helping me feel generally much better, hopefully.

What is hilarious is the social adverts for the meal plans. They all bashing the jabs ATM saying full of chemicals .. so are the meals! Everything is a chemical lol that's how science works.

Saw one plan called simmer. They didn't slate anyone just said we do good food .. I had a look 6 meals a week. £45 .. I mean they look lovely but id rather cook for lot less

 

[Paperboy]

Gold standard nutrition do meals ranging from 350 to 500 calories, at least 30grams of protein. I used to have the pasta one a lot with some veg / salad for lunches

 

[Aztecs27]

What is hilarious is the social adverts for the meal plans. They all bashing the jabs ATM saying full of chemicals .. so are the meals! Everything is a chemical lol that's how science works.

Saw one plan called simmer. They didn't slate anyone just said we do good food .. I had a look 6 meals a week. £45 .. I mean they look lovely but id rather cook for lot less

Social media is awful generally and basically full of con artists. £45 for 6 meals is rather expensive, but I guess if you have the money it saves a lot of time.

The other bloke I like is JOSHUA HILLS NUTRITION. Basically calls out all of the absolute nonsense and grifters you see on Social media advertising (like the whopper from TONIC)

 

[Neilds]

You can get good food from supermarkets and make your own meals, don’t need expensive ready meals from pseudo experts

 

[Aztecs27]

You can get good food from supermarkets and make your own meals, don’t need expensive ready meals from pseudo experts

Absolutely agreed. But meal prepping can take time, so if ready meals help people achieve their goals then they can be a positive thing to include (if people so wish to spend the extra money for the convenience).