Help losing 20 lbs

[dhoff]

Late to the party here.

Started at 237 5 weeks ago, 220.5 today

Mostly vegan, small meals often, slow and steady, looking for 190

I'm a big guy, don't have the ability to measure body fat but started at 24%. I'll no more about what a real racing weight is for me when I hit 200.

[BBB]

146.2 / 7.2
Perspective? How about family, business then the bike? I just want a new challenge on the bike. See you guys Monday.

Indeed that sounds about right.

[MarkC]

137.5 / 8%

[Craig Ryan]

What's the plan when we get there? Will it get harder?

[wbarocsi]

I suppose a bar-b-que with donuts and beer is out of the question?

Wade
168ish

[PWS Bicycles]

Daily trainer at least 30 min.
Boneless skinless chicken breasts(convection oven 13min@400)
Arugula romaine beet salad
peanut butter spoonfulls as treats
black coffee
push-ups sit-ups
stop pedaling and smile at partner when he/she speaks
almonds

[dhoff]

220

still vegan,

[Tom Officer]

What's the plan when we get there? Will it get harder?

Win races!

[Tom Officer]

145.2 / 7.3

[DCT]

168.5 now

have given up having a beer or glass of wine most evenings, as i find it just asks to be paired with something tasty. if i keep going this way i won't live forever, it will just feel like it

i knew you would jump in the game. hah!

[MarkC]

136.4 / 8.2%

[dhoff]

221 today

[Shinomaster]

IS the second number you guys are posting body fat%?

[Tom Officer]

IS the second number you guys are posting body fat%?

Yes, but it's relative as the scales are all over the place. Mine is probably around 11% with an accurate measuring device.

[joosttx]

Ok I have tossed my hat in......


Not proud about this and honestly a little ashamed.

Got back from the doc. doc says bp is prehypertension levels plus Pulse is higher than I thought, 80's. Any tricks of the trade for lowering RHR that are not 30 minutes aerobic 3x a week?

Plan on correcting it. Bought me a % body fat / scale. Cycling has always been about fun for me had some nature talent and a winners instinct. Nurture has over taken nature. Gonna focus I little more on health.


Anyway i am throwing in my dailies and would appreciate the encouragement and friendly lampooning.


Height: 6'1

182 20%


College and racing numbers 6'1 140 5% once scored a -1% on body fat

[Tom Officer]

Welcome! Glad you're giving it a go. The weight part will be pretty quick for you, but be patient with the HR. Mine is 45 these days but used to be low 30's. As you get fitter your heart muscle will get stronger and bigger (takes time though) and the stroke volume will increase, that's what lowers the RHR.

[Tom Officer]

146 / 6.8

[bikeman]

113 / 7.8

[joosttx]

179 /20%

[Tom Officer]

113 / 7.8

113 lbs? Is that a typo? Note to myself do not go on hilly rides with bikeman