BNA Losers Club 2012
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby Abby » Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:06 pm
I read one of David Gillespie's books ("Sweet Poison") - he certainly makes a compelling case from his meta-analysis of the current research that's out there. Whilst I'm not a 'disciple', I would hypothesise that the 'sugar = bad' is at least one of the contributors to obesity. I think there is more to it, but think its a definite pathway...
And yeah, like I said, the fruit thing - Gillespie notes that when sugar is consumed at the same time as a relatively high dose of fibre, that the body handles it all much more effectively. Which is how fruit is conveniently packaged by Mother Nature - sugar and fibre in one convenient pack.
That is why I've completely ditched fruit juice, soft drinks, and most other added sugar in my diet, but I still definitely eat a couple of pieces of fruit every day (I mix it up across most fruit-types).
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby BrisVegas » Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:30 pm
Hux wrote:I will chime in
Started riding July 2011 distance 17km height 195cm weight 128kg
Picked up speed and distance quickly with first 100 in oct 11, second in sept at @28.5kph.
My weight seemed stuck although legs changed. Worked it out that unless I reduced calories nothing would change.
Started 4 weeks of lite n easy in jan12 sand dropped 7kg.
March 12. Weight 117.8kg
Riding 170-250km per week.
Goal drop 6kg by end of April before Sydney to surfers ride.
Ultimate goal sub 100kg by 2013.
Most noticeable thing is how much better the hills are less 10kg.
Good stuff Craig! I knew you were a big unit, but didn't realise you were 195 cm tall! You've already lost a heap and look a shadow of your former self mate. Can't imagine what you'd look like sub-100kg....
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby Redbull » Sun Apr 01, 2012 3:24 pm
Check In 27/6/2010 - 125.2 kgs
Check in 27/12/2011 - 109.7 kgs
Goals
Weight - 90kg
Kms - 8000
2012 to date.
10/03/2012 - 106.0 kg
1/04/2012 - 103.3 kg, 708.34km (YTD 1,937.42 of 8,000)
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Postby The Walrus » Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:29 am
Since reading this I've been trying to reduce my sugar content. I don't add sugar to anything other than porridge, I swapped that ages ago for honey, now I see that honey is no better! So now I just use sugar but less and less everyday, until it's gone, I hope!
I've been cutting back on beer and bread. Having a big drink of water or cordial (more sugar) when I get home on the bike (feeling hot and thirsty) instead of a quick beer, swapping bread for wraps etc...
I don't know if it's a coincidence but I've dropped over a kilo in the last 2 weeks!
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby bookworm1707 » Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:21 am
Going from memory one of the worst types is fructose, which is white sugar/cane sugar. If you want something to go onto the porridge try dextrose, it is the stuff brewers use, can be found in a lot of supermarkets and big w etc with the brewing stuff. Apparently it is not so bad, I used it to wean myself off sugar in the coffee.
Interestingly, I found it changed a lot of other tastes, rum being one. Before I didn't mind bundy, not a favourite but drinkable, after I cut sugar i found it way too sweet, couldn't drink it.
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Postby The Walrus » Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:35 am
I do home brew and always use dextrose but didn't consider it as an alternative to sugar on cereal!
I will continue weening myself off sugar on porridge but I don't think that's my biggest problem. Sugar content in everything else adds up to much more than a spoon in my porridge 2 or 3 times a week!
I agree that's sugar us only part of the problem...limiting bread consumption and cutting down on portions is another thing that will help me, but what works for one doesn't always work for everyone I guess.
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby bookworm1707 » Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:45 am
I am in the same boat, need to cut back on bread. I do buy grainy breads so that it is a bit better but I eat way too much. I have been trying to have a scrambled egg for breakfast as one way to cut back on two slices. I also find that if I change one thing at a time, might only be small but have a definitive plan. I used to eat big bags of twisties and other chips, I used to say to myself I will cut back I will cut back etc but never did. Now I have have said for the next two weeks I will have none. Nada, Nil. That was two months ago. I have the odd few at a party now but cetainly don't eat by the packet. I don't miss them either! Have done similar with other things, tell myself its for two weeks then I usually find afterwards I don't miss it.
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby Redbull » Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:47 am
Would you mind starting a why sugar is evil thread and keep this one relatively clean for it's intended purpose.
Maybe not a "why sugar is evil", rather "why too much of anything is not good for you".
Cheers
RB
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Postby Comedian » Mon Apr 02, 2012 2:56 pm
The problem is fructose. The only path for it on the body is through the liver and converted to fat. It is of little use when exercising or at any time.
It is thought that when eaten in fruit it is absorbed better by the body so even the most ardent anti-sugar people still advise 2 pieces of fruit a day.
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby iMad » Mon Apr 02, 2012 4:45 pm
Cutting portion size is important if you're consuming high energy foods. I've gone from 127kg to 98kg in 5 months and my wife can't believe the size of my dinner time portionsThe Walrus wrote:I agree that's sugar us only part of the problem...limiting bread consumption and cutting down on portions is another thing that will help me, but what works for one doesn't always work for everyone I guess.
Having said that, my dinner consists of around 200g protein (usually meat) and a mountain of salad or vegetables. Only rarely do I have carbs after 4pm. I do have carbs in the morning, an hour or so before I ride and usually take a gel with me if I'm riding much over 60 minutes. I know this wouldn't suit everyone but I adore salad and veges.
Those that have crashed and those that are about to.
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby iMad » Mon Apr 02, 2012 4:46 pm
Me thinks no coincidence.The Walrus wrote:I don't know if it's a coincidence but I've dropped over a kilo in the last 2 weeks!
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby BrisVegas » Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:26 am
Lost a bit more weight this morning when I came a cropper on the river loop and took some bark off my elbow and hip.... Hit a bump and my right hand got knocked off the hoods. After that it was a swerve, death wobble and then a high side. Landed on my head and smashed my helmet to bits. Better than my head I suppose....
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby Redbull » Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:45 am
Glad you are OK.
On a more serious note - how is the bike?
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby iMad » Sun Apr 08, 2012 11:05 am
The hiccup will be a Mediterranean cruise in a couple of weeks time.
I'm going to be careful but still enjoy myself.
I'm allowing for a 5-6kg increase in the month we're away.
Cheers to all you losers out there.
Those that have crashed and those that are about to.
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby Comedian » Sun Apr 08, 2012 11:22 am
Well done!iMad wrote:Well, another milestone today, 30kg lost since early November last year. I'm now 96.5kg and my target is 87kg so still a bit to do.
The hiccup will be a Mediterranean cruise in a couple of weeks time.
I'm going to be careful but still enjoy myself.
I'm allowing for a 5-6kg increase in the month we're away.
Cheers to all you losers out there.
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby Apple » Sun Apr 08, 2012 12:26 pm
Wow, you are amazing, well done.Comedian wrote:Well done!iMad wrote:Well, another milestone today, 30kg lost since early November last year. I'm now 96.5kg and my target is 87kg so still a bit to do.
The hiccup will be a Mediterranean cruise in a couple of weeks time.
I'm going to be careful but still enjoy myself.
I'm allowing for a 5-6kg increase in the month we're away.
Cheers to all you losers out there.
Speak your mind,Those that mind dont matter, Those that matter dont mind!!
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BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby The Walrus » Sun Apr 08, 2012 3:23 pm
Very well done. Go and enjoy your cruise safe in the knowledge that whatever you put back on, you know you can easily lose again.iMad wrote:Well, another milestone today, 30kg lost since early November last year. I'm now 96.5kg and my target is 87kg so still a bit to do.
The hiccup will be a Mediterranean cruise in a couple of weeks time.
I'm going to be careful but still enjoy myself.
I'm allowing for a 5-6kg increase in the month we're away.
Cheers to all you losers out there.
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby KonaCommuter » Sun Apr 08, 2012 5:33 pm
iMad wrote:Well, another milestone today, 30kg lost since early November last year. I'm now 96.5kg and my target is 87kg so still a bit to do.
Nice work there
I weighed in at 95.4kg this morning.
That’s the lowest I’ve been in over a decade. My wife’s never known me at this weight. That’s down exactly 2kg in a month. I’m happy with the progression but to be honest I’m sick of being obese.
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby toolonglegs » Sun Apr 08, 2012 5:41 pm
Me...
25/03/2012 100.5 kgs BMI 26.7 ... aim to get down to a BMI of about 22 (82-83 kgs).
08/04/2012 97.2kgs BMI 25.8 ... be in the healthy range soon .
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby PawPaw » Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:11 pm
It's enough to drive a man to drink
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby toolonglegs » Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:15 pm
Got to fuel the engine!...you have lost fat and built muscle.PawPaw wrote:How about clocking up 1000km in the last 12 days, and losing nothing
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby The Walrus » Sun Apr 08, 2012 7:05 pm
I've been watching my sugar and bread consumption and I believe its helped, sadly the beer in take hasn't slowed
I should get my road bike this week when I intend to be increasing my ride time and k's so my target of 80 kilos is in sight....good luck all!
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby poeter » Tue Apr 10, 2012 2:43 pm
Height: 166cm
Started riding my MTB this January-2012
Jan/2012 -96kg
Feb/2012 -93kg (Didn't ride for 3 weeks as I was away on holiday to HK and Thailand)
Mar/2012 - 90kg
April/2012t - 87kg
Goal: 60-65KG
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby iMad » Tue Apr 10, 2012 5:20 pm
Welcome, you're a loser and that's just great.poeter wrote:Age: 25 (Turning 26 in June)
Height: 166cm
Started riding my MTB this January-2012
Jan/2012 -96kg
Feb/2012 -93kg (Didn't ride for 3 weeks as I was away on holiday to HK and Thailand)
Mar/2012 - 90kg
April/2012t - 87kg
Goal: 60-65KG
At your age (any age really) you need to be fit and healthy. Being the correct weight will help as will cycling for aerobic, cardiac and arterial health.
Those that have crashed and those that are about to.
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Re: BNA Losers Club 2012
Postby poeter » Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:13 am
After reading posts about your progressing success, it's been a good inspiration and extra motivation for me to push harder and further.
I've been unfit and on the big side for most of my life. So I thought this year it had to change and time to get off my bottom end to do something about it. And it feels good with all the small incremental achievements along the way of biking
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