| Mainting My Loss........? |
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Posted: 5 Oct 2006 01:39 am |
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In January I participated in a 4 month biggest loser contest at work. I won dropping almost 30 lbs. I ate low fat and low calorie foods. Limited my calorie intake to a max of 2200. I did some type of cardio 4 or 5 times a week. I mainly ate lots of lean meats and veggies. I snacked when I was hungry, but on fruits or granola bars. I tracked my calorie intake and activities like a hawk.
This summer I became an avid cyclist, something that started last year and really took off this summer. I have logged 2300 miles on my road bike. I have done several 100 mile one day rides. When I ride it is rarely liesurely. I like to push myself physically. I even ran a 5k this past month. The weight kept coming off this summer as I continued to eat better and less, ride, and run. I am down 60 lbs total to date. I feel great and look great.
What is the freakin point? Well I have been eating much more this summer as I have been so active. I am worried that as winter rolls around I will gain weight. How much should I be eating? Do I stay at or around my RMR number? Now that I am phsyically fit what kind of eating habits should I have? How many calories? Protien? Carbs? I don't want to go back, but want to be healthy too.
For the Record I am male, 32, 6'3'' & 177 lbs. I was 236 lbs Jan 4th 2006. As the season changes I likely will do some type of cardio 2 to 3 days a week. Either running on a treadmill or the elliptical at the gym.
Thanks.
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Nir
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Posted: 15 Oct 2006 10:43 pm |
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Congratulations on your loss. [I'm currently cycling 9 miles a day just to get around town and I can relate to getting a kick out of pushing oneself. I sometimes wear a HR monitor to ensure I'm working hard enough]
With your current stats, your maintenance calories: no activity 2206, exercising 1-3 times a week 2527. Optimal fat loss at 15% below that (i.e. 2148 calories). If you're impatient for loss, eat a bit less (but no lower than your unadjusted RMR, which is 1838).
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NevD
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Posted: 16 Oct 2006 11:02 am |
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You might also like to consider resistance training, to alternate with your cardio exercise. Put on a bit of muscle and you'll burn more calories, ergo less chance of regaining.
And I would like to echo Nir's congratulations - Well done!
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midlife
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Posted: 16 Oct 2006 12:12 pm |
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Yeah, that is great. Well done.
I have to agree, cycling is the best! I started triathlons when I was 37 and retired last year I did lots of 10km fun runs and two half marathons (despite all the training I never lost weight, just toned ) but now my main focus is riding. We usually do a 60-70km (sorry dunno what is in miles ) ride each weekend and a hilly ride at least one other day. I got a carbon bike last year and just love it. Back in May I did a 114km event - it was tough, but a wonderful achievement. It's great to get outdoors. We live near a small freeway that has a great bike path along it that leads off into some great bush tracks, so tomorrow it's onto the mountain bike for some 'mucking around'. who says I'm too old?
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NevD
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Posted: 16 Oct 2006 01:24 pm |
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60-70km (sorry dunno what is in miles)...
That's about 37 to 44 miles. Impressive!
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midlife
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Posted: 16 Oct 2006 11:03 pm |
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Thanks Nevd (I already have you pegged as the 'stats' man!) With my 'significant' birthday due in about 5 months, I'm doing everything I can to stay in denial!
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