Seems like thee and me had the most to lose, SR; have you been following any particular dieting plan, or just doing it on your own? You've done well, shifted a fair bit.
Seems like thee and me had the most to lose, SR; have you been following any particular dieting plan, or just doing it on your own? You've done well, shifted a fair bit.
Yes! To me looking at a chart in kg is like tryig to read a page written in a foreign language I don't speak at all. Rather an uncomfortable feeling. As if my mind was a Garmin engaged in a continuing but unsuccessful search for satellites. It flattens my batteries.Originally Posted by Stolly
I think I'm out too. Like Alexandra the metricness of it all means a) the weight loss/gain is always a small decimal of a kilo b) my weighing machine is ancient and the kilo scale is barely legible so c) I always have to weigh in lbs and convert and d) I think in stones and pounds anyway and when I look at a kilo figure I really have no idea what it means and have to convert to stones and pounds for any chance of comprehending it
When I started last July, I was determined not to crash diet and neither did I want to start running again after an eighteen year break being so heavy (injury risks). So, I set myself a target weight of 91kg before I would allow myself to go out running, which meant I had to take more care of my diet. I still eat the same stuff basically, though definitely less refined sugar (chocolates, sweets etc.) and allow only 2-3 alcoholic drinks per week. I'll eat crisps occasionally, cakes rarely, though I do snack on peanuts because of the fibre and long lasting energy they provide.
I did start running at 91kg and initially there was a dramatic drop down to 86kg, since then much slower because obviously, there's less to lose, but when I persist with the combination of the running and watching what I eat, my body tends to drop weight after a couple of weeks, then settle again at the lower weight, before repeating the cycle. It can be disheartening during that fortnight but over the months I've got used to it. At 83kg now, I've had to replace all my chinos :thumbup: and I am waiting to change my suits when I reach my target.
My advice to you would be to look ahead, maybe 3 months and see what you have achieved, if you have the odd bad day, don't beat yourself up about it and try and eat much less the following day, it doesn't work, you just feel more crap and eat more. Just chalk it up to experience and move on, just don't let 2 days be bad too close together!!
Hope that helps.
I'm looking at the long game too; I do have the odd 'cheat' day, but the weight is coming off and the running's getting easier, so it's all good at the moment.
I am looking like a right old tramp with the clothes hanging off me!
If people are dropping out due to the units I think it's about time we changed to stones and pounds. What say you Pat?
I never had a strong opinion about a standard unit. If people want to use lbs and stones let them.
Pounds would be my preference
Ok official - no enforcement of a measurement system
it is a personal thing
Pat can you please change my target to 80kg. Different training means different goals.
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