BugDude is back, and has a plan

I'm going by the store today or tomorrow and getting a scale. Yall have most definitely peaked my interest there. Yesterday's meals, the only thing I'm not fairly certain about with measures is the Tilapia. I had servings about the size of 2 decks of cards. But the difference between 6 oz of Tilapia and 8 oz of Tilapia isn't a huge number or percentage of the total day. When I'm at home I test my estimates with 1 cup, half cup, etc. I estimated 2 cups of chili and then measured two cups of water and put in the same bowl afterwards and I was dead on it (from years past of actually measuring).
 
3/3....Rest Day

No biking today after the last 6 days in a row for a total of 60 miles.

Didn't get to the store today for scales as I was up early for a meeting out of town and got back late. Gotta watch one of the kids while my wife takes the other to her music lesson.

Meals Today
Breakfast
.5 Cup fat free Cottage Cheese
.5 Cup Peaches, no sugar added in water
Lunch
4 ozs Baked Salmon
.66 Baked Chicken Breast skinless
Salad with Italian Dressing
1 Cup green beans
Dinner
.5 Cup Quinoa
3 oz Baked Pork Chop
1 Cup Vegetable Stir Fry
Snack
.75 oz Dark Choc. Covered Raisins
Granola Protein Bar

I've still got 231 Calories left for a post-dinner snack and still be at 1500. I won't let the calories go to waste...Peanut Butter is my favorite!!!
 
3/4....10.22 miles....48 minutes....12.6 mph....1231 calories

Today was my fastest average yet in the subdivision with tons of turns and few long straightaways. It's a good workout though because it forces varying levels of intensity throughout the whole time. I'm really excited seeing the progress of my biking and that motivates me more than anything.

I had mile averages of 13.5, 13.2, 13.3 and every mile today was over 12.
 
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LaMaria said:
Progress measured by other tools than the scale is the best progress. Congratulations!
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Thanks. I agree.

A Doctor at work that knows I'm biking stopped me today and said, "Wow, you are really trimming down! You look great!" I told him I've been biking about 10 miles a day and he said, "So what do the scales say?" And I replied, "I have no idea, I'm not getting on any just focusing on biking and the rest will take care of itself." He replied, "In 30 years of medicine that's the best answer I've ever heard. Keep doing what you're doing. The scales don't matter."
 
That's awesome. I would agree with the doctor that most people are focused on the scale (raises hand), but the scale is just a number, how we look and feel is the important part!
 
3/5....9.73 miles....50 minutes....11.5 mph....1099 calories

First couple miles were light spinning, then moderate with intervals of higher intensity. I completely ran out of energy after 9 miles. Tomorrow will have to be very light. Maybe rest Friday for longer rides on the weekend.
 
I check the scale once a week, along with belly measurement and fat percentage (not BMI), but my real "feel good" is when I get to go in a notch on the belt (and it doesn't hurt after 10 minutes!).

Looks like things are definitely working in your favor - wondering if you add any lifting to your regime? Even bodyweight stuff will build up your endurance - squats, pushups, etc.
 
Little John said:
I check the scale once a week, along with belly measurement and fat percentage (not BMI), but my real "feel good" is when I get to go in a notch on the belt (and it doesn't hurt after 10 minutes!).

Looks like things are definitely working in your favor - wondering if you add any lifting to your regime? Even bodyweight stuff will build up your endurance - squats, pushups, etc.
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I've spent a majority of my life lifting weights. I've got more equipment than most gyms. I got very large chest, shoulders, arms, and my legs are almost freaky looking (I get comments from people all the time on how big and defined my legs are). I've just got to lose the gut!!! I'm burned out on resistance and weights. I may try to get back into it but at this point I'm trying to get smaller.

I started lifting weights for football when I was 12. Did it through college and into my early 30s. Can't stand it anymore.
 
Love the doctor story! That is awesome. A testament to your hard work paying off so far. I also used to play football, I hear you on the getting burned out. That's all we used to do in the offseason. Weights. But you're doing an amazing job with the biking, man. 1,099 calories! Very impressive, great cardio work too. I'm sure the gut will be melted in no time at all. Keep it up!
 
BugDude said:
A Doctor at work that knows I'm biking stopped me today and said, "Wow, you are really trimming down! You look great!" I told him I've been biking about 10 miles a day and he said, "So what do the scales say?" And I replied, "I have no idea, I'm not getting on any just focusing on biking and the rest will take care of itself." He replied, "In 30 years of medicine that's the best answer I've ever heard. Keep doing what you're doing. The scales don't matter."
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That's fantastic! Love it. You have the right mindset to succeed. Well done!
 
You should try yoga. It has some strength aspects to maintain muscle mass as you lose weight, but also combines stretching and balance exercises. It's a nice supplementary workout to your cardio without being actual weight lifting. I have to go add this to my diary, but I was looking at myself the other day and thought, wow, my neck is looking really long and elegant. Partially due to some fat coming off my shoulders I think, but also the yoga subconsciously helping my posture even in day to day things where I am not thinking of it!
 
MysticRealm said:
You should try yoga. It has some strength aspects to maintain muscle mass as you lose weight, but also combines stretching and balance exercises. It's a nice supplementary workout to your cardio without being actual weight lifting. I have to go add this to my diary, but I was looking at myself the other day and thought, wow, my neck is looking really long and elegant. Partially due to some fat coming off my shoulders I think, but also the yoga subconsciously helping my posture even in day to day things where I am not thinking of it!
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I've made fun of my wife doing Yoga for so long I'd never hear the end of it. But, it might be worth the ribbing I'd get to try it. I've got some resistance bands that I've enjoyed using in the past. They would work well without adding a lot of bulking up. And they're really fast in terms of set-up and switching from one thing to the next. I may give that a shot this weekend. You guys may have just inspired me to do it, and I appreciate that.:party:
 
I hear ya on the lifting. Didn't realize it was a long-running gig of yours. I'm curious to hear how yoga works out, I've been toying with the idea, too.
 
3/6 Rest Day

After a record day Wednesday and then hitting the wall Thursday I'm resting today to let my legs recover for some longer weekend rides. My legs are still sore.

So I did really good today on my diet and after supper I realized I still had s few hundred calories left to go....so I hit the Girl Scout Cookies!!! The funny thing is I feel bad for eating them even though I'm still under my total calories for the day. Weird. Mind stuff I guess.

I'm really digging fat free cottage cheese and fruit for breakfast. At lunch I had a grilled hamburger (no cheese or mayo, and on a whole wheat bun) and cauliflower, and supper I had broiled fish and steamed veggies. Then 6 GS cookies (they're making them so small now, that's not really a lot).
 
Little John said:
I hear ya on the lifting. Didn't realize it was a long-running gig of yours. I'm curious to hear how yoga works out, I've been toying with the idea, too.
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I haven't lifted in about 5 years, and it was on and off the preceding 5 years. I just lost interest and motivation in my desire to be smaller instead of bigger. The resistance bands might be a good solution if I can just get started. Maybe this weekend.
 
That's a lot of food for 1500 calories indeed.

Do you just eat your oatmeal dry with some fruit?
 
When I eat oatmeal, it's prepared with water. I'll put a dash of skim milk in it and fresh fruit (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries). No butter, no sweetener.
 
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