Comments on: Advice from Someone Who’s Walked the Walk http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/ It's like reality TV. Except it's real. And there's no TV. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:21:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Jenni http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/comment-page-1/#comment-556027 Jenni Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:07:32 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/#comment-556027 I can't unsee that Fatty. I can’t unsee that Fatty.

]]> By: DavidH http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/comment-page-1/#comment-555988 DavidH Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:18:24 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/#comment-555988 So that's where Floyd Landis went. So that’s where Floyd Landis went.

]]> By: Kari http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/comment-page-1/#comment-555947 Kari Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:26:38 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/#comment-555947 I am also a clyde rider. In June at the time Fatty posted my write up for 100 Miles to Nowhere, I had maxed out at 200. That was more than I weighed even when I was pregnant! My goal weight is roughly another 35 pounds away now but I have already lost 35 pounds of it. I have been riding, eating better and I also follow the same rule to have one SMALL indulgence once a week and no more. It makes it easier to make it through those social functions like birthdays and Thanksgiving to not pig out on every dessert in sight, especially when its almost expecte of you. The way I have done it is by downloading an app that tracks my calorie intake from what I eat and the calories burned while excersising. The one I have asks several questions to start up a custom program (what you currently weigh, what you want to weigh and how fast you want to lose it) It keeps you witthin realistic limits (the fastest weigh loss option it give you to choose from is 2 lbs per week) and then tells you based on your answers how long it will take, and an overall calorie budget. If you excersise it deducts the calories burned from intake and gives visual images to help you learn to budget them better. My current daily budget for example is 850. That does not mean I am only allowed to eat 850 calories per day, which can be a stumbling block for most people if misunderstood. It is what is left after excersise has taken off some of the calories from your final count. It makes it easier also when in a restaurant to look up how much that giant milkshake will earn you, see that you're about to max out your calorie budget over a sweet tooth, and order an Iced tea instead. Eventually this becomes a healthy eating habit without even needing to check the app to know it will take you more hours of riding than there is daylight left to work it back off, much less the rest ofthe meal too. I am also a clyde rider. In June at the time Fatty posted my write up for 100 Miles to Nowhere, I had maxed out at 200. That was more than I weighed even when I was pregnant! My goal weight is roughly another 35 pounds away now but I have already lost 35 pounds of it. I have been riding, eating better and I also follow the same rule to have one SMALL indulgence once a week and no more. It makes it easier to make it through those social functions like birthdays and Thanksgiving to not pig out on every dessert in sight, especially when its almost expecte of you. The way I have done it is by downloading an app that tracks my calorie intake from what I eat and the calories burned while excersising. The one I have asks several questions to start up a custom program (what you currently weigh, what you want to weigh and how fast you want to lose it) It keeps you witthin realistic limits (the fastest weigh loss option it give you to choose from is 2 lbs per week) and then tells you based on your answers how long it will take, and an overall calorie budget. If you excersise it deducts the calories burned from intake and gives visual images to help you learn to budget them better. My current daily budget for example is 850. That does not mean I am only allowed to eat 850 calories per day, which can be a stumbling block for most people if misunderstood. It is what is left after excersise has taken off some of the calories from your final count. It makes it easier also when in a restaurant to look up how much that giant milkshake will earn you, see that you’re about to max out your calorie budget over a sweet tooth, and order an Iced tea instead. Eventually this becomes a healthy eating habit without even needing to check the app to know it will take you more hours of riding than there is daylight left to work it back off, much less the rest ofthe meal too.

]]> By: Lonster http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/comment-page-1/#comment-555943 Lonster Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:35:03 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/#comment-555943 Calorie restriction means eating greens and proteins a bit more than you normally do. It is a healthy lifestyle change for most Americans. Throw in exercise and weight slowly drops off. Calorie restriction means eating greens and proteins a bit more than you normally do. It is a healthy lifestyle change for most Americans. Throw in exercise and weight slowly drops off.

]]> By: Shep http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/comment-page-1/#comment-555940 Shep Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:21:23 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/#comment-555940 Here's a quick formula for those wondering about calorie intake and exercise. 3,500 calories = 1 pound. It's that simple (at least the math part of it). If you take in 3,500 calories more than you burn, you gain a pound. If you burn 3,500 more calories than you take in, you lose a pound. Use a web site like www.myfitnesspal.com and keep track of what you're eating and your exercise. If you're biking, download an app or use your bike computer to find out how many calories you're burning. Take in enough food to keep the motor running, but not more than you're burning. Just think of your body like a car. If you put too much gas in the tank, it spills out all over the ground (or over the sides of your jeans). Too little and the car won't start (bonk). The web site I mentioned is critical to learn how many calories, how much fat, protein and carbs to ingest daily. Eat small meals often (about every 3 hours) and exercise at least an hour a day. No diets work long-term. You have to commit yourself to living a healthy lifestyle. It's like our grandparents have been saying for years...eat right and exercise. If you do that, you'll have success. Good luck! Here’s a quick formula for those wondering about calorie intake and exercise. 3,500 calories = 1 pound. It’s that simple (at least the math part of it). If you take in 3,500 calories more than you burn, you gain a pound. If you burn 3,500 more calories than you take in, you lose a pound. Use a web site like http://www.myfitnesspal.com and keep track of what you’re eating and your exercise. If you’re biking, download an app or use your bike computer to find out how many calories you’re burning. Take in enough food to keep the motor running, but not more than you’re burning. Just think of your body like a car. If you put too much gas in the tank, it spills out all over the ground (or over the sides of your jeans). Too little and the car won’t start (bonk). The web site I mentioned is critical to learn how many calories, how much fat, protein and carbs to ingest daily. Eat small meals often (about every 3 hours) and exercise at least an hour a day. No diets work long-term. You have to commit yourself to living a healthy lifestyle. It’s like our grandparents have been saying for years…eat right and exercise. If you do that, you’ll have success. Good luck!

]]> By: James http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/comment-page-1/#comment-555928 James Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:53:34 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/#comment-555928 This is a good story. Nothing is impossible if you are determined to reach your goal, specially losing weight. Wherein many people are having trouble. And i must say, <a href="http://www.storeyourbike.com" rel="nofollow">biking</a> is a really good way to exercise and lose weight. This is a good story. Nothing is impossible if you are determined to reach your goal, specially losing weight. Wherein many people are having trouble. And i must say, biking is a really good way to exercise and lose weight.

]]> By: Kasia http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/comment-page-1/#comment-555920 Kasia Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:14:30 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/#comment-555920 Gaz, Your story is inspirational. I'm trying to lose about 80 pounds but am having trouble doing everything all at once when it comes to fixing my exercise and nutrition habits. It just becomes too overwhelming! What were your stages of weight-loss? Like, did you focus on making exercising a habit before moving on to changing your diet? Like some posters above, I'm really good for 10-15 pounds and then after that it just stops. Thanks in advance! I'm really looking forward to this week of posts. Gaz,

Your story is inspirational. I’m trying to lose about 80 pounds but am having trouble doing everything all at once when it comes to fixing my exercise and nutrition habits. It just becomes too overwhelming! What were your stages of weight-loss? Like, did you focus on making exercising a habit before moving on to changing your diet? Like some posters above, I’m really good for 10-15 pounds and then after that it just stops.

Thanks in advance! I’m really looking forward to this week of posts.

]]> By: Heather Williams http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/comment-page-1/#comment-555917 Heather Williams Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:29:26 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/#comment-555917 What was your diet like during this weight loss and biking? Heather What was your diet like during this weight loss and biking?

Heather

]]> By: Rob w http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/comment-page-1/#comment-555914 Rob w Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:28:20 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/#comment-555914 Gaz, Will you share how hard it was to make that intial leap of faith? You are amazing. Thanks and looking forward to your posts Gaz,
Will you share how hard it was to make that intial leap of faith?

You are amazing. Thanks and looking forward to your posts

]]> By: Cathy http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/comment-page-1/#comment-555912 Cathy Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:17:51 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/17/advice-from-someone-whos-walked-the-walk/#comment-555912 I'm losing weight by working out and watching my intake - all about the numbers. My question is for when it gets nice enough to ride outside. How do I take in enough calories so I don't bonk but still continue to lose while going on the long rides? I’m losing weight by working out and watching my intake – all about the numbers. My question is for when it gets nice enough to ride outside. How do I take in enough calories so I don’t bonk but still continue to lose while going on the long rides?

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