I agree that we should keep this going so I updated the BCC Spreadsheet by inserting columns for Weight and Waist measurements for each of the 4 Monday's in the month of May. I inserted them in columns next to our names to make it easier to track. You'll still find the March and April numbers to the right side.
Just looking over the spreadsheet- Good job on everyone who's shown some real "sticktoitivness"! It aint EZ. Anyone can ride a bike (OK maybe not fast or far...) but it takes real dedication to stick to a dietary plan when everything in life conspires to upset the process.
If need be ...hit the re-set (just like if you had an injury or unexpected family thing "mess up" your perfect training plan.) Get up, brush yourself off and start moving forward.
If there is one common trait that ALL triathletes pride themselves on-define themselves by (fast or slow) its the NEVER QUIT attitude. In every HIM/IM there will be THAT moment...so to it is with body composition. Embrace the Suck.
Spent the last week in NoCal, from Carmel on up to Santa Rosa and inland to Calistoga. Needless to say, I fell completely off the EN wagon - no swimming/biking, but plenty of hiking/walking and way too much eating - I couldn't say no to all the fabulous restaurants we went to!
But I did manage to run yesterday, across and back the Golden Gate Bridge, along with a friend who has lost 200+ pound over the past 3 years! It was perfect running weather, and we ended up dodging 6,000 Girl Scouts who were walking across the Bridge at the same time!
Week 1 for May in the books. I had a good week dropping 2 lbs from the end of April. This is mostly due to better focus on eating properly coupled with the increase in workout intensity and duration. The previous two weeks I was in the Swim Camp plan, which served as the transition from the JOS to the Short Course training plan I'm in now.
@David I see that you continue to make great progress.
Been gone for a few weeks since I was concentrating on my HIM rather than my weight.
I am at 205.2 which is down since the start but up from the 200 that I weighed after my sweat test (down 3 lbs of water weight)
I had the interesting experience of being evaluated for formal body composition and they came up with 11% body fat and said that I have a higher than average muscle mass.
Go figure.
I would still like to see 200 again when it is not a fluke so I am back in.
OOPS I checked the spreadsheet and I was 205 on week 1 so I am just holding steady. gotta buckle down.
Thanx everyone on the MOJO. I’ve never wanted to snack on chips/crackers so much in my life! and cutting down on pasta -painful!....but its working. And I seem to be balancing my recovery carbs/in-workout sugar vs daily meal carbs better....does make a hard Ride on the trainer more do-able knowing I get to eat bread after LOL! Do need to start adding more "slow carbs" (beans etc) ....
This weeks been rough. I needed to play hookey since Tuesday. I've had a bunch of family drama that has taken a lot of emotional bandwidth. Finally felt like getting back at it today. Killed that bike workout today. Diet been good. Just not the cardio. Next weeks another try.
Have a safe weekend. Sounds like there has been a few crashes. Remember, descend like a bread winner.
So far so good-re-allowing more carbs with the longer rides etc. seems stable at 177# belly down to 34.5 need to watch the muscle loss. -chest/biceps strength feels less....need to re-introduce s'more non-tri muscle work on post swim days.
153.4 this morning down from 160 beginning of March. Not sure I'll make 150 by the end of the month, so I think I may have to revise to 152. The going is getting tough as I approach the last few pounds of stubborn old man fat.
I'm with you Paul. The last few pounds are stubborn. And to complicate matters, I'm on vacation this week so I'm watching the excesses and squeezing in workouts.
Sorry i'm so late posting. My daughters been sick. Weight is stable but i'm down 1/2 inch. Not trying to lose right now because i'm 2 weeks from my first event of the year. I'm hammering big miles on the bike and feel that doing both is a little much. I'm also doing high intensity cross training, i'm shoveling gravel. My current plan is to hold steady and then resume my 1 pound per week weight lose when I start the short course plan.
Last week ,when I went off the reservation, I was super hungry. I kept my food choices with in limits but ate large amounts. I think I was limiting my calories to much for the work load. I thought I was ok but I guess not. I'm feeling much better and stronger. Ran my fastest 2 mile yesterday.
I met with my nutritionist this morning. Weight is down 3.5 pounds and percent body fat is 21.2 while muscleis holding steady.
Glad to see that the fueling and recovery are keeping the muscle satisfied while I whittle away the fat. I am feeling lean and strong and am on track for race day. Have a great one guys!
my scale is on crack.... I pre-weighed myself before my big ride/run day 176.4, after 100mlsBike, 7mls tempo run 172.4 (not bad for me) but MON it Sid I was up to 179 and 179 today.... like burning 4,000 cal will add 3-6 lbs
Haven't weighed since my last post on 12 May (153.4lbs) but got on the scales this morning and ... 151.2 lbs. Down from 160 lbs beginning of March. I am now under my normal race weight of 152 and closing in on new target weight of 150. Waist is down from 33.5" to 32.5". I'm thinking of lowering my goal to 148 lbs by Sep ... would love to get back to those days. I'll never get as light as Tim Cronk, but one can try! Primary diet changes have been less snacking during the day at work and trying hard to eat less after 8:30pm.
@Paul I meant to say this to you earlier ... we must be about the same size. I'm 5'7 and weighed-in this week at 151.8. My May target is 150 but my long range (Aug) target is more like 146 ... that might be too light if there is such a thing, you know, based on how much/little Cronk weighs. I set a 5K and 10K PR this spring, in part because of my lower body weight and at the same time my Watts increased such that I'm sitting on a 3.59 W/Kg (exceeding my goal of 3.5W/Kg).
One big change for me is that I'm cut back eating big meals for Breakfast and Lunch. Instead, I try to eat smaller portions at Breakfast, 10:00, Lunch, and 3:00. I found that eating better choices (avoid processed foods - eating nuts, fruit, etc.) and only eating as much as I can fit in both cupped hands at these 4 times during the day seems to keep the metabolism going. I'm less hungry and the timing is about right. And it also seems like I'm eating a lot. For supper I only allow myself 1 serving - no 2nd's. Then I have a snack around 8:00 which is usually Almond Butter on a rice cake and that helps me make it through the night.
Everyone needs to find their own way but I think you can only go so long using a calorie deficit method to lose weight. I know this adds some stress to my life which I don't need.
Somehow, someway, I met my May weight goal of 150 lbs Yea! --- OK, officially weighed 150.2 but who's counting those pesky fractions?
But that was yesterday and we know that this takes an on-going effort to succeed - I plan to stay diligent.
This also brings us to the end of May and with that, I suggest we just let the BCC fade off into the sunset.The interest and participation has clearly waned. Its been great and helpful having the accountability of the Monday weigh-ins. Thanks and Good Luck.
I agree. It's time to focus on other things. Thanks everyone. It's been a blast. I didn't make my May goal but that's ok. I'm still down since January 18 pounds. I'll take it. See ya on the dash.
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@ Laura- I vote to continue. I really enjoy the company.
I agree that we should keep this going so I updated the BCC Spreadsheet by inserting columns for Weight and Waist measurements for each of the 4 Monday's in the month of May. I inserted them in columns next to our names to make it easier to track. You'll still find the March and April numbers to the right side.
Thank you Jim
If need be ...hit the re-set (just like if you had an injury or unexpected family thing "mess up" your perfect training plan.) Get up, brush yourself off and start moving forward.
If there is one common trait that ALL triathletes pride themselves on-define themselves by (fast or slow) its the NEVER QUIT attitude.
In every HIM/IM there will be THAT moment...so to it is with body composition.
Embrace the Suck.
WE CAN DO THIS!
Spent the last week in NoCal, from Carmel on up to Santa Rosa and inland to Calistoga. Needless to say, I fell completely off the EN wagon - no swimming/biking, but plenty of hiking/walking and way too much eating - I couldn't say no to all the fabulous restaurants we went to!
But I did manage to run yesterday, across and back the Golden Gate Bridge, along with a friend who has lost 200+ pound over the past 3 years! It was perfect running weather, and we ended up dodging 6,000 Girl Scouts who were walking across the Bridge at the same time!
@ David. Congratulations on your pants not fitting.
Week 1 for May in the books. I had a good week dropping 2 lbs from the end of April. This is mostly due to better focus on eating properly coupled with the increase in workout intensity and duration. The previous two weeks I was in the Swim Camp plan, which served as the transition from the JOS to the Short Course training plan I'm in now.
@David I see that you continue to make great progress.
I am at 205.2 which is down since the start but up from the 200 that I weighed after my sweat test (down 3 lbs of water weight)
I had the interesting experience of being evaluated for formal body composition and they came up with 11% body fat and said that I have a higher than average muscle mass.
Go figure.
I would still like to see 200 again when it is not a fluke so I am back in.
OOPS I checked the spreadsheet and I was 205 on week 1 so I am just holding steady. gotta buckle down.
that is down.
Probably just sweat but we will see.
This weeks been rough. I needed to play hookey since Tuesday.
I've had a bunch of family drama that has taken a lot of emotional bandwidth. Finally felt like getting back at it today. Killed that bike workout today. Diet been good. Just not the cardio. Next weeks another try.
Have a safe weekend. Sounds like there has been a few crashes. Remember, descend like a bread winner.
Sorry i'm so late posting. My daughters been sick. Weight is stable but i'm down 1/2 inch. Not trying to lose right now because i'm 2 weeks from my first event of the year. I'm hammering big miles on the bike and feel that doing both is a little much. I'm also doing high intensity cross training, i'm shoveling gravel. My current plan is to hold steady and then resume my 1 pound per week weight lose when I start the short course plan.
Last week ,when I went off the reservation, I was super hungry. I kept my food choices with in limits but ate large amounts. I think I was limiting my calories to much for the work load. I thought I was ok but I guess not. I'm feeling much better and stronger. Ran my fastest 2 mile yesterday.
Have a great week everyone!!!!
I met with my nutritionist this morning. Weight is down 3.5 pounds and percent body fat is 21.2 while muscleis holding steady.
Glad to see that the fueling and recovery are keeping the muscle satisfied while I whittle away the fat. I am feeling lean and strong and am on track for race day.
Have a great one guys!
Good morning all!!!
@ David- Is your scale still on crack? Are you starting to pee off your retained fluid from your exceptional work load?
Thanks to all this awesome work, I had to order smaller bibs! Bummer.
I hope everyone is staying safe and having some fun. 
@Paul I meant to say this to you earlier ... we must be about the same size. I'm 5'7 and weighed-in this week at 151.8. My May target is 150 but my long range (Aug) target is more like 146 ... that might be too light if there is such a thing, you know, based on how much/little Cronk weighs. I set a 5K and 10K PR this spring, in part because of my lower body weight and at the same time my Watts increased such that I'm sitting on a 3.59 W/Kg (exceeding my goal of 3.5W/Kg).
One big change for me is that I'm cut back eating big meals for Breakfast and Lunch. Instead, I try to eat smaller portions at Breakfast, 10:00, Lunch, and 3:00. I found that eating better choices (avoid processed foods - eating nuts, fruit, etc.) and only eating as much as I can fit in both cupped hands at these 4 times during the day seems to keep the metabolism going. I'm less hungry and the timing is about right. And it also seems like I'm eating a lot. For supper I only allow myself 1 serving - no 2nd's. Then I have a snack around 8:00 which is usually Almond Butter on a rice cake and that helps me make it through the night.
Everyone needs to find their own way but I think you can only go so long using a calorie deficit method to lose weight. I know this adds some stress to my life which I don't need.
Have a great weekend everyone.
But that was yesterday and we know that this takes an on-going effort to succeed - I plan to stay diligent.
This also brings us to the end of May and with that, I suggest we just let the BCC fade off into the sunset.The interest and participation has clearly waned. Its been great and helpful having the accountability of the Monday weigh-ins. Thanks and Good Luck.
I agree. It's time to focus on other things. Thanks everyone. It's been a blast. I didn't make my May goal but that's ok. I'm still down since January 18 pounds. I'll take it.
See ya on the dash.