Fat Fighter 2025 - The Year of the Fat Slob

[PaulB2]

Just been at the hospital for tests on what's been causing me shortness of breath the last month or so...

Not the worst it could be (it's not heart failure / cancer), but it's pretty catastrophic for the long term. Double pulmonary embolism (clot in both lungs). Will be on blood thinners for the rest of my life, and that's likely the end of bike-packing for me, at least in remote areas.

Needless to say, I'm gutted. Also annoyed at pushing through it for so long, though it wouldn't have made any difference long term (they think I probably haven't damaged my heart).

That' s rough. Hopefully you'll be able to work out a way forward in the new medical regime even if its shorter distances not too far from the beaten track

[PaulB2]

07/3/2025 76.85
21/3/2025 75.95*
28/3/2025 75.00

I've been ill all week with a stomach bug - yesterday was the first day in a few I managed actual food, not just toast. I'm expecting a bit of a rebound this week.

[Rapideye]

Target 72kg

11/2 - 78.6kg
18/1 - 78.2kg
25/1 - 77kg
1/2 - 75.8kg
8/2 - 75.5kg
15/2 - 76.7kg
22/2 - 75.7kg
1/3 - 75.9kg
8/3 - 75.8kg.
29/3 - 75.8kg...not to bad considering can't attention paid the last few weeks.

Richard...That is sub standard. Hopefully, things start to look up soon.

[JohnClimber]

72.8kg.
But in real money .....

Today is the first time since I was in my teens that I'm under 11 and a half stones.

11 stone 6.5lbs
From being almost 14 stone this time last year.
Finding it easy to maintain this weight too.

The real benefit is that I've not felt this strong on a bike for 25 years or so

[godivatrailrider]

I've got the Dutch Singlespeed Champs in 7 weeks and want to get to 15 st for it.

Last weigh in I was 15.10

We've done a week of strict veggie Keto, no alcohol, we've been good.

Today 15.5.25 / 97.5kg Lowest this year I think!

We did 'cauliflower steaks' for the first time last night.... I've actively avoided them on menu's .... they might have even been on the menu for SWWB '24 and I didn't have them ...
I have to say ... I was completely wrong. Very easy to make and FAR better than they have any right to be ! And I imagine a sticky BBQ sauce would be vaguely exciting.

Anyway.. currently 7 weeks to lose 5lb's sounds easy. It won't be. I've not got below 15.2 in 18 months

Hoping to keep going on this for another week, but I doubt SWMBO will want to play ...

2/5/25 - 15.5.25 / 97.5kg

[redefined_cycles]

72.8kg.
But in real money .....

Today is the first time since I was in my teens that I'm under 11 and a half stones.

11 stone 6.5lbs
From being almost 14 stone this time last year.
Finding it easy to maintain this weight too.

The real benefit is that I've not felt this strong on a bike for 25 years or so

That really is fantastic work John.

[Richard G]

Started some light exercise, but still drinking like an alcoholic fish.

Need to sort my head out and get some of this weight off. It certainly wont be helping my screwed circulatory system.

[godivatrailrider]

7th May - 15st 3.5lb / 96.75kg

VERY happy with these results
2nd week of strict keto. No beer, no alcohol in the week, maybe a few G&T's on Friday or Saturday.
Finding it really easy at the moment so striking while the iron's hot.
I'm entering my sticking patch now. I didn't manage to get below 15st 2 last year.
I going to keep it up while it's easy and hopefully break the 15st barrier in the next 2 weeks.

Jan 1st - 16st 1.5lbs /102kg
9th Apr - 15st 10lb / 99.75kg
30th Apr - 15st 7.5lbs / 98.5kg
7th May - 15st 3.5lb / 96.75kg

[redefined_cycles]

My belly most definitely looks 'down' and deflated. Really happy with that even though I don't feel as though I've actually lost weight.

Got a 140 mile round trip commute for a blood taking shift booked for tomorrow. So that should help a little, along with the fact that I'm hoping to make it through today without eating

Here's to hoping...

[redefined_cycles]

Started some light exercise, but still drinking like an alcoholic fish.

Need to sort my head out and get some of this weight off. It certainly wont be helping my screwed circulatory system.

Sorry to hear that Rich. I deleted my initial response in case it got taken out of context and a bit 'big brother-ish'. But, you know yourself that the nasty health reducing alcohol really isn't the answer. You can do it mate and have what it takes.

Hope you get sorted soon and managed to stay away from the liequer.