I dropped 20lbs from the weight of my bike....

[Old Michael]

Green is good :jester:

In a Zig Zag?

 

[Badcat]

as someone that could loose a few pounds, I'd like to know how those of you who did drop 10-40 pounds, how did you do it?

Two of the biggest helps in losing weight for me are eating small meals up to 6 times a day and increasing the amount of water I drink. The small meals or snacks are made up of fruits, veggies, protein a couple of times a day and very little if no sugar. I drink at least 64 oz of water every day. I still have food I like just not as much. As I am losing I am getting more exercise like walking or jogging. I plan some weight training later on.

The other thing I do is not beat my self up if I stray from the food program and have something bad. I really try not to do it very often.

 

[Bustanut joker]

Green is good :jester:

In a Zig Zag?

Wellll in this case probably not.

Damn munchies! Do they still call 'em that? :dribble:

:jester:

 

[Wolfhound]

I did it by not eating sugar anymore & eat as little as possible anything made with enriched flour - Choice was made for me with diabetes but it will sure slim you down. A serving size is supposed to be the size if a deck of cards. When first told I had diabetes I went from 249 pounds down to 175 pounds ! Slacked up & take the pills to eat a bit better - Now 195 today . . . .I know, **** is hard to stack 5' 9' . . . .

 

[Wolfhound]

Green is good :jester:

In a Zig Zag?

Wellll in this case probably not.

Damn munchies! Do they still call 'em that? :dribble:

:jester:

What, No more Screaming Yellow Zonkers either ? :angry2:

 

[Bustanut joker]

No Zonkers or Fiddle faddle! let alone munchos. Damn you are old

Stoner!

:dribble:

:jester:

 

[993_Pilot]

assuming a linear change in mass to fuel economy (as F= M x A):
New weight + FJR Weight (est. 650#)

---------------------------------------------------- = % mass reduction

Original Weight + FJR Weight (650#)

take original fuel economy / % mass reduction = new fuel economy

( you could use miles per tank or miles per gallon for 'fuel economy')

If only that formula would work . . . there is a lot more too it than just weight, and the formula would definitely NOT be linear. Weight really only effects acceleration/deceleration, but has very little effect on mileage once you are moving. Drag is also a big part of the equation when we are talking about mileage. However, the weight loss will improve performance and make life much better, in oh so many ways !

Wasn't that the CBRXX Forum that did the group weight loss support thing a few years ago? They said 7 lbs = 1 hp IIRC.
Great idea, but not the way you did it.

That is "rule of thumb" or an estimate, based on the rear wheel horsepower / weight ratio. If you assume rear wheel horsepower of the FJR of 128 and a bike weight of 650 + 180 pounds for the rider (830 lbs total), 1 hp = 6.48 lbs. So, every 6.48 lbs. lost is roughly equivalent to adding 1 hp.

Somehow, I seem to be losing a little hp every year !

 

[Luke]

as someone that could loose a few pounds, I'd like to know how those of you who did drop 10-40 pounds, how did you do it?

Drink lots of water. Do not drink calories. No refined sugars. No desserts.

No white food(most all are starches), ie: white breads, potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.

No fried foods. Cut way down on the fatty foods(animal fats, butter, etc.).

Eats lots of veggies: raw and cooked, not breaded. Salads but very stingy on dressings. And there is a major difference in dressings, read the labels in a grocery store. If you are really hungry, water and green veggies are your friend.

Eat high fiber whole grains. Lots of fiber. Again, read the labels. You'll be suprised that advertising doesn't coincide with nutrition labeling.

Eat lean meats, beans, and nuts for protien. I eat lots of grilled, non-breaded, non-fat, lean meats.

Eat raw fruits for desserts. the flavored light yogurts are great for a snack-dessert.

If you really desire something sweet, then go ahead an have that bit of cake or chocolate. But just a taste in moderation. Don't beat yourself up over it. That way you won't feel denied and will stay on your new way of eating.

Don't view it as a "diet" but as a lifestyle change. Train yourself to eat healthy. The first 3 weeks are the hardest to break yourself of the sugar and fried cravings. But your taste will adapt and then you won't desire that any more.

And also address the mind aspect. Do you eat without thinking about it? Don't rush eating. Don't eat while you are doing something else. Enjoy what you eat and then get up and do something. Only eat when and if you are hungry. Stop before you feel full. The food will expand in your stomach and you will feel full later. Train yourself to leave something on your plate.

Break any habits of eating late at night. Eat earlier or just a small healthy snack. Then get moving doing something to occupy your mind besides food.

I know this is long but I hope it helps.

 

[Wolfhound]

You almost described the diabetic diet entirely ! Ice water actually will burn calories because your body has to heat up to compensate for the cold (Albeit not much).

 

[Luke]

You almost described the diabetic diet entirely ! Ice water actually will burn calories because your body has to heat up to compensate for the cold (Albeit not much).

I don't know anything abouut the diabetic diet but what I described really works and I ended up with a lot more energy & feeling GREAT!

 

[Wolfhound]

I see you're in OKC. I went to High School at U.S. Grant on Penn. Ave & college in Chickasha. Enjoyed the people & living there.

 

[Luke]

Yes, I'm in OKC again after moving to Seattle and then northern(north bay area) Califormia for 15 years and then back to OKC.

The people are great here and the cost of living is really low.

 

[DE OPPRESSO LIBER]

The BEST book I strongly recommend is The Abs Diet....very readable with excellent information, definitely NOT a "diet" book. Teaches you HOW to eat. I have lost 10 lbs and two inches off the beltline after only 6 weeks.

 

[Niehart]

Congrats Badcat! What works for you is the best for you. First pounds are easy then it gets tougher. Or maybe my will power just sucks ...

 

[irq77]

I've lost 40lbs since January. I started at 220 and now weigh 180. My wife has lost 25lbs.

I leave Thursday on a 18 day ride and the bike will have 65lbs less to carry in comparison to last year.

Want to know the secret to weight loss?

There is NO secret. Eat right. Exercise.

Most persons I talk to that have trouble losing weight think of the process as a gimmick rather than a lifestyle change.

 

[Tenchi]

Want to know the secret to weight loss?
There is NO secret. Eat right. Exercise.

Most persons I talk to that have trouble losing weight think of the process as a gimmick rather than a lifestyle change.

I lost 10 lb in the last 2-3 weeks because I had nothing better to do all day except ride my pushbike around and take the dog for walks. My diet changed (expected) but the hit to the wallet was about 20% higher too. I have 4 different exercise buddies if you count the dog as one. There have been some... unintended side effects though.

Such as the dog no longer gets excited at the prospect of going for a walk. The, "Walkies? What's that? Too tired." reaction is quite normal now. She's ok once we get started. I think getting started is the hardest part. She used to literally bounce off the kennel at the prospect of walks. Now it's more something like this:

Post walk she's something like this:

Oh well. Acceptable losses I guess.

 

[radman]

Back in '82 I lost 110 lbs, then the bitch had the gall to sue for child support.

 

[SockMonkey]

The BEST book I strongly recommend is The Abs Diet....very readable with excellent information, definitely NOT a "diet" book. Teaches you HOW to eat. I have lost 10 lbs and two inches off the beltline after only 6 weeks.

Without a doubt, The Abs Diet is the best nutrition and exercise philosophy available. On December 31, 2005, I weighed 233 pounds loaded onto my 6'1.5" frame. Overweight would have been an understatement. I followed the Abs Diet program beginning January 1, 2006, and had lost 35 pounds by May 1, 2006. By December 31, 2006, my weight was 190 pounds.

I began the the Abs Diet Online on January 1, 2007, for the simple reason that it helps me better plan my meals (including weekly shopping lists) and excericse program as well as tracking all of the results. It's a real motivator entering my daily workout results and what I ate. I takes me all of 5 minutes a day to keep on top of it.

I've long since achieved my goal weight of 180 (if truth be told, the FJR was my reward to myself for getting there by June 30th last year), and am now focused soley on maintaining that weight as well as increasing overall physical strength. I'm 45 years old and weigh roughly 5 pounds more than when I was 25, though I believe that I'm in better physical condition today than I was 20 years ago. The Abs Diet Online continues to play a central role in my daily exercise and diet regimen.

 

[Malve]

I've gained 37 lbs since WFO and haven't noticed a big difference in handling but my hands and back get sore faster.

(and don't beat up on me, the gain has been intentional)

 

[SacramentoMike]

Yeh, mine too. :lol: