It’s only an issue when I reply to @cynicaloldgit. I’m convinced it knows.
Well shit happens.
Decided to buy some new scales, one of those more fancy full body monitor ones. Not the super expensive Garmin ones etc. just one that came with good reviews off that shopping website.
I like numbers and I thought the data would help to keep me motivated plus the old scales were properly tired and I’ve long suspected they were giving bogus readings.
Yup, I’m apparently 4kg heavier than I thought I was. While a little disappointing I’ve got some great data to keep me focused. Some unexpected numbers in there too as well.
All good though, I’ve come to terms with my journey being a longer one than most other people.
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Wouldn’t be too put off by differing measurements. 4kg might be a lot but in the overall scheme , if you are feeling healthy , do workouts well , and are plainly energetic and have good vitals in the other departments. The body weight is just that , nice to know but doesn’t make a difference.
The BMI metric to measuring body health is severely flawed.
For example , the maximum expected weight for me at my height is 75kg. I’ve touched down till 78kg (which counts as overweight as per BMI). But that doesn’t mean I’m not fit. I can run with the best of them , have a good cardiovascular health. That 3 to 4 kg isn’t worth losing sleep about not when your other vitals are fine.
One dietician acquaintance of mine (who strictly goes for BMI) insisted that people should have BMI under 20. Needless to say , I’m not following her advice on BMI but it’s incredible how many people are stuck up on BMI (not saying it’s you)
Cheers and I’m actually good with it. It makes sense to be honest as I get weighed when I see my nephrologist and the readings I’m getting there have never tied in with what I was seeing at home. They do now!
It’s just made targets clearer (good thing) and its also given me questions to ask my nephrologist.
My bone mass was a little lower than I expected. Still in the ok range but lower than I thought it would be and it’s one I have to watch as it can be an issue with kidney patients.
Body water is in the good to low range which I’m really happy about as I can suffer from water retention.
Visceral fat also ok, thankfully.
Protein on the low end which I have mixed feelings about. It’s a good thing from a kidney preservation perspective (in my case), but low in terms of helping me build and maintain muscle and keeping me feeling full. This number is not a surprise to be honest, it’s just nice to see it from an alternative source.
And as you say, BMI, I’m not hugely bothered by it. It’s higher than it should be of course, just something to work on which for me is semi useful as the sports I enjoy doing nowadays do benefit from having a lower weight.
Overall though, it’s a long journey where I’m seeking to both maintain my current kidney function as best I can but also lay the groundwork and be ready for that day in the future when the ultimate shit happens and I get plugged into machine or some kind soul is able to donate a new organ.
And of course I’m fully aware that these numbers come with a large dose of salt. They wont be 100% accurate, other than the overall weight figure.
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Had a fairly easy run today with the intent of having a longer 1:25 hr min one. Wife called me back home earlier
Still racked up 12.5km in 65 min though.
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should never be taken into consideration. BMI is a trainer’s nightmare and totally misleading.
a bodybuilder at 6ft and 240lb would be considered obese by BMI
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11 km in 50 min.
Was a sedate run till one guy about 15 years younger came running past midway. Matched him pace for pace over 2km and overtook him after which he soon gave up.
Kids these days I tell ya.
Must have been a demoralising sight for him to see a stocky middle aged man run faster than his scrawny ass
I’m down 2kg in a week. Happy with progress. Despite not looking overweight I still have a ways to go.
45 minute run this morning. I seemed to hit a wall at 30-35 minutes which coincided in a step change in my heart rate. No pace change, I actually decreased it a bit quickly after.
No idea what that’s about.
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It’s a temporary running plateau where you don’t seem to increase speed despite seemingly putting in more efforts.
Happens to everyone. People hit atleast two or more times as well over their training. It’s to do with running rhythm. Once you find a proper rhythm and breathing routine that works for you , you’ll start getting better times and not get that tired / increased heart rates etc.
Nothing much to worry about for semi-serious runners. Most of the times , those issues tend to fix themselves out over a period of time. It might take upto 1-2 months even but it’s just the body telling you that the rhythm isn’t right.
A perfect running rhythm (or near perfection) barely makes you tired because your breathing and running strides are in tandem. That’s not easy to get and varies depending on other factors as well , temperature , humidity , stress , diet , mood…
I’ve still to get my proper (better) running rhythm back. Keep getting wiped after an hours run compared to me maintaining a strong pace for 1:30 previously.
I don’t exactly know the exact technical terms so any others can explain better
Makes sense. Cheers.
Somewhat close to my best speed of 4:30 per km for an extended time.
12km in 55 min.
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wont’ be in a foot race with you pal. that’s rapid.
My legs don’t feel so good after the run though.
It’s just the rhythm today though. Everything felt right , doesn’t happen often enough.
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After getting back from a week long cruise, where it was 24/7 food and drink, I weighed myself this morning and was delighted to see that I was only 4lb heavier than before the cruise. I will take that, after indulging for a week.
Overall I need to lose more weight and get fitter, and a better regime resumes today. This couscous salad I’m having for lunch is delicious, and I will get back to doing some exercise this evening…
Thanks all for your contributions on this thread. It’s inspiring in its own way.
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my daily, which i fit in during the work day
80 push-ups (sets of 20)
60 sit-ups (set of 15)
50 jacks
40 lunges w/5lb dumbells (20 forward, 20 reverse)
I’ll do bench rows or curls with 25lb dumbells intermittent, usually 3-4 reps of 10
1 mile walk - treadmill
if I have energy at end of day, I’ll do a mile jog on treadmill after work.
I’ve been looking at a lot of different calisthenics exercises as well and found a few different compound ones that kick my ass, will be mixing those into the routing as I become more accustomed. been two weeks no. haven’t lost a single pound yet
Great stuff but I suspect I’ll be telling you to suck eggs if I told you the only way to lose weight is through calorie deficit. How you put yourself into that deficit is your choice and what suits you.
Exercising yourself into a deficit is extremely difficult as exercise makes up a very small proportion of your daily calorie needs.
For me, weighing and logging everything I eat works. It means the only food restriction I have (other than my kidney one) is the number of calories at the end of the day. And I leave a little flexibility in that too.