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A bit of a personal journey, what worked and what didn't, that might help or motivate other Pilgrims who are 'challenged' with their body weight. I know it can seem like a hopeless cause at times.
A few people have asked me how I managed to lose 18 kgs so far (40 lbs) and am well on track to lose another 10 kgs (22 lbs).
It was actually not that hard once I figured out a 'system'.
No 'products' or pills or trips to the Gym. In fact barely any exercise at all.
Some of you will know the challenge I have had with body weight and the issues/injuries it has caused me walking 3 Caminos to date. I decided 'never again'. Next Camino I'll be a 'normal' weight.............
A couple of handy articles:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/intermittent-fasting-surprising-update-2018062914156 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322065
Congratulations!
Wow! I thought I was doing well having dropped 26 pounds in 3 months by 5:2 fasting and lots of walking. Thanks for the additional info as well. Keep up the great work.
Yup sticking to it is the challenge. That said the last week has been more 'fasting for 5' and 'eating normally for 2'! 'Only' have another 7 pounds to go to my ideal weight, but seem to have plateaued for the last week. Re the knees - I've been having injections once a year for the last few years (usually just before I go on Camino), although they feel fine at the moment. Another benefit of losing weight - you help protect your knees. Stay safe and fingers crossed we're back on the Camino asap.Well done @Calisteve . I tried 5:2 a year or so back and it worked if I could stick to it!
Same idea really.
I'm not exercising at all really, due to a knee injury.
Yup sticking to it is the challenge. That said the last week has been more 'fasting for 5' and 'eating normally for 2'! 'Only' have another 7 pounds to go to my ideal weight, but seem to have plateaued for the last week. Re the knees - I've been having injections once a year for the last few years (usually just before I go on Camino), although they feel fine at the moment. Another benefit of losing weight - you help protect your knees. Stay safe and fingers crossed we're back on the Camino asap.
Oh - torn meniscus can be agony. Had the same in my left knee in 2015 and remember hobbling around Brisbane when I lived in Aus. Had the operation and it's been fine since - just the right one that I've needed the steroid injections in. But as I say - the best thing you can do for your knees is to lose the weight.Yes, I'm hoping my knees benefit!
Though it's the torn meniscus in one that is the main problem.
Not sure what to do with that. I've been told to build up the muscles around it with a static bike.....
But Gee...........that's so boring.
I have to prop up an ipad and watch a movie
Oh - torn meniscus can be agony. Had the same in my left knee in 2015 and remember hobbling around Brisbane when I lived in Aus. Had the operation and it's been fine since - just the right one that I've needed the steroid injections in. But as I say - the best thing you can do for your knees is to lose the weight.
No the operation was for a torn meniscus - left knee arthroscopy (key hole surgery allowing them to trim the tear). Knee replacements can wait. When I was in Aus it seemed everyone I spoke to had had an arthroscopy whereas here in the UK it seems pretty rare.Had the operation? There's an operation?
I guess you mean knee replacement , not Meniscus
I drink coffee all day even on fasting days - it's a non-negotiable.Whilst I am marginally overweight but looking to lose a few pounds, about 8, the thing that hit home on the video was "it is good to feel hungary". One question about fasting and regretably I think I know the answer is can you drink tea or coffee during that period - even if only a "teenie weenie" one?
Whilst I am marginally overweight but looking to lose a few pounds, about 8, the thing that hit home on the video was "it is good to feel hungary". One question about fasting and regretably I think I know the answer is can you drink tea or coffee during that period - even if only a "teenie weenie" one?
No the operation was for a torn meniscus - left knee arthroscopy (key hole surgery allowing them to trim the tear). Knee replacements can wait. When I was in Aus it seemed everyone I spoke to had had an arthroscopy whereas here in the UK it seems pretty rare.
Well done, Robo! There is no t at the end of your name. I can just taste your menu! Today, a vegetarian haggis is on our menu.I actually go totally 'cold turkey'. Water only.
Though my physio uses the idea too and he drinks black tea and coffee whilst fasting.
Work further research I'm sure.
I just stick to water, so I'm not consuming anything with a calorie in it that might 'trigger' all that insulin and digestion mumbo jumbo. Quite used to it now and don't really feel hungry in the evenings.
Though last night, I had one of those really bad work days!
Lots of stuff going wrong, dramas to fix, too many plates spinning..........
So I broke my diet!!
I said to my wife Pat, jeez I need a drink!
But I didn't have anything in the house. Only some low carb beer that has been sitting around.
Next idea?
Comfort food! On No
It's funny, but I reckon at times your body craves things that you actually need.
At least that's my excuse.........
I fancied some chips. (French Fries)
Then...........
I thought of the old UK favourite, way before fast food was a thing.
Sausage, Egg and Chips! YES!
With 2 of those beers!
It was so yummy. And I felt much better afterwards.
I had given myself a treat.
Only a pang of guilt....
I promised myself no breakfast, so at least I would still fit in 15-16 hours fasting.
And I sneaked onto the scales this morning.
No change
Someone was looking down on me and knew I needed a break from the diet I think.
But I was extra strict today to make up for it.
Oddly enough - me too last night. I'd had my 600 calories but then got the munchies in a big way and caved in. Not beating myself up about it though - back on the diet again today.I actually go totally 'cold turkey'. Water only.
Though my physio uses the idea too and he drinks black tea and coffee whilst fasting.
Work further research I'm sure.
I just stick to water, so I'm not consuming anything with a calorie in it that might 'trigger' all that insulin and digestion mumbo jumbo. Quite used to it now and don't really feel hungry in the evenings.
Though last night, I had one of those really bad work days!
Lots of stuff going wrong, dramas to fix, too many plates spinning..........
So I broke my diet!!
I said to my wife Pat, jeez I need a drink!
But I didn't have anything in the house. Only some low carb beer that has been sitting around.
Next idea?
Comfort food! On No
It's funny, but I reckon at times your body craves things that you actually need.
At least that's my excuse.........
I fancied some chips. (French Fries)
Then...........
I thought of the old UK favourite, way before fast food was a thing.
Sausage, Egg and Chips! YES!
With 2 of those beers!
It was so yummy. And I felt much better afterwards.
I had given myself a treat.
Only a pang of guilt....
I promised myself no breakfast, so at least I would still fit in 15-16 hours fasting.
And I sneaked onto the scales this morning.
No change
Someone was looking down on me and knew I needed a break from the diet I think.
But I was extra strict today to make up for it.
Well done, Robo! There is no t at the end of your name. I can just taste your menu! Today, a vegetarian haggis is on our menu.McSweens of Edinburgh. No chips, but yes, turnip. A sister in law follows a similar regime, she calls it a different approach to eating, not a diet. She will be well able to join us next time a camino is in the offing!
Or look up the excellent @John Sikora camino videos on YouTube and relive every step of his walks while you pedal along at your own speed. He has several walks to choose from, not just the Francés. As a bonus, the x5 ones are just fast enough that you get a good little workout trying to get to the next destination before him! It's how I have been doing my virtual camino this covid.Gee...........that's so boring.
I have to prop up an ipad and watch a movie
They do still exist. I think they were likely the first fast food places, run by the wonderful Italian immigrants. In my small town, outside Glasgow, there were three of them. They have all survived, to the best of my knowledge, having cleverly adapted, fleet of foot...Haggis! Yum
Scottish Morcilla
I used to love the deep fried Haggis and Chips in Scotland.
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Are there still 'Fish and Chip' shops in the UK?
Or were they all wiped out by the plastic burger chains?
Of course there was another Scottish 'traditional' favourite as I recall.
Chips with curry sauce on top!
Oh, and then Scotch Pie...........
No no, my mouth is watering ..............
Think salads!!!
Nothing wrong being a chubby pilgrim. Just start slow. Establishing a weight goal before you start might delay or eliminate the start. Consider it a success if you need to purchase a few clothes items along the way.A bit of a personal journey, what worked and what didn't, that might help or motivate other Pilgrims who are 'challenged' with their body weight. I know it can seem like a hopeless cause at times.
A few people have asked me how I managed to lose 18 kgs so far (40 lbs) and am well on track to lose another 10 kgs (22 lbs).
It was actually not that hard once I figured out a 'system'.
No 'products' or pills or trips to the Gym. In fact barely any exercise at all.
Some of you will know the challenge I have had with body weight and the issues/injuries it has caused me walking 3 Caminos to date. I decided 'never again'. Next Camino I'll be a 'normal' weight.............
A couple of handy articles:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/intermittent-fasting-surprising-update-2018062914156 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322065
Nothing wrong being a chubby pilgrim. Just start slow. Establishing a weight goal before you start might delay or eliminate the start. Consider it a success if you need to purchase a few clothes items along the way.
Yes and in Scotland they do deep-fried Mars Bars - not tried them!Are there still 'Fish and Chip' shops in the UK?
They're not good! I had one in Glasgow once. And at Bondi Beach in Sydney once too, 14 years earlier.Yes and in Scotland they do deep-fried Mars Bars - not tried them!
Nothing wrong being a chubby pilgrim. Just start slow. Establishing a weight goal before you start might delay or eliminate the start. Consider it a success if you need to purchase a few clothes items along the way.
Oh my goodness. Aren’t you all sick & tired of Diet Culture? The toxicity of it? No persons should be judged or told that they can’t do something because of their size
Can you walk a camino vastly overweight? Of course you can!
Just start off slowly....
I did it 3 times !
But my extra weight caused permanent knee and tendon damage.
I love your video and articles. I’ve been doing your recipe religiously for 10 days and NO weight liss. I am super depressed because this isn’t easyA bit of a personal journey, what worked and what didn't, that might help or motivate other Pilgrims who are 'challenged' with their body weight. I know it can seem like a hopeless cause at times.
A few people have asked me how I managed to lose 18 kgs so far (40 lbs) and am well on track to lose another 10 kgs (22 lbs).
It was actually not that hard once I figured out a 'system'.
No 'products' or pills or trips to the Gym. In fact barely any exercise at all.
Some of you will know the challenge I have had with body weight and the issues/injuries it has caused me walking 3 Caminos to date. I decided 'never again'. Next Camino I'll be a 'normal' weight.............
A couple of handy articles:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/intermittent-fasting-surprising-update-2018062914156 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322065
I love your video and articles. I’ve been doing your recipe religiously for 10 days and NO weight liss. I am super depressed because this isn’t easy
I'm doing it. Thanks to you. I suggest you put a new slim pilgrim photo in your profile photo.Seems like a few people are getting great results from this approach.
I'm really glad it helped.
Please don't try to lose too much weight too fast though.
And do consult your Doctor to ensure you don't have any underlying conditions that could make this type of regime troublesome for you.
Hi @RoboI'm not exercising at all really, due to a knee injury.
Hi @Robo
Are you okay? How is your knee doing now and have you reached a plateau with your weight?
I have been ‘ trying ‘ since Jan25th, to lose some kilos with a different method and at least had turned the tables on the continual upward trend and reduced the ‘bloat’ feel. I reduced by 8kgs but have not lost anything in last 2-3 wks. It would be so easy to put back on again so I’ll stick with it while I can rustle up the will.
Personally, I know that without my daily walk and the exercise of maintaining my garden etc; I couldn’t have achieved my tiny (in comparison ) loss. / note: I wouldn’t have to willpower to follow your program (like Pat).
I think when you are able to exercise again yourself though - you will feel even much better (if that’s possible ). .
Congratulations & Buen camino Robo
Annie
I'm doing it. Thanks to you. I suggest you put a new slim pilgrim photo in your profile photo.
One problem with a torn meniscus is that it may begin to interfere with range of motion..,Yes, I'm hoping my knees benefit!
Though it's the torn meniscus in one that is the main problem.
Not sure what to do with that. I've been told to build up the muscles around it with a static bike.....
But Gee...........that's so boring.
I have to prop up an ipad and watch a movie
One problem with a torn meniscus is that it may begin to interfere with range of motion..,
Hi @Robo
Are you okay? How is your knee doing now and have you reached a plateau with your weight?
I have been ‘ trying ‘ since Jan25th, to lose some kilos with a different method and at least had turned the tables on the continual upward trend and reduced the ‘bloat’ feel. I reduced by 8kgs but have not lost anything in last 2-3 wks. It would be so easy to put back on again so I’ll stick with it while I can rustle up the will.
Personally, I know that without my daily walk and the exercise of maintaining my garden etc; I couldn’t have achieved my tiny (in comparison ) loss. / note: I wouldn’t have to willpower to follow your program (like Pat).
I think when you are able to exercise again yourself though - you will feel even much better (if that’s possible ). .
Congratulations & Buen camino Robo
Annie
I think I'll need to get it 'seen to' at some stage.
It can be OK, then I'll wake up one day in pain, like the tear has 'caught' in the joint.
But all manageable
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