Marginally overweight traders club

[Euler]

I was going to call this the fat traders club, but thought better.

As we head into the new year the inevitable resolutions will turn inplay.

1.01 - Lose weight

So I thought I'd started a thread to make public your intentions and to stick to them. Who will join me?

[jamesedwards]

A very timely thread!

I would like to lose a few pounds (weight) next month. Ideally a stone by Easter.

[greenmark]

I was 10.5 stone throughout my 20's to 52. Now a 63 i'm 11.5. Enough is enough.
My strategy is at least 2 hours walking or fighting with my garden.something strenuous and try to look at food portions. See how that goes for a month then refine it.
For sure, I am in the worst shape ever. My 3 years older sister is now leaving me in her wake when we walk.
This cannot be allowed to continue!

[JuiceyJones]

Festively plump traders club. Maybe.

Trying to drop 20lbs by 2026. Started back on Tactical Barbell/Conditioning. Has worked well for me in the past (books on amazon). Maybe 20 KB swings between each race? I think 2lbs a month is doable. He says as he eyes a massive Toblerone that he got for xmas.

[wearthefoxhat]

Asked Chat GPT about a way of safe, effective and economical ways of fasting.

Preferred responses came down to these two, so I'll likely combine them in some way.

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Intermittent Fasting (16:8)

What it is: Eat all your meals within an 8-hour window and fast for the remaining 16 hours.
How it works: During the fasting period, your body switches to using fat for energy, which can improve insulin sensitivity and aid in weight management.
Example schedule:
Start eating at 10:00 AM.
Finish your last meal by 6:00 PM.
Economic benefits: Reduces the number of meals/snacks consumed daily.
Effectiveness: Improves digestion, energy levels, and potentially reduces inflammation

One-Meal-a-Day (OMAD)

What it is: Consume all your daily calories in one meal, typically within an hour.
How it works: Prolonged fasting can enhance autophagy (cell repair) and improve focus.
Economic benefits: Reduces the overall cost of food significantly.
Effectiveness: Excellent for weight management and mental clarity but requires nutrient-dense meals.

Additional Considerations

Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water, herbal teas, or black coffee during fasting.
Nutrient-Dense Foods: Prioritize whole, unprocessed foods like vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats during eating periods.
Monitor Your Body: Pay attention to energy levels, mood, and any signs of overexertion.
Check with Your Doctor: Especially important if you have conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or take medications.

[LinusP]

Asked Chat GPT about a way of safe, effective and economical ways of fasting.

Preferred responses came down to these two, so I'll likely combine them in some way.

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Intermittent Fasting (16:8)

What it is: Eat all your meals within an 8-hour window and fast for the remaining 16 hours.
How it works: During the fasting period, your body switches to using fat for energy, which can improve insulin sensitivity and aid in weight management.
Example schedule:
Start eating at 10:00 AM.
Finish your last meal by 6:00 PM.
Economic benefits: Reduces the number of meals/snacks consumed daily.
Effectiveness: Improves digestion, energy levels, and potentially reduces inflammation

I can vouch for this one and has two benefits of weight loss and focus, I miss breakfast so only eat between 12 and 8, takes a few weeks to get used to it but it really works. Hard to explain but I almost feel on edge in the morning as though I have drunk too much coffee and just want to get stuff done.

[Fugazi]

Surely this can be automated

[Dublin_Flyer]

I used to be comfortably between 75-78kg then got a motor for my bike to make the 2.5mile trip into work a bit easier when I'm running late or coming home knackered. Quicker than Mo Salah can turn a man and score, up to 80-83kg! I stopped eating late at night as much as possible and try to limit the sweeties and fizzy drinks and that helps but I have a severe sweet tooth and fondness for crisps and peanuts having a few beers.

My main issue is lack of incentive to get out for a walk or keep busy in the garden from about October to March because the weather is miserable and nothing is growing yet. I've lost 5kg+ from a weeks holidays in warmer climates just wandering around for the day in the sun looking at stuff. It got to an extent on my first trip to Bali I covered 26km walking around one day to go and look at some temples and landmarks etc. By the time I was on the road back to where my hotel was I had to stop and buy a belt because my shorts were falling down

I constantly tell the 20something lads in work to enjoy all the fast food and shite they're eating now, because as soon as you hit 30 your metabolism stops like a clock, and no (healthy) battery gets it going the same again!

[Michael5482]

I've always struggled with my weight I've been anywhere between 17st and 11st over the years I'm 14st now. I like food and always have but what has worked for me in the past is swapping food.

White bread, pasta etc for wholemeal, cutting out fizzy drinks, processed food and snacking on fruit and nuts. I used to run 40/50 mile weeks when I got to around 11st about 4 years ago and it was this that really turbo charged the weight loss, I still run but just plod around with no goals really so this year I'm going to knuckle down put a plan together and hopefully get a few races in.

I suppose diet is a bit like Betfair trading you have to find your own style (diet) that works for you along with the mental side of course. The mind is crazy "loose weight come on let's do this" 10 mins later "dial D for Dominoes you know you want to"

[Kai]

Surely this can be automated

Think it can, why not

Afaik easiest/laziest way to safely lose weight without lifting a finger or ever feeling hungry is by following a basic calorie deficit strategy. Or eating smart in other words, abusing superfoods etc.

I guess this requires a bit of maths, some planning and a lot of discipline. Luckily traders have these in abundance so it's a piece of cake?

So if the safe limit in general is eating 1500 calories a day you can just do that and space them out to avoid hunger.

If an average male needs about 2600ish calories daily it means they would lose 1 kg (2.2 pounds) every 7 days.

1 kg = 7700 calories

1 pound = 3500 calories

The annoying bit is learning how to calorie count. And if you add extra physical activity on top of this then it's naturally healthier to include a few hundred more calories to avoid creating an excessively large calorie deficit.

But good initiative

[Euler]

I was at my best way back in 1992/3.

I was training for the London marathon and was very lightweight and very fit. I actually got seeded for the Great South Run in 1992. I could comfortably run for 10 miles under 6 minutes a mile pace.

Then my career took off and that curtailed my training, then I started a family and everything went to pot.

I sort of had to stick at that mode while the children were growing up, but a few years ago all my children became independent so I rediscovered everything. But now my body complains a lot an it's easy to get injured.

18 months ago I injured my knee and couldn't exercise at all. So that was another set back, but this year I'm determined to lose weight and get much nearer my 'ideal' weight. If I can achieve that this year that would be ideal.

I tend to calorie count as that brings me focus and works for me.

[Fugazi]

As a slim person I would say it is much easier to increase exercise than significantly change diet.

In the end a diet gets boring and you'll always revert back.

However find an enjoyable sport or active hobby tailored to age / injuries and you set for life. i.e walking / running / squash / 5 a side foot ball / walking football / squash etc etc.

As a physio I can tell you one of the single most important things you should do is strength training. It's the best way to fight frailty and reduce falls risk as you age. What's the point dreaming of retiring early if your health will be too poor to enjoy it?

[Euler]

As a slim person I would say it is much easier to increase exercise than significantly change diet.

I've always exercised, it's just a way of life for me. But as you get older, it gets harder to do that and when you do it seems to have less effect!

[andy28]

A Few Years Ago: My Weight Loss Journey

A few years ago, I noticed my weight had gone up, and I decided to do something about it. I took a hard look at my diet and quickly realized that it was the culprit. So, I cut out white bread, energy drinks (the real killer), all processed foods, and alcohol.

For snacks, I wanted something healthy, I found that fruit bars were full of sugar, so I decided to make my own version without any added sugar. It is just rolled oats, olive oil peanut butter, fruit & honey. It taste's great.

I mixed these ingredients and kept the mixture in a bowl. Whenever I felt hungry, I’d have a few spoonfuls. The weight started to fall off me. The best way to cut calories is to make your own food from scratch so you know exactly what's going into it.

However, I drifted away from this routine and have put back on some of the weight. With a wedding coming up this weekend, I've decided to get back to this diet on Monday. I'll also start walking again, living in a hilly area makes it easy to get the heart pumping. This time is also great for reflecting on my betting strategies and figuring out what I did right and wrong.

One key thing I did, and foolishly stopped doing, was to weigh myself regularly. I used to weigh myself three times a day and log it in a spreadsheet, then convert that data into a graph. This made it clear what was working and when I had indulged in junk food it stood out like a sore thumb and made it easier to stick to my plan. I also tracked the distance I walked and converted that into m/s and other metrics and graphed them as well

My scales' battery went flat, so I stopped weighing myself, just before Christmas, I noticed I had crept up by 10kg. My plan is to lose 12kg by the end of this year.

[Dublin_Flyer]

Reducing sugar in tea/coffee/cereal is a handy way to reduce calories.

A teaspoon of sugar is about 16cal so it you take 2 in a cup and have 4-5 cups a day you can knock 100+cal off your daily intake, same as about 10min jogging.
I used to religiously take 2 sugars in tea or coffee and reduced it from 2 to 1.75 to 1.5 to 1 and a bit, then 1, then halfish, then just quit! (about 2-4 weeks between each step down though) Now I can't stand sugar in drinks unless it's really shit bitter coffee.

The annual total of sugar quantity/cals is way more than I ever thought!