Lidl Body Fat Scale Results

I’ve been logging the results for a few weeks now and they do seem fairly consistent once you can get your measurement times regular. (first thing in the morning here)

Date         Weight   %Body fat  %Water    %Muscle
27Sep06     91.7        30.4          47.7         29.7
28Sep06     91.3        30.0          48.0         29.9  
29Sep06     91.3        30.0          48.0         29.9
30Sep06     91.8        30.3          47.7         29.7
01Oct06     91.8
02Oct06     91.1        30.2          47.7         29.7
03Oct06     90.5        29.9          48.1         30.0
05Oct06     90.5        29.9          48.2         30.1
06Oct06     90.5        29.9          48.2         30.1
08Oct06     90.5        29.8          48.2         30.1
09Oct06     90.0       
10Oct06     88.8        29.4          48.6         30.3 
11Oct06     88.4        29.0          48.9         30.5
12Oct06     88.9        29.3          48.7         30.4
13Oct06     89.3        29.4          48.2         30.2
14Oct06     90.6        29.8          48.2         30.0
15Oct06     90.6        29.8          48.2         30.1
16Oct06     90.8        30.0          47.9         29.9
17Oct06     89.9        29.7          48.3         30.1
18Oct06     89.9        29.7          48.2         30.1
19Oct06     88.5        29.2          48.7         30.4
20Oct06     88.5        29.2          48.8         30.6
21Oct06     87.8        28.7          49.2         30.7
22Oct06     88.9        29.3          49.2         30.4
23Oct06     88.9        29.4          48.6         30.3
24Oct06     88.9        29.4          48.6         30.3
25Oct06     88.6        29.2          48.7         30.4
26Oct06     88.6        29.2          48.8         30.4
28Oct06     88.6        29.1          48.8         30.4
29Oct06     88.6        29.1          48.8         30.4
30Oct06     88.6        29.0          48.9         30.5
31Oct06     88.6        29.1          48.8         30.4
The readings are repeatable, meaning if I repeat the analysis they are the same as the previous reading. The energy balance has been 2400 cals/day for all readings. The next thing to do is to cross reference them with the exercise that I log.
I’ve now got a month of data that I will publish here. I’ve grown to trust the readings now that the results show that they are not erratic.

 

Weekending 22 Oct 06

Monday: Gave a couple of cards out at work. Went to the Oval after work, asked about some of the machines I havent tried yet and got shown two new machines to add to the routine. Had an interesting chat with the instructor about weight routines, seven minutes on the rowing machine and one set or so of the weight machines. No log as I forgot the book at work. 
Tuesday: Work .15 pressups before I started with hand weights at home. Some of the exercises didn’t feel right so I’m rechecking that I’m doing them right. Spent a while typing in the Lidl body fat results post.
Wednesday: The Garmin Edge 305 unit has arrived at last, looks like I am going to spend an evening setting the thing up. No exercise planned.
Thursday: Had problems with the cadence sensor on the Edge 305, the lithium battery it came with was flat other than that the test of it went ok on Rest Hill. Spinning class at West Kirby, took the new toy in, for some reason it didn’t log the calories burnt. It did log my heart rate for 45 minute class and the profile looks good. There was a new high for the heart rate @ 169 BPM which is only 4 BPM away from the max heart rate for someone my age of 173 BPM. Sweated buckets, looking at ride data they do seem to be beneficial, there is nothing out there yet that has been harder than some of the classes except the climb out of the river just up from Nant Mill.
Friday:Did exactly the same route as last week but this time it was logged on the Garmin Edge 305, this device is truly amazing.  I was looking at 8 pieces of information as I was going along, all captured by the unit and downloaded to a laptop. 2800 calories this week which is a frightening amount but consistent with last weeks 2250 on the Crane Sports HRM. No wonder I am still loosing weight.Had a cup of tea and an orange at Woodside overlooking the Mersey from the gallery upstairs.
Twas a good a good day out, called round to see Brian who’ve I’ve known since I was 18.
Tails were retold as I sheltered from the downpour that soon past. I left a card, for someone that might need it. Most still don’t have access to a medium like this but that is no reason to stop what I’m doing.
Printed more business cards off  later down at the machine in the Pyramids but thats another story.
Saturday:Nothing planned, maybe some pressups and some light weights at home.
Had a walk down to the beach to see the statues in the sea at Waterloo with Jack.
Went to Quinns plonked a deposit down on a new bike for the number 2 rider. Gave Mell one of the cards and spoke about the site for a bit.
Sunday: Looks like a ride with the CTC is on the cards. The weather outlook isnt too hot so the new waterproof top may be getting an airing. You definetley cant miss this one.

Site Upgrade

I’m looking to change the layout and look of the site. The page buttons across are too cluttered and dont look right with sub pages beneath them. The picture of the wheel is going to go too with seasonal photo in its place instead. I’m open to sugestions as to what wordpress theme would look better.

Update: there have been a few minor changes that have improved things , the only problem I have now is the WordPress editor is still set to the old page width.

Wardrobe Clearout

Had to finally get shut of my old oversize clothing. Three binbags full of the stuff went to the charity shop. Some of it still had the Marks and Sparks price labels still on them.
I’ve kept one pair of trousers and a shirt to remind me of the size I was.
Its the intention that the weight stays off for good. Stuff thats only a few months old had to go too, apart from three items the wardrobe was absolutley bare.

Weekending 15 Oct 2006

Monday: Crosstrainer 250 Cals, Spinning Class 639 cals full class for a Monday.Arm extension machine 30 KG 18 reps.
Tuesday: Started to log weights and reps to trend the sessions 
Peck fly            56KG    11
Lat pull            56KG    15
Chest press     42KG    15
Shoulder press 35Kg    16.5
Arm Curl          35Kg    14
Arm Ext           35Kg    11
Ab isolator        50Kg    30
Leg press         88KG    21 Knee prob
Rowing         124 Cals 10mins 2297 metres rowed 3 1minute intervals at 100%
Spinning       700 Cals  This is the highest figure I’ve seen for a class
Wednesday: Eureka cafe for breakfast, weather was foul. Cycled up to Heswall via Denhall lane 20 miles.
Thursday: 15 full pressups because I felt like it!!!
Couldn’t get into Stephs class so went to Barbara,s class at West Kirby. Before the class it was a session in the fitness suite.
Peck fly            56KG    8
Lat pull            56KG    17
Chest press     42KG    13
Shoulder press 35Kg    17
Arm Curl          35Kg    14
Arm Ext           35Kg    7
Ab isolator        50Kg   15   40kg  20. it is a different machine
Leg press         88KG   21
Seated row       90kg    20
Cross trainer 5 mins, the above burnt 246 calories then it was down to a totally different set up to the Oval. The bikes are different for a start with no clippless pedals and a more direct feel to them.
Anyway Barbara,s class was 681 calories burnt and I saw an new high on the HRM, 167 BPM. The class was full and I was the only bloke in there.
Friday: Rode out to the Eureka Cafe in the mist, with condensation forming on the alloy parts of the bike. On the way I met Stan on his Trek similar to mine, Stan was off to see a friend in Elton. It was nice to meet you Stan, we parted company at church lane and it was off to the cafe for breakfast. Todays ride was done with the Aldi HRM on just to give me some figures about how much effort I am putting in to the rides.
Breakfast over it was down the lanes through Puddington, Burton, down to the front on the Dee and up Denhall lane (heart rate 150bpm) Then it was up through Neston down to Parkgate for a water stop. Couldn’t see Wales due to the mist. The climb up to the top road didnt seem as tough as it used to be. Stopped at Dee Fine Arts in Heswall to look at some pictures. Then it was on through Irby, Thurstaton (41mph down the hill) Caldy village and stopped for water at West Kirby.
Stopped at the Bike Shop in Moreton and ended up going back later for a new Jacket.
It was then on to New Brighton to look at the swans and along the front to Seacombe.
The wind was a bit biteing and I toyed with going to see Ron and having a picture took as I was in the area. As it was I ended up having a cup of tea at Woodside and had a look at the papers from the comfort of a leather sofa.
Tea over it was back home with 49.5 miles on the clock. This was an easy ride these days, I had some fun, met some new people and burnt off 2246 calories during the day.
Saturday: Bit of a restday. Walk around the lake at Crosby
Sunday: 20 full pressups which came as a surprise, then tried some of the routines that Eddie showed me with 3kg dumb bells. I bought these from Tesco,s and had an internal smile on my face as I watched the poor girl on the till trying to shove 18 kg across the bar code scanner. Thinking about it, it must be near the weight limit for the glass.

CTC Ride to Dragons Rest Cafe

It promises to be a lengthy post this one as there are a few pictures to post another point on the map to add and tales to tell.
Rode down to the Eureka Cafe for Frank,s Breakfast (Franks Breakfast is a menu item at the Eureka Cafe) after avoiding the Missing Link as I didn’t want crap all over the bike.

10 o’clock had Graham(leader) Margret, Andy, Janet, Bob, Jill, John, and Moi heading off to Woodbank and onwards towards the River Dee. John in the blue top below is not wearing his fluorescent yellow Lusso jacket as it is still in the wash following an incident on the return from the Wednesday section AGM. (one of the funniest things things I’ve seen for a long time)

 dragons rest ride 002.jpgdragons rest ride 005.jpgThe first climb of the day

Here I saw the Dee bore for the first time as we cycled along the path, it was about 2ft high and most impressive . Then it was over the Rail bridge at Shotton. We came out near Deeside Cycles which I had been in the previous day looking at Colnago,s , crossed the road and nearly ended up in a church service as a white van blocked the path.
We were soon climbing up towards Ewloe Green and then it was on towards Mold Tesco,s for ellevens, tea and a muffin in my case.
On the descent into Mold it was a swift blast down the dual carriage way only to be baulked by a red light at the college. Graham said he would have given me a race if the light was going to be green. Graham, if I’d known you wanted to give me a bit of a race I’d have zipped my jacket up!

Mold Tesco,s stood out on the ride as one of those places that has Farmers Weekly in a prominent position on the magazine shelves as opposed to the celebrity drivel we seem to get in my neck of the woods.

Out of Mold it was down the A541 towards Denbigh.Things rolled along untill we reached Afon Wen when it was turn right engage a low gear and climb up to Caerwys. The bike got parked up on the bench at the top of the climb as I thought it was an ideal spot for a photograph. I’m normally sprinting off the front of the climbs as the gearing is higher on the toy and I only have one speed in my legs, all or nothing. Mind you Janet always gives me a good run for my money and she is handicapped by a bike that weighs a ton compared to The Toy.

 dragons rest ride 009.jpgBob and Jill make it to Caerwys

 A couple of miles down the B5122 we had the Lunch stop at the Dragons Rest Cafe.Copy of Dragons Rest.jpgdragons rest ride 021.jpg

It was a chicken dinner for me washed down with a diet coke. Lunch over it was back on the bikes (which hadn’t been sold in the car boot sale around the back) and back down the road to Pant, Babell and onto Halkyn Mountain. It was hilly but the views are superb.We had another stop for afternoon tea at the Garden Centre next to the Horticulteral College.

It was all down hill from there and we ended up in Golftyn and it was back down the cycle routes to the railbridge at Hawarden through the Deeside Industrial Estate and down a muddy track to Shotwick Village. Once we got across the road it was up the lane to bring us out next to the Yact pub. Back to the Eureka for another cup of tea and a piece of flapjack.
Keith was putting a new  Jersey signed by the British Olympic cycling team up on the wall so its something to look out for if you ever visit. Then it was back home at a brisk pace, up Rest Hill again.

dragons rest ride 051.jpg
65 enjoyable hilly miles. Thanks everyone.

 

The 4th Followup Class

Next Wednesday is another big day for me.
First off its Jack the grandson,s first birthday so happy birthday Jack.
Secondly its my fourth followup class which means I’ve been 7 months on the course.
I’m on target for a figure of about 90Kg which is a total loss of 42 Kg. To put it into context a bag of cement or plaster is less than 25 Kg, just try lifting one at B&Q.

Thirdly I’ve had some Business Cards printed with the site address on them, the intention is to give them out to the class before mine as they leave. I’ve an ongoing problem with the site being seen as being endorsed by the NHS if they give a link out.

All I’m trying to do is help others that are in the same situation I was 7 months ago.

The site had 446 visitors with 1071 page views last month and 30% are repeat visitors. I’ve had 1 comment from a class member (Andy) and thats because I wrote the site address down on his course notes. Thanks Andy.

I can’t express to people how big the change had been as every aspect of your life is altered when you do something like the Lifestyle and Weight management course.

Update: There was a really good turn out from Andys class including Andy. We got introduced to Rons class that has been running for 4 weeks. I had the opportunity to give the cards out so If if you,ve got one and have got this far please leave a comment. I only post first names on the site so thats all you have to put in the box. 

If any of you have any questions fire them at me, the weight diary is the same one that you have done each week. I was in the same situation as yourselves 6 months ago, the diet works  the hard part is doing the exercise that you,ve (30 mins a day,remember)signed up for. 

For the record my weight was 89.2 Kg which is 14.05 stone or 196.7 pounds.
More than one person has said to me that I’m wasting away, nothing could be further from the truth. I’ve gone down from a 46inch plus trouser size to 38 inches and it could soon be 36 inches, shirt size was 18 1/2 and is now 16. General clothing size was XXL is now L or in some cases M. I’ve had a couple of wardrobe changes as the 42 inch waist trousers no longer fit.
None of  the clothes have been over £10 and the dearest shirt is a £6 Tesco,s one.

Barbara,s Spinning Classes at WestKirby

I spoke to Barbara after the Wednesday class at the Oval about this site and the Google ranking. Her main classes are at WestKirby Concourse and are as follows.

Times:
Monday 09.30-10.15 & 18.00-18.45
Tuesday 09.30-10.15 & 18.30-19.15
Wednesday 18.15 – 19.00
Thursday 18.15-19.00
Friday 18.30-19.15
Sunday 17.30-18.15
Location: West Kirby Concourse
Booking necessary 0151 929 7801 7 days in advance from 09.15

Invigor8 customers can book 8 days in advance. Revolutions is a static cycle based exercise class (previously known as spinning). It is a “high impact” session suitable for those who are used to regular moderate to intense exercise. Invigor8 customers can book 8 days in advance.

I haven’t tried West Kirby yet but I must remember to take a towel next time.
 

Weekending 08 Oct 06

Monday: Followed up Eddies routine by managing 12 full pressups which is an increase of 2 on the previous day. To put it into context Eddie can do 40 no problem and he,s a good decade older than I am.
Session at the Oval after work had me burning 402 calories on the crosstrainer in 30 mins. 67 cals on the rowing machine and a set of weights with the weight and reps logged. Some results dropped due to the pressups earlier in the day.
Tuesday: Tina,s Spinning class at the Oval had me burning off 697 cals on the good old Crane Sports (Aldi)heart rate monitor. I checked on how I was doing at various times, the backlight giving off an earie glow (Tina,s classes are in the dark).Pulse was 142 bpm at one point, the highest I’ve seen is 155 bpm which was the week before. I’ve seen 166 bpm on it many moons ago when I was going up RestHill when I was carrying around another 6 stone around me.
Another set of weights with the weight and reps logged.
Wednesday:Winter trainer weather had me dropped off at the Eureka Cafe as I was running late, where it was out to Kinnerton for the Wednesday Section AGM. Gave the Aldi Winter bib tights a try out, an absolute steal at £8. AGM over it was back to the Eureka for a cup of tea then home through the Missing Link. (36 miles)
Managed to get in Barbara,s Spinning class at the Oval by being at reception at 6 o’clock. It turned out that the class was full but we all fitted in.
Guess who forgot his towel?
I took in some paper towel but things rapidly changed as the class started. I’ve mentioned before about men sweating and women perspiring well boy did I sweat tonight.
HRM reset it was soon ticking up the paper towel wouldn’t be used for moi but wiping the bike down after I’d finished.
For the record it was 670 calories burnt, 600ml of water drunk. I did see 162 BPM on the display which was surprising as I thought my max was 166 BPM. The machine and the floor got a wipe down as there was about 600ml of sweat over it. I spoke to Barbera about this site after the class and she told me about the classes she holds at West Kirby.
Barbera i’ll do a seperate post on the classes under the spinning category. 
No weights. 
Thursday: Had cards printed but otherwise a rest day.
Friday: Rode to the Eureka Cafe for a breakfast, was just about to leave when Pinarello Kev comes in.He is my first card holder so gets a mention. Rode home with Kev discussing bikes, rides, Aldi clothing that I was trying out, Carbon fibre handlebars (25 miles)
Saturday: 13 full pressups just to prove I’m not imagining all of this. Saw Jack.
Went to Deeside Cycles to look at Colnago,s and HRM,s which deserves a post all of its own.
Sunday: Looks like it is out with the CTC to the Dragons Den.

 

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