New hobby

It has been so so long, I don't even remember what I blogged about. ANYWAY! I want to introduce a new hobby to my diet buddies. That is if they are still reading my blog.

I HAVE BEEN CYCLING!

I invested SGD 1500 on a Tern Verge P9 foldable bicycle. And joined a friend in night cycling (Sorry, I live in Singapore but I do not like the sun that much). It has been fun. The breeze in your face. The thing that excites me is actually the amount of calories burnt!

I had a little accident while cycling. Hair line crack in my bone (Arm). and bruised my face pretty badly. But no, am not ready to give up riding.

I walk and jog 45 mins - 1 hour, burns about 380- 500 calories. And super tired as it's not easy for someone weighing so much to jog. It hurts my knee!

I (am a beginner. nothing to brag about here) cycle about 20KM, using about 1 hour 15 mins - 1 hour 45 mins, burns about 600- 800 calories.

I'm using Polar loop + Heart rate monitor to keep track of my activities so this is more or less accurate. Started Cycling in Aug 2014. Shaken off 5 KG in 2 months. It's slow! But as I mentioned, For someone who took hormones pills/ Injections, it's VERY hard to lose weight. Moreover,
my recent check ups tells me I do not have fatty liver issues anymore. Hehehe.

Let me share how I did the 5KG in 2 months.

- Plan your meals. I do mine 1 day before.
- Plan your workout timing.
- Do with a friend. I don't want to disappoint mine, so even if I'm tired, I will still push myself to go.
- Investments! (Not on pills, face it, doesn't work much. Invest on Running shoes. Bicycle. Gym pass)


Example of 1 diet week:

Monday- Friday:
-Breakfast (400 calories)
-Mid morning drink (100 calories)
-Lunch (Salad + Tuna OR 3 types of fruits; Kept at 300 calories)
-Mid evening (Yogurt or Soy milk; Kept at 200 Calories)
+++ WORKOUT (Burns approx. 450 atleast) +++
- Dinner (Limit is how much you burnt + 200)

SUMMARY: 1,200 Calories (After minus off work out)


Weekends are easier for me.
I eat whatever I want. Ice cream, waffles, chips (BUT! only 1 serving each. And I still count calories). Normally 3-4 meals. And workout as per usual.

Summary for weekends normally 1500 Calories (After workout)

I only weigh myself once every weekday, in the morning after toilet.

I can say, I really thank my friend for introducing me to cycling.
I can work out without worrying if I hurt my knee. :)


I googled. And this is the 1st thing I saw:

The health benefits of regular cycling include:

• Increased cardiovascular fitness.
• Increased muscle strength and flexibility.
• Improved joint mobility.
• Decreased stress levels.
• Improved posture and coordination.
• Strengthened bones.
• Decreased body fat levels.
• Prevention or management of disease.

 

Have fun!