I started training for my new goals a few weeks ago, and the early signs are encouraging.
When I began, my weight was 232 lbs. As of now, I’m down to 224.5 lbs. That’s a solid drop in a relatively short space of time, and it tells me that the diet and fasting approach is working.
Most days, I’m following a low-carb, clean eating plan within an 8-hour eating window, which usually starts around 12 or 1 pm. I aim to have my final meal by 8 pm, keeping the structure consistent without feeling overly restrictive.
In terms of food, I’ve kept things simple and repeatable. Most meals are built around:
- Lean protein, such as chicken
- Plenty of vegetables
- Some healthy fats, including occasional cheese like halloumi
Nothing fancy—just solid, nutritious food that supports both fat loss and training recovery.
It’s still early days, but the momentum is there. The habits are forming, the numbers are moving in the right direction, and that’s exactly what I want at this stage.
Adapting the Training Plan
My training has been a little inconsistent so far, largely due to the weather. Conditions have been pretty awful, which has meant I haven’t been able to get outside as often as I’d like.
Rather than forcing it, I’m in the process of replanning my training setup so I can move most sessions indoors when the weather isn’t playing ball. I now have the right gear in place to make that work effectively.
- Zwift is set up for cycling, giving me structured, controlled bike sessions indoors.
- I’ve also added a running sensor to my trainer setup, which allows me to use the gym treadmill with Zwift to manage and track my run training properly. The sensor I’m using for running on the treadmill is the Zwift Run Pod https://uk.zwift.com/products/zwift-runpod?variant=42526760272112
Ideally, I’d much rather be training outdoors. However, with the persistent wind, rain, and recent storms, long outdoor runs have been far from appealing—or particularly productive.
This indoor-first approach isn’t a permanent solution, but it’s a practical one. It keeps the training consistent and on track until the weather improves and I can get back outside more regularly.
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