Author Topic: The I'm a fat bastard and trying to lose weight thread aka JoeyC's skiving zone (Read 480665 times)

Garstonite · « **Reply #200 on:** April 24, 2011, 07:13:33 pm »

Quote from: Veinticinco de Mayo on April 24, 2011, 06:54:46 pm

Real thing mate - out in the Mersey sunshine. Was lovely.

What route did you take?

UntouchableLuis · « **Reply #201 on:** April 24, 2011, 07:24:56 pm »

I've been a disgrace recently - went away for a few days and just ate and drank all sorts. Since I've come home I've not been much better, snacking and not getting much excercise if any at all. I weigh 12 stone but only about a year and a half ago I was 10 stone. Need to sort it out but it's so hard - tried jogging for a bit but with uni work amongst other things it's difficult to make the time but then I know sometimes it's just an excuse.

This summer I'm really going to try and cut down and do more exercise but would like to start losing a few pounds now.

Veinticinco de Mayo · « **Reply #202 on:** April 24, 2011, 11:05:19 pm »

Quote from: Garstonette on April 24, 2011, 07:13:33 pm

What route did you take?

Through Caldies, up Druids Cross and down the Valley, onto the loop line down to Halewood, then along the back country lanes to Rainhill, down towards Cronton, down to Hale village, out to Halebank, loop back to Hale, back to Halewood, Hunts Cross, past the golf course up to Camp Hill, down past Allerton Towers and eventually out onto Aigburth Hall Road, up Mossley Hill Rd to the church, down Elmswood and once round the park, back up Queens Drive to Allerton Rd.

Gus 1855 · « **Reply #203 on:** April 24, 2011, 11:08:23 pm »

Been really good with exercise of late and looking after my diet. Felt mighty as a result.

Gone to pot this weekend! Currently watching the golf swigging a beer!

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #204 on:** April 25, 2011, 02:13:31 am »

Although I'm a fat bastard, I weigh less than Jon Hall so I'm not too bad

Effes · « **Reply #205 on:** April 25, 2011, 07:01:05 am »

Quote from: hope_valley_parker on April 24, 2011, 10:16:17 am

And then the over half will come off when you have a massive post-easter poo.

You weren't wrong there.
Gave birth to a bouncing 4lb poo last night.

Both parties doing fine this morning.

hope_valley_parker · « **Reply #206 on:** April 25, 2011, 08:39:54 am »

Quote from: Effes on April 25, 2011, 07:01:05 am

You weren't wrong there.
Gave birth to a bouncing 4lb poo last night.

Both parties doing fine this morning.

Congrats. Weight loss is easy sometimes!

dioufythebrave · « **Reply #207 on:** April 25, 2011, 09:01:06 am »

a mate of mine is trying the "pig to twig" diet... he lost about 10lbs in two weeks.....
seems to be taking alot of willpower though, like all diets i guess

hope_valley_parker · « **Reply #208 on:** April 25, 2011, 09:05:05 am »

The concept of a 'diet' ie changing your eating habits for a finite period of time is ridiculous.

Needs to be a permanent change, and something sustainable.

John C · « **Reply #209 on:** April 25, 2011, 10:01:54 pm »

Quote from: Veinticinco de Mayo on April 24, 2011, 11:05:19 pm

Through Caldies, up Druids Cross and down the Valley, onto the loop line down to Halewood, then along the back country lanes to Rainhill, down towards Cronton, down to Hale village, out to Halebank, loop back to Hale, back to Halewood, Hunts Cross, past the golf course up to Camp Hill, down past Allerton Towers and eventually out onto Aigburth Hall Road, up Mossley Hill Rd to the church, down Elmswood and once round the park, back up Queens Drive to Allerton Rd.

That's amazing that VdM, some bloody ride. The Loop Line must be great providing its empty.

Veinticinco de Mayo · « **Reply #210 on:** April 25, 2011, 10:29:34 pm »

The Loop Line is brilliant mate, especially the section from Well Lane down to Halewood. The northern section is alright as well but there is a lot more broken glass up there. And the occasional snarling scal.

It's a brilliant way of getting from one end of the city to the other on your bike though. I seriously reckon I could get from Well Lane to Aintree quicker on my bike than I could in the car most times of day

John C · « **Reply #211 on:** April 25, 2011, 11:22:25 pm »

Quote from: Veinticinco de Mayo on April 25, 2011, 10:29:34 pm

The Loop Line is brilliant mate, especially the section from Well Lane down to Halewood. The northern section is alright as well but there is a lot more broken glass up there. And the occasional snarling scal.

Does it go as far as Fiddlers Ferry? Its funny that you've mentioned it because I was thinking of following it on google earth out of interest. You probably won't notice if your travelling at speed but there's some lovely birds along there (feathered type), and yeah, scals with dogs.

Veinticinco de Mayo · « **Reply #212 on:** April 26, 2011, 11:23:57 am »

Quote from: John C on April 25, 2011, 11:22:25 pm

Does it go as far as Fiddlers Ferry? Its funny that you've mentioned it because I was thinking of following it on google earth out of interest. You probably won't notice if your travelling at speed but there's some lovely birds along there (feathered type), and yeah, scals with dogs.

It goes as far as Halewood Country Park but then you are nearly out of the city and onto the country roads. You can follow Lower Lane down to Hale and pick up the coast to coast cycle route that takes you to Fiddlers Ferry

hope_valley_parker · « **Reply #213 on:** May 2, 2011, 09:03:36 am »

Bumpedy Bump.

How are my fellow Jabba the Huts getting on? Long weekends are a killer for over-eating I find.

8 kg lost in 5 weeks is my current standing. Still firmly in the 'fat' category, mind. But every great journey.....

shravan.satya · « **Reply #214 on:** May 2, 2011, 09:31:09 am »

5 feet 7 inch and 86 kilos....losing weight permanently is a myth. I go to gym for a month or 2 and take care of my diet, then go to a prty somewhere and it all comes back...it's just not worth losing you rmind over but can't help it

Effes · « **Reply #215 on:** May 2, 2011, 09:47:03 am »

I seem to be stuck at the 14st 10lb region. (started at 15st 3lb, 6 weeks ago)

Must drink more slimfasts

lainey · « **Reply #216 on:** May 2, 2011, 09:54:45 am »

I aim to swim 2000 metres at the gym a week and go on the bike but the scales saying the same
time to get back to work and into the swing of not eating crap again and it should go.

also aim to really get on the treadmill (they're usually rammed) and strengthen my right knee with some steps

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #217 on:** May 2, 2011, 10:24:59 am »

I think I'll reluctantly keep an eye on this thread.. I play 5 a side footy once a week and with a young nipper find it hard at a weekend to do any more exercise. Or I come home from work full of good intentions to go for a run, help with his bath and bedtime and then collapse on the sofa. Plus I have both a sweet and savoury tooth so eat all kinds of rubbish.

I know discipline is the key - either stop eating shit, or do more exercise but I have neither the time or the will power to make it happen!

I'll keep reading here and hope somebody has some good advice!

lainey · « **Reply #218 on:** May 2, 2011, 10:30:05 am »

I think like putting petrol in the car you don't keep doing it when it's full or put the wrong stuff in it

I like healthy food - I just need to stop eating so much of it I had 4 bananas for my breakfast the other day - way too much need to let my stomach tell my brain it's full

Uhoh AureliOs · « **Reply #219 on:** May 2, 2011, 12:49:11 pm »

I ate (and drank) loads on holiday but offset it by doing lots of walking so luckily stayed the same weight. The downside is I aggravated my Achilles tendinitis again so will have to take it easy this week, weights only.

Also I'm trying out some diet Whey protein which has less sugar than my current stuff. The strawberry taste is good, doesn't taste artificial - but it's got flax seed in it which is a little gritty. A bit expensive but I use it as a meal replacement too so I buy less food and it evens things out (sort of).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/PHD-STRAWBERRY-DELIGHT-WORLDWIDE-DELIVERY/dp/B0040LMG66

NineTails20 · « **Reply #220 on:** May 4, 2011, 10:20:28 am »

Well pleased with myself.....lost 9lbs in five weeks.

Only another 5lbs to go and I'll have lost a stone.

hope_valley_parker · « **Reply #221 on:** May 4, 2011, 03:10:27 pm »

Jillian Michaels is my favourite woman in the world at the moment. Her '30 day shred' DVD is awesome, and not girly at all, more like circuit training. Would 100% recommend.

8.5kg lost.

Brentieke · « **Reply #222 on:** May 9, 2011, 08:55:33 am »

173cm and I weigh 90.7 kg.

I weighed 103kg 2 years ago and got to 80kg. Now regained 10 or so.

Back on a diet today, want to lose 7kg (a stone I think) in the next couple of months. I got to change my lifestyle, having way too much fast food. Usually do huge amounts of football and squash but have had a groin strain and twisted ankle in the last couple of months so couldnt move.

Been told by my phsyio that I can do sports again so today is a new leaf. Will let you guys know how it goes.

Learpholl · « **Reply #223 on:** May 9, 2011, 09:11:37 am »

Quote from: Brentie on May 9, 2011, 08:55:33 am

Back on a diet today, want to lose 7kg (a stone I think) in the next couple of months. I got to change my lifestyle, having way too much fast food. Usually do huge amounts of football and squash but have had a groin strain and twisted ankle in the last couple of months so couldnt move.

Been told by my phsyio that I can do sports again so today is a new leaf. Will let you guys know how it goes.

A stone is 6.35kg. Good luck with it also.

I weighed myself the other day and saw that I've lost roughly a stone over the last 4/5 weeks mostly through eating properly. I'm still recovering from a knee operation and haven't ran properly since around November of last year so I can't wait to be able to run and get rid of more of the belly I'd acquired over the months.

Brentieke · « **Reply #224 on:** May 9, 2011, 09:33:55 am »

Thing is, ever since I was a teenager, I've lost and gained alot of weight, its very unhealthy. I can gain and lose 20 kg in the space of a few months.

Need to get that in check, Im 30 now.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #225 on:** May 9, 2011, 12:15:19 pm »

Quote from: Brentie on May 9, 2011, 09:33:55 am

Thing is, ever since I was a teenager, I've lost and gained alot of weight, its very unhealthy. I can gain and lose 20 kg in the space of a few months.

Need to get that in check, Im 30 now.

Thought you were a City fan Ricky?

You'll Never Walk Alone · « **Reply #226 on:** May 20, 2011, 11:47:52 am »

Bump.

This thread needs to be revived for the good of us fat bastards. Just broken the 13st barrier. Total loss 1st 4lb.

RigBon1892 · « **Reply #227 on:** May 20, 2011, 12:02:21 pm »

Quote from: lainey on May 2, 2011, 09:54:45 am

I aim to swim 2000 metres at the gym a week

I'm trying to work up to that, I hit 500m last week, this week has only been 300m (but Ive only been once as opposed to twice last week) so next week im going to aim for 1300m across 3 days to make up what I've missed out on by not going yesterday

PluckyUnderdog · « **Reply #228 on:** May 20, 2011, 01:07:47 pm »

Weighed about 18st in September last year. Have got myself down to about 15 and a half stone. I'm 6'1'' so I carry the weight fairly well, looking to lose about another stone and abit before im completely happy. But it seems to be going okay at the moment, eating less than i used to certainly. Eat about six or seven portions of fruit and veg a day on average, a big change from stuffing my gob with crisps

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Surprise me. · « **Reply #230 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:49:46 pm »

Don't do much exercise but i've totally changed my diet so i want to see what that alone will do. Stopped drinking coke, eating any form of chocolate and the only form of sugar i actually eat come to think of it is from my tea. Haven't had a takeaway in god knows how long. I've even started eating fruit in in small bits. That'll take some time but im getting there with bananas and strawberries.

I've been told to drink warm water with a lemon slice each morning to speed up my metabolism so might try that after a while. Last time i weighed myself i was 12 and a half stone. Went from being really skinny (8st) to having a belly now so i need to get rid of that. Really need to get into the habit of drinking water full stop frankly.

dalby79 · « **Reply #231 on:** May 20, 2011, 04:43:10 pm »

Anyone wanting a lifestyle change and wanting to lose weight needs to read the Primal Blueprint by Mark Sissons.

katy_lfc · « **Reply #232 on:** May 20, 2011, 04:58:34 pm »

Exams are not good for my diet. I've been sat inside pouring over books with some chocolate or biscuits to hand. Copious amounts of tea too. Time to get back to my exercise boot camp - the motivation is inside me somewhere I just need to coax it out. Holiday is coming soon, got to ~~lose the fat~~ tone up for the beach!

Effes · « **Reply #233 on:** May 20, 2011, 05:43:48 pm »

Quote from: dalby79 on May 20, 2011, 04:43:10 pm

Anyone wanting a lifestyle change and wanting to lose weight needs to read the Primal Blueprint by Mark Sissons.

What tips does he have?

woz92 · « **Reply #234 on:** May 20, 2011, 10:39:40 pm »

Quote from: Effes on May 20, 2011, 05:43:48 pm

What tips does he have?

buy the book ya stingy bast.....

NineTails20 · « **Reply #235 on:** May 21, 2011, 07:46:09 am »

Apart from the wedding I'm attending in August and my holiday to Spain later that month, I now have a long term goal.......

I'm finally getting married in October 2013. Yes, it's a long way away, but we need to save!

Uhoh AureliOs · « **Reply #236 on:** May 21, 2011, 10:53:52 am »

Quote from: Effes on May 20, 2011, 05:43:48 pm

What tips does he have?

Quote from: woz92 on May 20, 2011, 10:39:40 pm

buy the book ya stingy bast.....

There's loads of free stuff on his website. I had a read, it's an interesting take on things and the science behind it is sound. It's a low carb diet trying to eliminate grains and refined sugars - not a bad way to go. But something like this is a long term lifestyle choice, if you do it just as quick fix then you'll never maintain the weight loss.

Quote

The Modern Primal Blueprint® – The Rules of Living Today:
1. Eat lots of animals, insects and plants.
2. Move around a lot at a slow pace.
3. Lift heavy things.
4. Run really fast every once in a while.
5. Get lots of sleep.
6. Play.
7. Get some sunlight every day.
8. Avoid trauma.
9. Avoid poisonous things.
10. Use your mind.

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/definitive-guide-primal-blueprint/

0-50 grams per day: Ketosis and I.F. (Intermittent Fasting) zone. Excellent catalyst for rapid fat loss through I.F. Not recommended for prolonged periods (except in medically supervised programs for obese or Type 2 diabetics) due to unnecessary deprivation of plant foods.

50-100 grams per day: Sweet Spot for Weight Loss. Steadily drop excess body fat by minimizing insulin production. Enables 1-2 pounds per week of fat loss with satisfying, minimally restrictive meals.

100-150 grams per day: Primal Maintenance zone. Once you’ve arrived at your goal or ideal body composition, you can maintain it quite easily here while enjoying abundant vegetables, fruits and other Primal foods.

150-300 grams a day: Insidious Weight Gain zone. Most health conscious eaters and unsuccessful dieters end up here, due to frequent intake of sugar and grain products (breads, pastas, cereals, rice, potatoes – even whole grains). Despite trying to “do the right thing” (minimize fat, cut calories), people can still gain an average of 1.5 pounds of fat every year for decades.

300+ grams a day: Danger Zone of average American diet. All but the most extreme exercisers will tend to produce excessive insulin and store excessive fat over the years at this intake level. Increases risk for obesity, Metabolic Syndrome and type 2 diabetes.

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/how-to-succeed-with-the-primal-blueprint/

RigBon1892 · « **Reply #237 on:** May 21, 2011, 11:04:23 am »

Quote from: NineTails20 on May 21, 2011, 07:46:09 am

Apart from the wedding I'm attending in August and my holiday to Spain later that month, I now have a long term goal.......

I'm finally getting married in October 2013. Yes, it's a long way away, but we need to save!

Well if you make your children wait for their dinner until transfers have been confirmed that will help on both fronts.

mattsant · « **Reply #238 on:** May 21, 2011, 11:24:31 am »

keto is the way to go for fast weight loss

BIGdavalad · « **Reply #239 on:** May 21, 2011, 11:27:32 am »

If you're trying to lose weight I can heartily recommend Slimming World to all of you. My missus persuaded me to join to help keep her motivated - I've just polished off two fried eggs, three rashers of fried bacon, half a plate of chips, a tin of beans and a tin of tomatoes for a grand total of zero points. Absolutely all of it comes under free foods.