Author Topic: The I'm a fat bastard and trying to lose weight thread aka JoeyC's skiving zone (Read 487296 times)

ThepepeReina · « **Reply #400 on:** July 2, 2011, 07:10:28 pm »

Quote from: Alan_F on July 2, 2011, 04:40:11 pm

BMI is an indicator for people of average build...

Ino, people just put to much emphasis on it, when really the only important thing is the fat clippers.

Veinticinco de Mayo · « **Reply #401 on:** July 2, 2011, 11:48:57 pm »

Quote from: Alan_F on July 2, 2011, 10:23:32 am

Sticking quite easily under 14 stone now (well over a stone down from where I was) but looking to tighten up the belly. My knees are a bit fucked so looking for good ideas for exercise that will fit in a busy working day.

Is cycling to/from work an option some days?

TepidT2O · « **Reply #402 on:** July 2, 2011, 11:54:50 pm »

Quote from: Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆ on July 1, 2011, 09:14:08 pm

That's why I ignore bmi. That and the fact I'm a fat twat

Good man!

Bmi sucks

I've lost over three and a half stone this year, but I've still got some way to go really.

The difficult bit is that I just don't have time to exercise unless I get up at 5am or go out after 10pm....I think not.

I have a bit of a problem with clothes, my trousers are too big for me but I haven't got enough ready cash to buy nice new ones. They nearly fell down at work the other day..the shame.

What is worse is that having seen VdM's twitter avatar, I now seem to look exactly like him.

Seriously, I thought it was a picture of me, confused the hell out of me.

If that isn't a good reason to eat cake or get a wig then I don't know what is.

Veinticinco de Mayo · « **Reply #403 on:** July 2, 2011, 11:57:11 pm »

Quote from: Tepid water on July 2, 2011, 11:54:50 pm

What is worse is that having seen VdM's twitter avatar, I now seem to look exactly like him.

Seriously, I thought it was a picture of me, confused the hell out of me.

If that isn't a good reason to eat cake or get a wig then I don't know what is.

Unlucky!

RigBon1892 · « **Reply #404 on:** July 3, 2011, 12:10:32 am »

Quote from: Tepid water on July 2, 2011, 11:54:50 pm

I have a bit of a problem with clothes, my trousers are too big for me but I haven't got enough ready cash to buy nice new ones.

That's partly my problem. I've got the money though, but I'm unemployed so I might wait til I need an interview outfit.

Art Vandelay · « **Reply #405 on:** July 3, 2011, 11:07:10 am »

I've managed to go from about 110Kg two/three years ago to 85Kg now, which is pretty good (I'm 6ft ish). Still need to lose some more, especially around the ol' gut region.....there's a distinct lack of toning in that area, shall we say.

Considering starting Pilates or something like that.....try and improve my flexibility to allow me to exercise more often. Feel like I need more days doing nothing, to recover from the days I run around a bit, than I really should. If anyone knows of a particularly good Pilates workout, preferably one without Ryan Giggs or some annoying soap bint....

Alan_X · « **Reply #406 on:** July 3, 2011, 12:45:12 pm »

Quote from: Veinticinco de Mayo on July 2, 2011, 11:48:57 pm

Is cycling to/from work an option some days?

Too far for a daily commute - a friend of mine does it but he's a bit mad that way. I started using the Boris bikes around London and they are really good for general fitness but my key-fob was faulty and I need to get a new one. I thought about one of those commuter bikes but I think they make you look like a complete knob.

It's the stomach that I want to tighten up - does cycling do that? I can feel general fitness improving and in the legs but don't feel anything around the middle.

Garstonite · « **Reply #407 on:** July 3, 2011, 05:45:12 pm »

I think half of the dieting world are going to be trying out gluten-free diets from tomorrow.

I can't resist the burgers though.

Waterloo Phil · « **Reply #408 on:** July 4, 2011, 06:48:54 am »

3 weeks completed now and the 4th weigh in just revealed I'm down again to........

17st 13lb

Much the same as the previous weeks cooking everything from fresh but I was only able to get the gym once last week and I still had approx 8-10 pints of cider on Thursday night and 10 over the weekend.

I'm happy with the way its going and I'm planning on halving those pints this coming week any going the gym 4 times starting when I leave mine to be in there for 7am this morning

Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov · « **Reply #409 on:** July 4, 2011, 07:17:30 am »

I've gone from 110 kilos to 98 kilos since October last year. What I've done is to eat more low fat meat, more fibre (lots of veggies with high fibre and only bread with complex carbs in it) cut down seriously on the white bread, white pasta, white rice and boiled potatoes and reduced my sugar intake. I've not gone completely "no carb" crazy but I try to keep away from the simple carbs. On top of this I've taken up running (a thing I thought I'd never do after playing footie for almost years and HATING the running-without-ball bit) and I now run 7-10 km's 2-3 times a week + I have a job where I deliver beer kegs + beer cooling equipment which is somewhat heavy as well. My plan is to get to appr. 90 kilos and then start to eat in a way that'll keep me there...

hope_valley_parker · « **Reply #410 on:** July 4, 2011, 07:34:53 am »

Quote from: Bennekov on July 4, 2011, 07:17:30 am

I've gone from 110 kilos to 98 kilos since October last year. What I've done is to eat more low fat meat, more fibre (lots of veggies with high fibre and only bread with complex carbs in it) cut down seriously on the white bread, white pasta, white rice and boiled potatoes and reduced my sugar intake. I've not gone completely "no carb" crazy but I try to keep away from the simple carbs. On top of this I've taken up running (a thing I thought I'd never do after playing footie for almost years and HATING the running-without-ball bit) and I now run 7-10 km's 2-3 times a week + I have a job where I deliver beer kegs + beer cooling equipment which is somewhat heavy as well. My plan is to get to appr. 90 kilos and then start to eat in a way that'll keep me there...

Your strategy on food is almost exactly the same as mine - not doing anything drastic, just some substitutions to better options. Want to be eating meals that I enjoy and will continue to enjoy, not going on some crazy fad diet.

Veinticinco de Mayo · « **Reply #411 on:** July 4, 2011, 08:27:55 am »

I feel cheated by the gods of diet. Did 62 miles on the bike doing the Liverpool Chester Liverpool yesterday. Did it at a bloody good pace and Runkeeper reckons it burned 4300 calories. Reckon I consumed 500 cals max in drinks on the day.... and not a flicker of movement on the scales as yet.

Nice cyclists tan though

jaffod · « **Reply #412 on:** July 4, 2011, 08:47:05 am »

About an ounce under 15 stone this morning, so it took me 2 weeks to reach my target of losing 1/2 a stone. I wanted to do it in a week but it's proved harder, defo an age thing.
Haven't eaten any shite for 2 weeks and have cut down on the drink, been walking on my days off. Need a new spool for my strimmer so I'm just about to set off on a walk to Taskers to get one, reckon it's about an 8 mile round trip.

Alan_X · « **Reply #413 on:** July 4, 2011, 09:18:27 am »

Stuck just under 14 stone at the moment. The tricky thing is going to be the lunches and drinks I need to have to get new business. It's easy eating at home when you're in control but had a family occasion on Friday and it was difficult to pick out things that would fit in with what I'm eating.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #414 on:** July 4, 2011, 10:14:26 am »

Lost a whole pound last week. Pretty depressing with all the effort I put in and holiday in 2 weeks. Too little, too late it seems!

hope_valley_parker · « **Reply #415 on:** July 4, 2011, 10:25:49 am »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on July 4, 2011, 10:14:26 am

Lost a whole pound last week. Pretty depressing with all the effort I put in and holiday in 2 weeks. Too little, too late it seems!

Did you weigh yourself at the same time of day both times? It can have a significant impact on your weight. Plus pre and post poo can affect it

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #416 on:** July 4, 2011, 10:27:37 am »

Quote from: hope_valley_parker on July 4, 2011, 10:25:49 am

Did you weigh yourself at the same time of day both times? It can have a significant impact on your weight. Plus pre and post poo can affect it

Haha I know...but yeah, early morning both times. Sadly there was no movement prior to the weigh in!

jaffod · « **Reply #417 on:** July 4, 2011, 01:37:51 pm »

Just back from my 8 mile walk. Think I overdid it a bit, feet are fucking killing me - those pavements are pretty unforgiving.
Just had some pasta, tuna with cherry tomatoes and beetroot all washed down with a pint of cider.

hope_valley_parker · « **Reply #418 on:** July 4, 2011, 01:54:26 pm »

Quote from: jaffod on July 4, 2011, 01:37:51 pm

Just back from my 8 mile walk. Think I overdid it a bit, feet are fucking killing me - those pavements are pretty unforgiving.
Just had some pasta, tuna with cherry tomatoes and beetroot all washed down with a pint of cider.

Stop moaning and get strimming

NotAsBigDanno · « **Reply #419 on:** July 4, 2011, 01:58:22 pm »

Just booked a holiday for the end of the year so im on this now

however i need to find a good substitute for bread to take to work in a packed lunch any ideas?

hope_valley_parker · « **Reply #420 on:** July 4, 2011, 02:02:12 pm »

Quote from: BigDanno on July 4, 2011, 01:58:22 pm

Just booked a holiday for the end of the year so im on this now however i need to find a good substitute for bread to take to work in a packed lunch any ideas?

Wholemeal wraps are less stodgy, and still pretty filling.

ThepepeReina · « **Reply #421 on:** July 4, 2011, 02:22:07 pm »

A great thing to snack on is them slices of turkey or chicken from asda in the packets. 20 cals a slice and pure protein, no carbs watsoever. I hear pro bodybuilders just eat packets and packets of them whilst cutting.

jaffod · « **Reply #422 on:** July 4, 2011, 10:29:08 pm »

Quote from: Thepepereina on July 4, 2011, 02:22:07 pm

A great thing to snack on is them slices of turkey or chicken from asda in the packets. 20 cals a slice and pure protein, no carbs watsoever. I hear pro bodybuilders just eat packets and packets of them whilst cutting.

That's fine if you have money to burn.

ThepepeReina · « **Reply #423 on:** July 4, 2011, 10:30:47 pm »

Quote from: jaffod on July 4, 2011, 10:29:08 pm

That's fine if you have money to burn.

About 2 quid a pack?

jaffod · « **Reply #424 on:** July 4, 2011, 11:01:09 pm »

Quote from: Thepepereina on July 4, 2011, 10:30:47 pm

About 2 quid a pack?

Sorry, I thought you were suggesting wading through about 10/20 packs a day.

ThepepeReina · « **Reply #425 on:** July 5, 2011, 01:12:54 am »

Quote from: jaffod on July 4, 2011, 11:01:09 pm

Sorry, I thought you were suggesting wading through about 10/20 packs a day.

nah, unless theres some pro bodybuilders on here i wouldnt recommend it! nice to snack on tho

trigger · « **Reply #426 on:** July 5, 2011, 07:33:17 am »

I've noticed that when i walk any sort of distance my shins hurt like fuck

hope_valley_parker · « **Reply #427 on:** July 5, 2011, 07:35:48 am »

Quote from: trigger on July 5, 2011, 07:33:17 am

I've noticed that when i walk any sort of distance my shins hurt like fuck

Shin splints?

Uhoh AureliOs · « **Reply #428 on:** July 5, 2011, 10:47:45 am »

Quote from: trigger on July 5, 2011, 07:33:17 am

I've noticed that when i walk any sort of distance my shins hurt like fuck

what shoes are you wearing?

AB LFC · « **Reply #429 on:** July 5, 2011, 11:09:25 am »

Great, a new Krispy Kreme has opened up 10minutes from me :/

hope_valley_parker · « **Reply #430 on:** July 5, 2011, 11:15:58 am »

Quote from: Joey C on July 5, 2011, 11:09:25 am

Great, a new Krispy Kreme has opened up 10minutes from me :/

http://www.shapefit.com/krispykreme.html

NotAsBigDanno · « **Reply #431 on:** July 5, 2011, 11:19:46 am »

got on the scales yesterday and it was worse than i thought

and the mrs seems to be trying to sabotage my efforts by offering me sweets and crisps

Breitner · « **Reply #432 on:** July 5, 2011, 12:17:10 pm »

Has anyone done, or doing any of the low carb diets? There's plenty of info online but I think it's best to pick the brains of people who have been succesful at it. I know there's a 2 week adjustment period and then you gradually introduce a certain amount, but what about stuff like Wine, Ketchup, etc, and did you have any bread at all?

Jimmy Conway · « **Reply #433 on:** July 5, 2011, 12:20:00 pm »

Quote from: Breitner on July 5, 2011, 12:17:10 pm

Has anyone done, or doing any of the low carb diets? There's plenty of info online but I think it's best to pick the brains of people who have been succesful at it. I know there's a 2 week adjustment period and then you gradually introduce a certain amount, but what about stuff like Wine, Ketchup, etc, and did you have any bread at all?

You're breath will stink on a low card diet.

You cant go wrong with a calorie controlled diet with exercise.

jaffod · « **Reply #434 on:** July 5, 2011, 12:21:07 pm »

Quote from: Breitner on July 5, 2011, 12:17:10 pm

Has anyone done, or doing any of the low carb diets? There's plenty of info online but I think it's best to pick the brains of people who have been succesful at it. I know there's a 2 week adjustment period and then you gradually introduce a certain amount, but what about stuff like Wine, Ketchup, etc, and did you have any bread at all?

Going to give it a go myself. Just had cottage cheese with some beetroot and tomatoes for dinner, going to do a nice chicken stirfry later. Couldn't face another walk today, me webs are still killing me.

Breitner · « **Reply #435 on:** July 5, 2011, 12:26:33 pm »

Quote from: redmanphil on July 5, 2011, 12:20:00 pm

You're breath will stink on a low card diet.

You cant go wrong with a calorie controlled diet with exercise.

Not too fussed about bad breath. I eat fairly healthily anyway and I've cut out most crap. The od bottle of win or 2 on the weekends. I also do plenty of walking but I can't seem to lose the excess. I've been told the weight drops off fairly quickly on the Atkins

ThepepeReina · « **Reply #436 on:** July 5, 2011, 12:48:03 pm »

Quote from: Breitner on July 5, 2011, 12:17:10 pm

Has anyone done, or doing any of the low carb diets? There's plenty of info online but I think it's best to pick the brains of people who have been succesful at it. I know there's a 2 week adjustment period and then you gradually introduce a certain amount, but what about stuff like Wine, Ketchup, etc, and did you have any bread at all?

For the past 10 days iv been on a virtually no carb diet. Had to be drastic cause iv bulked all year round, going away on the 27th so from the end of last month i had a month to lose around 6 pounds of stubborn fat. No bread or sauces and only 1500 cals a day, only time i eat carbs is pasta before i get in the gym so i can keep lifting. Its horrible, always feel really tired and irritable.

Johnny Foreigner · « **Reply #437 on:** July 5, 2011, 12:48:37 pm »

Quote from: Breitner on July 5, 2011, 12:26:33 pm

Not too fussed about bad breath. I eat fairly healthily anyway and I've cut out most crap. The od bottle of win or 2 on the weekends. I also do plenty of walking but I can't seem to lose the excess. I've been told the weight drops off fairly quickly on the Atkins

2-3 years ago, I started on the atkins-style. More or less cut all carbs from day 1 (no bread, rice, pasta). Cheese and ham for breakfast, chicken/meat for lunch/dinner and cheese/ham/some salad for evening. eggs & bacon during the weekend and also cut the drinks for a while..

Not sure if its individual, but was wondering what the hell was going on as the kg's just dropped dramatically..

Got fed-up in the end as didn't plan the meals good enough. There is a limit to how much eggs/bacon and chicken you can have (and really started craving for bread), but as a shock diet its beat most things I assume..

I had no side effects as I could understand, but my neighbour got a minor heart attack during his period. Could be unrelated, but I guess too much in a short time can be pretty rough for the body..

Breitner · « **Reply #438 on:** July 5, 2011, 12:57:24 pm »

Quote from: Thepepereina on July 5, 2011, 12:48:03 pm

Its horrible, always feel really tired and irritable.

I assuming that will improve though once you start to introduce more veg and salads?

Quote from: Johnny Foreigner on July 5, 2011, 12:48:37 pm

2-3 years ago, I started on the atkins-style. More or less cut all carbs from day 1 (no bread, rice, pasta). Cheese and ham for breakfast, chicken/meat for lunch/dinner and cheese/ham/some salad for evening. eggs & bacon during the weekend and also cut the drinks for a while..

Not sure if its individual, but was wondering what the hell was going on as the kg's just dropped dramatically..

Got fed-up in the end as didn't plan the meals good enough. There is a limit to how much eggs/bacon and chicken you can have (and really started craving for bread), but as a shock diet its beat most things I assume..

I had no side effects as I could understand, but my neighbour got a minor heart attack during his period. Could be unrelated, but I guess too much in a short time can be pretty rough for the body..

Don't think I'd get bored with proteins and there's plenty of good recipes online now. It's just the bread and sauces for me. Don't think I could eat a fry up without a bit of brown and a couple of rounds of toast, though wouldn't a couple of slices count to your daily intake? Tea and Coffee are another I'd miss but I suppose there's decaff

trigger · « **Reply #439 on:** July 5, 2011, 01:43:37 pm »

Quote from: Uhoh AureliOs on July 5, 2011, 10:47:45 am

what shoes are you wearing?

just a pair of nike air trainers.

took the plunge today and started again, 2 mile walk and can't believe how unfit i've become. Tipped the scales at 19 stone, the heaviest i've ever been. Need to do something drastic.