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theshrew
1,488 posts
53 months
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Im the same mate dont have any intentions of doing a half. Im going to enter a 10k for later in the year i dont fancy doing one on a real hot day. I need to up my distance really ive mainly doing 4.5 miles lately.
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Muncle Trogg
757 posts
27 months
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Have finally got round to adding some starting pics, not sure if breakfast was the right time to do it though!!
After a week or so of procrastinating I actually got out for a run last night, skipped to week 3 of the Couch to 5k course and got home without the use of an ambulance. Was so much nicer running outside, watching the world go by is a hell of a lot better than fixating on a running machine display.
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Ordinary_Chap
Original Poster
7,035 posts
112 months
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Muncle Trogg said: Have finally got round to adding some starting pics, not sure if breakfast was the right time to do it though!!
After a week or so of procrastinating I actually got out for a run last night, skipped to week 3 of the Couch to 5k course and got home without the use of an ambulance. Was so much nicer running outside, watching the world go by is a hell of a lot better than fixating on a running machine display. Good man! It looks like you've got some muscle hiding under there! What are your goals over the next 3 months?
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Muncle Trogg
757 posts
27 months
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Ordinary_Chap said: Good man!
It looks like you've got some muscle hiding under there!
What are your goals over the next 3 months? There is some muscle left, it's just well concealed!! As for goals: 1. To run 5k by summer holiday (6 weeks time) 2. To run 10k by end of 3 months 3. To lose 2" from waist by summer holiday 4. To increase strength in core muscles (not sure how to measure this yet, any suggestions?)
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Ordinary_Chap
Original Poster
7,035 posts
112 months
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Muncle Trogg said: Ordinary_Chap said: Good man!
It looks like you've got some muscle hiding under there!
What are your goals over the next 3 months? There is some muscle left, it's just well concealed!! As for goals: 1. To run 5k by summer holiday (6 weeks time) 2. To run 10k by end of 3 months 3. To lose 2" from waist by summer holiday 4. To increase strength in core muscles (not sure how to measure this yet, any suggestions?) Have you planned your diet and training regime yet? If you want any feedback or help post it here and let some of the more knowledgeable give you feedback! LG, Hoofy etc.
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Hoofy
47,882 posts
151 months
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Muncle Trogg said: 3. To lose 2" from waist by summer holiday
4. To increase strength in core muscles (not sure how to measure this yet, any suggestions?) 1) Are these two related in your mind? 2) Do you actually mean "increase strength"? PS You're uglier than me!
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Muncle Trogg
757 posts
27 months
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Ordinary_Chap said: Have you planned your diet and training regime yet?
If you want any feedback or help post it here and let some of the more knowledgeable give you feedback! LG, Hoofy etc. I haven't made any proper plans for my diet as yet, am just working on cutting out the snacking at work for now as this is my main downfall. My usual breakfast is a bowl of muesli and then I generally have a salad with chicken/tuna at lunch. Dinners could do with a shake up, we've got into the habit of eating quick and easy meals once the kids are in bed. The training plan so far consists of following the Couch to 5k plan (3 runs a week) and I am trying to find a plan for the core muscles that can be done in the evenings. Any suggestions here would be great, I have a swiss ball hidden under the bed (kids use it as a massive football!) if that helps. Hoofy said: 1) Are these two related in your mind?
2) Do you actually mean "increase strength"?
PS You're uglier than me!
I hadn't linked a shrinking waistline to core strength, if anything this was associated more with the running in my head. I'm not sure if 'increase strength' is the correct term when talking about core muscles, essentially I want to work on core stability and control in order to help posture. Many moons ago I had some sessions with a physio after a car accident and we worked on excercises based on a swiss ball (seated rows, incline press-ups etc) and it made a big difference.
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Hoofy
47,882 posts
151 months
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Muncle Trogg said: I hadn't linked a shrinking waistline to core strength, if anything this was associated more with the running in my head. I'm not sure if 'increase strength' is the correct term when talking about core muscles, essentially I want to work on core stability and control in order to help posture. Many moons ago I had some sessions with a physio after a car accident and we worked on excercises based on a swiss ball (seated rows, incline press-ups etc) and it made a big difference. Ah, well, a shrinking waistline will come from adjusting your diet and doing more exercise.  As you've got a core exercise plan, that should do it!
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Yo_Sushi
13 posts
77 months
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I'm just going to leave this here  Seeing as how I'm not carrying it round anymore  Scales now have a 0 after the 1, breaking out of the 110's was hard work, but now my first goal is in sight. Nearly 100kg Then on to clean eating and toning.
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Yo_Sushi
13 posts
77 months
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I'm just going to leave this here Seeing as how I'm not carrying it round anymore Scales now have a 0 after the 1, breaking out of the 110's was hard work, but now my first goal is in sight. Nearly 100kg Then on to clean eating and toning.
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Muncle Trogg
757 posts
27 months
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Yo_Sushi said: I'm just going to leave this here Seeing as how I'm not carrying it round anymore Scales now have a 0 after the 1, breaking out of the 110's was hard work, but now my first goal is in sight. Nearly 100kg Then on to clean eating and toning.  Congrats!
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theshrew
1,488 posts
53 months
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Well done Sushi good stuff that
PS i hate your user name everytime i see a post off you i find myself saying it in a silly voice
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theshrew
1,488 posts
53 months
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[quote=Muncle Trogg]
As for goals:
1. To run 5k by summer holiday (6 weeks time)
2. To run 10k by end of 3 months
quote]
You will be able to do that. If i can do it anyone can. Just build it up dont go crackers at first.
Once i reached 5k i stook at it for a few weeks but tried to go faster. After that mix up speed with distance. Get some running trainers especially if your road running.
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Sushi
723 posts
69 months
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This is what 20kgs off has done to me: 
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Lost_BMW
10,618 posts
45 months
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@ Sushi ^
That really is excellent - a massive change visually, let alone the health and 'feel good' benefits.
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theshrew
1,488 posts
53 months
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Well done mate. Smile next time :-)
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LordGrover
18,612 posts
81 months
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Good work that man. Keep at it, although you're probably discovering it's addictive and it's difficult to stop when you start seeing excellent progress like that. 
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Sushi
723 posts
69 months
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Thanks for that guys, it is very much addictive, I've been adding a quick 5 minute run to the end of every workout session to "burn a couple more calories", and I'm finding myself dissapointed when my HRM says I've burnt any less than 800. I'm happy, I'm down from size 44 torusers in the first pic, to 40 in the last, and down from XXL to XL shirts, and from 19 shirt collars to 17s. The odd thing is, because I see myself daily, I haven't really noticed the change as much as when I look at the photos, then it hits me how far I've come. I picked up a 20kg kettlebell the other day, and I can't believe I used to carry that much around with me. It's f  king heavy. The most obvious thing I have noticed is I no longer get out of breath when walking, or going up stairs, we have 1 flight of stairs at work, one flight, and I used to get out of breath going up them, now I can go up and down there all day and have no problems doing it. Oh and there's other stamina improvements as well PS I'll try smile in the next photo.
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Ordinary_Chap
Original Poster
7,035 posts
112 months
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Sushi said: Thanks for that guys, it is very much addictive, I've been adding a quick 5 minute run to the end of every workout session to "burn a couple more calories", and I'm finding myself dissapointed when my HRM says I've burnt any less than 800. I'm happy, I'm down from size 44 torusers in the first pic, to 40 in the last, and down from XXL to XL shirts, and from 19 shirt collars to 17s. The odd thing is, because I see myself daily, I haven't really noticed the change as much as when I look at the photos, then it hits me how far I've come. I picked up a 20kg kettlebell the other day, and I can't believe I used to carry that much around with me. It's f king heavy. The most obvious thing I have noticed is I no longer get out of breath when walking, or going up stairs, we have 1 flight of stairs at work, one flight, and I used to get out of breath going up them, now I can go up and down there all day and have no problems doing it. Oh and there's other stamina improvements as well PS I'll try smile in the next photo. Great effort, Imaging where you'll be in 6-12 months time! I love success stories! Lee
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NeMiSiS
3,691 posts
44 months
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Well done Sushi. I can see a big difference in the shape of your face, you have lost a bit of 'chin' and you are not as jowly. Your torso shape has also improved but you don't need me to tell you that you're not there yet. May I suggest that along with your diet and training that you also work on your posture, your shoulders stoop down and forward, if you are aware of it, you can rectify it. You can also try some shrug exercises for your traps and bent over or horizontal flies for your posterior delts this will help. You have also learnt in pic3 that black is slimming, if it works, use it. Keep going.
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