Phat Fighters Q3
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Sorry missed the first weigh in. Been running and out of the bike for 2 weeks. Ran a 5k in 25.30 on Saturday which I was pleased with.
Weighed myself last night. 89.5kg at a BMI of 23.5. Going to order some scales which can do body fat because I think I might plateau in weight but want to see some progress.
Keep going chaps! My colleague is sat eating Pringles and cookies in front of me
Weighed myself last night. 89.5kg at a BMI of 23.5. Going to order some scales which can do body fat because I think I might plateau in weight but want to see some progress.
Keep going chaps! My colleague is sat eating Pringles and cookies in front of me
A slight slow down this week and only down 0.55 kg to 77.1. I'm happy though as I did have a slight wobble on Monday and I only aim to lose half a kilo per week. My big fear has always been ending up with lots of loose skin if I lose wight too fast and although I think I'm past that now I'd rather not go stupidly overboard with the diet, get fed up and then end up putting it all back on later. This really has to be a lifestyle change for me
J4CKO said:
As a bit of an experiment been eating crap, drinking and staying the same weight, I starve myself and stay the same weight, consistently 14 st 8 or 9.
I think the key thing is going to the gym, did a leg session yesterday, think those extra calories just get used up.
I've been going to the gym 4 mornings a week for 18 months but eating and drinking as usual - I'm a lot fitter (had hypertension so the aim was to get my blood pressure down) but I didn't lose any weight, I stayed at 85kg (13st) for the whole time.I think the key thing is going to the gym, did a leg session yesterday, think those extra calories just get used up.
Now I want to lose some weight I'm eating and drinking more sensibly but I'm not expecting it to fall off, a kg a week seems to be what's happening and I'm happy with that.
83kg on the gym scales this morning. A week away on holiday + a week back in the gym has got me back to where I was before I went away.
I'll take that. While I didn't go mad, I wasn't particularly careful about what I ate on holiday and I'm still 2kg down on what I was at the start of the month.
I'll take that. While I didn't go mad, I wasn't particularly careful about what I ate on holiday and I'm still 2kg down on what I was at the start of the month.
The slow down continues and only down 0.35 kg to 76.75 kg this week - better than up though.
Had a lazy Friday evening and didn't bother doing any exercise. Woke up yesterday morning feeling quite low and unlike myself. Made up for it by doing a fast 6-mile walk in the afternoon and felt great this morning. I think I've gotten myself addicted to those endorphin thingies
Hope everyone else is doing well and keeping on the fitness/weight loss wagon
Had a lazy Friday evening and didn't bother doing any exercise. Woke up yesterday morning feeling quite low and unlike myself. Made up for it by doing a fast 6-mile walk in the afternoon and felt great this morning. I think I've gotten myself addicted to those endorphin thingies
Hope everyone else is doing well and keeping on the fitness/weight loss wagon
Am on holiday, nailing it, amazing how most folk are pretty lardy, even those who look slim.
Very few with any muscle, felt like a blob then caught sight in a mirror and look fairly ok, about halfway to where I want to be, mainly an excess of body fat rather than a lack of muscle. No illusions at 46 but sod it, go for it.
Very few with any muscle, felt like a blob then caught sight in a mirror and look fairly ok, about halfway to where I want to be, mainly an excess of body fat rather than a lack of muscle. No illusions at 46 but sod it, go for it.
Ceeejay said:
Ceeejay said:
Starting today at 111.2 Kg...
Down to 110.0kg today.... Not great progress considering the amount of exercise ive been doing, but i have been thrawrting it with snacking Feckin love foodHitting the slimfast this week to see if I can control my calorie intake a bit better. Forced regime of what I can eat during the day, sustained with a few coffee's as a treat.
Hope it isn't too late to join. I was in Q1, but drifted off. But joined the gym and back.
Weighed myself last week and was 127.6kg (just over 20 stone). Being 6ft 4 does help carry it off, but I'm still huge and obese according to BMI (I know its not the best way).
So been watching what I've been eating for a few days (we'll ignore Thursday to Saturday as I was away with the other half and eating out three times a day...). So, Sunday to today. I have two jobs. One is a delivery driver, and one with the Police as a Special. Delivery driver has helped. Rather than taking the trolley I'm doing two/three trips for the shopping.
Today I went to the gym. I've not been for around five years. Joined PureGym as its a five minute walk and open 24/7 so no excuse for not going. I even set my alarm early!
20 minutes on the bike to start with, then some weights as below. Before another five minutes on the bike and a walk home.
Dumbbell bench press - 3 sets - 8, 10, 12 - 4kg, 6kg, 10kg
Lat pull down - 3 sets - 8, 10, 12 - 25kg, 32kg, 39kg
Overheard dumbbell press - 3 sets - 8, 10, 12 - 4kg, 4kg, 4kg
Leg press - 3 sets - 8, 10, 12 - 50kg, 50kg, 50kg (I hate this one as hate the idea of my knees bending the wrong way, so properly wont use it too much).
Seated leg curl - 3 sets - 8, 10, 12 - 32kg, 39kg, 32kg
Rope pull down - 3 sets - 8, 10, 12 - 18kg, 14kg, 9kg
Barbell biceps curl - 3 sets - 12, 10, 8 - 15kg, 15kg, 15kg
I get bored of just sitting on the bike or something, so figured some weights would make it a bit more interesting. I hate running, detest it and really struggle with it (plus have a bit of a dodgy knee at the moment) so avoiding high compact things. Will swap bike/cross trainer around and possibly rowing machine.
What I struggle with is my diet. I eat when I'm bored. I eat when I'm upset. I eat when I'm happy. I love my food. I never really feel full. I can snack during the day. This is going to be my biggest struggle.
Day job it isn't so bad, most my shifts are evening or afternoon, so I can have a decent meal at lunch and something light at dinner. Tuesday is my long day at work, but that will be my half cheat day. As in I can have something from the canteen (its stupidly cheap as well).
I struggle when I'm on duty. My role means I start at whatever time and in the car until the end of the shift. We cover the whole county, so can't bring food in to stick in the fridge, and often just eat in the car. If anyone has any suggestions on food to take that would be great. I'm very fussy and do dislike a lot of food though! Thinking a tupperware with weetabix in and pick some milk up from the shop when out and about.
I'm going to try and go back to the gym tomorrow. I was planning to go at 5am before my shift, but noticed their lockers aren't big enough for my bike helmet, so not too sure.
Goal wise...5/11/17 I want to lose 15kg. 1kg a week, which I feel is possible, but I'll be happy if its between 10kg-15kg.
Weighed myself last week and was 127.6kg (just over 20 stone). Being 6ft 4 does help carry it off, but I'm still huge and obese according to BMI (I know its not the best way).
So been watching what I've been eating for a few days (we'll ignore Thursday to Saturday as I was away with the other half and eating out three times a day...). So, Sunday to today. I have two jobs. One is a delivery driver, and one with the Police as a Special. Delivery driver has helped. Rather than taking the trolley I'm doing two/three trips for the shopping.
Today I went to the gym. I've not been for around five years. Joined PureGym as its a five minute walk and open 24/7 so no excuse for not going. I even set my alarm early!
20 minutes on the bike to start with, then some weights as below. Before another five minutes on the bike and a walk home.
Dumbbell bench press - 3 sets - 8, 10, 12 - 4kg, 6kg, 10kg
Lat pull down - 3 sets - 8, 10, 12 - 25kg, 32kg, 39kg
Overheard dumbbell press - 3 sets - 8, 10, 12 - 4kg, 4kg, 4kg
Leg press - 3 sets - 8, 10, 12 - 50kg, 50kg, 50kg (I hate this one as hate the idea of my knees bending the wrong way, so properly wont use it too much).
Seated leg curl - 3 sets - 8, 10, 12 - 32kg, 39kg, 32kg
Rope pull down - 3 sets - 8, 10, 12 - 18kg, 14kg, 9kg
Barbell biceps curl - 3 sets - 12, 10, 8 - 15kg, 15kg, 15kg
I get bored of just sitting on the bike or something, so figured some weights would make it a bit more interesting. I hate running, detest it and really struggle with it (plus have a bit of a dodgy knee at the moment) so avoiding high compact things. Will swap bike/cross trainer around and possibly rowing machine.
What I struggle with is my diet. I eat when I'm bored. I eat when I'm upset. I eat when I'm happy. I love my food. I never really feel full. I can snack during the day. This is going to be my biggest struggle.
Day job it isn't so bad, most my shifts are evening or afternoon, so I can have a decent meal at lunch and something light at dinner. Tuesday is my long day at work, but that will be my half cheat day. As in I can have something from the canteen (its stupidly cheap as well).
I struggle when I'm on duty. My role means I start at whatever time and in the car until the end of the shift. We cover the whole county, so can't bring food in to stick in the fridge, and often just eat in the car. If anyone has any suggestions on food to take that would be great. I'm very fussy and do dislike a lot of food though! Thinking a tupperware with weetabix in and pick some milk up from the shop when out and about.
I'm going to try and go back to the gym tomorrow. I was planning to go at 5am before my shift, but noticed their lockers aren't big enough for my bike helmet, so not too sure.
Goal wise...5/11/17 I want to lose 15kg. 1kg a week, which I feel is possible, but I'll be happy if its between 10kg-15kg.
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