The 2025 Weight Loss Thread
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Harry Flashman said:
Absolutely.
Mr Roper used to be a regular on the "post your dirty takeway" thread, along with me. This shows what happens when you apply yourself and leave bad old habits behind. So good!
I was for a long time a regular contributor going back to the takeaway challenged we used to do. Horrendous.Mr Roper used to be a regular on the "post your dirty takeway" thread, along with me. This shows what happens when you apply yourself and leave bad old habits behind. So good!
Harry Flashman said:
Absolutely.
Mr Roper used to be a regular on the "post your dirty takeway" thread, along with me. This shows what happens when you apply yourself and leave bad old habits behind. So good!
Ah, yes....The good old days. I think that's why I don't miss fast food or fry-ups anymore... because I ate them all! Mr Roper used to be a regular on the "post your dirty takeway" thread, along with me. This shows what happens when you apply yourself and leave bad old habits behind. So good!
Thanks, mate. Really appreciate it.
maniac886 said:
Just a question for those that have now reached their goal weight. How did you decide what your goal weight was? Did you go by BMI, TDEE or just by look and feel and fit of clothes? It s been 15 years since I managed to get to 12st 7lb but my PT has advised that I should be around 13st 5lb - 14st 2lb with muscle . I am going for 13st 5 lb as my target.
I did it with a bit of a mix. My own target weight changed a few times, started 19st 2 and aimed for 17st, was still pretty overweight (BMI 28 I think) and belly was too big, 17st became a 15 st target, which looked a lot better but still to much belly (BMI around 26). I then paid more attention to BMI, which wanted me under 14 stone, so I made my next target 13st 10 (BMI 24), which I've now achieved. With my top off, I still have some belly going on, but it's very well hidden with a T shirt, and I don't want to lose any more weight in my face, so I'm not planning on changing that target and now looking at maintaining, and a week and a half into doing that I've lost a pound, so will try maintaining a bit harder!I just wanted to say another than you for the further kind comments, it really means a lot.
AB said:
MrRoper and carlove, fair bloody play to you both.
Carlove, you look 10 years younger, seriously, and you can tell from your pictures that you are in a much happier place. I get that feeling, I really do, you start to look forward to going out rather than dreading it. Well done.
Thanks, AB.....You've done amazing job of your own. Like night and day. Completely different energy coming through your 'done' pics. Carlove, you look 10 years younger, seriously, and you can tell from your pictures that you are in a much happier place. I get that feeling, I really do, you start to look forward to going out rather than dreading it. Well done.
Well done!
AB said:
MrRoper and carlove, fair bloody play to you both.
Carlove, you look 10 years younger, seriously, and you can tell from your pictures that you are in a much happier place. I get that feeling, I really do, you start to look forward to going out rather than dreading it. Well done.
Thank you very much, I was very unhappy at my biggest, and when an invite to go out came through, I always made my excuses. I am in a much happier place, had the best night out in years at the weekend, and looking forward to more like it.Carlove, you look 10 years younger, seriously, and you can tell from your pictures that you are in a much happier place. I get that feeling, I really do, you start to look forward to going out rather than dreading it. Well done.
Although I never contributed to the thread, I too had a lot of dirty takeaways on the lead up to this weight loss, my vice was pizzas, and occasionally I'd have a couple a week, normally meat feast with extra cheese, a stuffed crust and quite often some cheesy chips on the side, if not that a McDonalds on the way home from work (which is the circumstances in the before dashcam still).
My moment of needing to change, was getting a rejection from a woman, and I got in the car to drive to McDonalds, but I sat in the car on my drive, and bought a gym membership instead, I think it's easily the best decision I've ever made. I'm still rebuilding my confidence with women, but I'm heading in the right direction I think, the compliments from you guys, and my real life friends really help.
I've mentioned it before, but the weight loss is doing wonders for my high blood pressure. I'm down nearly 2 stone and my BP has been so good I haven't taken it in a couple of months
I did 3 readings today and all were around the 120/80 mark, the best being 116/75. Thats pretty much perfect.
I need to lose about another half stone, and if my BP goes any lower I'm going to speak to my doctor about reducing my BP medication. The medication can cause its own problems so reducing it would be a good thing.
I did 3 readings today and all were around the 120/80 mark, the best being 116/75. Thats pretty much perfect.
I need to lose about another half stone, and if my BP goes any lower I'm going to speak to my doctor about reducing my BP medication. The medication can cause its own problems so reducing it would be a good thing.
carlove said:
I did it with a bit of a mix. My own target weight changed a few times, started 19st 2 and aimed for 17st, was still pretty overweight (BMI 28 I think) and belly was too big, 17st became a 15 st target, which looked a lot better but still to much belly (BMI around 26). I then paid more attention to BMI, which wanted me under 14 stone, so I made my next target 13st 10 (BMI 24), which I've now achieved. With my top off, I still have some belly going on, but it's very well hidden with a T shirt, and I don't want to lose any more weight in my face, so I'm not planning on changing that target and now looking at maintaining, and a week and a half into doing that I've lost a pound, so will try maintaining a bit harder!
I just wanted to say another than you for the further kind comments, it really means a lot.
I really like your idea of setting mini targets, it definitely makes things easier mentally, especially when you’ve got a lot to lose! I use the Happy Scale app, which breaks things down into smaller goals, and it’s been really helpful.I just wanted to say another than you for the further kind comments, it really means a lot.
When I got down to 12st 7lb about 15 years ago, I looked back at my pictures and my face just looked odd. I had very little muscle because all I did was treadmill work , no weight training at all. This time around, I definitely want to avoid that and make sure I’m building strength as I go.
Harry Flashman said:
Im not at mine (80kg) and seem to have plateaud with a small belly amd love handles left at 84-5.
I picked my goal weight as this was where I was when at my fittest and healthiest in early 30s. I had been lighter, at 76kgs and ripped (six pack etc), but that was unsustainable even then. At 80kg you couldn't see abs, but I was muscular, had a 32 inch waist, and very capable of staying there with sustainable discipline.
Clearly, being older, that "easy to maintain" weight has changed to my current one. But I'd like to get down to where I was, and see if I can maintain. Right now I am muscular but with clothes off you see a bit of belly and love handles and waist is 33.
I eat clean, but don't calorie count, and drink sparingly. In those fays i ate whatever i wanted at 80kg, and drank way too much. I guess counting calories is needed to get to my goal, now.
Interestingly given my height, at 76kg I was deemed overweight by BMI. I really wasnt!
I just checked my BMI...Still in the overweight bracket. I picked my goal weight as this was where I was when at my fittest and healthiest in early 30s. I had been lighter, at 76kgs and ripped (six pack etc), but that was unsustainable even then. At 80kg you couldn't see abs, but I was muscular, had a 32 inch waist, and very capable of staying there with sustainable discipline.
Clearly, being older, that "easy to maintain" weight has changed to my current one. But I'd like to get down to where I was, and see if I can maintain. Right now I am muscular but with clothes off you see a bit of belly and love handles and waist is 33.
I eat clean, but don't calorie count, and drink sparingly. In those fays i ate whatever i wanted at 80kg, and drank way too much. I guess counting calories is needed to get to my goal, now.
Interestingly given my height, at 76kg I was deemed overweight by BMI. I really wasnt!
Love handles, armpit and abdominal areas are the first places to gain noticeable fat and the last places to lose it...They will go eventually, but can remain soft for some time until skin tightens.
Counting calories and getting the right balance of protein, carbs and good fats is really the only way to shift those last areas of stubborn fat. Your hormones are hanging on to this fat for dear life, so you need to prise it away from their kung foo grip.
But to do it effectively you should also add some fat burning exercises. I hate to say it but the stairmaster will get you there. Woefully boring but it works. Added to your daily 10k min steps and balanced diet will see results in weeks rather than months.
As you're already into your training just tag it to the end...30min, steady pace, zone 2, watch an episode of TopGear. Increase speed progressively .
carlove said:
Thank you very much, I was very unhappy at my biggest, and when an invite to go out came through, I always made my excuses. I am in a much happier place, had the best night out in years at the weekend, and looking forward to more like it.
Although I never contributed to the thread, I too had a lot of dirty takeaways on the lead up to this weight loss, my vice was pizzas, and occasionally I'd have a couple a week, normally meat feast with extra cheese, a stuffed crust and quite often some cheesy chips on the side, if not that a McDonalds on the way home from work (which is the circumstances in the before dashcam still).
My moment of needing to change, was getting a rejection from a woman, and I got in the car to drive to McDonalds, but I sat in the car on my drive, and bought a gym membership instead, I think it's easily the best decision I've ever made. I'm still rebuilding my confidence with women, but I'm heading in the right direction I think, the compliments from you guys, and my real life friends really help.
That's amazing to hear about the benefits you're already seeing now that you've reached your goal weight, and that you're feeling so much happier!Although I never contributed to the thread, I too had a lot of dirty takeaways on the lead up to this weight loss, my vice was pizzas, and occasionally I'd have a couple a week, normally meat feast with extra cheese, a stuffed crust and quite often some cheesy chips on the side, if not that a McDonalds on the way home from work (which is the circumstances in the before dashcam still).
My moment of needing to change, was getting a rejection from a woman, and I got in the car to drive to McDonalds, but I sat in the car on my drive, and bought a gym membership instead, I think it's easily the best decision I've ever made. I'm still rebuilding my confidence with women, but I'm heading in the right direction I think, the compliments from you guys, and my real life friends really help.
For me, it's been a tough journey. I struggled with undiagnosed depression for years, plus Anosmia (so I've completely lost my sense of taste and smell permanently), IBS, and then my relationship broke down. Honestly, earlier this year I was in a bad place. I realised the more weight I gained, the more health risks I was facing, diabetes included.
Seeing a photo my ex took of me on holiday was a wake-up call. I was ashamed that I'd let myself get to 18st 7lb. Since August, I've started therapy for my depression and committed fully to losing weight. Every day I feel closer to my goal, and my confidence is coming back.
Reading stories and journeys like yours really helps, it gives me hope that I can achieve my goal too!
Mr Roper said:
I just checked my BMI...Still in the overweight bracket.
Love handles, armpit and abdominal areas are the first places to gain noticeable fat and the last places to lose it...They will go eventually, but can remain soft for some time until skin tightens.
Counting calories and getting the right balance of protein, carbs and good fats is really the only way to shift those last areas of stubborn fat. Your hormones are hanging on to this fat for dear life, so you need to prise it away from their kung foo grip.
But to do it effectively you should also add some fat burning exercises. I hate to say it but the stairmaster will get you there. Woefully boring but it works. Added to your daily 10k min steps and balanced diet will see results in weeks rather than months.
As you're already into your training just tag it to the end...30min, steady pace, zone 2, watch an episode of TopGear. Increase speed progressively .
Thanks mate. I assume a gentle Peloton ride whilst watching Netflix would also work?Love handles, armpit and abdominal areas are the first places to gain noticeable fat and the last places to lose it...They will go eventually, but can remain soft for some time until skin tightens.
Counting calories and getting the right balance of protein, carbs and good fats is really the only way to shift those last areas of stubborn fat. Your hormones are hanging on to this fat for dear life, so you need to prise it away from their kung foo grip.
But to do it effectively you should also add some fat burning exercises. I hate to say it but the stairmaster will get you there. Woefully boring but it works. Added to your daily 10k min steps and balanced diet will see results in weeks rather than months.
As you're already into your training just tag it to the end...30min, steady pace, zone 2, watch an episode of TopGear. Increase speed progressively .
TheHeadhunter said:
biggbn said:
Mr R, for what its worth I reckon it has simply been a thoughtless throwaway comment and perhaps you are a little tetchy due to the cut? I'm afraid I don't buy the 'fat apologist' comments, it doesnt resonate with me or my experiences. Live and let live. If someone, anyone wants to make derogatory comments about anyone's appearance, sexuality, whatever, challenge them, don't assume they are a barometer for others. The irony of HH post above is not lost on me.
Could be, but if you think there isn't a fat-apologist vibe in this country, then you must be seeing a very different UK to me. It's rife and has been for a long time.Edited by biggbn on Friday 28th November 17:05
Someone looks thin, the media pour over it. Adele, Cheryl Cole, Peter Kay - loads of people openly criticised for being thin. Yet fatties are supported (You look beautiful.... etc). If fatties were given the same criticism as those who lose weight, they are vilified.
I've had the same thing myself rom my own family. My obsession brother with criticise me, tell me my low resting heart rate is has dangerous and worrying as his RHR of 85-90.
Edited by biggbn on Wednesday 3rd December 18:39
maniac886 said:
Carlove, amazing work! I've also kept a couple of my old tops for my after photos. I used to wear XXXL, and today I tried on a large T-shirt from Next , it just about fits. Once I lose the remaining weight, I think I'll end up the same as you, either a medium or a large. It's crazy to think about going from XXXL down to L/M! You and Mr Roper have also given me inspiration to post my before and after photos on this thread, probably in Feb next year.
Interestingly I started the year in either XXXL or bigger depending on the shop. Edited by maniac886 on Tuesday 2nd December 08:29
I got some XXL from Next that are were snug at first. They are now too big! Annoying as I spent a fortune on them...and im going to have to buy a load more before I go away with work for ten weeks and cant wear my uniform.
Tried on one that Ive hardly worn to make sure it wasnt the washing machine and it wasnt. Lost a lot of weight from my chest (read moobs) and waist which is good.
LosingGrip said:
Interestingly I started the year in either XXXL or bigger depending on the shop.
I got some XXL from Next that are were snug at first. They are now too big! Annoying as I spent a fortune on them...and im going to have to buy a load more before I go away with work for ten weeks and cant wear my uniform.
Tried on one that Ive hardly worn to make sure it wasnt the washing machine and it wasnt. Lost a lot of weight from my chest (read moobs) and waist which is good.
I have sold pretty much 95% of my wardrobe on Vinted and for now as I still have 9KG to lose I have just bought the bare minimum to keep me going until I get to my goal weight. I suspect the L tops and 34 inch jeans won't fit me in a few months time so there is no point going crazy buying a load of new clothes now.I got some XXL from Next that are were snug at first. They are now too big! Annoying as I spent a fortune on them...and im going to have to buy a load more before I go away with work for ten weeks and cant wear my uniform.
Tried on one that Ive hardly worn to make sure it wasnt the washing machine and it wasnt. Lost a lot of weight from my chest (read moobs) and waist which is good.
Been hovering at 195 to 198 for a while, made a bit more of and effort this week and saw 193 which was pleasing, along with some none scale benefits that suggest a couple of pounds affects definition and belt tightness !
Then, yesterday I had my works Christmas meal and nailed a sumptuous turkey dinner, didn’t eat the pudding though, then had a meal with the plane restoration group I volunteer in so we had a curry, not weighed this morning !
Back to it today, really keep to see where my next ten or so pounds to target take me, am verging on being slim now, rather that just less fat than i was.
Trying to not let Christmas spoil progress, had a day off yesterday and used some damage limitation like driving to avoid getting caught up boozing, watched my mate down a bottle and a half of wine, which I probably would have done as well. Didn’t enjoy it less, also abstained when we went for the Thursday pub quiz, would have been unthinkable last year to go, especially before Christmas and not have a few beers. Breaking that thought process equating your enjoyment of a social occasion depending on alcohol consumption is a useful one.
Then, yesterday I had my works Christmas meal and nailed a sumptuous turkey dinner, didn’t eat the pudding though, then had a meal with the plane restoration group I volunteer in so we had a curry, not weighed this morning !
Back to it today, really keep to see where my next ten or so pounds to target take me, am verging on being slim now, rather that just less fat than i was.
Trying to not let Christmas spoil progress, had a day off yesterday and used some damage limitation like driving to avoid getting caught up boozing, watched my mate down a bottle and a half of wine, which I probably would have done as well. Didn’t enjoy it less, also abstained when we went for the Thursday pub quiz, would have been unthinkable last year to go, especially before Christmas and not have a few beers. Breaking that thought process equating your enjoyment of a social occasion depending on alcohol consumption is a useful one.
Bleeding 'eck, not been here for months!!!
1st Jan weight was 287.8 Lbs, set an unrealistic target of 254lbs for April 4th... idiot
Got down to 267lbs about 2 months ago after changing to a pure gym which helped due to bigger/more machines than my little work one and better opening hours however I have since gone back to about 275lbs.
Mainly because of an ongoing knee issue which I tried to deal with using the "no pain, no gain" method, well, it worked in my 20's!!!!
I am definately in a better place - stomach a lot smaller, shoulders/arms bigger and thighs have more room in my jeans but still want to get to about 250lbs, although I train as heavy as I can which tends not be as accomodating for fat loss and to an extent i'm ok with that.
It is all about food and beer for me and I love both.
I want to do more cardio like rowing but my back and knee's from rugby, weightlifting and "getting involved" at work do not want to comply. Ouch.
So... 6'1 275lbs, and christmas is coming
1st Jan weight was 287.8 Lbs, set an unrealistic target of 254lbs for April 4th... idiot
Got down to 267lbs about 2 months ago after changing to a pure gym which helped due to bigger/more machines than my little work one and better opening hours however I have since gone back to about 275lbs.
Mainly because of an ongoing knee issue which I tried to deal with using the "no pain, no gain" method, well, it worked in my 20's!!!!
I am definately in a better place - stomach a lot smaller, shoulders/arms bigger and thighs have more room in my jeans but still want to get to about 250lbs, although I train as heavy as I can which tends not be as accomodating for fat loss and to an extent i'm ok with that.
It is all about food and beer for me and I love both.
I want to do more cardio like rowing but my back and knee's from rugby, weightlifting and "getting involved" at work do not want to comply. Ouch.
So... 6'1 275lbs, and christmas is coming
Harry Flashman said:
I hear you on the Xmas food thing. Man.
I'm doing OK, so far.10 mince pies sitting in the bread bin, and I haven't touched them yet. I normally attack mince pies with the enthusiasm of a pride of lions on a Wildebeest carcass.
Chocolate, on the other hand? Toblerone has become like Kryptonite to me.
My weight is bouncing along between 65kg and 66kg most days. I had one day where I breached my 67.0kg target, but a second weigh-in later in the day saw me drop below that. I also hit 64.0kg on one day this week, but that was an outlier because I weighed myself after a 13km run.
I'm generally happy with how I feel, and how I look, and my activity level is pretty high too. 15 consecutive days of running, including one half marathon.
It's genuinely getting easier to say no to a sweet treat these days, and I very rarely eat more than two meals in a day. I'm a devil for cola, but we buy sugar free Pepsi Max varieties so that doesn't really cost too much in calories and additional body weight. I have put a lot of distance between how I feel now and how I felt as the "old me" tucking into a cupboard stash of Penguins, KitKats and Mini Rolls with every cup of tea or coffee.
yellowjack said:
Harry Flashman said:
I hear you on the Xmas food thing. Man.
I'm doing OK, so far.10 mince pies sitting in the bread bin, and I haven't touched them yet. I normally attack mince pies with the enthusiasm of a pride of lions on a Wildebeest carcass.
Chocolate, on the other hand? Toblerone has become like Kryptonite to me.
My weight is bouncing along between 65kg and 66kg most days. I had one day where I breached my 67.0kg target, but a second weigh-in later in the day saw me drop below that. I also hit 64.0kg on one day this week, but that was an outlier because I weighed myself after a 13km run.
I'm generally happy with how I feel, and how I look, and my activity level is pretty high too. 15 consecutive days of running, including one half marathon.
It's genuinely getting easier to say no to a sweet treat these days, and I very rarely eat more than two meals in a day. I'm a devil for cola, but we buy sugar free Pepsi Max varieties so that doesn't really cost too much in calories and additional body weight. I have put a lot of distance between how I feel now and how I felt as the "old me" tucking into a cupboard stash of Penguins, KitKats and Mini Rolls with every cup of tea or coffee.
Ended up with two advent calendars, the wife got me one and so did her auntie, I am grateful but again, dont need it, though the Jelly Bean one has been opened, you get ten which is a little treat, rather than a big bag where you just hoover loads up. This has been a big revelation, you dont need to do that, a few is plenty. I get the little bags of peanuts, I bllody love peanuts and every christmas I get one of the massive bags and have a handful ever time I go in the kitchen, almost stoically ploughing through them but the little bags, though they annoy me as they are weight for weight, much more expensive, it saves me from myself, 25 grams I think they are and would only have one bag, occasionally not a kilo over a week, though did notice the wife had bought a large bag of Salt and Vinegar KP ones which are very much one of my favourites.
Its finding stuff you like that isnt going to harm progress too much and realising you cant have vast quantities.
Not buying loads of alcohol this year, seems to be this mission to buy enough booze to host Oliver Reed and his mates, so then you feel obliged to get pissed every night, but am not doing that any more, not wanting to retrace my steps back to my current weight come january.
I dont even really enjoy the over indulgence, a bit is fine but you sort of feel obliged to do it, then end up feeling s
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