Weight Loss Fund Raiser CHAT THREAD

[Yendor]

Just so you know I'm doing it tough, today is day 10 without a beer!!! It's not right!!! For those that know me, that is gargantuan ... first time in 27 years I have gone more than a few days without a beer ... and I'm only 38 years old!! lmfao

But I'm sticking with it ... have had no spirits either, and three single glasses of wine over three different nights with dinner!!!

Keep up the good work everyone!!

This had better work!!! LOL

Scotty bless me for I have sinned.

I have tried to be good, honest.

I have eaten only healthy foods (in reduced amounts) and have exercised.

But I just can't seem to give up that demon drink!!!!!

I am fine until Mr Jack Daniels or Mr Johnnie Walker come knocking at my door.

What should I do????????

In all seriousness how are you doing so well?.

Cheers Rodney

[Bigrig]

Scotty bless me for I have sinned.

I have tried to be good, honest.

I have eaten only healthy foods (in reduced amounts) and have exercised.

But I just can't seem to give up that demon drink!!!!!

I am fine until Mr Jack Daniels or Mr Johnnie Walker come knocking at my door.

What should I do????????

In all seriousness how are you doing so well?.

Cheers Rodney

Hahaha!!!! Johnny kicked the bejeezers out of me a couple of weeks back, so he's easy to avoid. Jack and I aren't friends from a long time ago, so that only leaves me with my Russian friends these days - Stollichnaya and Eristoff!!! LMFAO!!

I've substituted brown spirits (molasses, sugar) for white spirits (grains). Have it with sugarfree mixer (not coke - avoid the caffeine). Seriously haven't had a drink in 11 days, but vodka and soda, or vodka and diet lemonade are the go when I do want a sip!!! Tomorrow night at a mates as an example - I'll be giving this theory another good work out!!!! lmfao

Stay true to the cause old mate - you can do it!!!

[DX grunt]

We could donate the money we are going to save from the copius amounts of alcohol we won't be drinking
and the copius amounts of food we won't be eating, at our on-line 1st birthday party on the 18th. lol

[nowoolies]

Hahaha!!!! Johnny kicked the bejeezers out of me a couple of weeks back, so he's easy to avoid. Jack and I aren't friends from a long time ago, so that only leaves me with my Russian friends these days - Stollichnaya and Eristoff!!! LMFAO!!

I've substituted brown spirits (molasses, sugar) for white spirits (grains). Have it with sugarfree mixer (not coke - avoid the caffeine). Seriously haven't had a drink in 11 days, but vodka and soda, or vodka and diet lemonade are the go when I do want a sip!!! Tomorrow night at a mates as an example - I'll be giving this theory another good work out!!!! lmfao

Stay true to the cause old mate - you can do it!!!

are these diet drinks ??????? hahahahahaha

[Bigrig]

are these diet drinks ??????? hahahahahaha

Diet enough for me - I'm keen to lose weight, but not completely without fault!! LOL!!!

[NissanGQ4.2]

i raise my glass of bourbon n coke 2 those dedicated 2 loosing wait as i for 1 will now go munch on some not so good 4 me fatty food of some sort....whatever i can can find...mmmm i have the munchies.......sorry guy n girls....i just love 2 eat crap :):):)

[Bigrig]

i raise my glass of bourbon n coke 2 those dedicated 2 loosing wait as i for 1 will now go munch on some not so good 4 me fatty food of some sort....whatever i can can find...mmmm i have the munchies.......sorry guy n girls....i just love 2 eat crap :):):)

Me too ... that's the problem!! lol

[nowoolies]

i raise my glass of bourbon n coke 2 those dedicated 2 loosing wait as i for 1 will now go munch on some not so good 4 me fatty food of some sort....whatever i can can find...mmmm i have the munchies.......sorry guy n girls....i just love 2 eat crap :):):)

THAT WOULD BE RIGHT hahahahaha

[nowoolies]

Diet enough for me - I'm keen to lose weight, but not completely without fault!! LOL!!!

cool i just might have one more hahahahahaha

[Yendor]

Hahaha!!!! Johnny kicked the bejeezers out of me a couple of weeks back, so he's easy to avoid. Jack and I aren't friends from a long time ago, so that only leaves me with my Russian friends these days - Stollichnaya and Eristoff!!! LMFAO!!

I've substituted brown spirits (molasses, sugar) for white spirits (grains). Have it with sugarfree mixer (not coke - avoid the caffeine). Seriously haven't had a drink in 11 days, but vodka and soda, or vodka and diet lemonade are the go when I do want a sip!!! Tomorrow night at a mates as an example - I'll be giving this theory another good work out!!!! lmfao

Stay true to the cause old mate - you can do it!!!


Hahaha that a low blow "Stay True" sounds like a Jim Beam ad.



I will take 3 Hail Jacks...... ah sorry 3 Hail Mary's.

And get back on the bike tomorrow.

Look's like I may have to become friend with Mr Smirnoff :wink:

[Bigrig]

Hahaha that a low blow "Stay True" sounds like a Jim Beam ad.



I will take 3 Hail Jacks...... ah sorry 3 Hail Mary's.

And get back on the bike tomorrow.

Look's like I may have to become friend with Mr Smirnoff :wink:

Adda boy!!! lol

[growler2058]

Ive tried doin scotch n soda in the past......but i cant be trusted and the bottle emptys rather rapidly and wifey then gets cranky. OOPs

[nowoolies]

i raise my glass of bourbon n coke 2 those dedicated 2 loosing wait as i for 1 will now go munch on some not so good 4 me fatty food of some sort....whatever i can can find...mmmm i have the munchies.......sorry guy n girls....i just love 2 eat crap :):):)

four flat tyres for you sir hahahahahaha

[DX grunt]

Please don't tell me all my encouragement, blood sweat and tears has been a 'waist' of time - you bunch of Calorie Creepers? lol

Everything in moderation.

[Clunk]

Please don't tell me all my encouragement, blood sweat and tears has been a 'waist' of time - you bunch of Calorie Creepers? lol

Everything in moderation.

not at all Ross, I had a moderdate amount of fantastically tasty deep fried fish n chips hahahahahahaha

[DX grunt]

not at all Ross, I had a moderdate amount of fantastically tasty deep fried fish n chips hahahahahahaha
Good onya. I prefer pan fried fish. lol. Less....f...... Still love my chips too. lol

[Clunk]

Good onya. I prefer pan fried fish. lol. Less....f...... Still love my chips too. lol

usually just have grilled fish when cooking at home................. sometimes if i'm feeling adventurous do one of those alfoil food parcels that Jamie Oliver does, where he just get some fish and veggies, make a little parcel out of alfoil, chuck it all in together and whams it in the oven ................. nice n easy lol

[Bigrig]

Don't forget the weigh ins people!! Hope everyone is travelling well with it!!!

[Bigrig]

Missing 5 weigh ins - Clunk, Dark1, Warnie, Yendor and Mrs Roofy.

That said, combined weight loss amongst the other 7 (left yours off Roofy for this week only as you said the first read was incorrect):

15kgs!!!

Top work one and all!!

[growler2058]

Missing 5 weigh ins - Clunk, Dark1, Warnie, Yendor and Mrs Roofy.

That said, combined weight loss amongst the other 7 (left yours off Roofy for this week only as you said the first read was incorrect):

15kgs!!!

Top work one and all!!

Woo Hoo keep it up Guys n Gal!!!

[Bigrig]

Missing 5 weigh ins - Clunk, Dark1, Warnie, Yendor and Mrs Roofy.

That said, combined weight loss amongst the other 7 (left yours off Roofy for this week only as you said the first read was incorrect):

15kgs!!!

Top work one and all!!

Missing 4 now and total loss goes up to:

16.2kgs ...

[growler2058]

Not totally disappointed with 900gms for the week but could be better. So have upped the ante by doin 20min run followed by 40min gym........well feel like im gunna mcgrunder thatll get another 500gms off hahahaha. But if I keep this routine up which is sustainable as have tredmill and gym here its the mindset i gotta sort. When/if should i have a break day? Should i do cardio every day and then cardio and gym every other or other way round?? Or am i totally off track? Anyways i feel totally buggered now and am gunna go think about cold beer!!

[katwoman]

A question from a sponser..
Is there a time limit on this ? The reason I ask is that I am sponsoring 2 ppl, and if they lose like 25kg each, and at $5 a kilo, I'm up for a bit of money. Soooo, if its over a 6 month period, can I pay someone at 2 month intervals, or even at the half way point ?

[Bigrig]

A question from a sponser..
Is there a time limit on this ? The reason I ask is that I am sponsoring 2 ppl, and if they lose like 25kg each, and at $5 a kilo, I'm up for a bit of money. Soooo, if its over a 6 month period, can I pay someone at 2 month intervals, or even at the half way point ?

Howdy Kat - yeah, was thinking 12 weeks broken into two 6 week blocks. Most programs are between this sort of period, so does that work for you? I'll get the details of the Canteen PayPal account up and you can literally deposit weekly if that makes it easier.

[katwoman]

Howdy Kat - yeah, was thinking 12 weeks broken into two 6 week blocks. Most programs are between this sort of period, so does that work for you? I'll get the details of the Canteen PayPal account up and you can literally deposit weekly if that makes it easier.

yeah, cool. How ever you want to do it. just so I know whether I should be putting me smoke money into a Roofy and Jane acc. So Canteen still know its from this forum, if I pay spasmodically ? ( thats a big word )

[Bigrig]

Not totally disappointed with 900gms for the week but could be better. So have upped the ante by doin 20min run followed by 40min gym........well feel like im gunna mcgrunder thatll get another 500gms off hahahaha. But if I keep this routine up which is sustainable as have tredmill and gym here its the mindset i gotta sort. When/if should i have a break day? Should i do cardio every day and then cardio and gym every other or other way round?? Or am i totally off track? Anyways i feel totally buggered now and am gunna go think about cold beer!!

Hey boss

Cardio fitness you can do every day if you like, but certainly not on the weights (unless you're trying to bulk up, and if that's the case, you'll probably end up heavier in the early stages as muscle is heavier than fat - it will start to lean off though as muscle also burns about 5 calories per hour per kilo as opposed to fat which uses about 3 calories per hour per kilo). Definitely swap the muscle groups on a two or three day schedule - that is, if you do biceps, triceps and lats today, then do something like traps, back and chest tomorrow, and quads, hammies and calves the next day before going back to the first muscle set. This allows the muscles fibrils time to actually heal ... you should allow yourself at least one full rest day per week more so that it doesn't become laborious for you and potentially put you off ....

I have to add an extra day to my weigh in, so my loss was over 8 days, but through diet alone (no treadmill due to busted foot and no gym) I dropped 6.5kgs!!! Remember what Rossco said - 80% nutrition and 20% exercise is what will see the best results - then, the lighter you get, the easier the exercise becomes also!!!

I start on the treadmill this week I think, so hopefully I'll have another spunky week of weight loss!!!

Keep it up one and all - it's not easy, but definitely worth it in the long run!!!

[Bigrig]

yeah, cool. How ever you want to do it. just so I know whether I should be putting me smoke money into a Roofy and Jane acc. So Canteen still know its from this forum, if I pay spasmodically ? ( thats a big word )

Yessum ma'am - the account will be from us and we'll get a running tally from them as to contributions.

[Bigrig]

Missing 4 now and total loss goes up to:

16.2kgs ...

3 weigh ins still to get - total weekly loss now up to:

17.6kgs

Top stuff people!!!

[Bigrig]

Damn it - I just succumbed to a chocolate muffin the daughter made ... it was awesome though!!! lol ..

Right, back on the wagon!!!

[growler2058]

Damn it - I just succumbed to a chocolate muffin the daughter made ... it was awesome though!!! lol ..

Right, back on the wagon!!!

Watchin master chef bloody great lookin cake came up......mmm chocy cake ate it with me eyes in a blink just as well the house is void of such yumminess. Damn drooled on the keyboard

[DX grunt]

Hey boss

potentially put you off ....

Remember what Rossco said - 80% nutrition and 20% exercise is what will see the best results - then, the lighter you get, the easier the exercise becomes also!!!



Great start. Remember what Bigrig said. Lay off the peace. lol

[DX grunt]

Watchin master chef bloody great lookin cake came up......mmm chocy cake ate it with me eyes in a blink just as well the house is void of such yumminess. Damn drooled on the keyboard

Just don't borrow Scottys hoover. lol

[Bigrig]

Just don't borrow Scottys hoover. lol

Oh baby, it was set to maximum when that choccy muffin got revealed from it's container!!! LOL

[DX grunt]

Oh baby, it was set to maximum when that choccy muffin got revealed from it's container!!! LOL

Just hope it didn't repeat too much. Hoovering does that to me. Man, it canes. lol

[Bigrig]

Just hope it didn't repeat too much. Hoovering does that to me. Man, it canes. lol

Nah, no repeating on me, but it was tuff going down as I ate it so quick my mouth dried out and nearly choked on the b@stard!!! lmfao

[DX grunt]

Nah, no repeating on me, but it was tuff going down as I ate it so quick my mouth dried out and nearly choked on the b@stard!!! lmfao

Here's my way of thinking......One muffin versus three milk arrowroot biscuits. Three biscuits is more than one muffin. It's psychological I know, but I'd take the 3 biscuits - just to be greedy. lol

Less calories too. haha

[Bigrig]

Here's my way of thinking......One muffin versus three milk arrowroot biscuits. Three biscuits is more than one muffin. It's psychological I know, but I'd take the 3 biscuits - just to be greedy. lol

Less calories too. haha

"can I have mine with butter please!" ... remember that snotty little kid in the old milk arrowroot biscuit ad?? LOL!!!

[DX grunt]

"can I have mine with butter please!" ... remember that snotty little kid in the old milk arrowroot biscuit ad?? LOL!!!

You and your muffin brought back memories of Mrs Doubtfire and the 'Stud muffin" Words not pictures, words not pictures. lol

[Bigrig]

You and your muffin brought back memories of Mrs Doubtfire and the 'Stud muffin" Words not pictures, words not pictures. lol

LOL!!!! .... that's how I'm gunna look too when I get old I reckon!!! lmfao

[DX grunt]

I made a mistake on the Weigh In thread. I posted a comment, and I beg for your forgiveness Mr Mod. I've tried to delete it, but it won't.

[Bigrig]

I made a mistake on the Weigh In thread. I posted a comment, and I beg for your forgiveness Mr Mod. I've tried to delete it, but it won't.

What the? lol... Not with you??

Is that a common response you get?? lmao

[Clunk]

cheers, DX and Bigrig, thought I'd say thanks in here instead as wanted to keep the other thread clear of chat lol

[DX grunt]

cheers, DX and Bigrig, thought I'd say thanks in here instead as wanted to keep the other thread clear of chat lol



I was so tied up in the moment, I forgot where I was. lol

[Bigrig]

cheers, DX and Bigrig, thought I'd say thanks in here instead as wanted to keep the other thread clear of chat lol

Hahaha ... I've probably failed then in that department!! Can't help myself ... lol

[Clunk]

I was so tied up in the moment, I forgot where I was. lol


Hahaha ... I've probably failed then in that department!! Can't help myself ... lol

yeah I'm very suprised at my own restraint, must be the delerium caused by hunger or something hahahahaha

[katwoman]

yeah I'm very suprised at my own restraint, must be the delerium caused by hunger or something hahahahaha

You are remarkably quiet, go have a Big Mac, my shout..

[Clunk]

You are remarkably quiet, go have a Big Mac, my shout..

no thanks, had my fish n chips on Friday, that will suffice till this friday lol

[growler2058]

Well as mentioned above i did a run and gym last night and now i cant straighten my arms hahahahhahahahahahahaha would be pretty funny if it didnt feel my arms would snap off if i could straighten them. Will just be going for a jog this arvo i rekon. Honest I cant remember hurting this much hahahahahahahaaha it is a bit funny when it doesnt hurt

[Bigrig]

Well as mentioned above i did a run and gym last night and now i cant straighten my arms hahahahhahahahahahahaha would be pretty funny if it didnt feel my arms would snap off if i could straighten them. Will just be going for a jog this arvo i rekon. Honest I cant remember hurting this much hahahahahahahaaha it is a bit funny when it doesnt hurt

Pain is your friend!!!! LOL!!

Good job mate - you'll be into that Spartan get up for the photo shoot before you know it!!

[big_fletch]

Well as mentioned above i did a run and gym last night and now i cant straighten my arms hahahahhahahahahahahaha would be pretty funny if it didnt feel my arms would snap off if i could straighten them. Will just be going for a jog this arvo i rekon. Honest I cant remember hurting this much hahahahahahahaaha it is a bit funny when it doesnt hurt

Don't worry mate, after a week or so they won't hurt anymore lol

[Bigrig]

Don't worry mate, after a week or so they won't hurt anymore lol

Hahaha!! That's when stage two kicks in for him - body shock time!!! LOL

[growler2058]

HAHAHAHAHAHHHH using dunny paper has never been painful in the past!!!!

[Bigrig]

The paper? Or the movement to reach?? LMFAO

[growler2058]

Movement to reach mate!!!!! Then puttin jox n sox on Farrrrrrrr out hahahahahahaha. Wont tell yua about boot laces.....just did hahahahahahaha

[Bigrig]

3 weigh ins still to get - total weekly loss now up to:

17.6kgs

Top stuff people!!!

All weigh ins complete for the first week - 13 people, 10 with a weight loss combined of:

20.6kgs

3 with a slight increase total of:

3.3kgs

Let's get behind everyone and help them along!! It's bloody hard to do, so don't give up and try small changes first that suit your lifestyle etc - as per my last post in the weigh in thread, plenty of water - sugarfree flavoring (not much, it still has preservatives etc) to help you get it down, but 1.5-2 litres per day, throughout the day (not in one go) as a minimum - fluid retention is the biggest cause of first/second week weight loss - usually accounting for the majority of the weight recorded.

Keep up the good work one and all, and don't be afraid to PM others you feel comfortable with and talk to them about it - do not see seeking help as a sign of weakness, it is a sign of strength of character and will power!!!!

[Bigrig]

Movement to reach mate!!!!! Then puttin jox n sox on Farrrrrrrr out hahahahahahaha. Wont tell yua about boot laces.....just did hahahahahahaha

Hahahaha ... yeah, the valve gets a workout leaning down to do the laces up!!!

[DX grunt]

Movement to reach mate!!!!! Then puttin jox n sox on Farrrrrrrr out hahahahahahaha. Wont tell yua about boot laces.....just did hahahahahahaha

Oh well. I guess you won't be eating too many hot curries the night before you put your boots on. lol

Go the elastic sided boots. hahahahahaha

[growler2058]

Oh well. I guess you won't be eating too many hot curries the night before you put your boots on. lol

Go the elastic sided boots. hahahahahaha

Cheers Rossco I'll take that on board... you are a wealth of useful info and advice hahahahahahhahaHAAAH

[Bigrig]

Cheers Rossco I'll take that on board... you are a wealth of useful info and advice hahahahahahhahaHAAAH

Slide on boots - the fat man's friends!! LOL

I just wished they made clip together jocks!!! lmfao

[DX grunt]

Slide on boots - the fat man's friends!! LOL

I was making a point. I hope I misinterpreted what you're saying lol

[DX grunt]

I just wished they made clip together jocks!!! lmfao

For your benefit, of course. lmao

[Bigrig]

For your benefit, of course. lmao

Absolutely!!! I think I'm onto something here! LMFAO

[nowoolies]

what you lot taking laxitives or some thing else hahaha

[Bigrig]

what you lot taking laxitives or some thing else hahaha

Just the fibre boss, just the fibre!!! LOL

[nowoolies]

well if thats the result ......absolutly no way am i gunna take any hahahahahaha

[Bigrig]

well if thats the result ......absolutly no way am i gunna take any hahahahahaha

Hahaha!! What? And miss out on such a level of enjoyment!! LOL

[nowoolies]

enjoyment what planet you on hahahahahahahahaha
Lynette recons i full of sh!t i wouldnt like to see the result roflmfao

[DX grunt]

OK, time to 'lighten' this thread up a bit. We all know this is a serious topic that requires a change to lifestyle and committment.

Here's my story.......

I started my alternate lifestyle after a visit to the doctor. I got 'THE' talk about lifestyle and what would happen if I didn't.

Without hesitation, I stopped my life to smell the roses. I had to change because I've had this talk a couple of times before.

Went and saw a dietician and it started from there.

After a few days of eating and exercising 'properly,' My major organs and muscle groups went into shock - just like being hit by a Police taser stun gun at point blank range. lol

Even reaching around after my constitutional felt like every muscle in my body was being ripped from the bone. As I got fitter, I went and saw the Doc again, and he lowered my medication. Yeah!!!!

I'm just chugging along. Somedays I pike out on the exercise and justify myself by saying 80% nutrition 20% exercise - today I'll do the 80% nutrition. lol

I have to be very careful with my digestive system. I love my hot spicy food and only eat it for lunch because I've found out that what starts out as flatulance, doesn't always end as flatulance. Thus the reason my jocks changing to adult 'day nappies' after such treats.

I try to drink plenty of water, but sometimes forget because I get busy and forget - and boy, do I feel it. I generally leave a water bottle on my desk so I force myself to drink. My vice is caffene. When this tin runs out, it'll be decaf - my next challenge.

I've given up weighing myself every morning. As Scotty said, you do put on a few hundred g's occasionally. Digital is too accurate, and I stress about it a bit, but that's another challenge - learning to chill out.

It's been a challenge. I read books and watch DVD's and am sometimes confused with all the info that I peruse, but there's a balance in there - somewhere!

It's hard w...... , but If I've encouraged one person, preferably more, to hang in there, I'm happy for me and them.

Take care and hang in there.

Rossco

[Bigrig]

OK, time to 'lighten' this thread up a bit. We all know this is a serious topic that requires a change to lifestyle and committment.

Here's my story.......

I started my alternate lifestyle after a visit to the doctor. I got 'THE' talk about lifestyle and what would happen if I didn't.

Without hesitation, I stopped my life to smell the roses. I had to change because I've had this talk a couple of times before.

Went and saw a dietician and it started from there.

After a few days of eating and exercising 'properly,' My major organs and muscle groups went into shock - just like being hit by a Police taser stun gun at point blank range. lol

Even reaching around after my constitutional felt like every muscle in my body was being ripped from the bone. As I got fitter, I went and saw the Doc again, and he lowered my medication. Yeah!!!!

I'm just chugging along. Somedays I pike out on the exercise and justify myself by saying 80% nutrition 20% exercise - today I'll do the 80% nutrition. lol

I have to be very careful with my digestive system. I love my hot spicy food and only eat it for lunch because I've found out that what starts out as flatulance, doesn't always end as flatulance. Thus the reason my jocks changing to adult 'day nappies' after such treats.

I try to drink plenty of water, but sometimes forget because I get busy and forget - and boy, do I feel it. I generally leave a water bottle on my desk so I force myself to drink. My vice is caffene. When this tin runs out, it'll be decaf - my next challenge.

I've given up weighing myself every morning. As Scotty said, you do put on a few hundred g's occasionally. Digital is too accurate, and I stress about it a bit, but that's another challenge - learning to chill out.

It's been a challenge. I read books and watch DVD's and am sometimes confused with all the info that I peruse, but there's a balance in there - somewhere!

It's hard w...... , but If I've encouraged one person, preferably more, to hang in there, I'm happy for me and them.

Take care and hang in there.

Rossco

You're a good man Rossco!!

My decision has been a while coming, but as said, my brother started letting himself go a few years back also (5 kids will do that to you!) and ended up having a double heart attack in November last year - he's not in a good way and most likely never will be ... he was 44 at the time ...

All that aside, I'm just sick of having a wardrobe full of clothes that are good quality that I haven't been able to wear for two years!! Time to get back into them I figured!!

It's a balance that most every one struggles with, but with a little will power, a little support and a little self pride, most can get somewhere towards what they'd like, and no doubt that is better than where we are now!

Keep at it people - here's to being able to enjoy the outdoors that much more!!!

[growler2058]

Was super fit as a youngster in the army, then after came sex drugs n rock n roll so to speak. Was able to keep up appearances till about 34yrs old then BAM gave up the smokes Got remarried well fed and very comfortable. Wifeys fit being into surf lifesaving rowing n all. She gets into the personal instructor thing. So pressure from family and wanting to be around for latest edition of the family when she gets older and the good timing of joining this forum and biggus riggus moderatorus brilliant idea for weightloss here i am. Just finished a run and weights for an hour and feel i'm gunna spew hahahahaha can feel the arms starting to lock up again and can relate to Rosscos mornin dunny difficuilties. But its now or never. So I'm happy to deal with it. Cheers for that guys and hope you all get where ya wanna be and we can give a bit to the kids at canteen:icon_victory:

[nowoolies]

OK, time to 'lighten' this thread up a bit. We all know this is a serious topic that requires a change to lifestyle and committment.

Here's my story.......

I started my alternate lifestyle after a visit to the doctor. I got 'THE' talk about lifestyle and what would happen if I didn't.

Without hesitation, I stopped my life to smell the roses. I had to change because I've had this talk a couple of times before.

Went and saw a dietician and it started from there.

After a few days of eating and exercising 'properly,' My major organs and muscle groups went into shock - just like being hit by a Police taser stun gun at point blank range. lol

Even reaching around after my constitutional felt like every muscle in my body was being ripped from the bone. As I got fitter, I went and saw the Doc again, and he lowered my medication. Yeah!!!!

I'm just chugging along. Somedays I pike out on the exercise and justify myself by saying 80% nutrition 20% exercise - today I'll do the 80% nutrition. lol

I have to be very careful with my digestive system. I love my hot spicy food and only eat it for lunch because I've found out that what starts out as flatulance, doesn't always end as flatulance. Thus the reason my jocks changing to adult 'day nappies' after such treats.

I try to drink plenty of water, but sometimes forget because I get busy and forget - and boy, do I feel it. I generally leave a water bottle on my desk so I force myself to drink. My vice is caffene. When this tin runs out, it'll be decaf - my next challenge.

I've given up weighing myself every morning. As Scotty said, you do put on a few hundred g's occasionally. Digital is too accurate, and I stress about it a bit, but that's another challenge - learning to chill out.

It's been a challenge. I read books and watch DVD's and am sometimes confused with all the info that I peruse, but there's a balance in there - somewhere!

It's hard w...... , but If I've encouraged one person, preferably more, to hang in there, I'm happy for me and them.

Take care and hang in there.

Rossco

onya Ross
think of the fuel savings for next easter`s trip hahahahahahaha
im hopeing my weight loss will account for quarter of my fuel bill
i know get my head outta the clouds lol

[Warnie]

Hoped on the scales after my 6:30 to 8 AM gym session this morning and I have started the weight loss. It was a good feeling. I am not struggling too much with the changes, it'll be just keeping them up when I go to Melbourne to see my family for 5 weeks (constant drinking and partying). I might just have to drive a few times and limit the excessiveness. Ill be ok

[growler2058]

Hoped on the scales after my 6:30 to 8 AM gym session this morning and I have started the weight loss. It was a good feeling. I am not struggling too much with the changes, it'll be just keeping them up when I go to Melbourne to see my family for 5 weeks (constant drinking and partying). I might just have to drive a few times and limit the excessiveness. Ill be ok

Onya mate well done, you'll be right! Gunna be tuff but. Im goin to Thailand for a month so to combat the excessiveness i'm gunna drink and eat and walk on the beach at the same time hahahhaha instead of lolling about on the beach chairs eatin an drinkin.

[Bigrig]

First thing I'll say is what I'm about to detail is NOT normal and NOT sustainable ...however ...

I started a 7 day detox thing that I researched and thought I'd throw it into the mix after a very successful first week loss - it is mind numbingly hard and I feel far worse for it than 'cleaned out' and refreshed, but I'm sure that will come later ...if you haven't done a detox, which I never have either until now, then I would thoroughly recommend it (it's one week only at the outset, should NOT be done again whilst on your program, and makes for a week of misery). That all said, I won't post a weight till Monday, but curiosity got the better of me this morning and all I will say is the loss is quite incredible!!! I feel quite drained though, and am finding cravings for sugar (hyperglycemia kicking into overdrive) have been far more overwhelming this week ...

I have one more day of the cleanse to go, and then back to a normal regime tomorrow ... including some simple carbs to keep the blood sugar at bay!

Let's see what Monday brings!!!

Hope everyone is going well!!! Stick to it and we'll get through it!!

[Bigrig]

By the way - I've had less than a carton of beer in three weeks!!! I was doing a carton at least every 3 days and more over the weekends ... for me personally, I think this accounts literally for 90% of my loss ... heaps less carbs per day.

Moral to the story - if I can do it, anyone can ... I am a glutten for beer, and that has been the hardest thing! Yours might be cordial, softdrink, whatever, but there's bound to be something that can go to make things easier on yourself!

[Bob]

Here is a tip for those trying to lose weight.

CUT OUT SUGAR

I was diagnosed with TYPE2 Diabetes about three years ago and as a result had to reduce my Sugar intake. I stopped Sugar in my Tea & Coffee and also any Foods that contained much Sugar ie Corn Flakes and Cakes.

The Weight just dropped off

[growler2058]

By the way - I've had less than a carton of beer in three weeks!!! I was doing a carton at least every 3 days and more over the weekends ... for me personally, I think this accounts literally for 90% of my loss ... heaps less carbs per day.

Moral to the story - if I can do it, anyone can ... I am a glutten for beer, and that has been the hardest thing! Yours might be cordial, softdrink, whatever, but there's bound to be something that can go to make things easier on yourself!


X2........Last box bought was at easter

[Sir Roofy]

Hi Roofys boss here. Will you be letting us know the 7 day detox menu when you have finished yours. Sounds hard and I have seen Doctors on t.v. saying they aren't that good for you. Would really be interested. Thanx

[Bigrig]

Hi Roofys boss here. Will you be letting us know the 7 day detox menu when you have finished yours. Sounds hard and I have seen Doctors on t.v. saying they aren't that good for you. Would really be interested. Thanx

Picture below - it's just one of many out there, but as per your statement, I stayed away from the "wilder" ones that profess to use the seed of the Balingee Berry which can only be sourced from the Gallapagos Archipelago etc ... all sounded like crock ... just went for one that sounded reasonably natural and it seemed to work for me ... good luck with it ...

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[Sir Roofy]

Sorry Bigrig couldn't get into that attachment.

[Bigrig]

Sorry Bigrig couldn't get into that attachment.

Hmmmm ... I can see it on my screen ... I'll post it again, but it's the Quick Cleanse 7 Day Detox + Probiotics - red and blue box and it seems most major chemists (and some woolies/coles) stock it ...

[Bigrig]

Did the photo come through this time??

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[Sir Roofy]

Yes thanx got it now. Will check it out. Thanx.

[Bigrig]

Yes thanx got it now. Will check it out. Thanx.

No worries. Plenty of water on this one - you'll be losing plenty of fluid (for want of a better word ... think "rusty water"!!! lol) ...

[Yendor]

Spent the day out at the Ipswich show, bad place to go when you are watching your diet.....

[Bigrig]

Spent the day out at the Ipswich show, bad place to go when you are watching your diet.....

The Dagwood dogs are the killer for me!!!

[Yendor]

Mine was a hamburger.

Then the funniest thing (or embarrassing) I was watching channel 7 news and then I see me (well my back anyway) waiting for my hamburger.

Talk about being busted.....:o

[Bigrig]

Mine was a hamburger.

Then the funniest thing (or embarrassing) I was watching channel 7 news and then I see me (well my back anyway) waiting for my hamburger.

Talk about being busted.....:o

Hahaha!!! Outted on national TV!!!!

[Bigrig]

Hey growler

Thought I'd post here to keep the other thread 'somewhat' tidy! lol

A loss is a loss mate, some weeks good, some not so good. I had a week of misery to get that much loss, and now I'm pretty much expecting (body has had it's shock therapy) that 0.5-1.5 is about the rate I'll lose - takes longer, but in the long run, much healthier and much mor Le sustainable.

Keep at it champion! And everyone else also!!

[growler2058]

Yep any loss im happy with am still doin the weights as well as runnin so thought may have lost more this week gone. Crickey i sweated half an olymic size pool hahahhahahaha

[Bigrig]

Yep any loss im happy with am still doin the weights as well as runnin so thought may have lost more this week gone. Crickey i sweated half an olymic size pool hahahhahahaha

You're doing better than me mate - I have done bugger all in the way of exercise, and don't discount you may have added muscle bulk (which is heavier than fat), so even 0.3-0.5 kgs of that would have offset your weigh in ... And that's actually a good thing as you'll burn more calories naturally with muscle growth!!!

[GUtsy ute]

Good to see every one sticking at it and encouraging each other, can feel my wallet getting lighter by the day!!!

[Bigrig]

Righto - remember I did that detox thing last week? Well, on Saturday morning I weighed in at 113.7kgs!! From Monday to Saturday I lost just shy of another 6kgs and quite seriously felt terrible for it ... BUT ... then I had beers on the weekend, ate like a man possessed (fried rice, chocolate cake, the beers themselves, nuts, maltesers, etc, etc) as we had dhuck and his family here - from Saturday to Monday, I put 1.5kgs back on!! So hard to lose, so easy to gain ... and I'm kicking myself for doing it.

I'm back on the program rigid as of today again, but thought I'd share that piece of information to demonstrate how quickly the wrong lifestyle affects you (both ways).

Keep at it guys and girls - small weekly gains that are sustainable when you finish your program ... that is the key!!

[growler2058]

So just for interest sake if i way before and after a run and weight session i sweat 300 grams.

[Bigrig]

So just for interest sake if i way before and after a run and weight session i sweat 300 grams.

That would be about right - they say you should take in 250ml for every 15 minutes of "strenuous" exercise ...

[growler2058]

That would be about right - they say you should take in 250ml for every 15 minutes of "strenuous" exercise ...

Ok did 20 mins run at 9kmh then 45 mins on weights definately dont sweat as much on weights but my heart rate still stays up there each set between 140-160 bpm

[katwoman]

To those doing the challenge, well done, so far..
As biggus says, it's not always weightLOSS.. Do measurements, and you'll probaly find if there's no weight lose, there still could be cm loss.

[Bob]

x 2 kat.............

[growler2058]

Morning. I'm a bit addicted to the scales at the moment....i think its a trust issue hahahahaha. So jumped on again this mornin same time as yesterday and have "lost" 1.5kg since yesterday. Checked that they are working properly with a known weight and they seem to be. I musta been full of it the mornin before for this sudden change? Anyway the proof will be in the pudding next Monday I spose

[Bigrig]

Morning. I'm a bit addicted to the scales at the moment....i think its a trust issue hahahahaha. So jumped on again this mornin same time as yesterday and have "lost" 1.5kg since yesterday. Checked that they are working properly with a known weight and they seem to be. I musta been full of it the mornin before for this sudden change? Anyway the proof will be in the pudding next Monday I spose

Good gear - as said, it 'may' fluctuate over the week, but a top start none the less!!!

[DX grunt]

Keep at it guys and girls - small weekly gains that are sustainable when you finish your program ... that is the key!!

For sale. One hoover. Expensive to run, gets heavier by the mouthful and matures in age - daily. lol

Well done scotty to be back on track.

[DX grunt]

Notice all the adds on this thread? I think there's a message there........somewhere???????

[Bigrig]

Don't forget to go easy over the weekend peeps!!! Weigh in is two days off!!!

Hope you're progressing well with it ... keep it up and obviously shout out if you need some assistance/motivation.

[Sir Roofy]

Hi scott we have been going ok planning another 2k walk sunday we enjoy walking and the benifits
thanks mate for the insperation and to help the kids

[DX grunt]

Hi scott we have been going ok planning another 2k walk sunday we enjoy walking and the benifits
thanks mate for the insperation and to help the kids
Onya roofy. They're the same reasons I'm doing it. My 'new' lifestyle benefits me, my family and Canteen kids. Go team.

Saw the Doc again the other day,and he's taken me off one tablet completely.

I believe that now, I have to crank up the exercise.

I have athletes legs and arms, but still a middle aged man's overhang around the guts and love handles. lol

If I'm gunna have any more Aussie Rules bets or be a candidate to do shampoo adds on TV, I need to lose my guts and love handles. lol

"Bring back the 6 pack", I say.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[Sir Roofy]

Onya roofy. They're the same reasons I'm doing it. My 'new' lifestyle benefits me, my family and Canteen kids. Go team.

Saw the Doc again the other day,and he's taken me off one tablet completely.

I believe that now, I have to crank up the exercise.

I have athletes legs and arms, but still a middle aged man's overhang around the guts and love handles. lol

If I'm gunna have any more Aussie Rules bets or be a candidate to do shampoo adds on TV, I need to lose my guts and love handles. lol

"Bring back the 6 pack", I say.

Take care out there.

Rossco

exactly the way i look at it mate,we suprised our selves this morning after jane came home from work
she said after a break lets go for a walk lol another 2k with out noticeing it,trying also to loose the gut
could have some thing to do with the pills im on,going to ask next when i see doc

yep bring on the six pack,well not for the lack of trying lol

tuff truck mate

[Bigrig]

Weigh in day tomorrow people!!! Don't forget, and hope the week has gone well for you!!!

[katwoman]

nearly 2kg.. Good effort, Growlers...

[growler2058]

Cheers Kat gotta keep the standard up now......

[Bigrig]

Cheers Kat gotta keep the standard up now......

Going well mate!! Good gear - I have had a good loss, but have stabilized a bit after going mental in the first two weeks, so may have to increase the exercise now to keep it going ... arrrrggghhhhh ... lol

[katwoman]

Roofy, can u PM me your and Jane's combined total to date, plus today.. so I can give biggus some money this week....
Cheers

[Bigrig]

Roofy, can u PM me your and Jane's combined total to date, plus today.. so I can give biggus some money this week....
Cheers

I'll put up the updated spreadsheet this arvo Kat ... been slack, sorry!!

[katwoman]

I'll put up the updated spreadsheet this arvo Kat ... been slack, sorry!!

thats ok.... wheneva

[Bigrig]

thats ok.... wheneva

Thanks mate - will be today!

[Bigrig]

Hey MR [MudRunner] - missing your weigh in for last week boss ... no drama if not done, just do today's and I'll take it off the one from two weeks back.

Thanks

[tracemul7]

Hey All,
Just thought I'd share some advice i had from my doctor :)
Firstly he recommended anyone trying to lose weight should have blood tests, including thyroid, just to rule out any health issues (so am going for my blood tests on sat).
Also, he has highly recommended the CSIRO Wellbeing Diet Book - the only diet book he would ever recommend.
Basically it is pretty flexible, but recommendations are:
- High protein, low fat diet
- Red meat 4 nights a week, fish twice and chicken once.
- 2 fruit servings a day
- 1 high fibre cereal serving a day (weetbix, all bran etc)
- 2 wholemeal servings a day (rice/pasta/potato/bread)
- plenty of veg (almost unlimited)
- high fibre lunch (egg/ham/salmon/corned beef etc with salad in wholemeal bread/roll) or veg soup
- plus only 2 units of alcohol a week (ie 2 glasses of wine)

Thats kinda the key points anyways . . . so after a steady loss of 0.7/0.8Kgs per week over the last 3 weeks, i'll see how i go on this :)

Is anyone else trying a specific weight loss program?
I was surprised by the high protein stuff - i always thought chicken was better for being 'healthy'.
I know a few people who have done Jenny Craig type programs and lost 15-20Kgs in a few months . . . but its not cheap (i think around $100 per week, plus you have to add some stuff to it).

Trace

[Sir Roofy]

Thanks for that mate think we have one of them here someplace will check it out

[Sir Roofy]

roofy, can u pm me your and jane's combined total to date, plus today.. So i can give biggus some money this week....
Cheers

will do mate

[Bigrig]

Hey All,
Just thought I'd share some advice i had from my doctor :)
Firstly he recommended anyone trying to lose weight should have blood tests, including thyroid, just to rule out any health issues (so am going for my blood tests on sat).
Also, he has highly recommended the CSIRO Wellbeing Diet Book - the only diet book he would ever recommend.
Basically it is pretty flexible, but recommendations are:
- High protein, low fat diet
- Red meat 4 nights a week, fish twice and chicken once.
- 2 fruit servings a day
- 1 high fibre cereal serving a day (weetbix, all bran etc)
- 2 wholemeal servings a day (rice/pasta/potato/bread)
- plenty of veg (almost unlimited)
- high fibre lunch (egg/ham/salmon/corned beef etc with salad in wholemeal bread/roll) or veg soup
- plus only 2 units of alcohol a week (ie 2 glasses of wine)

Thats kinda the key points anyways . . . so after a steady loss of 0.7/0.8Kgs per week over the last 3 weeks, i'll see how i go on this :)

Is anyone else trying a specific weight loss program?
I was surprised by the high protein stuff - i always thought chicken was better for being 'healthy'.
I know a few people who have done Jenny Craig type programs and lost 15-20Kgs in a few months . . . but its not cheap (i think around $100 per week, plus you have to add some stuff to it).

Trace

Thanks for the info mate.

Chicken is a high protein meat, but chicken fat is up there with the absolute worst of saturated fats - causing high cholesterol and coronary blockages etc. Fish is great, but sometimes a bit expensive and boring without a nice sauce (which stuffs the purpose of having fish). I take that Fish 'Super Concentrate' (3ml per day) which has about the same intake of omega3 as about 500 grams of fish - a lot of fish!! (omega3 is the stuff your brain is made up of/uses for function).

Vegetables are always high on the agenda, but the problem these days is we tend to boil them, thinking that's the best way to cook them for health. Problem is, cooking leaches a huge amount of the natural nutrients out of the vege's and what you left with is a lot of starch in things like potato, sweet potato, pumpkin, etc. Starch is just a complex sugar and if not burned, will simply be stored for later use as fat.

Losing weight fast like on Jenny Craig is based on 'shocking' the body into action - fast weight loss is NOT healthy nor is it usually sustainable post the completion of a program. Remember, we are all physiologically different - we metabolize differently, we absorb/break down/utilize nutrients and chemicals differently, we have different lifestyles and irrespective of what the literally thousands of diet programs out there suggest, what works for one, may and generally will not work for another. Put it this way - you can google this as its on the web - take biological identical twins (single egg, not paternal twins) who consume the same food, same diet, same exercise routine etc - they both 'may' sustain a nearly identical weight, but one may develop gout from eating tomato and the other doesn't, etc - why? They are 'identical' twins? The reason is even though they are twins (not chimera's either - they are hideously rare and obviously need to be excluded) is all the above - their genetic makeup is essentially the same, but their DNA is not, and even subtle changes (0.00001%) in DNA will affect their physiology. Remember again that we share 98% of the same DNA as rats!!!! So it doesn't take much of a change to completely affect the look, the way we process, etc.

Some people battle weight their whole life - go to a party and watch some skinny bloke plowing through a carton of heavy beer (about 8-11 grams of sugar in each bottle - two to three full teaspoons to make it easier to comprehend), eating cheese and crackers, dips etc whilst you're sitting there thinking I'd be as big as a house if I ate like that. Solely because they process differently. It certainly does NOT mean they ate healthy on the inside (usually quite the contrary), but again, as a western civilization, we have a fixation that "thin is healthy" -- wrong, wrong, wrong!!

You'll have a weight that is right for your build etc and you may find (just like me) that you are going to have to prepare yourself for a life long change of having the occasional (5+ times per week) meal replacement drink etc to keep the weight off. I played A grade and representative rugby league and couldn't get over about 95kilos (fit) when playing, but now have to realise that 95 kilos is a real achievement for me - I stopped playing and went to 125kgs!! I don't want to be that big again, and I don't want to do 20+ hours of intensive training per week either, so there has to be a compromise - and that is diet and lifestyle.

Sorry for the hideously long winded response. Try to find what's right for you - have a look back at some of the earlier posts in this thread for vege's and fruit etc to steer clear of, certainly increase your protein intake, and reduce the fat and carbs wherever you can - don't forget, many type 2 diabetics (my father and I'm sure some people on the forum) are more susceptible to fats than just sugars - both need to be watched and reduced where possible.

For me, I'm a terrible breakfast eater - that is, I don't have it as I'm milk (and soy) protein intolerant. That doesn't mean I don't like them! lol. It means I don't process them and I get physically sick. As I'm not a 'get up and make toast' kind of guy (and that most bread is high in sugars), I simply stopped having brekky - that's bad!!! So now I have a meal replacement shake - the Rapid Loss one - high in protein, still has simple sugars, but low and no fats and heaps of vitamins (I take a multi vitamin also). This is great as I found I used to Hoover late morning and into lunch, but now not feeling overwhelmed by hunger die to having something at breakfast. Due to injury, I have done literally nothing but change my diet through the last 4 weeks, and have lost just over 12kgs!! I am now replacing two meals with supplements, grazing through the day (smaller snacks, more often). I had roast pork with baked vege's last night, so I'm not completely changing my life - it needs to be sustainable and realistic!!!

Good luck with it.

[nowoolies]

so im gunna turn into a rat with all this weight loss ..........roflmfao

thats nice to know hahaha

[Bob]

so im gunna turn into a rat with all this weight loss ..........roflmfao

jeez i would love to answer that post but resisting raflmao

[nowoolies]

of all on here i never thought you would pick on me
back to under my desk hahahahahaha...roflmfao

[Bob]

of all on here i never thought you would pick on me
back to under my desk hahahahahaha...roflmfao

I resisted but I am pretty sure that you know what I was thinking.

YOU MUST ADMIT YOU LEFT YOURSELF WIDE OPEN

[Bigrig]

so im gunna turn into a rat with all this weight loss ..........roflmfao

thats nice to know hahaha

Hahaha!! Are you having the tendencies (outside of hiding under your table) that would suggest you are on the way to full conversion??? LOL!!!

[growler2058]

Going well mate!! Good gear - I have had a good loss, but have stabilized a bit after going mental in the first two weeks, so may have to increase the exercise now to keep it going ... arrrrggghhhhh ... lol

The eating and lomited alcohol i can easuly do gettin motivated to run and gym is the hard bit for me

[Sir Roofy]

Hey All,
Just thought I'd share some advice i had from my doctor :)
Firstly he recommended anyone trying to lose weight should have blood tests, including thyroid, just to rule out any health issues (so am going for my blood tests on sat).
Also, he has highly recommended the CSIRO Wellbeing Diet Book - the only diet book he would ever recommend.
Basically it is pretty flexible, but recommendations are:
- High protein, low fat diet
- Red meat 4 nights a week, fish twice and chicken once.
- 2 fruit servings a day
- 1 high fibre cereal serving a day (weetbix, all bran etc)
- 2 wholemeal servings a day (rice/pasta/potato/bread)
- plenty of veg (almost unlimited)
- high fibre lunch (egg/ham/salmon/corned beef etc with salad in wholemeal bread/roll) or veg soup
- plus only 2 units of alcohol a week (ie 2 glasses of wine)

Thats kinda the key points anyways . . . so after a steady loss of 0.7/0.8Kgs per week over the last 3 weeks, i'll see how i go on this :)

Is anyone else trying a specific weight loss program?
I was surprised by the high protein stuff - i always thought chicken was better for being 'healthy'.
I know a few people who have done Jenny Craig type programs and lost 15-20Kgs in a few months . . . but its not cheap (i think around $100 per week, plus you have to add some stuff to it).

Trace
Hi Roofys boss here. Thanks for this info. It gives me more of a diet plan to follow. Will buy the c.s.i.r.o. book as well to follow.

[tracemul7]

Hi Roofys boss here. Thanks for this info. It gives me more of a diet plan to follow. Will buy the c.s.i.r.o. book as well to follow.

No probs.
There are 2 books:
CSIRO total wellbeing diet
CSIRO total wellbeing diet 2

I have the first one, but think they are both the same idea. Contain info about weight loss, types of food, exercise, meal plans and recipes.

There is also a recipe book - but doesn't have all the other stuff in it.

Highly recommend the fennel crusted pork with parsnip n baked apple!!!! Just had it for dinner! Yummy :)

[Sir Roofy]

Does anyone have a hight to wieght chart that they could post up
thanks in advance

roofy

[Sir Roofy]

Does anyone have a hight to wieght chart that they could post up
thanks in advance

roofy

bump-----------

[Clunk]

Does anyone have a hight to wieght chart that they could post up
thanks in advance

roofy

I wouldnt pay any attentoin to those roofy, according to my doctors one, for my height 6'3 I should be 85-87Kg's........................... I looked really ill and terrible last time I went down to 92KG, so just gonna try and get to 95 and leave it at that

[nowoolies]

I wouldnt pay any attentoin to those roofy, according to my doctors one, for my height 6'3 I should be 85-87Kg's........................... I looked really ill and terrible last time I went down to 92KG, so just gonna try and get to 95 and leave it at that

but for your current weight you should be 7'4" hahahahahahahahahaahahahahah that hurts laughing that hard
now back to N/S for me and look at what else you said hahahahahahahaah

[Bigrig]

but for your current weight you should be 7'4" hahahahahahahahahaahahahahah that hurts laughing that hard
now back to N/S for me and look at what else you said hahahahahahahaah

In the immortal words of The Twelfth Man (imitating Bill Lawrie) ... "YEAH, GOT HIM!!!!" lmfao

[growler2058]

I dunno if the scales are fu!@in with me head but mornin after weigh in had put on 1.4kg!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now this mornin back down again rekon im gunna stop jumpin on em all the time and just wait till Monday mornin

[Sir Roofy]

i can see what your saying,i dont know what my true wieght should be,when i was smoking i never went much over 75 -78kgs
havnt had a ciggy for 2.5yrs now ;when i stopped my wieght blew out to 98 -100kgs jeans and shirts wouldnt fit,new wardrobe hated the wieght
now down to 93.7kgs maybe i have stablized i really dont know going to ask the doc in two weeks time
ive noticed tho that my jeans and shirts a looser than before so maybe i can get down to 84kgs

[nowoolies]

i can see what your saying,i dont know what my true wieght should be,when i was smoking i never went much over 75 -78kgs
havnt had a ciggy for 2.5yrs now ;when i stopped my wieght blew out to 98 -100kgs jeans and shirts wouldnt fit,new wardrobe hated the wieght
now down to 93.7kgs maybe i have stablized i really dont know going to ask the doc in two weeks time
ive noticed tho that my jeans and shirts a looser than before so maybe i can get down to 84kgs

you`ll get there without a doubt slowly slowly wins the race hay

[DX grunt]

Good onya Paul. 6kg in 8 weeks.

I keep telling myself.... 80% nutrician, 20% exercise. I did 'a few' exercises last night and I was not a happy chappy. I didn't want to be there!
My reward is seeing those little numbers on the scales dropping and dropping.

I even checked out my new birthday suit in the mirror. I'm impressed. lol

[DX grunt]

How are all you ex-smokers going? Hang in there brothers and sisters.

[growler2058]

Good onya Rossco glad ya can squeeze into the ol bday suit m8 hahaha ur gunna have to buy another pair of plumb shorts the others will be gettin a bit baggy! Hahaha. I hear ya on the exercise. I don't mind doin weights but still takes a sh1t load of brain strain to stay on the treadmill! I give meself a kick in the pants and a mental spoonful of cement for the first 5 min

[DX grunt]

Good onya Rossco glad ya can squeeze into the ol bday suit m8 hahaha ur gunna have to buy another pair of plumb shorts the others will be gettin a bit baggy! Hahaha. I hear ya on the exercise. I don't mind doin weights but still takes a sh1t load of brain strain to stay on the treadmill! I give meself a kick in the pants and a mental spoonful of cement for the first 5 min

I'm having issues what to eat before and after a decent workout. Gunna see a dietician shortly. My body didn't like a decent workout first thing in the morning - b4 breakfast. Dangerous, man!!!

[growler2058]

I'm having issues what to eat before and after a decent workout. Gunna see a dietician shortly. My body didn't like a decent workout first thing in the morning - b4 breakfast. Dangerous, man!!!

I cant have anything before a run get a stitch within 5 not so with weights tho thats fine.

[DX grunt]

Gotta keep this thread 'running'

True story...... I'm doing reasonably well with this lifestyle change and have lost weight.

I came home from work yesterday and was told by the missus she had gone through my wardrobe and taken all my 'too big clothes' to the op shop. I was left with a couple of shirts and a couple of pairs of 'going out' long pants.

After my initial 'hot flush' of disbelief, she won't tell me which op shop I can retrieve them from.

Anyway, I went through the rest of my wardrobe, and found that I haven't got a wardrobe. There's only about 2 shirts that fit. Even my 2 piece suit is too big!

My sole wardrobe now consists of a pair of jeans and a couple of shirts!


I'm giving away the following, for free.

1 x 2 piece suit - jacket and pants, size 107 - only worn a few times, still brand new condition.
5pr 97 long pants - various shades of brown
1 x pr 102 long pants

Please PM me an address if you want any of these - other wise the missus will put them into the op shop.

You have until Tuesday morning, and the clock starts ticking......now. lol

[DX grunt]

Just a quick "hello' to encourage you all - including me - to hang in there.

There has been times in my journey where I've fallen off the horse, but got back on, dropped it down a gear, and put the pedal to the metal
- like the other night.

Coz I've cranked up the exercise, I'm getting hungrier. The other night, I ate like a pig and couldn't shovel it in fast enough!
Lucky for me it was still healthy stuff, but it was wayyyyyyyy too much.

I'd like to recommend a book for you to consider. Its called 'the CSIRO and BAKER IDI Diabetes Diet and Lifestyle Plan.'

It costs $35 rrp, and includes over 80 delicious diabetes-friendly recipes for many occasions - including:
- Breakfasts
- Snacks
- Lunches and Light Meals
- Soups and Salads
- Weeknight dinners
- Casual night in with friends
- Dinners on a shoestring
- Weekend Barbecue picnics
- Weekend cooking
- Dinner Party, and;
- Deserts.

I'm making the exception and recommending this book as a very satisfied customer. My missus cooks from these recipes most nights
and doubles the quantities, so we always have good, healthy food in the freezer for those times where we are both doing shift work,
or I need a break from doing the dishes. lol

For over 3 months now, the majority of our meals have come from this book. I can honestly say, I have only eaten from one recipe
that my taste buds didn't like. These recipes are faaaarrr from 'bland' and I look forward to each 'new creation' placed on our table.

Take care out there.

Rossco

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[growler2058]

HahahahahhahaahhahHhHhHhHaaaaaaaahah

[Clunk]

owwwww, I think I over exerted myself with that one Nowoolies!!!!!! hahahahaha

[nowoolies]

owwwww, I think I over exerted myself with that one Nowoolies!!!!!! hahahahaha

i did say take it easy hahahahaha first time exercise can be hard on one`s person hahahahahahahahahaah

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[DX grunt]

Hey Roofy,

Don't be too hard on yourself for not losing any. Main thing is you havent put any on.

Hang in there, bro.

Rossco

[Sir Roofy]

hey roofy,

don't be too hard on yourself for not losing any. Main thing is you havent put any on.

Hang in there, bro.

Rossco

alls good thanks ross
the weather just hasnt been the best ,looking forward to some sunny days
again

[DX grunt]

Hey Scotty, it's damn hard being on the road and trying to stay in a routine!

I went to the city on the weekend, visited my youngins and took them to KFC and Red Rooster. Luckily they sold wraps!
I conquered - no fried chicken, no chips, no upsizing, no sauces. Just salad, grilled chicken and a Pepsi Max treat. lol
Stayed off the peace, too. Haven't had a drink in over 3 months now.

Great to see you back on track, and please, no more sports injury photos. I still feel queezy. lol

Take care out there.

Rossco

[Bigrig]

Hey Scotty, it's damn hard being on the road and trying to stay in a routine!

I went to the city on the weekend, visited my youngins and took them to KFC and Red Rooster. Luckily they sold wraps!
I conquered - no fried chicken, no chips, no upsizing, no sauces. Just salad, grilled chicken and a Pepsi Max treat. lol
Stayed off the peace, too. Haven't had a drink in over 3 months now.

Great to see you back on track, and please, no more sports injury photos. I still feel queezy. lol

Take care out there.

Rossco

Thanks mate - I've got a photo somewhere of my arm as well, but nor sure where ... I was on my back and my arm was folded backwards (snapped) and underneath my shoulders flat on the ground with the humorous sticking about 2" out through the skin and p!ssing blood ... glad someone thought to take a happy snap at that particular moment!! lmao ... Sick people!!

Back on track this week - I'm setting myself small goals so the next one is to crack 105 kgs ... will go again from there ..

[DX grunt]

Bump.

Thought I'd bring the chat thread to life again. Feel free to use it.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[DX grunt]

I've been really busy at work, too tired to exercise, broken sleep and eating 'on the go' - which has made me really tired and out of routine for about 3 weeks now.

Today's the first day of the rest of my life, so, it's back on track, as best I can do.

Rossco

[growler2058]

Will jump back on this week gotta get batteries for the scales poor excuse but tryin to get off the grog during the week, and seems i'm broke till the 19th nows a good time to start

[DX grunt]

Hey guys and gals.

Thanks to Scotty for organizing this challenge. I'm sure many of us have had our good days and better days.

Spring time is here and summer is fast approaching. Winter has been really challenging, but with the warmer weather, it'll encourage me to get out and do a lot more.

That means less time in the fridge and on the couch.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[Bigrig]

Hey guys and gals.

Thanks to Scotty for organizing this challenge. I'm sure many of us have had our good days and better days.

Spring time is here and summer is fast approaching. Winter has been really challenging, but with the warmer weather, it'll encourage me to get out and do a lot more.

That means less time in the fridge and on the couch.

Take care out there.

Rossco

Me too mate - bloody work is the killer!! When it's normal/quiet you tend to follow a routine and eating regularly in small potions etc is easy .... when it's full on like it has been for me the past few weeks, it's nigh on impossible ... but I'm no defeatist and I will get under 100kgs!!!

[DX grunt]

Howdy all..... Sunday 11 September, 2011 ..... 95.8kg

This is my last weigh in for 2 weeks because I'm going to the big smoke for a w..... related course.

I'm believing in that 2 weeks I can get below 95kg, coz I'm in a routine and w'king 8-4 with weekends off! That in itself is a challenge, because I'll be in a classroom for most of that.

See ya all when I get back.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[Sir Roofy]

Howdy all..... Sunday 11 September, 2011 ..... 95.8kg

This is my last weigh in for 2 weeks because I'm going to the big smoke for a w..... related course.

I'm believing in that 2 weeks I can get below 95kg, coz I'm in a routine and w'king 8-4 with weekends off! That in itself is a challenge, because I'll be in a classroom for most of that.

See ya all when I get back.

Take care out there.

Rossco

good luck with that mate
see ya when you get back

[DX grunt]

Well, It's 6 months to the day and I told myself I'd loose 18kg.

Missed the mark by 100grams! Weighed in this morning at 95.1 - before my constitutional. lol


Looking at the positive of it, I've achieved more than I ever thought I will.

Hang in there everybody.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[DX grunt]

Do you want sand kicked in your face at the beach? Hope that got your attention!!

We all missed the weigh in this week.

For those being challenged, I have a suggestion.....Use the count down clock as your goal to lose the weight you want.

It hits you in the face everytime you come onto the forum and serves as a reminder.

Just a thought.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[growler2058]

Do you want sand kicked in your face at the beach? Hope that got your attention!!

We all missed the weigh in this week.

For those being challenged, I have a suggestion.....Use the count down clock as your goal to lose the weight you want.

It hits you in the face everytime you come onto the forum and serves as a reminder.

Just a thought.

Take care out there.

Rossco

Will do me best this Monday rossco have been starting at the salt mines around 0500 and finishing 20:00 too busy to eat so should be fallin off hahahahaha

[Sir Roofy]

Will do me best this Monday rossco have been starting at the salt mines around 0500 and finishing 20:00 too busy to eat so should be fallin off hahahahaha

you might find that you have put on ----the bod thinks its starving and stores fat

[DX grunt]

Hi all

Just a timely reminder that the festive season is rapidly approaching.

Time for BBQ's, drinkies, nibblies and lots of other nice stuff. My attitude is that..........everything in MODERATION! Ya hearing me!!!!!

It'd be good to see more weigh ins appearing on my puter screen. Hopefully it will help keep you reasonably on track this festive season.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[DX grunt]

:bananarock::bananarock::bananarock: I made my goal of 95kg :clapping::clapping::clapping:

Now the challenge is to stay under it! Want to lose a couple of more kg, and that's it. Let's see what happens over Xmas. lol

Rossco

[Bigrig]

Hey Growlers

Should we up the ante for the race to 100??? Something to provide us 'ample' incentive to lose it (money yes for the charity, but something additional that's a little more persuasive?). lmao

I'm up for it!!

[growler2058]

Yup im in..ready...........setty.............. GO!!!!!

[growler2058]

The race to 100 for 100

[Sir Roofy]

The race to 100 for 100

ill be watching ---lol

[Bigrig]

The race to 100 for 100

Hmmmm - yep $100 should be the go BUT something else I'm thinking to ensure we stay true ... something sinister!!!!! lmao. That neither of us would ever want to do ... it'll get more more interest than footy tipping comps!!!!! lol

[Sir Roofy]

Hmmmm - yep $100 should be the go BUT something else I'm thinking to ensure we stay true ... something sinister!!!!! lmao. That neither of us would ever want to do ... it'll get more more interest than footy tipping comps!!!!! lol

if you loose scotty its of to loveday for you wearing a blond wig and bikini for two days
if growlers looses its two days in the same get up =====lmao

[growler2058]

AHHH SH!t alright bring it on.........maybe hahahahhahahaha

[Bigrig]

Two problems - blonde wigs and dresses (the wearing of) doesn't scare me, and I'm not going to Loveday ..


We'll think of something ... mwah ha ha ha haaaaa (evil laugh) .... lmao

[growler2058]

Two problems - blonde wigs and dresses (the wearing of) doesn't scare me,

Oh Farrrrrrr

[growler2058]

One day last week did eff all! Did 3x20min runs and 3 sessions on the gym about 45min-60 min. Was a slack ars3 with diet tho. Had a KFC fresh sub that tasted like sh1t, a beer a day except for saturday i did 6, homemade pizza Fri actually 1.5 small not much cheese but fair bit of processed meat smokey bacon proccutio metwurst. Huge steak Sat dinner, the rest of my meals were salmon cutlets panfried and medeteranian cous cous salad, probably not bad. 2 breakkies of bacon eggs the other days poached or 2 pieces of toast with pro active marg (meant to lower cholesterol) and vegemite.........sooooooooo plenty of room for improvement.

[DX grunt]

One day last week did eff all! Did 3x20min runs and 3 sessions on the gym about 45min-60 min. Was a slack ars3 with diet tho. Had a KFC fresh sub that tasted like sh1t, a beer a day except for saturday i did 6, homemade pizza Fri actually 1.5 small not much cheese but fair bit of processed meat smokey bacon proccutio metwurst. Huge steak Sat dinner, the rest of my meals were salmon cutlets panfried and medeteranian cous cous salad, probably not bad. 2 breakkies of bacon eggs the other days poached or 2 pieces of toast with pro active marg (meant to lower cholesterol) and vegemite.........sooooooooo plenty of room for improvement.

Thanks for being honest, and what I'm about to say is my journey .....................................

In consultation with my doctor, dietician, diabetes educator, Registered Nurse, podiatrist and opthomologist, (My Care Plan Team), we worked out my program/testing and a lot of blood (BSL testing) sweat (exercise) and tears (shock/horror and sheer determination), I was able to beat Type 2 diabetes in 76 days.
My BSL is around 5.8-6 - now.

I am in remission from a chronic disease (Type 2 diabetes) through diet and exercise. My weight hovers between about 96-97kg. Not as low as I'd like, but I'm more than happy with my achievement (lost about 18-20kg in 6 months).

I credit much of my success to the wife for religiously cooking from the book 'the CSIRO and BAKER IDI Diabetes Diet and Lifestyle Plan'. I've backed off a bit now, but those initial 6 months were critical to my success.

My journey has been no walk in the park, nor smelling the roses along the way. I've had a few chats from doctors about 'pulling my finger out' and doing something about my weight, but I knew this time I HAD to LISTEN. I've halved my BP tablets and completely off diabetic medication. I'm allowed 2 standard alcoholic drinks a day, but my problem is I can't stop at one or two, so I choose not to drink at all.

To quote from the book 'the CSIRO and BAKER IDI Diabetes Diet and Lifestyle Plan'....
'Each day in Australia, 275 people develop type 2 diabetes'

When I read this, it absolutely floored me!!!

I'd strongly recommend everybody consider seeing their doctor for a full, yearly medical check up - starting right now - not tomorrow or next week or next month - especially BEFORE you start any exercise or weight loss. Some procedures may be/are invasive, but what price are you willing to pay for a bit of TEMPORARY discomfort? Hopefully not your life.

The end.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[growler2058]

Well done Rossco I'm still trying to psych me self up for my doc can't get my head around the finger up the bum bit just yet hahahaha but I'll get there. I just turned 40 so it's nearly time to bite the bullet I spose

[DX grunt]

Well done Rossco I'm still trying to psych me self up for my doc can't get my head around the finger up the bum bit just yet hahahaha but I'll get there. I just turned 40 so it's nearly time to bite the bullet I spose

Good onya bro.

My comments weren't directed at you personally.

I've been meaning to say this for a while

Please, psych yourself up sooner rather than later - you haven't reached your half life potential yet.!!

I regularly see my doc for a 'service and tune up'. lol

Take care out there.

PS.... The jungle juice they give me for my 3 year colonoscopy is good stuff!!! lol

[growler2058]

PS.... The jungle juice they give me for my 3 year colonoscopy is good stuff!!! lol

OH Joy!!!!! haahahha

[growler2058]

I'm allowed 2 standard alcoholic drinks a day, but my problem is I can't stop at one or two, so I choose not to drink at all.


Take care out there.

Rossco

I also love a drink and same goes i can always convince myself to have just one more so to combat this im trying to be a responsible alcoholic :-) (no not squash if youre reading this Snicko-too much sugar hahah) but only buy 1 or 2 stubbies on the way home. This worked all last week except for Saturday, was a fail. But havent had a drink since. I'll buy one longneck today for the first day of the Adelaide test, be un Australian if didnt :-)!
Anyway spent an hour on the gym today and had 2 poached eggs for breakkie on one piece of toast and some how couldnt eat it all. Hopefully a good sign.

[growler2058]

I got meself a new motivating avatar till i break the ton!!!!!

[Bigrig]

I got meself a new motivating avatar till i break the ton!!!!!

Didn't know you had blue hair!!

Top and bottom!!!! lmao

[growler2058]

Didn't know you had blue hair!!

Top and bottom!!!! lmao

It went that way after 7 days without a drink!!!!!!!!!!

[growler2058]

Nearly 2kg's this week, cool, running most days im doing weights as well, i dont wanna loose muscle mass not doing crazy heavy stuff just sustainable. Was taking 23minutes to do 3km now getting it down to 18m 10sec (used to do 5km in that time when i was 17) aim to get it down to 17min by this time next week. Eating much smaller meals, put em on a little plate to make em look bigger helps, and havent been drinking grog...........well almost one beer or wine if we go out for tea, and 2 heavys and 3 lights at the daughters 2nd bday party hahahhahaha.

[Bigrig]

2.2 kgs - and I did my normal routine (which involves no running - find running flogs me having had two knee recons, an ankle recon and a broken back ... lucky, coz running bores me anyway!!! lol). Was far more "active" though - walked once to the shops (about 3klms return), did 9 holes of golf walking, and a heap of stuff around the house (fully, and I mean FULLY, opened out and cleaned out every inch of the camper trailer and everything inside, opened all the chairs out for airing, portable beds out, etc, etc and did some labour around the yard ...). Mostly watching what and when I eat, no grog through the week, plenty of water and no junk food whatsoever.

And so it continues ...

[growler2058]

Soooooo howd the personal instruction go Biggus Moderarterus? can ya move yet? Are ya in HEAPS O PAIN or is the pleasure of having Tank back on the road overiding any workout pain?

[Bigrig]

Soooooo howd the personal instruction go Biggus Moderarterus? can ya move yet? Are ya in HEAPS O PAIN or is the pleasure of having Tank back on the road overiding any workout pain?

Nope, I'm in serious pain!!!! lmao

And there again tonight ... OUCH!!!!

Went for a 3klm walk yesterday as well just to try and loosen up, and the strange thing is, having eaten right all week, virtually no grog (about 4 cans all week) and exercised pretty week, but have shifted no weight??

If anything, I've put weight on?? Not understanding ... normally my first 'true to myself' week back on it I'd shift 3-4 Kgs just in fluid etc alone ...

Must be the muscle bulk building!!! LMFAO

[growler2058]

I havent drank any grog all week and havent lost anything since Monday its the same as you either mass tuff as muscle or the scales are effed hahahahahhahahaha

[growler2058]

Well bought a new set of scales and compared with the old ones and theres only 200gms difference, so cant blame them anymore hahahahaa but these new ones tell ya fat% and water% muscle% and bone% which is a bit fancy. The good thing is even if ya dont loose much weight wise you can still see if fats dropping off which is good for the mind games that scales play (on my mind any way)

[Bigrig]

Well bought a new set of scales and compared with the old ones and theres only 200gms difference, so cant blame them anymore hahahahaa but these new ones tell ya fat% and water% muscle% and bone% which is a bit fancy. The good thing is even if ya dont loose much weight wise you can still see if fats dropping off which is good for the mind games that scales play (on my mind any way)

Yeah I got them - might do the same as my weight has gone down a fly poop, but I've trained 3 days this week (got flogged) and have eaten etc pretty well ... that said, my legs must be building up again pretty quick, coz whilst my work pants feel no different around my waist, they are starting already to feel tight on the thighs? How bizarre ...

[growler2058]

Yeah I got them - might do the same as my weight has gone down a fly poop, but I've trained 3 days this week (got flogged) and have eaten etc pretty well ... that said, my legs must be building up again pretty quick, coz whilst my work pants feel no different around my waist, they are starting already to feel tight on the thighs? How bizarre ...

Stop reading those dirty mags hahahahahhahahahahaha

So shes flogged ya good n proper ay hahahhahaha glad to hear it. Ive got 3k run down to 17:45 but can hardly breathe by the time im done. Took the dog out just before (the vet told me he needs to loose 7kg)and he puffed before me. hahahahahhaha No great feat though hes a denutted labrador

[Bigrig]

Stop reading those dirty mags hahahahahhahahahahaha

So shes flogged ya good n proper ay hahahhahaha glad to hear it. Ive got 3k run down to 17:45 but can hardly breathe by the time im done. Took the dog out just before (the vet told me he needs to loose 7kg)and he puffed before me. hahahahahhaha No great feat though hes a denutted labrador

Hahaha ... yep, feeling good for doing it etc, but not seeing the benefits (yet). The fact that I made it through the last session (first one in 4 I've done) was my first achievement so no doubt she'll start upping the ante now ... how excitement for me!!! lol

[growler2058]

Hahaha ... yep, feeling good for doing it etc, but not seeing the benefits (yet). The fact that I made it through the last session (first one in 4 I've done) was my first achievement so no doubt she'll start upping the ante now ... how excitement for me!!! lol

Hahahaha my wifes personal instructor smashed me once and wife cant work out why i dont wanna see him again hahahahahahahahhahaha. Told her when i hit 100kg ill have another go

[DX grunt]

Well done this week Growlers. You'd have to be happy with that? Keep going, bro. I've only lost a little bit, but I'm happy. Really cranking up the K;s on my treadly this week, so I'm putting on muscle. I got the biggest cramps in my legs last night it was almost unbearable. Nearly ate salt straight out of the shaker!! Man, it caned. lol

Take care out there.

Rossco

[growler2058]

I hear ya Rossco! Get some magnesium tabs mate.
Had a couple people say you've lost weight so that's good motivation

[Sir Roofy]

well guys ill have to pull out for next sunday is the last day of freedom
with lots of tucker afterwards and so forth mondays wiegh in would be over the top
and were heading for loveday via cobram and work our way up the murry to mildura
to meet up with ab and the fellas on the 4thapril hence no scales before loveday

see you up there growlers

[growler2058]

Lookin forward to it Roofy

[growler2058]

Well i thought the meetup may have chucked a bit on, with rum, beer, camp ovens and the like but alls good. Have slowed down to 400gms a week over the last fortnight, but am gunna flog meself like a borrowed horse this week and get back up to the 1kg a week. Gotta goal in me head to be 100 or under by the time i go to thailand in the last week of june. Also i got $100 on it!!!!!!!!!

[growler2058]

Been away for work since thursday (just walked in the door at home) was worried being away from the gym and treddie that id stack it on a bit. But had a room with kitchenette so was able to cook my own tucker. managed to squeeze a 1hr fast walk/run yesterday and on the other days did pushups and situps in my room. Been working shifts swapping from days into night and back again so thought thatd eff me over. But have done ok. gotta go back thursday so will smash the gym and treddie tomorrow and an early sesh on thurs before i head back up

[DX grunt]

Well i thought the meetup may have chucked a bit on, with rum, beer, camp ovens and the like but alls good. Have slowed down to 400gms a week over the last fortnight, but am gunna flog meself like a borrowed horse this week and get back up to the 1kg a week. Gotta goal in me head to be 100 or under by the time i go to thailand in the last week of june. Also i got $100 on it!!!!!!!!!


C'mon Growler's

I'm on your side, bro - all the way.

I know you're gunna do it, and don't forget to get rid of that f'n avatar BEFORE you go. I'm so over it. lol

[growler2058]

C'mon Growler's

I'm on your side, bro - all the way.

I know you're gunna do it, and don't forget to get rid of that f'n avatar BEFORE you go. I'm so over it. lol

As soon as I crack the ton mate 99.9999999kg an ill change it hahahahhahahahaha but not a gram before


Tappin N Crappin

[Sir Roofy]

As soon as I crack the ton mate 99.9999999kg an ill change it hahahahhahahahaha but not a gram before


Tappin N Crappin

counting on it mate know you can do it

[growler2058]

counting on it mate know you can do it

At the rate im going itll be 8 weeks till i can change the avatar.
but ive upped the ante on the excersize regime so hopefully can drop 1.5 per week and put ya all out of my avatar misery. Just gotta finish this Job in Pt Augusta then can flog myself like a borrowed horse

[growler2058]

At the rate im going itll be 8 weeks till i can change the avatar.
but ive upped the ante on the excersize regime so hopefully can drop 1.5 per week and put ya all out of my avatar misery. Just gotta finish this Job in Pt Augusta then can flog myself like a borrowed horse

Well soon as i finished up there i had to gop away again
I think working nights then days then nights then..................... is not the best way to live a healthy lifestyle. next heap of baks are all local but still sh1tty hours, but at least im home where i know where to buy good healthy food . Back up to Pt Augusta tomorrow just an overnighter so fingers crossed I can start loosing a kg a week

[growler2058]

Mmm what can I say ooops


Tap, Tap.......Who's there?

[growler2058]

Added 4.6kg in 4 weeks by sitting on me fat crack doin eff all (was fun and relaxing though and dont regret a minute of it :-). So only got meself to blame.....................Sooooooooo back in the gym yesterday and back on the treddie today, i'm back in the game, bring on 99.99999kg hahahhaahhahaa

[DX grunt]

Bump.

Just thought I'd crank this subject up again.

How we all going?

Looking forward to chatting with you next Monday morning.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[growler2058]

Like a yoyo rossco

[DX grunt]

Bump.

Feel free to talk to each other on this thread.

Rossco

[BigRAWesty]

I was going to say you guys have bloody productive nights, then looked at the date.. :banghead:

How about we rangle something like this again? Sounds like a fun challenge..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[DX grunt]

I love a challenge. Dropped down to about 92/93kg, but have stacked a bit back on. I'll be there Monday morning, or as soon as I can get some batteries for our digital scales. lol

Before you start any weight loss/exercise program, you should seek professional advice.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[BigRAWesty]

Sounds good.. what charity should we donate to this time?

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[growler2058]

BUMP this is the chat thread for us fat bastards


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[TPC]

BUMP this is the chat thread for us fat bastards


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Are you talking about me?

[growler2058]

Are you talking about me?

Nah anyone who wants to have a crack


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[growler2058]

So today I went for a 3km run nearly killed me but I did it anyway took 18mins
Tomorrow going for 3.5


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[growler2058]

OK I'm going to donate $5 per KG that I lose. to help me on the way I've signed up to this https://www.12wbt.com/?gclid=CIDNmOqrzLgCFUzQpAodmW8A2A&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_cpc
Not that im gunna be cheating, but I am gunna crack it this time. I wanna be 90 kg or less in a year

[TPC]

OK I'm going to donate $5 per KG that I lose. to help me on the way I've signed up to this https://www.12wbt.com/?gclid=CIDNmOqrzLgCFUzQpAodmW8A2A&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_cpc
Not that im gunna be cheating, but I am gunna crack it this time. I wanna be 90 kg or less in a year

Who are you donating to?

[growler2058]

Canteen as per the original thread


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[TPC]

I'm going to do the same and donate $5/Kg. Will try to get a few friends and family to sponsor me to raise a bit more.
My goal weight is 80Kg and I am at 100Kg now.
I recon Westy will be in this too.
Need some more to join in, surely there must be some others that need to loose some weight.

[growler2058]

Yeah Cmon Rossco! Youre back drinking again surely ya got some blubber to lose so ya can get back into those lycra sluggos

[TPC]

Weighed myself today, had a bit of trouble seeing past my gut to see the scales and I am 98KG.
That's 2 down, 18 to go.

[BigRAWesty]

We'll I'm off to a great start.. I forgot.. Lol..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[growler2058]

I've lost 2.2kg since Wednesday 37 to go ;)


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[BigRAWesty]

Hay gents. Weighed in on Tuesday, 127.4.
Should we start a new thread?


Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[growler2058]

Hay gents. Weighed in on Tuesday, 127.4.
Should we start a new thread?


Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)


I would like to keep this one going to try and jog the memories of those who jumped on board before!!

Cmon you lot you know who you are

[DX grunt]

Growler, you might be turning into solid muscle. Just think, you might be an upside triange in no time. lol.

[DX grunt]

I expect to lose a few kg this week. I have to do my colonoscopy prep tomorrow for Thursday. lol.

[TPC]

I expect to lose a few kg this week. I have to do my colonoscopy prep tomorrow for Thursday. lol.

That is not something we want to think about this time in the morning.

[DX grunt]

That is not something we want to think about this time in the morning.

That makes 2 of us.

[Linkon]

I think that you should have to take a lot of care about (http://www.goldcoast-pestcontrol.com/commercial-pest-control/) your diet and must do exercise daily. Make sure that in your diet you have taken balanced diet. And also try to drink green tea or such other extract to make fast your metabolism and it will help you to cut off your extra body fat. The other side you should also do cycling or swimming. Running is also a good way to get effective results. I have lost 5 Kg in 10 days and 20 More to lose.

[Clunk]

I lose approx 1kg every morning

[TPC]

I lose approx 1kg every morning
That's because your always full of shite

[Clunk]

That's because your always full of shite

Only just after I wake up....... After that I float like a butterfly and sting like a bee

[Bush Ranger]

Been quiet here by the looks. Has every one lost their weight?

[TPC]

Been quiet here by the looks. Has every one lost their weight?

Yep, we are all our ideal weight now and have 6 packs.

[Bush Ranger]

Three cheers of Hooray.

[DX grunt]

BUMP

This is where you can chat about recipes, ideas, etc.:)

IT IS IMPORTANT TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY PHYSICAL EXERCISE/WEIGHT LOSS, IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY DONE SO.

TAKE CARE OUT THERE.

Rossco

[DX grunt]

Since 2 May 2011, my first weigh in, I've lost 300 grams. lol

BUT, it's been a roller coaster ride along the way. lol

My goal is 90kg.

What's yours?


IT IS IMPORTANT TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY PHYSICAL EXERCISE/WEIGHT LOSS, IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY DONE SO.

TAKE CARE OUT THERE.

[Winnie]

I've lost 40Kg since Feb this year on this diet. http://www.ruled.me/guide-keto-diet/
It's not a subscription diet or anything like that, it's a guideline that you eat by.

[DX grunt]

I've lost 40Kg since Feb this year on this diet. http://www.ruled.me/guide-keto-diet/
It's not a subscription diet or anything like that, it's a guideline that you eat by.

Nice. Please be careful. 40kg in 6 months is a lot of weight to lose in a short amount of time. This won't be suitable for me because I love my pushbike riding and I need carbs. Low carbs and pushbike riding, IMHO, aren't good friends. Been there done that.

All the best, Winnie.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[Bush Ranger]

I`m at 106 Kgs at the moment. Lost 25 Kg when I first started a few months back. Plateaued at the moment and no doubt I`ll get back in to the swing of things soon.

[Winnie]

Nice. Please be careful. 40kg in 6 months is a lot of weight to lose in a short amount of time. This won't be suitable for me because I love my pushbike riding and I need carbs. Low carbs and pushbike riding, IMHO, aren't good friends. Been there done that.

All the best, Winnie.

Take care out there.

Rossco
Thanks mate. The doc is happy with what I've done so far and it has brought my blood pressure down which was what made me make the choice to do something about my weight.
I'm down to 95kg, which is the first time I have been under 100kg since I was 16

[Bush Ranger]

Winnie, that`s one thing I found too, about bloody pressure being lower once the weight had dropped. I use to walk around 1.5 hours a day once, but now I do any thing around 2.5 to 3 hours a day. Keep up with the good work.

[the godfather]

Wow, just found this thread and I shall be subscribing.
Just found out from my doc after 8 vile of blood, chest X-ray and spinal X-ray that I have Metabolic Disease. To beat my spinal column is knackered so as far as exercise goes I am restricted to walking. I have a CT Scan this week so we can see exactly what is going on in the spine so we can see what exercise is suitable (I think that is his plan).
So for now i am needing to lose 20kg by diet alone.
Currently 99kg. He has me aiming for 88kg first, the 78kg.
I am not allowed to eat any carbs, sugar, or any foods high in acids. This may just end me. I like my food.
Doc says: "No Pasta"
Me: "You know I am Italian right?"
Doc: "Wanna live past 50?"
Me: "Cazzo!"

[Bush Ranger]

The old pasta is addictive isn`t it, even rice I can`t get enough of at times.

[DX grunt]

Weigh in tomorrow morning.

I've got it, so I'm gunna flaunt it! PML