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14/01/2010 19:06:49
andyr
andyr
Posts 371
Evenin' all,

As I'm growing fatter than Mr Creosote on a daily basis, I need to take my weight-loss efforts to the next stage. I'm currently 12st 5lb, which is scary especially as (a) a year ago I weighed a feathery 11st 3lb and (b) I have a hard target for the Etape du Dales on 16 May (= very hilly 114mile sportive).

So I want to get down to 11st 0lb by 16 May. And having tried and failed using that thing you humans call "willpower" over recent weeks, I have to go to the next level, which is public humiliation. The question is: are you willing to join in? Aha... thought so.

So I'm planning - with the Admin's permission of course - to post my weight every Monday on this thread. You, dear Reader, don't have to do anything, but feel free to hurl insults or blow kisses at me at any time. This requires me to be blood-curdlingly honest. I'm confident I can do it - a few years ago I lost 4 stone in 5 months.

So watch this space. And I urge anyone else who wants to do likewise then please feel free to add to this thread.

Andy
edited by andyr on 14/01/2010
edited by andyr on 14/01/2010
14/01/2010 19:22:34
Si
Si
Posts 1120
Good luck fatty........
14/01/2010 19:43:44
ant
ant
Posts 740
doesn't seem too hefty. Unless you're 4' 10"?
14/01/2010 19:47:07
andyr
andyr
Posts 371
5'8" and there is much guttage
14/01/2010 20:03:00
Si
Si
Posts 1120
Marjorie Dawes wrote:

Oooooh, I love a bit of cake. Oooooh, cake. Oooooh, cake. Cake. Cake. Cake. Cake. I'm just one of these people. I come home and I need a piece of cake.
14/01/2010 20:09:10
andyr
andyr
Posts 371
Oooooh, I love a bag of chips. Oooooh, chips. Oooooh, chips. Chips. Chips. Chips. Chips. I'm just one of these people. I come home and I need a bag of chips.
14/01/2010 21:03:14
jay
jay
Posts 90
RIDE FAT BOY,,,,,RIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
14/01/2010 22:04:39
viv
viv
Posts 1985
You're a supportive lot aren't you, hehe. Thats an extreme method Andy - very brave. So whats the plan. What are you planning to lose and how?

How about we start a bit of a wager, all put a pound in and play guess the weight of the rubio on a weekly basis?
14/01/2010 22:26:09
martinh
martinh
Posts 595
andyr wrote:
Evenin' all,

As I'm growing fatter than Mr Creosote on a daily basis, I need to take my weight-loss efforts to the next stage. I'm currently 12st 5lb, which is scary especially as (a) a year ago I weighed a feathery 11st 3lb and (b) I have a hard target for the Etape du Dales on 16 May (= very hilly 114mile sportive).

So I want to get down to 11st 0lb by 16 May. And having tried and failed using that thing you humans call "willpower" over recent weeks, I have to go to the next level, which is public humiliation. The question is: are you willing to join in? Aha... thought so.

So I'm planning - with the Admin's permission of course - to post my weight every Monday on this thread. You, dear Reader, don't have to do anything, but feel free to hurl insults or blow kisses at me at any time. This requires me to be blood-curdlingly honest. I'm confident I can do it - a few years ago I lost 4 stone in 5 months.

So watch this space. And I urge anyone else who wants to do likewise then please feel free to add to this thread.

Andy
edited by andyr on 14/01/2010
edited by andyr on 14/01/2010


How about a few ground rules for this type of "event".

1 Weight publishing allowed.

2 Photos not.
14/01/2010 23:34:57
viv
viv
Posts 1985
When anyone is slim enough to wear bib shorts OVER a shirt and not look ridiculous you can post photos...oh yeah, thats NEVER.
edited by viv on 15/01/2010
14/01/2010 23:55:46
TomF
TomF
Posts 962
You mean it's possible to look good in bib shorts? Why did no-one tell me?!!
15/01/2010 01:44:59
Ben_S
Ben_S
Posts 270
you weigh about as much as my left leg!
15/01/2010 08:59:29
Crazy Pete
Crazy Pete
Posts 224
andyr wrote:
I'm currently 12st 5lb, which is scary.
So watch this space. And I urge anyone else who wants to do likewise then please feel free to add to this thread.

Andy


Hi Andy, I'm in need of a bit of a push to get me to slim down from 79kgs to arount the 70kg mark, sounds much like yourself. I've got a buddha belly & it needs to go. I don't think its genictally possible for me to ever be built like Jerry, but a stone lighter than now before the TT season is possible. I'll join you.
I agree with Martin - post weights & poss measurments, but no photos of the midrift as people sometimes read this forum at mealtimes.
How will you be shiftin the excess? I'm going to stick to calorie counting for now as I don't fancy the Slimfast type product approach, bit unsure of 'special' diets. Oh and sit ups, as opposed to the 'sit downs' I'm currently an expert at.
Cheers, P.
15/01/2010 09:29:28
Si
Si
Posts 1120
Crazy Pete wrote:


How will you be shiftin the excess? I'm going to stick to calorie counting for now as I don't fancy the Slimfast type product approach, bit unsure of 'special' diets. Oh and sit ups, as opposed to the 'sit downs' I'm currently an expert at.
Cheers, P.


I've dropped over a stone since the end of last season

How?

Changed diet, no alcohol since Nov Plenty of cardio in the 'Fat Burning Zone' ( 60%/70% MHR ), pilates ( stop laughing at the back ) and twice a week core gym work...

I'm far from an expert so I'm not about to start telling anyone how to lose weight and detailing my diet/routine etc but all the above has certainly helped/worked for me...

Good luck.......

Oh and Nick makes a valid point, you don't want to start losing weight rapidly at the expense of losing power/muscle
15/01/2010 09:31:20
andyr
andyr
Posts 371
viv wrote:
What are you planning to lose and how?

I've got to lose 19 pounds in 17 weeks, it'll be easier at the beginning for sure. The how is...

NickW wrote:
ride that bike fatboy and just leave the high calorie cr*p food alone

This is my basic strategy. Fresh fruit rather than freshly-baked buttery croissants slathered in the sweetest jams ..... ahem sorry about that.

martinh wrote:
2 Photos not.

I have too much respect for my fellow Wheelers, no pictures - honest. But be warned: I own a skinsuit.

Crazy Pete wrote:
I'm in need of a bit of a push to get me to slim down from 79kgs to arount the 70kg mark, sounds much like yourself. I've got a buddha belly & it needs to go.

Excellent, go for it!
15/01/2010 09:53:04
Ed
Ed
Posts 746
Definitely agree with the no alcohol, you put weight on in no time if you're on the beers.

You might have a gander at the weightwatcher style diets - more of a lifestyle alteration program than a diet and it can be altered to take into account exercise - my mum lost about 3 stone on that in under a year.


good luck with it


Ed

PS. my mum is always telling me I look like a skeleton (5' 10" 62 kg) so you can't win either way!

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15/01/2010 09:57:28
andyr
andyr
Posts 371
Ed wrote:
You might have a gander at the weightwatcher style diets - more of a lifestyle alteration program than a diet and it can be altered to take into account exercise - my mum lost about 3 stone on that in under a year.

I did my 4 stone weight loss by going to Weight Watchers. I liked its measurability and the fact that my weight was a matter of public record.
15/01/2010 10:23:46
Crazy Pete
Crazy Pete
Posts 224
Ed wrote:


PS. my mum is always telling me I look like a skeleton (5' 10" 62 kg) so you can't win either way!


Your avitar a mugshot then, Ed?
15/01/2010 10:39:09
Ed
Ed
Posts 746
Yeah, had it taken over christmas...

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Why not visit my Flickr page?
15/01/2010 11:06:53
Crazy Pete
Crazy Pete
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