Homer Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 As of today I achieved my target of getting consistently below 13st 10lb Towards the end of last year I began a bit of a lifestyle change after weighing in at a colossal 17st 10lb. Nothing too dramatic, just cutting down on junk food, regular exercise and cutting down on beer. So, after 5 months, I've lost 4 stone and dropped 9 inches on my waist, 10 inches on chest and 11 inches round the belly. I feel great now, no more sweating after climbing a few flights of stairs, can shop in 'normal' clothes stores and can have the occasional meal out without feeling guilty. Can't believe I got so overweight and unfit in the first place, but can see how easy it is to get into a bad lifestyle.. Thanks to all those who posted in the previous meal suggestions thread, the replies helped a great deal and kept me from straying to fast food Anyway, sorry for the random and attention whoring thread, but after all these months, this is a huge personal acheivement so thought it worth mentioning here - perhaps even a little motivation for those others also wanting to lose some weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 well done mate, I wish I could get my backside into gear and lose a couple of stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 As of today I achieved my target of getting consistently below 13st 10lb Towards the end of last year I began a bit of a lifestyle change after weighing in at a colossal 17st 10lb. Nothing too dramatic, just cutting down on junk food, regular exercise and cutting down on beer. So, after 5 months, I've lost 4 stone and dropped 9 inches on my waist, 10 inches on chest and 11 inches round the belly. I feel great now, no more sweating after climbing a few flights of stairs, can shop in 'normal' clothes stores and can have the occasional meal out without feeling guilty. Can't believe I got so overweight and unfit in the first place, but can see how easy it is to get into a bad lifestyle.. Thanks to all those who posted in the previous meal suggestions thread, the replies helped a great deal and kept me from straying to fast food Anyway, sorry for the random and attention whoring thread, but after all these months, this is a huge personal acheivement so thought it worth mentioning here - perhaps even a little motivation for those others also wanting to lose some weight Are you feeling alright? You look ill:D How tall are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 How tall are you? Just over 6 foot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Well done mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Well done mate, I bet you're thinner than a racing snake now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Well done, Sir. I've only succeeded in putting weight on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 congrats!! I am on my way down as well. Lost 4kgs in 3 weeks Christmas was a little too good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Massive congrats Daryll, I'm nearing your start weight & am thinking of a lifestyle change too, this has given me inspiration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 nice one, now go get a big mac to celebrate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Wow Daryl thats a big loss! Well done! My weight loss has kinda gone to plan also, but I've only lost 1 1/2 stone, but have been trying to tone up at the same time I might have to do a double take next time I see ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Blimey matey, well done On a side note, any chance I can use your sound meter in the next couple of weeks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Well done dude. I also lost 5kg by changing one thing and one thing only. At the end of November I decided not to drink any Beer during the week anymore. Amazing what difference that has made and I don't seem to ground the Supra as much now either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Thanks guys Well done mate, I bet you're thinner than a racing snake now? Well I'm still overweight, so it's not time to lose the 'Homer' name just yet Wow Daryl thats a big loss! Well done! My weight loss has kinda gone to plan also, but I've only lost 1 1/2 stone, but have been trying to tone up at the same time I might have to do a double take next time I see ya Well done Bobbeh You weren't exactly overweight to begin with though - at least the last time we met! On a side note, any chance I can use your sound meter in the next couple of weeks? Sure Wez, I don't have much need for it now so drop by anytime of you want it for a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Well done Bobbeh You weren't exactly overweight to begin with though - at least the last time we met! No, well it was just disproportionatly placed All round the mid section.. so I've been down the gym trying to lose the gut and tone up I'm down to about 12 1/2 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Congrats Big guy Darryl..... That takes some self discipline. since I got my sense of taste back, I have been eating everything..... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 No, well it was just disproportionatly placed All round the mid section.. so I've been down the gym trying to lose the gut and tone up I'm down to about 12 1/2 now Is there a lazy way of loosing the damned Belly?? I wouldn't go to the Gym if you paid me and I hate sit ups but I also hate my Belly, the rest is shaping up quite nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Yeah, stop drinking beer (I had about 2 years of lunchtime beer(s) culture at work that didnt help) and do some kind of exercise.. I found jogging to be particularly good... and like Homer says, cut out the junk food. Sit ups to tone it up also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Thats great!!! WELL done and keep it up. (fatty) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Yeah, stop drinking beer (I had about 2 years of lunchtime beer(s) culture at work that didnt help) and do some kind of exercise.. I found jogging to be particularly good... and like Homer says, cut out the junk food. Sit ups to tone it up also Argh, sit ups and Jogging NIGHTMARE. And I did give up Beer everyday but Friday and Saturday. Then I have about 4-5 pints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 You've got a difficult task ahead then fella Looking back, it was the funny, the first time I realised I was losing weight around the middle was when I went on a Karting day with the Supra club, the bucket seats seemed much wider lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Argh, sit ups and Jogging NIGHTMARE. And I did give up Beer everyday but Friday and Saturday. Then I have about 4-5 pints. Yep, sit-ups. Aim for five minutes a day (start with as many as you can do and work up from there). In a few weeks you'll see a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Might be tricky on the 2nd day, when the agonizing pains from day 1 are all over your stomach, even going for a crap can have issues complicated by achey stomach muscles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I've lost 4 stone and dropped 9 inches on my waist, 10 inches on chest and 11 inches round the belly. thats impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Is there a lazy way of loosing the damned Belly?? I wouldn't go to the Gym if you paid me and I hate sit ups but I also hate my Belly, the rest is shaping up quite nicely. I did quite a lot of reading up on the subject beforehand, one thing that nearly all the 'experts' said was that you can't target a specific area of the body when the aim is to lose body fat. Stored fat is used up equally from all areas when the body starts burning it. So, it's a simple case of ensuring your daily calorie intake is less than the amount you're burning. Obviously some sort of physical activity helps increase the difference between consumed and burnt calories. It's also very important to ensure that you maintain a balance between fat, protein and carbs, too little in either area will have detrimental effects. The body need some fat intake, so a diet should include 'good' fat intake Aside from the Gym or 'normal' sport activities, the biggest calorie burners: DIY, Car mechanics and making love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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