penguin Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Hey Guys, noticed more and more people on this board are trying to get more active/fit.. Just figured it would be good to share tips, help motivate each other and gain better insight to developing better eating habits/training/workout schedules. any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Walk to/from the pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I'm not on a diet and I don't intend to join a fitness centre but I havn't had Mcdonalds, pizza, indian, chinese or any fast food for over 4 months. Also my drinking is down to a minium..... I call this the "CASH" diet CASH = Can't Afford it, Supra Habbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I'm not on a diet and I don't intend to join a fitness centre but I havn't had Mcdonalds, pizza, indian, chinese or any fast food for over 4 months. Also my dinking is down to a minium..... Dinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 i just had a sausage roll and a cream doughnut, but i resisted the temptation of someone making me a coffee and WALKED to the kitchen myself:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Dinking? yea, its like drinking but smaller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooper-supra Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Walk to/from the pub. thats the best one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted January 3, 2006 Author Share Posted January 3, 2006 oh you boys!!.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooper-supra Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black cat Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 edd you fat shit, it must be your glands then!!!!! tt steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Walk to/from the pub. Isn't it WALK to / STAGGER back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 edd you fat shit, it must be your glands then!!!!! tt steve lol, Nothin wrong with my gland-icles mate. .....maybe alittle under sized and under used, but thats it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooper-supra Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Isn't it WALK to / STAGGER back. both seem to me a excercise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black cat Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 lol, Nothin wrong with my gland-icles mate. .....maybe alittle under sized and under used, but thats it!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptik Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Anyway You dont need special diets, powders and fruity milkshakes to lose weight. All you need is a pair of running shoes and motivation. I was 12st 7lb for about a year. Then started watching what i was eating. start by cutting out chocolate or cakes. Replace snacks (crisps etc) with a fruit or a smoothie (made from skimmed milk, a fruit and a tablespoon of natural low fat yogurt, mixed up). That definately feels a hole and tastes nice. After 2 months i've dropped down to 10st 12lb. Now its easy for me to see how my body reacts to food. I used to be able to eat a full maccy d's meal, now, i'll struggle. That's another thing - Dont overfill yourself. If you feel full, stop. Don't force yourself. That's my 2p worth. Now back to the doughnuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Anyway You dont need special diets, powders and fruity milkshakes to lose weight. All you need is a pair of running shoes and motivation. I was 12st 7lb for about a year. Then started watching what i was eating. start by cutting out chocolate or cakes. Replace snacks (crisps etc) with a fruit or a smoothie (made from skimmed milk, a fruit and a tablespoon of natural low fat yogurt, mixed up). That definately feels a hole and tastes nice. After 2 months i've dropped down to 10st 12lb. Now its easy for me to see how my body reacts to food. I used to be able to eat a full maccy d's meal, now, i'll struggle. That's another thing - Dont overfill yourself. If you feel full, stop. Don't force yourself. That's my 2p worth. Now back to the doughnuts Thats a big loss -well done! As well as the the above, could I ask how much running you have been doing and what sort of a training regime you have followed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 well, I run 5k three times a week (on a runner, at varying gradients and speeds) and go on the cross trainer for a pre-programmed hill thingy, three times a week... a few sit-ups and a few press ups and I basically eat and drink what I want.... the whole thing takes about an hour... and I miss out the traffic on the way home.. I've lost 4 stone in the last nine months doing this and haven't bothered with any weird diets... I'm a bit of a pasta/rice addict, so that's possibly helped...? But their right, it's motivation, my advice is get an mp3 player, fill it full of Guns n' Roses and the nastiest gangsta rap money can buy and get down the gym.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 well, I run 5k three times a week (on a runner, at varying gradients and speeds) and go on the cross trainer for a pre-programmed hill thingy, three times a week... a few sit-ups and a few press ups and I basically eat and drink what I want.... the whole thing takes about an hour... and I miss out the traffic on the way home.. I've lost 4 stone in the last nine months doing this and haven't bothered with any weird diets... I'm a bit of a pasta/rice addict, so that's possibly helped...? But their right, it's motivation, my advice is get an mp3 player, fill it full of Guns n' Roses and the nastiest gangsta rap money can buy and get down the gym.... Another good bit of advice there. I too could do with losing about 4 stone (or possibly more ) and think that the cardio side may be my best option. Those of you who have met me would never believe it but up to about 6 years ago, I was running on average 35 miles per week with a long run on a Sunday amounting to 10-15 miles. I now struggle to run to the toilet before peeing myself! Unfortunately, age and injury catch up with you but I am determined to lose weight again and regain some semblence of fitness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 If you're over weight and want to loose it then you need a lifestyle change, not a diet. If more people cooked proper food, rather than munching on take-aways and microwave rubbish, then they wouldn't have to go to the gym to try and loose weight, it's a viscious circle. I suppose I'm lucky, I've never liked junk food. I'd much rather have a bowl of noodles than a burger. I love a beer though, but like I said before the walk to the pub takes care of that I like cooking too, I get to play with really sharp knives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Unfortunately, age and injury catch up with you but I am determined to lose weight again and regain some semblence of fitness. Do you like Thai food? It couldn't be healther and is the best tasting food I've ever had. Change your eating habbits and you're half way there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Do you like Thai food? It couldn't be healther and is the best tasting food I've ever had. Change your eating habbits and you're half way there.... I love Thai food and Cantonese too but living on my own has the drawback of having to cook for myself and my Thai and Cantonese culinary skills leave a lot to be desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Im doing quite well at the mo... 6'0". I was 14st with 19% BMI now im 14St with 15% BMI.... My secret was easy..... Smaller meals, NO sugar and I mean NO granulted sugar (Silver spoon yellow top sweetner in tea, cereal etc, Diet Coke), No Alchol at all, 1/2 usual intake of red meat. 3 months and im a very different person. PS this was with Little or no exercise. But just using my home Gym Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptik Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Thats a big loss -well done! As well as the the above, could I ask how much running you have been doing and what sort of a training regime you have followed? Cheers mate I joined the gym and used to do the following 4-5 times a week (usually after work): 10min warm up on the treadmill 10-15min variable running (1min slow, 1 min sprint) 10min on the bike at a steady easyish pace Sometimes 10min rowing Then onto weights After that i used the pool and would do 20 laps casual breast stroke Then sit in the Jacuzzi I do a lot of chest, arms and ab exercises. Lately dips, pull ups etc. I now do 100-200 press-ups, wide grip and close grip, every night and 200-250 sit-ups every other night. So i do recommend running, as you can see from SonicSoop's achievement. Well done mate! Thats fab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 cheers mate... it's changed my life a bit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I love Thai food and Cantonese too but living on my own has the drawback of having to cook for myself and my Thai and Cantonese culinary skills leave a lot to be desired. So did mine at first, but you have to start somewhere. You can get loads of very good, and very simple recipes from the web. To be able to cook all you need to do is be able to read, the rest is just practice. Asian supermarkets, and most super markets will have everything you need to start. I wouldn't bother with stir fry packet sauces, they taste terrible and are full of sugar anyway. Cooking for 1 is no different to cooking for 2, 3 or 4. Just means less of it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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