The battle with the weight

[Hibby Bairn]

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Another pound and a half off this week. Pretty much tied on the lightest weight I’ve been as an adult, give or take half a pound.

Got a bit of a cold and visiting Albania this weekend, so training has been lighter and will be enjoying my food at the weekend so will likely put on a little this week ahead.

Well done 👍

[McD]

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Fizzy drinks are my absolute kryptonite. I could give up most things, crisps, sweeties, probably even meat, but I struggle to ever see me binning fizzy drinks.

This is me as well. I’ve wasn’t ever a heavy drinker and gave it up when I was about 20, not a big sweetie person, but fizzy juice and crisps are my vices

[Bridge hibs]

16.09 last week and same this week, finding shifting this 9lbs to be a challenge but I know the main reason is that returning to work after a 6 month absence has been more difficult to plan meals so my eating is a bit erratic, previously I had more time to prepare meals whereas now I just feel too tired

Still plenty to play for so one stone down and my diabetes bloods in two weeks time so I hope Im on the road to reversing my type 2 diabetes

[Pretty Boy]

I'm only down a pound this week but have had to take the belt in a notch and a few T shirts are hanging a bit differently so I'm not too concerned it's not more.

I've been hitting the gym pretty hard for about 5 weeks now and can definitely notice a change in body shape so I'm using the scales more as a guide than being a slave to them.

[Bridge hibs]

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I'm only down a pound this week but have had to take the belt in a notch and a few T shirts are hanging a bit differently so I'm not too concerned it's not more.

I've been hitting the gym pretty hard for about 5 weeks now and can definitely notice a change in body shape so I'm using the scales more as a guide than being a slave to them.

Yeah same and my body fat conversion to muscle mass is impressive despite me not starting any physical exercise yet

I dont go to gyms as I was put off a few years ago by the “mobile phone” “look at me brigade” moreso one or two of them had biceps the size of processed peas

I have the 12kg kettle bell, dum bells and curl bar at home and I plan to get wired into them, its just the motivation switch that Im having trouble finding just now

[Northernhibee]

Did my first ParkRun in a while - had a horrendous chesty bug as of late and was on a long weekend away. Started off way too fast and burned myself out by the 3km mark which I’m disappointed with, still my second best time but my fitness is better than I showed.

Feeling more strength in the climbing - lost my footing on one climb and was able to swing my legs around whilst holding on to one hand hold with both hands and regained control. The way it was positioned made it tough but no way was I doing that a month ago.


Not working next Saturday either so hoping to get another ParkRun in, want to lose a bit more body fat and gain lower body strength before I build distance.

[Northernhibee]

Got a niggling pain in my knee so having to lighten my training. I think it’s related to some new insoles I’ve got - my physio reckons I’m needing an arch support on the side where my knee is sore and I’ve just started wearing it, so it may just be that side of my body adjusting.

Weight has held reasonably steady after a good weekend seeing friends and heading out for a couple of meals, so that’s a positive.

[grunt]

Wonder what people think of this article on fasting.

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1035921

New findings reveal that the body undergoes significant, systematic changes across multiple organs during prolonged periods of fasting. The results demonstrate evidence of health benefits beyond weight loss, but also show that any potentially health-altering changes appear to occur only after three days without food.

[Pretty Boy]

3lbs off last week. Happy with that.

Had a heavy weekend on the beers weekend just past so not the best start to this week but back on track today and nothing really planned for the next 3 weekends so shouldn't be too destructive.

[Northernhibee]

Another pound off. Noticing a difference in clothing - needed to buy a new belt, and both look and feel the difference.

Went back to the climbing gym today after my knee has settled down a bit and was able to complete a climb that I haven’t before. All very promising.

[CallumLaidlaw]

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Been on a bit of a downhill spiral since my 40th in September 2021. Genuinely put the 5 stone back on that I’d lost. Got the euros for 5 days in the summer so on a mission to get as much off as possible for then. Know who to do it it’s just the motivation. So hopefully the euros, then 2 weddings later in the year will keep me focused.
Joined up to an overweight football team and had my first training session last week so hopefully that will help too. 11.5lbs off in the first 2 weeks but the first couple of weeks are always a bit of a gimme.


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27lbs off in 9 weeks now. Really enjoying the football. Had my first league game on Sunday and managed about an hour. Training tonight was the best I’ve felt so far. The 2 sessions a week are helping massively.

Avoiding drinking in the house definitely helping, and only drinking when out for an actual night out etc rather than every week at the football. Definitely my biggest issue.


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[Smartie]

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27lbs off in 9 weeks now. Really enjoying the football. Had my first league game on Sunday and managed about an hour. Training tonight was the best I’ve felt so far. The 2 sessions a week are helping massively.

Avoiding drinking in the house definitely helping, and only drinking when out for an actual night out etc rather than every week at the football. Definitely my biggest issue.


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Re the overweight football - what are the requirements for getting involved with that? I’m most certainly a good bit overweight, struggling badly to get started doing something about it but that sounds exactly like the sort of environment I’d respond to.

[Bridge hibs]

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27lbs off in 9 weeks now. Really enjoying the football. Had my first league game on Sunday and managed about an hour. Training tonight was the best I’ve felt so far. The 2 sessions a week are helping massively.

Avoiding drinking in the house definitely helping, and only drinking when out for an actual night out etc rather than every week at the football. Definitely my biggest issue.


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Nice one mate, well done 👍

[CallumLaidlaw]

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Re the overweight football - what are the requirements for getting involved with that? I’m most certainly a good bit overweight, struggling badly to get started doing something about it but that sounds exactly like the sort of environment I’d respond to.

38” waist or above or 30+ BMI. Loads of teams across the central belt now. They have 2 divisions now and I think more clubs are being set up for next season.

https://m.facebook.com/warriorspremierleague/


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[Northernhibee]

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27lbs off in 9 weeks now. Really enjoying the football. Had my first league game on Sunday and managed about an hour. Training tonight was the best I’ve felt so far. The 2 sessions a week are helping massively.

Avoiding drinking in the house definitely helping, and only drinking when out for an actual night out etc rather than every week at the football. Definitely my biggest issue.


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That’s absolutely superb, well done!


What are you doing food wise?

[CallumLaidlaw]

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That’s absolutely superb, well done!


What are you doing food wise?

So just having a protein shake at breakfast. Mainly soup at lunch and then just a healthyish dinner (burger and homemade chips tonight). Snack wise try to stick to 100-150 calorie snack mid morning and mid afternoon if needed. Yoghurt after dinner.
A chocolate snackajack in the evening if I need it.

Still managed to have a few days out here and there. Was out all day for the derby last week. Lunch at pizza geeks then a pie at the match. Done Hibs hospitality a couple of weeks ago which turned into a late one with a late night pizza

It’s just about moderation for me and not making every other day a cheat day

I’m going out tomorrow night for the boxing so food and bevvy but then that will be me being fairly strict again until 30th when I’m out with the missus.


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[Northernhibee]

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So just having a protein shake at breakfast. Mainly soup at lunch and then just a healthyish dinner (burger and homemade chips tonight). Snack wise try to stick to 100-150 calorie snack mid morning and mid afternoon if needed. Yoghurt after dinner.
A chocolate snackajack in the evening if I need it.

Still managed to have a few days out here and there. Was out all day for the derby last week. Lunch at pizza geeks then a pie at the match. Done Hibs hospitality a couple of weeks ago which turned into a late one with a late night pizza

It’s just about moderation for me and not making every other day a cheat day

I’m going out tomorrow night for the boxing so food and bevvy but then that will be me being fairly strict again until 30th when I’m out with the missus.


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Good stuff, nice that you’re not cutting out all the things that you enjoy too.


My partner is out tonight, so got a Bavette steak from M&S and going to make myself a steak sandwich with home made chips tonight. Breakfast is always a protein shake and a chocolate protein pud, lunch is skyr with berries and meringue, and tea is something decent but healthy. Pudding is a mini Magnum or a jelly and custard pot from Aldi. Fruit as a snack, and clear whey isolate once or twice in the day.


Weighed in at fifteen stone twelve this week, which is the lightest I remember being. Was 21 stone there or there abouts when I started this journey which is two years tomorrow going by my Facebook timeline.

Had a catch up with some former colleagues in Aberdeen at the weekend and it took them a couple of minutes to realise it was me. Some of that was being a few years older and having grown a beard but that took me back quite a bit.

[CallumLaidlaw]

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Good stuff, nice that you’re not cutting out all the things that you enjoy too.


My partner is out tonight, so got a Bavette steak from M&S and going to make myself a steak sandwich with home made chips tonight. Breakfast is always a protein shake and a chocolate protein pud, lunch is skyr with berries and meringue, and tea is something decent but healthy. Pudding is a mini Magnum or a jelly and custard pot from Aldi. Fruit as a snack, and clear whey isolate once or twice in the day.


Weighed in at fifteen stone twelve this week, which is the lightest I remember being. Was 21 stone there or there abouts when I started this journey which is two years tomorrow going by my Facebook timeline.

Had a catch up with some former colleagues in Aberdeen at the weekend and it took them a couple of minutes to realise it was me. Some of that was being a few years older and having grown a beard but that took me back quite a bit.

That’s absolutely superb mate

BMI is a bit of a myth for my body. When I was 17/18, I had absolutely no fat on me and was around 16.5 stone. So heavy set anyway. I’ve fluctuated over the years and from around 25st I managed to get myself down to 19st in lockdown. Last 2 and a half years has seen me just pile it back on and hit 26st last summer. I got some off then got lazy before Christmas. On New Year’s Day I was 25st. So now at 23st. Would like to get under 21st for going to Germany. Well aware that at 42 I need to make sure I keep it off now tho otherwise it’s just gonna get harder and harder. As I said, I’m loving the football, but my body has been in constant ache mode for the last 2 months


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[CropleyWasGod]

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That’s absolutely superb mate

BMI is a bit of a myth for my body. When I was 17/18, I had absolutely no fat on me and was around 16.5 stone. So heavy set anyway. I’ve fluctuated over the years and from around 25st I managed to get myself down to 19st in lockdown. Last 2 and a half years has seen me just pile it back on and hit 26st last summer. I got some off then got lazy before Christmas. On New Year’s Day I was 25st. So now at 23st. Would like to get under 21st for going to Germany. Well aware that at 42 I need to make sure I keep it off now tho otherwise it’s just gonna get harder and harder. As I said, I’m loving the football, but my body has been in constant ache mode for the last 2 months


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Not trying to derail the thread, but is BMI that important? I know that GP's etc set a lot of store by it, and that it is a useful guide. But.... no-one can tell me that a 16stone rugby player, who is built like a ripped brick ****house and is as fit as the proverbial, is overweight. Or are they?

[CallumLaidlaw]

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Not trying to derail the thread, but is BMI that important? I know that GP's etc set a lot of store by it, and that it is a useful guide. But.... no-one can tell me that a 16stone rugby player, who is built like a ripped brick ****house and is as fit as the proverbial, is overweight. Or are they?

Yeah agree. I always remember that at his peak, Lennox Lewis was morbidly obese going by BMI.


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[Jones28]

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Not trying to derail the thread, but is BMI that important? I know that GP's etc set a lot of store by it, and that it is a useful guide. But.... no-one can tell me that a 16stone rugby player, who is built like a ripped brick ****house and is as fit as the proverbial, is overweight. Or are they?

BMI is a load of *****.

It doesn't take body composition in to account, its way too black and white to take your weight and height and decide you're overweight on that basis.

[nonshinyfinish]

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BMI is a load of *****.

It doesn't take body composition in to account, its way too black and white to take your weight and height and decide you're overweight on that basis.

I think BMI is more useful at a population level than at an individual level. If a population's BMI is increasing, it's probably not because there are more 16-stone musclebound brick s***houses around…

At an individual level, it's an indicator. If your BMI is outside the expected range, it doesn't automatically mean you're under or overweight, but for many people it will. It's something to consider along with other metrics/factors rather than being used in isolation to say someone is overweight.

[Northernhibee]

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That’s absolutely superb mate

BMI is a bit of a myth for my body. When I was 17/18, I had absolutely no fat on me and was around 16.5 stone. So heavy set anyway. I’ve fluctuated over the years and from around 25st I managed to get myself down to 19st in lockdown. Last 2 and a half years has seen me just pile it back on and hit 26st last summer. I got some off then got lazy before Christmas. On New Year’s Day I was 25st. So now at 23st. Would like to get under 21st for going to Germany. Well aware that at 42 I need to make sure I keep it off now tho otherwise it’s just gonna get harder and harder. As I said, I’m loving the football, but my body has been in constant ache mode for the last 2 months


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Makes such a huge distance to have an activity you enjoy. The football was great for me for a while but fell out of love with it (namely a few people who took it way too seriously) so found my new thing, which is largely running, climbing, and OCRs. Got that enthusiasm back again and also in permanent ache mode 😂

[Onceinawhile]

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I think BMI is more useful at a population level than at an individual level. If a population's BMI is increasing, it's probably not because there are more 16-stone musclebound brick s***houses around…

At an individual level, it's an indicator. If your BMI is outside the expected range, it doesn't automatically mean you're under or overweight, but for many people it will. It's something to consider along with other metrics/factors rather than being used in isolation to say someone is overweight.

I agree with this. Anthony Joshua has a higher bmi than I do, but obviously he's ripped. He's an outlier.

I on the other hand have average amounts of muscle, so when my bmi is too high, it usually means I'm overweight.

Currently, I need to lose just under 2 stone to be in "normal" range and from last time I was that weight I'd say that's about right.

Anyway, slimming world last night - another 2.5lbs off for a total of 2st 1lb lost since the start of the year.

Another 2 stone to go, hopefully by mid June.

[overdrive]

Anybody come across Eddie Abbew on social media and what’s your views? A lot of what he says makes sense but some of the other stuff I think is borderline misinformation.

If anything, whenever I see prepackaged, processed food in the supermarket, all I hear is his voice saying “this **** isn’t food, wake the **** up”

Some of his cooking looks vile. Cooking mince and blueberries in the one pan

[joe breezy]

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Wonder what people think of this article on fasting.

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1035921

I did intermittent fasting at the start of lockdown as I didn’t have any work for a while

Then I started working again from home and just couldn’t do it

I only work at a computer but can’t focus when I’m hungry

There’s loads of evidence it works though even if you don’t eat till lunchtime and are careful what you do eat


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[Northernhibee]

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Anybody come across Eddie Abbew on social media and what’s your views? A lot of what he says makes sense but some of the other stuff I think is borderline misinformation.

If anything, whenever I see prepackaged, processed food in the supermarket, all I hear is his voice saying “this **** isn’t food, wake the **** up”

Some of his cooking looks vile. Cooking mince and blueberries in the one pan

He’s a ****ing idiot and borderline dangerous. You can lose weight by being in a calorie deficit and essentially all the diets that you see are basically different ways of getting to that.


By stigmatising large amounts of food as “****” and “not food”, you’re just opening a door to eating disorders. Sometimes when you’re out and about you’re going to have to choose the least worst option (or just choose to enjoy yourself for one night) and having mantras along the lines of eat pancakes, get sick, die are ****ing idiotic.


The man is an arse, his past in terms of assistance to get his physique are enlightening, and his followers are like a cult.

[Keyser Sauzee]

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He’s a ****ing idiot and borderline dangerous. You can lose weight by being in a calorie deficit and essentially all the diets that you see are basically different ways of getting to that.


By stigmatising large amounts of food as “****” and “not food”, you’re just opening a door to eating disorders. Sometimes when you’re out and about you’re going to have to choose the least worst option (or just choose to enjoy yourself for one night) and having mantras along the lines of eat pancakes, get sick, die are ****ing idiotic.


The man is an arse, his past in terms of assistance to get his physique are enlightening, and his followers are like a cult.

He’s a prick, a lot of these “influencers” are becoming so insufferable. Anytime an individual has lost weight or is losing weight, regardless of the method/strategy used, is because they have been in a calorie deficit, it’s as simple as that.

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Can anyone recommend a good cardio exercise when you have an injured ankle and foot? I’ve gone over on my ankle four times since the start of the year, the worst being outside ER where I hurt my foot and it’s the foot that’s causing most issues still. Waking and running are mega painful. Cycling hurts too. Swimming which might be the go to in these situations is out due to an ear condition.

I can basically only do weights and kettlebells.

[Keyser Sauzee]

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Can anyone recommend a good cardio exercise when you have an injured ankle and foot? I’ve gone over on my ankle four times since the start of the year, the worst being outside ER where I hurt my foot and it’s the foot that’s causing most issues still. Waking and running are mega painful. Cycling hurts too. Swimming which might be the go to in these situations is out due to an ear condition.

I can basically only do weights and kettlebells.

Have you tried the cross trainer, might not put as much stress on the ankle as running or walking?