it's official

[mambobirdette]

I was getting a bit podgy over the last year or two so decided to sort it at the start of this year.

I lost 1 1/2 stone in about 6 weeks and have lost a small bit since then and am now at my ideal weight (in my mind) of 12 stone. Also reduced body fat percentage from 23% to 17% now. Want to get that to 15% and then i'll be happy.

Strict diet. Healthy non-processed cereal in the mornings, loads of fruit and veg with main meals,lean cuts of meat with meals, no chips, pasta, crisps, chocolate bars, cakes, pizzas etc.

One good tip is to only have food in your house for the next day. If theres nothing there to eat then you won't eat it

Started off doing gym 5 days a week and 1 hour cardio each day splitt between running, cycling, and cross training. Now just doing 3 or 4 days, same hour cardio but swimming too now it's sunny out and some long bike rides every other week or so.

The hardest bit is the diet bit for sure.

You look fab N8, when we seen you in London in January i was suprised at how fit you look.

Im enjoying the gym and exercise but for me its as you say the diet, im still eating foods that i shouldnt and i cant stop myself

 

[zooey]

oh my god. this thread has made me feel unbelievably bad!

i've been putting on weight and having too much fun to get serious about
shifting it... lots of wine and home cooking :|
feel a right slug now...
all about getting back to the gym -- soon as i shake this hangover

 

[N8]

You look fab N8, when we seen you in London in January i was suprised at how fit you look.

8) Forget that cheque in the post, i'll internet transfer the money straight away

I've lost about a stone since then too.... i must look damn goooooooood now 8)

 

[small jinx]

You look fab N8, when we seen you in London in January i was suprised at how fit you look.

8) Forget that cheque in the post, i'll internet transfer the money straight away

I've lost about a stone since then too.... i must look damn goooooooood now 8)

Blimey N8 surely you odn't need to lose any more inches just gain in muscle instead

I knew j_love01 would come to the rescue with his advise.

I go gym 2-3 times a week, I mix stretching, cardio, and weights.
I'll do between 1 - 1 & 1/2 hours of cardio during one session. I go to kick box as well, and probably ride my bike once a week during the summer.
Well I do welly the alcohol now and then & have passion for chocolate -I've gotta have some passion & enjoyment in life

Yes I do also try and eat as much fresh food as possible, kick day off eith porridge and fruit, that seems to stave the hunger for longer.