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Old August 15th, 2006, 09:38 AM posted to alt.support.diet
Ade
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Default Fifth weigh-in

1st June: 130kg (287 lbs)
23rd June: 117kg (258 lbs)
9th July: 112kg (247 lbs)
23rd July: 107kg (236 lbs)
6th August: 104kg (229 lbs)
13th August 102kg (225 lbs)

I'm running more than a mile most mornings now, but failing when I get
to an uphill stint. Tomorrow, I'm going to try a new route that should
allow me to go much further without encountering a hill, so that should
help my confidence I hope.

The sister-in-law has been quite critical of my weight loss and making
out that it's all down to luck and I've put no effort in. She's never
been fat in her life, but is struggling to lose a couple of lbs so I
really won't take her comments to heart (besides, she's going through a
horrible time at the moment so I'll be extra-forgiving).

I'm also starting badminton this week and, energy permitting, going to
try weights at the gym. I've lost most of my excess weight (well, 70%
or so) and it's quite apparent, but I really need to make extra effort
to lose the moobs. I've never had strong arms, but I went swimming at
the weekend and put in 30 minutes of breast stroke (I normally just do
the crawl and propel myself 95% with my strong legs) and used my legs
as little as possible and put max effort into arm work. All my other
exercise is cardio/legs only (running + bike) so any tips would be
appreciated. I'm a long way off being able to manage a single push-up
yet

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Old August 15th, 2006, 05:09 PM posted to alt.support.diet
Susan
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Default Fifth weigh-in

Congratulations! You are doing an excellent job (60+ pounds in 2 1/2
monthes is an amazing weight loss!) Is exercise your primary means of
losing weight? I appreciate your post as it has given me the
inspiration to really throw myself into my fitness routine (I went
yesterday for the first time in about 7 monthes and it was tough!*l*)

Ade wrote:
1st June: 130kg (287 lbs)
23rd June: 117kg (258 lbs)
9th July: 112kg (247 lbs)
23rd July: 107kg (236 lbs)
6th August: 104kg (229 lbs)
13th August 102kg (225 lbs)


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Old August 15th, 2006, 05:35 PM posted to alt.support.diet
Beverly
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Default Fifth weigh-in


Ade wrote:
1st June: 130kg (287 lbs)
23rd June: 117kg (258 lbs)
9th July: 112kg (247 lbs)
23rd July: 107kg (236 lbs)
6th August: 104kg (229 lbs)
13th August 102kg (225 lbs)

I'm running more than a mile most mornings now, but failing when I get
to an uphill stint. Tomorrow, I'm going to try a new route that should
allow me to go much further without encountering a hill, so that should
help my confidence I hope.


Don't avoid that hill forever. I think you'll feel even more confident
if you attack and conquer it. I recently started doing more road
cycling and have had to attack those hills I've always avoided. I may
not be the fastest one up the hill but I don't have to stop and walk
anymore and I see improvement each time.

Beverly
177/142/~140 since 1996

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Old August 16th, 2006, 08:23 AM posted to alt.support.diet
Ade
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Susan wrote:

Congratulations! You are doing an excellent job (60+ pounds in 2 1/2
monthes is an amazing weight loss!) Is exercise your primary means of
losing weight? I appreciate your post as it has given me the
inspiration to really throw myself into my fitness routine (I went
yesterday for the first time in about 7 monthes and it was tough!*l*)


Thanks. I'm (not religiously) following the "warrior diet", although by
coincidence rather than a deliberate action. Basically, I do all my
eating on one go in the evening. I was calorie counting for the first 6
or 7 weeks, now I don't (I still estimate but I'm not fanatical - I've
got the hang of it IYSWIM) and I'm still losing weight at the same
weight. I try to exercise as much as I eat for maybe half the week. I
have the odd day without a calorific deficit (when considering basal
metabolic rate) but I rarely hit more than 2000 calories exercise, but
1000 isn't unusual and less than 300 is rare. Also, most of my exercise
is sustained high intensity (eg exercise bike on highest setting for
30-60 minutes - my partner can't even turn the peddles on this setting)

But I can certainly say, I feel hugely better on days when I've had a
run - I feel lighter, fitter and more confident. If, after your
exercise, you know you could have done a bit more, then do more the
next time - that's my philosophy.

Best of luck

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Old August 16th, 2006, 08:29 AM posted to alt.support.diet
Ade
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Default Fifth weigh-in

Beverly wrote:
Don't avoid that hill forever. I think you'll feel even more confident
if you attack and conquer it.

You're absolutely right, but I need to *know* I can beat it, so today I
went on a longer run (2.3 miles - almost double my best and more than
double my normal morning jog) and I hope to crack 3 miles this week.
Once I've done that, I'll know that half a mile of hill after a 1 mile
run will be "easy"


I recently started doing more road
cycling and have had to attack those hills I've always avoided. I may
not be the fastest one up the hill but I don't have to stop and walk
anymore and I see improvement each time.


That's great. I have to say, even though I went maybe 10 years between
the last time I cycled and my new exercise routine, I've never had a
problem with tackling pretty much anything on a bike. I guess my
problems are largely psychological - I used to bike everywhere when I
was a teenager - 100+ hilly miles in a day was common. So I've never
feared getting on a bike and just going for it. However, this really is
the first time I've ever tried running (I used to largely avoid it at
school, even) so my confidence isn't there yet. I'm toying with the
idea of setting a difficult goal - maybe entering a half marathon next
year.


Beverly
177/142/~140 since 1996


Losing the weight, well, it's not been /effortless/ - far from it, but
it's in some respects it's been quite easy for me. I hope I can do as
well as you as far as maintaining a healthy size goes.

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Old August 16th, 2006, 11:39 AM posted to alt.support.diet
The Historian
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Ade wrote:
1st June: 130kg (287 lbs)
23rd June: 117kg (258 lbs)
9th July: 112kg (247 lbs)
23rd July: 107kg (236 lbs)
6th August: 104kg (229 lbs)
13th August 102kg (225 lbs)

I'm running more than a mile most mornings now, but failing when I get
to an uphill stint. Tomorrow, I'm going to try a new route that should
allow me to go much further without encountering a hill, so that should
help my confidence I hope.

The sister-in-law has been quite critical of my weight loss and making
out that it's all down to luck and I've put no effort in. She's never
been fat in her life, but is struggling to lose a couple of lbs so I
really won't take her comments to heart (besides, she's going through a
horrible time at the moment so I'll be extra-forgiving).

I'm also starting badminton this week and, energy permitting, going to
try weights at the gym. I've lost most of my excess weight (well, 70%
or so) and it's quite apparent, but I really need to make extra effort
to lose the moobs.


They will probably be the last to go away, Ade. Sorry to break it to
you. :-)

I've never had strong arms, but I went swimming at
the weekend and put in 30 minutes of breast stroke (I normally just do
the crawl and propel myself 95% with my strong legs) and used my legs
as little as possible and put max effort into arm work. All my other
exercise is cardio/legs only (running + bike) so any tips would be
appreciated. I'm a long way off being able to manage a single push-up
yet


You should be doing upper body work as well. Anything that builds
muscle is good - you may have been losing muscle in the upper body
since you haven't been putting in any work up there.

Have you had any problems with loose skin yet?

Keep up the great work, Ade! Do not flag nor fail. You will go on to
the end. You will fight you fat in the seas and oceans; you will fight
with growing confidence and growing strength in the badmitton court.
You will defend your progress whatever the cost may be; you will fight
on beaches, landing grounds, in fields, in streets and on the hills.
You will never surrender... This is your finest hour.

Neil
385/299/200

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Old August 16th, 2006, 12:50 PM posted to alt.support.diet
Ade
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Default Fifth weigh-in

The Historian wrote:

[moobs] They will probably be the last to go away, Ade. Sorry to break it to
you. :-)

I'm prepard for that, got myself pysched up for some hateful weights
work


You should be doing upper body work as well. Anything that builds
muscle is good - you may have been losing muscle in the upper body
since you haven't been putting in any work up there.


Good point. What would you recommend?


Have you had any problems with loose skin yet?


No yet (touch wood)

Keep up the great work, Ade! Do not flag nor fail. You will go on to
the end. You will fight you fat in the seas and oceans; you will fight
with growing confidence and growing strength in the badmitton court.
You will defend your progress whatever the cost may be; you will fight
on beaches, landing grounds, in fields, in streets and on the hills.
You will never surrender... This is your finest hour.

Neil
385/299/200


LOL, I will fight fat on the beaches...

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Old August 17th, 2006, 01:20 AM posted to alt.support.diet
Beverly
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Ade wrote:
Beverly wrote:
Don't avoid that hill forever. I think you'll feel even more
confident if you attack and conquer it.

You're absolutely right, but I need to *know* I can beat it, so today
I went on a longer run (2.3 miles - almost double my best and more
than double my normal morning jog) and I hope to crack 3 miles this
week. Once I've done that, I'll know that half a mile of hill after a
1 mile run will be "easy"

Congratulations on the longer run today. I guess I went about cycling in a
similar manner. I didn't tackle too many hills until I had nailed the
longer rides.

Beverly
177/142/~140 since 1996


Losing the weight, well, it's not been /effortless/ - far from it, but
it's in some respects it's been quite easy for me. I hope I can do as
well as you as far as maintaining a healthy size goes.


Exercise has been the key to keeping the weight off for me. I do watch my
eating but that just becomes second nature after all these years. The
biking allows me to indulge in those extras from time to time.
I would like to drop back down around 135 but will concentrate on that this
winter. It's tough to try to lose weight and increase climbing ability at
the same time - for me at least!

Beverly


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Old August 17th, 2006, 08:03 AM posted to alt.support.diet
Ade
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Beverly wrote:

Congratulations on the longer run today. I guess I went about cycling in a
similar manner. I didn't tackle too many hills until I had nailed the
longer rides.


Well, I intended to aim for a 3 mile flat run today, but a thunder
storm 5 minutes in changed my mind, so I just did the 1 mile + hill.
And do you know what? EASY. Thanks for the encouragement.

Exercise has been the key to keeping the weight off for me. I do watch my
eating but that just becomes second nature after all these years. The
biking allows me to indulge in those extras from time to time.
I would like to drop back down around 135 but will concentrate on that this
winter. It's tough to try to lose weight and increase climbing ability at
the same time - for me at least!

Beverly


Best of luck with that, although I'm sure luck won't be necessary.

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Old August 17th, 2006, 03:16 PM posted to alt.support.diet
ashimlal
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Hi , I am new to this group and this is my 1st posting,WOW thats an
achievement, I am also close to 130 Kgs (haven't weighted myself in a
while .
Can you / anyone else guide me how I should be approaching the weight
lose program , I have always been on the heavier side but off-lately
have put on more weigth.
Please let me know a direction how I should go-about it
What to eat ?
Excercise ?

thanks
Ashim Lal

Ade wrote:
1st June: 130kg (287 lbs)
23rd June: 117kg (258 lbs)
9th July: 112kg (247 lbs)
23rd July: 107kg (236 lbs)
6th August: 104kg (229 lbs)
13th August 102kg (225 lbs)

I'm running more than a mile most mornings now, but failing when I get
to an uphill stint. Tomorrow, I'm going to try a new route that should
allow me to go much further without encountering a hill, so that should
help my confidence I hope.

The sister-in-law has been quite critical of my weight loss and making
out that it's all down to luck and I've put no effort in. She's never
been fat in her life, but is struggling to lose a couple of lbs so I
really won't take her comments to heart (besides, she's going through a
horrible time at the moment so I'll be extra-forgiving).

I'm also starting badminton this week and, energy permitting, going to
try weights at the gym. I've lost most of my excess weight (well, 70%
or so) and it's quite apparent, but I really need to make extra effort
to lose the moobs. I've never had strong arms, but I went swimming at
the weekend and put in 30 minutes of breast stroke (I normally just do
the crawl and propel myself 95% with my strong legs) and used my legs
as little as possible and put max effort into arm work. All my other
exercise is cardio/legs only (running + bike) so any tips would be
appreciated. I'm a long way off being able to manage a single push-up
yet


 




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