Health & Family PropertyChat "Biggest Loser" Challenge

Good on you Bran.
That's a good thing to focus on. A lot of people look at it like hard work and dread doing it.
Of course it's easier if you're having fun.

 

Good on you Kinnon.
You Queenslanders with the nice weather have less of an excuse than the people down South too

 

This should have been my number 7, staying in shape for the spouse. I think this is important too.

 

In. Will update why/bio later.
Opening - 74.2kg. Height 168cm. Female.

 

Absolutely, just had a pool installed for summer, that is a huge motivation as well

 

You've grown 1cm?

 

Officially weighed in this morning at:
80.1kg - 183cm.
40 year old male.

Currently double digit body fat levels.
Goal is visible veins on abs with increased speed & strength from current levels.
Want veins all over actually, I want to be very vascular at rest.

 

I will give it s go also..
age 60
height 182 cm
weight 92 kilos
Male..
I was over 100 kilos a few years back the wake up call came when one the dogs had a fit,and while trying to settle her down the dog bit my hand arm several times,went up the hospital to get the hands stiched up and the nurse did a blood sugar test and it was 13.5,took about six months got down to 81 kilos,and they way i did that was have the meal times one hour early and one hour late..

 

Wylie,once i knew i was pre type 1 diabetes i started reading on different ways to fix the problem,read about one person who did test on people sugar levels that they found that by changes in meal times it makes the body work harder to burn the sugar and fat,plus the 2 Gentlemen Doctors next door gave me a book on fasting for 24 hours periods that also made the fat and sugar level drop quickly,i'm no Doctor but walking fasting and the weight just falls off..imho..

 

@pinkboy

Great initiative you've taken here to inspire and motivate people to change from gunna's to doer's or at least ramp up their current efforts. Having feedback with your tabulating their progress should give more motivation to stick the course.

@Bran wow and big kudos for your candid sharing here and same with @Kinnon Bell ; @WattleIdo ; @wylie and others.

I am the wrong side of 50 and at 183 cm and currently 72.5 kg cannot join the race as I have nothing to lose........probably more to gain (to be honest) however I cannot do weight training due to some musculoskeletal issues. I keep toned using body weight exercises and elastic bands to perform a routine that suits me.

I can't run any more however walk ................... a lot; and, do a lot of core stability work mostly using a swiss ball. In the warmer weather I swim a lot from November to March/April. This helps condition and strengthen my arms and chest/upper torso.

Will follow this thread with great interest. I look forward to the encouraging stories and progress notes of those doing the challenge.

Whilst this is a property forum and related to money making pursuits, it is timely to remind ourselves that "health is the first wealth."

If you don't have your health, you've got nothing.

 

186cm
79kg

Don't feel i really need to shift my weight too much, just drop a little fat and gain a little muscle. Haven't been training much due to injuries which I'm just getting past. Starting light cardio and upper body weights but no intervals, dead lifts or squats for awhile yet.

I've wanted to do an Ironman for a while, did a half and have had injuries coming and going since.

Anyway I'll be following along for some motivation if not the specific weight loss theme.

 

Funny! You didn't want those bananas anyway.

I've been starving alllll day. Weight this morning, protein shake, two eggs and avo for breakfast, then some chicken strips/salad/can of tuna for lunch. Got free sandwiches late lunch so ate them ditching 2/3 of the bread. This is a battle - I get home starving, and eat three dinners.

I'm not depriving myself of life, just making the right choice 90% of the time. I'm still going to have a small piece of cheesecake for dessert.

 

willlair
have you read Dr Michael Mosley latest book, blood sugar diet, this may be of interest?

 

wylie
around 18 almonds 100 calories, not too bad for a snack

 

Do you go out for dinner/restuarants? That's the killer for us, and then add a bottle of wine, tough to give up this social life

 

I'm in Pinkboy, just have to weigh myself now

 

Yes. A fair bit. And a wedding this weekend. I'm not giving up life!

 

I am with you on this one, it comes back to balance, but I guess this is really what life is about.
Same as investors wanting to become rich yet not living in the moment, ok that's enough from me, that's another thread