WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

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Re: WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

Postby Booney » Tue Feb 21, 2023 9:46 am

Booney wrote:After walking 15-18kms a week for the last 5 weeks I bit the bullet and joined our local gym.

4kms on the treadmill this morning and some light weights on the upper body.

Day 1 done. Here we go.


24kms in 7 days and getting the back, chest, upper body mobile. Feeling good.

4:45am alarm for 5am in the gym and out at 6. Getting 4kms done in 42-44 minutes and 2 or 3 exercises 4 x 12 reps.

Doing my first boxing class on Saturday morning. :-S
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Re: WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

Postby MW » Tue Feb 21, 2023 10:39 am

Nice work mate.
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Re: WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

Postby whufc » Tue Feb 21, 2023 7:39 pm

Booney wrote:
Booney wrote:After walking 15-18kms a week for the last 5 weeks I bit the bullet and joined our local gym.

4kms on the treadmill this morning and some light weights on the upper body.

Day 1 done. Here we go.


24kms in 7 days and getting the back, chest, upper body mobile. Feeling good.

4:45am alarm for 5am in the gym and out at 6. Getting 4kms done in 42-44 minutes and 2 or 3 exercises 4 x 12 reps.

Doing my first boxing class on Saturday morning. :-S


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Re: WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

Postby Booney » Tue Feb 28, 2023 10:52 am

First boxing class report :

Absolutely f*cked.

Enjoyed the session, but, as expected bit off more than I could chew ( no pun ) and ended up gassed about 15 minutes into the 45 minute session. Limped my sorry arse through the last 30 minutes.
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Re: WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

Postby am Bays » Tue Feb 28, 2023 11:07 am

Booney wrote:First boxing class report :

Absolutely f*cked.

Enjoyed the session, but, as expected bit off more than I could chew ( no pun ) and ended up gassed about 15 minutes into the 45 minute session. Limped my sorry arse through the last 30 minutes.


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Re: WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

Postby Booney » Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:29 pm

Friday - 5km walk
Sunday - 6km walk
Monday - 7.5km walk

Working on 20km a week through March.

Aiming to do 100kms in April.

-3.5kg in 4 weeks.
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Re: WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

Postby mickey » Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:47 pm

Booney wrote:Friday - 5km walk
Sunday - 6km walk
Monday - 7.5km walk

Working on 20km a week through March.

Aiming to do 100kms in April.

-3.5kg in 4 weeks.
Much change to diet or beer intake to match the exercise?

Apparently I need to drop 15kg this year

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Re: WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

Postby Booney » Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:56 pm

mickey wrote:
Booney wrote:Friday - 5km walk
Sunday - 6km walk
Monday - 7.5km walk

Working on 20km a week through March.

Aiming to do 100kms in April.

-3.5kg in 4 weeks.


Much change to diet or beer intake to match the exercise?

Apparently I need to drop 15kg this year



I love beer, I mean, I really love beer and there's simply no way I'm giving that up. I cut bread out probably 18 months ago, heart burn was 30 minutes behind it. I still have the Friday night pizza or fish and chips, something to look forward too. My diet (other than beer) was never my problem. Man Shakes for breakfast, wraps or salads for lunch, I don't each much "shit".

I sit all day, I mean, all day. Other than site or customer visits I am in my chair from 8-4/430 with coffee, water or piss breaks the only time I get up.

All I've done is add an hour of exercise 4-5 times a week ( either walking or walking + light weights - I have upped the weights a bit this week ) to my routine and feel a hell of a lot better for it. I now look forward to putting the shoes on and hitting the pavement.

It's only a start, I've got a long way to go but I've started slowly, building each week and making the exercise part of my routine. I'll get there.
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Re: WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

Postby Dirty dog » Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:46 pm

Booney wrote:
mickey wrote:
Booney wrote:Friday - 5km walk
Sunday - 6km walk
Monday - 7.5km walk

Working on 20km a week through March.

Aiming to do 100kms in April.

-3.5kg in 4 weeks.


Much change to diet or beer intake to match the exercise?

Apparently I need to drop 15kg this year



I love beer, I mean, I really love beer and there's simply no way I'm giving that up. I cut bread out probably 18 months ago, heart burn was 30 minutes behind it. I still have the Friday night pizza or fish and chips, something to look forward too. My diet (other than beer) was never my problem. Man Shakes for breakfast, wraps or salads for lunch, I don't each much "shit".

I sit all day, I mean, all day. Other than site or customer visits I am in my chair from 8-4/430 with coffee, water or piss breaks the only time I get up.

All I've done is add an hour of exercise 4-5 times a week ( either walking or walking + light weights - I have upped the weights a bit this week ) to my routine and feel a hell of a lot better for it. I now look forward to putting the shoes on and hitting the pavement.

It's only a start, I've got a long way to go but I've started slowly, building each week and making the exercise part of my routine. I'll get there.

Get on the rower Boon, cardio and strength in the one workout. You will look like Stephen Tingay in 3 months.
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Re: WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

Postby Booney » Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:13 am

Last week was stymied by a lergy, I stayed away from the gym while the cough sounded like an old labrador who smoked a pack a day.

Did only 2 walks, both 3kms and the lergy kicked my arse on both. Flat as a tack and couldn't get the air in / out.

First morning back at the gym this morning and struggled through 4kms and chest day. The routine got broken but I'm hell bent on getting it back on track this week.
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Re: WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

Postby Booney » Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:24 am

-6.5kg

18kms this calendar month, on track for 25 this week.
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Re: WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

Postby whufc » Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:48 pm

Another thread got me thinking, how you tracking @booney, or is it much harder when you have regular footy to go to which for most of us involves a fair few drinks. :lol:
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Re: WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

Postby Dutchy » Fri May 05, 2023 9:34 am

For the first time on 30 years Ive joined a gym :shock: been enjoying it so far, my legs have always been OK due to my bike riding however fair to say the waist up hasn't had much attention over the last decade :lol:

So far have been hitting the rowing machine, stair master and machines that I don't know the names of but work the arms and chest, only been going a week but unreal how well it makes you feel physically and mentally.

As its all new to me any hints and tips are appreciated!
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Re: WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

Postby Booney » Fri May 05, 2023 9:38 am

whufc wrote:Another thread got me thinking, how you tracking @booney, or is it much harder when you have regular footy to go to which for most of us involves a fair few drinks. :lol:


Had a week off last week and put 2kg back on. :oops: The cold dark mornings are making 4:45am alarm a bit tougher.

Back into it this week, still 4kg down from when I started.
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Re: WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

Postby Booney » Fri May 05, 2023 9:40 am

Dutchy wrote:For the first time on 30 years Ive joined a gym :shock: been enjoying it so far, my legs have always been OK due to my bike riding however fair to say the waist up hasn't had much attention over the last decade :lol:

So far have been hitting the rowing machine, stair master and machines that I don't know the names of but work the arms and chest, only been going a week but unreal how well it makes you feel physically and mentally.

As its all new to me any hints and tips are appreciated!


Neither of us going to be sculpting mate so my suggestion would be to "push" weights one day and "pull" weights the next. That's how I alternate between exercises.

Chest, shoulders, triceps the push.
Lats, sit down row, biceps the pull.

I do one day of each per week, the third visit is just cardio.
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Re: WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

Postby Corona Man » Fri May 05, 2023 9:45 am

I’m back on the weight loss bandwagon too.

Following a blood test, results were…. Loose weight, and cut back on the grog. I have 3 months before the next blood test, and if I’ve not made any improvements the Doc is saying she will want to change my meds….. not really sure what that actually means. It doesn’t sound good though.

Further, had news of an ex colleague. Retired at 63. Dead at 65. **** that.

Back into the gym Anzac Day. Trying to get in 3 times a week. But twice a week is more realistic.

Cut back the beers (boo) and switched to Carlton Dry. Can’t hurt.

So I’ve worked off 2 kg’s so far. Another 10 to go.
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Re: WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

Postby Dutchy » Fri May 05, 2023 9:46 am

Booney wrote:
Dutchy wrote:For the first time on 30 years Ive joined a gym :shock: been enjoying it so far, my legs have always been OK due to my bike riding however fair to say the waist up hasn't had much attention over the last decade :lol:

So far have been hitting the rowing machine, stair master and machines that I don't know the names of but work the arms and chest, only been going a week but unreal how well it makes you feel physically and mentally.

As its all new to me any hints and tips are appreciated!


Neither of us going to be sculpting mate so my suggestion would be to "push" weights one day and "pull" weights the next. That's how I alternate between exercises.

Chest, shoulders, triceps the push.
Lats, sit down row, biceps the pull.

I do one day of each per week, the third visit is just cardio.


Never thought of it like that, good tip!
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Re: WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

Postby Jimmy_041 » Fri May 05, 2023 9:47 am

I'm down 6 1/2 kgs but stuck for 6 weeks

I need to do something drastic!
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Re: WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

Postby Corona Man » Fri May 12, 2023 10:39 am

Sticking to my new routine. Managed an extra gym session this week.

Friday weigh in 110.9KG, so 2.5 KG off in about 3 weeks.

First goal is 107, then shoot for 105.

It would be great to get under the ton, once again.
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Re: WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

Postby am Bays » Fri May 12, 2023 11:05 am

Corona Man wrote:I’m back on the weight loss bandwagon too.

Following a blood test, results were…. Loose weight, and cut back on the grog. I have 3 months before the next blood test, and if I’ve not made any improvements the Doc is saying she will want to change my meds….. not really sure what that actually means. It doesn’t sound good though.

Further, had news of an ex colleague. Retired at 63. Dead at 65. **** that.

Back into the gym Anzac Day. Trying to get in 3 times a week. But twice a week is more realistic.

Cut back the beers (boo) and switched to Carlton Dry. Can’t hurt.

So I’ve worked off 2 kg’s so far. Another 10 to go.


Good luck and Ditto to Booney, Jimster and the Dutchman

Got 2 kgs off since getting back from my brothers 50th.

Goal under 100 by end of June below 95 end of September. -0 would prefer to be 90kg

No snacking smaller potions, cut back on booze and try and hit the 100% activity level on my Polar HRM - generally 1hr of exercise a day of any type - 40 min bike ride to work gets me to 67%.
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