WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

[whufc]

There's two discussions here, one is meal replacement and one is protein / supplement based.

One replaces a meal, one supplements a meal ( in brief ).

As a general rule meal replacements like the man shake are protein drinks packaged differently. Maybe a few more vitamins chucked in but essentially macros of 200 calories, 30g protein, 5-10g of sugar

[mal]

-9.2 2024 c/f Weight loss
-2.7 Jan 2025
-11.9 Total weight loss

+0.5 FEB 2025
-11.4 Total loss

[Jimmy_041]

99.2 on Saturday morning so made my goal of <100kgs by 28th February

Also broke my Mt Osmond time by 2m 35s yesterday - down by 27 1/2 minutes

Working on losing another 2kgs in March

[mal]

AFL round one
Sometimes when people discuss round one, I have a complex, and think they are talking about my body shape

[Booney]

Reminder - Old metal heads best charge your headphones because them going flat at the gym is a night, night, night, nightmare.

I hate repetitive music. I hate repetitive music.

[Jimmy_041]

98kgs today: -1 for March
I had 3 new holes put in my belt on 18th January - I am now on the last one
I am looking forward to putting in 3 more in the next week

[Corona Man]

Reminder - Old metal heads best charge your headphones because them going flat at the gym is a night, night, night, nightmare.

I hate repetitive music. I hate repetitive music.

No raw dogging for Boon?

[wenchbarwer]

Reminder - Old metal heads best charge your headphones because them going flat at the gym is a night, night, night, nightmare.

I hate repetitive music. I hate repetitive music.

The six P's principle, Boon

Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance.

[Corona Man]

I've been back on the weight loss kick for about 5/6 weeks now.

Getting some results.

Reduced Alcohol intake. I don't like it much, but my weight gain over the past 5 years, has been more about what I drink, than what I eat. I have switched to low cal beers. Can't hurt.

Portion control. Mrs C is on board too. Think it took her a few weeks to start cooking less.

Increased exercise. Gym sessions up from 1 time a week to 3 times. Heading back to Park run this Sat (now that old farts cricket is done) will walk/jog the 5 ks, then head to gym.

Down 4.5 kg's in that time.

The aim is to get back under 100KG. Just 9 more "KG Cunningham's" to go. Looking forward to fitting into some shirts that I have not worn in a few years time..... The buttons were under more pressure than Ken Hinkley!

Update - after 8 weeks.

Tale of the Scale

Week 0 = 113.3KG
Week 1 = 111.8KG
Week 2 = 111.5KG
Week 3 = 110.3KG
Week 4 = 110.4KG - Weird how I lost nothing in this week.
Week 5 = 109.9KG
Week 6 = 108.7KG
Week 7 = 108.0KG
Week 8 = 107.9KG - Old Boys Cricket Trip in here, way to many beers
Week 9 = 106.8KG

So 6.5KG's gone, with about the same amount to go to get back under the ton!

[Jimmy_041]

I had 2 beers at the pub last night - first beer in 10 weeks

[Booney]

Anyone doing weights throw this in the mix.

If you're doing 8-10 reps at your given weight on any exercise and failing on your 4th set drop the weight back to about 60% of your load and do 30 / 25 / 20 / 15 reps then go back to your normal weight and see what you can do. I found I couldn't do 5 reps of normal weight after that drop set.

Give it a go.

[wenchbarwer]

People do more than 3 sets???

[Booney]

People do more than 3 sets???

[mal]

-9.2 2024 c/f Weight loss
-2.7 Jan 2025
-11.9 Total weight loss

+0.5 FEB 2025
-11.4 Total loss

MARCH
EVEN
-11.4

i wont elaborate , but actually did well to break even

APRIL
Gunna try and lose 4 kilos this month
What day is it today ....

[Jimmy_041]

Did a calf (Grade 2) on my walk / run last night
Could be 4 - 8 weeks at my age
Time to give up drinking again to compensate
Lucky the HK Sevens was last weekend

[mal]

APRIL FULL
+0.5
-10.9

[Jimmy_041]

Back walking - only took 2 weeks so a Grade 1 tear only
97kgs yesterday
I got down to 96kgs last week
The goal is 95kgs by 30/6 then stay there

Big July coming up with B&I Lions Tour starting

[Corona Man]

I've been back on the weight loss kick for about 5/6 weeks now.

Getting some results.

Reduced Alcohol intake. I don't like it much, but my weight gain over the past 5 years, has been more about what I drink, than what I eat. I have switched to low cal beers. Can't hurt.

Portion control. Mrs C is on board too. Think it took her a few weeks to start cooking less.

Increased exercise. Gym sessions up from 1 time a week to 3 times. Heading back to Park run this Sat (now that old farts cricket is done) will walk/jog the 5 ks, then head to gym.

Down 4.5 kg's in that time.

The aim is to get back under 100KG. Just 9 more "KG Cunningham's" to go. Looking forward to fitting into some shirts that I have not worn in a few years time..... The buttons were under more pressure than Ken Hinkley!

Update - after 8 weeks.

Tale of the Scale

Week 0 = 113.3KG
Week 1 = 111.8KG
Week 2 = 111.5KG
Week 3 = 110.3KG
Week 4 = 110.4KG - Weird how I lost nothing in this week.
Week 5 = 109.9KG
Week 6 = 108.7KG
Week 7 = 108.0KG
Week 8 = 107.9KG - Old Boys Cricket Trip in here, way to many beers
Week 9 = 106.8KG

So 6.5KG's gone, with about the same amount to go to get back under the ton!

Further progress update:-

Week 10 = 105.8KG
Week 11 = 105.5KG
Week 12 = 105.5KG
Week 13 = 104.9KG
Week 14 = 104.5KG
Week 15 = 104.3KG
Week 16 = 103.9KG
Week 17 = 103.5KG

It’s getting harder, and my losses are smaller. That said, happy I’ve stuck with it. As good as 10KG off, which was goal #1.

5 weeks til I’m on a plane to Bali. Hope my weight begins with a 9 by then!

[wenchbarwer]

One way to fix it when you're in Bali, get some dodgy street food, you'll drop the kilos in no time!

[Corona Man]

One way to fix it when you're in Bali, get some dodgy street food, you'll drop the kilos in no time!

If I don’t put on 5 Kg in Bali, I will be bitterly disappointed!