Annual weightloss/get fit thread

[boogs]

1 hour ago, gonzo said:

Habit and constancy is the absolute key. Mad how the brain forgets how good it makes you feel and sends you to the easy option.

There's a decent book on it if you can be arsed called Atomic Habits. Was recently peddled by Paddy McGuiness and he puts a lot of his recent fitness success down to habits and a lot of stiff that features in the book.

There was a decent piece in I think the Telegraph the other day I'll find it.

Paddy went in hard on the 75 plan. But since then just sticks to an habitual routine plan. 

I'm the world's worst for it. Once I'm off the rails I'm off. All about starting the day with those habits bang on the money and rest follows.

My mate has mentioned that book to me, I will have to have a look.

Nice one 👍 

[Traf]

Woke up this morning, ready for it. Sun was shining, so a protein shake then an hour's walk.
Did an hour in the garden afterwards, all good.

However, I've just had 3 cans and a pizza for lunch.

[Not in Crawley]

5 hours ago, boogs said:

Decided i should do something about losing a bit of weight at the start of this year, and to be fair I am happy with the slow steady progress I've made by cutting a lot of shit out of my diet, drastically cutting down midweek drinking and have been doing the couch to 5k thing using the app.

Now this week has seen me really struggle for motivation for some reason and rolled over twice instead of getting up and out for a run. I got out this morning and need to remember how much better I feel for having done it, small sense of pride but its there.

Anyway, im putting it on here in an attempt to sort of say it out loud to people that im doing it so I have to keep up with it then. Let's see if this works. 😁

Just make it part of the day - if not morning then lunchtime if you can. After work and i can never be bothered.

Had a slight knee niggle again but been using the eliptical in the gym to keep ticking over for the last five days.

Anyway, i try and aim for a least 5 times a week as part of just what you do - somedays its a quick 30 mins on the treadmill, others a nice 10km when ive got more time.

[boogs]

51 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said:

Just make it part of the day - if not morning then lunchtime if you can. After work and i can never be bothered.

Had a slight knee niggle again but been using the eliptical in the gym to keep ticking over for the last five days.

Anyway, i try and aim for a least 5 times a week as part of just what you do - somedays its a quick 30 mins on the treadmill, others a nice 10km when ive got more time.

Yeah, I've tried in the evening or when I get home from work. It just doesn't seem to work for me. Feels alot harder somehow. 

It's defo first thing in the morning for me, sets me up feeling like im smashing the day already, which is nice. Just couldn't get going this week up til this morning. 

Cheers 

[Not in Crawley]

3 minutes ago, boogs said:

Yeah, I've tried in the evening or when I get home from work. It just doesn't seem to work for me. Feels alot harder somehow. 

It's defo first thing in the morning for me, sets me up feeling like im smashing the day already, which is nice. Just couldn't get going this week up til this morning. 

Cheers 

Good luck - and also you dont need to be getting up thinking you've got to smash it every morning - after 4 years that sort of 'if it doesnt hurt, it doesnt work' thinking burnt me out.

It should be enjoyable or else you'll do it for a few weeks and then you'll find excuses not to do it.

[gonzo]

‘It's Attainable’: The Exact Routine Paddy McGuinness Followed to Build His Peak Physique at 52 https://share.google/47yiMzVrGlEjwFTJY

 

A good piece.

 

[boogs]

25 minutes ago, gonzo said:

‘It's Attainable’: The Exact Routine Paddy McGuinness Followed to Build His Peak Physique at 52 https://share.google/47yiMzVrGlEjwFTJY

 

A good piece.

 

Can I just point out, im not aiming for a body like that. I need to be realistic 😂 dropping a couple of stone is my first aim and then we'll see from there. Already managed about half a stone since new year. 

Anyway, got out again this morning. 

[Zico]

1 hour ago, gonzo said:

‘It's Attainable’: The Exact Routine Paddy McGuinness Followed to Build His Peak Physique at 52 https://share.google/47yiMzVrGlEjwFTJY

 

A good piece.

 

no doubt having a home gym helps

and being able to knock booze on the head

[gonzo]

1 hour ago, boogs said:

Can I just point out, im not aiming for a body like that. I need to be realistic 😂 dropping a couple of stone is my first aim and then we'll see from there. Already managed about half a stone since new year. 

Anyway, got out again this morning. 

Aye was meant to follow up with this is obviously on the extreme side of things. Especially written by a millionaire with all the time in the world.

But it was more about the habits side.

Im a fucker for it. Working for myself, its essential I get up at the same time every day and prep my food etc. Gym and run same days etc. If I fall off one day it's a like a dominoe effect, especially in the darkest of winters. 

49 minutes ago, Zico said:

no doubt having a home gym helps

and being able to knock booze on the head

Aye and there's not a chance in hell he's not at least been on TRT or a cycle of some sorts. Good on him like, should be less of a taboo.

[Zico]

1 hour ago, gonzo said:

Aye was meant to follow up with this is obviously on the extreme side of things. Especially written by a millionaire with all the time in the world.

But it was more about the habits side.

Im a fucker for it. Working for myself, its essential I get up at the same time every day and prep my food etc. Gym and run same days etc. If I fall off one day it's a like a dominoe effect, especially in the darkest of winters. 

Aye and there's not a chance in hell he's not at least been on TRT or a cycle of some sorts. Good on him like, should be less of a taboo.

Yeah going to have a think about how i can look to emulate the stuff he's on about 

Getting up early not really a problem, up every day between 5-6

Exercise not a problem  currently in gym every week day 9.15 and chuck sauna in a few days and might do 5k Sundays

Diet, i try but not the best 

Beer, fail most nights

My whole exercising life has always been fighting the food and booze

More like damage limitation then enhancement 

I always think I'll take it proper serious next week

Having skimmed that article i now think i can leave it till I'm 50 next year

The thought of being 50 makes me want to drink more

[deeane Koontz]

19 minutes ago, Zico said:

Yeah going to have a think about how i can look to emulate the stuff he's on about 

Getting up early not really a problem, up every day between 5-6

Exercise not a problem  currently in gym every week day 9.15 and chuck sauna in a few days and might do 5k Sundays

Diet, i try but not the best 

Beer, fail most nights

My whole exercising life has always been fighting the food and booze

More like damage limitation then enhancement 

I always think I'll take it proper serious next week

Having skimmed that article i now think i can leave it till I'm 50 next year

The thought of being 50 makes me want to drink more

Slowed down a bit since lockdown days though?

[MancWanderer]

21 hours ago, Not in Crawley said:

Good luck - and also you dont need to be getting up thinking you've got to smash it every morning - after 4 years that sort of 'if it doesnt hurt, it doesnt work' thinking burnt me out.

It should be enjoyable or else you'll do it for a few weeks and then you'll find excuses not to do it.

Absolutely where I’m at. If I’m working from home I’ll try to find time in the morning for 1K swim or a good 30 mins fast walk. Might be twice one week might be 5 times 

5 hours ago, Zico said:

and being able to knock booze on the head

Yep that’s my downfall. 

[deeane Koontz]

Got cocky and didn't stretch properly before a run yesterday as I'd manage to avoid injury for a bit.  My achilles appears to have rewarded me for said complacency. 

Felt it when I was running but decided to carry on like a nob. 

[gonzo]

21 minutes ago, deeane Koontz said:

Got cocky and didn't stretch properly before a run yesterday as I'd manage to avoid injury for a bit.  My achilles appears to have rewarded me for said complacency. 

Felt it when I was running but decided to carry on like a nob. 

As you do! Ha ha

You got proper trainers mate?

I just got some steppers insoles for my work boots. Brilliant tackle.

Gonna take them on my marathon and if my toe cramp or plantar fajita starts I'm gonna whack em in.

[deeane Koontz]

12 minutes ago, gonzo said:

As you do! Ha ha

You got proper trainers mate?

I just got some steppers insoles for my work boots. Brilliant tackle.

Gonna take them on my marathon and if my toe cramp or plantar fajita starts I'm gonna whack em in.

Nah mate, just some cheap Addidas trainers that are more like slipper these days with less grip too.

Any recommendations?

Tried some generic sport insoles for a bit a few year back but they seemed to give me more problems when running lol

[gonzo]

Deffo get some proper trainers mate and some proper socks too. Total game changer.

I'm on Ascics Gel Pulse or summet. Cost about £130 and have been great so far. Just struggle with toe cramp sometimes which could mean they might be slightly too narrow for me. But they've got me to this point so I'm happy enough for the price. Great for starting out etc.

If I'm gonna carry this on I'll go a bit heavier on the price and go for some Hokas or even Carbon jobbys.

[Traf]

3 hours ago, gonzo said:

Deffo get some proper trainers mate and some proper socks too. Total game changer.

I'm on Ascics Gel Pulse or summet. Cost about £130 and have been great so far. Just struggle with toe cramp sometimes which could mean they might be slightly too narrow for me. But they've got me to this point so I'm happy enough for the price. Great for starting out etc.

If I'm gonna carry this on I'll go a bit heavier on the price and go for some Hokas or even Carbon jobbys.

Have you picked your fancy dress outfit yet?

[boogs]

17 minutes ago, Traf said:

Have you picked your fancy dress outfit yet?

[Traf]

2 hours ago, boogs said:

Nah, man. That's his usual workwear

[Dr Faustus]

On 19/03/2026 at 09:56, gonzo said:

Habit and constancy is the absolute key. Mad how the brain forgets how good it makes you feel and sends you to the easy option.

There's a decent book on it if you can be arsed called Atomic Habits. Was recently peddled by Paddy McGuiness and he puts a lot of his recent fitness success down to habits and a lot of stiff that features in the book.

There was a decent piece in I think the Telegraph the other day I'll find it.

Paddy went in hard on the 75 plan. But since then just sticks to an habitual routine plan. 

I'm the world's worst for it. Once I'm off the rails I'm off. All about starting the day with those habits bang on the money and rest follows.

Is there a 12 medium I could have a go at first? Loved the article, dunno if I could do that- certainly change my mindset though

[Zico]

5 hours ago, Traf said:

Have you picked your fancy dress outfit yet?

 

[gonzo]

Told him, if his leg comes off before my race Im gonna run with it like the Olympic Torch.

[Big E]

17 hours ago, deeane Koontz said:

Nah mate, just some cheap Addidas trainers that are more like slipper these days with less grip too.

Any recommendations?

Tried some generic sport insoles for a bit a few year back but they seemed to give me more problems when running lol

Can I chip here, maybe not, but here it is anyway….

get yourself to Run northwest in Wilmslow. Get a proper fit done. There is such variation in trainers and it really can mess you up if you have the wrong size / fit. They also do good discounts etc. 

Mrs E has some insoles as she’s in between supporter and neutral. They have been great but we wouldn’t have know anything without some guidance the video showing us the difference. 
 

also this is great for stretching to stop any back pain 

https://youtu.be/4BOTvaRaDjI?si=6BuHc1Wkwk3SFhLh

 

I am still goosed from Sundays marathon, hopefully back fully fit next week ready for London. 

[BobyBrno]

19 hours ago, gonzo said:

As you do! Ha ha

You got proper trainers mate?

I just got some steppers insoles for my work boots. Brilliant tackle.

Gonna take them on my marathon and if my toe cramp or plantar fajita starts I'm gonna whack em in.

I developed plantar fasciitis 12 months ago. It came from hours of walking rather than running. Tried everything but at the end of the day, it came down to footwear. Tried Hoka but for me, it was the Sketchers (sorry) arch fit that sorted my problem out. I now have two pairs of trainers (one pair running shoes) and a pair of walking boots. I also use the steppers insoles for my normal shoes. 
 

Edit. Forgot to mention. I used to run about 20 miles a week in my thirties in normal trainers that I played football in. Buggered my left knee that needed an operation and stopped my running.
Get the right trainers.👍

Edited Thursday at 09:30 by BobyBrno

[green genie]

2 hours ago, BobyBrno said:

I developed plantar fasciitis 12 months ago. It came from hours of walking rather than running. Tried everything but at the end of the day, it came down to footwear. Tried Hoka but for me, it was the Sketchers (sorry) arch fit that sorted my problem out. I now have two pairs of trainers (one pair running shoes) and a pair of walking boots. I also use the steppers insoles for my normal shoes. 
 

Edit. Forgot to mention. I used to run about 20 miles a week in my thirties in normal trainers that I played football in. Buggered my left knee that needed an operation and stopped my running.
Get the right trainers.👍

You can just get arch support insoles if you dont want to look like taking a cruise.