Annual weightloss/get fit thread

[kent_white]

1 hour ago, gonzo said:

I might try it, like you say, just for the offer...

Portion sizes are my enemy so could work in my favour ha... will work out the cals in a bit.

I need to be at 2200ish really to make a dent but not die.

Always like the idea of a prep plan like this. I just don't have enough time to prep set meals. Then it's convenience food 🫣

From that perspective it's great. Stick it in the microwave for an extra minute than what it suggests though. And avoid the jerk chicken which sounds nice but is absolutely vile! 🤣

Plus - no washing up! 

[Tonge moor green jacket]

2 hours ago, gonzo said:

I might try it, like you say, just for the offer...

Portion sizes are my enemy so could work in my favour ha... will work out the cals in a bit.

I need to be at 2200ish really to make a dent but not die.

Always like the idea of a prep plan like this. I just don't have enough time to prep set meals. Then it's convenience food 🫣

You ever tried (nhs) calorie calculator to estimate what you need for a day?

I used it, got a rough figure, then aimed for 500 kcal fewer each day.

Sometimes a touch over, sometimes a touch under.

Worked a treat, even if I do get hungry at times.

[gonzo]

2 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

You ever tried (nhs) calorie calculator to estimate what you need for a day?

I used it, got a rough figure, then aimed for 500 kcal fewer each day.

Sometimes a touch over, sometimes a touch under.

Worked a treat, even if I do get hungry at times.

I use body trax and my fitness pal mate.

Full run down of what macros I need and what I'm lacking.

Not been on the scales for a while though 😒

[Tonge moor green jacket]

21 minutes ago, gonzo said:

I use body trax and my fitness pal mate.

Full run down of what macros I need and what I'm lacking.

Not been on the scales for a while though 😒

Sounds too "in depth" for me that.

Probably end up over analysing and going all worm hole.

Just had 2 mince pies for lunch, but plenty of calories in the bank!

 

[gonzo]

1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Sounds too "in depth" for me that.

Probably end up over analysing and going all worm hole.

Just had 2 mince pies for lunch, but plenty of calories in the bank!

 

....let's just say, I talk a good game

I'll be in the bay horse at 4pm ha

[Tonge moor green jacket]

54 minutes ago, gonzo said:

....let's just say, I talk a good game

I'll be in the bay horse at 4pm ha

That's where I'm fortunate. Essentially don't drink anymore- it's not worth the gamble- and that helps with calories.

[Leyther_Matt]

Not a prayer I’m going anywhere near the scales, but I’m genuinely looking forward to eating sensibly. Don’t think I’ll manage Rotherham without a few pints, but then a solid fortnight off in which will help. Not been to the gym in 18 months so will be looking to sign up for one near work once the January rush dies down and figure out a routine to fit it around my commute. 

[Jol_BWFC]

Signed up to a gym for the first time and will be getting back into running as well. Hoping to improve the eating / drinking, to reduce the cholesterol levels.

Will be interesting to see how much I miss the post-work drinks and tasty (but unhealthy) food.

[Casino]

1 minute ago, Leyther_Matt said:

Not a prayer I’m going anywhere near the scales, but I’m genuinely looking forward to eating sensibly. Don’t think I’ll manage Rotherham without a few pints, but then a solid fortnight off in which will help. Not been to the gym in 18 months so will be looking to sign up for one near work once the January rush dies down and figure out a routine to fit it around my commute. 

LSV has offers on

[Leyther_Matt]

1 minute ago, Casino said:

LSV has offers on

I used to be there until changing jobs. Doesn’t fit now really as it doesn’t open early enough for the time I’d have to go to work, and there’s not a prayer I’d be going to the gym after being sat in the car for 70 minutes on the way home. Plan is to build it around the commute so either face less traffic in the morning, or go straight from work and let it die down a bit. 

[gonzo]

1 hour ago, Jol_BWFC said:

Signed up to a gym for the first time and will be getting back into running as well. Hoping to improve the eating / drinking, to reduce the cholesterol levels.

Will be interesting to see how much I miss the post-work drinks and tasty (but unhealthy) food.

Nobody ever feels worse after the gym 🏋️‍ 💪 

 

Edited January 5, 2025 by gonzo

[Jol_BWFC]

2 minutes ago, gonzo said:

Nobody ever feels worse after the gym 🏋️‍ 💪 

 

Unless you share a gym with Purple Aki.

[gonzo]

1 minute ago, Jol_BWFC said:

Unless you share a gym with Purple Aki.

Gains are gains 🍆🤣

Edited January 5, 2025 by gonzo

[L/H White]

On 04/01/2025 at 11:56, gonzo said:

https://simmereats.com/?code=google25&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA1eO7BhATEiwAm0Ee-LNC7y-YcxE5VAnDTkL_nxmVYin263DjOJu7rfhWaxqn-UykJDDY0BoC0cwQAvD_BwE

 

Thinking of giving this stuff a whirl.

I may give this a go.

16 week marathon plan starts tomorrow in prep for the london marathon 

I'm fine with breakfast and dinner, especially with working from home, it's tea time that's a bastard cooking for 3 including a 4 year old 

might get on these for a few months and feed them on nuggets and chips

[Big E]

15 hours ago, gonzo said:

Nobody ever feels worse after the gym 🏋️‍ 💪 

 

I did interval runs yesterday on a treadmill due to the snow. 50 minutes normal running then did 30 minutes 12km/h for 2 minutes 6km/h for 2minutes. Backs sore today from the faster movements 😂

[L/H White]

42 minutes ago, Big E said:

I did interval runs yesterday on a treadmill due to the snow. 50 minutes normal running then did 30 minutes 12km/h for 2 minutes 6km/h for 2minutes. Backs sore today from the faster movements 😂

had a gait analysis done?

[Big E]

12 minutes ago, L/H White said:

had a gait analysis done?

Yeah. Had it a few times as I’ve got fitter and faster to make sure I have the right shoes. 
 

im in Mizuno wave rider 27’s at the moment 

[kent_white]

1 hour ago, Big E said:

Yeah. Had it a few times as I’ve got fitter and faster to make sure I have the right shoes. 
 

im in Mizuno wave rider 27’s at the moment 

Sounds like you could do with a back analysis too, but I'm not sure if Tobutt's do them? 😁

[Nowack]

Treadmills are buggers on your back, especially if you are running for 90 minutes on it like you seem to be doing. Did you have it on an incline? that can make it worse. 

[Big E]

4 minutes ago, Nowack said:

Treadmills are buggers on your back, especially if you are running for 90 minutes on it like you seem to be doing. Did you have it on an incline? that can make it worse. 

No this was just flat. I’ve not run on a treadmill for a long time but due to closeness to Tokyo and risk of injury I’ve decided it’s a must when it’s icey. Hate not running outside. 
 

I think the problem is just using muscles I’ve not used for a while. I never normally run at 5mim/km so I’ve probably moved differently. 

[Not in Crawley]

7 hours ago, Big E said:

I did interval runs yesterday on a treadmill due to the snow. 50 minutes normal running then did 30 minutes 12km/h for 2 minutes 6km/h for 2minutes. Backs sore today from the faster movements 😂

I do this as routine now instead of longer runs and allows me to be in the gym. I actually like it - had my fill of 2hrs just running and it helps on the knees as I'm getting older.

But I do the quick 20 min HIIT sessions in 8 sprint bursts every other day, with the same on an airline and rower the others. Stops me getting bored.

[matty2094]

Did a Hyrox class for the first time on Friday. Quite possibly one of the worst things I’ve ever done. Didn’t know if I was going to throw up, piss or shit myself. Horrendous. Full membership starts tomorrow 🙃

Planning to do the 3 Peaks in Summer so training needs to start somewhere (albeit a slightly different sort). Any advice appreciated!

[gonzo]

1 minute ago, matty2094 said:

Did a Hyrox class for the first time on Friday. Quite possibly one of the worst things I’ve ever done. Didn’t know if I was going to throw up, piss or shit myself. Horrendous. Full membership starts tomorrow 🙃

Planning to do the 3 Peaks in Summer so training needs to start somewhere (albeit a slightly different sort). Any advice appreciated!

Our very own @royal whiteall over this with a terrace legend

[Tonge moor green jacket]

Wtf is hyrox?

Sounds like a small, earth dwelling rodent/marsupial type thing.

[L/H White]

51 minutes ago, matty2094 said:

Did a Hyrox class for the first time on Friday. Quite possibly one of the worst things I’ve ever done. Didn’t know if I was going to throw up, piss or shit myself. Horrendous. Full membership starts tomorrow 🙃

Planning to do the 3 Peaks in Summer so training needs to start somewhere (albeit a slightly different sort). Any advice appreciated!

Hybrid performance in howfen by any chance?