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Post by Smartbear » Thu Feb 01, 2018 8:25 pm

Hi, after being partially disabled for 4 months as a result of some clown driving into my motorbike I’ve ended up putting on a few pounds-it wouldn’t be a problem if I was 16’ 8” but at just under 6’ I was too heavy :(
After dieting for almost 4 weeks I’ve now lost 1 stone 5lb and counting, should help the 0-60 times on the zed as well :P
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Post by obewan » Thu Feb 01, 2018 8:44 pm

Smartbear wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2018 8:25 pmHi, after being partially disabled for 4 months as a result of some clown driving into my motorbike I’ve ended up putting on a few pounds-it wouldn’t be a problem if I was 16’ 8” but at just under 6’ I was too heavy :(
After dieting for almost 4 weeks I’ve now lost 1 stone 5lb and counting, should help the 0-60 times on the zed as well :P
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Post by RustyZ4 » Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:08 pm

Well done, but you forgot to mention what your starting point is, in order to calculate what 0-60 time you will get,,, e.g 50 stone - 1.5 stone = 11.7 seconds,, 10 stone - 1.5 stone = 5.9 seconds :D
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Post by Smartbear » Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:20 pm

RustyZ4 wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:08 pmWell done, but you forgot to mention what your starting point is, in order to calculate what 0-60 time you will get,,, e.g 50 stone - 1.5 stone = 11.7 seconds,, 10 stone - 1.5 stone = 5.9 seconds :D
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Post by RustyZ4 » Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:27 pm

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That brilliant to lose 1.5 stone, do you have a target weight? diet and or exercise? and just think how fast your zed will go :D

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Post by buzyg » Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:28 pm

Well done Rob. Bit of will power goes a long way... :thumbsup: Contrary to popular belief it's no fun sitting with your feet up. :roll:

I injured my hip last May and it's still a way of fixing it's self. Has been a struggle to keep the weight off, as I can't swim or surf any more either. Fingers crossed I can get back to some decent type of fitness soon. :)
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Post by Smartbear » Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:53 pm

RustyZ4 wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:27 pmRob
That brilliant to lose 1.5 stone, do you have a target weight? diet and or exercise? and just think how fast your zed will go :D

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Ta, I’m hoping to get down to 15 stones, I can’t do much exercise as I’m still hobbling a bit and couldn’t really run on it, i can manage a decent walk though & often do 4 to 5 Miles.
I love my grub but I’ve gone cold turkey and cut out all snacking & 99% of the boozing, smaller portion sizes and much healthier food. I’m eating around 1500 calories a day :o
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Post by Smartbear » Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:55 pm

buzyg wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:28 pmWell done Rob. Bit of will power goes a long way... :thumbsup: Contrary to popular belief it's no fun sitting with your feet up. :roll:

I injured my hip last May and it's still a way of fixing it's self. Has been a struggle to keep the weight off, as I can't swim or surf any more either. Fingers crossed I can get back to some decent type of fitness soon. :)
Frustrating but you can’t hurry these things, if you pushed the injury could become even worse :(
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Post by ph001 » Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:55 am

Smartbear wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:53 pm& 99% of the boozing
..now that's the really tough bit!
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Post by hopz121 » Fri Feb 02, 2018 1:05 pm

Well done Rob, I am trying to shift a few lb's atmo too but its not going to well :lol:
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Post by RustyZ4 » Fri Feb 02, 2018 1:09 pm

ph001 wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:55 am
Smartbear wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:53 pm& 99% of the boozing
..now that's the really tough bit!
Down to 5 pints a day :D
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Post by GBZ4 » Fri Feb 02, 2018 2:53 pm

Smartbear wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:53 pm
RustyZ4 wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:27 pmRob
That brilliant to lose 1.5 stone, do you have a target weight? diet and or exercise? and just think how fast your zed will go :D

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Ta, I’m hoping to get down to 15 stones, I can’t do much exercise as I’m still hobbling a bit and couldn’t really run on it, i can manage a decent walk though & often do 4 to 5 Miles.
I love my grub but I’ve gone cold turkey and cut out all snacking & 99% of the boozing, smaller portion sizes and much healthier food. I’m eating around 1500 calories a day :o
Rob
Well done sir, I too enjoy a good walk and was advised to try a 10 minute speed walk during your 4/5 miles. It’s just enough to get you breathing a little heavier. Good luck with your further weight loss :happyclap:
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Post by buzyg » Fri Feb 02, 2018 4:15 pm

RustyZ4 wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2018 1:09 pm
ph001 wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:55 am
Smartbear wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2018 10:53 pm& 99% of the boozing
..now that's the really tough bit!
Down to 5 pints a day :D
Blimey you drink a lot of Milk. :lol:
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Post by MACK » Thu Feb 08, 2018 12:09 am

buzyg wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2018 4:15 pm
RustyZ4 wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2018 1:09 pm
ph001 wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:55 am
..now that's the really tough bit!
Down to 5 pints a day :D
Blimey you drink a lot of Milk. :lol:
It's OK he drinks fully skimmed!😀
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