New starter, M 5'9" 13 stone. Want to lose at least a stone and tone!

boredfatman

Hi all,

Ive posted a quick topic in fitness and exercise, but thought I would introduce myself here.

Well, this year after my kids had renamed me "Fatman" instead of Batman, i realised I really needed to change.

So, on the 6th of January I joined a gym, (If i pay for it i'm more motivated to go), and decided to eat more healthily too.

I am Male, 5'9" and currently weigh 182lb or 13 stone. I have too much belly and at least one too many chins!

I had inguinal hernia surgery last September so hadn't done any exercise since then.

Now I am going to the gym 5 days a week, I do 30 minutes Elliptical training at a high intensity, 4 sets of 10-15 reps on each of the weight machines and then finish doing 5km on the bike.

I have been drinking nothing but water and the occasional cup of tea since I started.

I am trying to limit my daily calorie intake to 1700 and I have replaced unhealthy snacks with unsalted cashews, sunflower seeds and grapes...all counted within my calorie allowance for the day.

Thats me!

BFM

Victoriamrs

You sound very motivated and determined. Best of luck in achieving your goals.

Feel free to add me.

Ps what is Elliptical training?

boredfatman

Hi thank you. elliptical training is kind of like cross country I think is the best way to describe it. You drive the machine with your feet and arms, almost like skiing.