Just added this as my intro, realised it is a success story
RiverTom
Posts: 216 Member
Hi there
I'm a German guy who's been living in South Wales, UK since 2007 now. My weight loss journey started in March 2009, after my GP gave me a military style dressing down when I approached him for help with my severe back pain. He bluntly told me to lose weight as the only help he could offer me was this advice and pain killers.
So after grumbling for a night, I decided that he was right and went for it. First thing I cut out was my usual 1.5 to 3 liters of full sugar Coca Cola. That made the 1st stone (14 pounds) difference within the first 4 weeks. I've gone slowly, but steady since then.
I haven't been on any diet as such. I've done lots of research online and took nutrition advice from different sources. Just combined what I liked the most and it worked. Healthy eating and moderate exercise for the start. I started with walking, cycling and swimming and added time and distance to that.
In October 2010 I joined Slimming World, after having lost 4.5 stone on my own. In November 2011 I reached my initial target of 14 stone 13 pounds. This week I've reached my new target of 14 stone 3 pounds. (Actually half a pound under that.) I could lose a further stone to reach my ideal BMI .... But with a current body fat percentage of 13.1 % (last checked beginning of December, so could be even lower now), my Personal Trainer told me not to worry about BMI, as it is outdated anyway. I would have to lose muscle mass to get to my "ideal weight". No thank you!
So I'm not working on losing more fat and gaining muscle, whilst sculpting the body of my dreams. The maintenance and sculpting challenge is on. Come on 2012!
I'm a German guy who's been living in South Wales, UK since 2007 now. My weight loss journey started in March 2009, after my GP gave me a military style dressing down when I approached him for help with my severe back pain. He bluntly told me to lose weight as the only help he could offer me was this advice and pain killers.
So after grumbling for a night, I decided that he was right and went for it. First thing I cut out was my usual 1.5 to 3 liters of full sugar Coca Cola. That made the 1st stone (14 pounds) difference within the first 4 weeks. I've gone slowly, but steady since then.
I haven't been on any diet as such. I've done lots of research online and took nutrition advice from different sources. Just combined what I liked the most and it worked. Healthy eating and moderate exercise for the start. I started with walking, cycling and swimming and added time and distance to that.
In October 2010 I joined Slimming World, after having lost 4.5 stone on my own. In November 2011 I reached my initial target of 14 stone 13 pounds. This week I've reached my new target of 14 stone 3 pounds. (Actually half a pound under that.) I could lose a further stone to reach my ideal BMI .... But with a current body fat percentage of 13.1 % (last checked beginning of December, so could be even lower now), my Personal Trainer told me not to worry about BMI, as it is outdated anyway. I would have to lose muscle mass to get to my "ideal weight". No thank you!
So I'm not working on losing more fat and gaining muscle, whilst sculpting the body of my dreams. The maintenance and sculpting challenge is on. Come on 2012!
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Hi there welcome and well done you look amazing!!!
Wales is a lovely part of the uk too. Im in the midlands.0 -
:drinker: Congratulations, and Welcome to MFP!!0
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Great Job!!0
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Welcome, and a very deserving congratulations for the changes you have made!0
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congrats!0
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Great introduction! You've really transformed yourself and are an inspiration for me to continue working, little by little, toward my goal!! Welcome to MFP!!0
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Wow...a whole new YOU! Great Job!0
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ThAnk u all. ;-)0
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Great Job and determination. Keep it up. Best of Luck to you0
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