Stanski21

I used to be the same... used to hate running. It was always a means to an end... lose weight, get fitter, run away from the wife... never found it fun. Until one day, without ceremony, or any variance from habit I just thought; Man that was really fun! I really couldn't tell you why it happened or what changed, but one…

Well done! I know how amazing it feels. Trust me, it gets better. I ran my first 5K over hills just 6 months ago, in a reasonable time of 34 mins. I had been a little overweight but quite unhealthy. Drinking, smoking and eating lots of unhealthy food. Since then, I've run more and more, getting faster and faster. Yesterday…

That's great. And an amazing time for hill run too! Well done.

1/2 - 176.8 1/9 - 175.0 1/16 - 172.0 - Big loss, I upped my exercise that week. 1/23 - 170.6 1/30 - 168.2 2/6 - 166.8 2/13 - 166.4 2/20 - 168.0 :mad: I was so annoyed with myself when I stepped on the scales yesterday... but I've had a chance to reflect on it and calm down a bit! My goal was to lose 10lb.. I've lost 9lb…

I was doing great until this week. I'm on leave from work and found myself eating WAY too much. In the 50 days, I promised myself no alcohol, no chips (fries to all my US buddies), to lose 10lb and run 100Km. Well I've currently lost 11lb, but won't be surprised at all if I've put on 2-3lb this week... and part of the…

Didn't update last week... oops! I've been off work this week and eating everything in sight! So this weekend and the next few days will be strict so I can make sure I can maintain my goal of 10lbs lost in these 50 days. 1/2 - 176.8 1/9 - 175.0 1/16 - 172.0 - Big loss, I upped my exercise that week. 1/23 - 170.6 1/30 -…

Stress balls

I've had loads the last month... my favourite must be when I realised last week that running is my new favourite de-stressing activity! Also the skinny jeans my wife bought me a few months ago now gap at the waist... but are too tight around my calves.. 6-pack is starting to show. My 7-year old said last week; "Wow Dad,…

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Sent request.. mine is a similar story!

Sent friend request... been here for 6 months but the last 40 days have been my most successful.

There's lots of advice here and I imagine you're finding it difficult to decide what's best to do. I don't want to make it more difficult for you, but here's my two cents: Your body will react at first to a change in diet/exercise regime by doing... absolutely nothing. I've found that whenever I've switched up something, I…

Great work folks! My month has been equally successful. 9lbs lost. Worked out 4-5 times a week, smashing many of my PBs at the gym. My greatest victories has been at running. I said I would run 100Km in the 50 days of this challenge. As of yesterday, I have run 85Km! When I started this journey, I was running 5Km in 35mins…

1/2 - 176.8 1/9 - 175.0 1/16 - 172.0 - Big loss, I upped my exercise that week. 1/23 - 170.6 1/30 - 168.2 2/6 - 2/13 - 2/20 -

Damn... there goes my costume idea!

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I'll be there for support.. quite a few people I know are doing it!

Haven't been around for a little while, but I've been here in spirit! Still keeping to the challenges (or the equivalent). Had a bit of a glitch cos my weighing scales messed up so my first two are guesses. 1/2 - 176.8 1/9 - 175.0 1/16 - 172.0 - Big loss, I upped my exercise that week. 1/23 - 170.6 1/30 - 2/6 - 2/13 - 2/20…

I've been getting back into my salads... and my experimenting so designed a cheap, tasty and low calorie lunch: 3 teaspoons of Olive Oil, mix in 2 teaspoons of chilli powder (I use the hot stuff), half teaspoon each of cayenne pepper, paprika and garlic powder. Brush onto one side of chicken breast and grill, turn it over,…

Right, got it sussed and got my scales working again. My only conclusion is that my last week's reading was a glitch and I must have been at about 177 lbs (looking at my readings over Xmas). 1/2 - 177 1/8 - 175.0 1/15 - 1/22 - 1/29 - 2/5 - 2/12 - 2/19 -

This is somethin I used to find difficult. But it's become part of my routine and 80oz simply doesn't seem that much anymore. I get 20 in before I go to work in the morning. Another 40 throughout the day, and another 20 before dinner. Added to the extra I drink at the gym, some I drink to take my tablets, and some simply…

What a great idea! 1) I quit smoking in November and feel so much healthier for it! Working out twice a week used to kill me.. now I'm doing 6-7 days a week and it feels great! 2) I'm a lot stronger and fitter through all the workouts. The Swansea 10Km run in September is no longer a Pipe Dream, but a realistic challenge.…

I have similar issues ever since damaging a tendon near my lower spine. Unfortunately, every Doctor, Trainer, Physiotherpast and Sports therapist has told me to rest and take painkillers until the pain has gone. However when you're better, try working on strengthening the muscles around the area. This will eventually…

Didn't get on much over the weekend so didn't see the pre-logging food challenge... and I've only just seen this one. But better late than never: Monday: 45 mins calisthenics/circuit training at home. Tuesday: 30 mins interval running and 60 mins weight-training Wednesday: 5K outdoor run and 15 mins calisthenics Thursday:…

This is a great idea! 1/2 - 171.8 1/8 - 1/15 - 1/22 - 1/29 - 2/5 - 2/12 - 2/19 -

Didn't get to do this yesterday due to an INCREDIBLY busy day.. but I'm on it like Sonic today.. as well as the Friday challenge! Thanks for all the great ideas guys!

I've resolved to run 100Km in the next 50 days (starting today).. problem is my foot is broked and the Doc told me no running for two weeks! :( Other than that, I have to lose my Xmas fat, as well as the fat I put on from craving sweet foods after giving up smoking.

Hey all and Happy New Year! Starting weight this morning is 172lbs Chest is 40.5" Waist is 36.5" Thighs both measure at 21.8" Biceps both measure at 10.5" I've had instruction from the doctors to not do any running for 2 weeks :( so I'll need to get creative with my cardio!

Hello all, and thanks for the invite, Matt!