Thread: Slender September Fat Camp: Biggest Loser Wins

Good man. That'll do it.

Originally Posted by marcusb

walking naked past a mirror is pretty accurate also.

Unable to bear standing in front of it?

Yes, telling.

OK, I am a formerly thin person....
After years of being effortlessly thinish and fit, I am now 100 kgs at 184cm tall.

This gives me a BMI of 29.5, just under obese. However, my wife banned scales from the house after one gave her a horrible shock, so I may very well have gained enough to be obese. Although I hate walking with a mask on, it's back to a brisk 10,000 step walk (about 5 miles) 4 or 5 days a week!

Where's Fatto Dave48?



Grotesque Dill?

OK, I'm in as well. Some may recall my thread about stopping smoking and starting vaping back in April. That was a precursor to my stopping vaping at the end of June. As a consequence, I've not spared the horses in the food stakes, as my contributions to the kitchen and meal threads will testify. Anyway, as well as enjoying food, there has been no exercise for the last couple of months, in part driven by the gym that I was using closing temporarily as someone who had tested positive for Covid had been a regular there.

The weather is crap at the moment, and has been for some time, so not really inclined to be cycling. Was thinking about what kit would be the most benefit to me in terms of cardio and strength for all muscle groups, and after some research decided on a rowing machine. I ordered one from Decathlon on Sunday, and lo and behold, it has been delivered at 7.15 p.m. this evening (having been sent from Bangkok, which I think is pretty good). I'll get it set up tomorrow, and also do my first 'official' weigh in (reckon I must be in the high 80's) and BMI.

Unfortunately, a calorie deficient diet is the key to weight loss. Exercise can speed things up or offset the calories so we can eat more. I’m willing to give it a go but I will be in alcohol situations without a doubt, so I’m going to stick to clear spirits and soda with fresh squeezed manao.

Sound investment PAG. I do love a rowing machine as an all-rounder and I used to own one, but I need to up my game for cycling. I started cycling regularly with a group of friends but I went back to Scotland for 8 months working and they all stepped it up a gear, went semi pro and left me behind. Since then I’ve been cycling alone. The weather can really get in the way of a good cycle too, as can the kids, so I will keep on top of it with a serious indoor bike. As I mentioned before they are not cheap, but I think it is a sound investment and still has good resale value.

Originally Posted by PAG

after some research decided on a rowing machine.

I think I read that Slap swears by those, as pretty much the only piece of equipment a person needs.

If slap swears by something exercise related, it's kosher for sure.

Originally Posted by Edmond

I think I read that Slap swears by those, as pretty much the only piece of equipment a person needs.

If slap swears by something exercise related, it's kosher for sure.

Slap the phat bastard? slap the Somtam hoover? Slap Tiny? You is aving a laff

Originally Posted by Saint Willy

You is aving a laff

It wouldn't be the first time.



Fookin' ell. Whose silly idea was it to get up this fookin' early. -_-




Mendo bud, you'd never send that Filipina cutie over to wipe down me scales eh.


That bladdy .6 pushes me up to 25.1 and 'overweight', though to be fair it's mostly muscle mass and not lard.

^ Sorry mate, she's busy at the moment!

What I've found is that if you exaggerate your height, these calculators bring your BMI down nicely. And technically I don't think it's cheating because I'm still entering the correct weight.

Originally Posted by Edmund

That bladdy .6 pushes me up to 25.1 and 'overweight', though to be fair it's mostly muscle mass and not lard.

Sure it is..

Originally Posted by Mendip

What I've found is that if you exaggerate your height, these calculators bring your BMI down nicely. And technically I don't think it's cheating because I'm still entering the correct weight.

some do that.

Originally Posted by Edmond;4302680[COLOR=#ffd700

]178cm.[/COLOR]
79kg
Female.

The female bit is probably true.

And it starts. Scales first thing this morning, and as I thought, upper 80's (88.2kg). The BMI that the scales come up with is pretty much in line with the NHS figure also.







I have osteoarthritis in both hips which is bearable if my weight is kept down and the occasional pain killer. Over 80kg it becomes more noticeable, and a definite problem when over 85kg. I've been giving more priority to stopping smoking/vaping these past few weeks but time to knuckle down. Strict diet has started.

Assembled the rowing machine this morning, just need to read up on the included computer for programs and goal setting etc. Got a place for it in front of an outside TV to help keep me from getting bored. It folds up also, so pretty portable.

BMI is a complete load of balls.

Just sayin'

Originally Posted by PAG

Looks affa suave, but you could have smiled!

Bad start for me. Got back from night shift and straight out running, round a 1km track round the rubber farm at the camp. Set off at a good pace, got a personal best 1km and 1 mile then half way round the 2nd lap something went weird between my calf and my ankle (front and back) which was new on my. Tried to walk and jog it off but stopped at 2km at had a rest and a stretch. Went back out for another lap and got best 1km time again then took a rest and went out for one more lap. Will try again tomorrow.

At work I went at the dumbbells 4 times. Each time 3 sets. 40 bicep curls (20 each arm) then 10 push ups. 3rd set 40 then to failure and push-ups 20 then to failure.

Those are inclined push-ups on a box about knee height, cos the cabin’s too manky to use the floor.

^ 176 HR will get ya going alright.

Originally Posted by PAG

Strict diet has started.

Go Pagsy. Go Pagsy. *fist bump*


Started with a prebreakfast 25km trek as opposed to 30.


Slow n steady innit.

Good effort, you up the Cebu mountains?

Hold on, 25km? Is that a Trek MTB???

Originally Posted by AntRobertson

BMI is a complete load of balls.

Just sayin'

Go for KGs then.

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

Go for KGs then.

Body composition is much better and more accurate.

Not trying to shit on anyone's efforts, losing weight / getting in shape is an admirable goal, it's just that BMI is a shit tool.

I was once told on BMI that I was obese and needed to lose 'at least 10kg'... I was <10% body fat at the time.

I hear ya, but for me it's about competition. If I just went at this alone I would lack motivation. I've declared this month's plans to my Mrs, mates, FB and you lot, so now I'm committed.

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

but for me it's about competition. If I just went at this alone I would lack motivation

Fairy 'nuff and that can't hurt.

Good luck with it all.

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

Good effort, you up the Cebu mountains?

Hold on, 25km? Is that a Trek MTB???

Not quite.

Less Cebu mountains, more 12.5km riding on a straight, flat road in me fake, itchy lycra.


Then turning around and cycling home again.

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

I hear ya, but for me it's about competition.

How's the winner judged anyway?

Whomever lowers their BMI score the most?


If I'd have clicked to that I'd have stayed up scoffing cakes and doughnuts til 4am.