Silly Car

Originally Posted by Silly Car

OK guys,

Cards on the table time, I want to accelerate the weight-loss / fitness program, but have seemingly hit a wall

Over 2008, I lost a total of around 10 kilos naturally, minor changes to diet, ie less junk, switching to chicken kebabs instead on doners, however I have hit a bit of a plateau.

At my disposal I have a pushbike, that I enjoy riding, but seem to find excuses not to
I can swim up to 5 times a week for free, time permitting (Monday and Fridays after 8, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays after teaching)
Kids live 1.5 miles away, and to be fair I have tried and mainly succeeded to cycle there at least twice a week

Diet wise, I get up late, grab a bacon sarnie on the way into work, baked spud / sarnie from shop next to office for lunch, late supper (past 9pm) I may or may not also consume a reasonable amount of beer during the week as well

Body clock is pretty fucked, 1am isn't unheard of to goto sleep, get up around 8 - 8.30am for work.

I have a goal, in 12 weeks a very good friend is getting married, and I'd like a new wardrobe for the event, suited booted, looking and feeling great.

At 6'2" and 109kilos currently, I know that I will, according to the BMI chart below, always be in the yellow, but with broad shoulders (and big bones ), I am never going to get to 'ideal' bmi in any case.



So 2lbs, 1kg per week, not infeasible, but I lack one thing, the gumption, will power, self control to actually stick to a fitness regime / diet / both for any period of time

So what tips do people have for:

Fitting in exercise into the day to day schedule - I know this means early mornings, but I wake up knackered (OSA doesn't help)
Fitting in a healthy diet around home - work - work - pub - home
Staying motivated

I expect an arse kicking, but I would hope to get some practical tips as well

Well you've read the thread, now the next exciting episode is the blog.

Day 1

The week started a shade under 109kg, no breakfast (bad boy), slice of chocolate cake for 11's, even worse, but I was determined.

I downloaded Sports tracker for the phone, and set off on a walkabout around Newcastle city centre, a 30 minute brisk walk around town covering 2 miles with a small rest at the barbers and back for a salad box, small amount of coleslaw, no mayo on the chicken.

Got back tonight, handful of salad, some feta, black pepper and splash of olive oil, followed by a small bowl of frosties and semi skimmed milk.

4.5 miles on the bike, average speed 8.4mph, max speed 23.8mph and about 30 mins later.

Will try and extend the walk tomorrow and have some breakfast before I set off for work.

Day 2

I managed breakfast, I managed a 3.3mile 41 minute walk over 'undulating terrain*' and salad again for lunch. onna use the pushbike to go to diving tonight and hopefully, will power permitting, avoid beer nd perhaps have a glass of red wine instead.

Can you still getdone for drunk in charge of a push bike??

* City centre, down the quayside, across the Millenium bridge, back over the Swing Bridge, up to the train station, across town and back to the Theatre.

Day 3

Well yesterdays plans went to shite, after a very healthy grilled chicken, bacon and couscous salad, I drove to diving, only pottered in the pool, so no real gain there and went to the pub

A couple of large glses of Merlot later, I m craving food, and sin of sins had two bacon and cheese toasties.

This morning, feeling jaded, dn't bother with breakfast but went for a 3.7 mile walk just now, covering the distance in 54 minutes, a little of pace, but still a healthy glow afterwards.

Will defo use the bike tonight to pound out as many miles as I can before sitting down to watch the football.