Weight loss (again)

[Filo]

Still overweight but trying and slowly getting there, I’ve also made an effort to exercise walking 2.5 miles every morning at 6am, I’d just like to champion my efforts

[BillyStubbsTears]

4.5 stone loss is some going. Do you feel better for it?

[Filo]

4.5 stone loss is some going. Do you feel better for it?

Yes, even more so since I started walking

[Ldr]

Great work Filo

[BobG]

Bloody impressive! WELL DONE!

I keep on thinking about going for a walk every day.....

BobG

[idler]

That’s good going Filo, now the hard work of maintaining it.
I know as I have had yo-yo weight experiences over the years.
I have just started on the pre diabetes course (second nature) as I was borderline. They call that a lifestyle change rather than a diet, as most people break diets.
It is very interesting and really makes sense. I have lost almost 5kg in less than three weeks. I haven’t been exercising either as I damaged my one good knee on holiday. I can’t wait to get back to the gym and hopefully do even better.

[Filo]

That’s good going Filo, now the hard work of maintaining it.
I know as I have had yo-yo weight experiences over the years.
I have just started on the pre diabetes course (second nature) as I was borderline. They call that a lifestyle change rather than a diet, as most people break diets.
It is very interesting and really makes sense. I have lost almost 5kg in less than three weeks. I haven’t been exercising either as I damaged my one good knee on holiday. I can’t wait to get back to the gym and hopefully do even better.

I am diabetic, my glucose levels are too high to have an operation, that is the motivation for me, I ‘ve also massively reduced my carb intake, which is making a difference

[i_ateallthepies]

Good on you, Filo, very impressive.

[BobG]

My insulin intake almost halved while I was away in Colombia. Simple reason: far, far less bread, cakes, spuds and pasta. They predominantly eat chicken and eggs with rice.  But the rice is so stodgy and bland I didn't eat much of that either. Since I came back 6 months back I've put on all the weight I lost and more. Recommendation: less, much less carbohydrate!

I'm looking forwards to being back there. All being well (not guaranteed though...) next week.

BobG

[Colin C No.3]

Keep walking Filo & the more carbs you can cut down on the better.

You'll feel better about yourself as the weight comes off.

As idler said, keeping it off will be tough but the health benefits will be massive for you.

Keep us informed on your progress or if you feel you need some motivation I'm sure you'll get plenty here.

[colfromdonny]

Have you had a look at joining Fit Rovers? Its very popular and lots on here have done the course and are now veterans.

[idler]

Have you had a look at joining Fit Rovers? Its very popular and lots on here have done the course and are now veterans.

I would definitely be there if I lived in Donny or even fairly local.

[belton rover]

Well done Filo.
I am way, way, way overweight.

I went to Slimming World with Mrs belton about 4 months ago. We’ve been before and a lot of the process during meetings make me squirm and cringe.
But. Weighing myself in a kind of official capacity does help.
I have lost just over 2st in this time and I would like to achieve my goal in around 18 months: from 20st to 13.
It is bloody hard, but now I am well into my 50s, It is even more important to me to sort myself out.

[SydneyRover]

Great Filo, that's the best way to do it over a long time period, good steady progress.

[5minstogo]

Would highly recommend reading James Smith "Not a diet book" . Helps dispel a lot of myths and break things down. I'm very yoyo but found this helpful. If anyone wants my copy send me a message. Happy to post on.

[wilts rover]

Well done Filo (and Belton) and good luck in keeping it going.

[belton rover]

Well done Filo (and Belton) and good luck in keeping it going.

Thanks, Wilts.

[ncRover]

Great work Filo. Keep going.

Just make sure you keep the protein intake up with meat and eggs.

Fat doesn’t make you fat, carbs do.

If you look at the ingredients label and don’t know what most of it means, it’s a bad idea.

[ravenrover]

Good stuff chaps, have you both cut out acohol and sweet drinks?

[Filo]

Good stuff chaps, have you both cut out acohol and sweet drinks?

Being a professional driver, I don’t drink much these days, and I drink caffeine  free diet coke

[Bentley Bullet]

I've got the same waist size since I was 21.

Mind you, I've always been a bit of a fat bas**rd!

[roversdude]

Well done guys good effort

[phil old leake]

Filo congratulations. That is truly impressive. It’s nice to read something positive.   

[stevebarrass]

Well done Dave, keep up the great work

[Filo]

Well done Dave, keep up the great work

Cheers mate, I’m trying, just need to keep my motivation up

[Filo]

A little update, still going in the right direction

[mugnapper]

I've just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, so I'm joining you in the weight loss war.
Since retiring from a very physical job 18 months ago, I've moved much less and drunk more alcohol which leads to eating junk food.
I've set myself a target of a weekly average of 10000 steps a day and also reducing my boozing days to a max of 2 a week.
Unfortunately I'm off to Benidorm tomorrow for a week, so whilst I'll double the daily step target, it'll be 6 nights of medium level beering.
When I get back, I'll try and get into a healthier routine and maintain it.

[Filo]

I've just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, so I'm joining you in the weight loss war.
Since retiring from a very physical job 18 months ago, I've moved much less and drunk more alcohol which leads to eating junk food.
I've set myself a target of a weekly average of 10000 steps a day and also reducing my boozing days to a max of 2 a week.
Unfortunately I'm off to Benidorm tomorrow for a week, so whilst I'll double the daily step target, it'll be 6 nights of medium level beering.
When I get back, I'll try and get into a healthier routine and maintain it.

My 2.5 mile walk in a morning gives me 5k steps on my fitbit watch, which sets you up for the day

[idler]

I've just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, so I'm joining you in the weight loss war.
Since retiring from a very physical job 18 months ago, I've moved much less and drunk more alcohol which leads to eating junk food.
I've set myself a target of a weekly average of 10000 steps a day and also reducing my boozing days to a max of 2 a week.
Unfortunately I'm off to Benidorm tomorrow for a week, so whilst I'll double the daily step target, it'll be 6 nights of medium level beering.
When I get back, I'll try and get into a healthier routine and maintain it.


Ask your doctor about the second nature programme. I was diagnosed as pre diabetic. I started this five weeks ago and have lost almost 7kg in that time. There are plenty of nice recipes and guidance about changing your lifestyle for a permanent benefit. I got Bluetooth scales and books sent to me and you have a group mentor who answers questions and advises. I can’t recommend it highly enough. It is free for me but the surgery paid something for it as they said that I needed to be committed to it as they had paid the company.

[idler]

A little update, still going in the right direction

That’s brilliant. You’ll be on the Rovers subs bench soon at this rate.