YD Fit Club

[frosty the snowman]

Well the original thread about us all getting fit appears to have disappeared so here we go again....

On January the first I had a a good look at myself in the mirror naked (control yourselves ladies) and stepped on the scales. One fact soon became apparent. I'm very unfit. I'm like Jabba the Hut but with better table manners.

Why? Because I eat too much of the wrong food, drink too much alcohol and don't exercise enough. So on January the second the big shake up started.

Exercise.

This is a bit tricky as I still have a few injuries from being attacked last June however I've done 4 walks of between 4 and 7 miles and have spent 30 minutes on the exercise bike today. I can still do lower body and some back and arm weight training and will do a light session later today with a view to doing 3 sessions per week.

Food and drink.

I enjoy fancy cooking but I'll now only do it at the weekend. I've radically shaken up my diet eliminating crisps, chocolate, beer and takeaways. Yesterdays menu is typical of how I've been eating.

Breakfast.
Poached egg on wholemeal toast (no butter) and a banana.

Snack.
Apple.

Lunch.
Bagel with low fat peanut butter, mixed salad and a kiwi fruit.

Snack.
Grapes.

Dinner.
Baked tuna steak with lemon and Thyme, steamed new potatoes and a tomato and basil salad followed by fruit salad and a glass of red wine. Also aim to drink 2 lites of water per day.

I know this sounds extreme but I HAVE to do something. I should also say that The weekend is for indulging although it still includes a walk!

On the first of January I was 15 stone 5. I'll post my new weight on Friday even if it's gone up so you can see if I'm going wrong. Any comments welcome. Helpful preferred!

[Ivon]

Good start, I'm doing the same my self, although not over weight I am less fit compared to what I was 5 years ago before I went to uni.

Keep up the good work!

[Ding Dang Doo]

My weight on 1st January was 14st 7lb...

this week I am mainly resisting chocolate

Not an excuse, but finding time for exercise is my main issue.

I'm up at 6am, sorting out the wee ones for nursery, then straight off to work by about 8.30 to 9ish; I work through lunch (always have, never seen the point in stopping when you can eat on the hoof) work until 5, then I'm on littlun duty until about 7.30ish when they (should) go to bed. Then it's time to prepare some form of tea for me and Mrs Doo who gets in about 7.30 to 8 (except if she's out with work) get bits and bobs sorted in the house for the next day (clothes ready for the little ones etc) by 9 o'clock I'm f**ked, the last thing I want to do then is exercise.

Any suggestions

Pete

[Craby]

just recentally i lost well over 3stone due to stress and good sensible eating now jims moved in ive put round about 1 stone back on. with work and well happiness i suppose ive let it slide, ive started back at the gym and swimming is the best exersice there is ,pete could you and the missis take the kids swimmin it really tieres them out and while one watches the kids the other does lane swimmin then swap over, quality time with the kids and fittness too. slim world works for me its easy and you never feel hungry pm if you want ideas hope ive help a little good luck dawn

[DAFFY]

In Dec went for my annual check of bp and cholestral (have to have it checked due to a possible genetic heart condition), cholestral was always ok. However was shocked to learn that my "bad cholestral" had dramatically risen and i have six months to get it under control or have to go onto tablets, cannot remember what the tablets are called but remember reading a post on this site which seemed to indicate there was an issue with taking this particular type of pill and diving Occurding to my doctor food only plays a small part in cholestral issues, fitness/family history being more of contributing factor. As i cannot do anything about my family history and giving up diving is not an option have started a fitness regime. Taking omega3 tablets and cholestral lowering yoghurt (courtesy of tesco), have also bought a fusion execise bike. have spent 30 minutes of everyday on the bike peddling away and sweating buckets. have lost almost half a stone but legs and backside have turned to jelly but well on my way to becoming the "six pack adonis" that i was in my younger days anyway good luck with your training Frosty and keep us updated

[abucksdiver]

My new year fitness thing got a boost when work announced that they were changing our Private medical to PruHealth, which includes Gym membership at less than half price!

So, I've registered with all the freebies... I have an interactive Pedometer on my belt, that records how many steps I take each day, at Lunchtime I'm off to the gym for a fitness assessment (I can tell them the answer now... UNFIT!)

I currently weigh 14 st, and am aiming to lose about a stone over the year.

I'll keep everyone updated as I go....

So, do we give each other "mutual support" (ie. rip the p*ss) to "encourage" each of us to continue on this fitness regime?

Andrew

[Ding Dang Doo]

Originally Posted by Craby

pete could you and the missis take the kids swimmin it really tieres them out and while one watches the kids the other does lane swimmin then swap over, quality time with the kids and fittness too. slim world works for me its easy and you never feel hungry pm if you want ideas hope ive help a little good luck dawn

Dawn,

we DO take the little ones 'swimming' and do try to squeeze in the odd length or two(!), but with both of them still so small, getting a bit of quality swimming time in can be a problem.

Thanks for your thoughts though!

Pete

[Buoyant Babe]

Since Christmas Eve I have been for a run every other day, including Boxing Day and New Year's Day, and some days in between. I am now up to 3.5miles a time and running faster than I was.

Some of the days I haven't been for a run I have been walking or diving. I have really watched my diet. I haven't touched alcohol since 1 January 2007. I also haven't replaced the alcohol with anything fattening and I am not eating more either.

Have I lost weight? Have I sh1te!

I am feeling a bit more toned, and I will persevere because I know it will work in the end..but bejeezus I'm pi$$ed off!

[Okeanos]

My fitness has been gradually on the slide for a few years, even thought I run with the local club every week and play badminton every week.

On return from my recent holiday I had a phone call telling me I'm in the London Marathon for the 4th year in a row! For some reason it never triggered a reaction last year, probably due to injuries. This year I am uninjured and set up my exercise regime.

Monday - Badminton 2 hours, Nightclub dancing 1 hour min (easy it R&B)
Tuesday - speedwork at the local track
Wednesday - run with the club min 1.1/4 hours (tempo)
Thursday - swim 1 hour
Friday - diving, Nightclub dancing 2 hour min (fast it's hard trance)
Saturday - Diving
Sunday - long run (min 1.1/2 hours, as long as it doesn't get in the way of diving) followed by diving

I have also put myself on a strict diet. Very strict to start as body fat is easy to burn when you have more of it. I will then need to raise my calorific intake as my level of training increase. Some people might say I should be running more, 3 times a week is a minimum, previous injuries have come from running so I need to do the minimum and cross-train to get any improvement in fitness.

[Ding Dang Doo]

Originally Posted by abucksdiver

So, do we give each other "mutual support" (ie. rip the p*ss) to "encourage" each of us to continue on this fitness regime?

Andrew

I thought that went without question! (you fat git!)

Pete (Ding Dang Lardy Doo)