Too many pick-a-nic baskets ...
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[quote name='Rancid Schnitzel' timestamp='1349772281' post='316618']As if it would have made any difference if the nutritional info at KFC was visible or not. [/quote]<br />
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It does help someone like me make an informed choice in the event I do find myself eating "junk". Even if it is rolling the dice as bit because all the info is based on average quantities. So in that way it is a good thing, but yeah it won't help the family of four who down a bucket of chicken there twice a week.<br />
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A bloke at work just got back from a Singapore holiday and said the shopping was good, but he couldn't find any clothes that fit his fat arse - I pointed out that the pizza he was eating for lunch was three quarters of his daily energy needs and asked him how the buffet at the hotel was...<br />
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As for the rest of what you say above - I occasionally look back and regret the years I spent in gluttony but also think "but fuck it tasted good!" And I had a good time, relative to my experiences up to that point. Now my perspective has changed and I'm having even more fun than ever. Food tastes better because it just DOES, not because it is in endless supply. The what-if scenarios would drive you mad if you thought about them long enough, so I don't bother.<br /> -
Hi all - weekly check-in .<br />
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106.7kg Lost 1.1kg this week, 6.8kg overall in 4 weeks.<br />
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Measurements:<br />
Chest 108cm (-2cm, -4 overall)<br />
Waist 101cm (3cm, -7 overall)<br />
Hips 102cm (0cm, -7 overall)<br />
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Hi all - weekly check-in .<br />
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106.3kg Lost 0.4kg this week, 7.2kg overall in 5 weeks.<br />
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Measurements:<br />
Chest 105cm (-3cm, -7 overall)<br />
Waist 102cm (+1cm, -6 overall)<br />
Hips 105cm (+3cm, -4 overall)<br />
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Fell off the wagon somewhat this week. Nibbled heaps and had quite a groggy night on Saturday before during and after watching the footy - further bad habits crept in as then snacked and blew out the diet ... and for one reason and another (not lack of motivation just other priorities) have not done as much exercise the back end of this week. So am pleased to have convinced the scales to trend downwards regardless - if not by as much as previous weeks.<br />
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I had a shocker of a weekend in terms of quite a few brews both nights and couldn't resist a whole bag of delicious doritos before falling asleep before the game. DAMN YOU DORITOS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
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and for one reason and another (not lack of motivation just other priorities) have not done as much exercise the back end of this week. So am pleased to have convinced the scales to trend downwards regardless - if not by as much as previous weeks.<br />
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Back on the horse from today.<br />
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And there is the beauty of understanding how it actually works - you know what you need to do to correct it.<br />
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2 or 3 years ago my attitude to weight loss was very immature, particularly from an eating point of view. I'd have a bad weekend and throw it all in, claiming it was too hard or not working. Fat* people say "why deny yourself?" because self-denial is hard work in the age of buy-now-pay-later.<br />
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The people losing weight in this forum know that it works far better if you pay now, and reap the rewards forever. You can have that bad weekend occasionally, because you've done the work. Then when you get back on that horse you'll whip that little bastard until he's in a lather.<br />
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I had a pig of a weekend - weighed in Saturday at 95.6 in peak calorie management mode, then blew it all in the next two days to weigh in Monday at 97.6. Today I was 96.8 and it'll drop again tomorrow because I'm right where I need to be eating-wise.<br />
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Had a bit of an epiphany yesterday after watching a couple of videos on here and doing my workout. I realised I'm actually able to work a lot harder and should aim to mix up my exercise a hell of a lot more. The only thing holding me back are mental boundaries I've set myself.<br />
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[size=2]* I feel perfectly comfortable using the term "Fat" to describe overweight people. Many wouldn't but lets face it - the reason we have an obesity problem is not just that shit food is widely available, but that people pussy foot around the issues for fear of hurting someone's feelings. The weakness of modern society isn't physical, its mentally not being able to handle adversity.[/size] -
Not as fat as I was <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /><br />
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Okey dokey - time to check in.<br />
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106.0kg Lost 0.3kg this week, 7.5kg overall in 7 weeks.<br />
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Measurements:<br />
Chest 108cm (+3cm, -2 overall)<br />
Waist 106cm (+4cm, -2 overall)<br />
Hips 106cm (+1cm, -2 overall)<br />
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Hmmm ...<br />
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Little bit pissed with the weight as a couple of days ago I weighted myself at 105.5 (which I was for twoi days running - Sat & Sun) and did nothing untoward in between times. However - then I have to say to myself - hey I lost 300g this week. Cool. So not THAT pissed. Must be all lthe muscle I'm putting on <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> .<br />
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FAT FAT FAT. Yep, don't be afraid to use that word, dead bloody right. Only time to pussy foot around that is with kids when they're not mentally hard enough to say it. But adults - YOU sir, are FAT. Nothing wrong with that!!<br />
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Yeah my mates and I have no issue calling eachother fat fluffybunnys if someone has been stretching the shirt or jeans a bit much. Womenfolk you have to be a bit more delicate with..... -
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Yeah my mates and I have no issue calling eachother fat fluffybunnys if someone has been stretching the shirt or jeans a bit much. Womenfolk you have to be a bit more delicate with.....<br />
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Absolutely - I would never say "fat fluffybunny" when referring to a female. "Fat bitch" works far better <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':yes:' /> -
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Rightio - I checkd this morning and I'm 105.4kg ... perhaps yesterday was an aberation or I mis-timed my morning bodily functions ... ???<br />
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Those fluctuations piss me right off some days. After 94.9 on Monday I have been 95.3 and 95.4 the next two days.<br />
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But then I ask myself "when was the last time you weighed in under 96 three days in a row?" and smile to myself <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /><br />
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I haven't done a lot of pure aerobic work in that time. Today I'm riding the bike to and from work, and will do hundred pushups tonight. Tomorrow, who knows? Might still be mid 95, might not. As long as I'm doing regular exercise, and watching the diet going into Saturday's weigh and measure, I should keep meeting my goals. -
rookie mistakes (and one that I'd still be making, but I keep forgetting to weight myself). Weigh yourself once a week. AT most. Same time, same place etc. Not daily, not unless you are leaning down for a bodybuilding contest...<br />
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I do it mainly because of dinner. My wife puts a fair bit of variety into her cooking, so while the basic rules always hold true (pasta and rice are useless, watch the quantity) sometimes its good to know what effect the day to day is having when new recipes are put on the table.<br />
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Weighing daily doesn't phase me. WHat pissed me off was I only lost 0.3kg this [b]week[/b]. That would have pissed me off whether I knew I was lighter a day either side or not. Until I put it in perspective (a littloe) and accepted that I had lost 0.3kg this week.
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Whoops - check in yesterday.<br />
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105.2kg Lost 0.8kg this week, 8.3kg overall in 8 weeks.<br />
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Really quite pleased with that loss. Had a big weekend as down in Brisbane for a work piss up and made the most of it <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> .<br />
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Fluid or a slight mistake getting the tape in the right place mate <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /><br />
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I do my measurements in front of the mirror to make sure I get it consistent and level around the back.
