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Sky Can Make You Thin!!

dylan12dylan12
edited April 2013 in Poker Chat
I have been asked by a fellow fatty to begin a fresh thread in order to help us both with our weight loss aspirations 

My fellow fatty is more of a live than online poker player and he is never seen without food in his gob so it will be interesting to read how he copes at the casino now whilst playing poker and dodging the fried breakfast. 

Hopefully this thread will give us an insight of how my fellow fatty is even luckier than our very own Julian Thew at the poker felt!! 

I have set my goals on the other thread but here is again, copy and pasted...

Right anyway, here goes... 

I weighed myself this morning and from that have set myself the following target:- 

Starting Weight:- 18st 4lbs

Target Weight:- 16st 4lbs 

I haven't set a definate deadline to achieve this goal but would like to achieve it by at least the end of June.  

As an incentive for myself, I am 90% sure that I will be able to go to Las Vegas again this Summer but need to tie a few things together before then (have a mates wedding in August and the Stag is in July so awaiting dates of that to see if it is possible to attend the stag and Vegas). However, if I am not down to at least 17st by the end of May then I will not be going to Las Vegas come what may!! 
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  • dylan12dylan12
    edited February 2013
    My fellow fatty will be along in a bit...
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  • MAXALLYMAXALLY
    edited February 2013


    Please let it be JJ! :)


    GOOD LUCK mate!

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  • dylan12dylan12
    edited February 2013
    In Response to Re: Sky Can Make You Thin!!:
    Please let it be JJ! :) GOOD LUCK mate!
    Posted by MAXALLY
    Thanks again Alan

    Worth the weight Alan ;) 

    There is a few I expect to join <COUGH> Scotty, Jakally, Greg <COUGH> to name but a few :) 
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  • Lambert180Lambert180
    edited February 2013
    Good luck Dylan.

    Don't weigh yourself everyday! The variance is mental ;)
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  • DAIBOOTDAIBOOT
    edited February 2013
    Hi all 
    Inspired by Dylan (i never thought i would ever say that) i am going to have a go at downsizing i will get on theweighbridge in the morning and get some targets together for tomorrow. With the help of my wife we have worked out the calories of all the food i have had today.

    Breakfast   Mcdonalds - Sausage Egg Cheese Mcmuffin W/ Ha sh Brown         600 calories


    Lunch 2   Gingsters - Large Cornish Pasty                1160 calories ( my faveret food)


    Dinner Takeaway - Tandori Mixed Grill, 12 oz             1000 calories






    A TOTEL OF   3506 calories 

    SO OFF WE GO

    To me this is ok but Mrs Boot said i was a greedy something. Off to look up on how to drop some pounds it can't be that hard can it.


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  • dylan12dylan12
    edited February 2013
    In Response to Re: Sky Can Make You Thin!!:
    Good luck Dylan. Don't weigh yourself everyday! The variance is mental ;)
    Posted by Lambert180

    Thanks Paul 

    I wasn't going to weigh myself every day but a few people I know swear by it but I think I will stick to the once a week weigh in and see how that goes for now. 

    Don't know where my fellow fatty is at, I have text him and told him to post in this thread, sorry for the slow roll! 

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  • dylan12dylan12
    edited February 2013
    Welcome Dai :) 

    Please learn how to post better though yeah ;) 

    There is an app out there Dai which calculates all your calories, is that the one she uses or from some specific site? 
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  • DAIBOOTDAIBOOT
    edited February 2013

    Sigh dyl 
    What have you started! 
    The site Mrs boot used is myfitnesspal. she has just down loaded a free app from the site on to my phone so i can keep a track.
    My IT skilles were not up to the cut and paste bit though.

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  • MAXALLYMAXALLY
    edited February 2013



    Two Welsh brave participants.....

    How can I not follow this thread now?

    Good luck to you too Dai. If you make your target weight loss, I will promise never to call you that pet name I have for you again :):) x
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  • LlamasLlamas
    edited February 2013
    Hi Dylan!

    I started my weight loss journey 5 years ago. I lost 120lbs+ in 2 years, and I've been stuck yoyoing during the past 3 years. I've got another grueling 40lbs to go before i'm considered a "healthy" weight.

    I've been using a site called "myfitnesspal". It's a free calorie counter, and overall weight loss helper. You can download an app and just scan or search your food, and it'll keep track of your intake. It even includes popular meals that you'd find on menus in restaurants.

    You can also use the site to work out your BMR (basal metabolic rate) so it calculates the calories you need to maintain your weight, and you can adjust your calorie goal to the appropriate defecit.

    I've got a few points points which I think are important.

    • Don't deny yourself a treat! As long as you keep track of your calories consumed. Protein is better carbs, so choose Nandos over McDonalds.

     

    • If you haven't got some, invest in some digital food scales. Weighing food is important. Especially cheese, which is evil. (Love cheese :( )

     

    • Sugar is also evil. Replace it much as much natural sugar as you can. Failing that, artificial sugar. After a while, you'll forget how nice real sugar is.

     

    • Never shop hungry.

     

    • Purchase "The Hairy Dieters". It has a really good section on fakeaways.

     

    • Whether you're standing in a queue, playing some poker, or doing mundane sedentry stuff - keep your limbs active such as tapping your feet, marching etc. Every calorie burned counts.

     

    • Weigh yourself in the morning, naked. After you've had a wee.

    Good luck!
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  • hawk7112hawk7112
    edited February 2013
    Good luck to the pair of you.
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  • pokerdonkpokerdonk
    edited February 2013
    Losing weight is easy.

    I lost a stone in 3 days last year.  Can easily lose 3-4 lb a day
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  • SoLackSoLack
    edited February 2013
    Ditch the diets - just take up Sumo
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  • wynne1938wynne1938
    edited February 2013
    I am going to join  you guys!
    I started to loose some weight by joining a gym!
    Started 20th Oct 2012 .
    Starting weight 96kgs!
    End of December down to 92 kgs!
    Then the snow came and I reverted to my lazy habits!
    Have not been back since!
    Will post up my current weight in the morning!
    Maybe joining you guys will give me a new incentive!
    My worst habit is snacking at night while playin poker!
    Will have to stop snacking!
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  • dylan12dylan12
    edited February 2013
    In Response to Re: Sky Can Make You Thin!!:
    Hi Dylan! I started my weight loss journey 5 years ago. I lost 120lbs+ in 2 years, and I've been stuck yoyoing during the past 3 years. I've got another grueling 40lbs to go before i'm considered a "healthy" weight. I've been using a site called "myfitnesspal". It's a free calorie counter, and overall weight loss helper. You can download an app and just scan or search your food, and it'll keep track of your intake. It even includes popular meals that you'd find on menus in restaurants. You can also use the site to work out your BMR (basal metabolic rate) so it calculates the calories you need to maintain your weight, and you can adjust your calorie goal to the appropriate defecit. I've got a few points points which I think are important. Don't deny yourself a treat! As long as you keep track of your calories consumed. Protein is better carbs, so choose Nandos over McDonalds.   If you haven't got some, invest in some digital food scales. Weighing food is important. Especially cheese, which is evil. (Love cheese :( )   Sugar is also evil. Replace it much as much natural sugar as you can. Failing that, artificial sugar. After a while, you'll forget how nice real sugar is.   Never shop hungry.   Purchase "The Hairy Dieters". It has a really good section on fakeaways.   Whether you're standing in a queue, playing some poker, or doing mundane sedentry stuff - keep your limbs active such as tapping your feet, marching etc. Every calorie burned counts.   Weigh yourself in the morning, naked. After you've had a wee. Good luck!
    Posted by Llamas
    Hi Emma

    Wow, that is a fantastic post and bloody well done on your achievement to date, now that is some inspiration!! 

    Thanks for the tips, I have cut out the sugar in my coffee as of this afternoon so that is a tick :) 

    This myfitnesspal app doesn't work on my iphone4 unfortunatley, it says that I need the iphone5 so I downloaded an app called mynetdiary, seems ok but we shall see. 

    I don't plan to starve myself or restrict myself to the max as it is a long journey and I will need some 'cheat' days to keep me going along the way i think but we shall see how it goes. 

    Played some poker tonight, just splashed about really but I did start to tap my feet as you suggested :) 

    Did you used to weigh yourself every day or just once weekly?

    I am looking into that Hairy Dieters book right now! Thanks again for that fantastic post and any further tips then please pass them on :) 
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  • dylan12dylan12
    edited February 2013
    In Response to Re: Sky Can Make You Thin!!:
    Good luck to the pair of you.
    Posted by hawk7112
    Cheers mate :) Dai will need it ;) 
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  • dylan12dylan12
    edited February 2013
    In Response to Re: Sky Can Make You Thin!!:
    Ditch the diets - just take up Sumo
    Posted by SoLack
    Tried that mate, the suit won't fit :( 
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  • dylan12dylan12
    edited February 2013
    In Response to Re: Sky Can Make You Thin!!:
    I am going to join  you guys! I started to loose some weight by joining a gym! Started 20th Oct 2012 . Starting weight 96kgs! End of December down to 92 kgs! Then the snow came and I reverted to my lazy habits! Have not been back since! Will post up my current weight in the morning! Maybe joining you guys will give me a new incentive! My worst habit is snacking at night while playin poker! Will have to stop snacking!
    Posted by wynne1938
     

    Excellent Wynne, welcome aboard!! 

    Nice to see another Welshman take the plunge :) 

    I hope this thread will be of benefit to you and as you can see there have been some great tips already

    Looking forward to this challenge! 

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  • HITMAN_RVHITMAN_RV
    edited February 2013
    DEATH TO DIETS!!!!

    lol, GL Lads!!!



    [ps, am 13st 11]
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  • GliterBabeGliterBabe
    edited February 2013
    Skype me tomorrow Mr Dylan :)


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  • rancidrancid
    edited February 2013
    gl

    Burn more calories than you intake = weight lose
    Intake more calories than you burn = weight gain

    simpels! eat less and healthier + exercise

    DO NOT DO EXERCISE THEN EAT A CAKE !! defeats the object - no treats -

    Sumo wrestlers do not eat breakfast, why ? Because it slows down their metabolism.

    Must eat breakfast, and not a fry up )

    Speaking from a standpoint of someone who loves food, I feel your pain )
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  • MohicanMohican
    edited February 2013
    Eat healthier and exercise more. The key is to change your lifestyle permanently. Always have breakfast and if you need to snack between meals have fruit/veg. If you're hungry between meals, try drinking water instead of a snack. Sometimes we mistake dehydration for hunger,top up with water and the desire for food wanes.
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  • lisar83lisar83
    edited February 2013
    In Response to Re: Sky Can Make You Thin!!:
    In Response to Re: Sky Can Make You Thin!! : Hi Emma Wow, that is a fantastic post and bloody well done on your achievement to date, now that is some inspiration!!  Thanks for the tips, I have cut out the sugar in my coffee as of this afternoon so that is a tick :)  This myfitnesspal app doesn't work on my iphone4 unfortunatley, it says that I need the iphone5 so I downloaded an app called mynetdiary, seems ok but we shall see.  I don't plan to starve myself or restrict myself to the max as it is a long journey and I will need some 'cheat' days to keep me going along the way i think but we shall see how it goes.  Played some poker tonight, just splashed about really but I did start to tap my feet as you suggested :)  Did you used to weigh yourself every day or just once weekly? I am looking into that Hairy Dieters book right now! Thanks again for that fantastic post and any further tips then please pass them on :) 
    Posted by dylan12
    I would check this again, I have myfitnesspal on iPhone 4, great app :D Oh, and good luck!
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  • dylan12dylan12
    edited February 2013
    Thanks for the continued good luck and advice everyone! 

    Need to up my water intake as mohican suggested though as I do have small pangs of hunger now and again. 

    Lisa, my mate has myfitnesspal on his iphone4 but alas I can't get it through the Apple store as it is now only compatible for iphone5 but the app im using is doing the business though so all good! 
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  • MattBatesMattBates
    edited February 2013
    Best of luck Dylan
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  • dylan12dylan12
    edited February 2013
    In Response to Re: Sky Can Make You Thin!!:
    Best of luck Dylan
    Posted by MattBates
    Cheers Matt 

    Vegas again this year?


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  • dylan12dylan12
    edited February 2013
    Right, I was being a bit thick earlier, thanks to my good and patient friend, Mr GliterBabe, I now have myfitness app downloaded :) weeeeeee

    Dai, Wynne, anyone else, get your stats posted guys, lets do it! 
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  • GliterBabeGliterBabe
    edited February 2013
    You more than welcome, you did give me a chuckle though... Best of luck in your goals, you know where I am if you need a size 10 up the jackzey...

    Although you can't go wrong listening to Mohican, just don't end up with haircut like his :)...
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  • Giant811Giant811
    edited February 2013
    When I lost 2-3 stone a few years ago what helped most was a calorie counter (used weight watchers software I 'found' on the net) and weighing myself every morning. The software pointed out easy wins (replace soft drinks / beer with water, realise how bad snacks are etc) and the daily weigh-in showed the correlation between taking in less calories and losing weight, even if it's only marginal. After a while both the counting and weighing became routine and I also changed my behaviour permanently, so when I stopped eventually I didn't put the weight back on.
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  • wynne1938wynne1938
    edited February 2013
    Right at todays weigh in 93.1 kg

    Target over 6 months 80 kg(about a lb a week)

    I have downloaded Myfitness pal onto my windows phone.

    Looks good.
    Tells me to reach my target, I will need to consume 1600 calories daily!

    I have planned in 2 sessions of 20  minutes exercise per week.
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