2015 Weight Loss Thread

[Paul Victory]

I think it's probably no harm to open a new thread. For me, it's more a question of weight control rather than any major weight loss, but I would like to get below 95 kg and stay there. My lowest weight this millenium is 92kg, so that would be a nice target to reach, but I think my 'natural' weight is probably a kg or two more than that.

I'm not planning to post every week as it makes for a very long thread, but will weigh in regularly and will post at least once a month, more frequently if things are going pear shaped. My first weigh in will be this weekend and I'm hoping I can start the year off on a positive note.

Paul V

[Duckrunner]

06-09-14========111.5 KGS
01-10-14========108.2 KGS (- 3.3kgs)
07-10-14========107.6 KGS (- .6kgs)
14-10-14========106.5 KGS (- 1.1kg)
22-10-14========104.7 KGS (- 1.8 kgs)
28-10-14========104.2 KGS (- .5kgs)
05-11-14======== 104.4KGS (+ .2kgs) oops
18-11-14======== 103.1KGS (- 1.3kgs) Total Loss to date 8.4kgs
27-11-14======== 101.7KGS (- 1.4 kgs) Total Loss to date 9.5kgs
08-12-14======== 101.5KGS (- .2kgs) Total Loss to date 9.7kgs
22-12-14======== 100.8KGS (-.7kgs) Total Loss to date 10.4kgs
02-01-15======== 101.6KGS (+ .8kgs) Total loss to date 9.6kgs

ooooops Not rowed for a few days and indulged in much drinking of Champagne and delights of the top shelf. Food intake has been good with very little fattening food, except of course the obligatory box of Roses. I think i have negotiated Christmas well and if i have not got away with it lightly i can accept that I had a great time and the weight gain is acceptable.

Onwards and downwards I am looking for 95 kgs as the next target. Well done Paul, you are an inspiration every year for your dedication. Stick at it people, if you dont look after your body where will you live?

[Paul Victory]

OK. First weigh in of 2015. Managed to lose some of the weight I put on over Christmas. Target is to be sub 95 by end of January.

Paul V

Date_________Mass (KG)_______Weekly change_______Total change
31/12/14_______96.6___________n/a__________________n/a
03/01/14_______96.1___________-0.5__________________-0.5

[Jill]

Onwards and downwards I am looking for 95 kgs as the next target. Well done Paul, you are an inspiration every year for your dedication. Stick at it people, if you dont look after your body where will you live?

Chris, glad that you had a good Christmas - Cadbury's Roses 2 - Chris 1 = minimum damage. =D>

Wise words about looking after our bodies - I certainly don't want to end up with a ' virtual ' one just yet.

OK. First weigh in of 2015. Managed to lose some of the weight I put on over Christmas. Target is to be sub 95 by end of January.

Paul V

That's a good start Paul - you should achieve your 95kg target by the end of this month. =D>

I've written off December as far as dieting goes - I just needed a break from things but I'm back on track now and hope to lose 7 pounds or about 3kgs in the next few weeks. [-o< No deadline though.

What I really, really hope is that you will all continue to lose weight or hold steady a weight that you are happy with. You've all put in so much effort so far... =D>

Best wishes for 2015.
Jill

[Wolfmiester]

Hi folks, long story for me but after being pretty much at peak fitness intill 2011 I have splipped quite a bit.
I hit 100kg at the end of last year, so now I'm doing something about it.
I'm down to 97.5 already and will track for a month or two. My aim is 14 1/2 stone in old money, so about another 10lbs to go.

[strider77]

Well done Chris and Paul and good luck Jill with that 3kg =D> =D>

What do I see in our midst a new boy-welcome Steve, good luck with getting back to your fighting weight mate

As for me first Christmas for ages when I put no weight on as have been keeping up the long rows and the new Challange helps.

I am oscillating between 85 and 86 kg, but by the nd of 2015 I would like to be 11 stone 11 lbs in old money or the new fangled 75kg

[Jill]

I'm down to 97.5 already and will track for a month or two. My aim is 14 1/2 stone in old money, so about another 10lbs to go.

Hello Steve - you've done well to have lost 5 lbs already. =D> It's sensible of you also to decide to do something about your weight now - having to lose just 1 stone is a lot less daunting than having to lose 3 or 4.

I am oscillating between 85 and 86 kg, but by the nd of 2015 I would like to be 11 stone 11 lbs in old money or the new fangled 75kg

Alan - We shall have to start calling you ' Mr. Goody Two Shoes ' for not putting on any weight over Christmas. Good stuff really. =D>

Onwards and upwards towards your 2015 weight loss goal, we'll be cheering you on.

On a more sombre note, ' Miss Goody Two Shoes ' has done a runner. When the prison guard checked her cell yesterday, all he found was a DVD of The Shawshank Redemption, a spoon, and on the wall, a larger poster of Metallica. Oh dear...

Jill

[Duckrunner]

06-09-14========111.5 KGS
01-10-14========108.2 KGS (- 3.3kgs)
07-10-14========107.6 KGS (- .6kgs)
14-10-14========106.5 KGS (- 1.1kg)
22-10-14========104.7 KGS (- 1.8 kgs)
28-10-14========104.2 KGS (- .5kgs)
05-11-14======== 104.4KGS (+ .2kgs) oops
18-11-14======== 103.1KGS (- 1.3kgs) Total Loss to date 8.4kgs
27-11-14======== 101.7KGS (- 1.4 kgs) Total Loss to date 9.5kgs
08-12-14======== 101.5KGS (- .2kgs) Total Loss to date 9.7kgs
22-12-14======== 100.8KGS (-.7kgs) Total Loss to date 10.4kgs
02-01-15======== 101.6KGS (+ .8kgs) Total loss to date 9.6kgs
10-01-15======== 99.1KGS (- 2.5kgs) Total loss to date 12.1kgs

Steady 12k rows and good food has got me under 100kgs . Hopefully downward to 90kgs, Flight booked for Blighty in Feb/March, .

[Paul Victory]

Well done on getting below 100 kg Chris. For me, that was a huge psychological (and physical) landmark last year and one of my key long term objectives is to make sure I stay below three figures. I managed to make some further progress this week towards my immediate goal of 95 kg.

Paul V

Date_________Mass (KG)_______Weekly change_______Total change
31/12/14_______96.6___________n/a__________________n/a
03/01/14_______96.1___________-0.5__________________-0.5
10/01/14_______95.4___________-0.7__________________-1.2

[Duckrunner]

Well done on getting below 100 kg Chris. For me, that was a huge psychological (and physical) landmark last year and one of my key long term objectives is to make sure I stay below three figures. I managed to make some further progress this week towards my immediate goal of 95 kg.

Paul V

Date_________Mass (KG)_______Weekly change_______Total change
31/12/14_______96.6___________n/a__________________n/a
03/01/14_______96.1___________-0.5__________________-0.5
10/01/14_______95.4___________-0.7__________________-1.2

Thanks Paul, yes it is the same for me. I should have achieved it by the end of November but i am afraid Christmas luxuries at work through December put paid to my target. I have a new energy to get to 95kgs and then re-evalute. Well done on maintaining the weight loss

[Jill]

Steady 12k rows and good food has got me under 100kgs . Hopefully downward to 90kgs, Flight booked for Blighty in Feb/March, .

I managed to make some further progress this week towards my immediate goal of 95 kg.
03/01/14_______96.1___________-0.5__________________-0.5
10/01/14_______95.4___________-0.7__________________-1.2

This makes for good reading. =D>

We must have some treats even when we're dieting - the important thing to remember ( and you do =D> ) is that they are only treats...

I'm going to weigh myself at the end of this month.

Onwards and upwards and of course downwards.

Jill

[Paul Victory]

Managed to reach my target weight of sub 95kg this week. Now I just need to figure out how to stay there.

Paul V

Date_________Mass (KG)_______Weekly change_______Total change
31/12/14_______96.6___________n/a__________________n/a
03/01/14_______96.1___________-0.5__________________-0.5
10/01/14_______95.4___________-0.7__________________-1.2
17/01/14_______94.2___________-1.2__________________-2.4

[Rodger]

Pretty impressive, Paul! =D>
If you continue like this, I hope you don't hate clothes shopping too much.

[Jill]

Managed to reach my target weight of sub 95kg this week. Now I just need to figure out how to stay there.

It's really good to see that result Paul. =D>

Now, as for staying there... I know you said before that with you, it's all or nothing but could I suggest again that you try offsetting any indulgent days with a few lighter ones? Just as an experiment. The odd indulgent day here or there shouldn't hurt, especially with the amount of exercise that you take. =D>

If you continue like this, I hope you don't hate clothes shopping too much.

Rodger, I don't know if Paul hates clothes shopping now but I certainly don't. Not only is there a lot less of me but Richard's bank balance as well.

Jill

[strider77]

Well done everyone-Chris under 100kg and Paul under 95kg great work guys =D> =D>

I weighed in yesterday at 86kg so fluctuating between 85kg and 86kg, with what I have planned this week it may go below 85kg ( no its NOT colonic irrigation but there's an idea )

[Duckrunner]

Well done everyone-Chris under 100kg and Paul under 95kg great work guys =D> =D>

I weighed in yesterday at 86kg so fluctuating between 85kg and 86kg, with what I have planned this week it may go below 85kg ( no its NOT colonic irrigation but there's an idea )

Good effort staying where you are after Christmas, are you being honest about the colonic irrigation?? Maybe thats the trick...

I cannot row i have developed a pain behing my left shoulder and its reventing me from rowing

[Paul Victory]

I cannot show i have developed a pain behing my left shoulder and its reventing me from rowing

That sounds nasty. I had a lot of problems a couple of years back with my supraspinatus (part of the rotator cuff). You should probably go and get it checked out.

[strider77]

Duckrunner wrote :- I cannot show i have developed a pain behing my left shoulder and its reventing me from rowing

As Paul says Chris, take it easy and get it checked out mate

[Jill]

I weighed in yesterday at 86kg so fluctuating between 85kg and 86kg, with what I have planned this week it may go below 85kg ( no its NOT colonic irrigation but there's an idea )

Alan. Mmm " with what I have planned this week " sounds a bit worrying. Does that mean something like a FM coming up... ? Whatever it is, don't go overdoing things.

I cannot show i have developed a pain behing my left shoulder and its reventing me from rowing

Chris, sorry to hear that you are in some discomfort. Is that the same problem in your shoulder that you had back in November?Take heed of Paul and Alan's wise words and have it looked at.

Mind how you go everyone.
Jill

[Duckrunner]

Thanks guys and gals. I have a strained trapezium muscle on left shoulder from work,dodgy desk and chair...so getting that sorted. No rowing for a while, got some strong painkillers and hot and cold packs. Soon be sorted...i hope.

[strider77]

Good job Chris-hope you mend quickly mate

Jill wrote :-Alan. Mmm " with what I have planned this week " sounds a bit worrying. Does that mean something like a FM coming up... ? Whatever it is, don't go overdoing things.

No its 5 days of intervals this week, 6 if you count last Saturday, I find I lose more weight doing these sort of sessions than the long rows

85kg last night after the intervals, I have one day off today thank goodness

[Jill]

Thanks guys and gals. I have a strained trapezium muscle on left shoulder from work,dodgy desk and chair...so getting that sorted. No rowing for a while, got some strong painkillers and hot and cold packs. Soon be sorted...i hope.

Chris, that all sounds very promising.

No its 5 days of intervals this week, 6 if you count last Saturday, I find I lose more weight doing these sort of sessions than the long rows

85kg last night after the intervals, I have one day off today thank goodness

Alan, I'm relieved.

Take care everyone.
Jill

[Paul Victory]

No its 5 days of intervals this week, 6 if you count last Saturday, I find I lose more weight doing these sort of sessions than the long rows

That must be very tough on your back. I think I would get injured if I did intervals every day for a week (says he before going off to do 3x 500m as part of his taper for this week's IIRC ).

[strider77]

Thanks Jill

Paul Victory wrote:-
That must be very tough on your back. I think I would get injured if I did intervals every day for a week (says he before going off to do 3x 500m as part of his taper for this week's IIRC ).

Not really Paul, I find that if I am rowing using my hips correctly I get no issues with my back, thanks for the concern though mate

Good luck with the tapering and if it was me I would not row again after today before the big day-you are READY

[Paul Victory]

Slight reversal this week, but still below 95kg.

Paul V

Date_________Mass (KG)_______Weekly change_______Total change
31/12/14_______96.6___________n/a__________________n/a
03/01/14_______96.1___________-0.5__________________-0.5
10/01/14_______95.4___________-0.7__________________-1.2
17/01/14_______94.2___________-1.2__________________-2.4
25/01/14_______94.4___________+0.2__________________-2.2