turok007 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 How you getting on drinking over 2lt of water. Im drinking 1 1/2 per day but im always going to the toilet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 You get used to it! im drinking 3L of water a day at the mo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 On 24/06/2016 at 22:38, Bigjimknickers said: You get used to it! im drinking 3L of water a day at the mo! How are you getting on. I did ok for a while but was still drinking and not looking at cals for junk food. But have started again 2 weeks ago. 2 fasting days a week no junk food. without the junk food im not hungry also gave up drinking about 5 weeks ago only have the odd bottle of ale as i have some left. not missing the drink of junk food i think my body cannot make up it's mind if im craving or not. looking to do a 7 day fast at some point. but going to get some of them ketone test strips to see what is going on during a 1 day fast then work up to 7 my real issues were not eating to much but the wrong things. as junk food soon adds up the cals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkbythesea Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 I really need to sort myself out - before covid and into lockdown 1 I was training for a canal race and was fit as, lost 25kg and felt awesome for it, then as things went on and on and everything got canned I started drinking more, eating more and piled it all back on again - so now next week I’m running a canal race in lousy shape and 25kg heavier than I should be 🤦♂️ Its definitely a mental place for me, my head space is bad so my diet is bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 41 minutes ago, walkbythesea said: I really need to sort myself out - before covid and into lockdown 1 I was training for a canal race and was fit as, lost 25kg and felt awesome for it, then as things went on and on and everything got canned I started drinking more, eating more and piled it all back on again - so now next week I’m running a canal race in lousy shape and 25kg heavier than I should be 🤦♂️ Its definitely a mental place for me, my head space is bad so my diet is bad. Good luck with the race as for diet work out what everything is in cals or whatever then try to work out what you can eat as you don't have to cut out all good stuff. im trying to work out a lot of different meals so i haven't got to work out things everyday so that might help get away from the (diet) word. As for drinking mine was down to just wanting something different to drink as i only drink water so im trying non alcoholic beer/ale and that's been working i have also started breathing exercises nothing special at the moment but i believe it has helped in a big way. another bonus for me is less takeaways so more money for other things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post turok007 Posted July 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2021 To be honest what made me start 2 weeks ago was this time next year i could be fitter to do more things or don't do anything and life just stays the same. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 probelm with me is i eat when its late, that really helps put alot of weight on but i dont really weigh that much though but i am very unfit though 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 keep thinking about getting some exercise things but eventually they become clothes hangers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, froggy8 said: keep thinking about getting some exercise things but eventually they become clothes hangers. Best exercise to do is good strong walking, start small, build up but the secret is to do it every day , look at the olf fogeys that go rambling, all thin as a whippet Humans as a species are a walking animal, in early days groups of humans would be nomadic and walk for miles , then we climbed onto horses....then built motor transport and started to lose the ability, im out of condition but can still do 5k Edited July 15, 2021 by Jack Reacher 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkbythesea Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 This morning is a really low ebb if I’m honest, took a trip on the scales - 95.3kg, a shade over 15st - that’s the heaviest I ever remember being and I’m only 175cm tall, on a clinical scale that’s not just fat it’s obese - and let’s face it that’s a term nobody wants to be using about themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 I’m terrified of the scales after lockdown… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 before i moved to cornwall, i weighed 9 stone. now i weigh 10 stone, it keeps going up and down like 10.3 then 10.1 and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 4 hours ago, walkbythesea said: This morning is a really low ebb if I’m honest, took a trip on the scales - 95.3kg, a shade over 15st - that’s the heaviest I ever remember being and I’m only 175cm tall, on a clinical scale that’s not just fat it’s obese - and let’s face it that’s a term nobody wants to be using about themselves. Yep, time to sort it mate, I'm similar weight but 198cm tall and broad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James.S Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, walkbythesea said: This morning is a really low ebb if I’m honest, took a trip on the scales - 95.3kg, a shade over 15st - that’s the heaviest I ever remember being and I’m only 175cm tall, on a clinical scale that’s not just fat it’s obese - and let’s face it that’s a term nobody wants to be using about themselves. I'm in the same boat as you mate. 175cm and 15 stone. Fortunately for me I do a very physical job so burning calories is easy. But i'm a sweet tooth, so for me sugar is the enemy and its hard to stay away from sodas & sweet treats, so getting the weight down is proving tough 😣 Edited July 15, 2021 by James.S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkbythesea Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 I work on a farm, hardly a desk jockey - but I’ve been drinking way too much in the evenings and even with my job have been kidding myself that “I have a physical job” and can therefore eat anything 🤦♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 23 minutes ago, James.S said: I'm in the same boat as you mate. 175cm and 15 stone. Fortunately for me I do a very physical job so burning calories is easy. But i'm a sweet tooth, so for me sugar is the enemy and its hard to stay away from sodas & sweet treats, so getting the weight down is proving tough 😣 The so called sugar & other things they put in stuff is a real drug. Not had anything from Mc Donalds for about 2 years but about a month ago i had a big mac and for a couple of days i had the urge to just eat everything i could. Everyone is out to make money so they want you hooked. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 (edited) Im doing 2 24hr fasts a week but i want to test myself so im 42 hrs in to a fast. Going to keep going until my body tells me i need to walk in a straight line lol or i get hungry. Don't ask me how to go without food as i have always been a strange eater when i was a kid i had to have 3 meals but when i left home i went straight to breakfast & tea then just tea for many years. i didn't seem to get hungry the harder i worked the less i ate. I would go without food without even noticing. Got about 47hrs in but my throat was really burning no amount of water was stopping it so had to give in. Edited July 18, 2021 by turok007 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 I sinned i was doing a 800k week but my missus got a take a way so i gave in a got a doner kebab never again i felt so bad the next day. also only lost 4lb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stimpy Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Lots of interesting stories here and glad to hear that some fasting has helped folks in terms of weight loss / balance. I used to do "Fasting" Fridays every now and then a few years back - I didn't need to lose weight but enjoyed the inner calmness very much. I generally work physically in construction but would make the Friday an office day. We would have a big meal on Thursday evening which I'd get done by 9pm then wait till 9pm on Friday evening. I would keep well hydrated during the day with water, hippy teas and 1 black coffee at lunch. Would love to get back on it but am probably a little under weight currently so not sensible... I was very keen at that time to step it up to a 2 day fast and was intrigued what a week fast might feel like!, but what with work and a few other issues felt it would perhaps be best when not working... Sadly never got the chance but perhaps in the future... With regards to weight loss, my missus does the 16/8 hr thing essentially skipping breakfast calories - I can't say it has helped her (lol) but she feels much better for it and certainly all the info out there seems to imply this is the better way for most folk ( I do also note that she used to cycle between 8 and 16 miles to work every day so that has had the largest impact on her). Add in some regular easyish exercise and then ramp that up when comfortable. From my research I have found that generally the more extreme dieting/fasting tends to not last. It is often more a complete alteration/ tweak of the full lifestyle that is needed and that will then last.... All the best folks 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 been doing this for over a month now and i feel a lot better. i have gone off crisps which was my biggest issue with junk food. also other bad food just don't taste as good now plus feel like crap the next day as my body is not use to them. once i get my 1200 k diet fully on track i will go for a 7 day fast. Im totally out of the 3 meal habit now a few days i have forced myself to eat a little more as i was way under the 500 k i was doing for a week just to prove i could do it. Bit of advice for people trying to give up alcohol just go on a strict diet then your body just wants food so the alcohol craving won't get a look in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 well i tried to start 1200k a day but most days were just under 800k i had to really force myself to eat something for dinner. lost a couple of lb but i didn't feel as good as when i was eating less. just goes to show you don't need huge amounts of food (well for me anyway) still not had a drink i have one in the fridge and a few bottles on my work area but not been tempted. I didn't plan to totally give up drinking but just cutting the calories . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Totally off the rails had family round so had a drink (vodka/coke diet) food stayed almost the same but gained 3lb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkbythesea Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I’m changing job at the weekend to one that will better support my training and be easier to control my diet so hoping for great things! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 had a really good week each day was a fasting day didn't plan it just so busy i only had something for late tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 I cursed myself with that last post as i then had a really bad week but made up for it with 7 days strict fasting only having 2 toast per day. i have learnt some things over the last few months. we have been tricked into eating 3 meals a day also snacks and the body does heal itself faster when it doesn't have to deal with food all the time. so when people say they feel better on a diet it's not just the good food but your body is working less to process it so can look after itself better. Or to put it another way it's not you feeling better it's your body that is working a lot better I know junk food makes you tired but didn't really know how bad it was. Most people need a pick me up snack but i believe this is caused by the junk food or snacks in the first place. (i have only been counting calories and that is working really well for now also learnt that a small packet of crisps has a lot more cals in than a whole tin of tuna so i will have the tuna now lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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