Middle Age Spread

Goddess Jasmine · **Posted:** Mon Mar 16, 2015 20:31

Future Warrior wrote:

KovacsC wrote:

Future Warrior wrote:

Not really liking what I see in the mirror at the moment (in profile anyway), so it's spin tonight, baseball tomorrow, spin wednesday, cricket Friday, then a short amble on Sunday.

Make sure you put a rest day in, to recover.

Thursday, innit.

Annie's then?

myp · **Posted:** Mon Mar 16, 2015 21:06

Goddess Jasmine wrote:

Future Warrior wrote:

KovacsC wrote:

Future Warrior wrote:

Not really liking what I see in the mirror at the moment (in profile anyway), so it's spin tonight, baseball tomorrow, spin wednesday, cricket Friday, then a short amble on Sunday.

Make sure you put a rest day in, to recover.

Thursday, innit.

Annie's then?

There's a Five Guys in Notts now. Might stand a chance of actually getting in there.

Goddess Jasmine · **Posted:** Mon Mar 16, 2015 21:44

Future Warrior wrote:

Goddess Jasmine wrote:

Future Warrior wrote:

KovacsC wrote:

Future Warrior wrote:

Not really liking what I see in the mirror at the moment (in profile anyway), so it's spin tonight, baseball tomorrow, spin wednesday, cricket Friday, then a short amble on Sunday.

Make sure you put a rest day in, to recover.

Thursday, innit.

Annie's then?

There's a Five Guys in Notts now. Might stand a chance of actually getting in there.

In!

Trousers · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 3073

My shirts are getting tighter (in the right places) and my trousers are now in MC Hammer territory.

I may actually be in shape for summer for the first time in 15 years. Watch it piss it down the entire time.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Tue Mar 17, 2015 9:49

Trousers wrote:

My shirts are getting tighter (in the right places) and my trousers are now in MC Hammer territory.

I may actually be in shape for summer for the first time in 15 years. Watch it piss it down the entire time.

That is awesome....

I have to admit, other than the bit of my chubby belly, I am looking good.

I noticed some of the ladies at my swimming club checking me out...

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16557

27.09 this morning. IN YOUR FACE, KOVACS!

KovacsC · **Posted:** Tue Mar 17, 2015 10:28

Challenge accepted

KovacsC · **Posted:** Wed Mar 18, 2015 17:52

Just been to my diabetic nurse. Weight is 16 stone, I was 17 stone 6 last year. I need to eat more HGL stuff (almonds, salmon etc, will google more) I now have to eat more, never thought I would be told that.

That is really good news, blood pressure normal, cholesterol normal, HbA1c normal. See I am normal

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Mar 18, 2015 18:07

KovacsC wrote:

Just been to my diabetic nurse.

I hope s/he gets better.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Wed Mar 18, 2015 18:08

Ha ha

MaliA · **Posted:** Mon Mar 23, 2015 11:53

Yesterday, as MrsA wanted to go to the supermarket, I stuck the child in the carrier (Kid Comfort III - very good) and off we went.

We went down the hill, crossed the canal and up past the small estate. Then, we walked along the bridleway through Dogging Wood, up the superb small path that us good for mountain biking and up to Baildon Moor. We got to the top, which was a but harder than I thought due to my wearing too many clothes. On the way we saw some grouse. And a fell runner passed us three times as he went up and down. Views were lovely.

Then we went down again and back along The Edge of Doom where there is a 50 foot plummet into a ravine.

a lovely 6.5 mile walk in the sun.

Bobbyaro · **Joined:** 18th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 11843

she looks like she really enjoyed it!

MaliA · **Posted:** Mon Mar 23, 2015 14:07

Bobbyaro wrote:

she looks like she really enjoyed it!

"Moors, moors, moors. It is always moors with you. Do you think you're Charlotte Bronte? Now feed me."

Trooper · **Joined:** 4th Mar, 2010 **Posts:** 22266

MaliA wrote:

Bobbyaro wrote:

she looks like she really enjoyed it!

"Moors, moors, moors. It is always moors with you. Do you think you're Charlotte Bronte? Now feed me."

I'd have left the wife behind too, if that's what she's like.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Mon Mar 23, 2015 16:36

Just had a sports massage... 2 hours for the chap to work my legs... I can't walk!!

KovacsC · **Posted:** Wed Mar 25, 2015 13:15

Folks at work, have commented that I look like i have lost a lot of weight..

Trousers · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 3073

KovacsC wrote:

Folks at work, have commented that I look like i have lost a lot of weight..

That's the kicker. You feel it yourself and your clothes are baggier but for me the best compliment and indicator of progress is for someone that doesn't know you've been trying to lose weight points out that you have.

Fuel economy is going to rocket up on the way to BeeXBBQ this year.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Wed Mar 25, 2015 14:18

Will be great, I can't drink as much as I used too

MaliA · **Posted:** Wed Mar 25, 2015 17:09

Good stuff! Hopefully, I can drop a stone or more before the 3 Peaks which is looming large.

Speaking of walking, I am eagerly awaiting a report from Gaywood and Co on their walk at the weekend.

myp · **Posted:** Wed Mar 25, 2015 18:27

MaliA wrote:

I am eagerly awaiting a report from Gaywood and Co on their walk at the weekend.

It was tiring.

Warhead · Noob as of 6/8/10

I've been dabbling with the 5:2 thing since June last year and have dropped from 93.2 kilos to 85.6. I'm quite pleased with that as I am not in a hurry or taking it too seriously. Felt very good when a couple of folk at work, who I hadn't seen for months, remarked on the change in my appearance.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Fri Apr 03, 2015 6:12

Warhead wrote:

I've been dabbling with the 5:2 thing since June last year and have dropped from 93.2 kilos to 85.6. I'm quite pleased with that as I am not in a hurry or taking it too seriously. Felt very good when a couple of folk at work, who I hadn't seen for months, remarked on the change in my appearance.

Well done. Feels great doesn't it.

Warhead · Noob as of 6/8/10

KovacsC wrote:

Warhead wrote:

I've been dabbling with the 5:2 thing since June last year and have dropped from 93.2 kilos to 85.6. I'm quite pleased with that as I am not in a hurry or taking it too seriously. Felt very good when a couple of folk at work, who I hadn't seen for months, remarked on the change in my appearance.

Well done. Feels great doesn't it.

Indeed it does. I just need to tone up a bit now. I went swimming for the first time in years last weekend and really enjoyed it, but also discovered that it's free for over 60's, so I think that will be the plan for getting back into a regular exercise routine.

krazywookie · **Posted:** Tue Apr 07, 2015 21:15

Lighter and warmer nights yo. Get peddling!

GazChap · **Posted:** Wed Apr 08, 2015 9:56

I cycled to work this morning for the first time ever.

9.7km in 28:30, average speed of 20km/h - although I had electrical assistance. Still gave me a damn good work out though.

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5148

Well done. It gets easier.

GazChap · **Posted:** Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:27

Ta. The chain is slipping under load too which doesn't help, makes it a nightmare getting up hills or even slight inclines - even with the assist.

Taking it to my local bike shop at lunchtime to see what they can do to it.

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5148

Yeah, that won't help at all.
I cycled in to work today as well - my times are picking up again now I've been back at it for a month.
https://www.strava.com/activities/281317487

KovacsC · **Posted:** Wed Apr 08, 2015 12:19

i miss my mountain bike....

Zardoz · **Posted:** Fri Apr 10, 2015 11:17

My post heart attack diet has resulted in a 9lb drop in weight so far! Start my cardio rehab training next week so hopefully I'll be shifting more.

Goddess Jasmine · **Posted:** Fri Apr 10, 2015 21:55

Good work Zardoz!

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16557

Work? All he's done is sit on his arse playing Bloodborne.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:43

Proper graft.

Goddess Jasmine · **Posted:** Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:23

It can be hard work not reaching for the beer!

MaliA · **Posted:** Mon Apr 20, 2015 9:38

Back in 32 waist work trousers. All I have changed is no milk in tea (hence switch to Earl Gray) and not eating a biscuit every time I pass the table.

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16557

Worthless without a picture of you holding up a pair of your old, giant trousers.

Kern · **Posted:** Mon Apr 20, 2015 9:51

MaliA wrote:

Back in 32 waist work trousers..

Grr.... I have two pairs of hiking trousers I can lend you (depending on leg size).

I've decided to start jogging again: going to aim for 3 runs a week at 15-20 mins initially. Toying with getting a rowing machine as well.

Trooper · **Joined:** 4th Mar, 2010 **Posts:** 22266

Kern wrote:

Toying with getting a rowing machine as well.

Get a second-hand water rower from ebay. They feel great to use (and sound awesome) and will be worth the same as you paid for it when you sell it on ebay again in a couple of months after only using it twice.

Kern · **Posted:** Mon Apr 20, 2015 9:56

Trooper wrote:

Kern wrote:

Toying with getting a rowing machine as well.

Get a second-hand water rower from ebay. They feel great to use (and sound awesome) and will be worth the same as you paid for it when you sell it on ebay again in a couple of months after only using it twice.

Heh. Good idea.

Trooper · **Joined:** 4th Mar, 2010 **Posts:** 22266

Kern wrote:

Trooper wrote:

Kern wrote:

Toying with getting a rowing machine as well.

Get a second-hand water rower from ebay. They feel great to use (and sound awesome) and will be worth the same as you paid for it when you sell it on ebay again in a couple of months after only using it twice.

Heh. Good idea.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Water-rower-O ... 8853&rt=nc

A water rower with an S4 monitor will usually cost you £650 second hand, so it's a fair chunk of cash. But it will sell for £650 again without a problem. So it's actually free

KovacsC · **Posted:** Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:27

Kern wrote:

MaliA wrote:

Back in 32 waist work trousers..

Grr.... I have two pairs of hiking trousers I can lend you (depending on leg size).

I've decided to start jogging again: going to aim for 3 runs a week at 15-20 mins initially. Toying with getting a rowing machine as well.

I have one I don't use..

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16557

Slowly slogging my way back towards some measure of fitness. Managed a 25.08 5K this morning which is the best I've done for a good while. I've decided for no particular reason that 5K in 23 minutes is my aim for this year.

Trousers · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 3073

Somebody at work said I have guns. Admittedly I am dressed as the Hulk today but still. Finally after 44 years, Guns.

Just need to drop the last couple of inches off my waist before BeeXBQ and I can then join in the next Kovacs topless shoot.

Trooper · **Joined:** 4th Mar, 2010 **Posts:** 22266

Ripped purple trousers?

KovacsC · **Posted:** Sat Apr 25, 2015 11:50

Trousers wrote:

Somebody at work said I have guns. Admittedly I am dressed as the Hulk today but still. Finally after 44 years, Guns.

Just need to drop the last couple of inches off my waist before BeeXBQ and I can then join in the next Kovacs topless shoot.

Oh yeah!!!

JBR · **Joined:** 2nd Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 3214

Right, this is a bit 'look at me', but I'm proud - ran the London marathon yesterday and despite mounting pain and a bit of a slowdown from 21 miles onwards, managed to knock 30 seconds off my previous best and get round in 2:57:27. It's a magnificent run - camaraderie amongst the runners, particularly early (before most of us are too tired to talk to each other), so much noise from the crowd that it's almost overwhelming, friendly marshals who seem to love doing it. I'm a little emotional thinking back to it, but tiredness will do that.

MaliA · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2015 11:58

Well done!

Jem · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2015 12:12

JBR wrote:

Right, this is a bit 'look at me', but I'm proud - ran the London marathon yesterday and despite mounting pain and a bit of a slowdown from 21 miles onwards, managed to knock 30 seconds off my previous best and get round in 2:57:27. It's a magnificent run - camaraderie amongst the runners, particularly early (before most of us are too tired to talk to each other), so much noise from the crowd that it's almost overwhelming, friendly marshals who seem to love doing it. I'm a little emotional thinking back to it, but tiredness will do that.

Bloody hell, well done :DD

Kern · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2015 12:47

JBR wrote:

Right, this is a bit 'look at me', but I'm proud - ran the London marathon yesterday and despite mounting pain and a bit of a slowdown from 21 miles onwards, managed to knock 30 seconds off my previous best and get round in 2:57:27. It's a magnificent run - camaraderie amongst the runners, particularly early (before most of us are too tired to talk to each other), so much noise from the crowd that it's almost overwhelming, friendly marshals who seem to love doing it. I'm a little emotional thinking back to it, but tiredness will do that.

Congrats!

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