Overweight Confessions

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

I'm up to 3.3lb lost :cool: OHW should perhaps join us on the Overweight Confessions thread :closed:

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

I'm up to 3.3lb lost :cool: OHW should perhaps join us on the Overweight Confessions thread :closed:

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Hey none of the 0.3 of a pound millarky. Round numbers only!!!

Pigged out big time on breakfast this morning 5 rashers of bacon 4 eggs 4 slices buttered toast and fried mushrooms on top. I can almost feel my coronary arteries slamming shut! In my pathetic defence I will be going for a lunchtime run and won't be having any lunch after all this protein anyway.

Slimming world today lost 1.5lb pleased with that now down to 14st 1.5lb that leaves29.5 to go!!! by end of april x fingers

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Originally Posted by chamber34

Slimming world today lost 1.5lb pleased with that now down to 14st 1.5lb that leaves29.5 to go!!! by end of april x fingers

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You're lighter than me now! Well done.

Cheers Welsh harrier, just wish i was as fast :)

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tomsdad 234
Graeme78 224
Rodders (198) 193
Pilgram 198
Stagger 193
Will.Race 188
Derby Tup (187) 185
Duff 184
Theheathens 183
Iandarkpeak 182
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DazTheSlug (181) 178 (172)
Stolly 178
Southern Softie (177) 173 (175) & (19.8%) 19.2% (15%)
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Yorkshire Rob 153
ZootHornRollo 152
OneHillWonder (150) 150 (145)
BritNick 147
Richardathackeray 147
Dominion 146
Flopsy 142
Stef F 140
Wormstone 132
OHW's cat 10 (9)

I've just been looking at the list and there are around 30 runners (and one cat) on our corpulent roll call of shame. I'd guessed initially that we have perhaps 10 stone of lard to get rid of between us but at an average of say 7 lb per runner we have more like 15 stone of excess blubber :o

On a lighter note (groan) I refused cheesy chips last night after our head-torcher. I did drink beer but declining the cheesy chips is possibly my proudest moment in athletics

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

I've just been looking at the list and there are around 30 runners (and one cat) on our corpulent roll call of shame.

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ahem, not strictly overweight here, just trying to gell well skinny innit :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

...I'd guessed initially that we have perhaps 10 stone of lard to get rid of between us but at an average of say 7 lb per runner

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I'm aiming to gradually (probably very gradually) lose 18 pounds, so add 11 pounds to the aggregate unwanted tonnage.

On a positive note I went to circuits again last night and, unlike last week where the top half of my body seized up and I needed help putting on and taking off my jacket for 3 days, I coped pretty darn exceedingly well this time. I still went full on at it but the muscle ravaging of last week seems to have kick started my 'body beautiful' of old and I fully expect my six pack back any time now :)

I'm not trying to lose weight either, I have been gradually losing a bit purely as a by product of consistent training (and more recently being ill). I wouldn't want otherwise trim healthy people to begin obsessing about weight when there's enough of that goes on in the media these days anyway.

I don't think anyone is obsessing about their weight Rob, (or at least I hope they're not) and after all we're all fellrunners. By definition we're going to be amongst the fittest folk around and all bar the top two or three on the list are below thirteen stone, which is hardly unhealthily massive. It's just that a few of us want to lose a few pounds that's all

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

...all bar the top two or three on the list are below thirteen stone

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That was my point really, but I wasn't meaning to dig. Just seems odd to see people that aren't really that heavy trying to lose weight. I would have thought fellrunners would be the least likely people to worry about their weight that's all. I know my nearest and dearest have more concerns over my sanity than my weight :D

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Originally Posted by Yorkshire Rob

That was my point really, but I wasn't meaning to dig. Just seems odd to see people that aren't really that heavy trying to lose weight. I would have thought fellrunners would be the least likely people to worry about their weight that's all. I know my nearest and dearest have more concerns over my sanity than my weight :D

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Also quite clear, in my case, that I am definitely heavier than this time last year and I can tell the difference carting those 3 bags of sugar up every dam hill I attempt to run up. So my goal is to lose that extra, unnecessary poundage. Having a public weigh in is a bit of fun, but it does help keep my snout of the biscuit barrel. But not obssessive, oh no, absolutely not (cat isn't either).

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Originally Posted by Yorkshire Rob

That was my point really, but I wasn't meaning to dig. Just seems odd to see people that aren't really that heavy trying to lose weight. I would have thought fellrunners would be the least likely people to worry about their weight that's all. I know my nearest and dearest have more concerns over my sanity than my weight :D

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the 2 bits in bold are 2 completely different things

I'm not "worried" about my weight, I'm just going to lose some so as to help improve my running

Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot is 6'3" and weighs 11st - if he weighed 13st, I highly doubt he'd manage to clock a 2:07 marathon

I think BMI works reasonably well as to what is a healthy weight - i.e., over 25 is generally unhealthy. I know when I've strayed over 25, I have felt overweight.

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Originally Posted by DazTheSlug

the 2 bits in bold are 2 completely different things

I'm not "worried" about my weight, I'm just going to lose some so as to help improve my running

Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot is 6'3" and weighs 11st - if he weighed 13st, I highly doubt he'd manage to clock a 2:07 marathon

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Splitting hairs really, it was merely an observation. I'm not trying to pick a fight with anyone.

MY BMI is 29.1 wanna get it under the magical 25 was 39 jan 09

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

I've just been looking at the list and there are around 30 runners (and one cat) on our corpulent roll call of shame. I'd guessed initially that we have perhaps 10 stone of lard to get rid of between us but at an average of say 7 lb per runner we have more like 15 stone of excess blubber :o

On a lighter note (groan) I refused cheesy chips last night after our head-torcher. I did drink beer but declining the cheesy chips is possibly my proudest moment in athletics

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All I can say is, it's a good job I haven't added my name to the list or it would be a bit more than 15 stone collectively :o

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Originally Posted by Oven Gloves

All I can say is, it's a good job I haven't added my name to the list or it would be a bit more than 15 stone collectively :o

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That's the 10 pints o' Broon Ale every night marra!!

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Originally Posted by Nee Bother

That's the 10 pints o' Broon Ale every night marra!!

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Only 10? am not cuttin doon ye na :w00t:

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

I don't think anyone is obsessing about their weight Rob, (or at least I hope they're not) and after all we're all fellrunners. By definition we're going to be amongst the fittest folk around and all bar the top two or three on the list are below thirteen stone, which is hardly unhealthily massive. It's just that a few of us want to lose a few pounds that's all

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Not forgetting a lot of the comments are tongue in cheek, so despite the fact a few pounds want shifting here and there, I doubt there's anything unhealthy going on.

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Originally Posted by Yorkshire Rob

I would have thought fellrunners would be the least likely people to worry about their weight that's all.

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What do lbs mean? Valuable race seconds!

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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo

I think BMI works reasonably well as to what is a healthy weight - i.e., over 25 is generally unhealthy. I know when I've strayed over 25, I have felt overweight.

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Aye, for most people, but let's not forget that there's a few professional sports folks out there, heavyweight boxers, rugby players nearer the pointy end of the scrum, who's BMI would make them overweight, but are in actual fact carrying all their bulk in muscle and are totally fine!

If it helps redress the balance, I am currently below my goal weight, and have a few pounds to put on!;)

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Originally Posted by southernsoftie

If it helps redress the balance, I am currently below my goal weight, and have a few pounds to put on!;)

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Pfft :sneaky:

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Originally Posted by OneHillWonder

Pfft :sneaky:

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My thoughts exactly OHW.

You need to start a thread for the under weight skinnys SS.
You might get all the top runners on your thread.

When I was a nipper (20s), I had as much meat on me as a butcher's pencil. No need to join a weight loss thread. 20 years later I have a bit of timber on the frame. If you are skinny, or under weight, join a 'I need lard' thread. I bet there are plenty that could do with a pie or two who would be happy to provide weight gaining tips.

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

I've just been looking at the list and there are around 30 runners (and one cat) on our corpulent roll call of shame. I'd guessed initially that we have perhaps 10 stone of lard to get rid of between us but at an average of say 7 lb per runner we have more like 15 stone of excess blubber :o

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I want to lose 28 pounds on my own mate!

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Originally Posted by TheHeathens

I want to lose 28 pounds on my own mate!

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About time you started up that personal training thread again 'eathens. You're not going to lose two stone by skipping the odd pie or Mars bar here and there ;)

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

About time you started up that personal training thread again 'eathens. You're not going to lose two stone by skipping the odd pie or Mars bar here and there ;)

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I think you're right. Had achilles tendonosis since May so not been able to run; just started again on xmas eve. Did 5 miles tonight in just outside 7 min miling so hopefully heading in the right direction.

Eaten like a pig since the start of the year because my brother died just before NYE and been busy arranging things like the funeral, so grabbing takeaways left, right and centre. Also, it's my 30th birthday tomorrow so my New Years Resolutions begin on Monday.

70kg by the end of the year.

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Originally Posted by TheHeathens

I think you're right. Had achilles tendonosis since May so not been able to run; just started again on xmas eve. Did 5 miles tonight in just outside 7 min miling so hopefully heading in the right direction.

Eaten like a pig since the start of the year because my brother died just before NYE and been busy arranging things like the funeral, so grabbing takeaways left, right and centre. Also, it's my 30th birthday tomorrow so my New Years Resolutions begin on Monday.

70kg by the end of the year.

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Sorry to hear about your brother mate, have a great birthday and good luck with the training!

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Originally Posted by OneHillWonder

Pfft :sneaky:

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What?! *incredulous*

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Originally Posted by Stagger

My thoughts exactly OHW.

You need to start a thread for the under weight skinnys SS.
You might get all the top runners on your thread.

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Well, all apart from me. Besides, they wouldn't want any lard, I'm sure.

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

Sorry to hear about your brother mate, have a great birthday and good luck with the training!

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Hear hear.

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Originally Posted by TheHeathens

....my brother died just before NYE

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Very sorry to hear that, you have my sympathy. My mother died a few years back around this time of year (I deliberately didn't remember the date) when I was in my early twenties so it's always a sad time anyway for me. Hope you get things sorted out as best as you can

Down to 217 thanks to my virus!

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Originally Posted by southernsoftie

Aye, for most people, but let's not forget that there's a few professional sports folks out there, heavyweight boxers, rugby players nearer the pointy end of the scrum, who's BMI would make them overweight, but are in actual fact carrying all their bulk in muscle and are totally fine!

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I think also a lot of people try to dismiss it cos they don't like the answer it gives them. As we've become chunkier as a society, the perception of 'overweight' has changed - people are a lot less inclined to think of themselves overweight because growing levels of obesity distort the picture, they don't look so bad compared to the top end. The median has changed - and BMI is a bit of a control measure.

Although mine's around 23-24 and 50 years ago I'd probably have been deemed 'thickset'.

I'm halfway to Wormstone :w00t:

Really sorry to hear about your brother TheHeathens http://forum.fellrunner.org.uk/images/icons/icon9.png That is terrible news.


SS, I think you should be forced to eat cake til you are back over your target weight as a punishment :angry: ..... No wait, that's not right..... :rolleyes:

I can't shift another bloody lb. Exercising, not drinking, eating far less than last month... :sneaky:

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Originally Posted by Stagger

My thoughts exactly OHW.

You need to start a thread for the under weight skinnys SS.
You might get all the top runners on your thread.

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and my cat

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Originally Posted by Stef F

I'm halfway to Wormstone :w00t:

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....I'd better get a move on then, though I have to say the scales have not budged downwards at all for me. Thought I could do it with more running but have to admit, I will have to cut back on the calories too. Hey ho.

weighed in last night at 9st 9, not sure what that is in kilos

kazza what are you feeding that CaT??

I've just found myself hitching up my jeans and then noticed I'm one hole less on my belt than I was a couple of weeks ago. Happy days! :coollarge: