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Waaay off topic.....

PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:26 pm
by Stereo
Last night I had one of those self obsorbed moments where I reflected on my life, my dreams and my hopes...

I came to realise that several things had to change in my life.... the most obvious ones being my eating and exercise habbits...

8 years ago I weighed in at around 90KG and I was pretty much all muscle... These days I weigh an embarresing 138kg (rounded up by .2)...

So, I have decided to lose that weight and get back down to around 100kg...

Why am I telling you? You are probably wondering... I personally find that I perform well when I am being scrutinised (in a supportive way) by others.... I am a really competitive person so that makes a difference to me...

The other reason is that people are often offended when you do something out of the norm.... So that said, it means that when I come to parties, unfortunately I wont be drinking like I used to... and your party pies will be safe...

Im going to be re-joining the gym, eating healthy and pretty much laying off the booze (I will still imbibe at some parties.... hey... im only human right!)...

So, just thought I would let everyone know...

Starting weight, 138KG.... 5 June...
Target 100Kg, 4 Sept

Wish me luck...... I need it....

PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:30 pm
by Stace
You got my support mate. HMMMM 100kg by the day after my birthday. Think the alcohol consuption on that day might throw a spanner in the works :wink:

PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:30 pm
by Lainie
Well done Stereo, seems your mind is set and that normal is the first hurdle. God Luck and I am sure we will see the results for our self. hello2.gif

PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:33 pm
by Stereo
Yeah, the biggest pitfall will be the alcohol.... I like to have a good beverage or 30..... :(

PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:45 pm
by Zombie
Bugger, no more pizzas in Point Cook!

Good luck, you can do it.

PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:46 pm
by MickLC
Good luck mate, it's worth doing. I've lost 27kg in the last 12 months and am currently sitting at 93kg. Regular excercise and better diet were the key with a steady loss of weight rather than a huge drop in one go. The biggest hassle you'll have is none of your clothes will fit anymore...which includes all that bloody expensive riding gear you've collected over the years :roll:

PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:51 pm
by Stereo
Mick C wrote:Good luck mate, it's worth doing. I've lost 27kg in the last 12 months and am currently sitting at 93kg. Regular excercise and better diet were the key with a steady loss of weight rather than a huge drop in one go. The biggest hassle you'll have is none of your clothes will fit anymore...which includes all that bloody expensive riding gear you've collected over the years :roll:


Actually, I still have my clothes from when i was that size hehehe.... so no probs there..... You are right about the leathers though... but no fuss.... at least I can buy standard sized stuff without too much hassles....

PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:52 pm
by Strika
Good luck Stereo. I also have dropped 20kgs. My loss was for different reasons, but all the same it does make you feel a lot better. Imagine how quick you are going to be on the six once your down to 100kg. They say a Kilo is a horsepower, so that means you will gain 37.2 HP :lol:

PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:56 pm
by icebreaker
Good stuff mate!


I was about 112 got down to 99, but am back up to about 104kg's...

Wanting to get down to 90kg's... Motivation seems to be my issue I think...

PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:58 pm
by Stereo
Strika wrote:Good luck Stereo. I also have dropped 20kgs. My loss was for different reasons, but all the same it does make you feel a lot better. Imagine how quick you are going to be on the six once your down to 100kg. They say a Kilo is a horsepower, so that means you will gain 37.2 HP :lol:


it is indeed one of my many reasons.....

as far as motorcycling is concerned....

1. It is better than a 37kg weight reduction of the bike
2. I will be able to buy better protective gear (a lot of brands only go up to XL) affordably.
3. I will be able to get my knee down easier
4. It will give me greater confidence cornering.
5. I dont wear out my tires as quickly
6. I will use less fuel hehe

PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 1:03 pm
by Tack
so how much quicker do you expect to be Stereo????

Can we have a before and after test..... :lol: ...a 138 kg 0 to 100 with big leathers vs a 90 kg 0 to 100 with slim motoGP leathers???

PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 1:40 pm
by aardvark
What you should do, is take an embarrasing photo of yourself in the nick. Send it to a friend who you really, really trust. Tell them that if you don't loose the weight, to send it to everyone in their address book.

That should provide plenty of motivation. :lol:

Re: Waaay off topic.....

PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 1:53 pm
by Smitty
Stereo wrote:Last night I had one of those self obsorbed moments where I reflected on my life, my dreams and my hopes...

I came to realise that several things had to change in my life.... the most obvious ones being my eating and exercise habbits...

8 years ago I weighed in at around 90KG and I was pretty much all muscle... These days I weigh an embarresing 138kg (rounded up by .2)...

So, I have decided to lose that weight and get back down to around 100kg...
.



ohoohh
another loser :twisted:
only kidding

Stereo
its tuff losing a lot of weight
I know ..I was 144kg :shock: in my early 20s

Today ? 85kg and yes, it was tuff
so
good luck

I also have to say..its worth it , apart from the health benefits
simply coz I can buy off the rack clothes
and yep..I still drink !


cheers

PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 2:11 pm
by FoxyZX6R
good luck stereo

I was hoping to lose 5kg before my sisters wedding, well i have 2anda half weeks to go and i havent lost anything. but thenagain ill ive done is reduced tha mount of food i eat.

PostPosted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 2:23 pm
by Stereo
Tack wrote:so how much quicker do you expect to be Stereo????

Can we have a before and after test..... :lol: ...a 138 kg 0 to 100 with big leathers vs a 90 kg 0 to 100 with slim motoGP leathers???


Right now im "Pretty quick" afterwards I expect to be "Farkin quick" ... :)