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I'm still going along slowly. Gradual weight loss but looking and feeling better every week. In more serious training for next karate grading at the end of the year (7 years since last grading) Here's hoping to be fit, down to goal weight and holding a new Dan rank by December!
 
srv23 said:
I'm still going along slowly. Gradual weight loss but looking and feeling better every week. In more serious training for next karate grading at the end of the year (7 years since last grading) Here's hoping to be fit, down to goal weight and holding a new Dan rank by December!
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How many push-ups will you have to do?
 

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deaneus said:
How many push-ups will you have to do?
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I'm going for my 4th Dan which in our style is a pure weaponry grading ie not fitness based although still pretty exhausting. Need to be proficient with 3 separate weapons - demonstrate kata etc. 1 has to be the katana. We then need to demonstrate self defence applications against multiple attackers with weapons using each of the 3 weapons. Have to do it on my own in front of several hundred people!
For shodan-Ho ( a long time ago) grading requirement push ups / sit ups were 100 of each straight. Overall throughout the grading I would have done close to 1000 of each.
Second Dan is our last real physical / fitness based grading - 30 2 minute rounds of sparring.
 
srv23 said:
I'm going for my 4th Dan which in our style is a pure weaponry grading ie not fitness based although still pretty exhausting. Need to be proficient with 3 separate weapons - demonstrate kata etc. 1 has to be the katana. We then need to demonstrate self defence applications against multiple attackers with weapons using each of the 3 weapons. Have to do it on my own in front of several hundred people!
For shodan-Ho ( a long time ago) grading requirement push ups / sit ups were 100 of each straight. Overall throughout the grading I would have done close to 1000 of each.
Second Dan is our last real physical / fitness based grading - 30 2 minute rounds of sparring.
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30! :eek:
 
srv23 said:
Yep - its full on! 1 hour straight sparring. No breaks as such - just bow and change partners. Drinks break every 5 or so rounds. I trained 5-6 days a week for 6 months for that one!! That was over 10 years ago!
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Can't you just knock the campaigner out and be done with it!?! Lol

My activity has rollercoaster a bit. Did a coupla nights of hiit and jogging laps of the oval which was intense. Then it got hot again so I have just been pushing myself at cricket.

Jogging from position to position when everyone else is walking. Going deep square to deep square wherever possible. When chasing the ball or whatever I just push as hard as I can. Been flying past most of the skinny fellas just on intensity alone (feels really good).

Overall haven't weighed myself. Feel like I may have lost a kg or 2. Happy enough but hoping I can get motivated more. Thinking of taking up footy again. Who knows, if they want me to push for a midfield role I may get even more motivated. Would be good.
 
Having weighed in at 94.7kg 17 days ago I have hovered between 94.7 and 96kg but did get a reading of 94.1kg this morning so hopefully that means weight loss will continue.

I have upped the weights at the gym for most exercises in that two weeks but muscle gain couldn't be the reason for the reduction of loses over the last fortnight. I'm doing 5 sets of 8 reps now for my exercises whereas before I was doing 3 sets of say 10 or 12.
 
I've done something radical, in that I've taken footy back up after a few years out.

1 thing I don't recommend is not training at all for three years, then all of a sudden training with a post-preseason Div 1 A grade squad. If you think Troy Menzel is behind, well, picture how far back Strauchnie would be and go somewhere between the two.

I think I saw the light at the end of the tunnel lol
 
Mr_Smooth said:
I've stalled. lacking motivation
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Nooooo smooth. You need to find something. I know it can be hard at times but push on. ATM I have more inspiration than ever, i energy than ever and am more dedicated to this than I ever have been.

Put it this way, the weight on the scale itself doesn't really matter to me, but what does matter is my family and friends. The more active I am, the happier I am and the better that is for everyone around me.

Take a break if you must, but I'm sure you'll find something to get you back in the groove.
 
I shall join with my story but no weights (as I'm terrified of looking)
Always been slightly heavy then lost a bit of weight doing Muay Thai and weights and eating well. I got to just under doing a 3 month challenge, started it at 142. Then got a missus and slowly put some back on then just before my bday we break up and to be honest have spiralled to this day.
I will be starting Monday and got some motivation via booking a holiday to Fiji.
 

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Peter J said:
I do have an interest as maintaining that weight isn't easy, it's a day in day out commitment or I'm the kind who will put on 10kg in a blink.

If you can ex regularly and restrict the following 3 things you will be well on the way;

Bread of any kind
Red meat
Alcohol
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I'm the same . I diet drop 3kgs in 2 weeks have a biggish weekend and put 4 back on.
110kg
177cm
Goal: 92kg

I agree on the bread. I am trying the gluten free as the other has bloated me. I don't drink

My vice is food.
Bread
Sugar lollies
Sausages and bread
 
Moonwatcher said:
Starting Weight (jan 1st): 106kg
Last weeks min weight: 93.7kg
This weeks min weight: 92.8kg

Pretty happy with that as I had stalled for a few weeks there.
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Bloody hell moonwatcher that's pretty good mate. Are you restricting your diet much?

Personally I stalled a little. Still playing footy and training very occasionally due to being super busy with other stuff. Still haven't weighed myself but I feel fitter.

Ideally I'm going to try shed 3 kg in the next two weeks. If anybody has ANY advice I regards to.diet, or things to avoid, I'm all ears.

If I can do that I'll be stoked.
 
Squiba said:
Bloody hell moonwatcher that's pretty good mate. Are you restricting your diet much?

Personally I stalled a little. Still playing footy and training very occasionally due to being super busy with other stuff. Still haven't weighed myself but I feel fitter.

Ideally I'm going to try shed 3 kg in the next two weeks. If anybody has ANY advice I regards to.diet, or things to avoid, I'm all ears.

If I can do that I'll be stoked.
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I weighed in yesterday at 92.8kg again, I have fluctuated the last 3 weeks. That includes Easter chocolate and about 8 hot cross buns, together with twice sharing a pizza with friends.

Ignoring that detour on my way to fitness I have cut down on sugar and carbs. I was drinking 1.25L/2L of coke per day and pretty much eating some form of bread at every meal. Ate hungry jacks or pizza and may have gone a few years without cooking a meal for myself. My current diet is from a selection of foods (always full fat / little added sugar)

1. Chicken breast (pan fried in butter not butter soft , add a little garlic / herbs, i did try slow cooking but it didn't taste all that great)
2. Steak (scotch fillet and pan fried in butter)
3. Soup (spinach, carrots , celery, kidney beans, sweetcorn, broccoli, coriander, zucchini) because I wouldn't eat enough vegetables if i had to chew them :)
4. Eggs (cooked in butter, maybe an omelette)
5. Oats with blueberries in the morning
6. avocado
7. cottage cheese and Greek yogurt (full fat)
8. chicken/beef and rice dishes such as indian curries (a bit naughty as they are always high carb/ or sugar)
9. Standard salad ingredients but try to stay to leafy vegetables. (whole egg mayo)
10. Tacos are ok but haven't had them in a while
11. Protein powder mixed with full fat milk after gym workouts 4 times a week.
12. Salmon (coles brand that come frozen and seasoned)
13. Bananas , apples , pears (in moderation)

The diet is a little boring and like I said when others have bought pizza I have succumbed. I eat large portions without any interest in counting calories but that may have to change in order to get the next 10kg off.
 
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Starting Weight (jan 1st): 106kg
March 23 min weight: 92.8kg
Today's min weight: 92.2kg

Well yesterday was the first day I weighed at 92.8kg in the last 3 weeks (that included Easter and pizza :) ) and just followed it up weighing 92.2kg today (I think I lost that 600g in about 5 minutes yesterday :eek:) I have upped my cardio to level 10/10 on the fat burner pre-programmed treadmill routine set at 20 minutes. I used to finish drenched in sweat which isn't happening anymore , it's good that I am getting fitter but also want to know I am pushing my body.
 
Cheers Moonwatcher, sound like you've really got it by the balls. Good to see a diet which is practicable yet healthy, instead of these rabbit food diets you see going around.

I've drastically reduced my bread intake but milk, rice and pasta has probably been killing me.
 
Squiba said:
Cheers Moonwatcher, sound like you've really got it by the balls. Good to see a diet which is practicable yet healthy, instead of these rabbit food diets you see going around.

I've drastically reduced my bread intake but milk, rice and pasta has probably been killing me.
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For me milk and coke were the ones I had to focus on. The bread/pasta part is easy if you don't buy it :) . I had to drink a glass of water every time I had a craving for coke/milk. I still use full fat milk but normally just in my oats or with protein powder.
 
I don't religiously watch my weight but am back on the merry go round again.

Breads off the menu along with the sugar lollies and sugar drinks. The snack chips etc are also off. I find milk not to be too bad. Some milk drinks pass straight through me while others stick. Cheese is off the menu as it blocks me up big time.

But the most important thing is to walk. I have a stretch along the coast which is 2.5km up and 2.5km back. 5km a day. This is what loses the love handles for me.

I don't stress too much about ups and downs and stalls. I weigh myself every day which gives me the incentive to keep going but its the end of week weight that is important.
 
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I weighed in yesterday at 92.8kg again, I have fluctuated the last 3 weeks. That includes Easter chocolate and about 8 hot cross buns, together with twice sharing a pizza with friends.


The diet is a little boring and like I said when others have bought pizza I have succumbed. I eat large portions without any interest in counting calories but that may have to change in order to get the next 10kg off.
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Don't stress about those excess days. Blow a bit of steam and enjoy. Just recognize that you don't eat ALL the pizza and that you have to work a little harder the next day. But your body will flush most of it anyway. Better to 'lose' one day than lose them all.

My other tip is to not worry excessively over weight. What I mean is that , depending on the exercise you are doing , your weight loss can also be stalled by the muscle you are adding.

I am more excited by how my clothes feel. If I need to ( or can) do another notch on the belt I feel good the whole day. If my tshirt slips on easy its another win. Or alternatively if it buffs up against my nipples then I am excited even more ;)

Bigger chest guys bigger chest :D
 
I'M BACK!!!

so in the past month, I've unfortunately gone through a separation from my now ex wife, which caused a downswing in my depression to the extent that I now am on antidepressants and have started psychologist visits. while this may sound a bit doom and gloom, I can honestly say this is the best thing that's happened to me in a long time. it's given me motivation to actually get off my ass and do something.

for the past 2 weeks, I have been walking anywhere between 5 and 8km. this has gotten progressively easier, i'm not getting anywhere near as puffed out towards the end as I was at the start. I've even attempt to run parts, my longest run without stopping is around 600m so far. ideally, I'd like to run a good chunk of my walk.

I've dropped 16kg since the mid part of February, a lot of this was caused by my depression, but the weight loss in the past couple of weeks has all been me. I had to buy myself some new work pants last weekend because my old ones were way too loose, even with a belt! I've also found an old pair of jeans that I bought last year that were way too tight for me that now are arguably the most comfy pair of jeans I've ever had!

also, I've got my eye on a girl and she's noticing the difference in me after such a short amount of time. hopefully this trend continues :thumbsu:
 
Mr_Smooth said:
I'M BACK!!!

so in the past month, I've unfortunately gone through a separation from my now ex wife, which caused a downswing in my depression to the extent that I now am on antidepressants and have started psychologist visits. while this may sound a bit doom and gloom, I can honestly say this is the best thing that's happened to me in a long time. it's given me motivation to actually get off my ass and do something.
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This is fantastic and I hope you spread the message to your mates.

for the past 2 weeks, I have been walking anywhere between 5 and 8km. this has gotten progressively easier, i'm not getting anywhere near as puffed out towards the end as I was at the start. I've even attempt to run parts, my longest run without stopping is around 600m so far. ideally, I'd like to run a good chunk of my walk.

I've dropped 16kg since the mid part of February, a lot of this was caused by my depression, but the weight loss in the past couple of weeks has all been me. I had to buy myself some new work pants last weekend because my old ones were way too loose, even with a belt! I've also found an old pair of jeans that I bought last year that were way too tight for me that now are arguably the most comfy pair of jeans I've ever had!

also, I've got my eye on a girl and she's noticing the difference in me after such a short amount of time. hopefully this trend continues :thumbsu:
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;) go tiger
 

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