have a laugh at my expense

[dugdiamond]

it was the death of my daughter and also the consequence of breaking my back a few years back that was the start of my increasing obesity.

i was always fit when i was a youngster: i ran my first full marathon at the age of 13; i played rugby for my town and county; i ran cross-country for newport; i was in the army for 9.5yrs (airbourne) where i was BOAR orienteering champion for 3yrs consequetively; after leaving the army i had my own construction & home improvements company. i was extremely fit.

but... with my back injury and depression... the pounds soon piled on

i once said to a mate - "if i ever get fat, shoot me!". i think he may have pre-emptively bought a gun - lol

i know how to train, and i know how to eat healthily. i used to do it all... and i have bought a home-gym too. but, the hard bit is getting rid of all the blubber that the past decade of laziness has wrapped me in. i am getting there faster than i thought i would too. it is easier to put it on than it is to lose it!

it will not be long before everyone will be even more amazed

i do not want to be a bodybuilder - i just want my pecs and abs back

thanx again for your kind words and support

 

[Master&Puppet]

Well if anything would set you off on a trend those two would. Hard times. You've got everything going for you though. I can't see this being a problem at all!

 

[wassupdoc]

Dude that's an awesome achievement Well done!

 

[sheroo]

Dude, just found this thread and loved the heart felt vid - I think you're very brave mate.

I can emphathise with having a bad back and piling the pounds on.

Good for you fella, I like the way you come over...

You have inspired me, I'm going for a bike ride - right NOW!!

 

[dugdiamond]

so here is a little update on my progress:

current weight 14st (from 22st 7lbs)
height: 6ft 2in (i have grown 0.5in since losing the weight, as my spine is not a compacted due to the excess weight and slouch)
age: 45

i hope this motivates others out there.

 

[SuB]

that thing measures how much sex you have?!

 

[litchu]

19.4 times a day, says its normal

 

[Feronix]

Duuuuuuuude, you're old
Is it all the sex that keeps you young?

 

[dugdiamond]

if you are suggesting that i do not look my age, then thank you very much.

i do NOT, however, act my age!!!

 

[paulstung]

Well done mate. You sound local to me mate, is that a Newport accent ? I'm in Magor..

 

[seumasbeathan]

Amazing results man, well done

 

[Zoot]

Great progress, well done!

Weight loss is easy once you put your mind to it, just a small bit of dedication is all that's required. Unless you've got a thyroid problem or something there's no excuse.

I lost about 15kg last year through a simple calorie deficit. The weight fell off me once I started counting calories.

 

[Feronix]

So does anyone have tips on how to GAIN weight as well?

I reckon 115 pounds isn't that healthy for an 18 year old guy that's 5'11 tall :lol:

if you are suggesting that i do not look my age, then thank you very much.

i do NOT, however, act my age!!!

Yeah man, you look healthy!
And I've noticed. Judging from your forums posts I honestly thought you were in your late 20's

 

[AverageNinja]

^^ could use some weight-gain tips too
16 years old, 1.67 meters tall, 47kg :/

And I think they're amazing results mate! Good job!!

 

[Zoot]

So does anyone have tips on how to GAIN weight as well?

Eat more. Simple as.

Something like 4000kcal spread out over 5-6 meals in the day will do the job.

 

[dugdiamond]

Well done mate. You sound local to me mate, is that a Newport accent ? I'm in Magor..

yes it is.
born in portsmouth..... dragged up in wales.

 

[maniac]

So does anyone have tips on how to GAIN weight as well?

I reckon 115 pounds isn't that healthy for an 18 year old guy that's 5'11 tall :lol:

I'm 18 too and I weigh 155, I was at 130 so I know something about gaining.
I'd suggest :
1. EAT a lot, mostly clean but get your calories up
2. Weight training
3. Taking a mass gainer maybe
4. Eat a little bit more

 

[dugdiamond]

to gain weight... eat like a sumo wrestler.

eat nothing all day, just drink. (no plain water, no tea OR coffee)

the about 2hrs before bedtime, eat about 4000 calories.

OR,
a 12inch dominoes pizza, and a chinese take away, with chips..... wash it all down with full cream milk.

... the weight will pile on, without giving yourself a heart attack

 

[maniac]

to gain weight... eat like a sumo wrestler.

eat nothing all day, just drink. (no plain water, no tea OR coffee)

the about 2hrs before bedtime, eat about 4000 calories.

OR,
a 12inch dominoes pizza, and a chinese take away, with chips..... wash it all down with full cream milk.

... the weight will pile on, without giving yourself a heart attack

well, you can try this if you can manage to eat nothing for a whole day. personally I have to eat every 3 hours ( 5 hours max ) or concentration goes down to zero and I start feeling sick and dizzy.

 

[Feronix]

I'm 18 too and I weigh 155, I was at 130 so I know something about gaining.
I'd suggest :
1. EAT a lot, mostly clean but get your calories up
2. Weight training
3. Taking a mass gainer maybe
4. Eat a little bit more

Yeah, I think the eating is the problem. Usually skip breakfast and lunch, grab myself a snack at 4 PM and then dinner at 6 xD

It's just that I'm not hungry but I'd like to weight a tad more