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spartans53 Jun 11th 2011 10:46 pm

Re: Shape Up in 2011
 
I don't give it much creadence but do smile when I still show up as overweight.

Running Jebel Hafeet on 8th July anyone fancy a trot up what i'm guessing is the Middle Easts steepest Motorway.

If I get a spare day I'll give you my story but it's very long and nearly involves me endding up in a wooden box.

Cheers.

Madam Medusa Jun 12th 2011 12:25 am

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Originally Posted by spartans53 (Post 9427306)
I don't give it much creadence but do smile when I still show up as overweight.

Running Jebel Hafeet on 8th July anyone fancy a trot up what i'm guessing is the Middle Easts steepest Motorway.

If I get a spare day I'll give you my story but it's very long and nearly involves me endding up in a wooden box.

Cheers.

seems like you've done amazingly well...and yeah, would be good to hear the full story at some time...

MM, xx

commander Jun 12th 2011 2:29 pm

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Originally Posted by Madam Medusa (Post 9427462)
seems like you've done amazingly well...and yeah, would be good to hear the full story at some time...

MM, xx

thought you were away to join him on a run up Jebel Hafeet:D

Madam Medusa Jun 12th 2011 3:42 pm

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Originally Posted by commander (Post 9428535)
thought you were away to join him on a run up Jebel Hafeet:D

don't be silly, it would play havoc with my hair...

MM, xx

The Dean Jun 12th 2011 5:36 pm

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I reckon the quickest and easiest way to lose weight these days is a diet of German bean sprouts and cucumbers....... :huh:

UKCityGent Jun 15th 2011 5:02 pm

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Trying to add a new goal for 2011 - the dreaded cigs

Currently smoking 40 on a good day - but have been know to hit 80 especially when out !

Went to see a clinic (the english text read "Kuwaiti Smoking Clinic" - the arabic was different !)

Got a 2 week box of Champix - 1st week smoke as normal - next Thursday is D-Day!!

kittycat1 Jun 15th 2011 5:26 pm

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wow- 80 a day- do you ever not have a cig in your mouth- that takes some doing!

I gave up 11 weeks ago now and best thing ive ever done- once you get past the first 2 weeks its a lot easier- just get your head around being a non smoker and change your routines. You can do it! I did patches for the first week but had the worst migraines- not sure if it was from them or not smoking- was hell- but once you get past that you realise you never want to have to go through that again so its an incentive not to go back on them.

And I've lost weight so you don't have to gain weight when you quit. I was only on 10-20 a day though but had been smoking for 21 years so was a longterm habit. Good luck!

I'm still on the diet- and get fit regime-(im really dull and boring these days) have now lost 16 kgs but have a fair bit to go. but since giving up smoking I can now run on the treadmill without being near death :D I have a holiday to thailand in feb and want to be 59kgs ( still a fair bitto go) and wear the teeniest bikini I can find- so have a good target to work to. I WILL get there!

UKCityGent Jun 15th 2011 9:03 pm

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Hi Kitty

Double congrats - 11 weeks without a cig is an achievement and 16kg

I have tried the patches before and i was still smoking with them - you sort of forget you have them on ! Thats why i wanted to try this Champ. Its first day and sort of worked - I havent had that "hit" from smoking. Your supposed to smoke during the first week and next Thursday is D-Day for me !!

I have to start changing my routine and find another reason to stand in the hallways !!

80cigs a day is easily achieveable (i normally smoke 3 cigs with a cup of coffee in 15 mins)

Will we see a pic of your in your "teeniest bikini" ?

kittycat1 Jun 15th 2011 9:06 pm

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ha- yeah Im be posting it everywhere if I get to 59kgs lol :thumbsup:

The Dean Jun 16th 2011 12:48 am

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Originally Posted by kittycat1 (Post 9436004)
wow- 80 a day- do you ever not have a cig in your mouth- that takes some doing!

I gave up 11 weeks ago now and best thing ive ever done- once you get past the first 2 weeks its a lot easier- just get your head around being a non smoker and change your routines. You can do it! I did patches for the first week but had the worst migraines- not sure if it was from them or not smoking- was hell- but once you get past that you realise you never want to have to go through that again so its an incentive not to go back on them.

And I've lost weight so you don't have to gain weight when you quit. I was only on 10-20 a day though but had been smoking for 21 years so was a longterm habit. Good luck!

I'm still on the diet- and get fit regime-(im really dull and boring these days) have now lost 16 kgs but have a fair bit to go. but since giving up smoking I can now run on the treadmill without being near death :D I have a holiday to thailand in feb and want to be 59kgs ( still a fair bitto go) and wear the teeniest bikini I can find- so have a good target to work to. I WILL get there!

Here's the deal:

The Bored members will choose a bikini for you............. agreed?

kittycat1 Jun 16th 2011 12:50 am

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lol ok I draw the line at dental floss or peep hole...

you choose it -you buy it and youve got a deal lol

kittycat1 Jun 16th 2011 1:00 am

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this is the target bikini...except my boobs will have disappeared at that weight but cant have it all :rolleyes:


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