BigBen 0 Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Buoyed by Wolfman's sensational success at quitting smoking...I have decided it is time for me to adopt a similar attitude to weight loss. In 1995 I was the fittest I'd ever been - cycled to and from work every day, went to the gym five days a week, played 5-a-side football three times each week and watched what I ate. I weighed about 15 stone and had a 34 inch waistline. I was 6'4" and very fit. In November of that year I had a serious heart problem (I'm fine now!) which stopped me doing any excercise for a few months. I never got back into training again. Within a year I had changed my job, within two I had got married and moved 60 miles away, although I continued to travel the 120 mile round-trip to work each day. I then lost my mum at the turn of the Millennium but upon arrival at the Peraly Gates she kicked the stork and he bestowed two more kids on us! Long story short - I hit 20 stone last week. I wear size 42 trousers - and they're tight. I'm so unfit I get out of breath climbing stairs, it's getting more and more difficult to put my socks on and get in and out of cars. I am astonished with myself and completely ashamed, that I have let myself go to such an extent. So. Time to start eating properly and join a gym again. Going public on this forum means you guys will be encouraging/pressuring me, in a nice way, to keep my health-kick up. After all, I'm not going on a diet, I'm changing my life style. I'm slightly different to most of you as I don't drink or smoke; my weight is caused entirely by eating far too much. I plan to start Monday. I'm sure you all wish me luck, but would any of you care to join with me on this life-changing event? Thanks Big (soon to become not-so-big) Ben. [insert quirky comment] Link to post Share on other sites
kazzachi 0 Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Good luck young man!.... For me I can only encourage you to get yourself back up the gym...... I go 6 or seven times a week for a couple of hours and the weight has simply dropped off....... Combine the exercise with "sensible" eating and there is definately no need for fancy diets! You probably know this already, but when you go to the gym, its fun for the first couple of days... then you get a bit fed up... but carry on... cos after a couple of weeks you will be feeling like you HAVE to go because you WANT to!! You can do it... and soon we will change your name to Little Ben!! xx WE LOVE KAREN, AND IT'S GREAT TO HAVE HER BACK !!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Link to post Share on other sites
BigBen 0 Posted March 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Thanks Kazz, although I'd prefer it if you didn't call me Little Ben http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif [insert quirky comment] Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Most of what you've described is just middle age Rich! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif I'm not far behind you at 16 1/2 stone http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/whistling.gif , and I don't have the advantage of being 6 foot 4 either! Link to post Share on other sites
FDDJ 0 Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 I am also very short for my weight, I should be at least 7ft... http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/wacko.gif "It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." - Charles Darwin <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
High Fidelity 0 Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Losing weight is easy. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif I lost two and a half stone in 6 weeks simply by not eating. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/fear.gif Lived on water and orange juice as eating was causing me so much pain. Still suffering now but hopefully they'll find out what it is soon. (camera job on Monday http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/fear.gif ). Good luck with the fitness Richard, look forward to seeing the new you http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/thumbup.gif Quitting Smoking & Drinking doesn't make you live longer It just feels like it. Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 Yes, water is a key part of the formula but always seek advice before taking a regime diet (due to medical history) such as Atkins / Low Carb intake and combined exercise. Losing weight is ok, it's keeping it off! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/smile.gif Good Luck Link to post Share on other sites
DJ Marky Marc 0 Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 At 13 stone and 6ft 4" with a 32 inch jeans size I think qualify for slimest DJ on the forum. But i only keep this way but jogging most mornings and visiting the gym 2 or 3 times a week.. Its very important that people start to eat well and keep fit or i will out live you all http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif have any of you seen jamies school dinners ????? <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
C.S 0 Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 You aint seen Eskie who is nine foot seven and six stone. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif I will try anything,once! The Cornish will arise again ! Manager of the Andy Harris Fan Club. Keep pasties Cornish Link to post Share on other sites
paula 0 Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 QUOTE DJ Marky Marc Posted on Mar 11 2005, 01:32 PM At 13 stone and 6ft 4" with a 32 inch jeans size I think qualify for slimest DJ on the forum. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/nono.gif OH NO!!!! At 10.5 stone and 5ft 6" with a 27" jeans size I think YOU'LL find...That I am! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif Best of luck Ben xxxx will send x for every stone you lose http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif Link to post Share on other sites
BigBen 0 Posted March 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 QUOTE will send x for every stone you lose Ads wants to know if that's an incentive or not http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/laugh.gif Thanks Paula - perhaps if I lost enough weight...I could get in to your jeans http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/oops.gif so to speak. [insert quirky comment] Link to post Share on other sites
paula 0 Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/scared.gif Link to post Share on other sites
brianmole 0 Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 QUOTE nono.gif OH NO!!!! At 10.5 stone and 5ft 6" with a 27" jeans size I think YOU'LL find...That I am! tongue.gif Wrong again, it's gotta be DJ Loulou! Good luck ben Link to post Share on other sites
paula 0 Posted March 11, 2005 Report Share Posted March 11, 2005 QUOTE Wrong again, it's gotta be DJ Loulou! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/mad.gif http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/bash.gif http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/363.gif Not until she's an active member!!! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/boff.gif Link to post Share on other sites
mikeee 0 Posted March 12, 2005 Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 You know when your an adult - you stop growing at the ends and grow in the middle. Perhaps we should a forum slimming contest, I need to lose between 1.5 and 2 stone ..playing all the hits for you... ....whether you may be.... Why can't I see what i going on??? Link to post Share on other sites
AJS Mobile Disco 0 Posted March 12, 2005 Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 Good on you, I lost 2 and half stone not so long ago and I'm still going, its getting harder to do now. You really have to want to loose weight and you have a good incentive. My was to be on stage in a red belly dancing costume. ( I do amature drama as well) There was just too much belly so I did something about it, then the costume was changed so nothing was revealed in the end but it did the trick. Go for it you will enjoy the results http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/rolleyes.gif Anne AJ's Mobile Disco Ryedale North Yorkshire PLI and PAT equipment Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted March 12, 2005 Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 QUOTE (mikeee @ Mar 12 2005, 04:55 PM) You know when your an adult - you stop growing at the ends and grow in the middle. Perhaps we should a forum slimming contest, I need to lose between 1.5 and 2 stone I Like Mikeee! (purely because he's the only Adult Male on here who is shorter than me) http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif Link to post Share on other sites
mikeee 0 Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 So I'm vertical challenged. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/014.gif http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/014.gif http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/014.gif If we all lose weight, can we all get in to Paulas jeans http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/whistling.gif http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/love.gif ..playing all the hits for you... ....whether you may be.... Why can't I see what i going on??? Link to post Share on other sites
C.S 0 Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Think i might be shorter than you Chris http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif I will try anything,once! The Cornish will arise again ! Manager of the Andy Harris Fan Club. Keep pasties Cornish Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Forsyth 0 Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Top man Ben! Good luck with the weight loss. Our lifestyles are a real challenge to healthy living alot of the time, I'm certainly one that could do with losing some weight. Will have a think about how I can do something to join in with your effort. Will certainly be looking forward to hearing the progress, and encouraging you through the whole venture. Once again good luck, and be encouraged to think that you're probably making a few of us think about our own situations. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/thumbup.gif Vinnie Paul Forsyth The DJ formally known as Vinnie Link to post Share on other sites
DJ SPARKO 0 Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 QUOTE At 13 stone and 6ft 4" with a 32 inch jeans size I think qualify for slimest DJ on the forum. well not far behind a 10 stone dead. 6'' 2. and 30 inch waist i think i'am the slimest (male) dj on the forum. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif still learning, still experiencing, still dj,ing Link to post Share on other sites
YourBigEvent 0 Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 Whats your measurements CP ? Before you ask 5' 11" 15 stone 38" waist http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif .....but what do I know ? Your Big Event Office:01803 813540 Direct: 0797 0717 448 e.mail:info@yourbigevent.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
kazzachi 0 Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 ...now we know who eats all the pies eh andy! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/071.gif WE LOVE KAREN, AND IT'S GREAT TO HAVE HER BACK !!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Link to post Share on other sites
YourBigEvent 0 Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 (edited) Cakes actually My wife is only a size 10 too, I have make up for her share of cake eating too. Edited March 16, 2005 by ADS Entertainments .....but what do I know ? Your Big Event Office:01803 813540 Direct: 0797 0717 448 e.mail:info@yourbigevent.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 QUOTE (ADS Entertainments @ Mar 16 2005, 02:24 PM) Whats your measurements CP ? Before you ask 5' 11" 15 stone 38" waist http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif Why? are you going to send me some ADS Entertainments Embroidered merchandise?? 5' 8.5'' (yes the .5 does count when you are this small!) 16 1/2 stone 42" Waist All bought and paid for http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif Link to post Share on other sites
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