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Author Topic: I think it might be time for a new avatar....  (Read 6614 times)

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Jimbob

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I think it might be time for a new avatar....
« on: 01 November 2020, 17:26:29 »
My avatar here has always been a fairly accurate representaion of me....however recently thats changed so think its time for a change, when I decide what to...


A year ago this week, I decided I needed to lose some weight and get fitter so joined a gym.
I've now lost 35 Kgs or 5 Stone 7 lbs in old money, which is over 25% of my starting weight!  I've gone from 44" trousers being a tight fit to 36" being loose.
Running a bath was about my limit, I can now run 5k in about 32 minutes, or do a solid hour's cardio in the gym!  It has made a massive difference to everyday life too.
Amazing what some effort and cutting down on things like my Hobbit-esqe second breakfasts, snacking and drinking can do.
Huge thanks to the family to putting up with my tiredness from early morning gym visits and running at a calorie deficency.  Lets see what year 2 brings!

Before....







And After.....



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Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
« Reply #1 on: 01 November 2020, 17:29:37 »
Brilliant effort. Well done.  :y.................................ya skinny ficker.  ;D
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Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
« Reply #2 on: 01 November 2020, 17:32:49 »
Right, you've shamed me into it:
I'd lost about 8kg after doing a lot of cycling after the lockdown started. For some reason, I stopped in July and that weight has gone straight back on.


Back on the bike in the week.


And yes, you do need a new avatar, can you get one of a stick?  :y
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Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
« Reply #3 on: 01 November 2020, 17:38:35 »
Not sure the pink hair suits you :P
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Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
« Reply #4 on: 01 November 2020, 17:39:52 »
But very well done :y
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Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
« Reply #5 on: 01 November 2020, 17:41:56 »
WOW  :o  Well done  :)
have a big cake to celebrate  ;)
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Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
« Reply #6 on: 01 November 2020, 17:52:46 »
That is some achievement.  :y

We have had a very stressful year like most people. Not helped with younger family member deaths. Easy thing is to eat your way out of depression.

We started two weeks ago. I have lost a kilo.
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Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
« Reply #7 on: 01 November 2020, 17:53:57 »
Well done, Jimbob, it can't have been easy. Have you reached your target weight or are you going for more?
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Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
« Reply #8 on: 01 November 2020, 17:54:35 »
Well done to you.  :y
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Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
« Reply #9 on: 01 November 2020, 17:56:36 »
Also, I notice you haven't lost too much from your face. Losing weight can really age some people, but you look fine  :y
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Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
« Reply #10 on: 01 November 2020, 17:59:23 »
Nice one, well done!! :y :y
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Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
« Reply #11 on: 01 November 2020, 18:29:36 »
Quote from: STEMO on 01 November 2020, 17:56:36
Also, I notice you haven't lost too much from your face. Losing weight can really age some people, but you look fine  :y

I dunno, the beard looks a bit bushier?  :D

Seriously though, congratulations Mr Jimbob, there's a lot of hard work and effort gone into that!  :y  and I bet the ladies with pink hair are really struggling to keep their mitts off you now!  8)
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Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
« Reply #12 on: 01 November 2020, 18:36:57 »
Amazing & so much better for you, I speak from experience having shed 4 stone a few years back 19stone to 15 & still there don't slip back into your old ways.
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Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
« Reply #13 on: 01 November 2020, 18:38:38 »
Cheers all.

No. Not finished yet met each goal I’ve set myself so far. Aiming for another 12 kg over the next year as I expect it to be much harder now.
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Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
« Reply #14 on: 01 November 2020, 19:42:46 »
Crikey in a year you've lost just a shade over half my body weight!! Well done you :y
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