Thread for blokes starting LL in Jan/Feb 2008

[mikey]

Hi everyone,

just found the site through my missus and it's been inspirational redaing all your stories...well done everyone, keep going.

Just starting my third week and so far lost 19lbs, which I'm well chuffed about. Getting the rumbling tum and miss actual eating, but I don't think it's hunger just habit changing that is making food pop in my brain.

Just wanted to ask if anyone found if they got muscle pain in LL. Had spasms in my arm and wondered if this was a side affect or maybe i actually hurt my arm lifting stuff.

Anyway I'm just starting out on my journey, and have made just a dent on a big obstacle, but its good to know I'm not the only one who is gonna fight this and succeed.

Well done!

I've had no muscle pain, but I have a neck ache now - I think I did it picking up something akwardly that has aggravated whiplash I suffered 3 years ago.

Cheers
Mike

[mikey]

Keep up the good work all you fellas!!! Nice to see some men on the site.

Thanks to all the ladies adding their support!

Cheers
Miker

[x-Katie-x]

It's great to see you men all posting and to read that you're all doing so well ..... even though I could go green with jealousy at your losses.

Keep it up guys, you're doing yourselves proud xx

[toller-girl]

Well done Dan.

I have heard that to stop cravings you can squeeze both earlobes.

I'm gonna need some clip on earrings!

[Blonde Logic]

I'm gonna need some clip on earrings!

yeah! That or a pair of mini vice grips!!! (For me anyway!!!) hehee

[Dan]

Well had my 1st week weigh in- Lost 5.2Kg or 11.4 pounds in old money, like I said before not sure how much of this is actuall weight loss or water retention being shed.
Was ready to chuck it all in last night before the meeting because of the intensity of the cravings-and am glad I didnt.
Have got some bars now, so that's helped a bit.
Will keep you posted on the earlobe accupressure trick- hope it works.
Thanks for the tip Mike- Greatly appreciated!!!

[Blonde Logic]

You will find the cravings do subside for the most part Dan. The only time I really get them is when I see someone else eating something that looks lush - and oddly enough, it is always healthy food that appeals, so thats a plus!!

Well Done on your loss - GREAT START!!!

x

[mikey]

Week 5 weigh in :

Lost 3.74 lbs

Total lost 38.06 Lbs
BMI down from 42.9 to 37.92



I had a couple of days in Belgium this week, with all the food laid on. I managed to avoid the lunches easily, and for the evening meal that they laid on at a rather good restaurant, I had saved a shake and 2 soups. The idea was that I would have one for each course. That worked OK, so I had a mushroom soup whilst they all had a plate full fo smoked salmon! As they tucked into sirloin steak with bernaise sauce, croquettes and vegetables, I had my Thai Chilli soup.


I then realised that they were having 4 courses, so looked on as they tuicked into cheeses - my favourite and saved my shake to go alongside the belgian chocolate mousse they were having.


I did it ! - First restaurant visit and I held it together despite pressure from some!


Everybody was very impressed - me included!


Hopefully this week will give me a bigger loss. The chaps in my group say that it happens like that for some people - small loss 1 week then a large loss the next.

I hope so.


Cheers,
Mike

[mikey]

Well had my 1st week weigh in- Lost 5.2Kg or 11.4 pounds in old money, like I said before not sure how much of this is actuall weight loss or water retention being shed.
Was ready to chuck it all in last night before the meeting because of the intensity of the cravings-and am glad I didnt.
Have got some bars now, so that's helped a bit.
Will keep you posted on the earlobe accupressure trick- hope it works.
Thanks for the tip Mike- Greatly appreciated!!!

Great weightloss Dan - hang in their mate!

[Blonde Logic]

Wow Mikey!!! WELL DONE on the restaurant situation!!! Reallly really good of you - you planned wel, and you stuck to it!!! You get a gold star mate!!! Thats some hard work!!! Chuffed for yuon the loss to!

Keep it up!!!

X

[lemma1968]

Blimey guys - you are all doing sooooooooooo well

I'm off to bed, have had a bad evening with family stuff and read this thread to cheer me up - and it really has helped.

Well done you guys!!!!!

[x-Katie-x]

Mikey what a star sticking to it like that - that shows some bloody good determination - well done

[mikey]

Thanks for the kind comments ladies.

It would be good to get some more blokes on this thread to share experiences - any ideas how to do that ?

[ladylite]

Have you tried telling other blokes at your LL group - its a start.

I think men are more shy than women - silly billies.

[mikey]

I was going to do that at WI last week, but we ran on a bit !

Will do it this week if I can.

Cheers