Martyn

Hi All,

Well, i thought i would say hello, My Name is Martyn (as you can tell) And i am currently a 23 year old student, studying at the University of Central Lancashire, i study the ever so joyful degree Deaf Studies, and hate the fact that i am 23 stone.

I have tried countless times (half heartedly) to lose weight, but i can never do it for some reason, something will happen, and i will go and big out on something and the world will be over again!

But not this time, i have finally had enough, and things are going to change.

I have decided that following a diet is not for me, so instead, i have tested myself this last week, on if i can actually just 'eat less and better' and shockingly, i have done fine. 3 meals a day, hardly eating past 8((when possible)) and i have all but cut out coke!

My biiiig problem is that i hate the gym, i am one of those 'i will go when i lose weight' people, silly i know, but i feel so nervous even getting ready to go, that i usually chicken out, unless my flat mates drag me, kicking and screaming.

Anyway, thats just me, hope its ok for a lad to join these forums, if its not then just lemme know!

Looking forward to losing the weight with you all!

Love
Tyn

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Kitteh

of course its absaloutely fine for a guy to join.. theres a few on here.. you just have to look hard to find them.. i can relate to what its like being young and so overweight.. im 20.. and i started at 23st8.. it is hard.. but you can totally do it.. what about local parks? just going for a random mooch around.. Or if you have a yard a skipping rope..
Have you found how how much weight you have lost by healthy eating?

Anyways.. Welcome to minimins.. i hope you feel right at home here.. we're all lovely.. i promise.. hehe..

Cat x x

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Week 1 and 2 = -5lbs..

alibalibee

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starting weight 21st 4lbs ( April 2007)
Xenical starting weight 20st 4lbs ( 21st April 2008)
Current Weight 16st 3½lbs

Mini

Welcome Martyn,

We are more than delighted to have another lad with us

We do have a number of lads here all losing weight on different diets etc.

Well done for just 'eat less and better'

If you don't like going to the gym just now you can always incorporate walking into your exercise routine, it is very effective in shifting belly fat

Here is a link to help you put up your weight tracker as it will help to keep you motivate.

http://www.minimins.com/tutorials/19...ctory-com.html (How to setup a weight loss ticker on Tickerfactory.com)

Be sure to take some before photos of yourself now and body measurements and write down a list of things you want to achieve and what your goals are.

It helps to have mini goals and reward yourself for each one ticked off with non food treats

Some find starting a diary is very helpful and if you want people to post on it be sure to let them.

If you need any help be sure to ask.

Best of luck on your weight loss journey.

Love Mini xxx

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"If hunger is not the problem, then eating is not the
solution".

Martyn

I only got my new scales today, haven't stepped on a set in about... 5 years when i was 21stone and got the 'lose weight' lecture from my bored astmah nurse. I feel like i have lost weight, but cant be sure how much.

I take my mothers mutt out for a walk every night, for about 30-40min walk around the local fields, stops my mum killing him, and helps me destress before bed (usually) Other than that, there isn't much to do around here. When i am back at university (Roll on Sept 1st already!) I have access to my normal gym and classes, so always more to do there between running to classes, walking to the pub (yes i know... shame on me!)

I am just wanting to avoid the Gym until i lose a bit of weight and can do more stuff without looking like i have just run a marathon, not a warm up.

Thanks for the welcome by the way, really glad i found this place! I think having the support will make it all the better. Hope there is some tough love aswell hehe

Tyn

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30FlirtyGirl

we can all provide spanking if needed Martyn !!

p.s. good luck and welcome xx

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Kitteh

Well im sure tough love could be provided.. lol.. what kind of things do you enjoy? i have wii fit and it makes me do like.. 20 mins of steppers at a time.. in my own house.. lol.. so if i look like crap.. at least no one else sees me.. thats what bothers me too.. i go the gym really late too.. when i know there arent gonna be many people.. but i also chose a womans only gym.. with no gym bunnies in it.. so i didnt feel too rubbish compared to those lycra wearing maniacs.. hehe..

x x

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Martyn

My gym is the universities own Gym, so its full of strapping, easy on the eyes young men, all running for an hour without sweating or lifting their own body mass on the weights, or those barbie doll wannabes in lycra they had to be stiched into it's so tight! lol

What used to be my fav sport when i was just a brat, was swimming, but now i am more concerned they will call Green Peace to air lift me back to the ocean if i go swimming. When i lose the weight, its going to be my poison of choice to keep that way.

What really kicked me off this time, is my two flat mates want us to go on holiday together before uni starts back, somewhere hot, with sand sea and se.. nm. But the first thing i did, was give them 20 reasons why i couldn't go, when the only one that mattered was 'i am a blimp!' So, i won't be that guy anymore, next year, i will go sun bathing until i shrivvel up and turn into Cliff Richard!

P.S I am possibly going to be posting alot, not alot to do with my days since i am on holiday! lol

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elle2585

woo, join me on the posting marathon, i get so incredibly bored at work i'm on here ALL THE TIME. it's excellente because you're constantly remembering that you're trying to lose weight, so you don't fall off balance too easily. welcome, by the way! you sound like you're doing a great job so far.

i love swimming too but for me it's much easier to go for a walk so being quite lazy, lol, i do that. plus it costs nothing. keep going and you'll see, the weight will fall off you. you'll be on the beach this time next year lookin great! xxx

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Start weight: 14st 9lbs
Between 20/06 and 25/09 1 stone lost...
03/10/08 : 13st 5lbs
10/10/08 : 13st 4lbs
17/10/08 : 13st 3lbs
31/10/08 : 13st 0lbs
07/11/08 : 12st 12lbs
28/11/08 : 12st 9lbs(after weeks of sts!!)


My overall weight loss:




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Kitteh

That literally could me me writing about the swimming.. i looooove swimming.. it is absaloutely my choice of exercise.. but i will not be seen in a pool at this weight.. lol.. maybe when i lose another 5ish stone.. i might just dare.. but until then.. NEVAH..!
I went on holiday with my family last summer.. and i just felt absaloutely huge.. couldnt wear nice things.. covered up most of the time.. nearly sweared to death in the heat.. i looked rank.. lol.. so when i shed this weight.. im totally gonna do it. and feel good..
Swimming > Gym

x x

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cah-ching

Howdy Martyn,

Good luck on your weightloss journey. You've done it for a week and well done.

As for getting active and hating the gym ..... have you tried your local park or even your back garden? Try going out with yer mates to the park? The walking the dog thing is a fantastic idea. Consider getting up 1 hour earlier each day (which in itself burns more calories) and doing some exercise like yoga or going for a walk to help energise you.

Anyway some ideas for you. Good luck and keep in touch. OK?!

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GOAL 2: Complete 1 days 100% SS
GOAL 3: Complete 2 days 100% SS

elle2585

ohh i never thought of that! waking up earlier! nice idea

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Start weight: 14st 9lbs
Between 20/06 and 25/09 1 stone lost...
03/10/08 : 13st 5lbs
10/10/08 : 13st 4lbs
17/10/08 : 13st 3lbs
31/10/08 : 13st 0lbs
07/11/08 : 12st 12lbs
28/11/08 : 12st 9lbs(after weeks of sts!!)


My overall weight loss:




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