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    Default Group Effort : Lose 50lbs by Christmas

    Hello,

    Anybody out there currently losing weight ?

    Lets see if collectively we can lose 50lbs before Christmas

    Have got two takers so far and we lost approx 7lbs last week

    Log your weight loss every Friday and I shall compile all responses into a weekly graph - its not a competition - stick to your current targets/programs - we just add up the total.

    Anybody joining us ?

    Here is some homework for somebody

    50lbs = 50 x 3500 calories = How many seconds on a 2HP table Saw ?
    = Lifting a 1 tonne car how far off the ground ?


    Bill

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    Of course, I'm in it. Since I started last week I've lost 3 or so Kg. From 105.1 to (today) 102.2Kg (about 6.6lb). I'm pretty happy with that considering I've just stuck to 3 meals a day and done some gentle exercise. This afternoon I managed 1000m in the pool and walked at least 3-4km a day. I'm feeling a little sore but mentally, a 100% better. Hope a few of you can join Bill and I.
    -Scott

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    I have found your weight and would like to return it post free. Please send your address.

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    Default OK Scott whaddaya got ?

    Hey Scott,

    Looks like between us we gotta lose 50lbs.

    So far I can contribute 2.6 lbs over last 2 weeks.

    Put in your last weeks score and I will put up the graph, and then update it every weekend after we post our losses on Friday.

    My progress so far - no booze, no crisps, no chocolate biscuits in 2 weeks. Increased physical activity.

    Might need some help to hit a 50lb target - anybody else want to post in ?


    Bill

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    Well done Bill, I'm down to 100.2Kg from 105.1 when this started. That's 10.8 pounds from me so far
    -Scott

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    I'm in with you guys.

    Have lost 1 Kg (2.2lbs) in the last week and will report again next week
    Tom

    "It's good enough" is low aim

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chesand View Post
    I'm in with you guys.

    Have lost 1 Kg (2.2lbs) in the last week and will report again next week
    Great stuff
    -Scott

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    Default First graph

    Ches and Scott,

    Chesand welcome to the 50lb challenge.

    First graph attached.

    Between us we have lost 15.6 lbs of fat and I think the energy content of that is enough to boil 3 cups of water - need somebody with a teenager doing high school physics or chemistry to check this please ?
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    Reporting in but have lost only 1 lb this week.

    Will try harder next week.
    Tom

    "It's good enough" is low aim

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chesand View Post
    Reporting in but have lost only 1 lb this week.

    Will try harder next week.
    Still, you've lost something!

    I couldn't crack the 100Kg mark this week and haven't done much different. I think that it's easy to shed the excess initially but then it becomes harder. I certainly feel a bit lighter and have a better outlook on life

    I'm 100Kg on the knocker, down 0.2Kg (about 0.44 of a pound).
    -Scott

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    Weighting in a bit late here and I've also had a head start but I've lost approximately 18kilos/40lbs over the last 8 months
    Cheers

    DJ


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    Quote Originally Posted by DJ's Timber View Post
    Weighting in a bit late here and I've also had a head start but I've lost approximately 18kilos/40lbs over the last 8 months
    Great effort DJ

    If your weight loss is added in, the target will have to be doubled
    Tom

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    Well done gents

    1.2lbs for me

    DJ welcome - have averaged your loss out at 1.3 lbs per week and put the numbers in for the three weeks we have just finished.

    Over 22lbs between us.
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    Quote Originally Posted by steamingbill View Post
    Well done gents

    1.2lbs for me

    DJ welcome - have averaged your loss out at 1.3 lbs per week and put the numbers in for the three weeks we have just finished.

    Over 22lbs between us.
    Well done.

    Looks like the 50lb target is going to be smashed by September or October, maybe we should revise?
    -Scott

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    I'd better not join in or you'll be back to square one.....been going to gym/eating more for 3 months, and managed to GAIN 10kg (which was the intention). I'd got down to under 70kg and starting to look a bit scrawny, now back up to nearly 80kg.

    One of the reasons I lost weight was working in a job where I was always skipping meals, etc. I think one of the biggest helpers to LOSING weight is to only eat when you're hungry, i.e. don't automatically sit down to a huge meal 3 times a day regardless of how much physical work you are doing. If you really don't feel hungry, just snack on a piece of fruit or something.

    Good on you guys for giving the weight loss a go - you'll feel much better for it, and last longer too !! Looks like 100kg is a bit of barrier for most, but get past that and I'm sure 90kg won't be too far way.

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