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Post by HIStoric on Aug 3, 2019 11:26:34 GMT
But I like your love handles! I do all my classes and gym at a local council one, so it’s about £25 a month and go as much as you like including swimming, so firstly it’s very cost effective and also it’s a bit more easy going and stressful than some gyms where everyone is just beautiful! I mean you get a few of those and apparently you’re not allowed just to slap people’s arses as they pass you. It’s fucking political correctness gone mad. They've also stopped me doing nude squats. There fucking loss!! 😂🤣😭 Sounds like a good gym and £25 including swimming pool is good. There’s one 5 minutes away from me here, actually it’s Lydia’s gym. She doesn’t own it like but it’s where she works out. It’s got a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room. It’s £35 a month. I used it quite a bit a few years ago for the swimming and sauna mostly, but £35 a month seems like for it. I’ve been hesitant to join, might see if I can get some sort of deal. If they allow nude squatting and ass slapping it may be worth the price. There’s a few beautiful people go there but fair share of ordinaries also. Tony, you ARE a beautiful person! Don’t even lie about your body mate! Your ripped with abs. I’ve seen the pictures dude! £35 seems alright? That's around £8.75 a week, which when converted to NZD ($16.27) is around what the average gym costs a week here. Of course I guess it depends on the workout equipment they provide and how often you go. I'd love if my gym had a swimming pool and hot tub LOL. Those that do here cost a bit more I thinks. |
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Post by aazzaabb on Aug 3, 2019 11:27:34 GMT
Damn, good to see I'm not the only one. This past month I've been watching my calories a lot more too (I aim for ~1500 a day), and I've also taken up running. I'll run 3-4 times a week, not as hectic as some of you but I'm just getting into it so no need to go all out  Tomorrow I'm going to the gym for the first time with a friend (I joined a few days ago), and tomorrow I'm basically just gonna learn some stretches and how a handful of the machines operate and stuff. But soon I'm going to get into the weights and stuff (I've been reading up heavily these past few weeks on lots of sources to get general ideas and all). I'm on the lower end of what you'd call 'skinny fat', I look skinny but there's a bit of belly on me that can be seen when I'm shirtless, so I guess like you Azza I'm cutting right now to get rid of the body fat, then once I'm happy I'm going to work on having a better diet protein-wise, and start a proper weightlifting routine to build up some muscle. I'm not really keen on becoming super bulky or what have you, but if I could end up like Tom Holland or something in the long run, I'd be pretty happy. Never mind all the health related benefits to being more fit Of course the big question is whether I'll properly dedicate, but so far I'm doing alright. Counting my calories and I've done fine for that most days, running is now fully part of my routine and I'm finding other ways to incorporate other exercises into my general day too. On my non-running days, I do a huge walk at lunchtime - gets me out of the work space and I'm listening to music so I'm happy. Also when I'm at home, there are times I also end up dancing for like 20-30 minutes. It's a lot of fun and if you're constantly jumping around a good way to burn calories! Shit!! Look at this mutha fucka getting all in shape and shit! Yes! Basically we want to look good naked! Not even gonna lie anymore! 😂 Dancing is outstanding pal! When I was a dancer many lifetimes ago I was so fit and didn’t even know it! Great exercise and great for the mind. Actually, running is giving me that feeling again of being connected to something higher. We will do this pal! I’m eating around the same, possibly slightly less than yourself some days. I believe 1500 cals a day is ideal? I’m also drinking 2 to 3 litres of water a day for my skin and have found or at least it feels like it has helped my belly go down. Being skinny fat aswell you’ll drop the belly weight no probs. I’m liking this lads. It’s great motivation. 😎🌞 |
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Post by aazzaabb on Aug 3, 2019 11:31:47 GMT
There fucking loss!! 😂🤣😭 Sounds like a good gym and £25 including swimming pool is good. There’s one 5 minutes away from me here, actually it’s Lydia’s gym. She doesn’t own it like but it’s where she works out. It’s got a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room. It’s £35 a month. I used it quite a bit a few years ago for the swimming and sauna mostly, but £35 a month seems like for it. I’ve been hesitant to join, might see if I can get some sort of deal. If they allow nude squatting and ass slapping it may be worth the price. There’s a few beautiful people go there but fair share of ordinaries also. Tony, you ARE a beautiful person! Don’t even lie about your body mate! Your ripped with abs. I’ve seen the pictures dude! £35 seems alright? That's around £8.75 a week, which when converted to NZD ($16.27) is around what the average gym costs a week here. Of course I guess it depends on the workout equipment they provide and how often you go. I'd love if my gym had a swimming pool and hot tub LOL. Those that do here cost a bit more I thinks. Yeah your probably right being honest. I think I’ll join it because it’s a bonus on the running and I can mix it up between swimming and a few weights and a bit of cardio although the running is doing that I guess. Just be very careful with the weights. Baby steps, and slowly increase it in the beginning. |
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Post by HIStoric on Aug 3, 2019 11:38:44 GMT
Shit!! Look at this mutha fucka getting all in shape and shit! Yes! Basically we want to look good naked! Not even gonna lie anymore! 😂 Dancing is outstanding pal! When I was a dancer many lifetimes ago I was so fit and didn’t even know it! Great exercise and great for the mind. Actually, running is giving me that feeling again of being connected to something higher. We will do this pal! I’m eating around the same, possibly slightly less than yourself some days. I believe 1500 cals a day is ideal? I’m also drinking 2 to 3 litres of water a day for my skin and have found or at least it feels like it has helped my belly go down. Being skinny fat aswell you’ll drop the belly weight no probs. I’m liking this lads. It’s great motivation. 😎🌞
Exactly, we all wanna look good naked  When I was a teenager, I used to dance a lot in my room (and I knew lots of Michael routines pretty well. Not saying I was a great dancer, just I knew a lot of the routines) so I was verrry skinny. It's nearly midnight here but I think I might go get on my earphones and get dancing soon 😂 I have an mp3 of Janet's 2009 VMA performance on my phone, it's a fantastic thing to dance to.
1500 calories is ideal for me because at my weight + height, it's a ~500 calorie deficit from the amount of calories my body burns regardless everyday, but also the average amount of calories I'll burn from walking around etc. I do intermittant fasting, so I don't eat any breakfast (I naturally haven't for years tbh so that parts easy) and I tend to save most calories for my dinner. It's great because, say, on Fridays I can have my 'cheat meal' and have pizza or McDonalds, and since I know the calories for my favourite items there, I can enjoy myself and still remain in my limit. Like I said, I'm going to focus on protein vs carbs vs fat etc later on, right now I'm just cutting so my main focus is calories in/out.
2 - 3 litres of water is just great hydration anyway, and it helps fill you up. Plus it also means you don't feel like drinking anything with calories in it, like Coke or juice or coffee/tea that has extra stuff in it. That's another thing I've done, I like my sweet stuff but I switched from normal Coke to Pepsi Max. Reason being, I'm going to drink soft drink anyway and I don't want to go cold turkey, so by drinking Pepsi Max I'm still getting something that's sweet, will fill me up and is zero calories. It's still soft drink so I have to work on that, but I drink water too - especially at work where we have one of those refrigerated water dispensers (And I switched to Pepsi because Pepsi Max tastes like normal Pepsi, Coke Zero/Coke No Sugar doesn't taste like normal Coke. Diet Coke is shit haha). I think if you drink lots of water, you're still gonna look a bit bloated but I mean, you consume lots of anything that's bound to happen.
Great motivation indeed friends!
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Post by HIStoric on Aug 3, 2019 11:47:29 GMT
£35 seems alright? That's around £8.75 a week, which when converted to NZD ($16.27) is around what the average gym costs a week here. Of course I guess it depends on the workout equipment they provide and how often you go. I'd love if my gym had a swimming pool and hot tub LOL. Those that do here cost a bit more I thinks. Yeah your probably right being honest. I think I’ll join it because it’s a bonus on the running and I can mix it up between swimming and a few weights and a bit of cardio although the running is doing that I guess. Just be very careful with the weights. Baby steps, and slowly increase it in the beginning. Can have it in addition to your definitive core exercises? Honestly variety can help at times. Like currently I've been running out doors and I run the same route right, but sometimes I'll run the opposite way for a slight change in scenery? And yeah definitely baby steps with the weights. I'm going to do lots of research on proper form and stuff |
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Post by TonyR on Aug 3, 2019 13:42:32 GMT
Shit!! Look at this mutha fucka getting all in shape and shit! Yes! Basically we want to look good naked! Not even gonna lie anymore! 😂 Dancing is outstanding pal! When I was a dancer many lifetimes ago I was so fit and didn’t even know it! Great exercise and great for the mind. Actually, running is giving me that feeling again of being connected to something higher. We will do this pal! I’m eating around the same, possibly slightly less than yourself some days. I believe 1500 cals a day is ideal? I’m also drinking 2 to 3 litres of water a day for my skin and have found or at least it feels like it has helped my belly go down. Being skinny fat aswell you’ll drop the belly weight no probs. I’m liking this lads. It’s great motivation. 😎🌞
Exactly, we all wanna look good naked When I was a teenager, I used to dance a lot in my room (and I knew lots of Michael routines pretty well. Not saying I was a great dancer, just I knew a lot of the routines) so I was verrry skinny. It's nearly midnight here but I think I might go get on my earphones and get dancing soon 😂 I have an mp3 of Janet's 2009 VMA performance on my phone, it's a fantastic thing to dance to.
1500 calories is ideal for me because at my weight + height, it's a ~500 calorie deficit from the amount of calories my body burns regardless everyday, but also the average amount of calories I'll burn from walking around etc. I do intermittant fasting, so I don't eat any breakfast (I naturally haven't for years tbh so that parts easy) and I tend to save most calories for my dinner. It's great because, say, on Fridays I can have my 'cheat meal' and have pizza or McDonalds, and since I know the calories for my favourite items there, I can enjoy myself and still remain in my limit. Like I said, I'm going to focus on protein vs carbs vs fat etc later on, right now I'm just cutting so my main focus is calories in/out.
2 - 3 litres of water is just great hydration anyway, and it helps fill you up. Plus it also means you don't feel like drinking anything with calories in it, like Coke or juice or coffee/tea that has extra stuff in it. That's another thing I've done, I like my sweet stuff but I switched from normal Coke to Pepsi Max. Reason being, I'm going to drink soft drink anyway and I don't want to go cold turkey, so by drinking Pepsi Max I'm still getting something that's sweet, will fill me up and is zero calories. It's still soft drink so I have to work on that, but I drink water too - especially at work where we have one of those refrigerated water dispensers (And I switched to Pepsi because Pepsi Max tastes like normal Pepsi, Coke Zero/Coke No Sugar doesn't taste like normal Coke. Diet Coke is shit haha). I think if you drink lots of water, you're still gonna look a bit bloated but I mean, you consume lots of anything that's bound to happen.
Great motivation indeed friends!
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Post by MattyJam on Aug 3, 2019 13:49:35 GMT
My sister's really unwell. She's had a lot of issues in the past with mental health, but is probably the lowest right now that she's ever been and is staying in a mental health facility away from her kids and husband.
Life is so fragile and mental health is an issue that can literally affect any one of us at any time. It is a black scourge on humanity and so much more needs to be done to adequately support those who suffer. It is sad that it is not taken more seriously, as the funding and resources put into mental healthcare in this country is shockingly poor.
Take time to appreciate your sound mind, folks, because some people don't even have that.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2019 14:00:21 GMT
My sister's really unwell. She's had a lot of issues in the past with mental health, but is probably the lowest right now that she's ever been and is staying in a mental health facility away from her kids and husband. Life is so fragile and mental health is an issue that can literally affect any one of us at any time. It is a black scourge on humanity and so much more needs to be done to adequately support those who suffer. It is sad that it is not taken more seriously, as the funding and resources put into mental healthcare in this country is shockingly poor. Take time to appreciate your sound mind, folks, because some people don't even have that. Sorry to hear Matty, and I wish her and your entire family all the best. There is so much more that could be done all round to help combat signs of mental health issues. |
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Post by TonyR on Aug 3, 2019 14:40:11 GMT
My sister's really unwell. She's had a lot of issues in the past with mental health, but is probably the lowest right now that she's ever been and is staying in a mental health facility away from her kids and husband. Life is so fragile and mental health is an issue that can literally affect any one of us at any time. It is a black scourge on humanity and so much more needs to be done to adequately support those who suffer. It is sad that it is not taken more seriously, as the funding and resources put into mental healthcare in this country is shockingly poor. Take time to appreciate your sound mind, folks, because some people don't even have that. Jeez, sorry Matt. All the best to you all and hoping she'll get through it with your support. |
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Post by Michaels Lover on Aug 4, 2019 2:49:34 GMT
My sister's really unwell. She's had a lot of issues in the past with mental health, but is probably the lowest right now that she's ever been and is staying in a mental health facility away from her kids and husband. Life is so fragile and mental health is an issue that can literally affect any one of us at any time. It is a black scourge on humanity and so much more needs to be done to adequately support those who suffer. It is sad that it is not taken more seriously, as the funding and resources put into mental healthcare in this country is shockingly poor. Take time to appreciate your sound mind, folks, because some people don't even have that. I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope she gets better soon! |
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Post by Michaels Lover on Aug 4, 2019 2:52:48 GMT
Happy birthday innuendo141!! I hope you have a great day!!! ![]() |
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Post by aazzaabb on Aug 4, 2019 11:21:43 GMT
My sister's really unwell. She's had a lot of issues in the past with mental health, but is probably the lowest right now that she's ever been and is staying in a mental health facility away from her kids and husband. Life is so fragile and mental health is an issue that can literally affect any one of us at any time. It is a black scourge on humanity and so much more needs to be done to adequately support those who suffer. It is sad that it is not taken more seriously, as the funding and resources put into mental healthcare in this country is shockingly poor. Take time to appreciate your sound mind, folks, because some people don't even have that. Sorry to hear this Matty. I hope she gets through this mate. People need to start being compassionate towards others. Harmony and understanding, and she’s got you for a brother too. It’s so crap when this happens. I hope a few kind words from yourself can reach her if she’s not crept into a dark corner of her mind, and more importantly just being there to listen and have empathy. Hopefully she will come out the side. |
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Post by aazzaabb on Aug 4, 2019 11:27:17 GMT
Innuendo’s Birthday??!!!! Happy Birthday pal. Have a wonderful day filled with music, film, cake, junk food, alcohol, drugs, prostitutes and all the other stuff you enjoy, wink wink, nudge nudge! 😎😂🤣👍🎂🍺🥃🍹🍾🥤🍰🧁🍔🍟🍕🎸🎤🎉🎊
Have a good one!
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Post by MattyJam on Aug 4, 2019 12:09:12 GMT
a day filled with music, film, cake, junk food, alcohol, drugs, prostitutes That's just your average Saturday night for our Nige! Happy birthday Nigel!!! 🎂🎁 Sorry to hear this Matty. I hope she gets through this mate. People need to start being compassionate towards others. Harmony and understanding, and she’s got you for a brother too. It’s so crap when this happens. I hope a few kind words from yourself can reach her if she’s not crept into a dark corner of her mind, and more importantly just being there to listen and have empathy. Hopefully she will come out the side. Yeah, I'm sure she will. It's been brewing under the surface for a long time, I just don't think any of us thought it'd go this far. It's funny, because my sister was the last person you'd ever have expected to have these kind of issues a few years back. She was working in a high powered job as a solicitor, married to a guy in an even more high powered job earning more money in a month than I do in six. There house looks like a castle (seriously), and materialically speaking, they had it all. Last time I spoke to her, she said she doesn't care about any of that anymore. She said the house could burn to the ground and she'd sweep the streets for a living if she could only be better. Goes to show how all of these things we aspire to attain mean jack shit when the chips are down. |
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Post by aazzaabb on Aug 4, 2019 12:27:32 GMT
a day filled with music, film, cake, junk food, alcohol, drugs, prostitutes That's just your average Saturday night for our Nige! Happy birthday Nigel!!! 🎂🎁 Sorry to hear this Matty. I hope she gets through this mate. People need to start being compassionate towards others. Harmony and understanding, and she’s got you for a brother too. It’s so crap when this happens. I hope a few kind words from yourself can reach her if she’s not crept into a dark corner of her mind, and more importantly just being there to listen and have empathy. Hopefully she will come out the side. Yeah, I'm sure she will. It's been brewing under the surface for a long time, I just don't think any of us thought it'd go this far. It's funny, because my sister was the last person you'd ever have expected to have these kind of issues a few years back. She was working in a high powered job as a solicitor, married to a guy in an even more high powered job earning more money in a month than I do in six. There house looks like a castle (seriously), and materialically speaking, they had it all. Last time I spoke to her, she said she doesn't care about any of that anymore. She said the house could burn to the ground and she'd sweep the streets for a living if she could only be better. Goes to show how all of these things we aspire to attain mean jack shit when the chips are down. Definitely! All of those things are illusions; wealth, materialism, fame etc. Without wanting to sound preachy, the happiest people I ever met were in India and Thailand in places where they had not and were poor. I remember asking a young child from India what he wanted to be and he said “rickshaw driver”. The young boy aspired to drive a taxi. I welled up. Fundamentally we all just want to connect, to love and to be loved. For me that is the true meaning of life; love in every aspect. When it comes down to it, there is nothing else. Everything else is a distraction or an illusion to control or keep people down, to stop them evolving. |
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When I was a teenager, I used to dance a lot in my room (and I knew lots of Michael routines pretty well. Not saying I was a great dancer, just I knew a lot of the routines) so I was verrry skinny. It's nearly midnight here but I think I might go get on my earphones and get dancing soon 😂 I have an mp3 of Janet's 2009 VMA performance on my phone, it's a fantastic thing to dance to.
