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[WalkingWicket37]

Has it affected your girth at all?

My girth has reduced by a few inches.

Little Cam's girth has remained the same but he does look longer. Less stomach plus a decent manscaping job works miracles 

[ianbuchanan]

I've just seen this thread, I'm in a similar position to where Simmy started off (Around 24 stone!).

I've put on about 2 stone since I started Uni last September, from basically drinking too much and eating a load of rubbish! Anyway, cricketing wise I basically gave my wicket away on Saturday on 85 because I was knackered, this isn't a good thing and is definitely a wake up call!

I go back to uni in 3 months and would love to lose around 3 stone as I reckon I'd feel normal again. Anyone got any tips? My main problem is getting motivated to lose it!

[WalkingWicket37]

@ianbuchanan as far as motivation goes I think what has helped me most is having someone to go out with.
I have a dog which means I have to go on a walk at least once a day (evening walk is my job).

On Sunday I walked about 7 miles with a friend. We were in town after seeing a film and had time to kill, so we went for a walk along the seafront. She had a geocaching app on her phone so we went and looked for a couple of those (didn't find them) but had a good time doing it.

The other thing is moderation, I've found having 3 pints instead of 8 has worked wonders too...

[ianbuchanan]

@ianbuchanan as far as motivation goes I think what has helped me most is having someone to go out with.
I have a dog which means I have to go on a walk at least once a day (evening walk is my job).

On Sunday I walked about 7 miles with a friend. We were in town after seeing a film and had time to kill, so we went for a walk along the seafront. She had a geocaching app on her phone so we went and looked for a couple of those (didn't find them) but had a good time doing it.

The other thing is moderation, I've found having 3 pints instead of 8 has worked wonders too...

Film... Long walk on the beach... Any other exercising activities with this 'friend'?!

On a serious note, the drinking is really a problem for me! Switching from Cider to Gin&Tonic from now on!

Just been to buy some scales today, the only time I've been strict to a diet/not easting crap before is by getting on the scales every couple of days!

[19reading87]

Cutting out carbs after 6pm.... Try that mate

[Simmy]

well when i started this shifted a stone. now i'm heavier than i was to start with.

over winter im gonna smash it as its impacting my cricket now!

got hit with a short ball last night so trip to A&E today!



out for 4 -5 weeks

[Vulcan Cricket]

Only one way eat better and train more

[Stuey]

Eat mostly plants with some protein and carbs, move around (you don't have to kill yourself in the gym). To lose weight you need to use more energy than you consume, but ensure your body is getting the right nutrients or you will crave more food.   A good book to read is Micahel Pollan's 'In defense of food'. Approach exercise with a longer term view, going mad in the gym to lose a few pounds is counter productive, you will crave more food and probably end up injured, then fed up and back to square one. Do movement you enjoy (which might be the gym)  and fits into your daily life. Losing weight isn't linear, take a wider view.

[tim2000s]

For a long time the food industry has peddled the idea that exercise is the way to lose weight. Sadly, this just isn't true. Exercise makes you burn calories more efficiently, but you need to eat the right sorts of food. The best way to describe it is eating clean and managing consumption.

Most people lose weight if they cut out processed foods and refined sugars, and stick to eating recipes made up from natural ingredients (i.e. ones you've made yourself) while ensuring that you don't stuff your face. It's surprising how much weight you'll lose on 2000 calories a day without going near a gym and how full you will feel.

[Stuey]

How's everyones winter training going (before it's ruined by xmas)?
I'm still doing almost daily training of 100 Kettlebell swings (10x10) and 10 TGUS (alternate each side). I'm feeling much more athletic due to the bio mechanics of the swing, really strong core and more agile due to working the working different planes with TGU. Generally feeling stronger, but not bulky and ready for the season.

Mid season update:
I'm still training as above, but slightly changed my schedule to prioritise cricket matches/training.
Monday/Wed/Friday(morning) as above currently using mostly 32kgs for TGU and Swings, but slowly bringing in the 40kg KB for some sets. 
I had originally set aside Sunday/Tues and Thurs as rest days, but really missed the daily swings (or the after effects), so now I do 10 x 10 swings 2 handed with the 24kg (which feels really light) consentrating on overspeed, which I've noticed is great for recovery.
Cricket training Wednesday, play on Saturday.
The results of my training on the pitch are increased speed, better coordination, better movement (I can dive for pretty much anything in the field), solid core, my dodgy shoulder is more stable and I'm able to throw with more power,more stamina in my legs, better all round fitness and improved hand strength, even the most hard hit catches now stick.
I usually train early in the morning, before the kids get up, or if I miss my alarm in the evening after work. 5 mins of mobility work, a few squats, hip extension and shoulder work for warm up then roughly 20 mins of easy pace Kettlebell work. 
Apart from the positive effects on the pitch, the best part of this training is it's sustainable.

[Northern monkey]

32kg!!!!
Fair play that sir

I've still not got round to sorting a few kettlebells ( I got a 32kg one off eBay that I can barely pick up!!)
I will have a go,, as I can't afford gyms down sarf and the kettlebells could be done on my patio outside

[Stuey]

32kg!!!!
Fair play that sir

I've still not got round to sorting a few kettlebells ( I got a 32kg one off eBay that I can barely pick up!!)
I will have a go,, as I can't afford gyms down sarf and the kettlebells could be done on my patio outside

Start of a with the 16kg, the important thing is to get the technique right, then progress with the weight. It's more of an organic progression through the KB weights than chasing a heavier weight. I've looped back many times to the lighter KB if I've felt I've rushed to the next KB too soon. If you focus on the technique of the movement everything else will follow, it's a definite change in mind set from the usual gym rat stuff!  I do mine on the patio too, but with rubber mats under the KB, you don't want to smash a slab with it 

[Northern monkey]

10x10 a with a 16kg?
Alternate days or everyday?

Do you do any isolation lifting or owt? Like biceps or triceps exercises for instance?

[Stuey]

I follow a program called simple and sinister by Pavel tsatsouline, its a general strength and conditioning program. You can get the book off amazon fairly cheap. Its a moderate program meaning you never go near failure and so don't need heavy medium light days or rest days. Its designed to be done pretty much everyday, but rest or go lighter depending on how you feel. Anyone starting out using kbs should follow this program.

[Stuey]

How did your training programmes benefit or impede your season?