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I’ve always been slim... but...
Over the last 5 years, or more, I’ve had a bit of a beer belly...
I’m not a big drinker... I’ve just had this big gut that seems to swell up every now and then.
Anyways... I went to Ibiza this summer... and although I thought I wasn’t into that kind of place, I actually found it to be pretty amazing...
I was there with a couple of bodybuilders who I’ve been doing some PR for... and the amount of attention they got was unreal...
I felt like I’d totally let myself down... with my skinny arms, and podgy belly... and with me being well into my 30’s... I decided to get into shape...
Since then, I have been regularly going to the gym 3/5 times per week, since June... and only had 1 week off whilst I was away in September...
My beer belly is almost completely gone, and I actually look a lot more healthy, and in the last month I’ve started to look really good in t-shirts.
I am a lot more relaxed, as I find it de-sresses me, I feel great, and I am definitely eating better
I think I will definitely look back on this as the best thing I’ve done for years...
I wanted to start training for years, and Ibiza was definitely an eye-opener... and I think the only thing stopping me was overthinking it...
As soon as I started going... and after the first week, or so, or aches... I really look forward to it...
I also didn’t think I had the time, with running my own business and DJing at the weekends... but I’ve easily fit it in, and I think I was just looking for excuses, to be honest
I’ve done lots of great things in my life, and achieved some things I’m really proud of... but looking after myself after years of not giving a shit, has really changed my life...
It’s taken nearly 5 months, but it’s definitely been worth it...
Especially after all the comments I’ve been getting over the last 2/3 weeks from friends
You can achieve anything you put your mind to... and I have realised that I need to start noticing when I am being lazy and making excuses for not doing things that I clearly want to, and can easlity achieve x | |||
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Fuck, if it wasn't so late I'd be inspired to go for a run. Dammit.
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"This post has given me a huge grin. High 5 to you!!
Fuck, if it wasn't so late I'd be inspired to go for a run. Dammit.
I'll have to do sexercise tomorrow instead. "Sexercise is my fav to xx | |||
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It’s never too late to sort your body out - and feel great. | |||
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"That's amazing well done very inspirational to others xx" Hey, thanks... I was hoping a few people got inspired by it x x | |||
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"This post has given me a huge grin. High 5 to you!!
Fuck, if it wasn't so late I'd be inspired to go for a run. Dammit.
I'll have to do sexercise tomorrow instead. "Ha! Cheers Sexercise is my favourite! Satisfying in so many ways x x | |||
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"This post has given me a huge grin. High 5 to you!!
Fuck, if it wasn't so late I'd be inspired to go for a run. Dammit.
I'll have to do sexercise tomorrow instead.
Sexercise is my fav to xx"Are we starting a thing then? FAB Sexercise Night 20 mins warm up 30 mins slow and easy 20 mins full throttle Etc etc | |||
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"This post has given me a huge grin. High 5 to you!!
Fuck, if it wasn't so late I'd be inspired to go for a run. Dammit.
I'll have to do sexercise tomorrow instead.
Ha! Cheers
Sexercise is my favourite!
Satisfying in so many ways x x"Good to get the adrenaline pumping | |||
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"Awesome, dude! Keep it up!  "Thank you... Will do | |||
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"That's brilliant OP, nice to read something positive. Ps don't forget to add some more pics so we can keep an eye on your progress "Oooooft | |||
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"Congratulations-that’s great. I can also attest to how good it is to get fit again after letting myself go....keep it up!" Cheers matey... congrats to you too It’s a great feeling! | |||
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"Amazing....well done. I also started my journey about 2 years ago and like you I feel better now than ever before. All the best "Cheers x Yes, I can see! Looking good too x x | |||
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"That's brilliant OP, nice to read something positive. Ps don't forget to add some more pics so we can keep an eye on your progress "Ha ha ha! Thank you very much! You can have as many pics as you like | |||
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"That's brilliant OP, nice to read something positive. Ps don't forget to add some more pics so we can keep an eye on your progress
Oooooft "Cheeky x x | |||
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"Being on holiday and pulling loads of Ibiza babes for a night is different to looking healthy. Women do like personality as much as they might like a guy that's in shape, so as much as it's good you're taking care of yourself, bulking up to pull women could defeat the object if you're not careful. " Yeah... I don’t think I said anything about pulling loads of Ibiza babes... I was just with two big guys who were getting asked to have their pictures taken with every man and his dog... I don’t usually have an issue with the girls... being a full time entertainer, It’s finding quality that is the issue... That holiday just made me realise that although I wasn’t massively overweight... I had let myself go a bit, and needed to start taking care of number 1 All I was thinking is, in no time at all I coild be 40 and overweight, and even less motivated to do something about it... It’s no good being 40 and not having health on your side... Although I would definitely like it if I was getting the attention for looking good... those two guys were getting treated like celebrities everywhere we went... and all I could think of was how out of shape I was... because no one said anything about how good I looked... ever... Now, 5 months later, no matter where I am, Ibiza or Ipswich... I don’t feel out of shape, and I feel like a new person... So, yeah, nowt to do with pulling birds lad
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"Well done xx "Cheers Juicy xx | |||
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"Thats brilliant ."Cheers Kirsty xx | |||
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"WTG OP You've done brilliantly x" Hey, thanks very much xx | |||
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"well done you "Thank you xx | |||
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"It’s all about your frame of mind! I’ve had a major health kick the last five weeks and it’s amazing how it transforms you "Yeah, definitely frame of mind! You’ve got to just realise that little steps each day make big things happen! Most people are looking for quick fixes
Keep going! 3 months will be even better!!! xx | |||
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im recovering from an accident at minute I really need to get fit you are such an inspiration good on you Really not well enough to go to the gym but i dont see why i carnt take up swimming once im well /strong enough | |||
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"Well done op im recovering from an accident at minute I really need to get fit you are such an inspiration good on you Really not well enough to go to the gym but i dont see why i carnt take up swimming once im well /strong enough "Thank you very much! I hope you get well soon it’s all about doing the best you can do each day... and if you can’t do anything today... just try and enjoy yourself x | |||
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"Well done op im recovering from an accident at minute I really need to get fit you are such an inspiration good on you Really not well enough to go to the gym but i dont see why i carnt take up swimming once im well /strong enough
Thank you very much!
I hope you get well soon it’s all about doing the best you can do each day... and if you can’t do anything today... just try and enjoy yourself x"Thank you i really will be glad when this year is out two series accidents im really lucky to be here And i know there are people out there worse off than myself just grateful And trying to be positive | |||
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"Well done op im recovering from an accident at minute I really need to get fit you are such an inspiration good on you Really not well enough to go to the gym but i dont see why i carnt take up swimming once im well /strong enough
Thank you very much!
I hope you get well soon it’s all about doing the best you can do each day... and if you can’t do anything today... just try and enjoy yourself x
Thank you i really will be glad when this year is out two series accidents im really lucky to be here And i know there are people out there worse off than myself just grateful And trying to be positive "Definitely... life is a gift... especially if it nearly got taken away You’ll be back on your feet in no time, making progress and feeling good about yourself! It sounds like it’s time for good things to start happening all the best x | |||
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"I feel like sharing something personal, as I’ve not really communicated on the forums properly... I hope everyone is well
I’ve always been slim... but...
Over the last 5 years, or more, I’ve had a bit of a beer belly...
I’m not a big drinker... I’ve just had this big gut that seems to swell up every now and then.
Anyways... I went to Ibiza this summer... and although I thought I wasn’t into that kind of place, I actually found it to be pretty amazing...
I was there with a couple of bodybuilders who I’ve been doing some PR for... and the amount of attention they got was unreal...
I felt like I’d totally let myself down... with my skinny arms, and podgy belly... and with me being well into my 30’s... I decided to get into shape...
Since then, I have been regularly going to the gym 3/5 times per week, since June... and only had 1 week off whilst I was away in September...
My beer belly is almost completely gone, and I actually look a lot more healthy, and in the last month I’ve started to look really good in t-shirts.
I am a lot more relaxed, as I find it de-sresses me, I feel great, and I am definitely eating better
I think I will definitely look back on this as the best thing I’ve done for years...
I wanted to start training for years, and Ibiza was definitely an eye-opener... and I think the only thing stopping me was overthinking it...
As soon as I started going... and after the first week, or so, or aches... I really look forward to it...
I also didn’t think I had the time, with running my own business and DJing at the weekends... but I’ve easily fit it in, and I think I was just looking for excuses, to be honest
I’ve done lots of great things in my life, and achieved some things I’m really proud of... but looking after myself after years of not giving a shit, has really changed my life...
It’s taken nearly 5 months, but it’s definitely been worth it...
Especially after all the comments I’ve been getting over the last 2/3 weeks from friends
You can achieve anything you put your mind to... and I have realised that I need to start noticing when I am being lazy and making excuses for not doing things that I clearly want to, and can easlity achieve x"I’ve done the same through running whilst In the army I got injured and needed major surgery to repair a shattered ankle and screw on ligaments. Was told I’d struggle to run again but done 10 mile charity race twice and run 5 days a week bloody love it | |||
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"“People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.” Bravo op "Cheers guys! I totally believe that! Thanks x | |||
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"Nice one OP "Cheers | |||
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"I’ve done the same through running whilst In the army I got injured and needed major surgery to repair a shattered ankle and screw on ligaments. Was told I’d struggle to run again but done 10 mile charity race twice and run 5 days a week bloody love it" I think that just goes to show... if you believe something is possible, you will totally destroy any rational opinion of what people think you are capable of! Even trained professionals! Well done mate! I got loads of positive energy off your comment! Well done!!! | |||
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You’ve inspired me even more than I already was, and given me a nice warm feeling in my belly
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As you enjoy eating out, am wondering how much your daily eating habits changed in the last 5months? | |||
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"Great to read about your achievements OP well done to you
As you enjoy eating out, am wondering how much your daily eating habits changed in the last 5months? "I eat more food... take in more supplements, but have massively reduced my sugar, and increased my fat intake (good fats), if you are interested in why I’ve done that, it’s a ketogenic diet... but I’ve not gone crazy My body fat was 27% in July, mostly around my waist... It was about 19% in October... will have to check again soon. I have actually put on weight, as I’ve grown extra muscle... but lost a lot of fat from my back, hips, shoulders and waist... I’ve always had a good diet No fizzy drinks Plenty of water I just eat a lot more protein now, and more quality food... not all calories are the same, so I just make sure I’m not putting rubbish in | |||
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"Body fat down to 17% this week! One thing I’ve noticed since getting fit, is my sex drive had increased a lot "No doubt the offers to sate it have too
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"Fair play to you! Its never too late to get into shape my brother went through something similar at age 40 he thought about how out of shape he was now 2 years later he looks so much better which is proof even after 40 years of no real exercise you can still do something about it abd get yoursekf un decent shape. Just stick to it OP and never look back "I am attempting the same feat at 53. It’s a challenge but so worth it | |||
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"Fair play to you! Its never too late to get into shape my brother went through something similar at age 40 he thought about how out of shape he was now 2 years later he looks so much better which is proof even after 40 years of no real exercise you can still do something about it abd get yoursekf un decent shape. Just stick to it OP and never look back
I am attempting the same feat at 53. It’s a challenge but so worth it "its achievable mate trust me have faith | |||
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"Fair play to you! Its never too late to get into shape my brother went through something similar at age 40 he thought about how out of shape he was now 2 years later he looks so much better which is proof even after 40 years of no real exercise you can still do something about it abd get yoursekf un decent shape. Just stick to it OP and never look back
I am attempting the same feat at 53. It’s a challenge but so worth it its achievable mate trust me have faith "I’ve lost 4 stone, 6 inches off my waist, and dropped from wearing XL to Medium tops - so I’m on my way. | |||
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"Ok. Thick question. How do you measure your body fat?" Hello?! Anyone?? | |||
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"Ok. Thick question. How do you measure your body fat? Hello?! Anyone??" Most gyms will have instructors that can do it with several caliper measurements, hips, biceps, triceps, shoulder blades etc. | |||
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"Ok. Thick question. How do you measure your body fat? Hello?! Anyone??" They have these fancy scales at my gym that measure it somehow, I'm sure you can buy them, not sure how you'd do it manually though | |||
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"Ok. Thick question. How do you measure your body fat? Hello?! Anyone??" there are few ways easiest is with calipers you can buy off ebay and there are alot of machines that csn read it too. | |||
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"Ok. Thick question. How do you measure your body fat? Hello?! Anyone??" It's usually measure with a set of body calipers and some mathematics. At least that's what my PT buddies do. | |||
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"Fair play to you! Its never too late to get into shape my brother went through something similar at age 40 he thought about how out of shape he was now 2 years later he looks so much better which is proof even after 40 years of no real exercise you can still do something about it abd get yoursekf un decent shape. Just stick to it OP and never look back
I am attempting the same feat at 53. It’s a challenge but so worth it its achievable mate trust me have faith
I’ve lost 4 stone, 6 inches off my waist, and dropped from wearing XL to Medium tops - so I’m on my way."thats brilliant mate fair play | |||
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"Ok. Thick question. How do you measure your body fat? Hello?! Anyone??" Few ways to do it. Electrical impedance (those scales that tell you) wildly inaccurate and fluctuate depending on hydration. Calliper testing - only as good as the person taking the readings. Under water weighing - generally pretty consistent. "Bod pods" or similar. £100 or so so not cheap but extreamly accurate. However, in the grand scheme of things it's not important. Go by what the mirror tells you. If you're not happy? Do more | |||
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"45 yrs old and 3 months ago weighed in at 19st3. Couldnt get up the stairs without loosing my breath. So i started running did the couch to 5k and now regularly run 10k and weigh 17st1 ....in 3 months !!! ..still more to come off but anything is possible....believe you can do it and you will ??" Brilliant | |||
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"Body fat down to 17% this week! One thing I’ve noticed since getting fit, is my sex drive had increased a lot
No doubt the offers to sate it have too
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"As I begun to read, I was consciously hoping for a happy - "that's why I'm leaving Fab" - ending.
I wish you well!
"Ha... possibly in the future.... I’m not here because I’m unhappy... I’m here because I’m single, I’ve not met the one yet And I’m enjoying meeting cool people in the process... If I meet the one next week... Cool If I don’t... Maybe I’ll still be having fun with the one, or two, I like now x | |||
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"As I begun to read, I was consciously hoping for a happy - "that's why I'm leaving Fab" - ending.
I wish you well!
Ha... possibly in the future....
I’m not here because I’m unhappy...
I’m here because I’m single,
I’ve not met the one yet
And I’m enjoying meeting cool people in the process...
If I meet the one next week...
Cool
If I don’t...
Maybe I’ll still be having fun with the one, or two, I like now x"yes I know it's hard to admit, but myself & all at Fab will give the support most badly needed. . | |||
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"Good for you OP, exercise can be a wonderful drug! The thing I've found is that since I started exercising I've more energy and have become a lot happier, not just with my own body but mentally aswell Keep it up! "Cheers for the positive energy! Absolutely agree with you mate! It’s a stress buster Helps you sleep better Makes you feel good in general Physically it’s good to look good But definitely gives you a mental edge I’m quite a happy guy, but once I got into the swing of it, exercise had really had a positive effect on me... I’ve had some really good ideas at work, and my business has picked up loads... all because of the extra positive energy I’ve got from training... | |||
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"I’ve lost 4 stone, 6 inches off my waist, and dropped from wearing XL to Medium tops - so I’m on my way." That’s even better than me! Well done mate!
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"Being on holiday and pulling loads of Ibiza babes for a night is different to looking healthy. Women do like personality as much as they might like a guy that's in shape, so as much as it's good you're taking care of yourself, bulking up to pull women could defeat the object if you're not careful. " He never actually said that  | |||
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"Congratulations on the turnaround, personally I can’t do gyms, they’re soul destroying, I find other ways to keep fit and active "Running away from the bizzies"? | |||
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"Congratulations on the turnaround, personally I can’t do gyms, they’re soul destroying, I find other ways to keep fit and active
Running away from the bizzies"? "Oh that’s fantastic!! Hats off to you my friend, that has to be the best steriotypocal joke I’ve heard since the 80s | |||
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"Congratulations on the turnaround, personally I can’t do gyms, they’re soul destroying, I find other ways to keep fit and active
Running away from the bizzies"?
Oh that’s fantastic!! Hats off to you my friend, that has to be the best steriotypocal joke I’ve heard since the 80s "Bahahahahahaha | |||
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"Congratulations on the turnaround, personally I can’t do gyms, they’re soul destroying, I find other ways to keep fit and active
Running away from the bizzies"?
Oh that’s fantastic!! Hats off to you my friend, that has to be the best steriotypocal joke I’ve heard since the 80s "What happened to the famous Scouse sense of humour la?! Lighten up chief! | |||
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"Congratulations on the turnaround, personally I can’t do gyms, they’re soul destroying, I find other ways to keep fit and active
Running away from the bizzies"?
Oh that’s fantastic!! Hats off to you my friend, that has to be the best steriotypocal joke I’ve heard since the 80s
What happened to the famous Scouse sense of humour la?! Lighten up chief! "Oh sorry it was banter? My mistake pal, enjoy your prosecco | |||
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Quite like a Prosecco or Cava tho.. Salfordian champagne! | |||
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"It's fresh orange!
Quite like a Prosecco or Cava tho.. Salfordian champagne!"Lambrini seems to be the choice of most here, wanting a cheap night with no memories of what crazy shit they got up to while drinking it. | |||
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"My best mate has lost 6 stone this year through slimming world and in 20 years knowing him I've never seen him do a minutes exercise! Massively proud of him and quite embarrassed (as a guy that played a decent level of football) that I've let myself go so much and gone completely the opposite way! Due to my job and the amount of commuting I do it's tough to get in the gym (not to mention numerous injuries I've had) but it's come to the point where something has to give. And if it means heading to the gym at 9pm after being out of the house for 14 hours then so be it! Can't keep making excuses anymore and it's guys like OP that are the inspiration. It's such a vicious cycle you get yourself into and never easy to get out of so I have massive respect for those who do it. Besides, I'm looking forward to testing the theory that "it's all about your personality" on here.... as I'm pretty sure some nice biceps and a toned gut will soon blow that one out of the water! "I don’t use a gym, mostly because running my own business, and having a family to run after, I struggle to make myself go to one regularly. What I do is a combination of ‘body weight’ exercises, with some dumbbell workouts, and outdoor running at weekends, to keep in shape. It is hugely satisfying when I go to a ‘swim party’ with one of my children, and catch the looks from the mums standing on the side of the pool, as I wander past in my speedos, and I look around at the other dads with their beer bellies hanging out, who just can’t wait to get in the water to cover up | |||
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