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Title: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: Jimbob on 01 November 2020, 17:26:29
My avatar here has always been a fairly accurate representaion of me....however recently thats changed so think its time for a change, when I decide what to...


A year ago this week, I decided I needed to lose some weight and get fitter so joined a gym.
I've now lost 35 Kgs or 5 Stone 7 lbs in old money, which is over 25% of my starting weight!  I've gone from 44" trousers being a tight fit to 36" being loose.
Running a bath was about my limit, I can now run 5k in about 32 minutes, or do a solid hour's cardio in the gym!  It has made a massive difference to everyday life too.
Amazing what some effort and cutting down on things like my Hobbit-esqe second breakfasts, snacking and drinking can do.
Huge thanks to the family to putting up with my tiredness from early morning gym visits and running at a calorie deficency.  Lets see what year 2 brings!

Before....

(https://images.omegaowners.com/images/Jimbob/b1_resize.jpg)

(https://images.omegaowners.com/images/Jimbob/b2_resize.jpg)

(https://images.omegaowners.com/images/Jimbob/b3_resize.jpg)

And After.....


(https://images.omegaowners.com/images/Jimbob/a1_resize.jpg)

(https://images.omegaowners.com/images/Jimbob/a2_resize.jpg)
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 November 2020, 17:29:37
Brilliant effort. Well done.  :y.................................ya skinny ficker.  ;D
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: Nick W on 01 November 2020, 17:32:49
Right, you've shamed me into it:
I'd lost about 8kg after doing a lot of cycling after the lockdown started. For some reason, I stopped in July and that weight has gone straight back on.


Back on the bike in the week.


And yes, you do need a new avatar, can you get one of a stick?  :y
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: TheBoy on 01 November 2020, 17:38:35
Not sure the pink hair suits you :P
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: TheBoy on 01 November 2020, 17:39:52
But very well done :y
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: dave the builder on 01 November 2020, 17:41:56
WOW  :o  Well done  :)
have a big cake to celebrate  ;)
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: Varche on 01 November 2020, 17:52:46
That is some achievement.  :y

We have had a very stressful year like most people. Not helped with younger family member deaths. Easy thing is to eat your way out of depression.

We started two weeks ago. I have lost a kilo.
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: STEMO on 01 November 2020, 17:53:57
Well done, Jimbob, it can't have been easy. Have you reached your target weight or are you going for more?
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: ronnyd on 01 November 2020, 17:54:35
Well done to you.  :y
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: STEMO on 01 November 2020, 17:56:36
Also, I notice you haven't lost too much from your face. Losing weight can really age some people, but you look fine  :y
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: Lizzie Zoom on 01 November 2020, 17:59:23
Nice one, well done!! :y :y
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 November 2020, 18:29:36
Also, I notice you haven't lost too much from your face. Losing weight can really age some people, but you look fine  :y

I dunno, the beard looks a bit bushier?  :D

Seriously though, congratulations Mr Jimbob, there's a lot of hard work and effort gone into that!  :y  and I bet the ladies with pink hair are really struggling to keep their mitts off you now!  8)
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: Rangie on 01 November 2020, 18:36:57
Amazing & so much better for you, I speak from experience having shed 4 stone a few years back 19stone to 15 & still there don't slip back into your old ways.
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: Jimbob on 01 November 2020, 18:38:38
Cheers all.

No. Not finished yet met each goal I’ve set myself so far. Aiming for another 12 kg over the next year as I expect it to be much harder now.
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: BazaJT on 01 November 2020, 19:42:46
Crikey in a year you've lost just a shade over half my body weight!! Well done you :y
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 01 November 2020, 20:10:54
Bloody well done. Genuinely staggering.

Also. Terrific beard and I am envious.
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: ronnyd on 01 November 2020, 20:37:53
Cheers all.

No. Not finished yet met each goal I’ve set myself so far. Aiming for another 12 kg over the next year as I expect it to be much harder now.
Perhaps you might rephrase that?  :-[
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: STEMO on 01 November 2020, 21:01:52
Cheers all.

No. Not finished yet met each goal I’ve set myself so far. Aiming for another 12 kg over the next year as I expect it to be much harder now.
Perhaps you might rephrase that?  :-[
Yeah. Something like "I can see it now".  ;D
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: Shackeng on 02 November 2020, 07:12:07
Well done. Daughter and SIL are on the 6 /18(?) diet. Don’t eat until midday and evening, two meals per day, no starchy food at all. Both have lost over two stone and both feel good on it.  :y
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: Olympia5776 on 02 November 2020, 09:52:19
Well done Jimbob, that's a remarkable feat and you look so much better for it all .
Quite timely for me as I was diagnosed with non alchoholic fatty liver ( NAFLD) on Friday so being phase one obese a stringent regime of diet and excercise beckons .
Inspirational .... :y
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: henryd on 02 November 2020, 10:00:03
Well done Jimbob, bloody good effort :y :y
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 02 November 2020, 14:29:21
Well done. :y

You now look like a Greek God.......honest. ::) ::) ;)

Just stood on the scales.....14 stone 5lb. But I am six one......so probably not too bad(ish) :)
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: TheBoy on 02 November 2020, 16:39:53
I've now lost 35 Kgs or 5 Stone 7 lbs in old money
I think I know were you put some of it. Do you want it back?
Title: Re: I think it might be time for a new avatar....
Post by: Jimbob on 03 November 2020, 10:37:01
I've now lost 35 Kgs or 5 Stone 7 lbs in old money
I think I know were you put some of it. Do you want it back?

Nah, Im good, plenty more to send your way though!