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The Boards Better Body Super Challenge!

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    #62
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users Posts: 19,148 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Order one on ebay That's where I got mine


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    #63
    coffee_cake
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Politics Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 81,310 CMod ✭✭✭✭coffee_cake


    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »
    is there a handy guide to figure out where/how to measure yourself with the tape?

    got the tape this afternoon and then realised I hadn't a clue what to do with it

    Put it... around you...?
    If you mean around which parts of which areas you can google it there's loads of diagrams and things
    As long as you're consistent it should be grand


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    #64
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    bluewolf wrote: »
    Put it... around you...?
    If you mean around which parts of which areas you can google it there's loads of diagrams and things
    As long as you're consistent it should be grand



    oh, glad I asked now. i was going to swallow it!


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    #65
    coffee_cake
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Politics Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 81,310 CMod ✭✭✭✭coffee_cake


    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »
    oh, glad I asked now. i was going to swallow it!

    I read "how to measure yourself with the tape? got the tape this afternoon and then realised I hadn't a clue what to do with it" and was so confused why you were asking :pac:


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    #66
    psycho-hope
    Registered Users Posts: 7,245 ✭✭✭psycho-hope


    mikemac1 wrote: »
    Tesco
    Shop that sells curtains, duvets and bedding
    €2 euro bargain store

    Ne'er a measuring tape available for purchase in West Dublin today :(

    The search continues

    I got one in hickeys this afternoon


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    #67
    psycho-hope
    Registered Users Posts: 7,245 ✭✭✭psycho-hope


    right so as promised here's my measurements and a pic
    all measurements are in cm
    chest :120
    waist :144
    hips:149
    upper arm :35
    thigh: 72
    09107A172E174584B82B7DDC09BE2F39-0000340542-0003526909-00500L-D4211051D56F4BF9BA968A80E19D204E.jpg


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    #68
    verywell
    Registered Users Posts: 427 ✭✭verywell


    My measurements are all done and noted. Will enter losses here as they come over the weeks.

    Day 2 and still things are looking ok. Have stayed within calorie allowance which is good going for me :)


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    #69
    mikemac1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,395 ✭✭✭✭mikemac1


    I'm a little late in starting

    Weight recorded just now
    Pics taken also just now
    Now away to fit a dressmakers tape, will try Hickeys

    Been using myfitnesspal the last few days and logging everything :)


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    #70
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    well i'm bowing out of this for the third year running. popped the big ass blister on my heel today so I'm not doing a thing until it heals. I might do a six week challenge then.


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    #71
    X13
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭X13


    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »
    well i'm bowing out of this for the third year running. popped the big ass blister on my heel today so I'm not doing a thing until it heals. I might do a six week challenge then.

    Why not stick with it? You can still focus on the diet and nutrition side of the challenge despite not being able to exercise.

    Best of luck either way!


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    #72
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    oh i've been eating healthy and avoiding sugar/alcohol and whatever for the past few months anyway. i was only using the challenge to push myself to walking and exercising more and seeing just how much I could lose in the two months. i'm not gona jump back into the arms of my takeaway delivery driver any time soon :)


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    #73
    psycho-hope
    Registered Users Posts: 7,245 ✭✭✭psycho-hope


    Going well so far here too re joined the gym last night so heading back up again later. I usually weigh in on a friday so ill post up the result tommorrow


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    #74
    Sangre
    Registered Users Posts: 12,153 ✭✭✭✭Sangre


    For trackign purposes, weight at start of week was 85.8kg. Haven't been to the gym this week as I havent' got out of work before 12. Will do some combined sessions this weekend to the extent I am not in work.


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    #75
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    so, went to bed last night with a big mess of dead skin on my heel that was completely gone when I woke up this morning. not sure where it's gone but I guess that means I can get out walking again so I'll start my 8 week challenge on monday, a week after everyone else.


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    #76
    coffee_cake
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Politics Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 81,310 CMod ✭✭✭✭coffee_cake


    You can do it o/

    I only exercised 4 times this week. Wanted to go today but have to organise stuff before I go on hols tomorrow. Speaking of which, off boards I go :pac:


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    #77
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    clutch your suitcase to your chest and run up/down the stairs at home ten times!

    enjoy your holidays, don't forget to eat all the eclairs


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    #78
    psycho-hope
    Registered Users Posts: 7,245 ✭✭✭psycho-hope


    Some how ive managed to put up half a pound so annoyed with myself :-( will have to start weighing everything i eat for a while to get my portions right


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    #79
    Stonypockets
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭Stonypockets


    Changes in measurements since 22/3/14:

    Weight 63.5kg (down 1.2kg)
    Hips 93.5cm (down 0.5cm)
    Waist 78.5cm (down 1.5cm)
    Chest 88.5cm (up 0.5cm)
    Thigh 53.5cm (down 1cm)
    Calf 35.5cm (down 1cm)
    Bicep (relaxed) 28cm (no change)
    Body fat 28.7% (down 0.6%)
    Water 52% (up 0.4%)

    Training has been sporadic due to work commitments. My diet has been reasonably good - I have cut out all milk chocolate, sweets, biscuits etc., but I did succumb to a half square of 85% dark chocolate when cravings were awful!

    Great end to week one!


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    #80
    Stonypockets
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭Stonypockets


    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »
    so, went to bed last night with a big mess of dead skin on my heel that was completely gone when I woke up this morning. not sure where it's gone but I guess that means I can get out walking again so I'll start my 8 week challenge on monday, a week after everyone else.

    I highly recommend the compeed blister plasters, particularly if you think it's related to footwear. I know they are expensive, but they have prevented manys a blister for me with crippling high heels! :)

    Good luck!


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    #81
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    Stonypockets wrote: »
    I highly recommend the compeed blister plasters, particularly if you think it's related to footwear. I know they are expensive, but they have prevented manys a blister for me with crippling high heels! :)

    Good luck!

    i got them when I first noticed the blister making it painfuyl to walk but the damn thing was too big for the compeed to fit over.


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    #82
    Stonypockets
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭Stonypockets


    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »
    i got them when I first noticed the blister making it painfuyl to walk but the damn thing was too big for the compeed to fit over.

    Wear them when your going out walking. They won't heal a blister, but they'll stop them before they start.


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    #83
    JJayoo
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭JJayoo


    Gonna do this in reverse and see how fat I can get in the 8 weeks


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    #84
    holdfast
    Registered Users Posts: 1,150 ✭✭✭holdfast


    dude you are doing it right, what ever your goal is . that a boy


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    #85
    holdfast
    Registered Users Posts: 1,150 ✭✭✭holdfast


    Down 1.3kg, great


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    #86
    verywell
    Registered Users Posts: 427 ✭✭verywell


    up 200g :(

    Excercise is lacking so am gonna make a big effort this week


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    #87
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,858 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    Successes:
    An File wrote: »
    Body weight - 88.1 kg

    Down to 86.9 kg, but slightly dehydrated so may not be accurate.
    Exercised for at least 30 minutes 5 times (took Friday and Saturday off).
    Junk food/take-aways: Just the one. Supermacs snack-box on Tuesday. I ate feck-all else that day though, so I needed the fuel!

    Faux pas:

    Drank too much again. Probably closer to 20 units than 10. :o
    Chickened out of running on Friday. Must make up for that tonight.

    Happy out.


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    #88
    Ciderswigger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 941 ✭✭✭Ciderswigger


    Is it too late to start this?
    I lost about 30lbs between May and September last year but then my final year of college got in the way and it was an easy excuse to sit on my àrse.

    I still have a good bit to lose and could do with getting back into a good mindset, and this challenge would be great to get me going again.

    I'll need to take my measurements later on so my 8 weeks will be from 1st April to the 20th May.


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    #89
    Zamboni
    Registered Users Posts: 4,305 ✭✭✭Zamboni


    Ciderswigger wrote: »
    Is it too late to start this?
    I lost about 30lbs between May and September last year but then my final year of college got in the way and it was an easy excuse to sit on my àrse.

    I still have a good bit to lose and could do with getting back into a good mindset, and this challenge would be great to get me going again.

    I'll need to take my measurements later on so my 8 weeks will be from 1st April to the 20th May.

    Get stuck in! :)


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    #90
    jlm29
    Registered Users Posts: 3,818 ✭✭✭jlm29


    Had a family occasion, and then Mother's Day over the weekend. Both led to more treats than usual. Need to get my head back in the game! Going to take my measurements now. Just remembered I never did that last week!


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    #91
    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    havent taken my measurements yet but I went for a 6k walk sunday, yesterday and am about to head out for one now. got a game of squash this evening too and then a 4k walk ahead of me. I'll try get the measurements done when I get back from my walk but i'm just lazy.


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