battle of the bulge

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 07 Jan 2009, 00:08

Well I made it back to the gym tonight, have eaten breakfast each day and taken my lunch in to work. I have low expectations - what about you?

portyallmydays · Post by **portyallmydays** » 07 Jan 2009, 08:46

Porty wrote:Well I made it back to the gym tonight, have eaten breakfast each day and taken my lunch in to work. I have low expectations - what about you?

Bought a bike last week and almost killed myself cycliing back from Halfords! Need to practice more before cycling the 5 miles to work!

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 07 Jan 2009, 11:43

portyallmydays wrote:
Bought a bike last week and almost killed myself cycliing back from Halfords! Need to practice more before cycling the 5 miles to work!

Exactly what' is stopping me from buying a bike. I was lethal when I had one us a kid. Dangerous to myself and others. I would also have to negotiate the former KRR several times a week and I'm frightened, simple as that.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 07 Jan 2009, 12:08

Porty wrote:I would also have to negotiate the former KRR several times a week and I'm frightened, simple as that.

You'll be okay pet, the KRR isn't there any more (or hadn't you noticed?). It's not in the least bit scary now - they've got blue string - perfectly safe .......

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 07 Jan 2009, 12:09

Epykat wrote: It's not in the least bit scary now - they've got blue string - perfectly safe .......

With the recent addition of barriers at some points.

seashell · Post by **seashell** » 07 Jan 2009, 12:41

Watch out for pedestrians also - I had a rather nasty accident some years ago when an OAP stepped out right in front of me at Piershill. I did an emergency stop - sailed over the handlebars, while she proceeded to cross the road and get on her bus. The bike and I went to hospital by ambulance. it was badly scratched and I broke my elbow.

Post by **wangi** » 07 Jan 2009, 14:27

Porty wrote:I would also have to negotiate the former KRR several times a week and I'm frightened, simple as that.

Turn off at Moira Terrace and go down Fishwives Causeway...

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 07 Jan 2009, 16:59

wangi wrote:
Porty wrote:I would also have to negotiate the former KRR several times a week and I'm frightened, simple as that.
Turn off at Moira Terrace and go down Fishwives Causeway...

Yrah I thought of that option but the problem is more than just the old KRR. I fear I would have more experiences like seashell relates.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 07 Jan 2009, 21:21

I'd like to lose some weight but not made any resolutions. Having brekkie at home (most days) and taking lunch to work (it is skint January after all!), getting over having flu so not exercising at the mo. Keep us posted on your progress tho Porty.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 08 Jan 2009, 16:53

I will-if I make some progress. I'm going to ask pop for a loan of his bike and helmet to give the to and from work cycle a try. I do go spinning at the gym but making use of commute time to excercise sounds appealing.

The most chat I've heard about slimming this week is on the claire sweeney programme. i didn't watch it cos' I thought sweeney was rayner, however it sounded very impactful.

The other news I got today was that a bottle of wine is equivalent to 4 "pokes" of chips. I have little idea if this is accurate but it did make an impression on me. I generally drink alchohol on thu, friday and saturday - 4 bottles of wine equals 16 pokes of chips and that's before I have some late-night chips. One could be consuming the equivalent of 20 pokes of chips over 3 days BEFORE one has anything to eat!!

A good friend of mine offered another gem to disencourage eating. He suggests that if you visit the chippy, late at night, buy 2 of whatever you fancy- so if you want a fish supper, get two. Go to bed and leave one open on the kitchen worktop so the congealed fat is what greets you in the morning. I think it is a bit drastic.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 08 Jan 2009, 18:03

Get some of your insides removed. I've lost 5lb in a week

Bazza · Post by **Bazza** » 08 Jan 2009, 18:44

Without wanting to kick off another Prom/Cycling debate, the prom (especially the bit towards Seafield) is a great place to practice cycling, and to get a feel for it again, without going near any traffic. The Fishwives Causeway's not bad either.

It not only keeps you fit, but is so much faster than any other form of transport, especially just now! It can take ten minutes just to get out of Porty on the bus or in a car, but I can be at work in Leith in 20 minutes on my bike.

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 08 Jan 2009, 21:56

Bazza wrote:Without wanting to kick off another Prom/Cycling debate, the prom (especially the bit towards Seafield) is a great place to practice cycling, and to get a feel for it again, without going near any traffic.

Exactly my recommendation to Porty when he asked for a trial run on my bike.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 09 Jan 2009, 00:34

I'm going to follow baz and pop advice but epy is too far! How are you dear - enjoying the time off?

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 09 Jan 2009, 00:47

I'm lethal on a bike - just ask Homer what I was like when confronted with a corner on the Water of Leith walkway, a pedestrian and a metal railing

That's what comes of a deprived childhood and not having a bike of my own

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 09 Jan 2009, 10:42

Well I would go for it Porty, I think my battle with the bulge(s) probably all started when I gave up cycling. As a child I cycled everywhere and at fifteen went on a cycling holiday round the north east of Scotland stopping at places like Tomintoul, Corgarff, Braemar etc (rather hilly to say the least).............then when I went to London as a student I continued to cycle (on a very old rickety thing wearing platform shoes)

but when I moved to Edinburgh for some reason I hated cycling here and sold my bike. It's been a downward spiral ever since.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 09 Jan 2009, 11:06

We could set up a TP novice cycling club. That way there would be somebody on hand to pick up whoever crashed first (Porty, you'd have to hope there were eight of us -

).I'm pretty good at cycling but like Porty the traffic really puts me off and my bike's had a puncture for almost three years.

seashell · Post by **seashell** » 09 Jan 2009, 11:58

have a look at the inof produced by Cycling Scotland - loads of info and support.

Getting up a bike group to encourage less-confident cyclists is a great idea

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 09 Jan 2009, 14:30

seashell wrote:have a look at the inof produced by Cycling Scotland - loads of info and support.

That's a terrible link - it shows someone cycling on a Prom!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 09 Jan 2009, 21:00

Epykat wrote:We could set up a TP novice cycling club. That way there would be somebody on hand to pick up whoever crashed first (Porty, you'd have to hope there were eight of us - ).I'm pretty good at cycling but like Porty the traffic really puts me off and my bike's had a puncture for almost three years.

Thats quite a bizzarre thought.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 10 Jan 2009, 01:10

I feel deflated after that story Sandra! Just been to see slumdog millionaire. I really liked it.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 10 Jan 2009, 13:45

I only meant it would be bizarre a TP novice cycling club - we'd all end up at the pub and heaven knows what would happen...

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 10 Jan 2009, 15:41

We'd need stabilsers for a start!

How about we club together and get a stationary bike?

To get the authentic experience of bike riding-
1]Place it in front on a tv showing a film of the prom/road/pothole
2]Chuck a bucket of water over the person riding at random intervals
3] Have a car honk at the person riding
4] place blue string and traffic cones randomly around

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 10 Jan 2009, 23:54

We could start off slowly by doing roller blading instead. That's even better for a laugh

When I was wee my friend and I used to make our dogs pull us up King's Road when we were on roller skates. Anybody got a well trained dog? TG?

Bazza · Post by **Bazza** » 14 Jan 2009, 11:27

Well, if anyone wants some support to start cycling, I'll happily chum them around on the Prom (the bit north of the King's Road, where cycling is allowed, obviously!).

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 14 Jan 2009, 20:20

our American student at work brought me back a Diet Minder - Personal Food & Fitness Journal from the States. I started today, counting calories - its mind bogling how many calories are in things.

A bagel with a wee bit of butter is 337 cals

There is also a space for a before and after diet picture

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 14 Jan 2009, 20:27

I would need several picture slots: before diet, 1 day after diet, 1 week after, 1 month after and then I could use the before picture again!

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 16 Jan 2009, 11:24

Those of you who are thinking of becoming born again cyclists may find this series of events at the Botanic Gardens interesting.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 16 Jan 2009, 11:46

Hmm, think I might be tempted by the double-bill at the Filmhouse.

I'm rejoining the gym today. I had an Edinburgh Leisure pass but gave it up because a) I hate the gym and b) they started charging extra for using the Turkish Bath, which was the only bit I liked. This situation has recently changed (possibly something to do with the change in VAT rate) so that use of the Turkish is now once again included in the price.

There is also an offer on at the moment which means that, aside from the joining fee, you don't pay a monthly subscription until March.

Details here

If you are entitled, it's worth having a look at the corporate membership option and joint membership if you can persuade your partner to join up as well.

Finally, if anyone fancies a free fitness class and Turkish at the Portobello Swim Centre I have a one day pass to give away, which has to be used before the end of the month. No strings, just pm me if you are interested.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 16 Jan 2009, 14:42

Could we have a Talkporty Corporate membership- now there's an idea!!!

I'm still going strong at the spinning but not tried the real bike yet. I suspect I've lost weight but the feeling better and having more energy is the best benefit. I' eat too much but I eat far too much bread or bread based food, I love the stuff.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 17 Jan 2009, 15:38

The pass has now been claimed.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 17 Jan 2009, 18:50

Bob Jefferson wrote:The pass has now been claimed.

I guess you could call that the cyber pass!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 29 Dec 2009, 20:50

This is the year I am going to give up booze for the month of January (1st and 29th excluded). Am going to a party on 16th January and going to abstain

. Anyone got any tips for abstaining/suggestions of nice non-alcoholic drinks? Says her that got Remy and Tanqueray for Christmas

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 29 Dec 2009, 22:10

I don't have any tips but I'm going to try it too.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 29 Dec 2009, 23:12

I'll re-direct you both to my post of this time last year - just get some of your insides removed and not only do you lose weight but it appears you lose the ability to drink

. I am ill for DAYS now if I drink more than a couple of vodkas and even a small glass of wine has been known to do me in

.(I'm still experimenting with cocktails.....). I've got a new bike though (without a puncture) and Santa brought me a chain and a pump for it so who knows, the TP novice cycling club could be on the way

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