As all time sporting heroes go I have a few and one of them was Rocky Marciano, lets face it Boxng is the toughest of sports and to date this is the bloke who is the only ever undefeated heavyweight. Yes 49 fights 49 wins probably never be beaten but its not just about the statistics his fights were always exciting sometimes brutal.
Today is the 43rd anniversary of his death in a plane crash, but the legend lives on, RIP Rocky.
Friday, 31 August 2012
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Weigh in Wednesday - not as good as i thought
Jumped on the scales this morning expecting a 4lb loss (or more) to take me back to where i was pre-Austria. Thought I'd ate well and felt like I was there but the truth is I only lost 2lb so down to 198lb.
As my 6 week challenge is to get to 189lb I've still got to lose 9lb in the next 5 weeks, not going to be easy and need to stay focussed i think.
Table Tennis Season starts for real this weekend, I'm playing in the Northern Masters at Sunderland, going to be tough I think with lack of proper practice through the summer with my knee problems. Just hope everything goes ok and i don't aggravate anything.
As for Austria I've now got my photos downloaded if you are interested :-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8308363@N02/sets/72157631271916868/detail/
Did have a couple of incidents on the trip, first managed to set the hotel fire alarm off, they didn't have irons in the room so i hung my shirts in the shower to straighten the creases with the steam. When i opened the bedroom door the steam went straight for the smoke detector.
Other incident was when a few of us had a late night at the village pub, was walking back to the hotel when all of a sudden all the street lights went off, apparently they do at 1am. We were all of a sudden in pitch black, couldn't see end of your nose and I managed to trip over a kerb grazing my elbow in the process.
As my 6 week challenge is to get to 189lb I've still got to lose 9lb in the next 5 weeks, not going to be easy and need to stay focussed i think.
Table Tennis Season starts for real this weekend, I'm playing in the Northern Masters at Sunderland, going to be tough I think with lack of proper practice through the summer with my knee problems. Just hope everything goes ok and i don't aggravate anything.
As for Austria I've now got my photos downloaded if you are interested :-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8308363@N02/sets/72157631271916868/detail/
Did have a couple of incidents on the trip, first managed to set the hotel fire alarm off, they didn't have irons in the room so i hung my shirts in the shower to straighten the creases with the steam. When i opened the bedroom door the steam went straight for the smoke detector.
Other incident was when a few of us had a late night at the village pub, was walking back to the hotel when all of a sudden all the street lights went off, apparently they do at 1am. We were all of a sudden in pitch black, couldn't see end of your nose and I managed to trip over a kerb grazing my elbow in the process.
Monday, 27 August 2012
Music Monday - Is it really 22 years
It was August 27th 1990 when the world was robbed of its greatest ever guitarist when Stevie Ray Vaughan was killed in a helicopter crash.
So here is a 15 minute taster and tribute.
And here is a full concert (Montreaux 1985), will be hooking my PC to the TV and watching later.
RIP Stevie
So here is a 15 minute taster and tribute.
And here is a full concert (Montreaux 1985), will be hooking my PC to the TV and watching later.
RIP Stevie
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Weigh in Wednesday - Damage Limitation
Back from my week in Austria and today I jumped on the scales to reveal a increase of 4lb which I'm quite happy about as history suggests I'm capable of putting on much more while on holiday.
So my current weight is 200lb (or 14st 4lb) and I've 6 weigh ins before my next adventure so I'm setting myself a target of reaching 13st 7lb (180lb) before I fly.
Thats a loss of 11lb in 6 weeks, I will do it.
As for the holiday the scenary was stunning, visited some amazing places, met a lot of nice people (and a few strange ones). Will post photos soon.
One strange thing on the last day visited St Wolfgang and went into the church which is stunning but once inside a strange feeling came over me and started thinking about Jane, it was like she was with me. Now I put it down to the fact it was coming up to the third anniversary of her death (day after my return home) so decided to light a candle which is not something i normally do.
Had to let the rest of our group walk on and just sat there for 10 minutes before catching them up, was quite emotional.
Anyway didn't think any more about it until after I got home. I phoned Janes Mum on the anniversary for a chat as I do to see how they all are and she asked about my holiday. Now the strange part is the first thing she asked was if I'd been to St Wolfgang and seen the church. Apparently Jane and her Mum had visited years ago (before I met her) and it was a place Jane loved.
So my current weight is 200lb (or 14st 4lb) and I've 6 weigh ins before my next adventure so I'm setting myself a target of reaching 13st 7lb (180lb) before I fly.
Thats a loss of 11lb in 6 weeks, I will do it.
As for the holiday the scenary was stunning, visited some amazing places, met a lot of nice people (and a few strange ones). Will post photos soon.
One strange thing on the last day visited St Wolfgang and went into the church which is stunning but once inside a strange feeling came over me and started thinking about Jane, it was like she was with me. Now I put it down to the fact it was coming up to the third anniversary of her death (day after my return home) so decided to light a candle which is not something i normally do.
Had to let the rest of our group walk on and just sat there for 10 minutes before catching them up, was quite emotional.
Anyway didn't think any more about it until after I got home. I phoned Janes Mum on the anniversary for a chat as I do to see how they all are and she asked about my holiday. Now the strange part is the first thing she asked was if I'd been to St Wolfgang and seen the church. Apparently Jane and her Mum had visited years ago (before I met her) and it was a place Jane loved.
Wednesday, 8 August 2012
Weigh in Wednesday - Not Quite
Well my last weigh in before Austria at the weekend and I really wanted to smash the 14stone (196lb) barrier but it was not to be as I weighed at 197lb just a solitary pound above.
Still it was down one pound in the week so still moving in the right direction and to be honest don't think I've really pushed it since making my origional target.
So next weigh in will be two weeks time, got to accept on holiday I'm likely to move the scales in the wrong direction but hope for minimal damage. I'll see where I am on my return then set my next target/challenge.
Really been enjoying the Olympics, as most who read this know I'm a big sports fan and its great getting to see some of the minor sports for a change. And well done the Great Britain team 22 golds already and 3rd in the medal table which is fantastic for a country our size.
And well done from them athletes from the Land of the White Rose who have helped GB, yes if Yorkshire was a country we would currently be 11th in the medal table, not bad for a population of only 5 million.
Still it was down one pound in the week so still moving in the right direction and to be honest don't think I've really pushed it since making my origional target.
So next weigh in will be two weeks time, got to accept on holiday I'm likely to move the scales in the wrong direction but hope for minimal damage. I'll see where I am on my return then set my next target/challenge.
Really been enjoying the Olympics, as most who read this know I'm a big sports fan and its great getting to see some of the minor sports for a change. And well done the Great Britain team 22 golds already and 3rd in the medal table which is fantastic for a country our size.
And well done from them athletes from the Land of the White Rose who have helped GB, yes if Yorkshire was a country we would currently be 11th in the medal table, not bad for a population of only 5 million.
Monday, 6 August 2012
Local Beauty Spot
Had walk through our towns local park this morning, they got it nice, took some photos to share with you.
Sunday, 5 August 2012
Stupid Boy
The exercises the physio as set me for my knee seem to be doing some good but a long way to go yet and I know I need to be patient.
However yesterday I decided to go to Halifax and play in the table tennis tournament I'd entered some months ago. My head was telling me i should scratch but I've been getting restless and thought would see how it goes. Basically just been a stupid boy, last thing my knee needs at present is twisting and turning.
Still I battled through my group but wasn't able to move enough to play my natural defensive game, won two lost two of my matches. It certainly aggravated my knee which was quite sore afterwards and common sense prevailed because I've pulled out of the knock out stages today.
The good news despite it giving me a lot of jip last night, feels no worse for wear this morning so its back to ice and the exercises the physio as set, need to start doing some walking, and stuff that doesn't involve twisting just to build strength.
However yesterday I decided to go to Halifax and play in the table tennis tournament I'd entered some months ago. My head was telling me i should scratch but I've been getting restless and thought would see how it goes. Basically just been a stupid boy, last thing my knee needs at present is twisting and turning.
Still I battled through my group but wasn't able to move enough to play my natural defensive game, won two lost two of my matches. It certainly aggravated my knee which was quite sore afterwards and common sense prevailed because I've pulled out of the knock out stages today.
The good news despite it giving me a lot of jip last night, feels no worse for wear this morning so its back to ice and the exercises the physio as set, need to start doing some walking, and stuff that doesn't involve twisting just to build strength.
Wednesday, 1 August 2012
Weigh in Wednesday -
As i reached my goal last week for me its not weight loss challenge now its just a weekly weigh in. Sure I rewarded myself with a couple of treats this week and haven't been quite as strict with myself but also not taken my foot off the ball either.
The good news is I've still managed to keep the downward trend going although just a solitary pound lost this week, so its now 198lb.
Next wednesday will be my last weigh in before I go to Austria and thinking it would be great if I could dip below 14stone (196lb), something I wouldn't have thought possible 10 weeks ago when I was at 222lb.
The good news is I've still managed to keep the downward trend going although just a solitary pound lost this week, so its now 198lb.
Next wednesday will be my last weigh in before I go to Austria and thinking it would be great if I could dip below 14stone (196lb), something I wouldn't have thought possible 10 weeks ago when I was at 222lb.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
News Update
1. Fingers crossed but the exercises set by the physio seem to be having the desired affect on my knee, still a long way to go but perhaps I won't need to go under the knife.
2. Not sure what tomorrows weigh in will reveal but still hopfully a slight loss but must admit have allowed a couple of treats this week following achieving my target, we'll see.
3. Been to Dentist for my check up and sadly got to go back, have cracked a tooth which needs filling and another the enamel is chipped so that requires sorting before it gets worse. Nothing urgent so getting done 1st October.
4. Finished our Pool season with a 5-4 defeat last night (although won mine), had a team meeting afterwards and I've been elected team captain next season (should start in september).
5. Supposed to be laying a TT tournament at Halifax at the weekend but probaly wont go to give my knee more time, although if it keeps mproving am tempted to test it out (know I shouldn't).
6. Getting new conservatory/utility room built, old one was a bit iffy and some of the wood rotting, another big expense but should have everything ship shape after this job is complete.
2. Not sure what tomorrows weigh in will reveal but still hopfully a slight loss but must admit have allowed a couple of treats this week following achieving my target, we'll see.
3. Been to Dentist for my check up and sadly got to go back, have cracked a tooth which needs filling and another the enamel is chipped so that requires sorting before it gets worse. Nothing urgent so getting done 1st October.
4. Finished our Pool season with a 5-4 defeat last night (although won mine), had a team meeting afterwards and I've been elected team captain next season (should start in september).
5. Supposed to be laying a TT tournament at Halifax at the weekend but probaly wont go to give my knee more time, although if it keeps mproving am tempted to test it out (know I shouldn't).
6. Getting new conservatory/utility room built, old one was a bit iffy and some of the wood rotting, another big expense but should have everything ship shape after this job is complete.
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Weight Loss Challenge - week 9 - Job Done
All I can say is I have a smile on my face this morning because I'm "home and dry" yes the 22lb loss target as been achieved and with 2 weeks to spare.
In fact its 23lb because I lost 3lb last week which is even more pleasing because I've broken the 200lb mark, this morning the scales showed 199lb.
Job Done but I wont be stopping here its my long term aim to get much lower.
Would like to say I'll never weigh at 200lb or above again but with a holiday coming up in just over 2 weeks I may blip a little. Still I've a couple of weeks to drop a little more before Austria and maybe give me a buffer if that makes sense. I'll be delighted if my first weigh in after the holiday says 199lb, it would be a great starting point for my next challenge.
Mick - start weight 222lb - todays weight - 199lb - target loss 22lb - loss this week 3lb (14%) - total loss 23lb ( 105%).
Reg - start weight 131lb - todays weight - ?lb - target loss 6lb - loss this week ?lb (0%) - total loss so far - ?lb(58%)
So how have I managed to succeed ?
Basically its been a significant change to what I eat/drink on a weekly basis.
Beer - have cut down a lot, go out less and on the occasions i do have diet soft drinks most of the time. Reckon beer intake is down 70 to 80% to what i did previously. Of course still enjoy a pint but don't feel the urge for a big session reckon down from 20 pints to between 4 and 6 per week.
Breakfasts not changed significantly for weight loss, always had weetabix with fruit (berries) but I've now given myself options depending how i feel, now its Weetabix or Porridge or Bran Flakes so I have a choice and keeps food from been boring, just go with which i fancy that day (still have the fruit obviously).
Bacon/sausage - Not so much sausage but i love bacon and could always make a meal with it or have a sarnie at lunch if peckish. Well now don't have any in the fridge, eliminated from my diet options.
Chocolate/biscuits - I often have a coffee during the day and sometimes it was hard to resist having a biscuit with it, solution easy don't have any in the house. I'll have a small handfull of grapes or cherries in the afternoon to stop me feeling hungry.
Snacks - As above I always had chocolate and biscuits in the house and to justify I used the old tale "its in case visitors come", of course too convenient and in real terms it would be me eating them when i felt hungry, and as any chocoholics will tell you once you start its tough stopping.
Now I have apples, oranges & bananas in as my only snacks as and when required.
Lunch - Always been not too bad at lunch this is my small meal but occasionally would eat the wrong stuff, now it varies between a weight watchers meal (there are a few I like) usually between 300 and 400 cals, a bowl of soup, or a sandwich (chicken, ham or low fat cheese). Again of the 3 options i just decide which i fancy on the day.
Main Meal - Always loved my food and enjoy my dinner, many times it would be far too many calories but now thats changed. I only have one main dinner per week (usually sunday), last week it was gammon, veg & jacket potato week before roast beef, roast pots, yorkshire pudding, etc.
So what about the other meals, well I make five salads up and have one per day until they run out, at least one will not have meat on it will use something like cottage cheese. In fact just made them up today cottage cheese, spam, chichen, tuna & ham are what i've made this week.
My 7th main meal is usually a meat free day, tend to have just a jacket potato with beans or cottage cheese.
Will admit occasionally (every 2 or 3 weeks) will have fish and chips, but these are done in oven not deep fried.
Bread- Always had wholemeal bread but things like salads, fish & chips i had 2 slices with i will now have one.
Supper - Late night hunger was always a problem for me when dieting and i would take unhealthy options all the time but now I get some Ryvita (slimming biscuits about 30cal) and have with some low fat cheese spread or cottage cheese.
Think thats about it, think varying the breakfast and lunch options on a daily basis depending on mood is allowing me to enjoy my food.
In fact its 23lb because I lost 3lb last week which is even more pleasing because I've broken the 200lb mark, this morning the scales showed 199lb.
Job Done but I wont be stopping here its my long term aim to get much lower.
Would like to say I'll never weigh at 200lb or above again but with a holiday coming up in just over 2 weeks I may blip a little. Still I've a couple of weeks to drop a little more before Austria and maybe give me a buffer if that makes sense. I'll be delighted if my first weigh in after the holiday says 199lb, it would be a great starting point for my next challenge.
Mick - start weight 222lb - todays weight - 199lb - target loss 22lb - loss this week 3lb (14%) - total loss 23lb ( 105%).
Reg - start weight 131lb - todays weight - ?lb - target loss 6lb - loss this week ?lb (0%) - total loss so far - ?lb(58%)
So how have I managed to succeed ?
Basically its been a significant change to what I eat/drink on a weekly basis.
Beer - have cut down a lot, go out less and on the occasions i do have diet soft drinks most of the time. Reckon beer intake is down 70 to 80% to what i did previously. Of course still enjoy a pint but don't feel the urge for a big session reckon down from 20 pints to between 4 and 6 per week.
Breakfasts not changed significantly for weight loss, always had weetabix with fruit (berries) but I've now given myself options depending how i feel, now its Weetabix or Porridge or Bran Flakes so I have a choice and keeps food from been boring, just go with which i fancy that day (still have the fruit obviously).
Bacon/sausage - Not so much sausage but i love bacon and could always make a meal with it or have a sarnie at lunch if peckish. Well now don't have any in the fridge, eliminated from my diet options.
Chocolate/biscuits - I often have a coffee during the day and sometimes it was hard to resist having a biscuit with it, solution easy don't have any in the house. I'll have a small handfull of grapes or cherries in the afternoon to stop me feeling hungry.
Snacks - As above I always had chocolate and biscuits in the house and to justify I used the old tale "its in case visitors come", of course too convenient and in real terms it would be me eating them when i felt hungry, and as any chocoholics will tell you once you start its tough stopping.
Now I have apples, oranges & bananas in as my only snacks as and when required.
Lunch - Always been not too bad at lunch this is my small meal but occasionally would eat the wrong stuff, now it varies between a weight watchers meal (there are a few I like) usually between 300 and 400 cals, a bowl of soup, or a sandwich (chicken, ham or low fat cheese). Again of the 3 options i just decide which i fancy on the day.
Main Meal - Always loved my food and enjoy my dinner, many times it would be far too many calories but now thats changed. I only have one main dinner per week (usually sunday), last week it was gammon, veg & jacket potato week before roast beef, roast pots, yorkshire pudding, etc.
So what about the other meals, well I make five salads up and have one per day until they run out, at least one will not have meat on it will use something like cottage cheese. In fact just made them up today cottage cheese, spam, chichen, tuna & ham are what i've made this week.
My 7th main meal is usually a meat free day, tend to have just a jacket potato with beans or cottage cheese.
Will admit occasionally (every 2 or 3 weeks) will have fish and chips, but these are done in oven not deep fried.
Bread- Always had wholemeal bread but things like salads, fish & chips i had 2 slices with i will now have one.
Supper - Late night hunger was always a problem for me when dieting and i would take unhealthy options all the time but now I get some Ryvita (slimming biscuits about 30cal) and have with some low fat cheese spread or cottage cheese.
Think thats about it, think varying the breakfast and lunch options on a daily basis depending on mood is allowing me to enjoy my food.
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