The Iron and Stone Challenge 2015

[Chris]

I think I'm gonna sit this one out.  Maybe next year…

[steelworker]

Step aside Twiggies. Too bad I'm not playing poker.

[xtcclassic]

Well, here goes.

[Finn666]

ok guys, here we go!
so i knew i was slipping, letting myself go and "having a good time" lately, but i didn't know it was that good feck

somehow still a bit funny though, seeing all those 2's

[xtcclassic]

Picture this:

One slice banana bread
Peanut butter
Strawberry jam
One slice banana bread
Peanut butter
Strawberry jam
One slice banana bread.

Now picture this concoction grilled.

Now picture having to say no to this glorious piece of heaven.

This contest is pissing me off already.

[Megatron1505]

I got drunk last night and I've eaten crap all day…. I'll start tomorrow 

[seawolf]

@Megatron1505:

I got drunk last night and I've eaten crap all day…. I'll start tomorrow 

So glad to hear you say this. I've been in the same boat and already decided to start Monday. What a relief

[xtcclassic]

I've decided to put a stop to my beer consumption. Tequila and grapefruit juice for the duration of this contest. Shit's gettin' real.

[Megatron1505]

I'm also switching to Jamesons and Havana Club for the contest, gotta make sacrifices 

[Graeme]

I'd agree with @summ3rhays about how to approach this. Weight loss is really about eating fewer calories than you take in.

Given that most people, at least those for whom I can see a weight, are around 210 to 220 lbs, then 2500 calories would be a good starting point. Aim to lose around a pound a week, and if it's not going down then cut back on what you eat.

Calorie counting isn't an accurate science, and people tend to under-report how much they're eating, in some cases by about 30%. But it's probably the least worst approach.

Oh, and you'll probably feel hungry whilst losing weight. Just to forewarn you…

I'd give the challenge a go, but I'm in China for the next fortnight (what was that about going to Australia?), so maybe I'll pick it up when I get settled.

[Seul]

No beer during the workweek?.. Might have to do that 

Strength through solidarity, comrades 

[harley dave]

i am just piling on the last few pounds before i start

[steelworker]

@Seul:

No beer during the workweek?.. Might have to do that 

Strength through solidarity, comrades 

Whaat? :o Brewers of the the world break into a cold sweat.

[seawolf]

It's on bitches. See you at the finish line

[Giles]

Show off

[Megatron1505]

I walked my dog for 2 miles if that's good 

[xtcclassic]

Goddamn it, you guys are doing stuff?! I'm just starving myself. Guess I need to step up my game.

[Seul]

Starving myself, less booze during the week, no more chocolate mousse.

I mean business…

[summ3rhays]

I like food too much. I'll be selective, but won't starve myself. I found kimchi to be a great way to add much needed flavor to chicken or eggs. Mmm

[Megatron1505]

I only had 3 sausages with my mash today instead of the regulation 4, I also exchanged baked beans for corn….no more Mr Nice guy.