Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Nice work wodda!

Where do you live?

I would probably start with wlth some little tri’s first to take nothing away the half ironman took a while to get ready for.

Seriously go for it, changed my life!

Ari

Flush it, chunk it, flush it, chip it, hole it 5 a half!
Flush it, flush it, three putt the half!

Not even puffing man!!!

I’m near Shepparton, was going to do the 7k run at the ironman but no one would join me plus was a pretty hectic day so gave it a miss…..need to get off my arse next time and “just do it”!!!

HUUUGGE Ben Hogan Fan!!!

I’ll see you on the start line then!

I am looking at the Yeppoon Half in August and then the Shep Half again in November. Hoping to break 6 hours next time!!!

Flush it, chunk it, flush it, chip it, hole it 5 a half!
Flush it, flush it, three putt the half!

I’ll join you at the Shepp Half…..if I can get the training done!!!
Wonder if 12 months will be enough?

HUUUGGE Ben Hogan Fan!!!

Hey mate,

I’m in again

Entries are now open,

http://www.sheppartonhalfironman.com/

Ari

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Thought I should do a final update to close off 2011.

2011
Jan 8 – I am currently 90.2kg
Jan 18 – Gut 103cm

2012
Jan 2 – I am now 81.8kg waist 93cm

Pretty good result. Would like to have got below 80kgs but not far from my target weight range.

Thanks Smergs for organising this.

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Yes plenty

Aim for swim in 50
T1 &T2 in 10

bike 3.30

run 2.59

There you go 1 minute to spare and high five the crowd on the way up victory lane

I am aiming for sub 6hrs next year

Ari

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Nice work wodda!

Where do you live?

I would probably start with wlth some little tri’s first to take nothing away the half ironman took a while to get ready for.

Seriously go for it, changed my life!

Ari

Flush it, chunk it, flush it, chip it, hole it 5 a half!
Flush it, flush it, three putt the half!

Not even puffing man!!!

I’m near Shepparton, was going to do the 7k run at the ironman but no one would join me plus was a pretty hectic day so gave it a miss…..need to get off my arse next time and “just do it”!!!

HUUUGGE Ben Hogan Fan!!!

I’ll see you on the start line then!

I am looking at the Yeppoon Half in August and then the Shep Half again in November. Hoping to break 6 hours next time!!!

Flush it, chunk it, flush it, chip it, hole it 5 a half!
Flush it, flush it, three putt the half!

I’ll join you at the Shepp Half…..if I can get the training done!!!
Wonder if 12 months will be enough?

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Nice work wodda!

Where do you live?

I would probably start with wlth some little tri’s first to take nothing away the half ironman took a while to get ready for.

Seriously go for it, changed my life!

Ari

Flush it, chunk it, flush it, chip it, hole it 5 a half!
Flush it, flush it, three putt the half!

Not even puffing man!!!

I’m near Shepparton, was going to do the 7k run at the ironman but no one would join me plus was a pretty hectic day so gave it a miss…..need to get off my arse next time and “just do it”!!!

HUUUGGE Ben Hogan Fan!!!

I’ll see you on the start line then!

I am looking at the Yeppoon Half in August and then the Shep Half again in November. Hoping to break 6 hours next time!!!

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Nice work wodda!

Where do you live?

I would probably start with wlth some little tri’s first to take nothing away the half ironman took a while to get ready for.

Seriously go for it, changed my life!

Ari

Flush it, chunk it, flush it, chip it, hole it 5 a half!
Flush it, flush it, three putt the half!

Not even puffing man!!!

I’m near Shepparton, was going to do the 7k run at the ironman but no one would join me plus was a pretty hectic day so gave it a miss…..need to get off my arse next time and “just do it”!!!

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Love the shot Ari….

Look like you could go around again!

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Nice work wodda!

Where do you live?

I would probably start with wlth some little tri’s first to take nothing away the half ironman took a while to get ready for.

Seriously go for it, changed my life!

Ari

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

On another note….I’m UP to 91’5kg nowadays!!! Not particularly disappointed as my boobs have been replaced with hard muscle, my arms are bigger and the veins are showing and my wife reckons I look better than the day we met, so not all bad. Will still be aiming to get back under 90 pretty soon but is taking a lot more effort than it used to!!!

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Smergs, I think they do the swim in the man-made lakes at Kialla Lakes….would still be a few laps I’d imagine!!!

Ari has inspired me and I have decided to step it up a little so I’m going to start training for a triathalon/ironman event (maybe a 1/2 or mini one first up)....have not earmarked one yet but will do soon!!!! Scarey stuff…..I’ve done a few 10k runs and they were NOT easy so not sure how I’ll cope but hey, “tri” anything once!!!!

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Jan 8 – I am currently 90.2kg
Jan 18 – Gut 103cm
Feb 6 – 87.7kgs, 101cm around the belly button
Mar 12 – 84.4kg Waist 98cm
Apr 10 – 83.4kg Waist 96cm
May 14 – Still 82.7kg Waist 96cm
Jun 4 – 81.1kgs Waist 93cm
Jul 23 – 81.0kgs
Aug 7 – 80.4kgs
Aug 20 – 80.7kgs Waist 93cm
Aug 27 – 80.9kgs
Sep 17 – 81.6kgs
Sep 28 – 79.8 kgs
1 Oct – 80.5kgs

19 Nov – 80.8kg Waist 91cm

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Ari, that is a seriously awesome performance. Congratulations.

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Hi guys, I’ve been AWOL for awhile, have been training but eating and drinking everything in sight 84kgs highest I’ve ever been, so back to looking after myself.
Ari thats fantastic, you’re da man well done.
Keep up the good work, cheers

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Hey All

I did it!!!!

Shepparton Ironman 70.3

7:02:33

1.9km swim in 38.33
90.1km ride in 3:22:30
21.1 km run in 2:50:00

A tad sore today!

All the best Ari

Flush it, chunk it, flush it, chip it, hole it 5 a half!
Flush it, flush it, three putt the half!

Hell I would be in a pine box after an iron man event. Well done Ari.

Had an easy 2nd week, still dropped .5 of a kg with less exersise and no rigid diet plan. Back into the program on thursday/friday to drop some kgs and detox the body.

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Thanks Wodda and Smerg’s its been a journey

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Ari… superb stuff. You should be super proud!

By the way, where do they do a 9km swim in Shep? Is that in the pool (180 laps!) or down the river?

Also gang, jumped on the scales at the Blood Bank this arvo. First time on the scales and was a little nervous. Came in at 98kgs fully clothed! That’s a new low for me. Although I do need to weigh in on the Wii in the morning as that is the ‘benchmark’.

Stay tuned.

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Well done Ari, you’re a champ!!!!

Congrats

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Hey All

I did it!!!!

Shepparton Ironman 70.3

7:02:33

1.9km swim in 38.33
90.1km ride in 3:22:30
21.1 km run in 2:50:00

A tad sore today!

All the best Ari

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

I’ve had plenty of funny looks and comments as I’ve played through groups. Plenty of “what are you doing?”, “training? what is that?” kind of things. But most people are pretty respectful and realise I’m travelling at a much faster pace than anyone else on the course.

And mate, it’s a work out. Do it once and record your time and score. There’s your bench mark. Then try and beat it each time. I’ve gone:

2hrs, 90
1hr 57min, 91
1hr 49min, 94

As you sweat more and breathe harder it affects your golf. But to be honest it’s not really about the golf. For me it’s about doing something I enjoy to get my heart rate up. Like you, jogging holds very very little attraction. But tell me I can chase a golf ball, and I’m there.

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2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge Participant.

2011 ISG Vic OOM Midtable Mediocrity Specialist.

Absolutely Smergs I can play golf anytime but now it can be a part of an exercise routine.

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

I’ve had plenty of funny looks and comments as I’ve played through groups. Plenty of “what are you doing?”, “training? what is that?” kind of things. But most people are pretty respectful and realise I’m travelling at a much faster pace than anyone else on the course.

And mate, it’s a work out. Do it once and record your time and score. There’s your bench mark. Then try and beat it each time. I’ve gone:

2hrs, 90
1hr 57min, 91
1hr 49min, 94

As you sweat more and breathe harder it affects your golf. But to be honest it’s not really about the golf. For me it’s about doing something I enjoy to get my heart rate up. Like you, jogging holds very very little attraction. But tell me I can chase a golf ball, and I’m there.

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Thanks Smergs, that is good enough detail for me. Will just take a lighter load with me in my travelling golf sleeve/bag and wear a mask coz people will get freaked out if they see me ‘jogging’

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Mate, if you want official speed golf check out YouTube. Plenty of freaks on there showing just how it’s done.

For me, all I do is take my buggy and all my gear out onto the course and just run/jog with it. I’ve thought about reducing the amount of equipment but I figured I get a bit more work pushing/pulling the buggy and bag around also.

I play to full golf rules with the exception of taking the flag out when I putt. And I certainly don’t wait 5min to find lost balls… Quick look then off to the provisional.

If you don’t want to take your gear I reckon a small bag with extra balls, tees etc and probably 4/5 of your most versatile clubs would do. I’m thinking of trying it with a 3w, 5i, 9i, putter combo. Might learn something about manufacturing shots as well.

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Why not try Speed Golf mate? I went out around the Marsh the other night, jogged/ran around the 18 in 1hr 50min, certainly got the sweat up. The golf suffered because of the heavy breathing and sweating but was still fun and better than just going for a run.

http://www.golflink.com.au/...

2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge Participant.

2011 ISG Vic OOM Midtable Mediocrity Specialist.

Sounds like fun Smergs. Can you give me a brief set up to do it I guess just a few clubs balls and off I go. I like the idea of Speed Golf, to up the ante on my fittness.

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Why not try Speed Golf mate? I went out around the Marsh the other night, jogged/ran around the 18 in 1hr 50min, certainly got the sweat up. The golf suffered because of the heavy breathing and sweating but was still fun and better than just going for a run.

Topic: 2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge

Nice stuff Tal, keep at it mate. 3 kegs in a week is a very nice start.

http://www.golflink.com.au/...

2011 ISG Weight Loss Challenge Participant.

2011 ISG Vic OOM Midtable Mediocrity Specialist.

Thanks Smergs was not that hard. Although had to play 9 holes a day for the 90 minute walk. Was planning on less golf in November to let the body recuperate, just stiopped the range work and in nine holes social hitting it is only 40-45 hits all up.

I honestly cannot do the walking/jogging for exersise routine. Combine it with golf and it makes sense instead of just walking or running around for 90 mins or so.