NEWKID 29,316 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Me and 5 other old mates (brother) will be rowing the channel for charity in October, from Ramsgate to Nieupoort (Belgium). It's approx 55 miles (dependant on tides etc).... so the usual January health kick has a bit more meaning this year. I've jumped in headlong, I enjoy training anyway, been running a bit lots of swimming and rowing machine etc... Kicked the booze (only a social drinker any way so that wont hurt), eating sensibly...... but the worse thing is I've cut out sugar (as much as possible). Would have 2 in tea or coffee, bars of chocolate, biscuits etc... now I have none in tea which means I hardly drink it cause it tastes like shit, haven't had a chocolate bar for nearly 3 weeks (I'm like a junkie with my cravings lol)... But I'm feeling better already, more awake, kids are doing it too, Fin done 30 lengths of the pool one night last week and 25 a couple of nights later, all have come out running with me. As soon a I reach Belgium in October I'm having a giant bar of chocolate to myself lol 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigmac 97kt 13,842 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Me and 5 other old mates (brother) will be rowing the channel for charity in October, from Ramsgate to Nieupoort (Belgium). It's approx 55 miles (dependant on tides etc).... so the usual January health kick has a bit more meaning this year. I've jumped in headlong, I enjoy training anyway, been running a bit lots of swimming and rowing machine etc... Kicked the booze (only a social drinker any way so that wont hurt), eating sensibly...... but the worse thing is I've cut out sugar (as much as possible). Would have 2 in tea or coffee, bars of chocolate, biscuits etc... now I have none in tea which means I hardly drink it cause it tastes like shit, haven't had a chocolate bar for nearly 3 weeks (I'm like a junkie with my cravings lol)... But I'm feeling better already, more awake, kids are doing it too, Fin done 30 lengths of the pool one night last week and 25 a couple of nights later, all have come out running with me. As soon a I reach Belgium in October I'm having a giant bar of chocolate to myself lol With a hot cup of tea with two sugars mmmmmmmmmmlol :thumbs: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 21,784 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 I've never had a sweet tooth for pop,chocolate and cake ect always prefer something savoury but I did like my tea sweet until a couple of year's ago I decided to cut as much sugar out as possible .I still have a couple of spoons full in my first cuppa of the day to get me going but that's it and I don't really miss it now.... the only advice I can give is stay away from artificial sweeteners there worse than sugar for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 29,316 Posted January 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 I've never had a sweet tooth for pop,chocolate and cake ect always prefer something savoury but I did like my tea sweet until a couple of year's ago I decided to cut as much sugar out as possible .I still have a couple of spoons full in my first cuppa of the day to get me going but that's it and I don't really miss it now.... the only advice I can give is stay away from artificial sweeteners there worse than sugar for you. I hate them things mate, one of the lads that works for me has 2 in his coffee, must have 10 coffees a day!!, f**k knows how he sleeps at night! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 29,316 Posted January 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Me and 5 other old mates (brother) will be rowing the channel for charity in October, from Ramsgate to Nieupoort (Belgium). It's approx 55 miles (dependant on tides etc).... so the usual January health kick has a bit more meaning this year. I've jumped in headlong, I enjoy training anyway, been running a bit lots of swimming and rowing machine etc... Kicked the booze (only a social drinker any way so that wont hurt), eating sensibly...... but the worse thing is I've cut out sugar (as much as possible). Would have 2 in tea or coffee, bars of chocolate, biscuits etc... now I have none in tea which means I hardly drink it cause it tastes like shit, haven't had a chocolate bar for nearly 3 weeks (I'm like a junkie with my cravings lol)... But I'm feeling better already, more awake, kids are doing it too, Fin done 30 lengths of the pool one night last week and 25 a couple of nights later, all have come out running with me. As soon a I reach Belgium in October I'm having a giant bar of chocolate to myself lol With a hot cup of tea with two sugars mmmmmmmmmmlol :thumbs: b*****d my mouth watering!! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 21,784 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) I've never had a sweet tooth for pop,chocolate and cake ect always prefer something savoury but I did like my tea sweet until a couple of year's ago I decided to cut as much sugar out as possible .I still have a couple of spoons full in my first cuppa of the day to get me going but that's it and I don't really miss it now.... the only advice I can give is stay away from artificial sweeteners there worse than sugar for you. I hate them things mate, one of the lads that works for me has 2 in his coffee, must have 10 coffees a day!!, f**k knows how he sleeps at night! Sleeps the least of his worries I'd say http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/11/06/aspartame-most-dangerous-substance-added-to-food.aspx Edited January 13, 2016 by kanny 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 29,316 Posted January 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) I've never had a sweet tooth for pop,chocolate and cake ect always prefer something savoury but I did like my tea sweet until a couple of year's ago I decided to cut as much sugar out as possible .I still have a couple of spoons full in my first cuppa of the day to get me going but that's it and I don't really miss it now.... the only advice I can give is stay away from artificial sweeteners there worse than sugar for you. I hate them things mate, one of the lads that works for me has 2 in his coffee, must have 10 coffees a day!!, f**k knows how he sleeps at night! Sleeps the least of his worries I'd say http://aspartame.mercola.com/ Yeah not particulary healthy that is it mate.. Edited January 13, 2016 by NEWKID 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyg 1,862 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Best of luck with your challenge and I hope you raise a few bob and if you guys need a rowing coach or just a bit of help with your technique then give me a call. Oh, and I'm eating a flake as I type this....... You don't get a body like this by eating rabbit food you know! Matt 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 29,316 Posted January 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Best of luck with your challenge and I hope you raise a few bob and if you guys need a rowing coach or just a bit of help with your technique then give me a call. Oh, and I'm eating a flake as I type this....... You don't get a body like this by eating rabbit food you know! Matt I'll be in touch!! lol And... b*****d even mentioning a flake... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Found this in my truck today Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad4it 695 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 good luck with your challange. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Found this in my truck today Don't worry I think your rowing days are over.....? Atb with your challenge mate...?? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Found this in my truck today Don't worry I think your rowing days are over.....Atb with your challenge mate... Far from it wee jock Mcplop ... Been back training quite hard for the last couple of months ....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 29,316 Posted January 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Found this in my truck today You fat b*****d!! Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 29,316 Posted January 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Found this in my truck today Don't worry I think your rowing days are over.....Atb with your challenge mate... Thanks mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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