Weight loss challenge = New Monster!

17-04-2009, 01:42 PM

Thought I'd say hi - not yet a monster owner but looking to be one this year!

I've just past my DAS (in a week and with only 2 minors - well chufted

) and I'm looking to get a new 696 later this year. There's a catch though...

Since i'm under the thumb SWMBO has said that I can only get the bike when I get down to a target weight!! As part of the 'bet' my parents will also give me something towards my insurance (which will be a big help considering my age!)

So at the risk of public humiliation, I thought it might be a good way of motivating me if I had an on-line weight loss record - that way I can't hide from it!

Think I might write a book if it goes well - 'I lost 3stone using the 'Ducati Diet''!

What d'ya think?

17-04-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dp165

Thought I'd say hi - not yet a monster owner but looking to be one this year!

I've just past my DAS (in a week and with only 2 minors - well chufted

) and I'm looking to get a new 696 later this year. There's a catch though...

Since i'm under the thumb SWMBO has said that I can only get the bike when I get down to a target weight!! As part of the 'bet' my parents will also give me something towards my insurance (which will be a big help considering my age!)

So at the risk of public humiliation, I thought it might be a good way of motivating me if I had an on-line weight loss record - that way I can't hide from it!

Think I might write a book if it goes well - 'I lost 3stone using the 'Ducati Diet''!

What d'ya think?

Do it, eat 1500 calories a day, cycling 10 miles a day and swim and run alternate days.... see easy peasy!

ooo congrats on passing your DAS

17-04-2009, 01:54 PM

Hi and welcome!

getting a new Monster (and some money) seems to me a good enough motivation..as mand has said watch how many calories are you taking in, cut on carbohydrates and plenty of exercise (boxing training, for example, works wonders..)

17-04-2009, 01:54 PM

Join weight watchers! I did and lost 11lb in a month without much excersise as i`m a cripple at the moment.
A few years ago i did the atkins diet and lost 2 and a half stone in 5 weeks,I`d recomend the atkins diet but becareful as its easy put back on if you come off it.
I suppose a diet is for life not just for a quick fix.
I found with weight watchers that its easier to keep the weight off and goin to the meets regularly makes you wana lose as you would die of embarassment if you went to get weighed and you had put on.

17-04-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pomp1

Hi and welcome!

getting a new Monster (and some money) seems to me a good enough motivation..as mand has said watch how many calories are you taking in, cut on carbohydrates and plenty of exercise (boxing training, for example, works wonders..)

Hmmmm guess my 'didn't I buy a Wii Fit at xmas - I'll just use that' approach might not be enough? lol

Well I'm aiming to do as you say - eat good but keep daily intake low, get up to exercising more - long, fast walks at the min, will get to running once I'm a bit lighter!

My Dad's got a VFR750, my friends have got some plasticky sports bikes but since I was 13 I remember hearing a ducati monster with some loud pipes tear past and I thought: that's the one for me! Can't wait!!!

17-04-2009, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arbeia

Join weight watchers! I did and lost 11lb in a month without much excersise as i`m a cripple at the moment.
A few years ago i did the atkins diet and lost 2 and a half stone in 5 weeks,I`d recomend the atkins diet but becareful as its easy put back on if you come off it.
I suppose a diet is for life not just for a quick fix.
I found with weight watchers that its easier to keep the weight off and goin to the meets regularly makes you wana lose as you would die of embarassment if you went to get weighed and you had put on.

That's kind of what i'm thinking of doing here - I was planning to post up my weight every fortnight/month so that I know I've got to get my weight and therefore my bike! Except instead of going to weight watchers I get to post here and plan my carbon 696 beast!

17-04-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Arbeia

A few years ago i did the atkins diet and lost 2 and a half stone in 5 weeks,I`d recomend the atkins diet but becareful as its easy put back on if you come off it.

You are right about the Weightwatchers - the Atkins diet is wrong, plain wrong! Not good for the constitution and I don't mean the Royal Family either!

17-04-2009, 02:25 PM

My wife has put me on diet too she reckons that I look like a beached killer whale in my black and white leathers.

This means no beer, crisps and just good food and small portions at that. Life is tough but I hope it be worth it because I am suffering with hunger pains.

17-04-2009, 02:58 PM

Now I'm trying to work out what my Mrs would do if I said 'Lose some weight and I'll buy you a present', infact I know what would happen and it would be painful!!

Good luck with the diet - I lost nearly a stone when I did my DAS a couple of years ago - it was boiling hot and I wore full kit for four days and was too nervous to eat! Kept it off since and working on another in time for the beach in August.

Thank Crunchie it's Friday (oops - sorry for mentioning the C word!)

J.P · 17-04-2009, 03:03 PM

I guess the draw of the deep-fried mars bars have been too tempting for you in Glasgow.
You've got the best incentive going though, a new bike for a bit of weigh loss, fantastic.
Set yourself realistic goals, eat less junk food & just a little extra exercise every week could do you wonders. Maybe you could jog to your nearest Ducati garage twice a week to look at the bike ?

Pedro · 17-04-2009, 04:10 PM

Forget diets, go for a gastric band!!

17-04-2009, 04:10 PM

Yup, WeightWatchers and exercise is the way to go.

Training for a marathon helps!

Good luck - it will all be worth it in the end.

17-04-2009, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dp165

Hmmmm guess my 'didn't I buy a Wii Fit at xmas - I'll just use that' approach might not be enough? lol

Well I'm aiming to do as you say - eat good but keep daily intake low, get up to exercising more - long, fast walks at the min, will get to running once I'm a bit lighter!

My Dad's got a VFR750, my friends have got some plasticky sports bikes but since I was 13 I remember hearing a ducati monster with some loud pipes tear past and I thought: that's the one for me! Can't wait!!!

Dont rule out the Wii fit, great fun way to do it and monitor your weight, put in your target weight and how long you want to do it and it will keep telling you how your doing. Just dont let it get covered in dust like mine.. that reminds me.

try the snow boarding, dont even know your doing it but nearly passed out with dehydration after 30 mins. Who said exersise wasn't fun.

I think you might need to watch what you eat on top of this, cant say it will all be fun.

chris yeatman · 17-04-2009, 08:28 PM

hi and welcome, on a sea food diet, see food and eat it. lol

17-04-2009, 08:29 PM

Oh yer, hi and welcome!

17-04-2009, 01:42 PM	#1
dp165 Guest Posts: n/a	Weight loss challenge = New Monster! Thought I'd say hi - not yet a monster owner but looking to be one this year! I've just past my DAS (in a week and with only 2 minors - well chufted) and I'm looking to get a new 696 later this year. There's a catch though... Since i'm under the thumb SWMBO has said that I can only get the bike when I get down to a target weight!! As part of the 'bet' my parents will also give me something towards my insurance (which will be a big help considering my age!) So at the risk of public humiliation, I thought it might be a good way of motivating me if I had an on-line weight loss record - that way I can't hide from it! Think I might write a book if it goes well - 'I lost 3stone using the 'Ducati Diet''! What d'ya think?

17-04-2009, 01:54 PM	#3
Pomp1 Guest Posts: n/a	Hi and welcome!getting a new Monster (and some money) seems to me a good enough motivation..as mand has said watch how many calories are you taking in, cut on carbohydrates and plenty of exercise (boxing training, for example, works wonders..)

17-04-2009, 03:03 PM	#10
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	I guess the draw of the deep-fried mars bars have been too tempting for you in Glasgow. You've got the best incentive going though, a new bike for a bit of weigh loss, fantastic. Set yourself realistic goals, eat less junk food & just a little extra exercise every week could do you wonders. Maybe you could jog to your nearest Ducati garage twice a week to look at the bike ? __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

17-04-2009, 04:10 PM	#11
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,157	Forget diets, go for a gastric band!! __________________ Monster 1200R! KTM 990 SuperDuke Last edited by Pedro; 17-04-2009 at 04:19 PM..

17-04-2009, 08:28 PM	#14
chris yeatman I still have the s4r! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: salisbury, wiltshire Bike: S4r Posts: 1,896	hi and welcome, on a sea food diet, see food and eat it. lol __________________ What's that coming over the hill.......

17-04-2009, 01:54 PM	#4
Arbeia Guest Posts: n/a	Join weight watchers! I did and lost 11lb in a month without much excersise as i`m a cripple at the moment. A few years ago i did the atkins diet and lost 2 and a half stone in 5 weeks,I`d recomend the atkins diet but becareful as its easy put back on if you come off it. I suppose a diet is for life not just for a quick fix. I found with weight watchers that its easier to keep the weight off and goin to the meets regularly makes you wana lose as you would die of embarassment if you went to get weighed and you had put on.

17-04-2009, 02:25 PM	#8
Ducmon Guest Posts: n/a	My wife has put me on diet too she reckons that I look like a beached killer whale in my black and white leathers. This means no beer, crisps and just good food and small portions at that. Life is tough but I hope it be worth it because I am suffering with hunger pains.

17-04-2009, 02:58 PM	#9
Lucati Guest Posts: n/a	Now I'm trying to work out what my Mrs would do if I said 'Lose some weight and I'll buy you a present', infact I know what would happen and it would be painful!! Good luck with the diet - I lost nearly a stone when I did my DAS a couple of years ago - it was boiling hot and I wore full kit for four days and was too nervous to eat! Kept it off since and working on another in time for the beach in August. Thank Crunchie it's Friday (oops - sorry for mentioning the C word!)

17-04-2009, 04:10 PM	#12
SazzaG Guest Posts: n/a	Yup, WeightWatchers and exercise is the way to go. Training for a marathon helps! Good luck - it will all be worth it in the end.

17-04-2009, 08:29 PM	#15
OplayneO Guest Posts: n/a	Oh yer, hi and welcome!