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Posted 02 Feb 2025 at 15:03

Having had my last Prostap injection 10 months ago I’m getting increasingly depressed about the 12kg I gained in weight whilst on the poison. I haven’t been sedentary during the period by any means, nor have I been over indulgent any more than normal. I need to do something to get down from 103kg I am now, but am finding getting motivated difficult, especially at weekends😩
So, I’m going to challenge myself to post results on here for the next 4 weeks to see if I can achieve anything…even a little. I’ve set myself some targets:

Im going to use Herbalife products(my son is in the business big time). 1 good meal a day plus 2 shakes/meal bars and high protein snacks.
give up alcohol.
Get out on my ebike twice a week
walk as much as possible
Go to the gym twice a week.
Go swimming once a week

Im hoping the fact that I’m going public might help keep me motivated🤞🤞🤞

If anyone else fancies joining me in something similar feel free to join me on this post and we can compare results.

I’ll post my starting results tomorrow and then every Monday for the next 4 weeks.

For every Kg I lose I will donate £10 to PCUK and £10 to Maggies. To make it more of a challenge, if I put weight back on then lose it again, I will still donate £10. My target is to lose 10kg by the time I go my River Cruise in July💪💪💪

Edited by member 03 Feb 2025 at 14:07  | Reason: Not specified

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Posted 10 Mar 2025 at 08:48

Week 5 results…sorry forgot to publish on Friday

Weight(67-90kg): 103.8kg  > 102.0kg > 100.8 >100.6 > 99.95 > 99.40 😊
BMI(18.5 - 25) : 28.5 > 28  >  27.6 = 27.6 > 27.4 > 27.3 😊
Body Fat(13-25%):  27.7% > 26.0%  >  25.2%  < 25.9  > 24.6 < 25.1😡
Muscle Mass: 71.35 kg < 71.8kg  > 71.7 > 70.8 < 71.65 > 70.8
muscle Quality(33-56) : 54 < 58 < 59  >  57 < 60 = 60

Bone Mass(2.7 - 3.7) : 3.7kg =8.157 lb 3.7kg = 3.7kg =3.7kg =3.7kg
Visceral Fat(0-12) : 15.5 > 15 > 14.5 = 14.5 > 14 < 14.5😡

BMR: 2208 kcal < 2214 > 2207 > 2181 < 2202 > 2176
Metabolic Age(68) : 62 > 56 > 53 < 56 > 53 = 53
Body Water(50-65%) : 44.4% < 45.0% < 45.1%<45.4<45.5>45.4

 

So still going int the right direction although a little disappointed that my fat levels increased a bit…I did have a couple of treats during the week though. On Monday I had a ‘fasting’ day where I took only Herbalife products and it really helped get rid of the excesses of the weekend….Im doing this again today.

 

Sibthat’s about 1kg per week on average, slow and ‘fairly’ steady…and feeling better for it😊
User
Posted 02 Feb 2025 at 15:03

Having had my last Prostap injection 10 months ago I’m getting increasingly depressed about the 12kg I gained in weight whilst on the poison. I haven’t been sedentary during the period by any means, nor have I been over indulgent any more than normal. I need to do something to get down from 103kg I am now, but am finding getting motivated difficult, especially at weekends😩
So, I’m going to challenge myself to post results on here for the next 4 weeks to see if I can achieve anything…even a little. I’ve set myself some targets:

Im going to use Herbalife products(my son is in the business big time). 1 good meal a day plus 2 shakes/meal bars and high protein snacks.
give up alcohol.
Get out on my ebike twice a week
walk as much as possible
Go to the gym twice a week.
Go swimming once a week

Im hoping the fact that I’m going public might help keep me motivated🤞🤞🤞

If anyone else fancies joining me in something similar feel free to join me on this post and we can compare results.

I’ll post my starting results tomorrow and then every Monday for the next 4 weeks.

For every Kg I lose I will donate £10 to PCUK and £10 to Maggies. To make it more of a challenge, if I put weight back on then lose it again, I will still donate £10. My target is to lose 10kg by the time I go my River Cruise in July💪💪💪

Edited by member 03 Feb 2025 at 14:07  | Reason: Not specified

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Posted 03 Feb 2025 at 14:03

Ok, here we are…the starting point for me…it’s not good reading but I did have a bit of pre diet binge last night🤣🤣🤣

Ideal figures for me are in brackets…

Conclusion is I am a Fat B!🤬🤬🤬🤬


Weight(67-90kg): 103.8kg   😩
BMI(18.5 - 25) : 28.5 😩
Body Fat(13-25%):  27.7% 😩
Muscle Mass: 71.35 kg
muscle Quality(33-56) : 54😊
Bone Mass(2.7 - 3.7) : 3.7kg😐
Visceral Fat(0-12) : 15.5😩
BMR: 2208 kcal
Metabolic Age(68) : 62😐
Body Water(50-65%) : 44.4%😩

Waste 115cm, 45 inch 😱

 

Edited by member 03 Feb 2025 at 14:05  | Reason: Not specified

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Posted 03 Feb 2025 at 18:16

Can’t post a picture but my son uses these in his nutrition club and they are pretty accurate.

https://amzn.eu/d/7lrfhkf

Edited by member 03 Feb 2025 at 18:21  | Reason: Not specified

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Posted 04 Feb 2025 at 11:23

Hi lads.

I respect your attempts at losing weight and wish you well. 0 I joined Bet365 and lost over twenty pounds  on the first day. 

I spent alot of time in my forties dieting and keeping fit. Now I'm 68 years old I can't be arsed. My clothes still fit me and I haven't set foot on any scales for years.

As I have a heart problems, on top of the prostate condition, I suppose I should try and eat healthier and lose about a stone. However since diagnosis I've decided to enjoy what I enjoy. If that includes drinking a wee bit excessively and having too many 'life reducing' foods, sobeit. 🙂

 

 

 

Edited by member 04 Feb 2025 at 12:25  | Reason: Typo

User
Posted 05 Feb 2025 at 18:54

Well done Derek…

As a support for you and to keep you focussed I’m going to donate £10 to pcuk for every kg you lose!

 

User
Posted 17 Feb 2025 at 10:41

Doing well Derek. Keep it up. It’s great when you see results, no matter how small. 

I need to start something , a bit of walking and maybe some changes to my diet.

As I’m still suffering from the Neuropathy in my feet from the chemo the missus doesn’t like me out walking on my own in case I have a fall… 

Someone at badminton suggested Deep Freeze spray for the feet itchiness at night and it does work . 

Anyway, keep it up Derek . 

Phil

User
Posted 17 Feb 2025 at 13:28

Vamos Decho 👍

User
Posted 17 Feb 2025 at 20:42

Best of luck, Decho!

JedSee

User
Posted 18 Feb 2025 at 08:09

Good progress Derek 👍

I have yet to pluck up the courage to get on the scales this week, but after a weekend of pizza and burgers (visiting my youngest son & grandson) I am not expecting great things.....

User
Posted 18 Feb 2025 at 09:16

Hi Ian,

Yes, I know….weekends are the hardest. I measure on Friday and Monday to see how bad I’ve been over the weekend🤣🤣 and I’ve found that if I weigh myself on a Tuesday again I’ve lost a good bit of the pounds I put on over the weekend. My son tells me it’s just water. It’s also let’s me know how hard I’ve got to work during the week!

I have managed to keep myself to couple of gin and tonics(fever tree light is nice) and a small number of nibbles at the weekend, but the Sauv bloc(19 crimes) has stayed in the Fridge.

Theres nothing like seeing your Grandchildren….our 2 grandsons(10 and 8) live close to us and they’ve been such a joy to me whilst going on this journey.

Good luck when you DO get on the scales🤞🤞🤞

Derek

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Posted 28 Feb 2025 at 17:46

That’s brilliant Derek. Well pleased for you. 

I went to badminton Wednesday and I think it really helped my breathing which in turn will help me get more active on the court and elsewhere. 

Weighed myself and at 85kg im at my heaviest ever. So I’ve got to get cracking…… 

Cheers

Phil

User
Posted 01 Mar 2025 at 07:19

Derek

Well Done ,I have recently lost 10 kg .

if like me you enjoy a snack ,try these they taste pretty good and are very filling

https://youtu.be/4DjXVS3QDBU?si=buC_zVffiB1evf_2

regards

john

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Posted 10 Mar 2025 at 09:32

Hi Derek. I would say 1 kg a week is amazing. 
im trying to eat smaller portions but not lost an ounce… 
I went out for breakfast with a mate yesterday and had a couple of decaf coffees and a sausage sandwich and when I got home I was so bloated I couldn’t move. So I had a nap and felt better after so I’m wondering if some of my bloating is actually to do with bread… I’ll need to try out not having bread for a while. 

Anyway, keep it up Derek. 

Cheers 

Phil

User
Posted 12 Mar 2025 at 01:03

You’re doing great, Derek! It takes guts to do your journey so publicly, so hats off to you! Your son must be really chuffed that Herbalife is helping you so much. Looking forward to your next update. 👍🏻

User
Posted 12 Mar 2025 at 10:34
I have finished my Degarelix 6 weeks ago and have been doing 14 hour fasting , only eating between 9:30am and 7:30pm , down from 15stone 12lb to 14stone 13lb in 3 months , I usually have one large beer about 11pm before bed .

Derek is bang on with high protein and low carbs .

User
Posted 17 Mar 2025 at 11:24

Hi Derek.
Considering everything I think you did well. Have a great time away . 

See me consultant tomorrow so hoping I can still go on our holiday in April. 

Take care 

Phil

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Posted 02 Feb 2025 at 19:25

I had the same issue. I thought it would just vanish after the HT, but it didn't - it got worse - around 7½kg at the peak in my case. I was being a bit more careful with food and it started reducing very slowly about 18 months ago. About 6 months ago while doing an awareness event in a town centre, I grabbed a bite to eat from a market stall. That left me on the loo for a couple of days, but on the plus side, I'd lost weight, and I tried not to put that back on.

I made some changes. Don't eat unless hungry. Don't buy biscuits. Aim for 2 meals a day - breakfast (which is either All-bran or porridge), and a main meal. Main meal has a good protein content. This has made quite a difference and I've lost 5kg, mostly in the last 6 months. Another 2½kg would be nice, but if I stay where I am, which is just under BMI 25, I'll be happy.

I have been a lot more busy recently, and that also helps with avoiding snacking.

Wishing you all the best.

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User
Posted 02 Feb 2025 at 19:29

My son tells me high protein is key Andy, and  that’s what Herbalife is based on. I’ve used it before and it works, so I’m keen to see how it works in this situation.

Ive had a bit of a binge tonight so my results tomorrow might be a bit skewed…and costly🤣🤣🤣

User
Posted 02 Feb 2025 at 21:39

Andy All bran is full of sugar and is a really bad choice for one of you daily meals.

Decho not so much high protein as low carb.

I peaked at 101kg currently running at 87kg. Did it relatively easily by cutting out breakfast AND avoiding bread, cereals, pasta, potatoes, root veg and puddings / sweeties.

Don't restrict anything else and the weight just dropped of and has stayed off even with lapses at weekends.

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Posted 02 Feb 2025 at 22:11
Can't join you yet Derek I'm on a cruise ship in the Caribbean then I'm off to Spain when we get home.

Wouldn't mind joining you in March as I'd really like to shed a stone when the weather starts to get a bit warmer.

User
Posted 02 Feb 2025 at 23:19

francij1, you are right about the sugar content of All-bran. It's actually the unbranded versions I buy, in part because lower sugar, and in part because cheaper. When I make porridge, I add bran (and some sugar), and in both cases I add a small number of cranberries for the polyphenols.

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Posted 03 Feb 2025 at 08:06

Go on then Derek, I'll join you. The weight fell off me when I had surgery, probably far too much to be fair. They told me that you burn up to 5000 calories daily as your body recovers from the beating it has had. I took that to mean I should eat more. Unfortunately, when the calorie burning stopped, the crap eating habits didn't.

I weighed in at 12.5 stone today, and want to get back to 11.5. The extra weight I am carrying is as expected, just round my belly, which is not good. It apparently doesn't help with the incontinence issue either!

Consider the challenge on 👍

Ian. 

User
Posted 03 Feb 2025 at 09:52

I’ve been on hormone therapy for three years and it made me fat, (are you allowed to at least call yourself fat?). My specialist nurse told me that I would really struggle to lose weight whilst on hormones but I couldn’t stand the sight of myself in the mirror anymore, so I went on the 4/3 diet and lost two stone in seven months.

I’m not having another hormone injection in March when it’s due because my Oncologist wants to see if the cancer has just been suppressed or has gone for now at least.

If anyone is interested in what I ate on my diet, then by all means PM me.

The advantage of this diet, is that it doesn’t get in the way of the weekend’s Chinese and wine intake.

User
Posted 03 Feb 2025 at 14:03

Ok, here we are…the starting point for me…it’s not good reading but I did have a bit of pre diet binge last night🤣🤣🤣

Ideal figures for me are in brackets…

Conclusion is I am a Fat B!🤬🤬🤬🤬


Weight(67-90kg): 103.8kg   😩
BMI(18.5 - 25) : 28.5 😩
Body Fat(13-25%):  27.7% 😩
Muscle Mass: 71.35 kg
muscle Quality(33-56) : 54😊
Bone Mass(2.7 - 3.7) : 3.7kg😐
Visceral Fat(0-12) : 15.5😩
BMR: 2208 kcal
Metabolic Age(68) : 62😐
Body Water(50-65%) : 44.4%😩

Waste 115cm, 45 inch 😱

 

Edited by member 03 Feb 2025 at 14:05  | Reason: Not specified

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Posted 03 Feb 2025 at 15:08

Ha, your BMI isn't as high as I thought at 103kg and BMI 28.   You must be quite tall.  I lost 7kg and my wife lost 5kg during lockdown.    Ban all biscuits, cakes, chocolates from the house and firmly limit any you eat outside.   Check for low saturated fat, 20g a day max, and to some degree sugar.  Walk every day.  Limit alcohol to 4 pints of beer or one bottle of wine a week.   Beware hidden fat like pastries and pies, croissants almost all fat.  Eat home made food mainly veg.  Use low saturated fat cooking oil like sunflower, rape or olive oil, and Yeo half butter spread.    Don't eat anything between 7pm and 8am.  Be a miserable swine.

I went from 85 to 78kg in about 3 months and have stayed there, BMI around 24.

It's a bit like stopping smoking, after a while seeing people piling on the butter or having a big cream cake looks a mixture of incredible, amusing, alarming and worse.

User
Posted 03 Feb 2025 at 16:01

Yes, I’m tall…6ft 3inches but my high BMI and Visceral fat still bother me.

I won’t be eating any crap except maybe for the odd scone if we’re out somewhere…after all you need the occasional treat and I’ll compensate for that. As I said I am going with the Herbalife Regime. My son runs a Nutrition club and they get great results from people who stick to it…and it’s not really hard. The shakes are nice, they do flavoured ones but I find them a bit synthetic so I use Vinilla mixed with frozen berries. I’ve just devoured a packet of BBQ flavoured Protein chips which are very tasty and having normal chicken curry for tea.😊 If I’m out on my ebike for lunch I can have a ‘meal bar’ which are also tasty, along with lemon, almond chocolate bars for a snack.

my problem in the past is going wild at weekends and undoing all the good work during the week…but I can’t go on like that or I’m never going to succeed. I really want to see if this works because if I go on another cruise without losing it I will be like a beached whale when I come back!😩

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Posted 03 Feb 2025 at 17:55

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member


Weight(67-90kg): 103.8kg   😩
BMI(18.5 - 25) : 28.5 😩
Body Fat(13-25%):  27.7% 😩
Muscle Mass: 71.35 kg
muscle Quality(33-56) : 54😊
Bone Mass(2.7 - 3.7) : 3.7kg😐
Visceral Fat(0-12) : 15.5😩
BMR: 2208 kcal
Metabolic Age(68) : 62😐
Body Water(50-65%) : 44.4%😩

Waste 115cm, 45 inch 😱

 

How do you find out all those stats? Some are obvious but what about:

Muscle mass/quality. Bone mass. Visceral fat. BMR. Body water.

I'd be interested to know the ideal and measure the actual if pos please Derek 

Cheers

Bill

 

 

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Posted 03 Feb 2025 at 18:16

Can’t post a picture but my son uses these in his nutrition club and they are pretty accurate.

https://amzn.eu/d/7lrfhkf

Edited by member 03 Feb 2025 at 18:21  | Reason: Not specified

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Posted 04 Feb 2025 at 10:42

That’s brilliant all you guys working at losing the weight. I lost 1 3/4 stone after my 7th Chemo as i was so ill and had the metal mouth and couldn’t eat anything. But when i stopped the chemo and my consultant put me back on the steroids i just piled it all back on. Mine is mainly belly and a massive moon face. I can’t wear most of my shirts anymore and have to stick to T shirts or Polo shirts. I haven’t got the energy for any reasonable walks and as im having the odd fall im a bit worried about going out on my own now.

I did gain a real chocolate and biscuit craving on the steroids initially but i seem to have come out of that but its made no difference to my weight since then.

Good luck guys 

Phil

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Posted 04 Feb 2025 at 11:23

Hi lads.

I respect your attempts at losing weight and wish you well. 0 I joined Bet365 and lost over twenty pounds  on the first day. 

I spent alot of time in my forties dieting and keeping fit. Now I'm 68 years old I can't be arsed. My clothes still fit me and I haven't set foot on any scales for years.

As I have a heart problems, on top of the prostate condition, I suppose I should try and eat healthier and lose about a stone. However since diagnosis I've decided to enjoy what I enjoy. If that includes drinking a wee bit excessively and having too many 'life reducing' foods, sobeit. 🙂

 

 

 

Edited by member 04 Feb 2025 at 12:25  | Reason: Typo

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Posted 04 Feb 2025 at 13:15

You’ve REALLY GOT to want to do it Adrian if it’s to succeed, and we have so much to deal with when diagnosed with PCa that I can understand why anyone just doesn’t have the desire to do so. I’ve not had the motivation to do anything about it until now, but I’ve got a window of 6 weeks before I go back to Fuerteventura (thanks to Brexshit!) that I really do NOW have that motivation.  My wife has always said losing it is the easy part, it’s keeping it off which is more difficult!

As well as feeling fat and not liking it, None of my shirts, shorts and trousers fit anymore…and this is the second lot I’ve bought since starting HT. indeed I could just go out and buy yet another wardrobe for my July cruise…but I’m running out of sizes😱

And there is another reason…always at the back of my mind is the fact that now that my testosterone is coming back, I just have this niggling fear that my PSA will start to rise about the acceptable level, which means I could be on HT for life…and I want to be in the best possible physical state if that happens.

And finally I know how good I feel when I have lost weight in the past.

Im not going to be a bore about it though and will still have treats…and I’m not giving up my coffee! 6 weeks is not that long in my life so let’s just wait and see what I can achieve.

Derek

User
Posted 04 Feb 2025 at 13:42

Hi Derek.

I agree mate  it's all about 'you've got to want to do it.' When I was about 53 years old, I'd ballooned to almost 16 stone. I lost 3 stone in a year. Like wise about the same time, I cut out alcohol. Didn't have a drop for 7 years!

I achieved both goals due to and my strong will power. Now, I'm in my twilight years, I've decided I'm not giving into my will power anymore. 😁

User
Posted 04 Feb 2025 at 15:29

Hang on Adrian, you're the same vintage as me, 56 was a good year😊 I don’t consider myself to be in my twilight years…unless of course this f….ng disease gets me! I remember though when MY parents were 68 I thought they were ancient🤣🤣🤣

If I can achieve this it might give some encouragement to other guys who have to through ADT. 

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Posted 04 Feb 2025 at 20:24
I am a 56 baby too , just coming to the end of HT , I have lost 7lbs recently by fasting , I don't eat after 19:30 and not before 9:30 .

I do like a decent beer and usually have one each night , would lose more if I cut that out .

User
Posted 04 Feb 2025 at 20:57

Well done Mike👏👏👏Keep us posted on progress.
We’re having friends round on Saturday night so will be having one or two malt whiskies. Will try and keep off the wine this weekend though!

User
Posted 05 Feb 2025 at 17:39

Well I’m a ‘55 baby so does that mean I have an excuse as I’m older 🤣

Seriously though guys you’ve got me feeling a bit guilty. So maybe I’ll get my arse into gear and get some walking done. Plus start to get my diet sorted out. We don’t eat badly and not too large portions. Need to keep the biscuit barrel empty - not by eating them all but not buying more 😬

I see my consultant in 2 weeks so I’ll ask about reducing my Dexamethazone to 1mg instead of 2mg… Might help a bit. 

Not sure if the Degarelix is any worse for weight gain than the other HT offerings. But gonna ask the consultant anyways as it’s quite a painful injection and it’s once a month instead of 3 monthly. Don’t think it’s doing bugger all anyway. 

Good luck to you all 👍

Phil

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Posted 05 Feb 2025 at 18:01

had my Degarelix injection today or The Devils Semen as I call it .

We look after 4 year Matthew one of our Grandsons on a Wednesday , he ran at me to give me a cuddle today and head butted my injection site , very sore and painful .

My readings with Degarelix are the same as my Prostap ones , hoping last shot next month .

Since changing to Degarelix becuase my T on Prostap was 1 , my type 2 has got worse , I have had a stroke and occasional bed wetting and my T remains at 1.

Funny old life .

                      Mike

User
Posted 05 Feb 2025 at 18:54

Well done Derek…

As a support for you and to keep you focussed I’m going to donate £10 to pcuk for every kg you lose!

 

User
Posted 05 Feb 2025 at 22:34

Ooooo…pressure Mark😱😱😱

Thanks so much, very generous of you, I will do my best to take your cash!🤣🤣🤣

Derek

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Posted 10 Feb 2025 at 10:18
Well, week 1 results are in and I’m quite happy really😊

Note > is decrease, < is increase and = 

 

Weight(67-90kg): 103.8kg  > 102.0kg😊😊
BMI(18.5 - 25) : 28.5 > 28 😊
Body Fat(13-25%):  27.7% > 26.0% 😊
Muscle Mass: 71.35 kg < 71.8kg
muscle Quality(33-56) : 54 < 58💪💪
Bone Mass(2.7 - 3.7) : 3.7kg =8.157 lb 3.7kg
Visceral Fat(0-12) : 15.5 > 15 😐
BMR: 2208 kcal < 2214
Metabolic Age(68) : 62 < 56
Body Water(50-65%) : 44.4% < 45.0%

 

If I hadn’t had a binge on Saturday with whisky, nibbles and late supper the results would have been even better, but you’ve got to have fun sometimes.

I’ve snacked on Herbalife products and apples, had good dinners including fish and chips and 2 platefuls(naughty but it was good!) of Macaroni😋. I’ve never felt hungry.

 

I’ve been active, maybe overdid it a bit on a 55 mile ebike ride on Thursday which wiped me out on Friday. Only activity I didn’t manage was swimming, hopefully this week as the weather is pants in Fife🥶🥶

 

I’m pleased my weight has come down and my body fat as well, but need to work harder on my Visceral Fat. And I am a youngster again🤣🤣🤣

 

Good luck to everyone on this journey trying to lose their bully beef!

 

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Posted 17 Feb 2025 at 10:41

Doing well Derek. Keep it up. It’s great when you see results, no matter how small. 

I need to start something , a bit of walking and maybe some changes to my diet.

As I’m still suffering from the Neuropathy in my feet from the chemo the missus doesn’t like me out walking on my own in case I have a fall… 

Someone at badminton suggested Deep Freeze spray for the feet itchiness at night and it does work . 

Anyway, keep it up Derek . 

Phil

User
Posted 17 Feb 2025 at 13:28

Vamos Decho 👍

User
Posted 17 Feb 2025 at 18:23

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

Doing well Derek. Keep it up. It’s great when you see results, no matter how small. 



yes Phil trying very hard to do that too with my Somacorrect🤣🤣🤣

Strange thing is my lower leg and foot cramps have gone since I started this regime🤔🤔 and my belly is noticeable  less podgy..even my wife has complemented me💪💪 my right hips still giving me jip but working on my glutes daily. Also at long last found the right way to use my Soma pump and I’m getting results from that too💪💪…if you know what I mean😉

week 2 results are in and I’m still happy and motivated😊 although weekends are still a struggle

 

Note: this result is from Friday, 14th. I’m going to publish results on Friday as they’re always a bit skewed on Monday because I do allow myself a few treats over the weekend🤪

 

Weight(67-90kg): 103.8kg  > 102.0kg > 100.8😊😊
BMI(18.5 - 25) : 28.5 > 28  >  27.6😊
Body Fat(13-25%):  27.7% > 26.0%  >  25.2%😊
Muscle Mass: 71.35 kg < 71.8kg  > 71.7
muscle Quality(33-56) : 54 < 58 < 59 💪💪
Bone Mass(2.7 - 3.7) : 3.7kg =8.157 lb 3.7kg
Visceral Fat(0-12) : 15.5 > 15 > 14.5 😊
BMR: 2208 kcal < 2214 > 2207
Metabolic Age(68) : 62 > 56 > 53😊😊😊😊
Body Water(50-65%) : 44.4% < 45.0% < 45.1%

 

I’ve not been nearly so active this week as the weather has been pants and I’ve had a lot of other things going on. Still going in the right direction though and I’m particularly pleased that my body fat and visceral fat is going down😊 and just look at my Metabolic age….I’ll be a teenager soon.🤣🤣

Unfortunately my mother-in-law fell at home yesterday and is in hospital so I’m not sure how active I’m going to be this week but am going to try as best I can, hopefully in the next couple of weeks I might get down to double figures🤞🤞

 

Good luck to everyone on this journey trying to lose their pre treatment body back!

 

User
Posted 17 Feb 2025 at 20:42

Best of luck, Decho!

JedSee

User
Posted 18 Feb 2025 at 08:09

Good progress Derek 👍

I have yet to pluck up the courage to get on the scales this week, but after a weekend of pizza and burgers (visiting my youngest son & grandson) I am not expecting great things.....

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Posted 18 Feb 2025 at 09:16

Hi Ian,

Yes, I know….weekends are the hardest. I measure on Friday and Monday to see how bad I’ve been over the weekend🤣🤣 and I’ve found that if I weigh myself on a Tuesday again I’ve lost a good bit of the pounds I put on over the weekend. My son tells me it’s just water. It’s also let’s me know how hard I’ve got to work during the week!

I have managed to keep myself to couple of gin and tonics(fever tree light is nice) and a small number of nibbles at the weekend, but the Sauv bloc(19 crimes) has stayed in the Fridge.

Theres nothing like seeing your Grandchildren….our 2 grandsons(10 and 8) live close to us and they’ve been such a joy to me whilst going on this journey.

Good luck when you DO get on the scales🤞🤞🤞

Derek

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Posted 21 Feb 2025 at 21:01

Well, week 3 results, progress slowing down a bit but still going generally in the right direction😊

Weight(67-90kg): 103.8kg  > 102.0kg > 100.8 >100.6🤔🤔
BMI(18.5 - 25) : 28.5 > 28  >  27.6 = 27.6 😐
Body Fat(13-25%):  27.7% > 26.0%  >  25.2%  < 25.9 😒
Muscle Mass: 71.35 kg < 71.8kg  > 71.7 > 70.8
muscle Quality(33-56) : 54 < 58 < 59  >  57😟

Bone Mass(2.7 - 3.7) : 3.7kg =8.157 lb 3.7kg = 3.7kg
Visceral Fat(0-12) : 15.5 > 15 > 14.5 = 14.5 😐

BMR: 2208 kcal < 2214 > 2207 > 2181😐
Metabolic Age(68) : 62 > 56 > 53 < 56😊😊😊😊
Body Water(50-65%) : 44.4% < 45.0% < 45.1%<45.4

 

Waist Measure 115cm  = ?? = ?? > 114cm

 

Results still going in the right direction although slowed down a bit this week. Once again the weekends are the problem and I’ve not managed to get rid of the extra fat I gained last weekend. Also over the 3 weeks not lost much round my waste according to my measuring tape but I suppose 1cm better than nothing.

I’ve had a good week eating wise although I did treat myself to a scone yesterday. Also substituted shake for porridge a couple of mornings when it’s been very cold.

Again not managed too much exercise this week, but the weather is much milder now so hopefully that will pick up next week and I’ll get back on my bike.

See younnext Friday…Will I make double figures🤔🤔🤔Tall order I think!

 

 

 

Edited by member 22 Feb 2025 at 05:12  | Reason: Not specified

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Posted 21 Feb 2025 at 21:07

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
Waste Measure 115cm =45.276 = ?? = ?? > 114cm 

That's one hell of a poo Derek.

It must have weighed half a stone.

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Posted 22 Feb 2025 at 03:36

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
Waste Measure 115cm =45.276 = ?? = ?? > 114cm 

That's one hell of a poo Derek.

It must have weighed half a stone.

oops! You’ve got to laugh!🤣🤣🤣

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Posted 28 Feb 2025 at 16:40

Week 4…

I did it! Just! 99.95kg…and I wasn’t holding onto anything! That’s 4 bags of sugar in 4 weeks and I’m chuffed to bits. My body fat steadily decreasing and is now just in the normal range, my Visceral fat is steadily decreasing as well but should be less than 12.

So having a wee bottle of sparkly to celebrate. It’s not really been that difficult TBH although at times I get a bit frustrated on Monday mornings when my good work is undone….but it gives me the motivation to get back on track. I’m still using Herlablife products although I’ve been having porridge some mornings. I had a healthy lunch out today with a friend from Maggies and will be having a nice tea.

Oh, and my wallet is £80 lighter with a £40 donation to Maggies and a £40 donation to PCUK. I’m making a donation now so that if I put weight back on I will have to pay again in 4 weeks time🤣🤣🤣. Anything to keep me on the straight and narrow…remember I’m a Scotsman 🤣🤣🤣

Weight(67-90kg): 103.8kg  > 102.0kg > 100.8 >100.6 > 99.95 👏👏👏
BMI(18.5 - 25) : 28.5 > 28  >  27.6 = 27.6 > 27.4 😊
Body Fat(13-25%):  27.7% > 26.0%  >  25.2%  < 25.9  > 24.6👏👏👏
Muscle Mass: 71.35 kg < 71.8kg  > 71.7 > 70.8 < 71.65😊
muscle Quality(33-56) : 54 < 58 < 59  >  57 < 60😊

Bone Mass(2.7 - 3.7) : 3.7kg =8.157 lb 3.7kg = 3.7kg =3.7kg
Visceral Fat(0-12) : 15.5 > 15 > 14.5 = 14.5 > 14 😊

BMR: 2208 kcal < 2214 > 2207 > 2181 < 2202
Metabolic Age(68) : 62 > 56 > 53 < 56 > 53 😊
Body Water(50-65%) : 44.4% < 45.0% < 45.1%<45.4<45.5
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Posted 28 Feb 2025 at 17:46

That’s brilliant Derek. Well pleased for you. 

I went to badminton Wednesday and I think it really helped my breathing which in turn will help me get more active on the court and elsewhere. 

Weighed myself and at 85kg im at my heaviest ever. So I’ve got to get cracking…… 

Cheers

Phil

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Posted 01 Mar 2025 at 07:19

Derek

Well Done ,I have recently lost 10 kg .

if like me you enjoy a snack ,try these they taste pretty good and are very filling

https://youtu.be/4DjXVS3QDBU?si=buC_zVffiB1evf_2

regards

john

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Posted 10 Mar 2025 at 08:48

Week 5 results…sorry forgot to publish on Friday

Weight(67-90kg): 103.8kg  > 102.0kg > 100.8 >100.6 > 99.95 > 99.40 😊
BMI(18.5 - 25) : 28.5 > 28  >  27.6 = 27.6 > 27.4 > 27.3 😊
Body Fat(13-25%):  27.7% > 26.0%  >  25.2%  < 25.9  > 24.6 < 25.1😡
Muscle Mass: 71.35 kg < 71.8kg  > 71.7 > 70.8 < 71.65 > 70.8
muscle Quality(33-56) : 54 < 58 < 59  >  57 < 60 = 60

Bone Mass(2.7 - 3.7) : 3.7kg =8.157 lb 3.7kg = 3.7kg =3.7kg =3.7kg
Visceral Fat(0-12) : 15.5 > 15 > 14.5 = 14.5 > 14 < 14.5😡

BMR: 2208 kcal < 2214 > 2207 > 2181 < 2202 > 2176
Metabolic Age(68) : 62 > 56 > 53 < 56 > 53 = 53
Body Water(50-65%) : 44.4% < 45.0% < 45.1%<45.4<45.5>45.4

 

So still going int the right direction although a little disappointed that my fat levels increased a bit…I did have a couple of treats during the week though. On Monday I had a ‘fasting’ day where I took only Herbalife products and it really helped get rid of the excesses of the weekend….Im doing this again today.

 

Sibthat’s about 1kg per week on average, slow and ‘fairly’ steady…and feeling better for it😊
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Posted 10 Mar 2025 at 09:32

Hi Derek. I would say 1 kg a week is amazing. 
im trying to eat smaller portions but not lost an ounce… 
I went out for breakfast with a mate yesterday and had a couple of decaf coffees and a sausage sandwich and when I got home I was so bloated I couldn’t move. So I had a nap and felt better after so I’m wondering if some of my bloating is actually to do with bread… I’ll need to try out not having bread for a while. 

Anyway, keep it up Derek. 

Cheers 

Phil

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Posted 10 Mar 2025 at 12:45

Hi Phil,

one thing I haven’t given up on is coffee….and not decaf…I allow myself one flat white in the morning, any later and I don’t sleep! I had another bad weekend, even ate my wife’s Bread and butter pudding yesterday with some wine so I knew it was going to be bad this morning 101.3 kg😱 But it’s mainly water so hopefully will most be gone by tomorrow🤞

I try to avoid bread during the week, but had a poached egg and bacon brown roll for breakfast on Saturday and it was delicious.

my son keeps telling me Protein, Protein, Protein! This is what Herbalife is all about. Somoene who is in our Cancer Coffee club is with slimming world and he gave me a raspberry rocky road to try. I ate it this morning with my Costa Flat white and it was nice enough, but I found out it only contains 1g protein. Herbalife snack bars contain 10g. I had my shake this morning with fresh banana and frozen strawberries…nice😊 a chocolate meal bar(24g protein) and apple for lunch and I’ll have another shake for dinner with Savoury snack in between if I’m hungry.

OMG I sound like a salesman.🤣🤣🤣

My wife keeps saying “the easy part is losing it, the difficult part is keeping it off!”

im half way there to where I want to be and hopefully will be able to keep going🤞🤞

good luck and even just small changes can make a difference.

Derek

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Posted 12 Mar 2025 at 01:03

You’re doing great, Derek! It takes guts to do your journey so publicly, so hats off to you! Your son must be really chuffed that Herbalife is helping you so much. Looking forward to your next update. 👍🏻

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Posted 12 Mar 2025 at 10:34
I have finished my Degarelix 6 weeks ago and have been doing 14 hour fasting , only eating between 9:30am and 7:30pm , down from 15stone 12lb to 14stone 13lb in 3 months , I usually have one large beer about 11pm before bed .

Derek is bang on with high protein and low carbs .

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Posted 12 Mar 2025 at 11:46

That’s a great result too Mike, well done especially so soon after finishing HT👏👏👏

and a large beer before you go to bed as well, if I did that I’d be running to the loo all night🤣🤣🤣

If only I could behave myself at weekends😩. But you still need to have some fun😊

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Posted 12 Mar 2025 at 11:53

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
only eating between 9:30am and 7:30pm

If I started eating at 9:30am, I'd be full by tea time. 😄

Edited by member 12 Mar 2025 at 12:28  | Reason: Typo

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Posted 12 Mar 2025 at 12:50

Quite my friend we still need to have some fun , no point being the leanest corpse in the mortuary. 

I do enjoy a bottle of real ale each night sometimes with a short to sip too .

Mike .

 

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Posted 16 Mar 2025 at 20:51

This weeks results are in, Friday, 14th….think it should have been 13th!😩 poor results this week…..however…..yesterday I was invited to a free afternoon tea in the Balmoral (posh) hotel in Edinburgh courtesy of Oceania Cruises. Beautiful spread including free flowing Prosecco so I put the blame firmly at their door, along with Barrhead Travel for inviting my wife and I. Mind you it was scrumptious so what the hell, we all need to let our hair down at times😊

This will be my last post for a few weeks as I’m off to Fuerteventura on Wednesday for 3 weeks. This test will be  a real test…can I stay around the 100kg mark whilst consuming a few (too many!) mojitos and meals out in lovely restaurants.
lots of walking and cycling so I’ll hopefully be able to keep close to that🤞🤞 Fortunately the Etoricoxib prescribed to me by an online doctor has significantly improved my hip pain so I can do a lot more…I will need to follow this up with my GP when I get home.

 

Weight(67-90kg): 103.8kg  > 102.0kg > 100.8 >100.6 > 99.95 > 99.40 < 99.85🤷🏼‍♂️
BMI(18.5 - 25) : 28.5 > 28  >  27.6 = 27.6 > 27.4 > 27.3  < 27.4
Body Fat(13-25%):  27.7% > 26.0%  >  25.2%  < 25.9  > 24.6 < 25.1 < 26.5🤬
Muscle Mass: 71.35 kg < 71.8kg  > 71.7 > 70.8 < 71.65 > 70.8 > 69.75
muscle Quality(33-56) : 54 < 58 < 59  >  57 < 60 = 60 > 50

Bone Mass(2.7 - 3.7) : 3.7kg =8.157 lb 3.7kg = 3.7kg =3.7kg =3.7kg > 3.6kg
Visceral Fat(0-12) : 15.5 > 15 > 14.5 = 14.5 > 14 < 14.5 < 15😡

BMR: 2208 kcal < 2214 > 2207 > 2181 < 2202 > 2176 > 2148
Metabolic Age(68) : 62 > 56 > 53 < 56 > 53 = 53 < 59🤬
Body Water(50-65%) : 44.4% < 45.0% < 45.1%<45.4<45.5>45.4<45.9
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Posted 17 Mar 2025 at 11:24

Hi Derek.
Considering everything I think you did well. Have a great time away . 

See me consultant tomorrow so hoping I can still go on our holiday in April. 

Take care 

Phil

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Posted 17 Mar 2025 at 12:33

I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you Phil🤞🤞🤞

 
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