Just got back from a great last minute holiday to the Red Sea. Dived with Dolphins and the elusive Hammerhead Sharks. Wow did I have a great time. The undersea world is fantastic!

Hi guys, I've just come across this site called Groupon a couple of days ago, they offer some bargain Deals of The Day usually at about 1/3 of the normal price.
Just booked to go to a nice restaurant today and am saving £29.00 on a 4 course meal so only £19.00 with a glass of bubbly per person. Now that's not bad. Have a look by clicking the link below. You won't regret it if you like a bargain. http://ping.fm/FrWwQ

Nick Gregan is off on holiday - yes guys you heard it right I'm off to Sharm el Sheikh on Sunday for a weeks liveaboard.....yeee haaaa

I know it's twice in one day but here's a great interview I did with Photopreneur.http://ping.fm/uSWR7 I know it's blowing my own trumpet but it's really worth a read. da da dadrrrr..

Does your headshot photographer really care about the outcome of your shoot? http://ping.fm/K99dS

Great article here it's definitely worth a read. http://ping.fm/ecUJC

New post on my ever decreasing stats and ever increasing weight loss mission. www.myweightlossjourney.co.uk

Just heard that Herman Leonard did this week in LA aged 87. For those who don't know him, I'm sure you'll know his work as they've adorned many a living room and trendy bar. read more here www.ambiguousmisdirection.com/blog

Just made a great post here: http://ping.fm/Z1N4P enjoy!

Worked out by the docks this morning, it was lovely and sunny compared to yesterday. I've been working with my personal trainer Mark from DocksideFitness http://ping.fm/UgWYS
We've been working on using my considerable bodyweight as opposed to weights etc. Great fun - really!!

Heavy rain this morning meant my workout in the park was damp and cold. But like a trooper I struggled through it, discarded the discomfort of the rain and wind. But hey, if you're on a mission you're on a mission. And thats me.

I had some great headshots done today by Nick Gregan http://ping.fm/O6nZG I recommend him to everone who needs photographs.

Just confirmed a personal training session tomorrow morning with Mark. You're right guys I am on a mission to loose the belly.

the worst part of dieting or trying to lose weight is boredom. What do we do when we are bored - if you're like me you eat. One of the things I'm going to have to fight hard is the boredom threshold. I've got to find something to do in the evenings to combat the temptation to eat. Any suggestions????

I've been on the diet for a week now and suffered no real hardships. And the result is like magic I've lost a kilo or 2.2lbs. I'm really really pleased with myself. Come on man you can do it!!

Whoa this weight loss journey is going to be hard. Photographed a friends wedding today - it was great but the temptation of great food was hard to overcome. But I did, I stayed strong. Hopefully this bodes well for the future. Bring on those challenges 'cos I am equal to them. The pictures were great by the way!

Weight Loss Diary Day One

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Weight Loss Diary Day One

Weight Loss Diary Day One

Being the sort of bloke who loves his food I find it incredibly difficult to ration myself to one potato or a sliver of cake.
I always have to fight the twin demons of my own weakness and mild greed getting the better of me.
I tend to easily loose my concentration – well that’s what I call it.

So what I thought I’d do with this site was to make a bold statement to the world and to my friends. I thought I’d follow one of the principles of  basic psychology and that was to make a statement, write it down and let everybody know about it, especially the people whom like and respect. Then if I find myself weakening or find that the task is too difficult I can always remind myself of the promises I have made to the people I like and respect.

I’m hoping that the thought of telling my closest friends and family that I am on a weight loss mission will spur me on and keep me focused on the real issue and the real target – which to me is weight loss – but not simply so that my jeans will fit me better. This is one of the main reasons obviously, but at my age ( approaching 50 ) I think it’s important to be aware of the health issues that being over weight causes.

So in the spirit of writing things down I thought I’d jot down my goal and some unpleasant but vital statistics.


My goal is to loose 1 & half stone or 21lbs. It kind of rounds up to 10kg more or less. It may seem like a lot of weight to loose and it is but I am a big guy as you can see below. My other main goal to coincide with my health issues is to reduce my body fat % down to 20%.

Weight   17st 5lbs      or 110kg
Waist      44 & 3/4″   or 114.5cm
Neck       18 & 3/4″   or 48.5cm
Chest      46 & 1/2″   or 118.5cm
Bicep      16 & 1/2″    or 42.3cm
Thigh      26″              or 66cm

Body Fat 27.9% = 30.7kg

Guys please leave your comments whether they are in aid of my motivation or ideas for exercise.

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