07-31-2013, 07:31 AM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: In a van down by the river
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That's pretty exciting! Just last night I was walking with my wife and gave her a piggy back while trying to run. HOLY CRAP that was tough... Our combined weight was about 320 lbs and I almost died after about 100 yards. I can't imagine carrying that kind of weight around every day. Gave me a new appreciation for the challenges you are about to face.
Good luck!
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07-31-2013, 07:50 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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Congrats and good luck man! I don't know why, but I always kind of pictured you as thin. Not that I am picturing you a lot or anything... 
Kind of crazy that 4% of the population applied to be on the show. That would be like 1.4 million people in Canada applying or about 12.5 million Americans applying on their version.
Is Iceland a "fat" country?
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07-31-2013, 07:55 AM
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Self Imposed Exile
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Calgary
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Best of luck to you, don't know anything about the program, do your research prior, and all that stuff.
The picture you posted in the thread won't load for me, but in Iceland, someone who is over 6'4" and weighs " well over 140 pounds" is considered overwieght?
I am so fat by your standards.
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07-31-2013, 08:01 AM
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Redundant Minister of Redundancy
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Montreal
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Originally Posted by Kavy
Best of luck to you, don't know anything about the program, do your research prior, and all that stuff.
The picture you posted in the thread won't load for me, but in Iceland, someone who is over 6'4" and weighs " well over 140 pounds" is considered overwieght?
I am so fat by your standards.
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Pretty sure he said his weight has varied over 140 lbs....
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07-31-2013, 08:03 AM
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God of Hating Twitter
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Well Iceland just was called the fattest country in Europe, which I doubt to be quite honest.
http://www.grapevine.is/News/ReadArt...test-In-Europe
There is however a big change since the last time I lived here in 2000, and there is a definite change in how Icelanders look, way more obese young people than ever before and there is a lot of alarm bells being sounded.
I totally do not see the morbidly obese as much in Iceland as I did in Canada and especially the US, so I do think Icelanders have gotten chubby, but no way are most of these people in nearly as bad of a situation as other people in North America considered obese.
I find the people of Iceland to be way more interested in health and fitness, all companies here really push their employees to eat better, workout, and all the unions offer big discounts and even money towards buying bikes, gym memberships, etc..
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07-31-2013, 08:04 AM
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God of Hating Twitter
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I'm currently 170 kilos about 380 pounds, so yeah I need to be around 210 with my frame.
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07-31-2013, 08:11 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Kick some butt man! I will need you to record a translation for my pirated copies of; The Biggest Loser: Iceland.
Best of luck to you.
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07-31-2013, 08:24 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Calgary
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I must be missing something.
You are 6'4" and 140 lbs? I assume its kilos instead of lbs.
Anyhow congrats and hope you first succeed in your goal and second of course win.
If it is lbs then wow you are one fat mofo :no
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07-31-2013, 08:25 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Best of luck. I hope this translates long term into longer healthier life.
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07-31-2013, 08:39 AM
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: In front of a monitor or TV
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Originally Posted by Thor
I agree to be honest, the show in itself is about fast, and pretty massive weight loss which is unsustainable in the long run. Once you complete the show and are back to reality, you have to do smart and sustainable exercise and lifestyle changes. I have once before lost a seriously significant amount of weight, and the key to keeping it off is not be on any extreme diet/exercise program as a way to keep it off.
I will use this 10 weeks as a way to go crazy, drop lots of weight and after this is all said and done take on the challenge of regular exercise, sensible eating and changing my bad habbits.
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Good luck.
It'd be interesting to hear from you on what things are really like "off-camera".
Hopefully there is support network from the show after the fact, else there's always CP
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07-31-2013, 09:10 AM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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Good luck, Thor.
Don't let any minor set backs deter you from your goal. I know you can do this!
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07-31-2013, 09:27 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Fantasy Island
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Awesome!!! I used to watch that show all the time (American version I guess). The workouts get pretty intense by the final few weeks.
Good luck!!
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07-31-2013, 10:04 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: right here of course
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Best of luck!! Kick some a$$...
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07-31-2013, 10:09 AM
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One of the Nine
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Space Sector 2814
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Good luck Thor, I will be rooting for you.
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07-31-2013, 10:10 AM
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Calgary
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Congrats!
I would watch a bit of Biggest Loser Sweden when I lived there, but most of the contestants 'before' condition was what the Americans 'after' would look like! Most Europeans, aren't as big as North Americans, but I did notice that the younger generation was getting larger - I'd assume due to an increase in processed junk, tv/internet/sedentary lifestyle and more fast food options.
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07-31-2013, 10:11 AM
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Voted for Kodos
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sounds like a fun adventure! Hope it goes well for you, on the show and after.
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07-31-2013, 10:50 AM
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#38
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: the C of Red
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Best of luck Thor! This must be exciting and terrifying at the same time. I wish you all the best and can't wait to see any updates of your adventure.
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07-31-2013, 10:54 AM
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#39
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Lifetime Suspension
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Good Luck Sir. Is this televised too? Anywhere I can catch a few clips?
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07-31-2013, 10:58 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rapidfire999
Good Luck Sir. Is this televised too? Anywhere I can catch a few clips?
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Perhaps here...
http://www.biggestloser.is/
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