Over weight Pilots ..

Ralliart · Post by **Ralliart** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:20 pm

The useful load of the wheel 206 I fly is just over 1600 lbs. Full fuel is 480 lbs.

I used to weigh 180ish, then I stopped eating crap food, cut out pop, junk food, minimised sugar, starting exercising regularily, and now maintain 150 for the last couple years. No fad or quick fix, just common sense I guess.

SayAgain · Post by **SayAgain** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 2:22 pm

Hey,

I am carrying an extra 30 pounds or so myself. Any reccomendations on where to gain some information on the G.i. index and diabetic diets? Might be worth a look.

thanks.

Bede · Post by **Bede** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 4:18 pm

Loc,

I think discriminating against fat people is justified if they can't get the job done. Universities discriminate against dumb people and refuse them admission, airlines make fat people buy two seats, life sucks.

P.S. You wouldn't own them, they had their OC pulled 3 years ago.

2low · Post by **2low** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 4:26 pm

Im 41 and in the best shape of my life......Thanks to BowFlex

flingwing206 · Post by **flingwing206** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:52 pm

eat eggs twice a day, and lots of fried foods,

mellow_pilot · Post by **mellow_pilot** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:24 pm

2 words, fois gras.

Airtids · Post by **Airtids** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 8:30 pm

flingwing206 wrote:eat eggs twice a day, and lots of fried foods,

Yeaaahhhh, that'll work

. Reminds me of a buddy in High School who was a competitive cyclist. He wanted to drop a weight class, so went on an all avacado diet. Gained 15 lbs. before someone filled him in on avacados being the fattiest fruit (?) out there

.

Expat · Post by **Expat** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:17 pm

Pilot_adam,

i think your problem is more than related to piloting. being 40 lbs overweight at a young age is very bad. One day, you will not ba able to even get insurance, and you may be refused a job because of that.
Think about it. It will only get worse with age.
Cheers, and good luck!

desksgo · Post by **desksgo** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:31 pm

Shows what you know, Expat.

Smoke, drink, eat and be merry = die happy.

But as soon as one of the above has an impact on aviation employment, things change.

I know a few airline drivers down here that would have never quit smoking unless their carrier went to a no tobacco policy. You'd be surprised how aviation can become a greater incentive than life itself.

Expat · Post by **Expat** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:36 pm

Deskgo,

The military would kick you out over obesity...
Cheers

catan man · Post by **catan man** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:53 pm

Losing weight... It's all been said here in this thread for the most part. IE: No pop, cut out the chips and candy bars, stop eating later at night, sittin' in a chair all day long munchin' on stuff you don't need, and not getting out and shakin' the booty one way or another.

These things add up.

This book called "Diet for a New America" is king in respect to eating and the things you put in your body. Written by John Robbins. It scared the $hit out of me. No pun intended... But regardless, it did send a very important message about meat and dairy products as a whole.

Although one could argue and say, "A person who is happy and eats prankes and drinks beer alot may live till they're 90. At the same time one who eats sprouts and rice but lives in dread may not.

Take it for what it is, and don't forget to shake the booty, one way or another.

. . · Post by **. .** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:20 pm

shake the booty: Noted.

Expat · Post by **Expat** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:44 pm

Or best...leave the country!
Here there are no such things as junk food! The only snacks are apples and water melons. No one is fat around here!

mellow_pilot · Post by **mellow_pilot** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:04 am

Expat wrote:Deskgo,

The military would kick you out over obesity...
Cheers

Military can't kick anyone out for fitness anymore. Some dick went to a lawyer. You can check it out on the dnd website, some of the brass have their panties in a knot about it.

Expat · Post by **Expat** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:22 am

Yea,..
Now you can be obese and in the Cdn military
You can smoke pot and be in the US military
You can drink too much vodka and stay in the rusian army.
I think North Korea will kick our ass the way things are going...

desksgo · Post by **desksgo** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 5:28 am

Expat wrote:Or best...leave the country!
Here there are no such things as junk food! The only snacks are apples and water melons. No one is fat around here!

Yea but everyone smells funny where you are.

And of course they are all thin, all they do is eat cucumbers all day:

Expat · Post by **Expat** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 6:22 am

These we call pickles. And you're right desk,the reason people are skinny is the horrible smell everywhere. but that should not give me diabetes or a heart attack.

desksgo · Post by **desksgo** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 6:49 am

Anyway back to Pilot_adam's problem. Cut back on the cheese burgers and you'll be fine in no time.

It's ok, that's a DIET Pepsi!

No Conflict · Post by **No Conflict** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 7:38 am

endless wrote:shake the booty: Noted.

so THAT'S what i've been doing wrong!!!! Note to self.....

jumperdumper · Post by **jumperdumper** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 3:36 pm

It is each individual’s responsibility to take care of their own health. As pilots we need to be more aware of the risks associated with being overweight. The fact is, we have to see a Doctor once a year (or twice if over 40) to keep our license. This is a perfect opportunity to get professional advice on how to stay fit and loose weight. There is no excuse for overeating, and being overweight. Those who are overweight increases their risk of loosing their medical and even worse, getting sick. After all the hard work to get the job of your dreams, it would be a shame to loose it because you are a fat ass.
Take charge of your life, get off the couch go for a walk. It all starts right now so DO IT!!
Choose a healthy lifestyle and not a diet.
Blue skies and good luck

cyyz · Post by **cyyz** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 4:34 pm

desksgo wrote: It's ok, that's a DIET Pepsi!

But it wasn't Super Sized....

Pilot_adam · Post by **Pilot_adam** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 5:16 pm

jumperdumper
After all the hard work to get the job of your dreams, it would be a shame to loose it because you are a fat ass.
Take charge of your life, get off the couch go for a walk. It all starts right now so DO IT!!
Choose a healthy lifestyle and not a diet.
Blue skies and good luck

That was pretty good and inspiring i guess.. you are absolute right...

I have been saying oh tomorrow i will start this and go in a diet..but i guess it all starts right NOW,,,

As a pilot i have to be aware of my health specially that i have a history of diabetes in my father's family.....

Cheers
Adam

hazatude · Post by **hazatude** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 5:25 pm

Adam...seek me out at Peninsulair and I will help you.

desksgo · Post by **desksgo** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 5:31 pm

jumperdumper wrote:I stay fit and loose weight.

Loose weight...I see a lot of that around here. I was at the beach tonight and saw someone's arms flapping in the breeze like the mighty sails on an oceangoing schooner

jumperdumper · Post by **jumperdumper** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 8:33 pm

desksgo wrote:
jumperdumper wrote:I stay fit and loose weight.
Loose weight...I see a lot of that around here. I was at the beach tonight and saw someone's arms flapping in the breeze like the mighty sails on an oceangoing schooner

I never wrote that......
buck up punk!!!!