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  Paul @ Ashgate Garden Care June 15, 2011 at 6:52pm

  A bad day Dan ?folks would pay good money to lose weight and work in the worlds best office - outside.
  
  I usually wear chainsaw boots as this keeps the dirt out.
  
  I also wear a baseball cap to keep the sun and dirt off my head.
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  andy @Doughty Garden Maintenance June 15, 2011 at 7:02pm

  I know the feeling Dan,  My missus always frowns when i take my boots off and eject a pile of grass cuttings/soil/dust/sawdust onto the hallway floor, I'm amazed the waste pipe from the shower hasn't blocked up from the amount of brown water that goes down it every night. 

   

  I don't appear to be losing weight though?? 14 stone at the last weigh in, perhaps i'm not working hard enough???
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  Dan Frazer Gardening June 15, 2011 at 7:18pm

  I eat as much as I physically can, a few times a week I almost feel sick from it, and can't even maintain the weight. Winter time sees me gain a tiny amount but still eating like a pig. It's almost a serious issue and I have considered speaking to a professional for any advice they can give. I get very tired sometimes and this usually ties in with me losing a few lbs.

   

   
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  Paul @ Ashgate Garden Care June 15, 2011 at 7:28pm

  Lol. Exactamundo.
  
  Andrew Bentley said:

  Hey Dan!

   

  Just put on a shirt and tie, suit, shiny shoes and sit at your desk staring aimlessly at your computer for a few hours - then think - this is what lots of people do EVERY day to earn their money.......that should sort you out!
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  andy @Doughty Garden Maintenance June 15, 2011 at 7:30pm

  Too true, God i couldn't work in an office in a million years! 
  
  Andrew Bentley said:
  

  Hey Dan!

   

  Just put on a shirt and tie, suit, shiny shoes and sit at your desk staring aimlessly at your computer for a few hours - then think - this is what lots of people do EVERY day to earn their money.......that should sort you out!
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  Michael Bates June 15, 2011 at 7:58pm

  Eat loads of high carb rich stuff in the evening and drink beer. The weight gain solution for many a skinny man. Slows you right down the next day but this also has a positive effect on your weight gain!. (I except no responsibility for any after effects or loss of earnings).
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  Andy Lawrence June 15, 2011 at 8:57pm

  Hi Dan,

   

  Yup I feel your pain mate.

  Got mistaken for a gypsy a few weeks ago - by a methadone addict for god' sake! Was looking a bit rough to be fair. Covered in crap from a garden clearance.

  Re the weight loss thing I take protein powder shakes a couple of times a week, not that I'm worried about losing weight (13st 7lb currently) just helps with the recovery a little when things are particularly tough and ensures you get enough protein. Personally I find it hard to get food down during the day when I'm really busy.

   

   

   
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  Chris Auld June 15, 2011 at 9:51pm

  

   

  This should keep you clean?
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  Adam Pilgrim June 15, 2011 at 10:07pm

  I prefer the dust and grass to the engine oil, grease and particularly brake dust I used to get covered in working in the motor trade. Constantly feeling 'grimy' - no thank you.

  As regards weight loss and fitness, I was talking to a very fit 76 odd year old that 'does' a few gardens near me - we worked out in just one day in his week he walks 12-14 miles behind various mowers.

  He has been offered the use of a ride on for one large lawn but declined as it didn't meet his standards of finish...
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  Bespoke Lawncare June 15, 2011 at 11:35pm

  Were there's muck there's brass