Nr. 1 2010 - Handelsflådens Velfærdsråd

A heart warming story about diet
change and exercise on board
the danish government’s seamen’s service’s three on board fitness competitions, under the banner ”do it”, are a very
important part of our work. not least because of the inability to organise events ashore. a few days ago we received a
mail from captain Kay Jørgensen on board the Marie Mærsk:
For several years I have suffered
from obesity, and especially after
my promotion, the kilos just stuck
to me. As chief mate I was able to keep
the weight somewhat in check, due to
the tank inspections and the numerous
trips up and down to the holds. But
after promotion, when work took on an
administrative nature, it was not so easy
to keep my
health under
control. The
weight climbedsteadily
upwards,
and on New
Year’s morning
2010 my weight was 140 kilos.
I could not live with that and made the
decision to radically change the situation.
Over the years I have tried various diets
Even after the first week, i had
lost five kilograms through exercise
and the nutrition programme and it
benefited my self-confidence a lot
The onboard exercise competitions
”Do it” have been increased over
the last couple of years and we
experience a high level of activity.
You can participate in three categories
– bycycling, rowing and running.
In order to be part of the competition
you must complete a distance
of at least 25 km during your assignment
period. When you have
accomplished 100 km you will obtain
with little effect; quite the contrary in
fact. So, in addition to signing up to the
local gym, I also contacted the Danish
Weight Consultants. They immediately
offered advice and assistance, and felt
that I could lose 50 kilograms in just 18
months.
I was obviously sceptical but followed
their advice about diet change etc. With
great support from
my wife and my personal
trainer in the
gym I was very clear
about my situation.
It is important to set
down realistic goals
and work from there.
Even after the first week, I had lost
five kilograms through exercise and the
nutrition programme and it benefited my
self-confidence a lot.
a t-shirt for the category you have
particpated in.
For every 25 km you have covered
you will also obtain a share. At the end
of the year there will be a draw among
all the shares and the winners will
receive various fine prizes.
The first time you advises the
distances to the Danish Government
Seamens Service you must state the
following:
When I signed onto the Marie Mærsk
I continued my personal project undeterred,
and I received a lot of support from
the steward, Allan M. Hansen. He has
arranged low fat meals during my entire
tour, although I have sometimes enjoyed
the Saturday dinner and barbecue
evenings.
I can only stress the importance of
a healthy and varied diet and plenty of
exercise to everyone. So I urge everyone
to attend onboard exercise classes.
My efforts onboard have reduced my
weight by a total of 26.3kgs. Now I am
no longer in any doubt that I’ll reach my
goal of losing 50 kg in 18 months.
I would urge all to focus on their
diet, but also to exercise and seize
the opportunities available. It may be
worthwhile.
Danish Government seamens service
exercise competitions ”Do it”
Name, vessels name, home address
and t-shirt size.
This information should be forwarded
to info@hfv.dk
We will on a regular basis publish
the results in our electronic news –
HFV-nyt/Philnews – and also on a
continuous basis update our website
www.hfv.dk.
HOriSOnt 049°