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The Library => Auburn Culinary Center => Topic started by: Townhallsavoy on May 18, 2012, 01:15:54 PM
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How many of us are fat?
I'm not going on a diet. Fuck that. But I am going to try and lose some pounds, exercise, and eat healthier.
Anyone else up for it?
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I'm ready.
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That's one in.
What other fat ass old men are hanging out around here?
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Seriously though THS, I try and do this every day. I look at it more as a lifestyle than a diet. I think the idea of a timelined diet is what traps a lot of folks. If people just made eating decent (bad things in moderation) and exercising regularly a common occurence, they wouldn't have to worry about a diet. I think your train of thought in on the right track.
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Did you say diet? I thought you said die. Nevermind.
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I exercise and eat halfway healthy so I can partake in adult beverages, smoke cigars and not feel so bad about it.
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I'm going the Alton Brown route.
List 1: Foods to Eat Daily
Dark leafy greens
Nuts
Carrots
Green tea
Whole grains
Fruits
List 2: Foods to Eat Three Times a Week
Yogurt
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Sweet potato
Avocado
Oily fish
List 3: Foods to Eat Once a Week
Red meat
White starch
Desserts
Alcohol Unfortunately, this will be one day a week that I can't control my actions and send pipe bombs to nurseries across the country.
List 4: Foods to Never Eat / Foods to Avoid at All Times
Soda
Processed meals
Canned soups
“Diet†anything
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So far today I've had:
Breakfast:
Smoothie:
½ cup of fruit (strawberries and blueberries)
¾ cup of vanilla greek yogurt
1 tbsp of almond butter
½ cup of cranberry juice
½ cup of oatmeal
Lunch:
Spinach (2 cups) with four chick fil a chicken strips and honey mustard (1 tablespoon) dressing.
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Honestly, I started working out hard again back in December. Went the route of the low carb diet with little to no sugar, and nothing but a cup of coffee in the morning, and water the rest of the day.
Down 31 pounds so far, but I am stuck now. I need a kick start again to get the last 10 or so pounds off.
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I've heard that breakfast is essential to keeping your metabolism up. Maybe that's what is causing you to plateau.
My main issue is sugar. I eat dessert two times a day. I'll often grab a piece of candy - or two or three - from the office multiple times a day.
I really don't have a lot of weight to lose. I'm 5'7 170 pounds. I'm much more interested in feeling better and being in shape.
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List 4: Foods to Never Eat / Foods to Avoid at All Times
Soda
Processed meals
Canned soups
“Diet†anything
Shame. I was just thinking that a bowl of Progresso Chicken Noodle that I have in my office would have been a lot healthier than the "Spicy Thai Beef and Egg Fried Rice" that I am gobbling up.
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Shame. I was just thinking that a bowl of Progresso Chicken Noodle that I have in my office would have been a lot healthier than the "Spicy Thai Beef and Egg Fried Rice" that I am gobbling up.
High sodium. A lot of processed ingredients. Canned soup is pretty awful for you especially if you aren't watching what you eat the other parts of the day.
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I eat a high protein breakfast of eggs, cheese and meat for breakfast most days. My biggest problem is snacking at night, still.
I have somewhat gotten over my desire for sweets...might have some ice cream once or twice a month.
Keep sugar-free gum in my desk to curb any afternoon cravings, and that has really helped.
My biggest problem is snacking at night.
At 170, you really shouldn't be losing any weight...just toning. I am at 210 now, so I know I at least need to lose 10-15 more to be where the AMA says I should be.
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High sodium. A lot of processed ingredients. Canned soup is pretty awful for you especially if you aren't watching what you eat the other parts of the day.
Hmm, helped me lose a lot of weight and my blood pressure came down when eating a lot of canned soups. Pretty much anything out of a can is high in sodium and has a lot of preservatives in them. Should only buy fresh veggies or grow your own.
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I eat a high protein breakfast of eggs, cheese and meat for breakfast most days. My biggest problem is snacking at night, still.
I have somewhat gotten over my desire for sweets...might have some ice cream once or twice a month.
Keep sugar-free gum in my desk to curb any afternoon cravings, and that has really helped.
My biggest problem is snacking at night.
At 170, you really shouldn't be losing any weight...just toning. I am at 210 now, so I know I at least need to lose 10-15 more to be where the AMA says I should be.
Don't forget I'm vertically challenged.
I should probably be around 155. That's my goal weight.
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Don't forget I'm vertically challenged.
I should probably be around 155. That's my goal weight.
I am 5'10, and they say I should be at 184. I say 199. Fuck them.
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I have somewhat gotten over my desire for sweets...
She's gonna be devastated.
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Seriously though THS, I try and do this every day. I look at it more as a lifestyle than a diet. I think the idea of a timelined diet is what traps a lot of folks. If people just made eating decent (bad things in moderation) and exercising regularly a common occurence, they wouldn't have to worry about a diet. I think your train of thought in on the right track.
This is true. I've been on the diet rollercoaster all my life. Diet, lose, gain it back. I was in decent shape in HS playing sports. In college, I gained, but wasn't just horridly overweight. In my 30s I got that way, and went on a diet and workout binge. Got in great shape...lasted a few years, then stopped for whatever reason, gained it back, plus some, then lost, then gained. I know this. All the diets, Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, whatever...it's as simple as this. Calories in vs Calories out. Now, I do believe it's harder for some than others, and some people gain weight easier than others. My dad ate whatever the fuck he wanted to, and at 6-2 never got over 195 at his highest. Where some folks will gain 5-10 pounds in 6 months to a year of "letting themselves go" I will gain 35-50.
I have an app on my phone. It's a calorie counter, and journal. It's synced with the website. The rule is I can eat any damn thing I please, but I have to count it. The app and website have thousands of foods already cataloged, and I can also bar code scan in things I buy at the grocery store. If I got to McDonalds, the calories and fat, etc, are all in the app, I just put it in the meal where I ate it, and it keeps up. I stop at 2250 calories per day. The trick is, in order to be able to eat three decent meals, I have to make wiser choices. I don't do McDonald's, I bring a Lean Cuisine for lunch. It requires 2 things, diligence and honesty with yourself. I always have my phone with me, so the only excuse I have for not keeping up is a refusal to be honest with myself.
I started April 1. I'm down 26 pounds. And that is with ZERO exercise. I'm starting that next.
When I have a legit crave, I eat. When I go to a function, I eat. What I don't do is go crazy, and I keep up with what I ate. If I don't have the exact thing in the app, I make a good faith estimate. The other day I was craving a BLT sammich. I asked them to bring the mayo on the side. I deconstructed the sammich to see how much bacon was on there, then applied a measured amount of mayo, and then put the whole thing in for my lunch. I got crinkle cut fries too. The app didn't have that specifically. It lets you add items to the database yourself. So, I looked up Milo's nutrition for small fries, and added that. I saved the meal to "my saved meals" because I crave that sometimes. 670 calorie lunch. I just have to adjust the rest of the day around it. Most days are like today. Light wheat bread and 2% Kraft single for a 85 calorie breakfast, and a 280 calorie Lean Cuisine for lunch. I find that when I get a craving, if I really think about it, I'll decide that I don't really want something that fattening and that calorie expensive right now. But, if I do, I get it, and I count it.
My weakness is at night. I eat a decent sized dinner, and it's snacking at night that is my big deal. I just have better choices. Sliced apple, Pringles Light Chips, low fat Kraft Singles, Light Wheat Bread, a home made veggie soup that is about 30 calories per cup sized serving.
I keep an Auburn insulated cup on my desk at work, and my secretary brings lemons. She cuts them up, and periodically brings me a wedge to remind me to refill my water and drink it.
Bottom line is: A. Make it a lifestyle, B. Be honest with yourself C. Establish better habits. D. When you have a bad day, don't say "fuck it I blew my diet" simply continue on with your newly established good habits.
I will lie to myself if I don't hold myself accountable with the app and keeping up.
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My weakness is at night.
Funny, mine too. I call it bourbon and pussy.
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Funny, mine too. I call it bourbon and pussy.
If one of those is causing weight gain I don't think you're eating it right.
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She's gonna be devastated.
She left us though.
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She's gonna be devastated.
She shouldn't have been so fickle. :p
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I keep an Auburn insulated cup on my desk at work, and my secretary brings lemons. She cuts them up, and periodically brings me a wedge to remind me to refill my water and drink it.
Bottom line is: A. Make it a lifestyle, B. Be honest with yourself C. Establish better habits. D. When you have a bad day, don't say "fuck it I blew my diet" simply continue on with your newly established good habits.
I will lie to myself if I don't hold myself accountable with the app and keeping up.
You forgot E. Have a secretary that brings you things.
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If one of those is causing weight gain I don't think you're eating it right.
It's the one you drink and not eat that is causing the weight gain. :sad:
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As gay as it sounds to most men, counting calories appears to work, at least for me. And I'd daresay that it should work for everyone, so long as you do it right. Afterall, it is the calories contained within an item that, if not burned off, will result in fat cells being deposited into your body...not sodium, carbohydrates, etc. Obviously a truly healthy diet will include limitations on those other ingredients, but when talking strictly about weight loss, it appears to be calories with which you should be most concerned.
It's a pain in the ass at first, but eventually you've got an idea of the calorie count on most food items that you eat without having to look at labels or search on the internet. This is especially the case if you keep track of it with Excel, as you'll have documented the total calories in food items and/or meals that you've previously eaten.
As with any diet that restricts the amount and/or types of foods that you eat, you do have to worry about the plateau. Your body will adjust its metabolism accordingly as you begin to consistently take in less calories per day, and thus will attempt to slow your metabolism in order to burn fewer calories if you are consistently taking in fewer calories.
What I've found helpful in avoiding that plateau while calorie counting is not to shoot for the exact same calorie count each day. What I've found works best is setting up an Excel spreadsheet that takes into account your overall average of calories consumed since beginning your diet, as well as an average for the past five days. This insures that you are, on average, ingesting fewer calories than you burn. This allows you to fluctuate from day to day in regard to how many calories you eat, thereby preventing your body from adjusting to a consistent caloric intake of X, yet at the same time maintain an overall average caloric intake which will result in a calorie deficit.
I've been doing this for three months so far and have lost 17 pounds. As JR has also experienced, I've done this with no exercise thus far. I hit a plateau about halfway through, which probably slowed down my loss until I figured out how to overcome the plateau via the daily fluctuations in caloric intake. I've dropped about three pounds in the last week since recently figuring out how to get out of that plateau that lasted for a month.
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You forgot E. Have a secretary that brings you things.
Don't some of those little fuckers you teach need a task? Wait, you're married aren't you? You have a live in secretary.
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Funny, mine too. I call it bourbon and pussy.
:jaw: I don't blush very often but that one caught me off guard from you. I got the giggles.
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Speaking of counting calories -
My breakfast had 500 calories, and my lunch had about 500 as well.
1000 ain't too bad for almost being done with eating for the day.
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For those who ARE going to work out, let me hear your exercise routine.
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As gay as it sounds to most men, counting calories appears to work, at least for me. And I'd daresay that it should work for everyone, so long as you do it right. Afterall, it is the calories contained within an item that, if not burned off, will result in fat cells being deposited into your body...not sodium, carbohydrates, etc. Obviously a truly healthy diet will include limitations on those other ingredients, but when talking strictly about weight loss, it appears to be calories with which you should be most concerned.
It's a pain in the ass at first, but eventually you've got an idea of the calorie count on most food items that you eat without having to look at labels or search on the internet. This is especially the case if you keep track of it with Excel, as you'll have documented the total calories in food items and/or meals that you've previously eaten.
As with any diet that restricts the amount and/or types of foods that you eat, you do have to worry about the plateau. Your body will adjust its metabolism accordingly as you begin to consistently take in less calories per day, and thus will attempt to slow your metabolism in order to burn fewer calories if you are consistently taking in fewer calories.
What I've found helpful in avoiding that plateau while calorie counting is not to shoot for the exact same calorie count each day. What I've found works best is setting up an Excel spreadsheet that takes into account your overall average of calories consumed since beginning your diet, as well as an average for the past five days. This insures that you are, on average, ingesting fewer calories than you burn. This allows you to fluctuate from day to day in regard to how many calories you eat, thereby preventing your body from adjusting to a consistent caloric intake of X, yet at the same time maintain an overall average caloric intake which will result in a calorie deficit.
I've been doing this for three months so far and have lost 17 pounds. As JR has also experienced, I've done this with no exercise thus far. I hit a plateau about halfway through, which probably slowed down my loss until I figured out how to overcome the plateau via the daily fluctuations in caloric intake. I've dropped about three pounds in the last week since recently figuring out how to get out of that plateau that lasted for a month.
The way I've discovered to break the plateau, is to eat a little more for a day. Use that plateau to give in to a craving or 2, and jumpstart your metabolism.
Here is the site I use, that has a compatable smart phone app: http://fatsecret.com/
This one is probably a little better, but I'd already gotten used to the one above when I found this one: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/
Both are free, there's no trying to sell you anything either by a barrage of emails. Both have compatible synced phone apps.
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:jaw: I don't blush very often but that one caught me off guard from you. I got the giggles.
I'm not what I appear to be, new kid. Sometimes I will surprise you. ;)
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This is true. I've been on the diet rollercoaster all my life. Diet, lose, gain it back. I was in decent shape in HS playing sports. In college, I gained, but wasn't just horridly overweight. In my 30s I got that way, and went on a diet and workout binge. Got in great shape...lasted a few years, then stopped for whatever reason, gained it back, plus some, then lost, then gained. I know this. All the diets, Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, whatever...it's as simple as this. Calories in vs Calories out. Now, I do believe it's harder for some than others, and some people gain weight easier than others. My dad ate whatever the fuck he wanted to, and at 6-2 never got over 195 at his highest. Where some folks will gain 5-10 pounds in 6 months to a year of "letting themselves go" I will gain 35-50.
I have an app on my phone. It's a calorie counter, and journal. It's synced with the website. The rule is I can eat any damn thing I please, but I have to count it. The app and website have thousands of foods already cataloged, and I can also bar code scan in things I buy at the grocery store. If I got to McDonalds, the calories and fat, etc, are all in the app, I just put it in the meal where I ate it, and it keeps up. I stop at 2250 calories per day. The trick is, in order to be able to eat three decent meals, I have to make wiser choices. I don't do McDonald's, I bring a Lean Cuisine for lunch. It requires 2 things, diligence and honesty with yourself. I always have my phone with me, so the only excuse I have for not keeping up is a refusal to be honest with myself.
I started April 1. I'm down 26 pounds. And that is with ZERO exercise. I'm starting that next.
When I have a legit crave, I eat. When I go to a function, I eat. What I don't do is go crazy, and I keep up with what I ate. If I don't have the exact thing in the app, I make a good faith estimate. The other day I was craving a BLT sammich. I asked them to bring the mayo on the side. I deconstructed the sammich to see how much bacon was on there, then applied a measured amount of mayo, and then put the whole thing in for my lunch. I got crinkle cut fries too. The app didn't have that specifically. It lets you add items to the database yourself. So, I looked up Milo's nutrition for small fries, and added that. I saved the meal to "my saved meals" because I crave that sometimes. 670 calorie lunch. I just have to adjust the rest of the day around it. Most days are like today. Light wheat bread and 2% Kraft single for a 85 calorie breakfast, and a 280 calorie Lean Cuisine for lunch. I find that when I get a craving, if I really think about it, I'll decide that I don't really want something that fattening and that calorie expensive right now. But, if I do, I get it, and I count it.
My weakness is at night. I eat a decent sized dinner, and it's snacking at night that is my big deal. I just have better choices. Sliced apple, Pringles Light Chips, low fat Kraft Singles, Light Wheat Bread, a home made veggie soup that is about 30 calories per cup sized serving.
I keep an Auburn insulated cup on my desk at work, and my secretary brings lemons. She cuts them up, and periodically brings me a wedge to remind me to refill my water and drink it.
Bottom line is: A. Make it a lifestyle, B. Be honest with yourself C. Establish better habits. D. When you have a bad day, don't say "fuck it I blew my diet" simply continue on with your newly established good habits.
I will lie to myself if I don't hold myself accountable with the app and keeping up.
Good points.
To what THS was saying earlier, any condensed soup will be loaded with sodium. Sodium is the silent killer that leads to high blood pressure. Its hidden in most foods.
Also, another thing to watch is High Fructose Corn Syrup. Since it isn't a natural sugar our bodies were built to process, the pancreas doesn't recognize it and adjust our insulin levels appropriately which gives us that "weve had enough" feeling. Another is hydrogenated oil. Besides Red meat, this is probably the biggest cause of heart disease. Its a processed fat. And is the worst kind.
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Also, another thing to watch is High Fructose Corn Syrup.
^^^This^^^
That is the single worst thing you can put in your body, food wise. And yet, we all willingly gobble it up all the time.
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For those who ARE going to work out, let me hear your exercise routine.
P90X. Shit is for real and it works. 235 down to 205 60 days into it. Do the lean program.
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To what THS was saying earlier, any condensed soup will be loaded with sodium. Sodium is the silent killer that leads to high blood pressure. Its hidden in most foods.
I was seriously eating three or so cans of Progresso a week and my blood pressure went from the 145/90, 155/100'ish range to a normal 120-125/80-85 range.
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For those who ARE going to work out, let me hear your exercise routine.
I run 40-50 miles a week. That's my workout. I haven't touched a weight in over a year. I also run anywhere from 10-15 5k/10k races per year which keeps me going during the week knowing I have to stay in good shape. I'll do the occasional half marathon or triathlon maybe once or twice a year.
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Speaking of counting calories -
My breakfast had 500 calories, and my lunch had about 500 as well.
1000 ain't too bad for almost being done with eating for the day.
Not at all. There are a lot of factors which affect the number of calories that your body will burn throughout a normal work day without any significant physical activity, but for adult males it's usually between 2,100 - 2,500 calories.
There are 3,500 calories in each pound of fat, so if you end each day with a calorie deficit of 700, you should be losing a pound every five days.
Although the amount of calories that any person's body will burn is dependent upon a variety of factors, you can calculate your average number of calories burned in a day by keeping up with your daily caloric intake and daily weight.
If, for instance, you have lost a total of 10 pounds for the past month (or an average of 0.3 pounds a day), then you know that you have had an average daily calorie deficit of approximately 1,100. If your average daily caloric intake that you've kept up with is 1,400, then you know that your body tends to burn 2,500 calories each day.
This will not only help you in figuring out how much you need to eat in order to lose weight, but will help you keep it off by knowing how much you need to eat in order to not have a calorie surplus.
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Speaking of counting calories -
My breakfast had 500 calories, and my lunch had about 500 as well.
1000 ain't too bad for almost being done with eating for the day.
A lot depends on your activity level, age, current wt. etc. Most men can lose wt at between 1750-2250 per day. You're probably on the lower end. You can eat more if you exercise of course. If you want to lose faster, take in 1500 a day net. Those numbers are for sedentary or lightly active (desk job with no other exercise) people. It takes a net deficit of 3500 calories to lose one pound. And no matter how you do it, it's calories in vs calories out. My loss is slowing, so I either need to add the exercise or gear down to 2000 calories a day. I like to eat, so I'm going to hit the treadmill.
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I run 40-50 miles a week. That's my workout. I haven't touched a weight in over a year. I also run anywhere from 10-15 5k/10k races per year which keeps me going during the week knowing I have to stay in good shape. I'll do the occasional half marathon or triathlon maybe once or twice a year.
Fucking show off!
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I was seriously eating three or so cans of Progresso a week and my blood pressure went from the 145/90, 155/100'ish range to a normal 120-125/80-85 range.
My guess is the high sodium in the soup was probably offset by the weight youve lost and the soup, although high in salt, was probably still better for you than what it replaced in your diet (burgers, pizza, processed foods, etc).
^^^This^^^
That is the single worst thing you can put in your body, food wise. And yet, we all willingly gobble it up all the time.
It used in almost every food that requires sugar. Soft drinks and BBQ sauces are the big 2 that almost use HFCS exclusively. You can find a soft drink with real sugar and no preservatives (Sierra Mist is one of them) as well as BBQ sauce, but you really have to label read and search hard.
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I run 40-50 miles a week. That's my workout. I haven't touched a weight in over a year. I also run anywhere from 10-15 5k/10k races per year which keeps me going during the week knowing I have to stay in good shape. I'll do the occasional half marathon or triathlon maybe once or twice a year.
:jaw:
You know that you are born with a predetermined amount of heartbeats and you are just using them up with all that running, right?
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I dropped 45 lbs in about 4 months last year (from 210 to 165) and have been able to keep it off for a year now. Basically the secret has already been revealed a couple of times in this thread - burn more calories than you consume.
I had a very strong advantage from the start because I quit drinking alcohol, and as a lot of you can attest, I was a heavy drinker. By removing literally thousands of calories from my diet from the lack of alcohol, and then only taking in between 1600-1800 calories a day, I was able to drop the weight rather easily. I also started running. Got up to 6 miles a day and then tweaked my knee last June. Now I can only run about a mile before the knee gives out, so I've gone to doing a simple push-up/sit-up/crunch routine that I can do anywhere (since I travel a lot with work). Eventually I will have to get the knee seen about but it's something I keep putting off.
I found that my metabolism kicked into a higher gear and has pretty much stayed there. There have been some weeks where I have eaten horribly and not exercised and I've not gotten over 172 lbs. Then I take a day or two and get back on the routine and it falls right back off.
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A lot depends on your activity level, age, current wt. etc. Most men can lose wt at between 1750-2250 per day. You're probably on the lower end. You can eat more if you exercise of course. If you want to lose faster, take in 1500 a day net. Those numbers are for sedentary or lightly active (desk job with no other exercise) people. It takes a net deficit of 3500 calories to lose one pound. And no matter how you do it, it's calories in vs calories out. My loss is slowing, so I either need to add the exercise or gear down to 2000 calories a day. I like to eat, so I'm going to hit the treadmill.
Wow, popular topic THS.
Remember too guys, not all calories are equal and burn off equal. THS posted a great guide on page one on what to eat and how often to eat it. That is a great guide and spot on. Let me add to that too, darker fruits are usually better. It is sort of related back to the alcohol thread with the antioxidants and polyphenols that exist in grapes (even more in Muscadines). Acai, Pomegranate, Mangos, Kiwis, Grapes, Muscadines - all fantastic nutritionally with simple fruit sugars that your body will break down easily.
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:jaw:
You know that you are born with a predetermined amount of heartbeats and you are just using them up with all that running, right?
HA!
The good thing is that at rest, my heart rate is about 47-55 beats per minute. My dr said that was a good indicator that I had an efficient pumper. I am heading to the Dr next week for annual check up and bloodwork so we'll see if the ticker is still "efficient".
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P90X. Shit is for real and it works. 235 down to 205 60 days into it. Do the lean program.
I have been debating about that for a few weeks now. Kind of torn between that and Insanity though. 60 days of killing myself > than 90 in my book.
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I dropped 45 lbs in about 4 months last year (from 210 to 165) and have been able to keep it off for a year now. Basically the secret has already been revealed a couple of times in this thread - burn more calories than you consume.
I had a very strong advantage from the start because I quit drinking alcohol, and as a lot of you can attest, I was a heavy drinker. By removing literally thousands of calories from my diet from the lack of alcohol, and then only taking in between 1600-1800 calories a day, I was able to drop the weight rather easily. I also started running. Got up to 6 miles a day and then tweaked my knee last June. Now I can only run about a mile before the knee gives out, so I've gone to doing a simple push-up/sit-up/crunch routine that I can do anywhere (since I travel a lot with work). Eventually I will have to get the knee seen about but it's something I keep putting off.
I found that my metabolism kicked into a higher gear and has pretty much stayed there. There have been some weeks where I have eaten horribly and not exercised and I've not gotten over 172 lbs. Then I take a day or two and get back on the routine and it falls right back off.
Good to hear man. Part of the key to staying there is getting ahead of the 8 ball.
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The way I've discovered to break the plateau, is to eat a little more for a day. Use that plateau to give in to a craving or 2, and jumpstart your metabolism.
Here is the site I use, that has a compatable smart phone app: http://fatsecret.com/
This one is probably a little better, but I'd already gotten used to the one above when I found this one: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/
Both are free, there's no trying to sell you anything either by a barrage of emails. Both have compatible synced phone apps.
I've seen people use those apps, and they are very convenient. The nerd in me, however, likes to keep up with that sort of stuff in Excel so that I can add and remove functions, categories, etc. For instance, I've added a chart which shows my average weight for the previous five days. The reason for doing so was because of weight fluctuations that occur from day to day, mostly due to water retention or lack thereof.
For instance, even though I haven't actually burned 7,000 calories since yesterday, my weight today is 2 pounds lower than what it was yesterday. In order to account for these fluctuations and to see exactly what it is that I am losing on average, I take into account my five day averages so as to see the overall loss trend more easily without seeing a variety of fluctuations.
There may be an app that does something like this, but I just like the ability to control how I organize my data with Excel. Again, it's the nerd in me.
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I'm sexy and I know it. I work out.
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I have been debating about that for a few weeks now. Kind of torn between that and Insanity though. 60 days of killing myself > than 90 in my book.
I see the advantages to both. One you have to have equipment, the other you don't. I am a believer in HIT training to lose weight. I like on P90X how he gets your heart rate up to start with, gets it in that fat burning zone and then kicks it in overdrive to finish off with. I have talked to a couple of people who have done both and they have said that it's going to give you pretty much the same results. The thing that got me with P90X was that a couple of them were actually fun. Kenpo, and Cardio were actually enjoyable. Plyo was teh suxor!
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I'm sexy and I know it. I work out.
I'm sexy and I know it. I don't need to work out.
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I'm sexy and I know it. I work out.
I know. My brother in law has these pictures...oh wait.
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I know. My brother in law has these pictures...oh wait.
:muttley:
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:muttley:
What are you laughing at, Bourbon boy?
And for your information, he does have a few still shots.
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What are you laughing at, Bourbon boy?
And for your information, he does have a few still shots.
Post them or you're ly......wait, I mean you sick bastard!
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What are you laughing at, Bourbon boy?
And for your information, he does have a few still shots.
The painting was a gift, Snags. I'm keeping it.
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Remember too guys, not all calories are equal and burn off equal.
True, but those that don't burn equally actually burn quicker. At least, that's what I've always heard, and this is why:
Your body must expend energy in order to store calories as fat. Expending energy will burn calories, even though it's a small amount. So, even by simply eating more you are causing your body to burn more calories. That's my understanding as to why your metabolism increases with the more you eat. Ultimately, it's not going to burn enough to counteract the increase in ingested calories, but it does take energy to convert and store calories as fat.
The amount of energy it takes to store calories as fat depends upon where the calories came from.
If you have excess calories from fat, your body doesn't have to do much in order to store those extra calories as fat. My recollection is that 2-3% of the ingested calories from fat are expended during the conversion and storage of the excess calories as fat. So, if you ingest 100 excess calories from fat, then 97-98 calories will be stored as fat, and 2-3 calories will be burned in the process of converting those calories for "storage."
On the other hand, if you have excess calories from carbohydrates, your body has a lot more to do in order to convert and store that as fat. Calories from carbohydrates have to be processed by the body in order to be changed into a triglyceride, and this uses up around 25% of the ingested calories. So, if you ingest 100 excess calories from carbohydrates, then about 75 calories will be stored as fat, and 25 calories will be burned in the process of converting the calories into triglycerides, and then readying those triglycerides for "storage."
The same goes for calories in alcohol and proteins: the amount of energy required to convert those calories into storable fat is greater than the amount of energy required to convert calories from fat into storable fat.
Regardless of the source of calories, you will always store less than you consume, as energy is required to store those calories. So although calories do burn differently, you can never store more than you ingest, and thus as long as you keep your caloric intake below what your metabolism burns daily, you will lose weight.
Now, if you ingest the majority of your calories from carbohydrates rather than from fats, then in theory you should lose weight more quickly due to the energy that your body has to expend in converting the calories from carbohydrates. But either way you lose weight so long as calories in < calories out.
That's my understanding on it, anyhow. I'm not a dietician and only go by what I've read since doing this diet for the past few months, so it's very possible that I'm missing or misunderstanding something.
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With teh butt secks you should really have a problem losing weight should you?
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I have P90X and plan on starting this Sunday so Saturdays will be my off day. If you don't hear from me, I probably died.
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TL;DR
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I have P90X and plan on starting this Sunday so Saturdays will be my off day. If you don't hear from me, I probably died.
The first week or two you will be telling yourself that you are content with being fat, drunk and stupid. After that it gets better. Then you will be just drunk and stupid and contrary to popular belief, that is a good way to go through life.
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I have P90X and plan on starting this Sunday so Saturdays will be my off day. If you don't hear from me, I probably died.
There's little chance of dying but there's a great chance you'll go berzerkish and punch out the TV. Tony Horton makes you want to hit baby seals in the head with a bat.
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I have P90X and plan on starting this Sunday so Saturdays will be my off day. If you don't hear from me, I probably died.
Keep us informed along the way, please. Well...keep me informed.
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Keep us informed along the way, please. Well...keep me informed.
You want before and after pics? Naked?
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With teh butt secks you should really have a problem losing weight should you?
Even though teh butt secks burns calories, I'm also ingesting calories. From protein. So they sort of offset each other.
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There's little chance of dying but there's a great chance you'll go berzerkish and punch out the TV. Tony Horton makes you want to hit baby seals in the head with a bat.
I was leaving that part out on purpose. Build them up and then tear them down.
Oh and the tall chick on leg day......yeah, good luck working out and keeping your concentration as you stare at her perfect legs and ass.
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Even though teh butt secks burns calories, I'm also ingesting calories. From protein. So they sort of offset each other.
Okay, I actually threw up in my mouth a little on that one.
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I was leaving that part out on purpose. Build them up and then tear them down.
Oh and the tall chick on leg day......yeah, good luck working out and keeping your concentration as you stare at her perfect legs and ass.
Now you've got my interest on this topic.
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Even though teh butt secks burns calories, I'm also ingesting calories. From protein. So they sort of offset each other.
Now you've got my interest on this topic.
Fixt.
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Seriously though THS, I try and do this every day. I look at it more as a lifestyle than a diet. I think the idea of a timelined diet is what traps a lot of folks. If people just made eating decent (bad things in moderation) and exercising regularly a common occurence, they wouldn't have to worry about a diet. I think your train of thought in on the right track.
I believe in moderation in everything, including moderation.
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Now you've got my interest on this topic.
Fixt.
I don't roll that way...
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I don't roll that way...
You will after one sip of alcohol.
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Now you've got my interest on this topic.
Sophia if I remember correctly. Wow!
You will after one sip of alcohol.
What you did there, I see it and I applaud you good sir!
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You will after one sip of alcohol.
That might work with GarMan...
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That might work with GarMan...
It did, but it's extremely difficult to penetrate an unconscious man seated in a stadium.
Possible, but difficult.
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It did, but it's extremely difficult to penetrate an unconscious man seated in a stadium.
Possible, but difficult.
Perfectly acceptable in some primitive cultures to drop your nuts in his mouth.
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You will after one sip of alcohol.
Besides...I'm not that cheap.
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Okay, I actually threw up in my mouth a little on that one.
When you consider there's only about 5-10 calories in the average "load" it's even more sickening that he actually has to watch his daily intake.
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When you consider there's only about 5-10 calories in the average "load" it's even more sickening that he actually has to watch his daily intake.
You know, I'm a little worried that you know how many calories are in the average "load". This is in no way a handy tidbit of information for most folks.
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You know, I'm a little worried that you know how many calories are in the average "load". This is in no way a handy tidbit of information for most folks.
I took secks ed in college, I did a paper, and a talk on said paper that included this handy tidbit for teh wimmenz worried about their figures. I was trying to do mankind a service...not like VV would service them.
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I took secks ed in college, I did a paper, and a talk on said paper that included this handy tidbit for teh wimmenz worried about their figures. I was trying to do mankind a service...not like VV would service them.
Okay....you get a pass...this time. But don't think I won't be watching you.
Not in a gay way, either.
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I've lost 35 pounds so far since January, I'm working out 4-5 times per week. I drink a Carnation Instant Breakfast(13 grams of protein and only 210 calories) each morning. The only fast food that I eat is Chik-fil-a's grilled chicken sandwich with a side salad and Taco Bell's Fresca Grilled Chicken Taco's only 170 calories. I usually have 200 calorie soups for dinner with Sweet and Salty nut bars for snacks. I'm doing the 2000 calorie diet so I can still have teh Bud Lights.
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I'm very serious about this. This thread may need to be pinned.
After work, I went to Academy and bought a pair of Under Armour Stealth running shoes. Just ran 1 mile. I had to walk a little bit during it, but I spent 1 mile running. Probably half a mile walking.
Did 30 push ups when I came home.
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You want before and after pics? Naked?
Of the girl in your avatar...yes.
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I'm very serious about this. This thread may need to be pinned.
After work, I went to Academy and bought a pair of Under Armour Stealth running shoes. Just ran 1 mile. I had to walk a little bit during it, but I spent 1 mile running. Probably half a mile walking.
Did 30 push ups when I came home.
I started running on the treadmill...then I bought an elliptical. Will never go back.
I still walk the dog around the neighborhood, then bring him back home and run it a couple of nights a week.
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I was leaving that part out on purpose. Build them up and then tear them down.
Oh and the tall chick on leg day......yeah, good luck working out and keeping your concentration as you stare at her perfect legs and ass.
Add to cart!
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I've lost 35 pounds so far since January, I'm working out 4-5 times per week. I drink a Carnation Instant Breakfast(13 grams of protein and only 210 calories) each morning. The only fast food that I eat is Chik-fil-a's grilled chicken sandwich with a side salad and Taco Bell's Fresca Grilled Chicken Taco's only 170 calories. I usually have 200 calorie soups for dinner with Sweet and Salty nut bars for snacks. I'm doing the 2000 calorie diet so I can still have teh Bud Lights.
We're on teh same basic diet.
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my eating habits teh suxxor.
i rarely eat breakfast unless you count black coffee, a 4 shot iced mocha and a pinch of snuff.
lunch is simple...usually leftovers from dinner. dinner varies but always includes a meat, a vegetable and carbs. Never snack on sweets but wench and a while some ice cream.
i do work out 3 to 4 times a week including 2 times per day on tuesdays and thursdays for spinning. my goal next year is to climb mt. hood.
my weight stays consistent at 164-ish and as for 5 or 6 years.
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I ruined it last night when my hunger arrived after running.
I first ate a leftover steak taco.
Then I ate a piece of leftover homemade pizza.
Then I ate five more pieces of leftover pizza and a bunch of graham crackers and chocolate.
I probably consumed 1500 calories in one sitting.
But I did take the dog for a 35 minute walk afterwards, so maybe that helped.
Any tips on fighting cravings?
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I ruined it last night when my hunger arrived after running.
I first ate a leftover steak taco.
Then I ate a piece of leftover homemade pizza.
Then I ate five more pieces of leftover pizza and a bunch of graham crackers and chocolate.
I probably consumed 1500 calories in one sitting.
But I did take the dog for a 35 minute walk afterwards, so maybe that helped.
Any tips on fighting cravings?
Don't have that shit around to eat. Depending on the size crust and toppings, you consumed between 175 and 350 calories per slice. A 35 minute walk won't make a dent in that.
This may come as a surprise, but you have to have some self discipline. Yes, that's the hardest part. You can develop that by creating new habits. To do that, you have to set your self up to succeed.
If you like to snack at night, plan your meals of the day accordingly. Don't eat 500 calories per. Save yourself 500 calories for your night time snacks, and then plan them to be better choices. I get by on 100 to 300 calories per meal during the day so I can have my crave at night.
Of course in an ideal world, it's best not to eat after 7pm, and I know folks that have lost lots of wt not eating carbs after lunch. I can't do that. As GH said, there are different types of calories. While true, and there are better choices than others, in the end, calories in vs calories out is the answer. The trick is making them all count. And as he said too, he's in the habit of lots of exercise. It's a habit with him. You have to create your own habits. That might start with getting rid of some bad ones.
If you'll plan ahead, shop and stock up to accomplish what you want to accomplish, it will take you about 3 weeks to make those behaviors habits. You keep the pizza and other shit around, and right now, you won't be able to avoid them. Create new habits, and if there's suddenly some leftover pizza around, you won't be as likely to partake in it.
The way my fridge and pantry look right now, if a late night craving came over me, I'd be shit out of luck.
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I started running on the treadmill...then I bought an elliptical. Will never go back.
I still walk the dog around the neighborhood, then bring him back home and run it a couple of nights a week.
If any of you jokers want to lose some weight, try and keep up with my wife along side her on a damn treadmill or elliptical. FUCKING SHIT! My wife has gone through two treadmills and even had to get a cast on her foot not too long ago because of stress fractures. I use to walk along side her but after a near death experience, I chose to go skip the embarrassment.
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For some reason I decided to wake up at 6 a.m. and walk 5 miles. Holy shit. I get offered brownies, cookies and other bullshit all the time. I let them know I haven't lost 35 pounds to eat a fucking brownie and I walk away and enjoy my coke zero.
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For some reason I decided to wake up at 6 a.m. and walk 5 miles. Holy shit. I get offered brownies, cookies and other bullshit all the time. I let them know I haven't lost 35 pounds to eat a fucking brownie and I walk away and enjoy my coke zero.
Come on, you can have just one!
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Come on, you can have just one!
That's how it starts.
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That's how it starts.
Like a gateway drug.
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That's how it starts.
I agree.
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Had the breakfast smoothie this morning. Blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries with greek yogurt, almond butter, and oatmeal.
For lunch?
Salad with 2 leftover fried green tomatoes and two bacon strips.
For dinner?
Grilled salmon with steamed mixed vegetables.
Water all day.
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Less than a week before we go to the beach, so I decided to kick it up a notch before we leave.
For breakfast today:
Two pieces of bacon and a slice of sharp cheddar cheese.
For lunch:
Protein shake
For dinner:
Grilled chicken and broccolli
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Like Buzz, I have a gathering this weekend for Memorial Day but ours will be on Lake Eufaula. Already tightening up the diet because in 4 weeks we hit teh beesh for a week. The key for me will be to cut out the alcohol during the week nights. I already do the 6-7 small meals thing and my workouts are set. I will add another cardio session tonight with a spin class after my workout and Saturday morning with another boot camp class before we leave.
I envy those of you that can and have dropped a lot of weight. I'm to the point where I've just about stopped weighing altogether. As a big guy, my weight fluctuates a good bit from day to day and any day that I step on the scale and don't see the desired result, it feels like a set back and I get frustrated. I go more by how I look and how my clothes fit.
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Had the breakfast smoothie this morning. Blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries with greek yogurt, almond butter, and oatmeal.
For lunch?
Salad with 2 leftover fried green tomatoes and two bacon strips.
For dinner?
Grilled salmon with steamed mixed vegetables.
Water all day.
I almost always do a wholesome BIG breakfast. Usually Cheerios, Oatmeal or some kind of healthy cereal. I like doing the grilled fish at night too. Throw some zucchini or eggplant in with it and it's great.
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Like Buzz, I have a gathering this weekend for Memorial Day but ours will be on Lake Eufaula.
Ahemmm, thanks for the invite Snag. No, really its ok. I don't want your beer anyway.
Ya think you know someone.....
If any of you jokers want to lose some weight, try and keep up with my wife along side her on a damn treadmill or elliptical. FUCKING SHIT! My wife has gone through two treadmills and even had to get a cast on her foot not too long ago because of stress fractures. I use to walk along side her but after a near death experience, I chose to go skip the embarrassment.
Asphalt is cheaper than a treadmill.
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Add to cart!
It's al personal preference, but damn! To me she is hot.
We're on teh same basic diet.
I said earlier the only reason I diet and exercise at all is so I can smoke cigars and drink teh burrbinz. It helps me to not feel so bad the next day.
I'm with Snags, I will give you a pass this time.
Ahemmm, thanks for the invite Snag. No, really its ok. I don't want your beer anyway.
Ya think you know someone.....
Asphalt is cheaper than a treadmill.
Don't feel bad, he didn't invite me either. What a prick he is, no?
So let me get this straight. Simp's wife runs all the time and so much that she gets stress fractures? Yet they have 22 kids? Damn simp, you must be fast!
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I'm gonna be hitting teh ab machines twice as hard this week too. Gotta get rid of the love handles before I get all bronzed up in the sand.
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Breakfast this morning was a delicious cup of coffee (24.oz) a granola bar and a banana. Yum!
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It's al personal preference, but damn! To me she is hot.
I said earlier the only reason I diet and exercise at all is so I can smoke cigars and drink teh burrbinz. It helps me to not feel so bad the next day.
I'm with Snags, I will give you a pass this time.
Don't feel bad, he didn't invite me either. What a prick he is, no?
So let me get this straight. Simp's wife runs all the time and so much that she gets stress fractures? Yet they have 22 kids? Damn simp, you must be fast!
That Snags thinks he is better than us now, just because he was the first to get his order in from Jim. Funny how fame makes a person change. Snags used to be a person that cared. Let him and Jim drink beer together, see if I care.
Simp is like a rabbit dude.
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Breakfast this morning was a delicious cup of coffee (24.oz) a granola bar and a banana. Yum!
Coffee is a must for me. I love it. Cant go a day without it. I love the taste of the stuff too. Contrary to popular 80's beliefs, its actually good for you. And it speeds of metabolism.
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Breakfast this morning was a delicious cup of coffee (24.oz) a granola bar and a banana. Yum!
I'm setting the BM over/under before 12:00 at 3.
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I'm sorry, were some of you talking?
Oatmeal for breakfast and a pack of white tuna for mid-morning snack. Starting on my 4th bottle of water. Hold on. I'll be right back....
Aaahhhh....much better. Lunch will be yogurt and a banana.
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Currently admiring that dreamcatcher Jim made for me.
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Currently admiring that dreamcatcher Jim made for me.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111111
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Currently admiring that dreamcatcher Jim made for me.
Oh, so you think you are better than us now? Is that what this is all about?
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Oh, so you think you are better than us now? Is that what this is all about?
Well yeah. I thought you knew.
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Well yeah. I thought you knew.
Just wait until I get my pink polka dotted oversized anal beads. We shall see who is better then. You just wait.
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Just wait until I get my pink polka dotted oversized anal beads. We shall see who is better then. You just wait.
Jim just texted me to say my lime green glow-in-the-dark anal beads should arrive this afternoon on UPS. That Jim is one efficient guy. And funny too. Man, have we had the laffs.
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Jim just texted me to say my lime green glow-in-the-dark anal beads should arrive this afternoon on UPS. That Jim is one efficient guy. And funny too. Man, have we had the laffs.
Had to one up me didn't you with glow in the dark?
lime green glow-in-the-dark anal beads > pink polka dotted anal beads
:facepalm:
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To sort of continue with the theme here...all the proper eating and exercise will culminate this weekend with a low country boil....and beer. Did I mention beer?
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Had to one up me didn't you with glow in the dark?
lime green glow-in-the-dark anal beads > pink polka dotted anal beads
:facepalm:
It's all about who you know.
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I'm setting the BM over/under before 12:00 at 3.
Sad thing is I will drink at least three of those cups before 3:00PM today. :(
Agree GH, if I don't have coffee then I will kill someone.
Garden salad for lunch......delicious, unless it's not.
To sort of continue with the theme here...all the proper eating and exercise will culminate this weekend with a low country boil....and beer. Did I mention beer?
Wait, I didn't invite you to my house?
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Coffee is a must for me. I love it. Cant go a day without it. I love the taste of the stuff too. Contrary to popular 80's beliefs, its actually good for you. And it speeds of metabolism.
I love coffee.
I had a bad weekend eats-wise, yet didn't get completely out of hand, and didn't gain. Back on track this morning. Better n' Eggs omelet. Saute an ounce of Teh Pube Lix thin sliced ham cut up in small pieces with little diced onions, peppers, tomato, set aside, then pour in a 1/4 cup of the Egg product until firm, add a square of 2% Kraft Pepper Jack, then add back the meat and veggies, fold it over, top with salsa. Yummy. Filling, and only 160 calories, with black coffee.
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Coffee is a must here as well. I hit our Atlanta Bread Co. every morning before work and I can hardly drink coffee from anywhere else. Panera Bread is very similar. I've drinken, dranken, drunk many a cup of Starbucks but every time I wind up asking myself what the attraction is. I don't do uterus foo-foo coffees...double mocha frappe skinny light capacinno....whatever. I want straight up house blend. Starbuck's is just too strong.
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Must have at least a large cup of coffee every morning from either Whataburger or Chick-Fil-A. Must.
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My rollercoaster ride is a vicious cycle that I go through every year. Every winter I put on my 15 to 20 pounds of winter coat. I tell myself every winter that this year I will do something during the winter to keep busy and don’t. Spring comes around a softball umpiring kicks in and the weight starts to go away. Started the year at 215 and am down to 205 already and by end of summer I’ll be in the 190’s. My wife has got me eating pretty healthy. No red meat (which I don’t mind). We eat a lot of seafood and greens. The only thing I drink is water, fuze green tea and the beer. I have a liter of water on the way into work and re-fill it during the day. And I like the real hearty beers and I like them a lot. I don’t drink during the week because of the umpiring 3 to 4 nights a week plus some Saturdays. On season breaks between umpiring I try and walk a few nights, nothing long just for about an hour. I don’t run, I hate running, after getting out of the military I swore I would never run again. If my fucking house was on fire I would not run, but I would walk damn fast. I get two physicals a year and they have been great. Good BP and low cholesterol ( I do take meds for these) and now I just gotta schedule the camera exploration for the dark side of the moon.
But this winter will be different. :taunt:
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Sad thing is I will drink at least three of those cups before 3:00PM today. :(
Agree GH, if I don't have coffee then I will kill someone.
Garden salad for lunch......delicious, unless it's not.
Wait, I didn't invite you to my house?
Steamed Asian Veggie mix for me at lunch.
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Coffee is a must here as well. I hit our Atlanta Bread Co. every morning before work and I can hardly drink coffee from anywhere else. Panera Bread is very similar. I've drinken, dranken, drunk many a cup of Starbucks but every time I wind up asking myself what the attraction is. I don't do uterus foo-foo coffees...double mocha frappe skinny light capacinno....whatever. I want straight up house blend. Starbuck's is just too strong.
I hated Starbucks.....until I actually bought my own Starbucks coffee and brewed it. I figured out that I didn't hate their coffee, just the way they made it in the stores.
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this thread as become...
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Steamed Asian Veggie mix for me at lunch.
I always wanted try and get into one of those-but by the time I got my clothes off-wait?
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this thread as become...
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Says the guy that drinks Lattes and lives in the PNW.
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I don’t drink during the week because of the umpiring 3 to 4 nights a week plus some Saturdays.
Does not compute.
That's the reason I keep playing, myself. The umpires are always coming to our vehicles to steal a beer or three between games too...
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Does not compute.
That's the reason I keep playing, myself. The umpires are always coming to our vehicles to steal a beer or three between games too...
I respect the game and the players enough to not drink during the games. Now afterwards I can be a beer hoe.
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Says the guy that drinks Lattes and lives in the PNW.
That won't buff out.
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Yesterday for dinner:
Started with some carrots and hummus. Finished with a can of sardines packed in water.
I had a handful of almonds before I went to bed.
I'm starting to feel better already. Maybe it's just the placebo effect, but I'm starting to be thankful I started this.
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Ground turkey meat, 2 eggs and green peppers this morning. A dash..or two...of Frank's Hot Sauce. Protein to start my day.
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Yesterday for dinner:
Started with some carrots and hummus. Finished with a can of sardines packed in water.
I had a handful of almonds before I went to bed.
I'm starting to feel better already. Maybe it's just the placebo effect, but I'm starting to be thankful I started this.
Almonds are one of the absolute best foods you can put in your body. Just sucks they are dry as hell. I try to get the cinnamon and brown sugar or hickory roasted variety.
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Almonds are one of the absolute best foods you can put in your body. Just sucks they are dry as hell. I try to get the cinnamon and brown sugar or hickory roasted variety.
Werd. I always have some nuttz around (Including my own) to munch on. I started the morning turkey thing last week after an article I read about a body builder who, in trying to lean up for the contest, was eating lean meat and nuts in the morning. He'd switch it up between turkey, venison, buffalo etc. He'd cook it up and add in two eggs and spinach leaves. I don't do a lot of venison or other buffalo or gatah...so I went with turkey and substituted peppers for the spinach. But the trend in recent years has been on heavy protein in the morning.
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Ground turkey meat, 2 eggs and green peppers this morning. A dash..or two...of Frank's Hot Sauce. Protein to start my day.
I keep trying to tell wife that. :thumsup:
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I keep trying to tell wife that. :thumsup:
Native Opelika Sausage?
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Native Opelika Sausage?
Transplanted Texas Torpedo
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Brussel Sprouts and Lean Turkey for lunch. Yes, its uber healthy but I gotta splurge this weekend on the eating out of town so I am trying to get ahead this week.
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Brussel Sprouts and Lean Turkey for lunch. Yes, its uber healthy but I gotta splurge this weekend on the eating out of town so I am trying to get ahead this week.
See, I knew you were out of town this weekend so that's why I didn't send the invite.
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See, I knew you were out of town this weekend so that's why I didn't send the invite.
I was waiting on the Eufaula invite. Since I didn't get it, Savannah will be the destination now.
Now you see why I am eating good this week. I will have plenty of heavy food in that town for 4 days. And Beer.
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I was waiting on the Eufaula invite. Since I didn't get it, Savannah will be the destination now.
Now you see why I am eating good this week. I will have plenty of heavy food in that town for 4 days. And Beer.
PM AUTiger1. He just got back from there.
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PM AUTiger1. He just got back from there.
Moon River Brewing, Vinnie Van Go Go's and if you happen to be in town on Tuesday, Wild Wing Cafe has $2 taps (decent selection, go with the Fat Tire) and an acoustic set out on the sidewalk of city market.
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Started out great with just a couple of slices of bacon and an egg. Then, went on a field trip with mini Buzz and the lunch was CiCi's pizza. Started out not so bad with just a couple of slices of cheese pizza...and left the crust on the plate. Then one of the other dads pointed me to the cinnamon rolls and dessert pizza. :facepalm:
Dinner was lean turkey and a slice of cheese.
All that + no workout today has me feeling rough, so I guess that is at least a good sign.
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Wait, you fuckers know there is no healthy eating in Eufaula right?
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I fucked up again today too.
A girl I work with handed me a Gigi's cupcake. I ate most of it before I remembered I wasn't eating delicious, scrumptious, satisfying desserts unhealthy crap anymore.
But I did run for about a mile this afternoon.
For dinner:
Vegetarian refried beans with a little bit of cheese in 2 tortillas. Carrots. A graham cracker afterwards.
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I told myself I needed to lose a few more pounds before we leave for the beach on Saturday...and I have proceeded to gain 2 back so far this week. :facepalm:
Today hasn't started so well either. Chicken, egg and cheese bagel from the Chick-Fillets.
Somebody help me, STAT!
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Moon River Brewing, Vinnie Van Go Go's and if you happen to be in town on Tuesday, Wild Wing Cafe has $2 taps (decent selection, go with the Fat Tire) and an acoustic set out on the sidewalk of city market.
Ive probably been to every establishment in that town 4 times including 2 of the 3 you mentioned. I like Moon River but at night or on holidays, it's a PIA to get in there. WWC was right next to the place I stayed at last time out there. I like the Pirate House and Churchills as well. Again, heavy food. But I will enjoy.
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I had a pretty bad weekend compared to what I've been doing lately, though it wasn't way overboard. I got back on the plan solid Monday. I've lost 2.5lbs since THS started this thread.
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Ive probably been to every establishment in that town 4 times including 2 of the 3 you mentioned. I like Moon River but at night or on holidays, it's a PIA to get in there. WWC was right next to the place I stayed at last time out there. I like the Pirate House and Churchills as well. Again, heavy food. But I will enjoy.
Vinnie Van Go Go's is worth the wait. Pizza is delicious there.
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Vinnie Van Go Go's is worth the wait. Pizza is delicious there.
Momma said Peetzah da debil.
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Hot damn! Lost another 3 pounds this week now. Just 9 away from my goal... #winning
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Hot damn! Lost another 3 pounds this week now. Just 9 away from my goal... #winning
No one cares Buzz! congrats man! Keep up the good work!
Coffee and a granola bar this morning. Thinking about a cheeseburger for lunch though. Going to sell my truck in the near future and I need some comfort food. :sad:
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Bacon, egg and cheese taquito from Whataburger and a large coffee to wake me up for teh breakfast today.
My normal strawberry protein shake for lunch, after the back and ab workout.
Dinner is up in the air...must stay good.
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Bacon, egg and cheese taquito from Whataburger and a large coffee to wake me up for teh breakfast today.
My normal strawberry protein shake for lunch, after the back and ab workout.
Dinner is up in the air...must stay good.
Dinner is a no go for me tonight. Going to a Stars game and it's "Thirst-Aid Thursdays". Which means $2.00 Yuengling on tap. AUT1 and his buddy will be drinking their dinner whilst Mrs. AUT1 and the buddy's wife will not be thrilled. :)
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Dinner is a no go for me tonight. Going to a Stars game and it's "Thirst-Aid Thursdays". Which means $2.00 Yuengling on tap. AUT1 and his buddy will be drinking their dinner whilst Mrs. AUT1 and the buddy's wife will not be thrilled. :)
Oh Emm Gee...I'm moving to Huntsville.
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Oh Emm Gee...I'm moving to Huntsville.
You don't need to. It wouldn't end well. You, AU_Tiger_2000, ssgaufan and myself would die in this place. http://www.thenooktavern.com/TheNook/Welcome.html (http://www.thenooktavern.com/TheNook/Welcome.html)
Abt 12
Chimay Blue
Monks Revenge
Nostradamus
Beelzebuth
and the Bells Brewery line they have are going to be the death of me.
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Holy shit...Monday lunch. Crawfish etouff'ee and American Red Ale.
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You don't need to. It wouldn't end well. You, AU_Tiger_2000, ssgaufan and myself would die in this place. http://www.thenooktavern.com/TheNook/Welcome.html (http://www.thenooktavern.com/TheNook/Welcome.html)
Abt 12
Chimay Blue
Monks Revenge
Nostradamus
Beelzebuth
and the Bells Brewery line they have are going to be the death of me.
Yep, and I'm heading to Cricket's for lunch to get my fill on saturated fat and hot sauce. About 4:00pm if you hear screaming that'll be me taking a slam.
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After the perfect report from the Dr this morning, I'm gonna splurge at lunch and down a Meatball Sub with BBQ Chips and a tea.
Blood pressure was under normal, Cholesterol and Triglycerides were almost non existant. Weight was 171. :clap: Yep, Im gonna splurge.
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Holy shit...Monday lunch. Crawfish etouff'ee and American Red Ale.
You don't even want to know how good it is. The Red Beans and Rice w/Sausage and the Chicago Dog are delicious.
Yep, and I'm heading to Cricket's for lunch to get my fill on saturated fat and hot sauce. About 4:00pm if you hear screaming that'll be me taking a slam.
MMMM....Crickets wings. Tasty. It's a good thing you aren't as easily influenced as myself. We would be at the nook at least 5 days a week. I love that place. If I could move my bed, kiddo and dog in there, I would never leave. Never!
I have changed my mind on the comfort food. Going to eat a chicken breast wrap since tonight will be bad, bad, bad.
After the perfect report from the Dr this morning, I'm gonna splurge at lunch and down a Meatball Sub with BBQ Chips and a tea.
Blood pressure was under normal, Cholesterol and Triglycerides were almost non existant. Weight was 171. :clap: Yep, Im gonna splurge.
GTFO with that healthy talk! GTFO right now!
Congrats! I have normal BP and haven't a clue about my cholesterol, haven't had it checked in a while. My wieght......PPPPFFFTTTTTTTTTTTT! Still have about 10 to 15 to go.
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Been a really shitty few days at my job.
Needed some comfort food.
For lunch today:
BBQ brisket with red sauce, potato salad, baked beans, and pie.
Fuck any weight losing right now.
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Been a really shitty few days at my job.
Needed some comfort food.
For lunch today:
BBQ brisket with red sauce, potato salad, baked beans, and pie.
Fuck any weight losing right now.
Let the holiday weekend commence early. I think Im gonna grab a big assed Frosty on the way home. Ive eaten enough broccoli and brussel sprouts this week.
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Been a really shitty few days at my job.
Needed some comfort food.
For lunch today:
BBQ brisket with red sauce, potato salad, baked beans, and pie.
Fuck any weight losing right now.
Nothing wrong with a little comfort food from time to time and a splurge day or two mixed in. If you didn't you would go nucking futso. I didn't drink a drop and dieted hardcore from Jan 10th this year until sometime in March and wanted to choke people at times. Now I have eased myself back into a splurge day from time to time and drinks on occasion. I even gave up cigars during that time.
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Let the holiday weekend commence early. I think Im gonna grab a big assed Frosty on the way home. Ive eaten enough broccoli and brussel sprouts this week.
How do you fucking not gag on a Brussels sprout? I've seen some nice recipes for them on Food that involve bacon and bacon fat, and some other good stuff that I'd like to try, but they'd not be healthy sprouts.
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How do you fucking not gag on a Brussels sprout? I've seen some nice recipes for them on Food that involve bacon and bacon fat, and some other good stuff that I'd like to try, but they'd not be healthy sprouts.
Can't Believe It's Not Butter or equivalent and Tony Chachere's = delicious.
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Nothing wrong with a little comfort food from time to time and a splurge day or two mixed in. If you didn't you would go nucking futso. I didn't drink a drop and dieted hardcore from Jan 10th this year until sometime in March and wanted to choke people at times. Now I have eased myself back into a splurge day from time to time and drinks on occasion. I even gave up cigars during that time.
The judge's secretary here has lost lots of wt. She wasn't exactly in bad shape to begin with, and she's 45. She's getting really thin. She's going to some Dr. that has her on a "good carb" type of diet. She can eat things like almonds, and she said she had a half an apple for breakfast. She can't eat any bread, potatoes, rice, etc. She can't have cheese either, although it has no carbs. She can have small bowl of oatmeal in the morning too. She's losing wt, and says she wants to make this her lifestyle of eating. Basically just lean meats and veggies. I told her there is no way in hell I could do that.
I got to be able to have something good now and then.
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The judge's secretary here has lost lots of wt. She wasn't exactly in bad shape to begin with, and she's 45. She's getting really thin. She's going to some Dr. that has her on a "good carb" type of diet. She can eat things like almonds, and she said she had a half an apple for breakfast. She can't eat any bread, potatoes, rice, etc. She can't have cheese either, although it has no carbs. She can have small bowl of oatmeal in the morning too. She's losing wt, and says she wants to make this her lifestyle of eating. Basically just lean meats and veggies. I told her there is no way in hell I could do that.
I got to be able to have something good now and then.
Yeah, that stretch for me was rough. I can deal with the not drinking (much to my surprise), but the not eating something deep fried in grease or something unhealthy was killing me.
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Going to have some Moe's smoked turkey on Monday. Maybe a rib or three, and some baked beans.
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How do you fucking not gag on a Brussels sprout? I've seen some nice recipes for them on Food that involve bacon and bacon fat, and some other good stuff that I'd like to try, but they'd not be healthy sprouts.
Broccoli I effing hate. I actually like Brussel Sprouts. Also like cabbage, squash, cauliflower, eggplant, zucchini, most of the others. I really just hate broccoli and celery. I choke down the former because I know its healthy. I can't eat the latter under any circumstances.
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Broccoli I effing hate. I actually like Brussel Sprouts. Also like cabbage, squash, cauliflower, eggplant, zucchini, most of the others. I really just hate broccoli and celery. I choke down the former because I know its healthy. I can't eat the latter under any circumstances.
You might as well move to China you red commie! It's like I don't even know you anymore!
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Yeah, that stretch for me was rough. I can deal with the not drinking (much to my surprise), but the not eating something deep fried in grease or something unhealthy was killing me.
I can deal without the fried stuff, except just every so often. If you like to cook, you can find healthy ways to make some really good stuff. I just can't waste the money for a lot of recipes of which I will throw away half because there's only me in the house.
If you pay attention in the grocery store, there are good choices that are filling too. Gorton's has some grilled fish, and I was skeptical, but my secretary told me to try it. I trust her evaluation of food, and she was spot on.
I use plain nonfat yogurt instead of sour cream on baked potatoes.
I marinate chicken breasts in Mojo, and grill them on Sunday night. I use them on salads during the week.
I use yogurt blue cheese dressing. Pretty good stuff.
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You might as well move to China you red commie! It's like I don't even know you anymore!
I like broccoli. Not love, but like. It's a healthy food I can claim I like enough to eat and not cover in butter or cheese. Butter makes it something loveable though. Steamed, with lemon juice and I like.
I buy the pre cut celery packed in water at Teh Pube Lix. I salt them, dip them in mustard for a zero calorie snack.
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I can deal without the fried stuff, except just every so often. If you like to cook, you can find healthy ways to make some really good stuff. I just can't waste the money for a lot of recipes of which I will throw away half because there's only me in the house.
If you pay attention in the grocery store, there are good choices that are filling too. Gorton's has some grilled fish, and I was skeptical, but my secretary told me to try it. I trust her evaluation of food, and she was spot on.
I use plain nonfat yogurt instead of sour cream on baked potatoes.
I marinate chicken breasts in Mojo, and grill them on Sunday night. I use them on salads during the week.
I use yogurt blue cheese dressing. Pretty good stuff.
Publix frozen talapia filets are good broiled. I do a lot of chicken breast, fish and lean beef. Mostly green beans, broccoli, salads and spinach with that. Red potatoes or long grain wild rice for my carb. I like the fat free sour cream for potatoes. Most nights we are spot on at the house with out diet, but some nights nothing beats taking chicken breast, cutting them in small strips, bread them and fry them up with some shoestring cut french fries.
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Blood pressure was under normal, Cholesterol and Triglycerides were almost non existant. Weight was 171. :clap: Yep, Im gonna splurge.
I consider my blood pressure under control in that it has not caused my veins to burst from my arms and start spraying everybody around me.
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You might as well move to China you red commie! It's like I don't even know you anymore!
They're like little crunchy trees man!
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Steamed broc is the titz. Damn good for you.
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Steamed broc is the titz. Damn good for you.
I can handle it in the little steambags you put in the microwave. As long as it has some sauce and salt/pepper on it. The reason I make an effort to eat it is because of how good it is for you. I tend to prefer cauliflower to broccoli. Especially in Chinese food.
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Steamed broc is the titz. Damn good for you.
Absolutely. Spray a whole bottle of that "I can't believe it's not butter" stuff on it, and you got a feast.
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Absolutely. Spray a whole bottle of that "I can't believe it's not butter" stuff on it, and you got a feast.
Red Elephant Reastaurant (No relation whatsoever..a chain) has a blackened mahi and steamed broc broc plate that will make you motorboat mama's fun bags.
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Red Elephant Reastaurant (No relation whatsoever..a chain) has a blackened mahi and steamed broc broc plate that will make you motorboat mama's fun bags.
That sounds delicious. I love blackened mahi too.
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That sounds delicious. I love blackened mahi too.
Absolutely my favorite fish. Hard to get a bad piece of teh dolphin.
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I've lost 20 lb's in two months. Beg me and I will share my secrets.
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I've lost 20 lb's in two months. Beg me and I will share my secrets.
I got you beat, 30lbs in 7 weeks. I need no secrets. Actually my secret is being a fat fuck that needs to lose a shit load of weight.
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Secrets are:
Less fatty foods
Less calories
Work out
Weight is easier to lose on the high end.
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Yep. Just stop eating so damn much. You'll lose weight. Fat bastards.
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Yep. Just stop eating so damn much. You'll lose weight. Fat bastards.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tTKul0kzi9s/TjCAoqHtyXI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/FQPTHlKrc5U/s1600/Fat_bastard.jpeg)
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Corn? When did I eat corn?
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My secret was cocaine and tape worms.
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My secret was cocaine and tape worms.
I knew a guy at Auburn that would do cocaine for the sole purpose of losing weight. He didn't last very long at Auburn.
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Yep. Just stop eating so damn much. You'll lose weight. Fat bastards.
(http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/are-you-wizard-meme.jpg)
Last night was soooo bad. Too many beers and then waffle house. Breakfast this morning was pretty good. Whole wheat toast, one egg, 1% cheese.
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(http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/are-you-wizard-meme.jpg)
Last night was soooo bad. Too many beers and then waffle house. Breakfast this morning was pretty good. Whole wheat toast, one egg, 1% cheese.
Your texting skillz suck when your toasted.
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Your texting skillz suck when your toasted.
Touch screen sucks when you are drunk. I will admit, my drunk texting skillz have gotten worse since the phone upgrade.
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For some reason, when I drink my fingers get real fat.
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For some reason, when I drink my fingers get real fat.
Yup. Exactly.
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Bulimia, that shit works wonders.
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(http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hugh-jim-bissel-albums-misciloonious-pics-picture813-i-beat-anorexia-http-www-owensworld-com-funnyimages.jpg)
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Last night, I went to a new restaurant called Bulimia's. The line to the bathroom was incredible.
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Last night, I went to a new restaurant called Bulimia's. The line to the bathroom was incredible.
Aha!!!
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Aha!!!
+3 to Mitch Hedberg
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Your texting skillz suck when your toasted.
Irony.
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Irony.
Gramma Notzy
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Irony.
It was his toasted. It's possesive. He posseses a toasted.
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Ok, so I started a week later than I wanted to, but my arms feel like jello and the ab ripper x totally kicked my ass. I can't wait to see what I feel like when I get out of bed in the morning.
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Surprisingly, my wife is the main issue with my diet right now. Yesterday, she came home with mango sorbet, vanilla ice cream, and mangoes and made batidos for dessert last night.
I said I didn't want one. She put one in front of me anyway.
Of course I ate it.
Going to run sprints today, and I'm thinking about starting P90x. Anyone tried it before?
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Surprisingly, my wife is the main issue with my diet right now. Yesterday, she came home with mango sorbet, vanilla ice cream, and mangoes and made batidos for dessert last night.
I said I didn't want one. She put one in front of me anyway.
Of course I ate it.
Going to run sprints today, and I'm thinking about starting P90x. Anyone tried it before?
Why would your wife not respect you trying to lose and eat right? She afraid you have ulterior motives for trying to get all svelte?
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Why would your wife not respect you trying to lose and eat right? She afraid you have ulterior motives for trying to get all svelte?
My wife is one of those "I can eat whatever and never really gain weight" types. She ran track in high school and still runs occasionally. She can drop pounds and slim up really quickly if she puts her mind to it. I don't think she understands that my body type struggles to shed the fat.
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Surprisingly, my wife is the main issue with my diet right now. Yesterday, she came home with mango sorbet, vanilla ice cream, and mangoes and made batidos for dessert last night.
I said I didn't want one. She put one in front of me anyway.
Of course I ate it.
Going to run sprints today, and I'm thinking about starting P90x. Anyone tried it before?
See my post above yours. I think AUT1 does P90X too.
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My wife is one of those "I can eat whatever and never really gain weight" types. She ran track in high school and still runs occasionally. She can drop pounds and slim up really quickly if she puts her mind to it. I don't think she understands that my body type struggles to shed the fat.
A lot of people don't, and consider that nothing but an excuse.
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Even if I was on my strict diet, it would have been shot this weekend. Beef, pork, and whiskey? Yeah, shot like a mofo I tell ya.
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Surprisingly, my wife is the main issue with my diet right now. Yesterday, she came home with mango sorbet, vanilla ice cream, and mangoes and made batidos for dessert last night.
I said I didn't want one. She put one in front of me anyway.
Of course I ate it.
Going to run sprints today, and I'm thinking about starting P90x. Anyone tried it before?
IMO P90X is too intense for someone trying to get into shape. I would start off small maybe get some 20 pound dumbells, you can do a full body workout with them.
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Vacations are the debil for teh diets. Gonna have to do all 90 days of the P90X program tomorrow...
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Vacations are the debil for teh diets. Gonna have to do all 90 days of the P90X program tomorrow...
Tell me about it. Teh Savanahz kicked my arse on the foods.
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This weekend was bad. That is all, carry on.
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Shit, I went into this weekend knowing what the hell was gonna happen. My grill pretty much stayed hot.
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This weekend was bad. That is all, carry on.
Although I didn't stay within my self set maximum calorie intake, and didn't record everything for the weekend, I didn't really just go hog wild either. No damage done, and back on track.
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Time to hit the gym, Back and Shoulders today followed by 30 minutes of cardio.
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Time to hit the gym, Back and Shoulders today followed by 30 minutes of cardio.
Lee Harvey, you are a madman. When you stole that cow, and your friend tried to make it with the cow. I want to party with you, cowboy. If the two of us together, forget it.
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Lee Harvey, you are a madman. When you stole that cow, and your friend tried to make it with the cow. I want to party with you, cowboy. If the two of us together, forget it.
Well, okay, hotshot. We're gonna see what kind of soldier you are.
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Chicks dig me because I rarely wear underwear and when I do it's usually something unusual.
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Where is your drill sergeant, men?
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Do you think I am officer material?
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I'm gonna teach every last one of you how to eat, sleep, walk, talk, shoot, shit like a United States soldier
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Down to 168 pounds.
I think I could lose more, but I really haven't been cutting as much as I should.
Heading to the beach later this week. Probably going to blow up to 180.
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Where is your drill sergeant, men?
Blown up, sir!
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Down to 168 pounds.
I think I could lose more, but I really haven't been cutting as much as I should.
Heading to the beach later this week. Probably going to blow up to 180.
you should easily drop a couple more pounds and your mouth should be well toned. have fun.
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Down to 168 pounds.
I think I could lose more, but I really haven't been cutting as much as I should.
Heading to the beach later this week. Probably going to blow up to 180.
Post a before and after pic from the neck down if you do I'll do the same.
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you should easily drop a couple more pounds and your mouth should be well toned. have fun.
Good hustle.
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Post a before and after pic from the neck down if you do I'll do the same.
I don't know about that. That may actually force me into exercising consistently.
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I don't know about that. That may actually force me into exercising consistently.
I'll go first.....
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I'll go first.....
I'm not gay or anything, but post away.
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I'm not gay or anything, but post away.
you just wanted to see what balls in a sack look like...
:haha:
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you just wanted to see what balls in a sack look like...
:haha:
Oh yeah? Well.....you just shut up then. I remember.
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Back on topic and back on track this week....
Did some green beans/potato mix in the steam bag for lunch.
I loved the fish and chips, Ruth's Chris, breakfast buffet and shepherd's pie while it lasted in Savannah. :facepalm:
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Back on topic and back on track this week....
Did some green beans/potato mix in the steam bag for lunch.
I loved the fish and chips, Ruth's Chris, breakfast buffet and shepherd's pie while it lasted in Savannah. :facepalm:
I got back on track too, but the mind was tainted over the weekend of "free wheeling". I found myself fighting cravings Mon. and Tues., and my mind telling me I could eat just one more something good.
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Weight gain is in the future for me, about to spend two weeks in southern Europe (Germany-Austria) much beer and not really healthy food will be consumed. I’ll consider that I didn’t gain too much weight if I don’t have to do two seats (by myself) on the way back.
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Back on topic and back on track this week....
Did some green beans/potato mix in the steam bag for lunch.
I loved the fish and chips, Ruth's Chris, breakfast buffet and shepherd's pie while it lasted in Savannah. :facepalm:
That will have to wait until next week...Lillian's pizza for me tonight. I have probably gained at least 5 pounds this week...maybe more. Luckily our condo doesn't have a scale.
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Just got back from the beach last night. Did fairly well eating wise until yesterday.
Ate fish and chips from The Red Bar for lunch. And dinner. And we ordered their tuna dip thinking we'd only eat half of it, but I ate 3/4 of it.
Back to the grind today.
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Not sure how, but I actually lost a half a pound on my vacation. I ate everything in sight, and partook in many adult beverages while tanning my cheeks. Back to the gym today anyway.
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Not sure how, but I actually lost a half a pound on my vacation. I ate everything in sight, and partook in many adult beverages while tanning my cheeks. Back to the gym today anyway.
I'm about to run through this workout like drano. Back and Shoulders today with 30 minutes on the eliptical.
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I'm about to run through this workout like drano. Back and Shoulders today with 30 minutes on the eliptical.
Getcha' sweat on
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I'm about to run through this workout like drano. Back and Shoulders today with 30 minutes on the eliptical.
My hat is off to you, sir. I collapse into a pile of sweat and man boobs if I go for more than 15 minutes on that vile contraption.
Shoulders only for me today.
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Not sure how, but I actually lost a half a pound on my vacation. I ate everything in sight, and partook in many adult beverages while tanning my cheeks. Back to the gym today anyway.
I'm gonna start drinking german beers tonight, got to get my taste buds up to speed.
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Went in to work the shoulders, and looked in the mirror at myself. Added the abs to my workout today, on the spot.
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Went in to work the shoulders, and looked in the mirror at myself. Added the abs to my workout today, on the spot.
U be bad to the bone.
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My diet/routine is kicking my entire ass right now. I'm either going to drown from too much water or grow feathers from all the chicken. But by gawd, I'm gonna' look good at the beesh later on this month.
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My diet/routine is kicking my entire ass right now. I'm either going to drown from too much water or grow feathers from all the chicken. But by gawd, I'm gonna' look good at the beesh later on this month.
If you don't watch it, you'll start getting a "Dax" body. The ladies will love them some Snags.
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My diet/routine is kicking my entire ass right now. I'm either going to drown from too much water or grow feathers from all the chicken. But by gawd, I'm gonna' look good at the beesh later on this month.
your delta tau chi name is ...capon.
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your delta tau chi name is ...capon.
I'm a legacy
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your delta tau chi name is ...capon.
May I have one million marbles, please?
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May I have one million marbles, please?
Oh boy this is great!!!
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If you don't watch it, you'll start getting a "Dax" body. The ladies will love them some Snags.
I bet he knows some fellows that will too.
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U be bad to the bone.
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Definitely not me. I never wear my sunglasses to the gym, unless it is Zumba day.
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Definitely not me. I never wear my sunglasses to the gym, unless it is Zumba day.
word. never pictured you bald.
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word. never pictured you bald.
Started out shaving the chest, and the next thing you know...
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Ok shit just got real. The first two pics I weighed 315 pounds in the last two I weigh 280.
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Ok shit just got real. The first two pics I weighed 315 pounds in the last two I weigh 280.
Awesome!!! And lemme just say, you have inspired me to keep going on my plan.
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It's all about the low top Converse kicks.
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Ok shit just got real. The first two pics I weighed 315 pounds in the last two I weigh 280.
That is awesome!
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It's all about the low top Converse kicks.
You missed the Jager Meister wrist band and survival bracelet, no shame in my game.
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Ok shit just got real. The first two pics I weighed 315 pounds in the last two I weigh 280.
You're a brave man! Good work too!
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Blueberry waffles for breakfast (whole grain).
Broccoli and Cheesy Sauce for lunch with some tea.
ANd like Buzz, I actually lost a lb on my vacation to Savannah. Go figure.
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One thing about most vacations is physically, you're usually 10X more active than the typical day at work. I'm not burning a damn thing sitting here talking on the phone and typing on the X. When I go to the beach, I always maintain my workouts but heading down to the beach, carrying chairs, coolers etc. then any activities you may do are burning some serious calories. Yeah, you offset it with more food and a couple of too many adult beverages...but it's a good trade-off.
I've got one of those ring frisbees. Can't recall the name but it's been thrown 1/4 mile. (Not by me...it says it on the frisbee) That thing will cut through any wind and fly forever. Where we always stay at the beach, there's a huge open area about 300 yards from where we access the beach. No one sets up camp down there so we always go down there and throw the frisbee. What an incredible workout running in the sand. Love that thing.
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One thing about most vacations is physically, you're usually 10X more active than the typical day at work. I'm not burning a damn thing sitting here talking on the phone and typing on the X. When I go to the beach, I always maintain my workouts but heading down to the beach, carrying chairs, coolers etc. then any activities you may do are burning some serious calories. Yeah, you offset it with more food and a couple of too many adult beverages...but it's a good trade-off.
I've got one of those ring frisbees. Can't recall the name but it's been thrown 1/4 mile. (Not by me...it says it on the frisbee) That thing will cut through any wind and fly forever. Where we always stay at the beach, there's a huge open area about 300 yards from where we access the beach. No one sets up camp down there so we always go down there and throw the frisbee. What an incredible workout running in the sand. Love that thing.
And since I am assuming Mrs Snags is there, don't forget the couple of ounces missing from between your legs. But every little bit counts though, right?
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One thing about most vacations is physically, you're usually 10X more active than the typical day at work. I'm not burning a damn thing sitting here talking on the phone and typing on the X. When I go to the beach, I always maintain my workouts but heading down to the beach, carrying chairs, coolers etc. then any activities you may do are burning some serious calories. Yeah, you offset it with more food and a couple of too many adult beverages...but it's a good trade-off.
I've got one of those ring frisbees. Can't recall the name but it's been thrown 1/4 mile. (Not by me...it says it on the frisbee) That thing will cut through any wind and fly forever. Where we always stay at the beach, there's a huge open area about 300 yards from where we access the beach. No one sets up camp down there so we always go down there and throw the frisbee. What an incredible workout running in the sand. Love that thing.
Real men never say that.
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Real men never say that.
Real men have balls.
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You're a brave man! Good work too!
Thanks bro I like seeing the results from the pictures.
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Thanks bro I like seeing the results from the pictures.
This will make the fistings even longer and more efficient.
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This will make the fistings even longer and more efficient.
The new veins popping up in my forearms will add a little extra sting.
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The new veins popping up in my forearms will add a little extra sting.
Feel the burn
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The new veins popping up in my forearms will add a little extra sting.
Whew! Glad I already joined.
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Whew! Glad I already joined.
So is my dog.
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Two healthy recipes I've enjoyed:
Chickpea and Cucumber Salad:
Two cans of chickpeas (reduced salt) drained and rinsed
1 large cucumber, shaved with a mandolin or sliced thin
1/2 of a shallot - you can add more, but raw onions bother my stomach
1/2 cup basil, chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
salt
pepper
Mix everything. Let sit in the fridge for a little while or eat right away.
Turkey Burgers:
1 lb ground turkey
1 cup cilantro
1 shallot
1 tsp cumin
1/2 lime
salt pepper
Puree the cilantro, shallot, cumin, and lime juice. Mix into turkey meat and form into patties. Salt and pepper the outside of each side. Grill til done.
Turkey Burger Mayo:
1/2 cup of reduced fat sour cream
1/2 cup of cilantro, chopped
1/8 cup of dijon mustard
Juice from one lime
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Mix all ingredients.
Eat on a bun or without. I topped mine with pepper jack cheese, avocado, and raw spinach.
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Vegan burger patties for dinner tonight...with cheese. #winning
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Vegan
Get the fuck out.
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Get the fuck out.
They were actually pretty good. Not really my bag though, baby!
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Get the fuck out.
Ditto!
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With cheese, paypul.
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Side note: I am 9 pounds from my goal as of this morning. 208 and counting.
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Vegan burger patties for dinner tonight...with cheese. #winning
:thumsup:
gotta run...power yoga in 15. hopefully, the prius is charged.
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:thumsup:
gotta run...power yoga in 15. hopefully, the prius is charged.
See you at spin class on Friday.
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Let's keep this rolling:
Down to 164 pounds.
New recipe:
1 can of sardines in water
1 avocado
1/2 cup cilantro
1.5 teaspoons of red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon of olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Salt
Pepper
A scant cup of arugula
1 100 calorie bagel thin
Chop sardines, avocado, and cilantro together. Dress with vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Spoon onto toasted bagel thin. Top with arugula. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top. Eat.
You'd be surprised to know how healthy sardines are.
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207 and counting, myself. I am now down 34 pounds from December.
Started a new arm circuit routine this week, that has literally kicked my hiney. Hopefully the cardio aspect of it will help me get to my goal and help the sledge brothers grow too.
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207 and counting, myself. I am now down 34 pounds from December.
Started a new arm circuit routine this week, that has literally kicked my hiney. Hopefully the cardio aspect of it will help me get to my goal and help the sledge brothers grow too.
The sledge brothers? I'm soooo using that and claiming it for my own.
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The sledge brothers? I'm soooo using that and claiming it for my own.
Jack and hammer.
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I think it's working too...
(http://very-bored.com/pics/biggestbiceps/5.jpg)
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I think it's working too...
(http://very-bored.com/pics/biggestbiceps/5.jpg)
That dude on the left is buff.
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207 and counting, myself. I am now down 34 pounds from December.
Started a new arm circuit routine this week, that has literally kicked my hiney. Hopefully the cardio aspect of it will help me get to my goal and help the sledge brothers grow too.
Try 3 sets of 21's
get on your knees and curl the straight bar(I start with 30lbs, 40lbs and end with 50lbs)
7 half curls from your thigh to just under your pecks.
7 curls from you pecks to just under your face.
7 full curls from your thigh to just under your face.
3 sets and you won't be able to lift your arms for a week.......your welcome.
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Jack and hammer.
Jack Sledge, and Hammer Sledge?
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Try 3 sets of 21's
get on your knees and curl the straight bar(I start with 30lbs, 40lbs and end with 50lbs)
7 half curls from your thigh to just under your pecks.
7 curls from you pecks to just under your face.
7 full curls from your thigh to just under your face.
3 sets and you won't be able to lift your arms for a week.......your welcome.
I'm going to have to try that one.
What I just started was at the end of my normal bicep routine, kind of circuit/cardio routine at the dumbbell rack. Starting with the 35lb, doing 10 reps of hammer curls at each weight all the way down to 5lbs, not stopping at all, except to change weights. Three sets of those, and my arms are screaming, plus I can barely breathe.
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I'm going to have to try that one.
What I just started was at the end of my normal bicep routine, kind of circuit/cardio routine at the dumbbell rack. Starting with the 35lb, doing 10 reps of hammer curls at each weight all the way down to 5lbs, not stopping at all, except to change weights. Three sets of those, and my arms are screaming, plus I can barely breathe.
That sounds like fun.
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I'm going to have to try that one.
What I just started was at the end of my normal bicep routine, kind of circuit/cardio routine at the dumbbell rack. Starting with the 35lb, doing 10 reps of hammer curls at each weight all the way down to 5lbs, not stopping at all, except to change weights. Three sets of those, and my arms are screaming, plus I can barely breathe.
Ohh, it's the deep burn. Oh, it's so deep. Oh, I can barely lift my right arm 'cause I did so many. I don't know if you heard me counting. I did over a thousand.
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Ohh, it's the deep burn. Oh, it's so deep. Oh, I can barely lift my right arm 'cause I did so many. I don't know if you heard me counting. I did over a thousand.
1001...1002...1003
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Ever heard of "SuperSets"? Pretty close what Jumbo was describing but you take away at least 1/2 the rest period and do at least 5 sets of high reps. Its like cardio and weight lifting combined. I have learned over several years however that the most constructive tool in your workout is to change your routine every 3 weeks. This keeps your muscles in a constant state of confusion.
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I must say the past few days have been pretty bad. I injured my hamstring about a week ago and haven't been able to run at all.
So of course that meant eating whatever the fuck I wanted to.
But yesterday I put a stop to it. Now back to the healthy eating.
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I must say the past few days have been pretty bad. I injured my hamstring about a week ago and haven't been able to run at all.
So of course that meant eating whatever the fuck I wanted to.
But yesterday I put a stop to it. Now back to the healthy eating.
Don't beat yourself up over it. I've been going out a lot lately with friends and on teh dating scene. (God I hate it) I've had a hard time too. But I just follow my plan, and it works out ok over the long haul. This thread has helped me stick too it too. Thanks.
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I'm the only fat fuck that can crop a photo? Pussies
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I'm the only fat fuck that can crop a photo? Pussies
I was a damn vampire before, no camera would shoot me.
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I was a damn vampire before, no camera would shoot me.
#teamedward
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I'm the only fat fuck that can crop a photo? Pussies
You've inspired me to post one of me:
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/jransom40/fatalbert.jpg)
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#teamedward
Two years ago: 240ish, size XXL shirt, 40" waist
Two weeks ago: 208, size L shirt, 36" waist
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You've inspired me to post one of me:
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/jransom40/fatalbert.jpg)
Have you gone berserk? Can't you see that man is a ni...
Ha ha... wrong person. Forgive me. No offense intended.
Have you gone berserk? Can't you see that man is a ni?
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Two years ago: 240ish, size XXL shirt, 40" waist
Two weeks ago: 208, size L shirt, 36" waist
What's up with the fabulous pink? Do they not sell neon yellow shirts in large anymore?
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What's up with the fabulous pink? Do they not sell neon yellow shirts in large anymore?
My dayglo days are over.
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My dayglo days are over.
The sadness that I feel right now is overwhelming.
Can you at least trade in the dayglo attire for a dago 'stache?
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Two years ago: 240ish, size XXL shirt, 40" waist
Two weeks ago: 208, size L shirt, 36" waist
Damn dude thats kick ass. I got the man you've lost so much weight......in your face comment again today. How big was my fucking face.
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Damn dude thats kick ass. I got the man you've lost so much weight......in your face comment again today. How big was my fucking face.
Big enough for seven hobbit cocks.
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Big enough for seven hobbit cocks.
:bugs:
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Big enough for seven hobbit cocks.
I don't know who has more pressing issues. You for posting it, or me for really laughing out loud.
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Damn dude thats kick ass. I got the man you've lost so much weight......in your face comment again today. How big was my fucking face.
I have been getting that one a lot lately too. Of course, in looking at some old pictures...I can see what they are talking about.
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Consider me inspired. Somehow I've missed this thread until now, but decided a week ago that enough was enough. I started last week at 234. This morning was 226. Would love to be at 185, but I'm going to focus on 200 for now.
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Consider me inspired. Somehow I've missed this thread until now, but decided a week ago that enough was enough. I started last week at 234. This morning was 226. Would love to be at 185, but I'm going to focus on 200 for now.
Crop some photo's or it doesn't happen.
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Consider me inspired. Somehow I've missed this thread until now, but decided a week ago that enough was enough. I started last week at 234. This morning was 226. Would love to be at 185, but I'm going to focus on 200 for now.
Come join us!
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I'll have to see if I can dig up a before pic to post. I assure you, there ain't many!
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I'll have to see if I can dig up a before pic to post. I assure you, there ain't many!
I really don't have a good before pic.
I think I'm in a different kind of diet than everyone else. I'm only about ten pounds overweight.
I'm mainly trying to be healthy, be in shape, and not be like my father. He's my height and 250 pounds. I can't let that happen.
165 pounds today.
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I really don't have a good before pic.
I think I'm in a different kind of diet than everyone else. I'm only about ten pounds overweight.
I'm mainly trying to be healthy, be in shape, and not be like my father. He's my height and 250 pounds. I can't let that happen.
165 pounds today.
Unless you're a 3 foot tall midget, I'd say you're not very over-weight. I do recall you saying your vertically challenged. I am too (5'8"), and I'm not giving my weight, the pics will be embarrassing enough. I have had to fight it all my life. I'll never weigh what all those recommended weight charts say I should. At 19, when I graduated Basic and Infantry training I was in the best shape of my life, and was 185lbs, which is about 30lbs over what most charts say I should weigh. When I was policing, at one time, I was running 30 miles a week, and working out with weights 4 days a week, and still had to watch what I ate to keep my weight under 200. Most folks I know that run like that eat all they want with little problem. The minute I quit running and working out, I ballooned. I don't care if some of the skinny fucks here think they have to fight it...I've seen some of these guys "fighting it" at the gym, half ass working out by doing a few curls and admiring their "guns" in the mirror, and jogging for a few minutes on a treadmill...some folks have to fight it harder than others. It's not like cigarettes, beer, or cocaine that I don't need to live. I can't live without my "drug of choice" which happens to be food, I have to control my intake. Top that off with a sedentary job, and a 30 min commute to work, and I have to make up a lot with exercise, and limit my intake severely. I don't know how you're built...you may be predisposed to gain, can't say.
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165 pounds today.
So you're like three feet tall?
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Dammit: JR beat me to the punchline.
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So you're like three feet tall?
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Dammit: JR beat me to the punchline.
He plays handball with the curb.
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I'm 5'10 and weighed 315 pounds #winning
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I'm 5'10 and weighed 315 pounds #winning
:civic:
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I've seen some of these guys "fighting it" at the gym, half ass working out by doing a few curls and admiring their "guns" in the mirror, and jogging for a few minutes on a treadmill...
Dammit...I didn't think anyone was watching.
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So you're like three feet tall?
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Dammit: JR beat me to the punchline.
5'7.
I know I'm not fat, but as I said before, I want to be healthy. I'm also terrified of gaining weight like my father did because we're both the same height. I'm fairly active with my job. I definitely don't teach from my desk. I take my dog for a 1.5 mile walk almost every day during the school. Summer time not so much.
I do things to keep the weight off, but that doesn't mean I'm not where I want to be. My goal is 5'7 155 pounds and able to run 3 miles without dying. I'd also like to be able to do more than 25 sit ups without cramping.
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I'm 5'10 and weighed 315 pounds #winning
Where are you now?
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5'7.
I know I'm not fat, but as I said before, I want to be healthy. I'm also terrified of gaining weight like my father did because we're both the same height. I'm fairly active with my job. I definitely don't teach from my desk. I take my dog for a 1.5 mile walk almost every day during the school. Summer time not so much.
I do things to keep the weight off, but that doesn't mean I'm not where I want to be. My goal is 5'7 155 pounds and able to run 3 miles without dying. I'd also like to be able to do more than 25 sit ups without cramping.
I was TDY this last week. Drank my dinner ever night except two. Those two nights I had fried chicken and a Fried Halibut sandwich. This weekend was no better. To much drink and too much food. Today has been easier and will be easier now that I am home. Officially started the diet again, granola and fruit for breakfast, ham and cheese on whole wheat with sun chips. Tonight for dinner grilled veggie skewers and grilled chicken. I am trying to talk myself in getting reacquainted with Mr. Tony Horton tonight but thinking it may be tomorrow night. I have still not adjusted to the time change.
6'0 or 6'1, "depending on which convenience store I am leaving" and I was down to 205, but I am back up to 215. Not pleased with myself these past couple of months. The good thing is I am at a point to where I get back to doing something about it and it not kill me. Stating out at 215 is a hell of a lot different than starting out at 250.
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I do things to keep the weight off, but that doesn't mean I'm not where I want to be. My goal is 5'7 155 pounds and able to run 3 miles without dying. I'd also like to be able to do more than 25 sit ups without cramping.
At your ht/wt/age, that should barely wind you at all. Have you never really been active before?
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At your ht/wt/age, that should barely wind you at all. Have you never really been active before?
Played football in high school. Lifted a lot of weights in college. Never been a runner. I can handle sprints, but long distance was created by Satan to torture human souls in hell.
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Played football in high school. Lifted a lot of weights in college. Never been a runner. I can handle sprints, but long distance was created by Satan to torture human souls in hell.
Gotcha. You no likey, but can do if make self!
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long distance was created by Satan to torture human souls in hell.
You're so right, Carl.
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FWIW, "distance" isn't the key, it's getting and keeping your heart rate in the aerobic range for 20 minutes or more. It doesn't have to be done by running distance.
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Where are you now?
5'9 and 275 pounds.
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5'9 and 275 pounds.
Awesome! Well...except that you are shrinking and all. Was that from Rivals or Scout?
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5'9 and 275 pounds.
I chuckled
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FWIW, "distance" isn't the key, it's getting and keeping your heart rate in the aerobic range for 20 minutes or more. It doesn't have to be done by running distance.
Momma's wrong again!
Sustaining an aerobic level is what benefits your heart the most. It's also what puts your body in fat burning mode. To do what you are going to have to do to get that effect, you will have to go a good amount of distance. If you go distance and you are doing it fast (i.e. a 5K - combo of speed and distance), you will get in anaerobic territory which is extremely painful. I'm an avid runner and I still don't like the feeling of an anaerobic level being reached. Its physically painful.
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I want to run, I have tried to get back into it, but for some reason I can't make myself. I guess after 4 years of cross country and "having" to run, I don't want to anymore.
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I want to run, I have tried to get back into it, but for some reason I can't make myself. I guess after 4 years of cross country and "having" to run, I don't want to anymore.
I did an Olympic Triathlon Sunday. Crossing the finish line was physically painful. It was hot as hell and I had no more.
BTW - did the CC thing too. Its much funner to run when you don't have to. I hated it in organized sports. I love it recreational.
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I ran to the store and picked up a 6-pack.
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I did an Olympic Triathlon Sunday. Crossing the finish line was physically painful. It was hot as hell and I had no more.
BTW - did the CC thing too. Its much funner to run when you don't have to. I hated it in organized sports. I love it recreational.
I'm the opposite. Running for football I took pride that I was the fastest O-Lineman in sprints and when it came to running laps I would beat some of the backs and receivers. Running to just stay in shape? No way, hate it, hate it, hate it. Plus I tend to run really flat footed when I get tired and get shin splints and knee pain something fierce. When I was a gym member I did the elliptical, stair machine, and rowing machine for my cardio.
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I did an Olympic Triathlon Sunday. Crossing the finish line was physically painful. It was hot as hell and I had no more.
BTW - did the CC thing too. Its much funner to run when you don't have to. I hated it in organized sports. I love it recreational.
I enjoyed CC. When I was in HS and my first few years of college, I would get bored, get some shoes on and take off. It was not unusual for me to get up off the couch and take off for 3 to 6 miles. I could also eat whatever the hell I wanted to and not gain any weight. So sad that those days are gone.
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I enjoyed CC. When I was in HS and my first few years of college, I would get bored, get some shoes on and take off. It was not unusual for me to get up off the couch and take off for 3 to 6 miles. I could also eat whatever the hell I wanted to and not gain any weight. So sad that those days are gone.
I've never been that bored in my entire life
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I've never been that bored in my entire life
Try reading some of your old posts. :)
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Try reading some of your old posts. :)
(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz26718Zo01r5nb5x.gif)
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Stop stalking me.
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Try reading some of your old posts. :)
:muttley:
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Stop stalking me.
It's either her or me. Choose wisely.
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It's either her or me. Choose wisely.
(http://forum-img.pinside.com/pinball/forum/?bb_attachments=142049&bbat=16302&inline)
Please pick Vandy so I can post the "He chose.....poorly" pic
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Momma's wrong again!
Sustaining an aerobic level is what benefits your heart the most. It's also what puts your body in fat burning mode. To do what you are going to have to do to get that effect, you will have to go a good amount of distance. If you go distance and you are doing it fast (i.e. a 5K - combo of speed and distance), you will get in anaerobic territory which is extremely painful. I'm an avid runner and I still don't like the feeling of an anaerobic level being reached. Its physically painful.
I thought that's what I said!
All I meant was that you don't have to do it by running. You can do it with other aerobic exercise, and, as I noted, and you renoted, it's the amount of time you keep your heart rate in that range, not how far you run. If you run too slow or walk, you won't get there, if you run too fast, you get in to anaerobic rate.
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My son insisted that I get a bicycle for Father's Day... #winning
There is not a flat street in our neighborhood; therefore, my quads are already screaming. This may be just what the doctor ordered to get this last 10 or so pounds off.
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There is not a flat street in our neighborhood; therefore, my quads are already screaming.
I give great massages.
Actually, the massages are so-so; it's the happy ending that bumps it up to the level of greatness.
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My son insisted that I get a bicycle for Father's Day... #winning
There is not a flat street in our neighborhood; therefore, my quads are already screaming. This may be just what the doctor ordered to get this last 10 or so pounds off.
Wanna try something funny?
Bike about 10-15 miles at a pretty good clip and then hop off of it and try to run as you normally would. Its funny and sad at the same time.
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Wanna try something funny?
Bike about 10-15 miles at a pretty good clip and then hop off of it and try to run as you normally would. Its funny and sad at the same time.
It only took about 2-3 miles for me to look funny...I swear if I ever move again, it's going to be to the flatlands.
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It only took about 2-3 miles for me to look funny...
It used to only take a few wardrobe tips from your wife.
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It used to only take a few wardrobe tips from your wife.
Still does.
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So, any avid swimmers on here? I'm thinking about joining the YMCA and making swimming my main form of cardio for the week. I get off at 2pm during the school year, and the indoor lap lanes should be free of people.
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A couple of years ago, I decided to do a sprint triathlon. Went to the pool and didn't know squat about swim training. I'd just always been a decent swimmer so I walked to the pool (Olympic size) and thought, "I'll swim 4-5 laps and kind of see how I feel....you know, see if I'm winded or tired. Probably put in about 25 lengths my first day."
Jumped in and took off. Got to the other end and thought my lungs were about to explode. I was about 4 strokes from the wall and wondering if I was going to make it. Took several sessions before I could swim several laps at a time somewhat comfortably. Incredible exercise but that's just not something you jump in and excel at right away. At least not me anyway.
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Okay, so today was arm day...I decided to do my normal routine of preacher curls, tricep rope pulldowns, hammer curls and a new circuit tricep routine I was shown last week. After I finished that, I said "hey, I think I'll try those 21s Jumbo was talking about."
An hour later, I can finally lift my arms up enough to type this out.
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Okay, so today was arm day...I decided to do my normal routine of preacher curls, tricep rope pulldowns, hammer curls and a new circuit tricep routine I was shown last week. After I finished that, I said "hey, I think I'll try those 21s Jumbo was talking about."
An hour later, I can finally lift my arms up enough to type this out.
I tried lifting weights once.....but they were so heavy
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A couple of years ago, I decided to do a sprint triathlon. Went to the pool and didn't know squat about swim training. I'd just always been a decent swimmer so I walked to the pool (Olympic size) and thought, "I'll swim 4-5 laps and kind of see how I feel....you know, see if I'm winded or tired. Probably put in about 25 lengths my first day."
Jumped in and took off. Got to the other end and thought my lungs were about to explode. I was about 4 strokes from the wall and wondering if I was going to make it. Took several sessions before I could swim several laps at a time somewhat comfortably. Incredible exercise but that's just not something you jump in and excel at right away. At least not me anyway.
Well I don't even know how to swim, so it's probably going to take me quite a few sessions.
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I tried lifting weights once.....but they were so heavy
Wait a minute...you're supposed to put weights on those bars?
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Well I don't even know how to swim, so it's probably going to take me quite a few sessions.
If you don't know how to swim stay out of the lap lanes, doll. The lifeguards never watch those.
Take a water aerobics class. You might have to deal with the cast of Cocoon, buy you don't have to know how to swim for the class.
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If you don't know how to swim stay out of the lap lanes, doll. The lifeguards never watch those.
Take a water aerobics class. You might have to deal with the cast of Cocoon, buy you don't have to know how to swim for the class.
I can get by enough. But as for swimming laps? It's going to be a challenge.
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If you don't know how to swim stay out of the lap lanes, doll. The lifeguards never watch those.
Take a water aerobics class. You might have to deal with the cast of Cocoon, buy you don't have to know how to swim for the class.
The new kid knows. I hate it when the waders and fatties take up the lap lanes.
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I hit 221 this morning. I'm running a mile before breakfast and 2 miles before dinner. No breads, (I thought that would be much harder) no fast food and only water to drink. No artificial sweeteners.
I've picked up unsalted pistachios as a wonder snack to keep the hunger away, but I'm looking for more things. I'm not really calorie counting, that's miserable in my opinion and makes it very hard to stay at it. Really just trying to find better stuff to eat. Suggestions?
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Can you handle sardines?
Get them in water. Even if you don't like them, just wolf them down. 18 grams of protein. High in B vitamins. High in vitamin D and E. Low in calories.
Also, try:
Almonds
Hummus and use carrots and celery to dip
Green apples with goat cheese
Sunflower seeds
Frozen grapes
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Get some sharp cheddar cheese sticks. If you get a sweet tooth, just eat a spoonful of peanut butter.
Dill pickles are good too, except for the sodium...but that might subconsciously make you drink more water.
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Can you handle sardines?
Get them in water. Even if you don't like them, just wolf them down. 18 grams of protein. High in B vitamins. High in vitamin D and E. Low in calories.
Also, try:
Almonds
Hummus and use carrots and celery to dip
Green apples with goat cheese
Sunflower seeds
Frozen grapes
Love sardines, only problem is that I tend to eat half a sleeve of saltines and two beers with them while I'm sitting on some riverbank.
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Get some sharp cheddar cheese sticks. If you get a sweet tooth, just eat a spoonful of peanut butter.
Dill pickles are good too, except for the sodium...but that might subconsciously make you drink more water.
Luckily, the sweet tooth isn't an issue. Outside of sweet tea, it's never been an issue. I like beef jerky with cheese stick, but that shit will break you as a snack.
Can you handle sardines?
Get them in water. Even if you don't like them, just wolf them down. 18 grams of protein. High in B vitamins. High in vitamin D and E. Low in calories.
Also, try:
Almonds
Hummus and use carrots and celery to dip
Green apples with goat cheese
Sunflower seeds
Frozen grapes
Hate almonds, but love carrots plain. Amazed that I haven't thought about getting a pack of carrots. Also never tried frozen grapes. Will check it out. But fuck a sardine. I'll have to be 300 pounds before I consider that avenue.
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I hit 221 this morning. I'm running a mile before breakfast and 2 miles before dinner. No breads, (I thought that would be much harder) no fast food and only water to drink. No artificial sweeteners.
I've picked up unsalted pistachios as a wonder snack to keep the hunger away, but I'm looking for more things. I'm not really calorie counting, that's miserable in my opinion and makes it very hard to stay at it. Really just trying to find better stuff to eat. Suggestions?
I have found eating fruit right before I go to bed (watermelon-Mango-pineapple) really helps cure the hunger pains for a big breakfast the following day and helps keep the plumbing flowing very regular.
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Luckily, the sweet tooth isn't an issue. Outside of sweet tea, it's never been an issue. I like beef jerky with cheese stick, but that shit will break you as a snack.
Hate almonds, but love carrots plain. Amazed that I haven't thought about getting a pack of carrots. Also never tried frozen grapes. Will check it out. But fuck a sardine. I'll have to be 300 pounds before I consider that avenue.
Love almonds but they have to be the driest food on earth. Takes about 2 glasses of water to get down 6 almonds. They are much more bearable when they are flavored (cinnamon). I prefer cashews or pecans. Agree on the sardines. They are about an inch of above potted meat in the podunk category.
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I have found eating fruit right before I go to bed (watermelon-Mango-pineapple) really helps cure the hunger pains for a big breakfast the following day and helps keep the plumbing flowing very regular.
When my blood sugar got a little high before I lost some weight my doctor recommended a small serving of fruit before bed (his advice was only half a banana). Actually made my blood sugar levels lower in the morning because it keeps it from bottoming out during the night which in turn will cause the liver to release excess stored sugar into the bloodstream. Odd, but I felt a lot better in the morning.
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When my blood sugar got a little high before I lost some weight my doctor recommended a small serving of fruit before bed (his advice was only half a banana). Actually made my blood sugar levels lower in the morning because it keeps it from bottoming out during the night which in turn will cause the liver to release excess stored sugar into the bloodstream. Odd, but I felt a lot better in the morning.
Probably had more to do with your pancreas than anything since the insulin controls sugar release. Pure Fruit sugar would make it function correctly. HFCS is screwing up a lot of people's blood sugar since the pancreas has no idea what the hell it is.
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Probably had more to do with your pancreas than anything since the insulin controls sugar release. Pure Fruit sugar would make it function correctly. HFCS is screwing up a lot of people's blood sugar since the pancreas has no idea what the hell it is.
Dr. GH in da house!
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Probably had more to do with your pancreas than anything since the insulin controls sugar release. Pure Fruit sugar would make it function correctly. HFCS is screwing up a lot of people's blood sugar since the pancreas has no idea what the hell it is.
Actually according to my Dr. due to my new low sugar/lower carb diet and not eating after 7:00 pm I was going to bed with a blood sugar level of around 80 at 10:30 to 11:00. During the night my blood sugar would continue to drop, when it hit around 70 or less at sometime during the night my pancreas would send the signal to my liver to release the stored glucose (which is one of the liver's functions). Due to my insulin resistance (I'm pre-type 2 diabetic) and some overactivity by my liver releasing excess sugar I would wake up in the morning with a blood sugar level of 110-120. It wouldn't be that high after I ate.
Luckily eating something that would give me a small sugar jolt with a good glycemic index would cause it to be more regulated. Cause if that didn't work the next step was the meds.
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Started last week at 223. Weighed in at 218 this morning.
I know I'm going to have to change up the eating some, but this week was successful with an easy routine.
1 mile jog (no walking) before breakfast.
2 eggs scrambled and 3 strips of bacon for breakfast.
Plain grilled hamburger for lunch with about a cup of pistachios
2 mile jog before dinner
2 grilled hamburgers with sweet peas for dinner
And if I had any hunger pains between meals, I had a banana. Also, I drank, on average, 2 gallons of water a day.
Of course, I did eat chicken nachos last night, but I'm going to designate Saturday night as my "eat what I want meal".
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Started last week at 223. Weighed in at 218 this morning.
I know I'm going to have to change up the eating some, but this week was successful with an easy routine.
1 mile jog (no walking) before breakfast.
2 eggs scrambled and 3 strips of bacon for breakfast.
Plain grilled hamburger for lunch with about a cup of pistachios
2 mile jog before dinner
2 grilled hamburgers with sweet peas for dinner
And if I had any hunger pains between meals, I had a banana. Also, I drank, on average, 2 gallons of water a day.
Of course, I did eat chicken nachos last night, but I'm going to designate Saturday night as my "eat what I want meal".
So, you're doing High Protien with a few "good carbs"?
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So, you're doing High Protien with a few "good carbs"?
Looks that way, but that wasn't a plan that I started. Just found a combination of healthy food that I like to eat, and also fills me up. It's probably the easiest week that I've ever had trying to lose weight. But honestly, probably cutting out all bread and sugar did more for me than anything.
But like I said, I know I need to change it up some because I'm going to hit a wall. So I'm working on a different combination for this week.
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Brazil nuts and pecans are best for you to snack on IMHO. http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/carbcounts/a/Carbs-Fats-And-Calories-In-Nuts-And-Seeds.htm
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I have been stuck at 208 for about 3 weeks now. I'm going to have to trick my body somehow to get that last 10 pounds I want off.
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http://www.ehow.com/about_5114215_benefits-eating-soy-nuts.html
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Actually according to my Dr. due to my new low sugar/lower carb diet and not eating after 7:00 pm I was going to bed with a blood sugar level of around 80 at 10:30 to 11:00. During the night my blood sugar would continue to drop, when it hit around 70 or less at sometime during the night my pancreas would send the signal to my liver to release the stored glucose (which is one of the liver's functions). Due to my insulin resistance (I'm pre-type 2 diabetic) and some overactivity by my liver releasing excess sugar I would wake up in the morning with a blood sugar level of 110-120. It wouldn't be that high after I ate.
Luckily eating something that would give me a small sugar jolt with a good glycemic index would cause it to be more regulated. Cause if that didn't work the next step was the meds.
Didn't know you were pre type 2. Yes, whole foods - mainly fruits and veggies will fix a lot of what ails us. Glad to hear it working.
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I have been stuck at 208 for about 3 weeks now. I'm going to have to trick my body somehow to get that last 10 pounds I want off.
Not sure if you've mentioned this in the last 400 pages but eating more meals a day but much smaller portions will speed up the metabolism alot. I've been very lazy with my workouts here of late but I use to do this in my "cut weight" cycles. It will take about two weeks, maybe a week depending on your
workout plan, before it kicks in.
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Ugh! Back up to 218 after being down to 205. Time to honestly get started back on something. Diet and exercise. This can be done. I was doing it. I think it's about time I got back on the wagon and cut out all lick-her and alkyhaul. That alone helps, but it also helps with the munchies right before bed. :facepalm:
Time for me to rekindle some relationships. Treadmill, Eliptical, and Mr.Horton, I will be coming to see you. :(
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I ran across another fucking snake on the cross country trail last week. I'm starting to get use to them being there.
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I ran across another fucking snake on the cross country trail last week. I'm starting to get use to them being there.
Welp, there goes one option right out the window.
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Welp, there goes one option right out the window.
Oh come on. They don't bite.
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In an effort to keep my motivation up during the heat I just registered for a 5K.
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In an effort to keep my motivation up during the heat I just registered for a 5K.
Prayers lifted
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Oh come on. They don't bite.
In an effort to keep my motivation up during the heat I just registered for a 5K.
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In an effort to keep my motivation up during the heat I just registered for a 5K.
In an effort to keep my motivation up during the heat, I just trade the asphalt for treadmill and drop the AC to 66.
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Today was :facepalm:.
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2 miles on the elliptical tonight...I may stop sweating sometime early next week.
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Today was :facepalm:.
The last week has been pretty much :facepalm:.
This heat is killing my running routine. I was even up at 7:30 this morning, and it was already too hot.
I need to find a swimming pool that bans kids.
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The last week has been pretty much :facepalm:.
This heat is killing my running routine. I was even up at 7:30 this morning, and it was already too hot.
I need to find a swimming pool that bans kids.
I'm going on vacation Saturday. Was really hoping to be down to 215 by then. At this rate, I'm just hoping to still be under 220 by July 7. I would consider that a win.
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The last week has been pretty much :facepalm:.
This heat is killing my running routine. I was even up at 7:30 this morning, and it was already too hot.
I need to find a swimming pool that bans kids.
Haven't worked out in a week unless you count the 30 minutes dancing the Wobble with hott chicks. It's nuts I've gotten tons of compliments this week and I haven't been doing anything. :facepalm:
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Oh BTW these Champion boxers are the best purchase I've made since starting the weight loss. Great for working out or on the go. $9.99 at Target
http://www.target.com/p/c9-by-champion-men-s-performance-boxer-brief-grey/-/A-13509822
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Oh BTW these Champion boxers are the best purchase I've made since starting the weight loss. Great for working out or on the go. $9.99 at Target
http://www.target.com/p/c9-by-champion-men-s-performance-boxer-brief-grey/-/A-13509822
Jim? Is that you?
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Jim? Is that you?
I didn't see Glow in the Dark Anal Beads or Exotic Tiki Trinkets anywhere in that post.
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MY DREAMCATCHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111
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Jim? Is that you?
You bastard! You just had to bring it up didn't you? All those emotions come flooding back! Thanks! Thanks a lot!
Speaking of heat and diet, we need to hit the nook or stem and steins up one evening.
I haven't done shit this week, other than eat bad, drink and sleep. Still holding under 220. I have managed to bring my gear to work so I can start using the gym. As soon as security gets me entered into the system, my badge will work and I will have access to the gym once again. I figure they have fans, and there are no snakes that I can trip over in there.
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Well, this trip to the beach has been a diet wrecker. Luckily I wasn't on a "diet" and will resume my healthy ways tomorrow! Damn the oysters, shrimp, crab claws, beer, vodka, wine, etc., etc., have been good. I fee like I've swallowed a basketball.
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Well, this trip to the beach has been a diet wrecker. Luckily I wasn't on a "diet" and will resume my healthy ways tomorrow! Damn the oysters, shrimp, crab claws, beer, vodka, wine, etc., etc., have been good. I fee like I've swallowed a basketball.
There are at least some good things in seafood, even if fried.
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There are at least some good things in seafood, even if fried.
Ate very little fried this week. A few crab claws off an appetizer shared, and maybe half dozen oysters. I actually prefer good seafood grilled, broiled, baked, or steamed. Raw oysters, and steamed shrimp mostly.
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There are at least some good things in seafood, even if fried.
Mercury is very healthy.
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Mercury is very healthy.
Was speaking of JR saying he ate unhealthy. He could have eaten red meat instead of all the seafood and been much worse off. The mercury levels are only nuclear in starkist tuna, right?
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Was speaking of JR saying he ate unhealthy. He could have eaten red meat instead of all the seafood and been much worse off. The mercury levels are only nuclear in starkist tuna, right?
Bluefin, yellowfin, shark, and tilefish are the baddies. Canned tuna is skipjack or albacore which only live about 2-4 years so they are OK.
And I was joking about the mercury. I'm a seafoodaholic.
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Weekend screwed me over...gained 5 pounds. With barbecue on tap for tomorrow, I just hope I can keep from going back to my original weight before Friday.
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I'm extremely pumped about the results of a program I started about 5 weeks ago. Got with a trainer and mapped out a complete diet and new training plan. I refuse to weigh because that only depresses me. Going strictly by body fat. Started 5 weeks ago at 12.2% and this morning, I was at 7.4%. Gonna' try and keep it up about another 3 weeks but that's about as long as I can keep this up. I'm old.
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Bluefin, yellowfin, shark, and tilefish are the baddies. Canned tuna is skipjack or albacore which only live about 2-4 years so they are OK.
And I was joking about the mercury. I'm a seafoodaholic.
These boys spend some time on my grill this past weekend.
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I started Power 90 yesterday. It was tough the first ten minutes, but once my body warmed up, it was an easy workout.
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I started Power 90 yesterday. It was tough the first ten minutes, but once my body warmed up, it was an easy workout.
That's what Jerry told the boys.
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I'm extremely pumped about the results of a program I started about 5 weeks ago. Got with a trainer and mapped out a complete diet and new training plan. I refuse to weigh because that only depresses me. Going strictly by body fat. Started 5 weeks ago at 12.2% and this morning, I was at 7.4%. Gonna' try and keep it up about another 3 weeks but that's about as long as I can keep this up. I'm old.
Dayuuum...I would be happy with 12.2% myself.
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Has anyone here tried P90x?
Power 90 seems really easy. The cardio part and abs were difficult, but the "sculpt" section was a joke.
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I did about 6 weeks of P90X. The program is tough but it works. I stopped simply because I can't workout daily in front of a TV listening to the same guy. It just got old for me. Now, AU1 hit P90X hard for a while and I think he got some great results.
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I am about to bite the bullet and start Insanity. I debated for a while whether to do it, or try the P90X, and I figured killing myself for 60 days > killing myself for 90 days.
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I am about to bite the bullet and start Insanity. I debated for a while whether to do it, or try the P90X, and I figured killing myself for 60 days > killing myself for 90 days.
That's insane
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Has anyone here tried P90x?
Power 90 seems really easy. The cardio part and abs were difficult, but the "sculpt" section was a joke.
P90X. Shit is for real and it works. 235 down to 205 60 days into it. Do the lean program.
I like on P90X how he gets your heart rate up to start with, gets it in that fat burning zone and then kicks it in overdrive to finish off with. I have talked to a couple of people who have done both and they have said that it's going to give you pretty much the same results. The thing that got me with P90X was that a couple of them were actually fun. Kenpo, and Cardio were actually enjoyable. Plyo was teh suxor!
The first week or two you will be telling yourself that you are content with being fat, drunk and stupid. After that it gets better. Then you will be just drunk and stupid and contrary to popular belief, that is a good way to go through life.
There's little chance of dying but there's a great chance you'll go berzerkish and punch out the TV. Tony Horton makes you want to hit baby seals in the head with a bat.
I was leaving that part out on purpose. Build them up and then tear them down.
Oh and the tall chick on leg day......yeah, good luck working out and keeping your concentration as you stare at her perfect legs and ass.
Listen to me and Sanggs every once in a while paypul!
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Anyone on here tried that P90X program. I've heard shit's fo reelz.
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Anyone on here tried that P90X program. I've heard shit's fo reelz.
I don't think anyone on here has.
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I....am.....sick.....of....chicken. But, as soon as I leave work, I'm headed over to a butcher shop where they have some bad ass chicken kabobs. Gonna' throw em' on the grill and sit down to some more....chicken. cluck frickin' cluck
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I....am.....sick.....of....chicken. But, as soon as I leave work, I'm headed over to a butcher shop where they have some bad ass chicken kabobs. Gonna' throw em' on the grill and sit down to some more....chicken. cluck frickin' cluck
Turkey.
Quail.
Chucker.
Pheasant.
Duck.
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Turkey.
Quail.
Chucker.
Pheasant.
Duck.
Does duck really qualify as healthy eating? Not trolling, just asking. It's got a lot of fat (which is why I love it) and you can get rid of it by removing the skin before cooking, but that would be nasty and dry.
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Does duck really qualify as healthy eating? Not trolling, just asking. It's got a lot of fat (which is why I love it) and you can get rid of it by removing the skin before cooking, but that would be nasty and dry.
It's healthy in the way that anything can be healthy if you cut back in other areas. If you're exercising often and doing a lot of cardio with strength training, you'll be fine eating the high fat, high protein content of duck.
Just don't pair it with creamed spinach and don't end it with cheesecake.
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It's healthy in the way that anything can be healthy if you cut back in other areas. If you're exercising often and doing a lot of cardio with strength training, you'll be fine eating the high fat, high protein content of duck.
Just don't pair it with creamed spinach and don't end it with cheesecake.
You mean I shouldn't be eating my grandmother's creamed spinach and duck chocolate cheesecake?
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Chicken is kind of the staple of my current diet. I eat every 2 hours, all high protein meals and no carbs after 2:00. In the morning, I normally take lean ground turkey and fry it up with diced bell peppers and 1 egg. Love that stuff. But as for the chicken, it's just easy for me to grill up a whole bunch of breastesseses and take them to work to eat on all through the week.
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What's it like to not shit for two weeks?
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What's it like to not shit for two weeks?
Don't know. That's never been a problem for me. I'll destroy a men's room.
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Don't know. That's never been a problem for me. I'll destroy a men's room asses.
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Ok, so I ate a ton of totally delectable items on vacation. But, I still put in a fair amount of exercise and only gained back up to 222. Time to start back.
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29 pages from a bunch of old fat guys?
I read a lot of it,but I just cannot get in a routine. I was going to the gym for a while hitting the elyptical (or whatever its called) and the bike for about a total of an hour each day. But inevitably the kids sports get in the way. And then I end up coaching something. I play basketball one day a week for two hours during the school year, but its on BOGO night for wings at the local pub. And I love beer and wings. I take the dog on a short mile jog at times. But I just cannot get a routine going. I was doing great several years ago. I was at 6'2" about 230. Moving fast and well. Then boom, appendectomy. Kicked my ass. Then things started falling apart. Go for a jog, knees hurt. Anything else, other crap hurts.
But I HAVE to get something going. I am running about 250. I am not fat yet, but I am big. I still move well, but the recovery takes longer. Heart rate in the mid 60s and low BP. I just need to lose a few pounds and several inches. I didn't read every page. Has anyone tried ANY of the supplements that are out there. I see that Hdroxyshit and wonder if any of that crap works without taking ten years off your life.
I would like to get back to my speedo days before all of my ass hair turns gray.
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I have been taking the GNC Mega Men's Sport vitamin pack since about February to supplement my diet/workout routine. That, and a protein shake every day for lunch after my workout seem to be helping quite a bit.
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Been eating alot of fish-I don't seem as full and slow after a good meal-This was done sunday night.
Crab stuffed halibut with Texas gulf shrimp on a cedar plank.
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Well, what amounted to essentially a 2 week vacation from work, was a 2 week hiatus from my "new eating lifestyle". I guess I've gotten ok at making decent choices because I only gained 1 pound.
#winning
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Well, what amounted to essentially a 2 week vacation from work, was a 2 week hiatus from my "new eating lifestyle". I guess I've gotten ok at making decent choices because I only gained 1 pound.
#winning
That jerking off 3 times a day is burning calories for you just like you thought it would.
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That jerking off 3 times a day is burning calories for you just like you thought it would.
E'erbody here recommended exercise. So I fucking enjoy mine!
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E'erbody here recommended exercise. So I fucking enjoy mine!
You had to find something new. Sniffing feet just don't burn calories like it did when you were young.
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Sonofabitch...hit 214 on the scale this morning. If Chizad will help me, I'm going to "download" Insanity...and start immediately!
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Walked/jogged 4.8 miles yesterday in 50 minutes. Not good, but not bad for a fat ass like me who has done nothing in the last two months but drink heavily and pack on 15lbs. I told Snaggs that it was 4.25, but got out this morning and measured again with the odometer and 4.8 miles is what it was. I am going to see how long I can stay on the wagon and keep this up.............again........for the 2nd time this year.
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Taking the first step.
Tired of being tired.
As of last week I've banned myself from the following establishments forever (I hope).
McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy's, Arby's, Hardees, Zaxby's, Guthries, DQ, Milos, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Sonic, all chinese buffets.
I left KFC on the approved list but ONLY for grilled chicken with corn and green beans.
Also left Chick Fil A on the approved list but ONLY for grilled chicken sandwich (no waffle fries) or chicken salad.
Had been working out and doing pretty well but I spent some time in the hospital and then another six or eight weeks trying to recover and it completely ruined me. Completely. All I was able to do was sleep and eat. Damn.
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Taking the first step.
Tired of being tired.
As of last week I've banned myself from the following establishments forever (I hope).
McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy's, Arby's, Hardees, Zaxby's, Guthries, DQ, Milos, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Sonic, all chinese buffets.
I left KFC on the approved list but ONLY for grilled chicken with corn and green beans.
Also left Chick Fil A on the approved list but ONLY for grilled chicken sandwich (no waffle fries) or chicken salad.
Had been working out and doing pretty well but I spent some time in the hospital and then another six or eight weeks trying to recover and it completely ruined me. Completely. All I was able to do was sleep and eat. Damn.
That's essentially what I did, but counting calories too. You'd be surprised how well you can eat without including fried shit. After a while, fried stuff will make you feel bad too.
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Taking the first step.
Tired of being tired.
As of last week I've banned myself from the following establishments forever (I hope).
McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy's, Arby's, Hardees, Zaxby's, Guthries, DQ, Milos, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Sonic, all chinese buffets.
I left KFC on the approved list but ONLY for grilled chicken with corn and green beans.
Also left Chick Fil A on the approved list but ONLY for grilled chicken sandwich (no waffle fries) or chicken salad.
Had been working out and doing pretty well but I spent some time in the hospital and then another six or eight weeks trying to recover and it completely ruined me. Completely. All I was able to do was sleep and eat. Damn.
Taco Bell has the Fresc Tacos with grilled chicken have only 170 calories and they still taste like you eating horribly which makes me happy.
http://www.tacobell.com/food/menu/fresco
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That's essentially what I did, but counting calories too. You'd be surprised how well you can eat without including fried shit. After a while, fried stuff will make you feel bad too.
Don't do much of anything fried already. Except the french fries at those places.
I pretty much hate Taco Bell anyway. Nothing there I would eat even if it was all healthy.
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Don't do much of anything fried already. Except the french fries at those places.
I pretty much hate Taco Bell anyway. Nothing there I would eat even if it was all healthy.
I am trying to give up on some of those places you mention but if I am in Bham......... I am stopping at Milos.
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I am trying to give up on some of those places you mention but if I am in Bham......... I am stopping at Milos.
FYI...their grilled chicken sammich is the awesome.
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FYI...their grilled chicken sammich is the awesome.
Yeah.......If I go to Milos, it's a #4 with sweet tea.
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I hurt all over
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My weakness is Jacks. It's a sentimental thing to me. When I was a kid living in Anniston there was no McDonald's or BK. There was Irbys, Goal Post, KFC and Jacks.
Jacks was the Cousin Cliff Show and hot apple pies. My grandma took me there and I always got two regular burgers, fries, a pie and a vanilla shake. Dipped my fries in the shake.
Was on the Cousin Cliff show twice for birthday parties.
Then they started doing fried chicken. And it was good.
And biscuits.
I love Jacks.
Glad there are no franchises south of Montgomery or north of Huntsville.
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My weakness is Jacks. It's a sentimental thing to me. When I was a kid living in Anniston there was no McDonald's or BK. There was Irbys, Goal Post, KFC and Jacks.
Jacks was the Cousin Cliff Show and hot apple pies. My grandma took me there and I always got two regular burgers, fries, a pie and a vanilla shake. Dipped my fries in the shake.
Was on the Cousin Cliff show twice for birthday parties.
Then they started doing fried chicken. And it was good.
And biscuits.
I love Jacks.
Glad there are no franchises south of Montgomery or north of Huntsville.
Hear! Hear! I love Jack's. Only place they had it was in Clanton when I visited family. Now when I drive to the hunting club there is one on the way. I start drooling miles away knowing that I get to stop in. I guess it is just different. They have a good breakfast also. But if you go to breakfast, be prepared for the bingo crowd. Usually they have great folks working there.
My great Aunt died several years ago in Clanton. Her daily thing was Jack's. That is where all of her friends met each morning. They all sat in the same seats and just enjoyed the twilight years. When she pass away form cancer at around age 80, the Jack's workers showed up with her chair and sat it beside the casket. Sounds corny, but in today's rat race, it was nice to see.
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Jacks is legit for sure. I like it and whatever they sprinkle on those fries.....wow. My weakness around here at work is Mei Wei Asian Bistro, Papa Gyro's, Jersey Mikes, Lenny's, Sun Cafe, Little Tony's, Schnitzel Ranch and Tenders. We hit those places up a good bit. We don't do fast food. If we want or need something fast we do Subway. Even at home we don't do the fast food thing much. It cost the wife, mini-me, and myself $18 the last time we went to BK. We can go to local Mexican place, sit down, chill out and it cost us $25 for the 3. No brainer.
$25 to sit in a little Mexican place, quiet for the most part, no kids fighting over kids meal toys >>>>>> $18 in a nasty restaurant dining area with other kids running around.
I hurt all over
Speaking of........This has been a good week. I have managed to do some sort of cardio everyday this week but one. I will make up for that by getting up and out tomorrow. I am sore as hell right now though. Now, if I can just lay off the beer and the burrrbinz, then I am going to make it.
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Fershur. Picked up a bottle of the Jefferson's last night. The bottle I bought for the 4th bit the dust Wednesday night.
Bottom line is I'm going to stay on this program for about 2 more weeks then I'm on to something else. Love the results but damn, this is too much work and I'm actually tired of eating. Did I mention I hurt all over?
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I like it and whatever they sprinkle on those fries.....wow.
For the record, it's a type of popcorn seasoning. I know a guy who owns a franchise.
Either way, I've lost what I gained on vacation, and am making progress again. Was able to run 2 miles on the treadmill last night at 6.7 mph without stopping. I could hardly move after, but damn it felt good being able to run that far without a walking break.
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Taking the first step.
Tired of being tired.
As of last week I've banned myself from the following establishments forever (I hope).
McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy's, Arby's, Hardees, Zaxby's, Guthries, DQ, Milos, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Sonic, all chinese buffets.
I left KFC on the approved list but ONLY for grilled chicken with corn and green beans.
Also left Chick Fil A on the approved list but ONLY for grilled chicken sandwich (no waffle fries) or chicken salad.
Had been working out and doing pretty well but I spent some time in the hospital and then another six or eight weeks trying to recover and it completely ruined me. Completely. All I was able to do was sleep and eat. Damn.
No wonder you felt bad.
Although I will add something about Chick Fil A: even their fried stuff is ok. They use peanut oil which is much healthier than lard/shortening or vegetable oil that most things are fried in. Its not quite as healthy as olive oil, but overall its still very good. So eat that fried sandwich at CFA if you wish, it's not gonna make or break anything the way they cook it.
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I just ate a protein bar. Mmmm.... protein bar
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Fershur. Picked up a bottle of the Jefferson's last night. The bottle I bought for the 4th bit the dust Wednesday night.
Bottom line is I'm going to stay on this program for about 2 more weeks then I'm on to something else. Love the results but damn, this is too much work and I'm actually tired of eating. Did I mention I hurt all over?
When it comes to food I am solid. I can eat what I am supposed to and I don't deviate from that too much. For the most part I can do some sort of workout and keep with it. It's the beer and booze that get me. I am at 214 right now. I need to get back to 200 minimum. I can do this, I know I can, anything after that is icing on the cake.
Most people lose weight during the summer time, they are out and more active, I am right the opposite. I drink more during the summer and tend to do less b/c of the heat. In the winter is when I tend to lose more of my weight.
You hurt b/c you are old.
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I just ate a protein bar. Mmmm.... protein bar
i just ate a twix with a handful of m and m's.
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For the record, it's a type of popcorn seasoning. I know a guy who owns a franchise.
Either way, I've lost what I gained on vacation, and am making progress again. Was able to run 2 miles on the treadmill last night at 6.7 mph without stopping. I could hardly move after, but damn it felt good being able to run that far without a walking break.
Find out what type and tell us. I need to keep it in stock at the house. It is great.
Good job on the running. I went a whole whopping 7 minutes last night before I decided that I wanted to die. My legs cramped, I started coughing (damn you cigars) and then I felt like shit for an hour. After that I felt good. I don't know how far I went, didn't care, I just want to get to that point where I can jog for 15 to 20 minutes without stopping. Last night after I was done I kept telling myself "fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life". I almost convinced myself.
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Find out what type and tell us. I need to keep it in stock at the house. It is great.
Good job on the running. I went a whole whopping 7 minutes last night before I decided that I wanted to die. My legs cramped, I started coughing (damn you cigars) and then I felt like shit for an hour. After that I felt good. I don't know how far I went, didn't care, I just want to get to that point where I can jog for 15 to 20 minutes without stopping. Last night after I was done I kept telling myself "fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life". I almost convinced myself.
And I'm old? Damn son, you need to stop this mamby pamby shit right now. Go home and say 5 Hail Tony's and get in downward dog position for your punishment.
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And I'm old? Damn son, you need to stop this mamby pamby shit right now. Go home and say 5 Hail Tony's and get in downward dog position for your punishment.
I'm just out of shape and can fix that, you are old and that can't be fixed.
I used to be on the cover of Downward Dog Magazine!
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I'm just out of shape and can fix that, you are old and that can't be fixed.
I used to be on the cover of Downward Dog Magazine!
You're a cold hearted snake there Ms. Abdul
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You're a cold hearted snake there Ms. Abdul
I keed, I keed, it's what I do, no?
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I'm just out of shape and can fix that, you are old and that can't be fixed.
I used to be on the cover of Downward Dog Magazine!
That's gonna leave a mark.
Tomorrow is my 5k then it's off to Ft. Stewart for a week. No problems with running while at Stewart but I follow that up with a vacation at teh beach.
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Find out what type and tell us. I need to keep it in stock at the house. It is great.
Good job on the running. I went a whole whopping 7 minutes last night before I decided that I wanted to die. My legs cramped, I started coughing (damn you cigars) and then I felt like shoot for an hour. After that I felt good. I don't know how far I went, didn't care, I just want to get to that point where I can jog for 15 to 20 minutes without stopping. Last night after I was done I kept telling myself "fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life". I almost convinced myself.
Hey! Next week, the Nook! Let's get fat, drunk, and stupid! Afterwords Krispy Kreme is just up the road.
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Did you say Krispy Kreme?!?!?
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Hey! Next week, the Nook! Let's get fat, drunk, and stupid! Afterwords Krispy Kreme is just up the road.
Works for me. What say you ssgaufan? Wait.....oh, my bad!
Went to the nook Wednesday night and wound up at Cracker Barrel at 10 pm. Ham and Cheese omelet. Yum.
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Works for me. What say you ssgaufan? Wait.....oh, my bad!
Went to the nook Wednesday night and wound up at Cracker Barrel at 10 pm. Ham and Cheese omelet. Yum.
Dude
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Works for me. What say you ssgaufan? Wait.....oh, my bad!
Went to the nook Wednesday night and wound up at Cracker Barrel at 10 pm. Ham and Cheese omelet. Yum.
I will be at the Nook in about 30 minutes. :bar: Last week of July or first week of August I will be able to work something out with you two.
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That's gonna leave a mark.
Tomorrow is my 5k then it's off to Ft. Stewart for a week. No problems with running while at Stewart but I follow that up with a vacation at teh beach.
Ive got one myself tomorrow.
Let me know how you do.
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Dude
What?
I made sure I suffered for it. Will make up for it again but not taking an off day this weekend.
I will be at the Nook in about 30 minutes. :bar: Last week of July or first week of August I will be able to work something out with you two.
She is an evil, evil, evil whore! Careful, she will get you in her grasp and never let you go until you it's too late. I love her!
We will work something out and hit that place up for a few beers. Oh, they have Oskar Bules on tap right now. Mama's Little Yella Pils, Deviant Daves IPA Dales Pale Ale and Old Chub. Also Straight To Ale Monkeynaut IPA is legit.
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they have Oskar Bules on tap right now. Mama's Little Yella Pils, Deviant Daves IPA Dales Pale Ale and Old Chub. Also Straight To Ale Monkeynaut IPA is legit.
Did Chadskins hack your account?
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Did Chadskins hack your account?
Chadskins beer would have fruit which is blasphemy. My favorites have nothing but the finest ingredients.
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Also Straight To Ale Monkeynaut IPA is legit.
Took my cousin and her husband to the Nook. It was funny to the lifelong Bud drinker from Texas yell out, "Bring me another Monkeynut!"
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Took my cousin and her husband to the Nook. It was funny to the lifelong Bud drinker from Texas yell out, "Bring me another Monkeynut!"
That stuff is liquid gold. As is the Brothers Joseph, Lilly Flag, and the Unobtanium.
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That stuff is liquid gold. As is the Brothers Joseph, Lilly Flag, and the Unobtanium.
You guys are just making shit up now.
Yeah, the other day after working in the yard, I was kicking back with an ice cold Hufflestumper Ale. Reminded me of that time I was hiking the Alps and at the end of one particularly long day, I found this quaint tavern and low and behold, they had Little German Boy on draft. I can't think of anything that relaxes me more after a long, hard day than a couple of Little German Boys.
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You guys are just making shit up now.
Yeah, the other day after working in the yard, I was kicking back with an ice cold Hufflestumper Ale. Reminded me of that time I was hiking the Alps and at the end of one particularly long day, I found this quaint tavern and low and behold, they had Little German Boy on draft. I can't think of anything that relaxes me more after a long, hard day than a couple of Little German Boys.
Gold sir!
Honest to god, those are the names. Should check out Stones for some really good names of beer.
http://www.straighttoale.com/beer/ (http://www.straighttoale.com/beer/)
http://saltynutbrewery.wordpress.com/ (http://saltynutbrewery.wordpress.com/)
http://bluepantsbrew.com/brews.html (http://bluepantsbrew.com/brews.html)
Also have Old Black Bear and Yellow Hammer.
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Gold sir!
Honest to god, those are the names. Should check out Stones for some really good names of beer.
http://www.straighttoale.com/beer/ (http://www.straighttoale.com/beer/)
http://saltynutbrewery.wordpress.com/ (http://saltynutbrewery.wordpress.com/)
http://bluepantsbrew.com/brews.html (http://bluepantsbrew.com/brews.html)
Also have Old Black Bear and Yellow Hammer.
Rammer Jammer Yellow Hammer, go to hell Allerbammer
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You guys are just making shit up now.
Yeah, the other day after working in the yard, I was kicking back with an ice cold Hufflestumper Ale. Reminded me of that time I was hiking the Alps and at the end of one particularly long day, I found this quaint tavern and low and behold, they had Little German Boy on draft. I can't think of anything that relaxes me more after a long, hard day than a couple of Little German Boys.
Sandusky's favorite - he loves to tap those
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Gold sir!
Honest to god, those are the names. Should check out Stones for some really good names of beer.
http://www.straighttoale.com/beer/ (http://www.straighttoale.com/beer/)
http://saltynutbrewery.wordpress.com/ (http://saltynutbrewery.wordpress.com/)
http://bluepantsbrew.com/brews.html (http://bluepantsbrew.com/brews.html)
Also have Old Black Bear and Yellow Hammer.
Went with the Rouge Dead Guy Pale Ale today. Hopzilla is one of my favorites though.
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Went with the Rouge Dead Guy Pale Ale today. Hopzilla is one of my favorites though.
My go to at the Nook when they have it is Traquair House Jacobite. Scotch Ale. 8.00% ABV. You can feel yourself getting fatter, drunker, and stupider while imbibing.
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Went with the Rouge Dead Guy Pale Ale today. Hopzilla is one of my favorites though.
Rouge Dead Guy Ale. Hopzilla, is that Terrapin? The Monks Revenge Belgian Tripel IPA is delicious!
My go to at the Nook when they have it is Traquair House Jacobite. Scotch Ale. 8.00% ABV. You can feel yourself getting fatter, drunker, and stupider while imbibing.
Sounds just like Oskar Blues Old Chub Scotch Ale. My go to at the Nook is Abt 12.
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Hopzilla is Yellowhammer
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Shhhh. Beer has calories.
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Hopzilla is Yellowhammer
I forgot about that one. I was thinking Terrapin Hopzilla Imperial IPA. It makes me sad they ran out of Monks Revenge.
Shhhh. Beer has calories.
I don't count them, therefore they are not there.
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Just bought a straight to ale t-shirt thanks for posting.
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Just bought a straight to ale t-shirt thanks for posting.
Awesome. They get my support. They are local, make outstanding brews and are really friendly folks if you see them out at the brewfest.
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Not to break up the brewfest, but damn I had a good workout tonight. Probably the best I've had since I've started trying to lose. Of course, it's only because I had enough energy and stamina to finish strong, but damn it feels good to get it done.
Hoping to be at 210 within the next two weeks.
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Not to break up the brewfest, but damn I had a good workout tonight. Probably the best I've had since I've started trying to lose. Of course, it's only because I had enough energy and stamina to finish strong, but damn it feels good to get it done.
Hoping to be at 210 within the next two weeks.
If I ever get to 220 I'll post a picture with my shirt off.
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If I ever get to 220 I'll post a picture with my shirt off.
I'm going to find a good pic of my at my max weight to post.
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If I ever get to 220 I'll post a picture with my shirt off.
You'll make VV stroke out
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If I can get below 200, I may post a nekkid pic...
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If I can get below 200, I may post a nekkid pic...
But I've already....
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Good work Token! Started off the week (9th) weighing in at 215, weighed in this morning at 213. If can lose 2 a week then I will take it. I could have done a little cleaner eating this week, but will take 2lbs all week, every week. To get to my goal of 200 it would only take me 6 more weeks. I can handle that.
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I forgot about that one. I was thinking Terrapin Hopzilla Imperial IPA. It makes me sad they ran out of Monks Revenge.
I don't count them, therefore they are not there.
The Terrapin Super IPA is called Hopsecutioner. It's really good and has a cool label.
(http://terrapinbeer.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Hopsecutioner-Sqaure-web.gif)
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The Terrapin Super IPA is called Hopsecutioner. It's really good and has a cool label.
(http://terrapinbeer.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Hopsecutioner-Sqaure-web.gif)
It's good, I would rather have the Monks Revenge. When he said Hopzilla, I was a thinking the Imperial IPA and was going to be a little jealous that he has had it. I don't know that anyone around here got any of it in stock.
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Forgive me, Lord. I have sinned.
Let's just say that over the last five days, the healthiest food I ate was biscuits and gravy.
Oh, and by the way. Fried chicken and waffles is a delicious combination. As are croissant rolls stuffed with cream cheese and crab. And carrot cake battles well against chocolate cheesecake, but tiramisu made right always wins hands down.
My wife's family reunions are fattening.
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Forgive me, Lord. I have sinned.
Let's just say that over the last five days, the healthiest food I ate was biscuits and gravy.
Oh, and by the way. Fried chicken and waffles is a delicious combination. As are croissant rolls stuffed with cream cheese and crab. And carrot cake battles well against chocolate cheesecake, but tiramisu made right always wins hands down.
My wife's family reunions are fattening.
(http://www.jillstanek.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/facebook_like_icon.jpg)
No, seriously, you have to have weeks like that or you will go insane. Just hit it hard for the remainder of this week and all next week to make up for it.
I have had a good day. 45 minutes + Rob Zombie = AUT1 making the elliptical his bitch. I went on level 5 of 10. I decided today that I needed to add the extra 15 minutes so I dropped two levels. When I got home from work I walked /jogged 1.8 miles before I decided to help a neighbor put a K&N filter on his new Tahoe. I jogged a little over half a mile and he walked out to stop me and ask me for help. So I feel like I did enough today. Clean eating too!
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Anyone ever tried crossfit? I worked out with some coaches from a local highschool last night. They have been doing their own version of crossfit this summer, and let me tell you, I've never got more out of an hour workout. Holy shit that is a good workout.
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Anyone ever tried crossfit? I worked out with some coaches from a local highschool last night. They have been doing their own version of crossfit this summer, and let me tell you, I've never got more out of an hour workout. Holy shit that is a good workout.
I tried to flip a tire over yesterday.
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Anyone ever tried crossfit? I worked out with some coaches from a local highschool last night. They have been doing their own version of crossfit this summer, and let me tell you, I've never got more out of an hour workout. Holy shit that is a good workout.
Honestly? Crossfit is another in a long line of fads. Crossfit, Insanity, p90X, Jane Fonda's Dance Workout complete with Leg Warmers, Soloflex, Vibrating Belt Treadmill thingee, Buns of Steel, Thingmaster, Ab Master 9000 XL, Richard Simmons Sweating to the Oldies , etc etc fucking etc. Seriously, when all these were "sold", they all have one thing in common: its the BEST thing yet and you can't live without it. They'll proceed to tell you how it's so different and so much better than conventional methods right? The main objective from the inventors of these "systems" is to sell it. And I admit they do market them well, including the token (no pun intended) before and after pics of "REAL PEOPLE!!" If they truly only cared about your health and well being, it would be free or at least cost a lot less. And if they just wanted to cover the cost to get it out to market, it wouldn't be 100's of dollars a pop.
They prey on people who need or are really looking for a change or who exercise very little currently. People do the "system" and they do feel better, but in reality anything you subject your body to that is "different" is gonna make you sore and eventually feel better physically. Going all out in swimming or running is still going to burn more calories and keep you at anaerobic level better than anything, and they stand the test of time. CrossFit is just the World's Strongest Man with cardio mixed in and the people are leaner.
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Honestly? Crossfit is another in a long line of fads. Crossfit, Insanity, p90X, Jane Fonda's Dance Workout complete with Leg Warmers, Soloflex, Vibrating Belt Treadmill thingee, Buns of Steel, Thingmaster, Ab Master 9000 XL, Richard Simmons Sweating to the Oldies , etc etc fudgeing etc. Seriously, when all these were "sold", they all have one thing in common: its the BEST thing yet and you can't live without it. They'll proceed to tell you how it's so different and so much better than conventional methods right? The main objective from the inventors of these "systems" is to sell it. And I admit they do market them well, including the token (no pun intended) before and after pics of "REAL PEOPLE!!" If they truly only cared about your health and well being, it would be free or at least cost a lot less. And if they just wanted to cover the cost to get it out to market, it wouldn't be 100's of dollars a pop.
They prey on people who need or are really looking for a change or who exercise very little currently. People do the "system" and they do feel better, but in reality anything you subject your body to that is "different" is gonna make you sore and eventually feel better physically. Going all out in swimming or running is still going to burn more calories and keep you at anaerobic level better than anything, and they stand the test of time. CrossFit is just the World's Strongest Man with cardio mixed in and the people are leaner.
Yeah, but the thing about a lot of these are that they are more fun for a lot of people than just going out and running. I like the idea of CrossFit in that you are doing it with a group and have a coach. Maybe can even turn it into a competition. I know that dragging my ass out to run or bike sucks, but a buddy of mine calls me to go play some pickup ball and I'll be there in a sec, it's not as good of a workout but I'll be a lot more interested.
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Yeah, but the thing about a lot of these are that they are more fun for a lot of people than just going out and running. I like the idea of CrossFit in that you are doing it with a group and have a coach. Maybe can even turn it into a competition. I know that dragging my ass out to run or bike sucks, but a buddy of mine calls me to go play some pickup ball and I'll be there in a sec, it's not as good of a workout but I'll be a lot more interested.
Why I liked and still do P90X. I hate Tony Horton and I select to do the workouts with only the instructions and not him blabbering, but it's something different every day and then two weeks later he mixes up the days that you do certain things.
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just stuffed my mouth with 2 hash browns, lg. iced coffee and 3 sausage burritos from mcdonald's.
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just stuffed my mouth with 2 hash browns, lg. iced coffee and 3 sausage burritos from mcdonald's.
Comfort food
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You'll make VV stroke out it
Fixt.
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I'm going to start something tonight, dammit. It's either going to be Insanity or more ice cream.
Still not sure which.
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I'm going to start something tonight, dammit. It's either going to be Insanity or more ice cream.
Still not sure which.
Jump on the elliptical for a while!
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Jump on the elliptical for a while!
That is a definite either way. I think I still have a shirt or two hanging there that I may need next week.
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That is a definite either way. I think I still have a shirt or two hanging there that I may need next week.
I have decided that I hate that machine, but then again I love it. Honestly it's the only machine in the gym that doesn't punish my ankles and knees. I have grown used to it.
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Yeah, but the thing about a lot of these are that they are more fun for a lot of people than just going out and running. I like the idea of CrossFit in that you are doing it with a group and have a coach. Maybe can even turn it into a competition. I know that dragging my ass out to run or bike sucks, but a buddy of mine calls me to go play some pickup ball and I'll be there in a sec, it's not as good of a workout but I'll be a lot more interested.
I guess it all depends on perspective and objective. I've always looked at those kinds of sports as an opportunity to push yourself to the brink and test the limits of the human heart. Too bad they aren't competitive like CrossFit. Maybe one day the Olympics will add running, swimming and biking.
And on the group things, biking and running both have group training runs/rides for beginners and advanced. In fact, a bike store and running store here in town both do them everyday - for free, morning and evening. And it gets pretty damn competitive.
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I have decided that I hate that machine, but then again I love it. Honestly it's the only machine in the gym that doesn't punish my ankles and knees. I have grown used to it.
^^^This^^^ After a complete Achilles tear and repair, I have a really hard time running on concrete. Even the treadmill hurts after a while, but the elliptical just punishes my ass in general...it doesn't discriminate.
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^^^This^^^ After a complete Achilles tear and repair, I have a really hard time running on concrete. Even the treadmill hurts after a while, but the elliptical just punishes my ass in general...it doesn't discriminate.
Concrete teh suxxors - for any level of runner. Hard as shit with no give.
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I just ate a protein bar. Mmmm.... protein bar
That’s what I tell my wife to eat on occasion too with a creamy surprize at teh end.
But you call it what you want.
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Honestly? Crossfit is another in a long line of fads. Crossfit, Insanity, p90X, Jane Fonda's Dance Workout complete with Leg Warmers, Soloflex, Vibrating Belt Treadmill thingee, Buns of Steel, Thingmaster, Ab Master 9000 XL, Richard Simmons Sweating to the Oldies , etc etc fucking etc. Seriously, when all these were "sold", they all have one thing in common: its the BEST thing yet and you can't live without it. They'll proceed to tell you how it's so different and so much better than conventional methods right? The main objective from the inventors of these "systems" is to sell it. And I admit they do market them well, including the token (no pun intended) before and after pics of "REAL PEOPLE!!" If they truly only cared about your health and well being, it would be free or at least cost a lot less. And if they just wanted to cover the cost to get it out to market, it wouldn't be 100's of dollars a pop.
They prey on people who need or are really looking for a change or who exercise very little currently. People do the "system" and they do feel better, but in reality anything you subject your body to that is "different" is gonna make you sore and eventually feel better physically. Going all out in swimming or running is still going to burn more calories and keep you at anaerobic level better than anything, and they stand the test of time. CrossFit is just the World's Strongest Man with cardio mixed in and the people are leaner.
I've never been to the point of blowing chunks with the vibrator belt, but to each his own. I got more out of one hour with those guys than I have since I've been going to the gym. Maybe that's my fault for not pushing myself hard enough. But either way. I couldn't hardly move after an hour.
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I've never been to the point of blowing chunks with the vibrator belt, but to each his own. I got more out of one hour with those guys than I have since I've been going to the gym. Maybe that's my fault for not pushing myself hard enough. But either way. I couldn't hardly move after an hour.
It shocked your body. Plus CF has a shit ton more cardio than anything you are going to do in the gym not called Spinning. Sadly, gyms are only as good as you make them. Something like a group exercise (CF, Insanity, Spinning, Couch to 5K) makes you do certain things whether you like them or not. If it works for you, that's good.
I just hate to see people blow tons of money on these things. Mark my word though, in 4, 6 or 8 years, there will be a newer thing out. It will tell you that it is better than that old way (CrossFit and P90X). This cycle has been going on since the 70's.
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Couch to 5K? Which one of you fat fuckers have done this? I haven't ran a 5K since my HS cross country days (18 years ago) and I really want to run one in 2013. Is it worth looking into and does it follow some kind of routine to ease myself back into it?
My problem with anything I do is that I go at it full blast and either burn out to quick or wind up injuring myself and quit and get teh fats again.
EDIT: I also have bad knees and ankles, which is why I do the elliptical.
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I'm in. Refresh my memory; a K is like 100 feet, right?
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I've never been to the point of blowing chunks with the vibrator belt, but to each his own.
Who's Chunks and how would you blow him with a strap-on vibrator? I'm intrigued...
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Couch to 5K? Which one of you fat fuckers have done this? I haven't ran a 5K since my HS cross country days (18 years ago) and I really want to run one in 2013. Is it worth looking into and does it follow some kind of routine to ease myself back into it?
My problem with anything I do is that I go at it full blast and either burn out to quick or wind up injuring myself and quit and get teh fats again.
EDIT: I also have bad knees and ankles, which is why I do the elliptical.
I did it last summer.
It's a great program. I'm someone who hates running long distance. Always have. Always will. But within 10 weeks, I was running 30 minutes and over 3 miles just fine.
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Couch to 5K? Which one of you fat fuckers have done this? I haven't ran a 5K since my HS cross country days (18 years ago) and I really want to run one in 2013. Is it worth looking into and does it follow some kind of routine to ease myself back into it?
My problem with anything I do is that I go at it full blast and either burn out to quick or wind up injuring myself and quit and get teh fats again.
EDIT: I also have bad knees and ankles, which is why I do the elliptical.
First of all, the knees and ankles (and other joints) will get alleviated a lot by losing weight. I dunno what you weigh now but if you get down to an ideal weight for doing lots of cardio, a lot of that inflammation will go away. A lot of issue is heavier people try to do too much cardio too quick and the impact of that weight just kills the joints. Also pick softer surfaces if possible. Concrete and Asphalt will eat you alive.
Ok, so I would say go for the couch to 5K. I see the groups out doing where I normally run. They look like they have a good time. And there is also a program the leader of the group usually follows and they direct the others to do things - run for certain distance, stop, etc.. I'd say go for it.
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First of all, the knees and ankles (and other joints) will get alleviated a lot by losing weight. I dunno what you weigh now but if you get down to an ideal weight for doing lots of cardio, a lot of that inflammation will go away. A lot of issue is heavier people try to do too much cardio too quick and the impact of that weight just kills the joints. Also pick softer surfaces if possible. Concrete and Asphalt will eat you alive.
Ok, so I would say go for the couch to 5K. I see the groups out doing where I normally run. They look like they have a good time. And there is also a program the leader of the group usually follows and they direct the others to do things - run for certain distance, stop, etc.. I'd say go for it.
I have bad knees and ankles from years of abuse on the body. I weigh 210-213 range and I should be weighing in at 185 to 190. I figure the weight loss will help but the knees and ankles are always going to be a problem. Always have and always will. I have seen the program and what you are supposed to do every week, but I am a loner so I doubt I would be doing that with anyone else around. I am thinking this might be the ticket to getting back in shape and being able to keep up with the little ones and not be so out of breath.
THS: You were asking about P90X the other day. Do it! I was on week #9 and had lost 30lbs. Hurt my shoulder and stopped then got fat again. Point is, I was droping weight, had plenty of energy and I was also able to run a mile without stopping and that was the first time I have done that in 15+ years. It will get you in shape if you eat right and keep with it.
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I did a 5k last weekend and realized that I needed to keep working on my long distance runs. I had fun doing it, but didn't like the time I ended up with. GH, how did yours go?
AUT1, fleet feet in Huntsville does the couch to 5k program, and they provide you with a running coach like GH was talking about. Fleet feet also has insoles that can help with your knee and ankle pain. You are welcome to come run the snake infested cross country trail with me anytime.
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I did a 5k last weekend and realized that I needed to keep working on my long distance runs. I had fun doing it, but didn't like the time I ended up with. GH, how did yours go?
AUT1, fleet feet in Huntsville does the couch to 5k program, and they provide you with a running coach like GH was talking about. Fleet feet also has insoles that can help with your knee and ankle pain. You are welcome to come run the snake infested cross country trail with me anytime.
I usually go in the 18:30-19:15 range during Spring/Summer races. Just depends on the course and if its hot/humid. I ran 18:51 Saturday and got first in my age group. I am really aiming to trim about 10 more lbs and shoot for 17:59 by end of August in a big night race in Columbus (3,000 runners).
Fleet Feet is a good store. They are a chain so they are also in most major cities as well. Ive been to 3 of them now: San Antonio, Birmingham (on 280 near Summit) and Savannah. Excellent stores and they offer great support.
AUT1, try the insoles that ssg speaks of. Also try taking some Condritin + Glucosamine + MSM/Osteo Bi Flex. Combine that with some weight loss and some insoles, that will at least make exercise manageable for you. The supplement I mentioned above will actually help rebuild and repair your joints. I take it religiously. When you get your base back, it's also worth it to get a gait analysis at somewhere like Fleet Feet. They can hook you up with some shoes that will help your mechanics and get you in a more natural running form (zero drop shoe, mid foot strike).
Here is what I run in and I stay pretty injury free in them. They are designed to get you more in a natural running form without injury. Fleet Feet should have them:
http://www.newtonrunning.com/shoes
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I did a 5k last weekend and realized that I needed to keep working on my long distance runs. I had fun doing it, but didn't like the time I ended up with. GH, how did yours go?
AUT1, fleet feet in Huntsville does the couch to 5k program, and they provide you with a running coach like GH was talking about. Fleet feet also has insoles that can help with your knee and ankle pain. You are welcome to come run the snake infested cross country trail with me anytime.
Uh.....no.
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Uh.....no.
Pansy.
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Pansy.
When it comes to snakes.....you damn right I am!
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Bad day. Was forced to eat fast food for lunch....and I was starving. I walked 18 holes this afternoon. I'm hoping that was enough of a workout.....
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Some inspiration:
http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/8181182/new-york-jets-rex-ryan-says-dropped-106-pounds
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212 this morning. Coming off slower, but still coming off. 20 pounds makes a hell of a difference.
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I'm kicking it up a notch now that work is about to back.
No processed foods. None at all.
Everything I eat has to be made from original ingredients at least for the next few weeks.
I'm not joining a fad diet like this, but this site has some good paleo-type recipes. And the dessert section has some good stuff.
http://www.theearthdiet.org/
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Started Day 1 of Couch to 5K yesterday. Not a bad day at all for a fat boy like me. I was pleased. I know it will get harder, but yesterday wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I fully expected to puke, but only coughed up a lung instead. :)
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Started Day 1 of Couch to 5K yesterday. Not a bad day at all for a fat boy like me. I was pleased. I know it will get harder, but yesterday wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I fully expected to puke, but only coughed up a lung instead. :)
That's the beauty of it. It's such a slow pace that you never really experience more than a "I know it will get harder" feeling.
Although, once you have to run 20 minutes straight, it burns.
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That's the beauty of it. It's such a slow pace that you never really experience more than a "I know it will get harder" feeling.
Although, once you have to run 20 minutes straight, it burns.
Fully expect it. I used to get about 20 to 25 miles a week in when I ran CC. Not one time did it "not burn" when you ran that long.
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Grilled mahi and steamed veggies for lunch.
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Grilled mahi and steamed veggies for lunch.
To me that is way more delicious than my turkey breast on whole wheat, with Sun Chips.
I was supposed to have the day off yesterday in the Couch to 5K. Decided I would go hit the rowing machine at the gym for a while.......I would like to find the inventor of that torture device and set them on fire. That is all. Carry on.
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To me that is way more delicious than my turkey breast on whole wheat, with Sun Chips.
I was supposed to have the day off yesterday in the Couch to 5K. Decided I would go hit the rowing machine at the gym for a while.......I would like to find the inventor of that torture device and set them on fire. That is all. Carry on.
I finally listened to my old, creaking body today. Got up for my 5:30 workout....got out of bed and fell right back in. Back said, "Nope, ain't happening." Started to pack the gym bag for this afternoon. Left it at home and made a massage appointment for this afternoon instead. My body will thank me about 4:00 p.m.
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I finally listened to my old, creaking body today. Got up for my 5:30 workout....got out of bed and fell right back in. Back said, "Nope, ain't happening." Started to pack the gym bag for this afternoon. Left it at home and made a massage appointment for this afternoon instead. My body will thank me about 4:00 p.m.
Happy ending? Be sure to bring your balls with you.
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For breakfast:
2 egg omelette with feta cheese, roasted red peppers, spinach, green onions, and red pepper flakes
For lunch:
Sardines with worcestershire and mustard
Sweet potato with 1 teaspoon of honey and a lotta cinnamon
Chickpeas from the can
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Oh...down to 161.
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Happy ending? Be sure to bring your balls with you.
I packed both of them. I have to check them back in this evening, but until then....
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Oh...down to 161.
Me too, +50
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T-Minus 56 minutes and counting until hot spa chick starts working out the kinks. Okay, it's a 7 foot black dude, but I'll have my eyes closed.
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just ate a bag of spicy nacho doritos and a ben and jerry's fudge brownie popsicle finished with a rock star energy drink.
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just ate a bag of spicy nacho doritos, a ben and jerry's fudge brownie popsicle and a can rock star energy drink.
I got the jittery shakes just reading that.
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The Red Bar in Grayton Beach has epically good french fries. That is all.
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I finally said fuck it...I bought some HGH and I'm about to inject it directly into my
penis arm.
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I finally said fuck it...I bought some HGH and I'm about to inject it directly into my penis arm.
Make sure and inject it on both sides right at the base. Don't get it near your nutt sa......wait, I mean...let me know if it works.
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I finally said fuck it...I bought some HGH and I'm about to inject it directly into my penis arm.
Atta boy! Doing it the old fashioned way! I like!
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Well, I managed to lose 3lbs over the weekend alone. The bad part was that I had a stomach virus and it wasn't really the ideal weight loss regimen that I wanted to be on.
I did manage to get my fat ass on the treadmill to start week #2. It went better than expected. I can see where this program will work, but fear that starting about week #5, I may have to repeat a week before I fell comfortable to enough to run a full 5K without stopping. Diet has stayed clean for the most part, I am dropping some weight, but more importantly, I am dropping inches. Also, day #9 of no Alky-haul. That helps tremendously. Grilled Chicken, rice and steamed veggies don't really help when you kill off 8 to 10 cold brews or a few tumblers afterward.
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Seriously, I need a volunteer to come tie me to the treadmill every night and set it on 7mph. That will effectively keep me from hitting the kitchen 12 times a night to snack.
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The Red Bar in Grayton Beach has epically good french fries. That is all.
I ate there for the first time back in June. Phenomenal restaurant and one that I will insist on every time we go to the beach in the future.
Their tuna dip is kick ass, and their fried grouper with fries was, as you said, epically good.
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Well, I managed to lose 3lbs over the weekend alone. The bad part was that I had a stomach virus and it wasn't really the ideal weight loss regimen that I wanted to be on.
I did manage to get my fat ass on the treadmill to start week #2. It went better than expected. I can see where this program will work, but fear that starting about week #5, I may have to repeat a week before I fell comfortable to enough to run a full 5K without stopping. Diet has stayed clean for the most part, I am dropping some weight, but more importantly, I am dropping inches. Also, day #9 of no Alky-haul. That helps tremendously. Grilled Chicken, rice and steamed veggies don't really help when you kill off 8 to 10 cold brews or a few tumblers afterward.
Eat lots of Mexican too, because having diarhea is a great way to lose a quick lb or 5.
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Back to the diet:
Breakfast:
Two eggs
Half of an avocado
1 peach
Lunch:
2 cups fresh spinach sauteed down to about 3/4 cup.
1 handful of chickpeas
Some feta
Lots of red pepper flakes
1 sweet potato with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
Dinner tonight is chicken slouvaki salad, which includes grilled chicken, grilled eggplant, grilled red peppers, grilled zucchini, feta, and tzatziki dip all over romaine lettuce
Snack options: Grapes, almonds, blueberries, greek yogurt with blueberries.
Workout today:
2 mile dog walk
10 minute abs
Push ups
I can honestly say that I've never felt better. With these Olympics on TV and my new energy levels, I've been researching triathlons.
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Back to the diet:
Breakfast:
Two eggs
Half of an avocado
1 peach
Lunch:
2 cups fresh spinach sauteed down to about 3/4 cup.
1 handful of chickpeas
Some feta
Lots of red pepper flakes
1 sweet potato with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
Dinner tonight is chicken slouvaki salad, which includes grilled chicken, grilled eggplant, grilled red peppers, grilled zucchini, feta, and tzatziki dip all over romaine lettuce
Snack options: Grapes, almonds, blueberries, greek yogurt with blueberries.
Workout today:
2 mile dog walk
10 minute abs
Push ups
I can honestly say that I've never felt better. With these Olympics on TV and my new energy levels, I've been researching triathlons.
Don't take this the wrong way or anything because most of your food choices sound great, but you have way more time than I to fix food. Sometimes your daily menu sounds like an episode of Top Chef. And expensive. I like the Greek stuff but damn they want a lot for it. BTW - the grilled zuchini teh roxxers when I have time to actually fix it.
Let me know if you are interested in the Triathlons. I do them often. (if you were being serious)
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I was talking to a friend last night about signing up for the Panther Run. It's a 5K obstacle run/slosh in September.
Anyone ever participated in one?
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Don't take this the wrong way or anything because most of your food choices sound great, but you have way mote time than I to fix food. Sometimes your daily menu sounds like an episode of Top Chef. And expensive. I like the Greek stuff but damn they want a lot for it. BTW - the grilled zuchini teh roxxers when I have time to actually fix it.
Let me know if you are interested in the Triathlons. I do them often.
Well...I am a teacher and it's July. So, uh, I have a little bit more time.
But really, nothing I've made takes that much time. The eggs cook in five minutes. How long does it take to slice an avocado?
Put the potato in the microwave for nine minutes.
Spinach comes out of the bag into a hot pan with a little water. Sauteed for about five minutes at the most. Chickpeas come out of can into the pan. While the spinach is cooking, chop the feta. Toss on the feta. Eat spinach. By the time you're done, the potato is ready.
Now the slouvaki took a while to make, and it was a bit expensive (about $25 total). However, my wife and I will both get three meals out of it. Dinner last night, dinner tonight, and lunch tomorrow.
Further, a lot of this can be made ahead of time. You can do a few potatoes in advance and eat them over a few days. The spinach can also be done in advanced or in the microwave. You can also hard boil multiple eggs at one time, and they'll keep in the fridge for a few days.
But I understand. Once work starts back, I'll forget how easy and healthy all of this is, and I'll resort right back to eating granola bars and other poisonous, processed chemical products that make me feel like shit.
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Let me know if you are interested in the Triathlons. I do them often. (if you were being serious)
I'll get back to you later.
I can't swim right now. My wife is a fish, and she's been helping me this summer. I can do the length of the pool right now with fairly good technique. It kind of falls apart after that, but hopefully I can get a membership to a pool this fall and get more practice in.
But until then, I'll have to work on running and cycling if I get my bike fixed.
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I was talking to a friend last night about signing up for the Panther Run. It's a 5K obstacle run/slosh in September.
Anyone ever participated in one?
Have not. I've got several friends who do the Tough Mudder" races all the time. A good bit longer and I believe they do it in teams. I think the last one they did was 11 miles. Of course, Cross Fit has become the rage in recent years. A lot of those gyms have been opening up around here lately. They had a regional competition here in Dothan a few weeks back and I went to it to check it out. The intensity and obvious dedication is addicting. Makes me want to give it a shot. However, I hope I'm smart enough now to realize I'd just be asking for trouble. I'd herniate my dick or something in the first week.
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THS, The Red Bar is one of the coolest places on earth to me. The only thing that's changed about the decor is they've recently put more duct tape on the booth seats. For those that haven't been, they have a very limited dinner menu. They bring out a chalk board with about 6-7 items on it. Can't go wrong with any of them. If you go in the evening any time from Spring through summer....go early. It's popular. The same people opened Louie Louie's out on 98 just before you hit Destin. Basically the same menu.
We were at Red Bar yesterday for lunch. Blackened Mahi sammich and fries with cold Sweetwater 420 on draft. Not on the diet but hey...we were at The Red Bar.
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Eat lots of Mexican too, because having diarhea is a great way to lose a quick lb or 5.
Sunday conversation:
AUT1: Babe, what are you thinking for dinner.
Mrs. Preggers, Hormonal & Carzy AUT1: I don't know, what about you.
AUT1: Well, now that I am getting over this, I was thinking about a club from Applebees or something.
Mrs. Preggers, Hormonal & Crazy AUT1: I was thinking fish. **
**(Read: The doctor told her she could eat a little fish each month and all would be ok, local place has delicious fried catfish, as a matter of fact the whole menu is fried greasy goodness.)
AUT1: Oh, ok. Sounds good. **
**(Read, didn't want to deal with the argument and the emotional, crazy, preggers woman. All the while thinking, Really!? Damn woman! Damn! Love you too dammit!)
I stayed up half the night with the same effects as eating Mexican food. The grease killed me. I picked at my plate and I usually devour it.
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Well...I am a teacher and it's July. So, uh, I have a little bit more time.
But really, nothing I've made takes that much time. The eggs cook in five minutes. How long does it take to slice an avocado?
Put the potato in the microwave for nine minutes.
Spinach comes out of the bag into a hot pan with a little water. Sauteed for about five minutes at the most. Chickpeas come out of can into the pan. While the spinach is cooking, chop the feta. Toss on the feta. Eat spinach. By the time you're done, the potato is ready.
Now the slouvaki took a while to make, and it was a bit expensive (about $25 total). However, my wife and I will both get three meals out of it. Dinner last night, dinner tonight, and lunch tomorrow.
Further, a lot of this can be made ahead of time. You can do a few potatoes in advance and eat them over a few days. The spinach can also be done in advanced or in the microwave. You can also hard boil multiple eggs at one time, and they'll keep in the fridge for a few days.
But I understand. Once work starts back, I'll forget how easy and healthy all of this is, and I'll resort right back to eating granola bars and other poisonous, processed chemical products that make me feel like shit.
Ah, forgot you were off for the Summer. Bastard.
BTW there are some good granola bars out there. Cascadian Farms makes a real good non processed one. I like the Nature Valley stuff too. I eat them before races.
If you eat good food like you post and weigh 161 lbs, you could be doing 50 laps (1 lap = 50 yards) non stop in a couple of months. Serious.
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If you eat good food like you post and weigh 161 lbs, you could be doing 50 laps (1 lap = 50 yards) non stop in a couple of months. Serious.
Go on....
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Sunday conversation:
AUT1: Babe, what are you thinking for dinner.
Mrs. Preggers, Hormonal & Carzy AUT1: I don't know, what about you.
AUT1: Well, now that I am getting over this, I was thinking about a club from Applebees or something.
Mrs. Preggers, Hormonal & Crazy AUT1: I was thinking fish. **
**(Read: The doctor told her she could eat a little fish each month and all would be ok, local place has delicious fried catfish, as a matter of fact the whole menu is fried greasy goodness.)
AUT1: Oh, ok. Sounds good. **
**(Read, didn't want to deal with the argument and the emotional, crazy, preggers woman. All the while thinking, Really!? Damn woman! Damn! Love you too dammit!)
I stayed up half the night with the same effects as eating Mexican food. The grease killed me. I picked at my plate and I usually devour it.
My wife had morning sickness 24/7/9months. It was god awful. But as soon as child 1, 2, or 3 was expelled it went away, like immediately. I was cracking up after kid #3, we were in the hospital and she called down to the cafeteria to get some food (7am)
"Yes, I'd like to order the waffles, two eggs scrambled....well can I get the bacon AND the sausage? Ok...do you have any cereal? Rice Krispies...Whole milk please....and orange juice. Do you have any melon?....I'll take the fruit bowl...30 minutes? Ok"
"Honey, they said it would be 30 minutes. Can you go down to Chick-fil-a?"
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My wife had morning sickness 24/7/9months. It was god awful. But as soon as child 1, 2, or 3 was expelled it went away, like immediately. I was cracking up after kid #3, we were in the hospital and she called down to the cafeteria to get some food (7am)
"Yes, I'd like to order the waffles, two eggs scrambled....well can I get the bacon AND the sausage? Ok...do you have any cereal? Rice Krispies...Whole milk please....and orange juice. Do you have any melon?....I'll take the fruit bowl...30 minutes? Ok"
"Honey, they said it would be 30 minutes. Can you go down to Chick-fil-a?"
Child one, she craved Big Macs, fried catfish, Chinese and sweets. This one she is craving, fried catfish, steak, fried chicken, Mexican and sweets.
God forbid if I fire up the smoker though. She has to sit inside the whole time. The smell of the hickory burning makes her sick, but she will eat the hell out of the BBQ, ribs, brisket or chicken once it has been pulled from the smoker and ready to feast on.
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Child one, she craved Big Macs, fried catfish, Chinese and sweets. This one she is craving, fried catfish, steak, fried chicken, Mexican and sweets.
God forbid if I fire up the smoker though. She has to sit inside the whole time. The smell of the hickory burning makes her sick, but she will eat the hell out of the BBQ, ribs, brisket or chicken once it has been pulled from the smoker and ready to feast on.
Preggers, Fried Chicken and Mexican? Can't be a pretty site down there at the moment.
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Preggers, Fried Chicken and Mexican? Can't be a pretty site down there at the moment.
That is what she craves but not what she can have. Gestational diabetes makes her keep an eye on what she eats. She will splurge from time to time, but if she could, every meal would be fried catfish, chimichanga's, popeyes chicken, ribeye, pasta salad, some sort of bread and something sweet. Without hesitation.
There was a reason I gained 50lbs with child number one. All we ever ate was Big Macs, Chinese, chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake.
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I was talking to a friend last night about signing up for the Panther Run. It's a 5K obstacle run/slosh in September.
Anyone ever participated in one?
I haven't but it sounds like fun. I'm in if any of you fuckers want to do it too.
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Child one, she craved Big Macs, fried catfish, Chinese and sweets. This one she is craving, fried catfish, steak, fried chicken, Mexican and sweets.
Is that where she went? Your wife ate her?
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I haven't but it sounds like fun. I'm in if any of you fuckers want to do it too.
How did your other one go?
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So I'm back on track yesterday. Eatin' the protein, slammin' the water...got back in the gym after almost a week off to let some old creaky body parts heal up. Come home...
BAM!!! Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, biscuits...
I gotta' get the wife back to work or I'm gonna' weigh 375 by Christmas. But, Lawdy it was good!!!
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Go on....
In swimming its mostly about your technique and breathing. Once you get rhythmic breathing down pat, you are good.
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How did your other one go?
You making fun of me now? I stated how my first one went earlier in the thread and stated that I needed some work. I'm still running and improving my run time. This one just seemed like it might be fun because it will be more of a cross country type of 5k.
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I haven't but it sounds like fun. I'm in if any of you fuckers want to do it too.
I am seriously considering doing it. I'm just not sure how to effectively train for something like that.
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You making fun of me now? I stated how my first one went earlier in the thread and stated that I needed some work. I'm still running and improving my run time. This one just seemed like it might be fun because it will be more of a cross country type of 5k.
Of course he is making fun of you. You're from Cullman. :)
I hit the treadmill today and managed to not die. If I don't die, I think I might make it through the 9 weeks. A guy here at work is a running coach and has helped me work up a modified couch to 5K using the treadmill so I can run at work. Before too long he wants us to run outside some. I dread that pavement and concrete.
I did push on Monday and got in 3.1 miles. I will not say how long it took, but I think I can get a point before the end of the year where I won't be too embarrassed.
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I am seriously considering doing it. I'm just not sure how to effectively train for something like that.
At the Parks & Rec. track here, a 5K track, they have stations every so often where you can stop and do pull-ups, sit-ups etc. At my gym, there are a variety of classes that I'm in and out of. They've started incorporating more of a crossfit type workout. Not true crossfit but some of the same principles. They start with a lot of cardio work with jumping jacks, up/downs, punches...and then they'll run in groups out the back door and around the building to the front. There will be jump ropes, 10-20 pound balls that they squat with, small hurdles to jump...waiting on them. They run back through the gym and stop to do a variety of pull-ups. Back to the class room to start the cycle again.
A lot more to it but you get the idea. Constant motion using a mix of cardio, strength and flexibility training. If you have access to a gym with these type classes, that's as good a way as any to train for the type race you're talking about.
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At the Parks & Rec. track here, a 5K track, they have stations every so often where you can stop and do pull-ups, sit-ups etc. At my gym, there are a variety of classes that I'm in and out of. They've started incorporating more of a crossfit type workout. Not true crossfit but some of the same principles. They start with a lot of cardio work with jumping jacks, up/downs, punches...and then they'll run in groups out the back door and around the building to the front. There will be jump ropes, 10-20 pound balls that they squat with, small hurdles to jump...waiting on them. They run back through the gym and stop to do a variety of pull-ups. Back to the class room to start the cycle again.
A lot more to it but you get the idea. Constant motion using a mix of cardio, strength and flexibility training. If you have access to a gym with these type classes, that's as good a way as any to train for the type race you're talking about.
Maybe I'll start by taking my 100lb Lab for a walk...
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Maybe I'll start by taking my 100lb Lab for a walk...
Or there's that...
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Cardio is my Kryptonite. I can run a milie or two on the treadmill, or go the same distance on the elliptical...but anything more than that and I am down for the count.
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Cardio is my Kryptonite. I can run a milie or two on the treadmill, or go the same distance on the elliptical...but anything more than that and I am down for the count.
I'm feelin' ya' playa. Cardio and me just don't get along. I can't train one certain way to increase teh capacities. For instance, if my choice was simply to put in the miles on the road...I'd just quit and say I'll stay plump and happy. I'll run the track occasionally, do classes, hit the treadmill, run sprints (Very relative term) whatever to mix it up. Some people are built to run. Sounds like GH is that way. I've never once got in "the zone" they talk about. It hurts...every damn step of it. But, it's necessary.
I did one Sprint Triathlon a couple of years ago. I know I didn't train properly for it because I hate running so much. It was more the challenge and accomplishing something for me. I did my share of running but tried to mix in other things because I couldn't constantly face the prospect of lugging my fat ass around that track again. Consequently, I cramped up after the bike and that last 5K was living hell to get through. I may not have a clue how to train properly for a race, whether 5K, triathlon or obstacle course...but I do have one iron-clad piece of advice. Get a partner. Get someone to do it with you and push each other and hold each other accountable.
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Welp, blew the diet the past two meals. Blazing Thai Beef with fried rice for dinner last night and drunken chicken noodles with spicy shrimp rolls. God help me, but I love some Asian food. Gonna have to go a little extra today. :(
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Yeah I'm not feeling too hot either. I didn't blow my diet by any means, but I thought italian sausage would be a good idea for the protein in a few meals. Way too fatty.
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At 210, I've met my second goal. Next up is 195, but damn it's getting hard. I told myself I'd celebrate 210 with a totally unhealthy meal, but I ended up eating the speedy Gonzalez at Old Mexico with a water to drink. Of course, I pounded the chips and salsa. Maybe I won't be 215 in the morning.
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At 210, I've met my second goal. Next up is 195, but damn it's getting hard. I told myself I'd celebrate 210 with a totally unhealthy meal, but I ended up eating the speedy Gonzalez at Old Mexico with a water to drink. Of course, I pounded the chips and salsa. Maybe I won't be 215 in the morning.
199 is my next goal...sounds like you're going to get there before I do. Keep up the good work!
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You making fun of me now? I stated how my first one went earlier in the thread and stated that I needed some work. I'm still running and improving my run time. This one just seemed like it might be fun because it will be more of a cross country type of 5k.
Seriously didn't see it. I'll go back and look.
I'll be running with this guy tonight (below link).....kind of a PR thing to kick off the North Face Endurance Challenge this fall. Basically the first X number of people who RSVP'ed get to run a 10K with him and I was one of them that got in. Should be fun, the guy is a legend.
http://www.ultramarathonman.com/web/
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I'm feelin' ya' playa. Cardio and me just don't get along. I can't train one certain way to increase teh capacities. For instance, if my choice was simply to put in the miles on the road...I'd just quit and say I'll stay plump and happy. I'll run the track occasionally, do classes, hit the treadmill, run sprints (Very relative term) whatever to mix it up. Some people are built to run. Sounds like GH is that way. I've never once got in "the zone" they talk about. It hurts...every damn step of it. But, it's necessary.
I did one Sprint Triathlon a couple of years ago. I know I didn't train properly for it because I hate running so much. It was more the challenge and accomplishing something for me. I did my share of running but tried to mix in other things because I couldn't constantly face the prospect of lugging my fat ass around that track again. Consequently, I cramped up after the bike and that last 5K was living hell to get through. I may not have a clue how to train properly for a race, whether 5K, triathlon or obstacle course...but I do have one iron-clad piece of advice. Get a partner. Get someone to do it with you and push each other and hold each other accountable.
A Sprint Triathlon is such a bad name for the event too. It's far from a Sprint. It still takes 80-90% of the field an hour or longer to complete. 1/4 mile swim (7-10 mins), 12 mile bike (30-45 mins), 3.1 mile run (17-30 mins). Thats a lot of time elapsed. I always nail the swim and the run (Top 3) but do about middle of the pack for my age group on the bike. Ive always had inferior equipment for the biking part but just upgraded to a high dolla bike so hopefully that will change.
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199 is my next goal...sounds like you're going to get there before I do. Keep up the good work!
I want to see 200 pretty bad, but it seems like it is taking forever.
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I want to see 200 pretty bad, but it seems like it is taking forever.
Same here. I was at 208 back in May...and I'm at 211 today. I have to change my diet and add more cardio I think.
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Same here. I was at 208 back in May...and I'm at 211 today. I have to change my diet and add more cardio I think.
I have actually gained a little weight in the past two weeks. I have pretty clean other than maybe three meals, but I have done a lot more cardio in the past two weeks than I have in a long time.
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I have actually gained a little weight in the past two weeks. I have pretty clean other than maybe three meals, but I have done a lot more cardio in the past two weeks than I have in a long time.
I am pretty sure the weight I have put on is muscle, because we have ramped up our chest, back and arm workouts over the last month. I just need to lose the spare tire and I will feel better to be honest. Diet and cardio are the only things that can help me with that, but I just can't make myself do much of either for some reason.
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A Sprint Triathlon is such a bad name for the event too. It's far from a Sprint. It still takes 80-90% of the field an hour or longer to complete. 1/4 mile swim (7-10 mins), 12 mile bike (30-45 mins), 3.1 mile run (17-30 mins). Thats a lot of time elapsed. I always nail the swim and the run (Top 3) but do about middle of the pack for my age group on the bike. Ive always had inferior equipment for the biking part but just upgraded to a high dolla bike so hopefully that will change.
To be honest, I did the duathlon. I wasn't real comfortable with my swim training anyway leading up to it and the only pool I can train at here closed the last 2 weeks before the race. Lightning hit the facility and knocked everything out. So, no training at all in the pool the last two weeks. They had a 1.5 mile run on the beach, then a 15 mile bike then a standard 5K. Did it with a partner and we really pushed each other through the initial run and bike. Kicked ass on the ride. Then on the 5K, I started cramping in my calves. I limped and gimped through that course. I think I didn't fully grasp the concept of hydration prior to doing something like that.
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To be honest, I did the duathlon. I wasn't real comfortable with my swim training anyway leading up to it and the only pool I can train at here closed the last 2 weeks before the race. Lightning hit the facility and knocked everything out. So, no training at all in the pool the last two weeks. They had a 1.5 mile run on the beach, then a 15 mile bike then a standard 5K. Did it with a partner and we really pushed each other through the initial run and bike. Kicked ass on the ride. Then on the 5K, I started cramping in my calves. I limped and gimped through that course. I think I didn't fully grasp the concept of hydration prior to doing something like that.
Unless you head to a lake or river that has rough conditions, its hard to simulate the swim for a Tri. I trained in a 50 yd pool for 6 months and it still was a shock in the actual race. Like swimming in a washing machine with sharks on the agitation cycle. I got bumped and kicked so much. It was by far the most grueling of the 3 events and the shortest. Very intense.
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Unless you head to a lake or river that has rough conditions, its hard to simulate the swim for a Tri. I trained in a 50 yd pool for 6 months and it still was a shock in the actual race. Like swimming in a washing machine with sharks on the agitation cycle. I got bumped and kicked so much. It was by far the most grueling of the 3 events and the shortest. Very intense.
I did train a couple of times at Lake Eufaula. The water was churned up pretty good with all the boats and I had the wife stay by me on the jet ski. When the pool closed, I went back up to Eufaula to our cabin. I was going to get a swim in. There was NO ONE on the lake...or at the lake. It was eerily quiet and still. I swam across the slew once and back and got my dumb ass out of the water and went home.
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Shit.
Carbs are my enemy. It's not that I think they are evil, they're just my personal devil.
I watched the Alton Brown Good Eats episode recently where he discusses how he lost so much weight. He said that milk was the devil on his shoulder. He realized that whenever he drank milk, he usually was eating something unhealthy and usually too much of it. So he decided to cut out milk to help him overcome other parts of his unhealthy diet.
For me? It's carbs (from bread, not fruits and beans), and it's been officially proven tonight. We got out of the evening church service and didn't want to go home and cook. Stopped at Newk's, and I thought I would get a salad, but I had a big salad for lunch and didn't want another one. So, I ordered the bbq chicken pizza and told myself to only eat two slices and be done with it.
I ate the whole pizza. Then, afterwards, even though I was pissed at myself, spent a good five minutes convincing my wife that we needed Yogurt Mountain. And then, I got way more yogurt than necessary and topped it off with a bunch of candy and ate all of it.
I can't eat carbs. They're done in my life.
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Shit.
Carbs are my enemy. It's not that I think they are evil, they're just my personal devil.
I watched the Alton Brown Good Eats episode recently where he discusses how he lost so much weight. He said that milk was the devil on his shoulder. He realized that whenever he drank milk, he usually was eating something unhealthy and usually too much of it. So he decided to cut out milk to help him overcome other parts of his unhealthy diet.
For me? It's carbs (from bread, not fruits and beans), and it's been officially proven tonight. We got out of the evening church service and didn't want to go home and cook. Stopped at Newk's, and I thought I would get a salad, but I had a big salad for lunch and didn't want another one. So, I ordered the bbq chicken pizza and told myself to only eat two slices and be done with it.
I ate the whole pizza. Then, afterwards, even though I was pissed at myself, spent a good five minutes convincing my wife that we needed Yogurt Mountain. And then, I got way more yogurt than necessary and topped it off with a bunch of candy and ate all of it.
I can't eat carbs. They're done in my life.
Mine was soft drinks. In January I decided that I was only going to drink water and coke zero to knock out extra calories I didn't need. From Jan through the end of April I had only lost 7 pounds. Not happy with it. I then decided that I was finished with everything but water. It was hard at first, but when I finally was able to kick all forms of sugar drinks, I found it much easier to stay away from bad food. It seemed when I drank a sugar drink, even a drink with a sugar supplement, I was more prone to eat bad stuff.
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Shit.
Carbs are my enemy. It's not that I think they are evil, they're just my personal devil.
I watched the Alton Brown Good Eats episode recently where he discusses how he lost so much weight. He said that milk was the devil on his shoulder. He realized that whenever he drank milk, he usually was eating something unhealthy and usually too much of it. So he decided to cut out milk to help him overcome other parts of his unhealthy diet.
For me? It's carbs (from bread, not fruits and beans), and it's been officially proven tonight. We got out of the evening church service and didn't want to go home and cook. Stopped at Newk's, and I thought I would get a salad, but I had a big salad for lunch and didn't want another one. So, I ordered the bbq chicken pizza and told myself to only eat two slices and be done with it.
I ate the whole pizza. Then, afterwards, even though I was pissed at myself, spent a good five minutes convincing my wife that we needed Yogurt Mountain. And then, I got way more yogurt than necessary and topped it off with a bunch of candy and ate all of it.
I can't eat carbs. They're done in my life.
They are ok, just the right kind.
Unfortunately, most of the carbs you get in public eating places are cheap/bad.
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They are ok, just the right kind.
Unfortunately, most of the carbs you get in public eating places are cheap/bad.
I have nothing against people eating carbs. I just can't eat them right now - and probably for a while.
I have a problem. It's a problem that causes me to eat 18 cookies in one sitting. It's a problem that causes me to eat an entire pizza (10' from Newk's) in one sitting and still crave a carb loaded dessert. It's a problem causes me to eat half of a box worth of pasta whenever I make italian food.
I don't know what to call it, but for some reason, if I start eating carbs? I don't stop even if I'm in the middle of an awesome two weeks of eating healthy and exercise. If I don't take that first bite, I'm fine.
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I have nothing against people eating carbs. I just can't eat them right now - and probably for a while.
I have a problem. It's a problem that causes me to eat 18 cookies in one sitting. It's a problem that causes me to eat an entire pizza (10' from Newk's) in one sitting and still crave a carb loaded dessert. It's a problem causes me to eat half of a box worth of pasta whenever I make italian food.
I don't know what to call it, but for some reason, if I start eating carbs? I don't stop even if I'm in the middle of an awesome two weeks of eating healthy and exercise. If I don't take that first bite, I'm fine.
Try something that will curb your sweet tooth. Something like Citrimax or Chromium. Sounds like you are getting a delayed response (or none at all) from your pancreas in re: to your insulin levels (to tell you youve had enough sugar). And sadly, high Fructose Corn Syrup does this to us. It may taste similar but our pancreas doesn't recognize it and adjust accordingly with insulin like it does normal cane sugar.
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If you get a chance and one is in our area do a mudrun-They have them in 6 and 12 miles-with all kind of obstacles and alot of mud and water. No time limit and it is pretty fun.
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If you get a chance and one is in our area do a mudrun-They have them in 6 and 12 miles-with all kind of obstacles and alot of mud and water. No time limit and it is pretty fun.
They do those in most of the lower 48 during Spring and Summer. Heck I think Auburn has 2-3 every year. One is out at the Equestrian Center.
Check this out:
http://www.warriordash.com/
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I finally got sirius this week again...
Back down to 210 this morning after a weekend of birthday eating.
199 here I come!
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Not sure if this has been mentioned here -
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/
This is a good website for tracking calories. I don't like it so much for tracking burned calories during exercise.
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I think I ate 1500 calories for dinner.
That was a few hours after I truly noticed a change in my physique.
Fuck me.
But tomorrow's a new day!
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45 pounds down so far took this picture last night. I didn't look as fat so I thought I would share.
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That's awesome!
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45 pounds down so far took this picture last night. I didn't look as fat so I thought I would share.
I'd weight less too if I didn't have a head.
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45 pounds down so far took this picture last night. I didn't look as fat so I thought I would share.
No homo, but I would sooo lick champagne off your abs.
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Great job, Jumbo. I'm stuck at 207, have been for about a week. First real time that I have stopped losing since June.
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Well last week was a total waste. I was on TDY in Boston and every time you turn around there is an Irish Pub or a Bar. Went to a couple of ten and drink most of dinners. I blew the diet and never once jumped on a treadmill. Hopped back on yesterday and got the diet back in order on Sunday. I could tell that I didn't do shit last week other than destroy a lot of hard work. The bright side was that I only gained 3lbs.
I got in 3 miles yesterday and 3 today. Today hurt and hurt bad. I decided to pound the pavement in the neighborhood instead of the treadmill. I have a feeling that I will feel it in the morning. No pain, no gain, right? I should be on track for a while now. Hopefully I will detox my body a little from the punishment I made it go through last week.
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One thing I have learned about a lot of you fuckers in this thread - the will power is the one main weakness I see.
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Great job, Jumbo. I'm stuck at 207, have been for about a week. First real time that I have stopped losing since June.
Sounds like me. I hope you don't follow the same route...
I was at 208 right before we went to the beach for Memorial Day. Got back home at 212, and stayed there for a month or so. I have been up and down since, but right now I am back at 213.
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One thing I have learned about a lot of you fuckers in this thread - the will power is the one main weakness I see.
It's the only one for me.
I feel qualified to quit my job and become a professional nutritionist with expert knowledge in multiple diets, execise regimes, and motivational techniques.
Actually sticking to any of it? That's the hard part.
Although, I have done much better since starting this thread.
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I feel qualified to quit my job and become a professional nutritionist with expert knowledge in multiple diets, execise regimes, and motivational techniques.
Its crossed my mind too.
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The biggest thing helping me is if I eat something fried or sweets im not cheating on my diet I'm just living its a lifestyle change like Vandy had went through.
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One thing I have learned about a lot of you fuckers in this thread - the will power is the one main weakness I see.
But, but, but......alcohol is so tasty! I don't know how to quit it!
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But, but, but......alcohol is so tasty! I don't know how to quit it!
^^THIS^^
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^^THIS^^
Honestly, if I could give up the habit, I would be dropping weight like crazy.
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Honestly, if I could give up the habit, I would be dropping weight like crazy.
There is truth in your words.
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One thing I have learned about a lot of you fuckers in this thread - the will power is the one main weakness I see.
Speaking of will power -
Just went to lunch with a few coworkers. We went to Tazikis. I decided to throw caution to the wind and order a lamb and skordalia gyro with a salad on the side. Not bad for 700 calories.
But then the coworkers wanted Gigi's cupcakes. And I ate a cupcake. According to myfitnesspal, my cupcake had 780 calories, 107 carb grams, and 36 grams of fat.
Need more will power....
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Speaking of will power -
Just went to lunch with a few coworkers. We went to Tazikis. I decided to throw caution to the wind and order a lamb and skordalia gyro with a salad on the side. Not bad for 700 calories.
But then the coworkers wanted Gigi's cupcakes. And I ate a cupcake. According to myfitnesspal, my cupcake had 780 calories, 107 carb grams, and 36 grams of fat.
Need more will power....
I can do without sweets. I always have. It's the second and third helping of Potato Salad's and such that usually do me in.
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I can do without sweets. I always have. It's the second and third helping of Potato Salad's and such that usually do me in.
If I didn't eat sweets, I would have never entered this thread.
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The biggest thing helping me is if I eat something fried or sweets im not cheating on my diet I'm just living its a lifestyle change like Vandy had went through.
I've never had to change my lifestyle. The first thing I did after birth was suck the doctor's dick, and I've been going strong ever since.
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Ok.
I just ran a little over 2 miles on the road. Wasn't planning on it, but a huge dog came out of a yard behind me before I hit my turnaround point. It harassed me for about half a mile and I honestly thought at least 3 times it might attack me. So, I kept running and found an alternate path back home.
I've registered for a 5k for Sept. 8 and I'm about to register for a 5k two weeks after that. I'm getting under 200, even if it kills me.
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Ok.
I just ran a little over 2 miles on the road. Wasn't planning on it, but a huge dog came out of a yard behind me before I hit my turnaround point. It harassed me for about half a mile and I honestly thought at least 3 times it might attack me. So, I kept running and found an alternate path back home.
I've registered for a 5k for Sept. 8 and I'm about to register for a 5k two weeks after that. I'm getting under 200, even if it kills me.
Sounds like that dog makes for a good personal trainer.
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Sounds like that dog makes for a good personal trainer.
This. When I was training for the sprint tri, on my bike rides there were always dogs that would come flying out of their yard with bad intent. I'd already be about 12-15 miles into the ride but suddenly the adrenaline starts pumping and I'm sprinting for the yellow jersey. Problem was on one occasion, the road was a dead end so I had to go back by. This time, I was doing about 142 m.p.h. when I got to that house.
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OK. So...
I have been on a diet now for about three weeks. The Corndog is doing it with me, so that helps a lot. We signed up at one of those Quick Weight Loss center places, so we are on a regimented diet with proportions of proteins, carbs, sugars, fats, etc., with a lot of supplements and vitamins.
I didn't want to say anything on here, in case I did not stick with it - OH, the mockery. But now I think I can share...
FACT: I am voluptous and curvey and Rubenesque and trust me, I LOVE my curves. I was a size 6 when I finished Auburn, and my hip bones and ribs were showing and I looked anorexic and unhealthy. I am a natural size 10-12 and proud of it.
But the last time any of you saw me was probably at the FAU game last year - and I was not looking my best. That was the heaviest I had been since I was preggers with Spencer and I felt as bad as I looked.
But then we moved into the new house, and the stress of moving and kids changing schools and the holidays all rolled up on me, and kicked my ass. So I lost ten pounds on my own.
But I couldn't get it to go any further, so I started the diet - and now I am down ten more pounds in four weeks, and that four weeks includes a week of vacation that involved a wine dinner at Commanders Palace in NOLA, beignets at Cafe Du Monde, lots of alcohol and more than one meal of fried seafood on the Gulf Coast.
So 20 pounds down total since December.
The best I think I have looked in recent memory was in 2009 right after my boob job. (Several of you will recall the infamous moment at the tailgate...) OBVIOUSLY I felt very good about myself at that point. And I say that to say this: if I lose 8 more pounds from where I am today, I will weigh exactly what I did at that 2009 point, post surgery.
My goal right now is to lose 20 more, just for a cushion against the inevitable regaining, but ANYTHING beyond the next 8 is total lagniappe - just bonus. My schedule is to be at my goal by the TAMU game, but I hope it will be noticeable at the Corndog game in a few weeks.
It is very difficult - I am SO over the boring ass shit I am having to eat, and am hating having to take all the fucking supplements all the damn time. I had to give up my SONIC Diet Dr. Pepper, which is why their stock has tanked in the past few weeks. I drink so much water and Crystal Light that I am in the potty every half hour.
But it is working - it is very nice to step on the scale and see yet another number drop off almost daily. The gratification of watching the numbers get smaller is enough to make me keep on keeping on. For now at least.
So, add me to the list of folks needing support to stick with it.
**SIGH**
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I think I lost a few pounds just reading all of that.
By the way, this is a recipe we tried the other day. It's incredible.
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/08/chicken-enchilada-stuffed-zucchini-boats.html
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I think I lost a few pounds just reading all of that.
By the way, this is a recipe we tried the other day. It's incredible.
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/08/chicken-enchilada-stuffed-zucchini-boats.html
Catharsis, brother. I was in full on confessional mode.
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Great Job Tw and thanks for the encouragment.
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Great Job Tw and thanks for the encouragment.
I wasnt kidding - you look great. You are less large but still in charge!! Very proud of you.
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Good news for me too. As I said earlier, I got with a trainer in an effort to get my body fat as low as I could. Worked my ass off for 8 weeks, training twice a day most days and eating like a fanatic. Got the % down to 7.4. And the good news is a week later, I hurt the hell out of my back and haven't really worked out in almost 2 weeks. I'm in pain all day, every day. But I have eaten anything that doesn't move...and some things that do...and I've been drinking heavily as well. So, I feel like I'm on the right track. I should be a full blown alcoholic with 30% body fat by the LSU game. Life is good.
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OK. So...
I have been on a diet now for about three weeks. The Corndog is doing it with me, so that helps a lot. We signed up at one of those Quick Weight Loss center places, so we are on a regimented diet with proportions of proteins, carbs, sugars, fats, etc., with a lot of supplements and vitamins.
I didn't want to say anything on here, in case I did not stick with it - OH, the mockery. But now I think I can share...
FACT: I am voluptous and curvey and Rubenesque and trust me, I LOVE my curves. I was a size 6 when I finished Auburn, and my hip bones and ribs were showing and I looked anorexic and unhealthy. I am a natural size 10-12 and proud of it.
But the last time any of you saw me was probably at the FAU game last year - and I was not looking my best. That was the heaviest I had been since I was preggers with Spencer and I felt as bad as I looked.
But then we moved into the new house, and the stress of moving and kids changing schools and the holidays all rolled up on me, and kicked my ass. So I lost ten pounds on my own.
But I couldn't get it to go any further, so I started the diet - and now I am down ten more pounds in four weeks, and that four weeks includes a week of vacation that involved a wine dinner at Commanders Palace in NOLA, beignets at Cafe Du Monde, lots of alcohol and more than one meal of fried seafood on the Gulf Coast.
So 20 pounds down total since December.
The best I think I have looked in recent memory was in 2009 right after my boob job. (Several of you will recall the infamous moment at the tailgate...) OBVIOUSLY I felt very good about myself at that point. And I say that to say this: if I lose 8 more pounds from where I am today, I will weigh exactly what I did at that 2009 point, post surgery.
My goal right now is to lose 20 more, just for a cushion against the inevitable regaining, but ANYTHING beyond the next 8 is total lagniappe - just bonus. My schedule is to be at my goal by the TAMU game, but I hope it will be noticeable at the Corndog game in a few weeks.
It is very difficult - I am SO over the boring ass shit I am having to eat, and am hating having to take all the fucking supplements all the damn time. I had to give up my SONIC Diet Dr. Pepper, which is why their stock has tanked in the past few weeks. I drink so much water and Crystal Light that I am in the potty every half hour.
But it is working - it is very nice to step on the scale and see yet another number drop off almost daily. The gratification of watching the numbers get smaller is enough to make me keep on keeping on. For now at least.
So, add me to the list of folks needing support to stick with it.
**SIGH**
Congrats on the 20! I need to lose about another 15 myself to get to my ultimate goal.
All I want is to look like the guy in your avatar. Is that too much to ask for?
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I wasnt kidding - you look great. You are less large but still in charge!! Very proud of you.
Aww it's comments like that makes it worth it.
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All I want is to look like the guy in your avatar. Is that too much to ask for?
Yes, darlin'. I am afraid it is...
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Yes, darlin'. I am afraid it is...
:facepalm:
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Good news for me too. As I said earlier, I got with a trainer in an effort to get my body fat as low as I could. Worked my ass off for 8 weeks, training twice a day most days and eating like a fanatic. Got the % down to 7.4. And the good news is a week later, I hurt the hell out of my back and haven't really worked out in almost 2 weeks. I'm in pain all day, every day. But I have eaten anything that doesn't move...and some things that do...and I've been drinking heavily as well. So, I feel like I'm on the right track. I should be a full blown alcoholic with 30% body fat by the LSU game. Life is good.
7% Body Fat is damn good. Lowest I ever have gotten is 4.9% and I felt like an ethiopian then. I usually sit around 6.
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OK. So...
I have been on a diet now for about three weeks. The Corndog is doing it with me, so that helps a lot. We signed up at one of those Quick Weight Loss center places, so we are on a regimented diet with proportions of proteins, carbs, sugars, fats, etc., with a lot of supplements and vitamins.
I didn't want to say anything on here, in case I did not stick with it - OH, the mockery. But now I think I can share...
FACT: I am voluptous and curvey and Rubenesque and trust me, I LOVE my curves. I was a size 6 when I finished Auburn, and my hip bones and ribs were showing and I looked anorexic and unhealthy. I am a natural size 10-12 and proud of it.
But the last time any of you saw me was probably at the FAU game last year - and I was not looking my best. That was the heaviest I had been since I was preggers with Spencer and I felt as bad as I looked.
But then we moved into the new house, and the stress of moving and kids changing schools and the holidays all rolled up on me, and kicked my ass. So I lost ten pounds on my own.
But I couldn't get it to go any further, so I started the diet - and now I am down ten more pounds in four weeks, and that four weeks includes a week of vacation that involved a wine dinner at Commanders Palace in NOLA, beignets at Cafe Du Monde, lots of alcohol and more than one meal of fried seafood on the Gulf Coast.
So 20 pounds down total since December.
The best I think I have looked in recent memory was in 2009 right after my boob job. (Several of you will recall the infamous moment at the tailgate...) OBVIOUSLY I felt very good about myself at that point. And I say that to say this: if I lose 8 more pounds from where I am today, I will weigh exactly what I did at that 2009 point, post surgery.
My goal right now is to lose 20 more, just for a cushion against the inevitable regaining, but ANYTHING beyond the next 8 is total lagniappe - just bonus. My schedule is to be at my goal by the TAMU game, but I hope it will be noticeable at the Corndog game in a few weeks.
It is very difficult - I am SO over the boring ass shit I am having to eat, and am hating having to take all the fucking supplements all the damn time. I had to give up my SONIC Diet Dr. Pepper, which is why their stock has tanked in the past few weeks. I drink so much water and Crystal Light that I am in the potty every half hour.
But it is working - it is very nice to step on the scale and see yet another number drop off almost daily. The gratification of watching the numbers get smaller is enough to make me keep on keeping on. For now at least.
So, add me to the list of folks needing support to stick with it.
**SIGH**
Just stick with it! Get in a routine. When you start feeling better and looking better, you'll have some automatic motivation to keep it up. And remember, no matter how skinny or not skinny you get TW, all of us pervert degenerates on here will still love ya the same! (brown noser alert)
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Great Job Tw and thanks for the encouragment.
^^This.....congrats TW.
Good news for me too. As I said earlier, I got with a trainer in an effort to get my body fat as low as I could. Worked my ass off for 8 weeks, training twice a day most days and eating like a fanatic. Got the % down to 7.4. And the good news is a week later, I hurt the hell out of my back and haven't really worked out in almost 2 weeks. I'm in pain all day, every day. But I have eaten anything that doesn't move...and some things that do...and I've been drinking heavily as well. So, I feel like I'm on the right track. I should be a full blown alcoholic with 30% body fat by the LSU game. Life is good.
You too? Great, now I have some competition!
This couch to 5K thing is back on track. Although my knees and ankles are really pissed at me. Not to the point of pain where I lay awake at night with it (well maybe, the burrbinz usually tells me it doesn't), but just enough to be an annoyance. I did have a neighbor ask me as I was jogging the other day if I wanted to run a half marathon with him in Nov.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2DRyJtKOVfU/TcqWBWRZBnI/AAAAAAAAARQ/h4uQxeff1S8/s1600/rage-face-fuck-that.png)
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7% Body Fat is damn good. Lowest I ever have gotten is 4.9% and I felt like an ethiopian then. I usually sit around 6.
My body type is not exactly....how you say....ripped. I've always trained and eaten right but unfortunately, the genetics passed down to me hit a big speed bump along the way. I do sport a snazzy pair of man-boobs though.
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My body type is not exactly....how you say....ripped. I've always trained and eaten right but unfortunately, the genetics passed down to me hit a big speed bump along the way. I do sport a snazzy pair of man-boobs though.
How do you measure your body fat?
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How do you measure your body fat?
A nutrition/trainer type at a gym or the dr can do it with a caliper the manual way or you can use one the new age machines where you grip it in front of you.
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You mean this isn't right?
(http://myfitteru.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/getting-rid-of-belly-fat-fast.jpg)
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You mean this isn't right?
(http://myfitteru.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/getting-rid-of-belly-fat-fast.jpg)
Get off my Facebook page
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How do you measure your body fat?
There are calculators on the net that are good BMI estimators but the only true way that I'm aware of requires getting in some kind of specialized pool. Calipers are considered the next best thing.
BMI calculator:
http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
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There are calculators on the net that are good BMI estimators but the only true way that I'm aware of requires getting in some kind of specialized pool. Calipers are considered the next best thing.
BMI calculator:
http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
BMI = horseshit.
That is all.
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Buzz looks like a greek god BTW. :thumsup:
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Buzz looks like a greek god BTW. :thumsup:
Was there a god of sloth?
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Was there a god of sloth?
Stingar....
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I am convinced that my wife is trying to kill me so she can collect the insurance money and run off with her boyfriend. She knows that I am trying to run and get in some resemblance of a man in decent shape. Wednesday through last night was horrible diet. Breakfast and lunch were legit, dinner, not so much. Horrible fattening food, but she cooks it, so I eat it. I learned that really fast in our marriage.
Saturday night was pretty much a planned night of alcohol and tasty food before the concert with Waffle House. I knew that one was coming.
Wed: Pintos, buttermilk cornbread, ham, macaroni salad, collard greens with cheese melted and poured over them.
Thurs: Country fried steak with gravy to go along with the leftovers from the night before.
Fri: Chopped steak, gravy, mashed potatoes and green beans.
Sunday: Fried chicken fingers, green beans, mashed potatoes for lunch and homemade pizza for dinner.
Last night: Chilie rellenos, stuffed with beef and cheese sauce, chicken enchiladas, yellow rice and refried beans.
God love her for being a good cook and cooking all the time, but damn, she is killing me.
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Simple fix - Learn to cook.
But make her do the dishes.
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Simple fix - Learn to cook.
But make her do the dishes.
BBWWWAAAAHAHAHAHAHA!
Sorry about that.
I can cook and cook damn well. When your wife is 5 months preggers, then you can tell her that you will be doing the cooking and you will cook what you want in order for it to be healthy.
Any other time I wouldn't have an issue with telling her, stop, you have to cook healthy, b/c any other time she would be cooking healthy, but that child creature growing inside her has her hormones all screwed up and her brain telling her she wants these certain foods and when she wants them.
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collard greens with cheese melted and poured over them.
Dude.....the fuck????
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Dude.....the fuck????
Fuck me, I meant Brussels sprouts. :facepalm:
I put down collard greens b/c I am actually craving them at the moment. Collard greens with some onions cooked in with them and some ham in there as well.....mmmmmmmmm......
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Fuck me, I meant Brussels sprouts. :facepalm:
I put down collard greens b/c I am actually craving them at the moment. Collard greens with some onions cooked in with them and some ham in there as well.....mmmmmmmmm......
Sheeesh, you scared the hell out of me for a min.
Yes, some ham hock, onion and hot sauce added to it. Makes a nice meal.
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Sheeesh, you scared the hell out of me for a min.
Yes, some ham hock, onion and hot sauce added to it. Makes a nice meal.
I can go either hot sauce or the pepper juice. Either or is just fine with me. All depends on what my taste buds tell me to do.
On the brussells sprout thing. She will take them and put a little olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and then sprinkle Tony Chachere's all over them. When she gets them out of the oven, she will pour some of the melted cheese stuff she makes and they are heavenly. Hell, they are good without the cheese.
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I can go either hot sauce or the pepper juice. Either or is just fine with me. All depends on what my taste buds tell me to do.
On the brussells sprout thing. She will take them and put a little olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and then sprinkle Tony Chachere's all over them. When she gets them out of the oven, she will pour some of the melted cheese stuff she makes and they are heavenly. Hell, they are good without the cheese.
Hot sauce during the cooking. Pepper sauce after its on the plate! :thumsup: Along with a nice hunk of corn bread on top. Got to have something to dip in the pot likker.
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Hot sauce during the cooking. Pepper sauce after its on the plate! :thumsup: Along with a nice hunk of corn bread on top. Got to have something to dip in the pot likker.
Ahh, the best of both worlds. I never have thought about doing that.
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This is a bad thing, but it kinda feels like a good thing.
After losing seven pounds and exercising a bunch and noticing a change in the status of my love handles, I didn't feel bad tonight eating two helpings of dinner with cookies, twizzlers, and ginger cookies for dessert.
My wife was like, "You better stop eating so much of that," and I was like, "Bitch please. I lost my pounds."
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My wife was like, "You better stop eating so much of that," and I was like, "Bitch please. I lost my pounds. :bow:"
Fixt.
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Lunch today was not healthy-nor calorie lite, but was damn good.
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u1/miked0003/lunch-1.jpg)
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I just ate a can of Cajun boiled peanuts. I'm gonna BE farting like a motherfucker later!
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Finally, after what seems like a month, I'm able to hit 205 and feel like I'm back on track again. Amazing, all it took was eating 3 donuts (yeah, yeah) 3 pieces of Bacon, 5 crispy chicken wraps, 16 oz ribeye steak, baked potato, large salad, bowl of rice chexs and a brownie in one day. The next day I was back to 207, this morning 205. 199, here I come!
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New direction. Finally got my back to a point I can start hitting the gym pretty hard again. Just being very careful and keeping good form on everything. I also got Mama Snags and another lady interested in doing a 5K. Neither of the two exercise more than 3 times a year so it's starting completely from scratch. I've worked up diet plans for them and we're starting with mile walks around the neighborhood 3-4 times this week. I'll add some light, short jogs next week and work up from there.
Only drawback is it's not that easy to hold that bullhorn in one hand and steer my bike with the other.
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This hurricane has really put a kink in my routine so far this week. It has been really, really hard to stay in my chair and watch the teevees when the satellite keeps going out.
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New direction. Finally got my back to a point I can start hitting the gym pretty hard again. Just being very careful and keeping good form on everything. I also got Mama Snags and another lady interested in doing a 5K. Neither of the two exercise more than 3 times a year so it's starting completely from scratch. I've worked up diet plans for them and we're starting with mile walks around the neighborhood 3-4 times this week. I'll add some light, short jogs next week and work up from there.
Only drawback is it's not that easy to hold that bullhorn in one hand and steer my bike with the other.
If you have Lady Snags and another lady interested, why the 5K? There are better ways to handle that situation other than running a road race.
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New direction. Finally got my back to a point I can start hitting the gym pretty hard again. Just being very careful and keeping good form on everything. I also got Mama Snags and another lady interested in doing a 5K. Neither of the two exercise more than 3 times a year so it's starting completely from scratch. I've worked up diet plans for them and we're starting with mile walks around the neighborhood 3-4 times this week. I'll add some light, short jogs next week and work up from there.
Only drawback is it's not that easy to hold that bullhorn in one hand and steer my bike with the other.
Look up Couch to 5k.
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This week is total loss for me. I have had a sinus infection since Monday morning. I can't breath, my face hurts, I walk around like a mouth breather. If I tried to run I wouldn't make if far before dying from lack of Oxygen. Good god :suicide:
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I was just kidding about 199. 205 seems to be the stopping point.
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I was just kidding about 199. 205 seems to be the stopping point.
I don't want to hear that! 199 is my goal too. We will both see it if it kills us.
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Bunch of Fatty McFatmen
Honestly, I quit weighing long ago. When you're a big ole fella like me, your weight can fluctuate 2-3 pounds in a day. I'll think I've kicked ass and can't wait to step on the scales...only to be up a pound. I get too frustrated.
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I also got Mama Snags and another lady interested in doing a 5K3some.
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Older guy in a bar starts hitting on this 65 year old lady. The lady asks, "Have you ever been in a 3-some with a mother and her daughter?" The guys answered "No, I haven't".
"Well tomight's your lucky night"
He follows her home and when they walk through the door, the lady hollers up the stairs, "Hey Mom, you up?"
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Bunch of Fatty McFatmen
Honestly, I quit weighing long ago. When you're a big ole fella like me, your weight can fluctuate 2-3 pounds in a day. I'll think I've kicked ass and can't wait to step on the scales...only to be up a pound. I get too frustrated.
That's why I keep a five day average tally. The fluctuations from day to day can be frustrating and don't help to show a trend, but if you also chart out a five day average each day, you'll be able to better see an overall trend of whether you're gaining or losing.
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Four miles. I just ran four miles. Holeeeee ssshhhheeeeiiitt!
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In the last 6 weeks I've lost 8 pounds of fat and gained 8 pounds of muscle. :thumsup:
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I don't want to hear that! 199 is my goal too. We will both see it if it kills us.
After honestly coming off for 4 days and eating what I wanted (except sweets and sugar drinks) I've finally started moving again. 202 right now. Hoping to see 199 by this time next week.
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Football season is bad for diets.
I can't "cheat." Cheat days springboard me into unhealthy eating for about four days. It was until today that I got back into eating right, and I know that Saturday morning, we're eating a lot of unhealthy food for the game and then plan on eating bbq for dinner.
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I've enjoyed this thread and have a question for the experts here:
What in your opinion, is the best way to slim down that (forgive my lack of proper terminology) underneath type of "belly fat". My issue isn't that I'm overweight, I'm actually probably under at 6'4 185 but I carry some of that weight in a gut that I've been trying to flatten with no results. I think I know the obvious answers but was wondering what advice you gurus might have to offer...
I'm no runner but had started short distance jogs a few times a week and while I know the cardio is beneficial, I don't want to lose the weight I'm afraid increasing that might lead to- just carry it differently.
For the past year or so I've worked on limiting my diet to fruits and granola for just about every weekday breakfast, a sammich with a banana and yogurt for lunch, and supper... well let's not talk about supper except to say I'm not nearly as disciplined. In this regard, my weight has at least remained stable but the freaking beer gut has remained stable as well. Come to think of it maybe that's the probl... nah, nevermind.
Any suggestions besides "stfu this thread is for fatasses" or "tl;dr"?
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I've enjoyed this thread and have a question for the experts here:
What in your opinion, is the best way to slim down that (forgive my lack of proper terminology) underneath type of "belly fat". My issue isn't that I'm overweight, I'm actually probably under at 6'4 185 but I carry some of that weight in a gut that I've been trying to flatten with no results. I think I know the obvious answers but was wondering what advice you gurus might have to offer...
I'm no runner but had started short distance jogs a few times a week and while I know the cardio is beneficial, I don't want to lose the weight I'm afraid increasing that might lead to- just carry it differently.
For the past year or so I've worked on limiting my diet to fruits and granola for just about every weekday breakfast, a sammich with a banana and yogurt for lunch, and supper... well let's not talk about supper except to say I'm not nearly as disciplined. In this regard, my weight has at least remained stable but the freaking beer gut has remained stable as well. Come to think of it maybe that's the probl... nah, nevermind.
Any suggestions besides "stfu this thread is for fatasses" or "tl;dr"?
If I knew the answer I would be hawking my wares on infomercials as we speak. I had lost down to 208, and have since slowly crept back up 6 to 7 pounds...all right in the mid-section. I have been doing sit ups, crunches, planks, and assorted other ab exercises at least 4 days a week now for a month, and I still can't get rid of the pooch and love handles.
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If I knew the answer I would be hawking my wares on infomercials as we speak. I had lost down to 208, and have since slowly crept back up 6 to 7 pounds...all right in the mid-section. I have been doing sit ups, crunches, planks, and assorted other ab exercises at least 4 days a week now for a month, and I still can't get rid of the pooch and love handles.
Yeah, though not as intense as I guess I could, I've done crunches & leg lifts pretty regularly with no change. And heck I've got pretty strong abs as a result... they just happen to be hidden under my damn belly. I've read a little that if maybe I focus instead on weight training that the extra weight will shift into those areas being worked out eventually but hell... I wouldnt know where to begin there either.
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Yeah, though not as intense as I guess I could, I've done crunches & leg lifts pretty regularly with no change. And heck I've got pretty strong abs as a result... they just happen to be hidden under my damn belly. I've read a little that if maybe I focus instead on weight training that the extra weight will shift into those areas being worked out eventually but hell... I wouldnt know where to begin there either.
From what I've researched?
Genetics. They play a big role in how defined your abs can be. But most people can at least have some definition, and the only way to give your body the shot at showing them is through your diet.
You need to burn fat. Some people burn fat with the keto diet. Some go light and low fat. Some do other things.
But honestly, with you being 6'4 185, I don't know what to tell you. You're already really light for your height.
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Alright you lugs, where are you? Gaining weight? Eating swiss cake rolls when no one is looking? Having an extra hot dog at the game? Extra cheese on the nachos?
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GiGi's cupcakes have slowed my weight loss down...actually I have gained 5 pounds back. :facepalm:
It's time to get sirrius again.
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Yeah me too. I've gained four pounds, and I don't gain weight easily. My running program has digressed to two miles a run, three days a week. Not bad, but not good.
I also brought carbs back into my diet because I don't really believe in the keto/atkins diet. But of course, I have a problem. Whenever I begin eating carbs, I can't stop eating carbs. And then a few hours later, I want more carbs.
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Still between 202 and 204. Not gaining, but slowly, slowly losing. Football practice 3 days a week has ruined my exercise routine. Still running a mile after I'm finished, but not working out at all. Also having to eat late dinner.
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Since I was too verbose last time...
13 pounds lost from all the right places.
Tummy flat.
Curves intact.
Girls still perky.
I'm thinking 10 more before I am content.
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Since I was too verbose last time...
13 pounds lost from all the right places.
Tummy flat.
Curves intact.
Girls still perky.
I'm thinking 10 more before I am content.
:pics: Well, not the whole thread, just this post.
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:pics: Well, not the whole thread, just this post.
Dang! I was ready with the trusty camera phone.
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Alright you lugs, where are you? Gaining weight? Eating swiss cake rolls when no one is looking? Having an extra hot dog at the game? Extra cheese on the nachos?
My diet here lately has consisted of bourbon, beer, water, coffee, Chinese and Lenny's/Jersy Mike's sandwiches. Throw in some bbq with all the trimmings in there a couple of times as well.
Traininig = non existet, I have been sick, mini-AUTiger1 has been sick and I have missed out taking care of him, and my kness are hurting like hell.
Also go on TDY tomorrow and won't be back until next Friday. Lets just say the place I am going has a pub at every other door. Hopefully when I get home I can get something done about it.
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bourbon
beer
coffee
Chinese
Lenny's/Jersy Mike's sandwiches
bbq with all the trimmings
Traininig = non existet
I have been sick
All that put together = Damn, I feel sorry for your toliet.
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All that put together = Damn, I feel sorry for your toliet.
I have been sick = sinuses. I have a cast iron stomach, excpet when it comes to joint injuries. Watch someone on Discovery Health come in the ER with blood running everywhere, no problem. Watch a kid on Saturday tweak a knee or ankle, and I get to the point I want to throw up. Go figure.
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Since I was too verbose last time...
13 pounds lost from all the right places.
Tummy flat.
Curves intact.
Girls still perky.
I'm thinking 10 more before I am content.
Make that 15, bitches. Just in time for tailgate...
#winning
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:facepalm:
I'm back to 165.
I lost 8 pounds before work started. Gained it all back.
Totally my fault too. My wife may have made pumpkin cupcakes the other night, but I don't need to eat three of them a day. I may have gone back to eating carbs, but that doesn't mean I need to eat three bags of kettle popcorn while watching The Walking Dead.
UGGGHHHHH.
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i went backpacking over the weekend. lost 4 lbs.
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i went backpacking over the weekend. lost 4 lbs.
Pinko commie granola muncher.
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Pinko commie granola muncher.
How a man loses weight after smokin' all that weed is beyond me.
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Finally got sirrius again this week...combine that with the fact that I have no time for lunch anymore, and I have lost back 3 of the 10 pounds I recently had put back on.
I plan to hit my big milestone by the aTm game.
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Still hovering at 202. Amazing that I can't get under 200. :facepalm:
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Still holding at 232 pounds of twisted steel and sex appeal.
Okay the twisty thing is actually krullers from Dunkin' Donuts and I did spritz on some Axe body spray this morning.
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Oh, and everyone point and laugh at AU1 when he gets back next week. In England all week existing solely on a diet of beer...and beer.
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Finally got sirrius again this week...combine that with the fact that I have no time for lunch anymore, and I have lost back 3 of the 10 pounds I recently had put back on.
I plan to hit my big milestone by the aTm game.
Planning to impress one of those Aggy cheerleaders?
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Planning to impress one of those Aggy cheerleaders?
someone gots to milk'em.
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Fuck-a-fuck.
Trying to get back on the diet and what do I do? Go to the grocery, buy ingredients for pizza. Then, come home, eat two cupcakes because they are got-damn delicious.
Eschewed running in order to watch The Walking Dead episodes.
I'm in definite fat mode right now.
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Oh, and everyone point and laugh at AU1 when he gets back next week. In England all week existing solely on a diet of beer...and beer.
Don't forget beef roast, beef pie, shepards pie, mash, &peas. Oh, haggis, neeps and tatties, black pudding, fish and chips , can't forget that! Add all of it together with teh whiskey and yes, I will have gained some weight. The food isn't bad other than the black pudding. :puke:
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Don't forget beef roast, beef pie, shepards pie, mash, &peas. Oh, haggis, neeps and tatties, black pudding, fish and chips , can't forget that! Add all of it together with teh whiskey and yes, I will have gained some weight. The food isn't bad other than the black pudding. :puke:
Neeps and tatties... Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Fish and chips too. You can keep most of the rest.
But I dream of neeps and tatties when it's cold and raining outside.
If I lived in Aberdeen, I wold weigh 500 pounds.
You can also get some of the best Asian food in the world there too. Not separated by country. Just "Asian Take Away" on a small sign outside a total dive. Best EVAH.
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i dream of nipples and titties.
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someone gots to milk'em.
And that one was juuuuuuuuust a bit outside...
:facepalm:
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Planning to impress one of those Aggy cheerleaders?
Slow down, bus driver
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Neeps and tatties... Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Fish and chips too. You can keep most of the rest.
But I dream of neeps and tatties when it's cold and raining outside.
If I lived in Aberdeen, I wold weigh 500 pounds.
You can also get some of the best Asian food in the world there too. Not separated by country. Just "Asian Take Away" on a small sign outside a total dive. Best EVAH.
Tatties are great......neeps, not so much. First time in England since 2003, I lived on beef roast, beef pies and fish & chips back then for two weeks. Doing the same this week. Food here isn't half bad as long as you pick and choose your battles. We haven't seen any Asian take away for our drunken munchies, but the kabob stands are great!
Had the best fish & chips ever in Edinburgh. So much better over here than the bastardized stuff we get at home.
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Tatties are great......neeps, not so much. First time in England since 2003, I lived on beef roast, beef pies and fish & chips back then for two weeks. Doing the same this week. Food here isn't half bad as long as you pick and choose your battles. We haven't seen any Asian take away for our drunken munchies, but the kabob stands are great!
Had the best fish & chips ever in Edinburgh. So much better over here than the bastardized stuff we get at home.
THIS ^^^....sometimes stereotypes are just THAT. Most southern food is based off food in the UK. I.e. Meat and 2 veggies, fried fish, etc. If Americans knew what a lot of real asian food really was (especially Thailand and Vietnam), they wouldn't look favorably on it either. Of course in America and to a lesser degree Europe, we get "Anglo'd Up" Asian Food. Ive never seen the Boiled Squid Brains with Feces Dipping Sauce on an American menu, but you would in Vietnam!
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I've never seen the Boiled Squid Brains with Feces Dipping Sauce on an American menu
Maybe not on a menu, but there will probably be some on the field Saturday after the game.
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Maybe not on a menu, but there will probably be some on the field Saturday after the game.
:rimshot: :facepalm:
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Maybe not on a menu, but there will probably be some on the field Saturday after the game.
This thread was supposed to be a safe haven for those of us trying to lose weight.
Now you've made me want to eat a can of frosting with my finger while chugging 2 liters of RC Cola.
Thanks, Wench.
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On the diet and exercise thing, everything is going great right now. Some of my back problems have cleared up to the point that I'm back training as hard as I normally do. The diet is consistent. I got off that crazy program a trainer worked up for me but that was a short term deal where I had a goal of getting my body fat down to a certain number. Mission accomplished but I knew full well there was no way I could keep up that pace both in the gym and at the table.
I have one weakness that's holding me back and unfortunately, it's alkeyhawl. Dumb to work your ass off and eat perfectly throughout the day, only to pile on 500-600 calories during the night. But, I sleep so goooood. Eventually, my liver will make me stop and then I can really get in shape.
Wait....
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Speaking of alcohol - What's in bourbon?
I looked up the nutrition info on 1 shot of bourbon, and it's about 100 calories. However, there are no carbs in bourbon.
So if it's not carbs, not fat, and not protein, where do the calories come from?
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Speaking of alcohol - What's in bourbon?
I looked up the nutrition info on 1 shot of bourbon, and it's about 100 calories. However, there are no carbs in bourbon.
So if it's not carbs, not fat, and not protein, where do the calories come from?
Alcohol in itself IS one of those categories. It doesn't have any of them. Consider it the 4th one.
They are empty calories. No nutritional value.
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Speaking of alcohol - What's in bourbon?
I looked up the nutrition info on 1 shot of bourbon, and it's about 100 calories. However, there are no carbs in bourbon.
So if it's not carbs, not fat, and not protein, where do the calories come from?
Wherever the hell they want to come from!
Seriously, that is a curious question. I would love to know the answer too.
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Alcohol in itself IS one of those categories. It doesn't have any of them. Consider it the 4th one.
They are empty calories. No nutritional value.
This makes my brain hurt.
So alcohol is what you find on the other side of a black hole?
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This makes my brain hurt.
So alcohol is what you find on the other side of a black hole?
Only if you sleep with a black stripper
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Weekend back in the O/A hood, Good food and great drink at the brew pub Friday night and then a mess load of walking on Sat with very little beer and then Italian food for dinner Sat night and Airport food Sunday. No weight gain. I’ll try harder A&M game.
I'm 205 on this small 5-9 frame but I have been that for 15 years since I got out.
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but I have been that for 15 years since I got out.
welcome to the suck
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welcome to the suck
I'm ok with me (gay sounding) my wife is into the health shit and she's always getting sick or something.
Beer-It’s what does a body good.
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:facepalm:
At the largest plate of chicken nachos I've ever seen in my life, but couldn't turn down a free meal.
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:facepalm:
At the largest plate of chicken nachos I've ever seen in my life, but couldn't turn down a free meal.
On the bright side, it was chicken and not really fatty ground beef...
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On the bright side, it was chicken and not really fatty ground beef...
That's what I said. Then I felt full. And kept eating. :facepalm:
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Thanks Wench for reminding me of the shit storm of a game this weekend. <3 u too babe!
Thanks Snaggle for reminding me why I can't lose any weight........
Fucker!
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you bring enough fine cut?
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Speaking of alcohol - What's in bourbon?
I looked up the nutrition info on 1 shot of bourbon, and it's about 100 calories. However, there are no carbs in bourbon.
So if it's not carbs, not fat, and not protein, where do the calories come from?
Doesn't alcohol convert to a sugar? There's your empty calories.
Like I give a shit. If it's a choice between putting every one of those 15 pounds back on, or being sober for the clusterfuck on Saturday? Call me Fatty McFaterson.
And y'all whine more than my 5 year old.
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:facepalm:
At the largest plate of chicken nachos I've ever seen in my life, but couldn't turn down a free meal.
Oooooo, Token's on the take. Sold his sworn jackbooted thug soul for a plate of chicken nachos.
Damn, man. Where's your dignity???
Oh, wait. Bammer. Forgot!!!
<3!!
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you bring enough fine cut?
You bet.
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Doesn't alcohol convert to a sugar? There's your empty calories.
Calories from alcohol can be tricky due to multiple things, including whether you're a moderate drinker (one to two drinks a day) or a heavy drinker. When consumed in "excess," the body essentially wastes calories from alcohol by turning them into heat as a means of ridding the body of the excessive toxins.
What's the takeaway from that? Always drink heavily.
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Calories from alcohol can be tricky due to multiple things, including whether you're a moderate drinker (one to two drinks a day) or a heavy drinker. When consumed in "excess," the body essentially wastes calories from alcohol by turning them into heat as a means of ridding the body of the excessive toxins.
What's the takeaway from that? Always drink heavily.
Can I save my two drinks a day and have them all on one day? And still be a moderate?
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Can I save my two drinks a day and have them all on one day? And still be a moderate?
If you save them for long enough you won't care whether or not your moderate, liberal, or conservative. You might just go vote for Jesse Jackson as a joke. But the next day you'll be like, "He fuckin' won?"
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If you save them for long enough you won't care whether or not your moderate, liberal, or conservative. You might just go vote for Jesse Jackson as a joke. But the next day you'll be like, "He fuckin' won?"
I’ve never been a big saver of the beers. If it’s in my fridge it’s just there getting cold and waiting on me for consumption.
And I don't think I could ever be that fucked up to vote for the likes of him or his crew.
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Been trying to mix up the workouts lately...do something different and not get stale. Yesterday after church, I took the mountain bike to one of our rec centers here. There are two tracks, one for running/walking and one for biking. They are both 5K. Made 3 hard rounds on the bike and in between each, I'd get off and jog a half mile.
Doesn't sound like much but I hadn't done anything like that in quite a while and my legs were hating me the rest of the day and night. I'm trying to think of more new things to do while I don't have any specific goal in mind. I've watched a lot of Crossfit recently and am thinking about incorporating some of the things they do. But, I know full well I'll never get totally involved in Crossfit. I have no idea how those people aren't all in back and knee braces. Maybe because they're half my age? Naaaa...
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Been trying to mix up the workouts lately...do something different and not get stale. Yesterday after church, I took the mountain bike to one of our rec centers here. There are two tracks, one for running/walking and one for biking. They are both 5K. Made 3 hard rounds on the bike and in between each, I'd get off and jog a half mile.
Doesn't sound like much but I hadn't done anything like that in quite a while and my legs were hating me the rest of the day and night. I'm trying to think of more new things to do while I don't have any specific goal in mind. I've watched a lot of Crossfit recently and am thinking about incorporating some of the things they do. But, I know full well I'll never get totally involved in Crossfit. I have no idea how those people aren't all in back and knee braces. Maybe because they're half my age? Naaaa...
This winter when my umpin goes a way I am going to try and boxing class 2 nights a week. I have heard they are real fun and good excerise.
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This winter when my umpin goes a way I am going to try and boxing class 2 nights a week. I have heard they are real fun and good excerise.
No doubt. I used to have a heavy bag and gloves. Just throwing punches at the bag for a minute will get you incredibly winded. I'd work up a routine in the garage where I'd hit the bag...do jump rope...push ups/sit ups...some dumbell work and start the round over.
Would love to take a class.
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go backpacking. take a couple of long weekends up north.
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Just throwing punches at the bag for a minute will get you incredibly winded.
But it's probably not a good way to get your balls back from her. Seems like being nutless would make the cycling easier? (Maybe that is Armstrong's advantage?)
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go backpacking. take a couple of long weekends up north.
Maybe you can take him to nookies house o porn
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:facepalm: :facepalm:
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Maybe you can take him to nookies house o porn
One arm exercising is not going to help.
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Need updates to guilt me back into the running!!!
I stepped on the scale this morning and hit 219...I have to stop the insanity!
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Need updates to guilt me back into the running!!!
I stepped on the scale this morning and hit 219...I have to stop the insanity!
Hit the gym at 5:00 a.m. for a light cardio session. Will hit teh weights this evening. Gonna' try and start back with a few morning cardio workouts added to my routine because that's where I make the most gains/losses. Still refuse to step on the scales because my weight fluctuates so much daily and I get depressed if I don't see what I want to see. The diet is in place. The alkeyhawl is kicking my sorry ass and holding me back. I could be a contender if it wan't for the buzzes.
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Need updates to guilt me back into the running!!!
I stepped on the scale this morning and hit 219...I have to stop the insanity!
Here is an update. My knee sounds like that tearing noise when twisting off a tree limb. It hurts when I plant on it and it hurts when I turn in another direction on it. I drank a shit ton of bourbon the past two weeks, but hey, they are empty calories, right? I am at 215 and I don't see it getting any better until my knee stops hurting.
Oh, wait, you wanted something where someone was actually doing good. My bad.
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I stepped on the scale yesterday and weight 165.
I gained eight pounds in a month. Whoop whoop.
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I stepped on the scale yesterday and weight 165.
I gained eight pounds in a month. Whoop whoop.
I weighed 165 in eighth grade too; of course I was a student, not the teacher.
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I dropped two last week, then gained back one over the weekend. Like Snaggie, I too am my own worst enemy because I cannot give up the boozies on the weekends...
...and the quality of the orange and blue football these days is making it worse. Before, I might have one or two drinks to celebrate a good win, because I NEVER drink during the games. Correction - never USED to. Now I start halfway through the first quarter when the game is already out of hand, and I continue into a full blown raging drunkfest that I regret for the next two days.
So I do great during the week and then take two steps backward on the weekend.
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Backsliders!!
Still standing at 201. Wanted to stop, but I keep seeing people that I haven't seen in a while, who keep giving me those encouraging words...."I didn't realize how fat you were". So I'll push on. Just got to get through football season/Thanksgiving/Christmas.
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I dropped two last week, then gained back one over the weekend. Like Snaggie, I too am my own worst enemy because I cannot give up the boozies on the weekends...
...and the quality of the orange and blue football these days is making it worse. Before, I might have one or two drinks to celebrate a good win, because I NEVER drink during the games. Correction - never USED to. Now I start halfway through the first quarter when the game is already out of hand, and I continue into a full blown raging drunkfest that I regret for the next two days.
So I do great during the week and then take two steps backward on the weekend.
Oh what I'd give for it to just be the boozies on the weekends. My weekends are usually packed with letting the preggers lady get out of the house a bit and chasing a 2.5 year old around. I have to be responsible. With the stress of the job to add to everything else, I usually make up for all of it during the week. It does no good to jog for 30 minutes and then come home a pour up a finger or six.
:facepalm: at myself almost immediately after that first snifter.
Token: weren't you like 230 when this thread started? If so, it sounds like you are doing a good job of not being fat. :)
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Backsliders!!
Still standing at 201. Wanted to stop, but I keep seeing people that I haven't seen in a while, who keep giving me those encouraging words...."I didn't realize how fat you were". So I'll push on. Just got to get through football season/Thanksgiving/Christmas.
My favorite "compliment": Oh, wow! You have lost a lot of weight! I can really see it in your face!!"
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My favorite "compliment": Oh, wow! You have lost a lot of weight! I can really see it in your face!!"
I mean, they mean it nice. But how do you respond? The first thing I think of is, "FUCK YOU".
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Oh what I'd give for it to just be the boozies on the weekends. My weekends are usually packed with letting the preggers lady get out of the house a bit and chasing a 2.5 year old around. I have to be responsible. With the stress of the job to add to everything else, I usually make up for all of it during the week. It does no good to jog for 30 minutes and then come home a pour up a finger or six.
:facepalm: at myself almost immediately after that first snifter.
Token: weren't you like 230 when this thread started? If so, it sounds like you are doing a good job of not being fat. :)
I did. I dropped from 38 to a holyshitthatstight 34. I still want to get 185, but damn it's hard.
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I did. I dropped from 38 to a holyshitthatstight 34. I still want to get 185, but damn it's hard.
I actually bought one pair of 34 jeans that I could get into a month ago...but not today.
Started out wearing a 40, and I am still comfortably in a 36.
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I fit into a 40 size jeans for the first time since 1995. I still have 50 pounds togo but last month I lost 8 pounds of fat-gained 8 pounds of muscle and lost an inch on my waist. It's not purfect but it's my life hell I've lost 42 pounds in my face so far.
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Mmmm...nothing like a MET-Rx Protein Bar for lunch. And a big, icey cold bottle of Dasani water to wash it down. Man, am I stuffed.
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I would say some poundage gain is coming this weekend-Going to the State fair of Texas where most of the food is fried and the cold beer is overpriced, but bought.
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Deep freid Mac and cheese
and
Deep fried Bacon Cinnamon roll:
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And the list of the yearly winners:
2005 Most Creative Viva Las Vegas Fried Ice Cream
2005 Best Taste Fried PB, Jelly and Banana Sandwich
2006 Most Creative Fried Coke
2006 Best Taste Fried Praline Perfection
2007 Most Creative Deep Fried Latte
2007 Best Taste Texas Fried Cookie Dough
2008 Most Creative Fried Banana Split
2008 Best Taste Chicken Fried Bacon
2009 Most Creative Deep Fried Butter
2009 Best Taste Fernie's Deep Fried Peaches & Cream
2010 Most Creative Fried Beerâ„¢
2010 Best Taste Texas Fried FRITOS® Pie
2011 Most Creative Fried Bubblegum
2011 Best Taste Buffalo Chicken in a Flapjack
2012 Best Taste Deep Fried Jambalaya
2012 Most Creative Fried Bacon Cinnamon Roll
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Why would you post that? I just gained 3 pounds looking at the pics. Now, I have to run 3 extra miles this afternoon. Thanks
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Well, I've been saying the alkeyhawl is the one vice holding me back. Have a great day eating yesterday....hit the gym and get a killer cardio workout...tons of water during the day....feelin' good....walk in the door.....and the wife has whipped up homeade waffles, sausage and cheese grits.
I couldn't say no....
to the third helping.
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Why would you post that? I just gained 3 pounds looking at the pics. Now, I have to run 3 extra miles this afternoon. Thanks
I will tell you the fried beer was nasty-It was Shiner Bock heated in a dumpling. I like beer but that was just god awful.
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Well, I've been saying the alkeyhawl is the one vice holding me back. Have a great day eating yesterday....hit the gym and get a killer cardio workout...tons of water during the day....feelin' good....walk in the door.....and the wife has whipped up homeade waffles, sausage and cheese grits.
I couldn't say no....
to the third helping.
I guess what helps me is working (umpiring) at night at least 3 nights a week plus 3 out of 4 Sat's.-Get home in time to make a quick sammie, rest a bit-and head out. I look at it more like getting paid to exercise casue I sure do get tired of going, but enjoy picking up the checks and spending them in Auburn.
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I guess what helps me is working (umpiring) at night at least 3 nights a week plus 3 out of 4 Sat's.-Get home in time to make a quick sammie, rest a bit-and head out. I look at it more like getting paid to exercise casue I sure do get tired of going, but enjoy picking up the checks and spending them in Auburn.
Umpiring isn't potential exercise for some on here - can't walk without balls
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Umpiring isn't potential exercise for some on here - can't walk without balls
But they dang sure can post without them.
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Back in the saddle again...had a delicious protein shake for teh lunches.
Down to 216 this am, only 17 pounds to go!
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Took the preggers lady to the doctor yesterday. She has gestational diabetes as she did with the first one. I tried when we fist found out that we needed to curb the diet so we wouldn't have to later on, but to no avail. So our diet will change to a diabetic diet around the house. Which is good actually since I have problems with teh bloodsugars myself. My knee seems to be on the mend, first morning in a a few weeks now that it didn't throb with pain. Hopefully this will be the start of me getting back on track..........now, if I can just curb that pesky burrbinz habit.
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Took the preggers lady to the doctor yesterday. She has gestational diabetes as she did with the first one. I tried when we fist found out that we needed to curb the diet so we wouldn't have to later on, but to no avail. So our diet will change to a diabetic diet around the house. Which is good actually since I have problems with teh bloodsugars myself. My knee seems to be on the mend, first morning in a a few weeks now that it didn't throb with pain. Hopefully this will be the start of me getting back on track..........now, if I can just curb that pesky burrbinz habit.
A child in the house-one on the way-And Auburn football this season. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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A child in the house-one on the way-And Auburn football this season. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
A fine example of how not to give someone encouragement. Take notes people.
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Red delicious apple and high quality H20.
mmmmmm......
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I had 4 beers in the parking lot night after umpin. :bar:
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Decided to sign up last night for a 5K in November. I can't run much more than a mile right now.
I have mapped out a plan to get me there though...running 5 days a week, starting with a mile and gradually working my way up to 3 miles the week before the race.
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Decided to sign up last night for a 5K in November. I can't run much more than a mile right now.
I have mapped out a plan to get me there though...running 5 days a week, starting with a mile and gradually working my way up to 3 miles the week before the race.
Nice. Doing one next weekend. I'll be lucky to make it half way through without takig a twinkie break. I've run this same race with a friend of mine the last couple of years. Every time we get to the turnaround, where they have the table with cups of water....he begins to run in slow motion and take the water and splash it on his face. Stupid, but it breaks up the monotony of suffering and breathing heavy.
BTDub, having lunch with GH2001 tomorrow. He's coming through the Circle City (Axis of the Universe) on his way to a triathlon in Panama City. Dude will start training for an Iron Man competition right after that. No, not Tony Starks. He said several people have died this year in Iron Man competitions. And I'm just happy to finish a 5K
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Red delicious apple and high quality H20.
mmmmmm......
red delicious...expand your palate.
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red delicious...expand your palate.
Honeycrisp is where it's at, amiright? Only problem is that they are about $2.00 a pop at the Kroger.
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Honeycrisp is where it's at, amiright? Only problem is that they are about $2.00 a pop at the Kroger.
Honeycrisp is teh baum. But Pube-lix doesn't always have them. Had to go with the old faithful red delish
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Honeycrisp is where it's at, amiright? Only problem is that they are about $2.00 a pop at the Kroger.
try pink lady or red fuji too.
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Well I guess everyone is where I am. Still holding at 202. I've got to get started again, it's just so damn hard during football season. :facepalm:
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Well I guess everyone is where I am. Still holding at 202. I've got to get started again, it's just so damn hard during football season. :facepalm:
I put three pounds back on at the X gate this weekend, dammit. Part of it is water retention since the only liquids I consumed for most of the weekend were of the adult beverage variety. So back to pounding the water and Crystal light and avoiding salt... the other pound or so I blame completely on Joe's Brunswick Stew and those damn ribs...
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I put three pounds back on at the X gate this weekend, dammit. Part of it is water retention since the only liquids I consumed for most of the weekend were of the adult beverage variety. So back to pounding the water and Crystal light and avoiding salt... the other pound or so I blame completely on Joe's Brunswick Stew and those damn ribs...
Sometimes you gotta eat a rib. Or a rack.
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Sometimes you gotta eat a rib. Or a rack.
Did last night. Got a big bowl of Joe's stew but never partook of the riblet. Decided yesterday that I needed to drwon my football sorrows in a rack or two. Diet started back today. Sort of. But tomorrow...I'm really back on.
Unless I'm not.
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The only plus for me is, I haven't been close to sticking to my diet, (aside from only water) and I haven't gained. Still running, not as much, but not gaining. And I'm eating like a champ.
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Did last night. Got a big bowl of Joe's stew but never partook of the riblet. Decided yesterday that I needed to drwon my football sorrows in a rack or two. Diet started back today. Sort of. But tomorrow...I'm really back on.
Unless I'm not.
whatever guns.
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The only plus for me is, I haven't been close to sticking to my diet, (aside from only water) and I haven't gained. Still running, not as much, but not gaining. And I'm eating like a champ.
Hard to find motivation right now. We do have a week long cruise the last week of February, so I imagine come January, I'll get bizzy with the serious diet again. Nothing going on now except breaking out the winter clothes to cover up the morbid obesity.
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I only ate half a bowl of Joe's stew on Saturday, and a stadium dog (btw, thanks...Wench) to go along with copious amounts of alcohol. I woke up yesterday morning 6 pounds down, and excited other than the huge headache.
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I only ate half a bowl of Joe's stew on Saturday, and a stadium dog (btw, thanks...Wench) to go along with copious amounts of alcohol. I woke up yesterday morning 6 pounds down, and excited other than the huge headache.
With Buzz around when we make another X-gate I'm afraid I lose about 145lbs of wife weight. :poke:
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There is no diet today. Halloween and candy is everywhere. Right now, polishing off a super sized bag of peanut M&M's. Sweet Mother Mary those things are addictive. The mini Reese's Cups are next.
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Ive never been a calorie counter, but I found this fitness app on my phone that I'm going to try for a week. I'll let you fucks know if it's worthy.
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Ive never been a calorie counter, but I found this fitness app on my phone that I'm going to try for a week. I'll let you fudges know if it's worthy.
I had a cajun filet biscuit and bo-rounds this morning from Bojangles. For lunch I had leftover pot roast, potatoes, and butterbeans. For supper tonight I'm having candy corn and anything with nuts that my kids collect (they're allergic) and Sam Adams Oktoberfest. Can your app tell me if I'm going to die of diabetes or heart attack?
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I had a cajun filet biscuit and bo-rounds this morning from Bojangles. For lunch I had leftover pot roast, potatoes, and butterbeans. For supper tonight I'm having candy corn and anything with nuts that my kids collect (they're allergic) and Sam Adams Oktoberfest. Can your app tell me if I'm going to die of diabetes or heart attack?
Had the exact same breakfast, the Chinese Buffet on 72 right past Chuckwagon and will be drinking Woodford Double Oak. I don't need an app to tell me that my blood sugar is high and my heart will be working OT.
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Had the exact same breakfast, the Chinese Buffet on 72 right past Chuckwagon and will be drinking Woodford Double Oak. I don't need an app to tell me that my blood sugar is high and my heart will be working OT.
I was just thinking I could know in advance so I can stick a note to my head telling the EMT whether I need the shot of insulin or the defibrillator.
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I was just thinking I could know in advance so I can stick a note to my head telling the EMT whether I need the shot of insulin or the defibrillator.
Where's the fun it that? Wouldn't you rather make them guess? 50/50 chance that you get shocked for no reason.
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Where's the fun it that? Wouldn't you rather make them guess? 50/50 chance that you get shocked for no reason.
I once tazed my ass cheeks on purpose
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I once tazed my ass cheeks on purpose
After your made up stories about coaches, players and fake universities let me be the first to say that I don't believe you.
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After your made up stories about coaches, players and fake universities let me be the first to say that I don't believe you.
They weren't made up. Pepper whateverIsaidhernamewas is a real person. dallas lied.
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Ive never been a calorie counter, but I found this fitness app on my phone that I'm going to try for a week. I'll let you fucks know if it's worthy.
Myfitnesspal?
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Myfitnesspal?
Yeah, I'm already bored with it. Gonna be hard to make it a week.
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I had a cajun filet biscuit and bo-rounds this morning from Bojangles. For lunch I had leftover pot roast, potatoes, and butterbeans. For supper tonight I'm having candy corn and anything with nuts that my kids collect (they're allergic) and Sam Adams Oktoberfest. Can your app tell me if I'm going to die of diabetes or heart attack?
come again?
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Yeah, I'm already bored with it. Gonna be hard to make it a week.
I used it for two months. Lost ten pounds with it.
But I did get bored with it because I do mainly eat the same things and I memorized the nutritional content.
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I used it for two months. Lost ten pounds with it.
But I did get bored with it because I do mainly eat the same things and I memorized the nutritional content.
That's my issue. Because of work, I honestly have an eating rotation. I should probably get out of it. But if I can lose 10 more pounds, that will put me 2 pounds shy of 190, which is my stopping weight.
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Just did some calculations and from 5pm yesterday to 4:19pm today, I've consumed 2100 calories worth of Halloween candy.
Once a fat kid, always a fat kid.
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They weren't made up. Pepper whateverIsaidhernamewas is a real person. dallas lied.
So that's where we are now? OK
At the X-gate I saw snaggle drinking Zima's.. :haha:
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So that's where we are now? OK
At the X-gate I saw snaggle drinking Zima's.. :haha:
You son of a....
You take that back right now. I was holding it for a friend and you know it.
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You son of a....
You take that back right now. I was holding it for a friend and you know it.
The Jolly Ranchers too?
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The Jolly Ranchers too?
So, there he was, just walking through a tailgate minding his own business with a Zima and some Jolly Ranchers. Then George Zimmerman showed up...
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So that's where we are now? OK
At the X-gate I saw snaggle drinking Zima's.. :haha:
I saw that too.
The Jolly Ranchers too?
Yup, saw him drop those in as well.
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I was doing pretty good considering all the damn Halloween candy in the house... until I discovered there was a plethora of Banana Laffy Taffy in both trick or treat bags.
That stuff is terrible for their precious little kid teeth... as their mother, I'll just have to be the one to make that sacrifice and eat every last freaking piece of that artificially flavored yellow yumminess...
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I saw that too.
Yup, saw him drop those in as well.
Okay, NOW who's making shit up?
Not that what I said was made up.....because it wasn't. It was mostly all true. In part.
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I was doing pretty good considering all the damn Halloween candy in the house... until I discovered there was a plethora of Banana Laffy Taffy in both trick or treat bags.
That stuff is terrible for their precious little kid teeth... as their mother, I'll just have to be the one to make that sacrifice and eat every last freaking piece of that artificially flavored yellow yumminess...
You are a great mother! I have been doing the same with those and the Fast Break minis in little Buzz's bag. That is just too much chocolate and peanut buttery goodness for a kid to have.
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You are a great mother! I have been doing the same with those and the Fast Break minis in little Buzz's bag. That is just too much chocolate and peanut buttery goodness for a kid to have.
My kid has braces. Do you know how bad Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Nestle Crunch Bars get in between those things and could get stuck and cause tooth decay?
Well.....it's bad.
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My kid has braces. Do you know how bad Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Nestle Crunch Bars get in between those things and could get stuck and cause tooth decay?
Well.....it's bad.
My kids believe they are allergic to peanuts. Mwa-ha-ha!
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199.4. Today is a good day.
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The baby boy was throwing up his toenails all Thurs night and Friday morning, so I have been careful not to eat anything this weekend that I might regret when it comes back around... So far, so good for me and the rest of the house...
I say that to say this: TWENTY ONE POUNDS.
#winning
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199.4. Today is a good day.
Way to go!!!!! I think you need a new avatar to celebrate.
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199.4. Today is a good day.
Congrats!!!
I'm afraid I may never get there at my current pace.
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Congrats!!!
I'm afraid I may never get there at my current pace.
Do what I did and get the stomach flu.
Down another 2.5 lbs in 36 hours... the hard way.
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Do what I did and get the stomach flu.
Down another 2.5 lbs in 36 hours... the hard way.
Thanks, but I'll pass.
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Do what I did and get the stomach flu.
Down another 2.5 lbs in 36 hours... the hard way.
Hard way? HARD WAY?????
I lost 5 lbs in about 8 hours. Had that over 50 procedure where you have to prep the night before.
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Hard way? HARD WAY?????
I lost 5 lbs in about 8 hours. Had that over 50 procedure where you have to prep the night before.
Bitch, please. Both directions, while hallucinating from a 103 fever. Husband out of town, and two kids at home that have needs like food and bedtimes and someone to get them to school.
I scoff at your Fleet.
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Bitch, please. Both directions, while hallucinating from a 103 fever. Husband out of town, and two kids at home that have needs like food and bedtimes and someone to get them to school.
I scoff at your Fleet.
My dear it was more than a fleet-They wanted me whistle clean.
And yes, you have me on the kid thing and plus I got a shot the next morning that sent me into lala land for a couple of hours.
But I did have my dog staring at me most of the night.
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I've had 2 analoscopies and the prep is just a lovellllly thing. The first one I had, I was to drink the stuff and shit all night and then they wanted me to give myself an enema just before I went to the Surgicenter. The phone rings and a buddy of mine says, "Hey, whatcha doin'?"
I've got my pants off and I'm about to run a hose up my ass.
Oh...alright, well..I'll let you go.
Okay, talk to you later.
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Just snake a tube down her nose and I'll be there...in four or five hours.
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I've had 2 analoscopies and the prep is just a lovellllly thing. The first one I had, I was to drink the stuff and shit all night and then they wanted me to give myself an enema just before I went to the Surgicenter. The phone rings and a buddy of mine says, "Hey, whatcha doin'?"
I've got my pants off and I'm about to run a hose up my ass.
Oh...alright, well..I'll let you go.
Okay, talk to you later.
I had the colonoscopy and endoscopy at the same time. Just figured it better to get it over with, I had to take 4 laxative pills starting at 4; the every 30 minutes drink a cup of miralax (sp?) till 8:00 then at 8:30 drink some kind of mineral drink and by 9:00 bring the pain to the bathroom. Next one in 5 years and hopefully by then they will have some kind of Star Trek thing where they just run it over your body and see stuff.
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I had the colonoscopy and endoscopy at the same time. Just figured it better to get it over with, I had to take 4 laxative pills starting at 4; the every 30 minutes drink a cup of miralax (sp?) till 8:00 then at 8:30 drink some kind of mineral drink and by 9:00 bring the pain to the bathroom. Next one in 5 years and hopefully by then they will have some kind of Star Trek thing where they just run it over your body and see stuff.
Bones....what is it?
For the love of God, Jim. I'm only a doctor.
This past time, I can't recall what I took but it just wasn't that bad. I was wondering if I was cleaned out good enough. I shit for a couple of hours and went to bed. Love that IV though. On the first one, I went out before I knew it. I was talking to the nurses as they were wiring me up and next thing I knew they were telling me to get dressed and go home. On this last one, I was going to pay attention and the nurse says, "You ready to go to sleep?" I said sure and she turned the little knob on the IV. As soon as she did, I said, "Wait, I want my money back, I don't feel a Ooohh this is good.........Gone
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I've had 2 analoscopies and the prep is just a lovellllly thing. The first one I had, I was to drink the stuff and shit all night and then they wanted me to give myself an enema just before I went to the Surgicenter.
So you went on a date with vandy vol?
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Bones....what is it?
For the love of God, Jim. I'm only a doctor.
This past time, I can't recall what I took but it just wasn't that bad. I was wondering if I was cleaned out good enough. I shit for a couple of hours and went to bed. Love that IV though. On the first one, I went out before I knew it. I was talking to the nurses as they were wiring me up and next thing I knew they were telling me to get dressed and go home. On this last one, I was going to pay attention and the nurse says, "You ready to go to sleep?" I said sure and she turned the little knob on the IV. As soon as she did, I said, "Wait, I want my money back, I don't feel a Ooohh this is good.........Gone
The funny part for me was walking into the surgical center which on this Friday was for all upper and lower GI procedures. I stopped when I walked in the door and everybody had on regular or reading glasses. I started to laugh but was afraid if any remains were up there they might come out. I walked proudly up to the check in and got my glasses out. :haha: :haha: :haha:
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Got to get back on track. F'd up my back again and working out has been almost non-existent. As a consequence, I'm gaining like crazy even eating clean. Today has been oatmeal, a grilled chicken salad, a protein bar and tonight will be more chicken, some white rice and snap beans. I'll still gain 1.6 pounds.
Not gonna' be able to ever get back if I don't let my lumbarius maximus heal up.
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The funny part for me was walking into the surgical center which on this Friday was for all upper and lower GI procedures. I stopped when I walked in the door and everybody had on regular or reading glasses. I started to laugh but was afraid if any remains were up there they might come out. I walked proudly up to the check in and got my glasses out. :haha: :haha: :haha:
The X - where grown men can openly discuss detailed account of cleaning out their shitters and not feel weird.
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The X - where grown men can openly discuss detailed account of cleaning out their shitters and not feel weird.
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It amazes me to find out what people eat to become morbidly obese. A girl - 15 years old - in one of my classes is very overweight. Probably considered morbidly obese, and I've thought before about what she has to be eating to be 250+ pounds (probably almost 300) as a sophomore in high school.
Well, today two periods after lunch, her oversized purse spilled over and two wrapped burgers from McDonald's came out. Someone in the class said, "Why do you have burgers in your purse?" She answered, "My mom says I have to carry around a snack after lunch because if I get hungry, I won't be able to concentrate in class."
The entire class was dead silent. It would have been less bully-ish if someone would have blurted out something like "Damn, you're a fat ass!" But the whole room was quiet, flabbergasted by the fact that this girl is eating two burgers from McDonalds for an after-lunch snack.
What the hell is wrong with parents that they can look at their 100+ pound overweight child and think they need to eat fast food for a snack?
Anyways, her fatness got me thinking about getting back on the diet. I had cut so much extra fat off by going to a pseudo-keto eating plan, and I think I need to get back on it. Thanksgiving will kill me though...but there's always next week!
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It amazes me to find out what people eat to become morbidly obese. A girl - 15 years old - in one of my classes is very overweight. Probably considered morbidly obese, and I've thought before about what she has to be eating to be 250+ pounds (probably almost 300) as a sophomore in high school.
Well, today two periods after lunch, her oversized purse spilled over and two wrapped burgers from McDonald's came out. Someone in the class said, "Why do you have burgers in your purse?" She answered, "My mom says I have to carry around a snack after lunch because if I get hungry, I won't be able to concentrate in class."
The entire class was dead silent. It would have been less bully-ish if someone would have blurted out something like "Damn, you're a fat ass!" But the whole room was quiet, flabbergasted by the fact that this girl is eating two burgers from McDonalds for an after-lunch snack.
What the hell is wrong with parents that they can look at their 100+ pound overweight child and think they need to eat fast food for a snack?
Anyways, her fatness got me thinking about getting back on the diet. I had cut so much extra fat off by going to a pseudo-keto eating plan, and I think I need to get back on it. Thanksgiving will kill me though...but there's always next week!
When I was growing up, we were very poor. I was skinny my entire childhood because of it. We didn't get to go out to eat, it was beans and greens every day, because that's what we could afford. Fast food was way out of our price range.
Somewhere along the way, that's changed. Now it's much more expensive to eat healthy as opposed to eating bad. If one has to eat out for lunch, he could go to subway and get a healthy sub 500 calorie turkey sub with chips and water for $6.00. Or he could go to McDonald's and eat a 1200 calorie lunch for for under $4.00. The value menu was the absolute worst thing that has ever happened to America.
When people ask me what I did to lose 35 pounds, the answer is very simple. Stop drinking sugar drinks and no fast food. If you think about it, it's the easiest answer possible. I ran, but not really as much as I needed too. Mostly it was drinking water and not eating trash out of a drive thru. And as easy as that is, it's nearly impossible. Because it costs less to eat bad food. And because of that, we have kids today who don't know what a home cooked meal is. It's value menus and $5.00 hot and ready pizzas.
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When I was growing up, we were very poor. I was skinny my entire childhood because of it. We didn't get to go out to eat, it was beans and greens every day, because that's what we could afford. Fast food was way out of our price range.
Somewhere along the way, that's changed. Now it's much more expensive to eat healthy as opposed to eating bad. If one has to eat out for lunch, he could go to subway and get a healthy sub 500 calorie turkey sub with chips and water for $6.00. Or he could go to McDonald's and eat a 1200 calorie lunch for for under $4.00. The value menu was the absolute worst thing that has ever happened to America.
When people ask me what I did to lose 35 pounds, the answer is very simple. Stop drinking sugar drinks and no fast food. If you think about it, it's the easiest answer possible. I ran, but not really as much as I needed too. Mostly it was drinking water and not eating trash out of a drive thru. And as easy as that is, it's nearly impossible. Because it costs less to eat bad food. And because of that, we have kids today who don't know what a home cooked meal is. It's value menus and $5.00 hot and ready pizzas.
There's a documentary called "Food, Inc." that addresses this. Actually, it addresses quite a few issues about our food industry, but it does have one segment discussing how unhealthy foods are priced lower than healthy foods.
On the flip side, another documentary called "Fat Head" suggests that fast food isn't necessarily as unhealthy as we make it out to be. This documentary was a response to Morgan Spurlock's "Super Size Me," and it shows that eating fast food and being healthy is not impossible. It's likely more of a quantity issue than a quality issue, but the fact that such large quantities of less healthy foods are cheaper than healthier foods is still an issue.
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There's a documentary called "Food, Inc." that addresses this. Actually, it addresses quite a few issues about our food industry, but it does have one segment discussing how unhealthy foods are priced lower than healthy foods.
On the flip side, another documentary called "Fat Head" suggests that fast food isn't necessarily as unhealthy as we make it out to be. This documentary was a response to Morgan Spurlock's "Super Size Me," and it shows that eating fast food and being healthy is not impossible. It's likely more of a quantity issue than a quality issue, but the fact that such large quantities of less healthy foods are cheaper than healthier foods is still an issue.
I thought Fat Head was more about how fast food doesn't necessarily make you overweight and it can be healthy if you order correctly. Granted I haven't seen it.
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I thought Fat Head was more about how fast food doesn't necessarily make you overweight and it can be healthy if you order correctly. Granted I haven't seen it.
I got the same take on it. Guess I just didn't convey that well in the previous post. I just meant that Fat Head actually suggests that the cheaper fast food isn't unhealthy, so long as it's consumed in reasonable serving sizes, whereas Food, Inc. had a segment focused on unhealthy foods, including fast food, being cheaper than more healthy options.
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For what it's worth I've lost 31 pounds.
The only thing I changed was cutting out soft drinks and fries and eating only half what I normally did.
No adverse effects. I don't miss it. The food or the weight.
Started running Monday. Going to lose 30 more by Feb.
Will weigh less than I did in HS if I can get there.
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Did a closet purge this weekend. Found some pants I wore on our honeymoon.
They were too big.
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Did a closet purge this weekend. Found some pants I wore on our honeymoon.
They were too big.
:clap:
Congrats Boo.
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Congrats Boo.
How you doing, Not-So-Big man?
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When I was growing up, we were very poor. I was skinny my entire childhood because of it. We didn't get to go out to eat, it was beans and greens every day, because that's what we could afford. Fast food was way out of our price range.
Somewhere along the way, that's changed. Now it's much more expensive to eat healthy as opposed to eating bad. If one has to eat out for lunch, he could go to subway and get a healthy sub 500 calorie turkey sub with chips and water for $6.00. Or he could go to McDonald's and eat a 1200 calorie lunch for for under $4.00. The value menu was the absolute worst thing that has ever happened to America.
When people ask me what I did to lose 35 pounds, the answer is very simple. Stop drinking sugar drinks and no fast food. If you think about it, it's the easiest answer possible. I ran, but not really as much as I needed too. Mostly it was drinking water and not eating trash out of a drive thru. And as easy as that is, it's nearly impossible. Because it costs less to eat bad food. And because of that, we have kids today who don't know what a home cooked meal is. It's value menus and $5.00 hot and ready pizzas.
I know my family struggled when I was growing up, we seem to eat a lot of meatloaf and potatoes and same like products, but I didn’t know any better cause my friends were pretty much the same way. But I know we were always outside playing something (Football-baseball-basketball-swimming-kick the can) we were always moving, and during the summer we moved till it got dark. I live in an area that has some kids, there is one street my wife and I call (Kid-alley) and we hardly ever see anybody outside playing and we have very little crime in our area and its right next to a nice park with two ponds. I don’t see kids on bikes anymore. NOW :getoff:
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Just started Tapout XT. For those that have done or are familiar with P90X, it's basically the exact same thing but with a lot more kicking and punching. It's an MMA style workout. I have quickly realized that it only took a few short months and some back issues to kick my ass. Suffice it to say, these workouts are already beating me down. Made it 32 minutes of a 50 minute leg workout last night. I figured since no one in my house knows CPR, I'd better quit while I was....alive. The diet is back on track. Water is being consumed by the gallon and the workouts are back on. Now...to get that alcohol thing under control.
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I am being forced to wait for Christmas to get my Insanity program going. I plan to start on the 26th though!
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I almost started P90X on Sunday but tweaked my back this past Saturday lugging the smoker around when I cleaned it up. Starting Plyo with a tweaked back is a dumb idea. Back is not sore as of today. Should be able to get started on Monday morning. That is the plan at least. I will also being taking a break from the alcohol consumption. Baby will be here Friday morning so I plan on cleaning up my diet, stop drinking and get back to work on getting my ass in shape like I did the last time.
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I think if I stayed at my current pace and waited til after Christmas to start this thing, I'd weigh 263 and wouldn't even have the energy to get it going. Like AU1, my back has been a problem. But, I'm doing only what I know I can do without blowing up my back again.
Plus, I've already made up my mind that I'm not following this program 7 days a week like it calls for. I'm going to the gym today and do some weights. Did the P90X a while back and after 5 weeks, just couldn't face going home and doing another session in front of the TV, listening to someone I wanted to strangle with a piece of barbed wire.
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I am being forced to wait for Christmas to get my Insanity program going. I plan to start on the 26th though!
I thought you had a good head start at the A&M game. :haha:
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I've quit dieting but I'm working out 5 days a week and eating a ton of protein.
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I thought you had a good head start at the A&M game. :haha:
Pfft...that's just my daily dose of insanity.
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Just started Tapout XT. For those that have done or are familiar with P90X, it's basically the exact same thing but with a lot more kicking and punching. It's an MMA style workout. I have quickly realized that it only took a few short months and some back issues to kick my ass. Suffice it to say, these workouts are already beating me down. Made it 32 minutes of a 50 minute leg workout last night. I figured since no one in my house knows CPR, I'd better quit while I was....alive. The diet is back on track. Water is being consumed by the gallon and the workouts are back on. Now...to get that alcohol thing under control.
Eat lots of fiber. It'll keep you shitting. With the gallons of water you consume, you might as well live in the bathroom.
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Eat lots of fiber. It'll keep you shitting. With the gallons of water you consume, you might as well live in the bathroom.
I have no problem wiff teh shits. I'm a pretty regular guy. :thumsup:
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Is anyone addicted to cheesy potatoes? And by addicted, I mean fucking deadly addicted?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJGIMd3_LfY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJGIMd3_LfY)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHC6epzzSco
youtube.com/watch?v=GgM8IIglBLw
youtube.com/watch?v=k6Cc7gOoJKE
http://showmethecurry.com/pickles-chutneys/carrot-and-green-chili-pickle.html
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It's back on, beeshes. Got 8 weeks til we take a cruise. The countdown started today with a 5:30 workout. Egg whites and oatmeal for breakfast. Protein bar for snack. Grilled chicken sammich for lunch and just had fruit for the mid-afternoon snack. Water, water, water and more water. Cutting out the alcohol completely during the week days....and week nights. I normally don't weigh myself. But recently, I had several trips to the doc and the first thing they always do is have you step on the scales. Eye opener. The goal is 15-20 pound loss over the next 8 weeks.
It's about to get real up in here. I'm headed home to grill up some chicken for the rest of the week.
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The holidays were bad on me, but I was able to keep my 5 pound buffer. I guess I'll be eating turkey and roast beef subs for the next few weeks for lunch.
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Insanity starts tonight! I am up 12 pounds from where I ended the summer. It's time for that to go, and some more with it.
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I gained six pounds in two weeks and stretched my stomach out with sweets, egg nog, and puppy chow (crack).
We still have a lot left and I have very weak will-power.
Lord help me.
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Insanity starts tonight! I am up 12 pounds from where I ended the summer. It's time for that to go, and some more with it.
I ordered the Tapout XT and started it a couple of weeks ago. Quickly realized I'm not ready to hit it full time. Nagging injuries to my back and shoulder, coupled with the fact that I'm as heavy as I've ever been, made me come to the conclusion that I need to drop 10-15 before I go that route. I'm mixing in a couple of the workouts into my routine but several of them are so push up heavy, there's no way I can do them without heading to the surgi-center for repair of a torn rotator cuff. For instance, there's a yoga session on this one, just like P90X. Buzz, I would imagine Insanity does as well. Yes? On the Tapout, it's not near as long as P90X but you literally spend 30 minutes straight supporting your weight with your arms in some form of push up position. (You can take a "Downward Dog and stick it up your rectum)
Anywho, I've sort of learned through the years to listen to my body more...and not just the farts. If something hurts, back off and let it heal. Go to something else. That's what I'm doing right now. Focusing a lot more on cardio and diet to get some weight off before I start doing "Insane" workouts again.
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I ordered the Tapout XT and started it a couple of weeks ago. Quickly realized I'm not ready to hit it full time. Nagging injuries to my back and shoulder, coupled with the fact that I'm as heavy as I've ever been, made me come to the conclusion that I need to drop 10-15 before I go that route. I'm mixing in a couple of the workouts into my routine but several of them are so push up heavy, there's no way I can do them without heading to the surgi-center for repair of a torn rotator cuff. For instance, there's a yoga session on this one, just like P90X. Buzz, I would imagine Insanity does as well. Yes? On the Tapout, it's not near as long as P90X but you literally spend 30 minutes straight supporting your weight with your arms in some form of push up position. (You can take a "Downward Dog and stick it up your rectum)
Anywho, I've sort of learned through the years to listen to my body more...and not just the farts. If something hurts, back off and let it heal. Go to something else. That's what I'm doing right now. Focusing a lot more on cardio and diet to get some weight off before I start doing "Insane" workouts again.
Yeah, there is a yoga/pilates type workout in there. There are 10 different workouts, and I haven't actually seen them all yet...I want to be surprised!
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Yeah, there is a yoga/pilates type workout in there. There are 10 different workouts, and I haven't actually seen them all yet...I want to be surprised!
The yoga on Tapout is just under an hour. If memory serves, P90X was closer to an hour and 40 minutes. AUT1 just started back on P90 so he should be familiar with that particular torture session. Oh BTDub...the guy leading Insanity is gay. So just remember what he's thinking when he's hollering at you to get one more pelvic squat thrust. Push it til it hurts.
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I gained six pounds in two weeks and stretched my stomach out with sweets, egg nog, and puppy chow (crack).
We still have a lot left and I have very weak will-power.
Lord help me.
I am there with you, In-laws in towns ( much beer needed for this) and extended family came over so I ordered Lasagna for 14 plus three pies and a couple of cakes for good measure.
I'll deal with the crap after the first of the year.
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On day 5 of P90X. I am sore as hell and thinking I am content with being drunk, fat, stupid and happy.
I skip the yoga and do the cardio or kenpo instead for the first few weeks until I get some flexibility back. Yoga sucks andnthe P90X version last for 94 minutes. Also love on stretch/rest day you wind up stretching and doing some yoga and work your associated to death. Some kind of rest I tell ya.
My diet still blows, but today it is starting to get better. Honeynut Cheerios for breakfast, beachhead turkey breast on whole wheat and banana for lunch, and will be having grilled chicken breast, green beans and carrots for dinner.
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I tried.
Ate two eggs with half of an avocado for breakfast. Chicken and vegetable soup for lunch.
And cream cheese pineapple spread with pepper jelly on crackers for dessert. Then about five cups of puppy chow for second dessert.
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Oatmeal at breakfast. Vegetable tray for snack at 10:00. Cold, frosty and delicious protein shake after a workout at lunch. 220...I'm all up that ass. Here I come.
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Oatmeal at breakfast. Vegetable tray for snack at 10:00. Cold, frosty and delicious protein shake after a workout at lunch. 220...I'm all up that ass. Here I come.
You people and your damn success stories....
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Then about five cups of puppy chow for second dessert.
You should try Gravy Train. It goes great with unsweetened tea.
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You should try Gravy Train. It goes great with unsweetened tea.
I wish it were dog food.
And I need help. Food isn't my only issue.
Any ideas for at-home strength training that doesn't require bouncing to a TV video like a stay-at-home woman?
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You people and your damn success stories....
That's me, baby. 36 hours of success...and counting. As I've said earlier in this thread. I do 100% better if I have a specific goal in mind. Not so much a target weight or percentage of body fat, even though that is included in my goals. Mine need to be time sensitive. Like doing a triathlon or in this case, trying to be at a target weight and body fat before taking a trip. I've just started my 8 week journey and I want to accomplish A, B, and C before I get on the boat. Always much easier for me to have that goal.
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That's me, baby. 36 hours of success...and counting. As I've said earlier in this thread. I do 100% better if I have a specific goal in mind. Not so much a target weight or percentage of body fat, even though that is included in my goals. Mine need to be time sensitive. Like doing a triathlon or in this case, trying to be at a target weight and body fat before taking a trip. I've just started my 8 week journey and I want to accomplish A, B, and C before I get on the boat. Always much easier for me to have that goal.
I'm with you as well, but I've given up on my half-marathon goal. The cold weather made running miserable.
I'd really like to get back into lifting weights. We have a Snap Fitness nearby, but I hated it. I loathe the YMCA. The only places I've enjoyed lifting weights were Auburn's gym and my high school football weightroom.
Strength training with running a few miles a week. That'd be perfect.
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I wish it were dog food.
And I need help. Food isn't my only issue.
Any ideas for at-home strength training that doesn't require bouncing to a TV video like a stay-at-home woman?
Honestly, that's your best bet, IMO. Tons of machines, home workout gyms, Bow-Flex etc. on the market. Do they work? Yep, if you use them consistently. But, experience with me and so many others I've talked to, finds that a treadmill in the home eventually becomes nothing more than a place to hang your laundry. All those pieces of equipment will ultimately just be in the way.
The video craze with P90X, Insanity and Tapout are the real deal. You dedicate 3 months to that and do what the programs want you to do....it will blow your mind the shape you'll be in. The only word of warning, and they tell you this, you need to be in at least fair overall physical shape before jumping into it. The workouts are crazy hard. That's why I said above...I need to let some injuries heal up and drop at least 10 before I think about going full time.
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Oatmeal at breakfast. Vegetable tray for snack at 10:00. Cold, frosty and delicious protein shake after a workout at lunch. 220...I'm all up that ass. Here I come.
:facepalm:
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I'm turning you on, aren't I?
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took 9 days off from running over the holidays. also ate anything I wanted. now its back to the grind. was about 3 lbs up from all the drinking and eating and Ive got a half marathon to do on Jan 5th. :facepalm: I felt real rusty running out in that cold shit today. back to salads for a while
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Work = booze + office party food
Visiting my mom = booze + food + Xanax
Max = booze + chocolate + food + Xanax - uncontrollable crying + more booze
I am in full on five alarm maintain mode. I was still losing about a pound every day or three, but at this point, if I get thru til January at the weight I was after THX, I'll be happy.
Then back after it.
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Day 1 in the books! Made it 18 minutes of the 25 minute fit test before I puked. #winning
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I'm turning you on, aren't I?
Dude your fucking sick (Ok a little bit)
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Back on track...
Worked chest and back yesterday at lunch, Insanity day 1 last night.
Today, it was arms and abs. Nicely topped with a delicious protein shake.
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Back on track...
Worked chest and back yesterday at lunch, Insanity day 1 last night.
Today, it was arms and abs. Nicely topped with a delicious protein shake.
Had a frosty cold, delicious protein shake this morning after teh trains myself. Speaking of FCDPS's, what powder do you use? I've settled on one that they sell at my gym. They make FCDPS's there and use a chocolate powder put out by Lee Labrada. They mix the powder, peanut butter, lowfat vanilla yogurt, banana, ice and water. Damn tasty, it is. I've run across quite a few in my time that I can't force down and if I do, I get the rumble farts the rest of the day. This stuff is fine and I don't get the rumbles from it.
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Had a frosty cold, delicious protein shake this morning after teh trains myself. Speaking of FCDPS's, what powder do you use? I've settled on one that they sell at my gym. They make FCDPS's there and use a chocolate powder put out by Lee Labrada. They mix the powder, peanut butter, lowfat vanilla yogurt, banana, ice and water. Damn tasty, it is. I've run across quite a few in my time that I can't force down and if I do, I get the rumble farts the rest of the day. This stuff is fine and I don't get the rumbles from it.
I have been stuck on the AMP chocolate for some time. Alls I do is mix a scoop wif water and shake my way to stronger arms.
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I have been stuck on the AMP chocolate for some time. Alls I do is mix a scoop wif water and shake my way to stronger arms.
The new Shake Shake by Weider Products
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Actually use the vegan chocolate Shakeology. Ice, banana, one scoop, skim milk and a blender makes for a great smoothie. Substitute it for breakfast every other day. Fills me up and gives me way more whey, fiber and vitamins than a bowl of Honeynutt Cheerioes. Also helps maintaining sugar levels.
Gotta get my BP (157/104) and my blood sugar back in control. My blood sugar has consistently been running around 200 after meals. Doctor toldmme to loose weight and we would revisit. Diabetes runs in the family so it's time to take that shit more serious.
Back is really sore today as are the knees. My knee gave out doing wall squats about the 45 second mark and I busted ass on the floor. Gonna take it easy doing kenpo tonight. I can tell I feel better but don't how much weight was lost this first week.
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Day 2 in the books...45 minutes of plyometric S&M
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Day 2 in the books...45 minutes of plyometric S&M
S&M for weight loss? You freaky bastard!
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S&M for weight loss? You freaky bastard!
Feel the burn!!!
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Finished the final workout of 2012 at lunch. I'm down about 5 pounds and pumped about it. Eating clean and downing the H20 at a record pace. Pissing every 2 minutes. (That's where my workout comes in...sprinting to the bathroom and lifting something heavy)
But...tonight is my cheat night. Baby back ribs will be devoured. Those succulent little bastages don't stand a chance.
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Decided to bite the bullet and join the YMCA. $55/month and it's five minutes from my work, has a nice indoor lap pool, a large weight lifting area, multiple classes, a spinroom, a sauna, and a steamroom.
I packed my bag with my workout clothes and went to sign up and work out.
Got there at 12:05. They closed at 12 today.
Fuck.
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Decided to bite the bullet and join the YMCA. $55/month and it's five minutes from my work, has a nice indoor lap pool, a large weight lifting area, multiple classes, a spinroom, a sauna, and a steamroom.
I packed my bag with my workout clothes and went to sign up and work out.
Got there at 12:05. They closed at 12 today.
Fuck.
Downtown Y? I went there at 10:00 today, and I normally go there at 10:30 or 11 on the weekdays.
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Gotta get my BP (157/104) and my blood sugar back in control. My blood sugar has consistently been running around 200 after meals.
Holy shit dude. :jaw:
Sounds like you are on the right track though. Keep it up on the Cheerios. I swear by them.
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Holy shit dude. :jaw:
Sounds like you are on the right track though. Keep it up on the Cheerios. I swear by them.
Yeah. Genetics suck. I have had heart issues since I was about 17. Blood sugar just started three years ago. Both sides have those issues and it seems to pass down to the next generation.
Not saying it's all genetics. I shouldn't have let my ass get out of shape in the first place. Genetics does play a part in the ticker department though.
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Not attempting to talk up my wife but let me just tell you she has a whole lot of heart and health issues in her family. Not to mention we have "17" kids. She weighs 110 lbs at 5'6. You know what she does? She eats right and burns through treadmills like a sombitch.
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Not attempting to talk up my wife but let me just tell you she has a whole lot of heart and health issues in her family. Not to mention we have "17" kids. She weighs 110 lbs at 5'6. You know what she does? She eats right and burns through treadmills like a sombitch.
This eating right and exercising thing....I keep hearing about it. But does it really work?
The ribs were outstanding Monday night. Ate and drank way too much, but got back on track yesterday and this morning at teh gyms.
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How does this plan sound?
Eat healthy with lower caloric intake.
Go to the gym four days a week:
Monday - Chest, deadlifts, bicep curls, 30 minutes of swimming
Wednesday - Shoulders, back, triceps, 30 minutes of running
Thursday - Squats, 30 minutes of swimming
Saturday - Some kind of stretching/yoga class, 30 minutes of running
I'm not looking to bulk up at all. I'm too short and stocky for it. Just cut the fat, gain muscle definition, and feel good.
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The ribs were outstanding Monday night. Ate and drank way too much, but got back on track yesterday and this morning at teh gyms.
This is more my style. I like the eating and the drinking.
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How does this plan sound?
Eat healthy with lower caloric intake.
Go to the gym four days a week:
Monday - Chest, deadlifts, bicep curls, 30 minutes of swimming
Wednesday - Shoulders, back, triceps, 30 minutes of running
Thursday - Squats, 30 minutes of swimming
Saturday - Some kind of stretching/yoga class, 30 minutes of running
I'm not looking to bulk up at all. I'm too short and stocky for it. Just cut the fat, gain muscle definition, and feel good.
Damn, I'm tired just from reading this.
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How does this plan sound?
Eat healthy with lower caloric intake.
Go to the gym four days a week:
Monday - Chest, deadlifts, bicep curls, 30 minutes of swimming
Wednesday - Shoulders, back, triceps, 30 minutes of running
Thursday - Squats, 30 minutes of swimming
Saturday - Some kind of stretching/yoga class, 30 minutes of running
I'm not looking to bulk up at all. I'm too short and stocky for it. Just cut the fat, gain muscle definition, and feel good.
The "Bulking up" part will depend on diet and how you structure your weight routine. I honestly would consider eliminating the dead lifts since this is more of a power move with a greater chance of injury. The squats would normally be in that category (Tough on the spine and knees) as well but you'll be fine if you stay with lower weight and higher reps.
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The "Bulking up" part will depend on diet and how you structure your weight routine. I honestly would consider eliminating the dead lifts since this is more of a power move with a greater chance of injury. The squats would normally be in that category (Tough on the spine and knees) as well but you'll be fine if you stay with lower weight and higher reps.
One issue I have is inflexibility. I've never been able to parallel squat, and I'm really working on stretching exercises now to improve.
I figured deadlifts would be good for legs, but I guess I could do leg press instead.
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One issue I have is inflexibility. I've never been able to parallel squat, and I'm really working on stretching exercises now to improve.
I figured deadlifts would be good for legs, but I guess I could do leg press instead.
Leg press would be much better.
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One issue I have is inflexibility. I've never been able to parallel squat, and I'm really working on stretching exercises now to improve.
I figured deadlifts would be good for legs, but I guess I could do leg press instead.
The flexibility thing has always been a problem for me too and I think I'd be able to avoid a lot more injuries if I'd do more stretching. But I'm guilty of getting to the gym and not wanting to "waste" 10-15 minutes prior to or after a workout, stretching. Stupid because I keep nagging injuries and wonder why. Even though I'm still another 5 pounds away from starting the Tapout routine full bore, I still should do the yoga session at least once or twice a week.
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Not attempting to talk up my wife but let me just tell you she has a whole lot of heart and health issues in her family. Not to mention we have "17" kids. She weighs 110 lbs at 5'6. You know what she does? She eats right and burns through treadmills like a sombitch.
And puts up with you trying to hump her hourly.
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And puts up with you trying to hump her hourly.
Thats my workout.
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Thats my workout.
One piece of advice. If simp starts in on ya and goes to town, it's best just to let him finish.
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One piece of advice. If simp starts in on ya and goes to town, it's best just to let him finish.
If you scratch my belly, I will love you till the day you die.
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If you scratch my belly, I will love you till the day you die.
TheSix can say that line about as good as Randy Quaid.
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Made it through the first week's cycle of teh insanities. Decided I was bad ass enough to try the insane abs workout...I seriously believe I strained my ACL. Damn, just damn.
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Made it through the first week's cycle of teh insanities. Decided I was bad ass enough to try the insane abs workout...I seriously believe I strained my ACL. Damn, just damn.
I never did the extra ab blaster workout on P90X. I kept thinking, how much more ab work do you want me to do? But...in looking at my abs, or definite lack thereof....maybe I should have muscled my way through a few of those sessions.
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The flexibility thing has always been a problem for me too and I think I'd be able to avoid a lot more injuries if I'd do more stretching. But I'm guilty of getting to the gym and not wanting to "waste" 10-15 minutes prior to or after a workout, stretching. Stupid because I keep nagging injuries and wonder why. Even though I'm still another 5 pounds away from starting the Tapout routine full bore, I still should do the yoga session at least once or twice a week.
Saw this article about a study where static stretching prior to working out did pretty much nothing and was potentially harmful, it is all in the post workout stretch.
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-04-15-stretching-muscles_N.htm
LONDON (AP) — Want a better work-out? Then don't stretch beforehand, some experts say.
Many people take it for granted that they should start their exercise routines with some stretching on the spot, perhaps hoping it will loosen them up for their work-out. Most fitness experts now agree this kind of static stretching before exercise is not just counter-productive, but potentially harmful.
Traditional stretches, like when people bend over to touch their toes or stretch their legs on a fence, often cause the muscles to tighten rather than relax — exactly the opposite of what is needed for physical activity.
Experts say it is like extending a rubber band to its limit. When people stretch to the maximum, they are more likely to pull a muscle.
"We have developed this idea of static stretching at exactly the wrong time," said Kieran O'Sullivan, an exercise expert at the University of Limerick in Ireland, who has studied various types of stretching and their impact on athletes.
When you stretch before exercising, your body may think it's at risk of being overstretched. It compensates by contracting and becoming more tense. That means you aren't able to move as fast or as freely, making you more likely to get hurt.
O'Sullivan said stretching helps with flexibility, but people should only do it when they aren't about to exercise, like after a workout, or at the end of the day.
"It's like weight training to become stronger," he said. "You wouldn't do a weight session right before you exercise, and you shouldn't stretch right before either."
In the last few years, several studies have found static stretching before playing a sport makes you slower and weaker.
And when experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention combed through more than 100 papers looking at stretching studies, they found people who stretched before exercise were no less likely to suffer injuries such as a pulled muscle, which the increased flexibility from stretching is supposed to prevent.
Instead of stretching, many experts recommend warming up with a light jog or sport-specific exercise, like kicking for football or a few serves for tennis. That type of light movement increases the heart rate and blood flow to the muscles, warming up the body temperature.
"This allows you to approach your full range of motion, but in a very controlled way," said Dr. Anders Cohen, chief of neurosurgery and spine surgery at the Brooklyn Hospital Center and former physician for the U.S. Tennis Open. Cohen said elite athletes in all sports are increasingly ditching static stretching and using other warm-up techniques instead.
But the message has yet to trickle down to legions of joggers and recreational athletes. "This is classic, old-school stretching that has been done for generations," Cohen said. "It's going to be very hard to convince people to start doing something different."
There's more news for the traditionalists: research shows static stretching doesn't work as well as more active kinds of stretching that incorporate movement, such as lunges.
In a study published earlier this year in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, Roberto Meroni of the University of Milan and colleagues found people who stretched using conventional techniques, like bending over to touch their toes, were less flexible than those who did a more active type of stretching that used more muscle groups.
Meroni said static stretching simply forces the muscle being stretched to endure the pain of that stretch. With active stretches that work more muscles, the stretched muscles learn to extend while another group is working.
Those types of stretches are commonly used in yoga, which emphasizes how the body is aligned during stretches, not just flexibility. Many yoga poses involve the whole body and focus not only on stretching a particular muscle, but the ligaments, tendons and joints around it.
Still, experts don't discount static stretching entirely. Lynn Millar, a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, said they recommend people stretch several times a week and that most types of stretching work.
Maximizing the benefits of stretching may simply boil down to a matter of when you do it and how, according to Jonny Booth, a health and fitness manager at a north London branch of gym chain Fitness First.
"If you are going to stretch your muscles and then do some intense training, you're not going to get fantastic results," he said.
Instead, Booth recommends active stretches that mimic the movement of your intended activity, like some deep knee lunges while walking for runners.
"Stretching is vital to become more flexible," Booth said. "But it has to be done at the right time and for the right reasons."
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The diet today:
Breakfast
Two egg omelot with a sprinkle of cheese and about a cup of spinach
Lunch
Sardines with an avocado and some greek yogurt
Snack
Almond butter
Dinner
Baked chicken with ratatouille
I went to the gym yesterday. It was pathetic. And today I feel like I was hit by a bus.
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The diet today:
Breakfast
Two egg omelot with a sprinkle of cheese and about a cup of spinach
Lunch
Sardines with an avocado and some greek yogurt
Snack
Almond butter
Dinner
Baked chicken with ratatouille
I went to the gym yesterday. It was pathetic. And today I feel like I was hit by a bus.
Ghey...
Here is mine for the day.
Breakfast: 2 pots of black coffee
Lunch: Large bowl of cheese grits toped with a blackened chicken breast
Supper: 2 ham sandwiches followed by bourbon and Drambuie
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Saw this article about a study where static stretching prior to working out did pretty much nothing and was potentially harmful, it is all in the post workout stretch.
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-04-15-stretching-muscles_N.htm
Ever seen pictures of these writers and researchers? It's like Dr Phil when he wrote a weight loss book.
They also said eggs were as bad for you as cigarettes, sometimes worse and really fat people live longer - even though they don't. I know from first hand experience it helps before exercise and I've actually hurt myself before by NOT stretching before races or intense runs. Everyone is different and it's really just trial and error. There is no blanket strategy.
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Ghey...
Here is mine for the day.
Breakfast: 2 pots of black coffee
Lunch: Large bowl of cheese grits toped with a blackened chicken breast
Supper: 2 ham sandwiches followed by bourbon and Drambuie
Don't you dare ruin that Drambuie
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Don't you dare ruin that Drambuie
I drink my Drambuie just like I do my bourbon.
Straight up.
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I drink my Drambuie just like I do my bourbon.
Straight up.
It's a drink? I thought it was the name of your Nubian bride.
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It's a drink? I thought it was the name of your Nubian bride.
Tarheel likes the Nubians....and sheep.
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Found an app to help me out...it's called myfitnesspal. Plug in where you are now, and where you want to be, and it maps out your caloric intake plan. Now, if it will just do the damn workouts for me too...
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Found an app to help me out...it's called myfitnesspal. Plug in where you are now, and where you want to be, and it maps out your caloric intake plan. Now, if it will just do the damn workouts for me too...
Apps? We don't need no stinking apps.
Now abs. Those I need.
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Found an app to help me out...it's called myfitnesspal. Plug in where you are now, and where you want to be, and it maps out your caloric intake plan. Now, if it will just do the damn workouts for me too...
I've mentioned myfitnesspal twice in this thread. It's phenomenal. Easy to use and has a HUGE database. It also has the ability to put recipes in.
For instance, on New Years, I made a big batch of black eyed peas with sausage and bacon. Plugged in the ingredients and estimated the serving sizes. Came out to be 400 calories/serving.
When I dropped weight and cut fat over the summer, I credit myfitnesspal for most of my success. It was almost like a game seeing if the food I was eating was hitting my goals.
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Found an app to help me out...it's called myfitnesspal. Plug in where you are now, and where you want to be, and it maps out your caloric intake plan. Now, if it will just do the damn workouts for me too...
myfitnesspal, huh? I'll have to try that. Thanks for posting that, Buzz.
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myfitnesspal, huh? I'll have to try that. Thanks for posting that, Buzz.
No problem.
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I've mentioned myfitnesspal twice in this thread. It's phenomenal. Easy to use and has a HUGE database. It also has the ability to put recipes in.
For instance, on New Years, I made a big batch of black eyed peas with sausage and bacon. Plugged in the ingredients and estimated the serving sizes. Came out to be 400 calories/serving.
When I dropped weight and cut fat over the summer, I credit myfitnesspal for most of my success. It was almost like a game seeing if the food I was eating was hitting my goals.
Well, damn. I may have to actually start reading your posts now.
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Well, damn. I may have to actually start reading your posts now.
All I heard was blah blah blah, I go to bed hungry.
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Insane Upper Body workout last night...I am really starting to fucking hate this Shaun T guy. "Hey...we're gonna work out your shoulders and biceps today. Let's start with 30 minutes of power jumps, jumping jacks, heisman jumps, T-kicks, power squats and ski jumps."
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Insane Upper Body workout last night...I am really starting to fucking hate this Shaun T guy. "Hey...we're gonna work out your shoulders and biceps today. Let's start with 30 minutes of power jumps, jumping jacks, heisman jumps, T-kicks, power squats and ski jumps."
Sounds like bastardized CrossFit. Which ironically is already a bastardized "sport".
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No lunge is complete until your genitals touch the floor. Now, hyperextend every joint in your body. It's good for you.
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No lunge is complete until your genitals touch the floor. Now, hyperextend every joint in your body. It's good for you.
Lunging gets easier as you age then huh?
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Sounds like bastardized CrossFit. Which ironically is already a bastardized "sport".
Yeah, somewhat. After the 30 minutes of "warmup" it's time to do 360 shoulder press and bicep curls for 5 minutes. Now that we got the upper body out of the way...lets do another 15 minutes of ninja kicks, power splits, flux capacitor lunges, Kevorkian squats and some more t-kicks. Don't forget to keep that defibrillator close by.
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Yeah, somewhat. After the 30 minutes of "warmup" it's time to do 360 shoulder press and bicep curls for 5 minutes. Now that we got the upper body out of the way...lets do another 15 minutes of ninja kicks, power splits, flux capacitor lunges, Kevorkian squats and some more t-kicks. Don't forget to keep that defibrillator close by.
Don't forget about the awesome 30 second jump rope sprint followed by banging a steel beam across the floor with a rubber mallet.
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Yeah, somewhat. After the 30 minutes of "warmup" it's time to do 360 shoulder press and bicep curls for 5 minutes. Now that we got the upper body out of the way...lets do another 15 minutes of ninja kicks, power splits, flux capacitor lunges, Kevorkian squats and some more t-kicks. Don't forget to keep that defibrillator close by.
It's those damn mounter flip-flops that wear me out every time.
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It's those damn mounter flip-flops that wear me out every time.
I feel like at any min when I watch someone do a CF workout that they are going to start yelling out square dancing commands.
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I feel like at any min when I watch someone do a CF workout that they are going to start yelling out square dancing commands.
Okay crossfit competitors, are you ready to find out what your workout will be?
YEEAAA WOOHOOOO
You will start at the squat rack doing 25 pull-up/3-plate squat combinations.
OOOOOOOO...
Then you will carry an egg with a spoon up heartbreak hill without breaking the egg
AAAHHHH....
From there, you will do The Dougie for 30 seconds
Clap clap clap clap....
Once your music stops, you will push a shopping cart filled with ball-bearings 100 yards while blindfolded and hopping on one foot.
Oh my, thank God I trained for that
You will finish with 50 one-handed push ups, using the free hand to pleasure yourself. Are the competitors ready?
YEAAAA....
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Insane Upper Body workout last night...I am really starting to fucking hate this Shaun T guy. "Hey...we're gonna work out your shoulders and biceps today. Let's start with 30 minutes of power jumps, jumping jacks, heisman jumps, T-kicks, power squats and ski jumps."
I tried his workout with my wife, this is what I got:
OK we are going to do this and this and this, now we are going to do it fast, now faster and now real fast.
Wheres my money?
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For you BHM people: My friend that is a cop in Hoover swears by this place called Combat Fitness. It's CrossFit on steroids. Run by former Special Forces guy. My friend is nearly 50 and is in better shape than he was at Auburn, and back then I was very aware of the shape he was in. The folks at this gym also typically shred the CrossFit folks at CrossFit competitions.
I could not get on their website but they are on Facebook.
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For you BHM people: My friend that is a cop in Hoover swears by this place called Combat Fitness. It's CrossFit on steroids. Run by former Special Forces guy. My friend is nearly 50 and is in better shape than he was at Auburn, and back then I was very aware of the shape he was in. The folks at this gym also typically shred the CrossFit folks at CrossFit competitions.
I could not get on their website but they are on Facebook.
There's no doubt that CrossFit in general is one hell of a workout and you can get in incredible overall shape doing it. Went to a regional competition here in Dothan this past summer to watch a few friends compete. My problem with CrossFit, and I had this discussion with GH a while back, is that the entire premise of the workout just begs for major, needless injuries. A friend of mine opened the first Crossfit gym here and early last year, he fractured his skull in a competition. Made a miraculous full recovery but for a while, they thought he either might not make it or could possibly have brain damage.
When you immediately go from one all-out movement to another without rest or preparation, you're opening yourself up to bad injury. You'll see them running the perimeter of a football field, then immediately picking up a 135 pound barbell and doing 15 presses then jumping down and pushing a heavy sled 25 yards, then doing 10 hand-stand push ups. In my buddy's case, one of the exercises was on the rings (Like gymnastics rings). His hands were sweaty and he slipped off and landed on his dome, cracking his skull open.
Don't get me wrong, I envy those folks and love watching the competitions. Some incredibly in shape people. I just don't think it's a very smart way to train or compete.
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For you BHM people: My friend that is a cop in Hoover swears by this place called Combat Fitness. It's CrossFit on steroids. Run by former Special Forces guy. My friend is nearly 50 and is in better shape than he was at Auburn, and back then I was very aware of the shape he was in. The folks at this gym also typically shred the CrossFit folks at CrossFit competitions.
I could not get on their website but they are on Facebook.
Crossfit and all of their offshoots are "invented" workouts, meaning the activity people are competing in is a serious of random shit ONLY they do.
Snags described it pretty accurate in the previous post above yours. Lets jump rope for 45 seconds while yelling out "WHOOHOO" every other jump skip, then pick up a rubber hammer and bang a steel beam til it moves 12 feet, then climb a rope and grab a flag then kick your legs together 5 times, come back down the rope and use the flag to pick up a spoon with an egg on it and run 100 yards up a hill while hopping on a one leg winking your left eye. After that you go right into headbutting a medicine ball against a brick wall soccer style 20 times....As soon as thats over, you run over to the water sport finale - you have to get all of the water out of a kiddie pool with just a drinking straw while bindfolded. Who or where in the fuck would anyone ever do this shit? Most of the CF people around here couldnt hack it in the other endurance sports. They give it a shot but they just cant.
Its ridiculous and frankly, most of them are just fancy MLM's like Primerica. Look it up.
And then there is the injury factor. Thats a whole other post in itself which Snags also elaborated on.
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And it's a cult.
Ever talk to someone really into Crossfit?
You probably won't talk to them, actually. They'll talk to you until you drink the purple drink that makes you love Crossfit.
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And it's a cult.
Ever talk to someone really into Crossfit?
You probably won't talk to them, actually. They'll talk to you until you drink the purple drink that makes you love Crossfit.
Poor saps, pissing away a cheap car payment every month to an MLM to do ridiculous workouts in the middle of the street at 5 am.
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How're you doing so far this year?
I'm doing great.
Eating about 1800 calories a day. Mostly protein with healthy fats and fruits and veggies to supplement.
Here's what I've settled on for the next few weeks:
Sunday - Bench press, back hypers, dips, deadlifts 20 minute swim or run (the swimming sucks now as I'm trying to learn to breathe and swim at the same time)
Monday - 1.5 mile run (moving up to 30 minute runs and hopefully longer)
Tuesday - Off
Wednesday - Leg press, pull downs, rows, leg curls
Thursday - Off
Friday - Shoulders, pull ups, abs, 1.5 mile run
Saturday - 1.5 mile run or off day depending on how I feel
EDIT - AFter typing it out, I decided to switch my leg days to Wednesday since I'll have the off day on Thursday and no running on Wednesday. Gives my legs time to regroup.
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I have lost 8lbs in three weeks which is amazing since I have skipped a couple of days and have ate like shit. This week has been spot on since I went back to work. Cheerios for breakfast or Shakeology, turkey breast, ham, chicken breast or roast beef on whole wheat with no cheese or mayo. My morning snack is a granola and yogurt. My afternoon snack is usually almonds and fruit. Dinner has been 500 ways to grill a chicken breast, small sirloins or lean ground turkey with good complex carbs (new potatoes, long grain wild rice, sweet potatoes), green beans and salads. Somehow a small miracle has occurred and I have had only had two glasses of wine, one shot of whiskey and two beers since mid Dec. No six pack or tall glass of bourbon every night has helped tremendously.
The holidays killed the first two weeks and I missed a couple of nights each week. After this week I get to let Tony surprise me and BRING IT with all new workouts and shit my body isn't used to so I can bitch and moan about being content with being fat. Seriously, even the back and knees aren't hurting as much and my BP was down at the doctor this morning. Sugar is still running high but as more weight comes off the more in check it is getting as well.
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Not eating great, not exercising a lot, but still managing to maintain between 202 and 205. I would really like to drop 15 more and get to 190, but damn I can't get motivated. Of course, I have the task of hanging about 100 pieces of sheetrock over the next month, so I'm hoping that will burn a few extra calories.
And I'm still playing basketball for 2 hours once a week, so I am getting some exercise. That's probably the only reason I'm able to maintain.
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Not eating great, not exercising a lot, but still managing to maintain between 202 and 205. I would really like to drop 15 more and get to 190, but damn I can't get motivated. Of course, I have the task of hanging about 100 pieces of sheetrock over the next month, so I'm hoping that will burn a few extra calories.
And I'm still playing basketball for 2 hours once a week, so I am getting some exercise. That's probably the only reason I'm able to maintain.
I would love to see 205 again. 190 is the ultimate goal.
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Kicking into high gear. Going good. Won't weigh until Saturday as I stopped doing the daily weighing thing a long time ago. Last night was a prime example of how sometimes, people just won't let you do right. Coming home from work, I call Mrs. Snags to see what she wants to do for dinner. Mini Snags has a basketball game at 6:00 so cooking is out. I'm informed that we're going to her parents for a fish fry. Oh goody. Just what I need for my diet. Fried fish, fries, hushpuppies. cole slaw....
No bigee. Not going to kill me to eat a small plate of it. I get a little fish, a few fries and a spoon of cole slaw. The 7 other people around the table start in...
What's wrong? You're not eating much.
Well, I'm trying to...
You don't like the fish?
No, the fish are great, I just...
Oh, he's dieting again. Can't even enjoy a good fish fry like everyone else
Well, I'm eating some, I'm just trying to eat smaller po...
Everytime he starts dieting, we have to eat this bland food nobody likes.
Hey, I've never said you have to eat the same things I...
It's chicken, chicken and more chicken. Blech..
I felt like I was suddenly cast in the middle of a Klump's family dinner.
And that's another thing. Why Oprah went and lose all that weight? Lookin' all ashey and shit. Oprah was a fox.
I saw her on Hard Copy with a tall, young strong gentleman named Steadman.
Why you wanna go and eat all healthy and shit? I know what healthy is.
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Kicking into high gear. Going good. Won't weigh until Saturday as I stopped doing the daily weighing thing a long time ago. Last night was a prime example of how sometimes, people just won't let you do right. Coming home from work, I call Mrs. Snags to see what she wants to do for dinner. Mini Snags has a basketball game at 6:00 so cooking is out. I'm informed that we're going to her parents for a fish fry. Oh goody. Just what I need for my diet. Fried fish, fries, hushpuppies. cole slaw....
No bigee. Not going to kill me to eat a small plate of it. I get a little fish, a few fries and a spoon of cole slaw. The 7 other people around the table start in...
What's wrong? You're not eating much.
Well, I'm trying to...
You don't like the fish?
No, the fish are great, I just...
Oh, he's dieting again. Can't even enjoy a good fish fry like everyone else
Well, I'm eating some, I'm just trying to eat smaller po...
Everytime he starts dieting, we have to eat this bland food nobody likes.
Hey, I've never said you have to eat the same things I...
It's chicken, chicken and more chicken. Blech..
I felt like I was suddenly cast in the middle of a Klump's family dinner.
And that's another thing. Why Oprah went and lose all that weight? Lookin' all ashey and shit. Oprah was a fox.
I saw her on Hard Copy with a tall, young strong gentleman named Steadman.
Why you wanna go and eat all healthy and shit? I know what healthy is.
That is when you should have stood up and told every one to have a glass of "shut the fuck up" and then told the all to suck as you got up to leave to get something healthy to eat.
Kenpo kicked some major ass last night. I was soaked and tired. Problem was that the ground turkey patty with grilled onions, mashed new potatoes and green beans I had for dinner wore off and I was hungry as hell. Had to kill a glass of milk and a cup of decaf coffee to help keep me from eating. Got up and drank a couple of tall glasses of water at one point. I didn't realize that I was going to burn that much up. I love that workout!
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That is when you should have stood up and told every one to have a glass of "shut the fuck up" and then told the all to suck as you got up to leave to get something healthy to eat.
Kenpo kicked some major ass last night. I was soaked and tired. Problem was that the ground turkey patty with grilled onions, mashed new potatoes and green beans I had for dinner wore off and I was hungry as hell. Had to kill a glass of milk and a cup of decaf coffee to help keep me from eating. Got up and drank a couple of tall glasses of water at one point. I didn't realize that I was going to burn that much up. I love that workout!
Isn't Kenpo the one where you end up by throwing about 100 speed punches? Whichever workout it was, I love that one. I'd come out of the room like Apollo Creed. That's right. You don't want none of this.
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Isn't Kenpo the one where you end up by throwing about 100 speed punches? Whichever workout it was, I love that one. I'd come out of the room like Apollo Creed. That's right. You don't want none of this.
I get teh same workout after about 10 beers.
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Isn't Kenpo the one where you end up by throwing about 100 speed punches? Whichever workout it was, I love that one. I'd come out of the room like Apollo Creed. That's right. You don't want none of this.
Yeah, it's the boxing/kickboxing thing. My favorite by far. Today is legs and back. Yippee!
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Yeah, it's the boxing/kickboxing thing. My favorite by far. Today is legs and back. Yippee!
The first chest and back, with 3 straight hours of alternating push ups and pull ups isn't enough? Holy shiflit, I now remember another reason I hate that sadistic bastard so much.
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Isn't Kenpo the one where you end up by throwing about 100 speed punches? Whichever workout it was, I love that one. I'd come out of the room like Apollo Creed. That's right. You don't want none of this.
I....(I).....live in A-merr-rrica.
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I....(I).....live in A-merr-rrica.
You might not be looking for the promise land, but you might find it anyway.
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You might not be looking for the promise land, but you might find it anyway.
I must break you
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I must break you
If he dies....he dies.
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If he dies....he dies.
Get up Rocky ( From I II III IV or V)
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The first chest and back, with 3 straight hours of alternating push ups and pull ups isn't enough? Holy shiflit, I now remember another reason I hate that sadistic bastard so much.
Yeah, that one sucks and that will be in the next phase coming up. This first phase you do Core, Cardio, Yoga (I do something else), Shoulders and Arms, Legs and Back and then Kenpo. The next phase is two weeks and you do, Yoga, Core, Cardio, Chest and Back, Kenpo, Yoga. Last time I substituted Plyo and Cardio for the Yoga. I understand the importance of Yoga for balance, flexibility and a strong core, but dammit man! Apparently Tony has never seen me try yoga or he would immediately say..."yeah, you may want to do Plyo today".
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Week 2 of Insanity almost in the books...I am tired, sore and pissed off.
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Week 2 of Insanity almost in the books...I am tired, sore and pissed off.
I would be too if I had to be into S&M to get into shape.
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I would be too if I had to be into S&M to get into shape.
Thats our Buzz. And he knows we mrs dallas accept him the way he is.
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I would be too if I had to be into S&M to get into shape.
It's not a plan...it's a lifestyle.
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Get up Rocky ( From I II III IV or V)
I chuckled
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Week 2 of Insanity almost in the books...I am tired, sore and pissed off.
And you love the cock
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And you love the cock
Who doesn't? I mean...wait, what?
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And you love the cock
So that is what he means by insanity?
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So that is what he means by insanity?
Well, the guy who leads Insanity loves the cock too, so I'm guessing he chose it because....
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Well, the guy who leads Insanity loves the cock too, so I'm guessing he chose it because....
It all makes sense now.
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It all makes sense now.
Tony loves Pam the Blam
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Thats our Buzz. And he knows we mrs dallas accept him the way he is.
Shes like that. ( to other people :sad:)
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Did someone say cock?
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Yesterday was bad on the diet. Bacon, Sausage, eggs and biscuits for breakfast. Around lunch time I thought, breakfast was bad, make it up here. Low fat ham and swiss on whole wheat glass of skim milk. Not to shabby until I decided I wanted some sun chips or something to go along with it. Went to the cabinet and see that someone had picked up some Zapps Chips. Cajun Dill Gator Taters were not what I should have had but half a bag later I decide it's time to stop. Bangers and Mash, brown gravy, peas and carrots for dinner. Another not healthy meal.
Today isn't looking any better. The wife and toddler headed off to church this morning leaving me and the infant to fend for ourselves. I am about to get ready to do my Core workouts and I got a text about 5 minutes ago. My mother in law (who is a great cook) has decided that we are having fried chicken fingers, mashed potatoes, fried okra, green beans, buscuits, gravy and apple cobbler for dessert......... :facepalm:
So I figure that today is a doubles which is going to suck. Core this morning and Cardio or Kenpo tonight. :(
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Yesterday was bad on the diet. Bacon, Sausage, eggs and biscuits for breakfast. Around lunch time I thought, breakfast was bad, make it up here. Low fat ham and swiss on whole wheat glass of skim milk. Not to shabby until I decided I wanted some sun chips or something to go along with it. Went to the cabinet and see that someone had picked up some Zapps Chips. Cajun Dill Gator Taters were not what I should have had but half a bag later I decide it's time to stop. Bangers and Mash, brown gravy, peas and carrots for dinner. Another not healthy meal.
Today isn't looking any better. The wife and toddler headed off to church this morning leaving me and the infant to fend for ourselves. I am about to get ready to do my Core workouts and I got a text about 5 minutes ago. My mother in law (who is a great cook) has decided that we are having fried chicken fingers, mashed potatoes, fried okra, green beans, buscuits, gravy and apple cobbler for dessert......... :facepalm:
So I figure that today is a doubles which is going to suck. Core this morning and Cardio or Kenpo tonight. :(
Asshard as it is to believe, I just can't gain weight. 5'9" 165 forever.
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Grilled Vegetable Tostadas
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grates
3 medium zucchini (1 1/2 pounds total), cut into 1/2-inch-wide slices on the diagonal
4 portobello mushrooms (1 pound total), stemmed
1 1/2 bunches scallions, root ends trimmed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 flour tortillas, (10-inch or burrito-size)
3 cups store-bought fresh salsa
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
1 lime, cut lengthwise into 4 wedges (optional), for serving
Directions
Heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. In separate piles, arrange zucchini, mushrooms, and scallions on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Working in batches if necessary, remove each pile of vegetables from baking sheet. Grill, turning once, until lightly browned and tender, 2 minutes for scallions, 6 minutes for mushrooms, and 8 minutes for zucchini. Return all vegetables to baking sheet. Slice mushrooms into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Set aside.
Brush tortillas with remaining tablespoon oil; grill, turning frequently, until browned and very crispy, about 2 minutes. Place 1 tortilla on each serving plate; cover evenly with mushrooms and zucchini. Using kitchen shears, snip scallions over vegetables. Top with salsa, and sprinkle with feta; serve with lime wedges, if desired.
(http://blog.e-signaturehomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/edf_jul06_week_tostadas_vert.jpg)
http://blog.e-signaturehomes.com/summer-signature-grilling-recipes/
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Yesterday was bad on the diet. Bacon, Sausage, eggs and biscuits for breakfast. Around lunch time I thought, breakfast was bad, make it up here. Low fat ham and swiss on whole wheat glass of skim milk. Not to shabby until I decided I wanted some sun chips or something to go along with it. Went to the cabinet and see that someone had picked up some Zapps Chips. Cajun Dill Gator Taters were not what I should have had but half a bag later I decide it's time to stop. Bangers and Mash, brown gravy, peas and carrots for dinner. Another not healthy meal.
Today isn't looking any better. The wife and toddler headed off to church this morning leaving me and the infant to fend for ourselves. I am about to get ready to do my Core workouts and I got a text about 5 minutes ago. My mother in law (who is a great cook) has decided that we are having fried chicken fingers, mashed potatoes, fried okra, green beans, buscuits, gravy and apple cobbler for dessert......... :facepalm:
So I figure that today is a doubles which is going to suck. Core this morning and Cardio or Kenpo tonight. :(
I got up this morning and had my normal, black coffee and a spoonful of Crisco.
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Did someone say cock?
You and I go hard.
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I had an orgasm and a pint of water
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You and I go hard.
Like you're going to war?
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Just got back from the Cardiologist for a follow up. About 2 months ago, I was in a doc's office for some therapy on my back. They took my BP and it was through the roof. Seriously through the roof. Like 179/109. About a year prior, I had a complete physical and the only issue was that my BP was a little elevated. Not bad but they suggested I get on some medication just to be safe. I didn't. Stupid. Anyway, glad it was discovered at my doc appointment. Wound up at the Cardilogist and went through all the tests, including blood work. Started on BP meds and today was my follow up.
BP was 136/84 when I got there and 122/82 when I left. Cool. The meds are working. But, in going over my blood work, he said if I was drinking every night and/or taking Tylenol PM's, I need to back off. I was doing both up until a few weeks ago. The blood work was taken in early December. Whatever the measurement was that says you're trying to kill your liver was elevated. As I've said several times in this thread, my diet and training are spot on. Always has been. But, my one weakness has been too much alcohol. I had been a nightly drinker for some time. Recently, I made the commitment to change that and have been doing some better, but not near what I should be doing. My goal is nothing on Sunday through Thursday and reserve the drinkie for Friday and Saturday. I haven't been reaching my goals but suddenly, I have a good bit more motivation.
When a doctor shows you your bloodwork results and says if you're doing "A"...you need to start doing "B"...you tend to listen. It wasn't at alarming or even bad levels, but for the first time in my life, there it was in front of me. Time to take that change seriously.
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Grilled Vegetable Tostadas
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grates
3 medium zucchini (1 1/2 pounds total), cut into 1/2-inch-wide slices on the diagonal
4 portobello mushrooms (1 pound total), stemmed
1 1/2 bunches scallions, root ends trimmed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 flour tortillas, (10-inch or burrito-size)
3 cups store-bought fresh salsa
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
1 lime, cut lengthwise into 4 wedges (optional), for serving
Directions
Heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. In separate piles, arrange zucchini, mushrooms, and scallions on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Working in batches if necessary, remove each pile of vegetables from baking sheet. Grill, turning once, until lightly browned and tender, 2 minutes for scallions, 6 minutes for mushrooms, and 8 minutes for zucchini. Return all vegetables to baking sheet. Slice mushrooms into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Set aside.
Brush tortillas with remaining tablespoon oil; grill, turning frequently, until browned and very crispy, about 2 minutes. Place 1 tortilla on each serving plate; cover evenly with mushrooms and zucchini. Using kitchen shears, snip scallions over vegetables. Top with salsa, and sprinkle with feta; serve with lime wedges, if desired.
(http://blog.e-signaturehomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/edf_jul06_week_tostadas_vert.jpg)
http://blog.e-signaturehomes.com/summer-signature-grilling-recipes/
That looks excellent.
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That looks excellent.
It is, you should try it sometime.
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Grilled Vegetable Tostadas
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grates
3 medium zucchini (1 1/2 pounds total), cut into 1/2-inch-wide slices on the diagonal
4 portobello mushrooms (1 pound total), stemmed
1 1/2 bunches scallions, root ends trimmed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 flour tortillas, (10-inch or burrito-size)
3 cups store-bought fresh salsa
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
1 lime, cut lengthwise into 4 wedges (optional), for serving
Directions
Heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. In separate piles, arrange zucchini, mushrooms, and scallions on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Working in batches if necessary, remove each pile of vegetables from baking sheet. Grill, turning once, until lightly browned and tender, 2 minutes for scallions, 6 minutes for mushrooms, and 8 minutes for zucchini. Return all vegetables to baking sheet. Slice mushrooms into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Set aside.
Brush tortillas with remaining tablespoon oil; grill, turning frequently, until browned and very crispy, about 2 minutes. Place 1 tortilla on each serving plate; cover evenly with mushrooms and zucchini. Using kitchen shears, snip scallions over vegetables. Top with salsa, and sprinkle with feta; serve with lime wedges, if desired.
(http://blog.e-signaturehomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/edf_jul06_week_tostadas_vert.jpg)
http://blog.e-signaturehomes.com/summer-signature-grilling-recipes/
Damn that makes me hungry.
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Just got back from the Cardiologist for a follow up. About 2 months ago, I was in a doc's office for some therapy on my back. They took my BP and it was through the roof. Seriously through the roof. Like 179/109. About a year prior, I had a complete physical and the only issue was that my BP was a little elevated. Not bad but they suggested I get on some medication just to be safe. I didn't. Stupid. Anyway, glad it was discovered at my doc appointment. Wound up at the Cardilogist and went through all the tests, including blood work. Started on BP meds and today was my follow up.
BP was 136/84 when I got there and 122/82 when I left. Cool. The meds are working. But, in going over my blood work, he said if I was drinking every night and/or taking Tylenol PM's, I need to back off. I was doing both up until a few weeks ago. The blood work was taken in early December. Whatever the measurement was that says you're trying to kill your liver was elevated. As I've said several times in this thread, my diet and training are spot on. Always has been. But, my one weakness has been too much alcohol. I had been a nightly drinker for some time. Recently, I made the commitment to change that and have been doing some better, but not near what I should be doing. My goal is nothing on Sunday through Thursday and reserve the drinkie for Friday and Saturday. I haven't been reaching my goals but suddenly, I have a good bit more motivation.
When a doctor shows you your bloodwork results and says if you're doing "A"...you need to start doing "B"...you tend to listen. It wasn't at alarming or even bad levels, but for the first time in my life, there it was in front of me. Time to take that change seriously.
I went from drinking 7 nights a week to 2 times a week last year and I've felt much better.
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Just got back from the Cardiologist for a follow up. About 2 months ago, I was in a doc's office for some therapy on my back. They took my BP and it was through the roof. Seriously through the roof. Like 179/109. About a year prior, I had a complete physical and the only issue was that my BP was a little elevated. Not bad but they suggested I get on some medication just to be safe. I didn't. Stupid. Anyway, glad it was discovered at my doc appointment. Wound up at the Cardilogist and went through all the tests, including blood work. Started on BP meds and today was my follow up.
BP was 136/84 when I got there and 122/82 when I left. Cool. The meds are working. But, in going over my blood work, he said if I was drinking every night and/or taking Tylenol PM's, I need to back off. I was doing both up until a few weeks ago. The blood work was taken in early December. Whatever the measurement was that says you're trying to kill your liver was elevated. As I've said several times in this thread, my diet and training are spot on. Always has been. But, my one weakness has been too much alcohol. I had been a nightly drinker for some time. Recently, I made the commitment to change that and have been doing some better, but not near what I should be doing. My goal is nothing on Sunday through Thursday and reserve the drinkie for Friday and Saturday. I haven't been reaching my goals but suddenly, I have a good bit more motivation.
When a doctor shows you your bloodwork results and says if you're doing "A"...you need to start doing "B"...you tend to listen. It wasn't at alarming or even bad levels, but for the first time in my life, there it was in front of me. Time to take that change seriously.
Alcohol is the main reason I got in the shape I was/am in. It's a lot more fun to come home, have dinner and then start in on a bottle of bourbon and catch a buzz than going to the gym. After, and while you are catching a buzz it's a lot of fun to munch on chips and such. It will catch up to you quickly.
I used to be a gym rat and did my fair share of jogging in the evenings on days I wasn't at the gym. Had a little set back when I was 26 with a back and elbow injury and was out of commission for about 6 weeks and started the habit of a couple of tumblers every night and here in the past year or two it has been a tumbler or four or a six pack. I also don't like waking up in a fog. Last year I quit for almost 3 months while I started a diet and exercise routine. I lost 30lbs and felt great. BP and blood sugar levels were normal, it was awesome. Hoping that cutting out almost all of it now and doing the same thing will get me to where I need to be.
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Alcohol is the main reason I got in the shape I was/am in. It's a lot more fun to come home, have dinner and then start in on a bottle of bourbon and catch a buzz than going to the gym. After, and while you are catching a buzz it's a lot of fun to munch on chips and such. It will catch up to you quickly.
I used to be a gym rat and did my fair share of jogging in the evenings on days I wasn't at the gym. Had a little set back when I was 26 with a back and elbow injury and was out of commission for about 6 weeks and started the habit of a couple of tumblers every night and here in the past year or two it has been a tumbler or four or a six pack. I also don't like waking up in a fog. Last year I quit for almost 3 months while I started a diet and exercise routine. I lost 30lbs and felt great. BP and blood sugar levels were normal, it was awesome. Hoping that cutting out almost all of it now and doing the same thing will get me to where I need to be.
Fo realz. I feel lucky in one sense that the BP issue was discovered when it was. I hadn't had the first sign or symptom and bang, your BP is at critical levels. As a result, they were also able to slap me in the face with the liver/drinking thing before I went too far. And trust me, I more than likely would have gone too far. Instead of handling things in my own mind and in my own way (Not handling things) I now have doctor's orders to put it in check and keep it all in moderation. 220 here I come.
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I went from drinking 7 nights a week to 2 times a week last year and I've felt much better.
I tend to drink more in the winter than during umpin season. (Which league starts in about a month) I too try and cut out during the week and save my up my credits for the weekends.
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You guys should take up swimming. It's much better than any other exercise.
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You guys should take up swimming. It's much better than any other exercise.
True, and its not as hard on the body. Problem is finding a place that convenient. Don't want to pay gym or aquatic centers membership for only 3 months, and most places that have a lap pools are crowded with non-swimmers in the lanes.
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True, and its not as hard on the body. Problem is finding a place that convenient. Don't want to pay gym or aquatic centers membership for only 3 months, and most places that have a lap pools are crowded with non-swimmers in the lanes.
Back when I started to train for a triathlon, I went to one of our rec centers here that has an Olympic size indoor pool and there are two times a day it's reserved for lap swimming. I had swam all my life and considered myself a decent swimmer. Had never trained for anything. Came out of the locker room the first day and told myself, "I'll swim 4-5 laps and see how I feel from there." Jumped in and took off. By the time I reached the other end....I thought I was going to die. My lungs were about to explode and every muscle in my body was burning. I grabbed the wall and literally looked around to see if anyone happened to see me flailing away the last 10 yards.
It took several training sessions before I could actually do 4-5 laps without stopping. Michael Phelps...I ain't.
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Back when I started to train for a triathlon, I went to one of our rec centers here that has an Olympic size indoor pool and there are two times a day it's reserved for lap swimming. I had swam all my life and considered myself a decent swimmer. Had never trained for anything. Came out of the locker room the first day and told myself, "I'll swim 4-5 laps and see how I feel from there." Jumped in and took off. By the time I reached the other end....I thought I was going to die. My lungs were about to explode and every muscle in my body was burning. I grabbed the wall and literally looked around to see if anyone happened to see me flailing away the last 10 yards.
It took several training sessions before I could actually do 4-5 laps without stopping. Michael Phelps...I ain't.
Don't sell yourself short:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jy2Yg5YmlQ
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You guys should take up swimming. It's much better than any other exercise.
Any advice on breathing? Because I can't fucking breathe in the water.
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Any advice on breathing? Because I can't fucking breathe in the water.
How can I breathe with no air?
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How can I breathe with no air?
You put me out here in the water so deep
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Back when I started to train for a triathlon, I went to one of our rec centers here that has an Olympic size indoor pool and there are two times a day it's reserved for lap swimming. I had swam all my life and considered myself a decent swimmer. Had never trained for anything. Came out of the locker room the first day and told myself, "I'll swim 4-5 laps and see how I feel from there." Jumped in and took off. By the time I reached the other end....I thought I was going to die. My lungs were about to explode and every muscle in my body was burning. I grabbed the wall and literally looked around to see if anyone happened to see me flailing away the last 10 yards.
It took several training sessions before I could actually do 4-5 laps without stopping. Michael Phelps...I ain't.
:rofl: You can't do it all at once you know. Now, sex that's different story all together.
I'm having chuck eye steaks tonight.
http://www.figurethingsout.com/blog/2011/07/07/poor-mans-rib-eye-the-chuck-eye-steak/
Here's a marinade that works.
http://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/detail.php?docid=36233
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Cardio, oh cardio.....I actually look forward to cardio and kenpo more than the others. I don't mind shoulder and arms either. Core and legs/back are the two I dread the most. Core is hard as hell and legs/back hurt me. I am glad it is my next to last workout of the week. It gives me kenpo to loosen my legs and back out and then it's rest day so it can get better before Core day.
Last night's dinner was a bust. Baked spaghetti. At least it was made with ground sirloin.....dammit. Last night's workout was intense, felt good about it, but my knees are a little pissed at me right now.
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You guys should take up swimming. It's much better than any other exercise.
Good for you yes. Less taxing on joints yes. But if weight loss and burning fat is the goal and I think it is for a lot of these guys, running and cycling burn more cals per hour all things equal. Especially cycling. I do all 3 most of the time. With tri season ramping up I've been back in the pool and on the bike more the last couple of weeks. I was able to do ironman distance (2.4 miles or 84 laps) last week one day and it felt great. Swimming up to long distances does take mucho time. I remember like snags said, when a lap was a pain in the ass. What helped me was getting some coaching and getting the breathing cadence down.
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Any advice on breathing? Because I can't fucking breathe in the water.
Either get a coach or watch some videos on how to get your breathing down on freestyle. It's very rhythmic and takes a ton of practice. It flows with the stroke of the arms in a particular cadence.
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Either get a coach or watch some videos on how to get your breathing down on freestyle. It's very rhythmic and takes a ton of practice. It flows with the stroke of the arms in a particular cadence.
I think my biggest issues are 1. getting enough practice and 2. breathing out of my nose completely before taking a breath. I keep compacting air in my lungs until I choke.
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I think my biggest issues are 1. getting enough practice and 2. breathing out of my nose completely before taking a breath. I keep compacting air in my lungs until I choke.
All joking aside.
Thing is you don't actually have to swim, just treading water alone will burn many calories and fat. If you need a trainer I can set up one for you.
https://www.facebook.com/kelli.dickinson.9?ref=ts&fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/events/390468307710273/
Here are the results:
Before:https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/561200_3375335259026_1677582038_n.jpg
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She's pretty good. Only thing is she lives in Baldwin County, but I'm sure she could find someone to help you with DIET AND EXERCISE.
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Last night. Coated some talapia filets in a little Olive Oil and blackened seasoning. Pan fried them in olive oil. Took a baking potato and but it into thin slices. Coated in more EVOO, garlic saly and ground rosemary. Broiled them on low. Spinach salad with sliced strawberries and almond slivers.
Not perfect diet food as there was more EVOO than I would normally use. But damn good, quick and easy.
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Last night. Coated some talapia filets in a little Olive Oil and blackened seasoning. Pan fried them in olive oil. Took a baking potato and but it into thin slices. Coated in more EVOO, garlic saly and ground rosemary. Broiled them on low. Spinach salad with sliced strawberries and almond slivers.
Not perfect diet food as there was more EVOO than I would normally use. But damn good, quick and easy.
I had a umpires meetings last night and got home about 9:00pm.
Had 4 beers and a sandwhich.
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I had a umpires meetings last night and got home about 9:00pm.
Had 4 beers and a sandwhich.
Ha. Fatty McTubberson
:haha:
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Ha. Fatty McTubberson
:haha:
Yours word are hurtful.
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I gained four pounds back in the last week. The cold weather and nasty rain has meant lots of hibernating and comfort food.
So I have consumed two gallons (!!) of water a day for the last two days. Four pounds? Them bitches are GONE. All my pounds are warshed away... and I am continuing to up my water intake for the next week or two at least. The net gain over the holiday is all gone, and I have maintained at 24 pounds net loss.
But it really sucks that you can gain that much weight so fast just by retaining water. It's an easy fix, and drinking a lot of water is a good trick to do if you need to lose a few random pounds fast in the short term (like, in my case, wanting to look even skinnier for my nephew's wedding). Makes it hard to focus at work tho, when you are heading to the other office every 30-45 minutes.
I know that women retain water more than men, but do you guys go through this too? Some summers I would be so swollen in my ankles and fingers that my feet and hands would turn a reddish color. Carl never seems to but he sweats a lot, as in WAY more than most people.
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A key part to my diet (when I get serious about losing) is drowning myself in water. I go to 5-7 small, low fat meals a day and slam the water. Now granted, slamming means a gallon max for me. No way I could ever down 2 gallons or anything close to that.
Now, 2 gallons of beer.... :bar:
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A key part to my diet (when I get serious about losing) is drowning myself in water. I go to 5-7 small, low fat meals a day and slam the water. Now granted, slamming means a gallon max for me. No way I could ever down 2 gallons or anything close to that.
Now, 2 gallons of beer.... :bar:
I cheat a little - I add that sugar free crystal light powder stuff to it, and just keep refilling my water bottle. The fruit punch is really sweet, and that helps keep me from craving a sweet snack or dessert, so bonus.
I only did the two gallons for two days - I could NEVER do that on a regular basis. I was spending damn near all day in the bathroom.
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A key part to my diet (when I get serious about losing) is drowning myself in water. I go to 5-7 small, low fat meals a day and slam the water. Now granted, slamming means a gallon max for me. No way I could ever down 2 gallons or anything close to that.
Now, 2 gallons of beer.... :bar:
When I get serious about losing weight, I call Manti's GF and have her fry up some chicken.
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When I get serious about losing weight, I call Manti's GF and have her fry up some chicken.
It's her mama who makes the best fried chicken. When her family came out for a visit last summer, she cooked it twice.
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I gained four pounds back in the last week. The cold weather and nasty rain has meant lots of hibernating and comfort food.
So I have consumed two gallons (!!) of water a day for the last two days. Four pounds? Them bitches are GONE. All my pounds are warshed away... and I am continuing to up my water intake for the next week or two at least. The net gain over the holiday is all gone, and I have maintained at 24 pounds net loss.
But it really sucks that you can gain that much weight so fast just by retaining water. It's an easy fix, and drinking a lot of water is a good trick to do if you need to lose a few random pounds fast in the short term (like, in my case, wanting to look even skinnier for my nephew's wedding). Makes it hard to focus at work tho, when you are heading to the other office every 30-45 minutes.
I know that women retain water more than men, but do you guys go through this too? Some summers I would be so swollen in my ankles and fingers that my feet and hands would turn a reddish color. Carl never seems to but he sweats a lot, as in WAY more than most people.
I start on a two litre bottle of water on the way in to work each day and refill it once during the day. So my bathroom visits are pretty common but its easy for me as I am the only one in the office most days so I call it "my" corporate bathroom. The winter is killer for me, shorter days and we have a habit of going to the beer store (walking distance) in the afternoon when my guys get back. That should change as the beer store is moving and nothing else is that close.
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Last night. Coated some talapia filets in a little Olive Oil and blackened seasoning. Pan fried them in olive oil. Took a baking potato and but it into thin slices. Coated in more EVOO, garlic saly and ground rosemary. Broiled them on low. Spinach salad with sliced strawberries and almond slivers.
Not perfect diet food as there was more EVOO than I would normally use. But damn good, quick and easy.
You motivated me. I have some Chuck Eye Steaks I didn't know what to do with, so I clarified some butter and coated them with the butter then the blacken seasoning, then on high heat blackened them. At the same time I was making pasta salad (I use Hidden Vally Ranch seasoning with oil and vinegar - it's killer). Nice afternoon snack I might add. Many people bronze rather than blacken and there's a difference.
http://www.chefhansgourmetfoods.com/ has the best damn blacken seasoning I have ever tasted.
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You motivated me. I have some Chuck Eye Steaks I didn't know what to do with, so I clarified some butter and coated them with the butter then the blacken seasoning, then on high heat blackened them. At the same time I was making pasta salad (I use Hidden Vally Ranch seasoning with oil and vinegar - it's killer). Nice afternoon snack I might add. Many people bronze rather than blacken and there's a difference.
http://www.chefhansgourmetfoods.com/ has the best damn blacken I have ever tasted.
Good choice on the butter. Olive oil is good too
Margarine is processed junk. It'll kill you.
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I had to double up one day this week (Wed) since I am taking the wife out for her B-day tonight. I did arms & shoulders and Kenpo on Wed. I can't even believe I am saying this, but I love the cardio and kenpo portions. Not that it's fun, but you are over with before you know it and soaked. I did legs & back last night. A little rough feeling on the knees this morning. Some of those squats kill me. Especially the wall squats and the chair lunges. They burn pretty bad from just that so I have to be careful and either not use weights or cut back on the number of reps. I am down to 225 and I started at 337 and I am on day 27. I can live with that. Sunday starts a new adventure and I get all new workouts for the week.
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I had to double up one day this week (Wed) since I am taking the wife out for her B-day tonight. I did arms & shoulders and Kenpo on Wed. I can't even believe I am saying this, but I love the cardio and kenpo portions. Not that it's fun, but you are over with before you know it and soaked. I did legs & back last night. A little rough feeling on the knees this morning. Some of those squats kill me. Especially the wall squats and the chair lunges. They burn pretty bad from just that so I have to be careful and either not use weights or cut back on the number of reps. I am down to 225 and I started at 337 and I am on day 27. I can live with that. Sunday starts a new adventure and I get all new workouts for the week.
I'm gonna' go ahead and say it. 112 pound loss in 27 days is damn fine work.
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I'm gonna' go ahead and say it. 112 pound loss in 27 days is damn fine work.
Fucker! That should have been 227. Damn triskey fingers.
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Overhead shoulder press is fucking hard.
That's all.
Wait, no it's not.
I am little girl weak.
That's all.
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Overhead shoulder press is fucking hard.
That's all.
Wait, no it's not.
I am little girl weak.
That's all.
Yes, yes you are. Yes, yes they are.
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I'm a little boy blue
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Yes, yes you are. Yes, yes they are.
After two weeks of exercising, here are my stats for each set:
Bench Press - 115 pounds, 6 reps
Lat Pull Downs - 80 pounds, 8 reps
Rows - 70 pounds, 8 reps
Squats - Nonexistent, I can't squat all the way down
Leg Press - 180 pounds (two 45s on each side), 6 reps
Deadlift - 185 pounds, 6 reps
Overhead shoulder press - 75 pounds, 8 reps
Dips - 5-6 dips
Sit ups - 15 before I have to stop
Running - 1.1 miles with a gradual hill for about half a mile and then a steep decline for maybe 1/10 of a mile
Swimming - 3 total laps per 10-15 minutes. I usually have to stop halfway to breathe for a few seconds.
Embarrassing.
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After two weeks of exercising, here are my stats for each set:
Bench Press - 115 pounds, 6 reps
Lat Pull Downs - 80 pounds, 8 reps
Rows - 70 pounds, 8 reps
Squats - Nonexistent, I can't squat all the way down
Leg Press - 180 pounds (two 45s on each side), 6 reps
Deadlift - 185 pounds, 6 reps
Overhead shoulder press - 75 pounds, 8 reps
Dips - 5-6 dips
Sit ups - 15 before I have to stop
Running - 1.1 miles with a gradual hill for about half a mile and then a steep decline for maybe 1/10 of a mile
Swimming - 3 total laps per 10-15 minutes. I usually have to stop halfway to breathe for a few seconds.
Embarrassing.
What exactly are your goals and have you thought about Power/Rep Range/Shock? Me and the Snaggs have talked at length about workouts. I used to not be a Fatty McChubberson and lived in the gym. I was doing ok, but wanted some real results. I used to go to several body building forums to see if there was something that I could use that would help and I ran across this guy and his program. http://www.prrstraining.com (http://www.prrstraining.com) Now I haven't been to his site for a while now, but I used to go over there and lurk on the message boards and could glean some free info. It does work, but it's hard as hell and it will make you feel like death right after you workout.
Here is an example and I actually used this one for a while until I got bored and started swapping out exercises.
Back
POWER: week 1
- Rack deadlift...3 x 3-6
- Bent row...3 x 4-6
- Weighted chin...2-3 x 4-6
- CG seated row...2-3 x 4-6
REP RANGE: week 2
- CG weighted chin...2 x 6-8
- WG T-Bar row...2 x 8-10
- Dumbell row...2 x 10-12
- Pullover...2 x 12-15
SHOCK: week 3
- Pullover/WG pulldown superset...1-2 x 8-10 each
- Stiff arm pulldown/reverse grip bent row...1-2 x 8-10 each
- CG seated pully row dropset...1 x 6-8, drop, 6-8, drop, 6-8
Biceps/Triceps
POWER: week 1
- Barbell curl...2 x 4-6
- Preacher curl...2 x 4-6
- Hammer curl...1-2 x 4-6
- CG bench press...3 x 4-6
- Skull crush...2 x 4-6
- Single arm dumbell extension...1-2 x 4-6
REP RANGE: week 2
- Alternating dumbell curl...2 x 6-8
- Cable curl...2 x 8-10
- Concentration curl...1-2 x 10-12
- Weighted dip...3 x 6-8
- Pushdown...2 x 8-10
- Kickback...1-2 x 10-12
SHOCK: week 3
- EZ bar curl/CG chin superset...1 x 6-10 each
- Preacher curl/reverse curl superset...1 x 6-10 each
- Dropset cable single arm curl...1 x 6-10, drop 6-10
- Pushdown/CG bench press superset...1-2 x 6-10 each
- Reverse grip pushdown/incline overhead extension superset...1-2 x 6-10 each
- Dropset weighted bench dip...1 x 8-10, drop 8-10
Chest
POWER: week 1
- Dumbell bench press...3 x 4-6
- Incline press...3 x 4-6
- Weighted dips...2 x 4-6
REP RANGE: week 2
- Incline dumbell press...3 x 6-8
- Bench press...3 x 8-10
- Flye...2 x 10-12
SHOCK: week 3
- Superset...cable crossover/incline smith press...1-2 x 8-10 reps each
- Superset...incline flye/dips...1 x 8-10 reps each
- Dropset...machine bench press...1 x 8-10, drop 6-8, drop 6-8 optional
Deltoids
POWER: week 1
- Military press...2-3 x 4-6
- Upright row...2-3 x 4-6
- "Cheat" lateral...2 x 4-6
REP RANGE: week 2
- Single arm dumbell press...2 x 6-8
- Bent lateral...2-3 x 8-10
- Cable side lateral...2 x 10-12
SHOCK: week 3
- Seated side lateral/hammer machine press superset...1-2 x 8-10
- Severse pec deck/WG upright row superset...1-2 x 8-10
- Cable front raise dropset...1 x 6-8, drop 6-8, drop 6-8 optional
Legs
POWER: week 1
- Squats...3 x 4-6
- Leg press...3 x 4-6
- Single leg extension...2 x 4-6
- Lying leg curl...3 x 4-6
- Stiff deadlift...2-3 x 4-6
REP RANGE: week 2
- Leg extension...2 x 8-10
- Hack squat...3 x 10-12
- One legged leg press...3 x 12-15
- Lying leg curl...2 x 6-8
- Stiff deadlift...2 x 8-10
- Single leg curl or seated leg curl...1-2 x 10-12
SHOCK: week 3
- Superset: leg extension/front squat...1-2 x 8-10 each
- Superset: leg extension/sissy squat or leg press...1-2 x 8-10 each
- Dropset: lunge...1 x 8-10, drop, 8-10
- Superset: leg curl seated or lying/toes pointed hyperextension...1-2 x 8-10 each
- Dropset: single leg curl...1-2 x 8-10, drop, 8-10
The only note is that once you run through PRRS a few times you should advance RR week to the following ranges: 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-20 (for larger bodyparts).
Read more: http://prrsguru.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=train&action=display&thread=755#ixzz2ILaB7sVS
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Oh, and he will do online consult and training, expensive as hell though. I never used him but did use his forums and got him to give me some hints for free. His supplements work pretty well and his diet advice is pretty solid.
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Coming out of high school, I could bench 315, squat 450, and power clean 225. Was never into deadlifts. I was bulky with big muscles and big shoulders and all the good stuff weight lifters want.
It's just died off over the years.
I'm looking into starting Rippetoe's Starting Strength routine. Just a basic 5x5 routine with power lifts for a few weeks to build my strength back up. Then get into lifting that's geared more for triathletes.
More embarrassing - My mom is going to give me swimming lessons in a few weeks.
As soon as I can get my breathing established while swimming, I'll be training mostly for triathlons and supplementing my workouts with weight lifting.
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Coming out of high school, I could bench 315, squat 450, and power clean 225. Was never into deadlifts. I was bulky with big muscles and big shoulders and all the good stuff weight lifters want.
It's just died off over the years.
I'm looking into starting Rippetoe's Starting Strength routine. Just a basic 5x5 routine with power lifts for a few weeks to build my strength back up. Then get into lifting that's geared more for triathletes.
More embarrassing - My mom is going to give me swimming lessons in a few weeks.
As soon as I can get my breathing established while swimming, I'll be training mostly for triathlons and supplementing my workouts with weight lifting.
From the lifting side, I feel your pain. In college, I was benching 365, squatting 450 and leg pressing 720...when I really decided to get serious again this time last year, I started benching 185, squatting 225 and leg pressing 270, and hurt after every workout.
I have never really added deadlifts or cleans into my routine since I started back. I'm thinking now that may be the next step I need to take to getting stronger.
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I used to could down 8 chocolate glazed donuts and a large Jungle Juice at one sitting. Now, I'm lucky to muscle down 4 and half a glass of chocolate milk. It's like the ability just disappears with age. I hate getting old.
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I used to could down 8 chocolate glazed donuts and a large Jungle Juice at one sitting. Now, I'm lucky to muscle down 4 and half a glass of chocolate milk. It's like the ability just disappears with age. I hate getting old.
Pfft...I can still down a half dozen chocolate covered, creme filled and a gallon of milk in a sitting.
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Pfft...I can still down a half dozen chocolate covered, creme filled and a gallon of milk in a sitting.
You just wait, Mister. You just wait.
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Pfft...I can still down a half dozen chocolate covered, creme filled and a gallon of milk in a sitting.
Ahh nevermind :dead:
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I used to could down 8 chocolate glazed donuts and a large Jungle Juice at one sitting. Now, I'm lucky to muscle down 4 and half a glass of chocolate milk. It's like the ability just disappears with age. I hate getting old.
Yeah. One of the best times in life was when my football coach told me after my junior year football season that I needed to gain a lot of weight and get stronger to play offensive line.
8 donuts was healthy then.
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Ahh nevermind :dead:
VV loves cream filled cannolis
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Ahh nevermind :dead:
You do realize that Buzz is working up to being able to handle two gallons of milk because he is training for his next encounter with your funbags
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VV loves cream filled cannolis
Once it hits your lips, it's so good.
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Drank way too much this weekend. Was probably drinking the equivalent of a BK Chicken sandwich combo meal in calories, fat, and carbs, but it was so damn tasty. Ate clean for the most part other than some crab cakes and a slice of cheese cake. Back on track of no drinking again this week. I won't be able to drink this weekend. Friday night we are supposed to go eat dinner with the wife's grandmother and Saturday I will take the toddler and head out to my dad's so both will keep me from partaking.
If I hear "Bring It", "A Little recovery drink will help" or something else about Dreya I am going to shoot someone. Same might be said for doing Superman Banana's, Downward Dogs, and X Press Squats.
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Drank way too much this weekend. Was probably drinking the equivalent of a BK Chicken sandwich combo meal in calories, fat, and carbs, but it was so damn tasty. Ate clean for the most part other than some crab cakes and a slice of cheese cake. Back on track of no drinking again this week. I won't be able to drink this weekend. Friday night we are supposed to go eat dinner with the wife's grandmother and Saturday I will take the toddler and head out to my dad's so both will keep me from partaking.
If I hear "Bring It", "A Little recovery drink will help" or something else about Dreya I am going to shoot someone. Same might be said for doing Superman Banana's, Downward Dogs, and X Press Squats.
I would think showing up totally plowed would impress her.
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I would think showing up totally plowed would impress her.
You may be on to something. All sweet, bible toting, little old ladies from the bible belt are much impressed by the husbands of their firstborn granddaughters showing up drunk for dinner. Yup, that is a great idea!
EDIT: To also show up at her house with a belly full of beer and say "No thanks on the extra biscuit maw-maw, I am stuffed" is not an option.
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Yeah. One of the best times in life was when my football coach told me after my junior year football season that I needed to gain a lot of weight and get stronger to play offensive line.
8 donuts was healthy then.
Aren't you like 5'8"? You played OL?
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Drank way too much this weekend. Was probably drinking the equivalent of a BK Chicken sandwich combo meal in calories, fat, and carbs, but it was so damn tasty. Ate clean for the most part other than some crab cakes and a slice of cheese cake. Back on track of no drinking again this week. I won't be able to drink this weekend. Friday night we are supposed to go eat dinner with the wife's grandmother and Saturday I will take the toddler and head out to my dad's so both will keep me from partaking.
If I hear "Bring It", "A Little recovery drink will help" or something else about Dreya I am going to shoot someone. Same might be said for doing Superman Banana's, Downward Dogs, and X Press Squats.
You're fucking up your system. It stores the fat during the food binges, then during the diet you're liver suffers. You need to take those pills that make your brain think you are full of shit full . That or be happy and unhealthy.
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Aren't you like 5'8"? You played OL?
5'8? Shit, son. I'm 5'7 on a good day.
I weighed 210 pounds, worked out with 315 pounds on bench and could squat 450. I was also dirty. And the center and tackle next to me were both over 6 feet and weighed about 300 each.
And yeah. Offensive line. Right guard. Started 12 games and had the highest grade every week. Could also throw the football a quarter mile.
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We once had a bachelor party for THS. He ate the whole cake before we could tell him there was a stripper in it.
:bar: To Townhall
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You're fucking up your system. It stores the fat during the food binges, then during the diet you're liver suffers. You need to take those pills that make your brain think you are full of shit full . That or be happy and unhealthy.
Yeah there was no food binges. I don't consider one crabcake and a slice of cheesecake over a 3 day weekend a food binge. Now if you had said a drinking binge I would agree with you. Whiskey, Milk Stouts and IPA's will fuck up your system. If I take any kind of pills it will be an ECA stack.
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5'8? Shit, son. I'm 5'7 on a good day.
I weighed 210 pounds, worked out with 315 pounds on bench and could squat 450. I was also dirty. And the center and tackle next to me were both over 6 feet and weighed about 300 each.
And yeah. Offensive line. Right guard. Started 12 games and had the highest grade every week. Could also throw the football a quarter mile.
(http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4789804208619616&pid=15.1)
In other news...how come when you google images of "short fat kid football", unrelated pictures of naked women showing off their snatch appear. Sometimes the internet is the devil. Makes me want to lock every god damn computer in the house away from my kids... :facepalm:
You don't even have to know what to look for...shit just pops up...
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(http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4789804208619616&pid=15.1)
In other news...how come when you google images of "short fat kid football", unrelated pictures of naked women showing off their snatch appear. Sometimes the internet is the devil. Makes me want to lock every god damn computer in the house away from my kids... :facepalm:
You don't even have to know what to look for...shit just pops up...
When you constantly go on porn sites for hours at a time, you automatically get a virus that causes those pop-ups to appear at random times. And you can't click them off. You literally have to shut down the computer and start over.
Or so I've read.
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(http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4789804208619616&pid=15.1)
In other news...how come when you google images of "short fat kid football", unrelated pictures of naked women showing off their snatch appear. Sometimes the internet is the devil. Makes me want to lock every god damn computer in the house away from my kids... :facepalm:
You don't even have to know what to look for...shit just pops up...
Thought that is what made it great?
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Thought that is what made it great?
Until you walk in and find a naked woman on the screen with your 7 year old looking at it...
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When you constantly go on porn sites for hours at a time, you automatically get a virus that causes those pop-ups to appear at random times. And you can't click them off. You literally have to shut down the computer and start over.
Not a pop up. These were images that were related to the search. Not sure fucking how...but they were...
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(http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4789804208619616&pid=15.1)
In other news...how come when you google images of "short fat kid football", unrelated pictures of naked women showing off their snatch appear. Sometimes the internet is the devil. Makes me want to lock every god damn computer in the house away from my kids... :facepalm:
You don't even have to know what to look for...shit just pops up...
Try Coke bottle and see what you get.
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Not a pop up. These were images that were related to the search. Not sure fucking how...but they were...
If you are using Google to search, you can turn on the filter for safe images only, I think.
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Until you walk in and find a naked woman on the screen with your 7 year old looking at it...
There is really no substitute for a real world education.
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how many people here have now searched for "short fat kid football" to check it out?
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(http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4789804208619616&pid=15.1)
It's Mai Tai Te'o, the imaginary child of Manti and Lennay.
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how many people here have now searched for "short fat kid football" to check it out?
I was too busy searching for "hairy cock sandwich."
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Conch Fritters. These are a lot easier to make if you have a Cuisinart®. (DC-10-Pro...eat your heart out!!) If you have one of those, you just put the conch in and it beats it to smithereens. Without it, you have to lots of pounding and cutting, to get the conch to be tender. (Conch tastes like abalone, but it's a lot tougher!!) Here's the combination, courtesy of the Hospital Auxiliary Cook Book. (Thanks, Olga.)
Step 1. Put all of this in the Cuisinart.
1 lb Cleaned Conch (drop this in, a piece at a time, while the machine is running)
1 oz. sweet green or red pepper
1/2 habañero pepper (or equivalent Marie Sharp's Habañero Sauce)
1 oz. tomatoes
1 oz. onions
Step 2: Sieve this together and then add to blend from Step 1.
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
Step 3: Add as much of this liquid to form a stiff consistency.
1. cup water
1 TBSP lime juice
Fry in deep fat by dropping spoonfuls. Fritters will be golden to deep brown. Big spoonfuls for a main dish; small spoonfuls for an appetizer. Dry on absorbent paper.
Serve with sections of lime, cocktail sauce and/or tartar sauce
http://belizenorth.com/belizean_recipes_text.htm
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Had a binge.
The wife brought home a huge bag of Starburst jelly beans yesterday. She said they were for me. I told her that I was on a strict diet and didn't want any of it and was pissed that she brought it into the house. She said, "Fine, I'll bring them to my students tomorrow."
But then I sat down and ate half the bag.
And before noon this morning, I finished the bag while watching Fat Head on Netflix.
I ate 10 cups of jelly beans. 270 grams of sugar. 1400 calories in the span of about 15 hours.
HOWEVER the good news is that because of my exercise routine, I never once felt bad. No sluggish feeling. No bloat. Nothing. This morning I hit the weights for 30 minutes and went on a 20 minute run. The jelly beans were probably a good post workout meal to help me bulk up.
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Caught a rotovirus that is going around. Lost about 5 lbs in 2 days. Can't say I recommend it. Just not a very sustainable weight loss plan.
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Caught a rotovirus that is going around. Lost about 5 lbs in 2 days. Can't say I recommend it. Just not a very sustainable weight loss plan.
Ughh...
Vitamins.
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/lifestyle/food/wild-eggs-breakfast-burrito
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Had a binge.
The wife brought home a huge bag of Starburst jelly beans yesterday. She said they were for me. I told her that I was on a strict diet and didn't want any of it and was pissed that she brought it into the house. She said, "Fine, I'll bring them to my students tomorrow."
But then I sat down and ate half the bag.
And before noon this morning, I finished the bag while watching Fat Head on Netflix.
I ate 10 cups of jelly beans. 270 grams of sugar. 1400 calories in the span of about 15 hours.
HOWEVER the good news is that because of my exercise routine, I never once felt bad. No sluggish feeling. No bloat. Nothing. This morning I hit the weights for 30 minutes and went on a 20 minute run. The jelly beans were probably a good post workout meal to help me bulk up.
I would not worry about empty sugar calories. It's the fat that gets you.
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I would not worry about empty sugar calories. It's the fat that gets you.
Ummm ok.
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I would not worry about empty sugar calories. It's the fat that gets you.
Complete opposite, my friend.
Stay away from sugar. All of it.
Eat fat. Lots of it.
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Caught a rotovirus that is going around. Lost about 5 lbs in 2 days. Can't say I recommend it. Just not a very sustainable weight loss plan.
The joys of having kids that go to school and catch the other kids crap. In my case the joy of having a wife teach 1st graders who know nothing about hygiene and she brings the crap home. Every year since she first started teaching I get at least one roto/stomach virus and it will shed the lbs.
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Ughh...
Vitamins.
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/lifestyle/food/wild-eggs-breakfast-burrito
Doesn't always help.
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The joys of having kids that go to school and catch the other kids crap. In my case the joy of having a wife teach 1st graders who know nothing about hygiene and she brings the crap home. Every year since she first started teaching I get at least one roto/stomach virus and it will shed the lbs.
I don't know what I'm doing right, but I haven't been to the doctor for an illness since 2009.
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I don't know what I'm doing right, but I haven't been to the doctor for an illness since 2009.
My wife doesn't get sick either. She just brings the little shits germs in and I am the one that gets sick.
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Complete opposite, my friend.
Stay away from sugar. All of it.
Eat fat. Lots of it.
Uhh, I can't gain weight no matter what I eat.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Coffee Cake
For the Caramel:
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
pinch of salt
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
For the Streusel:
½ cup brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 TBSP unsalted butter, sliced
1 ½ TBSP ground cinnamon
¼ tsp table salt
For the Cake:
¼ cup buttermilk
2 TBSP sour cream
½ cup pumpkin puree
2 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp table salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a 9-inch pan with nonstick spray.
Stir together the brown sugar, cream and salt for the caramel. Pour into a prepared pan and spread to coat the bottom. Sprinkle pecans over the caramel.
In a food processor, process brown sugar, flour, butter, cinnamon and the salt for the streusel. Pulse until small clumps form; set aside.
Whisk buttermilk, sour cream, pumpkin puree and eggs together and place into a large measuring cup with a pour spout.
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a small bowl.
Cream the butter and sugar with a mixer just until combined.
Alternately add dry ans wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry. Blend each additions just until incorporated.
Spread half the batter over the caramel, then sprinkle with half the streusel. Carefully spread remaining batter over that and top with remaining streusel. Bake 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool cake for 5 minutes, then run a pairing knife around the sides to loosen. Invert onto a serving platter while hot, then let cool slightly before slicing. Due to the sticky top, and electric knife is best for cutting, but a sharp, thin bladed knife is fine too.
Real good stuff. I think the caramel makes it almost to sweet for my liking but Jessie loves it. I am not crazy about real sweet stuff it makes my head spin, but it was still good. I have half a can of pumpkin left, I might make it again without the caramel sauce. Already getting a sugar rush and not even done yet!
(http://deejaysworld.net/yabbfiles/Attachments/PumpkinCoffeeCake.jpg)
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Doesn't always help.
I haven't had a flu shot since my ETS date in 1985, and have only had the flu twice since then. Just goes to show that a healthy immune system actually works without the added mercury.
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I haven't had a flu shot since my ETS date in 1985, and have only had the flu twice since then. Just goes to show that a healthy immune system actually works without the added mercury.
I take the flu shot every year and I haven't had it since I was a teenager, back when I didn't take it and was extremely healthy. I take vitamins every day and I still get a stomach bug when it goes around in the schools.
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I take the flu shot every year and I haven't had it since I was a teenager, back when I didn't take it and was extremely healthy. I take vitamins every day and I still get a stomach bug when it goes around in the schools.
Stomach viruses suck. Just enough to ruin the weekend, but no enough to ruin the work week.
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Halibut stuffed with crap grilled on cedar plank and scallops with Parmesan cheese bread. I don't much weight was lost but damn good chow.
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u1/miked0003/fish-2_zps2e439ba0.jpg)
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Snapper, Trigger fish, Mahi Mahi, OMG I love fish. King Mackerel fried cubes.
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I would not worry about empty sugar calories. It's the fat that gets you.
Eat fat. Lots of it.
bf loves eating the fatties
In my case the joy of having a wife teach 1st graders who know nothing about hygiene and she brings the crap home.
better that she teaches first graders and brings home crap than teaching high schoolers and bringing home the clap
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Snapper, Trigger fish, Mahi Mahi, OMG I love fish. King Mackerel fried cubes.
You won't get vaccines because of "mercury" (which if you have any dental fillings you already have a lifetime supply of) but you will eat King Mackerel? You know that's one of the highest mercury level fish around? Snapper is one of the lowest.
http://water.epa.gov/scitech/swguidance/fishshellfish/outreach/advice_index.cfm
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You won't get vaccines because of "mercury" (which if you have any dental fillings you already have a lifetime supply of) but you will eat King Mackerel? You know that's one of the highest mercury level fish around? Snapper is one of the lowest.
http://water.epa.gov/scitech/swguidance/fishshellfish/outreach/advice_index.cfm
I don't eat enough fish for it to matter. I haven't had King Mackerel in five years. The fatties I eat are pork sausage wrapped with bacon and stuffed with cream cheese, high temp cheddar and chiles.
http://smartbalance.com/recipe-lightbox/?nid=1290781
Here's an example of what my fatties look like.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v682/KeithLeiter/100_0767.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v682/KeithLeiter/100_0769.jpg)
Here's the thread if wanna try some.
http://deejaysworld.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1208174211
here's one I'm going to try real soon. Fattie with Eggs Benedict on top.
http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/2011/06/fried-potato-and-smoked-ham-fattie-on.html
Then the drill press weighs in:
http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/2010/02/drill-press-tortillas-i-need-life-lol.html
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Alright, progress time -
Reestablished my health routine on January 2nd by joining the YMCA. It's been a month.
Started:
162 pounds
Bench Press - 115 x 5
Leg press - 185 x 5
Deadlifts - 165 x 5
Overhead Press - 75 x 5
Cardio - ten minutes max.
Now:
167 pounds (I'm sorta kinda bulking)
Bench Press - 155 x 5
Leg press - 225 x 5
Dead lifts - 195 x 5
Overhead Press - 95 x 5
Cardio - Yesterday, I ran 27 minutes.
This month's goal:
170 pounds
Bench Press - 185 x 5
Leg press - 275 x 5 (I'm working on doing squats. I just can't get parallel without my toes coming up.)
Dead lifts - 225 x 5
Overhead press - 115 x 5
Cardio - 30 minutes multiple times a week
Then in March, I'll begin cutting back on calories and focusing more on running and higher reps of weight lifting. I'm thinking about signing up for a half-marathon in May, but that may have to wait.
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Alright, progress time -
Reestablished my health routine on January 2nd by joining the YMCA. It's been a month.
Started:
162 pounds
Bench Press - 115 x 5
Leg press - 185 x 5
Deadlifts - 165 x 5
Overhead Press - 75 x 5
Cardio - ten minutes max.
Now:
167 pounds (I'm sorta kinda bulking)
Bench Press - 155 x 5
Leg press - 225 x 5
Dead lifts - 195 x 5
Overhead Press - 95 x 5
Cardio - Yesterday, I ran 27 minutes.
This month's goal:
170 pounds
Bench Press - 185 x 5
Leg press - 275 x 5 (I'm working on doing squats. I just can't get parallel without my toes coming up.)
Dead lifts - 225 x 5
Overhead press - 115 x 5
Cardio - 30 minutes multiple times a week
Then in March, I'll begin cutting back on calories and focusing more on running and higher reps of weight lifting. I'm thinking about signing up for a half-marathon in May, but that may have to wait.
So, you're trying to build muscle mass instead of just losing weight? Hell, the only muscles I have that get any activity are the curls from the plate to my face. Oh and my fingertips on the keyboard of course. Oh yea, I almost forgot, MY DTHICK!
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So, you're trying to build muscle mass instead of just losing weight? Hell, the only muscles I have that get any activity are the curls from the plate to my face. Oh and my fingertips on the keyboard of course. Oh yea, I almost forgot, MY DTHICK!
Um, uh, yeah.
You know, overall physical fitness.
I've noticed that I feel better overall since I've started lifting again. And running has been easier. It was tough getting through 30 minutes of running last summer. I know it's cooler out now and I have experience doing it, but I feel like I have more power while I'm running because I've been strengthening my legs.
Also, when I do finally lose all of the weight I want to lose, I don't want to look like a sickly skinny-fat guy. I want to have some definition. You can't build muscle and cut the last bit of fat off at the same time. Build muscle first. Trim fat last.
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Um, uh, yeah.
You know, overall physical fitness.
I've noticed that I feel better overall since I've started lifting again. And running has been easier. It was tough getting through 30 minutes of running last summer. I know it's cooler out now and I have experience doing it, but I feel like I have more power while I'm running because I've been strengthening my legs.
Also, when I do finally lose all of the weight I want to lose, I don't want to look like a sickly skinny-fat guy. I want to have some definition. You can't build muscle and cut the last bit of fat off at the same time. Build muscle first. Trim fat last.
Out of basic training I was 5'9" at 175lbs of pure fucking muscle. They said I had like 4% body fat. That was 1982 and is no longer the case.
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Try this sometime.
http://youtu.be/w_GBd5YJtFU
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I need some help, folks! I need some new exercises to blend into my routine just to "trick" my muscles.
I had added Jumbo's 21s he described into arm day, but I need mowr!
Right now, my routine consists of:
Monday - Shoulder press, flys, shrugs and upright rows along with ab crunches (machine and floor)
Followed up with 30-45 minutes of elliptical or treadmill (about a mile or 2) and circuit training
Tuesday - Bench press, incline press, decline press, pec deck, cable crossover along with machine abs
Wednesday - Squats, leg press, leg curls, leg extensions, calf raises along with machine ab crunches
Followed up with 30-45 minutes of same as Monday night
Thursday - Bent over rows, lat pulldowns, upper back iso machine along with machine and floor crunches
Friday - Bicep curls (machine and bar), tricep extensions (machine and rope), reverse pullups along with machine crunches
Followed up with a mile on the elliptical and more arm circuit training
Saturday - combination of shoulder and chest work on hammer machines and run/walk a mile or two
Anybody have anything "out of this world" that I need to add in?
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I need some help, folks! I need some new exercises to blend into my routine just to "trick" my muscles.
I had added Jumbo's 21s he described into arm day, but I need mowr!
Right now, my routine consists of:
Monday - Shoulder press, flys, shrugs and upright rows along with ab crunches (machine and floor)
Followed up with 30-45 minutes of elliptical or treadmill (about a mile or 2) and circuit training
Tuesday - Bench press, incline press, decline press, pec deck, cable crossover along with machine abs
Wednesday - Squats, leg press, leg curls, leg extensions, calf raises along with machine ab crunches
Followed up with 30-45 minutes of same as Monday night
Thursday - Bent over rows, lat pulldowns, upper back iso machine along with machine and floor crunches
Friday - Bicep curls (machine and bar), tricep extensions (machine and rope), reverse pullups along with machine crunches
Followed up with a mile on the elliptical and more arm circuit training
Saturday - combination of shoulder and chest work on hammer machines and run/walk a mile or two
Anybody have anything "out of this world" that I need to add in?
I'm not expert, but I have been doing a lot of reading on weight lifting and have seen some serious personal gains in myself.
What's your bench press max, squat max, and how many pull ups can you do?
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I'm not expert, but I have been doing a lot of reading on weight lifting and have seen some serious personal gains in myself.
What's your bench press max, squat max, and how many pull ups can you do?
I haven't maxed out in a few months, but my last max was 245 on the bench and 365 on the squats.
I have rotator cuff problems (as well as old age and dunlop disease), so I can only do a few pullups without really hurting. My bench has really hurt from that too...I maxed at 365 back in my college days.
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I haven't maxed out in a few months, but my last max was 245 on the bench and 365 on the squats.
I have rotator cuff problems (as well as old age and dunlop disease), so I can only do a few pullups without really hurting. My bench has really hurt from that too...I maxed at 365 back in my college days.
So it sounds like you're already working out at beast mode level. Why do you feel the need to "trick" your muscles?
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So it sounds like you're already working out at beast mode level. Why do you feel the need to "trick" your muscles?
I'm really looking to lean up I suppose, more than bulk up more...should have been more specific in my question. I want to see the hammer brothers, instead of a lump in the middle of a fat pocket.
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You need to swim more. Bulk is almost useless. Endurance and cardio is what you need more than anything else. I have rotator cuff issues and a sternoclavicular dislocation, so weights are out for me.
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I'm really looking to lean up I suppose, more than bulk up more...should have been more specific in my question. I want to see the hammer brothers, instead of a lump in the middle of a fat pocket.
So you need to do a cut.
I'd go on the Keto diet myself if I were you. At least cut out all alcohol, sugar, and most processed carbohydrates like pasta, bread, and crackers.
You can use something like MyFitnessPal.com to track calories and nutrients. For me, I lose weight when I dip down to 1800 calories/day.
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You need to swim more. Bulk is almost useless. Endurance and cardio is what you need more than anything else. I have rotator cuff issues and a sternoclavicular dislocation, so weights are out for me.
I guess you do make sense sometimes.
I made the transition from weight room to strictly cardio 3 years ago. I'm in much better shape and have a Ton of fun with road racing and triathlon. My annual checkup numbers are always perfect as well. They weren't always when I was in the gym and sitting around 205-218. I stay around 165 now and never want to go back to what I was.
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At least cut out all alcohol,
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So you need to do a cut.
I'd go on the Keto diet myself if I were you. At least cut out all alcohol, sugar, and most processed carbohydrates like pasta, bread, and crackers.
You can use something like MyFitnessPal.com to track calories and nutrients. For me, I lose weight when I dip down to 1800 calories/day.
I am using MyFitnessPal and it has me down to 1600 calories a day. Last year, when I did lose a good bit, I was trying to stick with the Atkins plan as much as possible. This year, it's not working so well. I just need something to shock my system and get me kickstarted again...
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Buzz, I don't have any tricks to kick your progress up an Emeril notch or two....other than HGH. A few bits of advice from an old dude who's been there, done that.
First, forget worrying about bench and squat max. Straight bench press is not a good, pure muscle building movement and squats are hell on your knees and spine in the long run. And when's the last time you were walking down the beach and anyone asked you about your max bench press?
Second, if you read Muscle & Fitness or anything similar, enjoy the ads and :haha: at the "Want to blast those biceps into oblivion" articles. Hey, this may be what I'm looking for to get those guns I've been trying for. Let's see:
3 sets of 10 reps/seated dumbell curls
3 sets of 10 reps/preacher curls
3 sets of 10 reps/standing barbell curls
WTF? I've been doing that for years. Wait, what's this fine print here? Hmmm.."3 cycles of Dianobol per month and 3 cycles of oil based Testosterone per month". Oooohhhh....now I see.
Bottom line. Without the assistance of PED's, the real keys to muscle growth or definition are diet and consistent change. You're right about "tricking" or shocking the muscles. But in order to do that, you need drastic, consistent changes. Adding a little something here or there will make very little noticeable difference. If you can get out of the mindset of worrying about how much...as opposed to how you look, change will come much easier. If you never have, go look at the "300" workout. (Just as one of many examples) It's an overall body workout using 25-50 reps on each exercise. You do far less sets but it's total exhaustion on each one and can be done in 30 minutes or less.
Virtually the entire cast was doing it in preparation for the movie. Go look at the promo pics and ask yourself if you want to look like that or if you want to increase your squat max by 20 pounds? Not saying you have to go to the 300 workout from here on. But for 4-6 weeks? Oh yeah. Then move on to something else to "shock" the muscles again. You were/are doing Insanity? Fantastic change of pace. Keep looking for overall routines to take it in another direction, but just as importantly, regardless of what you do, the results will be half of what they should be if you don't adjust the diet accordingly.
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Teh Insanity was just too insane...
My Achilles would not let me go through the full 60 days. I made a week and a couple of days before I decided it hurt too damn much to finish. I seriously considered trying the 300 workout, but I don't have any tractor trailer tires in the basement.
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Out of basic training I was 5'9" at 175lbs of pure fucking muscle. They said I had like 4% body fat. That was 1982 and is no longer the case.
I was the small skinny little fuck (also no longer the case) in basic that they alway pushed to the front of the mess hall line so I could gain some weight. I gained 25 lbs in basic and had to go to CIF halfway through to get a re-issue of clothes that fit.
I came out of basic a mean,nasty motherfucker. Now I am just the mf. :haha:
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I was the small skinny little fuck (also no longer the case) in basic that they alway pushed to the front of the mess hall line so I could gain some weight. I gained 25 lbs in basic and had to go to CIF halfway through to get a re-issue of clothes that fit.
I came out of basic a mean,nasty motherfucker. Now I am just the mf. :haha:
I remember poking fun at my old man when he started getting some age on him b/c he was the poster boy for being fit. He was a DS in the Army and took pride in being able to run and exercise until he hit about 40 then he started letting himself go a little bit. Some of that was natural, the hair loss, eyesight and hearing. Of course being at the ball fields or gym every night and watching your kids play ball and eating junk food can do that to you. Funny, I regret ever saying anything to him about that.
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Teh Insanity was just too insane...
My Achilles would not let me go through the full 60 days. I made a week and a couple of days before I decided it hurt too damn much to finish. I seriously considered trying the 300 workout, but I don't have any tractor trailer tires in the basement.
I understand that. I got the Tapout XT about 2 months ago and after a few times, realized I'd better drop about 20 before I tackle that. A mild shoulder "twinge" quickly turned into a "Damn, that hurts my shoulder". On the 300 workout, I had never looked at it when someone told me about it a while back. I took the basic principals and worked up my own routine. The results were immediate. And 25+ reps with even super light weight made me beg for mercy the first few times I did it.
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A slug. That's what I've been. So far my best weight was a touch under 200, but I am now between 203 and 206 and holding. I haven't ran. I haven't been eating good. I haven't been working out (unless you consider a complete remodel of my home working out) and I honestly am starting to feel like shit.
Disgustville. That's where I am. Of course, on the bright side, I great with drinking only water and can barely stand the taste of a coke zero at this point. So, no sugar drinks is probably the only reason I'm not gaining.
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A slug. That's what I've been. So far my best weight was a touch under 200, but I am now between 203 and 206 and holding. I haven't ran. I haven't been eating good. I haven't been working out (unless you consider a complete remodel of my home working out) and I honestly am starting to feel like shit.
Disgustville. That's where I am. Of course, on the bright side, I great with drinking only water and can barely stand the taste of a coke zero at this point. So, no sugar drinks is probably the only reason I'm not gaining.
Military definition of slug:
Slow leaner under guidance.
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Monthly Progress:
Weight: 168
Longest run in February: 45 minutes on a Saturday
Averaging 30 minutes per run during the week after my weight lifting
Bench press: 185 3 rep max
Overhead press: 95 5x6
Leg press: Two 45s and a 25 on each side, 4x8
Deadlifts: 185, 5x5
Pull ups: 4x6
I've incorporated an ab routine. Leg raises, planks, and side planks each side. This week, I also started a more intense three day split that looks like this:
Monday:
Bench Press 1x8, 1x6, 1x5
Incline Press 3x6
Dips 3x10
Curls 25 pound DB curls
Ab routine
30 minute run
Wednesday:
Leg press 4x6
Deadlift 4x6
Shoulder press 4x6
Lat raises 4x8
Ab routine
30 minute run
Friday:
Pull ups 4x7
Lat pull downs 4x8
Rows 4x8
Abs
HIIT runs (5 60 second sprints with 5 60 second jogs)
Saturday:
Long run
I'm still eating pretty much whatever I want. Trying to gain strength. I think April 1st, I'll start cutting depending on how much weight I've gained.
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That sounds like a very good routine. If I could incorporate the running in with my workouts, I'd probably be shedding the extra baby fat like crazy...
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I remember when I weighed 168 lbs.
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I remember when I weighed 168 lbs.
Same here...the 5th grade was so much fun.
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Same here...the 5th grade was so much fun.
Yeah, back when I was practicing wrasslin moves in the elementary gym.
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I remember when I weighed 168 lbs.
You probably remember when you were my height too.
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Monthly Progress:
Weight: 173
Bench press: 205 5 rep max
Overhead press: 115 3x5
Leg press: Four 45s and a 25 on each side 3 rep max
Deadlifts: 225 5 rep max
Pull ups: Burnout at 7, multiple sets of 5 afterwards
Unfortunately, I've hit the peak of my bulking session. I'm fat. I've gained almost 20 pounds, and my pants are tight. I can't even wear my jeans anymore, which were a big snug to begin with.
Worst of all, I quit running. Right before spring break, I hit 6 miles. It felt AMAZING. A few days later, I went out to run another long run, started, ran for maybe five minutes, and thought, "Holy shit, I still have an hour of this."
And I turned around and went home. Haven't been able to go for a long run since. I think I'm going to hold off on running. Maybe do HIIT sprints on Wednesdays and focus mostly on lifting weights and watching what I eat.
Which is another problem. THe past few days, I've tried to scale back my calories. I can't do it. After eating high fat, high protein foods with sugary snacks throughout the day, I'm having a very hard time sticking to diet food.
My plan is to eat 1800 calories/day during the week. 2000 on Saturday and Sunday. That puts me at a 500-700 calorie deficit compared to the last three months. I've put on enough muscle that if I cut the fat, I should look damn good.
But cutting calories for three months is going to be a whole hell of a lot harder than running 30 minutes.
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I've struggled since the first of the year. I finally decided a few weeks ago to stop. Not eating outlandish, but eating what I want. Still drinking only water and occasionally a coke zero. No sugar drinks. Still sitting at 206. I'm going to relax until I hit 210 and start again. If I can......
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I was down 26lbs when you started this thread in May of last year. No exercise. I got down maybe another 10-12 pounds by late July, early August. Took Football season completely off from any diets. Probably gained 10 back, maybe more, not sure, just know where I started, and also where I was when I started working out. There was a time after Christmas, up til Feb when I joined the gym where I dieted, but didn't weigh in. At the end of the year, first of this year, I also gave up alkyhol (again), soft drinks, went back to my phone app to keep my calorie count at 1500-1750, and started working out in Feb. I'm now down a total of 76.5lbs since April 1 2012. Down @ 35 of that since Christmas. A ways to go yet.
THS, fuck running. I hate that shit too. I'm doing cross fit. About an hour workout (given to me by a trainer) that involves both strength training and cardio. Takes about an hour, and you do nothing longer than 5 minutes. 10-12 exercises a session, 4 days a week. I do maybe 20 minutes on a stationary bike, and some ab work on the off days, sometimes, not all the time. I've never liked working out or running, but this workout is fun enough that the time flies for me, and hard enough I keep a sweat going the entire time.
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I was down 26lbs when you started this thread in May of last year. No exercise. I got down maybe another 10-12 pounds by late July, early August. Took Football season completely off from any diets. Probably gained 10 back, maybe more, not sure, just know where I started, and also where I was when I started working out. There was a time after Christmas, up til Feb when I joined the gym where I dieted, but didn't weigh in. At the end of the year, first of this year, I also gave up alkyhol (again), soft drinks, went back to my phone app to keep my calorie count at 1500-1750, and started working out in Feb. I'm now down a total of 76.5lbs since April 1 2012. Down @ 35 of that since Christmas. A ways to go yet.
THS, fuck running. I hate that shit too. I'm doing cross fit. About an hour workout (given to me by a trainer) that involves both strength training and cardio. Takes about an hour, and you do nothing longer than 5 minutes. 10-12 exercises a session, 4 days a week. I do maybe 20 minutes on a stationary bike, and some ab work on the off days, sometimes, not all the time. I've never liked working out or running, but this workout is fun enough that the time flies for me, and hard enough I keep a sweat going the entire time.
If I could do this again....wait.........if I would do this again, it would make things a whole lot easier. I need to, and I know I should. Now that work is settling down, stress from it is dying down, the back is healed up, I hope to be back to no drinking other than a weekend night out from time to time. That would help me more than anything. One simply isn't motivated to exercise when he wants to come home and have a tumbler or three full of Kentucky's finest. Plus it makes one wake up in a fog and makes for more long and stressful days.
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If I could do this again....wait.........if I would do this again, it would make things a whole lot easier. I need to, and I know I should. Now that work is settling down, stress from it is dying down, the back is healed up, I hope to be back to no drinking other than a weekend night out from time to time. That would help me more than anything. One simply isn't motivated to exercise when he wants to come home and have a tumbler or three full of Kentucky's finest. Plus it makes one wake up in a fog and makes for more long and stressful days.
What this guy said X14
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Yall have inspired me to get my fat ass back on track. I started slipping when the Halloween candy showed up in my house, and really didn't end until after the Easter ham was finally finished. All in all, I have gained 15 pounds since October.
I have been working out at least 4 days a week all this time, but the cardio had all but stopped over the last few months, and it shows. Started this morning by hitting the treadmill for a mile and a half run.
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Yall have inspired me to get my fat ass back on track. I started slipping when the Halloween candy showed up in my house, and really didn't end until after the Easter ham was finally finished. All in all, I have gained 15 pounds since October.
I have been working out at least 4 days a week all this time, but the cardio had all but stopped over the last few months, and it shows. Started this morning by hitting the treadmill for a mile and a half run.
We took a cruise the last week of February. It's things like that that get me motivated. Knowing I'd be on the beach and around the pool, I worked my fat a$$ off in the weeks prior to it so the embarrassment factor wouldn't be nearly as high. We went on it. I ate and drank like crazy and have been ever since. Put every bit of the weight back on in less than 2 months. I have no motivation right now. Didn't even bring my workout clothes with me.
Snagette and I started Couch to 5K a few weeks ago. She did great the first 2 weeks but got teh shinz splints and decided she hated everything about running. Now, we're just doing couch. I need a goal. Something to shoot for. Something to get me back in the gym and on the road.
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We took a cruise the last week of February. It's things like that that get me motivated. Knowing I'd be on the beach and around the pool, I worked my fat a$$ off in the weeks prior to it so the embarrassment factor wouldn't be nearly as high. We went on it. I ate and drank like crazy and have been ever since. Put every bit of the weight back on in less than 2 months. I have no motivation right now. Didn't even bring my workout clothes with me.
Snagette and I started Couch to 5K a few weeks ago. She did great the first 2 weeks but got teh shinz splints and decided she hated everything about running. Now, we're just doing couch. I need a goal. Something to shoot for. Something to get me back in the gym and on the road.
Sign up for a 5K in the near future and tell yourself that you want to finish in a certain amount of time? Maybe that would help motivate you to hit the pavement in the evening and make you want to drink water and eat light instead of eating and drinking heavily?
Seriously have to do something myself to get motivated again. Really hopefull the warmer weather that is coming will have me out doing something every evening instead of staying in the house.
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So this is where I'm at now,
Work out five days a week. Have really been trying to eat better and have almost completely cut out the alcohol. Cardio on a bike or eliptical after work outs except the two off days, and then I get out and run at least two miles.
I start my day with a protein shake or meal replacement bar, have a lunch of anything that isn't fried and doesn't contain a lot of bread, usually protien and a sandwich for supper. I am taking CLA after each meal, and just using a preworkout and my protein. So far I have had to tighten my belt (should just go buy a new one) and can tell in my face and neck that I have lost weight. I am seeing definition in my shoulders/traps/chest but have only lost two pounds.
I am planning on continuing on with what I am doing now and finish the last three months of this deployment with P90X.
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Snagette and I started the Couch to 5K thing a while back. She's never been a runner (I'm not much of one myself...hate every step of it) and she developed shin splints after a couple of weeks and said nay-nay to the running. She's continuing to walk but the running is out. I've kept up with it and I'm in week 4.
I've always hated running. I guess because despite numerous attempts to get in real running shape, I never feel like I'm getting any better. I've been in one sprint triathlon and limped my way through the 5k run. I've done a bunch of organized 5k runs over the years, mostly to have something to do that Saturday morning or to support whatever the charity or benefit may be. I rarely make the entire run without at least a couple of walking sessions during it. I just don't get the running thing. This will be the first time I've ever really taken an actual running plan and tried to stick to it.
I'm getting through it fine so far, but honestly, the first month of it is just not that hard and not that much running. But I'm starting to see and feel the principles behind building each week. Those of you like GH2001 who are really into it, did you ever struggle with your training? Was there this "hump" you had to get over before you felt comfortable running distances? And just what is feeling comfortable, for lack of a better term, when you run?
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I loved Couch to 5k. My advice is to definitely sign up for and run a race.
I've plateaued in the weight room. I can bench press 205 three times, but I can't get more than that. I haven't even tried to add more weight. I think it's because I don't have a spotter to help me risk using heavier weight.
Speaking of heavy weight, two black dudes that I suspect were on steroids were in the gym the other day.
Here is what one of them did on bench press:
2x10 at 135 pounds
2x10 at 225 pounds
2x10 at 315 pounds
2x10 at 415 pounds
He didn't seem to struggle with 415 until the last five of his last set.
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Here is what one of them did on bench press:
2x10 at 135 pounds
2x10 at 225 pounds
2x10 at 315 pounds
2x10 at 415 pounds
He didn't seem to struggle with 415 until the last five of his last set.
:blink: All I can say is damn.
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I loved Couch to 5k. My advice is to definitely sign up for and run a race.
I've plateaued in the weight room. I can bench press 205 three times, but I can't get more than that. I haven't even tried to add more weight. I think it's because I don't have a spotter to help me risk using heavier weight.
Speaking of heavy weight, two black dudes that I suspect were on steroids were in the gym the other day.
Here is what one of them did on bench press:
2x10 at 135 pounds
2x10 at 225 pounds
2x10 at 315 pounds
2x10 at 415 pounds
He didn't seem to struggle with 415 until the last five of his last set.
Are you kidding? That's what Snaggs and Jumbo call a warmup set.
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Are you kidding? That's what Snaggs and Jumbo call a warmup set.
Seriously when he hit his second set of 10 with 315 pounds, I thought it was his warmup set.
These guys were monsters. Needle stuck monsters.
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Seriously when he hit his second set of 10 with 315 pounds, I thought it was his warmup set.
These guys were monsters. Needle stuck monsters.
There are a couple that frequent the downtown Y that I swear have to have an IV drip. They workout with about the same weight, and make me feel like a little girly man pushing 225...
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Back in my late 20's, early 30's it was all about benching and squatting. I know it sounds like an excuse, but being tall and long like I am, I was never very good at either. I would usually bench up to 225 for 6-8 reps while I rarely went over 315 with my squat.
I did three cycles of the juicey juice back then but the amount I was doing was miniscule compared to what a lot of guys in the gym were doing. They considered themselves to be "clean" if they were only doing a cc of testosterone a week. The first time I did it, I had been on for about 4 weeks when I was doing triceps one day. I normally started my tricep workout on the bench with close-grip presses. I'd start and 135 and work up to about 185 before moving on. This one day, I put on 185 and repped it out like it was just the bar. I got up kind of wondering what just happened. I put 2 plates on and did 10 reps just as easily as I had with 185.
That was the first time I realized that shit really works. I didn't do anymore because I was always scared of potential side effects, plus I never really looked forward to sticking myself in the ass with a long needle. But while on it, I was the man....in my own mind.
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I loved Couch to 5k. My advice is to definitely sign up for and run a race.
I've plateaued in the weight room. I can bench press 205 three times, but I can't get more than that. I haven't even tried to add more weight. I think it's because I don't have a spotter to help me risk using heavier weight.
Speaking of heavy weight, two black dudes that I suspect were on steroids were in the gym the other day.
Here is what one of them did on bench press:
2x10 at 135 pounds
2x10 at 225 pounds
2x10 at 315 pounds
2x10 at 415 pounds
He didn't seem to struggle with 415 until the last five of his last set.
I know a lot of guys roid that work out like that, but I have known some genetic freaks who can just do stuff like that on a bench. A guy I worked with Atlanta grew up on a South Dakota farm. He was maybe 205 or 210 when we started working out together. We started our first workout together benching around 135 or so. Five sets of 10 trying to ramp up between each set. By the time we quit working out together (mainly because I just couldn't keep up) he was knocking out sets of 300+, I was doing about 200.
Life's just not fair sometimes.
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Back in my late 20's, early 30's it was all about benching and squatting. I know it sounds like an excuse, but being tall and long like I am, I was never very good at either. I would usually bench up to 225 for 6-8 reps while I rarely went over 315 with my squat.
I did three cycles of the juicey juice back then but the amount I was doing was miniscule compared to what a lot of guys in the gym were doing. They considered themselves to be "clean" if they were only doing a cc of testosterone a week. The first time I did it, I had been on for about 4 weeks when I was doing triceps one day. I normally started my tricep workout on the bench with close-grip presses. I'd start and 135 and work up to about 185 before moving on. This one day, I put on 185 and repped it out like it was just the bar. I got up kind of wondering what just happened. I put 2 plates on and did 10 reps just as easily as I had with 185.
That was the first time I realized that shit really works. I didn't do anymore because I was always scared of potential side effects, plus I never really looked forward to sticking myself in the ass with a long needle. But while on it, I was the man....in my own mind.
I am going to lay off that slow hanging curve ball.
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Back in my late 20's, early 30's it was all about benching and squatting. I know it sounds like an excuse, but being tall and long like I am, I was never very good at either. I would usually bench up to 225 for 6-8 reps while I rarely went over 315 with my squat.
I did three cycles of the juicey juice back then but the amount I was doing was miniscule compared to what a lot of guys in the gym were doing. They considered themselves to be "clean" if they were only doing a cc of testosterone a week. The first time I did it, I had been on for about 4 weeks when I was doing triceps one day. I normally started my tricep workout on the bench with close-grip presses. I'd start and 135 and work up to about 185 before moving on. This one day, I put on 185 and repped it out like it was just the bar. I got up kind of wondering what just happened. I put 2 plates on and did 10 reps just as easily as I had with 185.
That was the first time I realized that shit really works. I didn't do anymore because I was always scared of potential side effects, plus I never really looked forward to sticking myself in the ass with a long needle. But while on it, I was the man....in my own mind.
Must. Not. Comment.
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Back in my late 20's, early 30's it was all about benching and squatting. I know it sounds like an excuse, but being tall and long like I am, I was never very good at either. I would usually bench up to 225 for 6-8 reps while I rarely went over 315 with my squat.
I did three cycles of the juicey juice back then but the amount I was doing was miniscule compared to what a lot of guys in the gym were doing. They considered themselves to be "clean" if they were only doing a cc of testosterone a week. The first time I did it, I had been on for about 4 weeks when I was doing triceps one day. I normally started my tricep workout on the bench with close-grip presses. I'd start and 135 and work up to about 185 before moving on. This one day, I put on 185 and repped it out like it was just the bar. I got up kind of wondering what just happened. I put 2 plates on and did 10 reps just as easily as I had with 185.
That was the first time I realized that shit really works. I didn't do anymore because I was always scared of potential side effects, plus I never really looked forward to sticking myself in the ass with a long needle. But while on it, I was the man....in my own mind.
OK maybe just one:
Shrinking balls to married to balls in a jar. That is not a "potential" side effect.
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I knew as I typed to expect some retread weak sauce. You guys are losing your game.
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I knew as I typed to expect some retread weak sauce. You guys are losing your game.
I have never had game anyway...
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I have never had game anyway...
Your avatar does. Damn it, are those titties ever going to break free of their bonds?
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If Snaggle had stuck with the 'roids, Snagglemomma would be keeping them in her pocketbook now
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One last check-in before I break out the ol' Speedos for the beach...
Finally decided on Monday morning that I might need to do something to get rid of the 15 pounds of belly fat I gained over the winter months (April is still considered winter, right?).
Broke down and did the Atkins thing this week, while working out a little heavier during the day and killing myself on the treadmill at night. I was actually able to get just a hair over 6 pounds off, so I'm only about 10 pounds up from where I was most of last summer. I am at least to the point that the thong won't completely disappear in my ass crack now.
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One last check-in before I break out the ol' Speedos for the beach...
Finally decided on Monday morning that I might need to do something to get rid of the 15 pounds of belly fat I gained over the winter months (April is still considered winter, right?).
Broke down and did the Atkins thing this week, while working out a little heavier during the day and killing myself on the treadmill at night. I was actually able to get just a hair over 6 pounds off, so I'm only about 10 pounds up from where I was most of last summer. I am at least to the point that the thong won't completely disappear in my ass crack now.
I hate my life. Going on vacation in 4 weeks. 4-5 weeks ago, my goal was to lose 20-25 pounds by the time I broke out my thong. (BTW, I just ordered that adorable neon lime green thong we were talking about last week) Anyway, the only set back for me has been this week. Been dealing with the flu and if I had done two reps of anything I'd have coughed up both lungs. However, my eating has been as good as it's ever been. So far, I'm 28 pounds from my goal. Gained 3 pounds in 4 weeks.
I hate my life.
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I hate my life. Going on vacation in 4 weeks. 4-5 weeks ago, my goal was to lose 20-25 pounds by the time I broke out my thong. (BTW, I just ordered that adorable neon lime green thong we were talking about last week) Anyway, the only set back for me has been this week. Been dealing with the flu and if I had done two reps of anything I'd have coughed up both lungs. However, my eating has been as good as it's ever been. So far, I'm 28 pounds from my goal. Gained 3 pounds in 4 weeks.
I hate my life.
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Your words are hurtful
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Well, I started just a little over one month prior to this thread on my "new eating/drinking lifestyle". April 1, 2012 to be exact. I didn't follow much of anything during football season. I hit it hard, including the gym, right after Christmas. I'm down 101lbs as of Tuesday morning, 67 of that since Christmas. Also had a check up. BP was 117/72, heart rate mid 70s, Blood Sugar 90 (including A1C which said no diabetes), Total Cholesterol was 120 (good and bad levels were right where they're supposed to be), Triglycerides were in the good range too.
My net average calorie intake is @1350 per day. (averaged over the week) My actual daily intake is 1850 or less. On days I work out, sometimes my net is as low as 800. On the 4-5 days I work out, according to my trainer, I burn @1200 calories. I initially questioned her estimate on how much I was burning, but my average loss is 3.3lbs a week, so she's pretty damn close.
Amazing thing is...I eat pretty much WHAT I want, I just control portion size, and ALWAYS cut my eating off at 1800 calories. Many days that I don't work out, I eat as little as 1500. I've been controlling portion size for so long now, that a "regular" portion, or what used to be, of a meal literally makes me sick, especially if it's rich food. The "tricks" are really minimal. When I go out, for steak let's say, I order a Small Filet instead of my fave Ribeye. Sour cream only on the potato, and if it's a big one, I only eat half. I stop at Whataburger every couple of weeks for a burger and fries. I get the "junior burger" combo with everything but cheese and mayo. Satisfies my burger and fries craving, and for only @600 calories.
THS, this thread helped me get and stay motivated, plus gave me ideas to help. Thanks! MyFitnessPal and my trainer that I meet with once every 2 weeks keep me accountable.
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Well, I started just a little over one month prior to this thread on my "new eating/drinking lifestyle". April 1, 2012 to be exact. I didn't follow much of anything during football season. I hit it hard, including the gym, right after Christmas. I'm down 101lbs as of Tuesday morning, 67 of that since Christmas. Also had a check up. BP was 117/72, heart rate mid 70s, Blood Sugar 90 (including A1C which said no diabetes), Total Cholesterol was 120 (good and bad levels were right where they're supposed to be), Triglycerides were in the good range too.
My net average calorie intake is @1350 per day. (averaged over the week) My actual daily intake is 1850 or less. On days I work out, sometimes my net is as low as 800. On the 4-5 days I work out, according to my trainer, I burn @1200 calories. I initially questioned her estimate on how much I was burning, but my average loss is 3.3lbs a week, so she's pretty damn close.
Amazing thing is...I eat pretty much WHAT I want, I just control portion size, and ALWAYS cut my eating off at 1800 calories. Many days that I don't work out, I eat as little as 1500. I've been controlling portion size for so long now, that a "regular" portion, or what used to be, of a meal literally makes me sick, especially if it's rich food. The "tricks" are really minimal. When I go out, for steak let's say, I order a Small Filet instead of my fave Ribeye. Sour cream only on the potato, and if it's a big one, I only eat half. I stop at Whataburger every couple of weeks for a burger and fries. I get the "junior burger" combo with everything but cheese and mayo. Satisfies my burger and fries craving, and for only @600 calories.
THS, this thread helped me get and stay motivated, plus gave me ideas to help. Thanks! MyFitnessPal and my trainer that I meet with once every 2 weeks keep me accountable.
Congrats on the lifestyle change, I hope you continue.
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Well, I started just a little over one month prior to this thread on my "new eating/drinking lifestyle". April 1, 2012 to be exact. I didn't follow much of anything during football season. I hit it hard, including the gym, right after Christmas. I'm down 101lbs as of Tuesday morning, 67 of that since Christmas. Also had a check up. BP was 117/72, heart rate mid 70s, Blood Sugar 90 (including A1C which said no diabetes), Total Cholesterol was 120 (good and bad levels were right where they're supposed to be), Triglycerides were in the good range too.
My net average calorie intake is @1350 per day. (averaged over the week) My actual daily intake is 1850 or less. On days I work out, sometimes my net is as low as 800. On the 4-5 days I work out, according to my trainer, I burn @1200 calories. I initially questioned her estimate on how much I was burning, but my average loss is 3.3lbs a week, so she's pretty damn close.
Amazing thing is...I eat pretty much WHAT I want, I just control portion size, and ALWAYS cut my eating off at 1800 calories. Many days that I don't work out, I eat as little as 1500. I've been controlling portion size for so long now, that a "regular" portion, or what used to be, of a meal literally makes me sick, especially if it's rich food. The "tricks" are really minimal. When I go out, for steak let's say, I order a Small Filet instead of my fave Ribeye. Sour cream only on the potato, and if it's a big one, I only eat half. I stop at Whataburger every couple of weeks for a burger and fries. I get the "junior burger" combo with everything but cheese and mayo. Satisfies my burger and fries craving, and for only @600 calories.
THS, this thread helped me get and stay motivated, plus gave me ideas to help. Thanks! MyFitnessPal and my trainer that I meet with once every 2 weeks keep me accountable.
Holy shit! That's awesome!
I unfortunately have not allowed this thread to change my life. It did at first and was keeping me going, but since January, I have gained 26 pounds and have not worked out in over a week and a half. I have not gone for a run in two months and I'm eating between 2500 and 3500 calories per day, a majority of which is dessert.
But I'm going to use your post as inspiration and get back on it.
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Well, I started just a little over one month prior to this thread on my "new eating/drinking lifestyle". April 1, 2012 to be exact. I didn't follow much of anything during football season. I hit it hard, including the gym, right after Christmas. I'm down 101lbs as of Tuesday morning, 67 of that since Christmas. Also had a check up. BP was 117/72, heart rate mid 70s, Blood Sugar 90 (including A1C which said no diabetes), Total Cholesterol was 120 (good and bad levels were right where they're supposed to be), Triglycerides were in the good range too.
My net average calorie intake is @1350 per day. (averaged over the week) My actual daily intake is 1850 or less. On days I work out, sometimes my net is as low as 800. On the 4-5 days I work out, according to my trainer, I burn @1200 calories. I initially questioned her estimate on how much I was burning, but my average loss is 3.3lbs a week, so she's pretty damn close.
Amazing thing is...I eat pretty much WHAT I want, I just control portion size, and ALWAYS cut my eating off at 1800 calories. Many days that I don't work out, I eat as little as 1500. I've been controlling portion size for so long now, that a "regular" portion, or what used to be, of a meal literally makes me sick, especially if it's rich food. The "tricks" are really minimal. When I go out, for steak let's say, I order a Small Filet instead of my fave Ribeye. Sour cream only on the potato, and if it's a big one, I only eat half. I stop at Whataburger every couple of weeks for a burger and fries. I get the "junior burger" combo with everything but cheese and mayo. Satisfies my burger and fries craving, and for only @600 calories.
THS, this thread helped me get and stay motivated, plus gave me ideas to help. Thanks! MyFitnessPal and my trainer that I meet with once every 2 weeks keep me accountable.
Dude! That is pretty awesome!
I too haven't allowed this thread to help me. I did for a while and stopped. Those burgers and wonderful beers that Bell's and Straight To Ale brew are my biggest downfalls. We haven't had any semblance of a diet since the baby came back in Dec. Maybe this summer will help. I know my fat ass needs to put the burgers and beer down.
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Dude! That is pretty awesome!
I too haven't allowed this thread to help me. I did for a while and stopped. Those burgers and wonderful beers that Bell's and Straight To Ale brew are my biggest downfalls. We haven't had any semblance of a diet since the baby came back in Dec. Maybe this summer will help. I know my fat ass needs to put the burgers and beer down.
It helped in a big way that I quit alkyhall completely.
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It helped in a big way that I quit alkyhall completely.
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It helped in a big way that I quit alkyhall completely.
I was really proud of you until I read this...
Seriously, that is awesome! I hope I can get back on the horse myself once I get through with all the eating that goes with a beach vacation.
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Just saw this. Awesome job JR. :thumsup:
This thread caused me to gain 56 pounds, lose my job and start a drug habit that will kill me in less than 2 months. Damn you, THS!!!
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Stepped on the scale this morning and was somewhat surprised that I only gained 3 pounds after enjoying my fill of Mahi Mahi, fried skrimps, shrimp and grits, fried crab claws, fried fish, froyo, donuts, etc., etc., etc...
Time to kick this thing up into high gear before the next vacation. I was able to purloin a copy of the P90X workout betamaxes and since the Insanity thing was just too insane for me, I think I shall try it. Ab ripper...you're up first.
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Stepped on the scale this morning and was somewhat surprised that I only gained 3 pounds after enjoying my fill of Mahi Mahi, fried skrimps, shrimp and grits, fried crab claws, fried fish, froyo, donuts, etc., etc., etc...
Time to kick this thing up into high gear before the next vacation. I was able to purloin a copy of the P90X workout betamaxes and since the Insanity thing was just too insane for me, I think I shall try it. Ab ripper...you're up first.
I finally have things rolling...besides my stomach. My week in paradise is 3 weeks away. I had big plans several weeks ago and wanted to lose 25 before I left. The flu and a couple other setbacks and as of 2 weeks ago, I had gained 3 pounds. Now, I finally hit my stride and have dropped about 9 pounds. Started getting really strict on the diet but allowing a couple of cheat meals on the weekends. The big thing is I'm making it to the gym again at 5:30 a.m. 3-4 days a week. That makes a huge difference for me and on those days, I do a couple of miles walk in the afternoon with Snagette after work.
I did fairly well on limiting the alkyhawl earlier this year. Lately, not so much. In fact, I've sucked in that department in recent weeks. My goal right now is not to drink at all for the 3 weeks leading up to vacation. Now, when I hit the beesh, it's back on. But for the next 3 weeks....
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I need some updates, peoples. I just finished week 2 of the P90X Lean program, and I have lost a half a pound. Works great, huh?
I won't lie...I love everything that they do in this program, but what has really kicked my ass? The Yoga!
I look like a rhesus monkey trying to hump a football when I attempt to go from upward dog to downward dog to runner's stance to warrior poses.
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I'm fat.
Quit the gym membership for financial reasons and kept eating unhealthy.
Not too fat. More lazy. Just a bit pudgy really. But out of shape again.
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I've gained 10 pounds but lost one waist size. I am starting my cutting program on 1 August. It's been a painful process but so far it's been worth the effort.
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I still drink a lot of burrbinzz and don't get much exercise.
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I still drink a lot of burrbinzz and don't get much exercise.
You're my boy, Blue!
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You're my boy, Blue!
We're going streaking!
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You're my boy, Blue!
I clossssee.....myyyy.....eyessss
Only for a moment then the moments gone
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I clossssee.....myyyy.....eyessss
Only for a moment then the moments gone
All my dreams pass before my eyes, a curiosity.
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It was a year ago that I started my diet. I lost 25 pounds at the best point, and a year later, am still down 20 pounds. That extra 5 pounds comes and goes, depending on how much salty food I eat, the time of the month, my stress levels, etc. Push comes to shove, I can slam the water and watch the intake and knock about three pounds off pretty fast.
So, still happy. #winning
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I'm down 116 lbs total since this thread started. 90 since January.
I am at the gym 4-5 days a week. Or at least have been, though was slack a little in July. I only lost 5lbs the month of July, so it's really slowed down, though I ate like a sumbitch most of the month. The workouts I'm doing leave me hungry as hell.
Our 2-a-days start next week, then practice every afternoon from 4-7 after that, and games on Friday nights. I have no idea when I'll fit in a workout during football season.
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I'm down 116 lbs total since this thread started. 90 since January.
I am at the gym 4-5 days a week. Or at least have been, though was slack a little in July. I only lost 5lbs the month of July, so it's really slowed down, though I ate like a sumbitch most of the month. The workouts I'm doing leave me hungry as hell.
Our 2-a-days start next week, then practice every afternoon from 4-7 after that, and games on Friday nights. I have no idea when I'll fit in a workout during football season.
Holy shit. That is awesome.
I'm really trying to get back into it. I just don't have the money for a gym membership right now, and I hate running.
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Holy shit. That is awesome.
I'm really trying to get back into it. I just don't have the money for a gym membership right now, and I hate running.
I hate running too. I get my cardio within my workout. I joined Snap 24/7 Fitness, and it's $35 a month. Pretty cheap.
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Holy shoot. That is awesome.
I'm really trying to get back into it. I just don't have the money for a gym membership right now, and I hate running.
Have you tried just body weight workouts? Pushups, crunches, pullups, and burpees are quite effective. According to popular legend that's all Herschel Walker and Bo Jackson did throughout their careers and they seemed to be in pretty good shape.
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Have you tried just body weight workouts? Pushups, crunches, pullups, and burpees are quite effective. According to popular legend that's all Herschel Walker and Bo Jackson did throughout their careers and they seemed to be in pretty good shape.
You can't get that great a workout with 110 pounds though...
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Have you tried just body weight workouts? Pushups, crunches, pullups, and burpees are quite effective. According to popular legend that's all Herschel Walker and Bo Jackson did throughout their careers and they seemed to be in pretty good shape.
I have.
Need to get more disciplined.
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Holy shit. That is awesome.
I'm really trying to get back into it. I just don't have the money for a gym membership right now, and I hate running.
I hear ya.
Hey, wanna go running?
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I hear ya.
Hey, wanna go running?
Isn't that what you do when someone or something that can kill you is after you?
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Isn't that what you do when someone or something that can kill you is after you?
Obesity and diabeetus is after me.
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Obesity and diabeetus is after me.
See, this guy ^^^ knows.
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Isn't that what you do when someone or something that can kill you is after you?
No, you shoot them...but only if they're white.
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Obesity and diabeetus is after me.
They are after all of us, some just outrun it.
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No, you shoot them...but only if they're white.
Yeah, but what if you don't have a gun?
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Yeah, but what if you don't have a gun?
You take off all of your clothes. No one wants to fight a naked man.
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I'm down 125lbs as of this week.
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I'm down 125lbs as of this week.
This thread is useless without pi.....wait, on second thought.
Srsly, congrats man. That's a big time accomplishment.
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Alright, almost a year later, I've put back on 10 pounds. Clothes getting a little snug, so I started back again Monday morning. Hit the morning mile with no problems. Was actually surprised at how easy it was consider I haven't been running at all. Had a healthy breakfast, decent lunch. Then I come home to meatloaf, rolls, mashed taters, sweet pees, and creamed corn. :sad:
Ate terrible, ate too much, then went to sleep from depression.
Got up Tuesday morning, barely did half a mile before I was ready to quit. This shit is hard, not sure how I lost 35 pounds last summer. BUT, I did eat healthy for lunch and supper yesterday, and was able to champion through 20 minutes of cardio last night. So maybe I can start it again.
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I've been doing better. It didn't help that CostCo had Welch's Fruit Snacks on sale. A box of 80 cost 7.99.
So I bought them and ate about 5 a day.
But still getting back on track. I've realized that cutting carbs is a must for me, and I decided that if I'm going to eat meat and vegetables, I'm going to eat what I like.
I've been eating bacon and eggs every morning. Fish or chicken for lunch. Dinner's the hard part. I'm working now from 3pm-6pm, so the wife is doing more meal planning. She loves her carbs, and her body seems to burn fat like it has nothing else to do.
What I don't understand about my body is that I get flabbier, larger love handles, chubbier face, and the usual lethargy from being fat but I don't gain pounds.
I weigh 165. Have weighed 165 pretty much for the past 5 years.
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What I don't understand about my body is that I get flabbier, larger love handles, chubbier face, and the usual lethargy from being fat but I don't gain pounds.
How old are you? Welcome to the wonderful world of lower testosterone and muscle mass. You're just a hop skip and a jump away from male pattern baldness, sagging testicles, and black socks with sandals.
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I'm down 125lbs as of this week.
Awesome, congrats sir.
How old are you? Welcome to the wonderful world of lower testosterone and muscle mass. You're just a hop skip and a jump away from male pattern baldness, sagging testicles, and black socks with sandals.
You're getting old aren't you?
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How old are you? Welcome to the wonderful world of lower testosterone and muscle mass. You're just a hop skip and a jump away from male pattern baldness, sagging testicles, and black socks with sandals.
28. Am I old?
Again though, if I eat healthy and get moderate exercise, I tighten up and look better and feel better. But the weight stays about the same. This past spring I bulked up by eating 3000 calories a day and lifting heavy weights 3-4 days a week. Jumped up to 175.
But the pounds shed right off.
A few years ago I was getting into running I think right around when I started this thread. I noticed my pants getting looser and my chin firming up along with some muscle definition around my torso. Stayed right at 165.
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28. Am I old?
No, but in two years or so your natural testosterone production is decreasing with each passing day. It may be now.
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28. Am I old?
Again though, if I eat healthy and get moderate exercise, I tighten up and look better and feel better. But the weight stays about the same. This past spring I bulked up by eating 3000 calories a day and lifting heavy weights 3-4 days a week. Jumped up to 175.
But the pounds shed right off.
A few years ago I was getting into running I think right around when I started this thread. I noticed my pants getting looser and my chin firming up along with some muscle definition around my torso. Stayed right at 165.
3000 calories a day, and only gained 10lbs huh? Fucking wow! Lucky you.
Oh, and when you hit 40...never trust a fart, and you suddenly won't be able to eat foods that never bothered you before.
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Awesome, congrats sir.
You're getting old aren't you?
I sunburned my bald head through a hat this weekend. What does that tell you?
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I sunburned my bald head through a hat this weekend. What does that tell you?
I bet you were impressing all the ladys too whilst mowing your yard in this:
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Try your 50's on for size. It's comin'. Can you hear it comin'?
I can't without my hearing aid.
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I bet you were impressing all the ladys too whilst mowing your yard in this:
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How else am I supposed to prevent unsightly tan lines on my feet?
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We'll y'all take care of your selves. Let my diabetes get the best of and checking into hospital. Don't be me.
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We'll y'all take care of your selves. Let my diabetes get the best of and checking into hospital. Don't be me.
Get it under control chityeah. Whatevah it takes, you can do it.
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Get it under control chityeah. Whatevah it takes, you can do it.
Thanks! After 2 bags of fluids and 15 units of insulin back to normal. Now I'm no obese diabetic, actually was 185 and dropped to 155 in 3 months. Not typical for type 2. Seeing a nutritionist and looking forward to sharing recipes that will be good for all of us. If I play this right might be able to get off meds in a year. I WILL NOT stop drinking the burbinz tho.
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Alright, while I was gone I lost a total of 15 pounds, and a waist size. I'm less fat and more muscle now, so I'm hoping to make the old lady happy with the new me. Below is a before and after pic. I'm on the far right.
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Alright, while I was gone I lost a total of 15 pounds, and a waist size. I'm less fat and more muscle now, so I'm hoping to make the old lady happy with the new me. Below is a before and after pic. I'm on the far right.
A big salute to you, sir and thank you for your service.
I feel like I'm starting over for the 100th time. The workouts have been consistent but the eating and drinking habits have been, in a word, horrible. Blood pressure is up. I'm now in my 50's and weighing more than I've ever weighed in my life. This is not a good combination. As I've said several times, I've always worked out but in order for me to make any real strides, I need goals. I have two.
My daughter got another gig performing on Royal Caribbean so we had an excuse to book another cruise this upcoming March. I weighed 247 this weekend and the goal is 215 when I set foot on the boat. The more important goal is to be in as good health as I can be in come mid January, when I have appointments with the doc for BP and complete work up. Colonoscopy, finger up the rectum, blood work. Check all the plumbing out. Been a couple of years since my last one so I want my diet to be off the charts clean and the drinking virtually null and void long before then.
On my third day of egg white/spinach/turkey omelets, grilled chicken, oatmeal, tons of water....Last night, I took two tilapia filets and brushed on a little EVOO, lemon juice, pineapple juice and blackened seasoning. Broiled that up and put a plain sweet potato next to it. This is the way I will eat with a "cheat day" each week. So....
having said all that, please to be posting any super keen, low fat recipes you've been using. I have no problem once I get into the habit of really eating clean, but admittedly, it gets boring eating the same things and I'm always open to trying something new.
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Alright, while I was gone I lost a total of 15 pounds, and a waist size. I'm less fat and more muscle now, so I'm hoping to make the old lady happy with the new me. Below is a before and after pic. I'm on the far right.
Yup, Deployments have a way of doing that to you.
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Thanks! After 2 bags of fluids and 15 units of insulin back to normal. Now I'm no obese diabetic, actually was 185 and dropped to 155 in 3 months. Not typical for type 2. Seeing a nutritionist and looking forward to sharing recipes that will be good for all of us. If I play this right might be able to get off meds in a year. I WILL NOT stop drinking the burbinz tho.
Updates?
I am heading to the Doctor this morning myself. I have always kept a check on my blood sugar b/c my Grandfather, Dad, two anuts and two uncles are all diabetic. It worries me. I was at a point that for the most part as long as I ate something healthy it would stay in the 70-150 range. If I ate really bad but at least went for a brisk walk, it would get around 190. Way to high I know, but I could live with that as long as I got to grill delicious steaks, burgers and smoke delicious pork butts with all the bad sides.
I am no longer able to do that. I can eat a freaking garden salad with 1k Island dressing and go for a walk and it will be 220 to 270. This past Tuesday I come home to see Fried Chicken, purple hull peas, cornbread, mashed potates w/ gravy. Eat that and decided I wanted a bowl of Ice Cream. No big deal, my sugar has never been more than 270. So, I will feel a little bad in a couple of hours, I can deal. I didn't expect to be drunk without drinking a drop and it being 598. I wanted to try and walk, but couldn't even walk down the hall without stumbling. Laid in bed drinking water and hoping like hell that it came down enough that I wouldn't have to go to the ER. I have ate nothing but Salads, vegetables and lean mean (grilled chicken breast) this past week other than one night and it has not been below 200 yet. The one night I ate grilled chicken stuffed with boudin and shrimp sauce piquant, it was over 400.
Can't wait to hear what the doctor has to say.
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Sorry for delay in update. Going to keep it real. Ac1 was 11. Fought the battle and lost. I was diagnosed with depression 15 years ago and with blood sugar so high it got REALLY bad. So turned to lots of fine bourbunz to self medicate. Well last Monday night I decided to make a decision that only God is allowed to make. Was found by roomie and baker acted. Released today and feeling like a million bucks. Doctor and I decided I probably am not an alcoholic per say but AA meetings and depression counseling is in order. On meds for that. Ac1 is now 13. While in hospital got lots of help from dietician and now on a sliding scale with insulin. That's the short of it. Any questions or comments feel free to ask. This talking about it has been a burden unloaded. I also never knew how many real life friends I had. Probably had 25 visitors while many more had none. Please no one ever let your self feel so alone. War Damn Me!!
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Sorry for delay in update. Going to eep it real. Ac1 was 11. Fought the battle and lost. I was diagnosed with depression 15 years ago and with blood sugar so high it got REALLY bad. So turned to lots of fine bourbunz to self medicate. Well last Monday night I decided to make a decision that only God is allowed to make. Was found by roomie and baker acted. Released today and feeling like a million bucks. Doctor and I decided I probably am not an alcoholic per say but AA meetings and depression counseling is in order. On meds for that. Ac1 is now 13. While in hospital got lots of help from dietician and now on a sliding scale with insulin. That's the short of it. Any questions or comments feel free to ask. This talking about it has been a burden unloaded. I also never knew how many real ife friends I had. Probably had 25 visitors while many more had none. Please no one ever let your self feel so alone. War Damn Me!!
I hope you're on the upswing, my friend.
I too have had some low feelings lately. 7 months of inconsistent sleep and poor eating habits has me down. It's like I want to exercise, but I can't sleep. I can't sleep because I don't exercise. Because I'm not sleeping or exercising, I'm looking for other ways to self-medicate, and my drug is eating sweets.
At least with alcohol you get drunk. Eating unhealthy foods just leads to gas.
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Glad to see you're on the other side, chit. Good for you. AU1 and I have a constant back and forth about daily struggles with all of the above. Right now, I'm going for 4 out of 5 days without drank. I'm an exercise nut (Yep, I gots em') but stress leads to constant medication with the bottle. Despite my doc telling me over a year ago I need to back off because the liver is showing signs....I refuse to listen.
Well, I am now.
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Sorry for delay in update. Going to keep it real. Ac1 was 11. Fought the battle and lost. I was diagnosed with depression 15 years ago and with blood sugar so high it got REALLY bad. So turned to lots of fine bourbunz to self medicate. Well last Monday night I decided to make a decision that only God is allowed to make. Was found by roomie and baker acted. Released today and feeling like a million bucks. Doctor and I decided I probably am not an alcoholic per say but AA meetings and depression counseling is in order. On meds for that. Ac1 is now 13. While in hospital got lots of help from dietician and now on a sliding scale with insulin. That's the short of it. Any questions or comments feel free to ask. This talking about it has been a burden unloaded. I also never knew how many real life friends I had. Probably had 25 visitors while many more had none. Please no one ever let your self feel so alone. War Damn Me!!
Hope you are on the upswing as well. I don't know if it's the blood sugar being out of whack, but I was feeling some depression as well before I found out what was wrong......let me rephrase, before I was diagnosed. I knew what the hell was wrong, just chose to ignore it. Do you think that the blood sugar levels being so high was leading to you being depressed? Use this thread to vent, I have thought about it several times, but didn't.
Not long after that post I made I actually had to go to the ER. My meter wouldn't read and theirs said it was almost 800. My A1C's are back down to 7, but I had to make wholesale life changes. They were at 11. Now with a revamped diet and exercise I am getting back to where I need to be. I still get a little low from time to time, but the really high reading are few and far between unless I go nuts on some Italian food or something of the like. My alcohol intake isn't what it used to be. I am not getting hammered 5 to 6 nights a week, but I am still drinking a tumbler full 5 nights out of the week or so. I have done better the past couple of weeks but it's a struggle that I will have to deal with from now I would imagine. I am in the process of seeing if I can go without for a couple of weeks and then seeing where I can go from there. Hope it all works out and I can lose these last 15 to 20 lbs that I want to lose. I am down to 204 and was up to 245 back in November.
I know what you mean about the alcoholic thing. I don't what to classify myself. I can go several days without and feel like a million bucks, but can't break the habit of reaching for that tumbler once the kids are in bed to unwind. I don't even crave it and sometimes I have one drink and want to throw up b/c it just didn't set right. Hope to get a grip on that soon.
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Sorry for delay in update. Going to keep it real. Ac1 was 11. Fought the battle and lost. I was diagnosed with depression 15 years ago and with blood sugar so high it got REALLY bad. So turned to lots of fine bourbunz to self medicate. Well last Monday night I decided to make a decision that only God is allowed to make. Was found by roomie and baker acted. Released today and feeling like a million bucks. Doctor and I decided I probably am not an alcoholic per say but AA meetings and depression counseling is in order. On meds for that. Ac1 is now 13. While in hospital got lots of help from dietician and now on a sliding scale with insulin. That's the short of it. Any questions or comments feel free to ask. This talking about it has been a burden unloaded. I also never knew how many real life friends I had. Probably had 25 visitors while many more had none. Please no one ever let your self feel so alone. War Damn Me!!
Hope you continue to improve. I'm certain each day won't feel easy but in the end, we are each responsible for getting ourselves into playing shape. I think most of us struggle with that in one way or another. It all starts with the mental shift and it sounds like you've begun that. Keep up the good work.
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Do you think that the blood sugar levels being so high was leading to you being depressed?
Yes! Learned there is a direct link. 1 in 10 Americans have depression. 6 in 10 diabetics. They're not sure what causes what but definite connection. Of course we all know the added alcohol intensifies it.
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Do you think that the blood sugar levels being so high was leading to you being depressed?
Yes! Learned there is a direct link. 1 in 10 Americans have depression. 6 in 10 diabetics. They're not sure what causes what but definite connection. Of course we all know the added alcohol intensifies it.
Hormone imbalances cause a lot of problems.
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Do you think that the blood sugar levels being so high was leading to you being depressed?
Yes! Learned there is a direct link. 1 in 10 Americans have depression. 6 in 10 diabetics. They're not sure what causes what but definite connection. Of course we all know the added alcohol intensifies it.
Makes sense now as to why my doctor ask me if I have suffered from any depression during my checkups.
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I'm down 125lbs as of this week.
So, in the past year I'm down just another 20lbs, but I think the gym time has helped me redistribute some too. Total down 140-145 depending on the day.
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So, in the past year I'm down just another 20lbs, but I think the gym time has helped me redistribute some too. Total down 140-145 depending on the day.
Awesome! Keep it up, my frien.
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In January I rejoined the gym and started hitting the weights hard. I decided to bulk up and then go on a cut. The cut was supposed to start in March.
Then it was April.
Then May.
Now June.
On one hand, I'm jacked. I've gained fifteen pounds, can bench press 235 pounds 3 times, and have chiseled sections on my beefy body.
On the other hand, my love handles are wider, my chiseled sections jiggle, and I walk around with my pants unbuttoned.
I'm going to try again tomorrow. Going to hit the track for a good cardio routine and get back to cutting calories. Rebuke all forms of temptation for me. Like waking up in the morning. That tends to be the first influence on me eating 1000+ calories too many.
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In January I rejoined the gym and started hitting the weights hard. I decided to bulk up and then go on a cut. The cut was supposed to start in March.
Then it was April.
Then May.
Now June.
On one hand, I'm jacked. I've gained fifteen pounds, can bench press 235 pounds 3 times, and have chiseled sections on my beefy body.
On the other hand, my love handles are wider, my chiseled sections jiggle, and I walk around with my pants unbuttoned.
I'm going to try again tomorrow. Going to hit the track for a good cardio routine and get back to cutting calories. Rebuke all forms of temptation for me. Like waking up in the morning. That tends to be the first influence on me eating 1000+ calories too many.
It's like this forum is The Concourse for VV
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This year, I have decided to bulk up. I mean, what's an extra 30 pounds of jiggle, right?
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This year, I have decided to bulk up. I mean, what's an extra 30 pounds of jiggle, right?
More cushion for the pushin.
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Bad news is, I could only get as low as 199. Good news is, it's been nearly 2 years since I lost 40 pounds, and I've only put 12 back on. Still, 212 isn't desired weight. One of the best parts of losing 40 pounds is buying clothes that are 2 sizes smaller than you once were. Problem with putting 12 pounds back on is, those clothes still fit, but they are not comfortable.
So here we go again.....again. Hoping for 200 by March.
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Bad news is, I could only get as low as 199. Good news is, it's been nearly 2 years since I lost 40 pounds, and I've only put 12 back on. Still, 212 isn't desired weight. One of the best parts of losing 40 pounds is buying clothes that are 2 sizes smaller than you once were. Problem with putting 12 pounds back on is, those clothes still fit, but they are not comfortable.
So here we go again.....again. Hoping for 200 by March.
Right there with ya. Except that I only got as low as 208. I hovered around 215 for almost two years, then put 10+ on again here over the last 3 or 4 months. I have still been hitting the gym every day basically, but I stopped getting my lazy ass up at night to walk downstairs and get on the elliptical or do a P90X video and started getting my lazy ass up at night to walk into the kitchen to see what new snacks we have.
I also decided it would be cool to bulk up the chest and arms...so now none of my suit jackets fit me up top.
It is time to slow that down and speed up the fat burning cardio once again.
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I made the weight loss resolution. New Year's is easily the worst time to do it, just like a Monday is the worst time to start a diet. But then, nothing else has worked for me in the last couple of years. So January 1st I tipped the scales at 244. I needed some kind of goal with a little more substance to it than just, "I want to lose 30 pounds by....".
I do have the goal of getting under 215 so in order to give me some direction getting there, I registered for a sprint triathlon in late April. I'm eating clean and I also cut out the alcohol, which will help more than anything. A training schedule involving all the running, biking etc. should get me on my way to my goal. Although, I use the term "running" very loosely since my running style more resembles a newborn calf having a severe asthma attack than anything else.
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Right there with ya. Except that I only got as low as 208. I hovered around 215 for almost two years, then put 10+ on again here over the last 3 or 4 months. I have still been hitting the gym every day basically, but I stopped getting my lazy ass up at night to walk downstairs and get on the elliptical or do a P90X video and started getting my lazy ass up at night to walk into the kitchen to see what new snacks we have.
I also decided it would be cool to bulk up the chest and arms...so now none of my suit jackets fit me up top.
It is time to slow that down and speed up the fat burning cardio once again.
I'll let Mrs. Dallas know, she'll be in touch.
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Anybody tried something called Crossfit? Sounds interesting.
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ok, so this is where weight "issues" are supposed to be. Well, since we are getting all personal, topped off most recently at 207 on Jan. 2. Down to 204.4 and mainly run/walk and cutting back.
Been a fat boy runner for 2-3 days a week for years but I gotta step up and so some cross training.
If we are comparing notes and looking to see who loses the most, I am at a distinct disadvantage. I lug around close to 8 pounds of penis that I do not wish to part with.
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Anybody tried something called Crossfit? Sounds interesting.
If by interesting you mean a weird cult doing random stupid shit while grunting like cavemen having sex, then yeah.
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Anybody tried something called Crossfit? Sounds interesting.
I didn't know you were gay?
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I didn't know you were gay?
He was thinking about it...I don't think he is now. Buzz is way too cool for CF...and muscular. He would crush those twerps with the bazookas.
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Bad news is, I could only get as low as 199. Good news is, it's been nearly 2 years since I lost 40 pounds, and I've only put 12 back on. Still, 212 isn't desired weight. One of the best parts of losing 40 pounds is buying clothes that are 2 sizes smaller than you once were. Problem with putting 12 pounds back on is, those clothes still fit, but they are not comfortable.
So here we go again.....again. Hoping for 200 by March.
My story EXACTLY. I started back on the plan yesterday. I put on 13 pounds since Dec 6. The trip to Aberdeen, the horrendous, unimaginable stress at work, family medical issues - I was stress eating like crazy and washing it down with bottles of red wine.
The good news is that at least of it is water weight - drank around 90 oz of dihydrogen monoxide yesterday and was down two pounds already this morning. I was so dehydrated that I was waking up with cotton mouth on mornings when I didn't drink the night before. Stress is a horrible thing.
I am optimistic that if I clean up my eating habits again, I will get back in my skinny (for me) jeans. I know you guys like my curves, so I have no plans to deprive myself unnecessarily. Can't let y'all down...
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I didn't know you were gay?
Look...just because I enjoy a delicious protein shake for lunch every day doesn't mean; wait, what?
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My story EXACTLY. I started back on the plan yesterday. I put on 13 pounds since Dec 6. The trip to Aberdeen, the horrendous, unimaginable stress at work, family medical issues - I was stress eating like crazy and washing it down with bottles of red wine.
The good news is that at least of it is water weight - drank around 90 oz of dihydrogen monoxide yesterday and was down two pounds already this morning. I was so dehydrated that I was waking up with cotton mouth on mornings when I didn't drink the night before. Stress is a horrible thing.
I am optimistic that if I clean up my eating habits again, I will get back in my skinny (for me) jeans. I know you guys like my curves, so I have no plans to deprive myself unnecessarily. Can't let y'all down...
I believe in ya hotness
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Look...just because I enjoy a delicious protein shake for lunch every day doesn't mean; wait, what?
Tom Lasorda everybody!!!
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My story EXACTLY. I started back on the plan yesterday. I put on 13 pounds since Dec 6. The trip to Aberdeen, the horrendous, unimaginable stress at work, family medical issues - I was stress eating like crazy and washing it down with bottles of red wine.
The good news is that at least of it is water weight - drank around 90 oz of dihydrogen monoxide yesterday and was down two pounds already this morning. I was so dehydrated that I was waking up with cotton mouth on mornings when I didn't drink the night before. Stress is a horrible thing.
I am optimistic that if I clean up my eating habits again, I will get back in my skinny (for me) jeans. I know you guys like my curves, so I have no plans to deprive myself unnecessarily. Can't let y'all down...
She's a giver, folks.
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Anybody tried something called Crossfit? Sounds interesting.
I have a good friend that does a combat fitness equivalent of Crossfit at a gym close to Hoover. If you want, I will get the info from him. He is 50 and is as hot as he was in college. He says it's not a good workout if you don't throw up - not my kind of party but whatever... beats shitting yourself when you run, I guess.
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She's a giver, folks.
I believe in ya hotness
Thanks, boys. I need the encouragement.
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When I am serious about my workouts, I put a trash can at each end of the basement. If they aren't both full at the end of the workout, I go again.
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If a crossfitter is in the woods and no one can hear him, will he still talk about crossfit?
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I'm glad we got this thread resurrected. Just hearing all the other stories has gotten me motivated once again. Time to get the trash cans out.
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I'm glad we got this thread resurrected. Just hearing all the other stories has gotten me motivated once again. Time to get the trash cans out.
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If a crossfitter is in the woods and no one can hear him, will he still talk about crossfit?
Yes
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This post is more for cityyeah:
Well the good news for me is I am down to 195. The bad news is that my A1C's are 10.5 and I haven't seen a reading on my glucose meter below 250 since October. (Until the past 3 days since my doctor visit) That is what is causing my weight loss. Once that is straightened out I will probably gain some weight back.
I went to the doctor last week for my blood work and he almost put me on insulin shots, but decided to up my dosage of pills back to original dose. I did actually see 124 which is nice, but I told Mrs.AUT1 last night that I felt like my blood sugar was around 50. Apparently it will take a few weeks of being in the normal range to not feel like it's low while being in the normal range. Dodged a bullet on the insulin. That is something I really don't want to do.
Cholesterol isn't bad. LDL is 76, HDL is 46. Triglycerides is another story. 2400, that's only 2200 over the normal range. I guess I have to lay off the bacon every morning for breakfast. Also hoping that this new schedule of hitting the fine burbunz only one or two nights a week will help out. We shall see.
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This post is more for cityyeah:
Well the good news for me is I am down to 195. The bad news is that my A1C's are 10.5 and I haven't seen a reading on my glucose meter below 250 since October. (Until the past 3 days since my doctor visit) That is what is causing my weight loss. Once that is straightened out I will probably gain some weight back.
I went to the doctor last week for my blood work and he almost put me on insulin shots, but decided to up my dosage of pills back to original dose. I did actually see 124 which is nice, but I told Mrs.AUT1 last night that I felt like my blood sugar was around 50. Apparently it will take a few weeks of being in the normal range to not feel like it's low while being in the normal range. Dodged a bullet on the insulin. That is something I really don't want to do.
Cholesterol isn't bad. LDL is 76, HDL is 46. Triglycerides is another story. 2400, that's only 2200 over the normal range. I guess I have to lay off the bacon every morning for breakfast. Also hoping that this new schedule of hitting the fine burbunz only one or two nights a week will help out. We shall see.
We have a PM button. You just click on his name and boom.
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So are we doing this again? We all gone get skinny?
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We have a PM button. You just click on his name and boom.
I will cut you!
So are we doing this again? We all gone get skinny?
Damn right.....wait, who all got skinny last time?
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So are we doing this again? We all gone get skinny?
It's only a matter of time. Of course, it may take me 10 years.
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Skinny is really a relative term. See, I have this cousin and she is really thin but strangely hot. Roll Tide.
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So are we doing this again? We all gone get skinny?
I've accepted the fact that I will never be skinny. But 200 pounds and can run a 5k in 30 minutes is great with me. 190 pounds and can run a 5k in 30 minutes is fantastic.
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Skinny is really a relative term. See, I have this cousin and she is really thin but strangely hot. Roll Tide.
Only one thing left to do.
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Only one thing left to do.
Win the whole damn...wait
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I also cut out the alcohol
Well there goes all your personality. That should count for something on the scale.
I started the body reset diet. Smoothies for three meals a day and two snacks...not hungry and the smoothies are good...but I was dreaming about steak last night.
Glad chityeah and AU1Tiger are on the upswing...that diabeetus is nasty business.
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Well there goes all your personality. That should count for something on the scale.
I started the body reset diet. Smoothies for three meals a day and two snacks...not hungry and the smoothies are good...but I was dreaming about steak last night.
Glad chityeah and AU1Tiger are on the upswing...that diabeetus is nasty business.
I will cut the first water-head that likes this post.
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Well there goes all your personality. That should count for something on the scale.
I started the body reset diet. Smoothies for three meals a day and two snacks...not hungry and the smoothies are good...but I was dreaming about steak last night.
Glad chityeah and AU1Tiger are on the upswing...that diabeetus is nasty business.
<3
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Consider yourself warned.
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So are we doing this again? We all gone get skinny?
When we get skinny, maybe we can get all oiled up and have a rasslin match. What you say guys?!
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When we get skinny, maybe we can get all oiled up and have a rasslin match. What you say guys?!
Say, that sounds like a great idea. I'll start out on top.
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Say, that sounds like a great idea. I'll start out on top.
Not this time. I won't fall for that trick again, like I did the last few times.
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I've accepted the fact that I will never be skinny. But 200 pounds and can run a 5k in 30 minutes is great with me. 190 pounds and can run a 5k in 30 minutes is fantastic.
There's no skinny girl hidden in me either. I gots the curves, but as previously mentioned, they work for me. But I do need to lose the 25 again. They came back and brought friends and my knees and back are aching again. I was happy with the svelte me, and I want that girl back. I did REALLY well today in terms of watching what I eat and pounding the H2O, so hell yeah, let's get this thread going again!
The new Mexican girl is right. Snaggie needs to lose the weight fast so he will be able to drink again when FB season rolls around. Otherwise, we may have to tell him we moved the tailgate to back beside the pink dumpster.
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To help everyone get started
http://youtu.be/rwAwuhvhLPU (http://youtu.be/rwAwuhvhLPU)
Just watching him made me puke, I lost 10lbs in one day!!
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To help everyone get started
http://youtu.be/rwAwuhvhLPU (http://youtu.be/rwAwuhvhLPU)
Just watching him made me puke, I lost 10lbs in one day!!
WT has that whole collection on VHS.
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Besides the diet, I have been in a workout rut for the last 6 months. Anybody have a really good routine they'd like to share? Especially a chest or shoulder workout.
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Besides the diet, I have been in a workout rut for the last 6 months. Anybody have a really good routine they'd like to share? Especially a chest or shoulder workout.
I'll PM you my "chest" workout. :tits:
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I'll PM you my "chest" workout. :tits:
He's seen that one, no?
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Besides the diet, I have been in a workout rut for the last 6 months. Anybody have a really good routine they'd like to share? Especially a chest or shoulder workout.
Weights?
I like the boring-but-big programs. 5x5 for 4 weeks, 10-8-6-4-2 for 4 weeks, 5-3-1-10-10 for 4 weeks. One week deload with 5x5 with your 10 rep. Rinse and repeat.
Got up to bench pressing 265 as a one rep max. Standing military press max was 3 reps at 155.
I also incorporate dumbbells for chest with incline press. Didn't go too heavy though as I hate dropping dumbbells after each set.
Then weighted dips. Put on a belt and attach a 25 to it. You can angle your body forward or straight up to hit different parts of your chest and shoulders. The end of my chest day was 3x10 dips, then 1xfailure.
I'd like to find a good chest/shoulder program though that doesn't really add bulk. That's my issue. I only know how to weight lift as a football player. No idea how to do it as a runner.
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He's seen that one, no?
Not the advanced version.
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I'd like to find a good chest/shoulder program though that doesn't really add bulk. That's my issue. I only know how to weight lift as a football player. No idea how to do it as a runner.
Thanks for the regimen list. As for the chest, I had a trainer show me a few tricks to cut but not necessarily add bulk in my chest workout. He actually shooed me away from the flat bench. I have been doing 5x10 on the decline bench, 3x12 with dumbbells on the incline bench and some cable crosses to help shape the under and side boob. You should see me in my bikini now...
This guy had a 30" waist and 50" chest that was cut like Rambo had just gotten ahold of him. I decided it was a good idea to listen to him.
I have been working out alone lately, so I haven't had a chance to see what my max is on the bench, but I have been doing the 5x10 decline with 225. I have a crappy rotator cuff in my throwing arm, so I have been using lighter weights on the incline.
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Besides the diet, I have been in a workout rut for the last 6 months. Anybody have a really good routine they'd like to share? Especially a chest or shoulder workout.
I like to place a quarter on one of my breasts and flex/flip it over to the other one. I do this back and forth for about 50 reps before I even get started with my chest exercise, just to warm up.
Then, I go through my numchuck routine. Next, I go straight to the pool for water aerobics and finish off with some soup can curls.
More than the routine, sounds to me like you mostly need motivation to be able to stick with a plan. I can PM you some pics of me posing, so that you can see what the after "COULD" be like if you will fully commit to shaping your body. And I mean really commit. You obviously won't look like WT but you will see that flab disappear and look better. That's the goal, right?
No pain-- no gain brother. Stick it out.
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WT has that whole collection on VHS.
Bitch, I have DVR technology.
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Besides the diet, I have been in a workout rut for the last 6 months. Anybody have a really good routine they'd like to share? Especially a chest or shoulder workout.
Check out Kia Greene videos on YouTube. He is a body builder, but he's not one of those look at me all the time kind. He does a workout series with random individuals. Very informative and I have actually started putting his principles for working out into my workout. He really explains how to workout instead of just throwing weights around. The videos list what workout with how many sets and reps.
http://youtu.be/qYfFpn_Rzh0 (http://youtu.be/qYfFpn_Rzh0)
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That's all good and everything but I found my new routine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnP-D0DuO6E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnP-D0DuO6E)
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Well? Any updates from you cake sniffers?
It's day 11 over here...Down 9lbs....I feel AMAZING....and I am not craving anything.
But I do catch myself looking at the wine fridge....I don't think I've gone two weeks on the wagon without being sick...well, ever.
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Well? Any updates from you cake sniffers?
It's day 11 over here...Down 9lbs....I feel AMAZING....and I am not craving anything.
But I do catch myself looking at the wine fridge....I don't think I've gone two weeks on the wagon without being sick...well, ever.
5.2.
Biggest problem I've had is being hungry. I can get a routine of eating, but I get bored with it. Love turkey sub from subway, but when it's 25 outside, I want something hot, not a cold sandwich. So I've been exploring eating ideas.
Last night, had 1/2 sweet peas, 1 cup of boiled okra and 4 oz of roasted chicken breast with some type of 0 calorie wing sauce. May not sound like much, but that is a plateful of food, and it was delicious. First time I've really felt full after a meal in a week.
And I know some people hate calorie counting, I did for a long time. But I'm using myfitnesspal and mapmyrun apps for eating and exercise. It's really simple, and it's very effective. I just have to find stuff that isn't too expensive, isn't difficult to cook and easy on the taste buds. And running 2 miles a day goes a long damn way when counting calories.
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9 pounds! Dammit girl.
I'm down 4 from my high, which came after I thought that I had already established my high and my latest weight loss effort.
I've known for sometime that it doesn't make a damn how much I exercise if I don't eat right.
Like Token pointed out, I'm one that hates counting calories. But I don't think I have to, if I simply eat healthy and control my portions.
Anywho, back to running 3-6--mostly on the dreadmill but that's working well for me, since I have a heel spur--which is pretty common in elite runners like myself.
I look forward to running without my shirt again, so that the ladies pull of the side of the road and smile and stuff. But come to think of it, a couple of them did that the last time that I ran with my shirt off anyway. They were laughing and flirting, you know. One of them even called me Pork Chop, obviously a term of endearment.
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There is also a couch to 5k app that I've used. Not because I want to run a 5k and can't, but because the first week exercise is incredibly easy, and you can burn 250 calories with little effort. Or at least, it seems like little effort because it does such a great job of breaking up the run.
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I would run without my shirt but after a couple of miles with my man boobs slapping me in the face, it gets old.
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Umpiring season has started, current weight maintained.
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I fucking hate counting calories....but the biggest thing I've learned in the last few weeks is that all calories are not created equal. 200 calories of white bread is not the same as 200 calories of smoked salmon.
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Like some of you, I started counting calories. In one day I lost 4.lb by adding more cardio to my time in the gym (most of which is super sets). No down time while in the gym. 1-1.5 hrs in the gym and I'm out. Unlike some of you, I hate running, even when I was in the corps I hated it. I have the couch to 5k but have not used it as of yet. I am breaking down and getting a tredmill for the house and will start it then.
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1 pound of celery is still 1 pound of food.
Speaking of salmon. Pube Licks has a killer "Bourbon Glazed Salmon." I'm not a huge fan of the wrong way swimming fish, but it's absolutely one of the best all around foods you can eat. So, I try to make it a regular part of the diet. If you haven't tried the Bourbon Glazed....do. I like to pour a little teriyaki on it, wrap it up in foil and bake it on 400 for about 20-22 minutes. Having it tonight with brown rice and green beans.
It's in the seafood deli. Not frozen.
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Check out Kia Greene videos on YouTube. He is a body builder, but he's not one of those look at me all the time kind. He does a workout series with random individuals. Very informative and I have actually started putting his principles for working out into my workout. He really explains how to workout instead of just throwing weights around. The videos list what workout with how many sets and reps.
http://youtu.be/qYfFpn_Rzh0 (http://youtu.be/qYfFpn_Rzh0)
I didn't watch the video yet but those are some nice tits.
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I didn't watch the video yet but those are some nice tits.
Don't know if I mentioned it, but the German guy in the video is a pecker wood. The only thing I hated about it was him checking himself out and flexing every five seconds. Don't pay attention to him at all, just listen to the huge black guy. It has definetly been a positive adding what I have learned to my workouts.
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I can't stop saying bro, bro.
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So far I am down
104 4 pounds. The funny thing is that all I have done is cut down on the eating after 6:00 at night. Yesterday, as I was flexing and admiring myself in the mirror at the gym, a little cutie gave me a compliment though, so something must be working. She said "hey, are you gonna just stand there and admire yourself or can I get those 5lb dumbbells from in front of you?" I was on cloud 9 for the rest of the day.
I did start the P90X3 just for shits and giggles this week. We'll see how that goes.
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I can't stop saying bro, bro.
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u1/miked0003/36733_131501330207140_100000418206751_269594_823275_n1_zpsba94f1ab.jpg) (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/miked0003/media/36733_131501330207140_100000418206751_269594_823275_n1_zpsba94f1ab.jpg.html)
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I'm up to running 2 miles. Still hitting the gym pretty hard. Haven't lost a pound.
I keep eating more calories. I'm okay with that though because I don't want to feel like shit as I start pushing the miles up.
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I've increased my total time during sex to 7 1/2 minutes. Of course, that includes foreplay and clean up. The pounds are falling off....every third Friday.
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Welp. Got to running/walking 3 to 5 miles every other day over summer. Then fuck. Late August two friends offed them selves. One was a friend with benefits. Bad living ensued. Mom passes mid September. Worse living and worse decisions. Total car and DUI to boot. Finally coming out of funk with counseling and great friends support. Weight had dropped to 150. Back to eating right and exercising and run/walking again. Up to 165. This week though right leg and foot numb. Avoiding doc for now. No funds for surgery if needed yet. Just trying to get my head right. Still plan on Double Bridge run which I will walk tho in February. Please don't drink and drive or this could be worse for you.
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1 pound of celery is still 1 pound of food.
Not sure where you are going with that.....expound?
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I've increased my total time during sex to 7 1/2 minutes. Of course, that includes foreplay and clean up. The pounds are falling off....every third Friday.
I'm glad that it doesn't take me this long.
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I'm glad that it doesn't take me this long.
You're lucky. My arm gets so tired.
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You're lucky. My arm gets so tired.
Well, my motion is a lot longer. I've noticed that yours is short and choppy. More stress on the forearm and bicep, I guess.
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Amateurs
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Well, my motion is a lot longer. I've noticed that yours is short and choppy. More stress on the forearm and bicep, I guess.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZHBUMldzpc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZHBUMldzpc)
I have no idea why I can't embed you tube anymore.
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Welp. Got to running/walking 3 to 5 miles every other day over summer. Then fuck. Late August two friends offed them selves. One was a friend with benefits. Bad living ensued. Mom passes mid September. Worse living and worse decisions. Total car and DUI to boot. Finally coming out of funk with counseling and great friends support. Weight had dropped to 150. Back to eating right and exercising and run/walking again. Up to 165. This week though right leg and foot numb. Avoiding doc for now. No funds for surgery if needed yet. Just trying to get my head right. Still plan on Double Bridge run which I will walk tho in February. Please don't drink and drive or this could be worse for you.
Damn, dude. :blink: Hope you are getting it together now. Best of luck.
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I need mowr
starz updates to help keep me motivated, peolpes.
I am down 6 pounds so far this week now. Found a new freak to workout with that is killing me, but I am already seeing the results. I would send pics, but I don't really want to make the rest of you jealous.
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I need mowr starz updates to help keep me motivated, peolpes.
I am down 6 pounds so far this week now. Found a new freak to workout with that is killing me, but I am already seeing the results. I would send pics, but I don't really want to make the rest of you jealous.
Now listen, WT. You're always talking about.......wait.....BUZZ?????
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I need mowr starz updates to help keep me motivated, peolpes.
I am down 6 pounds so far this week now. Found a new freak to workout with that is killing me, but I am already seeing the results. I would send pics, but I don't really want to make the rest of you jealous.
Hey wait a minute, Mrs. Dallas is traveling this week.
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Hey wait a minute, Mrs. Dallas is traveling this week.
A lady in the street but a freak in the bed.
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There may be one flaw in my plan to take bigger dumps. In order to accomplish, I have to eat more. I loaded up on the chips and salsa and beef nachos at the Mexican restaurant last pm. Prob more than cost me the calories burned in my 6 mi. dreadmill run + minor workout yesterday a.m.
I think that our goals may be so different that it may not be helpful to post updates. Me for example, my goal is to simply shape up and get healthier. There's obviously not any feasible way to improve upon perfection when it comes to looks or sex appeal.
And I have the strength and stamina of most any 3 men one could choose. I don't say this to boast, it's simply fact.
But, I do plan to check in on you guys that are battling the bulge and give you pointers and encouragement.
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I need mowr starz updates to help keep me motivated, peolpes.
I ate a blueberry nutri-grain bar for breakfast. Roasted turkey sub for lunch with a delicious bag of chips. Still have nearly 800 calories to eat for dinner....before running. Once I get my cardio in, I should be around 1000 calories left for dinner.
Going to smash something tonight.
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There may be one flaw in my plan to take bigger dumps. In order to accomplish, I have to eat more. I loaded up on the chips and salsa and beef nachos at the Mexican restaurant last pm. Prob more than cost me the calories burned in my 6 mi. dreadmill run + minor workout yesterday a.m.
I think that our goals may be so different that it may not be helpful to post updates. Me for example, my goal is to simply shape up and get healthier. There's obviously not any feasible way to improve upon perfection when it comes to looks or sex appeal.
And I have the strength and stamina of most any 3 men one could choose. I don't say this to boast, it's simply fact.
But, I do plan to check in on you guys that are battling the bulge and give you pointers and encouragement.
I get my empty calories at home, cause I am married to one.
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I ate a blueberry nutri-grain bar for breakfast. Roasted turkey sub for lunch with a delicious bag of chips. Still have nearly 800 calories to eat for dinner....before running. Once I get my cardio in, I should be around 1000 calories left for dinner.
Going to smash something tonight.
Nope, can't count the calories. Too much work. But I like the approach. There are too many specialty diets and fads on the market. You can't eat carbs. Only protein. No bread. Juice diets. A simple approach of just keeping the calories within a certain range works just as well. There was one time where I simply counted fat grams. While I did try to eat the right foods, the bottom line was no matter what I ate, my total fat gram intake could not exceed 30 for the day. That sounds like a lot. It's not. Start reading labels and keeping up with the grams and it doesn't take much. Go to a Mexican restaurant. Get your chips/salsa before the meal. 1 chip = 1 fat gram. How many did you just eat?
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Nope, can't count the calories. Too much work. But I like the approach. There are too many specialty diets and fads on the market. You can't eat carbs. Only protein. No bread. Juice diets. A simple approach of just keeping the calories within a certain range works just as well. There was one time where I simply counted fat grams. While I did try to eat the right foods, the bottom line was no matter what I ate, my total fat gram intake could not exceed 30 for the day. That sounds like a lot. It's not. Start reading labels and keeping up with the grams and it doesn't take much. Go to a Mexican restaurant. Get your chips/salsa before the meal. 1 chip = 1 fat gram. How many did you just eat?
Myfitnesspal. Just try it. It's got a bar code scanner. It does all the work. I don't do fads, I stay away from military diets. I don't even sweat it if I go over my 1500 calories for the day. I just use it to train myself to eat better. More healthy.
If you don't like it, delete it.
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I ate a blueberry nutri-grain bar for breakfast. Roasted turkey sub for lunch with a delicious bag of chips. Still have nearly 800 calories to eat for dinner....before running. Once I get my cardio in, I should be around 1000 calories left for dinner.
Going to smash something tonight.
Prayers lifted to your wife.
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I'm up to running 2 miles. Still hitting the gym pretty hard. Haven't lost a pound.
I keep eating more calories. I'm okay with that though because I don't want to feel like shit as I start pushing the miles up.
I run 4-5 days a week on the treadmill. I've hovered in the same 10-12 pound range for the last year plus, which was down 140lbs from 2012. I'd like to lose 20 more. Every time I step up my running I do the same as you...I get hungry and eat. I fight snacking anyway...all day every day, it's a constant battle. I can eat normal meals, or even light ones, but snacking is my ruination!
My treadmill workout is 5 minute warm up, @2.5mph, 30 minute run @5mph (12min mile for those math challenged types like me...IOW, not fast but my heart rate gets up to the anaerobic range and stays there for 30min...Im told interval work would be better for fat burning though), and 5min cooldown @3mph. Due to a job change in the summer, I didn't run from July til the first of the year. I was able to pick back up where I left off pretty much, though my mind fucks with me the whole time I'm running.
I did a workout for a while that was "crossfit like", but not nearly so much of all that weird shit they do, and was still mostly "standard" weights and stuff. I'd like to get back to a full workout again, but I keep making excuses.
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I tried lifting weights once. But they were so heavy.
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I tried lifting weights once. But they were so heavy.
you got do it like bro, Bro.
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I tried lifting weights once. But they were so heavy.
I have the same issue with them! Damndest thing!
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I did a workout for a while that was "crossfit like", but not nearly so much of all that weird shit they do, and was still mostly "standard" weights and stuff. I'd like to get back to a full workout again, but I keep making excuses.
http://youtu.be/k7UzJpjJ8eU (http://youtu.be/k7UzJpjJ8eU)
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I know easier said than done. Eat green. Ranch has no carbs and french has no calories. I'm a late night sugar snacker. Eat all the green you like. 13 year olds are your friend. Unless VV needs his salad tossed. Tastes great and less filling. Miller light.
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Down 9 pounds as of this morning, and my workouts are getting tougher. And Leon is getting larger!
(http://www.vitamin-ha.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Funny-Gym-and-Workout-07.jpg)
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Down 9 pounds as of this morning, and my workouts are getting tougher. And Leon is getting larger!
(http://www.vitamin-ha.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Funny-Gym-and-Workout-07.jpg)
That's funny the way that you photo shopped Arnold's head onto your body like that. You joker.
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Down 9 pounds as of this morning, and my workouts are getting tougher. And Leon is getting larger!
(http://www.vitamin-ha.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Funny-Gym-and-Workout-07.jpg)
I can take you to a mexican resturant out here to get the same effect in one sitting.
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Yo Buzzer, what's the change, if any, in the diet. 9 pounds is a great start. Or are you just picking up the cardio to burn more?
I weighed 3 weeks ago and was at my all time high. I went back to my tried and true method after that of cleaning up the diet...chicken...fish...salads etc. Eating 5-6 smaller meals a day and really increasing the quality H20. Since I signed up for a sprint triathlon, I've picked up the running and biking. The race isn't until the last weekend of April so right now, I'm not going at it with any real plan for the next 2-3 weeks. Just making sure I do 2-3 miles 3X a week and ride a couple of times as well. Just doing 7-10 miles on the ride to slowly get back into biking shape. However, a couple of weekends ago, a demon dog from hell naturally got after my a$$ and I wound up having to go an extra 5 miles out of my way to circle back to the house. I wasn't going back by that spawn of satan.
I haven't weighed since that initial weigh-in but will tomorrow. I get mega frustrated if I'm weighing all the time because my weight fluctuates so much every day. I'll be happy if I've dropped 4-5 pounds right now.
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Guys,
Take this to PM.
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Guys,
Take this to PM.
Yeah, I guess Phillip Marshall could use some diet/workout tips. He looks bad.
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Yo Buzzer, what's the change, if any, in the diet. 9 pounds is a great start. Or are you just picking up the cardio to burn more?
I weighed 3 weeks ago and was at my all time high. I went back to my tried and true method after that of cleaning up the diet...chicken...fish...salads etc. Eating 5-6 smaller meals a day and really increasing the quality H20. Since I signed up for a sprint triathlon, I've picked up the running and biking. The race isn't until the last weekend of April so right now, I'm not going at it with any real plan for the next 2-3 weeks. Just making sure I do 2-3 miles 3X a week and ride a couple of times as well. Just doing 7-10 miles on the ride to slowly get back into biking shape. However, a couple of weekends ago, a demon dog from hell naturally got after my a$$ and I wound up having to go an extra 5 miles out of my way to circle back to the house. I wasn't going back by that spawn of satan.
I haven't weighed since that initial weigh-in but will tomorrow. I get mega frustrated if I'm weighing all the time because my weight fluctuates so much every day. I'll be happy if I've dropped 4-5 pounds right now.
I just tried to go back to low carb and high protein. I also upped my treadmill warmup from a half mile run to a mile run before my daily workouts. Stopped walking my fat ass to the kitchen every 15 minutes at night for snacks also.
I upped my workout weight on arms and chest by about 10% to try and get my burn on as well.
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Yo Buzzer, what's the change, if any, in the diet. 9 pounds is a great start. Or are you just picking up the cardio to burn more?
I weighed 3 weeks ago and was at my all time high. I went back to my tried and true method after that of cleaning up the diet...chicken...fish...salads etc. Eating 5-6 smaller meals a day and really increasing the quality H20. Since I signed up for a sprint triathlon, I've picked up the running and biking. The race isn't until the last weekend of April so right now, I'm not going at it with any real plan for the next 2-3 weeks. Just making sure I do 2-3 miles 3X a week and ride a couple of times as well. Just doing 7-10 miles on the ride to slowly get back into biking shape. However, a couple of weekends ago, a demon dog from hell naturally got after my a$$ and I wound up having to go an extra 5 miles out of my way to circle back to the house. I wasn't going back by that spawn of satan.
I haven't weighed since that initial weigh-in but will tomorrow. I get mega frustrated if I'm weighing all the time because my weight fluctuates so much every day. I'll be happy if I've dropped 4-5 pounds right now.
Where is this race?
Yes I may crash the party.
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Where is this race?
Yes I may crash the party.
You just want to lap him, don't ya?
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Where is this race?
Yes I may crash the party.
I would like to go too, if you're talking about going to heckle and throw stuff at him when his big ass runs by in those ballerina tights.
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Beach Blast in Mexico Beach. And you'd better not throw anything at me. I'll have to do stuff.
GH running in this thing compared to me would be like a 5K I did a couple of years ago. I was about a mile out from the finish and I see this buddy of mine, who had just won it, running fast past me the other way.
Where are you going?
I'm gonna' catch up to my son and finish it with him.
Suddenly, I hate that guy.
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Beach Blast in Mexico Beach. And you'd better not throw anything at me. I'll have to do stuff.
GH running in this thing compared to me would be like a 5K I did a couple of years ago. I was about a mile out from the finish and I see this buddy of mine, who had just won it, running fast past me the other way.
Where are you going?
I'm gonna' catch up to my son and finish it with him.
Suddenly, I hate that guy.
No worries man. We will have a good time. Land sharks and all.
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Guys, I've tried to monitor this thread and give gentle, suggestive guidance and moral support. But, I've got to say that it's time some of you step it up a notch. I'm not seeing the weight melt away like we had envisioned.
There are a couple of things that I want you to incorporate into your routine. And really, these can be used throughout the day, as I do.
If you are not doing one, two, waybacks, then you are missing the boat. I like to start my workout with 3 sets of 5 reps with these every a.m. Then, I do them periodically through the day. Waiting in line at a store, pumping gas, waiting on a business meeting in a lobby--all places that you can get in a long set of one, two way backs. Stand up straight, bend at waist and touch your toes (1) stand back up and touch your with hands on waist (2) and then come up on your toes and reach your arms over your shoulders, as if you are diving backward (wayback). The completion of these three movements counts for one rep.
Also, skipping. I skip to my car, from the car to appointments, Wal Mart, or wherever I'm going. It's really amazing how many more calories one can burn skipping rather than traditional walking.
I was hesitant at first about skipping in certain situations, like going to church or a funeral but it's not really anyone's business how we get into shape. It's just important that we do it.
Personally, I'm doing more arm circles now than ever. I do little circles and big ones. Another thing that I do in my workout and throughout the day. I like to do big arm circles while I'm skipping.
WT is down 8 and still melting them away. Get of those fat asses and go, go, go!
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This week I started cardio interval training, per the advice of many gym rats. The simple jogging every day wasn't getting the job done. So, now I'm doing thirty minutes of sprints/walking. 1 minute sprint (for me that's about 7 to 8mph), 2 minutes walking, with varying inclines...sprints are done on heavier incline. Cycling the heart rate in and out of the anaerobic range. Supposedly the most efficient fat burn there is. I'll report the findings in a couple of weeks.
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Treadmill or track?
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Confession time. Last night, I ate supper like a Bullock County pulp wooder who forgot to take his lunch to work.
I felt horribly guilty. Like waking up with an enormously plus sized woman that was a 10 the night before and considering gnawing your arm off to escape.
Sorry that I let myself down. It was another Mexican restaurant that got me. The damn Mexicans are ruining this country. I had a great run and workout yesterday a.m. Wham! Blew that one up. Also, blew up my bathroom this a.m.
Prolly gained 2. Now, I'm on the straight and narrow the rest of the week.
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Confession time. Last night, I ate supper like a Bullock County pulp wooder who forgot to take his lunch to work.
I felt horribly guilty. Like waking up with an enormously plus sized woman that was a 10 the night before and considering gnawing your arm off to escape.
Sorry that I let myself down. It was another Mexican restaurant that got me. The damn Mexicans are ruining this country. I had a great run and workout yesterday a.m. Wham! Blew that one up. Also, blew up my bathroom this a.m.
Prolly gained 2. Now, I'm on the straight and narrow the rest of the week.
One delicious meal and Dos XX at a time.
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WG, I thought you were attempting to have bigger poops for your weight loss regiment? If so, I would say that the Mexicans did your work for you....2am or not.
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Treadmill or track?
Uh, huh
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The gym I go to is small with a ton of personal training going on. The trainers there use what I guess is a variation of interval training, which I understand to be workouts with different levels of energy bursts...for lack of a better description. I worked with a trainer for about a year but the combination of super intense workouts and being 50 was not a good one. Being able to walk up a flight of stairs without groaning every step is important to me. But the one hour workouts are kick a$$ and the only rest between sets is the time it takes to walk over to the next machine or area where you'll do the next set.
You may do a set of incline dumbbell presses then go immediately to walking lunges holding weights. Then over to a set of pull ups then out the door to run down to the end of the parking lot and back. Start the cycle over for 3 rounds. New set of exercises.
Anyway, very little real muscle building involved but a killer total body workout.
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Hit the 10 pound mark. Goal #1 down.
I guess the best news from my recent change in routine is that I have lost an inch or so in the waist and gained 2 inches in the chest and over an inch in each arm. And no, it's not a tumah.
Only about 5-10 more pounds to get back to the weight I had lost to a couple of years ago. I remember that I was doing circuit/interval training and running like JR mentioned back then to help me lose the baby fat. I'm either going to get back to that or join a cult.
I got an email with a coupon for a free month of Crossfit at their new location/gym less than a mile from my house. I'm debating whether or not to take them up on the freebie.
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This week I started cardio interval training, per the advice of many gym rats. The simple jogging every day wasn't getting the job done. So, now I'm doing thirty minutes of sprints/walking. 1 minute sprint (for me that's about 7 to 8mph), 2 minutes walking, with varying inclines...sprints are done on heavier incline. Cycling the heart rate in and out of the anaerobic range. Supposedly the most efficient fat burn there is. I'll report the findings in a couple of weeks.
That is basically how the C25K app works. I like the workouts because they are timed (30 minutes) and it alternates running and walking. Great goal oriented run that is easy to complete and burns 250-300 calories, while keeping heart rate elevated for 30 minutes.
Granted, it would just be better to get a 6mph jog for 30 minutes straight, but that's hard to do on a treadmill. I can do it easy on the road, but I value my life and I don't trust people who are trying to attempting to drive in between ever so important LOL messages.
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I got an email with a coupon for a free month of Crossfit at their new location/gym less than a mile from my house. I'm debating whether or not to take them up on the freebie.
We have a pile of those gyms in Gadsden. Every fucking person I know has sustained an injury. Just be careful with what you're doing.
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WG, I thought you were attempting to have bigger poops for your weight loss regiment? If so, I would say that the Mexicans did your work for you....2am or not.
One would think. But apparently there is some short of exchange problem when changing from solid to liquid form and I'm retaining the liquid poop.
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Hit the 10 pound mark. Goal #1 down.
I guess the best news from my recent change in routine is that I have lost an inch or so in the waist and gained 2 inches in the chest and over an inch in each arm. And no, it's not a tumah.
Only about 5-10 more pounds to get back to the weight I had lost to a couple of years ago. I remember that I was doing circuit/interval training and running like JR mentioned back then to help me lose the baby fat. I'm either going to get back to that or join a cult.
I got an email with a coupon for a free month of Crossfit at their new location/gym less than a mile from my house. I'm debating whether or not to take them up on the freebie.
How many inches have you lost in your penis?
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We have a pile of those gyms in Gadsden. Every fucking person I know has sustained an injury. Just be careful with what you're doing.
A friend of mine who is an ER doc calls it "Cross Injury".
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How many inches have you lost in your penis?
From birth, or just from the workouts?
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We have a pile of those gyms in Gadsden. Every fucking person I know has sustained an injury. Just be careful with what you're doing.
No doubt. The risk of injury rises significantly when the workout includes 15 handstand push ups then moving directly to flipping a tractor tire 50 yards down a football field.
There's a lady here that is just a freak of nature when it comes to fitness. I would estimate she's in her early 50's. Has 10 kids. Yep, 10 kids all birthed from them child bearin' hips. If she's not having a baby, she's running a marathon. Finished in the top 20 nationally in the 2014 Crossfit Games for her age category. If you even remotely follow that stuff, you know that's skrong.
Talked to a chiropractor friend of mine that said she's one of his best patients. Started hobbling in there the week she started the Crossfits. Never had problem one before that.
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We have a pile of those gyms in Gadsden. Every fudgeing person I know has sustained an injury. Just be careful with what you're doing.
Yeah, same around here. I just wanted to see it first hand to see if I can get any good ideas that don't include me lifting a Yugo right before doing 32.5 jerk-knecked pullups.
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I got an email with a coupon for a free month of Crossfit at their new location/gym less than a mile from my house. I'm debating whether or not to take them up on the freebie.
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/ed/6a/75/ed6a75092193a9957687bb51daaee4fc.jpg)
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http://youtu.be/T74Xek-pDLM (http://youtu.be/T74Xek-pDLM)
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Treadmill or track?
Right now treadmill. I have also done 120s on a football field, but on the treadmill helps me keep up with my time better, and forces me to keep my speed up.
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Right now treadmill. I have also done 120s on a football field, but on the treadmill helps me keep up with my time better, and forces me to keep my speed up.
Roller skates on the treadmill also help with this.
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Roller skates on the treadmill also help with this.
Killer workout, bro
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That is basically how the C25K app works. I like the workouts because they are timed (30 minutes) and it alternates running and walking. Great goal oriented run that is easy to complete and burns 250-300 calories, while keeping heart rate elevated for 30 minutes.
Granted, it would just be better to get a 6mph jog for 30 minutes straight, but that's hard to do on a treadmill. I can do it easy on the road, but I value my life and I don't trust people who are trying to attempting to drive in between ever so important LOL messages.
I can do a run at 5mph for 30min. Been doing it on the treadmill for over a year. (On the road hurts my joints too much) My heart rate runs up on the anaerobic range and stays there, and according to "gurus" though I'm burning nearly 500 cals per run, I'm burning glycogen and not fat. This, according to several trainers, is more efficient fat burning.
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The road work is a little taxing on my joints too so right now, the 3 runs per week are done on the treadmill, then on the indoor track at my church (Nice soft carpet) and the third on a local running trail. I'll have to cut out the first two as I get closer to the race but right now, 3 road runs a week would do these old knees in. Especially trying to lug my fat a$$ around for several miles.
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I'm 33. I'll worry about joints later down the road.
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I'm 33. I'll worry about joints later down the road.
Young whippersnapper. And don't even think about jogging across my lawn.
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I'm 33. I'll worry about joints later down the road.
I thought that too at that age, now four years later I have one bad knee and one bad elbow.
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Mrs. Dallas was all into running, every morning, weekends and such. Ran a bunch of 1/2 marathon's, and one full marathon.
Now one knee surgery later and looking at one knee replacement in the future, she wishes she had never started.
:haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: I told her running sucked
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I thought that too at that age, now four years later I have one bad knee and one bad elbow.
Look, I don't think that's the kind of repetitive motion injury we're talking about here. And if you'd just switch hands occasionally, it takes a lot of wear and tear off the joints.
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Look, I don't think that's the kind of repetitive motion injury we're talking about here. And if you'd just switch hands occasionally, it takes a lot of wear and tear off the joints.
But it feels like I'm cheating when I use the other hand.
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But it feels like I'm cheating when I use the other hand.
I know that's right.....wait, I mean...you're weird.
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But it feels like I'm cheating when I use the other hand.
I have to use both hands.
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I have to use both hands.
One on your dick and the other fingering your starfish?
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Well, my scales do go below 200 bitches. I finished my intense run this a.m. and showered. I shaved up my back, balls and ass the best I could. Trimmed up my nose and ear hair. Put on my fruit of the loom undies, expelled all of the air in my lungs and stepped on. 199.4!
Yep, 199.4 of sexy. I cleaned the fog off of the mirror and I had to just take my undies off and look into the mirror and stare. Of course, I was sexy before, as you well know but now, shazam! It was like staring at a Greek statue except with a knee knocker.
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Well, my scales do go below 200 bitches. I finished my intense run this a.m. and showered. I shaved up my back, balls and ass the best I could. Trimmed up my nose and ear hair. Put on my fruit of the loom undies, expelled all of the air in my lungs and stepped on. 199.4!
Yep, 199.4 of sexy. I cleaned the fog off of the mirror and I had to just take my undies off and look into the mirror and stare. Of course, I was sexy before, as you well know but now, shazam! It was like staring at a Greek statue except with a knee knocker.
Well yeah, but you're 5'3".
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Well yeah, but you're 5'3".
You are an idiot.
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Congrats on the 199. I still have a way to go to get there, if I even can get there. My thing is that as long as I am comfortable walking around naked, my weight must be alright.
Something must be working for me lately though, because two different chicas hit on me during my workout today. The other plus to that was that my workout got even more intense afterward. I may need a wheelchair later today, but dammit, I was on fiah!
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Congrats on the 199. I still have a way to go to get there, if I even can get there. My thing is that as long as I am comfortable walking around naked, my weight must be alright.
Something must be working for me lately though, because two different chicas hit on me during my workout today. The other plus to that was that my workout got even more intense afterward. I may need a wheelchair later today, but dammit, I was on fiah!
You are such a stud.
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You are such a stud.
He really is fine. I mean, I've never seen him naked, mind you, but he's fine alright. From behind? Damn.
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He really is fine. I mean, I've never seen him naked, mind you, but he's fine alright. From behind? Damn.
So that was you that kept pinching me at the X-Gate?
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So that was you that kept pinching me at the X-Gate?
Let's just say, that wasn't really a banana in my pocket like I told you.
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He really is fine. I mean, I've never seen him naked, mind you, but he's fine alright. From behind? Damn.
That is why I stood so close to him at the Xgate.
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http://youtu.be/Sxo9wGA9qYg (http://youtu.be/Sxo9wGA9qYg)
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Has anyone tried a magnesium supplement? Started 500mg a day 15 days ago. Never felt better.
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Has anyone tried a magnesium supplement? Started 500mg a day 15 days ago. Never felt better.
Actually started around the same time frame taking a 400mg pill a day. I had been getting quite a few calf cramps when I ran and a friend recommended it. I haven't really noticed much difference other than not as many cramps though.
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I've roller-coastered a bit but stepped on this am and 197.0 popped up. Yep, I've lost 11 pounds and that's before I took a dump this a.m.
I would post pics but I don't want to get TW and Shug all hot and bothered.
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Thanks to some software conversion stress I have hit my first goal, which was to get back to where I was a couple of years ago.
My next goal is to get ripped like Snaggs. :gig:
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Thanks to some software conversion stress I have hit my first goal, which was to get back to where I was a couple of years ago.
My next goal is to get ripped like Snaggs. :gig:
The words ripped and Snaggs only go together when I've been hittin' the jungle juice too hard. Otherwise, "fluffy" would be a more appropriate description.
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When I started, I told myself no beer until 205. That was my first goal. Woke up yesterday to 205.6. Celebrated with 3 pitchers of beer last night over wings and a half order of fried pickles. Damn it was delicious.
Didnt weigh this morning to see damage, but did hit a 2.25 mile shortly after eggs and bacon this morning. Next up, 199.
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Damn that's good stuff Token.
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I don't know what I weigh. I haven't weighed in since my last doctors visit. I can tell you that since my last visit my clothes are fitting looser, my belts are on the last hole and they are even loose. They are serving me no purpose right now. I haven't seen my BIL and his wife in about 3 weeks and they were asking me how much more weight I have lost. Diet has been spot on, exercise is coming along better, as in, I have actually been getting some. I am probably down to 190-192 if I had to guess. I would say it's because my A1C's are so high, but they have started getting back towards a normal range this past week. It still very well could be that, but I will know if that is the case in about two weeks.
I did like Token on Saturday night and we went to the local diner. I got the double bacon cheeseburger with tots. Came home and polished off a sixer of Lagunitas Brown Sugga. It did run my blood sugar up to 225 but was back to 130 within a few hours after that. Felt good. Apparently the new meds are working. As long as they do and I can regain control, then I don't have to stick myself with a needle. Which is the main goal now after my past two appointments.
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Awesome news!
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I started this thread, and I may need to back out of it. I don't know if it's ever going to work for me. Losing weight that is.
The thing is, I'm not that fat. I'm just really close to looking how I would really like to look.
I'm 5'7 (can't fix that) and 170 pounds right now. The reason I'm 170 pounds is not my overall diet. It's the one or two sweet splurges I have a day.
My diet throughout the day is pretty much perfect.
For example, yesterday I had two hard boiled eggs, an English muffin, and a banana for breakfast. For lunch I had bowl of rice with homemade pico, avocado, and a piece of chicken. For dinner I had a turkey burger with a slice of cheese, spicy brown mustard, spinach and a roll. Baked sweet potato (plain - how I like them) on the side. For a late night snack, I had a few grapes, a few almonds, and two tablespoons of whole fat Greek yogurt. According to MyFitnessPal, I ate a little less than 1900 calories.
Except for that splurge I had when I got home from the grocery store where I purchased a few boxes of Girl Scout cookies. I ate 9 samoas. Was going to only eat one. Ate nine. Then I put all of the cookies into a large Ziploc bag and told my wife that I was trying to save room in the pantry. In reality I was trying to save face for being such a fatty and eating almost an entire box of cookies, which was 630 calories added onto my nice 1900 calorie day.
Today's already been the same way. Two overeasy eggs for breakfast and an apple. Chicken salad sandwich and a small salad for lunch. And just now, I got a big bag of Jelly Beans. Ate the whole bag. 400 calories down the drain. Stomach ache. Lethargic. Pissed at myself.
Maybe I should just go the glutton route, ya know? Just own the fat guy status and gain some weight.
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I don't know what I weigh. I haven't weighed in since my last doctors visit. I can tell you that since my last visit my clothes are fitting looser, my belts are on the last hole and they are even loose. They are serving me no purpose right now. I haven't seen my BIL and his wife in about 3 weeks and they were asking me how much more weight I have lost. Diet has been spot on, exercise is coming along better, as in, I have actually been getting some. I am probably down to 190-192 if I had to guess. I would say it's because my A1C's are so high, but they have started getting back towards a normal range this past week. It still very well could be that, but I will know if that is the case in about two weeks.
I did like Token on Saturday night and we went to the local diner. I got the double bacon cheeseburger with tots. Came home and polished off a sixer of Lagunitas Brown Sugga. It did run my blood sugar up to 225 but was back to 130 within a few hours after that. Felt good. Apparently the new meds are working. As long as they do and I can regain control, then I don't have to stick myself with a needle. Which is the main goal now after my past two appointments.
Much more is expected from X'ers.
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I started this thread, and I may need to back out of it. I don't know if it's ever going to work for me. Losing weight that is.
The thing is, I'm not that fat. I'm just really close to looking how I would really like to look.
I'm 5'7 (can't fix that) and 170 pounds right now. The reason I'm 170 pounds is not my overall diet. It's the one or two sweet splurges I have a day.
My diet throughout the day is pretty much perfect.
For example, yesterday I had two hard boiled eggs, an English muffin, and a banana for breakfast. For lunch I had bowl of rice with homemade pico, avocado, and a piece of chicken. For dinner I had a turkey burger with a slice of cheese, spicy brown mustard, spinach and a roll. Baked sweet potato (plain - how I like them) on the side. For a late night snack, I had a few grapes, a few almonds, and two tablespoons of whole fat Greek yogurt. According to MyFitnessPal, I ate a little less than 1900 calories.
Except for that splurge I had when I got home from the grocery store where I purchased a few boxes of Girl Scout cookies. I ate 9 samoas. Was going to only eat one. Ate nine. Then I put all of the cookies into a large Ziploc bag and told my wife that I was trying to save room in the pantry. In reality I was trying to save face for being such a fatty and eating almost an entire box of cookies, which was 630 calories added onto my nice 1900 calorie day.
Today's already been the same way. Two overeasy eggs for breakfast and an apple. Chicken salad sandwich and a small salad for lunch. And just now, I got a big bag of Jelly Beans. Ate the whole bag. 400 calories down the drain. Stomach ache. Lethargic. Pissed at myself.
Maybe I should just go the glutton route, ya know? Just own the fat guy status and gain some weight.
No offense, but you won't get much sympathy on here calling yourself fat at 170. I would love to one day see 170...
I understand exactly what you are going through though. I think I have finally put a halt to my binge eating sessions for now at least. I had gotten back up over 230 again over the holidays from eating a decent high protein/low carb breakfast and a shake at lunch (nothing else). Then a decent dinner, followed by multiple trips to the kitchen for peanut butter, a slice of cheese, just one reeses cup...well, maybe three, more peanut butter, a handful of chips, etc. It was killing any momentum I had gained at the gym.
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No offense, but you won't get much sympathy on here calling yourself fat at 170. I would love to one day see 170...
I understand exactly what you are going through though. I think I have finally put a halt to my binge eating sessions for now at least. I had gotten back up over 230 again over the holidays from eating a decent high protein/low carb breakfast and a shake at lunch (nothing else). Then a decent dinner, followed by multiple trips to the kitchen for peanut butter, a slice of cheese, just one reeses cup...well, maybe three, more peanut butter, a handful of chips, etc. It was killing any momentum I had gained at the gym.
Aren't you over six feet tall?
I don't think I'm fat. I just want to be skinny. I haven't lifted weights in a few weeks. Got way too stocky. I was eating more than 1900 calories a day back then because I was trying to put on muscle. But now that I've taken a break from it, I should be around 1900 calories.
But seriously my whole life has been spent nearly every day gorging on some kind of sweet and then hating myself for it.
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Aren't you over six feet tall?
I don't think I'm fat. I just want to be skinny. I haven't lifted weights in a few weeks. Got way too stocky. I was eating more than 1900 calories a day back then because I was trying to put on muscle. But now that I've taken a break from it, I should be around 1900 calories.
But seriously my whole life has been spent nearly every day gorging on some kind of sweet and then hating myself for it.
I am 5'10" with my platform shoes on.
I have been hitting the weights and the supplements pretty hard over the last few years, so I know a decent bit of my 223 and hopefully less soon is muscle...but I still have a fat belly. I keep telling myself if I can lose 10-15 pounds of the belly fat, I would feel really good about myself. Then I proceed to eat that cheeseburger and fries.
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Aren't you over six feet tall?
I don't think I'm fat. I just want to be skinny. I haven't lifted weights in a few weeks. Got way too stocky. I was eating more than 1900 calories a day back then because I was trying to put on muscle. But now that I've taken a break from it, I should be around 1900 calories.
But seriously my whole life has been spent nearly every day gorging on some kind of sweet and then hating myself for it.
How much cardio are you getting in? Also might want to try something like P90X (the weight loss program). You'd be amazed at the what you can lose and still have a few beers or a sweet. Mix in some cardio with a kettle ball and resistance bands. Also doing a boxing style routine might work for you. Why do think guys get up off the couch at 175-180 and are able to box at 154 after 8 to 10 weeks?
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Much more is expected from X'ers.
Yeah, about that.....
Seriously, I am about done with the booze as well. It's either keep on drinking and stick myself with a needle or keep it to a weekend only or special occasion and not stick myself with a needle. I will take the later.
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How much cardio are you getting in? Also might want to try something like P90X (the weight loss program). You'd be amazed at the what you can lose and still have a few beers or a sweet. Mix in some cardio with a kettle ball and resistance bands. Also doing a boxing style routine might work for you. Why do think guys get up off the couch at 175-180 and are able to box at 154 after 8 to 10 weeks?
I've tried running. Can't stay consistent with it. I got up to running over three miles a few weeks ago. Ran one mile Sunday and that's been it.
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Yeah, about that.....
Seriously, I am about done with the booze as well. It's either keep on drinking and stick myself with a needle or keep it to a weekend only or special occasion and not stick myself with a needle. I will take the later.
I am weekend kind of guy.
Thursday-Cause its Friday Eve.
Friday cause its Friday.
Sat-I get thirsty on the golf course.
Sun-Still Thiristy on the course.
My Weekend.
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I've tried running. Can't stay consistent with it. I got up to running over three miles a few weeks ago. Ran one mile Sunday and that's been it.
If you can force yourself with the running that would help. If not, look for a cardio workout like P90X that mixes in variety and watch the lbs drop. I am a firm believer in it. I plan on getting back on it in the next month when we slow down at work and I am not working OT and weekends.
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If you can force yourself with the running that would help. If not, look for a cardio workout like P90X that mixes in variety and watch the lbs drop. I am a firm believer in it. I plan on getting back on it in the next month when we slow down at work and I am not working OT and weekends.
^^This^^ All of it.
The P90X is really the schizznit. You get cardio, weight training, yoga, boxing, etc. in a nice program. I did it a couple of summers ago and increased my running from a mile to 2.5 at a time and my flexibility was off the charts compared to where I was before.
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My God you people are fat.
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My God you people are fat.
A bitch....Cut one I will.
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My God you people are fat.
I am now changing my next goal to include a knife and an X-Gate.
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^^This^^ All of it.
The P90X is really the schizznit. You get cardio, weight training, yoga, boxing, etc. in a nice program. I did it a couple of summers ago and increased my running from a mile to 2.5 at a time and my flexibility was off the charts compared to where I was before.
P90X is a good program. I just finished Insanity and I would recommend P90X to anyone over insanity.
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P90X is a good program. I just finished Insanity and I would recommend P90X to anyone over insanity.
I made it 4 days on Insanity and decided that I really wanted to be able to walk the rest of my life, so I stopped. It was after that I found the P90X and loved it.
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I made it 4 days on Insanity and decided that I really wanted to be able to walk the rest of my life, so I stopped. It was after that I found the P90X and loved it.
I really like all of these programs. I do them all combined as a warmup before my daily workouts. Works well.
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P90X is a good program. I just finished Insanity and I would recommend P90X to anyone over insanity.
Just started month 2 of Insanity Max 30. It's just as difficult if not more difficult than the original Insanity (though the workouts are only 30 minutes). I would recommend it for someone who wants to get in tip top cardiovascular shape with tremendous endurance especially if they are still playing sports..however in terms of 'overall' fitness I recommend P90x (or P90x3) because you also get weight training and flexibility training that you don't get from Insanity programs.
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I really like all of these programs. I do them all combined as a warmup before my daily workouts. Works well.
Yeah, but you don't count. You are a complete animal.
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Yeah, but you don't count. You are a complete animal.
For real, Mr. Marathon Man in here trying to make us all feel bad.
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For real, Mr. Marathon Man in here trying to make us all feel bad.
Not at all friend. What the Frick does the p and the 90 and the x all stand for anyway?
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Not at all friend. What the Frick does the p and the 90 and the x all stand for anyway?
I haven't a clue. I am pretty sure he has said as much on the DVD's, but he is so damn annoying, that I do them without sound.
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Penis 90 Extreme I believe.
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Penis 90 Extreme I believe.
On leg and back day with the tall dentist in the pink top, then yes. That is exactly what it means.
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On leg and back day with the tall dentist in the pink top, then yes. That is exactly what it means.
^^This^^ Otherwise, it's Power 90 Extreme. The 90 being the days to complete the program.
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^^This^^ Otherwise, it's Power 90 Extreme. The 90 being the days to complete the program.
Listen to this man. He loves him some Tony Horton!
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Muscles Dazed and Confused
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Listen to this man. He loves him some Tony Horton!
Pam the Blam!!!!
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Pam the Blam!!!!
Bring IT!
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Penis 90 Extreme I believe.
Sign me up please.
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No offense, but you won't get much sympathy on here calling yourself fat at 170. I would love to one day see 170...
What he said! Fucker! :fu: I've not seen 170 since I left Army Basic and Infantry training in 1984.
My plateau has been at 220. I'm 5'8". It takes considerable effort (and I mean dieting and exercising hard, and daily) to lose from that weight any lower, and it's the kind of effort I don't think I (or most people) could maintain as a daily way of life for any length of time, and I'm not sure I could do what it took to maintain a lower weight either, though I concede maintenance is far easier. Every time I start trying to lose another 20...I'd like to hit "onederland"...I do well for 2 or 3 days, then bad for 2 or 3. I can't simply "watch what I eat" and walk a little to get this weight off. I have to keep calories under 1750 and do strenuous cardio work. It ain't no damn fun!
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What he said! Fucker! :fu: I've not seen 170 since I left Army Basic and Infantry training in 1984.
My plateau has been at 220. I'm 5'8". It takes considerable effort (and I mean dieting and exercising hard, and daily) to lose from that weight any lower, and it's the kind of effort I don't think I (or most people) could maintain as a daily way of life for any length of time, and I'm not sure I could do what it took to maintain a lower weight either, though I concede maintenance is far easier. Every time I start trying to lose another 20...I'd like to hit "onederland"...I do well for 2 or 3 days, then bad for 2 or 3. I can't simply "watch what I eat" and walk a little to get this weight off. I have to keep calories under 1750 and do strenuous cardio work. It ain't no damn fun!
Ft. Benning, ga. I was cadre in one of the training units.
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What he said! fudgeer! :fu: I've not seen 170 since I left Army Basic and Infantry training in 1984.
My plateau has been at 220. I'm 5'8". It takes considerable effort (and I mean dieting and exercising hard, and daily) to lose from that weight any lower, and it's the kind of effort I don't think I (or most people) could maintain as a daily way of life for any length of time, and I'm not sure I could do what it took to maintain a lower weight either, though I concede maintenance is far easier. Every time I start trying to lose another 20...I'd like to hit "onederland"...I do well for 2 or 3 days, then bad for 2 or 3. I can't simply "watch what I eat" and walk a little to get this weight off. I have to keep calories under 1750 and do strenuous cardio work. It ain't no damn fun!
This^^ Right up here^^ All of it
Especially the last line.
I am on the verge of breaking through the 220 barrier now though! I made it as low as 208 previously, but plateaued around 212-215 and maintained that for quite a while. Then tailgate season set in. Then Thanksgiving showed up. Then Christmas showed it's fat ugly head.
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Guys, I know that it gets frustrating sometimes. Especially if you take a gander at WT's muscle ripped physique and ask yourself, "how?". But let me tell you, it's not all without work for me and God-given. 99% of it is, yes. But I do occasionally have to hold back to 2 or 3 burgers, not go over 4 glasses of wine and opt to bypass the second milkshake. It's not always easy. You can do it.
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Okay...found myself a new plan over the weekend. I downloaded it from the site that gives out free downloads and started on it Monday. It's called Body Beast and the guy is an Ahnold wannabee, but the workouts are very good so far. If you can keep from picturing Sagi saying "It's not a toomah" while you're working out, this looks to be a very good plan.
It's produced by the same folks that brought you Insanity and P90X, but it is geared more towards the peoples serious about getting pumped up, like WT.
I give it :thumsup: :thumsup: so far.
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Does anyone know what P90X stands for?
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Does anyone know what P90X stands for?
I know what crossfit stands for.
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202.8. Dammit. Hit a rut, too much sodium and fat in diet. Had a bad sinus infection for the last week and havent been running. Not gaining, but not losing. Hopefully I can shake the crud and start pounding road again soon.
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202.8. Dammit. Hit a rut, too much sodium and fat in diet. Had a bad sinus infection for the last week and havent been running. Not gaining, but not losing. Hopefully I can shake the crud and start pounding road again soon.
Roads? Where we're going we won't need any roads
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Roads? Where we're going we won't need any roads
Why don't you make like a tree and get out of here with those movie quotes. This isn't the place, Biff.
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Why don't you make like a tree and get out of here with those movie quotes. This isn't the place, Biff.
If I'm Biff then that would make you Marty, and smooth Doc Brown?
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So, it seems that culture and religion are likely to blame for you people being fat asses. At least the ones of you that live in Alabama. http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2015/02/eating_disorders_take_a_heavy.html#incart_most-commented_news_article (http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2015/02/eating_disorders_take_a_heavy.html#incart_most-commented_news_article)
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202.8. Dammit. Hit a rut, too much sodium and fat in diet. Had a bad sinus infection for the last week and havent been running. Not gaining, but not losing. Hopefully I can shake the crud and start pounding road again soon.
Didn't know that was such a thing. Don't fear the fat. Eat fatty foods with lots of protein, green veggies and frozen berries. The berries will give you all the carbs you need. Leave the potatoes and bread alone.
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198.8 this morning. With a little help from a life threatening super stomach virus. Haven't been able to run in a week. Hopefully I'll be a true 199 soon. Then I'm going for 190.
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198.8 this morning. With a little help from a life threatening super stomach virus. Haven't been able to run in a week. Hopefully I'll be a true 199 soon. Then I'm going for 190.
I think you should just give up and start buying bigger shirts.
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Next goal down. Hit 219 this am. Gots to get around the 210 mark by the end of the month, so I can show off the hammer brothers in style at the waterparks.
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Next goal down. Hit 219 this am. Gots to get around the 210 mark by the end of the month, so I can show off the hammer brothers in style at the waterparks.
That's an odd name for your balls. But, congrats on hitting a goal. I'm shy of my next goal but making progress. Will PM you some more nudes when I reach it.
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That's an odd name for your balls. But, congrats on hitting a goal. I'm shy of my next goal but making progress. Will PM you some more nudes when I reach it.
Back when I had balls, I used to.....wait, ignore all that. As I've said, scales are the spawn of Satan, the most evil of which are purposely placed in doctor's offices. I refuse to step on them for any reason. Like many, I started with the New Year's resolution of losing a specific amount of weight and after a month of dieting and mostly doing right, I believe I lost a grand total of +1 1/2 pounds. That's when the revelation about scales came to me in a dream. Since then, I haven't gone near any. I've continued the diet, increased the cardio, dropped down on the amount of weight I'm lifting and increased the reps to 12-20 on everything. Yesterday, the wife bought mini some new clothes. He's 2 pant sizes below me. I tried a pair of his shorts on and they fit.
I also saw an ab last night.
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I also saw an ab last night.
The latest issue of Men's Health doesn't count.
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Gotta heavy
workouts golf today , tomorrow and Sat. I hope they don't sell beer at the courses, it is one of my many weaknesses. :bar:
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The latest issue of Men's Health doesn't count.
I oughta' slug you.
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I oughta' slug you.
But since you dropped the weight in your workouts you probably can't, you big sissy.
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But since you dropped the weight in your workouts you probably can't, you big sissy.
I'm a lean, mean fighting machine. I kind of resemble John Candy, by the way. When he was alive. Speaking of fights, does anyone think that Mayweather/Pack-e-Yow is going to be one big turd in the punch bowl? They're fighting 5 years too late and neither really has knockout power anymore.
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I oughta' slug you.
Don't carry a knife anymore?
I'm a lean, mean fighting machine. I kind of resemble John Candy, by the way. When he was alive. Speaking of fights, does anyone think that Mayweather/Pack-e-Yow is going to be one big turd in the punch bowl? They're fighting 5 years too late and neither really has knockout power anymore.
It's hard to say. It will probably go the distance with a win by Mayweather. Both are old by boxing years, but both are still good at their craft. Should have some action early on, but both will tire out around round 7 and it will probably be boring after that. I hope not though. I want to get my monies worth when I watch.
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Don't carry a knife anymore?
It's hard to say. It will probably go the distance with a win by Mayweather. Both are old by boxing years, but both are still good at their craft. Should have some action early on, but both will tire out around round 7 and it will probably be boring after that. I hope not though. I want to get my monies worth when I watch.
Errmagerd, per per viewr.
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Errmagerd, per per viewr.
I'm just guessing but $89.00, $99.00HD.
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I'm just guessing but $89.00, $99.00HD.
Dayuuum! That's more than the Tijuana donkey show.
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I'm just guessing but $89.00, $99.00HD.
I don't know. I haven't seen any prices yet. It is usually $59.00, $69.00 HD.
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I don't know. I haven't seen any prices yet. It is usually $59.00, $69.00 HD.
They will push it as fight of the century.
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They will push it as fight of the century.
No doubt, they did they same thing when he fought De La Hoya. Speaking of, one thing I always liked about De La Hoya was the fact that he didn't duck anyone. He might not have won them all and tarnished his legacy, but he wasn't scared to fight anyone. The only fight that he wasn't competitive in was against Pacquiao. By then he was 36 years old and had been in 44 fights some of which were wars.
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I know AU1 is a big fan of the pugilistic warriors. Used to be myself but for whatever reasons, I've just lost a lot of interest in it. Couldn't even tell you who the heavyweight champion is right now. Some Russian dude? Klitchko or some such? And the heavyweight champion used to be one of the most recognizable figures on earth. Tyson was the last guy to make boxing really compelling to me. There were several years there where he was this indestructible beast and every single time he set foot in the ring, you wondered how quickly he was going to take his opponent and slap him to sleep.
I'm just a few months older than some of you. But that means I got to witness what I consider a couple of the greatest eras of boxing ever. The wars between Ali, Frazier, Foreman, Norton etc. were legendary. But to me, the most entertaining and hotly contested fights were when Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler, Thomas Hit Man Hearns and Roberto Hands of Stone Duran were at the top of their games. Sheeeeeyit, those were some good fights.
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I'm a lean, mean fighting machine. I kind of resemble John Candy, by the way. When he was alive. Speaking of fights, does anyone think that Mayweather/Pack-e-Yow is going to be one big turd in the punch bowl? They're fighting 5 years too late and neither really has knockout power anymore.
I hope one of them reads this, finds you and knocks you out.
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I hope one of them reads this, finds you and knocks you out.
John Candy is dead.
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I weighed a legit 198.2 last Friday. Felt great. Celebrated by drinking beer and eating mexican Saturday night. A lot of beer. A whole lot of beer. All tap. All cold. All delicious. Then topped it off Sunday with a family lunch. Half of a lemon cake.
Woke up Monday at 205.7. Holy shit, I almost died. I'm back down to 199 today. Ran 2 miles straight tonight. No more celebrating. At least none before I reach my next goal of 195.
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I weighed a legit 198.2 last Friday. Felt great. Celebrated by drinking beer and eating mexican Saturday night. A lot of beer. A whole lot of beer. All tap. All cold. All delicious. Then topped it off Sunday with a family lunch. Half of a lemon cake.
Woke up Monday at 205.7. Holy shit, I almost died. I'm back down to 199 today. Ran 2 miles straight tonight. No more celebrating. At least none before I reach my next goal of 195.
I would say if you don't catch them in the first 100 yards, let them go. But kuddos on the effort.
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Ran 2 miles straight tonight.
Then the next 100 yards were FABULOUS :fag:
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Then the next 100 yards were FABULOUS :fag:
What is the difference in amount of calories burned per mile between running straight and running gay?
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Ugggggh! Diet and workout plan were going so well. Then, the weekend.
The good news is that I am now a couple of pounds away from my second goal.
The bad news is that I was a couple of pounds under my second goal on Friday.
Somebody do something to motivate my fat ass!
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Ugggggh! Diet and workout plan were going so well. Then, the weekend.
The good news is that I am now a couple of pounds away from my second goal.
The bad news is that I was a couple of pounds under my second goal on Friday.
Somebody do something to motivate my fat ass!
:haha:
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I told you that scales are the spawn of satan butchu deedin leesin.
Grilled up a bunch of chicken breastesses last night. Also, Pube Licks packages up assorted veggies that I have been either cooking in the wok or in a grilling pan. Last night it was mixed bell peppers. That's what I had at lunch today and I'll cut up some of the chicken for a salad tonight. I've only got 17 pounds to go by this upcoming Monday. Unlike my balls, it's in the bag.
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Ugggggh! Diet and workout plan were going so well. Then, the weekend.
The good news is that I am now a couple of pounds away from my second goal.
The bad news is that I was a couple of pounds under my second goal on Friday.
Somebody do something to motivate my fat ass!
Man chill out. To be honest, I've heard numerous people on here make fun of the fact that you are even attempting to lose weight. "Can you believe that fat ass thinks he will ever lose any weight?", asked one x'er.
"That lard ass will never actually even lose a pound", remarked another.
"I will miss the shade at x gate if he does," said one.
So, you've already exceeded expectations.
Myself, I have staunchly defended your efforts to get your fat ass into shape. And I don't appreciate their negativity.
Do you want to be on my buddy list?
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I had to weigh in at the Doc in the Box on Sunday for this sinus infection crud. 193. That is the lowest I have been in 6 years. If I lose 12 more I will weigh what I did on the day I got married.
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I had to weigh in at the Doc in the Box on Sunday for this sinus infection crud. 193. That is the lowest I have been in 6 years. If I lose 12 more I will weigh what I did on the day I got married.
Go lick some door knobs, I hear there's a stomach bug going around.
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Go lick some door knobs, I hear there's a stomach bug going around.
One hell of a way to lose weight, but I believe I will pass.
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One hell of a way to lose weight, but I believe I will pass.
How's the blood sugar? I had gained 10 lbs. Then readings went anywhere from 60 to 380 for a month and dropped 20 lbs. To 153. Finally got to doc and tweaked insulin and meds. Energy back at high level. Now to endo to get bunch of tests. My doctor is at a loss. Getting old sux!
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I had to weigh in at the Doc in the Box on Sunday for this sinus infection crud. 193. That is the lowest I have been in 6 years. If I lose 12 more I will weigh what I did on the day I got married.
I told you about scales. Didn't listen, didja? You're gonna' be all like "I'm dropping weight. Gettin' skinny. I'm on a roll." Then you're gonna' step on the scales again, just knowing you dropped another 5. That's when they drop the hammer on you. 8 pounds gained. Then you'll be all like "Snags was right. What was I thinking?"
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"Snags was right."
I'll take things you'll never hear for $500 Alex.
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How's the blood sugar? I had gained 10 lbs. Then readings went anywhere from 60 to 380 for a month and dropped 20 lbs. To 153. Finally got to doc and tweaked insulin and meds. Energy back at high level. Now to endo to get bunch of tests. My doctor is at a loss. Getting old sux!
It's a lot better this go around. I go to the doctor on the 30th. It was a 9.9 last time and he almost put me on the needle. He tweaked my meds, the wife helped me tweak the diet and mostly runs from 70 to 150. I have had a few high readings after eating delicious pasta and have had some low readings too. It dropped to 43 one night and I was out of my mind.
I fell like I should be around 7.0 this time and hopefully back to 5.5 in another 3 months. One thing that shocked me was the whiskey making it drop a few times. I would have some delicious bourbon an hour before bed and it would lower my blood sugar, but after a while it would make it come back up again. I haven't had a beer in a long time. I read up where there is an initial drop with liquor but it will make it go back up really high, but it takes longer to notice b/c it takes longer for the body to process liquor.
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I'll take things you'll never hear for $500 Alex.
If your avatar didn't give me an erection lasting more than 4 hours, I'd cut B.
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One day of living right to get back to my Friday weight. Must be doing something right, because I got hit on at the gym today. I'll be lucky if I haven't gained 5 pounds of head from that and have to replace all the doors in my house.
218.6 this AM. Only 19 pounds to get to my ultimate goal weight, so I can start running like GH...
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One day of living right to get back to my Friday weight. Must be doing something right, because I got hit on at the gym today. I'll be lucky if I haven't gained 5 pounds of head from that and have to replace all the doors in my house.
218.6 this AM. Only 19 pounds to get to my ultimate goal weight, so I can start running like GH...
Tell him that you are there to lift weights, and don't have time for the sexual harryassment.
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One day of living right to get back to my Friday weight. Must be doing something right, because I got hit on at the gym today. I'll be lucky if I haven't gained 5 pounds of head from that and have to replace all the doors in my house.
218.6 this AM. Only 19 pounds to get to my ultimate goal weight, so I can start running like GH...
Heard there was quite the party.
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Heard there was quite the party.
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u1/miked0003/men-sauna-2-300x2581_zpsn9dzxpbk.jpg) (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/miked0003/media/men-sauna-2-300x2581_zpsn9dzxpbk.jpg.html)
I think posting personal pics of Buzz at the gym is taking things a bit far.
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I think posting personal pics of Buzz at the gym is taking things a bit far.
I think so too. But I have to say, he's far more ripped than he's been letting on. In fact, all those guys are pretty darn....
wait....
Ignore all that.
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I think so too. But I have to say, he's far more ripped than he's been letting on. In fact, all those guys are pretty darn....
wait....
Ignore all that.
I am not going to say that was X-gate from a few years ago, but:
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One day of living right to get back to my Friday weight. Must be doing something right, because I got hit on at the gym today. I'll be lucky if I haven't gained 5 pounds of head from that and have to replace all the doors in my house.
218.6 this AM. Only 19 pounds to get to my ultimate goal weight, so I can start running like GH...
Me and Snags are gonna do a little running come April 25th in Mexico Beach. Trip is booked. It will happen.
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Me and Snags are gonna do a little running come April 25th in Mexico Beach. Trip is booked. It will happen.
I toldja', bettah slow yo roll.
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Me and Snags are gonna do a little running come April 25th in Mexico Beach. Trip is booked. It will happen.
End up in the wrong place and you'll being doing a lot of running.
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Me and Snags are gonna do a little running come April 25th in Mexico Beach. Trip is booked. It will happen.
I'd join you, but I ain't gots no passport.
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I'd join you, but I ain't gots no passport.
Just don't flash a gun at the border and you should be fine.
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I'd join you, but I ain't gots no passport.
If you get one let me know, I'll loan you Mrs. Dallas, she can talk that shit they talk down there.
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I toldja', bettah slow yo roll.
Go fast or go home.
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Go fast or go home.
^^what I always say. And when it's time for sexy time, I challenge the ladies to cowgirl up and ride me for 8 seconds. I can't be ridden. My buzzer goes off quick. Pisses them off every time. But I'm still the champ.
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Just throwing some numbers out here from December 30th and today.....
December:
Weight- 224
A1c- 9.9
LDL- 164
HDL- 40
Triglycerides - 2400
Total Cholesterol- 435
Today:
Weight- 195
A1c- 6.3
LDL- 103
HDL- 77
Triglycerides- 100
Total Cholesterol- 115
When I say minimal exercise, I mean running after the kids and playing fetch with the dog. Mostly nothing. All I have done is tweaked the diet. When I was young I thought it was 80% exercise and 20% nutrition. I could eat anything I wanted and it would help, or so I thought. Then again I was running about 15 miles a week and getting at least an hour in the gym 5 days a week. Now I am convinced it's 70% nutrition and 30% exercise.
I went to a high fat, high protein and low carb diet. I haven't had bread and potatoes in a long while now. I was worried that my cholesterol would go through the roof, but I needed to do something to make my A1c's go down so I could have a better quality of life and not always feel fatigued and exhausted. The opposite happened. I also had a protein particle size profile done. Apparently I have the fat, fluffy particles instead of the tiny grains of sand. That is a good thing and what you actually want. Now, if I can get this 30% exercise going I might surprise myself in 3 months. Needless to say, I am pretty stoked today.
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I don't know what any of those fancy words and big numbers are but it sounds like you're doing yourself some good. Congrats.
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I don't know what any of those fancy words and big numbers are but it sounds like you're doing yourself some good. Congrats.
That would be correct. Thanks.
I meant to say "I had a cholesterol particle size profile" done and not protein. I wish I would have known more about nutrition and exercise when I was in my late teens and early twenties. Back then it was "I'm hungry, let me eat 3 PB&J sandwiches and then I will go lift heavy stuff for an hour. After that, I will go eat a medium pizza from Dominos, have a glass of milk and go to bed. Tomorrow morning I will go run three miles. Rinse and repeat with other ridiculous foods." Why do boys/men go full retard from 15 until about 30?
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That would be correct. Thanks.
I meant to say "I had a cholesterol particle size profile" done and not protein. I wish I would have known more about nutrition and exercise when I was in my late teens and early twenties. Back then it was "I'm hungry, let me eat 3 PB&J sandwiches and then I will go lift heavy stuff for an hour. After that, I will go eat a medium pizza from Dominos, have a glass of milk and go to bed. Tomorrow morning I will go run three miles. Rinse and repeat with other ridiculous foods." Why do boys/men go full retard from 15 until about 30?
You stopped at 30? Congrats.
Congrats on the numbers though! I hope I can see 199 soon myself. Still about 15 pounds to go.
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You stopped at 30? Congrats.
Congrats on the numbers though! I hope I can see 199 soon myself. Still about 15 pounds to go.
I stopped going full retard and went into Dustin Hoffman, Rain Man. I didn't want to go home empty handed like Sean Penn.
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I stopped going full retard and went into Dustin Hoffman, Rain Man. I didn't want to go home empty handed like Sean Penn.
You never go full retard
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So I know everyone was on a kick the first of the year with their weight loss goals. Since nobody has put anything on here in a while, I figure I would check in and see how everyone is doing. I have dropped some weight and I fluctuate between 200-205. The sad part is, I had a wellness screaning at work the other day, the nurse told me that at my height (6'2") I am considered obese, according to the chart set forth by our government.
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So I know everyone was on a kick the first of the year with their weight loss goals. Since nobody has put anything on here in a while, I figure I would check in and see how everyone is doing. I have dropped some weight and I fluctuate between 200-205. The sad part is, I had a wellness screaning at work the other day, the nurse told me that at my height (6'2") I am considered obese, according to the chart set forth by our government.
Those charts lie.
I am still bouncing between 215 and 220 myself. I know I am gaining lean muscle and losing a little fat here and there, so its all good from my POV. My plan was set back by a horribly bruised patella and a partially torn patellar tendon, so I have not been able to run since the end of April.
I am trying to hit a quick fix diet this week and next in preparation for a beach trip. I want to get below 215 so I can rock the dad bod in the sand.
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Just throwing some numbers out here from December 30th and today.....
December:
Weight- 224
A1c- 9.9
LDL- 164
HDL- 40
Triglycerides - 2400
Total Cholesterol- 435
Today:
Weight- 195
A1c- 6.3
LDL- 103
HDL- 77
Triglycerides- 100
Total Cholesterol- 115
When I say minimal exercise, I mean running after the kids and playing fetch with the dog. Mostly nothing. All I have done is tweaked the diet. When I was young I thought it was 80% exercise and 20% nutrition. I could eat anything I wanted and it would help, or so I thought. Then again I was running about 15 miles a week and getting at least an hour in the gym 5 days a week. Now I am convinced it's 70% nutrition and 30% exercise.
I went to a high fat, high protein and low carb diet. I haven't had bread and potatoes in a long while now. I was worried that my cholesterol would go through the roof, but I needed to do something to make my A1c's go down so I could have a better quality of life and not always feel fatigued and exhausted. The opposite happened. I also had a protein particle size profile done. Apparently I have the fat, fluffy particles instead of the tiny grains of sand. That is a good thing and what you actually want. Now, if I can get this 30% exercise going I might surprise myself in 3 months. Needless to say, I am pretty stoked today.
From the numbers you posted, your total cholesterol should be higher than 115. Its usually HDL + LDL + 10% of Triglycerides although some Drs don't use that last element. That puts you around 190-195 which is perfectly normal. Actually, 190 is better than 115....115 is freakishly low and would put you into hypo cholesterol levels - which isn't good since you need a minimum amount in your blood for vital cell functions. That said, GREAT JOB MAN! Proud of you holmes. I know youve been trying hard. :bar:
And just from my own personal experience, for me its about 50/50. Really takes both.
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As much as I've shit and vomicked the last two days with a stomach virus, I should be down to my playing weight. I had a physical and my heart doc visit Monday (HBP). I'm 6'3" and was 237 that day. Way down from that right now. Sat down with the doc and went over my eating and exercise and the guy said don't change a thing. Your weight is perfect with the way you diet and train. First time I've ever been told I wasn't morbidly obese in a doctor's office. Who the hell came up with those charts? bgreene is 6'2" 205. That's the same as MMA World Champion Johnny "Bones" Jones.
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As much as I've shit and vomicked the last two days with a stomach virus, I should be down to my playing weight. I had a physical and my heart doc visit Monday (HBP). I'm 6'3" and was 237 that day. Way down from that right now. Sat down with the doc and went over my eating and exercise and the guy said don't change a thing. Your weight is perfect with the way you diet and train. First time I've ever been told I wasn't morbidly obese in a doctor's office. Who the hell came up with those charts? bgreene is 6'2" 205. That's the same as MMA World Champion Johnny "Bones" Jones.
In other words, you are a very studly specimen. Women wanna lay with him, men wanna be him. He's....snags.
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In other words, you are a very studly specimen. Women wanna lay with him, men wanna be him. He's....snags.
He speaks for all of you.
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I'm still fluffy. But I still have the big johnson thing going for me.
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Going to get back on the treadmill today for the first time in a month and a half. I should be down 10-15 pounds by the afternoon, I suspect.
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I'm still fluffy. But I still have the big johnson thing going for me.
Like, more than 150 hp? Johnson is decent but I always preferred Mercury or Evinrude.
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I learned something about running, that is probably easy to know, and I probably should have already known. If you want to increase your stamina for long distance running, always train by running hills.
I've been running 2 miles on a steady incline for the last 2 weeks. Yesterday, I ran my normal route with is basically flat, and smoked my run. Never felt that good while running. Never had breathing problems, didn't even break a sweat until the last leg. Felt great.
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I learned something about running, that is probably easy to know, and I probably should have already known. If you want to increase your stamina for long distance running, always train by running hills.
I've been running 2 miles on a steady incline for the last 2 weeks. Yesterday, I ran my normal route with is basically flat, and smoked my run. Never felt that good while running. Never had breathing problems, didn't even break a sweat until the last leg. Felt great.
Are you sure it was turned on?
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I learned something about running, that is probably easy to know, and I probably should have already known. If you want to increase your stamina for long distance running, always train by running hills.
I've been running 2 miles on a steady incline for the last 2 weeks. Yesterday, I ran my normal route with is basically flat, and smoked my run. Never felt that good while running. Never had breathing problems, didn't even break a sweat until the last leg. Felt great.
Very true, but damn do I hate running up hills. I had an NCOIC once that for pt it seemed like he could find every damn hill in our AO, yet I can't remember ever running back down one of them.
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I learned something about running, that is probably easy to know, and I probably should have already known. If you want to increase your stamina for long distance running, always train by running hills.
I've been running 2 miles on a steady incline for the last 2 weeks. Yesterday, I ran my normal route with is basically flat, and smoked my run. Never felt that good while running. Never had breathing problems, didn't even break a sweat until the last leg. Felt great.
oxymoron
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Jumbo Shrimp
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Jumbo Shrimp
Clint Moseley-Quarterback
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Clint Moseley-Quarterback
Too soon.
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I learned something about running, that is probably easy to know, and I probably should have already known. If you want to increase your stamina for long distance running, always train by running hills.
I've been running 2 miles on a steady incline for the last 2 weeks. Yesterday, I ran my normal route with is basically flat, and smoked my run. Never felt that good while running. Never had breathing problems, didn't even break a sweat until the last leg. Felt great.
I actually enjoyed running up hills more than on flat ground with my crappy knees. I finally got on the treadmill again this week and have worked my way up to a mile with no real pain, so I am happy now.
I get to take it to the sand next week and see how that feels.
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Leg day...finally.
(http://topixrp.cachefly.net/ipicimg/KMTUI3IGN9IAVOB4-v1-fram640x414x640x414.jpg)
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Leg day...finally.
(http://topixrp.cachefly.net/ipicimg/KMTUI3IGN9IAVOB4-v1-fram640x414x640x414.jpg)
You are darker in pictures.
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Leg day...finally.
(http://topixrp.cachefly.net/ipicimg/KMTUI3IGN9IAVOB4-v1-fram640x414x640x414.jpg)
or bicep curl day for Snags.
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oxymoron
Is if you are out of shape. :poke:
You obviousy have no endorphins.
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Is if you are out of shape. :poke:
You obviousy have no endorphins.
Can I get some in pill form?
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Can I get some in pill form?
Probably illicit. Don't do it bro.
Or just tell Mrs Dallas to flash em at you and im sure you will get a nice rush. :tits:
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or bicep curl day for Snags.
Hammer curls
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Hammer curls
With "Flex", right before cruising for chicks at the Dothan mall.
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With "Flex", right before cruising for chicks at the Dothan mall.
Wearing his little sister's gym shorts.
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Hammer curls
I do Hamner Curls.
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I do Hamner Curls.
Stop.....Hamner Time.
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I'm drunk. Happy 4th!
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Fried Gizzards, Rice and Limas.
adapted from recipe of the Possum Queen; Montezuma, GA.
feeds four- two packages/ costs less than $4.25
Soak dried lima beans overnight. Canned will work in a pinch (Margaret Holmes or Glory)
Slowly simmer covered limas in 2qt. saucepan until they are soft.
A spoon of bacon grease kicks up flavor.
Rinse gizzards well breaking wholes in half.
I soak mine in buttermilk for 2-3 hours in the fridge.
You only need pepper/garlic POWDER/ and a dash of Creole seasoning.
Melt 3-4 sticks of unsalted butter in skillet under medium heat.
Toss 'em in, cooking half for best results.
fry until pink is gone and then turn heat to high, turn and baste in butter for 8-10 minutes.
drain on wire rack or paper towel.
REPEAT:
Follow package directions for whatever rice you prefer.
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Holy shoot. Stepped on the scale Monday morning and heard "one at a time, please"
It's time to get back on this wagon. Started eating healthier again and re-running through with Tony Horton. Yesterday was Plyometrics. Today I cannot walk. I hate my life.
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Scales are a curse from the debil. Avoid them at all costs.
I'm back in the groove. Gym at 5:30 on M-W-F for cardio. Weights in the evening. Diet is clean and tons of water being gulped. Only thing holding me back is alkeyhawl. It's like adding a Big Mac to your diet every night.
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Scales are a curse from the debil. Avoid them at all costs.
I'm back in the groove. Gym at 5:30 on M-W-F for cardio. Weights in the evening. Diet is clean and tons of water being gulped. Only thing holding me back is alkeyhawl. It's like adding a Big Mac to your diet every night.
what are you doing for cardio and for how long?
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what are you doing for cardio and for how long?
Usually about 40 minutes. I hate running with all my heart and soul so I break it up and do a bunch of different routines. One day, I'll alternate between the treadmill and elliptical. The last two days, I've been doing a circuit type routine called "100's Board". Jog for 10 minutes to warm up. Then do 100 jumping jacks....90 fast rows on the rowing machine...80 mountain climbers....70 squats. All the way down to 10 reps of something. You get the idea. Obviously you finish one and go immediately to the next. Heart rate stays through the roof for about 30 minutes. The people that own the gym put out a lot of various routines like that.
Definitely breaks up the monotony of running. Did I mention I hate running?
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Usually about 40 minutes. I hate running with all my heart and soul so I break it up and do a bunch of different routines. One day, I'll alternate between the treadmill and elliptical. The last two days, I've been doing a circuit type routine called "100's Board". Jog for 10 minutes to warm up. Then do 100 jumping jacks....90 fast rows on the rowing machine...80 mountain climbers....70 squats. All the way down to 10 reps of something. You get the idea. Obviously you finish one and go immediately to the next. Heart rate stays through the roof for about 30 minutes. The people that own the gym put out a lot of various routines like that.
Definitely breaks up the monotony of running. Did I mention I hate running?
After running almost everyday in the dee Army, I swear if my house was on fire, I would walk very fast, but I swear I'll never run again. I have the stomach to prove it.
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After running almost everyday in the dee Army, I swear if my house was on fire, I would walk very fast, but I swear I'll never run again. I have the stomach to prove it.
I can imagine your disdain for moving faster than a walk after AAAARRMY training, sir. I've never gotten the whole running thing. I've tried and tried over the years to train myself in different ways to get used to it. My body curses me with every step. Now GH2001.....beast.
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Usually about 40 minutes. I hate running with all my heart and soul so I break it up and do a bunch of different routines. One day, I'll alternate between the treadmill and elliptical. The last two days, I've been doing a circuit type routine called "100's Board". Jog for 10 minutes to warm up. Then do 100 jumping jacks....90 fast rows on the rowing machine...80 mountain climbers....70 squats. All the way down to 10 reps of something. You get the idea. Obviously you finish one and go immediately to the next. Heart rate stays through the roof for about 30 minutes. The people that own the gym put out a lot of various routines like that.
Definitely breaks up the monotony of running. Did I mention I hate running?
So you do homemade CrossFit.
Fag.
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So you do homemade CrossFit.
Fag.
I will clean and jerk your ass. Then I'll do 50 Kipping pull-ups for good measure. All part of today's WOD.
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I will clean and jerk your ass. Then I'll do 50 Kipping pull-ups for good measure. All part of today's WOD.
Do you even WOD bro? Oh, and don't forget the Western Japanese Style Reverse Burpee Turnover-abouts.
Try and move me bro...go ahead, try and move me! Ive spent the last 3 months cultivating mass.
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Do you even WOD bro? Oh, and don't forget the Western Japanese Style Reverse Burpee Turnover-abouts.
Try and move me bro...go ahead, try and move me! Ive spent the last 3 months cultivating mass.
A simple push press will take care of that, bro. And I will right after I finish this protein shake and talk with my bro's about how we killed our WOD.
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I can imagine your disdain for moving faster than a walk after AAAARRMY training, sir. I've never gotten the whole running thing. I've tried and tried over the years to train myself in different ways to get used to it. My body curses me with every step. Now GH2001.....beast.
Mrs. Dallas was a beastes? Ran all the time, marathons, 1/2 marathons and so on. Now after one knee surgery and one prolly to come she wishes she had never started.
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Mrs. Dallas was a beastes? Ran all the time, marathons, 1/2 marathons and so on. Now after one knee surgery and one prolly to come she wishes she had never started.
I did all of what I've done post knee surgery. People rarely injure themselves running to the point where it needs an operation - its usually something manageable like IT Band, or general chondritis. Usually the damage is done doing something else where you land or pviot hard like basketball or tennis, and the running just aggrevates it.
I tore my knee playing basketball landing oddly getting a rebound. Shit happens.
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A simple push press will take care of that, bro. And I will right after I finish this protein shake and talk with my bro's about how we killed our WOD.
Are you drinking our protein, bro?
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Are you drinking our protein, bro?
3 times a day, bro.
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I honestly had no idea that you are black.
Just above the shoulders and below the waist
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Just above the shoulders and below the waist
He is actually six-five, with the afro, six-nine.
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I can imagine your disdain for moving faster than a walk after AAAARRMY training, sir. I've never gotten the whole running thing. I've tried and tried over the years to train myself in different ways to get used to it. My body curses me with every step. Now GH2001.....beast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNBgKjLWVcw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNBgKjLWVcw)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNBgKjLWVcw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNBgKjLWVcw)
Its been 30+ years since I was in basic training and to this day I remember my DI's names. And needless to say they were a lot different back then.
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I'm quite sure that Drill Instructor is a complete badass, but honestly....the intimidation factor is diminished X10 while he's wearing his little sister's shorts.
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Mrs. Dallas was a beastes? Ran all the time, marathons, 1/2 marathons and so on. Now after one knee surgery and one prolly to come she wishes she had never started.
Not to mention the two black eyes........
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Not to mention the two black eyes........
No pain, No gain.
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Anyone still on a diet?
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Diets are for quitters.
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Diets are for quitters.
I thought that was Heart attacks...??
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I thought that was Heart attacks...??
Those too
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I'm sort of back on track now after a week at the beach. I was hitting the diet and workouts hard leading up to it but that was so I could let myself go and not feel guilty about it. Shrimp Po Boys and fries. Beer(z). Shrimp and grits. Beer(z) Seafood platter with fries and beer(z) Getting together with Wes for a beer(z). It was glorious!!!
Back to reality and bland food and workouts.
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Anyone still on a diet?
Diets are for quitters.
I am no quitter.
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Anyone still on a diet?
What the hell is a diet?
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What the hell is a diet?
That's what I said last night. Picked up some huge pork chops at the Pube Licks. Doused them in the woosestichestishire and then rubbed em' down with your super-secret competition rub then slapped em' over some hot coals.
Gnawing a pork chop bone is definitely one of life's great pleasures.
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With winter heading in our direction the Mrs. wants us to try and avoid the winter weight gain this year. She made zucchini and squash spaghetti with vegan meat sauce. :puke:
I see a lot of beer drinking this winter if that's where we are headed food wise for the next 4/5 months.
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With winter heading in our direction the Mrs. wants us to try and avoid the winter weight gain this year. She made zucchini and squash spaghetti with vegan meat sauce. :puke:
I see a lot of beer drinking this winter if that's where we are headed food wise for the next 4/5 months.
Pretty sure they call that tomato sauce
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Snagette did the squash basghetti noodles thingy a while back. That will be the last time it sits on my plate.
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Snagette did the squash basghetti noodles thingy a while back. That will be the last time it sits on my plate.
She went into the kitchen for something, gave some to the dog, he was like, 'What tha fuck I do to you"?
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She went into the kitchen for something, gave some to the dog, he was like, 'What tha fuck I do to you"?
Your pets talk too?
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Your pets talk too?
Yea, they roll different than most pets.
But
They pretty much hate me also.
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Yea, they roll different than most pets.
But
They pretty much hate me also.
Well, that goes without saying.
The wife cracks up because two of our dogs always play fight and I talk as if I'm saying what one of them would be saying during it. And don't any of you act like you don't do the same thing.
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Well, that goes without saying.
The wife cracks up because two of our dogs always play fight and I talk as if I'm saying what one of them would be saying during it. And don't any of you act like you don't do the same thing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI4yoXyb1_M
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Yep....yep....yep....Oh come ooonnnn.
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My 3 attack cats waiting to pounce and bring the pain.
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u1/miked0003/Picture056.jpg) (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/miked0003/media/Picture056.jpg.html)
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My 3 attack cats waiting to pounce and bring the pain.
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u1/miked0003/Picture056.jpg) (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/miked0003/media/Picture056.jpg.html)
Now, that is one scary sight right there. That's some vicious pussy.
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Now, that is one scary sight right there. That's some vicious pussy.
Its like everything else, when we first brought the pussy's home they were eager to please, they hunted, they were fun. As soon as they had been there a while they got lazy. Now all they do is lay around, make no effort. I feed them, clean their box and give them a place to sleep and for what? Nothing, not a damn thing in return.
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Here is a good easy diet that a friend gave me. Now I share it with you chumps.
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So Spring is right around the corner and summer not far behind. Being that it's been in the 70's far more than the 30's around here, I'm not sure if we've even had a winter. Anyone starting to try or at least think about trying to get that winter coat/blubber off? I started this week. So far, 3 days of eating like a Victoria's Secretions model, killer workouts and downing just short of a gallon of water each day. Lo and behold, as of this morning I had only gained 2 pounds. :&
The overall goal is to LOSE 20 pounds. I want to get under 220 for the first time in probably 20 plus years. I know how to do it. I know what works for me. But it takes a pretty big transformation in my whole routine, including adding 3-4 morning workouts each week. When you get older (I am) and you get up, eat breakfast and then go sit at a desk all day, my metabolism still stays in bed til about 2:00 in the afternoon. Anyway, I'm starting it up this week and by gawd, I will see 215.
Anyone else trying to change it up? Thinking about it?
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I am, but I am one of those anchored to a desk types - unless I'm roaming across Canada.
Since the first of the year, I've avoided the elevator here at the office and climb the steps up to my perch on the 4th floor. I park on the back 40 of the parking lot and make the 300 yard hike to the building, too.
I have oatmeal for breakfast each morning, sweetened only with raisins. Lunch generally consists of fried rice.
I haven't lost anything, but my buttocks are tiiiiiiight!
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Been trying for the last few weeks myself. I was down 6 pounds last Friday and only up 1 pound as of Monday morning. I guess I have to diet for the whole week for it to count.
I have bumped up my workouts though, so I am now bench pressing the bar. Maybe I can add a 5lb to each side soon.
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The Irondale lunch gang need to get together and discuss successful weight loss strategies over a BBQ sammich or plate of shrimp fried rice.
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My main problem is that when playing golf, the carts don't seem to move unless a six pack of beer is on-board.
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Been trying for the last few weeks myself. I was down 6 pounds last Friday and only up 1 pound as of Monday morning. I guess I have to diet for the whole week for it to count.
I have bumped up my workouts though, so I am now bench pressing the bar. Maybe I can add a 5lb to each side soon.
You brute.
I keep bringing up getting older, but I have to. It comes into play more and more with regard to results or lack thereof. I got with a personal trainer about 3 years ago and had him look at what I was doing with my diet and training, then map out his plan for me. The big changes were common sense things like smaller, more frequent protein based meals, along with significantly increased high quality H2O. But the key, like I said above, was adding the 3-4 additional cardio type workouts in the morning.
I followed his plan to the letter for 8 weeks and went from 15% body fat to 7%. I was psyched the first 2-3 weeks. After that, I hated every second of it. But, it's what works for me. If I don't get the morning sessions in, the rest is just spinning my wheels.
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You brute.
I keep bringing up getting older, but I have to. It comes into play more and more with regard to results or lack thereof. I got with a personal trainer about 3 years ago and had him look at what I was doing with my diet and training, then map out his plan for me. The big changes were common sense things like smaller, more frequent protein based meals, along with significantly increased high quality H2O. But the key, like I said above, was adding the 3-4 additional cardio type workouts in the morning.
I followed his plan to the letter for 8 weeks and went from 15% body fat to 7%. I was psyched the first 2-3 weeks. After that, I hated every second of it. But, it's what works for me. If I don't get the morning sessions in, the rest is just spinning my wheels.
Tis what I tell Mrs. Dallas all the time. :gig:
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You brute.
I keep bringing up getting older, but I have to. It comes into play more and more with regard to results or lack thereof. I got with a personal trainer about 3 years ago and had him look at what I was doing with my diet and training, then map out his plan for me. The big changes were common sense things like smaller, more frequent protein based meals, along with significantly increased high quality H2O. But the key, like I said above, was adding the 3-4 additional cardio type workouts in the morning.
I followed his plan to the letter for 8 weeks and went from 15% body fat to 7%. I was psyched the first 2-3 weeks. After that, I hated every second of it. But, it's what works for me. If I don't get the morning sessions in, the rest is just spinning my wheels.
All of this may be true. Did not read it all. But one thing that I can say for certain is that you do not look nearly as good as you seem to think.
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You brute.
I keep bringing up getting older, but I have to. It comes into play more and more with regard to results or lack thereof. I got with a personal trainer about 3 years ago and had him look at what I was doing with my diet and training, then map out his plan for me. The big changes were common sense things like smaller, more frequent protein based meals, along with significantly increased high quality H2O. But the key, like I said above, was adding the 3-4 additional cardio type workouts in the morning.
I followed his plan to the letter for 8 weeks and went from 15% body fat to 7%. I was psyched the first 2-3 weeks. After that, I hated every second of it. But, it's what works for me. If I don't get the morning sessions in, the rest is just spinning my wheels.
I would love to get in 3-4 workouts in the morning, but I'd have to get up at 1:15 to do so. I can only hope to get my body fat % down below 50 by the time swimsuit season gets here, so kids don't try to push me back into the water.
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I would love to get in 3-4 workouts in the morning, but I'd have to get up at 1:15 to do so. I can only hope to get my body fat % down below 50 by the time swimsuit season gets here, so kids don't try to push me back into the water.
Signed, Shamu from Sheffield
Dear Shamu,
Fortunately, nothing is very far from home here in Dothan. My gym is about a 10 minute drive so it's not a big deal to work that in in the morning. It's just the getting up an hour earlier that hurts my feelings. I ordered T25 a while back so I could work out with a gay black man early in the morning if I don't feel like driving to the gym.
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You brute.
I keep bringing up getting older, but I have to. It comes into play more and more with regard to results or lack thereof. I got with a personal trainer about 3 years ago and had him look at what I was doing with my diet and training, then map out his plan for me. The big changes were common sense things like smaller, more frequent protein based meals, along with significantly increased high quality H2O. But the key, like I said above, was adding the 3-4 additional cardio type workouts in the morning.
I followed his plan to the letter for 8 weeks and went from 15% body fat to 7%. I was psyched the first 2-3 weeks. After that, I hated every second of it. But, it's what works for me. If I don't get the morning sessions in, the rest is just spinning my wheels.
Starting slow. Drink at least 48 oz water a day and only eat small portions at dinner 4 days a week, Walk the dog a mile at least 4 times a week. I would like to see 230 again...
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Starting slow. Drink at least 48 oz water a day and only eat small portions at dinner 4 days a week, Walk the dog a mile at least 4 times a week. I would like to see 230 again...
I see 230 every time I step on the scales. That number just flies right by.
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The Irondale lunch gang need to get together and discuss successful weight loss strategies over a BBQ sammich or plate of shrimp fried rice.
Sounds like a plan. If only the third in our contingent will show it will be a weight loss partay!
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Low fat bagel this morning with honey. Took the kids to school then ran 2 miles. Feeling.....
Wait...this isn't facebook, is it? Never mind.
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Got up. Took a shower. Ate an egg and bacon plate at Jack's for breffuss. Sitting on my ass now as I type. I expect the pounds to just start falling off any minute now.
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Got up. Took a shower. Ate an egg and bacon plate at Jack's for breffuss. Sitting on my ass now as I type. I expect the pounds to just start falling off any minute now.
All protein, baby.
I don't bookface. I registered an account about 5 years ago and the only post on it was from some guy named Randall Bulb or Blug or Bugg or something, saying "You're the worst facebooker evah." But Snagette does and she has to show me the daily life of a girl in our neighborhood that lives to let people know her every move, every minute of the day. Let me be blunt. She is not in shape. However, each day it's:
Just finished intense cardio. (Insert first selfie of the day) #fitmom #30daycleanse #motivation #superthighburn
Kids to school. Dressed so cute. (Second selfie) #supermom #taximom #grocerystore
Just downed Advocare cleanse shake. Having a lean salad. (Selfie of cheesing face by salad bowl) #15poundstogo #superhealthy
It's a daily barrage of selfies and telling how hard she works out and the next big total body cleanse routine and how fit she is with 34 idiotic hashtag sayings after every post. And the thing is, you know that "plus size" model on SI? Yeah, this girl makes her look like Chrissy Teigen.
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Happy Friday guys!! Just finished my high octane tone to stone class and Rita had us burning those Cals today!
I'm sore but stoked! It's crossfit Fri for me today at lunch then work the rest of day but at the 5 o'clock whistle, it's the Weekend Warrior Yoga class with Bill and Buffy!
Then, time for a quick Ceasar and go rest up for the Bunion Research 10k. For a great cause. They research bunions.
Love my Facebook friends, all! Let's get fit!
And to my former friends who put the comment that said I looked "large and in charge" and the ones that called me "cornbread" and "Porkchop", I don't need your negativity. I unfriend you. I may not meet your idea of fitness but at least I try. So, go jump in a lake!
Thanks to my supporters on my fitness journey. It's been 4 years so far and I've lost an amazing 7 pounds! I can almost button my pants.
#fatTofit #skinnyJeans #stayhydrated
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Fighting a cold all week, took two mucinex with some water for breakfast.
Lost 4 pounds this week.
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#haterz
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Happy Friday guys!! Just finished my high octane tone to stone class and Rita had us burning those Cals today!
I'm sore but stoked! It's crossfit Fri for me today at lunch then work the rest of day but at the 5 o'clock whistle, it's the Weekend Warrior Yoga class with Bill and Buffy!
Then, time for a quick Ceasar and go rest up for the Bunion Research 10k. For a great cause. They research bunions.
Looking good in those shorts WT!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRscYVvEFt8
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CCT, that has to be the gheyest video I believe I have ever seen. I totally love it. BTW, this is the personal trainer I've been using. Impact Johnson.
https://youtu.be/Qi6oPP40hrI
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Nothing is worse than cooter sweat
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Nothing is worse than cooter sweat
No lunge is complete until your genitals touch the ground. Impact Johnson.
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No lunge is complete until your genitals touch the ground. Impact Johnson.
For some of us that is a much deeper movement than others.
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For some of us that is a much deeper movement than others.
Teabag the floor. Impact Johnson.
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No lunge is complete until your genitals touch the ground. Impact Johnson.
For some of us, mother nature is moving those parts in that direction without doing anything.
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For some of us, mother nature is moving those parts in that direction without doing anything.
It was Earl's goal to move to Texas when he retired. When the time came, he and his wife, Gladys, moved to Waco. The first thing Earl did was go out and by some mighty fine cowboy boots. He wore them around the house for a couple of days, hoping Gladys would notice, but she never said a word. So Earl went in the bedroom and stripped down naked then stepped out in the den wearing only his new cowboy boots.
Hey Gladys, you notice anything different about me?
No Earl. All I see is that same, old wrinkled pecker pointing straight down as usual.
Well Gladys, it's pointing down because it's pointing at my new cowboy boots. What do you think?
I think you shoulda' bought a hat, Earl. You shoulda' bought a hat.
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All protein, baby.
I don't bookface. I registered an account about 5 years ago and the only post on it was from some guy named Randall Bulb or Blug or Bugg or something, saying "You're the worst facebooker evah." But Snagette does and she has to show me the daily life of a girl in our neighborhood that lives to let people know her every move, every minute of the day. Let me be blunt. She is not in shape. However, each day it's:
Just finished intense cardio. (Insert first selfie of the day) #fitmom #30daycleanse #motivation #superthighburn
Kids to school. Dressed so cute. (Second selfie) #supermom #taximom #grocerystore
Just downed Advocare cleanse shake. Having a lean salad. (Selfie of cheesing face by salad bowl) #15poundstogo #superhealthy
It's a daily barrage of selfies and telling how hard she works out and the next big total body cleanse routine and how fit she is with 34 idiotic hashtag sayings after every post. And the thing is, you know that "plus size" model on SI? Yeah, this girl makes her look like Chrissy Teigen.
A good rule of thumb when nosing through chick's pictures on Facebook is "the fuzzier the photo enhancement, the fatter the gal."
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A good rule of thumb when nosing through chick's pictures on Facebook is "the fuzzier the photo enhancement, the fatter the gal."
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u1/miked0003/beer-3.jpg) (http://s164.photobucket.com/user/miked0003/media/beer-3.jpg.html)
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A good rule of thumb when nosing through chick's pictures on Facebook is "the fuzzier the photo enhancement, the fatter the gal."
Crop that fat out, baby!
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Just had a protein smoothie. Headed for Extreme Cardio Pump Class. (Selfie)
#fattofitdad
#chunkynomore
#firebrucepearl
#ontheledge
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Just had a protein smoothie. Headed for Extreme Cardio Pump Class. (Selfie)
#fattofitdad
#chunkynomore
#firebrucepearl
#ontheledge
Go for it, I am headed next door to where I work. Food truck park with a bar.
#texasdrinker
#fridaydrinker
#beergut
#mrsgonnabepissedwhenigethome
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1 scoop Casein / 1 scoop Whey protein shake for lunch after a nice bicep/tricep workout today.
#gettinswole
#wod
#fittofattofitagain
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1 scoop Casein / 1 scoop Whey protein shake for lunch after a nice bicep/tricep workout today.
#gettinswole
#wod
#fittofattofitagain
Sweet Haysus, have you seen how much the trainers eat in the fit to fat stage? Just let me have one weekend of that and I'd be a happy man.
#everyonehatesdallas
#pearlslostit
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Summer is on the way and at some point, this Greek Yogurt like body will be revealed at the beach. In order to spare someone the effort of trying to save me by pushing me back out into deep water, I've started my latest futile attempt to firm up this 50+ year old vessel.
I've always been a firm believer in switching things up in your workouts. I get very stagnant after about 3-4 months of anything and try to drastically change things after that amount of time. I had been seeing the Body Beast workout advertised over the last year and finally decided to give it a try. It's a pretty unique weight program designed to be able to get a great workout at home as long as you have a decent set of dumbbells and a pull up bar.
I decided that I would watch the videos and write down the workouts and take them to the gym instead of doing them at home. First, I knew that was the right decision immediately because about 5 minutes in, I realized the trainer in the video is one of the biggest meatheads I've ever encountered. An Israeli bodybuilder with a bad accent and a pea brain. You think Tony Horton is obnoxious? Think again.
"Okay, let's warm up with some push ups. Aahh...oohh yeah....oooo....I am pumped already. This shirt is already tighter. I feel I'm going to bust out of it before this killer workout is over." Flex...flex...moan.
But the good part is I'm 3 workouts in and I haven't been this sore in years. (Sore in a good way, like I've actually done something) Could not finish the leg routine yesterday they were shaking so bad. It has a cardio day, which I haven't gotten to yet, but this is the first time in quite a while that I've gone back to really focusing on weight training. Gonna' do everything I can to stick with this one til the end.
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Summer is on the way and at some point, this Greek Yogurt like body will be revealed at the beach. In order to spare someone the effort of trying to save me by pushing me back out into deep water, I've started my latest futile attempt to firm up this 50+ year old vessel.
I've always been a firm believer in switching things up in your workouts. I get very stagnant after about 3-4 months of anything and try to drastically change things after that amount of time. I had been seeing the Body Beast workout advertised over the last year and finally decided to give it a try. It's a pretty unique weight program designed to be able to get a great workout at home as long as you have a decent set of dumbbells and a pull up bar.
I decided that I would watch the videos and write down the workouts and take them to the gym instead of doing them at home. First, I knew that was the right decision immediately because about 5 minutes in, I realized the trainer in the video is one of the biggest meatheads I've ever encountered. An Israeli bodybuilder with a bad accent and a pea brain. You think Tony Horton is obnoxious? Think again.
"Okay, let's warm up with some push ups. Aahh...oohh yeah....oooo....I am pumped already. This shirt is already tighter. I feel I'm going to bust out of it before this killer workout is over." Flex...flex...moan.
But the good part is I'm 3 workouts in and I haven't been this sore in years. (Sore in a good way, like I've actually done something) Could not finish the leg routine yesterday they were shaking so bad. It has a cardio day, which I haven't gotten to yet, but this is the first time in quite a while that I've gone back to really focusing on weight training. Gonna' do everything I can to stick with this one til the end.
I played golf yesterday and had about 6 beers.
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Started back in January. 2 scoops of wheybolic extreme 60 for breakfast with 1 cup of almond milk. Normal healthier lunch and light dinner. 3 workouts per week with C4 preworkout and amino acid post workout. Also focusing on at least 14 miles of cardio per week with a 3 mile trail run. I've only lost from 217 down to 208, but I'm wearing clothes I could barely wear when I was 195.
Ran a 5k in February in 28:48 on a relatively flat surface, and ran a trail run 5k at Noccalula Falls last Saturday in 29:40. Registered for panther run 5k in Springville next month and the Barbarian challenge at Noccalula Falls in June. Both are trail runs with obstacles, but the barbarian is supposed to be a about 5 miles and difficult.
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I really don't need to work out. I can whip any man's ass that I've ever met and I carry a knife, just in case.
And, I look spectacular naked.
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I really don't need to work out. I can whip any man's ass that I've ever met and I carry a knife, just in case.
And, I look spectacular naked.
I don't even think about it like that. I just know my rather large frame would be a handle to dispose of unless you have Dr. Manhattan powers. So that's probably kept me from being a target for evildoers. I ran a 5K last weekend. Had an EKG recently and all looks good. I take pride in keeping myself healthy but still big enough to ward off vultures.
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Started back in January. 2 scoops of wheybolic extreme 60 for breakfast with 1 cup of almond milk. Normal healthier lunch and light dinner. 3 workouts per week with C4 preworkout and amino acid post workout. Also focusing on at least 14 miles of cardio per week with a 3 mile trail run. I've only lost from 217 down to 208, but I'm wearing clothes I could barely wear when I was 195.
Ran a 5k in February in 28:48 on a relatively flat surface, and ran a trail run 5k at Noccalula Falls last Saturday in 29:40. Registered for panther run 5k in Springville next month and the Barbarian challenge at Noccalula Falls in June. Both are trail runs with obstacles, but the barbarian is supposed to be a about 5 miles and difficult.
Look at the Warrior Dash. It's a 5K with 12 "obstacles". The obstacles are in name only because they're just things like climbing up and over a cargo rope wall, crawling through a tunnel, jumping over a fire and slogging through a mud pit. You get beer and a fuzzy hat with horns at the end.
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Started back in January. 2 scoops of wheybolic extreme 60 for breakfast with 1 cup of almond milk. Normal healthier lunch and light dinner. 3 workouts per week with C4 preworkout and amino acid post workout. Also focusing on at least 14 miles of cardio per week with a 3 mile trail run. I've only lost from 217 down to 208, but I'm wearing clothes I could barely wear when I was 195.
Ran a 5k in February in 28:48 on a relatively flat surface, and ran a trail run 5k at Noccalula Falls last Saturday in 29:40. Registered for panther run 5k in Springville next month and the Barbarian challenge at Noccalula Falls in June. Both are trail runs with obstacles, but the barbarian is supposed to be a about 5 miles and difficult.
Curious here man. And not in a ghey way. Why the mixing of almond milk but also whey ?
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Stepped on my scale at the beginning of last week and it said "one at a time please" which prompted me to start back on a diet. I have been working out pretty hard now for 5 years and never stopped that...just started eating hamburgers, pizza, lasagna and fried foods a lot more over the last year or so. Started drinking a Casein shake for breakfast, a 2 scoop Syntha-6 Whey Isolate shake for lunch after my workout, salads and lots of green vegetables with grilled chicken and the like for dinner and another Casein shake before going to bed. As of this morning, I am down 7 pounds and feeling much better. Just 110 more to go now!
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Stepped on my scale at the beginning of last week and it said "one at a time please" which prompted me to start back on a diet. I have been working out pretty hard now for 5 years and never stopped that...just started eating hamburgers, pizza, lasagna and fried foods a lot more over the last year or so. Started drinking a Casein shake for breakfast, a 2 scoop Syntha-6 Whey Isolate shake for lunch after my workout, salads and lots of green vegetables with grilled chicken and the like for dinner and another Casein shake before going to bed. As of this morning, I am down 7 pounds and feeling much better. Just 110 more to go now!
Your muscles are so big bro.
Mine are not.
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You need to throw in some dandelion leaves with that smoothie. You can thank me later.
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I started going back to the gym three weeks ago. Now that the initial soreness is out of the way, I feel pretty good.
What's the difference between whey and casein protein?
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I started going back to the gym three weeks ago. Now that the initial soreness is out of the way, I feel pretty good.
What's the difference between whey and casein protein?
Whey is a rapid digest and casein is much slower.
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Curious here man. And not in a ghey way. Why the mixing of almond milk but also whey ?
Because it's easier for me to drink first thing in the morning. I'm not a breakfast person, never have been. I can get chocolate milk down, I don't care much for a Yoo-hoo. And it's still under 300 calories
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I'm all about more, Brotein Shake.
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Whey is a rapid digest and casein is much slower.
^^What he said^^
I do the Casein at bedtime just so it works while I sleep. It also mixes much thicker, so a morning shake keeps me feeling full for a while.
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Look at the Warrior Dash. It's a 5K with 12 "obstacles". The obstacles are in name only because they're just things like climbing up and over a cargo rope wall, crawling through a tunnel, jumping over a fire and slogging through a mud pit. You get beer and a fuzzy hat with horns at the end.
Bring your ass on up here. I have a 20 pound sand bag to drag around through a 6 mile course up and down a mountain.
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Bring your ass on up here. I have a 20 pound sand bag to drag around through a 6 mile course up and down a mountain.
I'm not looking for an actual workout. I just want free beer and a funny hat.
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I'm not looking for an actual workout. I just want free beer and a funny hat.
Touché.
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I'm not looking for an actual workout. I just want free beer and a funny hat.
Or as they call it at Planet Fitness, Thursday.
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Or as they call it at Planet Fitness, Thursday.
HEY! Planet can get the job done. And I don't have to hear a bunch of jackasses dropping weight that they had no business trying to work out with in the first place.
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Because it's easier for me to drink first thing in the morning.
Same here, but I'm struggling to find a medical research study that supports a whiskey diet.
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HEY! Planet can get the job done. And I don't have to hear a bunch of jackasses dropping weight that they had no business trying to work out with in the first place.
Still my favorite PF commercial...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HFPnUY-Ip0
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Because it's easier for me to drink first thing in the morning. I'm not a breakfast person, never have been. I can get chocolate milk down, I don't care much for a Yoo-hoo. And it's still under 300 calories
Just wasn't sure if you were substituting the almond as an alternative to dairy. Because whey is pretty much based in dairy product. Didn't know if you knew. Or what the goal was there.
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Whey is a rapid digest and casein is much slower.
In addition: Whey also is mostly from cheese curd and lesser from straight milk. Whereas casein is pretty much concentrated powdered milk more or less.
Coming from a different angle than you guys with endurance sports, I have a special blend of aminos that are in a transport formula that hit the blood really quick for immediate repair. I don't get as much benefit as you guys do from whey or casein. As long as I take that amino mix and chase it with any kind of lean protein (pea protein, nuts, salmon, eggs) I'm good to go.
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Just wasn't sure if you were substituting the almond as an alternative to dairy. Because whey is pretty much based in dairy product. Didn't know if you knew. Or what the goal was there.
I really only take the whey as a breakfast substitute. I try to stay under 1500 calories a day, so that is a quick easy breakfast that is loaded with protein. As soon as I finish it, I'm probably not buying anymore. I really like the pre workout and post workout, which is probably close to what you take. I don't want to bulk, I just want to cut. I have a goal of 190, but it's a hell of a lot harder to get there lifting. At least it is for me. Body has changed considerably, but losing is much slower than it has been in the past.
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I really only take the whey as a breakfast substitute. I try to stay under 1500 calories a day, so that is a quick easy breakfast that is loaded with protein. As soon as I finish it, I'm probably not buying anymore. I really like the pre workout and post workout, which is probably close to what you take. I don't want to bulk, I just want to cut. I have a goal of 190, but it's a hell of a lot harder to get there lifting. At least it is for me. Body has changed considerably, but losing is much slower than it has been in the past.
I've heard of the pre workouts from some of the cross fit guys. Never bought one thought. Mine is "some form of caffiene" + banana or similar form of carbs (powerbar, bonk breaker).
I actually did some rock wall climbing tonight which anyone that half knows me knows that is a bit out of my realm. Let's just say I could tell I haven't worked those muscles in ages. Buzz probably would have been Tarzan on that bitch.
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I've heard of the pre workouts from some of the cross fit guys. Never bought one thought. Mine is "some form of caffiene" + banana or similar form of carbs (powerbar, bonk breaker).
I actually did some rock wall climbing tonight which anyone that half knows me knows that is a bit out of my realm. Let's just say I could tell I haven't worked those muscles in ages. Buzz probably would have been Tarzan on that bitch.
I've never been into crossfit style workouts, but there are two giant hills (power line cuts) that's I've been running for last month. I've never felt a fullbody workout like I do when I run those trails. It's very satisfying when finished barely being able to move when I get home. I'm considering trying a crossfit, I just worry about injuries.
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I've never been into crossfit style workouts, but there are two giant hills (power line cuts) that's I've been running for last month. I've never felt a fullbody workout like I do when I run those trails. It's very satisfying when finished barely being able to move when I get home. I'm considering trying a crossfit, I just worry about injuries.
I would just do what you're doing. Mostly lifting with some cross training/running mixed in. Crossfit is dangerous and has some very unsound and unnatural movements in it that don't exactly align with our natural physiology. And their form? Hurts to watch.
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Finished up my first full round of Body Beast workouts, at least as far as covering all the body parts. Has forced me to train about 20-30 minutes longer than normal each workout with strict focus on weights. I'm 50+. I'm sore and tired as hell.
I know now that I'll need to get on a supplement program far more in-depth than just a Brotein shake after my workout. So, I'm paying attention to what you guys are saying. Need something geared towards recovery. Suggestions?
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Sagi is a damn beast, isn't he?
I have tried several different pre/post workout mixes and none of them seem to work as well as just whey protein and 1000mg of L-Glutamine.
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Sagi is a damn beast, isn't he?
I have tried several different pre/post workout mixes and none of them seem to work as well as just whey protein and 1000mg of L-Glutamine.
Good to know. Sagi is probably the worst trainer anyone could have picked for a video series. I've never seen a more meat-headed, pea-brain than this guy. He's embarrassing.
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Good to know. Sagi is probably the worst trainer anyone could have picked for a video series. I've never seen a more meat-headed, pea-brain than this guy. He's embarrassing.
He's a poor man's Ahnold. I ran through his program last summer and loved the workouts, just hated having to listen to him.
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He's a poor man's Ahnold. I ran through his program last summer and loved the workouts, just hated having to listen to him.
Exactly. That's why I watch the video once, write down the routine and take it to the gym. Obviously more options in the gym to substitute for some of the "home" exercises. The program is damn good, though.
I was going through the back/bi's video the other day and one of the guys takes his shirt off. Sagi says, (Best Ahnold impression) "Oh, he thinks he's buff, but I got the stuff".
Damn, you freakin' MEATHEAD!!!
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All this whey protein and video workout talk makes me believe that there is likely some oiling up with the baby oil and sliding the salami going on between a few of you. I mean, more than has typically gone on in the past. I just hope it doesn't break up any marriages.
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All this whey protein and video workout talk makes me believe that there is likely some oiling up with the baby oil and sliding the salami going on between a few of you. I mean, more than has typically gone on in the past. I just hope it doesn't break up any marriages.
Mmmmm....salami.
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All this whey protein and video workout talk makes me believe that there is likely some oiling up with the baby oil and sliding the salami going on between a few of you. I mean, more than has typically gone on in the past. I just hope it doesn't break up any marriages.
Jealousy is a stinky cologne.
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All this whey protein and video workout talk makes me believe that there is likely some oiling up with the baby oil and sliding the salami going on between a few of you. I mean, more than has typically gone on in the past. I just hope it doesn't break up any marriages.
I don't know why the rest of these guys are doing it, but I'm not trying to work a 25 year high stress job and die 1 year after retirement with heart problems. I mean, it could happen anyway, but IF I die that soon, it will not be because I was a fat lazy piece of shit. So, you're welcome to join the bratwurst party!
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I don't know why the rest of these guys are doing it, but I'm not trying to work a 25 year high stress job and die 1 year after retirement with heart problems. I mean, it could happen anyway, but IF I die that soon, it will not be because I was a fat lazy piece of shoot. So, you're welcome to join the bratwurst party!
My whole plan was to workout for years and get yuge so that I could beat his ass at an X-Gate one day.
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I don't know why the rest of these guys are doing it, but I'm not trying to work a 25 year high stress job and die 1 year after retirement with heart problems. I mean, it could happen anyway, but IF I die that soon, it will not be because I was a fat lazy piece of shit. So, you're welcome to join the bratwurst party!
Dude, srsly? Here you are worrying about having a heart attack one year after retirement. Why all the negativity regarding your health and weight all of the time.
You need to just quit interacting with these gays and come have one of my milkshakes, at Baskin Robbins. Relax.
I suspect that you will be shot long before retirement. Cheer up.
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I was very happy to see that Meat Head Sagi is allowing me a day of rest today. I think the lower 1/3rd of my left ass cheek is the only part of my body that doesn't hurt like hell right now.
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Metashred, bitches.
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Metashred, bitches.
I'm doing Meathead Shred, bitches.
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I'm doing Meathead Shred, bitches.
BJ Gadour could beat Sagi in a spelling bee.
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BJ Gadour could beat Sagi in a spelling bee.
Apparently, you couldn't.
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So I've been fighting through plantar fasciitis since middle of January. First time I've ever had it, WORST pain ever. I've done everything, frozen water bottles, frozen golf balls, stretches before getting out of bed and stretching before bed. I haven't let it stop my running too much, but it has caused me to run a slower pace and shorter distances than I'd like.
Bought some super feet green soles last week for $54 and bought some brooks ghost 8 shoes this week. Just ran an elevated 4 mile trail run in just under 40 minutes, feel great. Finally after 3 months of ice, rest and stretches, I've found something to make it go away. If any of you have ever had, or are suffering through it now, I'd suggest checking into super feet inserts. They are the real deal.
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So I've been fighting through plantar fasciitis since middle of January. First time I've ever had it, WORST pain ever. I've done everything, frozen water bottles, frozen golf balls, stretches before getting out of bed and stretching before bed. I haven't let it stop my running too much, but it has caused me to run a slower pace and shorter distances than I'd like.
Bought some super feet green soles last week for $54 and bought some brooks ghost 8 shoes this week. Just ran an elevated 4 mile trail run in just under 40 minutes, feel great. Finally after 3 months of ice, rest and stretches, I've found something to make it go away. If any of you have ever had, or are suffering through it now, I'd suggest checking into super feet inserts. They are the real deal.
Had it several times. And you have already done what I would recommend. Especially the Brooks. I know there are several other lines that are great but I've prob been through 10-15 pair. I use to run a lot more. Not GH type. I am not that gay. But I logged 30-50 every week for a few years.
Then I got a heel spur. Not quite as painful as plantar but close when it's sticking into my Achilles. So, I'm plump now. But still really sexy.
The spur was prob due to my experiment with those gay looking shoes that cover your toes like a glove and have no cushion. That was one of the dumbest ass things I've ever done. Bought them after reading that book about that runner. Can't recall the name but I recommend the book. He ran with a Central American tribe and moved there.
Anywho, keep it up.
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Bought them after reading that book about that runner. Can't recall the name but I recommend the book.
Be thankful that it wasn't Jim Fix.
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Be thankful that it wasn't Jim Fix.
This dude ran himself to death too.
Born to Run by Christopher McDougall. Or, some variation of that name. A great read, even if one only runs from the law.
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Distance runners....compression socks or no?
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Distance runners....compression socks or no?
For me, could tell no positive effect 10k to 13.1 with compression socks. In longer than 13 to 26.2, definitely helped me. Much faster recovery. Would wear them the day after too after an ice bath post run.
Interested to hear what GH does since he's a Tri man, which means he's more than bi.
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For me, could tell no positive effect 10k to 13.1 with compression socks. In longer than 13 to 26.2, definitely helped me. Much faster recovery. Would wear them the day after too after an ice bath post run.
Interested to hear what GH does since he's a Tri man, which means he's more than bi.
Tri = 3 way. I do what I can.
Plantar fasciitis happens. I get it some. It's a royal pain. I've seen beginners get it all the way up to pros. It's a universal non discriminating pain in the ass.
Best thing honestly is ice and rest. Maybe an orthopedic insert. They make special ones just for pf.
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Be thankful that it wasn't Jim Fix.
Jimmie fix had awful genetics and couldn't quit eating bacon cheese burgers every meal.
When every male in your lineage had died of a heart attack between the ages of 35-44, you might wanna eat better than he did. He also smoked for many years.
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Been a while since I've posted in this thread.
I've been trying to beast it in the weight room. My numbers are pretty good for my size:
Bench - 265
Squat - 275 (weak sauce)
Deadlift - 375
I decided to go for a run the other day because the weather was nice. I was surprised to see that I could run two miles without having run for at least 6 months. I think weightlifting has helped with that.
I'd still like to drop some weight. I'm 164 now but would like to get down to 155, maybe even 150.
In two weeks I'll finish my P/P/L cycle and I might start running again. I've come to realize that I will never cut out desserts, so I have to increase my cardio to get the body I want.
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I've come to realize that I will never cut out desserts, so I have to increase my cardio to get the body I want.
This is how my cardio is adjusted every day. "How much you running this afternoon?" Depends on how lunch goes.
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Do any of you older fellows use a test booster?
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Do any of you older fellows use a test booster?
Just started one last week for the first time. Nugenix. Can't say I can tell the difference as of yet because I've only been on em' a few days.
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Do any of you older fellows use a test booster?
Not an older fellow but I use a penis vacuum. Not sure if it is similar.
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Do any of you older fellows use a test booster?
Define "older fellow"
I had been taking a Yohimbe 451 tab every day for the last 5-6 years. It is more of an energy boost for me, but it is supposed to boost test levels as well. Started talking with one of the trainers at the gym a few weeks back and he swore by just doing squats every day and supplementing with BCAA and Beta-Alinine only. Started a fully new plan today as a matter of fact based on his advice.
Whatever the workout for the day is, I am going to finish it with a few sets of squats...except on leg day.
Going to track the results closely for the next few weeks.
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Define "older fellow"
I had been taking a Yohimbe 451 tab every day for the last 5-6 years. It is more of an energy boost for me, but it is supposed to boost test levels as well. Started talking with one of the trainers at the gym a few weeks back and he swore by just doing squats every day and supplementing with BCAA and Beta-Alinine only. Started a fully new plan today as a matter of fact based on his advice.
Whatever the workout for the day is, I am going to finish it with a few sets of squats...except on leg day.
Going to track the results closely for the next few weeks.
Older, as in I'm pushing 40.
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Older, as in I'm pushing 40.
Good lord, I have been pulling 40 for sometime now. :facepalm: :getoff:
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Older, as in I'm pushing 40.
Damn kid.
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Buzzer
How did you do on the BB workout. I'm early into it, just in my 3rd week. I have to admit, these workouts are naturally whippin' my ass. When you leave the gym shaking after just an arm workout, you know it's the shizznit. I don't know if I can make any real gains at my age but I'm going to find out. I'm just finding it to be a nice change to get back to the basics in weight lifting after years and years. It's always been a part of my routine, whatever I'm doing. But focusing 90% or 548/615ths of your efforts on lifting is keen.
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Did the first 9 weeks of the "Lean Beast" plan and it whipped the hell out of me. I started it struggling to bench 225 and curl 95. By the time I stopped, I was pushing 275 for 10 reps and curling 135. The problem I had was that I did the fork and 12oz curls waaaay to much as well.
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Did the first 9 weeks of the "Lean Beast" plan and it whipped the hell out of me. I started it struggling to bench 225 and curl 95. By the time I stopped, I was pushing 275 for 10 reps and curling 135. The problem I had was that I did the fork and 12oz curls waaaay to much as well.
Don't know if I said this earlier, but I found the diet/nutrition plan to be downright confusing. I was told there would be no math. I didn't even try and tackle it. I've got tried and true diet plans written down from past adventures so I'm sticking with that. I was far more interested in getting into an innovative weight lifting plan. Real pleased with that and I've got all the workouts written down so I don't ever have to listen to Meathead Sagi again. The alkeyhawl is definitely my one vice that's holding me back.
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Don't know if I said this earlier, but I found the diet/nutrition plan to be downright confusing. I was told there would be no math. I didn't even try and tackle it. I've got tried and true diet plans written down from past adventures so I'm sticking with that. I was far more interested in getting into an innovative weight lifting plan. Real pleased with that and I've got all the workouts written down so I don't ever have to listen to Meathead Sagi again. The alkeyhawl is definitely my one vice that's holding me back.
Yeah, I took the worksheets with me to the gym so I could remember all the exercises.
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Must say that all of this fitness talk is lighting a fire and I'm stoked!
I'm doing extra jumping jacks. Starting tomorrow.
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I wanted to get in shape so I tried lifting weights. But, they were so heavy.
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Did the first 9 weeks of the "Lean Beast" plan and it whipped the hell out of me. I started it struggling to bench 225 and curl 95. By the time I stopped, I was pushing 275 for 10 reps and curling 135. The problem I had was that I did the fork and 12oz curls waaaay to much as well.
I've added 16oz curls to my routine and the results have been remarkable.
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I've added 16oz curls to my routine and the results have been remarkable.
16oz? ppppppppppppfffffffffffffffffffffftttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
Step up with the Pros.
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I wanted to get in shape so I tried lifting weights. But, they were so heavy.
This guy gets it!^^
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I've added 16oz curls to my routine and the results have been remarkable.
Brotator cuff knows
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Did the first 9 weeks of the "Lean Beast" plan and it whipped the hell out of me. I started it struggling to bench 225 and curl 95. By the time I stopped, I was pushing 275 for 10 reps and curling 135. The problem I had was that I did the fork and 12oz curls waaaay to much as well.
The last thing I want to do is talk down to another man but, srsly, this borders on pussy territory. Dude, I would've surpassed 275 without even working out.
But fortunately , my scales only go to 250.
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Have lost 2 inches around waist since middle of February. Have only lost 11 total pounds though. Have also been able to sustain 5 mile run without needing to walk. Not a super fast pace (9:15) but I could barely do 1.5 without having to walk 3 months ago. 3 months into it, this is normally where I start getting comfortable with weight and slow the workouts. I'm feeling much more motivated than I ever have before, so hopefully I can keep it going.
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Have lost 2 inches around waist since middle of February. Have only lost 11 total pounds though. Have also been able to sustain 5 mile run without needing to walk. Not a super fast pace (9:15) but I could barely do 1.5 without having to walk 3 months ago. 3 months into it, this is normally where I start getting comfortable with weight and slow the workouts. I'm feeling much more motivated than I ever have before, so hopefully I can keep it going.
Kudos. Anytime you can do 5 miles without stopping, no matter what the pace, you're in pretty damn good shape. Congrats.
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Kudos. Anytime you can do 5 miles without stopping, no matter what the pace, you're in pretty damn good shape. Congrats.
Here here... :bar:
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Did Panther Run in Springville today. A lot of mud, hills, rocks and ropes over 3.5 miles. Overall had a great time. Finished 3rd in my wave (non competition) at 1:09:32. There were 32 obstacles to complete or do push-ups, I couldn't get 3 of them. I apparently need to either drop another 15 pounds or work on muddy/wet grip. The three I couldn't complete were 90% finished grip failures.
I would recommend to anyone considering 3-5 mile trail runs with obstacles. It's a great beginner course. I would recommend an earlier start time though. Less than a mile in I was held up for 15 minutes on a group from the previous wave who was only there to walk and be in everyone's way.
Next up, barbarian challenge in 4 weeks. More hills, ropes and less mud. Fortunately, I'm in the competitive heat so I won't have to do a lot of standing around and waiting at obstacles.
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Did Panther Run in Springville today. A lot of mud, hills, rocks and ropes over 3.5 miles. Overall had a great time. Finished 3rd in my wave (non competition) at 1:09:32. There were 32 obstacles to complete or do push-ups, I couldn't get 3 of them. I apparently need to either drop another 15 pounds or work on muddy/wet grip. The three I couldn't complete were 90% finished grip failures.
I would recommend to anyone considering 3-5 mile trail runs with obstacles. It's a great beginner course. I would recommend an earlier start time though. Less than a mile in I was held up for 15 minutes on a group from the previous wave who was only there to walk and be in everyone's way.
Next up, barbarian challenge in 4 weeks. More hills, ropes and less mud. Fortunately, I'm in the competitive heat so I won't have to do a lot of standing around and waiting at obstacles.
Envy...thy name is Snags. Was supposed to do a Warrior Run a month ago with 15 other peeps. 5K with 12 "obstacles". Climbing over shit and crawling through stuff. No real obstacles, just fun. Numerous personal and injury problems among the folks cancelled it out. Soooo...want to do something like that.
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Drove to Gardendale and hit up the Mud Duck Run today. Wow. Those people believe in mud. Not a lot of running. Basically, it was about 3.5 miles of climbing down mountains, slopping through swamp mud and climbing back up the damn mountain. It was brutal. The mud was knee deep in most places and suctioned hard enough to nearly take my shoes off a few different times. And when you weren't knee deep in swamp mud, they were kind enough to bring 20-30 yard stretches of mud where you were having to go under ribbon cord. Hands and knees. Nastiest, stinkingist mud I've ever been around. A lot of times I felt like I was entering an abandoned water treatment pond. I just can't describe how tough it was on legs.
I admittedly wasn't prepared for the asskicking I took from that 5k, but I managed to finish 5th overall in 5k. I spent 40 minutes during and 2 hours afterward thanking God that I didn't sign up for the 10k event.
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Saturday is Shabbos and I don't even ride in a car, much less run in mud.
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It's taken me to the day before, but when I started running earlier in the year my goal by the barbarian challenge was 195. That was exactly 20 pounds since first of February. I woke up this morning and weighed 195.7. Barbarian challenge is tomorrow. So I'm satisfied with my accomplishment, but new goal is 175. I imagine it will get a lot harder from here. I plan to keep strength training 3 days a week and distance running 3 days a week with rest being on Saturdays. I'd like to do half marathon in the next 6 months and full marathon sometime next year.
For now, I'll simply be satisfied with completing race tomorrow without injury.
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It's taken me to the day before, but when I started running earlier in the year my goal by the barbarian challenge was 195. That was exactly 20 pounds since first of February. I woke up this morning and weighed 195.7. Barbarian challenge is tomorrow. So I'm satisfied with my accomplishment, but new goal is 175. I imagine it will get a lot harder from here. I plan to keep strength training 3 days a week and distance running 3 days a week with rest being on Saturdays. I'd like to do half marathon in the next 6 months and full marathon sometime next year.
For now, I'll simply be satisfied with completing race tomorrow without injury.
Congrats man. But don't get too small. If you do, those Gadsden gangstas will punk a bitch.
Sounds like you're doing well on your own, but if you need any pointers on prepping for a half or full marathon, get with GH2001. Dude is a distance beast. He's working towards another Iron Man in September.
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Congrats man. But don't get too small. If you do, those Gadsden gangstas will punk a bitch.
Sounds like you're doing well on your own, but if you need any pointers on prepping for a half or full marathon, get with GH2001. Dude is a distance beast. He's working towards another Iron Man in September.
I'm admin now, I don't even know how to arrest anyone anymore. So I'll just run away.
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Congrats man. But don't get too small. If you do, those Gadsden gangstas will punk a bitch.
Sounds like you're doing well on your own, but if you need any pointers on prepping for a half or full marathon, get with GH2001. Dude is a distance beast. He's working towards another Iron Man in September.
Crunched for time at the moment but yeah I'll post some good tidbits for him first chance I get. There is a lot to consider as opposed to a local 5k
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It's taken me to the day before, but when I started running earlier in the year my goal by the barbarian challenge was 195. That was exactly 20 pounds since first of February. I woke up this morning and weighed 195.7. Barbarian challenge is tomorrow. So I'm satisfied with my accomplishment, but new goal is 175. I imagine it will get a lot harder from here. I plan to keep strength training 3 days a week and distance running 3 days a week with rest being on Saturdays. I'd like to do half marathon in the next 6 months and full marathon sometime next year.
For now, I'll simply be satisfied with completing race tomorrow without injury.
Was the Mrs. goal, trained hard, ran a bunch of half's and one full marathon.
Knee surgery made her wish she had not. :haha:
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Knee surgery made her wish she had not. :haha:
This is my one true concern. And the reason I'd really like to drop another 20 pounds. Never had any kind of knee problems, but running steep hills in the last 2 months has made mine really sore. Specifically running down hills. I'll be glad when this obstacle race is over. Back to flat even running.
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This is my one true concern. And the reason I'd really like to drop another 20 pounds. Never had any kind of knee problems, but running steep hills in the last 2 months has made mine really sore. Specifically running down hills. I'll be glad when this obstacle race is over. Back to flat even running.
Usually only happens when something is not done properly in training. Some over train. Some train too much too hard or too soon. Some race too much. Some try to do it with too much weight on their frames or poor mechanics. And then sometimes genetics plays a role too. Usually a combo of two or more of the above. It's a delicate balance. And I'll be the first to tell you it's not for everyone.
I would drop into the 170s minimum before jumping on the half bandwagon. Else, yes you are likely to tear something up. At 195-200 you would essentially be a high school football player trying to be a marathoner. Just wont work.
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Usually only happens when something is not done properly in training. Some over train. Some train too much too hard or too soon. Some race too much. Some try to do it with too much weight on their frames or poor mechanics. And then sometimes genetics plays a role too. Usually a combo of two or more of the above. It's a delicate balance. And I'll be the first to tell you it's not for everyone.
I would drop into the 170s minimum before jumping on the half bandwagon. Else, yes you are likely to tear something up. At 195-200 you would essentially be a high school football player trying to be a marathoner. Just wont work.
Listen to him. He's pre-med.
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Listen to him. He's pre-med.
Also immediately ditch all the following:
Heavy weights
iPhone armband with phone while you run = ghey
Calf sleeves
Fancy clothes that look cool ie the yellow under armor run shirts with a lightning bolt that cost 50 bucks
Gay fitness apps like my fitness pal etc. all you need is garmin connect
All of the above are useless
Add the following:
iPod nano or similar small player
Lots of bottles of fluid
Gel packs
Shoes that really fit you
Gps watch
When stepping up from 5k to halfs nutrition and calories start playing a big role.
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Also immediately ditch all the following:
Heavy weights
iPhone armband with phone while you run = ghey
Calf sleeves
Fancy clothes that look cool ie the yellow under armor run shirts with a lightning bolt that cost 50 bucks
Gay fitness apps like my fitness pal etc. all you need is garmin connect
All of the above are useless
Add the following:
iPod nano or similar small player
Lots of bottles of fluid
Gel packs
Shoes that really fit you
Gps watch
When stepping up from 5k to halfs nutrition and calories start playing a big role.
Good thing the googles feel the same way as you. Although instead of garmon, I have Fitbit surge. (Got brand new as gift). I have brooks ghost 8 right now, but I'm going to be fitted for a good shoe very soon to make sure I'm wearing best foot wear. I have already decided though that 175 is important, so I'm going to keep on current path and not go up too much in distance yet. Most I'm running is 6.5 miles. There is a half marathon in the Florida keys in Jan I believe. That's going to be my goal.
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Good thing the googles feel the same way as you. Although instead of garmon, I have Fitbit surge. (Got brand new as gift). I have brooks ghost 8 right now, but I'm going to be fitted for a good shoe very soon to make sure I'm wearing best foot wear. I have already decided though that 175 is important, so I'm going to keep on current path and not go up too much in distance yet. Most I'm running is 6.5 miles. There is a half marathon in the Florida keys in Jan I believe. That's going to be my goal.
I know of that race. Known a few who went to it. And frankly it's a great legit looking excuse to go chillax in the keys.
FYI - Hal higdon has some great structured plans online for all distances and levels. I've used them for some big races. They work if you do what they say.
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Also immediately ditch all the following:
Heavy weights
iPhone armband with phone while you run = ghey
Calf sleeves
Fancy clothes that look cool ie the yellow under armor run shirts with a lightning bolt that cost 50 bucks
Gay fitness apps like my fitness pal etc. all you need is garmin connect
All of the above are useless
Add the following:
iPod nano or similar small player
Lots of bottles of fluid
Gel packs
Shoes that really fit you
Gps watch
When stepping up from 5k to halfs nutrition and calories start playing a big role.
Hey man, fuck you! Way to shit on my equipment and dreams of becoming a marathoner!
lol. Like my fat ass is going to run
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Hey man, fuck you! Way to shit on my equipment and dreams of becoming a marathoner!
lol. Like my fat ass is going to run
I'm just the messenger.
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I'm still alive but very sore. They put an obstacle in called the weaver. It was tough. It could have been easier with round pole instead of rectangle, but they chose pain.
If any of you care about obstacle courses at all, I'd invite you to the Noccalula Falls campground next year to get a helping of the barbarian challenge. Right at 1200 people took part of the event this year. If you're really into running obstacle courses, I'd suggest googling the Alabama OCR series and taking part of all of the events next spring. The 4 events are in Gadsden, Gardendale, Sprinville and Cullman. All close to the Birmingham area. They are all great events.
And the training it takes to get ready for the events will absolutely carve 20 pounds off your ass if you really train for them and take it serious.
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I'm just the messenger.
What the hell am I supposed to do with my designer calf sleves, 80GB iPod, and my cool neon green under armor shorts!?
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What the hell am I supposed to do with my designer calf sleves, 80GB iPod, and my cool neon green under armor shorts!?
Looks good on you, though.
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All this talk about running, jumping through and climbing over obstacles and dieting....I went the opposite last night. Sometimes, I think I'm a really good cook. Then I get a meal that makes me think I've been making peanut butter and jelly sammiches compared to this. Fancy schmancy restaurant in Montgomery called Vintage Year. Started with Flash Fried Oysters for an appetizer. I admit I couldn't spell or pronounce the first word on the entre but it was "Something" Encrusted Blackened Fish, which turned out to be my first taste of Corvina. The fish along with a rice/grit type cake were both swimming in shrimp etouffee with a side of garlic smashed potatoes.
I'll do a long bike ride today or jog to counter the high fat-caloric goodness. But holy shit, that was orgasm inspiring stuff.
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What the hell am I supposed to do with my designer calf sleves, 80GB iPod, and my cool neon green under armor shorts!?
I have a shirt that will go with those shorts.
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What the hell am I supposed to do with my designer calf sleves, 80GB iPod, and my cool neon green under armor shorts!?
Use them when cutting the grass.
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Just gonna give some props to our boy token. In the past year this fat tub of lard has been an avid runner. This in turn has changed him from looking like the fat native American that was forced to watch the little warriors while the big warriors went to hunt, to the savage head scalping warrior he is today. Much love brother.
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Just gonna give some props to our boy token. In the past year this fat tub of lard has been an avid runner. This in turn has changed him from looking like the fat native American that was forced to watch the little warriors while the big warriors went to hunt, to the savage head scalping warrior he is today. Much love brother.
Anybody with that descriptive term beside their name...I want to punch in the larynx.
I hate running and running hates me like Dallas.
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Anybody with that descriptive term beside their name...I want to punch in the larynx.
I hate running and running hates me like Dallas.
I haven't ran since I got out (military) and if my house was on fire I'd walk quickly to the nearest exit.
Running is nobody's friend. I hate running like hating myself.
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I haven't ran since I got out (military) and if my house was on fire I'd walk quickly to the nearest exit.
Running is nobody's friend. I hate running like hating myself.
So did all those dead guys under 60
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I run begrudgingly for 6 months of the year. The other six I don't do shit. Seems to work for now.
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Stuck at 195. Fighting with tennis elbow right now, it sucks. Hopefully another week of rest will cure it.
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Stop looking at that pern on the Googled Chromes.
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How did I celebrate turning 46? A mile treadmill run followed by pushing my bench max up to 315! :gig:
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How did I celebrate turning 46? A mile treadmill run followed by pushing my bench max up to 315! :gig:
Styroids will make your penis go into hiding.
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Styroids will make your penis go into hiding.
Yep....I mean, that's what I've heard too.
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Styroids will make your penis go into hiding.
Mine won't have to go too far to hide at least.
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Ran my first 15k today. All of my running has been on hilly trail terrain so I wasn't sure how I'd do on pavement. My goal was 1:30:00. Basically a 10:00 mile for 9.4 miles. I felt like that was attainable. I finished race at 1:18:14 which I was very pleased with. Held an 8:20 mile pace and never walked. For the most part it was level terrain but there were a few challenging hills. Placed 3rd in my age and this is first real step to the Mercedes half marathon in February.
I'm feeling accomplished today. Still can't get below 195 pounds, but I'll worry about that next week.
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Ran my first 15k today. All of my running has been on hilly trail terrain so I wasn't sure how I'd do on pavement. My goal was 1:30:00. Basically a 10:00 mile for 9.4 miles. I felt like that was attainable. I finished race at 1:18:14 which I was very pleased with. Held an 8:20 mile pace and never walked. For the most part it was level terrain but there were a few challenging hills. Placed 3rd in my age and this is first real step to the Mercedes half marathon in February.
I'm feeling accomplished today. Still can't get below 195 pounds, but I'll worry about that next week.
Congrats, man. Great accomplishment.
I ran to the store a bit ago to get more sausage and beer. Made it there and back in 27:35
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I love you guys.
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I love you guys.
Prove it?
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Ran my first 15k today. All of my running has been on hilly trail terrain so I wasn't sure how I'd do on pavement. My goal was 1:30:00. Basically a 10:00 mile for 9.4 miles. I felt like that was attainable. I finished race at 1:18:14 which I was very pleased with. Held an 8:20 mile pace and never walked. For the most part it was level terrain but there were a few challenging hills. Placed 3rd in my age and this is first real step to the Mercedes half marathon in February.
I'm feeling accomplished today. Still can't get below 195 pounds, but I'll worry about that next week.
Your race director needs to work on their measuring.
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Your race director needs to work on their measuring.
Yeah it was a .10 longer than it should have been. They actually said it was 9.3 but everyone I talked to had 9.4 on their watch, so it could have just been GPS issue.
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Yeah it was a .10 longer than it should have been. They actually said it was 9.3 but everyone I talked to had 9.4 on their watch, so it could have just been GPS issue.
So it was all bammers in the race?
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So it was all bammers in the race?
No, they would have all been at home watching on TV.
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No, they would have all been at home watching on TV.
At least we know RWS was.
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Yeah it was a .10 longer than it should have been. They actually said it was 9.3 but everyone I talked to had 9.4 on their watch, so it could have just been GPS issue.
i've found that to be the case. usually, i trust the race milage more than my watch especially in the woods. i definelty use it for refrencece but not spelling.
the half trail marathon i did in September, my watch was .10 of a mile less than advertised. side note: funny as you are running especially early on...and often as a single file group everyone's watches going off at the mile marks.
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Ran my first 15k today. All of my running has been on hilly trail terrain so I wasn't sure how I'd do on pavement. My goal was 1:30:00. Basically a 10:00 mile for 9.4 miles. I felt like that was attainable. I finished race at 1:18:14 which I was very pleased with. Held an 8:20 mile pace and never walked. For the most part it was level terrain but there were a few challenging hills. Placed 3rd in my age and this is first real step to the Mercedes half marathon in February.
I'm feeling accomplished today. Still can't get below 195 pounds, but I'll worry about that next week.
Very nice! You are really improving the pace.
I understand Mercedes is as hilly as you'd expect, so go heavy on hill training.
I lost about 25 pounds in 20 days. I don't recommend the method but it works.
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i've found that to be the case. usually, i trust the race milage more than my watch especially in the woods. i definelty use it for refrencece but not spelling.
the half trail marathon i did in September, my watch was .10 of a mile less than advertised. side note: funny as you are running especially early on...and often as a single file group everyone's watches going off at the mile marks.
True.
I always hear them go off behind me in the distant.
Btdubs- race directors usually use a wheel to measure and they do it at the tightest possible tangent which are sometimes unrealistic to run in the actual race for various reasons. But it's usually required to get the course USATF certified. Sucks.
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Very nice! You are really improving the pace.
I understand Mercedes is as hilly as you'd expect, so go heavy on hill training.
I lost about 25 pounds in 20 days. I don't recommend the method but it works.
Yes. Mercedes is a notorious choppy course. Not all equal either. Some take you up gradual ascents. And level out. And some go right back down where you naturally apply the breaks some using energy. Those are harder. Add in a lot of 90 degree turns and it can be a real blasty blast. I did the rock n roll marathon in DC in March. Around mile 6 a big hill came. It was rough. Got up it caught break and right back down another. Then up another. They just kept coming over and over. By far the roughest half or full course I've ever seen. And yes. If you don't train on them you will be in for a rough day. They are hard even when you do. Key is getting heart rate back down. And take in calories.
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Yes. Mercedes is a notorious choppy course. Not all equal either. Some take you up gradual ascents. And level out. And some go right back down where you naturally apply the breaks some using energy. Those are harder. Add in a lot of 90 degree turns and it can be a real blasty blast. I did the rock n roll marathon in DC in March. Around mile 6 a big hill came. It was rough. Got up it caught break and right back down another. Then up another. They just kept coming over and over. By far the roughest half or full course I've ever seen. And yes. If you don't train on them you will be in for a rough day. They are hard even when you do. Key is getting heart rate back down. And take in calories.
On the heart rate, explain how to get it back down and what a dangerous level is if that's possible. My heart rate gradually climbed the entire race peaking at 186 as I was attempting to sprint the finish.
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On the heart rate, explain how to get it back down and what a dangerous level is if that's possible. My heart rate gradually climbed the entire race peaking at 186 as I was attempting to sprint the finish.
That's a lot for a 15k in cooler temps. That's usually 5k territory. You were redlining.
You just need to slow down for a second and let it cool down. Losing lbs also helps. Puts heart and muscles under less load. Best thing of all is to simply condition it. Having a low resting one and high possible threshold is a good sign of a solid vo2 measure.
Have you figured out your hr zones yet with an LT test?
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That's a lot for a 15k in cooler temps. That's usually 5k territory. You were redlining.
You just need to slow down for a second and let it cool down. Losing lbs also helps. Puts heart and muscles under less load. Best thing of all is to simply condition it. Having a low resting one and high possible threshold is a good sign of a solid vo2 measure.
Have you figured out your hr zones yet with an LT test?
No, suppose I need to. I know my resting is 44. But that's it.
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Ok, I had a 32 minute run yesterday where I pushed as hard as I could but it was on a trail with two serious hills. Using my average heart rate on it was 163 which puts LT at 153-161.
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Ok, I had a 32 minute run yesterday where I pushed as hard as I could but it was on a trail with two serious hills. Using my average heart rate on it was 163 which puts LT at 153-161.
Sounds like a lot of heartbeats wasted when you could have been home drinking beer and eating chicken wings.
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Sounds like a lot of heartbeats wasted when you could have been home drinking beer and eating chicken wings.
Truer words were never spoken.
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Ok, I had a 32 minute run yesterday where I pushed as hard as I could but it was on a trail with two serious hills. Using my average heart rate on it was 163 which puts LT at 153-161.
Good job, you will be in serious shape.
when you die.
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Sounds like a lot of heartbeats wasted when you could have been home drinking beer and eating chicken wings.
Redo your math. His resting heart rate is 44. Which is about 99% of the time.
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Good job, you will be in serious shape.
when you die.
Debbie downer every one....
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Redo your math. His resting heart rate is 44. Which is about 99% of the time.
I use Chizad Math. Don't question it.
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I use Chizad Math. Don't question it.
I agree with that 32/103rds of the time.
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I think that we should change Token to Gump. Let's put it to a vote.
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Anyone interested in a weight loss contest ?
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Anyone interested in a weight loss contest ?
Yes
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Yes
Wait....I thought that's what we been doing this entire time?
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Wait....I thought that's what we been doing this entire time?
Yeah, but now we're serious about it. It's a contest where everyone is a winner....or loser. Trophie's for everyone. Okay, what are the rules? Percentage of body weight? Actual pounds lost?
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Actual pounds. $50 each. 90 days.
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Yeah, but now we're serious about it. It's a contest where everyone is a winner....or loser. Trophie's for everyone. Okay, what are the rules? Percentage of body weight? Actual pounds lost?
Miles run year to date. And avg mile pace as tie breaker
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Actual pounds. $50 each. 90 days.
Sittin in Vegas. About to leave tomorrow. Wednesday? Who is in. $50 a man. Starting weights. Weigh in every 2 weeks. Takers?
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Sittin in Vegas. About to leave tomorrow. Wednesday? Who is in. $50 a man. Starting weights. Weigh in every 2 weeks. Takers?
Final weigh in on January 9th.
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Final weigh in on January 9th.
I'm in the Las Vegas airport. I should have stepped on the Delta baggage scales. Probably would have charged me an extra $25.00 at this weight.
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I have been jogging/walking a mile about 5 days a week. Not seeing a huge drop in weight, but I feel much better.
Sort of watch what I eat. Try to cut back on portions and eat salads more. I am down a few around the mark pictured above. I need t add in some weight lifting.
Beer and wings and football are like my kryptonite.
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I'm in the Las Vegas airport. I should have stepped on the Delta baggage scales. Probably would have charged me an extra $25.00 at this weight.
My idea is better
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Today was official weigh in for me. 244.5
Would love to win the $50, but I'll gladly give it up if I'm just able to get down to my playing weight. Anything below 220. Haven't seen those numbers in 25 plus years.
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Today was official weigh in for me. 244.5
Would love to win the $50, but I'll gladly give it up if I'm just able to get down to my playing weight. Anything below 220. Haven't seen those numbers in 25 plus years.
Pocket ball playing weight?
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Today was official weigh in for me. 244.5
Would love to win the $50, but I'll gladly give it up if I'm just able to get down to my playing weight. Anything below 220. Haven't seen those numbers in 25 plus years.
I would've sworn from those nudes that you sent that you are below 235.
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I would've sworn from those nudes that you sent that you are below 235.
Muscle weighs way more than fat.
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Anyone interested in a weight loss contest ?
I'll bite. Just got back from visiting a hurricane and a mouse. Stepped on the scale and it said "One at a time, please."
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I'll bite. Just got back from visiting a hurricane and a mouse. Stepped on the scale and it said "One at a time, please."
Yep. I sat on my iPhone yesterday. Now I've got an iPad.
Monday night was my last night in Vegas. Knowing this contest was about to start, I got the eating festivities started with a Bada-bing, Bada-boom. Went to an Italian Restaurant called Capo's Speakeasy. No windows in the place. You knock on the entrance door and someone opens one of those little face high openings and says "Yeah, whaddaya'want?"
Umm, we've got reservations.
The girls are looking fabulous. You? Not so much. Ahright, come on in. Ya' waitah will be Tony.
I knew it would be either Tony or Vinnie. Walls covered in pictures of Sinatra, Martin and famous gangsters. Cheesy nightclub piano bar singer belting out tunes and taking requests. Food was off the charts. Dropped 2 bills and gained 4 pounds in da' joint.
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I was pumped. Lost 2.5 pounds the first two days. Then the weekend came. Then football games came on. Then somehow, wings got all over my grill. Then lo and behold, a carton of Sweetwater IPA's magically appeared in my fridge.
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I was pumped. Lost 2.5 pounds the first two days. Then the weekend came. Then football games came on. Then somehow, wings got all over my grill. Then lo and behold, a carton of Sweetwater IPA's magically appeared in my fridge.
Fall weekends, Thanksgiving and Christmas make this time of the year hard. I'm in maintain mode at this point. Ran a 5k Saturday morning in 26:00, but it was a very hilly terrain. Really pushed at the end and nearly gave my breakfast bar back to them in an embarrassing manner. Luckily I was able to hold it down.
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Fall weekends, Thanksgiving and Christmas make this time of the year hard. I'm in maintain mode at this point. Ran a 5k Saturday morning in 26:00, but it was a very hilly terrain. Really pushed at the end and nearly gave my breakfast bar back to them in an embarrassing manner. Luckily I was able to hold it down.
May can help you with that puke part. Hit me up pm so I don't make Dallas angry by talking about healthy life choices
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I was pumped. Lost 2.5 pounds the first two days. Then the weekend came. Then football games came on. Then somehow, wings got all over my grill. Then lo and behold, a carton of Sweetwater IPA's magically appeared in my fridge.
Liar! We all know it was landshark and dcp!
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Liar! We all know it was landshark and dcp!
That IPA has become my go-to brewski of choice here lately. $1.00 to Wes, although I do prefer it on tap.
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Crap! Holding at 167. I'm a disgusting pig. I'll never be at high school graduation weight of 175 like this.
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Crap! Holding at 167. I'm a disgusting pig. I'll never be at high school graduation weight of 175 like this.
Don't ever post in this forum again. Mods?
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Don't ever post in this forum again. Mods?
It's why I never post my weight
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That IPA has become my go-to brewski of choice here lately. $1.00 to Wes, although I do prefer it on tap.
I take it weskie is bringing some fine ipa sat?
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I take it weskie is bringing some fine ipa sat?
No clue. But, I'm 100% fo sho he will be in possession of some finer brown likker.
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No clue. But, I'm 100% fo sho he will be in possession of some finer brown likker.
Sans dcp I hope. Wes knows better.
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Sans dcp I hope. Wes knows better.
The whurish mouf on your face. Shut it.
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The whurish mouf on your face. Shut it.
A cutting. Bitches will get.
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The whurish mouf on your face. Shut it.
So you're saying I should add dcp to my whiskey to get a fine physique like yours?
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All this talk of 175 and below has me depressed...just when I have finally gotten back to my playing weight. I was a svelt 215 when I was the anchor of the chess team.
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All this talk of 175 and below has me depressed...just when I have finally gotten back to my playing weight. I was a svelt 215 when I was the anchor of the chess team.
I'm dreaming of 175.
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I'm dreaming of 175.
I'm dreaming of 199
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So you're saying I should add dcp to my whiskey to get a fine physique like yours?
It's the nectar of the gods.
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I'm dreaming of 199
Anything below 220 and I'll strip to a Speedo and walk with the team at Tiger Walk.
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I will remind everyone I'm not bragging. Was 215 5 years ago before dibeetus. Shit ate me for breakfast. Worst was 139 lbs. Happy where I'm at and not going down. I swear trying to gain is tough as losing. Keeping it healthy anyway. I can get 5 lbs. On quick but quit drinking beer and cut way back on the dirty water. Roommate got a sixer of landshark as a tip today. Got a fresh bottle of Crown and will use that to wash it down during the game this weekend. If didn't have to work Sunday would have loved to come and joined the shananigans.
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I will remind everyone I'm not bragging. Was 215 5 years ago before dibeetus. Shit ate me for breakfast. Worst was 139 lbs. Happy where I'm at and not going down. I swear trying to gain is tough as losing. Keeping it healthy anyway. I can get 5 lbs. On quick but quit drinking beer and cut way back on the dirty water. Roommate got a sixer of landshark as a tip today. Got a fresh bottle of Crown and will use that to wash it down during the game this weekend. If didn't have to work Sunday would have loved to come and joined the shananigans.
Glad you got that nasty shit under control. A guy I once worked with passed away this past week in his 20s because he couldn't get his under control. Kudos brother and keep fighting the fight.
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Glad you got that nasty shit under control. A guy I once worked with passed away this past week in his 20s because he couldn't get his under control. Kudos brother and keep fighting the fight.
It's happening wayyyyy too often. But hey let's keep making jokes about the ones who don't wanna end up like that and are trying to do something about it.
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Glad you got that nasty shoot under control. A guy I once worked with passed away this past week in his 20s because he couldn't get his under control. Kudos brother and keep fighting the fight.
Damn!
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Anything below 220 and I'll strip to a Speedo and walk with the team at Tiger Walk.
Ooooooh don't tease you sexy Basta.....I mean uhh yeah you go boy. Hit that goal. Get yours.
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Got rid of 185 in about two weeks.
Yawl would have hated her more than me.
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I gained 25 pounds for a movie role. I've added the weight, now all I need is the script.
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I gained 25 pounds for a movie role. I've added the weight, now all I need is the script.
Okay, that's some funny shit right there.
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Got rid of 185 in about two weeks.
Yawl would have hated her more than me.
Just like a moped baby!
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Got rid of 185 in about two weeks.
Yawl would have hated her more than me.
Yes I do!
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It's happening wayyyyy too often. But hey let's keep making jokes about the ones who don't wanna end up like that and are trying to do something about it.
I'm one of those and I make fun of myself. Of course I laugh to keep from going nuts.
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I gained 25 pounds for a movie role. I've added the weight, now all I need is the script.
A month ago I decide to lose 15 pounds to get ready for this weekend. Only 22 to go now.
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I'm one of those and I make fun of myself. Of course I laugh to keep from going nuts.
Actually didn't even have you in mind. But since you volunteered, yeah you asshole. :poke:
Meant more in general, not on here though. Teh bookfacez is full of em.
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It's happening wayyyyy too often. But hey let's keep making jokes about the ones who don't wanna end up like that and are trying to do something about it.
You have a stationary bike, his and hers shake-weights and a Bowflex in your basement.
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You have a stationary bike, his and hers shake-weights and a Bowflex in your basement.
Bowflex is soooooo 1998.
But shake weights rule. You can even take one end of one of them and lube it up real good and....I mean, those things can give you a decent workout.
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GH...
Are you using a HR Chest strap while training? And what are you using on the electronic side as far as tracking miles, stride etc..?
I have a Garmin Fenix 3HR...which reads your wrist HR but I am looking to get a chest monitor for better measurement.
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GH...
Are you using a HR Chest strap while training? And what are you using on the electronic side as far as tracking miles, stride etc..?
I have a Garmin Fenix 3HR...which reads your wrist HR but I am looking to get a chest monitor for better measurement.
Wouldn't it be easier just to count the steps from your couch to the fridge?
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GH...
Are you using a HR Chest strap while training? And what are you using on the electronic side as far as tracking miles, stride etc..?
I have a Garmin Fenix 3HR...which reads your wrist HR but I am looking to get a chest monitor for better measurement.
Occasionally. I have one. And I've got the zones mapped out but can usually tell where I'm at without the hrm. Good rule of thumb is if you can still talk while running or cycling you are still aerobic (zone 2 and under).
Garmin 920 used with Strava app.
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Actually didn't even have you in mind. But since you volunteered, yeah you asshole. :poke:
Meant more in general, not on here though. Teh bookfacez is full of em.
This one is my favorite.......
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Then I cry when I realize I can't have a snickers bar.
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This one is my favorite.......
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Then I cry when I realize I can't have a snickers bar.
Did you get them numbers turned around or still figuring it out?
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Did you get them numbers turned around or still figuring it out?
A1C's checked in a 6.3. That is an average of 134. Once I hurt my shoulder and for the first week after the surgery they jumped to 7.7 (174 avg). The past week my numbers are averaging about 130 to 140. Still not where I want, but close enough that I feel good.
I need to get back on the HFLC diet. The only time that I have had my numbers in check for over 9 month stretch was back then. Almost got to get off all the meds, but then that mysterious summer season thing came around and the beer, burgers and wings slowly made it's way back into my diet until it became the norm again.
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A1C's checked in a 6.3. That is an average of 134. Once I hurt my shoulder and for the first week after the surgery they jumped to 7.7 (174 avg). The past week my numbers are averaging about 130 to 140. Still not where I want, but close enough that I feel good.
I need to get back on the HFLC diet. The only time that I have had my numbers in check for over 9 month stretch was back then. Almost got to get off all the meds, but then that mysterious summer season thing came around and the beer, burgers and wings slowly made it's way back into my diet until it became the norm again.
You'd be amazed at how your cells and even pancreatic function will correct when you add just something like a 40 min walk per day to your schedule. Blood sugar starts metabolizing better. Then also watch what kind of carbs you are taking in versus whether you take them in generally speaking. Oats, green and yellow vegs, lots of fish, fruits....shit like that is good. Keep it balanced. Refined sugar or white sugar that is just added to things by the pound is what you got to throw away. Corn syrup too. They will both tear your pancreas a new one. It doesn't do a 180 overnight but just keep pounding away at it and you will see some results.
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A1C's checked in a 6.3. That is an average of 134. Once I hurt my shoulder and for the first week after the surgery they jumped to 7.7 (174 avg). The past week my numbers are averaging about 130 to 140. Still not where I want, but close enough that I feel good.
I need to get back on the HFLC diet. The only time that I have had my numbers in check for over 9 month stretch was back then. Almost got to get off all the meds, but then that mysterious summer season thing came around and the beer, burgers and wings slowly made it's way back into my diet until it became the norm again.
Same boat but just a touch higher at 7.1. Neorapathy set in feet. Tops are numb but for being numb the worst pain. Love the 3 am knife jabs in the feet. Circulation is fine thank God. Just have to roll with the punches. We've discussed before but the mental issues are killing me. Anxiety is horrible. A day off work and I'm locked in the house in the dark scared of everything. Ativan helps. Weed is the best. Voting on medical here. I'm already getting the paper work done to get. Of course that doesn't help at work. Cross that bridge when I get to it.
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Wow. It's been since October? We must have all had a shitty holiday season.
Either way, Mercedes half marathon in less than 3 weeks. I ran 12 miles 10 days ago in 1:48:01. Really crashed in the last 2 miles. Some of it is because 12 miles is a long damn way and some of it because mile 11 was coming back up a bitch of a foothill. My initial goal was 2:00 but I think I'm going to try to make 1:52:00.
The main problem that I'm having is I decided that since I can't get to 180, I'm just going to strength train on days I'm not running. Routine is....
Monday -- Legs
Tuesday -- 6 mile trail run
Wednesday -- Back/bicep
Thursday -- 5 mile hill climbs
Friday -- Chest/tricep
Saturday -- 10+
Sunday -- rest
I've gained from 195 up to 210 since December 1. All the while eating creatine by the scoops. The gain came pretty quick as I quit taking 2 weeks ago. Weight isn't coming off but I didn't gain an inch in waist so maybe it's good weight.
I can' wait for this half to be over with, I think I'm going to stick to 5-7 mile trail runs when it's finished. And focus on OCR. Speaking up, there is a bonefrog event coming to Talladega in March. Some of you locals should check it out.
Where y'all at?
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Baby steps. You and GH are in an alternate universe from my old ass. Signed up for a 5K at Seaside on March 5th about an hour ago. The wife has never done one but she's been picking up the cardio in the gym and it was her suggestion. Beach trip weekend and a scenic jog along awesome 30A.
Dothan opened some badass bike trails here last year and I've been adding a ride per week to my gym time along with starting over on the Couch to 5K program. So, there's that.
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Been on the Mike Defee plan for the last few weeks, and I am starting to see the results.
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All the while eating creatine by the scoops.
I did this in high school and college. Gained a ton of weight and muscle and it was awesome.
2 years ago the doctor, by chance, found a cancerous tumor in my kidney the size of a golf ball. Had they not found it early, it could have been bad.
I am not saying that the creatine caused the tumor by any means, but I took creatine every day for a long time. And I know I didn't drink it with the suggested 8 or 12oz of water while taking it. But I would be careful on that stuff. It may not matter to your kidneys. But then again it may.
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Baby steps. You and GH are in an alternate universe from my old ass. Signed up for a 5K at Seaside on March 5th about an hour ago. The wife has never done one but she's been picking up the cardio in the gym and it was her suggestion. Beach trip weekend and a scenic jog along awesome 30A.
Dothan opened some badass bike trails here last year and I've been adding a ride per week to my gym time along with starting over on the Couch to 5K program. So, there's that.
Oh stop it. You just wanna go to 30A. Ammarite?
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Wow. It's been since October? We must have all had a shitty holiday season.
Either way, Mercedes half marathon in less than 3 weeks. I ran 12 miles 10 days ago in 1:48:01. Really crashed in the last 2 miles. Some of it is because 12 miles is a long damn way and some of it because mile 11 was coming back up a bitch of a foothill. My initial goal was 2:00 but I think I'm going to try to make 1:52:00.
The main problem that I'm having is I decided that since I can't get to 180, I'm just going to strength train on days I'm not running. Routine is....
Monday -- Legs
Tuesday -- 6 mile trail run
Wednesday -- Back/bicep
Thursday -- 5 mile hill climbs
Friday -- Chest/tricep
Saturday -- 10+
Sunday -- rest
I've gained from 195 up to 210 since December 1. All the while eating creatine by the scoops. The gain came pretty quick as I quit taking 2 weeks ago. Weight isn't coming off but I didn't gain an inch in waist so maybe it's good weight.
I can' wait for this half to be over with, I think I'm going to stick to 5-7 mile trail runs when it's finished. And focus on OCR. Speaking up, there is a bonefrog event coming to Talladega in March. Some of you locals should check it out.
Where y'all at?
Halfs hurt. And never get easy.
Last two miles of one are always gut check time. Honestly you need to train up for a half for a minimum of 10-12 weeks with several 11+ mile runs to get your legs accustomed to going that far. Then add speed in another day with 800s and mile repeats.
And although a half never gets easy if you are actually racing it like you are, it can become more manageable the more miles you put in leading up to it. I have one in Albany in March. Just make you taper real good that last week and rest of up. Because within two weeks of the race the hay is already in the barn at that point and rest is your best option.
Advice on race day? Awaken early and Eat two hours ahead of time. Drink lots of fluid early (so that you aren't peeing like a mad man 10 Mins before the start) And salt. It will help. You're gonna have asshats in these halfs that are going to take off like its a 1 mile race. ESP in the one you are doing. That's a biggie. Let them. Some are just really good. And some just can't control themselves and you'll see them on the side of the road later walking and throwing up when they bonk. Stick to your plan and your pace. Never get froggy the first 7 miles. Just get into a nice comfortable pace. If you feel good after 8-9? That's when you start picking it up. Still feel good after 11? Drop the hammer. You won't bonk at that point. Have you checked out the elevation chart? Find where the hills are and plan your race out accordingly. Don't Burn all your matches going up one hill at mile 4.
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Oh stop it. You just wanna go to 30A. Ammarite?
The answer to that question is pretty much the same as my answer in The Six' "Would you" thread.
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The answer to that question is pretty much the same as my answer in The Six' "Would you" thread.
Why is this a topic.
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Played 18 last Friday and another 18 on Sat. Drank both days and then went out to eat. :thumsup:
My workout is most different than most folks.
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Played 18 last Friday and another 18 on Sat. Drank both days and then went out to eat. :thumsup:
My workout is most different than most folks.
So is your definition of workout. Fast n loose.
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So is your definition of workout. Fast n loose.
More like. Sit n drink.
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More like. Sit n drink.
Which is fine also
Could be much worst to
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Halfs hurt. And never get easy.
Last two miles of one are always gut check time. Honestly you need to train up for a half for a minimum of 10-12 weeks with several 11+ mile runs to get your legs accustomed to going that far. Then add speed in another day with 800s and mile repeats.
And although a half never gets easy if you are actually racing it like you are, it can become more manageable the more miles you put in leading up to it. I have one in Albany in March. Just make you taper real good that last week and rest of up. Because within two weeks of the race the hay is already in the barn at that point and rest is your best option.
Advice on race day? Awaken early and Eat two hours ahead of time. Drink lots of fluid early (so that you aren't peeing like a mad man 10 Mins before the start) And salt. It will help. You're gonna have asshats in these halfs that are going to take off like its a 1 mile race. ESP in the one you are doing. That's a biggie. Let them. Some are just really good. And some just can't control themselves and you'll see them on the side of the road later walking and throwing up when they bonk. Stick to your plan and your pace. Never get froggy the first 7 miles. Just get into a nice comfortable pace. If you feel good after 8-9? That's when you start picking it up. Still feel good after 11? Drop the hammer. You won't bonk at that point. Have you checked out the elevation chart? Find where the hills are and plan your race out accordingly. Don't Burn all your matches going up one hill at mile 4.
Great advice, especially race day. Appreciate it.
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Which is fine also
Could be much worst to
Actually I should have said, Rip it n sip it. There're I said it.
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Great advice, especially race day. Appreciate it.
pre-race meal...
Buttered Bagel w/ fried egg, cheese and bacon.
Thank me later.
what's gross is when the 50k runners, who start 1 hour before, pass the half marathon runners.
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Just a good meal anytime....
Buttered Bagel biscuit w/ fried egg, cheese and bacon.
Fixt
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My pre-race meal is always steak, scrambled eggs and hash browns from the Waffle House. Oh, and two slices of buttered toast. Mmmmmm...Mm. That makes watching a race so much more enjoyable.
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Mercedes half finished. 1:50:52. Better than my goal.
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Mercedes half finished. 1:50:52. Better than my goal.
I don't even want to be with Jennifer Aniston for almost two hours.
Congrats, man. Great accomplishment.
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Now that I've evaded death (at least for now) a few thoughts about the marathon. First, I already respected olympians but I have even more respect after today. 5 minute miles for 26 miles is unbelievable. Second, I planned on an 8:45 minute pace for most of the race. That's what I run. So I graciously moved way back in the pack to designated place to be courteous to the faster runners at the start. I'm still pissed about how many fucks were in the way for the first mile. I really wanted to punch a 250 pound lady wearing a tutu. I'm glad that she was out there running but move to the back of the fucking line if you are going to be wide and in the way of a shit ton of people at the start.
Because of that I HAD to get froggy for the first 5 miles to get away from all of those dumbasses so I could run comfortably without the fear of getting tripped. I paid for that at mile 10 with calf cramps.
I didn't drink nearly enough fluid. I put down 20 ounces during the 13 mile run but I should have drank 40. It's very hard to drink while holding a pace that is max what you can run. 8:28 pace is all I had for 13 miles. Better than I had hoped for but again, at 70 degrees I should have doubled fluid intake.
Because of the lack of fluids, I spent the better part of 3 hours with some pretty serious stomach cramps. Legs felt fine, feet were great and overall physically I was good. Stomach cramps sucked though.
I'll do more but I'm going to take it a little more serious in the future. Which is saying a lot because I thought I had already taken it seriously.
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Now that I've evaded death (at least for now) a few thoughts about the marathon. First, I already respected olympians but I have even more respect after today. 5 minute miles for 26 miles is unbelievable. Second, I planned on an 8:45 minute pace for most of the race. That's what I run. So I graciously moved way back in the pack to designated place to be courteous to the faster runners at the start. I'm still pissed about how many fucks were in the way for the first mile. I really wanted to punch a 250 pound lady wearing a tutu. I'm glad that she was out there running but move to the back of the fucking line if you are going to be wide and in the way of a shit ton of people at the start.
Because of that I HAD to get froggy for the first 5 miles to get away from all of those dumbasses so I could run comfortably without the fear of getting tripped. I paid for that at mile 10 with calf cramps.
I didn't drink nearly enough fluid. I put down 20 ounces during the 13 mile run but I should have drank 40. It's very hard to drink while holding a pace that is max what you can run. 8:28 pace is all I had for 13 miles. Better than I had hoped for but again, at 70 degrees I should have doubled fluid intake.
Because of the lack of fluids, I spent the better part of 3 hours with some pretty serious stomach cramps. Legs felt fine, feet were great and overall physically I was good. Stomach cramps sucked though.
I'll do more but I'm going to take it a little more serious in the future. Which is saying a lot because I thought I had already taken it seriously.
Right on all counts
I always opt for the front group in big races whether I plan on running like a Kenyan or not. Just to get out of traffic.
Jeff Galloway always has a fluid rule when its above 55 degrees - basically a sliding scale on intake above that temp - esp over 13 miles. You lose more salt and fluid than you realize.
Your point on the eiltes and pros is a good one. It is hard to respect what top guys at any race do until you get out there and do it. Once you do, you gain that perspective.
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Unfortunately, in most races, I'm the dumbass in the tutu that needs to get the hell out of the way.
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Unfortunately, in most races, I'm the dumbass in the tutu that needs to get the hell out of the way.
awww, your arms aren't flabby - they're nice.
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awww, your arms aren't flabby - they're nice.
Come on, you're just saying that.
Really? They're not too jiggly?
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Come on, you're just saying that.
Really? They're not too jiggly?
All I know is Flex wouldn't roll the Ross Clark Circle with a flabby armed soft gut mofo. Would he?
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All I know is Flex wouldn't roll the Ross Clark Circle with a flabby armed soft gut mofo. Would he?
Not in his red 1978 T-top Firebird.
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Right on all counts
I always opt for the front group in big races whether I plan on running like a Kenyan or not. Just to get out of traffic.
Jeff Galloway always has a fluid rule when its above 55 degrees - basically a sliding scale on intake above that temp - esp over 13 miles. You lose more salt and fluid than you realize.
Your point on the eiltes and pros is a good one. It is hard to respect what top guys at any race do until you get out there and do it. Once you do, you gain that perspective.
In one of my few marathons that I ran, I trained super hard and decided I was up for a PR. Decided that it would do me good to at least stay within earshot of the Kenyans.
I actually stayed up with them, in the elevator at the hotel and all the way up to the start line.
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Unfortunately, in most races, I'm the dumbass in the tutu that needs to get the hell out of the way.
I always wanted to be in the very front group when the guns sounds, take off like a bat out of hell, get in the lead, have someone about 100 yards down from the start, get of picture of me in the lead, then quit.
Hanging on my wall is a picture of me leading the race.
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Tips for sore knees. Talked Snagette into doing her first 5K in about 3 weeks down at Seaside. I have never, ever and never, ever will profess to being a "runner". But I've done my share of 5K's over the years, pretty much all of them just to participate in fund raisers for a good cause. Rarely have I ever been in decent running shape when doing them and I'll only actually run about 3/4 or 73.6645% of it with several quick walk/rests thrown in. I'm currently getting ready for a sprint triathlon in late April so I've picked up the running and had my first semi-serious road bike session Sunday. I've been hitting the mountain bike trails with regularity the past couple of months.
The Mrs. has never run a race and has never done any run training whatsoever other than some jogging on the treadmill. We've been doing some road work the last few weeks and already her knees are giving her problems. I've been taking Glucosamine Chondroitin the last 2-3 weeks as it seems to help me with keeping joint pain to a minimum. I've been lucky in that respect but her knees started hurting from the start. I can't get her to take the Glucosamine. Any suggestions? Would a sleeve knee brace help. Anyone tried any of the Tommy Copper products?
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Tips for sore knees. Talked Snagette into doing her first 5K in about 3 weeks down at Seaside. I have never, ever and never, ever will profess to being a "runner". But I've done my share of 5K's over the years, pretty much all of them just to participate in fund raisers for a good cause. Rarely have I ever been in decent running shape when doing them and I'll only actually run about 3/4 or 73.6645% of it with several quick walk/rests thrown in. I'm currently getting ready for a sprint triathlon in late April so I've picked up the running and had my first semi-serious road bike session Sunday. I've been hitting the mountain bike trails with regularity the past couple of months.
The Mrs. has never run a race and has never done any run training whatsoever other than some jogging on the treadmill. We've been doing some road work the last few weeks and already her knees are giving her problems. I've been taking Glucosamine Chondroitin the last 2-3 weeks as it seems to help me with keeping joint pain to a minimum. I've been lucky in that respect but her knees started hurting from the start. I can't get her to take the Glucosamine. Any suggestions? Would a sleeve knee brace help. Anyone tried any of the Tommy Copper products?
Running is bad for the knees. Period. Mrs. Dallas was in to running, 1/2's, to full marathons. Knee surgery put and end to that. Ortho Doc told her to go to strictly bike riding and swimming.
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Tips for sore knees. Talked Snagette into doing her first 5K in about 3 weeks down at Seaside. I have never, ever and never, ever will profess to being a "runner". But I've done my share of 5K's over the years, pretty much all of them just to participate in fund raisers for a good cause. Rarely have I ever been in decent running shape when doing them and I'll only actually run about 3/4 or 73.6645% of it with several quick walk/rests thrown in. I'm currently getting ready for a sprint triathlon in late April so I've picked up the running and had my first semi-serious road bike session Sunday. I've been hitting the mountain bike trails with regularity the past couple of months.
The Mrs. has never run a race and has never done any run training whatsoever other than some jogging on the treadmill. We've been doing some road work the last few weeks and already her knees are giving her problems. I've been taking Glucosamine Chondroitin the last 2-3 weeks as it seems to help me with keeping joint pain to a minimum. I've been lucky in that respect but her knees started hurting from the start. I can't get her to take the Glucosamine. Any suggestions? Would a sleeve knee brace help. Anyone tried any of the Tommy Copper products?
Those copper sleeves are crap. Buy her some joint juice if she doesn't want to take the Glucosamine. I take the Glucosamine with MSM every day and it seems to help. My pops drinks that joint juice every day and swears by it.
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Sucking penis is bad for the knees. Period. Mrs. Dallas was in to singles, glory holes, to full circle jerks. Knee surgery put and end to that. Ortho Doc told her to go to strictly anal.
that sucks.
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that sucks.
I snickered!
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Those copper sleeves are crap. Buy her some joint juice if she doesn't want to take the Glucosamine. I take the Glucosamine with MSM every day and it seems to help. My pops drinks that joint juice every day and swears by it.
But...but....Brett Fahvray says he was paralyzed until he tried Copperfit. She won't drink the Glucosamine because she says it tastes like kid's cough syrup. I'll pick up some JJ today and see how she likes it. I believe I've seen that at the Pube-Licks, no?
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that sucks.
Something your wife knows about.
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Something your wife knows about.
His wife is in a coma.
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His wife is in a coma.
Don't blame her.
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If you guys missed out on the Bonefrog OCR in Talladega today you missed a damn good race. I competed in the bonefrog challenge which was 8.5 miles and 35 obstacles. I've did a number of OCR now and this was by far the best race I've competed in.
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If you guys missed out on the Bonefrog OCR in Talladega today you missed a damn good race. I competed in the bonefrog challenge which was 8.5 miles and 35 obstacles. I've did a number of OCR now and this was by far the best race I've competed in.
I've done a number of OCR... Not "I've did". Their different.
That sounds like a Warrior Dash on steroids, creatine and HGH. I was looking at a Warrior Dash the other day for April 15th outside Atlanta. Those are only 5K with about 12 obstacles. The goal is to finish so you get a free, fuzzy Viking hat and beer. And wings. Did I mention a cool hat with horns? And beer?
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I've done a number of OCR... Not "I've did". Their different.
What you did there, I seen it.
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I've done a number of OCR... Not "I've did". Their different.
That sounds like a Warrior Dash on steroids, creatine and HGH. I was looking at a Warrior Dash the other day for April 15th outside Atlanta. Those are only 5K with about 12 obstacles. The goal is to finish so you get a free, fuzzy Viking hat and beer. And wings. Did I mention a cool hat with horns? And beer?
And some race promoter makes a shit ton of cash off the thing
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And some race promoter makes a shit ton of cash off the thing
Probably so. The American way. Come up with an idea, put it in motion, market it the right way and hopefully make a shit ton of cash. Red Frog Event Promotions runs that and other races. Have raised over $13.5 million to build a children's hospital for St. Jude.
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Probably so. The American way. Come up with an idea, put it in motion, market it the right way and hopefully make a shit ton of cash. Red Frog Event Promotions runs that and other races. Have raised over $13.5 million to build a children's hospital for St. Jude.
I think you way over read that. No one said anything was wrong with that. I'm saying the main driver here is that they are easy money makers because those "races" have a gimmick to them. They draw people in. Just like the color runs where they throw corn starch at you. Females eat that shit up. And at 80 bucks a pop to run three miles in colored corn starch? Cha ching.
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I think you way over read that. No one said anything was wrong with that. I'm saying the main driver here is that they are easy money makers because those "races" have a gimmick to them. They draw people in. Just like the color runs where they throw corn starch at you. Females eat that shit up. And at 80 bucks a pop to run three miles in colored corn starch? Cha ching.
In nearly all the events I sign up for it's probably always 4:1 female to male. Then I go to the gym and it's 10:1 male to female and half the men are all over the poor female.
Any guy who cares about physical fitness looking for a date is really fucking up if he isn't running.
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I think you way over read that. No one said anything was wrong with that. I'm saying the main driver here is that they are easy money makers because those "races" have a gimmick to them. They draw people in. Just like the color runs where they throw corn starch at you. Females eat that shit up. And at 80 bucks a pop to run three miles in colored corn starch? Cha ching.
No, YOU over read that. I'll punch you in the forehead.
And hard enough to leave a mark too.
No doubt on what Token was saying. These races are easily 4:1 female. The Seaside run a few weeks ago was definitely that way. However, the gym I go to is not dominated with the testosterone. Probably 67.342% women and the other 39.004% are dudes. The guy and his wife that started it pretty much did so through their personal training clients, way more of which have titties. Although, I've got a really nice rack of man boobs, if I do say so myself.
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I'm still alive but very sore. They put an obstacle in called the weaver. It was tough. It could have been easier with round pole instead of rectangle, but they chose pain.
If any of you care about obstacle courses at all, I'd invite you to the Noccalula Falls campground next year to get a helping of the barbarian challenge. Right at 1200 people took part of the event this year. If you're really into running obstacle courses, I'd suggest googling the Alabama OCR series and taking part of all of the events next spring. The 4 events are in Gadsden, Gardendale, Sprinville and Cullman. All close to the Birmingham area. They are all great events.
And the training it takes to get ready for the events will absolutely carve 20 pounds off your ass if you really train for them and take it serious.
I was such a pussy this time last year. Harder course, better time, finished 76th out of nearly 1400. Next year I will finish top 40. Or I will die trying.
That is all.
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I was such a pussy this time last year. Harder course, better time, finished 76th out of nearly 1400. Next year I will finish top 40. Or I will die trying.
That is all.
F that. You go for top 5 every race or you go home.
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F that. You go for top 5 every race or you go home.
THAT'S the way I like to hear you talk. Shit happens, dude. On or off the course. Hate it for anyone but you're a warrior. Do NOT stop!
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Those copper sleeves are crap. Buy her some joint juice if she doesn't want to take the Glucosamine. I take the Glucosamine with MSM every day and it seems to help. My pops drinks that joint juice every day and swears by it.
I'm gonna have to go ahead and disagree with you on the crap part.
My knee is a hamburgered up mess since before Christmas. Always had minor trouble due to being behind the plate in the baseball and softball days. Played golf and absolutely KILLED the ball in November. Drives were 40+ yards longer than normal. I could barely walk the next day. Lots of advil, lots of ice, two weeks of rest and the opinion of a PT later, I went back to the course. Killed the ball again. My normal drive is 210 yards. I hit three that were over 300 and my average was around 240. That was a month ago. Could not even bend my knee two days later (sorry Danerys, I won't bend the kneee). Most days I'm still limping to one degree or another now. I'm limping to the point that my entire leg ends up hurting.
I don't use the knee sleeve Favre's punk ass promotes, but I do use the Tommie Copper one. It's one of the few things that gives me relief. I used to numb it up with bio-freeze (which works) but I'd end up hurting worse when the freeze wore off.
I tried glucosamine but didn't notice any difference.
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THAT'S the way I like to hear you talk. Shit happens, dude. On or off the course. Hate it for anyone but you're a warrior. Do NOT stop!
Just saw this.
Probably confused a few folks.
Long story short, I did a race last year where a guy died in it. I saw it. It gets in your head. Ok. Nuff of that.
K - try a few different formulas of joint stuff. Some are better than others. The glucosamine ones do jack squat for me. I started using one that had both tumeric and msm in it. Shit ton better. Icing nightly helps too. Have you tried the massage therapy and or cryotherapy?
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I'm gonna have to go ahead and disagree with you on the crap part.
My knee is a hamburgered up mess since before Christmas. Always had minor trouble due to being behind the plate in the baseball and softball days. Played golf and absolutely KILLED the ball in November. Drives were 40+ yards longer than normal. I could barely walk the next day. Lots of advil, lots of ice, two weeks of rest and the opinion of a PT later, I went back to the course. Killed the ball again. My normal drive is 210 yards. I hit three that were over 300 and my average was around 240. That was a month ago. Could not even bend my knee two days later (sorry Danerys, I won't bend the kneee). Most days I'm still limping to one degree or another now. I'm limping to the point that my entire leg ends up hurting.
I don't use the knee sleeve Favre's punk ass promotes, but I do use the Tommie Copper one. It's one of the few things that gives me relief. I used to numb it up with bio-freeze (which works) but I'd end up hurting worse when the freeze wore off.
I tried glucosamine but didn't notice any difference.
Tommie Copper was the one I bought. It did nothing at all for me. The only issue I have found with the glucosamine is that you build up an immunity to it I suppose...it takes 2 pills a day now to do the trick. Of course, I suppose surgery to repair this torn patellar tendon might do much mo better than anything else.
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Just saw this.
Probably confused a few folks.
Long story short, I did a race last year where a guy died in it. I saw it. It gets in your head. Ok. Nuff of that.
K - try a few different formulas of joint stuff. Some are better than others. The glucosamine ones do jack squat for me. I started using one that had both tumeric and msm in it. Shit ton better. Icing nightly helps too. Have you tried the massage therapy and or cryotherapy?
I don't have joint pain. You know why? I like wings.
I eat every available part of the wing that is not the bone. And studies have shown that chicken cartilage(gelatin) helps with joint pain! So I have prescribed myself a steady dose of wings. You should try it!
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I don't have joint pain. You know why? I like wings.
I eat every available part of the wing that is not the bone. And studies have shown that chicken cartilage(gelatin) helps with joint pain! So I have prescribed myself a steady dose of wings. You should try it!
What does ranch dressing do for you? Because that's the only way I can eat wings is to chase them with celery dipped in ranch.
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What does ranch dressing do for you? Because that's the only way I can eat wings is to chase them with celery dipped in ranch.
Real men use blue cheese!
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What does ranch dressing do for you? Because that's the only way I can eat wings is to chase them with celery dipped in ranch.
And beer. Because beer makes the chicken wings taste better, and vice versa.
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I don't have joint pain. You know why? I like wings.
I eat every available part of the wing that is not the bone. And studies have shown that chicken cartilage(gelatin) helps with joint pain! So I have prescribed myself a steady dose of wings. You should try it!
You eat chicken cartilage? On purpose?
Wtfdude.
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You eat chicken cartilage? On purpose?
Wtfdude.
Glycine.
And its good with the hot sauce!
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I'm gonna have to go ahead and disagree with you on the crap part.
My knee is a hamburgered up mess since before Christmas. Always had minor trouble due to being behind the plate in the baseball and softball days. Played golf and absolutely KILLED the ball in November. Drives were 40+ yards longer than normal. I could barely walk the next day. Lots of advil, lots of ice, two weeks of rest and the opinion of a PT later, I went back to the course. Killed the ball again. My normal drive is 210 yards. I hit three that were over 300 and my average was around 240. That was a month ago. Could not even bend my knee two days later (sorry Danerys, I won't bend the kneee). Most days I'm still limping to one degree or another now. I'm limping to the point that my entire leg ends up hurting.
I don't use the knee sleeve Favre's punk ass promotes, but I do use the Tommie Copper one. It's one of the few things that gives me relief. I used to numb it up with bio-freeze (which works) but I'd end up hurting worse when the freeze wore off.
I tried glucosamine but didn't notice any difference.
I just assumed that sleeve on your leg was to subdue the unruly penis.
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Real men use blue cheese!
So much wrong with this statement.
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And beer. Because beer makes the chicken wings taste better, and vice versa.
So much right with this statement.
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So much right with this statement.
You are a scholar and a gentleman, sir.
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I just noticed that no one has clicked Like on my post about Kaos’s penis.
Is this an oversight or do you have something against his penis?
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Coincidence?
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To qualify, you must have purchased a qualifying Tommie Copper Product directly from Defendants though the internet, telephone or at the Tommie Copper retail location in Westchester, between April 11, 2011 and December 19, 2017.
For full eligibility criteria see here.
YOUR CLAIM NUMBER: 2255894720
File a Claim
Your Options and Important Deadlines
File a Claim: To take part in the settlement and receive a payment, you must file your claim before March 19, 2018. You can file a claim online here.
Object: To object to the settlement you must file a written objection with the court by March 19, 2018]. Details on how to file an objection are available here.
Exclude Yourself /Opt Out: If you do not wish to participate in the settlement you must request exclusion by March 19, 2018. Details on how to opt out of the settlement are available here.
Do Nothing: If you do nothing, you will not receive any settlement payment and will give up your right to sue Tommie Copper and affiliated entities.
On May 1, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., the Court will hold a hearing in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York to determine: (1) whether the proposed Settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate and should receive final approval; and (2) whether the application for Plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees and expenses should be granted. Objections to the proposed Settlement by Class Members will be considered by the Court, but only if such objections are mailed to: The Honorable Lisa Torres, United Stated District Court S.D.N.Y., 500 Pearl Street, Room 2210, New York, NY 10017, with copies sent to the following Counsel representing the Class and Tommie Copper:
Plaintiffs’ Counsel:
Ronald A. Marron
The Law Offices of Ronald A. Marron
651 Arroyo Drive
San Diego, California 92103
Tommie Copper’s Counsel:
Michael Mallow
Sidley Austin LLP
555 West Fifth Street, Suite 4000
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Class Members who support the proposed Settlement do not need to appear at the hearing or take any other action to indicate their approval. You may hire your own lawyer to appear in Court for you if you wish; however, if you do, you will be responsible for paying that lawyer on your behalf.
This notice is just a summary. For full details on the settlement, and to file a claim, please go to the Tommie Copper Settlement website at www.TommieCopperSettlement.com. You may also call (800) 279-1455 for details.
You may also request a paper copy of the Settlement Notice and a claim form by writing to:
Tommie Copper Class Action Settlement
c/o Classaura Class Action Administration
1718 Peachtree St #1080
Atlanta GA 30309
Email: questions@TommieCopperSettlement.com
Or Phone: (800) 683-9359
You are receiving this email because of a court ordered settlement. Records show that you purchased a Tommie Copper product and you are likely eligible for a settlement payment under the terms of a recent class action settlement.
Our mailing address is:
Tommie Copper Class Action Settlement
1718 Peachtree St NW Ste 1080
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Fuckin lawyers ^^
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So much wrong with this statement.
I wasn't gonna say anything but....
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Fuckin lawyers ^^
:badger: :pb: :vn: :dance2:
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IF YOU PURCHASED TOMMIE COPPER PRODUCTS BETWEEN APRIL 11, 2011 AND DECEMBER 19, 2017, YOU COULD RECEIVE A CASH PAYMENT OR AN ENHANCED CREDIT TOWARDS YOUR NEXT PURCHASE FROM A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT.
Our product is shit, and to reward you for making such a bad decision, we are going to give you upwards of 40% off your next shit product from us!
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:badger: :pb: :vn: :dance2:
Get yours :miltie: :miltie: :miltie:
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Our product is shit, and to reward you for making such a bad decision, we are going to give you upwards of 40% off your next shit product from us!
The way they advertised it as some cure for all ailments, I don't feel sorry for them one bit.
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But, but...Brett Farrrrvvv.
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But, but...Brett Farrrrvvv.
Did I tell you about this one time.....in gulf shores.
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So, the reality is that the sleeves only work when you're wearing Wrangler jeans.
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So, the reality is that the sleeves only work when you're wearing Wrangler jeans.
Throwing passes to your dog.
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Did I tell you about this one time.....in gulf shores.
Do tell.
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Fuck you fat bastards.
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It's a medical condition!
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My thyroid is acting up.
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My thyroid is acting up.
No, no... it's your forehead son.
Could land a helicopter on that thing.
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Can’t we just leave weight out of this?
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Can’t we just leave weight out of this?
That's a reasonable request for a diet thread.
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That's a reasonable request for a diet thread.
^^^ok, he’s done for the year now, folks. He’s good for one.
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well so far they havent.. i tried it since i live alone i pretty much have no choice lol..
i brown the bottoms and that restores the bread to proper taste and consistency.
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well so far they havent.. i tried it since i live alone i pretty much have no choice lol..
i brown the bottoms and that restores the bread to proper taste and consistency.
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well so far they havent.. i tried it since i live alone i pretty much have no choice lol..
i brown the bottoms and that restores the bread to proper taste and consistency.
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I'll brown your bottom, you sexy little minx
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I'll brown your bottom, you sexy little minx
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