I'm 23, and a Software Engineer in California, US. I've been mildly overweight most of my life (reached a whopping 215 lbs when I was in college last year).

After graduating college I decided to let go of the DELICIOUS cheese burritos and start adopting a healthier diet. New diet consisted of more fish and less red meat and less fast food. Within 8 months my weight dropped to 185 lbs with very little physical activity (once a week racquetball).

Couple months ago I checked my body fat percentage on my brother's bio-electrical impedance weight scale and saw that I had 22% BF!! I'm sure I lost a lot of muscle mass during my low protein diet.

ARRRRGGHH.. New goal: Get "cut" (Bruce Lee), I'm planning on dropping my body fat to 12%, and at the same time build muscle definition. I have average "genetics", so I won't be able to build muscle and lose weight at the same time. The next few months (3-4) I'm going to focus on lowering my body fat, and then focus on building muscle.

That said, the last four weeks I focused on building a little bit of upper body muscles (abdomen, chest, triceps) since muscles burn calories AND it was relatively easy for me to gain a little bit of muscle. A month ago I started with 15 lbs dumbbell for flat chest press, and now I can do same reps x sets with 30 lbs dumbbells.

Weekday schedule:

08:00- Saad wakes up :-)
08:30- Drink BOOST High Protein Shake (6g fat/ 33 g carbs (16g sugar) / 15 g protein)
09:00- At gym. Begin 5 minute stair master to warm up.
09:10- Weight Training:
10x3 30 lbs Dumbbell Flat Bench Press
10x3 40 lbs Dumbbell Shrug
10x3 12 lbs Side Dumbbell Lateral Raise
10x3 7 0lbs Chest Fly (Machine)
10x3 130 lbs Abdomen Sit-up (machine)

09:30- 30 Minutes Intense Running on Treadmill OR 30 minutes of elliptical (alternating days)

10:05- 35 Sit-ups on decline bench.

10:15- 100% Whey Protein powder l-Glutamine. Add whole bottle of Gatordate to my shaker bottle, shake, and enjoy. Total Nutritional Value: 40g Protein / 45g carbs (40g sugar) / 0g fat / 7g l-Glutamine

11:30- 5g L-Glutamine
12:20- Gyro sandwich.
03:00- 1 Apple
05:00- 1 Orange
08:30- Decent dinner

I usually drink equivalent of about 8 bottles of water throughout the day.

Following this schedule 4days/week, 1 day/week I play racquetball, and the other two days I don't do any exercises.

Results over the past four weeks:

Body Fat Percentage at 18% (decreased 2%) and body weight dropped to 173 lbs. These numbers fluctuate a lot (even on a daily basis), but at least I feel like I’m in the best shape of my life.

I'm looking for a motivator who preferably knows about nutrition weight training and can help me achieve my goals. Of course, friendly comments/tips on my progress are always appreciated from ANYONE :-)

... on the road back to fabulous (5'9" size 4)...
Training Program: CrossFit, walk
Diet Plan: smaller portions
Blog: covertress.com

One Year 19 Lbs lost.

For December 07 to December 08 the job is to lose another 17 lbs.


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Coming up for nearly a year of Traineo. 22 lbs lost, 13 to go!

What a year! I want to thank Traineo and it's members, and my doctors and friends, and gym, and my walking and running training partner -- my dog -- who all have have been a big part of my recovery from a bad case of pneumonia last August, from high blood pressure in May and June, and support through herniated cervical discs in July August and the present.

Somehow, its been possible to keep the faith and keep going through the neck and arm pain, but even on some of those bad pain days, getting the exercise at the gym, on a C25K run, on a bike ride, or in the surf helps make it bearable.

A year ago -- at least sports-wise, for life is altogether another thing -- I was losing my sense of identity as a surfer and windsurfer, gaining a sense of identity as a cyclist, a runner, 9 months later reentering the surf, losing my ability to ride ... things came and went between hospital visits.

At times, all those things were stripped away -- and just to be able to walk down the block was an accomplishment. There were recoveries and sometimes just advil and bullish efforts.

It's good to be back in the surf and on the bike sometimes, neck/shoulder/arm pain notwithstanding.

My thoughts go out to all those Traineo members out there fighting their own health and spiritual battles...you know we are here in this small way.

What’s Hot:
*Amazing Girlfriend
*Wollongong, Australia
*The beach
*The surf
*The sun
*Nintendo
*Beer
*Use to be 80kg 2 years ago


What’s Not:
*Being Overweight but not massive fat but not slim build, just overweight even though people keep saying I am not overweight
*Large fat belly
*Man Boobs, not large but just from being a bit fat
*Sweet Tooth
*Excessive eating, 5 cheeseburgers from Micky-Dee’s go down well after drinking
*Being Unfit
*Tearing a knee ligament 3 times
*...make that four times....

Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!"


Goals:
1) Lose ~45 pounds
2) Work out at least 6 days a week
3) Eat healthier consistently

I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195, 190

I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.

Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!"


Goals:
1) Lose ~45 pounds
2) Work out at least 6 days a week
3) Eat healthier consistently

I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195, 190

I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.

N u t r i t i o n
I g n i t i o n
C u l t i v a t i o n
E x e r t i o n

One can never be too N.I.C.E.

BELT NOTCHES for 2008:

- Mistressed the PULL-UP!
- 2, 1.2km lake swims.

Video of proper Squat form:

http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html

I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here.

Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)

In one word - I am an Unquenchable Optimistic!!

Im a phd student and have been traineoing for the past 1 year! I am in love with HIIT, dark chocolate, green tea and falling in love with more through this site!

Current goal- Simply workout 5 days a week.

Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!"


Goals:
1) Lose ~45 pounds
2) Work out at least 6 days a week
3) Eat healthier consistently

I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195, 190

I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.

N u t r i t i o n
I g n i t i o n
C u l t i v a t i o n
E x e r t i o n

One can never be too N.I.C.E.

BELT NOTCHES for 2008:

- Mistressed the PULL-UP!
- 2, 1.2km lake swims.

Video of proper Squat form:

http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html

N u t r i t i o n
I g n i t i o n
C u l t i v a t i o n
E x e r t i o n

One can never be too N.I.C.E.

BELT NOTCHES for 2008:

- Mistressed the PULL-UP!
- 2, 1.2km lake swims.

Video of proper Squat form:

http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html

Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!"


Goals:
1) Lose ~45 pounds
2) Work out at least 6 days a week
3) Eat healthier consistently

I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195, 190

I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.

N u t r i t i o n
I g n i t i o n
C u l t i v a t i o n
E x e r t i o n

One can never be too N.I.C.E.

BELT NOTCHES for 2008:

- Mistressed the PULL-UP!
- 2, 1.2km lake swims.

Video of proper Squat form:

http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html

Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!"


Goals:
1) Lose ~45 pounds
2) Work out at least 6 days a week
3) Eat healthier consistently

I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195, 190

I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.

This member has no personal statement yet!

One Year 19 Lbs lost.

For December 07 to December 08 the job is to lose another 17 lbs.


--
Coming up for nearly a year of Traineo. 22 lbs lost, 13 to go!

What a year! I want to thank Traineo and it's members, and my doctors and friends, and gym, and my walking and running training partner -- my dog -- who all have have been a big part of my recovery from a bad case of pneumonia last August, from high blood pressure in May and June, and support through herniated cervical discs in July August and the present.

Somehow, its been possible to keep the faith and keep going through the neck and arm pain, but even on some of those bad pain days, getting the exercise at the gym, on a C25K run, on a bike ride, or in the surf helps make it bearable.

A year ago -- at least sports-wise, for life is altogether another thing -- I was losing my sense of identity as a surfer and windsurfer, gaining a sense of identity as a cyclist, a runner, 9 months later reentering the surf, losing my ability to ride ... things came and went between hospital visits.

At times, all those things were stripped away -- and just to be able to walk down the block was an accomplishment. There were recoveries and sometimes just advil and bullish efforts.

It's good to be back in the surf and on the bike sometimes, neck/shoulder/arm pain notwithstanding.

My thoughts go out to all those Traineo members out there fighting their own health and spiritual battles...you know we are here in this small way.

Hey Im 19 and a college student and I live in Texas. My biggest goal is to lose forty lbs, and to tone legs and arms. I love to lift weights, and I uh...tolerate running.:)

... on the road back to fabulous (5'9" size 4)...
Training Program: CrossFit, walk
Diet Plan: smaller portions
Blog: covertress.com

N u t r i t i o n
I g n i t i o n
C u l t i v a t i o n
E x e r t i o n

One can never be too N.I.C.E.

BELT NOTCHES for 2008:

- Mistressed the PULL-UP!
- 2, 1.2km lake swims.

Video of proper Squat form:

http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html

In one word - I am an Unquenchable Optimistic!!

Im a phd student and have been traineoing for the past 1 year! I am in love with HIIT, dark chocolate, green tea and falling in love with more through this site!

Current goal- Simply workout 5 days a week.

Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!"


Goals:
1) Lose ~45 pounds
2) Work out at least 6 days a week
3) Eat healthier consistently

I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195, 190

I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.

I work as a Health and Fitness Coach in England. I am looking to network with dedicated athletes and grow my knowledge in this area. Check out what I do at www.warriorcoaching.co.uk

I am trying to get fit and thin so that I can stop being the 'man that keeps getting fatter' and to help get my triglyceride count down to normal levels.

http://blog.jeffbristow.com

http://anotherfatguy.wordpress.com/
I'm looking at a total weight loss of over 130 lbs (60 kg for those of you in Europe like me...), from 150 kg to 90 kg (330 lbs to 198 lbs). I'm a 36 year old man and am REALLY tired of... well being tired.

So far I've been training like a mofo, and have totally revisited my diet - so far so good, 1/3 of my goal HAS been met - YIPPEE!!

Have met some great people here, and looking forward to meeting even more here on traineo - don't be afraid to bombard me with motivation - I'll take all you can give me :)

Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!"


Goals:
1) Lose ~45 pounds
2) Work out at least 6 days a week
3) Eat healthier consistently

I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195, 190

I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.

N u t r i t i o n
I g n i t i o n
C u l t i v a t i o n
E x e r t i o n

One can never be too N.I.C.E.

BELT NOTCHES for 2008:

- Mistressed the PULL-UP!
- 2, 1.2km lake swims.

Video of proper Squat form:

http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html

Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!"


Goals:
1) Lose ~45 pounds
2) Work out at least 6 days a week
3) Eat healthier consistently

I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195, 190

I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.

N u t r i t i o n
I g n i t i o n
C u l t i v a t i o n
E x e r t i o n

One can never be too N.I.C.E.

BELT NOTCHES for 2008:

- Mistressed the PULL-UP!
- 2, 1.2km lake swims.

Video of proper Squat form:

http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html

I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy...

diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com

I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :)

I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming!

I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some?

Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks.

I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August.

Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.