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HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002
HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170

CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07
-LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148-
achieved
new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15
not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5
(total weight loss during challenge=
15.5 pounds)
-RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7
new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed
new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and
Dec 15.-achieved
-LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved

CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15

-LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead)
-RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07
new goal-6 miles by March 15 at
5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun)
-LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6)

6 month progress
-lost 25. 4 pounds
-lost 9% body fat
-ran 0-5 miles

Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15
-goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer
-main goal gain lean mass

Daily goals-
-follow meal plan and move every day

Goal of beating personal best-
run a marathon

weekly goals
-gain muscle to the best of my ability

3 month goals
-see above-reestablish every 3 months

12 month goals
-maintain all the above goals

ultimate long term goal
-be fit, healthy and confident with body

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.

A few ups and downs with the weight lately. Losing those last 10 lbs again now.
Revised fitness plan:
-some cardio EVERY day for a month to remove the revenge of the hip fat
-some weight training, some pilates
-I love biking and lots of fun summer sports! That's what it's all about-good times!

I will eat healthy foods and let my body weigh what it wants to weigh. I concentrate on whole grains, lean proteins, fruits and veggies, and I will eat delicious chocolate when I want to! Guilt has been removed from my vocabulary.

The wave of passion can be an unstoppable force.

To get what you've never had, you must do what you've never done.

Procrastination is opportunity's natural assassin.

Looking to add some muscle over the next few months. Trying to get in those calories and focusing on the compound lifts. We'll see how it all goes :)

I love to eat. Carbs is my weakness link that I always lose control in front of it.

I started running for fitness in 2007. Ever since I finished the 1st marathon (San Diego RnR 2007), I am addicted to running.

I started traineoing in Nov 2007. I have reached my goal weight in Jun 08 already. But, now, I don't care much about my weight. I care about it only if it affects my running performance.

Hi! I'm a 44 year-old slightly overweight male looking to loose 30lbs by the end of year. For me, weight loss is just one part of an overall plan for living a healthier lifestyle (as healthy a lifestyle as possible!) In addition to diet and exercise, other elements of my healthy way of life include good sleep, proper hydration, kicking the (smoking) habit, meditation, and disease management (I have rheumatoid arthritis).

I signed up at Traineo because maintaining routines has always been difficult for me. 3 years ago however, after many tries, I was finally able to maintain an exercise routine for a period of 6 months with outstanding results. I then stopped working out so I'd have more time for other things and 3 months later the RA got worse. Since then I've been unable to motivate myself back into the gym.

Well, my motivation is back, due in part to Traineo. I think having a few motivators will be a great help. Also, posting my efforts on the Internet, for the whole world to see, may help to keep me on my toes. I'm not entirely sure about that yet so I may change my profile so only Traineo members can see it.

I'm strong willed, but most of all I crave the results I achieved 3 years ago. So I'm determined, and thus far my spirits remain high. I sure am glad you stopped to read about me and great luck with your own efforts! Cheers!