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Matt Richards traineo Regular Posts: 49 Matt Richards Goals- Meet my traineo weight loss goal in the alloted time, in addition to a 7% loss in body fat Longerterm(by the end of the year)- 7 Minute Mile Run a 5k	# Posted: 7 Dec 2007 16:35 Yep, life got in the way. I haven't worked out at all for the past week. I work 2 jobs (one full time), I'm a student, blah blah blah. I'm sure nearly everybody here knows exactly what I'm talking about. Anyhoo, I definitely got overwhelmed with the amount of work I have had for the past week (end of the semester), and unfortunately it led to fitness taking a back seat. Luckily, things have just slowed down, and I'm back on the wagon! My muscles have had a good week to rest and they're itching to get pulverized again Moral of the story, sometimes we have to juggle many responsibilities, but we don't have to DROP any of them
Cardio King Fitness Guru Posts: 1784 Cardio King 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.	# Posted: 7 Dec 2007 16:43 Excellent post Matt. I work two jobs and do school, etc. and it can be a little challenging getting everything done. I'm glad you're getting back on the wagon, although I'm not sure if it's good to "pulverize" your muscles. Or is it? What's your training like?
Matt Richards traineo Regular Posts: 49 Matt Richards Goals- Meet my traineo weight loss goal in the alloted time, in addition to a 7% loss in body fat Longerterm(by the end of the year)- 7 Minute Mile Run a 5k	# Posted: 7 Dec 2007 16:56 Eh, I could have been exaggerating a bit there, lol. Today I'm going to put in a good 30-40 minutes weight training for my upper body. Then later on tonight I'm gonna go back and do 45 minutes of the elliptical (or maybe I'll go play racquetball, haven't decided). So, I don't pulverize my muscles, but I love the feeling of sore muscles
Cardio King Fitness Guru Posts: 1784 Cardio King 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.	# Posted: 7 Dec 2007 17:05 Awesome. I did about 30 minutes of weight training last night. I think pretty soon I'm gonna have to up the intensity. My triceps are so sore...but it's a good thing! Today I'm gonna do my cardio...and then take a nap! (rest is important too)
Agent Sirius traineo Regular Posts: 36 Agent Sirius I'm a 32yr old, out of shape, geek looking to get healthy and get into "fighting condition."	# Posted: 7 Dec 2007 17:35 I find that the busier that I am, it actually easier for me to justify time to work out. I guess that it forces me to schedule my time and does not allow me to make excuses (which I am famous for!!) to not go to the gym. On that note, when I'm really busy I find weight training very relaxing. I love the fact that it is just me, my music, and the weight. The rest of the world just disappears for the hour and I come away a little tired, but mentally refreshed. Good luck with your workout Matt!
Ollie S traineo Regular Posts: 38 Ollie S 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....	# Posted: 8 Dec 2007 04:22 Yeah i also find life getting in the way of trying to healthy. I'm pretty much in the same boat with 2 jobs and a full time student, but also do a fair bit of long distant driving to see my gf and family which is a good 2 hr each way and when your on the road there isn't much of a selection of good food to eat while on the road.
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME 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	# Posted: 8 Dec 2007 11:23 agent-i can relate-the busier i am the more i fit things in. the less busy, the lazier i get. ollie-there is a lot of junk on the road. why dont you bring a cooler with you and stock up on fruits and veggies, yogurts, and sandwiches. no excuses!! you can have nice, healthy snacks with you-nuts, protein bars, water bottles, etc.
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2592 Minu ~ 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	# Posted: 8 Dec 2007 12:22 Quoting: ollie335 which is a good 2 hr each way Orrrr, you could not eat anything, and just perhaps---drive? And on that note, I'm off to the basement for my hour of excersion and zen. Bon Weekend, everyone, M.

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