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Dan Doucette Fitness Guru Posts: 265 Dan Doucette I've just finished a 3 month stint of training and dieting and met my goal of losing 30 pounds and feel awesome. My next goal is to lose 20 pounds in the next 3 months. I figure my weekly loss will start to slow down so it will probably take just as long to lose 20 as it did the first 30.	# Posted: 12 Dec 2007 16:34 After a big weight loss you get these moments, normally an epiphany, where you realize all your hard work and sacrifice have finally paid off. I'll list mine and hopefully people can add theirs so others who are working hard can get a little motivation on the way. Currently I'm fighting my third battle of the bulge so my moments are from previous times in my life where I lost 40+ pounds (and kept it off for several years). --> Fitting into old clothes again, that just feels awesome. --> Getting compliments on how I look. --> Being able to play pick-up hockey after not having played for years. --> Never having to worry about my shirt being too tight. --> Never having to adjust my pants to hide my crack when I bend down. My favourite moment was when my friends and I were discussing going on a trip to a tropical resort and everyone vowed they would lose weight to look good in their swimwear. My friends each set goals of between 20 and 40 pounds. I feigned feeling bad since I didn't really need to lose any weight but secretly I felt awesome because I could've gone on vacation the next day and look great in my swimwear. What are your moments?
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: 12 Dec 2007 16:44 today was a moment of accomplishment-i ran 2.5 miles. i was never even able to run a mile in high school- i always failed the mile test. i never thought id be able to do it and i did. i cant believe my body is capable of doing it after what i put it through. i know it is capable of so much more and i cant wait!! thanks for sharing your moments of accomplishment dan, ive been through the ups and downs and im not going through it anymore. this is a way of life for me now. keep on fighting!
Splint Chesthair Fitness Guru Posts: 471 Splint Chesthair Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself, (I am large, I contain multitudes.) http://splintchesthair.blogspot.com/	# Posted: 12 Dec 2007 17:22 Most of my life I've been a 36" waist. I've gotten down to 34" beofre for a short time in college. When I started popping the seams of even my stretchy 36'ers, I decided it was time to stop being lazy and get in shape but to do it smartly so that it was a life long change and not a periodic diet adjustment. Before I left for vacation in November I purchased a pair of regular fit 32" jeans that fit perfectly. Today my problem is finding pants in the closet that don't make me look like MC Hammer. That's a much better problem than pants that are too tight.
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: 12 Dec 2007 21:15 thanks for sharing splint! you reminded me of another moment of accompishment-trying on a pair of pants from last year-and having them not only fit-but be a little loose!
Dan Doucette Fitness Guru Posts: 265 Dan Doucette I've just finished a 3 month stint of training and dieting and met my goal of losing 30 pounds and feel awesome. My next goal is to lose 20 pounds in the next 3 months. I figure my weekly loss will start to slow down so it will probably take just as long to lose 20 as it did the first 30.	# Posted: 13 Dec 2007 14:07 That's awesome splint, I remember after a summer of big weight loss I was kind of sad to see my favourite pair of "fat" jeans go so I would sometimes wear them because they were soft like an old cotton shirt. I definitely had the MC hammer thing going with those. Running accomplishments are great, last month I finally ran 10k (roughly 6 miles I think). I remember a time when I thought running was stupid and couldn't understand why people would essentially run nowhere. Next spring I'm going to try my first half marathon.
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: 14 Dec 2007 16:12 I'm still waiting to experience a big moment of accomplishment as far as fitness is concerned, and I'm anxious to get there!
Dean Grimshawe Fitness Guru Posts: 1178 Dean Grimshawe 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	# Posted: 14 Dec 2007 16:55 You kidding CK!!?? You've already accomplished all you will ever need to. You have mastered your desire, set your intentions and made a commitment to be your best. The rest is cream cheese!! The symptom of being mentally strong is the physique you are looking for. It's already yours and it is already coming. Don't get caught up in the journey that you forget the bigger picture. What you see in the mirror is not a product of who you ARE, but from who you WERE. Living in the past is why people repeat the same mistakes over and over. Your future is ahead of you, as is the body of the REAL you. Make sense?? I know what I'm trying to say.
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: 14 Dec 2007 17:22 Quoting: wayofthewarrior What you see in the mirror is not a product of who you ARE, but from who you WERE. I like that, Dean, and I like that what I see now in the mirror, (and more importantly how I feel now), has become what I planned on--and then some. I am proud of all the work I've put in to get me here, and I'm digging the work that will take me even further.
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: 14 Dec 2007 17:55 Thanks Dean... Although I was more referring to completing my 90 day challenge or conditioning myself to run my first straight mile as accomplishments. I'm excited about my 11 pounds so far though! WOO!
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: 14 Dec 2007 18:00 You've peeled off 11 already, Curtis? BooooYEAH! Enjoy the weekend,
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: 14 Dec 2007 18:27 Most definitely...11 pounds in a month and 4 days...
Dean Grimshawe Fitness Guru Posts: 1178 Dean Grimshawe 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	# Posted: 14 Dec 2007 18:29 11 pounds in a month!!!!!!!!!!!! That's the bomb!!
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: 14 Dec 2007 23:02 thats unbelievable curtis!!! no stopping the king!
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: 14 Dec 2007 23:09 I never get tired of sharing this story: After not seeing my gyno for about a year, I was bleeeowwwwn away when she walked up to me, hand extended and introduced herself! At which point I actually had to say, "It's ME, Minu!" She cracked up giggling and immediately went into full, "way to go YOU gear". GOOD TIMES, great memory.

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