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Richard H.
Fitness Guru
Posts: 255
Richard H.
My goal is to get down to 179lbs as soon as I can. I've met my first main goal which was 185lbs. I feel I could better maintain my weight if I were somewhere in between 179lbs and 185lbs.
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# Posted: 2 May 2008 14:53
I wanted to start this thread for those that need to vent or blow off some steam. I find it very helpful to vent a little and then get back on track.
This thread is not meant to fix anything -- just get things off your chest.
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Ms. M.
traineo Regular
Posts: 59
Ms. M.
My goal is to complete the Dublin Marathon in October. Also to stick consistently to a healthy diet and thereby lower my BF%, overall weight and cholesterol.
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# Posted: 2 May 2008 14:57
Hi Richard, nice idea!!!
I can't believe that I have cut out junk food and exercised every single day for a month now and I still haven't lost any weight or body fat or inches!!!!!
So annoying... I guess it takes a bit longer... gggrrrrrr.... 
Sigh... that helped a bit, thanks!!! 
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Dean Grimshawe
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1104
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
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# Posted: 2 May 2008 14:57
It pisses me off how people start a thread that they expect everybody else to contribute to but can't be arsed to add anything to themselves!!
What a joke!! Do they expect us to make up all the content for them?? For pete's sake!!!
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Dave Nicholson
The Master
Posts: 2078
Dave Nicholson
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.
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# Posted: 2 May 2008 14:58
good. i feel like a bag full of a$$holes... i'm hung over, smell like booze and smoke... i left my house this morning and there was crap all over i'll have to clean up later... blah.
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Ms. M.
traineo Regular
Posts: 59
Ms. M.
My goal is to complete the Dublin Marathon in October. Also to stick consistently to a healthy diet and thereby lower my BF%, overall weight and cholesterol.
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# Posted: 2 May 2008 15:02
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Dean Grimshawe
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1104
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
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# Posted: 2 May 2008 15:07
Quoting: rosanne Dean, are you being ironic on purpose??? If so, lol Yes, it was a bit tongue in cheek, ha ha.
For some reasons I feel quite playful on a Friday and get mischeivous. Don't have a lot to whinge about so I thought I'd have some fun.
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Lilly K
Fitness Guru
Posts: 274
Lilly K
started 1/28/08 to change my life via diet exercise...if you're interested, here's my blog about it:
http://losinglill.blogspot.com
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# Posted: 2 May 2008 17:09
can I bitch about traineo? b/c as much as I love this place, it pisses me off just about as much as it makes me happy...then again, maybe I'm just grumpy b/c I didn't get any this morning?
in either case,  traineo!!
ok, I feel better now 
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Angie Hudson
Fitness Guru
Posts: 645
Angie Hudson
I am using the Zone way of eating (www.drsears.com) to attain my target and increase my wellness.
I'm losing weight for my health, energy, and for my friend's wedding so no one mistakes me for Ms. Piggy's sister.
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# Posted: 2 May 2008 18:42 - Edited by: fauxvirgo
My mom and her estranged husband (long story) are coming to visit me, and I have to deal with cigarette smoke all weekend!
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Richard H.
Fitness Guru
Posts: 255
Richard H.
My goal is to get down to 179lbs as soon as I can. I've met my first main goal which was 185lbs. I feel I could better maintain my weight if I were somewhere in between 179lbs and 185lbs.
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# Posted: 2 May 2008 19:38
Why the #*!! isn't there anytime to do anything??? It seems like my schedule gets more and more filled up -- I need a @#$%-ing vacation! (I don't even have enough time to watch a single TV program anymore.)
Okay... I feel better now.
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Stacy F
Fitness Guru
Posts: 336
Stacy F
But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me..."
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# Posted: 2 May 2008 19:57
Nice thread Richard......I feel they need to second the time thing..Can I get more time someplace...just an extra hour lets change to 25 hell 30 hour days so I can get a few more things done.....
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Stacy F
Fitness Guru
Posts: 336
Stacy F
But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me..."
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# Posted: 2 May 2008 19:59
Quoting: lillyk then again, maybe I'm just grumpy b/c I didn't get any this morning? Meaning your 5 mile run right ..... 
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Clifford Chinn
Fitness Guru
Posts: 385
Clifford Chinn
Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they haev to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary.
Impossible is NOTHING.
(I freakin LOVED that ad campaign)
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# Posted: 2 May 2008 20:07
People on the internet being wrong bugs me! j/k
Actually though, it drives me crazy when someone (online or otherwise) asks a question when they aren't willing to be open minded about the answer, then when people give them the answer they don't want they get all ornery and start adamantly defending their position and acting like we're a bunch of jerks for not agreeing with them in the first place.
Err... I guess I could have just said passive-aggressive people. Be one or the other, dont' half-ass them both!
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Spyke M
Fitness Guru
Posts: 387
Spyke M
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 :)
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# Posted: 2 May 2008 20:28
I fudging hate the fact that there are certain shiddy forums where some a$$wipes can't handle the fact that I sometimes swear
I funking hate that chit, having to watch my mothahonkin language all the time 
Wish I could type what I REALLY mean lol
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Richard H.
Fitness Guru
Posts: 255
Richard H.
My goal is to get down to 179lbs as soon as I can. I've met my first main goal which was 185lbs. I feel I could better maintain my weight if I were somewhere in between 179lbs and 185lbs.
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# Posted: 2 May 2008 20:48
Has anyone ever experienced this:
I sometimes feel that I'm the only one that keeps a relationship afloat... no, not an intimate one, just with friends. I feel that I'm the only one going up and beyond to organize things, contact them to see how they are, etc. -- and frankly, sometimes I hate it! Are my friends too busy to call or contact me w/o asking me for something?! My family can sometimes get like that, (siblings especially -- now I know how my parents feel.)
I think it's sad... maybe they aren't true friends after all. I don't know, maybe I'm just selfish...
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Cindy N
Fitness Guru
Posts: 733
Cindy N
Goals This Week:
Watch the Penguins beat the Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Finals!!!
Continue getting up early for boot camp
Heavy Strength Training 1x/wk
Drink at least 1000ml water 5 out of 7 days
Avoid crummy foods at least 3 days
Goals Last Week:
Watch the Penguins beat the Flyers in the playoffs!!! - COMPLETE!!!!!
Continue getting up early for boot camp - COMPLETE, almost didn't make it 5/23 though
Do the 1 mile test run in under 10 min. - DONE IN 10:10, close!
Heavy Strength Training 1x/wk - Not this week :(
Drink at least 1000ml water a day - Only 4 out of 7 days, and still no excuse
May Goals:
Run whole Race for the Cure 5K - COMPLETE!
Boot Camp for 4 weeks starting 5/12
Get out of the "obese" range on the BMI chart (185.5)
Upcoming:
Son's graduation in June (lots of family and friends visiting)
10K in September 2008
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# Posted: 2 May 2008 21:07
Quoting: rharpe I need a @#$%-ing vacation! I am going on vacation, and I'm sick of having to prepare and pack for everyone else. Plus, I had to work twice as hard this week to prepare to take a vacation, knowing I'm still going to have twice the work waiting for me when I get back. It's almost not worth it.
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Lilly K
Fitness Guru
Posts: 274
Lilly K
started 1/28/08 to change my life via diet exercise...if you're interested, here's my blog about it:
http://losinglill.blogspot.com
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# Posted: 2 May 2008 21:09
That happens to me, Richard. Sometimes I feel as though if I didn't make any effort, I wouldn't have any contact w/anyone at all. And I've cut off contact w/others and have gone YEARS w/o speaking to them b/c of it. It all boils down to whether the relationship is worth the effort. But, I hear you...especially when they only contact you b/c they want something. That really sucks and makes you feel like crap  *hugs* sorry you're experiencing that...
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Angie Hudson
Fitness Guru
Posts: 645
Angie Hudson
I am using the Zone way of eating (www.drsears.com) to attain my target and increase my wellness.
I'm losing weight for my health, energy, and for my friend's wedding so no one mistakes me for Ms. Piggy's sister.
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# Posted: 2 May 2008 21:28
Quoting: spyke I fudging hate the fact that there are certain shiddy forums where some a$$wipes can't handle the fact that I sometimes swear
I funking hate that chit, having to watch my mothahonkin language all the time
Wish I could type what I REALLY mean lol I LOVE IT!!!
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Richard H.
Fitness Guru
Posts: 255
Richard H.
My goal is to get down to 179lbs as soon as I can. I've met my first main goal which was 185lbs. I feel I could better maintain my weight if I were somewhere in between 179lbs and 185lbs.
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# Posted: 2 May 2008 21:56
Quoting: lillyk That happens to me, Richard. Sometimes I feel as though if I didn't make any effort, I wouldn't have any contact w/anyone at all. And I've cut off contact w/others and have gone YEARS w/o speaking to them b/c of it. It all boils down to whether the relationship is worth the effort. But, I hear you...especially when they only contact you b/c they want something. That really sucks and makes you feel like crap *hugs* sorry you're experiencing that... I guess life has caught up with everyone. Having kids, jobs, responsibilities, etc.... but once in a while -- it would be nice to get together and do something!
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Cynthia P
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 180
Cynthia P
My current weight loss journey started in October 2006 with 112 pounds to lose.
Check on my progress at http://www.garbagethatgoo.com!
It's not my first time losing weight, but I feel committed to making it the last time. I mean to reach goal and stay there!
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# Posted: 3 May 2008 01:22 - Edited by: graycyn
OK... I had to order ANOTHER DAMN 2X SIZED SWIMSUIT yesterday.
I'm just not quite there to being 1X. Losing inches... but slowly. GRRRRR!
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~ Linaeve
Fitness Guru
Posts: 311
~ Linaeve
I work for a health care industry. I love tennis and running. I'm engaged to an amazing man, getting married May 16th 2009. I am excited to lose weight and improve my heart (I have heart disease).
Short term goals:
1) measure my bodyfat %
2) complete 20 lb challenge
3) more consistent workout schedule (DONE)
4) phase from 2% milk down to 1% milk (DONE)
5) lose 30 to 40 lbs by my birthday (May 30th)
Long term goals:
1) Be able to run 3 miles again
2) Play tennis again on a regular basis
3) Reach my goal weight
4) Look great, healthy and confident for my wedding
5) Maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to have a baby
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# Posted: 3 May 2008 02:38
Good thread.. lets see what do I want to vent about today?... hrm....
Oh, ok.. I know.. I HATE that my doctor doesn't believe that I am working out and eating right and INSISTS that I am doing something wrong to not be able to lose weight... I am willing to accept ideas, suggestions as to other things I should try but hearing my PCP say "Well OBVIOUSLY you are STILL eating too much and are not working out enough"... Well OBVIOUSLY nothing! I understand some people aren't honest about this stuff but it's getting rediculous.
Also.. today to make things worse a doctor said "So.. how far can you walk before getting tired? 10 feet? 50 feet?" I was so offended... I just responded "I'm really not sure.. I run for 20 minutes fine and Jog quite a bit... I go up and down 6 flights of stairs 3 to 4 times a day... So I THINK i can handle 10 to 50 feet alright"... not exactly a compliment...
ok I do feel better now too.
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Richard H.
Fitness Guru
Posts: 255
Richard H.
My goal is to get down to 179lbs as soon as I can. I've met my first main goal which was 185lbs. I feel I could better maintain my weight if I were somewhere in between 179lbs and 185lbs.
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# Posted: 3 May 2008 02:53
I hate having junk food in the house! (Why do we continue to buy this crap!?) It makes life all the worse for me when I get in a depressed state like this... I can see some bad numbers for next weeks weigh-in!
Oh hum...
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Cynthia P
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 180
Cynthia P
My current weight loss journey started in October 2006 with 112 pounds to lose.
Check on my progress at http://www.garbagethatgoo.com!
It's not my first time losing weight, but I feel committed to making it the last time. I mean to reach goal and stay there!
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# Posted: 3 May 2008 03:07
Hey Richard... it's still OK to suck it up and throw the junk out! Or give it away to someone! Hard to do, but it could change things around.
At least think about it. Sometimes I have to eat some, realize how crappy it makes me start to feel and then I toss whatever is left.
Cynthia
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Cynthia P
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 180
Cynthia P
My current weight loss journey started in October 2006 with 112 pounds to lose.
Check on my progress at http://www.garbagethatgoo.com!
It's not my first time losing weight, but I feel committed to making it the last time. I mean to reach goal and stay there!
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# Posted: 3 May 2008 03:11
Quoting: Linaeve Oh, ok.. I know.. I HATE that my doctor doesn't believe that I am working out and eating right and INSISTS that I am doing something wrong to not be able to lose weight... I am willing to accept ideas, suggestions as to other things I should try but hearing my PCP say "Well OBVIOUSLY you are STILL eating too much and are not working out enough"... Well OBVIOUSLY nothing! I understand some people aren't honest about this stuff but it's getting rediculous. Doctors can be a pain. Every time a doctor sees me, I just know they look at me and assume "fat person", probably diabetic, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc, etc, etc... while in fact, I have NONE of those problems and never have had those issues. And then, when I mention things like my shoulder that bugs me, they don't manage to SEE that I can't lift the one arm as high as the other. Those things, the things that really impact my life, apparently aren't important enough to do anything about. GROWL!
I'm beginning to think you need another doctor!
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Jackie Z
traineo Newbie
Posts: 20
Jackie Z
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# Posted: 4 May 2008 19:49
Venting! My friends are all wrapping up their terms and heading home while I have another month of projects and finals (damned trimesters). I have an exam on tuesday and on thursday and no time to sleep. I know I'll snack bc when I get less than 4 hours I just can't make it through the day on my usual amount of meals/calories. I hate not having enough time!!! Just give me 24 hours to crash and get over my cold and catch up on the past 3 weeks of not enough sleep and I'll be good to go through finals but that won't happen until June 3rd bc we never have downtime.
ok I feel slightly better and am going back to my chemistry.
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tHe SbAsTiAn pRoJeCt
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 131
tHe SbAsTiAn pRoJeCt
I'm just an average guy who wants to live a healthy lifestyle and lose a few pounds along the way. My goal is to weigh at 200 lbs and maintain that weight (with my build i can't go under !). Traineo is a great place if you're motivated and i am.
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# Posted: 5 May 2008 13:47
ok it's my turn to vent !! i don't understand why I'm not losing more weight .. i eat healthy (and believe me ..there's no room for improvement here !!!) i work out regularly (everyday i do at least 2 sets of 20 pushups), i've been doing that for the last 2 months and the result is that i lost 10 lbs ....come on ..it's getting ridiculous if i eat more salad i'll turn into a rabbit ! I DO understand that i don't have a lot to lose (20 lbs) but i am overweight...
anyways it felt good thx
gotta go back to my fruits now!
good luck everyone
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Rachael McCarty
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1692
Rachael McCarty
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 :)
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# Posted: 5 May 2008 14:05
I slept horribly last night. Well, let me re-phrase, I slept fine, but I dreamed like a mad woman. I've been in a daze trying to sort things out this morning. I think I may need to go back to a doctor for this. It's just the one that I went to the 1st time appeared to not be able to care less about me or my sleep condition, and instead just wrote me a prescription that I threw away because I don't like the idea of becoming dependent on a drug for sleep.
My dreams are so real that I wake up and can't shake the feeling of guilt (did something bad in the dream), horror (something terrible happened in the dream), sadness, panic, ect.
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Stephanie Q
traineo Regular
Posts: 40
Stephanie Q
I am a college sophomore. I love running, squash, traveling and playing the piano.
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# Posted: 5 May 2008 14:22
Time to vent some steam...
OK... this 2 weeks I have 4 exams and 2 papers. Yes, it will be studying like crazy. And then on top of that, review sessions and this friend that keeps bugging me to play the piano to accompany her singing.
Well, first hurdle is here... today is my driving test and the car I am using has a mirror that could potentially drop off anytime. The owner's friend borrowed it and hit the mirror... I hope it won't affect my driving test. And that friend, a guy, was out till 3am, with the car and had 2 girls in his backseat. Now that sounds a little sketchy...
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Richard H.
Fitness Guru
Posts: 255
Richard H.
My goal is to get down to 179lbs as soon as I can. I've met my first main goal which was 185lbs. I feel I could better maintain my weight if I were somewhere in between 179lbs and 185lbs.
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# Posted: 5 May 2008 15:25
I totally cheated on my diet -- the WHOLE weekend! I did not exercise at all -- too depressed.
This week is time for change though -- I need to get out of the rut!
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Cardio King
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1719
Cardio King
Join the 15lb Race. Message me for details.
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!"
"Sexy By Summer" Biggest Loser Challenge start date: 1/1/08
Challenge end date: 7/1/08
Start weight: 236.4
End weight:
Goals:
1) Complete Couch to 5k program
2) Lose ~50 pounds
3) Work out at least 5 days a week
4) Eat healthier consistently
I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195
I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.
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# Posted: 5 May 2008 18:13
UGH!!!
Fingers furniture is full of crap. If your apartment complex sends them a letter saying you're a resident, that should be enough. They definitely shouldn't hold the furniture until you furnish a copy of the lease! STUPID SUCKAS!!! If I'm paying $1,000 for a couch, you should ship it wherever the hell I want dammit!!!
FINGERS!
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Stand Up Bean
Fitness Guru
Posts: 397
Stand Up Bean
This member has no personal statement yet!
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# Posted: 5 May 2008 18:39
the sbastian project.
you might want to do more cardio exercise. push-ups aren't much of a fat burner.
there are lots of better suggestions out there, but i think that's a great place to start.
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