http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.html traineo forum thread - No Diet, No Gym - Lost 85 lbs to date (10 months) 33 Years Old Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:05:10 +0000 http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_1.htmlQuoting: jtippinsHere's a stab at some before and afters. Great job man.http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_1.htmlFri, 15 Feb 2008 15:05:10 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_1.htmlHere's a stab at some before and afters. I don't have many before pix as I was a little shy of the camera ;) These pictures start at Nov 2006 at around 250 lbs; Staring April at 245 then June 07 220; September at 200; December 185; Jan 175; last two are Feb at 165. More to come after I begin developing more definition. It can be done....http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_1.htmlFri, 15 Feb 2008 06:12:25 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlDave and Rob, Thanks. Funny you mention that diet, I just bought the book I never thought I could lose weight and get in shape, but it CAN be done. As for foods that boost metabolism, you have to be careful not to 'trick' your body into running amok in order to lose pounds. It could be disastrous for your health and the weight could come back. Rob, on the cheat 'meal' well, I would call mine a cheat day LOL But it's changed to things I really like. I&#...http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlFri, 15 Feb 2008 04:37:37 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlThis sounds similar to the Abs Diet from Mens Health. Eat smaller but more often. Specific set of "power" foods that boost metabolism and are healthy. One cheat meal a week. Sounds like a great plan.http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlFri, 15 Feb 2008 02:30:58 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlJames, this is awesome - you're a testament to what almost everyone here is trying to do; lose weight the right way! Not to mention, here's just more proof it can be done http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlFri, 15 Feb 2008 00:55:06 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlThanks samantha... I am preparing my notes to get things together. It's been a long journey and is still not over. The weight loss is about complete and now it's time to really build my strength.http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlFri, 15 Feb 2008 00:43:34 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlHello James... VERY interesting stuff, I look forward to reading about your 20 foods and the like! And congrats on your healthier lifestyle http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlWed, 13 Feb 2008 04:53:33 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlIn reference to the Perfect Pushups, I thought they were junk, my friend bought a set and I had to get me one after I used them for several weeks. They really to simplify the pushup and work a larger variety of muscle groups. The strength benefits are out of this world. I could not do ONE close (hands in center right above abdomen) pushup when I started. 10 weeks later I could do 30 in one minute and still had stamina to go more. This exercise alone increased my strength as well as gave...http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlWed, 13 Feb 2008 03:58:45 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlNot a big deal, I just thought it was funny. I have thought about those Perfect Pushup's but didn't know enough about them either. Maybe I will look further into them.http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 23:50:35 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTim, Hi... I just got your message. Thanks! Jameshttp://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 23:45:51 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlHey Ara, Yes, they really are a good product. Let me know if you have any questions. Jameshttp://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 23:38:50 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlI guess I posted to the wrong thread I welcomed you in your other thread but nothing is happening over there - it is all happening here Welcome!http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 21:52:36 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlwow I have also seen the 'perfect pushups' advertised but thought like everything else it was a scam... I might have to go out and get some... I am also considering getting dumbells/barbells weights etc. Since all in all if this is a lifestyle change for me it would be cheaper to buy the equipment than a gym membership.....http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 21:09:38 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlI really want to see some before and after pics!!http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 20:09:57 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlBrandon, That's the spirit! It's not easy... I can't say that it was even fun in the beginning, but it's so worth it! For my families sake, it was worth it! Let's keep in touch... add me and we'll talk. jthttp://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 19:10:55 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlI'm interested to hear more from you. You've already got me motivated to take everything to the next level.http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 19:05:54 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlThanks Angie, I was afraid to lose to much! 2 lbs per week was my ultimate goal. You are a great encourager, keep it up! Jameshttp://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 18:48:08 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlWonderful James! It's all very solid and practical advice that anyone with adequate willpower can follow! To me, the miracle isn't that you lost weight that quickly (which isn't unheard of - 2 lbs per week), but your consistency was key. Kudos to you for discovering healthy foods and sticking with them!...http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 18:46:18 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlThanks, James!http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 18:42:16 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlMonique, I'll get all that together and post it soon. Jameshttp://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 18:38:46 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlNo problem on the advice. Yes, just pay close attention to the technique. You want to lower slowly and push up quickly... not a steady motion up and down. Slow down rotating the hands to end in the appropriate fashion and then power up and back down. I see people all the time doing them incorrectly because it feels natural to start with your hands parallel to your body when it is up.... I start by being down, hands parallel then push up rotating. The only change is the 'wide'...http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 18:26:58 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlWhat were these 20 foods that you ate? And how did you determine them?http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 18:26:04 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlI think I will get them because my wrists are already a little janky, so I know putting extra stress on 'em will NOT be good for me. I think they're like $20 or $30 from Wally World (Wal-Mart), so I'll have to make an investment. Thanks for the advice.http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 18:21:35 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlRachel, Thanks. I'm glad to be here.http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 18:15:49 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlWell, the perfect pushups don't really do anything. They are not a device and I honestly had never seen them. A friend who lives with me ordered a set and I begin to use them. After a few times, I noticed that my wrists and elbows were not taking the punishment they had been and after six weeks of the scheduled routine I doubled my capacity in pushups. I did go a little overboard and had to stop, showing off at Christmas, I pulled a back muscle All-in-all, I think they are great...http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 18:07:07 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlJames, it's great to have you! Thanks for sharing your weight loss story with us. http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 18:06:07 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlJames, I've seen those perfect pushup sets. Do they really work as well as they claim?http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 17:58:04 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlAngie, Research was the main key. I had friends and others who had done well with some of the mainstream diets, but my biggest fear was regaining my weight and losing my muscle (the little I had) in the process. I changed my eating habits by doing three things: 1 - I begin to critically evaluate everything I ate, then journaled it for about a month as I learned what each food contained in nutrition and energy (calories) and how it would effect my body. 2 - I developed a meal plan of a...http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 17:52:58 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlI'm curious as well. How did you become more active? How did you change your diet?http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 17:39:11 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlThat's excellent James! You obviously did your research and know what you're doing. So what did you do? Change your diet and become more physically active without the gym? Did you lift weights at home? Don't tease us, tell us! LOLhttp://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 17:34:53 +0000http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlAbout a year ago I was 250 lbs, extremely tired and unable to do much physically. Needless to say, I was fearful of my future. I decided one day to make a change so I got serious about eating and moving a little more. Four months later, I found myself in the same boat, overweight and unable to do anything about it. In April of last year (10 months ago) I decided to really focus on health. I begin to read, research and focus on what really made one healthy. Long story short, I have ...http://www.traineo.com/14_5010_0.htmlTue, 12 Feb 2008 17:30:47 +0000