I have started two new blogs, one to follow my running and a Quest to a Marathon at blog.262quest.com and one to follow my weight loss at blog.2big.org, please check them out.

I am an IT professional / Developer which means I sit in front of a computer most of the day. This means very little exercise and plenty of time to eat.

I decided at the first of the year that I was going to lose weight. I started by changing my eating habits and started walking.

I did so for about a month and then added some weight lifting and started to run a little bit.

I have so far lost 29 lbs in just over 3 months and would like to lose just over another 50 lbs by the end of the year.

I have started running quite a bit more and am training to run the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on July 4th (10k)

I need all the encouragement I can get because to do this I am getting up every morning during the week at 4:30 to go running. With a wife and kids this is really the only time that I can consistently do what I need to do.

I am driven, but at times get a bit discouraged because I don't have anybody to work out with or run with.

All in All, I know I can do it, I just have to remember that when I don't do so well, it is in the past and what matters is going forward.

A more up to date thread on me:
http://www.traineo.com/14_2366_0.html

In one word - I am an Unquenchable Optimistic!!

Im a phd student and have been traineoing for the past 1 year! I am in love with HIIT, dark chocolate, green tea and falling in love with more through this site!

Current goal- Simply workout 5 days a week.

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!

Not much to say, I like playing video games and watching/playing sports. I work as a web developer for a small company.

I think when I get into shape I want to become a volunteer firefighter.

Goal: Lose 35lbs before Cardio King

I just completed my second Half Ironman and hit my target of Sub 6 hours. Currently training for a Half Marathon (everything in halves) and then a tougher Half Ironman in December. I am wasting a lot of energy on these races carrying excess fat around the course. I know I would be faster if I was lighter. I have lost about 20lbs in last two years but still have maybe another 10 that could go.

"Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that."

-- said the White Queen to Alice in Through the Looking Glass

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

August 2008--I am getting back on the wagon (again!). Wow, where to begin. Gave up on my progress big time in late May and then let life get in the way. Had my surgery on June 23rd (For Compartment Syndrome) and have been struggling since with delayed healing of the incisions. Anyhow, I have sat on my butt far too long and have let myself go again!!! I started back training this week, August 5th to be exact. I joined a Learn to Run program the same day to start conditioning my body to get back into running slowly as I am just 6 weeks post-op. Anyhow, I won't allow myself to be a slave to the scale this time around so my weigh-ins will be scattered. I know I can and will succeed this time around as I HATE feeling FAT!!! As my sister reminded me this summer, I don't have the height to carry off the weight so it has to go!!

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Spring 2008
I love the challenges of working out and for the past two years I am in the gym 5 mornings a week before work faithfully.? Problem is I fall off the bandwagon diet wise and pack on the pounds ever so easily.? I have been back on the bandwagon since December 26th when I was 172.5 lbs :-(?? (joined traineo on Jan 1st)? I know what it feels like to feel skinny as I have been there before....I want that feeling back!!!? Plus I am going cruising in late Feb/early Mar and am determined to feel good again in a bikini!!!!Update... cruises are now over and I felt good in a bikini, had a great time and gained a few lbs from falling off the bandwagon and eating and drinking unhealthy :-( I realized after 18 days of vacation that I missed my routine, healthy eating and I want it back.? I crave the high!!? I am back and determined to get my weight back in the mid 140lbs.

This member has no personal statement yet!

I'm aiming to lose 50lb and have a bodfat percentage of 25% by september.

Update: I have 29lb to lose, and my BF% is 36% (down from 42).

I'm moving to Asia sometime around May 2008. I refuse to be the stereotypical fat American.

Veni, vidi, vici!

I'm moving to Asia sometime around May 2008. I refuse to be the stereotypical fat American.

Veni, vidi, vici!

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

I have started two new blogs, one to follow my running and a Quest to a Marathon at blog.262quest.com and one to follow my weight loss at blog.2big.org, please check them out.

I am an IT professional / Developer which means I sit in front of a computer most of the day. This means very little exercise and plenty of time to eat.

I decided at the first of the year that I was going to lose weight. I started by changing my eating habits and started walking.

I did so for about a month and then added some weight lifting and started to run a little bit.

I have so far lost 29 lbs in just over 3 months and would like to lose just over another 50 lbs by the end of the year.

I have started running quite a bit more and am training to run the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on July 4th (10k)

I need all the encouragement I can get because to do this I am getting up every morning during the week at 4:30 to go running. With a wife and kids this is really the only time that I can consistently do what I need to do.

I am driven, but at times get a bit discouraged because I don't have anybody to work out with or run with.

All in All, I know I can do it, I just have to remember that when I don't do so well, it is in the past and what matters is going forward.

A more up to date thread on me:
http://www.traineo.com/14_2366_0.html

20 year old uni student hoping to drop weight to a sustainable level and increase muscle

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

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 :)

This member has no personal statement yet!

I have started two new blogs, one to follow my running and a Quest to a Marathon at blog.262quest.com and one to follow my weight loss at blog.2big.org, please check them out.

I am an IT professional / Developer which means I sit in front of a computer most of the day. This means very little exercise and plenty of time to eat.

I decided at the first of the year that I was going to lose weight. I started by changing my eating habits and started walking.

I did so for about a month and then added some weight lifting and started to run a little bit.

I have so far lost 29 lbs in just over 3 months and would like to lose just over another 50 lbs by the end of the year.

I have started running quite a bit more and am training to run the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on July 4th (10k)

I need all the encouragement I can get because to do this I am getting up every morning during the week at 4:30 to go running. With a wife and kids this is really the only time that I can consistently do what I need to do.

I am driven, but at times get a bit discouraged because I don't have anybody to work out with or run with.

All in All, I know I can do it, I just have to remember that when I don't do so well, it is in the past and what matters is going forward.

A more up to date thread on me:
http://www.traineo.com/14_2366_0.html

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

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