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Stina Ebs
Fitness Guru
Posts: 206
Stina Ebs
After 2 years of crappy meds that bloated me up 70 pounds and mounds of stress... I am ready to go back to my slim self again! Plus, I want to look good in a bathing suit for my 3 year anniversary vacation in florida :-)
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 04:23
Does any one else have this problem or should I check myself into a psych ward...
I am much smaller than I was in the summer, no doubt about that at all, but for some reason, my summer clothes STILL don't fit me... now how in the world does that make sense? They fit me fine when I was bigger, so why am I now, being smaller, still grunting to put them on?
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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
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 04:32
what do you mean by dont fit you? are they snug? how tight were they before?
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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: 18 Apr 2008 06:41
Oh I know that magical shrinking fairy very well.
His name is George.
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Stina Ebs
Fitness Guru
Posts: 206
Stina Ebs
After 2 years of crappy meds that bloated me up 70 pounds and mounds of stress... I am ready to go back to my slim self again! Plus, I want to look good in a bathing suit for my 3 year anniversary vacation in florida :-)
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 09:13
Thats the thing, they had fit fine before, not too tight, just comfy. now, thinner, when i put them on i still struggle to even do up the button... 
Tell George to go away
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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
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 10:09
When George came round my house once he ate all of the doughnuts out of the cupboard. He's proper messy as well and leaves a trail of destruction. He chucks my clothes on the floor, leaves the toothpaste lid off, never rinses the bath, leaves my smelly trainers out in the hall......
I wouldn't mind but when mygirlfriend comes home he sods off and leaves me to face the music!! You try describing a 2 ft fairy to a lass on her cycle with smoke coming out of her ears!! She thinks I'm just making excuses??
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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
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 10:15
not sure the reason. wondering why your other clothes in your picture got looser?
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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
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 10:23
Quoting: jenngetfit not sure the reason. wondering why your other clothes in your picture got looser? You don't believe us about George do you? Are you telling me that you've never seen him either? Maybe he only talks to th guys which is why Stina is so confused. I think I've finally cracked the difference between men and women. What a relief! It's all cos of George!
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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
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 10:28
I KNOW he's makes the rounds in THIS house, at least once a day. And if I EVER get my mits on that little fart, it's 'bedtime for Bonzo', permanently.
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Amanda Russell
traineo Newbie
Posts: 1
Amanda Russell
I am a graphic designer in Richmond, VA. My husband is a Realtor/Personal Trainer who has NEVER had a bad body. I want to look better than ever. I want to feel hot!
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 11:54
You have gained muslce around the areas where perhaps you didn't before. Besides that...are they stretchy jeans or anything? Those tend to shrink a lot in the dryer after time.
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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
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 12:01
Quoting: BloomingInk You have gained muslce around the areas where perhaps you didn't before There the girls go again!! Dismissing the truth in favour of a more logical answer. Not everything can be explained by science you know. George is a tearaway!! Ha ha
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Joe Weierke
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 111
Joe Weierke
Started going to the gym 2/2008. Doing mostly cardio / elliptical. I am shooting for looking drastically different by August for my wife's family reunion. My ultimate goal is to be 180 by the end of December.
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 13:36
Is George related to the Underpants Gnomes?
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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
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 13:38 - Edited by: Minu
Yes, and to those pesky little, I-can't-find-the-whatever's-right-in-front-of-my-s hnoz spell casting kitchen witches...
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Rachael M
The Master
Posts: 2299
Rachael M
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: 18 Apr 2008 13:42
If George isn't too blame, then I agree with Amanda. You've been taking measurements, right? Are your hips/waist smaller? Also clothes really do shrink in the dryer.
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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
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 15:13
ok ill have to give in and ask who george is. embarrassed. blushing here but at least honest.
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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
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 15:17
Quoting: spyke Oh I know that magical shrinking fairy very well.
His name is George.
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Dave Nicholson
The Master
Posts: 2094
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: 18 Apr 2008 15:18
George is the magical shrinking fairy.. duh...
he also left that earring by my bed last year... what a mess that turned into.
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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
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 15:31
Quoting: nicholman he also left that earring by my bed last year... what a mess that turned into. Ha ha, has Dave been a bit of a romancer in his spare time? That takes some explaining.
Reminds me of a past Birthday with the rugby team where my mates played some tricks on me when I was asleep and used a condom as one of their props. I was awoken by my girlfriend to explain why there was a condom at the foot of the bed with the wrapper on the floor. It was the first time I had seen it?? Luckily my mates explained the situation (to both of us) just before that vase came crashing down on my head. They had a good laugh first though and everything was ok again. Phew!!
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Rachael M
The Master
Posts: 2299
Rachael M
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: 18 Apr 2008 15:32
Haha. Don't be embarrassed Jenn. We're just being goofy and are blaming our random problems, ditziness, and brain farts on George the magical shrinking fairy. We're silly like that. 
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Joe Weierke
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 111
Joe Weierke
Started going to the gym 2/2008. Doing mostly cardio / elliptical. I am shooting for looking drastically different by August for my wife's family reunion. My ultimate goal is to be 180 by the end of December.
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 16:17
Quoting: rach_1623 Also clothes really do shrink in the dryer. Maybe you had them in a dryer at a higher heat setting. One reason to keep the dryer on the "Low" heat setting.
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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: 18 Apr 2008 16:18
George has some 'splainin to do around here! I think he's the same one that creates that backward kangaroo pouch when I try on pants at the store.
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Derek Schultz
Fitness Guru
Posts: 258
Derek Schultz
I've always been bigger. Maybe not classified as being fat because I carry it pretty well. But, well, I'm fat. There's no fooling myself. In January, months of hard work paid off as my wife got pregnant with what will be our first child. I had been exercising a bit until that point, but I decided to ramp it up a notch and get my weight to where I can be healthy and be around a long time for my wife and kid.
I've been known to drop 40-50 pounds in 5 months or so on a few occasions, only to slowly gain that weight back over a couple years. This time is different. I know everybody says that and usually that statement doesn't come to fruit, but I've got that incentive...becoming a daddy.
Got a blog rolling-
rokandroll.blogspot.com
I post on it a few times a week. Mostly fitness stuff. I try to be somewhat humorous. Check it out if you're REALLY bored.
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 16:35
Quoting: nicholman George is the magical shrinking fairy.. duh...
he also left that earring by my bed last year... what a mess that turned into. At least he didn't leave his Prince Albert...
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Dave Nicholson
The Master
Posts: 2094
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: 18 Apr 2008 16:37
i didn't know George had a PA, thanks for the first-hand info
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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
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 16:41
Quoting: nicholman i didn't know George had a PA, thanks for the first-hand info You're just lucky your woman didn't think the jewel in your nest was a PA... "Not that there's anything wrong with that", heheh!
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Derek Schultz
Fitness Guru
Posts: 258
Derek Schultz
I've always been bigger. Maybe not classified as being fat because I carry it pretty well. But, well, I'm fat. There's no fooling myself. In January, months of hard work paid off as my wife got pregnant with what will be our first child. I had been exercising a bit until that point, but I decided to ramp it up a notch and get my weight to where I can be healthy and be around a long time for my wife and kid.
I've been known to drop 40-50 pounds in 5 months or so on a few occasions, only to slowly gain that weight back over a couple years. This time is different. I know everybody says that and usually that statement doesn't come to fruit, but I've got that incentive...becoming a daddy.
Got a blog rolling-
rokandroll.blogspot.com
I post on it a few times a week. Mostly fitness stuff. I try to be somewhat humorous. Check it out if you're REALLY bored.
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 16:43
Quoting: nicholman i didn't know George had a PA, thanks for the first-hand info Sorry, but it was second-hand info. Spyke told me about it.
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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
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 16:45
Quoting: mrrok At least he didn't leave his Prince Albert... I wonder how many times the conversation will come back around to that. I thought we'd put this piercing malarkey to bed. One of the guys at the gym noticed it the other day and the next time I saw him he told me how he hadn't been able to stop thinking about it? I felt pretty freaked out about that to be honest!
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Lilly K
Fitness Guru
Posts: 275
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: 18 Apr 2008 16:48
<<<*is keeping mouth shut about piercings, George, and everything else that gets her into trouble*
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Stina Ebs
Fitness Guru
Posts: 206
Stina Ebs
After 2 years of crappy meds that bloated me up 70 pounds and mounds of stress... I am ready to go back to my slim self again! Plus, I want to look good in a bathing suit for my 3 year anniversary vacation in florida :-)
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 17:46
You guys are killing me!!
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Dave Nicholson
The Master
Posts: 2094
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: 18 Apr 2008 17:48
Quoting: wayofthewarrior how he hadn't been able to stop thinking about it? eww. time to find a new gym.
If it's the same guy that commented on my tattoo years ago, he will soon want to show you the weighted leather sack he uses to attach to his subs-in-training...
eww.
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Itadaki Mouse
Fitness Guru
Posts: 813
Itadaki Mouse
"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
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 18:07
Quoting: wayofthewarrior how he hadn't been able to stop thinking about it? Thanks! Now I feel much better about the fact that I only ever get face to face compliments from guys. I always thought that was a little weird, but I'll rest easy knowing there's worse out there.
As for shrinking clothes, it might be the dust mites. Crickets, moths, and such cause holes when they nibble clothing, but since dust mites are so small and numerous and nibble clothes all over instead of one spot they have the effect of shrinking it instead.
It's true! I saw it on Rocky and Bullwinkle once.
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Derek Schultz
Fitness Guru
Posts: 258
Derek Schultz
I've always been bigger. Maybe not classified as being fat because I carry it pretty well. But, well, I'm fat. There's no fooling myself. In January, months of hard work paid off as my wife got pregnant with what will be our first child. I had been exercising a bit until that point, but I decided to ramp it up a notch and get my weight to where I can be healthy and be around a long time for my wife and kid.
I've been known to drop 40-50 pounds in 5 months or so on a few occasions, only to slowly gain that weight back over a couple years. This time is different. I know everybody says that and usually that statement doesn't come to fruit, but I've got that incentive...becoming a daddy.
Got a blog rolling-
rokandroll.blogspot.com
I post on it a few times a week. Mostly fitness stuff. I try to be somewhat humorous. Check it out if you're REALLY bored.
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# Posted: 18 Apr 2008 18:13
Quoting: wayofthewarrior One of the guys at the gym noticed it the other day and the next time I saw him he told me how he hadn't been able to stop thinking about it? Time to get a home gym.
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