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HMan DM traineo Newbie Posts: 8 HMan DM I'm a Computer Science graduate trying to lose the weight gained in the last 2-3 years. In the last 10 years I dieted my way into my goal weight for 2 times, always getting back to where I started within a couple of years... Now I'm trying to correct that and lose the weight for good!	# Posted: 23 Jan 2007 20:17 Hi! I'm not really new around here but only now I got to introduce myself. I've always been overweight, or even obese. In the last 10-12 years I've experienced the yo-yo effect, successfully reaching my goal weight two times, first with Herbalife and the other with the help of a nutritionist. But once I stop having a plan to follow I stop weighing myself and start slowly finding the kgs I've lost. Not anymore! The third time's the charm! Right now I'm 25, 1,74m and 103kg, and already lost 10kg (since Sept/06). I'm not following any specific plan, I think I know by now what to do. I have joined a gym, where I go 3 times per week (I've just started taking kick-boxing lessons), plus I play football with my friends for 2 hours every Saturday. I've also eliminated sweets and fried food from my diet as much as possible. For now, even without a strict portion control, this keeps me going. I plan on settling somewhere between 70-75 kg. I'll decide when I get there, based on how I feel. I don't have a fixed deadline, but I would like to achieve the goal this year. But even if that doesn't happen, I will do it! And this time I will keep it off for good!
Fred L Fitness Guru Posts: 753 Fred L I am 34 years old, married and a father of a 2.5 year old. They are the motivators for me to reach my goal. I started the new journey on 8/21/06 @307 lbs and as of June '08, I have lost around 108 lbs. I have been able to keep 100 lb weight loss since Sept. '07. What keeps me on track is the Traineo community, vision of a healthy and fit future and the mini-goals below. GOAL 1 = 244 lbs, Date = 2/15/07 Date Met = 2/7/07 GOAL 2 = 229 lbs, Date = 3/22/07 Date Met = 3/30/07 ________________________ GOAL 3 = 199 lbs, Date = 6/30/08 Date Met = 6/5/08 GOAL 4 = 185 lbs, Date = 09/30/08 Date Met = TBD (185 is my "ultimate" goal. Then build muscle.) Hobbies/Interests: Baseball, White Sox, bowling, WII, Xbox 360, PSP, XM, Opie and Anthony radio show, Ron and Fez radio show, variety of music, working out, running. Personal Records: 5K - 26:18 (4/14/08-8:29/mile pace) 10K- 54:56-9/16/07-(8:43/mile pace) 10 Mile Run - CXLD due to injury Marathon - 10/12/08 Advice: - Set a Deadline: "A goal is a dream with a deadline - Napolean Hill." - Set Mini Goals - They help you accomplish small milestones on your way to the "ultimate" goal. - Track your progress. - Plan everything out. Daily workout routines, meals, etc. - Be patient. Your goals will eventually be met, if you work hard. Motivating Messages: - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEMEBBwO6J8 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3wuXyOUKJwfeature=related	# Posted: 24 Jan 2007 04:38 Hman! Welcome to the Forums and best of luck with your goals. I am sure if you keep your goals in mind as you are working out and picking your foods that you will reach them.
Ianthe Hind traineo Newbie Posts: 9 Ianthe Hind A crazy nutter who's trying to get into shape. Also generally wanting to get fitter and more active.	# Posted: 19 May 2007 22:37 Hey HMan - That's awesome, you sound like you are doing well. I see this post was in January - it's now 4 months later, how are you getting on? I'm just about to start Herbalife again to get all my excess weight off and then once I reach my goal weight of 75kg I'm going to move on to trying eating healthy. I've always loved the food that's bad for you, so the hard part for me will be keeping the weight off once I've lost it. Take care, Ianthe.

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