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Tank the Great traineo Newbie Posts: 13 Tank the Great Large and in charge!	# Posted: 4 Nov 2007 03:11 Heya, folks! I joined Traineo two months ago, but just recently became more active with it. I'm husky, definitely overweight, but don't look all that fat. (Think it's my body frame.) Anyhoo, my overall goal is to lose a pound a month. That's it. I'm fairly active, though not one of those gotta-get-a-six-pack-and-lose-50-pounds-in-three-d ays kinda people. Just wanted to say Hello! Sooo... HELLO!
Heather Madrone traineo Fanatic Posts: 138 Heather Madrone Married 46-year-old tech writer with four kids living in Boulder Creek, CA. I like hiking, swimming, weight-lifting, abdominal exercises and water aerobics.	# Posted: 4 Nov 2007 05:10 Welcome aboard. They say slower is better, in terms of keeping it off.
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	# Posted: 4 Nov 2007 05:13 hello tank and welcome! if you are happy with a pound a month then go for it!!!
Jenn E traineo Newbie Posts: 18 Jenn E This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 6 Nov 2007 17:12 Slower is definitely better in terms of keeping it off. It has taken me over 6 months to lose 11 pounds, but none of it has crept back on. Even in the last month or so when work was really hectic and my training schedule took a hit, I still did not gain any weight... Good luck!
Tank the Great traineo Newbie Posts: 13 Tank the Great Large and in charge!	# Posted: 6 Nov 2007 23:22 Thanks for the warm welcomes!
Matt A. Fitness Guru Posts: 254 Matt A. Nothin to say, I'm 17 and losing fat/gaining muscle is easy with time. :)	# Posted: 7 Nov 2007 02:02 A pound a month seems like a really low goal. If you change your diet, you can lose a few pounds a week. I would do that, and maybe a bit of cardio.
Shawn W. Fitness Guru Posts: 490 Shawn W. Looking to add some muscle over the next few months. Trying to get in those calories and focusing on the compound lifts. We'll see how it all goes :)	# Posted: 7 Nov 2007 02:44 Good luck Tank! While some will say 1 a month is too slow and some will say 1 a month is fast, it all depends on you You know yourself and what your willing to put into it. If your just going to watch what you eat, and not work out then 1lb a month isn't a bad goal. If you decide to set a good meal plan and work out, keep the 1lb a month plan but be amazed to see what can really happen
Boston traineo Regular Posts: 70 Boston ....there's no better time than now.	# Posted: 8 Nov 2007 04:48 i think slow and steady is great and all, but a pound a month might be unrealistic. your weight can fluctuate and the scale can SAY you've lost (or gained!) a pound at a certain time of day, and might read differently later in the day. i think about 5 or so pounds is a more realistic goal. if you change your diet even a little, and start amping up the exercise even a little... you will probably be more likely to lose a pound a week than a pound a month! either way, goodluck!
Rick B traineo Newbie Posts: 20 Rick B Results not typical.	# Posted: 8 Nov 2007 16:20 Your goal is fine. You might even find for yourself that you can do more than that from the start. Have at it, and strive to make your new healthy lifestyle your permanent healthy lifestyle. You should then achieve your goal and make your new goal not to go back.
Drew Bates traineo Fanatic Posts: 129 Drew Bates Here I am playing some Journey on my air guitar. I'm a 22 year old with lots of determination and discipline 6 months out of the year. Needless to say, I've fallen off the wagon again and it's about time to get back on.	# Posted: 8 Nov 2007 17:09 - Edited by: drewba great goal! Both of my parents were able to lose a pound a month for quite some time, simply by being smarter with their diet. They cut out all soda, ate out once a month (instead of 4-5/month), incorporated more fruits and vegetables in meals, and avoided refined sugars/high fructose crap. Food for thought.
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	# Posted: 8 Nov 2007 17:53 Considering the average person only puts on a pound or two a year and how this adds up so much over time, I think a pound a month is perfectly reasonable. Not only are you resolving not to put on that norm, but you are working to reverse it. Slow and steady.
Lisa Parziale traineo Regular Posts: 45 Lisa Parziale I began my health and wellness goals after being told by my doctor I was pre-diabetic and borderline high blood pressure. After a scuba diving trip that did not go well (due to my poor health), I decided to try and she the extra pounds. It was important to me to find a helathy, well-balanced program that would not only give me a jump start, but also allow me to learn how to make a lifestyle change to better health and wellness. About 30 days ago, I found out about Isagenix through a co-worker. In the past 30 days, I have released 20 pounds and lost 4 inches in my waist, going from a size 12 to a size 6!! My goal is for another 10 pounds, which I would like to shed by December 31st. Along with 4 other coworkers, we have had great success in losing our weight. Getting through the holidays and working toward our goals is ahead. Once we do that, we then plan on implementing what we have learned to maintain our new found health and wellness. Isagenix has been a life changer for myself, my coworkers and my partner.	# Posted: 8 Nov 2007 19:18 - Edited by: teamisa You are already ahead of the game. Most people want quick results and although in some cases, this may in fact be a life or death decision (obesity, medical concerns, etc.), for average people, it will simply depend on YOUR style and your personality. I think 1 pound per month is fantastic! If you are consistent you look to lose: 1 Month = 1 pound 1 Year = 12 ponds 3 years = 36 pounds Always look at the big picture, it seems clearer! : )

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