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Ara Bruno Fitness Guru Posts: 774 Ara Bruno 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	# Posted: 7 Jan 2008 19:58 Hey everyone I think I am ready to start to lose weight. Sure I said ill try before (many times) only to have it last a week and a half, watching TV then have a commercial come on for some great new looking pizza and be eating it that new pizza by the time the commercial was over. I hate my will power... But not only my will power but lack of knowledge. I have yet to dig too deep into the site yet (Shame on me) But I hope to start soon and learn about different diets and exercise that could help me achieve my goal weight. So if any of you have any tips or tricks that could help me out, please share! I am about 278lbs (last time i checked) and want to lose at least 78lbs if not more. I have no real time frame for this but would love to just start doing it. I have always been overweight but recently with my lack of doing anything (working an office job 8-5 then playing video games the rest of the night) I have been starting to psychically feel it (always looked it). Well thats all I have to say. Hope to hear from you! Thanks!
Cardio King Fitness Guru Posts: 1784 Cardio King Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!" Goals: 1) Lose ~45 pounds 2) Work out at least 6 days a week 3) Eat healthier consistently I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195, 190 I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.	# Posted: 7 Jan 2008 20:24 Welcome Ara. Good luck!
Ara Bruno Fitness Guru Posts: 774 Ara Bruno 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	# Posted: 7 Jan 2008 21:07 Also wanted to mention that I just got a 3 month pass to a local gym and was wondering, should I go every day? Every other day? If I recall correctly working out to much can actually have an opposite effect on your health? Is it okay to walk/run every day? Is it okay to lift weights every day? etc. Thanks! Also looking for some motivators lol TY
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: 7 Jan 2008 21:43 hi ara and welcome. glad you decided to make a commitment to change and for your health. start using your pass to the gym and finding things you enjoy. look around, ask for help, try things out, see what you like, get your body moving around. walk on the treadmill, stretch out a bit. see if your gym offers a complimentary training session or evaluation. most do nowadays. in terms of what to do/not do everyday, as long as you dont workout the same muscle groups 2 days in a row your fine.
Ara Bruno Fitness Guru Posts: 774 Ara Bruno 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	# Posted: 7 Jan 2008 23:21 Thanks all! Keep it coming.

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