Not that ANY of you care!!! But....

Ive been on a total "health" kick lately. Sick of being out of breath, embarrassed, yadda yadda yadda about my weight.

I have always been really self conscience since High School when I was 250...




Well....about two and a half weeks ago I weighed myself at 216lbs.

Yesterday, because I dont like to watch the scale everyday...I weighed myself at 201lbs.


Im so excited! I have noticed a 3" increase in my arms and a 2" decrease in my waist!



So sorry for blabbing, but I gots to tell someone!

Congrats dude.

I myself have gotten much bigger and cut since quiting smoking.

I think it's because of a higher calorie / protein intake. :)

Good job!!!

Right in time for summer.

I don't care.... thanks for making me feel bad Pat. I'm still over 230 with a big gut and get out of breath easily. I'm pathetic and have no more self esteem. :tears::tears::tears::tears:

I think I could starve myself for a year and maybe lose a couple of ounces. Ah, heck with it. I'm going out for Pizza and fried chicken.

(seriously though, congratulations :gj::gj::gj:)

Congrats on the weight loss! :banana::carrot:

I have been wanting to lose some weight as well for the same reasons, once I move I am hoping to get a fresh start on eating right. :)

Hey maybe now you can find a REAL girl, you know, one that EVERYONE can actually see.

Good job Dude, I'm practically inspired myself.

Ahhrgh, you make me feel bad... i have been used to be in good shape until 2 years ago, doing triathlon (finished an ironman and a lot of mid distance competitions), running (8 marathons and 15 half marathons) and sometimes got caught by the pumping iron virus (I LOVE SQUATS), went boxing and all that stuff.... but since 2 years i am as lazy as can be... need to get myself on the sportsroad again... (have not gained that much weight, but i do not feel that tight and fit like i used to)

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Originally Posted by Patrick Long

Ive been on a total "health" kick lately. Sick of being out of breath, embarrassed, yadda yadda yadda about my weight.

I have always been really self conscience since High School when I was 250...




Well....about two and a half weeks ago I weighed myself at 216lbs.

Yesterday, because I dont like to watch the scale everyday...I weighed myself at 201lbs.


Im so excited! I have noticed a 3" increase in my arms and a 2" decrease in my waist!



So sorry for blabbing, but I gots to tell someone!

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What did you do??

I'm cutting to 150 for a jiu-jitsu competion. I feel ya.

Skip the carbs except pre/post workout. Veggies and protein every three hours.

JonV

Ive really just been watching my Calorie intake, and following an exercise routine.

I do not have a membership to a gym so I researched "weightless" workouts.

AMAZING. I also found this link (of course cant find it now) for workouts that old Roman Gladiators used to use.


I estimated my calorie intake before I started all this to about 3500-4000 (sometimes more) a day....thats a lot.

I am shooting for a 1500-2500 intake now. Not once have I felt hungry, starved, or malnourished.

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Originally Posted by FlowRock

Ahhrgh, you make me feel bad... i have been used to be in good shape until 2 years ago, doing triathlon (finished an ironman and a lot of mid distance competitions), running (8 marathons and 15 half marathons) and sometimes got caught by the pumping iron virus (I LOVE SQUATS), went boxing and all that stuff.... but since 2 years i am as lazy as can be... need to get myself on the sportsroad again... (have not gained that much weight, but i do not feel that tight and fit like i used to)

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Get back on the ball man! LOL

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Originally Posted by nevohraalnavnoj

I'm cutting to 150 for a jiu-jitsu competion. I feel ya.

Skip the carbs except pre/post workout. Veggies and protein every three hours.

JonV

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Damn thats a bunch of weight......

150 of these
http://www.freewebs.com/noreenblacke...1lb%20fat1.jpg

Congratulations!!

What the heck is this? Some kind of peaches?
http://www.freewebs.com/noreenblacke...1lb%20fat1.jpg

i've always been big,bit since a nasty break up,i been channeling the mental issues with a lot of swimming at one of my friends proding(she doesnt liek swimming in her complex alone),and though i dont use a scale,everybody have noticed a change in me,and i feel a lot better,,still a fat blob,,,now if i could cut back on smoking,,would do a lot more good,,but grat job pat,keep it up brother

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Congratulations!!

What the heck is this? Some kind of peaches?
http://www.freewebs.com/noreenblacke...1lb%20fat1.jpg

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1lb of fat.


Just 1

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Originally Posted by RebelYell83

i've always been big,bit since a nasty break up,i been channeling the mental issues with a lot of swimming at one of my friends proding(she doesnt liek swimming in her complex alone),and though i dont use a scale,everybody have noticed a change in me,and i feel a lot better,,still a fat blob,,,now if i could cut back on smoking,,would do a lot more good,,but grat job pat,keep it up brother

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I dont have a pool, and I HATE ocean swimming. Surfing gets my heart going, but not nearly as long as it should.

Smoking definitely isnt helping my situation either.

A site that inspired me a lot when I was "active" the last time was gymjones.com, the guy who trained the "300" actors. (It was not about triathlon, but to get in shape)
Just visited it and I think I will start my day tommorow with a little workout...:D
I know I will like the pain and I always loved it, but sometimes I really get in this lazy routine... get up...go to work... go home.... relax and do homework... drink some beer... go to bed....:mad: Need to break it up...:taz:

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Originally Posted by Patrick Long

Ive really just been watching my Calorie intake, and following an exercise routine.

I do not have a membership to a gym so I researched "weightless" workouts.

AMAZING. I also found this link (of course cant find it now) for workouts that old Roman Gladiators used to use.


I estimated my calorie intake before I started all this to about 3500-4000 (sometimes more) a day....thats a lot.

I am shooting for a 1500-2500 intake now. Not once have I felt hungry, starved, or malnourished.

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1500-2500 is probably a really good number for someone of your body size.

You might check out Matt Fury. I did his "hindu squats" and "hindu pushups" for quite a while, they are pretty intense.

You're gonna have a california beach bod in no time!

JonV

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Originally Posted by FlowRock

A site that inspired me a lot when I was "active" the last time was gymjones.com, the guy who trained the "300" actors. (It was not about triathlon, but to get in shape)
Just visited it and I think I will start my day tommorow with a little workout...:D
I know I will like the pain and I always loved it, but sometimes I really get in this lazy routine... get up...go to work... go home.... relax and do homework... drink some beer... go to bed....:mad: Need to break it up...:taz:

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The only problem with the "300" workout I have is, not everyone has access to that kind of equipment, lbs, or motivation.

I really dont want to become "muscley" and not be able to scratch my but. In fact seeing some of those people is quite disgusting LOL. I just want to be fit and in shape.

I dont know..LOL

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Originally Posted by nevohraalnavnoj

1500-2500 is probably a really good number for someone of your body size.

You might check out Matt Fury. I did his "hindu squats" and "hindu pushups" for quite a while, they are pretty intense.

You're gonna have a california beach bod in no time!

JonV

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That is exactly what I am doing. The Hindu Pushups are freaking intense. I feel the burn with every SINGLE one.

congrats Pat. its not easy, but you'll get there. And you know you'll have a support team here for ya.

I need to do more exercise myself, all this lovely flab build up from having kids, but by the time I'm doing racing after them I'm too pooped to do a better routine for myself :rolleye2: although I am taking a step in the right direction.. I ordered that 10 minute trainer by Tony Horton. something, anything to motivate me. :D besides, Elmocize just doesn't quite cut it. :P

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Originally Posted by Patrick Long

The only problem with the "300" workout I have is, not everyone has access to that kind of equipment, lbs, or motivation.

I really dont want to become "muscley" and not be able to scratch my but. In fact seeing some of those people is quite disgusting LOL. I just want to be fit and in shape.

I dont know..LOL

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There are some exercises that need no equipment at all and some just need cheap weights, but what I love about this "training-philosophy" is the intensity AND that you train useable strength, other than these "testosterone and growth hormone" doped body building monsters, who get out of breath if they need to carry two bags of grocery in the fifth floor.
I tried to convert these strategies to my regular gym training back then and got some strange looks, sweating and screaming, but the results spoke for themselfs.

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Originally Posted by Patrick Long

1lb of fat.


Just 1

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Was this a "beautiful nail...just 1" reference? :)

JonV

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Originally Posted by Patrick Long

That is exactly what I am doing. The Hindu Pushups are freaking intense. I feel the burn with every SINGLE one.

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For New Years Eve on the year 2000, Matt Fury did 2000 Hindu Squats without stopping! FML!

JonV

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Originally Posted by Patrick Long

1lb of fat.

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Ugh. That's gross. I'm never eating peaches again. lol. Serves me right for asking.

Congrats dude!
I'm still fat.

It's finally getting to be good weather season and I'm going to get back to doing stuff outside.

I totally hibernate during the winter months here in MN.. except I don't fast like bears do.

Time to get back to running, swimming, biking, and fishing.

I want to get into musky fishing. Tossing around double cowgirls for a day is a SERIOUS workout.

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Originally Posted by waltah!

Congrats dude!
I'm still fat.

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Me too :)

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Originally Posted by mainbutter

It's finally getting to be good weather season and I'm going to get back to doing stuff outside.

I totally hibernate during the winter months here in MN.. except I don't fast like bears do.

Time to get back to running, swimming, biking, and fishing.

I want to get into musky fishing. Tossing around double cowgirls for a day is a SERIOUS workout.

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anything with a cowgirl is a serious workout

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Originally Posted by wilomn

Hey maybe now you can find a REAL girl, you know, one that EVERYONE can actually see.

Good job Dude, I'm practically inspired myself.

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How about one of these?....

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/2992/85042654.jpg


It's pushed out a few kids and been dropped only once!

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Originally Posted by LadyOhh

Me too :)

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Me three. :oops:

Way to go bro! I have been feeling the same, wanting to better myself. I decided to sign up for a marathon in the fall...my first! :O So I decided I should get to training...went for a run, came home with a stress fracture in my foot. :mad: In a few more weeks I have the go ahead to resume running! I will not quit!

Keep it up boss! :salute:

Congrats dude! I gotta get back on the bike and loose my winter layer;)

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Me too :)

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Not even!
The only thing fat about you is your mad fat breeding skills!:bow:

I think I found your extra weight and inches... could you please take them back. :tears:

No, really congrats Pat. That's a huge accomplishment! :bow:

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Me three. :oops:

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What?! You weren't at NARBC Chicago! Did you 'splode!?

JonV

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Not even!
The only thing fat about you is your mad fat breeding skills!:bow:

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LMFAO!!!

You are too sweet...

Congrats Patrick, thats awesome!!!!

Good job Patrick! Starting this week I gave up 99% of my soda take in and 50% of my junk food take in (I love Junk food, I'll have to wean myself off that). Tonight I bought a $30 gallon Brita container to help back that up. For men specifically giving up soft drinks and sugary drinks in general can make a world of difference so I figured why not.

Congrats! I'm trying to get back in shape too, got down to 170 last summer, but it was too small for my sport. Needed to gain some weight, and it got a tiny bit out of control when the season was over and hit 190ish. New team, time to get back in shape! We should start a Get Buff thread for the guys, haha.

Congrats you are doing great!!!:banana: Make sure that you are working on changing your life style!! Keep it up!:D
Do it now! If you wait too long it just gets harder. I started trying to lose about a year ago, I have gone from 264 down to 221. My goal is 190. It has been a constant fight. When I was your age I could work out and it would fall off. Now that I'm in my fifties it is more of a struggle. But when I goof up, I pick myself up and start again.

Congrats pat!!!! those work outs got to be hard work dropping 10lbs like that is not a easy thing to do. :salute:

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How about one of these?....

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/2992/85042654.jpg


It's pushed out a few kids and been dropped only once!

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I'm going to hunt you down and kill you for posting my profile pic in this thread LMAO!

Patrick, that's a great weight loss! Mike and I have been talking about doing something about our own weight. It's so easy once you've had kids, hit your 40's and are married to just sort of let things slide a bit that way but it's important for our kids that Mike and I are around as long as possible and the extra weight won't encourage that. I think we'll just start with biking or walking and I'll start cooking with less fat (gawd Mike will fuss about that, the man loves his gravy! LOL) and just see how it goes. We don't have the kind of lifestyle that allows for gym workouts but heck I think the old fashioned concept of "eat less, move more" is a good one.

Keep up the good work Pat! :)

Great Job PAT.
On the other hand I am a fatty. I have to get my butt in gear.

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I'm going to hunt you down and kill you for posting my profile pic in this thread LMAO!

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I just threw an extra can of spam down into the basement for my wife. I await your arrival.

Thanx everyone!

I urge everyone who wants to start doin it, to do it!

Grats Pat. I am actually starting to exercise too. I put an exercise bike in my room to make sure that I use it everyday. I gained around 30 pounds after quitting smoking. I am determined to lose it now though. I was thinking of buying an elliptical from Amazon, but don't want to drop the $600 for it...

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Thanx everyone!

I urge everyone who wants to start doin it, to do it!

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2 words Pat...Rat Hockey. Play goalie and you play for free, noone charges a goalie, all the players will be gratefull to shoot at you, and you will drop weight faster than anything else available.

The only downside is you will suffer real pain in shots on goal BUT you can at least take your shirt off in public and not feel embarassed.

This is FACT!

Way to go Pat!!! You could probably drop another 50 or so just by shaving off your fur!

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way to go pat!!! You could probably drop another 50 or so just by shaving off your fur!

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hahahahah

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Originally Posted by Earl

2 words Pat...Rat Hockey. Play goalie and you play for free, noone charges a goalie, all the players will be gratefull to shoot at you, and you will drop weight faster than anything else available.

The only downside is you will suffer real pain in shots on goal BUT you can at least take your shirt off in public and not feel embarassed.

This is FACT!

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is that cause bruises are sexy???

hey congrats pat, that is great news that you are taking your health seriously. so many people don't realize this is the only body you get... no refunds or exchanges... this is IT. the cells in your body... are yours to keep. so taking the best possible care of them is essential.

i've released a few pounds myself in the last while and am a much happier mama... amazing what you can do at 1/2 the body weight. :banana:

keep up the good work and remember... if you are hungry... eat something raw and real. veggies and fruit are your friend!!! (not the kind of friend you want to keep forever... the kind you wanna eat, digest and flush away) kinda like earl! :rofl:

Keep up the Good job...Bro...keep us updated...

Awesome Job! Keep up the great work............!!!!!!