A Journey For Maximum Fat Annihilation

[Freddie Beef]

Here is the new thread to take over from my Destruction thread which will be closed.

[xvicknumber7x]

No more trolls please.

[Freddie Beef]

No more trolls please.

No worries.........

[Freddie Beef]

Oh god, I think I sent everybody bum PM"s...lol

[solstice]

Woot! ;) The peace and quiet is nice!

So- the hubby and I had our first ballroom dancing lesson this evening- part of my master plan to get the entire family involved in more active recreation time ;) It was fun- not high intensity cardio- but it was activity- and activity is good ;)

Sunday I head up to the gym again for a cardio day, then Monday hitting the iron :)

(Tomorrow I may also duck up to the gym for some extra cardio just to get away from everyone LOL I love the inlaws, but I may well wanna disappear for awhile ;) )

[Freddie Beef]

This isnt a contest, but a group of people from all walks of life with different body types striving for one goal. It is a support group where people can post their workouts and their diets and also their slip ups. One thing you will notice in this thread is we will never give up!!!!

[Freddie Beef]

Imjustez
heathershubby
toobigfred
Man_of_steel_70
skuzzitude
cawaiu
Bigdaddy_ty
Jaybo334
Chrischap01
thenormalman
antwrig
Xvicknumber7x
solstice
izaktj
cluber
bigbigtony
imapackerfan

And at the beginning of every month I will post what weight we have lost as a whole.

[Freddie Beef]

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh162/toobigfred/pooooop-1.jpg

[IMAPACKERFAN]

Glad to be onboard.

[Freddie Beef]

My calories will be lowered this month. Not by much tho, I will also be working more too. I found a pic of my ideal body type too!!
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh162/toobigfred/zangief3.jpg

[Hotmoltenlava]

Subbed and lurking. Keep it up, all.

[Freddie Beef]

Barbell Curls:130x6,7,7(+2)
D. Incline Curls:75x7,7,7(+3)
Reverse Curls:115x7,8,6(+3)
Hammer Curls:75x8,7,6(+3)
Cable Sidebends:100x2x20
Wrist Roller:30xfailure

Felt nice to do more reps...

[jaybo334]

Checkin in fellas! This past week was extremely hectic with school. I definitely picked the right week to take off from workout out. I don't think I'd been able to fit everything in this past week. Anyways, I'm starting back hard tomorrow afternoon, so look out!

[chrischap01]

in, again!

[Man Of Steel 70]

My calories will be lowered this month. Not by much tho, I will also be working more too. I found a pic of my ideal body type too!!
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh162/toobigfred/zangief3.jpg

NICE! Way to go Zangief! I, of course, am in again. No stupid stuff in here kids!

[skuZZitude]

Thanks for making the new thread fred.... good job

[Freddie Beef]

Glad to see you guys in here!!! I had a helluva time with the PM's.....lol

[Freddie Beef]

Close Grip Bench Press:225x7,6,6(+1)
Pushdowns:240x8,7,6(+3)
Skullkrushers:105x8,7,7(+4)
D. Kickbacks:55x10,10,10(+12)(60lbs next time)
D. Calf Raises:95x2x20
Wrist Roller:30xfailure

I will weigh in on May 3rd.

[jaybo334]

Well it's great to be back after a week of rest! The knee feels a lot better and it was great to be able to get back in the gym and sweat! I will be lifting on STTh now and cardio days on MWF.

Warmup on treadmill:
8min, .69miles

Stepmill:
44.5lb vest, 7:30, 60 steps/min

Deadlifts:
225x5, 275x6, 275x3

Bench Press:
Barx10, 135x5, 185x6, 185x6

Bent Rows:
135x6, 155x6, 155x6

Incline DB Press:
50x10, 50x10

Seated Cable Rows:
120x10, 150x10, 150x10

DB Flies:
25x10, 25x10

Lat Pull Downs:
150x10, 150x10

Dips:
-40x10, -40x5

Bicycle Abs:
BWx50x3

10 min stretching

25 min in steam room. Felt a lot better after getting out of there!

[Freddie Beef]

Well it's great to be back after a week of rest! The knee feels a lot better and it was great to be able to get back in the gym and sweat! I will be lifting on STTh now and cardio days on MWF.

Warmup on treadmill:
8min, .69miles

Stepmill:
44.5lb vest, 7:30, 60 steps/min

Deadlifts:
225x5, 275x6, 275x3

Bench Press:
Barx10, 135x5, 185x6, 185x6

Bent Rows:
135x6, 155x6, 155x6

Incline DB Press:
50x10, 50x10

Seated Cable Rows:
120x10, 150x10, 150x10

DB Flies:
25x10, 25x10

Lat Pull Downs:
150x10, 150x10

Dips:
-40x10, -40x5

Bicycle Abs:
BWx50x3

10 min stretching

25 min in steam room. Felt a lot better after getting out of there!


Looks good!! Glad the knee is better!!

[Freddie Beef]

I have an off day tomorrow. I need it!! I also realized I mispelled the title of this journal. Its not Annhilitaion, its Annihilation, hope to have it fixed soon.

[Man Of Steel 70]

I have an off day tomorrow. I need it!! I also realized I mispelled the title of this journal. Its not Annhilitaion, its Annihilation, hope to have it fixed soon.

Enjoy the day off! no worries on the misspelling. I best most of us (me) didn't even notice till you said something. lol.

Glad to see people in here! Keep up the good work!

[Freddie Beef]

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[TheNormalMan]

I will not fear
Fear is the mindkiller,
Fear is the little death
That brings total Oblivion
I will permit my fear to pass
Over me and through me
And where it has gone
I will turn the inner eye
Nothing will be there
Only I will remain.

[BigBigTony]

I'm still on board, but what the fcuk? Why do WE need to start a new thread? You mean to tell me the mods can't jus say saty off or be banned?

Anyway, I'm glad to see all of you here. I go tomorrow to get BF tested by BOD-POD. It is supposed to be super accurate. I have looked into how it works and should be right on the money. I'm hoping for 25% which would put me at 255 lbs lean. assuming I (nor anyone else) can achieve zero BF that would put me 268 lbs at 5%. Talk about dream land.......

Many of us have fat loss logs elsewhere on this site too, but this is a very cool "homebase" or as I have said group therapy. This week I will be concentrating on diet and accurate tracking of diet.

[Freddie Beef]

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh162/toobigfred/cravings.jpg

[jaybo334]

Hang in there Fred!

So my new goal is to rip a big phone book in half... Don't know why, just want to do it... I did some magazines and a lil 1 inch phone book... The one for my city is like 4 inches thick... I will rip it come hell or high water... It's stupid, but it's been driving me nuts not being able to do it! I'm weird I guess...

Anyways, cardio today...

15 min HIIT on treadmill, 15 min @ 6% incline, 3.5mph

15 min in stream room (I'm addicted to it now... Feels so relaxing!)

[bigdaddy ty]

Walked 1.25 miles this morning w/14 lbs vest,this evening was CHEST and TRICEPS.

BENCH PRESS
INCLINE DB PRESS
PECK DECK FLY
CABLE CROSSOVER-DECLINE PRESS
CABLE CROSSOVER-FRONT PRESS
SMITH PRESS-DECLINE
SMITH PRESS-INCLINE
OVERHEAD TRI EXT
TRI ROPE PULL DOWN
TRI BAR PULL DOWN

[bigdaddy ty]

Hang in there Fred!

So my new goal is to rip a big phone book in half... Don't know why, just want to do it... I did some magazines and a lil 1 inch phone book... The one for my city is like 4 inches thick... I will rip it come hell or high water... It's stupid, but it's been driving me nuts not being able to do it! I'm weird I guess...

Anyways, cardio today...

15 min HIIT on treadmill, 15 min @ 6% incline, 3.5mph

15 min in stream room (I'm addicted to it now... Feels so relaxing!)
The steam room is great I love it also,good luck on that phone book...

[Freddie Beef]

Hang in there Fred!

So my new goal is to rip a big phone book in half... Don't know why, just want to do it... I did some magazines and a lil 1 inch phone book... The one for my city is like 4 inches thick... I will rip it come hell or high water... It's stupid, but it's been driving me nuts not being able to do it! I'm weird I guess...

Anyways, cardio today...

15 min HIIT on treadmill, 15 min @ 6% incline, 3.5mph

15 min in stream room (I'm addicted to it now... Feels so relaxing!)

Thanks!! I did better thatn I thought today, I always have a hard time on my diet when I am off from lifting and off from work, it doesnt happen often, so I substituted 2 of my chcicken meals for a Steak and Ceese sub from subway. I also played some Gran Turismo 4 on my nephews PS2. Good Luck on the phone book. Now I am curious about it.

[Freddie Beef]

Walked 1.25 miles this morning w/14 lbs vest,this evening was CHEST and TRICEPS.

BENCH PRESS
INCLINE DB PRESS
PECK DECK FLY
CABLE CROSSOVER-DECLINE PRESS
CABLE CROSSOVER-FRONT PRESS
SMITH PRESS-DECLINE
SMITH PRESS-INCLINE
OVERHEAD TRI EXT
TRI ROPE PULL DOWN
TRI BAR PULL DOWN

My Triceps felt tired after reading that!!

[CamKeo]

You guys care if I jump in this? I'd love to be apart of a group of people striving towards one common goal...don't mean to intrude, but you guys seem like a great bunch and I'd like to be an active apart of this.

Cam

[Freddie Beef]

You guys care if I jump in this? I'd love to be apart of a group of people striving towards one common goal...don't mean to intrude, but you guys seem like a great bunch and I'd like to be an active apart of this.

Cam

Sure, want me to use your current weight as your starting weight?

[TheNormalMan]

You guys care if I jump in this? I'd love to be apart of a group of people striving towards one common goal...don't mean to intrude, but you guys seem like a great bunch and I'd like to be an active apart of this.

Cam

Welcome aboard man. Always glad to have a new face looking to make positive changes in his/her life. This is the best decision you'll ever make and it's worth every ounce of effort that you end up putting into it.

[CamKeo]

Thanks man.

Would it be better if I just weighed myself tonight or in the morning just for the most accurate weight possible? I'll go do that right now and edit my post.

[Freddie Beef]

Thanks man.

Would it be better if I just weighed myself tonight or in the morning just for the most accurate weight possible? I'll go do that right now and edit my post.

Now, if ya want!!!

[CamKeo]

I'm at 253, which is odd, I weighed myself this morning and was at 245lbs, but whatever, I'll go with it.

Thanks for the welcome guys!

[TheNormalMan]

I'm at 253, which is odd, I weighed myself this morning and was at 245lbs, but whatever, I'll go with it.

Thanks for the welcome guys!

Water weight + food + other factors

[Freddie Beef]

Water weight + food + other factors

Exactly

[BigBigTony]

Alright, since nobody answered my last question, i'll ask a new one-how well do those weight vests work? Bigdaddy ty, and others-how has it worked for you. With the bad knee, cardio is a bitch. Does the vest make walking more of a cardio thing?

I'm gonna check into the new gym by my house and see if I can get a one month trial membership and see if the eliptical works out for me.

[Freddie Beef]

I'm still on board, but what the fcuk? Why do WE need to start a new thread? You mean to tell me the mods can't jus say saty off or be banned?

The new thread is better anyway, the other had people that had quit in it, plus lots of E-fighting. I do believe the 3rd part of your question is in effect!!

[chrischap01]

Alright, since nobody answered my last question, i'll ask a new one-how well do those weight vests work? Bigdaddy ty, and others-how has it worked for you. With the bad knee, cardio is a bitch. Does the vest make walking more of a cardio thing?

I'm gonna check into the new gym by my house and see if I can get a one month trial membership and see if the eliptical works out for me.
when i was at 340, walking with no vest was plenty of cardio! the vest would be hard on the knee, i think. i have never tried it, though.

the elliptical or similar low/no impact machines are also a great option. but if you have been doing no cardio at all, just start walking and go from there.

[jaybo334]

Alright, since nobody answered my last question, i'll ask a new one-how well do those weight vests work? Bigdaddy ty, and others-how has it worked for you. With the bad knee, cardio is a bitch. Does the vest make walking more of a cardio thing?

I'm gonna check into the new gym by my house and see if I can get a one month trial membership and see if the eliptical works out for me.

Yeah with a bad knee, a weight vest would not be a good idea for cardio... I'm using mine more for conditioning than anything else.

[jaybo334]

Back on the losing streak again... 267.4lb this morning...

[jaybo334]

Warmup on Treadmill:
8min, .63 miles

Stepmill:
44.5lb vest, 60 steps/min, 8min

Barbell Curls:
45x5, 65x10, 65x8

Close-Grip Bench Press:
45x5, 135x10, 135x9

Alternating DB Curls:
30x10, 30x6

Skullcrushers:
EZ Bar + 20x10, EZ Bar + 30x10

Alternating Cable Curls:
40x10, 40x8

Rope Tricep Pushdowns:
100x10, 140x8

BB Forearm Curls:
Barx10, 15

DB Forearm Curls:
25x10x2

Bicycle Abs:
BWx50x3

10 min. Stretching

15 min. steamroom

[Freddie Beef]

Back on the losing streak again... 267.4lb this morning...

Cograts!!!

[CamKeo]

What's up fellas!

I'm going to go ahead and post yesterdays stats and todays as well.


Yesterdays workout:

(everything is 3 sets of 8 reps yesterday)

Incline:
1.) 135lbs
2.) 145lbs
3.) 155lbs

Squat:
1.)135lbs
2.) 185
3.)200

(i have terrible form so I can't lift as much as I would like, as it's hard for me to keep my back straight, but im working on it.)

Powercleans:

1.) 115
2.) 125
3.) 130

Bench:

1.)135
2.)140
3.)145

(I usually can do more on bench, but I was so exhausted after those powercleans, lol.)

I'm pretty sore today so I don't know if im going to do any lifting. I may do some light curls or something, but as far as excercise today goes, I will probably just play some basketball, or football or such, something to get me moving, but does not require alot of lifting.

I stayed home from school today due to my brother not feeling good (he is my ride.) so my diet has been TERRIBLE.

7am- two Cherry poptarts.
1:30ish- Taco Bell quesadilla (chicken), soft taco, and 3 pizza hut breadsticks with a large ice water.
For dinner, or anything else I eat today will be tuna or chicken, I feel like I already slipped up, although I can't help it, as tile is being put down upstairs and I don't have access to alot of the appliances and such.
3:30- aaahhh, the temptation that friends bring! Went to a buddies house, ate 3-4 dinner rolls (small rolls, mind you.) and drank a vitamin water. Played basketball for about 30 minutes, however.

[BigBigTony]

Thanks for the input on vests. I think they'd be too hard on the knee. i walk 2 miles each am, but doesn't really get my heart rate up. As I said, i will check into eliptical or bike.

[xvicknumber7x]

Haha, Poptarts. All last week, I ate so unclean [including Poptarts] and stuff. Wake up this morning, and I weigh...177! Down 3 pounds from last week, yeahhhhh!

[skuZZitude]

Had a fairly bad weekend, but not too bad (just not good), but I am back on track today. I've cut out some of the questionable stuff from my diet, not calories, just foods. I've introduced some more veggies into my diet now and hopefully this week will prove that I've made a good choice. I'll post my weight on May 1st... I'm hoping to follow through and drop at least 20lbs this month (319lbs). We'll see!

[jaybo334]

Thanks for the input on vests. I think they'd be too hard on the knee. i walk 2 miles each am, but doesn't really get my heart rate up. As I said, i will check into eliptical or bike.

Just walk faster to get the heart rate up! ;)

[bigdaddy ty]

Well it's great to be back after a week of rest! The knee feels a lot better and it was great to be able to get back in the gym and sweat! I will be lifting on STTh now and cardio days on MWF.

Warmup on treadmill:
8min, .69miles

Stepmill:
44.5lb vest, 7:30, 60 steps/min

Deadlifts:
225x5, 275x6, 275x3

Bench Press:
Barx10, 135x5, 185x6, 185x6

Bent Rows:
135x6, 155x6, 155x6

Incline DB Press:
50x10, 50x10

Seated Cable Rows:
120x10, 150x10, 150x10

DB Flies:
25x10, 25x10

Lat Pull Downs:
150x10, 150x10

Dips:
-40x10, -40x5

Bicycle Abs:
BWx50x3

10 min stretching

25 min in steam room. Felt a lot better after getting out of there!
As always good one Jay,glad you had a good break..


obdd31Q9PqA&hl
Thx,I need this one.


My Triceps felt tired after reading that!!
Pretty sore,right now!


Welcome aboard man. Always glad to have a new face looking to make positive changes in his/her life. This is the best decision you'll ever make and it's worth every ounce of effort that you end up putting into it.
X 2!!!


Alright, since nobody answered my last question, i'll ask a new one-how well do those weight vests work? Bigdaddy ty, and others-how has it worked for you. With the bad knee, cardio is a bitch. Does the vest make walking more of a cardio thing?

I'm gonna check into the new gym by my house and see if I can get a one month trial membership and see if the eliptical works out for me.
I 2nd what the other guys said about the vest,with your knee problem you'll put to much stress on it and cause more trouble(we don't want that).Keep with the walking,increase your pace overtime as you adapt,also try low impact cardio the stationary bike is great for that and so many others at the gym,check them out and find what works best for you...

[bigdaddy ty]

Well tonight was a not so good one(just didn't feel like working out)shoulders and back which is my fav and I put little effect in,I"ve been getting my rest so I think work today wore me out we were kinda busy.

10 min warm up on stationary bike

side lat raise
front barbell row
shrugs
close grip lat pulldown
wide grip lat pulldown
rows
front shoulder press

Tomorrow is cardio only day,going to the track for some walking..

[CamKeo]

What do you guys think is more effective for weight loss, either weight lifting and cardio, or just cardio, or even just weight lifting? I know weight lifting burns calories, but i'm having trouble wrapping my mind around the concept of being able to lose weight while lifting weights and gaining weight from muscle.

[TheNormalMan]

Weight Lifting > Cardio if you must pick one or the other.

Combine both for optimal results.

[CamKeo]

That works great then, because that is basically the workout we do at football conditioning.... wieght lifting, agility drills, and then running.

Here's a little something I wrote in my Myspace blog that I like to read when I'm having trouble with eating bad..... thought you guys might get a kick out of it as well.


Dear Food,

No longer will you be a burden upon me. No longer will you control my life, and my actions. I'm stronger than you, and I will beat you. It's over, I'm serious. I'm tired of you "Weighing" me down, and making me feel worse and worse about myself. Everytime I slip up, im going to counter attack with working out. I will be active, i will lose the weight, and i will not fail. I will not let myself fail. I'm tired of always giving up, giving in to you, no longer will this happen. Food, you are a tool, nothing else. You are fuel for my body to accomplish the physical, and mental tasks I perform throughout the day. That is it. You will no longer be more than that, you will no longer be a comfort, but a basic need, that will be met, but not overdone. Food, our relationship is over, I'm sorry, but im taking control of you, and my life.

[bigdaddy ty]

What do you guys think is more effective for weight loss, either weight lifting and cardio, or just cardio, or even just weight lifting? I know weight lifting burns calories, but i'm having trouble wrapping my mind around the concept of being able to lose weight while lifting weights and gaining weight from muscle.
I say weight lifting if I had to pick just one,but as Normal stated combine the both for the best results.It just depends on what type of body you are looking for.

[bigdaddy ty]

That works great then, because that is basically the workout we do at football conditioning.... wieght lifting, agility drills, and then running.

Here's a little something I wrote in my Myspace blog that I like to read when I'm having trouble with eating bad..... thought you guys might get a kick out of it as well.


Dear Food,

No longer will you be a burden upon me. No longer will you control my life, and my actions. I'm stronger than you, and I will beat you. It's over, I'm serious. I'm tired of you "Weighing" me down, and making me feel worse and worse about myself. Everytime I slip up, im going to counter attack with working out. I will be active, i will lose the weight, and i will not fail. I will not let myself fail. I'm tired of always giving up, giving in to you, no longer will this happen. Food, you are a tool, nothing else. You are fuel for my body to accomplish the physical, and mental tasks I perform throughout the day. That is it. You will no longer be more than that, you will no longer be a comfort, but a basic need, that will be met, but not overdone. Food, our relationship is over, I'm sorry, but im taking control of you, and my life.
Sounds good little brah, food is not the enemy but what types of food and how much we eat of it is the greatest problem.I've work out all the time and like most if I can eat better I would be better,food is energy as long as it the right foods and not the junk we put in our bodies everyday.

[BigBigTony]

What do you guys think is more effective for weight loss, either weight lifting and cardio, or just cardio, or even just weight lifting? I know weight lifting burns calories, but i'm having trouble wrapping my mind around the concept of being able to lose weight while lifting weights and gaining weight from muscle.


weights.


1. lean muscle requires energy (calories burnt) just to exist. Therefore a muscular physque burns more calories than a leaner one.

2. Lifting weights burns considerably more calories than cardio. Consider the intensity difference. This applies to a higher rep style workout especially, but even power lifters move so much total weight, they require additional calories just to not lose muscle weight.

3. Muscle is FIVE TIMES denser than fat. A person can reduce every single body measurement and still actually gain weight due to increased musclemass.

Please note cardio is important to your overall health and shouldn't be avoided. In order to maximize fat loss, cario should be of high intensity.

[BigBigTony]

Battery is a bad ass workout song. It was in my mp3 player and came up at about the end of my workout, and it actually gave me a little boost. I know Fred is a big fan.

Tomorrow will be a big post day for me, I have spent the day obtaining stats, BF%, weight, diet info, etc. All to be poted here.......

[Freddie Beef]

Battery is a bad ass workout song. It was in my mp3 player and came up at about the end of my workout, and it actually gave me a little boost. I know Fred is a big fan.

Tomorrow will be a big post day for me, I have spent the day obtaining stats, BF%, weight, diet info, etc. All to be poted here.......

You know what sucks, I have lost my Master Of Puppets cd, I have no idea where the hell I put it!! :(

[izaktj]

Hey guys, sorry for not replying =s
My laptop was stolen last Saturday at about 4 am...
Got a new one today...
Good to hear about the new troll-less thread =D

[Freddie Beef]

Hey guys, sorry for not replying =s
My laptop was stolen last Saturday at about 4 am...
Got a new one today...
Good to hear about the new troll-less thread =D

I get a PM from him about every other day. He really loves me!!!!(no homo)

[izaktj]

I get a PM from him about every other day. He really loves me!!!!(no homo)
lol i bet he does xD

[Man Of Steel 70]

Thanks man.

Would it be better if I just weighed myself tonight or in the morning just for the most accurate weight possible? I'll go do that right now and edit my post.

Welcome aboard dude!

[Man Of Steel 70]

You know what sucks, I have lost my Master Of Puppets cd, I have no idea where the hell I put it!! :(

Dude, I'd have no problem burning you a copy if you want, but I'd need to be able to send it to you.

[Freddie Beef]

Dude, I'd have no problem burning you a copy if you want, but I'd need to be able to send it to you.

That would be kick ass!!! I will Pm you my address!!!

[Freddie Beef]

Front Squats:205x6,6,6(+/-)
Cable Leg Curls:130x10,10,9(+3)
D. Lunges:65x10,10,10(+/-)(70 next time)
D. Calf Raises:95x2x20
Wrist Roller:30xfailure

Lookin forward to May 3rd(weigh in)

[izaktj]

Today is my legs day too! =D lol
I think I will change that since almost everyone in the gym works out chest on Mondays and all the benches are always being used =S
I guess no one works out chest on Fridays. Next week it'll be changed. u.u

[Hotmoltenlava]

You know what sucks, I have lost my Master Of Puppets cd, I have no idea where the hell I put it!! :(

MASTER! MASTER! Blinded By Me, You Can't See A Thing!

Saw them from the 5th row at the Dome when they toured with GNR. I won the lottery at Karma Records and was able to buy 12 tickets. To walk out and hand 12 5th row tickets to friends. I was king for a day......:D Have seen them about 4 other times, as recent as a few years ago. They put on a hell of a show.

[Freddie Beef]

My wife would die if I had Metallica tickets. It is teh one thing she wants to do before she dies, go to a Metallica show.

[BigBigTony]

I missed a concert when I was in college. Later i found out-there was no opening act, no theatrics. Metallica walked on stage, played every song from every album (at the time) in order and walked off stage. That would rock. I recently saw Drowning Pool with Saliva at a small venue. That was a good show too, but you must see Metallica.

[Man Of Steel 70]

My wife would die if I had Metallica tickets. It is teh one thing she wants to do before she dies, go to a Metallica show.

Yeah man, I've gotten to see them 4 times, and each time is awesome! Its a worthwile venture, even if you need to take on a little debt... ;)

[skuZZitude]

Ate 2315 calories yesterday (60% fat / 12% carbs / 28% protein) and I'm eating the exact same things today.

I haven't lifted weights in 5 days now, but I've been keeping up with the cardio every day. I just did 30 minutes of intense (85%) cardio today and burnt 528 calories.

Tomorrow night I plan to do a hefty workout in the gym + the dreaded stair run! (up and down the stairs 25 times). I did it in 7 minutes last time hoping to beat that. On workout days I'm going to add an extra protein shake in after the workout which will bring my calories up to about 2550.

As much as I am against having my calories this low, it seems to be where my body feels comfortable and loses weight. I'm only eating 7 calories per LB but I feel generally good and have decent amounts of energy.

[xvicknumber7x]

FINALLY got back to the gym today, did a mile on the elliptical, 6 miles on the bike, and a bunch of different arm lifts. Then I cane home and shot baskets for an hour, along with walking to and from the gym.

Feel so nice right now, but lots of work to finish before Friday.

[Freddie Beef]

I found out today that my Dad had a heart attack either yesterday or the day before. I dunno how well he is doing or anything cuz my dads side of the family all hates one another( I dunno why ) I only know that he is in a hodpital in Mt. Home, Arkansas, and that he had 3 stints(spelling) put in. He wasnt overweight, he was very athletic, but his diet was crap. I know the anguish, greif, the feelings of loss I have felt today I DO NOT WANT MY SON TO FEEL ANYTIME SOON. I have a new motivation, a real one. I might be off of here for a few days to figure out what teh helll is going on, but bieng fat is over for me. I cant believe it has taken this to get me going, but I had trouble dealing with the fact my DAd could be dying, let alone my little boy trying to deal with this. I type this with tears in my eyes, it sucks, I have let my SOn down for so many years, I could be dead already, I just am emotionally drained. I will be back in a few. I will not break my diet again. I will not let my son down anymore!!!!

[TheNormalMan]

I found out today that my Dad had a heart attack either yesterday or the day before. I dunno how well he is doing or anything cuz my dads side of the family all hates one another( I dunno why ) I only know that he is in a hodpital in Mt. Home, Arkansas, and that he had 3 stints(spelling) put in. He wasnt overweight, he was very athletic, but his diet was crap. I know the anguish, greif, the feelings of loss I have felt today I DO NOT WANT MY SON TO FEEL ANYTIME SOON. I have a new motivation, a real one. I might be off of here for a few days to figure out what teh helll is going on, but bieng fat is over for me. I cant believe it has taken this to get me going, but I had trouble dealing with the fact my DAd could be dying, let alone my little boy trying to deal with this. I type this with tears in my eyes, it sucks, I have let my SOn down for so many years, I could be dead already, I just am emotionally drained. I will be back in a few. I will not break my diet again. I will not let my son down anymore!!!!

I'm really sorry to hear that Fred and I wish you and your family the best in both spirit and health.

Don't beat yourself up personally over this Fred. You've been consistent with your workouts and you seem to be sticking with your diet from what you post on the forums. It sounds like everything is coming together for you even before this tragedy happened.

I know what you mean though on how sometimes it takes a cataclysmic event to really wake you up and see what needs to be changed. On April 21, 2006, I survived a car accident at 40 MPH that totaled my car and took my out entire driver's side not more than a foot from where I was in the car. I walked away without so much as a scratch or pain. That was when it hit me it was time to change.

Good luck becoming the man you want to be and I wish your dad the road to a speedy recovery.

[BigBigTony]

Dude,

I thought i was having a bad day. I'm totally bummed to hear about your pop. Physical fitnessis only one of a multitude of things affecting health. Some people are pre-dispossed to high cholesterol, heart disease, etc. The good news is it sounds like he is doing better and these days, heart stents are very common. My guess is he will be home by the end of the week.

Now, VERY IMPORTANT-do not refer to yourself as letting your son down. Some kids never see their dad, or worse see their dad drunk, high or beating their mom. Some kids get beat themselves. Some kids don't see their dad at their sporting or school events. (by choice not chance) Some kids live in squalor, have little or nothing to eat, no medical care, no role models. Some kids feel no love, have no idea about wrong or right, no religion and no family.

Does any of this describe your son? Of course not. Why? Because his parents, including you have not let him down. Watching you adapt and change your lifestyle, regardless of how successful YOU think you are, teaches your son more about life than you could write in a hundred books. You've already said you take him fishing. Teach him what you can in the time you have, because God (or fate) decides when you leave this world, not so-called "experts", or doctors or trainers.

Be proud of what you have done and taught your son and cherish the time you've had with him.

Godspeed

[Man Of Steel 70]

I found out today that my Dad had a heart attack either yesterday or the day before. I dunno how well he is doing or anything cuz my dads side of the family all hates one another( I dunno why ) I only know that he is in a hodpital in Mt. Home, Arkansas, and that he had 3 stints(spelling) put in. He wasnt overweight, he was very athletic, but his diet was crap. I know the anguish, greif, the feelings of loss I have felt today I DO NOT WANT MY SON TO FEEL ANYTIME SOON. I have a new motivation, a real one. I might be off of here for a few days to figure out what teh helll is going on, but bieng fat is over for me. I cant believe it has taken this to get me going, but I had trouble dealing with the fact my DAd could be dying, let alone my little boy trying to deal with this. I type this with tears in my eyes, it sucks, I have let my SOn down for so many years, I could be dead already, I just am emotionally drained. I will be back in a few. I will not break my diet again. I will not let my son down anymore!!!!

I'm really sorry to hear that about your dad. Thats tough. I agree with The Normal Man though, don't beat yourself up over this. Just do the best you can. We're all hear for you.

[Man Of Steel 70]

Drum roll please....................... 3 more pounds!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm not 372!


AWHOO!!!AWHOO!!!AWHOOO!!!

[Freddie Beef]

I called teh hospital this morning and He was discharged already, so I hope to hear from him in a few days. It wouldnt surprise me if he didnt call, but he is my Dad, and I do care for him. So, thanks to bigbigtony for the kind words on fatherhood, and thanks to all the others who have posted and gave support. Congrats to man_of_steel_70 for kickin more ass, I am soon to follow.....congrats to everyone on board!!!

AWHOOO!!AWHOOO!!AWHOOO!!!

[Bodysteele]

Checkin in, diets been pretty bad for the last few months, gonna cut for like 12-13 weeks and try to get down to 279.9lbs or below.

My proposed diet is on my journal wondering if it looks good to y'all.....

Ill also be cycling off creatine in like 7.5 weeks so that SHOULD provide me with some weightloss (using monohydrate)...maybe 5-10lbs.

Look realistic to everyone?

Ill do a "cheat day" on sundays but it wont be like a free for all...more like an egg white omelet and flax seed wrap with ketchup for breakfast and then NORMAL portioned eating out for lunch/dinner, and a Muscle milk Lite in water before bed.

[Bodysteele]

meal #1
Oatmeal+1/2 scoop whey + 12 ozs skim milk

Meal #2
Chicken breast wrap w/ diet sour cream/salsa and 1/2 cup romaine + 8 ozs skim

Meal #3
Isopure + 16 almonds

Meal #4

Broccoli+lean meat/tuna and veggies


Meals#5(pre/post workout)

pre workout:

Cliff bar+1/2 serving PB+ 12 ozs skim milk

PWO:

Isopure

Meal # 6-Last meal:

Muscle Milk light in skim milk(12 ozs) or some more veggies/lean meat.

Workout schedule:

Im gonna try and do a 4-5 day a week morning walk(short light and easy~ 25-30 minutes) and then lift ~ 4 times a week(mostly high rep circuit work) with 5 days of cardio(HIIT inspired interval work w/ a lil walk added).

[CamKeo]

Hey Fred, glad to hear your Dad is alright.

Sounds like you guys aren't too close....sometimes situations like this will actually bring you closer. my Dad (A Police Officer, now a detective) was in a bad crash a few years ago and he was really close to dying, since then I think we've gotten closer, not as close as I would like but closer none the less.

As far as weightloss, I've fallen off track this week. I'm trying to get my Mom to take me to the store so I can get some good food and not have to eat the school lunch.

Anyways, not feeling real good today, so im undecided on rather or not im going to go to football practice.

[Freddie Beef]

Bench Press:265x6,5,5(+2)
Incline Press:235x6,6,6(+1)
D. Press:105x10,7,4(-1)
D. Incline Press:95x7,6,5(+/-)
Crunches:0x2x20
Wrist Roller:30xfailure

We are not as close as I would like, but hopefully this will change sumthing! I will be doing 45 minutes of cardio everynight except the night before leg day. No more f*ckin around.

[TheNormalMan]

Nice chest workout Fred. That's some nice weight your throwing around on incline there. Most people I know don't have that close of a range between their regular bench and incline.

[skuZZitude]

Fred, I wish the best for your father. It sounds like he is doing better. Keep us up to date. Use it for motivation, like you said you would and keep up the good work. From what you've posted it seems like you have really stepped it into gear. I know you can get under 400 by the end of the month.

[skuZZitude]

Drum roll please....................... 3 more pounds!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm not 372!


AWHOO!!!AWHOO!!!AWHOOO!!!

Great job buddy. We need more progress updates like this in here!

HALF WAY THROUGH THE MONTH! 2 WEEKS LEFT Are we still gonna lose a **** load of weight combined this month!??? Count me in for at least 15!!!.... 325 here I come!

[BigBigTony]

Normalman is probably the most on track right now. (from what I can tell from all our posts). it seems like we're all ready to get it together though.

I will be posting a ton of info on my log. (check it out sometime), but here are the basics I have been promising.

Weight 347.1 lbs *
BF 37.1% (BOD-POD results)
Neck 19.5 inches
Arm 20.25 inches
Chest 58.75 inches (Normal)
Stomach 55.25 inches (at bellybutton)
Waist 49.5 inches (natural waist)
Hips 52.0 inches (across ass, widest part)
Thigh 29.75 inches

* I will be using 350.0 lbs for my official starting weight as of April 6, 2008 since this weight was measured 8 days later.

Diet has been ok at under 3000 calories per day, but macronutrients are a mess. Too much fat. This is a result of trying to avoid carbs. (and not eating tuna without mayo) I'll try to post detailed info in my log.

Starting photos were taken and I will post as soon as i figure out how.

It looks like the short term goal is 320 lbs by June 7. (vacation) I'm with skuZZitude, should be at least 15 lbs this month.

[tgc99gt]

can i jump in or is it to late??

[jaybo334]

Treadmill:
8min, .71miles

Stepmill:
44.5lb vest, 60 steps/min, 8min

Squats (Hard to do after being on that stepmill for 8min!):
185x5, 225x6, 225x6

SLDL:
135x10, 185x10

Incline Leg Press:
180+sled x10, 360+sled x10, 500+sled x7

Standing Leg Curls:
60x7, 60x8

Leg Extensions:
45x5, 90x10, 90x10, 90x10

Seated Leg Curls:
150x10, 150x8

Seated Calf Raises:
90x15x3

Standing Calf Raise Machine:
55x10, 115x10, 115x10

Bicycle Abs:
BWx50x3

10min Stretching

12min steam room

[bigdaddy ty]

Good one Jay,leg day for me also............

10 min treadmill warm up

SQUATS-135X10X2,185X10X2,225X10,275X10

SEATED CALF-45X20X2,90X12X2,135X10

LUNGES-85X10,105X10X2

STANDING CALF-90X10,105X10,120X10,150X10

LEG PRESS-270X12,360X12,540X10,630X10,720X10,810X8

LEG CURL-55X12,70X10,90X10

LEG EXT-75X12,90X12,120X10,150X10,180X10

[CamKeo]

Bleh, Im so tired of eating bad!

I'm gonna try (...try.) to get up in the morning and run atleast half amile before getting ready for school. this would be on off days that I don't have football practice.


Today:

Breakfast:
1 packet oatmeal
1 package poptarts

Lunch:
Small container of some sort of noodles and meat.... it's school lunch what can I say?
Baked apples
Half a potatoe
Milk
roll

Dinner:
Burgerking Chicken meal (burger, fries, coke.)

something else:
bow of Campells Chicken Noodle soup
Few bites of Peanut butter.


I'm out of control :(

However, my Mom did say we are going to the store soon....so I plan on getting alot of healthy things so I can start eating better and taking my lunch.

Workout:

3x8

Incline
Bench

We had squats and cleans today, but I was sick to my stomache and was afraid I'd shat myself, lol. No agility or running at practice today, we went to the front of the school to help spread mulch and some other various yard work for the school.

All in all I've had a terrible day, really looking forward to getting on track!

[Freddie Beef]

I came across transcendental/ambient music a few weeks ago and it has changed my life for the better, I am more relaxed and things in general seem so much better. I still listen to the most hardcore things I can find when lifting, but I listen to meditative music all other times now. The artist who composes teh song in teh link, I have come to find is the best out there. I hope someone listens to it and soaks it in and enjoys it.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=a4Lfvmet4H4

[lzrdking]

Hey guys mind if I jump in on this? Started at 305 and want to get down to around 200.

[TheNormalMan]

Hey guys mind if I jump in on this? Started at 305 and want to get down to around 200.

Welcome aboard man. This is a great team to join. Work hard and you'll reach your goals in no time.

[solstice]

I came across transcendental/ambient music a few weeks ago and it has changed my life for the better, I am more relaxed and things in general seem so much better. I still listen to the most hardcore things I can find when lifting, but I listen to meditative music all other times now. The artist who composes teh song in teh link, I have come to find is the best out there. I hope someone listens to it and soaks it in and enjoys it.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=a4Lfvmet4H4

Awesome! I LOVE the Liquid Mind stuff! :) Definately does wonders for stress relief! ;)

[Freddie Beef]

Welcome aboard bodysteele and lzrdking!!

[Man Of Steel 70]

Welcome aboard bodysteele and lzrdking!!

"If it is blood you seek, you are welcome to join us..."

AWHOO!!

[BigBigTony]

Come on, that transcendental stuff MAKES me want to kill someone. Definitely not a stress reliever. Plus, I kinda like the angry Tony.

Seriously, I can't take it, but to each his (her) own.

[jaybo334]

I didn't feel like driving to my gym today, so I went to the one on campus... It's lacking in a lot of free weight equipment (don't even have a decline situp bench), but I made due with what they had for today.

Treadmill:
8 minutes, .69 miles...

Standing BB Military Press:
45x5, 95x10, 95x10

Smith Machine BB Shrug:
225x10, 275x10

DB Side Laterals:
25x10, 30x10

DB Shrug:
75x10, 90x10

Rear Cable Laterals:
(New one for me... Gotta get the feel for it)
20x10, 10x15

Incline Prone DB Shrug
(Another new one, should've went heavier)
45x10, 45x20

Ab Crunch Machine:
150x30x2

Back Extension Machine:
200x10, 300x20, 350x30

Lying Leg Raises:
BWx10x3

Standing Plate Twists:
45x30x3

10 Minutes Stretching.

Notes:
I've been jogging around 6.5mph for the warm-ups and the last minute or so at 7mph... Went 1:30 @ 7mph today. Will slowly start bumping that up more and more. Also need to get back to running outside... I've got two weeks before this school year is over and things are really hectic. I'm still having to workout because I'll go crazy and shoot someone if I don't (it's my stress reliever!).

[Freddie Beef]

Come on, that transcendental stuff MAKES me want to kill someone. Definitely not a stress reliever. Plus, I kinda like the angry Tony.

Seriously, I can't take it, but to each his (her) own.

Oh yeah, I have a big anger problem, almost lost my marriage over it, but the music helps me calm down, check out the vids on my bodyspace, that is what I listen to when working out. Heavy Ass Metal!!!!!

[Freddie Beef]

My favorite day!!!

Power Matrix:420
235x8
295x5
340x3
385x1
385x1
385x1st attempt fail/2nd attempt fail
310x5
Widegrip Pulldowns:320x10,8,8(+/-)
Narrowgrip Pulldowns:320x7,7,8(-2)
Barbell Rows:200x8,7,7(+4)
D. Shrugs:145x8,7,7(+3)
D. Calf Raises:95x2x20
Wrist Roller:30xfailure

I might add, I deadlift the dumbells off the floor for shrugs and calf raises.

[TheNormalMan]

Damn Fred, nice back workout. I'd be pooped after that as well.

[Freddie Beef]

Damn Fred, nice back workout. I'd be pooped after that as well.

Thanks, pooped aint the word for it:( But I love it:D

[TheNormalMan]

Where do you workout at that has dumbbells that go up that high? Because I don't know too many gyms that have 145 pound dumbbells, lol.

[Freddie Beef]

Where do you workout at that has dumbbells that go up that high? Because I don't know too many gyms that have 145 pound dumbbells, lol.

I lift at home, my dumbells are 5 pounds a piece, I load 4 25 pound plates, 2 10 pound plates and 2 5 pound plates on each one....lol

[xvicknumber7x]

Man, tonight was amazing. Went to my Student-Faculty basketball game, got lots of looks from all the girls there, bought some raffle tickets, watched an azming game, and finally got to drive on my own. I felt so pimp. Then, afterwards, my friend and I decided to go to the gym. So I did weights for about a half of an hour then the elliptical for 5 minutes, then we got some Subway, came back to my house to shoot hoops, and then I took him home. It was the most fun I've had in awhile and I never once really felt self - conscious. :)

Lots of exercise in, too. Tomorrow, hopefully hitting the park to run some routes to work on my Tight End work, then maybe hit the courts for some basketball. My morale is soaring right now and I feel really good about myself for some reason. Really an indescribable feeling.

I just checked myself in the mirror, which is kind of a mistake after eating like an hour and a half ago, but wow. I really notice how I am thinning out, and how I am becoming less round. It is so great to see that my mind and my body is benefitting from all of these changes I have made. Also noticing more muscle and better speed and endurance.

Wow, here's the next great American novel, but man I need to get this outtttt.

[TheNormalMan]

Man, tonight was amazing. Went to my Student-Faculty basketball game, got lots of looks from all the girls there, bought some raffle tickets, watched an azming game, and finally got to drive on my own. I felt so pimp. Then, afterwards, my friend and I decided to go to the gym. So I did weights for about a half of an hour then the elliptical for 5 minutes, then we got some Subway, came back to my house to shoot hoops, and then I took him home. It was the most fun I've had in awhile and I never once really felt self - conscious. :)

Lots of exercise in, too. Tomorrow, hopefully hitting the park to run some routes to work on my Tight End work, then maybe hit the courts for some basketball. My morale is soaring right now and I feel really good about myself for some reason. Really an indescribable feeling.

I just checked myself in the mirror, which is kind of a mistake after eating like an hour and a half ago, but wow. I really notice how I am thinning out, and how I am becoming less round. It is so great to see that my mind and my body is benefitting from all of these changes I have made. Also noticing more muscle and better speed and endurance.

Wow, here's the next great American novel, but man I need to get this outtttt.

That's great to hear man. Glad to hear you're experiencing lots of success and that everything is really going well for you. The time sure flies by when you're busy, eh? I still can't believe it's already the middle of April.

[MsTropix]

Hey BigDaddy I am on your tail! ;)

[xvicknumber7x]

Ain't it so? It seems like yesterday I was sitting in homeroom of the first day of Junior year at 220 pounds. But now I'm 177 and it's beautiful every day of the week, and everything pretty much is great now.

[Freddie Beef]

Man, tonight was amazing. Went to my Student-Faculty basketball game, got lots of looks from all the girls there, bought some raffle tickets, watched an azming game, and finally got to drive on my own. I felt so pimp. Then, afterwards, my friend and I decided to go to the gym. So I did weights for about a half of an hour then the elliptical for 5 minutes, then we got some Subway, came back to my house to shoot hoops, and then I took him home. It was the most fun I've had in awhile and I never once really felt self - conscious. :)

Lots of exercise in, too. Tomorrow, hopefully hitting the park to run some routes to work on my Tight End work, then maybe hit the courts for some basketball. My morale is soaring right now and I feel really good about myself for some reason. Really an indescribable feeling.

I just checked myself in the mirror, which is kind of a mistake after eating like an hour and a half ago, but wow. I really notice how I am thinning out, and how I am becoming less round. It is so great to see that my mind and my body is benefitting from all of these changes I have made. Also noticing more muscle and better speed and endurance.

Wow, here's the next great American novel, but man I need to get this outtttt.

Congrats brother!! Enjoy it to the fullest!!!

[Freddie Beef]

I lift at home, my dumbells are 5 pounds a piece, I load 4 25 pound plates, 2 10 pound plates and 2 5 pound plates on each one....lol

I will take a pic if that was confusing...lol

[solstice]

Come on, that transcendental stuff MAKES me want to kill someone. Definitely not a stress reliever. Plus, I kinda like the angry Tony.

Seriously, I can't take it, but to each his (her) own.

I have a regular meditation practice and, for me, it helps to have something other than just the house noise/kids etc. to listen to ;) If I'm listening to music for musics sake, I prefer something nice and heavy, but if I'm using something for a meditation aid, particularly with the intent of stress relief? It's gotta be something tranquil ;)

[TheNormalMan]

I will take a pic if that was confusing...lol

Haha, I gotcha man. That's tight you got a gym out of your place. I still wouldn't mind seeing a picture of your setup. That sounds pretty tight that you have all that stuff around your place.

[Freddie Beef]

Haha, I gotcha man. That's tight you got a gym out of your place. I still wouldn't mind seeing a picture of your setup. That sounds pretty tight that you have all that stuff around your place.

I will take a pic and post it tommorrow....waitaminnut, maybe I have a pic, hold on a few,

[Freddie Beef]

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh162/toobigfred/superwoooo2006.jpg

[Freddie Beef]

You can see a dumbell with some 10's on it in teh left hand corner. I have had the weight bench for 11 years, I wouldnt mind buying a brand ne wone just like it. But this one is nostalgic...lol Well, time for my walk, I would have been doing it already, I work 3-11 and usually walk from 11:15p to midnite, but it is raining and it wont stop. Looks like I will be getting a shower with my cardio..lol I dunno if anybody will be on when I get back, but I will be back in about an hour.

[BigBigTony]

Man, tonight was amazing. Went to my Student-Faculty basketball game, got lots of looks from all the girls there, bought some raffle tickets, watched an azming game, and finally got to drive on my own. I felt so pimp. Then, afterwards, my friend and I decided to go to the gym. So I did weights for about a half of an hour then the elliptical for 5 minutes, then we got some Subway, came back to my house to shoot hoops, and then I took him home. It was the most fun I've had in awhile and I never once really felt self - conscious. :)

Lots of exercise in, too. Tomorrow, hopefully hitting the park to run some routes to work on my Tight End work, then maybe hit the courts for some basketball. My morale is soaring right now and I feel really good about myself for some reason. Really an indescribable feeling.

I just checked myself in the mirror, which is kind of a mistake after eating like an hour and a half ago, but wow. I really notice how I am thinning out, and how I am becoming less round. It is so great to see that my mind and my body is benefitting from all of these changes I have made. Also noticing more muscle and better speed and endurance.

Wow, here's the next great American novel, but man I need to get this outtttt.

I've got a son almost your age. He'll be 15 soon. So let me give you some advice-enjoy this time of your life. These memories will stay with you for the rest of your life. It is outstanding what you've accomplished to make these memories even better. Next year when you're an all conference WR, the girls won't be able to get enough of you.

As my little bolster of support, let me say, you seem to be wiser than most adults i know. You've taken control of your life and done an excellent job. If you continue to attack life the way youhave been, you'll go far. Congrats.

Now go to bed, you've got school tomorrow.

[TheNormalMan]

You can see a dumbell with some 10's on it in teh left hand corner. I have had the weight bench for 11 years, I wouldnt mind buying a brand ne wone just like it. But this one is nostalgic...lol Well, time for my walk, I would have been doing it already, I work 3-11 and usually walk from 11:15p to midnite, but it is raining and it wont stop. Looks like I will be getting a shower with my cardio..lol I dunno if anybody will be on when I get back, but I will be back in about an hour.

That's a badass setup Fred. Maybe someday I'll have a home gym. Don't have money or space one now. College apartment living doesn't leave much to the imagination.

[TheNormalMan]

I've got a son almost your age. He'll be 15 soon. So let me give you some advice-enjoy this time of your life. These memories will stay with you for the rest of your life. It is outstanding what you've accomplished to make these memories even better. Next year when you're an all conference WR, the girls won't be able to get enough of you.

As my little bolster of support, let me say, you seem to be wiser than most adults i know. You've taken control of your life and done an excellent job. If you continue to attack life the way youhave been, you'll go far. Congrats.

Now go to bed, you've got school tomorrow.

Yeah man. I wish I had taken this attitude back when I was overweight in high school. I'm sure my life would be so much different than is now. All that matters is that we're finally making steps in the right direction.

You can't undo or change the past, but you can certainly change the direction in which your future is going to go. Make the most of the time you have now, forget about the past, and worry about tomorrow when it comes. That's what I'm doing now. I'm not getting any younger and I still want to live my life while I have my youth going for me.

[Freddie Beef]

That's a badass setup Fred. Maybe someday I'll have a home gym. Don't have money or space one now. College apartment living doesn't leave much to the imagination.

Thanks!!! I will tell ya, having it at home is a godsend. I thank my Mom probably once a week for getting it for me on X-mas. I have 6-2.5lb plates, 6-5lb plates, 20-10lb plates( D. PRess uses them all...lol) 8-25lb plates, 2-50lb plates, 2-5lb dumbells, and 1-15lb barbell.

[Freddie Beef]

Yeah man. I wish I had taken this attitude back when I was overweight in high school. I'm sure my life would be so much different than is now. All that matters is that we're finally making steps in the right direction.

You can't undo or change the past, but you can certainly change the direction in which your future is going to go. Make the most of the time you have now, forget about the past, and worry about tomorrow when it comes. That's what I'm doing now. I'm not getting any younger and I still want to live my life while I have my youth going for me.

Me too. I was 318 going into my senior year and graduated at 357. I wish I would have had somebody to guide me and help me lose weight, I started lifting at 15, but my dad was naturally muscled and athletic, he had 16 inch arms without ever working out, I can remember lifting when I was younger and my dad come in teh garage and lift whatever I was using like it was nothing. He never ate right either.o he didnt know what to tell me. One thing that sticks out in my mind was whenver he had the yearly PT(he was in Navy) He would run his mile in about 7 minutes, sitdown and smoke a cigarrette. He wa about 5'10, 225 pounds and around 13% BF his arms were so huge tho.

[TheNormalMan]

Thanks!!! I will tell ya, having it at home is a godsend. I thank my Mom probably once a week for getting it for me on X-mas. I have 6-2.5lb plates, 6-5lb plates, 20-10lb plates( D. PRess uses them all...lol) 8-25lb plates, 2-50lb plates, 2-5lb dumbells, and 1-15lb barbell.

What's a set like that cost? I might have to pick something up when I graduate. Although it would be funny doing 400 pound deadlifts in my apartment, haha, especially since I'm on the 2nd floor too.


Me too. I was 318 going into my senior year and graduated at 357. I wish I would have had somebody to guide me and help me lose weight, I started lifting at 15, but my dad was naturally muscled and athletic, he had 16 inch arms without ever working out, I can remember lifting when I was younger and my dad come in teh garage and lift whatever I was using like it was nothing. He never ate right either.o he didnt know what to tell me. One thing that sticks out in my mind was whenver he had the yearly PT(he was in Navy) He would run his mile in about 7 minutes, sitdown and smoke a cigarrette. He wa about 5'10, 225 pounds and around 13% BF his arms were so huge tho.

Some people just have those awesome genetics. If you cut your weight down, it sounds like he definitely passed them on to you. Maybe not so much the weight part, but the naturally muscular and athletic.

As many people have probably told you, you're gonna be a beast once you get shredded up in the next year.

[Freddie Beef]

What's a set like that cost? I might have to pick something up when I graduate. Although it would be funny doing 400 pound deadlifts in my apartment, haha, especially since I'm on the 2nd floor too.



Some people just have those awesome genetics. If you cut your weight down, it sounds like he definitely passed them on to you. Maybe not so much the weight part, but the naturally muscular and athletic.

As many people have probably told you, you're gonna be a beast once you get shredded up in the next year.

Luckily I am on teh first floor!! I do believe what I have was around 200 bucks. My Dad definitly passed some stuff to me!! You know whats funny about genetics, my dad had 4 brothers and 2 sisters, the girls were average, my dad I already discussed, 2 of his brothers were about 5'10 and average, and my Uncle Don was 6'5 320 pounds and around 20% BF, he was a monster.

[TheNormalMan]

Luckily I am on teh first floor!! I do believe what I have was around 200 bucks. My Dad definitly passed some stuff to me!! You know whats funny about genetics, my dad had 4 brothers and 2 sisters, the girls were average, my dad I already discussed, 2 of his brothers were about 5'10 and average, and my Uncle Don was 6'5 320 pounds and around 20% BF, he was a monster.

That's quite the family you got there. 4 Uncles and 2 Aunts, haha. From what little I know about genetics, not everything is always passed onto each child. Basically when you're born, you have a chance to inherit genes for a particular trait from either your mom or dad's side I believe. I could be wrong, correct me if I am.

It sounds like you got the monster genes from your dad's side.

[Freddie Beef]

That's quite the family you got there. 4 Uncles and 2 Aunts, haha. From what little I know about genetics, not everything is always passed onto each child. Basically when you're born, you have a chance to inherit genes for a particular trait from either your mom or dad's side I believe. I could be wrong, correct me if I am.

It sounds like you got the monster genes from your dad's side.

It sure seems like it, I got the fat genes from my Mom's side, she is heavy, her mom was heavy, her sister is heavy, well, was heavy. THere is a lot of heaviness in that side. Back to the genetics part, I think you are part right, I think that waht gets passed on are the dominate genes from each parent, I dunno. It would make sense in my case, and my sons case, he is a big boy, with little fat. He looks like some of those kids from 300, except he ahs my huge thighs, escept his are solid. He is a brute too. Strong as hell. My wife wasnt always as big as she is. But all the men on her mom and dads side are all over 6'4, so I am thinking my son will be pretty tall. He dwarfs other 3 year olds. Genetics has always fascinated me. I am off to bed. I gotta lot of chicken to cook tomorrow!!!

[TheNormalMan]

It sure seems like it, I got the fat genes from my Mom's side, she is heavy, her mom was heavy, her sister is heavy, well, was heavy. THere is a lot of heaviness in that side. Back to the genetics part, I think you are part right, I think that waht gets passed on are the dominate genes from each parent, I dunno. It would make sense in my case, and my sons case, he is a big boy, with little fat. He looks like some of those kids from 300, except he ahs my huge thighs, escept his are solid. He is a brute too. Strong as hell. My wife wasnt always as big as she is. But all the men on her mom and dads side are all over 6'4, so I am thinking my son will be pretty tall. He dwarfs other 3 year olds. Genetics has always fascinated me. I am off to bed. I gotta lot of chicken to cook tomorrow!!!

Heh, alright man. Have a good one and good luck truckin'.

[xvicknumber7x]

I've got a son almost your age. He'll be 15 soon. So let me give you some advice-enjoy this time of your life. These memories will stay with you for the rest of your life. It is outstanding what you've accomplished to make these memories even better. Next year when you're an all conference WR, the girls won't be able to get enough of you.

As my little bolster of support, let me say, you seem to be wiser than most adults i know. You've taken control of your life and done an excellent job. If you continue to attack life the way youhave been, you'll go far. Congrats.

Now go to bed, you've got school tomorrow.

Ahah, thanks a lot. I do a lot of thinking about stuff, and I do try to enjoy the time I have in High School and stuff. Sometimes I get a little depressed because it really went bye so fast and I only have a little more than a year left, but I figure if I spend all my time worrying I won't have any time to have fun.

And I don't have school today, it's Saturday. AWHOOO!

[Freddie Beef]

Military Press:170x7,4,5(-2)
Upright Rows:145x8,8,7(+1)
D. Side Raises:35x12,12,10(+2)
D. Bent Laterals:35x12,12,12(+/-)
D. Front Raises:35x12,10,10(+3)
Leg Raises:0x2x20
Wrist Roller:30xfailure

[Freddie Beef]

I went on ahead and posted todays calories and workout on the table too. As you can see, I went from off to on. I have it togethor this time.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh162/toobigfred/Untitled-2.jpg

[CamKeo]

Woot! Woot!

Mom is taking me to the store today.

So far this is my list:

Wheat Bread
Tuna
Turkey/Ham
Frozen Chicken Breasts
100 Calorie Packs
Some kind of cheese for my lunch
Bananas
Some sort of greens


Any other suggestions?

[Freddie Beef]

Woot! Woot!

Mom is taking me to the store today.

So far this is my list:

Wheat Bread
Tuna
Turkey/Ham
Frozen Chicken Breasts
100 Calorie Packs
Some kind of cheese for my lunch
Bananas
Some sort of greens


Any other suggestions?

Cottage cheese, All natural peanut butter.

[Freddie Beef]

Barbell Curls:130x7,7,7(+1)
D. Incline Curls:75x8,7,7(+1)
Reverse Curls:115x8,8,7(+2)
Hammer Curls:75x9,8,7(+3)
Cable Sidebends:100x2x20
Wrist Roller:30xfailure


My left arm started out really weaker than the left, then evened out. Weird.

[xvicknumber7x]

I'd avoid 100 Calorie Packs. Empty calories.

[jaybo334]

Treadmill:
8 minutes, .72miles, 145 calories

Stepmill:
51lb vest, 60 steps/min, 8 minutes
(This was a real challenge today... Actually got my HR up to 180 for the last two minutes of this!)

Deadlifts:
135x5, 225x3, 275x4

BB Bench:
Bar x10, 135x5, 185x5x3

T-Bar Rows:
45x5, 90x7x3

Incline DB Bench:
55x10, 55x9, 55x5

Seated Close Grip Cable Rows:
160x10x3

DB Flies:
35x10, 35x10, 35x8

Lat Pulldowns:
160x10, 160x10, 160x8

Assisted Dips:
-40x10, -40x5, -50x4

Bicycle Abs:
BWx60x3

10 minutes stretching

15 minutes steam room

[Cluber]

What's up guys. Finally made it back from vacation, Tell you what, it definately is not a problem getting a good protein intake down in texas. The meat down there is soooooooo good. Worked out today, did chest and biceps and 35 minutes of cardio. Feel f!@##$ great lifting again. Didn't take me long to get all worked up. Hell I am still reved up now and I worked out at 8:00 am LOl

Hope everyone is well

[jaybo334]

Today is cardio only. I did 15 minutes on the treadmill doing something resembling HIIT, 8mph for 30 sec then 4mph for 30 sec. Then did some power walking on the indoor track upstairs for 8 minutes followed up with some stretching.

I'm gonna try and go run this evening if I'm not too tired from work.

[MsTropix]

If anyone cares to know, I use the calculations from my low carb diet book instead of the scale to configure my body fat.

1. Multiply your weight ( in pounds ) times 703.

2. Multiply your height ( in inches ) times itself.

3. Take the numbers you got in step one and divide it from the number you got in step two.

The result is your BMI.

[BigBigTony]

If anyone cares to know, I use the calculations from my low carb diet book instead of the scale to configure my body fat.

1. Multiply your weight ( in pounds ) times 703.

2. Multiply your height ( in inches ) times itself.

3. Take the numbers you got in step one and divide it from the number you got in step two.

The result is your BMI.

Keto-i was reading your profile/bodyspce and if I recall you're new to this. is that correct?.

Anyway, welcome aboard and congrats on winning the free membership.

Unfortunately, BMI is grossly inaccurate as a means to measure bodyfat. This is especiialy true for bigger people. For example-I did my calculations as you suggested.

347 lbs x 347 lbs = 243,941
74in tall x 74 in tall=5476
243,941/5476=44.5% BF

Last week I was tested by BOD-POD at 37.1% BF.

I have had this argument with every so-called expert out there. IMO BMI is the least accurate method. If you call LMI Inc (the company who manufactures BOD-POD) they will tell you who has one near you. I also understand some universities with them will test for a very small fee or no charge. (I paid $40 at a gym) Somewhere I posted their 800 number, but I'll look it up and post here.

[Freddie Beef]

BMI is a good start for beginners and those without a lot of muscle mass. But innaccurate for strength trainers. But I will be doing my triceps workout in about 10 minutes. I am expecting a call from my Dad sometime soon. When he calls, I will stop my workout and talk. So I dunno how much tricep work I will get done. My weight is bieng screwy or my scale is screwy, 3 days ago I was 425 according to the scale, then the next day I was 420. last nite I was 417. I highly doubt I gained that much weight before my dad had his heart attack and I got refocused. We will see what is says tuesdy nite. I am always heavier at nite anyway. I use the scale at my work for now. I plan on bieng in the 390's on May 2nd. Lets get fired up everybody, the last 2 weeks before the Group update. Lets all make a big push.

[Freddie Beef]

I was using the navy bodyfat calculator till for some reason teh link quit working.

[BigBigTony]

I typed 347 x 347, but the number 243,941 is correct.

347 x 703 = 243,941.

My bad.

[MsTropix]

Hi TBF It looks like things really have calmed down in here. Good to see this fresh new atmosphere.

[Freddie Beef]

Hi TBF It looks like things really have calmed down in here. Good to see this fresh new atmosphere.

Yup. The way I initially intended it to be.

[MsTropix]

Well I just took new updated pix of myself with my cell phone as usual, to find out that my mama has disabled my pix sending, Rawr! My Digital needs rechargable batteries which I can't afford. What to do?

[Freddie Beef]

Close Grip Bench Press:225x7,7,6(+1)
Pushdowns:240x8,7,7(+1)
Skullkrushers:105x9,8,8(+3)
D. Kickbacks:60x10,10.10(65 next time)
D. Calf Raises:95x2x20
Wrist Roller:30xfailure

See you guys on wednesday

[BigBigTony]

I'm posting most of my log stuff on my "BigBigTony's LongLong Story" log, don't want to muddy things up here. But I'm glad to say i feel great!! Strength is coming back nicely with better intensity during workouts.

There is a thread in misc section to post pics of wife girlfriend. I uploaded pic of wife but decided not to post since most of the people on that thread are dickheads. Maybe you guys can have a look at my photos section. I'm proud of her for putting up with my fat ass for all these years. When we got together (16 years ago) I was around 10% bf. Well after she got pregnant, I got fat. Not sure how that happened.........

She deserves to have a husband that looks as good as she does. That's a big motivator for me.

[TheNormalMan]

Last week was pretty good dietwise except Sunday. I ate a bunch of candy at night when I shouldn't have. I also had a few other things during the week that weren't intended, but my working out was 100% last week so that didn't hold me back.

I'm back at it 100% hardcore with both exercising and diet this week. Gotta make these last 10 days in April count for something special since as a whole, this month has been pretty lousy for me compared to March.

On that note, I did nearly 50 seconds on at 14.0 MPH today on the treadmill. That stoked me up knowing I can push myself that hard. Who knows where I'll be in a few months.

[xvicknumber7x]

The chick that works at my gym is so hot.

[CamKeo]

Today was a decent start:

Workouts:

Bench:
3 sets reps: 8, 6, 6, 4.

Incline

Squat

Powerclean.


Did some running drills and I did some grappling with some buddies (I can't wait to get back in the gym and do some MMA, I want to get better.)


Food:

Breakfast:
2 breadsticks (Probably 5 inches apiece.)
Fried egg sandwitch on toasted wheat bread

Lunch:
3 spicy chicken strips dipped in ranch
bag of baked dorritos
water
Roll

(also ate half of this chicken wrap thing.)

Dinner:
Small bowl of pasta with meat sauce.
few breadsticks.


I also ate a few cookies, and im not going to lie, im going back upstairs to eat a few more, as I feel really hungry, I should work on balancing my meals and getting 6 smaller meals throughout the day, although it's hard with school and such.

[BigBigTony]

I been thinking it would be cool if we all got together sometime in the summer. You know somewhere centrally located. it prolly won't happen though. Money's tight for everyone right now. (or at least around our house) Time is at a premium for most folks too, but if you ever find yourself half way between Chicago and Milwaukee, look me up. You're all more than welcome....

[Freddie Beef]

I been thinking it would be cool if we all got together sometime in the summer. You know somewhere centrally located. it prolly won't happen though. Money's tight for everyone right now. (or at least around our house) Time is at a premium for most folks too, but if you ever find yourself half way between Chicago and Milwaukee, look me up. You're all more than welcome....

I am halfway between chicago and indy..seriously, exactly 100 miles from both. In my town we have a restaraunt called the 100 mile house....lol But that would be cool. Have a big BBQ and beat the hell outta allteh people who hate fat people...lol As for money bieng tight, I dont even know what money is right now:(

[BigBigTony]

I buy fireworks in Renssalear. Making my trip pretty soon.

[TheNormalMan]

Well, I'm done with school in four months and if I can't figure out what to do with my life between now and then, I'm hopping in my car and taking a roadtrip across the greater United States. Been looking into doing this for a couple years now and it just might be the time to make it happen once school's over.

[Freddie Beef]

I buy fireworks in Renssalear. Making my trip pretty soon.

Fowler..its not far from renssalear, it sits on US52

[BigBigTony]

Well, I'm done with school in four months and if I can't figure out what to do with my life between now and then, I'm hopping in my car and taking a roadtrip across the greater United States. Been looking into doing this for a couple years now and it just might be the time to make it happen once school's over.

Do it right after graduation. Once you get a job, you wont want to take the time off, then things change fast and you get into a routine. I would love to take a month and drive all over the country. Do yu have any lines on work after schhol is over? Wahts your degree in?

[TheNormalMan]

Do it right after graduation. Once you get a job, you wont want to take the time off, then things change fast and you get into a routine. I would love to take a month and drive all over the country. Do yu have any lines on work after schhol is over? Wahts your degree in?

I need to start looking for real employment, but as it stands right now, I have no job lined up for me after I'm done with school. I'm going to be pursuing firefighting and personal training once I graduate.

I'm actually a double major. I'll be receiving a B.A. in History and a B.S. in Exercise Science with an emphasis as a Health and Fitness Specialist. I'm an Exercise Prescription class right now and after this class is done, I'll be taking the ACSM Personal Training exam to become certified. Being certified by ACSM is about the highest degree in personal training you can currently have I believe.

As for the roadtrip, I might need to work this summer while I take the last class I need, because as it stands, I don't have enough money now to properly go on a roadtrip, lol. Damn college budgets.

[BigBigTony]

Did you grow up out in Wash? My best friend from grade school is a professional lumberjack in eastern Wash. It's tough work-he spends 6-8 months per year deep in the forest at a base camp. He's actually some kind of foreman and a US dept of Forestry Certified Forest Fire Fighter. Makes pretty tall cash and has 4 months per year off. Life's in jeopardy every day though. When you see forest fires in Colorado or California or whatever, they fly him out there to do battle. He loves it but he's crazy too. It sounds weird to suggest being a lumberjack to a guy with TWO degrees, but he's probably the smartest guy I know. I can't remember if he was valedictorian, but if not he was #2 or 3.

[xvicknumber7x]

Today was a decent start:

Workouts:

Bench:
3 sets reps: 8, 6, 6, 4.

Incline

Squat

Powerclean.


Did some running drills and I did some grappling with some buddies (I can't wait to get back in the gym and do some MMA, I want to get better.)


Food:

Breakfast:
2 breadsticks (Probably 5 inches apiece.)
Fried egg sandwitch on toasted wheat bread

Lunch:
3 spicy chicken strips dipped in ranch
bag of baked dorritos
water
Roll

(also ate half of this chicken wrap thing.)

Dinner:
Small bowl of pasta with meat sauce.
few breadsticks.


I also ate a few cookies, and im not going to lie, im going back upstairs to eat a few more, as I feel really hungry, I should work on balancing my meals and getting 6 smaller meals throughout the day, although it's hard with school and such.

I doubt you wiill be able to consistently eat like that and cut good weight, man.

[jaybo334]

Treadmill:
8min, .66 miles, 126 calories

Stepmill:
51lb Vest, 60 steps/min, 8:00
Followed this up immediately without rest by walking three laps around the indoor track.

BB Curl:
45x5, 65x10, 65x8, 65x6

Close Grip Bench:
Barx5, 145x10, 145x7, 145x4

Standing DB Hammer Curls:
30x10, 30x10, 30x8

Skull Crushers:
40x10, 40x10, 40x5

Alternating Cable Curls:
40x10x3

Rope Tricep Pushdowns:
120x10, 120x10, 120x8

BB Forearm Curls:
Barx15, 15, 10

DB Forearm Curls:
30x10x3

Bicycle Abs:
BWx60x3

10 Min Stretching

10 Min in Steamroom

[CamKeo]

I doubt you wiill be able to consistently eat like that and cut good weight, man.

Oh, I know man.

It was a pretty hectic day, Mom is out of town, and I had alot of things going on, I'm getting back on track.

[xvicknumber7x]

Someone got a good picture of me.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/XVickNumber7X/me.jpg

[Freddie Beef]

Front Squats:205x6,7,6(+1)
Cable Leg Curls:130x10,10,10(+1)(135 NEXT TIME)
D. Lunges:70x 10,10,10(75 next time)
D. Calf Raises:95x2x20
Wrist Roller:30xfailure

Not as tired as I thought I would be:D

[Cluber]

Didn't workout the last 2 days but diet was very clean

Today did back and cardio, got home and my shirt looked like if I had taken a shower with it on lol

I am in chicago, so we have a few of us that are close by it seems.

[CamKeo]

I'm fairly close, I'm in Kentucky, maybe a 3-4 hour drive at most? lol.


Woot, I've done pretty good today!

Meal 1: Large bowl of granoloa and rasin ceral in 2% milk (all Mom will buy =/)

Meal 2: 100 calorie Oreo pack (Empty calories, but so good =D)

Meal 3: Turkey sandwitch on wheat bread with cheese. 100 cal. pack, half a small banana.

Meal 4: Another sandwitch. (was going to have a can of tuna, but the can opener went missing, wtf?)

Meal 5: Weight Watchers Smart choices Chicken Parmesan (quite tasty, I think it made me even more hungry to begin with, haha.)

Workout:
I don't have any work out equipment at home, so I try to make due the best I can.


130 jumping jacks.

35 curls each arm (20lbs, it's all I have, so....)
30 bed presses (not sure of exact term, where you hang over the bed with your arms and feet straight, and lower your body and pull it back up for each rep.)
20 push ups
4 min crunches
1 minute jump in place

[Man Of Steel 70]

"SPARTANS!!! READY YOUR BREAKFAST AND EAT HEARTY....FOR TONIGHT WE DINE IN HELL!!!!"

I'd totally be up for trying to do a get together of some sort, but like eveyone on here $$$ is a problem.

I lost another 4 pounds this week!!!! Bringing me to 368!!!! AWHOOO!!! AWHOOO!!! AWHOOO!!!

Pictures comin soon.

Fred= you're CD's comin soon dude. :-D

[TheNormalMan]

"SPARTANS!!! READY YOUR BREAKFAST AND EAT HEARTY....FOR TONIGHT WE DINE IN HELL!!!!"

I'd totally be up for trying to do a get together of some sort, but like eveyone on here $$$ is a problem.

I lost another 4 pounds this week!!!! Bringing me to 368!!!! AWHOOO!!! AWHOOO!!! AWHOOO!!!

Pictures comin soon.

Fred= you're CD's comin soon dude. :-D

Big congrats man. You're doing great! How much are you down total for this month?

I need to get my diet back on track 100%. I've been really lazy with it the last few weeks and the results speak for themselves. I'll be lucky if I break a 5 pound loss this month. But some loss is better than no loss. That's my thought.

[CamKeo]

Updated my post 2 posts up ;)

[Freddie Beef]

"SPARTANS!!! READY YOUR BREAKFAST AND EAT HEARTY....FOR TONIGHT WE DINE IN HELL!!!!"

I'd totally be up for trying to do a get together of some sort, but like eveyone on here $$$ is a problem.

I lost another 4 pounds this week!!!! Bringing me to 368!!!! AWHOOO!!! AWHOOO!!! AWHOOO!!!

Pictures comin soon.

Fred= you're CD's comin soon dude. :-D

Thanks brother!!! And Congrats Brother!!!

[Freddie Beef]

Big congrats man. You're doing great! How much are you down total for this month?

I need to get my diet back on track 100%. I've been really lazy with it the last few weeks and the results speak for themselves. I'll be lucky if I break a 5 pound loss this month. But some loss is better than no loss. That's my thought.

I have been on my diet 100% since last wednesday. This is the longest I have gone without cheating in years. It feels so right this time. I tweaked things in perfect order.

[TheNormalMan]

I have been on my diet 100% since last wednesday. This is the longest I have gone without cheating in years. It feels so right this time. I tweaked things in perfect order.

Awesome Fred, glad to hear it. I hope I can make it to the end of the month without screwing up again. The weekend will be the hardest challenge for me. They always seem to be. I'd like to lose more than 5 pounds this month, but I'm not sure that's gonna happen.

Still have one more full week before we weigh in again, but things aren't looking that good as it stands.

[CamKeo]

Is there a certain day everyone weighs in and posts? I must have missed that part...

[Freddie Beef]

Awesome Fred, glad to hear it. I hope I can make it to the end of the month without screwing up again. The weekend will be the hardest challenge for me. They always seem to be. I'd like to lose more than 5 pounds this month, but I'm not sure that's gonna happen.

Still have one more full week before we weigh in again, but things aren't looking that good as it stands.

I have a 3 day weekend coming up, and I am not worried cuz I know this is do or die for me. I have bull****ed around for tooooo f*ckin long. I hate to say it has taken my Father to have a heart attack to get me going, but now that I am I aint stopping. I could be losing more, but I am eating 2500 calories a day, and more muscle burns more fat, so I am keeping what muscle I got. I will be happy with 3 pounds a week. I really dunno what I am at right now cuz I aint followed my diet well enuff till now. As far as weigh in is concerned, I will shoot a PM to everybody involved to Pm me their weight by May 4th. I will update the group on May 5th. Lets do it.

[BigBigTony]

Benn super busy this week. No time for much of anything, but here's a couple of replys.


"SPARTANS!!! READY YOUR BREAKFAST AND EAT HEARTY....FOR TONIGHT WE DINE IN HELL!!!!"

I'd totally be up for trying to do a get together of some sort, but like eveyone on here $$$ is a problem.

I lost another 4 pounds this week!!!! Bringing me to 368!!!! AWHOOO!!! AWHOOO!!! AWHOOO!!!

Pictures comin soon.

Fred= you're CD's comin soon dude. :-D

We're at about the same place weight wise. Kind of a mirror image thing.


I have been on my diet 100% since last wednesday. This is the longest I have gone without cheating in years. It feels so right this time. I tweaked things in perfect order.

I also have been more strict this time than any time in my history. i believe it is because you guys keep me motivated and accountable.


Awesome Fred, glad to hear it. I hope I can make it to the end of the month without screwing up again. The weekend will be the hardest challenge for me. They always seem to be. I'd like to lose more than 5 pounds this month, but I'm not sure that's gonna happen.

Still have one more full week before we weigh in again, but things aren't looking that good as it stands.

You are one of if not the most motivated/consistent in this group. keep it up and grunt it out this weekend. You, if anybody can do it.


I have a 3 day weekend coming up, and I am not worried cuz I know this is do or die for me. I have bull****ed around for tooooo f*ckin long. I hate to say it has taken my Father to have a heart attack to get me going, but now that I am I aint stopping. I could be losing more, but I am eating 2500 calories a day, and more muscle burns more fat, so I am keeping what muscle I got. I will be happy with 3 pounds a week. I really dunno what I am at right now cuz I aint followed my diet well enuff till now. As far as weigh in is concerned, I will shoot a PM to everybody involved to Pm me their weight by May 4th. I will update the group on May 5th. Lets do it.


1. How is your dad?
2. In reference to keeping muscle, i have had excellent results i the past with glutamine. Have you tried it?

[BigBigTony]

Didn't workout the last 2 days but diet was very clean

Today did back and cardio, got home and my shirt looked like if I had taken a shower with it on lol

I am in chicago, so we have a few of us that are close by it seems.

Where in Chicago? I'm in mchenry-northwest subs.

[Man Of Steel 70]

Big congrats man. You're doing great! How much are you down total for this month?

I need to get my diet back on track 100%. I've been really lazy with it the last few weeks and the results speak for themselves. I'll be lucky if I break a 5 pound loss this month. But some loss is better than no loss. That's my thought.

Thanks man! I think that brings me to 11lbs this month, and we still got a week left! Awhoo!!

I read earlier that you're taking the ACSM test soon? That's awesome. Believe it or not, I majored in Sports and Exercise Science myself, and will be taking the NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer exam soon. Its part of my motivation. Who wants to take advice from someone bigger than them, right? lol. Whats funny is that people who know me and know my knowledge in this area, hit me up all the time to write them a program, or they have questions and such. Get it while its free I tell'em. Ever happen to you? As soon as I finish my degree I'm going to take the NSCA's CSCS (certified strength and conditioning specialist) and may end up in Colorado Springs at the Olympic Training Center.

First things first though, gotta drop all the crap I carry on my body. Thats not me. I have a beast inside on its way out!

"By Spartan law we will STAND and FIGHT....and DIE!!"

Awhoo!! Awhoo!! Awhoo!

[Freddie Beef]

1. How is your dad?
2. In reference to keeping muscle, i have had excellent results i the past with glutamine. Have you tried it?

I have heard taht Glutamine works, and that is is also a waste of money and does nothing, so I have never tried it. My Dad is doing okay, he is a little tired but all in all okay. I am off to do my 45 minutes of cardio, It works out to be about 2 miles, sometimes more sometimes less, depends on my left knee.

[Freddie Beef]

I see you guys talkinga bout being a personal trainer and think it is weird that I also am gonna be hoping to become a personal trainer. I am gonna be going thru the ISSA, hopefully the summer or Fall, and I really dont know how well it will hold up in getting a job as one. I hear mixed reviews about the ISSA cert. I want to get Fitness Trainer cert, the Sports Nutriton cert, and the sports or strenght and conditioning cert( I dunno if the last one was right) Tell me what you guys think about it, and I will check back in after my cardio.

[Cluber]

Where in Chicago? I'm in mchenry-northwest subs.

northwest side. near ohare airport and park ridge.

[Cluber]

I have heard taht Glutamine works, and that is is also a waste of money and does nothing, so I have never tried it. My Dad is doing okay, he is a little tired but all in all okay. I am off to do my 45 minutes of cardio, It works out to be about 2 miles, sometimes more sometimes less, depends on my left knee.

what seems to have worked for me was BCAA's. I use xtend,but some bulk powder should work and cheaper. just mix it with something for taste

[Man Of Steel 70]

I see you guys talkinga bout being a personal trainer and think it is weird that I also am gonna be hoping to become a personal trainer. I am gonna be going thru the ISSA, hopefully the summer or Fall, and I really dont know how well it will hold up in getting a job as one. I hear mixed reviews about the ISSA cert. I want to get Fitness Trainer cert, the Sports Nutriton cert, and the sports or strenght and conditioning cert( I dunno if the last one was right) Tell me what you guys think about it, and I will check back in after my cardio.

Hey man,

I originally heard about ISSA through Muscle and Fitness; yet no one I talk to has heard about the certification. I currently work in Recreation and know the fitness people really well, and none of them would recommend it. Most recommend ACE, AFTA, ACSM and NSCA.

Could just be around here though, I dunno.

Peace!

[TheNormalMan]

Thanks man! I think that brings me to 11lbs this month, and we still got a week left! Awhoo!!

I read earlier that you're taking the ACSM test soon? That's awesome. Believe it or not, I majored in Sports and Exercise Science myself, and will be taking the NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer exam soon. Its part of my motivation. Who wants to take advice from someone bigger than them, right? lol. Whats funny is that people who know me and know my knowledge in this area, hit me up all the time to write them a program, or they have questions and such. Get it while its free I tell'em. Ever happen to you? As soon as I finish my degree I'm going to take the NSCA's CSCS (certified strength and conditioning specialist) and may end up in Colorado Springs at the Olympic Training Center.

First things first though, gotta drop all the crap I carry on my body. Thats not me. I have a beast inside on its way out!

"By Spartan law we will STAND and FIGHT....and DIE!!"

Awhoo!! Awhoo!! Awhoo!

Yeah, I'll be taking the ACSM personal training certification test in June after I finish this Exercise Prescription class that I'm in the middle of taking. This class is insane but it's been good at preparing us for what we'll be doing in the field from what I can tell.


I see you guys talkinga bout being a personal trainer and think it is weird that I also am gonna be hoping to become a personal trainer. I am gonna be going thru the ISSA, hopefully the summer or Fall, and I really dont know how well it will hold up in getting a job as one. I hear mixed reviews about the ISSA cert. I want to get Fitness Trainer cert, the Sports Nutriton cert, and the sports or strenght and conditioning cert( I dunno if the last one was right) Tell me what you guys think about it, and I will check back in after my cardio.

That's awesome Fred. I've never heard of the ISSA certification but ACE is a real easy test to get certified with from what I've heard for those who are just getting their foot in the door.

[jaybo334]

Heck, let's all get certified and start our own Formerly Fat Guys Gym!!! That ACE Cert looks interesting... May have to give it a closer look!

Here's todays workout...

Treadmill:
7min, .52 miles
(I've got to get some new running shoes... Been running in these since September and my shins and knees are telling me it's time for some new ones...)

Stepmill:
51lb vest, 60 steps/min, 8min

Squats:
185x5, 225x5x3

SLDL:
135x5, 185x10x3

Plate Leg Extensions:
100x10x3

Seated Leg Curls:
150x10x3

Incline Leg Press:
180x10, 360x10, 500x8

Standing Leg Curls:
60x10x3

Seated Calf Raises:
90x15, 90x20, 90x25

Barbell Calf Raises:
275x20, 275x20, 275x15

Bicycle Abs:
BWx60x3

10 min stretching

10 min steamroom

[Cluber]

Great day and awesome workout today. Hit shoulders and triceps. no cardio though, was a bit short on time. I am gonna be so sore tomorrow.

[CamKeo]

Another good day.

Workout:
Football practice. This was one of the hardest practices I've had in a long time. We are currently doing conditioning (weights, running, agility.) and i pushed myself as hard as I could, mainly in the weight room.


Sets: 4 reps 8, 6, 6, 4.

Incline
Squat
Power cleans
Bench


Agility:
Box jumps. A 1 1/2 footbox-2footbox (not sure of exact height.) for 3 sets, probably about a minute of jumping on the box, getting off, and doing it again. I probably average 15 jumps (give or take.) a set.

Jump rope-

3 sets of probably 2 minutes. I didn't do very well because I got the short rope (Go figure, right?) so it kept hitting me in the back of the head and making me start over. I tried to get on track as much as possible, but could have went better.

(after jump roping, we did a lap around the track.)

Stair jumps. 3 sets of 2 minutes
(where quickly place both feet on the steps, jump down, and repeat, alot harder/tiring then it sounds....)

crunches/bicycles (varation of crunches, bring opposite elbow to opposite knee, russion twists/leg drops for a few sets, thought I was going to die.

Chased the puppy around the street cause it got out? (Haha, it counts!)


Food:

Meal 1: Egg sandwitch on Toasted what bread and light ketchup.

Meal 2: Turkey sandwitch on What bread, 100 calorie pack, banana, and two wheat rolls (Couldn't help myself, someone offered :( )

Meal 3: Weight Watchers Smart Choices Chicken Parmesan.

Meal 4: Turkey Sandwitch on wheat.


I'm starting to get motivated. Had the chance to get ice cream with my siblings (Older brother was paying.) but I refused because it would throw me off track. Mom gave me money to get some snacks at Krogers, but I bought a body building magazine instead.

Starting to feel good. hoping to see some process and weight drop, and hopefully I won't screw it up over the weekend.

[xvicknumber7x]

Haha, I went to an Ice Cream Social tonight but I didn't eat. I just had some water mand treated my sister. It is commonplace for me now, I am never really tempted.

[BigBigTony]

I've never really been enticed by sweets, but now i pass on fast food or seconds or pizaa hut, whatever. Once you (we) make this lifestyle change, it just becomes second nature. Good work fellas.

[CamKeo]

My goal is to be down atleast 5 pounds by the 1st when we weigh in, May be somewhat unrealstic, but it's something to shoot for.

[Freddie Beef]

Heck, let's all get certified and start our own Formerly Fat Guys Gym!!! That ACE Cert looks interesting... May have to give it a closer look!



Wouldnt that be something. I have heard of the ACE but I am gonna take a look too.

[xvicknumber7x]

New life goal: Make formerly fat guy gym with everyone in thread.

[BigBigTony]

we could have locations all around the country. We'll be featured in the Wall Street Journal:

Successful Gym Empire Founded by Internet Pals

Works for me. Im in.

[Freddie Beef]

We could wholeheartedly fix the obesity epidemic!!!!

[jaybo334]

Souds like a plan!

[TheNormalMan]

That would be a really cool idea for a gym. A bunch of gyms all owned by ripped guys who used to morbidly obese. Wouldn't that be something.

[Man Of Steel 70]

That would be a really cool idea for a gym. A bunch of gyms all owned by ripped guys who used to morbidly obese. Wouldn't that be something.

I am totally in! Think of the lives we could change after we have completed our own transformations! We're all already set up across the nation, we should do it!


"Let every Greek assembled know the truth of this...." Awhoo!

[CamKeo]

Who's paying?

;)

[izaktj]

Guys I'm sorry, I've failed again, although not as the last time I've failed to eat 1 out 6 meals this past weeks, at least I did not cheat...
I was shocked because according to the weight scale I'm 210lb now =O
And apparently lost nearly 2 waist inches since last measured...
WTF? I'm afraid I lost muscle too for failing to eat....
Crap let's see how things go on.

[jaybo334]

7min on stationary bike, Level 17, 8min, 97 calories, averaged 98rpm

Push Press:
45x5, 95x10x3

BB Shrugs:
225x10, 275x10x2, 225x25

DB Side Lat Raises:
30x10x3

DB Shrugs:
90x10, 90x10, 90x15

Bent Cable Lat Raises:
20x10, 20x10, 25x10

Prone DB Shrugs:
55x20x3

Decline Situps:
BWx15, BWx10

Weighted Back Extensions:
35x16, 35x16, 35x10

10 min stretching

10 min steam room

[Freddie Beef]

I woke up this morning and my son had a seizure and had to go to the hospital cuz he wouldnt stop twitching, on the way there he spiked a fever of 104.9. Then after I get home from the hospital with him, there is water dripping from my ceiling in 4 spots, teh ceiling is wet, and in the bathroom and kitchen the water is dripping from teh light fixtures. I am supposed to do my Back workout today.....lol I still might. We might havet o move to another Apt. It would be upstairs:( I would have to relocate my weights, that would suck, might end up lifting outside in my moms garage....buh I will try to update agian when I can.

[CamKeo]

Damn man, sounds like a bad day, hopfully it'll get better...Could always use that stress to get those extra reps in ;)

I'm assuming your son is alright?

[Freddie Beef]

Damn man, sounds like a bad day, hopfully it'll get better...Could always use that stress to get those extra reps in ;)

I'm assuming your son is alright?

Yup, he is alright now.

[BigBigTony]

What did they say about the boy? Do they expect this to happen in the future? My old boss' daughter had some sort of seizure issue for a few years. As she got older, it went away.

[Freddie Beef]

What did they say about the boy? Do they expect this to happen in the future? My old boss' daughter had some sort of seizure issue for a few years. As she got older, it went away.

He was diagnosed with Ideopathic epilepsy( which means teh doctors dunno why he has them, he has had dozens of tests with everything coming back normal) He is on medication. When he is sick, he has the tendency to get them, not just from fevers. He has been congested for a week now. So things seem to be cool for now. His Neurologist says it might go away as he gets older, he doesnt know at teh moment.

[Freddie Beef]

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh162/toobigfred/Untitled-1.jpg

The * means I ate something during the middle of the night:(

[Freddie Beef]

I also weighed in at 417......If the scale was right when I weighed in at 425 last wednesday, I dropped 8 pounds. I am gonna clean up my diet a bit more and see if I can get under 410.

[xvicknumber7x]

I woke up this morning and my son had a seizure and had to go to the hospital cuz he wouldnt stop twitching, on the way there he spiked a fever of 104.9. Then after I get home from the hospital with him, there is water dripping from my ceiling in 4 spots, teh ceiling is wet, and in the bathroom and kitchen the water is dripping from teh light fixtures. I am supposed to do my Back workout today.....lol I still might. We might havet o move to another Apt. It would be upstairs:( I would have to relocate my weights, that would suck, might end up lifting outside in my moms garage....buh I will try to update agian when I can.

I hope your son is alright. I really do.

[BigBigTony]

He was diagnosed with Ideopathic epilepsy( which means teh doctors dunno why he has them, he has had dozens of tests with everything coming back normal) He is on medication. When he is sick, he has the tendency to get them, not just from fevers. He has been congested for a week now. So things seem to be cool for now. His Neurologist says it might go away as he gets older, he doesnt know at teh moment.


Sounds just like i was saying. Can't remember the technical name. Like I said, When they get it young, it seems to go away with time. So I hope that's the case for you too.

[xvicknumber7x]

I am totally in! Think of the lives we could change after we have completed our own transformations! We're all already set up across the nation, we should do it!


"Let every Greek assembled know the truth of this...." Awhoo!


I'll start saving.

I'm 100% serious. Discovering fitness has been the best thing to ever happen to me and I'd love to share the joy and experience of fitness with everyone who will listen.

Give me 10 years and I'll make one in Buffalo, NY.

[CamKeo]

Due to lack of planning, organization, and communication, on my part and my Mothers, I ate TERRIBLE last night..... I was angry, and just kinda gave up on my self for a bit. I'm back in my mindset, and I'm going to recover. I was going to have my cheat meal (Not day, just 1 meal, with a smaller porportion.) on Saturdays, but I will not be doing so today.

Last night:
Piece of pizza at friends.
Hot Pocket
4-6 wings dipped in ranch.


I know it don't look like alot, but I feel like ****, and im glad I do, I'm angry at myself, and I want to use this disapointment in myself for motivation to lose it. I weighed myself the other day and I was down like 2-3 pounds (Hopfully not water weight :( ) and I still have the gaol of being down 5 on the 1st.


Todays plans:
Going to the gym to do MMA and work out. This should be a great workout, and I plan on being there for the majority of the day.


/rant.

[Freddie Beef]

All reminder PM's have been sent. Remember, it isnt all about weight loss, it is about FAT LOSS, just cuz your weight might not drop doesnt mean you arent succeeding in your goal.

[Freddie Beef]

I only did the power matrix today, I would have done this yesterday but as some of you know, it sucked yesterday. I am time constrained today. So here is what I did

Power Matrix:420
235x8
295x5
340x3
385x1
385x1
385x1st attempt failed/2nd attempt failed
310x5

[TheNormalMan]

All reminder PM's have been sent. Remember, it isnt all about weight loss, it is about FAT LOSS, just cuz your weight might not drop doesnt mean you arent succeeding in your goal.

I hear you Fred. The scale hasn't budged for me in three weeks. My diet's been off this month, but I feel like I've been putting forth enough effort that my weight should still be dropping even with a crap week.

I wonder if I need to drop my calories a little bit since I've lost so much weight. Instead of 2600-2800, maybe I should go back to 2500.

[Freddie Beef]

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh162/toobigfred/001.jpg

I am turning into a fat burning monster!!! I will be back on Friday when I update for the contest. I want under 410!! AAARRRGGGHHHHHHHH

[jaybo334]

I almost crapped my pants when I saw that picture... Pretty scary stuff bro!

[solstice]

ROFL! Great pic Fred! ;)

I maintained- but have lost an inch and a half from my waist and hip measurements. I'm happy with that :) But next month that scale is gonna get shredded ;)

[Man Of Steel 70]

HAHA!! Nice pic Fred.

Hey guys (and gals) I took some new pictures on wed, check'em out.

I need to get to bed though, rest is important too!

Awhoo! Awhoo! Awhoo!

[CamKeo]

I don't think im going to get to see the results I want this month.


All next week I'm working the Kentucky Derby (With the football team, we pick up trash, it's for a fundraiser.) and pizza is provided for us, and I don't think I can take my own food (Going to look into it on Monday.) so I guess I'm just going to try and watch my porportions. Maybe just two slices or something? I don't know.

[jaybo334]

5min stationary bike for warmup

Stepmill:
60lb vest, 9min, 60 steps/min followed immediately by two laps fast walking around upstairs track

Deadlifts:
135x5, 225x3, 275x5, 225x8

BB Bench:
45x10, 135x5, 185x5x3, 135x10

T-Bar Rows:
90x7, 70x7, 70x8, 70x8

Incline DB Bench:
55x10, 55x8, 45x6, 35x8

Seated Cable Rows:
160x10x4

Pec Deck Flies:
100x10x4

Assisted Pullups:
-70x4, -88x6, -88x5

Assisted Dips:
-40x8, -50x8

18min jogging @ 5mph, burned 250 calories, new running shoes felt great!

Bicycle Abs:
BWx70x2, BWx60

10min stretching

[CamKeo]

I failed so hard today I don't even want to talk about it.

I'm just ready for this day to be over so I can start over tomarrow.


=/

[Man Of Steel 70]

I failed so hard today I don't even want to talk about it.

I'm just ready for this day to be over so I can start over tomarrow.


=/

hey dude, we've all been there. The important part is to continue moving forward and not dwelling on it. Its like that quote from Rocky Balboa, "life's not about how hard you can hit, but how hard you can GET hit and keep moving forward, how much you can take and keep moving forward. Thats how winning's done!"

The key is consistency man. You're doing awesome, keep it up.

Awhoo!

[xvicknumber7x]

You need to get focused, man. Diet especially =[.

Today was kind of lame. I started my new job yesterday and have had trouble eating right. I've made the right choices, but only got to eat like 3 times a day, which sucks. No work tomorrow so I'm looking to get back on track with my diet. Exercise is, as always, good, walked a fair bit today, biked a lot yesterday, tomorrow hopefully hitting the gym after school. Starting to feel excellent, with very high stamina. Mirrors are objects I have come to love.

[Freddie Beef]

Just a quick post saying that the past 3 days have been **** for me, my diet has sucked, my son now has pinkeye in both eyes, an ear infection, and a resporatory infection. I havent been able to do cardio either. I will jump back on track today and hopefully in teh next few days with antibiotic eye ointment combined with oral antibiotics he will be bouncing around the house again soon. I will try to get the update posted either on Sunday or Monday. I was wanting under 410 by friday, but willtake whatever losses I can muster after the last few days. People that have followed me on here know already, for me, when it rains it really f*ckin pours.

[BigBigTony]

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh162/toobigfred/001.jpg

I am turning into a fat burning monster!!! I will be back on Friday when I update for the contest. I want under 410!! AAARRRGGGHHHHHHHH

How the fcuk do you put pics inline like this? Someone? Anyone?

PM me if you want.

[MsTropix]

Is everyone in check? ☑

TNMan, what is your final weight goal?

[xvicknumber7x]

Just makeit a cheat day CamKeo.

[CamKeo]

Just makeit a cheat day CamKeo.


Huh?

[TheNormalMan]

Is everyone in check? ☑

TNMan, what is your final weight goal?

Hey Keto, haven't seen you in a bit. Everything's going solid here so far. My motivation from March has finally returned and I've turned up the intensity yet again.

Final goal weight is 185 although I have no idea if that's the weight that's actually right for me. Could be more or less.

I'd like to be 195 by the start of July if I can. That would be awesome!

[TheNormalMan]

How the fcuk do you put pics inline like this? Someone? Anyone?

PM me if you want.

I use photobucket to upload my pictures so that they display in the forums like this.

You basically type ""http://www....""

Delete the " " when you submit the image and replace the http with the actual image URL and it'll display like Fred's photo.

[CamKeo]

This whole eating six times a day thing feels so...wrong? I feel like im stuffing myself and eating alot more than usual (even though I'm really not, just smaller porportions.)

lol, not that im complaining, eating 3 chicken wraps while at school is great.


Meal 1: Ice Cream cup (130 calories, .5 trans fat, sorta healthy? Lol.)
Hot Pocket

Was rushing this morning, had to grab somethig quick.

Meal 2:
Chicken in Wheat wrap with ranch dressing.

Meal 3:
Chicken Wheat Wrap, 100 calorie pack, Banana

Meal 4:
Chicken Wheat wrap

Meal 5:
Turkey sandwitch (wheat bread.)
Ice cream cup
1 spoonfull of Peanut butter.

Meal 6:
weight watchers Chicken Parmesan (290 Calories.)
1/2 Spoonful of Peanut butter.



Workout:

Reps: 8, 6, 6, 4.

Power Cleans (beat my max again, woot!)

Bench x2


3 sets box jumps

3 sets jump rope

x3 To one side and back on the football field (Lol)

x3 sets of stair shuffles.

[jaybo334]

Stationary Bike:
10min for warmup, 3.77miles, avg 22.6mph, 157 calories

5min Stretching

Treadmill, 32min, 2.82miles, 555 calories
(Kept a steady pace of 5.5mph for all but 5 minutes in the middle where I slowed to 5mph... No stopping to walk this time!!! Oh yeah and I downloaded some Navy Seal and Army Ranger running cadences to run with... Seemed to make it a lot easier!)

Treadmill, 5min, .28miles, 59 calories, 3.5mph, 5% incline for cool down

10min Stretching

10min Steam Room

Feels good to be back with good shoes!

I'm filling out an application to be put on the notification list for FireFighter Recruit in the city above us. I'll be turning it in this week or next. Rumor is that they're getting ready to start filling a new class soon, so I'm gonna try to get on it. Also, I'm probably going to be doing away with most of my legs day and focusing on the weighted vest, running, and putting a major emphasis on low weight high reps, and really focusing on situps, pushups, and pullups to begin prepping in case I do get selected.

[BigBigTony]

Thanks TNM, pain in the ass though. I put a pic of my "other" nickname in TooBigFred's bass fishing log. I'd post a link here, but I don't know how to do that either.

I'm going to a local health club for a certified weight. Will post here Wednesday.

[MsTropix]

I think I have seen you lose at least 40 pounds since last September TNMan.... What an inspiration you are to me and the like. :)

[TheNormalMan]

I think I have seen you lose at least 40 pounds since last September TNMan.... What an inspiration you are to me and the like. :)

Glad I can serve as a source of motivation for you guys. You guys sure help keep me going when I slip, which seems to more often these days...

Officially as of last last Friday, I am down 55 pounds since October 29, 2007.

[CamKeo]

Good stuff man.

I wish I could see some progress in myself....but the scale don't seem to budge, my diet is right, and Im getting good amounts of excercise, I just can't figure it out...

[BigBigTony]

Our home scale goes to 330 lbs, but I've seen it record as high as 338 or 343. Well weigh in is Thursday (switched from Wed) and my scale still doesn't register a weight for me. It just reads error.

This is starting to concern me. I started at 350 lbs almost a month ago. In the past I have always lost an absolute minimum of 15 lbs the first month back on track. That would put me at 335 lbs which is in the range for the scale. My diet has been cleaner than any time in the last 5 years and I have missed only 2 days of cardio and no workouts. That damn thing better start showing something!! I'm gonna be pissed, if I weigh more than 340 lbs on Thursday.

[jaybo334]

Weighed in the morning at 265.4lbs and was caliper tested for BF this afternoon and got 15.4%. Was don by the same person a month and a half ago. Registered 17.6% then.

Stationary Bike, 6min @ level 12 for warmup

Stepmill:
60lb vest, 60 steps/min, 9min followed by 1 lap walking around track 2 laps jogging around track with vest

Barbell Curls:
45x5, 65x10, 65x10, 65x6, 65x6

CGBP:
45x5, 145x10, 145x7, 145x6, 95x15

DB Hammer Curls:
30x10, 30x10, 30x8, 20x15

Skull Crushers:
40x10, 40x10, 40x9, 20x20

Alt. Cable Curls:
40x10, 40x10, 40x10, 20x20

Rope Tricep Pushdowns:
120x10, 120x10, 120x9, 60x25

BB Forearm Curls:
Barx15, 15, 10, 20

DB Forearm Curls:
30x10x2

Jog for 11min @ 6.5mph, 6min @ 4.5-5.5mph, total 1.5miles, 292 calories

Bicycle Abs:
BWx70x3

10min Stretching

10min steamroom

[CamKeo]

I've been eating good, and excercising alot, good workouts, but the scale just won't budge.

Time to step it up, I suppose.

[Shhmmooove]

Anyone mind if I join this place of hard word, dedication, blood, sweat and tears?

[jaybo334]

Anyone mind if I join this place of hard word, dedication, blood, sweat and tears?

Good to have you on board bro!

[Shhmmooove]

Cheers!

Got a workout tonight - hope to hit about 40 - 50 mins slow cardio (steep incline walking) then on to do some biceps and back work. Praying the gym isn't packed out.....theres big football match tonight, so should be fairly quiet.

Problem is that I didnt sleep very well last night, and I can feel the tiredness creeping in......dammit.

[Freddie Beef]

Here is what the hell is wrong with me right now. I am bipolar/manic depressive or what ever they call that. I DO NOT take medication and refuse to do so cuz I pretty much keep things in check with the weights and the exercise. Here in teh past couple of weeks I hit the manic part hard. It is hard to describe, kinda like an engine slowly revving up faster and faster and faster, my thoughts and feelings start racing till BAM, it stops and the depressed stage hits. Usually a stress starts me in to manic mode( my dad) I went from 425 to 417 in about 10 days, I am at 415 right now. I was starting to get cooled down when my son had his seizure, then that kinda revved things beyond control. I decided to my week break from lifting now, then I will resume a new 8 week period on Monday. Once the manic part stops, I am so extremely tired, I have slept alot teh past few days. I have no appetite( a good thing I guess) And feel like a piece of ****. I hide it well from the outside. Most people cant even tell. I figure it is better for my son if he sees me normal, not all crazy. I knew this point was coming, but I didnt know it was gonna go this fast. I am gonna keep my posts to a minimum till I get my mind right. Needless to say, I am at 415, sucks.

[xvicknumber7x]

Hope it all goes well, Fred.

[MsTropix]

Our home scale goes to 330 lbs, but I've seen it record as high as 338 or 343. Well weigh in is Thursday (switched from Wed) and my scale still doesn't register a weight for me. It just reads error.

This is starting to concern me. I started at 350 lbs almost a month ago. In the past I have always lost an absolute minimum of 15 lbs the first month back on track. That would put me at 335 lbs which is in the range for the scale. My diet has been cleaner than any time in the last 5 years and I have missed only 2 days of cardio and no workouts. That damn thing better start showing something!! I'm gonna be pissed, if I weigh more than 340 lbs on Thursday.

I had a scale at one point that stopped reading my weight as well. What a feeling.


Here is what the hell is wrong with me right now. I am bipolar/manic depressive or what ever they call that. I DO NOT take medication and refuse to do so cuz I pretty much keep things in check with the weights and the exercise. Here in teh past couple of weeks I hit the manic part hard. It is hard to describe, kinda like an engine slowly revving up faster and faster and faster, my thoughts and feelings start racing till BAM, it stops and the depressed stage hits. Usually a stress starts me in to manic mode( my dad) I went from 425 to 417 in about 10 days, I am at 415 right now. I was starting to get cooled down when my son had his seizure, then that kinda revved things beyond control. I decided to my week break from lifting now, then I will resume a new 8 week period on Monday. Once the manic part stops, I am so extremely tired, I have slept alot teh past few days. I have no appetite( a good thing I guess) And feel like a piece of ****. I hide it well from the outside. Most people cant even tell. I figure it is better for my son if he sees me normal, not all crazy. I knew this point was coming, but I didnt know it was gonna go this fast. I am gonna keep my posts to a minimum till I get my mind right. Needless to say, I am at 415, sucks.

Hey Fred. I have something wrong w me too, but I wanted to say that maybe my multi will help you out. Alive! Multi. It comes in the form of a pill and a shake. Until then, I feel for ya. Be careful still to avoid letting your son and wife suffer for your moment of insanity. Stay focused and stay strong.

[Man Of Steel 70]

Well today was my weigh in (I weigh in every wednesday with a friend) and..... I lost another 2.5lbs! Bringing my total weight loss this year to 49.5 pounds!! SO CLOSE TO 50!!!!! lol


Awhoo!!! Awhoo!!! Awhoo!!

[Man Of Steel 70]

Here is what the hell is wrong with me right now. I am bipolar/manic depressive or what ever they call that. I DO NOT take medication and refuse to do so cuz I pretty much keep things in check with the weights and the exercise. Here in teh past couple of weeks I hit the manic part hard. It is hard to describe, kinda like an engine slowly revving up faster and faster and faster, my thoughts and feelings start racing till BAM, it stops and the depressed stage hits. Usually a stress starts me in to manic mode( my dad) I went from 425 to 417 in about 10 days, I am at 415 right now. I was starting to get cooled down when my son had his seizure, then that kinda revved things beyond control. I decided to my week break from lifting now, then I will resume a new 8 week period on Monday. Once the manic part stops, I am so extremely tired, I have slept alot teh past few days. I have no appetite( a good thing I guess) And feel like a piece of ****. I hide it well from the outside. Most people cant even tell. I figure it is better for my son if he sees me normal, not all crazy. I knew this point was coming, but I didnt know it was gonna go this fast. I am gonna keep my posts to a minimum till I get my mind right. Needless to say, I am at 415, sucks.

Hey Fred, that blows man. My mother is severely manic/depressive and it can be rough. We're all here for you man. Keep in mind what we're doing is not a race, but a journey. As lame and cliche as that may sound, its true. Keep at it dude. A boxer once said, "When my arms are tired and I'm getting punished, I get back up. When my legs are weak and wobbly and I can't hit anything, I get back up. When I get knocked down every round, I get back up. Knowing that the man who always gets back up, is never whipped."

I forget who said it, and I'm paraphrasing, but you get the idea. Let me know if you need anything. And BTW, you're cd's going in the mail tomorrow, I just keep forgetting to mail it. lol- Sorry!

[Freddie Beef]

Hey Fred, that blows man. My mother is severely manic/depressive and it can be rough. We're all here for you man. Keep in mind what we're doing is not a race, but a journey. As lame and cliche as that may sound, its true. Keep at it dude. A boxer once said, "When my arms are tired and I'm getting punished, I get back up. When my legs are weak and wobbly and I can't hit anything, I get back up. When I get knocked down every round, I get back up. Knowing that the man who always gets back up, is never whipped."

I forget who said it, and I'm paraphrasing, but you get the idea. Let me know if you need anything. And BTW, you're cd's going in the mail tomorrow, I just keep forgetting to mail it. lol- Sorry!

No worries brother. Things should start to even out soon.

[Freddie Beef]

Well today was my weigh in (I weigh in every wednesday with a friend) and..... I lost another 2.5lbs! Bringing my total weight loss this year to 49.5 pounds!! SO CLOSE TO 50!!!!! lol


Awhoo!!! Awhoo!!! Awhoo!!
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[izaktj]

This video gives me a lot of motivation
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