Welcome- Were all in the same boat and probably not born natural bodybuilders. Keep it up take it slow, follow like minded people.Just found this thread and figured I would introduce myself. Been on here for a little over a week or so. While, I am not married, I am engaged and we have a 3 year old daughter together; two kids total. I have been on and off when it comes to working out. The toughest part for me now, aside from having parental responsibility is the fact that I work nights. However, on the HIIT topic, I did do the Insanity in its entirety back in the beginning of 2011. Worked like a dream. Went from 209 down to 195 lbs in 2 months, and lost over 17 inches throughout my body. Lots of people thought I weighed less than that! I definitely have difficulty staying motivated when it comes to working out, and I probably could come up with 1,000 reasons why, but there is really no excuse. Just read my signature. I am beginning a new chapter in my life (about to turn 30 in a few months), which means it is time to make a few life decisions, to include fitness.
While I am no rookie, I am sure there is plenty I can learn as there is always new exercises out there that I can try. After looking at a number of stories on here (awesome motivation can be found in the "Transformations" link found on the motivation page), as well as comparing weight vs physical appearance, I have decided to set the following weight goal:
Current weight: 197 lbs; Goal weight: 177 - 184 lbs
Not too sure how I want to be proportion wise, since my waist is naturally 35 inches. I'm looking at maybe going for 43" chest, 16.5 - 18" arms, 23" legs, 16" calves. It might seem like I'm throwing numbers out there, but it's not, I promise. Some of it is based from personal experience and other numbers are based on just constant information overload. Not trying to look perfect...want to build more confidence and self-appreciation. Right now I abuse the life out of my body...I drink untold amounts of soda, eat all sorts of fatty food (bad fat), smoke a pack of cigarettes per day, and the list goes on. Makes me wonder how the hell I am even just 197 lbs!
Anyway, sorry for rambling. Just tired of hiding from myself. I feel like the first step to fixing things is admitting there is a problem. Thanks for reading!
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12-20-2012, 07:34 AM #753
Hi everyone. Just found this thread and am so happy to find other like minded people out there. As a parent, I find that I encounter a lot of negitivity for the fact I take an hour a day to workout and focus on myself. But I really believe that taking this time improves my self confidence and my attitude.
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12-20-2012, 07:44 AM #754
Married 10yrs to the same beautiful woman (My HighSchool Sweetheart), have 2.5 children (1 in the mommy oven), and just loving life right now with little rugrats running around our house getting into EVERYTHING! Kids are great!
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. -Albert Einstein
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and earning a great body. -leanlocomotive
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01-02-2013, 01:03 PM #767
Hi - Just found this thread and wanted to introduce myself. I am married with two young kids, work full time and I am doing my first natural bodybuilding competition in April! On the days I don't workout with my trainer at the gym, I wait until the kids are asleep to workout. It gets late, but I feel like there is no other time! I can't lift in the morning - tried that - just not enough energy or time! Sometimes I get up early and do cardio...but lifting has to be at night! Anyway, friend me! Would love to meet some others dealing with balancing all of this!
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01-03-2013, 07:49 AM #770
i agree, it can be hard to fall asleep afterwards. I stay up much later than i did before I started exercising again. But it is much harder for me to get up early...just can't do it! Plus the only time I can see my trainer is the evenings....so I figured I would stay on that schedule when I workout at home too. It's nice that the gyms you go to have daycare! After I get through this year of competitions I might re-evaluate my situation with where I workout and when....
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01-04-2013, 04:02 PM #773
- Join Date: Dec 2012
- Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)
- Age: 39
- Posts: 91
- Rep Power: 184
Hello all. Engaged to my better half, together for 7 years and due to finally tie the knot later this year. Two cracking kids, my boy aged 4 and daughter coming up to 2. I've been training for just over three months. Feel free to drop by on my page, read up on me on my About Me section, check out progress pics if it takes your fancy and leave any feedback and you're welcome to add me as a friend/follow. Cheers.
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01-05-2013, 11:44 AM #774
- Join Date: Oct 2011
- Location: Elk River, Minnesota, United States
- Age: 43
- Posts: 139
- Rep Power: 182
Welcome...so how can we make this thread better...ideas? The whole point was to get motivation, connect with people in common situations etc..maybe a topic...like favorite breakfast? Im trying sue me... Ok mine is egg white omelet with greek yogurt steel oats and salsa with green tea then light protein about 2 hours later...go!
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01-09-2013, 11:32 AM #779
My name is Lee, I'm 23, married with only one very active 2 year old. I'm currently deployed in Afghanistan so luckily right now I have a lot of time to work out. When I get home I'm sure it will be a different stroy but I'm hoping to make lifting and eating healthy a lifestyle I can keep going when I get back home.
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01-11-2013, 02:11 PM #780
About me: Justin, married going on 10 years this October, proud father of two- 8yr old son 12yr old daughter. Currently in my 2nd year of training full time, with the exception of my chest at this point I'm pretty happy with my muscle build, I'm looking to shed about 7-10 pds and get my 6 pack more detailed come summer time.
[QUOTE=jawsmp;968322763]I starting working out to freaking save my life... was pushing 260 pds and probably 30% body fat. After 2 years of training it became an obsession. I love the feeling of being healthy, also don't mind the looks I get now either from other people.... drives my wife nuts though lol. *edit* I think this post is now going into my sig!![/QUOTE]
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