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**TacoMalo** · 05-25-2008, 07:19 PM

I'm gonna join you man cause I need to get off my arse too.... I stopped caring when I got married but now I'm paying for it. Tomorrow is the first step for me, I'll be clearing out one of the bedrooms for a new bowflex and will probably get a trainer for my bike. 35 lbs to lose and counting... (down) hopefully.

afmo · 05-25-2008, 07:25 PM

well, i'm sad to say i lapsed a bit during finals week, but overall i'm down about 4 pounds overall

XD_Hokie · 05-25-2008, 07:27 PM

I know where you are coming from. Promotion to desk job and more pay in the past 3 yrs has allowed bad physical condition to sneak up on me as well. Glad to here you have started, I just started back and only walking the few blocks, will work my way up to jogging.

**nikon777** · 05-25-2008, 07:39 PM

I start a spin class this Tuesday. I plan to lose about 60 lbs.

JeffXD · 05-25-2008, 07:55 PM

A few years back there was a show on PBS called Frontier House. One of the obnoxious guys on there was really worried about his weight after a little while on the project. They eventually let him see the "show doctor" I guess and they talked about how he was actually the correct weight and all for a person his size. It really made me think that the only true way to get in shape is a total life change. Total change in eating, total change in activity, total change of mind. Kinda one of the reasons I want to get out of town and move to the country. Work outside every day and primarly eat only what I can produce myself. Not sure I have the discipline to do it as we live now.

texas_rebel_1980 · 05-25-2008, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baldy

rather than bitching about airplane seats being too small or whatever.

but its my shoulders that go from the middle of the next seat to the middle of the aisle, not my ass!

Firefighter701 · 05-26-2008, 05:17 AM

Firefighter701 · 05-26-2008, 04:20 PM

**nikon777** · 05-26-2008, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firefighter701

look

look at what?

PatriotnMore · 05-26-2008, 05:00 PM

I bought an elliptical machine for the home because I hate having to drive to the gym, waiting for a machine, and feel someone's sweat when you go to use it. I already have a home weight machine, and between the two its fantastic. I do a half hour every day for five days on the elliptical, and I work chest, tri, bi, and abs, low weight (25lbs) five sets, 20 reps each, not trying to bulk, just keep definition, and firm.

Once you get into a routine, its becomes like a habit, and you don't want to miss a day. There are times I get lazy and don't want to work out, but I don't beat myself up over it, and I find I am looking forward to the next workout.

05-25-2008, 07:19 PM	#41
TacoMalo XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,397	I'm gonna join you man cause I need to get off my arse too.... I stopped caring when I got married but now I'm paying for it. Tomorrow is the first step for me, I'll be clearing out one of the bedrooms for a new bowflex and will probably get a trainer for my bike. 35 lbs to lose and counting... (down) hopefully. __________________ "Dilegua, o notte! Tramontate, stelle! Tramontate, stelle! All'alba vincerò! Vincerò! Vincerò!"

05-25-2008, 07:25 PM	#42
afmo XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,287	well, i'm sad to say i lapsed a bit during finals week, but overall i'm down about 4 pounds overall __________________ There are just two rules of governance in a free society: Mind your own business and keep your hands to yourself. - P.J. O'Rourke Guy Fawkes: The only person to enter parliament with honest intentions. Ruger 22/45 MKIII Springfield XD-9 Service Stevens Model 67 Series E 12g 1948 M44 Mosin-Nagant

05-25-2008, 07:27 PM	#43
XD_Hokie XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SW Virginia Posts: 157	I know where you are coming from. Promotion to desk job and more pay in the past 3 yrs has allowed bad physical condition to sneak up on me as well. Glad to here you have started, I just started back and only walking the few blocks, will work my way up to jogging. __________________ Men love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil. (Paraphrased - Holy Bible) Therefore, Night Sights !! GO HOKIES!! Virginia Citizens Defense League - www.vcdl.org

05-25-2008, 07:39 PM	#44
nikon777 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH. The Danger Zone. Posts: 6,797	I start a spin class this Tuesday. I plan to lose about 60 lbs. __________________ Clinging bitterly to guns and religion since 1977.. My Blogspot.

05-25-2008, 07:55 PM	#45
JeffXD XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 1,506 Blog Entries: 1	A few years back there was a show on PBS called Frontier House. One of the obnoxious guys on there was really worried about his weight after a little while on the project. They eventually let him see the "show doctor" I guess and they talked about how he was actually the correct weight and all for a person his size. It really made me think that the only true way to get in shape is a total life change. Total change in eating, total change in activity, total change of mind. Kinda one of the reasons I want to get out of town and move to the country. Work outside every day and primarly eat only what I can produce myself. Not sure I have the discipline to do it as we live now. __________________ This is a perilous time, and more than ever, the world needs a united and strong America. If, God forbid, we live to see Mr. Obama president, we will live through a socialist era that America has not seen before, and our country will be weakened in every way. - Jon Voight

05-26-2008, 05:17 AM	#47
Firefighter701 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NC Posts: 266	HaHa __________________ XD 45 4" Taurus pt111 SKS chinese 870 pump marlin 30-30 ruger 10-22 looking for more!!

05-26-2008, 04:20 PM	#48
Firefighter701 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NC Posts: 266	look __________________ XD 45 4" Taurus pt111 SKS chinese 870 pump marlin 30-30 ruger 10-22 looking for more!!

05-26-2008, 05:00 PM	#50
PatriotnMore XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 97	I bought an elliptical machine for the home because I hate having to drive to the gym, waiting for a machine, and feel someone's sweat when you go to use it. I already have a home weight machine, and between the two its fantastic. I do a half hour every day for five days on the elliptical, and I work chest, tri, bi, and abs, low weight (25lbs) five sets, 20 reps each, not trying to bulk, just keep definition, and firm. Once you get into a routine, its becomes like a habit, and you don't want to miss a day. There are times I get lazy and don't want to work out, but I don't beat myself up over it, and I find I am looking forward to the next workout.

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