You know you're serious when...you added what?

Southernb3lle

Weights, weighted bar, "cleaner" eating, HRM, Food scale...the list goes on and on. Oh and commenting to my husband "Do you know how many calories there are in that?" Haha

ScouseNerd

Just spent $120 on New Balance shoes yesterday, and bought some hideous neon workout gear a couple weeks ago (I always worked out in black, baggy stuff so I figure new look to get me energized!)

Also at work we have seminars and functions where the booze and cupcakes are free and flowing nearly on the daily - didn't touch a thing! Even when the cupcakes were sky high with icing (mmmm)

Rather than admit defeat when Burger Week hit (and yes, I did Burg), I just worked out like a maniac and burned nearly all my calories throughout the day! (whoops)

lacewitch

i know i was serious about my new lifestyle when i started extreme tricks pole dancing classes!

supergirl6

The first was when I decided to start paying for a personal trainer. She's totally changed my body shape and my attitude even though she's very expensive. It is an expense I am happy to pay now.

The second was when I was booking a short weekend trip for my husband and I made sure my hotel choice was dependant on if they had a decent gym and/or pool I could do laps in.

The third was when I was booking my big summer vacation to visit a friend in California and I got very excited when we decided to make part of our trip a hiking trip in the Sequoia national forest and Kings Canyon. I've never made a vacation surrounding physical activity before and now I am completely stoked about it.

timbrom

Did you make that power rack yourself? If so - how much did it cost, how hard was it and did you have to tie it into the foor boards above?

I did, following the plans at http://www.home-gym-bodybuilding.com/homemade-power-rack.html. Cost was maybe just a hair over $100, most of that for the lumber. The hardest part was drilling all the holes for the safety pins, although that would be a lot easier if one had access to a drill press. Probably took about 8 hours total I would guess, I split it across a few evenings.

I haven't tied it into the floor joists yet, it's pretty dang solid as-is and I'm not 100% sure it's going to stay right there or if I may move it around a little. I probably will tie it in once I'm sure it's where I want it to be. It doesn't really need it, I can hang off of it and it doesn't budge, but I figure it can't really hurt.

I'd trust it up to around 300lbs, that's the number I just pulled out of my butt. If I tied it in and maybe got something a little more solid for the safety pins (using 3/4" black pipe right now) I'd probably trust it with more.

fyoufat

Buying a heart rate monitor and meeting with a trainer

michellechawner

- When it's mealtime and my mom pulls out the food scale for me.
-When I don't get to yoga and my instructor calls me asking if I'm sick.

JonathanBB

You know you're serious when your last name is Black and your best friend is a 13 year old wizard with a scar on his forehead.

kr1stadee

My hubby bought me a digital food scale for my birthday and I was very happy about it!

WalkingMermaid_

When I brought weighing scales and weighed myself after years of avoiding them for fear of what Id see! That was huge for me. Today I replaced my old mechanical food scales with some hi-tech digital scales. Now I feel pro

snowmanluv

That's a journey worth telling.

neekosmith

When my husband offered to go get us ice cream & I turned him down because it didn't fit into my calories for the day

pittbullgirl

When I recently bought a mountain bike (I rarely buy things for myself) and used it more than once. I actually look forward to using it!

When I am seriously considering on buying a Body Media device- yet anouther big purchase for MYSELF.

When I realize ITS OK to invest in my own health and not feel guilty for doing so.

When I look forward to eating red grapes almost as much as chocolate! Whoda thunk??

cskalaj

it feels weird to shower when you aren't already soaking in sweat. Every time I take a "dry" shower it gets me!

liftreadphilosophize

I knew I was serious when I stopped pressuring myself to do the workouts I "should" do, and gave myself permission to find those I love to do and want to do regardless of my weight-loss goals. So I added in biking to work a couple times a week (18 miles round-trip) and I'm much happier now that my focus also includes being happy in my fitness.

rumplesnat

I guess I knew I was really serious when waking up at 5am didn't bother me any more, since I new how working out in the morning would make me feel throughout the day. Ever since then, it hasn't really felt like a chore, just part of my routine.

^^^ This 110%!!! I love my sleep, but I am up M-F at 5am to get that workout out of the way. Love the routine...never ever thought I'd say that.

Bekahmardis

When I spent nearly $100 on my new FitBit Flex!

Jerrypeoples

as some have stated

5am - i wake up and do a core workout for 30 minute M-F
Food scale i use religiously on sundays as i prepare that weeks lunches
Drive by various fast food places (burker king, arbys, wendys, mickey dees) and not thinking twice
Buying a HRM instead of relying on the machines at the gym
Setting a appointment with UPMC to get a Bod Pod reading as well as my BMR

chezjuan

When I finally invested in a heart rate monitor with calorie counter.

+1 to this.

Iron_Lotus

A power rack

sleepingtodream

When I decided to start going to the gym on my lunch break instead of simply hanging out/socializing, bought a food scale and this week Protein Powder!

levicrouch

I knew I was serious when i failed but didn't quit.

And didn't quit that time either.

belgerian

For my birthday I would like the Garmin 610 probably wont get it yet have other priorties but I want one.

Run4Me2Day

When you dream about working out!

cincigina

You know you're serious when your last name is Black and your best friend is a 13 year old wizard with a scar on his forehead.

Blah ha ha. This made my day.

MizTerry

Good running shoes and quit bringing home junk.

bwright9752

Food Scales, Heart Rate Monitor.........and now since I have started lifting I may consider some protein powder to up my levels. I have had maybe one protein shake in my life (and didn't like it so actually if anyone has any good tasting powders to recommend I would be grateful! I am in Ontario).

My teenage boys will only drink Jay Robb egg protein but not just with water or milk, it has to be in a smoothie. Vanila protein with yogurt, frozen banana, frozen triple berries, maybe some agave syrup, milk. I'll drink just about any protein.

rosemaryhon

So I started to comment on the board when I realized how much I am committed to do this. Just curious about the rest of you
I got the following....new shoes (old ones killed my feet), measuring cup, new weights for dumbells, new water bottle with ounce detector on side, timer.

I'd say I knew I was serious when I told others about my lifestyle change. I didn't want to tell my family at first and risk having them police me (eg, "are you supposed to eat that??") or have them disappointed to see me cheating galore.

rosemaryhon

I knew I was serious when i failed but didn't quit.

And didn't quit that time either.

Good one ^^.

bwright9752

When my basement looked like this:

Is that a homemade power rack? Do you have plans? Is it sturdy enough for 300+ pounds?

EDIT - Sorry I was so excited when I saw the power rack I didn't read the post where somebody else asked about it. Still, thumbs up and thanks for the link. I'm also trying to figure out a good way to attach a door mounted pullup bar to the rafters in the basement.