I GIVE UP!!! – Should You?

jamiesgotagun · February 2011

Damn. Just damn. Amazing job! And a great message.

Took the words right out of my mouth!!! You look amazing, great job!!

Lakergirl6743 · February 2011

You do look amazing, way to go. I am just starting the battle again but love your positive attitude and I will do it this time, and some great advice. Thanks!!

sophiajackson99 · February 2011

I loved reading your commentary! I haven't put it into words yet, but many of the things you say are exactly how I feel - like small calorie reduction and eating back the calories when I feel like it. Sustainable is the key. Slow is the key.

Awesome results!!!

spacecase76 · February 2011

*rawr*

JohnnyNull · February 2011

When I was training in MMA, my instructor wanted to get me down to 140#. I was running (average eight-minute miles) six+ miles six days a week, hours and hours of training, eating as little as 900 calories a day. I got down to 145# and had god-like endurance. However, I felt weak and looked like a little emaciated boy.

I fell off the horse - hard (various factors). Got up to 245#. I'm not yet to my goal, but I'd say I'm much better off than where I was.

jclji4 · February 2011

Great Job!!! Thanks for the encouraging post!

LisaZaugg1976 · February 2011

Good job you look great!!!

_Bro · February 2011

@JohnnyNull: In my younger days I did BJJ -- The only time people did that type of restrictive eating it was for a pre-fight weight cut. If you have that type of mental toughness you'll have no problem getting back to goal weight.

Just make sure you don't do it in an un-healthy manner like I did the first go round.
I really think that not eating enough and super restrictive diets cause more problems then they actually solve. Furthermore, they create the wrong goal (weight loss) instead of better health...we all really just want to look and feel better.
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I appreciate all of the positive comments! I know they will help keep me motivated.
Thanks..

cerysrhi · February 2011

hey good looking thanks for the inspirational post I will think of you when I feel myself slipping and remember things you have written to pull me right back on track x

hroush · February 2011

Great pics and great story. i decided a long time ago that I don't care what I weigh, as long as it is a healthy, good looking weight. I am doing cardio plus weight training 3 times a week (can't wait to have time to do P90X again) with the results of losing fat and gaining muscle and am seeing both. One day I hope to have a similar post to yours.

You mentioned in a previous post that ab workouts are a waste of time. Does this pertain to losing stomach fat or gaining the 6 pack?

jrbanta · February 2011

Great message! I wish everyone understood the wisdom you conveyed! I'm on the same track as you and see it as a journey to a new type of lifestyle. Exercise and healthy eating with occasional indulging...Thanks for sharing.:flowerforyou: