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DaddyofMEA
Posts: 71
Good Morning Everybody,
I'm about 140 lbs overweight (wow that's alot once you type it yourself) I'm new in the workout scene and I'm looking for a man's perspective when it comes to supporting each other. Women are great don't get me wrong but it's not always about boobs, bra size, or the menstul cycle they ride, know what I mean?
I've been trying to eat better for a few months because the Dr told me that the kidney transplant I received 13 years ago is starting to fail. Typically they last 8-12 years so I'm told so I've done well I feel. Anyway the Dr told me I need to lose some massive weight either by lap band or exercise or they won't be able to transplant again I don't want to be cut on with possibility they may get it wrong so here I am.
I initially lost 30 lbs then gained about 10 back just before New Years. The wife and I decided to get a gym membership and to commit to a trainer for the first 3 months. The gym had a special running when we got there for $99/month for 6 workouts with a trainer so we doubled that jumped on the fitness bandwagon.
Surprisingly enough I'm sore in places and have worked my butt off more than I ever have before but I have found that it's not that debilitating soreness that I always created for myself before. I'm sure you all know the type I'm talking about, can't wash your hair because your arms won't reach, trying to sit or stand and you break out in a sweat because your legs are sore or my favorite, your buddies poke you in the pecs because they know you had a chest workout the previous day. I now feel worked out but not to the point I want to quit, I want more of this! 2 weeks in and I feel more alive than I have in years!
Stamina is the hardest part for me (just ask my wife). I started out with a 30 minute mile and have worked my way into a 24 minute mile increases my speed by a tenth of a mile a day and even sprinting (walking really fast for me) on occasion during my workout.
Have a good one guys, look forward to hearing from you. Friend me if you like and we can help each other that was as well.
DaddyofMea aka Chris
I'm about 140 lbs overweight (wow that's alot once you type it yourself) I'm new in the workout scene and I'm looking for a man's perspective when it comes to supporting each other. Women are great don't get me wrong but it's not always about boobs, bra size, or the menstul cycle they ride, know what I mean?
I've been trying to eat better for a few months because the Dr told me that the kidney transplant I received 13 years ago is starting to fail. Typically they last 8-12 years so I'm told so I've done well I feel. Anyway the Dr told me I need to lose some massive weight either by lap band or exercise or they won't be able to transplant again I don't want to be cut on with possibility they may get it wrong so here I am.
I initially lost 30 lbs then gained about 10 back just before New Years. The wife and I decided to get a gym membership and to commit to a trainer for the first 3 months. The gym had a special running when we got there for $99/month for 6 workouts with a trainer so we doubled that jumped on the fitness bandwagon.
Surprisingly enough I'm sore in places and have worked my butt off more than I ever have before but I have found that it's not that debilitating soreness that I always created for myself before. I'm sure you all know the type I'm talking about, can't wash your hair because your arms won't reach, trying to sit or stand and you break out in a sweat because your legs are sore or my favorite, your buddies poke you in the pecs because they know you had a chest workout the previous day. I now feel worked out but not to the point I want to quit, I want more of this! 2 weeks in and I feel more alive than I have in years!
Stamina is the hardest part for me (just ask my wife). I started out with a 30 minute mile and have worked my way into a 24 minute mile increases my speed by a tenth of a mile a day and even sprinting (walking really fast for me) on occasion during my workout.
Have a good one guys, look forward to hearing from you. Friend me if you like and we can help each other that was as well.
DaddyofMea aka Chris
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