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Reporting for duty. 39...turning 40 in May :-(
Middle-aged...yep, guess so. But I just bought a sports car so I feel younger :-)0 -
It's great to be Royalty.........
Being French, I am not too happy about that.... we usually cut their heads off....0 -
I will be 38 this year, been married for 6 years, have 3 step kids (16, 14, 13). Wife moved to Portland with her kids last month because she found a great job. I stay back because we need to sell our house and I have to find a job there before I quit here..... lots of stress
I quit smoking last year and added about 18 lbs to my already fat body.....
I decided to not let myself go anymore than that. Being alone has advantages. I can go to the gym early morning, and prepare more healthy dishes. I cook for 3 growing teens and they eat a lot more than just salads....
Anyway I am already back to my pre stop smoking weight..... and I am determined to stop.
I have lots to lose to be in the healthy bmi range but I have set mini reach goals in increments of 10 lbs. First 10 lbs was a steack dinner at Texas road house and a couple of beers. Second 10 lbs same...... 50 lbs a straight rasor shave at a salon....0 -
I know how you feel on the stress side. I really wish we were able to do this in a vacuum with no other distractions.
I am trying to change so that the more other crap that is going on, the more I focus on getting to the gym and making the right choices. It isn't easy, but if I don't, everything goes to **** quickly.0 -
I hear that Hoss...it seems like when I finally get used to the changes I have had to make, then something else pops up. Dealing with stress and health is never easy but I am thankful to have good support (both here and with family)0
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Hi all, awesome to find a group that isn't all women.0
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Hi all, awesome to find a group that isn't all women.
Welcome lws1961.0 -
Hi all, awesome to find a group that isn't all women.
Yes welcome Pull up a stool and grab a brew0 -
I am in. 40 with two kids (6&4). Started at the beginning of March at 326. I should get below 300 this week (currently 302.4) for the first time in as long as I can remember. Looking forward to getting healthy with you guys.0
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Welcome to the group. A bunch of nice guys that are very supporting. It helps.0
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I am in. 40 with two kids (6&4). Started at the beginning of March at 326. I should get below 300 this week (currently 302.4) for the first time in as long as I can remember. Looking forward to getting healthy with you guys.
Looks like we have similar weight goals, though you are attacking yours a lot more aggressively than I am. Welcome to the group!!0 -
Good afternoon Gents.....Glad to find a group of guys going through the same things that I am. Started on MFP back in February. Have seen some modest returns, but have not been very faithful the last 6 weeks.....so am looking to get back on track. I have been married for 22 years and have two teenage boys. My oldest is going off to school next year. Currently hovering around the 240 mark and would like to be 225 or lower by the end of May.0
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Welcome to the group.0
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47 living in Georgia, working odd hours, 2 grown kids, 1 small child..........years ago I tried to get a group of guys together to lose weight and we put in $10 a piece to make it interesting. I called it the Clydesdales, and we did fine the first round, but it fell off quickly. Hoss, Clydesdale seems to fit your screen name.lol
I just read a bunch of posts to this and there are too many comments to post to do it all. I have only been doing this since Feb. 6th, the day after the Super Bowl. I had found out that a female cousin was on here and had lost 45 lbs. No, she is not a size 2 complaining about not fitting into some unreal clothes. So far, I am doing well. I am not weighing every couple of days, because then I would get discouraged. I did measure my stomach at its largest girth and I have lost an inch off of it! I know I didn't get this way overnight, that it took years, so I am more apt to take it slow and change my eating habits. Low and slow is good for cooking barbeque, so I am going low and slow to cook off my fat too. lol
Water Buffalo is a great pic for this group. But we need to limit group gatherings to light beer and pizza only once a month or so. lol Maybe we can come up with recipes or meal suggestions for each other. The exercise seems to be the hardest thing to get going and maintaining. Any suggestions for me? Please add me as a friend if you like and message me your suggestions.0 -
welcome to the group! I am just up the road from you0
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Hello long lost brothers,
While I have been on MFP since January, I have only just found my rightful place here at TROOMAFM! I daring say I qualify and argue not for I am 44, definitely fat and all man (when my wife lets be one :-).
Late last year, I quit my job as I just could not face being at work and having responsibility. Needless to say that at about 150kg (330lb), sleep apnoea and being in a very poor mental place I needed to change or give up. I thought of my family 3 kids 12,15,19 and my supportive but too busy & stressed wife and figured they deserve for me to at least try.
I joined the local gym, got a trainer and started riding my old bike. It took a couple of months at the gym to realise that my food is the issue, the old saying " get fit in the gym, lose weight in the kitchen" struck home. I found MFP and started my nutritional self education journey. Every month or so I learn new things and alter my balance.
So far I have lost about 15kg since January and have committed to playing rugby again for my old team. First game was last week, It hurt more than I hoped, but less than I thought.
I apologise for rambling, but I am hoping that you will not hold it against me ( for you will get all sweaty).
Cheers
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Good afternoon gentlemen. I hail from Central Florida, 44 years old, 3 boys (1 biological, 2 stepsons), married to my soul-mate. I guess I am old enough for this crew.0
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Welcome to the group pearsy67 and 10KEyes.0
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Welcome to the group pearsy67 and 10KEyes.
Wow we are growing fast, Welcome0 -
i guess i should introduce myself as well - been inthe group for a week or so. I was 191 - 5'6" & 42. Started working out with my daughters back in October (they are 12 & 14). I've increased strenght alot and body fat has dropped but weight hasnt moved much. Eating alot better lately. I find that since i starte adding friends i'm more "involved" with my weight loss. Getting good tips on what the "big losers" eat. Surprised that peanut butter is so popular - i use to avoid it but i dont anymore! Feel free to add me.
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i guess i should introduce myself as well - been inthe group for a week or so. I was 191 - 5'6" & 42. Started working out with my daughters back in October (they are 12 & 14). I've increased strenght alot and body fat has dropped but weight hasnt moved much. Eating alot better lately. I find that since i starte adding friends i'm more "involved" with my weight loss. Getting good tips on what the "big losers" eat. Surprised that peanut butter is so popular - i use to avoid it but i dont anymore! Feel free to add me.
Leo
Welcome Leo, Friend request sent.0 -
Hi...I'm just gettin' ready to start losing weight. Been on plenty of diets like WW and JC and PhenFen and one that went out of business, Medi-Trim. I weigh 285 lbs. and need to be near around 150-160 lbs. for my 5' 5" Height. I'm not sure how all of MFP works. Just a newbie.
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Hi...I'm just gettin' ready to start losing weight. Been on plenty of diets like WW and JC and PhenFen and one that went out of business, Medi-Trim. I weigh 285 lbs. and need to be near around 150-160 lbs. for my 5' 5" Height. I'm not sure how all of MFP works. Just a newbie.
Dragonlew (Lew)
Welcome and good luck!0 -
Hi...I'm just gettin' ready to start losing weight. Been on plenty of diets like WW and JC and PhenFen and one that went out of business, Medi-Trim. I weigh 285 lbs. and need to be near around 150-160 lbs. for my 5' 5" Height. I'm not sure how all of MFP works. Just a newbie.
Dragonlew (Lew)
Welcome Lew, you come to the right place. Pull up a stool0 -
Welcome Lew. This group has a lot of nice supportive guys. Good luck.Hi...I'm just gettin' ready to start losing weight. I'm not sure how all of MFP works. Just a newbie.
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My usual BF used to be a a normal 'health' cereal like Uncle Toby's Lift, with Lite milk. Lots of sugar in that so I swapped back to Weetbix with Lite milk.
I left the milk out the other day and so ended up making a chocolate protein shake and pouring that over my Weetbix. And it ROCKs, tastes great buggar all sugar and some protein for BF. What more can you ask for.0 -
I do a variation of eggs and toast just about every day!0
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Gentlemen,
Thanks to my friend Tony for inviting me to join this fine group. My name is Michael, I go by the call sign WingMan. I acquired that name due to the fact I ride a Honda Goldwing. I am from the great state of Tennessee and am looking forward to getting to know you guys and hanging out with y'all.
WingMan
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Welcome Wingman.0
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