OgahpahBear

Hang in there, Robert. Life throws us curve-balls and sometimes we will swing at them. Just step out of the box, take a couple practice swings, and jump back in there ready to crush the next challenge. Set some long and short term goals for yourself. Like I want to compete in a 5k in three months, or I want to go a week…

Please add me too! Anyone that needs some encouragement or advice. I try to log in everyday and hope to be of some help to all of you.

I belong to the Quapaw indian tribe and Ogahpah is how it is said in our native tongue. Since, that name was already taken I concatenated another online avatar I have used in the past playing videogames.

In my experience, a week is probably too long to wait before working the same muscle group. I like to shoot for every third day, even if those muscles are sore. For instance, I will do pullups on Mondays and Thursdays, pushups on Tuesdays and Fridays, and squats on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with Sunday being a total rest…

Good for you! Congratulations on taking charge of your life and empowering yourself. Quite an inspirational read as well.

I am 32 years old as well and also working on losing weight and improving my fitness. You can add me as your friend if you want and ask any questions you have. I have been experimenting with different plans, diets, and programs. Decreasing my carbs (especially simple sugars), increasing my protein and fat, and switching up…

You really don't need a gym to strength train. Your own body is a great way to strength train in the form of body weight exercises. Pushups, squats, lunges, burpees, and jump knee tucks are just a few of the exercises you can do at home without any additional equipment.

There is a tremendous misconception in the nutrition community. 50 years ago a study was made to look as if eating red meats and saturated fats contributed to high cholesterol, heart disease, and other related illnesses. This has been the stance of the ADA and has never actually been proven. They found the seven countries…

I find Kombucha and Chia seeds to help a lot. You can also try eating more fresh fruits. The juice in the fruit will help to hydrate your body and keep the mucus in your gut flowing well.

It looks to me that you need to eat more calories. I know it sounds crazy, but your body may be switching into starvation mode. With your activity level I would suggest netting between 1500 and 1700 calories everyday. Even though you aren't losing much weight, it sounds like you are feeding your body better and getting…

Great work! Enjoy the freedom that a fit and healthy life gives you! What an inspiration!

I mainly limit my alcohol consumption to my cheat day. My preference is Jim Beam whiskey. Even then, I don't like any of the mixers or nonsence in my drink. Just pour it in a glass and add ice. Although, there are days that I just need a beer and at the end of the day, if it puts me over my caloric goal, so be it. Once in…