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HI, my name is Matt and I'm an...
... well, I don't really know what I am. But, I want to be a triathlete. Here is a link to a post I made yesterday that has now led me here.
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Overweight old guy trying to be a triathlete
SW 276 CW 247 GW 199 I've always been bigger than my friends but at 6 foot I carried it pretty well. That is, until I got way too fat. Between work, school, family stuff, and everything else I just quit worrying about my weight. But, in the back of my mind I had this little voice. It occasionally told me I could be better.…
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Just an overweight old guy trying to be a triathlete
Can I post this on two forums? It seems to fit in two and I'm looking for some friends. Anyways, about me. 41 / 6'0" SW 276 CW 247 GW 199 Secondary goal - Complete a sprint triathlon without dying or drowning. I've always been bigger than my friends but at 6 foot I carried it pretty well. That is, until I got way too fat.…
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I dropped my towel...
... when I got out of the shower about a month ago and realized I was way too damn fat. I've lost over 10 pounds already but need to loose about 50 more. Friends on MFP make this fun. Add me as a friend. I'll try to give a bit of accountability, motivation, and occasional humor.
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39 yo Guy. 70 pounds to loose. Accountability to offer.
Started MFP almost two years ago but lost track with a 200 mile move and the excitement of a new job / city. Now I'm back! I need the accountability MFP provides. Send me a friend request and I'll help keep you accountable also.
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Why weight loss is not a worthwhile goal
Losing weight is a global obsession. Health club marketing, fitness and beauty magazines, diets and drugs cater to the desire to shed pounds. But why do people want to lose weight? Our industrial food and sedentary lifestyles have made a majority of people fat and unhealthy. Excess weight is only the most obvious symptom…
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Significant to ME
I started this journey on Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 (40 days ago). I lost 11 pounds in about the first 2.5 weeks. It felt good. I started walking regularly, and working out some. And, although my diet was not perfect, it was a lot better than it had been before I started. But I gained weight. Although I told myself I was…
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A grunt, caveman flex, and smile not appreciated.
I was up early (Very early) for meeting this morning. Had an odd schedule today with work, sick kid at home... It rained (Yeah!) today for about 30 minutes... My routine was generally screwed up. I contemplated taking a nap on the couch. Regardless, I went for my walk / run. (At a local popular scenic loop) I immediately…
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Texan looking for more friends.
I started on MFP almost 2 weeks ago and have already started seeing the results. I really like the motivation, support, and encouragement. It helps keep me accountable and makes this fun. I'm 37 years old and a father of one amazing 4 year old. I have been married for almost 13 years and have a great wife. I have acheived…
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Sick and tired of being sick and tired.
I have 50 pounds I'd really like to get rid of. I'm 37 years old and have always had some extra weight BUT never this much. This is not the man I want to be! I need to be a good roll model for my daughter. I want to be more confident. I'd like to feel like I got a good nights sleep every once in a while. I want to look…
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San Angelo
I have a 50+ weight loss goal. I found myself the haviest I have ever been (274.5) a few days ago and felt awful. I'm 6'1 / 37 year old. It's time to do something about it. So far my plan is: 1. Cut WAY back on the beer, if not totally (at least for a while) 2. Monitor caloric intake. Adjust diet accoringly. 3. Exercise…
