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Gut bigger but lost weight
Caveat: I know what I should have done but I didn't = measure before (but I will measure today). On to the thought.... I think my gut has gotten bigger, while I think I have gained a little bit of muscle and lost weight.... Has anyone experienced the same thing? i.e. look in the mirror and think their gut has gotten bigger…
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Strict form injuries - crazy form always in the gym?
Just a random thought and curiosity.... I have multiple injuries that I am careful to work around in the gym so I can keep going. Some of the injuries have happened when I was following good form but tweaked something anyway. . . . So now I try even more strict form BUT I see people doing curls with big swing motions,…
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Odd day at the gym - all good looking people
Today was an odd day at the gym because of all the good looking people. Not a single person in the gym was average (except me). They all had good looks and killer bodies. Anyone ever have one of those days? I'll admit that most of the time I am very focused on my working out, have my headset in and only notice the people…
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Working out can be hard but that is a good thing
Sure working out can be hard but I find it is great motivation to not eat that bag of chips or 10 cookies. When I see that 300 calories burned on the gym equipment and then read that my two cookies was 330 calories I can then not eat two cookies or have a different type that is maybe 50 calories but not that rich 160…
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I may make you mad but I see it this way....
I don't know why but I think something is wrong with gastric bypass surgery in the fact that I think something may just be done a bit too far.... Meaning: I have 6 friends or acquaintance who have had it done. Every one of them looks okay for a while the they look like skeletor after a period of time. Now there is one…
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Is it possible that I need to eat more to lose? or?
I've read it over and over again that you need to eat more to lose but those topics are usually for those who eat too little. For me I have not filled out my food in weeks (months?). But today I will. I have been injured so I haven't been crazy working out but I still hit the weights every other day and do cardio every…
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Did you ever expect to look like you do?
I sure didn't
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Interesting work bias and getting in a workout
I find it intersting the bias for people working out during work hours. Yes, I have been guilty of the same feelings. But it is interesting that when you are trying every way possible to stay motivated to go to the gym and you take an hour to an hour and a half to go to the gym during the work day but then work additional…
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What is the one thing that kills your motivation completely?
For me it is having a couple of beers --- wont go to the gym for sure on that day.
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Interesting --- food and feeling
Three times in the last two weeks I ate either too much or junk; including today. Now let me clarify - the junk I had today was about 20 corn tortilla chips and a diet coke. I had been eating pretty clean besides that. Now, about 15 minutes after eating the chips, I feel pretty crappy. I find this pretty positive!
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Pictures are really encouraging
I like reading but in a glance pictures tell a much better story. I love the pictures on this site especially of before and after. That being said I hope one day I can post some after pictures as I am on a slow heal but back in the gym every other day or every 3rd day.
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CD buyers where do you buy?
For many reasons I do not download music, I just buy CDs and rip them for my MP3 player. The one place I used to buy my CDs from went under so I am wondering from other folks that still buy CDs; where do you buy yours from? And what is the average price?
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What does the person above you need to change? - Only good
Don't slam the person like "Your face needs to change" but advise; like for me: I'm sure I need more cardio to get rid of that mid-section fat.
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In 2 days it will be a month, it looks like I might be
... on the mend. I got hurt just under a month ago.... I had 3 hernias repaired back in Sept 2012 and successfully was working out for about 3 months until I got hurt again. So tomorrow I go skiing and then Wednesday back to the gym!!! Time to get back on track and not get hurt again. I know it will be hard to go back to…
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Just throwing a slight rant out there
I am hurt again!! !!! ! ! !:grumble: :grumble: :grumble: Three hernias repaired just 5 months ago and I have pain develop on the left side today after a bit of exertion! :noway: Oh well I guess I'll see what the next 4 or 5 days hold to see if it is just a strain that goes away quickly or.....
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Friends don't like change
It is interesting how this is. As you can see from my picture I need to lose weight. While I don't feel it is a huge amount I need to lose to get the look I am looking for, I still have some to lose. I am only a month and a half into this journey. My girlfriends sister has said a few things: Your face is getting long and…
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Does being a little blue motivate you?
Not depressed just a little sad or down.
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Interesting three days of poor diet and poor exercise...
...and I really don't feel too bad. I skipped the gym yesterday too since my dryer broke and I was trying to fix it. The rub is, since I ate poor for 3 days and skipped the gym yesterday, when I said to my girlfriend "I'll have to quit eating so poor if I am going to see my abs someday" she replied "Sure, sure, you have…
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Need to add a picture - do I wanna?
Social media is a funny thing.... I'll add a pic on facebook but this one I hesitate. Oh well, I guess it is time to dig up a picture (or take a new one) and post it.
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Random thoughts about food, weight, and losing
Just some random thoughts about trying to lose weight with exercise, attempting to limit food, and being mid-40s. I am like a lot of people who have that "normal" weight creep over time with lack of motivation, injuries, and liking the taste of "bad" food. I am one of those folks who could "lose 5 pounds in a week" when I…
