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Deadlifted my Start Weight
So tonight, after 20 months of strength training, I finally dead lifted more than my start weight. Did 365 pounds for three sets, and got 5/3/2 reps. Pretty proud of myself, to think two and a half years ago I weighed that much, and now I can lift that much! Just wanted to share my moment! :drinker:
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170 lb weight loss 4 months later! See A Difference? Photos
So I originally posted pics back in April when I hit my goal weight of 190 pounds. Since then I have continued with strength training and running three times a week. I think I need to start eating more in order to get the results I'm looking for but I was just curious. My weight has remained consistent in the 190 to 195…
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12 Months 170lbs lost with Photos! What A Year!!
So I've been promising this to my friends on my feed, and since today after my run I finally saw my goal weight of 190lbs on the scale, I decided it was time to post some before and after photos! When I first started I was incredibly out of shape. 360 pounds, with no exercise and what felt at most times as no hope of ever…
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Does my Body Need a Break From Running
Topic is pretty self-explanatory, but I'll provide some more details! I've been exercising six days a week since 5/4/11, and running since I completed C25K in September. My current workout program involves running three days a week. I run 6 miles Saturday, and 4 miles on Monday and Wednesday. I also do strength training…
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Calories too low? 6'2"man
Maybe I'm just complaining or maybe my willpower is starting too wane, but I feel that my current calorie goal of 1610 is extremely low. I am currently preparing to start week 8 of c25k, and began doing weight training about two Weeks ago. Since I've stayed lifting weights my appetite has exploded. I never had a problem…
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Size 38 Jeans but a 46" Waist.. Frustrated!!!
So I received a rude awakening this evening. I am very proud of myself and the weight loss I have accomplished but am a bit disappointed to report that men's clothing sizes are indeed very bad liars. I am currently wearing relaxed fit Levi's and Gap jeans in a size 38 waist. When I began my weight loss I was wearing size…
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Down 111lbs in 4 months!!!
I frequently get asked questions on here about how I am losing weight so quickly! So I thought I would share the "secret" to my success! You CAN lose weight quickly by doing things the right way. I have lost 111 lbs since the beginning of May. I've accomplished this by first having a lot of weight to lose. I started at…
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Leg Stiffness.. Do I need to take a break?
So I have been walking religiously 6 days a week since early May. Over the past two weeks I have started adding running and began the C25K program to build up some endurance and begin to do some distance running. The problem I am having is that my legs have gotten very stiff. It feels like I am trying to run through mud…
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Nervous and Excited for Birthday Weekend
My birthday weekend is beginning. I'm going to track what I eat to keep myself honest, but its not going to be pretty. Starting the weekend with a beach picnic at work, dinner at my favorite burger spot tonight, and then dinner and a movie with the wife tomorrow night! Excited, but even going over my calories for a few…
