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Overall Goal: On June 5th 2009 I quit, no I STOPPED, smoking. My goal for the first 6 months was not to gain a single pound since most ex-smokers gain a considerable amount of weight after quiting. Here is my journey............
Fit Status:
Recent change of WHEN I eat carbs is really helping. Love the feeling before & after the workouts!!!!
Motivation Level: 10/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
PATRICK
Sex:
Male
Age:
37
Location:
Port Saint Lucie, Florida, United States
Occupation:
OPERATIONS MGR
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Jun, 2009
How I Started:
Why I Love It:
I simply love the "control" to make your body go beyond limits. I want to look better by 40 than I did when I was a much younger man.
How I Stay Motivated:
I have goals set everyday both big and small. I love this site - very motivating.
BB Accomplishments:
My kids - they love seeing Dad trying to stay healthy. They know that Dad goes to the gym in the mornings everyday. They have even started eating healthier with me which makes it all a lot easier:)
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Last Updated: Oct 30, 2009 9:38am
What COOKER1212 Is Up To:
Dec 17, 2009
COOKER1212is inspired by oldsuperman. Reason: "I know I know this guy inspires everyone because of his age & massive transformation. He inspires ME because I feel as if I am at the s... "
COOKER1212is inspired by starclient. Reason: "What an inspiration!!! I am 11 years younger and he shows me what consistency and over 2 years of working out can do!!! AMAZING! "
On June 5th 2009 I quit, no I STOPPED, smoking. My goal for the first 6 months was not to gain a single pound since most ex-smokers gain a considerable amount of weight after quiting. Here is my journey............
Goal (Long):
I am quickly approaching the 5 month SMOKE FREE date. My weight when I STOPPED was 231 w/ 31.8% bodyfat(73.4lbs worth). I have cut my bodyfat down from 31.8% to 18.9%(43.3 lbs) and have lost just two pounds off the scale weight!!!! That's a 30 lb drop my friends!!! Now I have also cut out the coffee, sodas, fast food cereal late at night and just have really tried cleaning my nutrition up. Yes I do have my free meal or two here and there but overall no fancy diets, no fancy workout plan, just some dedication to consistancy in all facets of nutrition, weight training & sharing it with other people. I am not waiting for the 6th month to arrive and I am going for it ahead of schedule. Going to set a massive goal, for me. 10% bodyfat and I will again give myself 6 months. I could use all the information you all have on how to get there - naturally of course.
I know I know this guy inspires everyone because of his age & massive transformation. He inspires ME because I feel as if I am at the same place he was when he decided to make his transformation. I hope to gain more nutritional knowledge and cut right down to 10% so that I too can help someone who feels as if life is getting the best of them. SUPERMAN I am aiming to be you..... everyday!!! Thank you for making the change... I am inspired daily !!!!!
Keeps me motivated to see what can really be done with consistancy. If I feel as if I have nothing more to give I re-read Chris' profile. I am now working on dialing in the nutrition side of the training. PLUS Chris is Canadian ha ha ha my wifes family is too - she will begin training with me shortly - Thanks Chris.
Patrick, thank you my man for adding me as a part of your inspiration list! I am honored and humbled as I still have A LOT of work yet to do! Most importantly, CONGRATULATIONS on your incredible success with your weight loss, muscle building and stopping smoking (all major, MAJOR transformations in your life which, as you know, will impact you positively for the rest of your life!) Stay motivated, stay dedicated and commited, and keep having FUN! SOLID WORK MY MAN! CJ
patrick, congratulations on 6 months being smoke free. I quit smoking 2 years ago and smoked all through 5 years of college and afterward. one step at a time right. keep up the tough work, your goal set is a cool one:) it is easy to switch from one vice to another, keep that lack of up! you'll only get tougher in all areas.
carb cycling is eating moderate 2 low carbs 4-5 days then eating a higher carb intake 1-2 days to reset the metabolism.and ramp up the fat burning process. I only eat complex carbs either way.some have a cheat day and allow junk.2 dangerous 4 me!
Its really tough to give a general guideline to a good cutting diet. It comes from listening to your body and it took me a lot of trial and error listening to others. The one thing I did find was not sticking to an exact % everyday and cycling the carbs helped drop the weight the best. Send me a PM and I can make you a general diet to run by which should be a good start. Let me know your current goals as well as this dictates diet the most. ---Chris
Congrats on the weight loss so far, and more importantly, stopping smoking. Thats the best change so far. Send me a PM and let me know exactly what you are interested in, diet, training etc. ---Chris
