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Norristown Area Hs Attended 1979 to 1982 Norristown, Pennsylvania United States
When I Started:
May, 2008
How I Started:
Wanted to get back to it. In 2001 I was 275lbs. Started losing weight at that point, mostly through diet and some gym work. Got down to 235lbs and was diagnosed Type II. Got down to 220lbs and am now back to 245lbs. Sugar is good. It's time for everything else to "be good" as well!
Getting started on a delayed Phase 2: After a summer sloughing off I have recommitted to my original planned Phased 2. While I am not starting from where I had hoped weight wise (228 rather than 215), as of October 28th I am back to lifting and I must say it feels good. Spring and Summer were a bitch, was working only half time. Back now and things are looking up.
Why I Love It:
I like the control I am exerting over my body.
How I Stay Motivated:
Remembering my written goals. Looking at pictures of bodies that I like and can possibly emulate. Repeating my written goals....
Simple Plan: Lose Fat. Gain Muscle.
Just basically tired of being the overweight guy. I know that if I work at it I can have the body that I want. So....that's what I am going to do.
Well the first three goal deadlines went belly up. My birthday has passed and the trips to Las Vegas and the Jamaica have been cancelled due to current financial conditions. The goal still stands though for Memorial Day...200lbs. I am back on track, working hard, eating right. It will be close but I will make it.
Can't wait to get there....
PHAT.
How long do you rest between sets on average? Why?
20 to 40 seconds. As I have really just started out, I like the idea of keeping my heart rate up while I move through the full body lifting period of my workout.
After a 13 day break including a week on the Outer Banks in Corolla, NC, I finally got my lazy, vacationed ass back to the gym yesterday morning and continued the trend again today.
I was seriously in danger of succumbing to the inertia of slothness.
MY RECENT PROFILE PIC WAS TAKEN LAST SUNDAY IN SPAIN. CITY: SAN FULGENCIO (ALICANTE), NEAR THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST, IN A MODERN BUT NEVER-OPENED, ABANDONED SHOPPING CENTER, A SHORT OF GHOST CITY. STONE STAIRCASES, GARDENS, PAVIMENTS...A NICE URBAN STAGE FOR PICS OF BODYBUILDERS. NO DISTURBATION GUARANTEED: THERE IS NOBODY AROUND U.
THX for the add as well Bill. I work with a lot or architects in my profession. I do AIA certs as well. Add me to your "inspired members" list if you want. If not that's ok. Best to ya bud. ed aka Ol Sup[e
Thanks for the add! I'm glad to be back in the gym. I still enjoy the occasional Cuban, though - living in Germany does have it's perks in that department :).
sounds like you have a helluva great plan there arch. how is it workin out for you.
I decided to fast during lent to lose some unwanted weight. it is going slow, but I am seeing some results.
keep in touch guy
I know that you told me once before, but whee do you get your cigars, off Broad Street? I go to a Rebel Yell store by me. you'll have to send me the names of a few good smokes
and get back on the Diet. whats with the deadline? a cruise or B'day
rick
yo arch, how the hell ya been? ya still liftin? hope those cigars don't get in the way of your liftin. It doesnot for me.
hows things been going for you.
how are the goals coming along. stay focused and keep in touch
