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Overall Goal: With sodas out of the picture and cardio clicking. its now time to get the mid section muscles to start showing and get my body fat down
Fit Status:
Motivation slowly coming back.
Motivation Level: 6/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Rod
Sex:
Male
Age:
43
Location:
United States
Occupation:
HVAC/R Engineer / Student/ Husband/ Father
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Jul, 1985
How I Started:
2 reasons: (1st) I was always the skinny kid. I played football in high school but my size was always the issue. I weighed 120 when I graduated high school. (2nd) I was in an auto accident in 1987 and herniated a disk in my lumbar region of my back. I was told if I do not workout I will probably end up needing surgery. I have been working out ever since.
Why I Love It:
I love the feel of completing a work out. I love the way the body reacts to a good muscle pump. I have gained plenty of muscle since 1985. I now way 190, but unfortunately I probably have about 15-20 pounds of fat that I need to shed. Working out enables me to keep up with my children. They play many sports and working out enables the fitness to keep up.
How I Stay Motivated:
That is where my challenge is at right now. I have not worked out seriously in the past four years. My back is feeling it and reminding me I need to kick it in gear. One of my motivations right now is to keep my back strong. Probably my most important and main reason that I am motivated at this time is because of my twelve year old son. He just started snowboarding and he really wants me to hit the slopes with him. I NEED TO GET INTO SHAPE!!.
"Pressing On" (Phil 3:13-16)
With sodas out of the picture and cardio clicking. its now time to get the mid section muscles to start showing and get my body fat down
Goal (Long):
I want to change my eating habits and no longer crave to have fast food. I want to cut out my sodas and energy drinks. I am tired of wearing the big sweatshirts to hide my fat. I want my wife to look at me and see an athletic looking man instead of a couch potato. I am putting my mind to it to accomplish this goal by end of summer.
Felt a twinge in my back on Thursday. I took the weekend off from working out and rested my back. Today felt OK, pain is still there, mild but none the less still there. I will probably take the rest of the week off to make sure back is OK.
i understand ur fit status...and really understand ur pic comment "o well" but u r doing so good! this is when u need a stranger to tell u...U CAN do this...when u seem tired or something is difficult reach deep & say "this to shall pass" :) hav a great, clean eating day! :) av
I hear ya on the drinking of more water, I'm still not up to the suggested 1 gal. a day, it's difficult, but the body adjusts to it and it helps to shed fat as well. Best of luck in your goals!
Hey there! Thanks for checking out my pics and for the encouragement! Gonna' keep workin' it hard for sure...want to comptet in Oct. Looks like you are well on your way to being where you want to be too!
thanks for the add and the comment! you look like you've made progress! You'll definitely see and feel a difference now that you're done with soda. Good choice
congrats on being done with ur sodas..that sounds weird typing that..up here we call it pop..lol..but that is a HUGE step..did u have bad headaches ur first few days after stopping..i always did when i would stop..so now i dont ever want to go back to drinking it again!!
Hey, Whatz up?!! I am actually writing to ask a GREAT BIG favor from ya. I have entered my B4 and after pics into a transformation contest,
and to win I need people to vote. The address to go to is http://www.tightcurves.net/tea m-challengers.aspx . I am the 2nd down on the left. It would really mean a lot if you would help. Thank you soooo much in advance, and good luck in any endeavors you may face. Just let me know if there is anything that I can help YOU with!!
Thanks AshK
