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We had one of those plastic and cement sets when I was a kid. I used to mess around with them a bit here and there but never knew much about working out. When I joined the Marine Corps I ended up with a team leader that use to wrestle for Texas A&M and he taught me a lot. I got in great shape. After that I joined gyms here and there but never to the intensity like in the Corps. Now I am ready to get back into shape once and for all.
Why I Love It:
You feel incredibly energetic and in touch with yourself. You can feel every fiber come alive and want to live more. It is exhilerating.
How I Stay Motivated:
So far I haven't. That is why I am in the shape I am in. Now I am going to draw on my kids. I want to be around for all of their important things in life. My parents are currently 80 and 81 and pretty mobile compared to people much younger. So I figure if I have a chance to live that long also I don't want to look like this all that time.
BB Accomplishments:
So far the only fitness accomplishments are to blow the progress I had in my 20's.
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Stop telling God how big your storm is, start telling the storm how big your God is.
My long term goal is to make little, permanent life changes. I don't want to rush into this and give up. This has to be a long term lifestyle change. After I get where I want to be then my goal is to let others know how to do it too. I'm tired of America being known as the fattest country. I am going to make sure I am not a part of that statistic.
Magazines, healthy cook books, internet and my wife really knows a lot about what is fattening and what is not.
- Updated Aug 15, 2008 9:04pm
What are your secrets for making healthy food taste great?
I like to put a squirt of lemon on my vegetables. It gives them a nice burst of flavor without using butter. Pan searing meats with a nice blend of herbs and spices on them. No heavy sauces.
- Updated Aug 15, 2008 9:03pm
What is your favorite "healthy" dessert? Give the recipe if applicable.
Strawberry shortcake. Fat free angel food cake. Frozen strawberries with a small amount of sugar to make a sauce form. Fat free whipped topping.
I will have to get back with what I have done since my last post. However, I had a bit of a scare with some chest pain. Need more tests. Right now the doctors say it may be Angina or a swelling of my lung or heart lining. Neither great but managable. I let you know what is going on as soon as...
How is everything going? Looks like you haven't been on here in a while, hope that means your motivation has been so high that you don't need more from here or you are working out so much you don't have time for computers! haha Cheers
I dropped by to say way to go. I hope that all is well and that your motivation is staying high. If there is ever anything that I can do to be of assistance please feel free to give me a yell.
I would like nothing better than to see you achieve all you dream of on your fitness journey. Stay strong, focused and determined and may God bless.
Sorry I haven't been on lately, a lot of things going on. I have lost 14 pounds and 2 inches off my waist with new system I'm on. Down to 211 and 44.5. Feeling good.
You're on the right track! One thing Ive enjoyed the last couple years is knowing that my teenage kids now have a better understanding of what a healthy lifestyle is than I did at their age. It will stay with them the rest of their lives...good luck to you.
Hey hey! What's going on? Yea i know what you mean by being frustrated. Fortunately, I am seeing the fruits of my efforts. I am starting to notice changes and growth. I hope your results are as uplifting as mine have been. Take care, good luck, and God bless.
well if they don't have bodyspace they wont have that extra motivation that this place gives and they will be jealous when they see you all ripped. haha. keep working, bro. see ya
I'm pleased to hear from you my friend. Well right now I;m trying to start a little gym in my house and mix my routine with bodyweight, barbell and machine exercises. Good luck for you and your companions, do they also have bodyspace?
I'm still watching your blog. looks like you have been keeping at er' good job. Good to hear your family is getting involved. Today I went to a "Crossfit" class, I would recommend it to anyone!! It was a great workout, and great results are acquired from this type of training. look it up, maybe do a class to try it out, often they have a free class to see were you are at and to show you what crossfit is all about. Have a great week!
I don't know if I have gained weight, but I do feel stronger, maybe next I'll increase the poundage in the exercises. family is ok... how about you? working hard?
