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"Get down to 270lbs and eventually do a triathlon."
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Mike
Sex:
Male
Age:
29
Location:
North Carolina, United States
Occupation:
PC Systems Technician
Personal Website:
Gym:
Gym Location:
When I Started:
Dec, 2006
How I Started:
Was going to visit mom and sister for Christmas and realized I look horrible. I made it through that holiday and now I'm trying to get in shape for the next one.
Why I Love It:
I love feeling completely exhausted and energized at the same time.
How I Stay Motivated:
I lie to myself on a regular basis that I actually enjoy cardio. Shh...don't tell me!
BB Accomplishments:
Going to the gym everyday after work is pretty major in my book.
Transformation Journal: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread .php?t=2641451
BodySpace (for current stats): http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/thunde rgut/
"The question is not how far. The question is, do you possess the constitution, the depth of faith, to go as far as is needed?" - Il Duce, Boondock Saints
I weighed in over 300lbs in 12/2006. I don't know how far over because the scale stopped at 300 and refused to read any higher (cheap digital scale).
My goal is to get back down to 205lbs that I was at back in 1998, and then further.
I want to make my family proud. Return some of my self-respect that I lost when I realized I was a lazy sack of fat. I don't want to be "that guy" anymore.
Seriously though, I love mexican food. That's my problem. I love food too much. The adjustment to eating smaller portions and healthier food doesn't kick in when I go eat mexican. I know everybody says "you gotta have a cheat meal!" but for me, that is a pit-trap lined with...
Cardio consists of:
33 minutes elliptical
4 minute intervals (easy/hard/easy/hard/easy/hard/easy)
5 minute cooldown
15+ minutes stationary bike
3 min warmup
5 intervals of 30 second sprint (120+rpm) followed by 90 second normal (80-90 rpm)
2-7 minute...
Hi man, its a lifetime process... hope you are keeping that strength while growing the muscle mass and hopefully shedding some of the fat. I understand about the difficulty of balancing all three.
Hey bro...how is everything working out for you so far??
You are back to swimming or haven;t been able to go back to it since the incident?
Keep a brother posted!!!
Glad to see that you are on your way to a better body and a fit life. Keep pushing yourself and you will be amazed at the changes and also how fast they come.
Enjoy the journey.
my gut is slowly getting smaller. i'm really psyched to be getting close to the "overweight" category for b.m.i., instead of being labeled as "obese". keep at it t.g.
