Originally Posted by skatinjay27 (Post 436886)

nice! but why do you need to go to the parts store for some AAA batteries ?
you can get them from the corner store you know.:P

july 20th (209lb)was when i truely decided to get on a new path for my nutrition and exercise, i last weighed myself on saturday and was 190lb:) my waist is down 4 inchs but my upper body and arm are actually larger/wider than before because my weight training has been focused on mass gaining exercise routines . when i look in the mirror ive still got alot more work to do to get to where i want (im thinking to look the way i want ill need to get down near todds weight) but im excited to do so!

BUT i still suck big time at running...i cant run a full mile steady,i need to take like 30sec walking breaks. i have gotten to where i can make it a 1/2 mile then i need to walk for like 1min, then i can finish it out... its still alot better that when i started and was dying after running 100 feet though lol.
the problem isnt physical pain though its that im out of breath, any advice or tips for that?

my wife has also been doing very well (had a baby in march) shes been eating super clean like me and goes to the gym 4-5 time a week about 45 min with weights and 30 min cardio, and on one of those days works with a personal trainer.
how kelli doing todd?

Originally Posted by hifi875 (Post 436907)

Great job on the running. You have good speed now you just need to extend a little and get to over 40 minutes of running at that pace. You can do it. My wife runs with me some but wont go past 3 miles because she is hardheaded and don't want to admit that running has done more for her than curves or any other thing she has tried. anyway she ended up running 6 miles with me and didn't struggle at all. You can do it easy. I am missing lifting, with marathon training i am lucky to get 1-2 days a week. but i am ready to get back to it after nov. 4.

Originally Posted by Vegas69 (Post 436981)

You may be like me where running doesn't come that natural. Your weight is making it tough to be a natural runner as well. How often do you run? Try to mix in some high intensity lighter weight routines. That will help you with you endurance and increase your lung function. I agree that a physical is a good idea.

Originally Posted by legend (Post 437349)

jump rope is a suprisingly hard workout. It's amazing how fit little kids must be.

runners world beginner program on this link

Originally Posted by IMPALA MAN (Post 434025)

To all. I have tried something new the last few months and it is working GREAT!
I didn't get this from any plan, just good old common sense.
First I wanted to begin losing weight. I knew from past experience, it was easy to get discouraged and go back to my old ways. So here is what I did and do.
1. I eat smaller portions. Not super diet food, just smaller portions. Example ( a real one that I do): At Arby's instead of a triple roast beef, I get a single. I still get the fries. When I finish the sandwich and fries, I'm full and not hungry. Before, I was stuffed. I eat a banana for breakfast instead of a sausage, egg and cheese sandwich. NOTE: when I do get hungry....I eat. It is very important that your body does not stay hungry as it will start to preserve fat.

2. I exercise Mon, Wed, Fri. EVERY WEEK. My exercise....I burn 300 calories on my treadmill. Another important piece of information!! I DO NOT LET MY HEART RATE GET OVER 145. This is what the book that came with the treadmill instructed to do.

RESULTS???? A consistent 2 lbs a week. I started at 225. Am now at 201 and expect to break the 200 mark within the next day or so. My ideal weight is supposedly 145. That seems a little skinny, but we'll see when we hit 170.

PEOPLE, THIS WORKS, DOES NOT TURN YOUR WORLD UPSIDE DOWN, AND IS SOMETHING SOMEONE COULD DO A LONG TIME WITHOUT GETTING DISCOURAGED.

PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND! Every brick building you see has had the bricks laid one at a time. After thousands of years, it still has to be done, one brick at a time! We went to the moon, and are still laying bricks one at a time!

The same with many things, including weight loss.....one pound at a time!
Just my two cents worth.

Originally Posted by Vegas69 (Post 439030)

Business as usual for me. Still at 174 lbs and running 30 minutes 2-3 days a week and high intensity weights 2-3 days a week. I normally flip flop week to week.

It's been nice to add some calories back into my diet. I had a nice ribeye on Friday night along with a few hefeweizens and some yogurt and granola for desert. For me, it's due to neccessity to stop the weight loss.

There is no doubt that I finally cut down the right way. My metabolism is in high gear and my nutrition is so good that I can maintain this weight.

Originally Posted by legend (Post 441736)

things could get messy if people decide to give up wheat, what the hell else can we grow in suffient quantities to feed everyone. It might not be the best choice for health, but there's too many people in the world for everyone to live on grass fed beef, wild salmon and broccoli

Originally Posted by Chad-1stGen (Post 440297)

Still going strong on my P90X workouts and nutrition is 99%. So week 4 has come and gone and today was actually day 30 so I'm 1/3 of the way through the program.

I did a food cheat afternoon last Saturday for my bday. I had planned to cheat for that dinner and thanksgiving before I even started P90X so I'm not swimming in regret but wow it was a mistake. I didn't just fall off the wagon so to speak... I jumped off and ate the wagon ha ha. I've been eating 1800-2200 of healthy calories for 4 weeks and then boom I ate over 5K calories in one day mostly from a fat laden dinner (dinner itself wasn't too bad, but the oodles of guac and chips, bean dip appetizer and two servings of super rich chocolate cake is what killed me). My body revolted. I was so sick to my stomach later that night I thought I was going to throw up and part of me wanted to do it to make the stomach pain go away.

I take my 30 day progress measurments and pics in the morning. Looking forward to checking the progress results!

Originally Posted by Vegas69 (Post 442436)

I could go and go and go. I was stoked with my stamina.

Originally Posted by Vegas69 (Post 442469)

Tell that to the deer at the locker. :lol:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 442470)

It didn't happen unless we see pics! :unibrow: :D

Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 442489)

All I see is a pudgy guy and some damn trees. Where's the beef?