The Weight Challenge

[KommieKat]

I challenge anybody to a weight lose/body shaping contest, starting now and ending by June.

I shall post a before/after pic of my belly by June to show results.

Any takers???


My program:
One meal a day. Fresh veg/fruit juices done by my juicer, daily.
3 sets of 3 high intensity, in place exercises done at 120 reps, at least 4 times a week.
1 set of chi-gong/Qi-gong exercise, including various movements at 20 reps.

[Deadly_Toxin]

Uhm. I'd agree but apparently I'm supposed to gain weight. How about you lose and I gain?

[CrAnIuM]

Deal.

[semj_gandel]

i started a psudo diet well i switched from regular dr pepper to diet dr pepper and i lost 2 pant sizes and 15lbs

[Josie]

I'll participate, but wont begin until about mid march. :D

[SlimSkeeter]

Fuck...I'm in. My chubbly ass has already been in pics up here..some that I won't repost for any reason. I'll see what I can find, though.

[KommieKat]

OK people, you're all on!

Remember, take a pic of that belly, NOW! With a date stamp.

Weight gain or loss, does not matter.

Summer will be here before you know it.

[SlimSkeeter]

Got my new leg weights. 10lbs/leg. The old ones were half that. I have not worn them for about a year. Last night was the first night at "full strength" and my muscles ache just a bit from 8 hours wearing those beasties. I also put the old ones on my arms for a bit as an experiment. Broke a sweat within minutes. I will be combining these from now on.

And in case you are rusty...my work involves a lot of shoveling, and a lot of walking.

Starting weight: 237

[KommieKat]

Got my new leg weights. 10lbs/leg. The old ones were half that. I have not worn them for about a year. Last night was the first night at "full strength" and my muscles ache just a bit from 8 hours wearing those beasties. I also put the old ones on my arms for a bit as an experiment. Broke a sweat within minutes. I will be combining these from now on.

And in case you are rusty...my work involves a lot of shoveling, and a lot of walking.

Starting weight: 237

I'll give some stats later, as this goes by, so I assume it will have a big quiet gap until June

I'm about 82 kg (I don't know in pounds) and the goal is 72-75.

[semj_gandel]

180.7790549917 lbs is the conversion kommiekat

me personaly id like to get back to a size 32 pant would put me about 150 id say im 199 right now

[Deadly_Toxin]

I'm at 103, hoping to achieve 110ish? I'll post a pictcha of dee belly after I get back from Mexico.

[CrAnIuM]

If any of you are interested I'll post the Us Army's policy and measurement procedures on height / weight standards.

See the attachments below.

1. BF worksheet calculator. This is a MS Excel worksheet .. use MS Excel or a compatible .xls reader to use.

2. Ar 600-9 ( dated 2006) This is the policy the Army uses to determine if a soldier is suitable for duty.

You can use it if you like as a guide, or laugh at it for all I care.

The xls is self explanatory, well, it is unless you are completely fucking retarded. ( note: make sure you set your SEX to the appropriate descriptor.)

[SlimSkeeter]

^^^ Saved

[SlimSkeeter]

I'm at 103, hoping to achieve 110ish? I'll post a pictcha of dee belly after I get back from Mexico.

Please do......

[Josie]

Kommie... I'm 8 months pregnant... you REALLY want me to post a picture of that?? ha! and, no. I'm not taking pics of or posting the freshly evacuated belly. I'll post ...something. Probably clothed - only eyeballs visible.

[SlimSkeeter]

^^^ Preggers yet still cute....

I hear pregnant women are horny ALL the time....true?

[Titty]

I hear pregnant women are horny ALL the time....true?

Yup. :biggrin:

[CrAnIuM]

^^^ Preggers yet still cute....

I hear pregnant women are horny ALL the time....true?


Yup. :biggrin:

Ewww .. but they ALL smell like pee and Astro Turf.

[Josie]

^^^ Preggers yet still cute....

aww thanks :)


I hear pregnant women are horny ALL the time....true?


Yup. :biggrin:

^^ what he said


Ewww .. but they ALL smell like pee and Astro Turf.

Ha... maybe yours did. *snicker*



...mooooo

[Negativecool]

Wait...it's a weight loss but also a "body shaping" contest?

That implies that it could also be a "getting fatter contest," which I'm sorry to say, I would dominate the fuck out of all of you.

I hereby enter said contest.

[funeeman]

This should be interesting. I bet 1/2 of you don't make it to March.

[CrAnIuM]

This should be interesting. I bet 1/2 of you don't make it to March.

Well ..

No one has posted a BEFORE pic yet.

We have not agreed on a standard .. i.e most weight lost .. most reduction in BF ..best looking bods regardless of #'s ... etc etc ..


As for ME .. BF % is way more important than my ending body weight.

[SlimSkeeter]

I'm looking for a reduction of body fat as well.

[Titty]

I bet 1/2 of you don't make it to March.

That sounds like a threat.

*runs out of thread screaming*

[Titty]

best looking bods etc ..

Homo.

*runs back out again with hands over butt*

[KommieKat]

Wait...it's a weight loss but also a "body shaping" contest?

That implies that it could also be a "getting fatter contest," which I'm sorry to say, I would dominate the fuck out of all of you.

I hereby enter said contest.

Well, some folks will have different methods, like weight lifting or something, which will put on muscle mass.
If they gain more weight with muscle mass, it's OK if they feel their goal was met...........by June.


Well ..

No one has posted a BEFORE pic yet.

We have not agreed on a standard .. i.e most weight lost .. most reduction in BF ..best looking bods regardless of #'s ... etc etc ..


As for ME .. BF % is way more important than my ending body weight.

I won't post until June. Too chicken shit.
No on needs post up until the goal is met, to save face.

[SlimSkeeter]

Got my new leg weights. 10lbs/leg. The old ones were half that. I have not worn them for about a year. Last night was the first night at "full strength" and my muscles ache just a bit from 8 hours wearing those beasties. I also put the old ones on my arms for a bit as an experiment. Broke a sweat within minutes. I will be combining these from now on.

And in case you are rusty...my work involves a lot of shoveling, and a lot of walking.

Starting weight: 237

And I'm up a pound....of course, its getting easier to move around in the ankle weights so I'm betting its muscle mass.

[Josie]

And I'm up a pound....of course, its getting easier to move around in the ankle weights so I'm betting its muscle mass.

Too, on any given day, a person's weight can fluctuate by several pounds.

[SlimSkeeter]

^^^^ At one point I was aware of that.... Thanks for the reminder.

[CrAnIuM]

Too, on any given day, a person's weight can fluctuate by several pounds.

Indeed.

Try 1- 10 pounds depending on salt / fluid intake.


Pro body builders dehydrate to the point of near unconsciousness prior to a show for this reason alone.

[SlimSkeeter]

Yeah...some wrestlers have been known to dehydrate themselves to the point of near uselessness to make their weight class....

Been extremely hectic around here lately, my brain is just not keeping on kilter is all.. I'm sure it will pass as soon as I get settled into the new apt and then maybe I'll be able to put 2 and 2 together again with reasonable accuracy.

[CrAnIuM]

So we are about 30 days into this thing ...

Just a friendly reminder that its about 110 days till show time.

Just sayin ....

[Josie]

So we are about 30 days into this thing ...

Just a friendly reminder that its about 110 days till show time.

Just sayin ....

<-- Gained 10 pounds.

I've got you all beat. BEAT, I tell ya.

[Gravy]

I've gained almost 5kg and dropped about 2 inches off my waist.

[CrAnIuM]

Well ...

I'm @ 217 lbs. (98.4 kg)


I'm not saying where my Body fat currently stands, I'll leave that for June, but I will say I'm not looking to lose much weight.

[Deadly_Toxin]

Well ..

No one has posted a BEFORE pic yet.

We have not agreed on a standard .. i.e most weight lost .. most reduction in BF ..best looking bods regardless of #'s ... etc etc ..


As for ME .. BF % is way more important than my ending body weight.

As I said before, I'm looking to gain weight. So.. I'll post a before pic.

Me in Mexico. Unfortunately for me, I managed to lose 3 pounds whilst being there. So.. now I'm at 100.. hoping to gain 10 pounds. .. ... Hopefully in mah T&A area ba ha ha.

http://swollencranium.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1708&d=1264729097

[KommieKat]

Well ...

I'm @ 217 lbs. (98.4 kg)


I'm not saying where my Body fat currently stands, I'll leave that for June, but I will say I'm not looking to lose much weight.

But you are saying that you have lost body fat??

[CrAnIuM]

But you are saying that you have lost body fat??

I'm saying that I've been hitting the weights a bit harder than in the past.

Other than that I'm keeping the changes secret unit our collective beauty pageant on or about June 1st.

[Josie]

As I said before, I'm looking to gain weight.



How tall are you?

Ya look just fine to me =) A little on the skinny side, yeah, but you're still young. If you are not unhealthy and do not have an eating disorder.. why worry about it?

[CrAnIuM]

So.. I'll post a before pic.

Fat ass.

I suggest ....



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePKysDpSO7U&feature=related

[Kashmir]

As I said before, I'm looking to gain weight. So.. I'll post a before pic.

Me in Mexico. Unfortunately for me, I managed to lose 3 pounds whilst being there. So.. now I'm at 100.. hoping to gain 10 pounds. .. ... Hopefully in mah T&A area ba ha ha.

http://swollencranium.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1708&d=1264729097
you look fine the way you are in the pic, if you gain weight you will look fat..

[Josie]

, if you gain weight you will look fat..

...?!?

What world do you live in? Tabloid land??

She could gain probably about 20 pounds and still look awesome as all get out.. and also still be well within a healthy weight range.

[Kashmir]

well fuck you that is my opinion..i think she looks great the way she is in the pic..

[Josie]

So do I, however, she would not look fat or be less attractive if she gained weight. Pop culture gotcha by the gonads ;)

[Kashmir]

well i dont agree..i fail to see the "skinny" side in that pic..

[RapedBySeveral]

well i dont agree..i fail to see the "skinny" side in that pic..
Again

Pop culture gotcha by the gonads ;)

Hate when people talk in circles.

[SlimSkeeter]

Deadly_Toxin...


Is gorgeous. Would probably be an absolute knockout with that 10 more pounds that she wants.


I kind of find it refreshing to find a chick who wants to have a bit of curves. Too many skin and bones chicks walkin around trying not to get blown away in a stiff breeze.

[CrAnIuM]

Deadly_Toxin...


Is gorgeous. Would probably be an absolute knockout with that 10 more pounds that she wants.


I kind of find it refreshing to find a chick who wants to have a bit of curves. Too many skin and bones chicks walkin around trying not to get blown away in a stiff breeze.

Don't take this the wrong way .. because I say these things to help, not to harm! :

I'm close to taking up a collection to buy you a plane ticket so you can go see her, because the pawing you've done lately at her door is kinda sad... I liken it to a male cat pissing all over everything, I.E. its NATURAL .. but fucking nasty. http://swollencranium.com/forums/images/icons/wink.png

[Josie]

I did not guffaw. I swear. :yociexp100:

[SlimSkeeter]

Don't take this the wrong way .. because I say these things to help, not to harm! :

I'm close to taking up a collection to buy you a plane ticket so you can go see her, because the pawing you've done lately at her door is kinda sad... I liken it to a male cat pissing all over everything, I.E. its NATURAL .. but fucking nasty. http://swollencranium.com/forums/images/icons/wink.png

Another collection will end the same way the first one did.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy being your little charity work, I really do, but I only state my opinion. I didn't see you taking a collection for me to go to Alaska when I said similar stuff about Josie (guffaw or not, woman....).

Alas, not only is DT NOT single, I fear she is not interested in the wonder that is SlimSkeeter.

HOWEVER...if you would care to take up a collection to get me a new Blue Ray player, then I would most humbly accept! Indeed, I would tout your laurels from the highest of rooftops, proclaiming GDP to be a prince among the common man!

In any case.....eye candy is fun!!

[CrAnIuM]

I didn't see you taking a collection for me to go to Alaska when I said similar stuff about Josie

You were pawing after Josie ?

Eww.... she's got breeder's syndrome.

[Josie]

BS for short.

[Deadly_Toxin]

Jesus did I miss a lot.

er... Thanks for the compliments ba ha ha ha.

Annnnnnnnd Kashmir, since you apparently don't know, the camera does tend to add ten pounds.

.. and I want to look good in person, not just under a photo lens.

And saying that, Josie is right. I am considered underweight for my height (which is 5'5). My overall health is more important than being "skinny".

[CrAnIuM]

Quit smoking x 5 months = making me wish I did not ever comment in this thread.

[Josie]

I'm 20 pounds and several sizes down! Yay!

And in a couple weeks, I get to have a personal trainer and have the option of doing yoga and some chick work out class. w00t!!

I'm pretty frustrated that they have a 6 week postpartum mandate on exercise though. That's ghey.. seriously.

I was fit to do stuff a couple days after the birth (that reminds me, I need to start working on a write up for a labor/birth thread....). It should be based on individual evaluation in my opinion.

Because, YEAH, if your name is Mondo Whale who's never done a damn thing. Ever. And had a million injections and drugs during labor (aka, gonna fuck yo shit up cuz ya can't feel a durn thing).. you're gonna have issues and really *should* wait.

However, I am not ^heffa up there. And I listen to my body. It says go. It said it forever ago. Impatient, I am.

That, and specific exercises targeted to certain areas BY a trainer help tremendously with Fibromyalgia pain. Yes, please!


When does this challenge end again? *scrolling* June. OKay... Hmm.

I would love to be 125lbs. by the end of June. However, that is probably far too optomistic at this point =(

So...

___________________________________________
Goal: clothed weight of 125lbs by end of June
Current weight loss status: 20 lbs. down postpartum
Fitness level: Unsatisfactory
___________________________________________

[Josie]

Quit smoking x 5 months = making me wish I did not ever comment in this thread.

I had 3 marlboro menthol smoothes within the past week.

[SlimSkeeter]

Quit smoking x 5 months = making me wish I did not ever comment in this thread.

I had high hopes when I commented...then I got hit with the most stressful goddamn situations in my life back to back to back...

They did not help the cause....

[SlimSkeeter]

I had 3 marlboro menthol smoothes within the past week.

ewwwww

[Josie]

ewwwww

Yeah... shutchurface

Wanna talk bout stress? This is preferable to the alternative ;-)

But hey, if you're interested... check out the metabolism and male geared supplements on young living. The Man and I found some that are geared to help with metabolism and stress from the inside out. Also, "Multigreens" will help to just make you feel better.

Not pushing it, but I thought of you when I was reading about them since you've been hit with a ton of crap lately =/

*hug*

I'm getting the female stuffs... hehehe

EDIT: I've got a good little order on its way. REMIND me to make you a mix and send it to you like I promised. You know the Josie brain is seriously lacking in memory function...

I have several other mixes to make and send out. Bang my head bout those too, plz?

[SlimSkeeter]

Yeah... shutchurface

Wanna talk bout stress? This is preferable to the alternative ;-)

But hey, if you're interested... check out the metabolism and male geared supplements on young living. The Man and I found some that are geared to help with metabolism and stress from the inside out. Also, "Multigreens" will help to just make you feel better.

Not pushing it, but I thought of you when I was reading about them since you've been hit with a ton of crap lately =/

*hug*

I'm getting the female stuffs... hehehe

EDIT: I've got a good little order on its way. REMIND me to make you a mix and send it to you like I promised. You know the Josie brain is seriously lacking in memory function...

I have several other mixes to make and send out. Bang my head bout those too, plz?

I would order your stuff....but I can't afford you just now....

And you should have a pretty good idea of my lifestyle in the last year or so...so you know what that means...

[Josie]

I would order your stuff....but I can't afford you just now....

And you should have a pretty good idea of my lifestyle in the last year or so...so you know what that means...

Yes.. I do. Why I did not want to push. Let me look into it and see if I can send you some extra stuff with the mix :)

Man, I really hope things start looking up for you... cuz DAMN. *hug*

[SlimSkeeter]

Yes.. I do. Why I did not want to push. Let me look into it and see if I can send you some extra stuff with the mix :)

Man, I really hope things start looking up for you... cuz DAMN. *hug*

Thanks, hun....but you don't have to put yourself out there like that if you don't wanna.

On of these days we are gonna have to meet back up on yahoo and I can fill you in on whats been goin on...or at least some of it.

EDIT:And SOME things are still looking up. Chicky poo is still hanging around for some reason that I can't fathom, but I'm not gonna complain....I'm not delinquent in anything...yet... And I'm finding some new good friends left and right... So its not all bad.

[funeeman]

I'm 20 pounds and several sizes down! Yay!

And in a couple weeks, I get to have a personal trainer and have the option of doing yoga and some chick work out class. w00t!!

I'm pretty frustrated that they have a 6 week postpartum mandate on exercise though. That's ghey.. seriously.

I was fit to do stuff a couple days after the birth (that reminds me, I need to start working on a write up for a labor/birth thread....). It should be based on individual evaluation in my opinion.

Because, YEAH, if your name is Mondo Whale who's never done a damn thing. Ever. And had a million injections and drugs during labor (aka, gonna fuck yo shit up cuz ya can't feel a durn thing).. you're gonna have issues and really *should* wait.

However, I am not ^heffa up there. And I listen to my body. It says go. It said it forever ago. Impatient, I am.

That, and specific exercises targeted to certain areas BY a trainer help tremendously with Fibromyalgia pain. Yes, please!


When does this challenge end again? *scrolling* June. OKay... Hmm.

I would love to be 125lbs. by the end of June. However, that is probably far too optomistic at this point =(

So...

___________________________________________
Goal: clothed weight of 125lbs by end of June
Current weight loss status: 20 lbs. down postpartum
Fitness level: Unsatisfactory
___________________________________________

The six week wait is both about the physical and t hormonal. Your chemicals are all fuckered up right now and your body is trying to get things back to even keel. If you start doing shit that throws estrogen, testosterone etc all off then your more likely to have problems an be postpartum. Who wants you drowning you kid in a bath tub because God told you to. Sure there is also some concern that between breast feeding and exercise you can become malnourished and iron/vitamin deficient. Also, your uterus is enlarged and cervix is still open so you could bleed randomly and even cause a rupture until your shit snaps back into place. Your tits need extra support because they are now fun bags and you could actually tear muscles supporting them. These are just a few things that could go wrong. So. . wait a few more weeks and then go back to it and posting naked pictures.

[SlimSkeeter]

The six week wait is both about the physical and t hormonal. Your chemicals are all fuckered up right now and your body is trying to get things back to even keel. If you start doing shit that throws estrogen, testosterone etc all off then your more likely to have problems an be postpartum. Who wants you drowning you kid in a bath tub because God told you to. Sure there is also some concern that between breast feeding and exercise you can become malnourished and iron/vitamin deficient. Also, your uterus is enlarged and cervix is still open so you could bleed randomly and even cause a rupture until your shit snaps back into place. Your tits need extra support because they are now fun bags and you could actually tear muscles supporting them. These are just a few things that could go wrong. So. . wait a few more weeks and then go back to it and posting naked pictures.

YES

[Josie]

I need some good toning exercises I can do at home in some spare time (haha, what's that?)

Anyhow, if anyone has some suggestions, I'm all ears :)

Thanks!

[CrAnIuM]

I need some good toning exercises I can do at home in some spare time (haha, what's that?)

Anyhow, if anyone has some suggestions, I'm all ears :)

Thanks!


The Perfect Push-up. (http://www.perfectonline.com/store/index.php/products/perfect-pushup.html)

I've had one of these .. or a variant for the last 15 years. I take it everywhere .. it works.

You get hella strong and hella toned if you follow a regular workout regime with it.

Hate push ups? Well this tool is STILL a go for you .. do the exercises that are included in the chart, and you WILL see success.

Don't believe me ... then ask absinthe about the "aliens" that live in my triceps.

[Josie]

The Perfect Push-up. (http://www.perfectonline.com/store/index.php/products/perfect-pushup.html)




I've had one of these .. or a variant for the last 15 years. I take it everywhere .. it works.

You get hella strong and hella toned if you follow a regular workout regime with it.

Hate push ups ? Well this tool is STILL a go for you .. do the exercises that are included in the chart, and you WILL see success.

Don't believe me ... then ask absinthe about the "aliens" that live in my triceps.

thanks, this is what i was looking for - real input.. i can google stuff, but its like.. whats bullshit?

and i do like pushups. and crunches. and sprinting - god i love sprinting

[Josie]

Huh ?


Are you being a bitch or am I just reading this incorrectly ?

No, I was being serious. I'm asking a toning question on a forum when I *could* just google exercises and whatever... but half of it's just bullshit designed to sell crap. I wanted opinions from real people - you guys. Stuff that has worked for you.

And I got it. Thanks. I assumed someone would jump in like "why don't you just go find some..."

[CrAnIuM]

No, I was being serious. I'm asking a toning question on a forum when I *could* just google exercises and whatever... but half of it's just bullshit designed to sell crap. I wanted opinions from real people - you guys. Stuff that has worked for you.

And I got it. Thanks. I assumed someone would jump in like "why don't you just go find some..."


Yeah .... I re-read it and it made more sense the fourth time.

[Josie]

Yeah .... I re-read it and it made more sense the fourth time.

nursing, typing one handed, trying to down a gallon of coffee, and half chasing after toddlers... sort of makes me incoherent =/

[SlimSkeeter]

I declare (hehe...that has muh name in it!) myself the loser........

Bleh...

[SittinGrumpy]

It's June 1, who won?

[CrAnIuM]

It's June 1, who won?


I think we all got fat.

And Kommie became more of an asshole than he originally was.

Therefore I call this null and void.

[SittinGrumpy]

I think we all got fat.

And Kommie became more of an asshole than he originally was.

Therefore I call this null and void.

I call bullshit! Even if no one accomplished their goal, I think it would be cool to hear what everyone did, what their successes were and what their failures were. There was a lot of smack talkin in this thread to just let it go.

[CrAnIuM]

I call bullshit! Even if no one accomplished their goal, I think it would be cool to hear what everyone did, what their successes were and what their failures were. There was a lot of smack talkin in this thread to just let it go.

I think we all got fat.

And Kommie became more of an asshole than he originally was.

Therefore I call this null and void.

[SlimSkeeter]

I didn't gain, nor did I lose. Finally catching a break and NOW I will start turning things around...but as for this particular challenge...Grumpy, you are the only one I've heard of actually losing weight....

[CrAnIuM]

I didn't gain, nor did I lose. Finally catching a break and NOW I will start turning things around...but as for this particular challenge...Grumpy, you are the only one I've heard of actually losing weight....


Incorrect.

Absinthe and I are both weeks into a comprehensive Health adjustment that includes an aggressive workout program.


However .... I'm not parading around in this thread ... just yet.

[SittinGrumpy]

Let's extend it to Christmas?

[SittinGrumpy]

Well, I may do it alone but I will do it here lol

I have no desire to tell anyone how much weight I have to lose, when I get there you can count it if you care that damn much.

My goal is 1-2 lbs a week.

I am down 8.4 lbs since the 20th of May. I weigh in every Thursday at 12:00.

[CrAnIuM]

I weigh in every Thursday at 12:00.


What happens during Daylight savings.... or a leap year?

[SittinGrumpy]

we are in daylight savings..... why are you fucking with me?

[CrAnIuM]

we are in daylight savings..... why are you fucking with me?

Maaaybe ....

[SittinGrumpy]

My meetings are every Thursday and I try to be the first one there when the door opens at noon, that way no one has to hear lol

[CrAnIuM]

My meetings are every Thursday and I try to be the first one there when the door opens at noon, that way no one has to hear lol

Well.... I'd imagine that your fellow meeting goers are just as psychologically effected by their weight as you appear to be with yours, therefore there should be no need to be sneaky.

[SittinGrumpy]

It's not about being sneaky. It's about being private. I am not a person who plays well with others, I get there, weight in, sit in a corner until the meeting is over and leave.

[CrAnIuM]

It's not about being sneaky. It's about being private. I am not a person who plays well with others, I get there, weight in, sit in a corner until the meeting is over and leave.


I don't get it then ... if you are not into the group thing how does going to a group activity help?


This is not an attack but an attempt at understanding.

[SittinGrumpy]

Accountability. I have to face someone every week with either failure or success. Also, the information, ideas, recipes, hearing other stories of people struggles at the meetings has been beneficial.

[4nik8]

hearing other stories of people struggles at the meetings has been beneficial.
Kinda like AA meetings..

if you're feeling down and out, attend one of those and you'll realize how UNfucked up your life is.

[KommieKat]

I may have mis-used the wording for naming this thread.

The idea was to motivate people to get off their ass and do something for their body.
Any physiological changes that meets ones goals is a win.

I myself am not ready to show a before pic nor an after pic of tubby lard, but I have met some goals.
I go to the gym 5 times a week and work on my upper body, hence, creating more bulk.
I also do intensive exercises on the off days.
I think more about exercise, good quality food, less quantity.
I am more active and less passive.
I justify my online, PC gaming luxuries as rewards for a good work out.
I'm now visualizing that US$2000 bike I want.
I'm sleeping better.
My sexual appetite has increased ( I feel sorry for my wife. She has saddle sores).

I also analyze my pain threshold when lifting. I 'feel' the lactic acids burning in my muscles.
I hit the wall and bounce back.
I'm sure dopamine levels have increased as well.

This month, I may alter the program with more intensive workouts and also doing more reps at lighter weights to create more cuts and body sculpturing.
I'm going to do the '100 push-up' club by working my way up to 100 for one set. This will take time but worth the challenge.
Going to the gym or rolling out the yoga mat at home is not longer a bother. Now, it's a way of life.

I say we can continue the challenge well into August and September. If it takes more time, so be it. I'm having a good time.
This summer, I can take my shirt off at the beach and not feel conscientious.

[Josie]

Fuuuuck. Tapatalk is cool and all but it is far too easy to erase shit by accident.

Working on me too, Buddha :)

Good job on ur stuff. Way more progress than Ive gotten to.

I get stuff in when I can, but it isnt enough. I'm down 5-8 lbs. (havent checked today) from pre-pregnancy weight (which was higher than my normal weight) and am at 29% body fat =\

Between fibro, husband who works all the time, and three urchins.. this is more of a task than I originally thought it would be.

..i think thats all the crap i said. Im not thumbing it all out again.

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[Josie]

Huh. So, after googling.. i am feeling not so bad about my 29%

Think i will just worry about toning now :)

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[SittinGrumpy]

kommie... good job on the lifestyle changes!

[CrAnIuM]

Huh. So, after googling.. i am feeling not so bad about my 29%




How tall are you?

Where on google does it tells you 29% ( nearly 1/3 your mass) is ok?

Medically a woman over 17% has UNNECESSARY body fat, in GENERAL 17% is the high side of what a female body usually needs to maintain a normal menstrual cycle.



Before you get all pissy about my questions please note that I am simply asking for your source of information.... I do not believe a chic has to be super lean in order to be healthy/beautiful. Not knowing your height leaves me with only assumptions at whether 29% is on the high side. But I guess here in the civilian world it boils down to what YOU are personally happy with accepting.

[4nik8]

http://swollencranium.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1926


http://life.familyeducation.com/weight/health/35880.html

[CrAnIuM]

http://life.familyeducation.com/weight/health/35880.html



This ^^ means jack shit.

I can find 10 links that say 30% is a fat ass.


Any body fat above what is required to maintain an optimum metabolic cycle is UNNECESSARY body fat. We no longer roam the tundra in search of a next meal and as such have NO need to hump around excess body fat.


I don't even know why I bother listing accurate medical information when there are a bazillion links that both confirm and deny what I say and its all down to individual beliefs.

Therefore :

Gary believes that ANYONE in the modern world that is at or above 25% Body fat is a goddamn fat ass. This is MY OPINION.

[SittinGrumpy]

Weighed in today, had a 4.6 lb weight loss!

[4nik8]

This ^^ means jack shit.

I can find 10 links that say 30% is a fat ass.


Any body fat above what is required to maintain an optimum metabolic cycle is UNNECESSARY body fat. We no longer roam the tundra in search of a next meal and as such have NO need to hump around excess body fat.


I don't even know why I bother listing accurate medical information when there are a bazillion links that both confirm and deny what I say and its all down to individual beliefs.

Therefore :

Gary believes that ANYONE in the modern world that is at or above 25% Body fat is a goddamn fat ass. This is MY OPINION.

LOL

I happen to agree with you.

I just threw that out there as a typical find on the 'net that would support Josie's beliefs.

[CrAnIuM]

LOL a typical find on the 'net that would support Josie's beliefs.


Word.

[Josie]

Jeezus. Ugh. Dun wanna deal with that shit right now.

Lets just stick with fatass just had a baby and is working to tone and be less of a fatass.

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[Mamba]

How do you figure out your body fat percentage?

[CrAnIuM]

How do you figure out your body fat percentage?


There are several methods and plenty of disagreement about what is the BEST one.

I personally use the Army standard, I've used it for over 20 years and am comfortable with the results.


Look at THIS (http://swollencranium.com/forums/showthread.php?2473-The-Weight-Challenge&p=46191&viewfull=1#post46191)post in this thread.

[Mamba]

There are several methods and plenty of disagreement about what is the BEST one.

I personally use the Army standard, I've used it for over 20 years and am comfortable with the results.


Look at THIS (http://swollencranium.com/forums/showthread.php?2473-The-Weight-Challenge&p=46191&viewfull=1#post46191)post in this thread.

Oooh thanks.

It's opening in read-only mode though - why is this? *confused

[CrAnIuM]

Oooh thanks.

It's opening in read-only mode though - why is this? *confused

Dunno I'm able to download the PDF and the XLS and save both.

[Mamba]

^ Not working for me. I shall find another way. Not that I think I have high body fat percentage. Hmmm, maybe on my hips. But just curious to know.

[Josie]

I have a scale with lil metal thingies that estimate body fat percentage. Im not sure how accurate it is, but works for me.

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[SlimSkeeter]

^ Not working for me. I shall find another way. Not that I think I have high body fat percentage. Hmmm, maybe on my hips. But just curious to know.

That is one of the most wonderful places to have it, if you ask me...

[SittinGrumpy]

I am down another 5.2 lbs for a total loss of 18.2 lbs!!!!!

[CrAnIuM]

^ Whoa !!


Good job !!

[SittinGrumpy]

Thank you!

Kinda already dreading the next weigh in. I can't do any activity until my back is over the injection.... unless I find a pool lol

[Josie]

You ass. Im down a total of 22 pounds and i get called a fatass!

However, mean face, I agree. GREAT JOB, grumpy!! :D

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[SittinGrumpy]

WW weight in today. I am down 26.0 lbs in 6 weeks!!!!

[CrAnIuM]

WW weight in today. I am down 26.0 lbs in 6 weeks!!!!

Good job !

[SittinGrumpy]

Good job !

Thank you!

[SittinGrumpy]

OK.... so, I need to add some resistance training... without a lot of equipment. Any suggestions?

[CrAnIuM]

OK.... so, I need to add some resistance training... without a lot of equipment. Any suggestions?


This.

http://perfectonline.com/store/index.php

I have the push up device. Its awesome.

[SittinGrumpy]

This.

http://perfectonline.com/store/index.php


The ab thing or the pull up thing or both?

[Josie]

Awesome, grumpy!! :)

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[KommieKat]

Awesome, grumpy!! :)

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Pls change your sig. It's giving me a headache.

[Josie]

Awesome, grumpy!! :)

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Pls change your sig. It's giving me a headache.

Im not sure what youre talking about. Im mobile , so if you are referring to tapatalk, fuck you. Im not holding down Del and accidentally erasing other shit with every post here. Go away.

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[SittinGrumpy]

With all the damn drama I have had in my life recently I fell off the wagon. I gained 4.2 lbs back in three weeks. This really concerned me to see how I could be swayed off. On the other hand, for two weeks I ate whatever we could get and for the most part that wasn't our good food. I still have a 25 lbs net loss.

Last week I was back down .4 and I figure for the next month it will be small losses because I am building back up to where I was a month ago.

Things are calming down some and life will return somewhat to normal (for me).


I did want to share a food find and it sounds terrible but it rocks. Sometimes, you just have to have cake. I took a box of cake mix and a diet soda, mix and bake. Once cool add fat free cool whip for the topping.

This replaces the egg and the oil, which can also be done with applesauce; however, applesauce has calories.

So far I have tried orange cake with orange diet soda and german chocolate with diet root beer.

[SlimSkeeter]

sharsies

I just wanted to mention I tried that almond milk you mentioned somewhere before.....fuckin fan goddamn tastic. I had switched totally to soy milk and had been trying different flavors to see what I could stomach and what just turned me off (so far, surprisingly, nothing tastes BAD but I have not tried plain soy milk, either) and I found some vanilla flavored almond milk. Poured a glass, took a sip, and was pretty impressed. I think its my favorite so far.

Also....Chocolate Silk tastes exactly like the chocolate milk you buy in the store out of the dairy case. That and Very Vanilla Silk are my runners up as far as favorites go....

I've also taken to practically eliminating red/fatty meat in favor of 98% fat free turkey and all white meat chicken. This means, turkey burgers, turkey bacon, ground turkey in with my damn hamburger helper, turkey chili (not that I've made that but its gonna happen) and more ways to bake chicken than I thought possible..but my spice cupboard is getting a workout from it. The other upshot to going this route is that its more expensive...so not only am I eating healthier, I'm also eating less cuz my dollar doesn't stretch as far....ergo a bit of self rationing. Still...I seem to slowly be loosing the weight....

[4nik8]

I've also taken to practically eliminating red/fatty meat in favor of 98% fat free turkey and all white meat chicken. This means, turkey burgers, turkey bacon, ground turkey in with my damn hamburger helper, turkey chili (not that I've made that but its gonna happen) and more ways to bake chicken than I thought possible..but my spice cupboard is getting a workout from it. The other upshot to going this route is that its more expensive...so not only am I eating healthier, I'm also eating less cuz my dollar doesn't stretch as far....ergo a bit of self rationing. Still...I seem to slowly be loosing the weight....

Fish.
Didn't see anything about that.

But about the soy milk...

have you ever done any reading up on soy?
Here's just few:


harmful substances in soy products include haemagglutinin, goitrogens, phytic acid, nitrates, and phytoestrogens (in large amounts.) What are these things? Well...

Haemagglutinin is a clot-promoting substance that causes red blood cells to clump together.

Trypsin inhibitors and haemagglutinin are growth inhibitors that are deactivated during the process of fermentation. In precipitated products (like tofu,) enzyme inhibitors concentrate in the soaking liquid rather than in the curd. Thus, in tofu and bean curd, growth depressants are reduced in quantity but not completely eliminated.

Soy also contains goitrogens - substances that depress thyroid function. This is a major concern of mine as I see our population having more and more thyroid issues in my practice with each passing year.

Soybeans are also high in phytic acid, present in the bran or hulls of all seeds. Phytic acid can block the uptake of essential minerals-calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and especially zinc-in the intestinal tract. Scientists are in general agreement that grain and legume-based diets high in phytates contribute to widespread mineral deficiencies in third world countries.

So why, with those potential hazards, is soy market booming?


All soybean producers pay a mandatory assessment of one-half to one per cent of the net market price of soybeans. The total-something like $80 million annually-supports United Soybean's program to "strengthen the position of soybeans in the marketplace and maintain and expand domestic and foreign markets for soybeans and soybean products."

Soy milk, made from raw soy, has posted the biggest gains, soaring from $2 million in 1980 to $300 million in the United States last year. Recent advances in processing have transformed the gray, thin, bitter, beany-tasting beverage into a product that Western consumers will accept.


So what are the side-effects of too much soy? (These are only in alphabetical order and not by the proportion of incidence.)

o Bloating
o Breast cancer (Soy isoflavones mimic estrogen)
o Calcium deficiencies (soy blocks calcium absorption)
o Cognitive decline (esp. in post menopausal women that have increased levels of estrogen in their blood)
o Constipation
o Depression
o Endocrine disruption
o Fatigue
o Goiter
Hair loss
o Hot flashes
o Hypothyroidism
o Infertility
o Irregular periods
o Lethargy
o Loss of muscle tone
o Painful periods
o Premature aging
o Thyroid cancer
o Thyroid disease
o Thyroid Stimulating Hormone increase
o Uterine cysts
o Vitamin D deficiencies
o Weight gain despite workouts and dieting


How much is too much soy? In 1991, Japanese researchers reported that consumption of as little as 30 grams or two tablespoons of soybeans per day for only one month resulted in a significant increase in thyroid-stimulating hormone, and 100 grams of soy protein, (promoted for its bone-building isoflavones and cholesterol-lowering effects) contains the estrogenic equivalent of the Pill.


Just some, ahem, food for thought.

[KommieKat]

How much is too much soy? In 1991, Japanese researchers reported that consumption of as little as 30 grams or two tablespoons of soybeans per day for only one month resulted in a significant increase in thyroid-stimulating hormone, and 100 grams of soy protein, (promoted for its bone-building isoflavones and cholesterol-lowering effects) contains the estrogenic equivalent of the Pill.


Just some, ahem, food for thought.

And that's why Japanese and Chinese DO NOT buy soy grown in the U.S. Too much shit inside it.

[SlimSkeeter]

Fish.
Didn't see anything about that.

But about the soy milk...

have you ever done any reading up on soy?
Here's just few:



So why, with those potential hazards, is soy market booming?




So what are the side-effects of too much soy? (These are only in alphabetical order and not by the proportion of incidence.)

o Bloating
o Breast cancer (Soy isoflavones mimic estrogen)
o Calcium deficiencies (soy blocks calcium absorption)
o Cognitive decline (esp. in post menopausal women that have increased levels of estrogen in their blood)
o Constipation
o Depression
o Endocrine disruption
o Fatigue
o Goiter
Hair loss
o Hot flashes
o Hypothyroidism
o Infertility
o Irregular periods
o Lethargy
o Loss of muscle tone
o Painful periods
o Premature aging
o Thyroid cancer
o Thyroid disease
o Thyroid Stimulating Hormone increase
o Uterine cysts
o Vitamin D deficiencies
o Weight gain despite workouts and dieting


How much is too much soy? In 1991, Japanese researchers reported that consumption of as little as 30 grams or two tablespoons of soybeans per day for only one month resulted in a significant increase in thyroid-stimulating hormone, and 100 grams of soy protein, (promoted for its bone-building isoflavones and cholesterol-lowering effects) contains the estrogenic equivalent of the Pill.


Just some, ahem, food for thought.

Well if I start to suffer from painful periods and uterine cysts I'll let you know, but so far so good. Which is not to say you are wrong, I just know that living causes a slow and painful death anyway. I'm curious how common those side effects are. Where is your source?

And as far as the fish goes, once in a while is fine but I've never been a fan.

[SittinGrumpy]

The almond milk isn't soy based so just which to it LOL

I personally do not like soy, which is why I went looking for alternatives.

[4nik8]

Well if I start to suffer from painful periods and uterine cysts I'll let you know, but so far so good. Which is not to say you are wrong, I just know that living causes a slow and painful death anyway. I'm curious how common those side effects are. Where is your source?

Google. That's just one article from... I dunno.... 100's of pages stating the woe's of soy. And that wasn't even a complete c/p


And as far as the fish goes, once in a while is fine but I've never been a fan.

Fish is hella good for you. Inexpensive as well. Especially if you catch your own (which is extra lost weight because of getting off your ass and out into some fresh air)

As far as the health of your uterus goes, take care with that thing and watch what doctor you go to.
Hysterectomies are becoming a high profit, unnecessary surgery.

[SlimSkeeter]

Google. That's just one article from... I dunno.... 100's of pages stating the woe's of soy. And that wasn't even a complete c/p



Fish is hella good for you. Inexpensive as well. Especially if you catch your own (which is extra lost weight because of getting off your ass and out into some fresh air)

As far as the health of your uterus goes, take care with that thing and watch what doctor you go to.
Hysterectomies are becoming a high profit, unnecessary surgery.

Fish....in the ocean you risk high levels of mercury, inland you risk high levels of nitrates from fertilizer or pollutants because people can't seem to make up their mind where to put their garbage... Other than that, yea its hella good for you.

^^^ also google, by the way.

My uterus is gonna stay right where it belongs, tyvm.

[Josie]

25% body fat :)

Down from 29 since my last post

Still a long way to go. *sigh* =\

Net loss (in the past 4 months): 28 lbs

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[SlimSkeeter]

25% body fat :)

Down from 29 since my last post

Still a long way to go. *sigh* =\

Net loss (in the past 4 months): 28 lbs

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Fuckin applause like no other. Good work (even though I do like a curvy you...) and hopefully you can get where you wanna be!

[SittinGrumpy]

25% body fat :)

Down from 29 since my last post

Still a long way to go. *sigh* =\

Net loss (in the past 4 months): 28 lbs

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YAY Josie!!!!!!

[Titty]

6 pages into this bitch and only 1 person had the sack to actually post a pic?

BOOOOOO!

[CrAnIuM]

25% is stil a fat ass.

BOOOOOO!

I agree.

[Titty]

I agree.



http://swollencranium.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2202&d=1292792921

[4nik8]

Fish....in the ocean you risk high levels of mercury, inland you risk high levels of nitrates from fertilizer or pollutants because people can't seem to make up their mind where to put their garbage... Other than that, yea its hella good for you.

^^^ also google, by the way.

My uterus is gonna stay right where it belongs, tyvm.

Don't fish near oil platforms or land fills...

good to go.

When seeing your gyno on your next visit, as you're laying back looking around while waiting, if you happen to a "Smile, you're on Candid Camera" sticker... it's a joke.

[Josie]

Alright, heres what i have off hand. Hope it works. If it uploads all, these are all at 29%

I know u assholes wanna see my face but its a lil difficult to get the whole deal with the phone.

Ok, fine. Mug pic. Horribly bunked out, no shower, tired. Quite a bit ago. Couple months maybe.. so this is supa chub face.

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[SlimSkeeter]

Alright, heres what i have off hand. Hope it works. If it uploads all, these are all at 29%

I know u assholes wanna see my face but its a lil difficult to get the whole deal with the phone.

Ok, fine. Mug pic. Horribly bunked out, no shower, tired. Quite a bit ago. Couple months maybe.. so this is supa chub face.

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hey....I got that picture....;) haha


Also, those who have seen me a few months ago and again now have mentioned that I look slimmer...but until I can see it, no pics, my friends.

[SlimSkeeter]

Don't fish near oil platforms or land fills...

good to go.

When seeing your gyno on your next visit, as you're laying back looking around while waiting, if you happen to a "Smile, you're on Candid Camera" sticker... it's a joke.

yeah...cuz local water is a closed system, cut off from the rest of the water cycle....

I always wondered what that blinking red light was up in the corner of the exam room.....

[SittinGrumpy]

Titty... no need for me to post a pic, I am 2 ft tall, I weigh 500 lbs. No camera I can afford has that wide of an angle. Plus, I dont want my lard ass picked on.... I will show before and after when I like the after :)

[Josie]

I cant see any of my uploads. Is it just one pic?

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[SittinGrumpy]

Josie,

only one came through.

[Josie]

Only the one of the ugle mug, huh? Alright, ill try to do em one post at a time.

[Josie]

...

[Josie]

...

I have some full shots on the digital camera. But that needs to hook up to the pooter.

Natural waist measurement: 32.5"

But my hips are huge! Big ol birthin hips =\

So i end up looking odd. Normal waist, big hips and booty. Blegh.

We should be getting our orders fairly soon (next couple months). I am so getting a trainer! The assholes here threw a fit for awhile and now say i can go in. But it wont do much good to go thru all the pprwork and interview process, just to be leaving and juggling other crap as well. So no, for now. Ill stick to the elliptical.

[4nik8]

yeah...cuz local water is a closed system, cut off from the rest of the water cycle....

Yeah... rain is a bitch.

Who knew all those nitrates would make it through the evaporation process?!?!?


I always wondered what that blinking red light was up in the corner of the exam room.....

You must be visiting one of my franchise clinics.

Watch for your upload soon!

[4nik8]

Only the one of the ugle mug, huh? Alright, ill try to do em one post at a time.

Want bigger boobs?

I found a neat tool on GIMP..

incidentally.. it'll work in the other direction on those pesky hips you mentioned...

personally? I think you're cute as hell and see absolutely no chub.

[SlimSkeeter]

personally? I think you're cute as hell and see absolutely no chub.

Been sayin that for about a year now....she don't listen to nobody.

[SlimSkeeter]

Yeah... rain is a bitch.

Who knew all those nitrates would make it through the evaporation process?!?!?

Its not so much the rain its the fact that that stuff STAYS in the groundwater and lakes, rain, no rain, flooding, whatever. If I could fish out of a rain barrel, I think it would be copacetic.

[4nik8]

Been sayin that for about a year now....she don't listen to nobody.

Women. If they get something in their heads... forget about changin their minds.


Its not so much the rain its the fact that that stuff STAYS in the groundwater and lakes, rain, no rain, flooding, whatever. If I could fish out of a rain barrel, I think it would be copacetic.

Hell, for THAT matter, quit eating.
You outta look into what they put into poultry. Not just the fact that the hormones make them grow in half the time but all the antibiotics that keep them healthy.
Beef? Forget about it.
Vegetables?
The shit they dump on those are frightening.

I just mentioned soy because it has the EXTRA health concerns... just on it's own... not even counting the pesticides used on it.

But, hell.... in today's environment... breathing can give ya cancer.

Jeez... that got a bit more morbid than I care for.

[SlimSkeeter]

Women. If they get something in their heads... forget about changin their minds.

Yeah.....




Hell, for THAT matter, quit eating.

Thought about that one actually...I think some people would yell at me for it, though.

[Josie]

hehe, thanks guys :)

Im actually working towards the 17% cranium brought up. I would like to be better toned and stuff. I dont like feeling out of shape. I was pretty athletic before getting all tied up in kids and marriage.

I'll go nuts if i dont get back to it. Sprinting (especially) makes me feel awesome. Really takes you somewhere exhilerating

[SittinGrumpy]

I think you're cute as hell and see absolutely no chub.

back off now... she is having my baby next :P

[CrAnIuM]

hehe, thanks guys :)

Im actually working towards the 17% cranium brought up.


I do not remember saying 17% is the 'ideal' percentage.

I DO contend that in the modern times we live in, where few of us are faced with the extremes of mother nature for truly extended times, 25% or 1/4 of one's body being 'fat' is unneeded and unnecessary.

And any of us that has lived a life of being in good shape with a low BF % and an athletically muscled body will tell you just how much it sucks ass to carry as little as 15 pounds over our 'normal' weight.

Last year after I quit smoking I gained about 20 pounds ... but MORE damaging was the fact that I stopped running and stopped weight lifting. So my 'normal' 195 lbs went to about 215 and my 'normal' Bf went from 15% to a fucking monster 26%.

Visually it was noticeable .. but mobility wise I felt as if I was wearing a soaking wet sleeping bag and everything I did was sluggish and difficult.

People that gain weight slowly and keep it on for years and even decades learn to adjust their movements to match their body shape. Folks that gain weight quickly like I did .. and I suspect like a pregger chic does, has no time to adjust to the new shape and center of gravity.

In Gary's opinion a person should carry around 10% of BF. Most of us are not in competitions that require very low BF and 10% is a good figure to ensure proper metabolic function under stressful conditions and proper energy reserves in times where we may need to use them.

I'm back at my Active duty BF. I'm a little bit heavier though because I've gained some muscle mass since I quit smoking.

Currently I'm 202 @ 18% Bf. The military charts ( the one I use as MY standard ) say I'm allowed to be 24% for my height/weight/age/measurements.

My goal is 10% BF.

[4nik8]

Thought about that one actually...I think some people would yell at me for it, though.

Not for long....

[4nik8]

back off now... she is having my baby next :P

WHOA!!

I don't want her to have my kid...

I just wanna practice gettin her pregnant...

without the whole... pregnant part.

[SlimSkeeter]

^^^ That :yociexp21:

[CrAnIuM]

Jeez. ..you fags.


This forum needs more women. Josie's head can't take the pumping much longer.

[4nik8]

Jeez. ..you fags.


This forum needs more women. Josie's head can't take the pumping much longer.


Who said anything about pumpin her HEAD?





Psst...














Hey, Josie...





























:07:

[SittinGrumpy]

Josie's head can't take the pumping much longer.

We have to rebuild what you tear down....

[CrAnIuM]

We have to rebuild what you tear down....

I'm nearly in tears ... nearly.

[SlimSkeeter]

We have to rebuild what you tear down....


I'm nearly in tears ... nearly.

I honestly don't think its GDP...

[SittinGrumpy]

I'm nearly in tears ... nearly.

I hardly think so.


I honestly don't think its GDP...

I have no idea exactly what you are talking about.


I was talking shit just like everyone else does. There was no reason for ANY ONE, not even the asshole himself, to get their panties in a wad over my statement.

[SlimSkeeter]

I have no idea exactly what you are talking about.


I was talking shit just like everyone else does. There was no reason for ANY ONE, not even the asshole himself, to get their panties in a wad over my statement.

*sigh* nevermind....over your head, my dear.

[CrAnIuM]

*sigh* nevermind....over your head, my dear.


^^ Lol ..


Everybody pick on skeeter ... yaaaa !!!

[SlimSkeeter]

^^ Lol ..


Everybody pick on skeeter ... yaaaa !!!

This reminds me of elementary school.

[SittinGrumpy]

*sigh* nevermind....over your head, my dear.

whatever

[4nik8]

^^ You tell 'im^^

[SlimSkeeter]

I was talking shit just like everyone else does. There was no reason for ANY ONE, not even the asshole himself, to get their panties in a wad over my statement.


whatever

Nobody got their panties in a wad but you here. I didn't feel like explaining the joke. Oh well.

[Josie]

Haha !!

You guys are too much. Thanks for all the encouragement :)

@Gary: yes, going from thin to boom-boom-pow preggers three times in a row is... much like wearing a wet sleeping bag.

My balance used to be flippin awesome. I could do pretty much anything with super duper grace because of it. Im clumsy as fuck now. Ha. I even have a scar on my pinky toe (still) from the first pregnancy. I was so not used to smashing into things.. i whacked into the laundry door. And since glancing past the laundry basket AND 8 month prego belly didnt reveal a foot on either side, i trailed blood on the carpet too. Guh.

I LOATHE running and feeling anything bounce other than my tits. That. Is not the case as of now. O.o

I suspect that once im working with a trainer, the excess fat will come off fairly quickly.. but toning the muscles i havent stressed in so long will be the uphill battle.

[SittinGrumpy]

Nobody got their panties in a wad but you here.

whatever

[Josie]

Hey, guys. Lets try to keep this a positive thread :)

Healthy tips, constructive criticism, etc.

On the topic of losing body fat, being healthier, i think everyone who has been active in it has done really well. We have all been mega stressed and are still keeping goals in sight.

Thats really what the point of this thread is, right?

haha, yes im bein all mushy.. but im serious!

-luv Josie

[4nik8]

you lost your tapatalk siggy.

I'm lovin your diet.

[Absinthe]

I am a huge fan of noodles. However, they are high in calories and you end up eating a lot. So after doing some searching online and not wanting to try the Japanese noodles (yet), I ended up ordering a sampler from these guys:

http://www.fibergourmet.com/default.aspx

130 cal per serving (210 is the normal #) and 18 grams of fiber. Whole wheat noodles have ~ 5 grams. The high fiber noodles cost a bit more, but you tend to eat less - especially if you eat a salad as well. Highly recommended!!

[KommieKat]

I am a huge fan of noodles. However, they are high in calories and you end up eating a lot. So after doing some searching online and not wanting to try the Japanese noodles (yet), I ended up ordering a sampler from these guys:


Are you afraid of Japanese noodles? It's summer time there, right?
I recommend going for some Sou-men, Rei-men or Soba. All of these are eaten cold and the sauces can be found in the Asian section.
Japan has the same hot wet summers like N.C., and I was eating this almost eveyday in summer.

Check this link out: Notice the 4th and 5th pics down. That's!! how's it's down. Easy to prepare, light on the stomach, nutritious.

The one with Soba is called Zaru-soba.
I used to make a mistake calling it Saru-soba and my Japanese friends would laugh their asses off.
Saru means 'Monkey'.

http://www.savoryjapan.com/recipes/noodles/noodles.html

[4nik8]

I recommend going for some Sou-men, Rei-men

And if you can't find those, you can grab some Top Ra-men.

Cute little package, just add boiling water. Hell, there's even a seasoning packet in each one!

[KommieKat]

And if you can't find those, you can grab some Top Ra-men.

Cute little package, just add boiling water. Hell, there's even a seasoning packet in each one!

This is a health conscious thread, not a kill yourself with crappy ingredients thread.

[Absinthe]

.

Check this link out: Notice the 4th and 5th pics down. That's!! how's it's down. Easy to prepare, light on the stomach, nutritious.


http://www.savoryjapan.com/recipes/noodles/noodles.html

That looks very good and I will try it out.

[4nik8]

This is a health conscious thread, not a kill yourself with crappy ingredients thread.


Jeez, Louise. Laughter is the best medicine.

Pull your panties outta your crack already.

[Josie]

I lurrrve soba noodles. I wasnt too sure if theyre much better than the usual american choices, so I dont buy them often.

But they ARE tasty :)

[Absinthe]

I checked the nutrition values of soba:

Soba noodles, 1 cup (75g) (cooked)
Calories: 113
Protein: 5.8g
Carbohydrate: 24.4g
Total Fat: 0.114g
Fiber: 0.0g


No fiber. Fiber is not only healthy for you, it also makes you feel fuller and you eat less. Even though the calorie count is pretty low, I would not really call this a good diet food.

http://www.caloriesperhour.com/tutorial_fiber.php

[KommieKat]

I checked the nutrition values of soba:

Soba noodles, 1 cup (75g) (cooked)
Calories: 113
Protein: 5.8g
Carbohydrate: 24.4g
Total Fat: 0.114g
Fiber: 0.0g


No fiber. Fiber is not only healthy for you, it also makes you feel fuller and you eat less. Even though the calorie count is pretty low, I would not really call this a good diet food.

http://www.caloriesperhour.com/tutorial_fiber.php


Are you going to eat it everyday? 3 times a day?
I would imagine you would eat something with fiber at another meal time to make up for it.

Soba is great for a light lunch or dinner.

The Reimen is great to eat cold with sliced cucumbers, carrots, ham and other goodies. Just check out the pics yourself.


Ask yourself this: When was the last time you saw a fat ass Japanese walking around? (except for Sumo)

[CrAnIuM]

fat ass Jap


Food is not entertainment.


Also ...she only gave the statistics of the food you tard ... she did not discuss the merits of eating it daily, yearly or whatever.

[Josie]

^^ yes.

Moreover, I think she was simply answering my question about soba noodles.

Thanks, btw, absinthe :)

That was helpful.

[KommieKat]

Food is not entertainment.


Also ...she only gave the statistics of the food you tard ... she did not discuss the merits of eating it daily, yearly or whatever.


She's also aware of the Quote button and the misunderstandings that occur when not used in a timely fashion, a mistake that ALL members on this forum have made, asshole.

[CrAnIuM]

She's also aware of the Quote button and the misunderstandings that occur when not used in a timely fashion, a mistake that ALL members on this forum have made, asshole.



She's banging the Admin and is therefore allowed to do what-ever-the-fuck-she-wants.

[Absinthe]

She is not using the "quote function" again at this point and is getting somewhat annoyed by the tone that some use here.
However, the purpose of this thread is weight loss.

I provided the nutritional values of Soba noodles as general information. I didn't say I wouldn't try them one day and I can imagine that they could be good with some high fiber veggies. But again, due to the non existing fiber, these noodles (by themselves) will not really satisfy your hunger.

Also, she lost 23 pounds in 60 days.

So, carry on....

[CrAnIuM]

^^^ You make my nipples hard.

[SittinGrumpy]

Speaking of noodles, I found these House Foods Tofu Shirataki Noodles. They are ok, I am not crazy about the texture but if put in the right recipes are pretty good. THey are like 40 calories for the whole bag.

I found them at Whole Foods (Cary) and the Asian market (South Hills).

[KommieKat]

She's banging the Admin and is therefore allowed to do what-ever-the-fuck-she-wants.

I don't give a fuck if she sits on your face all day. I don't give a fuck if she is the Queen of Germany, just as long as she is prepared to be misunderstood, whether it was a mistake or not.

[KommieKat]

She is not using the "quote function" again at this point and is getting somewhat annoyed by the tone that some use here.


I admitted that I made a mistake.

Josie:
"^^ yes.

Moreover, I think she was simply answering my question about soba noodles.

Thanks, btw, absinthe :)"

Understand now? Good.
Mistakes, misunderstanding, assumptions and implications are known to happen by ALL.

Enjoy your noodles.

[4nik8]

She's banging the Admin and is therefore allowed to do what-ever-the-fuck-she-wants.

Best quote ever.
Should be a modification for all Admins to have this response at the push of a button.

[Manis_B]

i banged teh admin and all i got was friggin crabs. last time i ever travel to europe...

[Gravy]

29/08/2010

94.6kg (208lbs) @ 190cm (6'3")

Size 34/36 waist - unchanged
XXL Shirt size - Was XL, but shoulders too big now.

No special diet for the past 6 months. I have just been eating the usual mix of homecooked & takeaway foods. Stopped going to the gym, but my line of work allows for plenty of anaerobic exercise if I use my imagination. Still running 3-4 times a week for approximately an hour outdoors and not on one of those useless treadmills.

[CrAnIuM]

Better late than nada ..

Stopped smoking one year ago ( November 1st to be exact ) and put on 25 pounds and went to 21% BF between November 2009 and May 2010.

Decided I hated it, (even though I was within Army standards for my height/age) so I started a personally designed custom diet/workout in June of 2010 and lost 35 pounds as of this morning.



Gary @ 42 years old. ( Pic taken @ 0800 18 Oct 2010) (PIC REMOVED )

Height: 72"

Weight: ~194 lbs

Body fat : ~14%




http://swollencranium.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2077


( white balance sucks on my cam ... deal with it, I do. )


Yes .. .I know... that ^ cracka STILL needs a tan.

[ArawnGoddessOfWar]

I finally fit into a size 20 pair of women's jeans!!! YAY! My fiancee now has a camera, so I will be able to post pics soon. The upper half ( boobs up) hasn't changed, but my gut is smaller ( I noticed that today on my drive to Philly and back) I am so friggin happy! It's unreal! I never thought I would lose the weight, but I am, and I am soooooo HAPPY!!!! YAY!!
And nice pic, GDP, you look as pale as I do, well, I make casper look like he has a tan, but still,lol. And I am so keeping my shirt on, don't need to scare everyone on here........

[KommieKat]

Better late than nada ..

Stopped smoking one year ago ( November 1st to be exact ) and put on 25 pounds and went to 21% BF between November 2009 and May 2010.

Decided I hated it, (even though I was within Army standards for my height/age) so I started a personally designed custom diet/workout in June of 2010 and lost 35 pounds as of this morning.



Gary @ 42 years old. ( Pic taken @ 0800 18 Oct 2010)

Height: 72"

Weight: ~194 lbs

Body fat : ~14%







( white balance sucks on my cam ... deal with it, I do. )


Yes .. .I know... that ^ cracka STILL needs a tan.

Congrats..........would be nice if you shared your regiment on diet and workout.


Do you think most of the weight you have is that water sloshing about in your cranium?:wink:

[KommieKat]

and I am soooooo HAPPY!!!! YAY!!

It's surprising what changes in body and even in one's wardrobe could do to one's mental outlook.

Congrats.

[Josie]

22% !

Finally broke the 25 plateau :)

more to go, more to go

[CrAnIuM]

22% !
:38_002:

[KommieKat]

I've been thinking about this thread recently.

I'm back at the gym, every other night.
Still doing jumping jacks and push-ups daily.


Practicing 2 hours a week in Wing Chun with Si-Fu but also have to go home and practice the moves so as not to forget them.


So............August! HERE I COOOOOOOMMMMMEEEEE!
Again.

[SittinGrumpy]

22% !

Finally broke the 25 plateau :)

more to go, more to go

YAY!!!! Congrats :)

[Josie]

YAY!!!! Congrats :)

Thanks! :khi6d:

[SittinGrumpy]

Without boring everyone too damn much, I was attending weight watchers until I hit a bump in the road in October. I had an injection in my spine that did not work well at all, so I have been unable to workout and thus put some weight back on. I rejoined ww last Tuesday, today was my first weigh in and I am happy to say I have lost 4.8 lbs.

[Josie]

Without boring everyone too damn much, I was attending weight watchers until I hit a bump in the road in October. I had an injection in my spine that did not work well at all, so I have been unable to workout and thus put some weight back on. I rejoined ww last Tuesday, today was my first weigh in and I am happy to say I have lost 4.8 lbs.

You're doing great, methinks! :17:

[CrAnIuM]

I have lost

:38_002:

[SittinGrumpy]

You're doing great, methinks! :17:

Thank you :*


:38_002:

Thanks... i guess that is a good thing lol

[Josie]

Thanks... i guess that is a good thing lol

I wasn't sure either.

[SittinGrumpy]

I wasn't sure either.

I really wanted to be perverted but thought someone would take it as me hitting on him so I withheld my first thought lol

[Mamba]

It looks like a sweet "well done/congratulations" and also shows encouragement... I think.

Well done to both of you. :D

[SittinGrumpy]

Breakfast of weight losers lol

2 small bananas
1 orange
1 small sugar/fat free strawberry jello

[CrAnIuM]

^ Or even better.


Eat this one ------> <------ Then go for a 3 mile run, Works wonders.

[SittinGrumpy]

I cant run!!!!! and I cant take my pain meds on an empty tummy.

[Mamba]

^ Or even better.


Eat this one ------> <------ Then go for a 3 mile run, Works wonders.

Strongly disagree. Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. Plus, where are you going to get the freaking energy for a 3 mile run on nothing???

[CrAnIuM]

where are you going to get the freaking energy for a 3 mile run


From my vast supply of Intestinal Fortitude, drive to win and just plain Godzilla like manliness.

[Mamba]

From my vast supply of Intestinal Fortitude, drive to win and just plain Godzilla like manliness.

But of course......:khi3f:

[KommieKat]

From my vast supply of Intestinal Fortitude, drive to win and just plain Godzilla like manliness.

Godzilla, correctly pronounced Gojira in Japanese, breathed fire not only from his mouth.

[SittinGrumpy]

Today was weigh in day... down 6 lbs

[CrAnIuM]

Today was weigh in day... down 6 lbs

:38_002:

[gigman]

I hve lost 56lbs in the last two months.

[SittinGrumpy]

I hve lost 56lbs in the last two months.

are you sick?

[SpringChicken]

Today was weigh in day... down 6 lbs
Wow! Great job!

I'm rejoining WW soon. I did it last summer and dropped about 20 pounds, and it was so easy, and I still ate decent food. Why I quit, I don't know. I guess my laziness took over. My husband dropped about 50 in the last couple years. He's really looking forward to bike riding this spring, and I... am not.

[gigman]

are you sick?
No. My Dr even took me off some cholesterol medication and some other meds because my health has improved.

[SittinGrumpy]

Since February 1, I am down 13.4 lbs. Not too bad, but I wanted more, I cant say two much, most of the last two weeks I have been in bed with my back. Hopefully March will be this plus.

[CrAnIuM]

^
:38_002:


I bought the P90X program. I initially planned to start this week but have postponed until the 22nd. I expect great things from the program, I already sneaked a peek through the videos and they look promising if it is followed to the letter.

[SittinGrumpy]

I initially planned to

I thought you had met your goals? Any particular reason for the new program?

[CrAnIuM]

I thought you had met your goals? Any particular reason for the new program?

I did meet "those" goals.

Now I'm on to getting shredded. Goal = 5% BF

[Josie]

Man... I've gained 8 pounds :khi7j:

I got really sick.. and rather than LOSE weight as you might think.. I stopped caring about my diet altogether, stopped cooking for a week, ordered pizza, etc..
and now I'm a fatty mcfat fat

Lesson: Don't be lazy like Josie!

[KommieKat]

I'm sick as a dog right now with the runs and sucking down oranges and making a homemade ginger tea with fresh lemon juice and honey.
Hope to hell it BURNS my fat right off.

[Josie]

I'm sick as a dog right now

That sucks.. everyone is sick =(
Please post or PM me your tonic stuff. We've all been sick for weeks.. I'd like to try the recipe on my husband :yociexp108:

[KommieKat]

This one so easy:

Get fresh ginger. Peel the skin using a spoon. You don't need to use a knife, cause it cuts too much into the meat. (hell you can leave the skin on if you want)
Cut the ginger up into slices your chunks.
Boil for about 10 minutes.

Add fresh lemon juice after the boil
Add honey while the water is still hot

Scoop out the chunkies and discard until you have only the juice.
Drink hot or cold, but better hot if you're sick with cold/fever/flu/sore throat.

[Josie]

Thanks! :)

[KommieKat]

Thanks! :)

That was suppose to be.......slices or chunks

[Gzus]

I eat what the fuck I want, when the fuck I want, as much as I fucking want . . . . or as much as I can, actually. . . . . . Yup, I love pigging out up to the point where I am uncomfortable.

In the last 5 years, I basically:

1) Lost no weight.
2) Gained no weight.


I am awesome

Having said that, I live a pretty active life, riding and injuring myself on: BMX, skateboard, dirtbikes.
I also swim often, and while im there, fuck about on the trampoline fooling myself into thinking I'm still a 10yr old gymnast for an hour or so.

Other activities includes (but not limited to): Walking / jogging with dogs, digging in my garden, occasional rock climbing, long walks, surya namah skar x 5 (at least) almost every morning. And other things.
At work we do a fair amount of climbing up structures, stairs, carrying shit etc. Sometimes we do nothing.

In short: I consider myself quite lucky for not having to watch, or think about what I eat.

Is it delicious?
YES -> Devour.
NO --> Wash it down with whole milk.

[Negativecool]

I ran 12 miles this past Sunday. I run 3 miles in 20 minutes every day---as a warm up to an hour and a half of lifting.

I'm in better shape than you.

[CrAnIuM]

In short: I consider myself quite lucky for not having to watch, or think about what I eat.

Plenty of folks are just like this.

I was the same until around the time I hit my 30's. Then I noticed that gaining fat was crazy easy and gaining and maintaining muscle now took effort and time.

Also around my 30's I started being "in charge" of more and more dudes and consequently my individual physical workload changed to more of a hands on supervisory role with more supervise than hands on.

Lesson to take from this:

Find a healthy balanced lifestyle that is not painful to maintain and adopt it. Because LIFE will change all around you over the years, stress from every angle will challenge you and your metabolism. but if you've led a life of moderation then rolling with the punches is a simple task.

The people that struggle the most are the ones that have to make a drastic lifestyle change WHILE they are trying not to be fat. <--- stress + stress = fat. ( The body actually goes into fat store more while under stress .. a throwback to our monkey man ancestors. )

[Gzus]

Noted.

Negative, I'm in no way am I physically fit.
At all.
Jogging has never been my thing, I hate that. The only time I jog is when my stupid dog forgets how to just walk and start running.
No, you can really hold him back on leash, he's a feisty motherfucker and in truth, Max takes me for a walk or a jog depending on his mood..

Things I must do:
Stop smoking - quite urgent.
Reduce on alcohol consumption as the last few years of my life has been a string of consecutive parties and piss ups.
Do more cardiovascular exercises. I love swimming . .. something I should do more of as well.
Gain some meaty weight

I would like to believe that this here thread provides me with the necessary motivation to do just that^^

[Mamba]

I ran 12 miles this past Sunday. I run 3 miles in 20 minutes every day---as a warm up to an hour and a half of lifting.

I'm in better shape than you.

Post pics........

[Mamba]

I did meet "those" goals.

Now I'm on to getting shredded. Goal = 5% BF

Post pics.... :)

[CrAnIuM]

Post pics.... :)

At the end of the P90 program. Yep yep ..

[SittinGrumpy]

I am sad to report I am holding at a 13 lbs weight loss since Feb 1. I mean I am happy I am down 13 more but I wanted more.... maybe on next months report.

[SittinGrumpy]

I have spent pretty much the last month in bed with my back. I have had enough, I grabbed my cane and off I went... I walk to the kroger to get my new pain meds and walked home, it was a total of 2.9 miles. I will pay for it but fuck I needed out of the house for more then to see the doctors :(

[Josie]

I needed out of the house

:laluot_29: that's awesome! :D

[Negativecool]

I set out for a 7 mile run on Saturday with a goal time of completion of a little over an hour. I did so in 48 minutes 11 seconds. This while visiting my parents this weekend with the wife and kiddo. Their neighborhood is very hilly. I consider this to be an excellent accomplishment as I am no track person and my body fucking hates running.

The next challenge I've set for myself is to run 3 miles in under 20 minutes (I would consider 19:59 successful). Not just once, but every day this week.

Why am I doing this? That's a topic for a later post; but long story short the stresses of PT school have really fucked up my health and I'm now, and have been for the past 14 weeks, trying to correct what has gone wrong. If there is interest, I can post before/after information as well as greater detail of my workouts. Pics perhaps...

[SittinGrumpy]

Good job Neg! Of course we are interested, well I am lol

So is your goal to be back where you were mentally, physically or both?

[Negativecool]

Good job Neg! Of course we are interested, well I am lol

So is your goal to be back where you were mentally, physically or both?
My goal is to be back where I was physically. (Mental/intellectual goals will be set when I return to school in Sept). My cardio is better than it has ever been as cardio has never been my focus. However, I started making cardio a priority shortly after Spring semester 2010 when, while doing a lab for General Medicine, I found my blood pressure to be 170/100 which...is dangerously high. My BP is now 122/70.
My muscle mass will take some time to gain back, I estimate at least a year or more given a) continued emphasis on cardio and b) I'll be returning back to school (and thus will lose quite a bit of what I've worked on thus far). The pic that I have circulated to certain women folk was taken before I set out to PT school. Needless to say my physique has taken a dive since, but is improving.

Quick stats:
Previous circulated pic: 182lbs, between 3 and 5% body fat as per hydrostatic weighing performed in undergraduate class, 18" guns....(after a workout :( )
Post school: 234.5lbs, ???body fat, didn't measure arms
Now: 174.2lbs, ???body fat, haven't measured arms....and I donwanna yet.

[funeeman]

At the end of the P90 program. Yep yep ..

I've heard that's a pretty rigours program. I've considered buying it off and on over the past 6 months but fear being the weakling I am I won't be able to perform the requirements to get the results I want. I can get the program for a huge discount through a friend who does their nutrition and web forum if I choose to get it but I don't want to waste $40 if I won't do it. She said there are alternate exercises but she didn't think she could do the program. Mind you she's a 50 year old woman.

I did do the Power 90 workouts back 10-12 years ago and did fine then and I'm sure I could do them now even though I have yet to test my fractured foot on anything rigours.

How do you view the alternate exercises? What level of fitness do you think someone would need to be in to do the program?

[CrAnIuM]

I've heard that's a pretty rigours program. I've considered buying it off and on over the past 6 months but fear being the weakling I am I won't be able to perform the requirements to get the results I want.

It is designed to be fast paced and tough, and it is just that. However, the results in this program are just like most of life; ya get out based on what you put in.



I can get the program for a huge discount through a friend who does their nutrition and web forum if I choose to get it but I don't want to waste $40 if I won't do it.


If you can get it for $40 .. DO IT. There is a P90 assessment that you are supposed to take at the beginning of the program. It is to gauge if you are capable of giving the intensity required to get the results claimed. If you pass the assessment then go for it !! If not, go back and do the power 90 and THEN do the P90X.


How do you view the alternate exercises?

In Gary's caveman mentality I say if you must do the alternate exercises then its already probably a no-go. The ONLY acceptable alternate is using an aid to do pull-ups.



What level of fitness do you think someone would need to be in to do the program?

It is most assuredly NOT a beginner's workout, no way. Also .. in my opinion the DIET MUST be followed to the letter for the duration of this 90 days. The types of foods given are geared toward different phases of muscle development. The science involved in p90x seems to be rock solid, and it holds up to research.

If you have doubts. Skip it. Mentally you need to be 100% on board with this program.


*** If you want to get maximum results like many claim to have had then you MUST be able to put 100% intensity for the TIME that is listed in each work out EACH AND EVERY TIME. Diet MUST be religiously adhered to and there can be ZERO cheat times for this 90 days.

[Josie]

When you buy it, you need to buy the gear separately? If so, what brands did you get? Where did you (Gary) buy your p90x? If somewhere other than beachbody... was it through one of the merchant links?
Yep, I'm interested.

[CrAnIuM]

When you buy it, you need to buy the gear separately? If so, what brands did you get? Where did you (Gary) buy your p90x? If somewhere other than beachbody... was it through one of the merchant links? Yep, I'm interested.


I bought mine through BeachBody. You can go Amazon and get the same kit. ( Amazon is a valid link here !! )


I already have the push up bars and dumbbells but I bought a Pullup /dip / ab station as well. ( This (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PLJK6W) <-- Amazon for $140)

If you buy the P90X from beachbody they REALLY over push the other stuff ( gear, drinks, meal bars etc ) but just get the kit because you are gonna be making every meal yourself anyway I assume. ( I am.. its great !! )

[Josie]

gonna be making every meal yourself anyway I assume.

Yep. I plan on only getting the kit through them. The flashy pictures of people posing and "you might be interested in...." are not too appealing.

Thanks for the info :)

[SittinGrumpy]

YAY ME!!!

I just walked 1.4 miles in 23 minutes... happy happy dance