Fat azz to lean thread.

[BOOOSTD]

Went to Costco this weekend and thought I'd try my luck in a size 32.... Turns out they fit!! LOL.. :)
Not bad considering I was a 42 dress pant and a 40 jeans just over a year ago.

Down to 193!!! :)

That's awesome, keep it going!

[baddbullitt]

Thanks very much!! I can't begin to go into words how great I feel from starting at 275lbs just over a year ago!! I have boatloads of energy, I'm always positive, but extremely hyper active now..lol

13 more pounds to go to hit my final goal.. Really enjoying using my Total Gym and Elliptical as well. Seems to be the perfect thing when I get home.. 60 minutes workout.. 30 minute hot tub soak and sit back with a warm brandy!! :)

[SVOMACH1]

I fell off the wagon a while back and I'm heavier than before. Oh well.......

[Old Fart]

Gotta get back on the
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lol.

Holding steady at 30 lbs loss! Another 10 to go.

[ZR]

Fell off or not, time to hop back on.

[55 HD]

I fell off the wagon too. Now I have rails on it to keep my in / on. Holding with a loss of 20 lbs still trying to get more fat to burn.


Well done Mr. Bad

[baddbullitt]

Hey we all fall off the wagon here and there. The important thing is that we get back on and keep on charging to the end goal.. Which is never too far in sight!!

So pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start a new day!!! Today is the first day of the rest of your life!! You all got this!!! :)

Have a great one and remember you're doing it for you!!!! :)

[ZR]

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[ZR]

Been quiet in here, how is everyone making out?

[WTF]

don't think I've ever posted in this thread

chiming in because I got weighed this week at the doctor's office....who I haven't seen in 7.5 years

wife has been harping at me to get into the doc after the hell she went through last year....rightfully so as I'm 49.....which means I'm now scheduled in for the camera crew to crawl up my ass in the near future.....oh the fun of getting older

I don't hop on the scale....cause I don't think what the scale says means much in the big picture....so the last time my height and weight were officially documented was 7.5 years ago

my take on keeping yourself in your happy place has exercise as the #1 priority

pick your exercise flavour of choice(s)...whether running, walking, biking, swimming, weights etc etc or whatever combo you can stick with and NEVER miss workouts

eat whatever the fuck you want...drink whatever the hell you want....but make sure you NEVER miss a workout

as the workouts are the #1 priority....your diet actually starts to take care of itself, because if you eat and drink badly all the time then your workouts suffer....and if you eat and drink healthy then your workouts progress...so it's the workouts that keep you in check.....not the scale......you get to eat and drink the bad stuff here and there because you balance it with all the good stuff....and you consistently kick you own ass in the gym

in 31 years of training...or 11,315 days....I've missed probably 15 weeks of scheduled training days
(105 days) due to a variety of circumstances....with the 2 longest being 10 days off in 2001 (driving my dads ashes across the country) and 6 weeks off in 2014 (basement reno which had my gym dismantled during the reno)

so.....

Nov 2008 - 5'8" at 210lbs
May 2016 - 5'8" at 212lbs

I'm far from a saint when it comes to bad habits....but one thing my Doctor didn't tell me was that I needed to lose weight

that's all I got

[JonsMustang]

Workout injury sucks. End of rant.
Been quiet in here, how is everyone making out?

[Harbinger]

Everyone says i lost weight but i keep telling them its the haircut and when i shave. Still struggling to work out, struggling to eat properly. I know ill get it right eventually

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[ZR]

How is everyone making out?

[baddbullitt]

Making out alright here.. Haven't been on the scale in the past week.. Been eating right and working out as per usual...
Clothes still fit good so I'm happy with that.. Still got the last 10 pounds to shed.. I think next week with Joanna gone for the week I'm gonna put some extra kick on this and try and get the last 10 off and firm up some more.. I do have to say since I cut back on the cardio and uped my weight training I'm firming up faster than I expected!! It's nice when you look down and don't see a gut before you get to se your pecker..lol.. :P

[ZR]

^ Good to know.

[Harbinger]

Making out alright here.. Haven't been on the scale in the past week.. Been eating right and working out as per usual...
Clothes still fit good so I'm happy with that.. Still got the last 10 pounds to shed.. I think next week with Joanna gone for the week I'm gonna put some extra kick on this and try and get the last 10 off and firm up some more.. I do have to say since I cut back on the cardio and uped my weight training I'm firming up faster than I expected!! It's nice when you look down and don't see a gut before you get to se your pecker..lol.. :P
Good job lmao

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[ZR]

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[Harbinger]

Best time to gain a foot hold on eating habits is weekend. Usually my major cheat day(s) . Hows everyone doing?

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[ZR]

Slippery slope here.

[Harbinger]

Slippery slope here.
Same here 😩. Laying on the bathroom floor feeling so sick from the canned oysters. I think this is a wake up call

[ZR]

Ross is up, his back pain level = mach 10. :(

[Harbinger]

Ross is up, his back pain level = mach 10. :(
:( i hope he feels better. I got chronic back pain here so i can more or less relate to some degree.

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[ZR]

Major disc issue, has no choice but surgery.

[Ray721]

That sucks. Hope the surgery gets him fixed up. Back pain SUCKS!!! Sitting hurts, laying down hurts, breathing hurts. It's the worst.

[ZR]

Exactly what he's going through, no relief in any position.

[Screw]

Major disc issue, has no choice but surgery.

Oh shiat man , that does suk at such a young age , hope he has a full and speedy recovery .

[Harbinger]

Good god. Hope he recovers quickly.

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[Old Fart]

When is the surgery going to happen? I've had back pain for most of my life...it's no fun.

[ZR]

Waiting on a call back.
In the same boat as you after a crushed disc in my back went unchecked / untreated for gone two years cause my former doc said "it's just soft tissue".

[Old Fart]

Hope it's done soon...send him my best wishes!!

[ZR]

Will do, thanks.

[ZR]

New meds = no longer have to watch my intake of greens...............back on track n feeling better about it. Started walking again yesterday am, distance is pretty limited but will only get better.

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[baddbullitt]

Good to hear Rick!!! Hopefully it just keeps gettin better for ya buddy!!! :)

[ZR]

Reaction is backing off n starting to feel a bunch better.

[ZR]

Good morning.
Keep giving it hell, yes even if you stumble for a day or three, can't get back on the horse soon enough.

[baddbullitt]

Well day 2 of going out on my lunch and going jogging!! While my legs are killing me, it's worth it so far!! 2 minutes of jogging and 2 minutes of walking to start off!! 30 minutes goes by fast! But I gotta tell ya I think I'll be looking good for my wedding in 5 weeks!! :)
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[baddbullitt]

Well I decided to sign back up to my local gym.. Hopefully I can get some better gains from what I'm doing now... We shall see. My employer has a corporate deal with Good life, so I thought I'd give it a go!! The only thing I have to lose is fat!! LOL
Nice part is after work I can go right to the gym, workout for an hour or so and header home!!

[ZR]

Great idea Mark.

[baddbullitt]

So I'm involved in this program at work called Healthy Trucker.. We have a step competition every other month against other trucking companies involved with the program.. Man I gotta tell ya, with all this walking, running and working out I've been enduring. It's surprising I can still stand up!! LOL..
Instead of sitting around on my breaks I walk for my 2 morning breaks the go for a run at lunch. Did another 4K today at lunch..Day #4 of going for a run... AND still have to get on the Total Gym when I get home and do an hour of elliptical!! I'll be glad when this month is over that's for sure!! But I still got 31 days to my wedding, so looks like no month off for me..LOL..
The way I see it.. If these Iron man people can train for hours on end a day, I should be able to do an 8th of that!! haha.
I will say all the smoking I did for 30 years sure comes back to haunt me when I'm running!! But it will get better, providing I don't keel over first..Lmao!


Hope all the rest of you are coming along so far this summer!! Post up some updates! Good, bad or otherwise!! :)

[Intmdtr]

So I'm involved in this program at work called Healthy Trucker.. We have a step competition every other month against other trucking companies involved with the program.. Man I gotta tell ya, with all this walking, running and working out I've been enduring. It's surprising I can still stand up!! LOL..
Instead of sitting around on my breaks I walk for my 2 morning breaks the go for a run at lunch. Did another 4K today at lunch..Day #4 of going for a run... AND still have to get on the Total Gym when I get home and do an hour of elliptical!! I'll be glad when this month is over that's for sure!! But I still got 31 days to my wedding, so looks like no month off for me..LOL..
The way I see it.. If these Iron man people can train for hours on end a day, I should be able to do an 8th of that!! haha.
I will say all the smoking I did for 30 years sure comes back to haunt me when I'm running!! But it will get better, providing I don't keel over first..Lmao!


Hope all the rest of you are coming along so far this summer!! Post up some updates! Good, bad or otherwise!! :)

Awesome job mark, if you don't already know...your body can fall into a slump if it can predict your fitness schedule for the day. Instead of walking on one of your breaks try skipping. Just get a rope and do stationary...I don't want to see you skipping through the neighbourhood like a magical unicorn riding a rainbow.

[BOOOSTD]

^^ LMAO


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[baddbullitt]

I don't want to see you skipping through the neighborhood like a magical unicorn riding a rainbow.

Sheesh, take away all my fun why don't ya!! LOL :P

But in all seriousness. When I was at the gym before I did some skipping, great cardio! I do like to switch it up so the body doesn't plateau.. At the same time I don't want to over train either.. Still looking for that balance.. But I still like to net a minimum 20,000 steps per day regardless.. These pitchin a fitbits are pretty awesome for keeping me motivated!!
On a good note, I'm noticing more and more definition coming which for me is great motivation to keep pushing and pushing!! And mah belly is shrinking more and more! I have to say after being bed ridden with a back injury to doing what I can do now is a great feeling!! :)

[baddbullitt]

One year ago today... And today!! Still progressing!! Still more to go but I'm pretty damn proud of myself for what I've accomplished!!
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[55 HD]

^^you used to be a FAT head. lol

Good on you Mark. I'm still sitting with the loss of fat from 278 - 258 and holding. Doing some work on tools around the new house but lost the time to walk. Ya the beer weather has been another issue, but the scale and cloths feel good so hope this winter I loose another 30 lbs I'm 6'2" and a big frame since the age of fourteen so getting lower than the 220 range I look sick as hell (been there 6 years ago and had people talking about my health when I was not really sick).

[ZR]

Kudo's all round.

[Old Fart]

Congrats Mark!!

[ZR]

How is everyone else making out?

[baddbullitt]

Thanks guys!! Feeling awesome! Still a ways to go but I just keep on pushing to get better!! :)

[BOOOSTD]

How is everyone else making out?

Still going strong here on a consistent routine...


Thanks guys!! Feeling awesome! Still a ways to go but I just keep on pushing to get better!! :)

That's a big change!

Nothing is more motivating than when you actually see the results from the hard work put in. Congrats - keep it going!

[baddbullitt]

Been a good day!! Legs are tired!! Lol
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[SVOMACH1]

Slowly getting the weight off so I'm happy. Mostly diet and very little exercise but hope to be getting off my ass soon.

[Harbinger]

Gotta say its just been a huge struggle this year for me. For the past month gf and I were on a rampage of gluttony and we finally made a pact (again)! to not eat out during the week and not over stuff or eat late at night. Also if possible, buy stuff from the grocery store and make food / save money. --- And Speaking of food...I made some egg noodle tofu meal for myself, amazing what sesame oil can do. I found the secret to making it taste more asian! Sesame oil and soya sauce lol.

The gym has been terrible... I can safely say I've been on Hiatus for around 3 months and i will not include going 2 times on and off here. I'm trying to slowly turn it around. Its tough to commit to something when there's so much stress, at least for me. I still won't give up even if I fail over and over again.

[Harbinger]

As tiring as the saying is, easier said than done applies to me. I know what Im supposed to do but its tough when I pretty much love food. Its a struggle.

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[BOOOSTD]

Consistency and taking small steps forward has been key for me.

I read a good quote the other day that said "your speed doesn't matter, forward is forward".


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[WTF]

burned the better part of 20lbs in the last 6 weeks

I'm 199lbs today.....haven't been under 200 in 15 years

weighed in at the Doc in late May at 214 and I was behaving....and that was after a 16 hour fast....so I was 218 the next day

I have good habits....and I have bad habits

the best habit is I never miss a workout....the worst habit is I love salt

the issue that got me riled up was the Doc saying the blood pressure is a bit high

then the follow up appt he said the same thing so he sent me for a 24hr BP test

I'm 49

after taking the 24hr test I figured the results would tell me I'm fuct....the Doc is either gonna tell me to burn some weight and strict things up...or he's gonna give me some fucking pill for the rest of my life

so...I stricted it up

1) no beers on days when I'm in the office the next day...so no 3 beer deals over the BBQ while cooking on a Tuesday night etc
2) tossed the salt shaker which had become a very bad habit
3) ditched the asian mystery noodle dish I was eating every workday at lunch (which seemed bland with the skinny noodles, vegetables and mystery chicken but was probably loaded with sodium) and replaced it with the old dependable die hard can of tuna.....I won't do it straight anymore...but a little light mayo and some celery works fine
4) no more gluttony a dinner time......if we cook 4 chicken breasts and Jodi has one....I have 2.....not 3 etc etc etc
5) no more bags of salty munchies...and I don't eat after 8pm

I've always eaten a good healthy breakfast and I eat tons of fruits and vegs....so that has not changed

I still do Friday pizza...still buzz a few good beers on the weekend etc....I've just scaled back the gluttony there a tad too

boom.....20 lbs gone.....I don't have a 6 pack...but I got 4....the last 2 are gonna take a bit of time

so.....I get the follow up from the Doc on the 24 hr BP test

ABSOLUTELY NORMAL

for fucks sakes....so I thought I was gonna be told to shape up and did it without being told....and then I was told everything was good before

but I feel fucking great....haven't lost an ounce of strength in the gym and I'm a fucking machine on the chin-up bar where I'm adding more and more weight to my body now

think I'm gonna go for 190lbs...see how the abs look and go from there

be well folks

[BOOOSTD]

Did a great workout with my boy outside....I'm so proud of him for trying his best!

No weights for him; all calisthenics for now as he's not even 12 years old.


Rear double bicep pose :D


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[Intmdtr]

had more back problems, combined with the stress of the wedding a few weeks back and all the friends and family that were around...packed on more pounds then I like to admit. Just bought myself and the wife a fitbit charge and going to put them to good use. Would like to be down 40 or so pounds by our anniversary next year.

[BOOOSTD]

Public Service Announcement:


Please don't Flex and drive! :D


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[Old Fart]

Cool...like father like son!

[baddbullitt]

had more back problems, combined with the stress of the wedding a few weeks back and all the friends and family that were around...packed on more pounds then I like to admit. Just bought myself and the wife a fitbit charge and going to put them to good use. Would like to be down 40 or so pounds by our anniversary next year.

I feel your pain on the extra poundage there Brian. I just got back from vacation, and I know I put on a few extra pounds from all the good Polish and French food I consumed!!!
Back to the gym and clean eating to get rid of it so I look better in my suit for my wedding in a few weeks time!!

The fitbit does help as it keeps you motivated to keep you moving. Do your best to get a minimum 10,000 steps per day! If you wanna drop the weight faster, go no carb for a few months and you'll drop 40 before you know it.. It worked for me!!! send me your email linked to the fitbit and I'll add you on mine!!! Or you can add me by using my email: baddbullitt@gmail.com
I host weekly and weekend challenges, and it's great fun!! :D

And Jesus Boosted!! Put those puppies away will ya!! lmao!!! :P (good on you for gettin yer boy into fitness early!) Builds character and discipline!! :)

[Blackmare]

Mental note - don't mess with BOOOSTD.

[ZR]

^ True dat.

[BOOOSTD]

Glad I squeezed in the workout early as it was already smoking hot right in the morning.....

Here's one of my favorite exercises - leaning lateral raise with leg up.


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What I like about this movement is that it works balance, co-ordination, core, doesn't require a heavy weight and will help build all those little muscles!

[baddbullitt]

Damn bro, you're cut really good!!! Hard work and discipline always pay off!!!

[BOOOSTD]

Damn bro, you're cut really good!!! Hard work and discipline always pay off!!!

Thanks....I've been doing this a long time and have slowly learnt over the years what works for me!


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[baddbullitt]

If I looked like that the good woman would never let me leave the house!! lmao!!! I'm gettin there slowly!!! :) One pound and one rep at a time!! :)

I starting going back to an actual gym and have put my total gym and elliptical on the back burner or to tinker with on the weekends for some good weight training. On week 1. I'm sore but it's worth it!! LOL Means it's working I suppose!! :)
Tuesday: Back and shoulders. Yesterday: legs, Today: chest and arms.. And of course cardio before and after!!! Running to warm up and elliptical to finish it off with some stretching.
Till I get into a solid routine I'm keeping it lower key cause I want to be able to move the next day.. :P

[Intmdtr]

had more back problems, combined with the stress of the wedding a few weeks back and all the friends and family that were around...packed on more pounds then I like to admit. Just bought myself and the wife a fitbit charge and going to put them to good use. Would like to be down 40 or so pounds by our anniversary next year.

Well I sent both of the Fitbit charges back, both defective in one way or another. Wife got an Alta and I got the blaze. Time to kick this off.

[BOOOSTD]

One of the most neglected muscles by far are the forearms! Don't forget to do them! [emoji1377]

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[baddbullitt]

^^ I always include them on the day I do arms!!! :)

[WTF]

got a tasty little recipe I whipped up for lunches this week that some of you might find helpful....my wife kinda cringes at my plain bland tuna every day so I switched it up to let her know I'm not completely one-dimensional

imo...one of the best ways to burn some goo is to prep your lunches on Sunday aft....so there's no question what you're eating that day (or for the entire week) because you made it already and you brought it with you

so you won't be tempted to join the troops in the line up at Mr. Sub....or surrender to the Banquet Burger with fries and gravy

it's a quick chicken salad deal that's a breeze to make, very tasty and not too bad for you if you're trying to burn a few...and at the end of the day it's gonna be a lot cheaper on the wallet to boot

here's what you need:

5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 stalks of celery
1 red pepper
green relish
dijon mustard
light mayo
black pepper

cook the chicken breasts on a baking tray at 400 degrees for 1 hour....after they cool down, dice the chicken into little itty-bitty chunks (say about 1/2cm cubes) and dump them in a big bowl

slice/dice up the 4 stalks of celery and the red pepper and chuck it into the bowl with the chicken and toss it all up

add the following: (and keep in mind these measurements are approx cause I pretty much just winged it

one tea-spoon of black pepper
3-4 table-spoons of green relish
2-3 table-spoons of dijon mustard
1/2-3/4 cup of light mayo

grab a fork and mix the big bowl of stuff up until you have what looks pretty much like tuna salad

there should be enough grub to fill up 6 or 7 little tupperware things....so you should have lunch for the week

if you're trying to burn goo, don't bother making a sandwich....skip the bread and just grab a fork and eat it outta the little tupperware thing

I'm a big fruit eater...so I typically have 4 pieces of fruit along with this for lunch.... and you won't be feeling hungry after you eat all this...it hits the spot....and you'll probably have more gas in your tank for your workout than if you opted for the burger and fries

[BOOOSTD]

^^ I like it [emoji1360] we do bulk cooking for the week every Sunday as well


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[Screw]

One of the most neglected muscles by far are the forearms! Don't forget to do them! [emoji1377]

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Bravo man that's a ton of dedication and work !!

[ZR]

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[WTF]

the scale read 196lbs on Saturday....so I'm basically burning the better part of 1lb each week and staying comfortably under 200lbs

not bad considering I took a week off in early August and tilted back way more beer than I would have during a work-week

did a number on my right knee on the squat rack earlier in the month too....it felt like a rusty-hinge on warm-up...and I was an idiot and just pushed right through it...musta strained it pretty good cause I was limping for a few days....so no squats for a bit....cranked up the sets on thigh extensions (to 15) and leg curls (to 12) until the knee is back to 100%...almost there now

with the better part of 25 lbs now burned, I've cranked the reps up on the ab workout to 800 now...pretty happy with that

[Harbinger]

Ive really fallen off the horse. Ive been finding it difficult to motivate myself. Ive gained weight around my missection i cant even look at myself in the mirror.

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[baddbullitt]

Ive really fallen off the horse. Ive been finding it difficult to motivate myself. Ive gained weight around my missection i cant even look at myself in the mirror.

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Don't stress over it. Just get back on that horse and giv'er!! You'll bounce back. I fell off the horse as well, but I'm getting back into it again. I know I'm up a few pounds but don't let that get ya down!!
Cut out the carbs for a few weeks and you'll rock it!!!

[Harbinger]

Don't stress over it. Just get back on that horse and giv'er!! You'll bounce back. I fell off the horse as well, but I'm getting back into it again. I know I'm up a few pounds but don't let that get ya down!!
Cut out the carbs for a few weeks and you'll rock it!!!
Thanks I needed that. Im going to hit the gym today after work. The carbs will be hard to take out but ill work on things one at a time.

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[baddbullitt]

Trust me, after a few days you'll be doing fine.. Just read the labels for carb count. Try to keep your count to between 24 and 40 grams per day. The lower the count the more weight you'll lose. I try to keep mine at 25 grams per day or under. But it's probably closer to 30. Carbs are in everything just about.. Up your fat and meat and veg intake and cut out the white starchy stuff. Bread, Pasta, rice and potatoes.
I did and dropped 90 pounds pretty much without exercising. I am now cause I'm firming up the flab..lol.. But it was all pretty much just that change that did it alone!!

You got this!!! If you have an iPhone. Download the Paleo food app.. It's along side the no/low carb thing.. Just search the food you want to eat and it will tell you no, no go, or be moderate!!

Lemme know if you need anything and I'll help you out anyway I can!! :)

[Harbinger]

Trust me, after a few days you'll be doing fine.. Just read the labels for carb count. Try to keep your count to between 24 and 40 grams per day. The lower the count the more weight you'll lose. I try to keep mine at 25 grams per day or under. But it's probably closer to 30. Carbs are in everything just about.. Up your fat and meat and veg intake and cut out the white starchy stuff. Bread, Pasta, rice and potatoes.
I did and dropped 90 pounds pretty much without exercising. I am now cause I'm firming up the flab..lol.. But it was all pretty much just that change that did it alone!!

You got this!!! If you have an iPhone. Download the Paleo food app.. It's along side the no/low carb thing.. Just search the food you want to eat and it will tell you no, no go, or be moderate!!

Lemme know if you need anything and I'll help you out anyway I can!! :)
Thanks i just downloaded the app! I might have to tweak the paleo diet since ill be jogging and lifting weights at the gym. I dont want to completely starve my body haha. Is the app called paleo diet plan?

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[baddbullitt]

I do all of that as well but I still watch the carb intake. Still try to keep it minimal. Have the bigger steak or the extra pork chop or piece of chicken. Load up on veggies... You're ketosis level will rise which will eat all the fat cells (which is what you want) Since you have no fat to store the body starts using that for energy. (or something like that, I'm no doctor) lol. I just know it's worked fantastic for me thus far..

The app I originally got was just called Paleo food. And yes tweek it cause it says no dairy and I refuse to stop eating dairy..lol.. But when it comes to fats, nuts, produce it will give you a good direction in which to go.

Also check this site out as well..

http://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/foods

Also works as a good guide.. Just listen to your body. It will tell you what you need. Just keep away from the chips'n cookies!! LOL (I miss those) lol And Pizza..lol

[WTF]

follow up appointment with the Dr this morning

194 lbs

dude seemed pretty impressed that I burned all that off......he didn't even bother taking my blood pressure

feeling good....really strong in the gym and fairly light on my feet

abs aren't ripped yet...but I'm in the window now

goal for now is high 180s by November

[baddbullitt]

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Last thanksgiving and this week.. Less than a year.. still going strong! Feeling amazing!! Still have more to go but if I can do it.. anyone can!! [emoji3][emoji3][emoji322][emoji322][emoji898][emoji898][emoji106][emoji106][emoji41]

[Old Fart]

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[Uncle Buck]

Back on this thread. I know its 2 weeks to the holiday feed fest but when the switch goes off in your head you need to act.

The plan
Low carb
DDP Yoga

The goal
Drop 100 lbs
Live to enjoy retirement
See my girls grow up

Advice and encouragement welcome!

[Black Sheep]

Back on this thread. I know its 2 weeks to the holiday feed fest but when the switch goes off in your head you need to act.

The plan
Low carb
DDP Yoga

The goal
Drop 100 lbs
Live to enjoy retirement
See my girls grow up

Advice and encouragement welcome!

all it takes is discipline.... easily said .
i started my life change in july.
-no more white, fast carbs
-sad to say, no more beer,,,,now only red wine and vodka/ water.
-cut out fast foods all together.
-no more chips :(
-egg whites and oatmeal for breakfast.
-increase exercise,,,not a bad thing at all.
don't cut out to many carbs. you need them for fuel. just make sure they are good carbs
lost 30 lbs to date. (just under 5 months)


you can do it if you really want it.

[WTF]

changed my goal of trying to hit high 180s by Nov

feeling really good at mid 190s and I've been holding at 194 for 3+ months

strong as an ox in the gym....abs are there but not ripped

salt shaker is long gone....haven't had a dorito or chips in 6 months

still like my odd beer and pizza....but that's fine imo......cause I'm repping 8 reps per set on the pull up bar wearing a 25lb belt....and 15 reps per set without

plan is to cruise at this weight until spring....and then strict up a bunch pre summer and try and see ripped abs regardless of what the scale says

[Uncle Buck]

Riped abs! I just want to see my feet lol

[ZR]

Back on this thread. I know its 2 weeks to the holiday feed fest but when the switch goes off in your head you need to act.

The plan
Low carb
DDP Yoga

The goal
Drop 100 lbs
Live to enjoy retirement
See my girls grow up

Advice and encouragement welcome!

You can do it Mr.

[WTF]

Riped abs! I just want to see my feet lol

my bad habit was salt and munchies

most notably...the after dinner snack-fest which would usually involve tearing through the better part of a bag of cool-ranch doritos after a pretty healthy dinner

what got me off the doritos/chips munch fest was......mint

I subbed scotch mints for the salty munchies

the mint flavour immediately cuts out the salt craving....so instead of tearing through a family sized trough of salty danger......I suck on a half dozen mints which kills the craving but still gives me the after-dinner munch fest so to speak

try it....might help

[ZR]

^ Never would have thought, thanks

[WTF]

^ Never would have thought, thanks

it works like a charm

we clean up after dinner......and I go to the same cabinet where the doritos were....and I grab a handful of these mints that are hard until you suck on them a bit then they're chewy....so you get the whole hand-to-mouth habit but they take more work so you can't shovel them back

and the mint completely erases the salt craving

the way I look at it is we all have habits....and some need tweaking instead of trying to wipe out...cause sometimes when you wipe them out you end up binging

[Intmdtr]

Well time for an update......

Had a friend introduce me to a product called Thrive....said ah hell its just another fad....let me tell ya.

Energy levels have increased to insane levels, cravings are few and far between, I have not had 1 coffee or soft drinks in the last 30 days and no caffeine headaches either. I have dropped 12 pounds and I haven't even stepped foot in the gym yet. I think this could be a game changer......goal now is to be under 200 pounds by summer...started at exactly 263lbs.

for those interested in more details message me....

[Black Sheep]

I started drinking carbonated water. Adds a little fizzle with no sugar. Beats the hell outta pop.
Small sacrifices do make huge change.

[baddbullitt]

I started drinking carbonated water. Adds a little fizzle with no sugar. Beats the hell outta pop.
Small sacrifices do make huge change.

I have a Soda Stream and love it. I just make plain water, but the bubbles is a nice touch and it's not filled with sodium. ;)

[Black Sheep]

I have a Soda Stream and love it. I just make plain water, but the bubbles is a nice touch and it's not filled with sodium. ;)

Soda Stream , cool ,
i drink the no sodium stuff.

[ZR]

Second night of walking, frig it's cold out there. :encouragement:

[Screw]

Gotta give it a go not so much for weight loss but overall health . When I think back the most impact was when I was doing something & then there was a trickle down positive effect .

[ZR]

^ Exactly that.
Been inactive too long because of these flipping meds, screw it.

[WTF]

^^^^

there is a level of insanity that you have to install in your brain to never miss workouts....and I don't care if your flavour is 15 minute walks or 15 hour ironmans

you just gotta say "there is no excuse"

if you can get outta bed in the morning and stand on your feet...then you're working out that day

I have reminders over the decades about how we take just freakin walking around for granted

May 1985....I got in a bad street bike crash....2 broken legs, shattered hand, blood clot and other complications.....walked away 3 months later

1997-2002....worked with an awesome dude who ended up in a chair after a car crash......this guy couldn't use his body from the sternum down....and he beat me into the office every damn morning

2015.....Jodi got sick bad......recovery was a serious bitch.....there wasn't an elevator or escalator that she wouldn't take instead of the stairs before all that shit went down......and now she climbs the stairs because she knows how good it feels that she simply can

there is no excuse

sometimes you go down for a workout and you feel like shit warmed over.....and you just go through the motions......better than nothing imo

sometimes you go down for a workout and you feel like complete shit and end up having a freakin awesome workout and wonder where the fuck that came from

sometimes you go down for a workout feeling mint and have a shitty workout...but it's better than nothing

sometimes you limp down there literally fucking wounded but push through a workout...and you feel better between the ears even if your body is saying "thanks a bunch asshole"

and...sometimes you go down there and you get in a zone that makes you feel like you could take a bullet in the teeth and smile......and there is no better feeling

you won't get in that zone if you miss workouts

there is no excuse

merry christmas

[ZR]

^ Yes sir.
Lotza work out sledding today.

[ZR]

So with all the Christmas food temptations, doing pretty decent here. Instead of the usual horsing out on everything in sight, odd cookie or two one day, maybe one the next.
Encouraged thus far.

[SVOMACH1]

Same with me. My goal is to lose 2lbs per month and keep it off.

[ZR]

^ Nice.

[Uncle Buck]

Stayed clear of the sweets, potatoes and stuffing over the last few days. Three Christmas dinners and countless socials at work and I'm up only 1 lb over the holidays but down 6 since I started a couple weeks back. I call that a win. Back to the full plan tomorrow.

[ZR]

An absolute win, nicely done UB.

[Harbinger]

I'm back. After cancelling Goodlife for several months I decided to try out fit4less which is considerably cheaper. Hopefully I'll have time to sign up today before work. 10 bucks per month sounds more reasonable than 50 plus dollars a month

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[WTF]

the body is a funny thing

so yesterday morning....I mighta had one of my strongest chest-delt workouts ever....was definitely the best of the year....been really kicking the shit outta my shoulder press this year and it's paying off....throwing the monster dumbells around like nothing

felt freaking awesome

then I walked down the street to buy some fruit at the Loblaws in the aft.....and slipped just slightly on some ice....barely a wobble

and today my left hip feels like a rusty hinge

strong as an ox one day....limping the next

and it's leg day today....so we'll see how the hip likes it

[WTF]

well...there you go

not only was my hip feeling rusty making me limp around.....but it seems lunch wasn't sitting too well either

shrugged it off and had one of my best leg workouts of the year

hip feels mint now

[WTF]

alright...last day of 2016

here's a tip on not letting injury slow you down....adapt and still push like a muther fucker and you'll get through it

2016 reminded me that my knees have 49 years on them

typical leg work out was:
4 sets of leg curls supersetted with 4 sets of stiff-leg deadlifts
3 sets of thigh extensions with both legs
3 sets of thigh ext one leg at a time
around 12-15 sets of squats...5-6 sets building up to max weight...6 sets at max weight and 1-3 sets lighter and just repping out like a lunatic if there was still gas in the tank
3 sets of forward lunges with about 135lbs on the straight bar

I do a 4 day on, 1 day off routine (1-chest,delts,abs, 2-legs, 3-back, traps, 4-triceps, biceps, abs)...so the first 4 days I'll go light (10-12 reps per set) and the second 4 days heavy (6-8 reps per set)....rinse and repeat....the goal is to keep the intensity consistent for each body part while still shocking the muscles by alternating heavy and light workouts...the # of sets per body part are dictated by the size of the muscle (16 on chest, 15 on delts, 40+ on legs, 18 on back, 12 on traps, 15 on triceps, 12 on biceps)...abs are a different story...500 reps each time I hit them...gone as high as 800 reps this year....you can hit them every day if you feel like it

late July on the squat rack my right knee felt like a rusty hinge even on warm up....and I just stubbornly did what I've always done....tightened the wraps, grit my teeth and pushed through it...was repping with 400lbs.....bad result

knee was pooched.....limping on it for nearly 2 weeks...musta strained the tendons and ligaments good

so.....no leg work outs right?

wrong

the leg is basically a big backwards arm (hamstring = bicep , quads = tricep)...and my knee would bend.....so I figured I could still pump the fuck outta the thigh by emulating a quick low-impact arm-style workout

so I started doing this

1 - stretch out the quads and knees
2 - set of thigh extensions
3 - set of stiff leg deadlifts
4 - set of leg curls

then I'd simply repeat the same 4 steps as many times as it took to pump the thigh

started with babydick weight at first cause the knee was not happy but still did 12 rounds...or 36 sets

did this every leg day for weeks....built the weight back up....knee was feeling way better, and by late Sept I was back on the squat rack....and 2 workouts in...was already back to 400+ for reps

difference now was...before I'd do 14 sets before hitting the squat rack....now I'm doing 36 sets before I hit the rack...did I actually get fucking stronger?

all good right?

nope - late Nov I'm repping with 400lbs....and the left knee gives me a sharp pain on rep # 6.....OK....so wisdom finally kicking in...I give it one more rep...pain still there...so I stop....knee was sore for two days but I didn't bugger it right up this time

back to no-squat workouts for two weeks and the knee felt great

but I start doing the math....my legs need north of 300lb reps to make them work hard....anything lower is just warming up....but, between 350-425lbs I seem to be doing something where I'm hanging the knees out to dry....fine....so lets stick to 350lbs then

and I ditched the forward lunges cause the movement is just begging for knee pain....and I've done enough of them over the past 32 years

last leg workout

36 sets of thigh ext, stiff leg deadlifts and leg curls
6 build up sets of squats
12 sets of 350lbs - 10 reps per set
3 more sets of thigh ext (21 style, like bicep 21 curls)

ya think that burned a few calories and pumped the fuck outta my legs?

goal now is 15 sets of 350lbs - 10 reps per set and see if I can walk the next day....cause walking the next day after 12 sets at that weight was a challenge

that's with 49 year old knees that have 100s of thousands of reps on them

don't let injury park your ass.....adapt and kick it's ass

here's to much progress in 2017 to you all

[Uncle Buck]

New Years Eve (morning) check in.
Down 12 lbs since Dec 9th. I'm not down any belt holes yet but the one I'm using sure feels better. Lol
Should be smooth sailing now that the holiday festivities are drawing to a close.

Happy New Years everyone.

[Black Sheep]

New Years Eve (morning) check in.
Down 12 lbs since Dec 9th. I'm not down any belt holes yet but the one I'm using sure feels better. Lol
Should be smooth sailing now that the holiday festivities are drawing to a close.

Happy New Years everyone.

^^just frikin awesome

[ZR]

Little movement on the scale for me thus far but clothes say things are definatley moving in the right direction.

[baddbullitt]

Decided to get a jump start in the new year... Went out for a nice run today.. hadn't done that in a while..
Hopefully I won't be wrecked come tomorrow so I can have a repeat performance!! :) 170 here I come!!

[ZR]

Got through the holidays with no issues.

[WTF]

reached my goal this morning

15 sets of 10 with 350lbs on the squat rack....so 150 reps with 350lbs in about 20 minutes

51 sets total with all exercises

that was an ass-kicking leg workout

knees feel mint.....the rest of my legs and ass...not so much

[Uncle Buck]

33 days in to my weight loss mission.

Down 16 lbs and one belt hole to date

Short term goal is to be down 35 by the end of Feb
Mid term goal to be down 75 by the end of July
Long term goal to be down 100 by Dec 9, 2017 being the one year anniversary of the start
Longer term goal, never need to do this again.....

Stay tuned

[Old Fart]

:fb:

[WTF]

33 days in to my weight loss mission.

Down 16 lbs and one belt hole to date

Short term goal is to be down 35 by the end of Feb
Mid term goal to be down 75 by the end of July
Long term goal to be down 100 by Dec 9, 2017 being the one year anniversary of the start
Longer term goal, never need to do this again.....

Stay tuned

that's awesome

you're in the zone now.....seeing/feeling results

go get that goal....total respect over here

[Black Sheep]

33 days in to my weight loss mission.

Down 16 lbs and one belt hole to date

Short term goal is to be down 35 by the end of Feb
Mid term goal to be down 75 by the end of July
Long term goal to be down 100 by Dec 9, 2017 being the one year anniversary of the start
Longer term goal, never need to do this again.....

Stay tuned

way to go. keep it up and you will have no problem hitting your targets

[Uncle Buck]

Thanks guys

Should improve my 1/4 mile times too. Lol

[ZR]

Nice progress UB.

[Uncle Buck]

45 days in to my weight loss mission.

Down 20 lbs to date

Short term goal is to be down 35 by the end of Feb
Mid term goal to be down 75 by the end of July
Long term goal to be down 100 by Dec 9, 2017 being the one year anniversary of the start

F'ing scale is moving more slowly than I expected but it's moving the right direction.

Stay tuned

[SVOMACH1]

45 days in to my weight loss mission.

Down 20 lbs to date

Short term goal is to be down 35 by the end of Feb
Mid term goal to be down 75 by the end of July
Long term goal to be down 100 by Dec 9, 2017 being the one year anniversary of the start

F'ing scale is moving more slowly than I expected but it's moving the right direction.

Stay tuned

Good for you! I'm trying to lose 25lbs with no luck!

[Uncle Buck]

For me, it's all about the carbs...

[SVOMACH1]

Ugh, carbs. I love bread.

[SVOMACH1]

We need a TMC diet plan to follow!

[Harbinger]

Blood test says my iron is way above the normal range. 383 to be exact. Looks like beef is off the table

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[baddbullitt]

Picked up (well had it delivered) lol
A new Bowflex Max Trainer M5!!
When the ads say 14 minutes they mean it! I can do an hour in my Gazelle no problem.. This machine is the real deal!!
So I'm on my 10 week program to see if I can shed a good 20 pounds off me and get me ready for the warmer months and keep me free from injury on my new job!!
I'll post before and after pics when I'm done the 10 weeks.. Then just gonna keep adding more and more time to it to beat the previous... I did 21 minutes today and my HR went to 182 so I backed off. Not ready for a heart attack yet!! lol
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[Uncle Buck]

That thing looks like a beast. I think more exercise is in the cards for me too. I'm still losing but the rate is slowing already. Down 23lbs since Dec 9.

[baddbullitt]

It's a monster!! I had to put it on the main floor cause the height when you're on it won't work in the basement!! Lol..
great to hear you're down the 23!! Keep it up!!

[Slick_89_Hatch]

Mark, very curious to see your results on that machine assuming no other real lifestyle changes that would also effect weight.

[baddbullitt]

Mark, very curious to see your results on that machine assuming no other real lifestyle changes that would also effect weight.

I'll be keeping ya'll updated on the progress... I'm still doing a few other workouts on top of using this but nothing too extreme... And of course I'm back to using my fitness pal app and tracking all my food on a daily basis..

Speaking of which!! Time for a Max workout!! [emoji3][emoji3]

[baddbullitt]

Another 14 minute kick my ass to the curb workout!!
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[baddbullitt]

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Hit a new personal best on the Bowflex MaxTrainer today!! Feeling pretty proud of it!! Next week I'm gonna shoot for 40!!
I gotta say I'm really liking this machine!!

[Old Fart]

Congrats on your determination Mark!! Wish mine was as high.

[baddbullitt]

Thanks Mike!!! One day, one workout and one pound at a time.. My biggest hurdle right now is getting in enough calories in a day.. I find with what I'm doing, the shift I'm working I barely get 1000 calories intake per day.. If I have a beer or two after work that will push me over the 1000 but with no exercise I can intake 2200 a day... Man this balancing stuff is a pain in the butt!!! LOL.. I'm still low carb but anything low carb is low calorie...

[Harbinger]

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Cooking is my first step in proper weight loss. Pictured above is homemade cilantro sauce. Garlic olive oil brown sugar lemon juice and a bit of rice vinegar.

Baking in the oven is sweet potato and egg plant doused in olive oil salt and pepper

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And ill be having some janes chicken nuggets with rice

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[Uncle Buck]

Here it is the end of February and I fell short of my 35 lb loss goal however I did lose 30 lb so far. Not bad for an old guy. My birthday is May 4th and would like to see another 30 gone by then. One day at a time.

[baddbullitt]

Mondays workout in the books!! 45 minutes on the total gym and 15 on the Max trainer! Just preppin some supper for tonight!! Pork chops!! :)


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[baddbullitt]

For some added fun.. Last night (or this morning) 1:15am when I got home from work I decided to throw in a yoga dvd and do a round before bed.. I think I'm gonna start making that a night time ritual for me.. Total Gym and bowflex before work and yoga after work!!! That Bowflex is still kicking my rearend!!! But into shape!! LOL
How is the rest of ya'll doing in their journey??

[baddbullitt]

Went to GNC today and picked up some vitamin packs!! They had a buy one get the other at 50% off!!! They will go nicely with my morning pre and post workout shakes!!

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[baddbullitt]

makes for expensive pee

Yes it does, and it glows in the dark too!!! :D

[Uncle Buck]

Scale says I'm down a total of 35 lbs now. Loss is slower than I'd like but the direction is good and I think my improved habits are here to stay. I do tend eat off plan periodically but these little diversions stop me from falling off the wagon completely.

[baddbullitt]

Every pound down is a pound in the right direction!!! Congrats on the 35 so far!!! :)

[95GT_VERT]

Down 15lbs in 6 weeks .

[SVOMACH1]

Lost 13 pounds in 6 weeks. What is your approximate calorie intake per day??

[WTF]

I've held around the mid 190s for about 9 months now

body feels good and strong....training is going well....and I'm not being super-super-strict...yet still holding a body weight that's 20-25 lbs lighter than it was 12 months ago

don't use the salt shaker any more...don't eat chips....don't crave it

I'm in a spot where if I wanna get ripped to shreds....it's 8 weeks super-strict....and I'm guessing that would mean around 180lbs

not going there atm....happy where I am......but nice to know I'm that close and can stay in the hold pattern...and if something pisses me off I can ripp it up in short order

[ZR]

How is everyone making out?

[Zexhuffer]

How is everyone making out?

Its been just over 4 months and i am close to 40 lbs lost...was 309 (fuck me!) and now hovering around 270 with lots more to go. Feels better, looks better and I might just not stroke out by 50 :)
With Cancer, heart disease, diabetes etc running in my dna I'm a prime target for dying young because of being heavy and not eating right.

[Old Fart]

Been holding steady at 250...

[WTF]

still holding mid-to-high 190s

happy where I am....training is going good

nothing broken atm....so nothing to fix

[Black Sheep]

holding steady at 215 (started july 2016 at 245). Doc is overly impressed with everything so far.
this winter i will start a push for under 200.
summer is just to freaking hard. umm,,,,fun

[Gabe]

Started adding Yoga and massage to my preventative maintenance plan. I spend a lot of time on my bike and am starting to think as I get older (37 at the moment) that I need to keep my flexibility up while I still have it rather than trying to bring it back in the future. Been pleased with how it has been going for the last few weeks.

[ZR]

Congrats n thanks for bringing this thread back up.

[95GT_VERT]

Started at 273 , Down to 238-240 .

[Intmdtr]

Joined a weight loss challenge through work, started last week of January. Weighed in today and have dropped 13lbs. Leading the first month so far, only 35 more pounds to go. Then I will set a new goal.

[Minaccia]

Here to help >>> http://www.torontomustangclub.ca/forums/showthread.php?12624-FREE-Gold-s-Gym-Power-Spin-290-Exercise-Bike&highlight=

[fast Ed]

I've never been what most people would consider fat, but the last several years I'd been gaining some pounds around the mid-section, never a good look for a skinny guy. Some of it was from hitting 50, some from sitting in a vehicle for a long commute each day, and some was from having a less physically active job since changing dealerships about 5 years ago.

So about 14 months ago I decided that I needed to do something about it, that and the fact that I could feel my fitness level deteriorating. Now I've been doing a class 3 nights a week where we do some great joint mobility, balance, and flexibility exercises, as well some varied cardio and strength workouts. It has been going well, so a few months ago I made the conscious decision to try to eat and drink less sugary crap, and drink lots more water.

The last month or so I noticed my pants feeling looser around the waistline, so now I've met one of my goals ... I'm able to fit again into my custom fit Nomex fire suit that was done for me around 2001. The last few years I've been having to race in a borrowed suit, now I can use my own again which I was quite pleased with.

Next step is going to be adding a 4th visit each week to the class. There is one on Saturday mornings which has a full 30 minute high rep workout. Tried it last weekend after missing one of the weeknight classes. It was a heck of a challenge, but I got through most of the rounds and wasn't puking at the end, so that's good! LOL


cheers
Ed

[True Blue]

Started out at 218lbs, removed a few guilty pleasures, cut out late night meals and snacks. Small lifestyle changes, now down to 182lbs.

[Minaccia]

I'm stuck at 150 lbs. and can't seem to get passed 154 lbs. I'd like to be at 155-160 lbs. but that isn't ever going to happen.

[Intmdtr]

Have now dropped below 250 and well on my way to 240.....

[Quicksilver]

I have been going to see a diet doctor for over 2 years. The first month I dropped from 268 to 250. Since then I cannot seem to get below 246 and am hovering around 251. I can only thing that if I hadn't gone at all I'd be well over 300. My goal is 220 but I may never make it.

[fast Ed]

Great job Ed. It'll probably help your lap times also.


Well that's it Stewart. I'm not overly concerned about the weight so much, but my fitness level was definitely degrading. I should be in better shape to do a 2-hour stint in the Porsche Chumpcar racer that has no power steering. LOL

I'm way too much of a picky eater to do any proper diet. And I love bread and pasta too much, although I know that I should be cutting down on those. Reducing the sugary stuff is a big step.

[Harbinger]

I have been going to see a diet doctor for over 2 years. The first month I dropped from 268 to 250. Since then I cannot seem to get below 246 and am hovering around 251. I can only thing that if I hadn't gone at all I'd be well over 300. My goal is 220 but I may never make it.Radical diet change is needed. I mean proper eating not starvation. Regular exercise in combination. Maybe you plateaued from the regiment the doctor prescribed ?

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[01CobraVert]

just started crossfit.......

[ZR]

Back in the saddle last three weeks, lovin it.

[ZR]

Still chuggin along n doing ok.

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[1986stangfan]

Finally getting back to the gym (in the basement) life has settled down a bit and I am enjoying an evening workout almost every night. I have also all but removed sugar from my diet, aiming to be sub 10% body fat by the end of the month


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[1986stangfan]

waistline is made in the kitchen, fitness is made in the gym. A couple of hours on a treadmill are blown away with a dognut or beer.

Exercise can only affect about 30% of caloric intake. If you want to drop weight the only way is calorie restriction. Time restricted, or even better, intermittent fasting (IF) is effective in calorie restriction but even more effective at natural hormone manipulation.

You can reduce insulin sensitivity and increase human growth hormone levels easily. Keto diet coupled with time restricted or IF can address some forms of diabetes.

I wanted to get into single digits of fat% and the only effective way I found was IF. I thought I had 10 pounds to lose and was starting at a fit 190. I'm at 170 and could still stand to lose 2-3 pounds for best power - weight ratio.

The gym is where you build muscle, cardio, strength, flexibility or whatever your fitness goal is. The gym is not effective for weight loss.

Very true what words. I am around 12-14% bf right now at my best estimation. We shall see how the months goes


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[ZR]

Part of my back therapy, diet swing combined with IF. Considering Keto diet and time restriction consumption but going to let changes settle before moving forward. In under two weeks, lost 14lbs but more importantly, level of discomfort continues to drop, mobility is on the upswing.
In my case, finally hooking up with someone that knows what they are talking about is making a night and day difference in my life.

[ZR]

Did weekly fast day yesterday, oddly, week before went easier but it was still very doable. Combo of wt falling off and work Rob's doing, back n body feeling better, makes it a bunch easier to push through the days I wanna comfort food binge. What I am finding easier, skipping lunch comes and goes with less resistance from my body as the days pass. On worst of days, small mid afternoon coffee down the hatch and all is well till dinner.
I hear you, time to be really concentrating on this stuff has long since past but is what it is and gonna make the best of what I know now.

[ZR]

As my back continues to get better, upping the ante on exercise via power walking.

[ZR]

While pounds coming off have been slow but steady (down another 3) the difference in how clothes fit has been rapid. Continue to feel better as time passes, energy level increasing and back pain continues to drop off.

[ZR]

Do yourself a solid, start today.

[Scrape]

Good for you guys! Very happy to hear the success stories here.

[ZR]

Further slimming down my already petite frame is making a night n day difference in my back as well. Just as important, diet change has made a similar difference in the instances of migraines, totally manageable at this point.

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[ZR]

Like some experience, dropping in size but wt loss has been slow, staying the course n happy about it.

[hammerhead]

Like some experience, dropping in size but wt loss has been slow, staying the course n happy about it.

15511

a Natural protein supplement like this one can help curve the appetite/mix with juice or smoothie - will make muscle feel better and high protein can assist in joint care...I use it regularly - I lean to the all natural tho not the hyped muscle head stuff just call me Martha...lol

[Black Sheep]

^^I use similar to above^^ but and a couple handfuls of frozen berries. Juice will spike blood sugars to high and to fast.

[NickD]

I tried that in smoothies I used to make too add some protein as I have milk sensitivity (I think the one I had also had several portions of vegetables in it)
I don't know if it was because I was adding minimal liquid (rest was frozen fruits) but it doesn't dissolve right and made the whole drink taste like chalk.

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[Slick_89_Hatch]

I tried that in smoothies I used to make too add some protein as I have milk sensitivity (I think the one I had also had several portions of vegetables in it)
I don't know if it was because I was adding minimal liquid (rest was frozen fruits) but it doesn't dissolve right and made the whole drink taste like chalk.

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You need to added a reasonable amount of liquid, I use a Vega powder similar to above and enjoy it. For liquid I use Almond milk.

[Black Sheep]

I tried that in smoothies I used to make too add some protein as I have milk sensitivity (I think the one I had also had several portions of vegetables in it)
I don't know if it was because I was adding minimal liquid (rest was frozen fruits) but it doesn't dissolve right and made the whole drink taste like chalk.

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In a small blender add 8 to 10 oz of water then add 2 handfuls of frzn berries then add protein powder . Blend till thoroughly mixed.
Been doin this for years.

[Black Sheep]

Yeah,,,forgot to mention what berries.. I use a 3 berry blend,,,raspberry/blueberry/blackberry. All suppose to be low glycemic

[ZR]

Continue to make progress on shrinking my dainty frame but wt has stalled. Except for limited exercise last couple weeks due to an inflamed knee (fawk is it painful) continue to feel better n better.

[Black Sheep]

Pretty much stalled on weight loss....cardio just ain't enough.
Decided to buy one of these for the house to combine with cardio.
Should be here next week.
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[hammerhead]

Continue to make progress on shrinking my dainty frame but wt has stalled. Except for limited exercise last couple weeks due to an inflamed knee (fawk is it painful) continue to feel better n better.

not sure what your down too or the goal but at some point you will find it harder to shed weight - exercise will build muscle and strength and could slow weight lose - a strong core can assist in back strength....

[ZR]

Initial poundage all but flew off, most important part, along with getting smaller my back n overall health have improved huge, nothing but a win.
My end game is still 23lbs away, ordering a new Mustang day it happens. ;)

[hammerhead]

Initial poundage all but flew off, most important part, along with getting smaller my back n overall health have improved huge, nothing but a win.
My end game is still 23lbs away, ordering a new Mustang day it happens. ;)

awesome stick to the plan - it will be the toughest part - all the little things like eliminating cream from coffee, sugar, and beer is a killer- excellent congrats

[ZR]

Surprising to me, finding it easy to stay away from the worst of it like burger, fries, donuts, pop etc.
Whole thing came about when I started to see Rob / RAT ATK for my back, his suggestion / direction on making other changes at the same time has got me to this point, can't thank him enough.

[hammerhead]

it's amazing how when you get into the habit of eating right how the mind seems to reject the idea of poor choices and your body begins to crave good energetic foods

[ZR]

Feel more confident vs what I ever have it's a permanent change. Just feel too damm good to drift back into my old ways.

[Blackmare]

My end game is still 23lbs away, ordering a new Mustang day it happens. ;)

Going to have to have a chat with Kath and get her to start starving ya!

[ZR]

LOL

[hammerhead]

training for a camping/snowshoeing/ peak bagging trip between christmas and new years. Been climbing stairs, did 200 stories today, over 1000 last week.

Snowshoeing is an awesome workout - low impact too - cross country skiing is great too - Where is all that happening...?

[hammerhead]

hahaha the flask will help - that sounds like a really cool trip, that's roughing it - enjoy yourself that will be one to brag about.

[ZR]

Been a rocky last couple / three weeks with my knee being a PITA but even with exercise way down continue to see results n loving it.
Can't remember when I've felt so good health wise, seems eating decent food can and will make a difference.
Never too late to make a change folks, you'll love yourself for it, might get laid more to. LOL

[Black Sheep]

Pretty much stalled on weight loss....cardio just ain't enough.
Decided to buy one of these for the house to combine with cardio.
Should be here next week.
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Just completed first whole body workout over 2 days. So far the machine is user friendly . Only have one issue,,,my son said he figured it out. Will know in a couple days...
Wife and son really like it.
Change over from one exercise to another is extremely fast and simple.
Only 363 days til I see results...lol

[ZR]

Interested to see how it works for you long term.

[Clutt gt]

I looked everywhere for a lean to fat ass thread as I’ve kinda let myself go over the last couple years.
I mean I’m still mountain biking but I eat like crap and hardly ever go to the gym anymore.
3 years ago I was 180lbs now a pleasantly plump 218lbs.
I bought a new Carbon bike that’s 8lbs lighter than my old bike but it’s not really making up the difference.
Guess I have to clean up the mess I’ve made ��

[Black Sheep]

Interested to see how it works for you long term.
While I was working, I was really physical . Moving thousands of pounds a day.
Since I retired, I have really lost the upper body strength ...so much that my son has no problem challenging me...lol.....that's not good.
Gonna definetly change that shit.
I have lost a lot of weight...but,..I think some of that is muscle mass. Yup,,,I know it is.
This machine, I hope,, will get me back on track...

[Clutt gt]

Oh I’m aware of how it works I’m just in denial

[ZR]

First time in as long as I can remember, no wt gain over the holidays from pigging out. Yes resolve is holding steady but stomach flu most of the holidays didn't hurt either. Dropped another couple three pounds before holidays may have dropped a hair more but for sure I continue to get smaller.
My original target was 210 but have lowered it to 200 so under twenty to go and new car is on order.

[Screw]

First time in as long as I can remember, no wt gain over the holidays from pigging out. Yes resolve is holding steady but stomach flu most of the holidays didn't hurt either. Dropped another couple three pounds before holidays may have dropped a hair more but for sure I continue to get smaller.
My original target was 210 but have lowered it to 200 so under twenty to go and new car is on order.

Nice dude 210...that’s my walking weight but when I cut I go middleweight lol

200 you’d be a pretty lean mf

[BOOOSTD]

I’ve been straight powerlifting for the last 2 years and hitting some decent PR’s which I never thought I would achieve being over 40. This game requires a major caloric surplus; but I’ve kept the weight in check and only gone up about 15lbs.


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[ZR]

For me, making better choices is getting easier as the weeks pass. How much better I feel = no better motivation.

[Screw]

Same here I feel like crap when I stray to breads = sugar
More often lazy & bad decisions

[ZR]

I've got bread down to just this side of zero, no sugary drinks etc for three months now. For me, first couple maybe three weeks, felt like a junkie going through withdrawl, felt crappy to the max but it did pass.

[Screw]

Not into pop but love Baklava & Locomades loaded with syrup lol

[ZR]

^ yikes.

[hammerhead]

Not into pop but love Baklava & Locomades loaded with syrup lol

the High Commander will have no trouble replacing me - everyman in the area wants her for her brownies and there not even laced - funny part is I don't eat them ...lol

[hammerhead]

there was a good show on last night about food and processed food - David Suzuki not sure of the title

[Gr8Stang]

I'm impressed so far with the Keto diet....dropped almost 5 lbs since starting Dec.21. A little bit of an adjustment I'll say.....after eating so many things with wheat/sugar, but starting to get used to it now. Only need to drop another 7 lbs, so will adjust after that. :-)

[hammerhead]

David Suzuki is one of the last people I would trust for opinions.

lol it was informative - member the ice age is coming in the early 70's

[BOOOSTD]

Ooops....I quoted a post by mistake.

Sorry boyz!!

[BOOOSTD]

Took a much need vacation and headed south to Aruba over the holidays/New year with the family. It was the first time ever that I had taken 10 days off from training and didn't worry about what I ate or drank. All this combined was mentally and physically refreshing and has motivated me to hit some new PR's in 2019.

The video is today's post vacation/break-in workout for 2019. I took it easy and did a basic powerlifting session and covered the big three - squats, bench and deadlifts. 5 sets x 5 reps for each exercise.

Hopefully I embedded the video properly :thumbsup:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LccJDtTrYc8

[hammerhead]

that's pretty amazing...!

[BOOOSTD]

that's pretty amazing...!

Thanks brother, going to keep pushing hard in 2019 but take a few more rest periods off for recovery!


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[Black Sheep]

WOW. good for you. and bare footed to boot

[BOOOSTD]

WOW. good for you. and bare footed to boot

Lol...thanks brother! I’ve always trained barefoot as it works for me. I have no pain in my feet or any of my joints for that matter. I tried the lifting shoes when I first started powerlifting but ended up tossing them.

Cheers!


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[hammerhead]

Thanks brother, going to keep pushing hard in 2019 but take a few more rest periods off for recovery!


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recovery is as important as pushing hard keep it up...just notice your just around the corner from Melancthon,(if yur driving a Mustang) I use to be in Alton also lived just North of Hillsburgh way back in the late 80's, passed thru Erin all the time

[BOOOSTD]

recovery is as important as pushing hard keep it up...just notice your just around the corner from Melancthon,(if yur driving a Mustang) I use to be in Alton also lived just North of Hillsburgh way back in the late 80's, passed thru Erin all the time

So true, rest is part of training.

Yeah we’re not too far from one another and yes, still driving a mustang. Currently, have a 93’ coupe and 04’ cobra.


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[WTF]

Took a much need vacation and headed south to Aruba over the holidays/New year with the family. It was the first time ever that I had taken 10 days off from training and didn't worry about what I ate or drank. All this combined was mentally and physically refreshing and has motivated me to hit some new PR's in 2019.

The video is today's post vacation/break-in workout for 2019. I took it easy and did a basic powerlifting session and covered the big three - squats, bench and deadlifts. 5 sets x 5 reps for each exercise.

Hopefully I embedded the video properly :thumbsup:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LccJDtTrYc8

I see the squat shows 275 x 5

is that not 405 on the bar?

edit....now I'm seeing the deadlift saying 405....but looks like 495

and 255 on the bench that looks like 315

what kind of plates are those?

[BOOOSTD]

Those are rubber bumper plates on the front squats and bench and a mixture of iron and bumper plates on the deads. I don’t have enough bumper plates yet to cover my deadlifts. I prefer the bumper plates especially for squats because if you don’t make the lift; you just drop it and don’t have to worry about cracking any plates.

In videos, the bumper plates are difficult to tell what is being used as they are the same size as an iron 45 but the thickness is different; that’s why I paste it in the corner.

Here are the increments plus add another 45 pounds for the crossfit bar.

Front squats 275 - Pair 45’s, 35’s, 25’s, 10’s

Bench 255 - Pair 45’s, 35’s, 25’s

Deads 405 - 45’s x3 pairs, 35’s, 10’s

Thanks!!




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[Gabe]

What are some of your PB's Timmy?

I haven't been doing any power lifting in a long time, but did set some personal bests in cycling last year, peak power (I use a power meter that measures the amount of force I apply to the pedals) saw an increase of over 10% year or year, 3 podiums in provincial level road races and 3 more top tens for the 6 provincial road races I entered last year (fields varied from 30-90 participants). Rode over 13,000 kms in 398 hours which was a PB for distant and hours of riding in a year. Completed my longest ride (245km) and my biggest 2 day total (405km). Highest average pace road race was in Italy, 120km, 800 metres of elevation at an average speed of 40.9km/hr. Two weeks ago I completed the fastest 40km I have ever ridden in 50:45.

[WTF]

What are some of your PB's Timmy?.

at almost 52 I don't do max weight PBs anymore....just try to do lots of volume

best bench - 365 for 2
squat - 465 for 1
deadlift - 495 for 1

that was approx 182lbs @ 5'8"

haven't touched a straight bar on the bench in probably 6 or 7 years....just monster dumbbells and lots of sets

knees over the past few years have been telling me that they're not happy over 400lbs on the squat any more....so I just stick to sets of 350 x 8 and see how many sets I can do (typically do about 12 sets with that)

don't have an olympic bar so haven't done a lot of deads in recent years.....50lb metal plates on the 1" bar sit quite a bit lower than the 45lb olympic set up

just went to the fitness depot site and getting a bunch of bumper plates and an olympic is not very expensive now

back when I put my original home gym set up together (1992) a 45lb olympic bar was $300+ just for the bar ($300 seemed like big coin back then so stayed with the standard 1" bars)....now they throw in 200+ lbs of weight plus some spring collars

[BOOOSTD]

at almost 52 I don't do max weight PBs anymore....just try to do lots of volume

best bench - 365 for 2
squat - 465 for 1
deadlift - 495 for 1

that was approx 182lbs @ 5'8"

haven't touched a straight bar on the bench in probably 6 or 7 years....just monster dumbbells and lots of sets

knees over the past few years have been telling me that they're not happy over 400lbs on the squat any more....so I just stick to sets of 350 x 8 and see how many sets I can do (typically do about 12 sets with that)

don't have an olympic bar so haven't done a lot of deads in recent years.....50lb metal plates on the 1" bar sit quite a bit lower than the 45lb olympic set up

just went to the fitness depot site and getting a bunch of bumper plates and an olympic is not very expensive now

back when I put my original home gym set up together (1992) a 45lb olympic bar was $300+ just for the bar ($300 seemed like big coin back then so stayed with the standard 1" bars)....now they throw in 200+ lbs of weight plus some spring collars

Totally agree....the cost of home gym stuff has dropped big time. Even the heavy dumbbells have come down and those use to cost a fortune.

Btw, those are some great PR’s!!


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[hammerhead]

What are some of your PB's Timmy?

I haven't been doing any power lifting in a long time, but did set some personal bests in cycling last year, peak power (I use a power meter that measures the amount of force I apply to the pedals) saw an increase of over 10% year or year, 3 podiums in provincial level road races and 3 more top tens for the 6 provincial road races I entered last year (fields varied from 30-90 participants). Rode over 13,000 kms in 398 hours which was a PB for distant and hours of riding in a year. Completed my longest ride (245km) and my biggest 2 day total (405km). Highest average pace road race was in Italy, 120km, 800 metres of elevation at an average speed of 40.9km/hr. Two weeks ago I completed the fastest 40km I have ever ridden in 50:45.

Nice - I miss cycling use to do it a lot...

[RedSN]

...did set some personal bests in cycling last year, peak power (I use a power meter that measures the amount of force I apply to the pedals) ...
How much HP is your bike making?

https://www.mne.psu.edu/simpson/courses/me240/bikecalc1.htm

I'm guessing maybe 3/4 HP?

[Gabe]

My peak power is 1456 watts (1.95hp)
496 watts for a minute
Sustained power max is 326 watts for 20 minutes
308 watts for an hour

Great numbers Tim

[ZR]

The positive results keep on coming, lost another couple of pounds plus continue to get smaller.
Ordering a new car target of 200 is only 17lbs away, better set up an appointment with Bill.

[Old Fart]

I admire your stamina to get the result you want. I've lost mine but need to do something about it.

[fast Ed]

Great job sticking with the program Rick! So easy to be tempted by food that you always enjoyed so much.

[Screw]

The positive results keep on coming, lost another couple of pounds plus continue to get smaller.
Ordering a new car target of 200 is only 17lbs away, better set up an appointment with Bill.

Holy fak for real 217 ? Wow

[ZR]

Thanks guys.
FYI to anyone of the fence, if this fossil can do it, anyone can. Trick for me, great support system plus sticking to a program that is realistic enough to be the new norm. Shitty part, tried on my sled clothes today, jacket looks ridiculous on me / made by Omar the tent maker...............I'm good with dat.

[hammerhead]

Thanks guys.
FYI to anyone of the fence, if this fossil can do it, anyone can. Trick for me, great support system plus sticking to a program that is realistic enough to be the new norm. Shitty part, tried on my sled clothes today, jacket looks ridiculous on me / made by Omar the tent maker...............I'm good with dat.

just means you can fit someone else in there with you...lol

[Black Sheep]

Thanks guys.
FYI to anyone of the fence, if this fossil can do it, anyone can. Trick for me, great support system plus sticking to a program that is realistic enough to be the new norm. Shitty part, tried on my sled clothes today, jacket looks ridiculous on me / made by Omar the tent maker...............I'm good with dat.

Now you have room for a sweater over a sweater while wearing a sweater....
Tim Allen had said something like like dat.
"Sausage wrapped in bacon, wrapped in Canadian bacon."
"Pigs in a Blanket wearing a Parka"

[Black Sheep]

Well,, I have some questionable news. Started resistance training 3 weeks ago. And..I'm up 5 lbs... What the fuck....still doing cardio... Hope it is temporary .
Guess I should not pay so much attention to the scale and pay more attention to my pants belt loup position. Which has not changed. IDK

[hammerhead]

Well,, I have some questionable news. Started resistance training 3 weeks ago. And..I'm up 5 lbs... What the fuck....still doing cardio... Hope it is temporary .
Guess I should not pay so much attention to the scale and pay more attention to my pants belt loup position. Which has not changed. IDK

maybe just built a little mass - thicker muscles - I really need to start doing something again...

[ZR]

Stay away from the scale, judge progress via tape, mirror or how clothing fits.

[Screw]

^^ all kidding aside man , dude your doing great , hopefully carrying less will ease some of the back & knee pains

[Gabe]

The positive results keep on coming, lost another couple of pounds plus continue to get smaller.
Ordering a new car target of 200 is only 17lbs away, better set up an appointment with Bill.

Great work, well done

[55 HD]

Start dialing Bill now. That is great to hear Rick.

[ZR]

Combo of dropping wt plus magic Rob's done with my back has reduced discomfort substantially.

[BOOOSTD]

Picked up the pass a bit today and worked on some powerlifting triples

Squeezed in a Deadlift Rep PR @ 500x4 :thumbsup:

Also did bench 275x3 and front squats 315x3

Total of 15 sets combined

Finished up with some stretching and the inversion board




https://youtu.be/fY6xmo092io

[hammerhead]

Holy...!

[Scrape]

Awesome work there Paul. I see you have the whole family working out together :thumbsup:
Picked up the pass a bit today and worked on some powerlifting triples

Squeezed in a Deadlift Rep PR @ 500x4 :thumbsup:

Also did bench 275x3 and front squats 315x3

Total of 15 sets combined

Finished up with some stretching and the inversion board




https://youtu.be/fY6xmo092io

[BOOOSTD]

Awesome work there Paul. I see you have the whole family working out together :thumbsup:

Yes sir....the misses and boy are grinding just as hard. Thanks!


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[BOOOSTD]

I'm waaay to old for that type of lifting (much respect though). All I can say is be super careful of your joints. My shoulders are on a constant yellow alert as a result of heavy lifting. Likewise the bottom 5 lumbar disks are all compressed. A good amount of my training is physio in nature to retain function rather than make gains. I try to tailor my training to allow me to do the things I enjoy. I'm going skiing in NY next week, mountain climbing in Mexico after that. Snowshoeing in the Adirondacks after that.

Nothing like feeling strong and fit though, good on you.

I hear ya and I'm no spring chicken for this game either....but as it stands, I have absolutely no joint pain and I'm being as cautious as possible. That said, I do a lot of other activities to contradict the compression movements which helps keep me loose. Thanks!!

[Chinga]

Picked up these at Costco in Ajax and been chowing down on them. I must say they are one of the better bars I have eaten.

https://www.amazon.com/JiMMYBAR-Protein-Chocolate-Peanut-Butter/dp/B076P19526?th=1

[BOOOSTD]

Picked up these at Costco in Ajax and been chowing down on them. I must say they are one of the better bars I have eaten.

https://www.amazon.com/JiMMYBAR-Protein-Chocolate-Peanut-Butter/dp/B076P19526?th=1

Those look yummy....anything with PB taste good. Lol


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