Quote from: Rameses on November 19, 2008, 11:25:36 PM


Do you really think I would work out anywhere else wearing those shoes and socks?

Yeah, I noticed the pastel-plaid Vans you're sportin'.

Come on though..a guy who would attempt to eat 10lbs of greasy bacon in one sitting?! 

I wouldn't put anything past you!!

Quote from: swampduc on November 19, 2008, 09:01:41 PM
Mild threadjack (sorry) but does anyone have opinions about home workout equipment? For instance are those Bowflex Revolution things any good? They're sure as hell expensive!
Also, any ellipticals that ya'll like?

We have a revolution in the basement.   It 'feels' better than their rod-based equipment.   It's been one of the main things that has helped me get this far (although now I'm doing lots of stuff with no equipment...nice change). Also have treadmill and a pretty full set of dumbells.

But it's all about what you do...we had a nice home gym in our old place that was great for hanging laundry on.  Why do I use this one more than I ever did that one?  motivation.

Home gym versus gym membership when we had our daughter.   I can workout in AM while she is sleeping, or evening after her bedtime...some gyms have daycare, but it still is more of a pain.   The only thing I miss is indoor pool for winter swimming.

Well, I'm super-late to this thread, but I can share a lot.

Couple of big themes;  1) I'm getting treated for Sleep Apnea 2) I'm seeing a personal trainer 3 times per week, and doing cardio work 2 or 3 more times per week (I'm in the gym M-F at LEAST) and 3) my goal is for cardio fitness and weight loss of about 70-75 lbs.

I basically got totally disgusted with myself back in August and since the middle of September I've been back in the gym, totally changing my eating habits and on my way to transforming myself physically.

Here's a picture of me at the end of July.  The picture was taken 1 hour before the bike was picked up and taken to its new owner.  I call this picture "Sad Monkey"



Since that picture I've shaved the goatee, and probably lost 20 lbs.  For the first time in my life (and this includes varsity wrestling in high school) I'm able to run continuously for over 15 minutes.  Big torso + short legs = running usually SUCKS.  I have a decent level of cardio fitness, and I've lost the double chin, and some of the gut in the picture.

My trainer is psycho - he's a former Golden Gloves boxer who has been truly merciless on me.

Once I get down to one of my weight targets (not the ultimate one) I'll be ready to buy a new motorcycle

Thanks for letting me share!

thanks for sharing tommys67

good luck at reaching your goal 

I have been to the gym now 1/1 days 

mitt

Quote from: mitt on November 20, 2008, 01:13:12 PM
I have been to the gym now 1/1 days 

mitt

Don't be afraid to go big Mitt.


2/2 CAN be done!!

Quote from: IZ on November 20, 2008, 01:45:00 PM
Don't be afraid to go big Mitt.


2/2 CAN be done!!

You're crazy, man!

I heard about a guy that tried 2/2 and never can back. I'll pass on that.

Thanks for the feed back on home gyms all. I think I've got the motivation, it's a time issue - I'd like to be able to do part of my workout at like 5 am and the rest (strength) late. Gym closes at 8:30 pm

Quote from: swampduc on November 20, 2008, 03:36:49 PM
Thanks for the feed back on home gyms all. I think I've got the motivation, it's a time issue - I'd like to be able to do part of my workout at like 5 am and the rest (strength) late. Gym closes at 8:30 pm

I'm so glad I have my own set up. I've lifted more at home than I ever did at a Holiday Fitness when I had a membership. What a waste of money that was.

I'm down 5 lbs in the last 2 weeks.

My blog is getting updated regularly.

Not feeling that well this week. Managed to get in three runs, probably one more tomorrow. No gym. Lame.

No cardio this morning due to lack of properly functioning equipment at the hotel gym, no bike with me this time, and not in a good spot for running outside, but I did get in some lifting with dumbbells and probably about 5 miles of walking today.

Quote from: msincredible on November 20, 2008, 08:14:04 PM
No cardio this morning due to lack of properly functioning equipment at the hotel gym

I always take my push-up bars and a set of 3 power bands (bought at Target for about $8) when I travel.  Not much cardio from this set up but you easily do about 10-15 different exercises.

Quote from: IZ on November 20, 2008, 01:45:00 PM

2/2 CAN be done!!

Done.  2/2 and feeling good.

mitt

Quote from: IZ on November 21, 2008, 05:59:40 AM

I always take my push-up bars and a set of 3 power bands (bought at Target for about $8) when I travel.  Not much cardio from this set up but you easily do about 10-15 different exercises.

push up bars worth getting?   I've been cheating and using a set of 45 lb dumbells as push up bars.    I guess real ones would give me a little more range.