Staying in Shape 2014

[lt99ls1]

Kind of a late start on this thread. I saw where a few other folks have been posting in the old thread so lets get this new one kicking.

I let my weight get back up to 255 and was in a size 40 jeans at the end of December 2013. So I had a come to Jesus meeting with myself and got back on track.

I am down to 242 and back into a size 38 pants. Looking to make it back into a size 36 by July 1st. I have been lifting weights 4 days a weeks for the last month with a partner and it is making a difference. Still hitting the cardio 4-5 days a week at lunch.

Got my Brown belt in Judo on January 27th and my Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu on February 21st. looking to do a couple of judo and grappling tournaments before the year is over.
 

[lt99ls1]

And I have been caffeine and soda free for a month now.

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[LUVNMY06TJ]

Well done Larry! That takes some dedication.

Though it's mandatory I exercise for work, I go mountain biking every Saturday for 3 hours (about 10 miles) on hilly terrain. I also go to a free spin class at the local gym once a week. I've also changed what I eat to cut down on the junk I consume; minimize soda and typical desserts (cake, ice cream, doughnuts), drink more water, eat healthy snacks; nuts, jerky, etc. In November I was at 215, I'm now at 195 and holding strong.

[lt99ls1]

What do you do for a living?

I haven't saw 195 since high school.

[LUVNMY06TJ]

I'm in the Army

[Scott F.]

Jim too bad your not closer, I am an avid mountain biker myself, well at least before most of my free time got consumed by a truck project.  I am in a maintain phase now hitting the gym for about an hour after work on weekdays or weights and the occasional bike ride/run on weekends. Trying not to get too out of shape.

When warmer weather gets here and the days are longer I hope that I am mostly complete in the garage bc I plan on trying to get out and do a lot more biking on the weekends both mountain and road.

Anyone in the canton area interested, I try to hit up blankets creek and or Rope mill when I can. Always more fun not riding by myself. It's been a year and a half almost since I ran the Marine Corps Marathon and I think if I tried to do a half now I would be hurting.

[94xjsport94]

I'm trying to slim down too. I'm in a size 36 and lost 40-50 lbs once I graduated high school two years ago.

[Mortalis5509]

I just need to stop putting my hand near my face. I'm not fat but I need to lean out.

My new shoes got to the house today, Brooks pure cadence 3. First 5k of this year is at the end of this month. Gained some of my strength back from being lazy. I plan on soon start a circuit training with heavy lifting.

[jgerhard]

Well like I've been posting in the old thread we are doing crossfit together at a gym, I think from this group AJ and Coleen are doing it as well.  I could not endorse something more, except of course a Wrangler and a good ladyfriend at your side.  Its very challenging to make it through the initial pain but doing really hard work like this (the focus is on how much work you do in a given workout) combined with lifting and eating clean is great.  Big results.  Doing the olympic lifts just makes you feel strong.  Just being in a room of people doing the workout for time makes you want to compete.

A friend of mine from the party days has done CF for a year and is getting ripped, and can do all these crazy things like handstand pushups, endless pullups, running carrying weights etc.   I'm thin but my lipid profiles suck.  High stress job eat out alot.  I'm tired of looking at each thing I eat and considering it in terms of my mortality and life insurance and kids - working at an office job and sitting in a car all day driving to my job is difficult.  My ticket in life was a tour of duty at Georgia Tech and my job is very nice and is rewarding in many material ways but... it has a downside.  Gotta keep the engine running!

[ATLSRT8]

Someone teach me how to workout

[94xjsport94]

Someone teach me how to workout

Workout doesn't count unless you post it on FB

[LUVNMY06TJ]

Well like I've been posting in the old thread we are doing crossfit together at a gym, I think from this group AJ and Coleen are doing it as well.  I could not endorse something more, except of course a Wrangler and a good ladyfriend at your side.  Its very challenging to make it through the initial pain but doing really hard work like this (the focus is on how much work you do in a given workout) combined with lifting and eating clean is great.  Big results.  Doing the olympic lifts just makes you feel strong.  Just being in a room of people doing the workout for time makes you want to compete.

A friend of mine from the party days has done CF for a year and is getting ripped, and can do all these crazy things like handstand pushups, endless pullups, running carrying weights etc.   I'm thin but my lipid profiles suck.  High stress job eat out alot.  I'm tired of looking at each thing I eat and considering it in terms of my mortality and life insurance and kids - working at an office job and sitting in a car all day driving to my job is difficult.  My ticket in life was a tour of duty at Georgia Tech and my job is very nice and is rewarding in many material ways but... it has a downside.  Gotta keep the engine running!

Jonathon,

I did crossfit while I was deployed and I couldn't agree more.

If anyone is looking for a challenge/reward of a lifetime crossfit is the way to go. You'll never feel in better shape; stronger, more agile, faster, etc. kind of like the bionic man. The focus is on your core. As your core strength increases you'll find everything else significantly easier.