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Started by Maladict, December 10, 2011, 09:35:44 AM

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mongers

Quote from: merithyn on October 15, 2012, 09:30:45 AM
Ran Saturday and again today. I managed to run a full mile - very s.l.o.w.l.y. - without stopping today, too! Sounds ridiculous - I should have been able to do that ages ago - but I'm considering it progress.

The 5k in two weeks will have to be a run/walk endeavor, but I'm okay with that. It's a start. :)

:thumbsup:
"We have it in our power to begin the world over again"

merithyn

Fitness test at work completed. I easily did three minutes on the step-up with a heart-rate of 112bpm when done. I managed 15 knee push-ups, and 10 (yes TEN!!!) full sit-ups in the alloted time. The squat-against-the-wall thing was hard, but I managed the full minute. And I am woefully non-limber!

It's done, though, and I'll get to see how much better I've gotten this time next year, assuming that I'm still here.
Yesterday, upon the stair,
I met a man who wasn't there
He wasn't there again today
I wish, I wish he'd go away...

MadImmortalMan

#482
This shit is getting expensive. I have basically replaced my whole wardrobe now. Was out with Mrs MIM at the outlet mall last week. Bought pants. 33 waist pants. Even those require a belt now, and my belt is a sorry beat up thing with two additional holes in it that I made with a walnut spear. So far.


Six months ago I weighed 40 pounds more and wore a 36-37 waist.

I have lost some of the muscle that I gained in the past year from weight lifting, but the thing is positive overall. My girl likes it. She's been frantically signing up for fitness classes at the gym and shit like that. I do all my stuff at home for free, but now she's spending shitloads of (Microsoft's) cash to get more fit.

It's crazy how much you can influence each other just through your own motivation. I think Mrs. MIM is just not used to not being the hottest one in the house and doesn't know how to handle it.  :lol:


On the bad side, I really have replaced most of my pants in the last six months. It's not cheap.
"Stability is destabilizing." --Hyman Minsky

"Complacency can be a self-denying prophecy."
"We have nothing to fear but lack of fear itself." --Larry Summers

merithyn

Quote from: MadImmortalMan on October 19, 2012, 03:54:02 AM
Six months ago I weighed 40 pounds more.


Fucking men.  <_<

Anyway, congrats on getting so healthy, and on getting Mrs MiM on the bandwagon. :hug:
Yesterday, upon the stair,
I met a man who wasn't there
He wasn't there again today
I wish, I wish he'd go away...

Brazen

Since I hurt my back I've become increasingly slug-like in appearance and activity level. It barely hurts any more, I just have TEH PH34R  :ph34r: So I'm back at it this weekend, at least three workouts next week then back on the healthy eating the week after. One thing at a time!

I'm also getting the urge to run again, may enter a race in spring after pay day :hmm:

Eddie Teach

Walked 4 miles today. Got reminded why I need new shoes.
To sleep, perchance to dream. But in that sleep of death, what dreams may come?

MadImmortalMan

Quote from: merithyn on October 19, 2012, 08:32:40 AM
Fucking men.  <_<

I'm too skinny now though. Not as strong as I was. I think shifting to a surplus in calories will be harder for me to accomplish. I'm just not a big eater normally.
"Stability is destabilizing." --Hyman Minsky

"Complacency can be a self-denying prophecy."
"We have nothing to fear but lack of fear itself." --Larry Summers

katmai

Quote from: Peter Wiggin on October 19, 2012, 12:06:07 PM
Walked 4 miles today. Got reminded why I need new shoes.
yeah been running three miles each day this week and making me realize how badly I need new shoes.
Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son

Eddie Teach

To sleep, perchance to dream. But in that sleep of death, what dreams may come?

katmai

Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son

merithyn

Quote from: katmai on October 19, 2012, 12:25:11 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on October 19, 2012, 12:06:07 PM
Walked 4 miles today. Got reminded why I need new shoes.
yeah been running three miles each day this week and making me realize how badly I need new shoes.

:w00t:

Go you, katmai! Now you can eat those fried Snickers with impunity! :hug:
Yesterday, upon the stair,
I met a man who wasn't there
He wasn't there again today
I wish, I wish he'd go away...

katmai

Ewwww I hate snickers. Fried or not. My biggest weakness has always been carbs.
Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son

Ed Anger

Wait, a snickers hater? Burn him!
Stay Alive...Let the Man Drive

katmai

Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son

Ed Anger

Quote from: katmai on October 19, 2012, 03:45:17 PM
I don't like nuts.

There is no way I can safely reply to that.
Stay Alive...Let the Man Drive