New to this forum. Starting my new lifemonday 4/15/08. I joined the gym today and will take this weekend to truly motivate myself too get mentally ready for the road ahead. Getting started is the toughest thing for me. I love to eat and drink but I can't continue on that path any longer.
Here are my current stas.
wieght: 247.9
bodyfat: 30% (obese)
hieght: 6'3
age: 38
I have gained 32 pounds in the last 9yrs and my fat% has doubled.
My b/p is borderline hypertension. Cholesterol high 200s.
I will post pictures of my progress & hopefullly with the help of this forum I will reach my goal of 215pds in the next 3mnths. I will be reading all the stickies and post my progress.

New to this forum. Starting my new lifemonday 4/15/08. I joined the gym today and will take this weekend to truly motivate myself too get mentally ready for the road ahead. Getting started is the toughest thing for me. I love to eat and drink but I can't continue on that path any longer.
Here are my current stas.
wieght: 247.9
bodyfat: 30% (obese)
hieght: 6'3
age: 38
I have gained 32 pounds in the last 9yrs and my fat% has doubled.
My b/p is borderline hypertension. Cholesterol high 200s.
I will post pictures of my progress & hopefullly with the help of this forum I will reach my goal of 215pds in the next 3mnths. I will be reading all the stickies and post my progress.

Welcome. I see you're turning tax day into a future celebration day. That's a great idea!

Welcome. I see you're turning tax day into a future celebration day. That's a great idea!
Hey that IS a great idea! :tu:

Welcome MR.Versys. :)

Thanks guys. Started today and man I could'nt believe how weak I've become. I took it easy and barely got through my workout. Anyway got over the first hurdle and eventually it'll get better. :tucool:

Thanks guys. Started today and man I could'nt believe how weak I've become. I took it easy and barely got through my workout. Anyway got over the first hurdle and eventually it'll get better. :tucool:
The hardest parts are getting started, and getting through these first few weeks. Be strong and go to the gym, eat the right foods, and get your rest even when you really don't want to. After the next few weeks it should be much, much easier. :)

The hardest parts are getting started, and getting through these first few weeks. Be strong and go to the gym, eat the right foods, and get your rest even when you really don't want to. After the next few weeks it should be much, much easier. :)
Thanks GT. Did cardio this morning and felt great. Tomorow I have to do legs. Which to me is the hardest thing.

Tomorow I have to do legs. Which to me is the hardest thing.
Yeah it is, but also one of the most important things. :)

:gl:

Yeah it is, but also one of the most important things. :)

:gl:
I made it. Did my leg workout tonight and felt pretty good. warmed up and streched really good before and after. Just had a hard time when I did my abs. Started cramping up really bad to the point were I could'nt get up from the floor. I drank plenty of water so I was'nt dehydrated, I guess I over did it.
Still sore from the other day especially my triceps and chest.Tomorow cardio. thanks for the encouragement GT:claphigh:

I made it. Did my leg workout tonight and felt pretty good. warmed up and streched really good before and after. Just had a hard time when I did my abs. Started cramping up really bad to the point were I could'nt get up from the floor. I drank plenty of water so I was'nt dehydrated, I guess I over did it.
Still sore from the other day especially my triceps and chest.Tomorow cardio. thanks for the encouragement GT:claphigh:
You're welcome!

It may be difficult at first, that's normal so don't get discouraged. Do what you can do today, and next time push yourself a little bit more if possible.

Keep it up! :tucool:

You're welcome!

It may be difficult at first, that's normal so don't get discouraged. Do what you can do today, and next time push yourself a little bit more if possible.

Keep it up! :tucool:
Hey GT thanks for being there. I'll be posting on the journal thread starting tomorow. Did my cardio this morning and pushed it too 45min.