JPB
November 2nd, 2004, 01:09 AM
Thought I would put some pics up to show my starting point, in a way. Took some "before" pics -- the very unflattering kind, but I am not about to let those get out. lol Maybe one day.
For now, these are a couple of random pics of me...the goatee is gone now, because I admitted to myself (finally) that I didn't have it because I liked it....I kept it because it helped to hide my double chin(s). So, I shaved and am going to leave it shaved to really see the progress.
Be kind. :p
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MGB
November 2nd, 2004, 07:31 PM
Good luck. First step is the hardest...at least until the second step :)
Just kidding. Do you have a 12 week plan? If not, consider writing one down and committing to sticking to it. Even if it's not the best plan, having a plan will do wonders for you, and if you stick to it for 12 weeks, you can do it for 12 years.
JPB
November 3rd, 2004, 06:49 PM
MGB: Yup, just finished laying it out two nights ago, finalizing it last night. Very beginnerish, but since I'm a beginner, it makes sense. lol And I know it's going to be difficult in all the steps...otherwise I would have been lean years ago. ;) But thanks for the support. :)
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MGB
November 3rd, 2004, 11:14 PM
"second step" thing was just a joke. I'm sure you'll do great.
I just try to keep in mind getting in shape is a process, not an event. Sometimes gains are slow...sometimes they seem to come out of nowhere....and then they're slow again...and THEN....
Well, you get the idea. Good luck.
JPB
November 3rd, 2004, 11:40 PM
"second step" thing was just a joke. I'm sure you'll do great.
I just try to keep in mind getting in shape is a process, not an event. Sometimes gains are slow...sometimes they seem to come out of nowhere....and then they're slow again...and THEN....
Well, you get the idea. Good luck.
No worries - was taken as a joke too. :) And I appreciate the heads up on the fast/slow/fast/etc gains. This is my first time using weights, so I'll be in all sorts of surprises I think. lol
And on event vs process... That's one of those things that really struck a chord with me. It's one of those comments you KNOW well enough, but when you actually hear/read it laid out like that, it actually sinks in. More I think about it, the more it makes sense. Very nifty. :)
Anyway, back to the homework. Thanks again for the feedback. :)
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