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B Lopez · 08-05-2008, 07:46 PM

August 5, 2008

As compared to June 27, 2008
http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/1104322-post11.html

I think I just got a *little* more tan

At least Im seeing increases in weight at the gym

FortePenance · 08-06-2008, 02:34 PM

holy anton.

HighGain510 · 08-07-2008, 11:19 AM

In the past 3 days I've *finally* started making myself do some pushups and situps. My joints are bad so I might try to buy some of those "U" bars to set on the floor so I'm not supporting the weight of my fat ass on bent wrists but rather the bars.

After some situps and pushups I could feel the burn and it actually helped me sleep a bit better. I'm going to try to keep at it until I get down to being able to do a ton of them before feeling really tired!

Then it's off to the gym again to get some real work in, just don't want to go there yet as I'd really make an ass of myself at this point!

Anton · 08-09-2008, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FortePenance

holy anton.

Thanks man

B Lopez · 08-09-2008, 02:20 PM

Clocked my mile time at 6:44, and I wasn't really that tired.

Going for 6:30 next week.

Then soon 14min for 2 miles.

DelfinoPie · 08-12-2008, 02:26 PM

Changed my set/reps this week from 5x5 to 3x12 with increased weight.

I'm aiming to have dropped a decent amount of weight by November 15th now as that's when I'm meeting a girl I've been speaking to on the net for like 5 years now but never actually met. Now, I'm determined to look better for this Paul Gilbert gig where I'll be meeting her

The fact I'm able to actually do push ups again has got me feeling very positive today. I used to work out using the RAF's training regime, I'm going to work up to that in the next few weeks

Drew · 08-12-2008, 03:45 PM

Kickass, dude.

Being the dork I am, I've been tracking my progress in Excel.

I may post up my spreadsheet when I'm done, but I've got myself a "benchmark" line showing a fixed decrease rate that will get me down from 195 (technically, before I got the digital scale I have now, I was up around 197-198, but whatever) on June 30th or so to 175 by December 28, then a line representing daily weight measurements (first thing in the morning, before my shower), and then an excel-generated "trend line" to smooth out the number a bit.

So far I'm a little ahead of target, and the slope of the trend line is a little steeper than my target line. My measurement this morning was (I think) 190.4, and I've been as low as 187.8 temporarily (I tend to fluctuate a bit). I suspect it'll get harder to lose weight as I take more off and as such I don't know if 175 is really feasible, but so far I'm making progress - from highest measured point to lowest measured point is a drop of 10 pounds.

FortePenance · 08-13-2008, 04:21 AM

I just weighed myself on Monday and i've gained 2kg woohoo.

DelfinoPie · 08-13-2008, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew

Kickass, dude.

Being the dork I am, I've been tracking my progress in Excel.

I may post up my spreadsheet when I'm done, but I've got myself a "benchmark" line showing a fixed decrease rate that will get me down from 195 (technically, before I got the digital scale I have now, I was up around 197-198, but whatever) on June 30th or so to 175 by December 28, then a line representing daily weight measurements (first thing in the morning, before my shower), and then an excel-generated "trend line" to smooth out the number a bit.

So far I'm a little ahead of target, and the slope of the trend line is a little steeper than my target line. My measurement this morning was (I think) 190.4, and I've been as low as 187.8 temporarily (I tend to fluctuate a bit). I suspect it'll get harder to lose weight as I take more off and as such I don't know if 175 is really feasible, but so far I'm making progress - from highest measured point to lowest measured point is a drop of 10 pounds.

That's awesome good work

I too have been using Excel to track progress. I went from 12stone (roughly 168lbs to 170lbs (which I attribute to starting to drink lots of water but now my body is used to it) and last I checked I was down to 167lbs. A small bit of progress but, despite being the one who put forward we start this thing almost two months ago, I got quite a late 'proper' start

Which is kinda rubbish because if I had started when everybody else had imagine how much progress I could have seen! Whoops, ah well, at least I'm on the right track now!

Also, I've been eating a lot of steamed chicken with salad and light honey mustard dressing. Holy shit is it wonderful!

Drew · 08-13-2008, 12:10 PM

Steamed chicken? That REALLY doesn't sound good.

Why not grill it? Grilling is actually a very healthy cooking method, as a lot of the fat from the (already lean) chicken can simply drip off into the coals. It tastes fucking awesome, too, especially if you get into spice rubs or smoke chips or whatnot.

08-05-2008, 07:46 PM	#131
B Lopez is a happy turtle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Killafornia Posts: 3,278 Real Name: Bobby Main Seven: Schecter Loomis Main ERG: Agile Intrepid Pro 8 Rig: Carvin/Vader Thanked: 61	August 5, 2008 As compared to June 27, 2008 http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/1104322-post11.html I think I just got a little more tan At least Im seeing increases in weight at the gym "The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will." -Vince Lombardi Last edited by B Lopez; 08-05-2008 at 07:46 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

08-12-2008, 02:26 PM	#136
DelfinoPie Whoopsie Daisy! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 2,776 Real Name: Martin Main Seven: Schecter 007 Elite Rig: POD XT Live Thanked: 62	Changed my set/reps this week from 5x5 to 3x12 with increased weight. I'm aiming to have dropped a decent amount of weight by November 15th now as that's when I'm meeting a girl I've been speaking to on the net for like 5 years now but never actually met. Now, I'm determined to look better for this Paul Gilbert gig where I'll be meeting her The fact I'm able to actually do push ups again has got me feeling very positive today. I used to work out using the RAF's training regime, I'm going to work up to that in the next few weeks More words here is more words.

08-12-2008, 03:45 PM	#137
Drew Fear the Polo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 21,333 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 141	Kickass, dude. Being the dork I am, I've been tracking my progress in Excel. I may post up my spreadsheet when I'm done, but I've got myself a "benchmark" line showing a fixed decrease rate that will get me down from 195 (technically, before I got the digital scale I have now, I was up around 197-198, but whatever) on June 30th or so to 175 by December 28, then a line representing daily weight measurements (first thing in the morning, before my shower), and then an excel-generated "trend line" to smooth out the number a bit. So far I'm a little ahead of target, and the slope of the trend line is a little steeper than my target line. My measurement this morning was (I think) 190.4, and I've been as low as 187.8 temporarily (I tend to fluctuate a bit). I suspect it'll get harder to lose weight as I take more off and as such I don't know if 175 is really feasible, but so far I'm making progress - from highest measured point to lowest measured point is a drop of 10 pounds. "...and everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon." http://www.metalguitarist.org

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08-06-2008, 02:34 PM	#132
FortePenance twoheadsarebetter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,597 Real Name: Simon Rig: Microcube Thanked: 22	holy anton.

08-07-2008, 11:19 AM	#133
HighGain510 Cold As Ice Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,897 Real Name: Matt Main Seven: Carvin 727 Rig: Brunetti/Orange \m/ Thanked: 96	In the past 3 days I've finally started making myself do some pushups and situps. My joints are bad so I might try to buy some of those "U" bars to set on the floor so I'm not supporting the weight of my fat ass on bent wrists but rather the bars. After some situps and pushups I could feel the burn and it actually helped me sleep a bit better. I'm going to try to keep at it until I get down to being able to do a ton of them before feeling really tired! Then it's off to the gym again to get some real work in, just don't want to go there yet as I'd really make an ass of myself at this point!

08-09-2008, 02:20 PM	#135
B Lopez is a happy turtle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Killafornia Posts: 3,278 Real Name: Bobby Main Seven: Schecter Loomis Main ERG: Agile Intrepid Pro 8 Rig: Carvin/Vader Thanked: 61	Clocked my mile time at 6:44, and I wasn't really that tired. Going for 6:30 next week. Then soon 14min for 2 miles.

08-13-2008, 04:21 AM	#138
FortePenance twoheadsarebetter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,597 Real Name: Simon Rig: Microcube Thanked: 22	I just weighed myself on Monday and i've gained 2kg woohoo.

08-13-2008, 12:10 PM	#140
Drew Fear the Polo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 21,333 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 141	Steamed chicken? That REALLY doesn't sound good. Why not grill it? Grilling is actually a very healthy cooking method, as a lot of the fat from the (already lean) chicken can simply drip off into the coals. It tastes fucking awesome, too, especially if you get into spice rubs or smoke chips or whatnot.

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