Because I'm too fat....

lbowles2 · 08-14-2012, 08:54 AM

....is the reason I am selling some cigars right now. I have joined a gym and want to do some personal training sessions but
didn't have the money. So to you guys buying my smokes THANKS!!! You're helping me get started toward a healthier me

Now the REAL reason for this thread. Along with working with a personal trainer to get started I need to have some sort
of accountability to stay with this so my plan is to post at least once a week to chat about how it's going.

Right now I am 40 yrs old, about 5' 9" tall and weight about 305lbs... and it just keeps going up. It's time to do something
about it. I want to be able to keep up with my 5 yr old and I want to be around to see her go through school, get married
and have her own children. So this is important to me

On Friday I will be paying for my training sessions and getting started. Wish me luck!!!

pnoon · 08-14-2012, 08:56 AM

Best of luck, Larry.
Our kids and grandkids can be great motivators.

kelmac07 · 08-14-2012, 09:05 AM

Best of luck Larry. Stick to it brother.

CigarNut · 08-14-2012, 09:06 AM

Good luck!

Blak Smyth · 08-14-2012, 09:18 AM

Good luck brother, sounds like you are ready for a lifestyle adjustment with proper motivation!

longknocker · 08-14-2012, 09:37 AM

Good Luck, Larry!

. Kids & Grandkids Keep Us Going, Brother!

icehog3 · 08-14-2012, 10:00 AM

Kick some arse, Larry, stick with it until it becomes a lifestyle.

Jefft72 · 08-14-2012, 10:23 AM

Get out there and do it.

My wife and I started around the beginning of the year focusing on a better diet as a way to lose the weight. With only a healthier diet and portion control I saw 20lbs drop off over the course of <6 months. No exercise other than keeping with my 4 knuckleheads. I still want to employ some sort of exercise regiment, but for now we are maintaining the weight and enjoying finding new ways to cook that keep us interested. We still splurge every now and again by going out to eat and over eating, but by and large our plan so far has been very successful.

At the end of the day I believe that exercise is very key, but it definitely goes hand in hand with providing your body with the correct amount and the correct balance of food to achieve your goals. Having the personal trainer should give you a big leg up in putting together a great plan.

I look forward to reading your progress.

jluck · 08-14-2012, 10:25 AM

You can do this,Larry.

IBQTEE1 · 08-14-2012, 10:27 AM

Best of luck Larry

08-14-2012, 10:30 AM

You are already heading in the right direction. You have the proper motivation and you have written down a plan. Now the hard part, is following it! Good luck, and YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Ncpsycho · 08-14-2012, 10:59 AM

Good luck bro

CRIMPS · 08-14-2012, 11:11 AM

Good luck, Larry. Stick with it!

racerX · 08-14-2012, 11:27 AM

You can do it! Tape your post to the fridge. Visualize you at your goal weight 3 months from now. I can do it - say it out loud every day. I'm rooting for you.

lilcgrsmkr · 08-14-2012, 11:45 AM

good luck

Taki · 08-14-2012, 11:48 AM

Good Luck Brother

Great reason to get motivated!!!

htown · 08-14-2012, 11:57 AM

Good luck! I am right with you- I have lost 15lbs (was 266 and now 251) in the past three weeks eating low carbs and it feels good to go down holes on my belts. My incentive is my three small kids as well.

Remo · 08-14-2012, 12:14 PM

Good luck Larry, once you get the ball rolling and see the lbs. come off it will become addicting

ArgusP2 · 08-14-2012, 02:52 PM

Good luck! It can be done! Just know that you did not gain it all overnight so do not think you can get rid of it overnight. That's one of the main causes for losing that drive! Do not focus only on the poundage but on getting healthier. Muscles will develop and that's where much of the weight will come from, do some measurements also and together you will see the results.

maninblack · 08-14-2012, 02:53 PM

Best of luck brother!!

08-14-2012, 08:54 AM	#1
lbowles2 Luv me some broadleaf!! Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Topeka KS Posts: 887 Trading: (84)	Because I'm too fat.... ....is the reason I am selling some cigars right now. I have joined a gym and want to do some personal training sessions but didn't have the money. So to you guys buying my smokes THANKS!!! You're helping me get started toward a healthier me Now the REAL reason for this thread. Along with working with a personal trainer to get started I need to have some sort of accountability to stay with this so my plan is to post at least once a week to chat about how it's going. Right now I am 40 yrs old, about 5' 9" tall and weight about 305lbs... and it just keeps going up. It's time to do something about it. I want to be able to keep up with my 5 yr old and I want to be around to see her go through school, get married and have her own children. So this is important to me On Friday I will be paying for my training sessions and getting started. Wish me luck!!! __________________ Larry

08-14-2012, 08:56 AM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Because I'm too fat.... Best of luck, Larry. Our kids and grandkids can be great motivators. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

08-14-2012, 09:05 AM	#3
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08-14-2012, 09:06 AM	#4
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08-14-2012, 09:18 AM	#5
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08-14-2012, 09:37 AM	#6
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08-14-2012, 10:00 AM	#7
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Because I'm too fat.... Kick some arse, Larry, stick with it until it becomes a lifestyle. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-14-2012, 10:23 AM	#8
Jefft72 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: League City, TX Posts: 219 Trading: (2)	Re: Because I'm too fat.... Get out there and do it. My wife and I started around the beginning of the year focusing on a better diet as a way to lose the weight. With only a healthier diet and portion control I saw 20lbs drop off over the course of <6 months. No exercise other than keeping with my 4 knuckleheads. I still want to employ some sort of exercise regiment, but for now we are maintaining the weight and enjoying finding new ways to cook that keep us interested. We still splurge every now and again by going out to eat and over eating, but by and large our plan so far has been very successful. At the end of the day I believe that exercise is very key, but it definitely goes hand in hand with providing your body with the correct amount and the correct balance of food to achieve your goals. Having the personal trainer should give you a big leg up in putting together a great plan. I look forward to reading your progress.

08-14-2012, 10:25 AM	#9
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: Because I'm too fat.... You can do this,Larry.

08-14-2012, 10:27 AM	#10
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08-14-2012, 10:30 AM	#11
AECUSN Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Because I'm too fat.... You are already heading in the right direction. You have the proper motivation and you have written down a plan. Now the hard part, is following it! Good luck, and YOU CAN DO IT!!!

08-14-2012, 10:59 AM	#12
Ncpsycho Newly obsessed Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: Long Island Posts: 387 Trading: (5)	Re: Because I'm too fat.... Good luck bro

08-14-2012, 11:11 AM	#13
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: Because I'm too fat.... Good luck, Larry. Stick with it! __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

08-14-2012, 11:27 AM	#14
racerX Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: john Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 261 Trading: (0)	Re: Because I'm too fat.... You can do it! Tape your post to the fridge. Visualize you at your goal weight 3 months from now. I can do it - say it out loud every day. I'm rooting for you.

08-14-2012, 11:45 AM	#15
lilcgrsmkr Ready to smoke Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: may Location: south bay Posts: 335 Trading: (0)	Re: Because I'm too fat.... good luck

08-14-2012, 11:48 AM	#16
Taki Welcome to the Layer Cake Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Taki Location: The Creek Posts: 2,271 Trading: (38)	Re: Because I'm too fat.... Good Luck Brother Great reason to get motivated!!! __________________

08-14-2012, 11:57 AM	#17
htown Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Sugar Land Posts: 877 Trading: (29)	Re: Because I'm too fat.... Good luck! I am right with you- I have lost 15lbs (was 266 and now 251) in the past three weeks eating low carbs and it feels good to go down holes on my belts. My incentive is my three small kids as well.

08-14-2012, 12:14 PM	#18
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Because I'm too fat.... Good luck Larry, once you get the ball rolling and see the lbs. come off it will become addicting __________________

08-14-2012, 02:52 PM	#19
ArgusP2 It's Smokin' Time! Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Angel Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 1,709 Trading: (13)	Re: Because I'm too fat.... Good luck! It can be done! Just know that you did not gain it all overnight so do not think you can get rid of it overnight. That's one of the main causes for losing that drive! Do not focus only on the poundage but on getting healthier. Muscles will develop and that's where much of the weight will come from, do some measurements also and together you will see the results. __________________ "There are no bad cigars, only better ones!" -Bdawg

08-14-2012, 02:53 PM	#20
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