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BlueBoy675 06/02/23 9:48:05 PM #1:	About a month and a half ago I was informed by my doctor that I was right on the low end of pre diabetes. Ive been overweight my whole life and that was the real wake up call I needed. I joined a gym, changed up my diet, and I havent looked back. I started at 345 pounds. Yes, I know, thats huge. Im currently down to 314 and Ive started putting on muscle as well. While Im not anywhere close to where I wanna be yet, I feel better than I have in years. The high you get after a good workout is unlike anything else. Anyway this is just kinda blogfaqs, but yeah. If you struggle with your weight and are on the fence about joining a gym, just take the plunge. Yes, its hard at first, but if you stick with it I promise it will get easier and youll feel great. --- Hope rides alone <cite>BlueBoy675 posted [p:973891566] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>About a month and a half ago I was informed by my doctor that I was right on the low end of pre diabetes. Ive been overweight my whole life and that was the real wake up call I needed. I joined a gym, changed up my diet, and I havent looked back. I started at 345 pounds. Yes, I know, thats huge. Im currently down to 314 and Ive started putting on muscle as well. While Im not anywhere close to where I wanna be yet, I feel better than I have in years. The high you get after a good workout is unlike anything else. Anyway this is just kinda blogfaqs, but yeah. If you struggle with your weight and are on the fence about joining a gym, just take the plunge. Yes, its hard at first, but if you stick with it I promise it will get easier and youll feel great.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DeepFriedSquid 06/02/23 9:48:43 PM #2:	Keep it up king <cite>DeepFriedSquid posted [p:973891576] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>Keep it up king </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fin_Dawg_004 06/02/23 9:49:51 PM #3:	Hell yeah! Keep grinding on that, just imagine how good you feel months from now --- Ruthkanda Forever <cite>Fin_Dawg_004 posted [p:973891596] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>Hell yeah! Keep grinding on that, just imagine how good you feel months from now</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NeonTentacles 06/02/23 9:52:29 PM #4:	Good job, keep it going! --- https://imgur.com/aMaI3hj https://imgur.com/7PsdJNc https://imgur.com/eK8vZVn https://imgur.com/u2HR4nG https://imgur.com/nQGM5cZ <cite>NeonTentacles posted [p:973891665] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>Good job, keep it going!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PowerOats 06/02/23 9:54:22 PM #5:	How much does your gym cost? <cite>PowerOats posted [p:973891705] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>How much does your gym cost?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueBoy675 06/02/23 9:56:09 PM #6:	PowerOats posted... How much does your gym cost? $15 per month --- Hope rides alone <cite>BlueBoy675 posted [p:973891743] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>PowerOats posted... </cite><quote>How much does your gym cost?</quote>$15 per month </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PowerOats 06/02/23 9:57:26 PM #7:	No contract? That's really good <cite>PowerOats posted [p:973891786] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>No contract? That's really good</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smiffwilm 06/02/23 9:59:41 PM #8:	Did you get the gym badge though?? --- My Mario Maker 2 ID is 6RG-5XK-JCG <cite>Smiffwilm posted [p:973891848] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>Did you get the gym badge though??</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SSJ2GrimReaper 06/02/23 10:00:48 PM #9:	what's your diet looking like --- Big Apple, 3 A.M. http://i.imgur.com/YzjFA85.jpg http://i.imgur.com/CqukfNH.jpg <cite>SSJ2GrimReaper posted [p:973891872] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>what's your diet looking like</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CoyoteTheGreat 06/02/23 10:01:17 PM #10:	BlueBoy675 posted... I started at 345 pounds. Yes, I know, thats huge. Im currently down to 314 and Ive started putting on muscle as well. While Im not anywhere close to where I wanna be yet, I feel better than I have in years. The high you get after a good workout is unlike anything else. Awesome work! 31 lbs is incredible and takes a lot of dedication. --- Disobedience is the stamp of the hero. -Ragnar Redbeard Also, this is Kagata.. <cite>CoyoteTheGreat posted [p:973891878] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>BlueBoy675 posted... </cite><quote>I started at 345 pounds. Yes, I know, thats huge. Im currently down to 314 and Ive started putting on muscle as well. While Im not anywhere close to where I wanna be yet, I feel better than I have in years. The high you get after a good workout is unlike anything else.</quote>Awesome work! 31 lbs is incredible and takes a lot of dedication.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
fsurb28 06/02/23 10:02:30 PM #11:	Good job man --- PSN - fsulb29 <cite>fsurb28 posted [p:973891906] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>Good job man </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueBoy675 06/02/23 10:02:38 PM #12:	SSJ2GrimReaper posted... what's your diet looking like Ive completely cut out fast food, sodas, junk food etc. I avoid anything with excess sugar and try to get a nice balance of fruits and vegetables as well as protein. I avoid anything fried. I drink exclusively water or black coffee. --- Hope rides alone <cite>BlueBoy675 posted [p:973891908] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>SSJ2GrimReaper posted... </cite><quote>what's your diet looking like</quote>Ive completely cut out fast food, sodas, junk food etc. I avoid anything with excess sugar and try to get a nice balance of fruits and vegetables as well as protein. I avoid anything fried. I drink exclusively water or black coffee.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NeonTentacles 06/02/23 10:03:31 PM #13:	fruits can have a bunch a sugar. Just keep that in mind --- https://imgur.com/aMaI3hj https://imgur.com/7PsdJNc https://imgur.com/eK8vZVn https://imgur.com/u2HR4nG https://imgur.com/nQGM5cZ <cite>NeonTentacles posted [p:973891926] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>fruits can have a bunch a sugar. Just keep that in mind</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DrizztLink 06/02/23 10:04:34 PM #14:	BlueBoy675 posted... Ive completely cut out fast food, sodas, junk food etc. I avoid anything with excess sugar and try to get a nice balance of fruits and vegetables as well as protein. I avoid anything fried. I drink exclusively water or black coffee. Solid start and you can fine-tune it as you get in better shape and learn more. Good on you. --- He/Him http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/9846/images/slowpoke.gif https://i.imgur.com/M8h2ATe.png https://i.imgur.com/6ezFwG1.png <cite>DrizztLink posted [p:973891948] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>BlueBoy675 posted... </cite><quote>Ive completely cut out fast food, sodas, junk food etc. I avoid anything with excess sugar and try to get a nice balance of fruits and vegetables as well as protein. I avoid anything fried. I drink exclusively water or black coffee.</quote>Solid start and you can fine-tune it as you get in better shape and learn more.Good on you.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fin_Dawg_004 06/02/23 10:06:36 PM #15:	BlueBoy675 posted... Ive completely cut out fast food, sodas, junk food etc. I avoid anything with excess sugar and try to get a nice balance of fruits and vegetables as well as protein. I avoid anything fried. I drink exclusively water or black coffee. This is the best way to go, imo. Its much more sustainable to just cut out the junk from your diet and adding portions of healthier foods (fruits, vegetables, lean meats etc). While stricter diets may work for some, I find this approach better --- Ruthkanda Forever <cite>Fin_Dawg_004 posted [p:973891983] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>BlueBoy675 posted... </cite><quote>Ive completely cut out fast food, sodas, junk food etc. I avoid anything with excess sugar and try to get a nice balance of fruits and vegetables as well as protein. I avoid anything fried. I drink exclusively water or black coffee.</quote>This is the best way to go, imo. Its much more sustainable to just cut out the junk from your diet and adding portions of healthier foods (fruits, vegetables, lean meats etc). While stricter diets may work for some, I find this approach better</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CoyoteTheGreat 06/02/23 10:06:54 PM #16:	NeonTentacles posted... fruits can have a bunch a sugar. Just keep that in mind Yes,he doesn't really need to be super mindful of cutting out literally every source of sugar. He has already stuck to a plan that is working for him at losing weight right now. Making it more unpleasant and trying to cut even more things might be conterproductive. Generally speaking, if someone cuts out all the junk food and eats some fruit instead, they are still eating less sugar and certainly less calories than before (As fruit is more filling than junk), and that's what they are aiming for. --- Disobedience is the stamp of the hero. -Ragnar Redbeard Also, this is Kagata.. <cite>CoyoteTheGreat posted [p:973891992] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>NeonTentacles posted... </cite><quote>fruits can have a bunch a sugar. Just keep that in mind</quote>Yes,he doesn't really need to be super mindful of cutting out literally every source of sugar. He has already stuck to a plan that is working for him at losing weight right now. Making it more unpleasant and trying to cut even more things might be conterproductive. Generally speaking, if someone cuts out all the junk food and eats some fruit instead, they are still eating less sugar and certainly less calories than before (As fruit is more filling than junk), and that's what they are aiming for.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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JuanCarlos1 06/02/23 10:08:54 PM #18:	Surprised it was at the low end with a weight like that. Then again everybodys different. --- Mas dicen, que en las dimensiones de nuestro ser... hay muchos detalles por conocer... <cite>JuanCarlos1 posted [p:973892031] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>Surprised it was at the low end with a weight like that. Then again everybodys different.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueBoy675 06/02/23 10:13:53 PM #19:	JuanCarlos1 posted... Surprised it was at the low end with a weight like that. Then again everybodys different. My A1c was 5.7 when it was last checked. Thats the lowest possible number in the prediabetic range. I saw the doc again about a week and a half ago and he said we need to wait a couple months before checking again, but it should be better with the way things are going. Seriously the threat of diabetes was the kick in the pants I needed. Sure, Ive always known diabetes was a real possibility, but actually having it in my face like that made it real. --- Hope rides alone <cite>BlueBoy675 posted [p:973892142] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>JuanCarlos1 posted... </cite><quote>Surprised it was at the low end with a weight like that. Then again everybodys different.</quote>My A1c was 5.7 when it was last checked. Thats the lowest possible number in the prediabetic range. I saw the doc again about a week and a half ago and he said we need to wait a couple months before checking again, but it should be better with the way things are going.Seriously the threat of diabetes was the kick in the pants I needed. Sure, Ive always known diabetes was a real possibility, but actually having it in my face like that made it real. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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IMNOTRAGED 06/02/23 10:16:13 PM #21:	DeepFriedSquid posted... Keep it up king --- http://i.imgur.com/kkm3QaD.jpg "Be ruthless with systems; be kind to people." <cite>IMNOTRAGED posted [p:973892214] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>DeepFriedSquid posted... </cite><quote>Keep it up king</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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BlueBoy675 06/02/23 10:29:23 PM #23:	Gotta admit, I was scared of joining the gym at first. I was afraid of being the fat guy at the gym. Fellas dont be. There is no shame in working to improve yourself and anyone who would dare judge you isnt worth your time anyway: For the first couple of weeks I stuck to just taking walks around the neighborhood. On the route I take there is a giant hill. I remember on the very first day I struggled like hell up that hill. I had to stop to catch my breath numerous times. But a few weeks later something happened. I walked up that hill without stopping a single time. I didnt even realize it until I was well past it. It was at that moment that I realized I was making progress. That I could do this. You gotta savor those little victories --- Hope rides alone <cite>BlueBoy675 posted [p:973892442] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>Gotta admit, I was scared of joining the gym at first. I was afraid of being the fat guy at the gym. Fellas dont be. There is no shame in working to improve yourself and anyone who would dare judge you isnt worth your time anyway: For the first couple of weeks I stuck to just taking walks around the neighborhood. On the route I take there is a giant hill. I remember on the very first day I struggled like hell up that hill. I had to stop to catch my breath numerous times. But a few weeks later something happened. I walked up that hill without stopping a single time. I didnt even realize it until I was well past it. It was at that moment that I realized I was making progress. That I could do this. You gotta savor those little victories</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sorozone 06/02/23 10:30:49 PM #24:	Goood shit my man. Keep it up! --- https://m.twitch.tv/sorozone/profile <cite>Sorozone posted [p:973892461] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>Goood shit my man.Keep it up!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Pikachuchupika 06/02/23 10:30:57 PM #25:	The gym is amazing <cite>Pikachuchupika posted [p:973892465] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>The gym is amazing</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
burns112233 06/02/23 10:31:50 PM #26:	Nice job <cite>burns112233 posted [p:973892486] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>Nice job </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Nosferatu_Zodd 06/02/23 10:35:05 PM #28:	DeepFriedSquid posted... Keep it up king --- https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6b/1a/6a/6b1a6a72ead402776666d859cc06a746.jpg <cite>Nosferatu_Zodd posted [p:973892558] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>DeepFriedSquid posted... </cite><quote>Keep it up king</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GuerrillaSoldier 06/02/23 10:43:40 PM #29:	that's awesome, congrats! keep it up man --- Disclaimer: There's a good chance the above post could be sarcasm. Die-hard Oakland A's fan --- Keep the A's in Oakland! <cite>GuerrillaSoldier posted [p:973892726] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>that's awesome, congrats! keep it up man</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pedro45 06/02/23 11:31:03 PM #30:	It's amazing what a little exercise and change in diet can do. My lady, who is small to begin with, lost 20 pounds in a year by cutting out fast food, which she ate about 1 to 3 times a week on average. We both didn't notice, but people made comments. keep being healthy! I hope you enjoy cooking, cause that's a fun way to be healthy and creative. --- Warning: Sometimes biased http://i.imgur.com/V0x5fw8.jpg http://i.imgur.com/IOovUge.gif http://i.imgur.com/zw7bqPH.jpg <cite>pedro45 posted [p:973893532] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>It's amazing what a little exercise and change in diet can do.My lady, who is small to begin with, lost 20 pounds in a year by cutting out fast food, which she ate about 1 to 3 times a week on average. We both didn't notice, but people made comments.keep being healthy! I hope you enjoy cooking, cause that's a fun way to be healthy and creative.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HylianFox 06/02/23 11:48:22 PM #31:	I've started going to the gym in March but I'm not optimistic about getting in shape. I'm just way too lazy, weak, and low-energy. The fact that I go at all is an accomplishment. >_> --- THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Do not write in this space. <cite>HylianFox posted [p:973893768] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>I've started going to the gym in March but I'm not optimistic about getting in shape.I'm just way too lazy, weak, and low-energy. The fact that I go at all is an accomplishment.>_></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Itachi157 06/03/23 12:02:33 AM #32:	DeepFriedSquid posted... Keep it up king <cite>Itachi157 posted [p:973893947] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>DeepFriedSquid posted... </cite><quote>Keep it up king</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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VFalcone 06/03/23 12:26:33 AM #35:	Good job, keep it up! Do you have a weight goal you want to reach? <cite>VFalcone posted [p:973894196] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>Good job, keep it up! Do you have a weight goal you want to reach? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gu-gohan 06/03/23 12:40:38 AM #36:	Fin_Dawg_004 posted... This is the best way to go, imo. Its much more sustainable to just cut out the junk from your diet and adding portions of healthier foods (fruits, vegetables, lean meats etc). While stricter diets may work for some, I find this approach better Same. --- Like: videogames, peaceful discussions, open-minded people Dislike: console wars, trolls, haters, review-bombing, bias <cite>gu-gohan posted [p:973894324] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>Fin_Dawg_004 posted... </cite><quote>This is the best way to go, imo. Its much more sustainable to just cut out the junk from your diet and adding portions of healthier foods (fruits, vegetables, lean meats etc). While stricter diets may work for some, I find this approach better</quote>Same.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueBoy675 06/03/23 11:20:50 AM #37:	VFalcone posted... Good job, keep it up! Do you have a weight goal you want to reach? Right now Im pushing to just get below 300. Thats my next benchmark. Ideally Im shooting for around 200-220 as a final goal --- Hope rides alone <cite>BlueBoy675 posted [p:973900570] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>VFalcone posted... </cite><quote>Good job, keep it up! Do you have a weight goal you want to reach?</quote>Right now Im pushing to just get below 300. Thats my next benchmark. Ideally Im shooting for around 200-220 as a final goal</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NeonTentacles 06/03/23 11:21:37 AM #38:	BlueBoy675 posted... Right now Im pushing to just get below 300. Thats my next benchmark. Ideally Im shooting for around 200-220 as a final goal Keep it up! It'll take a while but don't lose that progress. --- https://imgur.com/aMaI3hj https://imgur.com/7PsdJNc https://imgur.com/eK8vZVn https://imgur.com/u2HR4nG https://imgur.com/nQGM5cZ <cite>NeonTentacles posted [p:973900581] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>BlueBoy675 posted... </cite><quote>Right now Im pushing to just get below 300. Thats my next benchmark. Ideally Im shooting for around 200-220 as a final goal</quote>Keep it up! It'll take a while but don't lose that progress.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Scarecrow17 06/03/23 2:15:06 PM #39:	That's awesome, TC. Make sure to keep up the good work that you're doing --- His foundation lie in the holy mountain. Selah. <cite>Scarecrow17 posted [p:973903645] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>That's awesome, TC. Make sure to keep up the good work that you're doing </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueBoy675 06/04/23 8:14:48 PM #40:	Ok I ate one fried thing today. Was at a Japanese restaurant and they had takoyaki which is something Ive always wanted to try so I had to do it. That was a one time deal though. It was delicious by the way --- Hope rides alone <cite>BlueBoy675 posted [p:973929433] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>Ok I ate one fried thing today. Was at a Japanese restaurant and they had takoyaki which is something Ive always wanted to try so I had to do it. That was a one time deal though.It was delicious by the way </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gritty 06/04/23 8:19:42 PM #41:	Good on ya. Keep it up and I hope others take your example and get healthy as well. <cite>Gritty posted [p:973929507] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>Good on ya. Keep it up and I hope others take your example and get healthy as well. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sorozone 06/04/23 9:03:48 PM #42:	BlueBoy675 posted... Ok I ate one fried thing today. Was at a Japanese restaurant and they had takoyaki which is something Ive always wanted to try so I had to do it. That was a one time deal though. It was delicious by the way Honestly. This isn't bad! Dieting is hard, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Breaking habits, is also hard! Having a few comfort food meals, snacks, whatever, every once in awhile is going to be more beneficial you mentally going through this. Going straight cold turkey on everything works on a very miniscule amount of people. The key is not to rely on motivation. Motivation will get you started, and that steam may keep you going for 1, 2, 3, 10 weeks, but at some point that will fade, and it comes down to discipline. Knowing that you can have a meal that may be "bad" for you isn't going to kill or impede your progress. It's about not over indulging on it, and staying consistent. Good on ya! --- https://m.twitch.tv/sorozone/profile <cite>Sorozone posted [p:973930281] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>BlueBoy675 posted... </cite><quote>Ok I ate one fried thing today. Was at a Japanese restaurant and they had takoyaki which is something Ive always wanted to try so I had to do it. That was a one time deal though.It was delicious by the way</quote>Honestly. This isn't bad!Dieting is hard, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Breaking habits, is also hard!Having a few comfort food meals, snacks, whatever, every once in awhile is going to be more beneficial you mentally going through this. Going straight cold turkey on everything works on a very miniscule amount of people.The key is not to rely on motivation. Motivation will get you started, and that steam may keep you going for 1, 2, 3, 10 weeks, but at some point that will fade, and it comes down to discipline. Knowing that you can have a meal that may be "bad" for you isn't going to kill or impede your progress. It's about not over indulging on it, and staying consistent.Good on ya!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VampireCoyote 06/04/23 9:05:28 PM #43:	BlueBoy675 posted... $15 per month damn thats cool mine is freaking $37 monthly and they are tacking on an extra $50 annual fee next month just to be punks --- She/her <cite>VampireCoyote posted [p:973930317] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>BlueBoy675 posted... </cite><quote>$15 per month</quote>damn thats cool mine is freaking $37 monthly and they are tacking on an extra $50 annual fee next month just to be punks</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
twanderer 06/04/23 9:25:20 PM #44:	DeepFriedSquid posted... Keep it up king <cite>twanderer posted [p:973930637] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>DeepFriedSquid posted... </cite><quote>Keep it up king</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueBoy675 06/06/23 5:39:30 PM #45:	Still grinding. Also, just wanna say that people who dont wipe down their machines are scum --- Hope rides alone <cite>BlueBoy675 posted [p:973971070] in Joining a ... [t:80464622]...</cite> <quote>Still grinding. Also, just wanna say that people who dont wipe down their machines are scum </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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