GARYC24 3 #1 June 11, 2003 It's week 2. I got body fat measured last night! 29.4 % body fat! I'm kinda sore, no visual improvements, yet! I feel better than I look, tho! haha The 4 CRW jumps from 12.5 this weekend was most inspirational to continue increase my intensity level at the gym! the 3rd landing I was a foot stinger,,slowed me down on the treadmill! They wanted ~$900 for 18 session of personal trainer or 4 1hour sessions $62 ea...that was inspirational to NOT get one! hahaha I hope I see a big difference in the next 2-3 weeks! Gary Calhoun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TequilaGirl 0 #2 June 11, 2003 Get a workout partner - they are usually free..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuke 0 #3 June 11, 2003 Will start up next week, keep posting and we may compare results. /M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedToJump 0 #4 June 11, 2003 QuoteGet a workout partner - they are usually free..... even better if they're cute Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #5 June 11, 2003 The best investment you can make is a Tanita Body Fat Monitor scale. Because it's not how much you weigh, but how fat you are. It's reassuring to know that you are gaining weight, but losing fat. An ordinary scale shows you gained 5 pounds, but the body fat monitor shows you that you lost 8 pounds of fat, even though you may be 5 pounds heavier. There are other brands out there, but I've had my Tanita for about three years, and it's been the key to getting the fat off and keeping it off. Another easy benchmark is your resting heart rate. Before you get out of bed in the morning, check your resting heart rate. As you get in better shape and lose weight, it'll drop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurel 0 #6 June 11, 2003 Really? Well, I've been working on increasing my body fat by eating everything I see. So far it's working ..................................................................... PMS#28, Pelogrande Rodriguez#1074 My Pink M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuke 0 #7 June 11, 2003 Everything? That sounds interesting............... /M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurel 0 #8 June 11, 2003 WOW, someone who's mind is more perverted than mine. ..................................................................... PMS#28, Pelogrande Rodriguez#1074 My Pink M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuke 0 #9 June 11, 2003 I'm from Sweden. What do you expect? You may learn much in a mixed sauna............. /M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEB6363 0 #10 June 11, 2003 Gary, don't forget to reward yourself... When I was motivated to loose weight, I set a goal and "earned" a reward every 20 pounds..... That was two new jumpsuites and the AFF course (yep, a little over 60 pounds).... Laurel.... I mean a reward for LOOSING 20 pounds.... J/K... Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #11 June 11, 2003 YOU DO NOT NEED A PERSONAL TRAINER!!!!!! I did it all on my own. Just keep your eyes and ears open and absorb the info. I got a few gift certificate for trainers over the last 2 years and personally - had I paid for them I would have been pissed. Maybe do a few to get some ideas but you don't need them - sorry to any of your trainers out there - but that is some serious jump money and I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT.....Be strong grasshopper. Another tidbit - don't weigh yourself but once every 4 weeks and get someone to do your bodyfat at least every month. You look at yourself every day - you won't see the changes but if you are eating right and exercising THINGS are happening. Don't give up NO MATTER WHAT...... Good luck! BFL believer! Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #12 June 11, 2003 QuoteWOW, someone who's mind is more perverted than mine. woo hoo time to bring out mr ferret... just ask sunshinceLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #13 June 11, 2003 QuoteReally? Well, I've been working on increasing my body fat by eating everything I see. So far it's working I was on that..that's the sea-food diet..everytime I see food I'd eat it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRus 0 #14 June 11, 2003 Dammit! Why didn't I ever run into you in high school then? We'd have done just fine together. Yeah, it's fine, we'll walk down the line. Leave our rain, a cold trade for warm sunshine You my friend, I will defend... and if we change, well, I love you anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #15 June 11, 2003 Keep it up dude! Beers, The Anvil Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bill2 0 #16 June 11, 2003 Hey Deuce, What the hell is a Tanita Body Fat Monitor scale? a set of those calipers and software to measure different parts of your body, or what? Where did you get it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #17 June 11, 2003 One word - Atkins. I've seen four people all rather obese lose TONS of weight. Simply amazing when followed - not bad if you are a meat eater either! -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #18 June 11, 2003 Alright, which model would you recommend? Some of THESE are fairly cheap, and some of them are going for a helluvalot. I don't want to buy one of the cheaper ones and find that it's not very accurate, and I don't want to buy a more expensive one and learn later on that I wasted $40 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #19 June 11, 2003 Hang in there. Don't loose too much weight, you'll have to get a smaller CRW canopy. May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #20 June 12, 2003 QuoteAlright, which model would you recommend? Go to the source and figure it out. http://www.tanita.com/consumer/consumer.html It looks like you might want the TBF611 or TBF612. Good luck. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumprunner 0 #21 June 12, 2003 QuoteIt's week 2. I got body fat measured last night! 29.4 % body fat! I'm kinda sore, no visual improvements, yet! Shit dude! And Im bitching about 19???\ Check your BP - the life you save may be your own Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #22 June 12, 2003 QuoteGETTING IN SHAPE Good job, Gary! I must say, very well done. Me? I already am in shape. Round. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumprunner 0 #23 June 12, 2003 QuoteQuoteGETTING IN SHAPE Good job, Gary! I must say, very well done. Me? I already am in shape. Round. Ciels- Michele Michele, I think youre just being modest, I know you to be a pretty terrific girl so give yourself some credit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dbattman 0 #24 June 12, 2003 DISCLAIMER: I am not a dietician or personal trainer. The only effective method of long-term weight control I have found successful is discipline, diet, sweat, suffer, and SUCK IT UP. And yes, I spent a good portion of my young teenage/adult life as a fatty. Having said that, here's a few things I've learned over many, many years of constant fighting to maintain weight (your opinions may vary): You need to make it a part of your daily life for the long term. That means finding a gym or studio near your house or on the way home from work, not out of the way so you can use that as an excuse. A good mix of aerobic exercise and weight training is essential. Try to do 2 or 3 hours of weights and another 2 or 3 of aerobic exercise. If you can't do anything else, get out and powerwalk. I mean swing-the-arms-work-the-heart powerwalk, not a beach stroll. You don't need to collapse on a treadmill to get in shape. This take a while, so be disciplined and don't give up. Class aerobics are quite fun and challenging. I hate running in place or climbing a ladder that goes nowhere and working with a group keeps your morale up. The scenery can be nice as well. Stretching is very important. If you learn some yoga poses and do them a few times a week you will be amazed at how challenging, physical, and rewarding it is. Take a good look at the other guys in the gym. See the ones grunting and swinging the weights around? Don't be like them. Any monkey can grab a weight and throw it around until something snaps. Pick a good weight that you can control for multiple full sets of 10 or 12 reps without throwing it around. The last two should be very challenging. I personally have gotten much better results with slower, controlled, disciplined movements. There is no magic diet. Eat healthy and eat often. Mix in the treats (a small pack of Oreos or M&Ms a few times a week) and you won't be deprived or get too many cravings. Unlike the Atkins/Hollywood diet/magic fu-fu dust things that work short-term, this is a long-term disciplined solution. Did everyone catch that? Just in case you missed it the last three or four times, discipline. And lastly (god, I can't believe I'm saying this), cut out most of the beer until you get in shape. Yes, yes, I hear you booing but it helps A LOT. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites betzilla 56 #25 June 12, 2003 THat's great Gary! I just started myself. I need to drop the 40 pounds gained during recovery from an injury. I've never been this fat, or this unfit. But now that I'm physically able to run again, I'm out there trying to work up to a quarter mile. It's embarrassing, but I have to start somewhere, right? Keep us posted on your progress! edit to add: BFL is incredible -- I lost just over 20 pounds in 2002 that way, and I ate everything in sight on my free day . I was in the best shape of my life then. Good tiimes... -betsy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
dbattman 0 #24 June 12, 2003 DISCLAIMER: I am not a dietician or personal trainer. The only effective method of long-term weight control I have found successful is discipline, diet, sweat, suffer, and SUCK IT UP. And yes, I spent a good portion of my young teenage/adult life as a fatty. Having said that, here's a few things I've learned over many, many years of constant fighting to maintain weight (your opinions may vary): You need to make it a part of your daily life for the long term. That means finding a gym or studio near your house or on the way home from work, not out of the way so you can use that as an excuse. A good mix of aerobic exercise and weight training is essential. Try to do 2 or 3 hours of weights and another 2 or 3 of aerobic exercise. If you can't do anything else, get out and powerwalk. I mean swing-the-arms-work-the-heart powerwalk, not a beach stroll. You don't need to collapse on a treadmill to get in shape. This take a while, so be disciplined and don't give up. Class aerobics are quite fun and challenging. I hate running in place or climbing a ladder that goes nowhere and working with a group keeps your morale up. The scenery can be nice as well. Stretching is very important. If you learn some yoga poses and do them a few times a week you will be amazed at how challenging, physical, and rewarding it is. Take a good look at the other guys in the gym. See the ones grunting and swinging the weights around? Don't be like them. Any monkey can grab a weight and throw it around until something snaps. Pick a good weight that you can control for multiple full sets of 10 or 12 reps without throwing it around. The last two should be very challenging. I personally have gotten much better results with slower, controlled, disciplined movements. There is no magic diet. Eat healthy and eat often. Mix in the treats (a small pack of Oreos or M&Ms a few times a week) and you won't be deprived or get too many cravings. Unlike the Atkins/Hollywood diet/magic fu-fu dust things that work short-term, this is a long-term disciplined solution. Did everyone catch that? Just in case you missed it the last three or four times, discipline. And lastly (god, I can't believe I'm saying this), cut out most of the beer until you get in shape. Yes, yes, I hear you booing but it helps A LOT. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betzilla 56 #25 June 12, 2003 THat's great Gary! I just started myself. I need to drop the 40 pounds gained during recovery from an injury. I've never been this fat, or this unfit. But now that I'm physically able to run again, I'm out there trying to work up to a quarter mile. It's embarrassing, but I have to start somewhere, right? Keep us posted on your progress! edit to add: BFL is incredible -- I lost just over 20 pounds in 2002 that way, and I ate everything in sight on my free day . I was in the best shape of my life then. Good tiimes... -betsy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
