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Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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ATIGER Posts: 992 Joined: 2003/02/26	2003/07/16, 04:23 PM I just had to post a message and toot my own horn. First a little background..In Oct 2001 I was my heaviest at 263lb standing at 5'11". I looked awful and felt it too. I was eating anything and drinking a 3 liter Coke everyday until one day I got extremely dizzy. The doc said put me on high blood pressure medicine and said that I needed to lose weight. I had a 1 yr old daught and wanted to be around to see her grow up so I changed my eating habits. As of Feb of this year I was down to 238lb but still looked out of shape and I found this website. At first I did the at home exercise program and then onto free weights. As of today, I am weighing in at 220.5lbs, have not drank a Coke since the dizzy day, still watching what and how I eat ( notice I did not say diet ), and now if I do flex, I am proud of what I see. Also, I have not had to take the blood pressure medicine for about 7 months since my bp has decreased into the normal range. I still have a long way to go ( I would like to get to 195lb ) but I feel that I am well on my way and am enjoying the trip there. This is an excellent site and I thank everyone for their knowledge and support -------------- The difference between a pat on the back and a kick in the butt is only about two feet

padua Posts: 219 Joined: 2003/02/17	2003/07/16, 05:01 PM i am glad to hear that you are doing it soon i will toot my own horn... :D glad to hear your story
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/07/16, 05:22 PM Awesome way to go!!! Liked the diet comment LOL -------------- If you can still itch your nose after arm day, go do another set wussie!!!!
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/07/16, 05:40 PM GOOD JOB!!! <beep beep> -------------- ~Victoria~ ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2003/07/16, 08:51 PM Keep it up! I am so glad your post is about tooting your own horn.. I thought maybe it was going to be about the efects of eating lots of protein and broccoli... toooot tooot! (SORRY) -------------- Challenge + Consistency = Results
kirby00 Posts: 238 Joined: 2002/11/05	2003/07/18, 12:46 PM Asimmer, I'm right where you are on that one. Too bad. I'm in need of some help there. Guess I'll have to do a search or start an embarrassing post. Still, great job ATIGER - I'm sure your daughter is enjoying having a more energetic dad to play with :)
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/07/19, 01:02 PM ATIGER, WOW, great, great job. Congratulations to you. Inspirational accomplishments like yours show us that this is possible, and keep others motivated. No meds, how cool is that?? A high 5 to you, in fact, 2 of them!! Keep up the great work, glad we could be a part of it. Can't wait to see that next post when you reached your final goal! -------------- Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better! Ron
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/07/21, 06:30 PM Nice acomplishment ATIGER. Congratulations! -------------- You can walk to anywhere you want, it only takes time. Ivan Montreal Canada (aka SpongeBob Square Pants to some!)
t-babe Posts: 441 Joined: 2003/02/20	2003/07/22, 01:34 PM Well done. It's good when you start seeing results. Excellent news on being med free. Keep it up.