Group: General Fitness & Exercise

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Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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Damselfly
Damselfly
Posts: 128
Joined: 2004/06/27
United States
2004/07/12, 12:18 AM
Going into week 2 of my FT workout and boy do I already notice a difference! I really needed this change in my routine.:) I can't wait until the end of my 8 weeks to see what progress I have made!

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Damselfly

Whoever said that sunshine brings happiness never danced in the rain. \\"unknown\\"
jonathanweaver
jonathanweaver
Posts: 576
Joined: 2004/06/14
United States
2004/07/12, 10:55 AM
That's awesome!
I noticed a big difference after just 2 weeks on my mass building program. It's amazing how quickly you can see results!

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I will never grow up, just old.

Jonathan
the_cupcake
the_cupcake
Posts: 348
Joined: 2004/06/16
Philippines
2004/07/12, 11:16 AM
Here, here..I've noticed the same too! I'm now at 26% body fat,lost about 10lbs and gaining more muscle. weeeeeee! I guess you can call me a very happy cupcake at the moment. this calls for a celebration then, let's all have a toast ..Cheers!

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The best victories are won not by adversity and brute force. Learn the enemy and overcome it. Now for the love of god...put the donut...DOWN!!!
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asimmer
asimmer
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United States
2004/07/12, 11:18 AM
Rock on, all of you! isn't it awesome what a change up will do for your gains?

Keep up the good work!

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\"Achieving worthwhile goals requires a consistent investment of time and effort on your part....The rewards you receive will be in direct proportion to the consistent effort you put forth.\"
Brian Johnston, The Power of The Champions
Damselfly
Damselfly
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United States
2004/07/12, 11:57 AM
Jonathan and cupcake, that is terrific ya'll are seeing results so quickly to!! I am loving this!

I didn't realize I guess just how important a "real" change in routine was asimmer! I'm so glad I did this, man my arms are already looking SO much better :)

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Quoting from asimmer:

Rock on, all of you! isn't it awesome what a change up will do for your gains?

Keep up the good work!


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Damselfly

Whoever said that sunshine brings happiness never danced in the rain. \\"unknown\\"
phimugirl1
phimugirl1
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Joined: 2004/06/22
United States
2004/07/12, 06:59 PM
Yay and congrats Damselfly, cupcake, and Jonathan!!

I had my husband take my measurements this morning, but I've not compared them yet. I went shopping with my mom and son for school clothes for him. My baby starts preschool next month. WAAHHH!

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Do just once what others say you can't do, and you will never pay attention to their limitations again.
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jonathanweaver
jonathanweaver
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2004/07/13, 10:23 AM
LOL I understand. My older son starts MIDDLE SCHOOL next month! Man! Where does the time go?

cupcake is turning into one of those mini-cupcakes. :big_smile:

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I will never grow up, just old.

Jonathan
Vedakathryn
Vedakathryn
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2004/07/13, 11:15 AM
It is so great to see what you are all accomplishing! In this day and age where you hardly have enough time to tie your shoes in the morning, it is good to know that you are all taking time for yourselves and your health! Good job!!

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Veda
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Anni313
Anni313
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2004/07/13, 11:17 AM
We're supposed to wear shoes?

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Anni

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bb1fit
bb1fit
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United States
2004/07/13, 11:19 AM
It is great to hear what you folks are accomplishing. It is amazing, this stuff works, and the neat part is it is no "fad" diet. This is lean tissue you will keep, and a lifestyle change that will not only get you the lean physique you desire, but make you healthy also! Congrats to your accomplishments. Folks like you make our "job" worthwhile.

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If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything....

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jonathanweaver
jonathanweaver
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Joined: 2004/06/14
United States
2004/07/13, 12:39 PM
Hmmm... I wonder when my tag will change from ft Popular Status to ft Professional... I just noticed that. (shrug) Oh well. I guess it doesn't really matter. It's all about the muscles and healthy lifestyle.

Thanks, BB1. We appreciate all that you and the other mods do for us. Some of ask questions that have already been asked, but most of us appreciate your assistance. We couldn't do it without y'all.

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I will never grow up, just old.

Jonathan
the_cupcake
the_cupcake
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Philippines
2004/07/13, 12:44 PM
thanks bb1fit, and it's really the other way around :) thanks for giving great advice. Some people do ask me what I'm on, and it's surprising that when I tell them that I'm not "on" anything, just the regular, natural way , they just refuse to believe me. It's surprising because it's really quite logical, but they don't want to believe it.

jonathan: mini-cupcake..that almost makes me sound miniscule. which reminds me..now one of my goals is to be 5'10" tall . Maybe if I hang from the chinning bar with leg weights on, I'll grow taller...hmmmm...

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The best victories are won not by adversity and brute force. Learn the enemy and overcome it. Now for the love of god...put the donut...DOWN!!!
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2004/07/13, 12:46 PM
Congrets all. It does work . i hope everybody's here in a year.

Jonathan, you'll turn blue in a day or so.

Shoes and tops optional Anni. Just like Carnival Cruise Lines. No flip flops though.

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Foolish consistancies are the hobgoblins of small minds.

Charlie
jonathanweaver
jonathanweaver
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2004/07/13, 01:37 PM
Is that MY really cute profile? :love:
I like the mini-cupcakes. I can pop the whole thing in my mouth at one time. LOL You are not miniscule, just smaller and still VERY cute! (You mentioned that you had lost more weight, and you haven't mentioned "blimpie-size" lately.) Did I mention I love the newer pic with the pink shirt? I can't quite read it though. It says, "I need to shake my", but I can't tell what the picture is. :big_smile: Granted, I can see WHERE the picture is, but not WHAT it is. LOL

As far as the stretching goes, if you try the hanging idea, make sure you hold on with your arms OVER the bar so the bar is across your upper chest and arm pits. If you hold on with your hands, then you may just end up with long arms like an orangatan. That wouldn't be so good a result. :laugh::laugh:
Also, didn't they have a stretching machine in Princess Bride? We could get one of those and try it. :angry:

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Quoting from the_cupcake:

jonathan: mini-cupcake..that almost makes me sound miniscule. which reminds me..now one of my goals is to be 5'10" tall . Maybe if I hang from the chinning bar with leg weights on, I'll grow taller...hmmmm...


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I will never grow up, just old.

Jonathan
Woodie
Woodie
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United States
2004/07/13, 01:49 PM
Anni, Veda was all refering to the guys about shoes. Glad that you all are feeling good about your progress.

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I will get to it as soon as I am done lifting.
the_cupcake
the_cupcake
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Joined: 2004/06/16
Philippines
2004/07/13, 02:22 PM
ah yes...the pink shirt :P man, you must've really looked at it closely :big_smile: it says: "i need to shake my..."
and then there is a drawing of a bone smack dab in the middle of uhm..a couple of things! Interpret it as you may :P


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The best victories are won not by adversity and brute force. Learn the enemy and overcome it. Now for the love of god...put the donut...DOWN!!!
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jonathanweaver
jonathanweaver
Posts: 576
Joined: 2004/06/14
United States
2004/07/13, 02:43 PM
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Quoting from the_cupcake:

ah yes...the pink shirt :P man, you must've really looked at it closely :big_smile: it says: "i need to shake my..."
and then there is a drawing of a bone smack dab in the middle of uhm..a couple of things! Interpret it as you may :P
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Ahhh... A bone. Go tit! Er... Got it! Sorry, I have a tough time typing that for some reason. :love::love:

Nah... With the Pro Upgrade, you can look at the big version of the pics. It's easier to read that way.

I guess, if you shake your bone, a dog will come running. If you shake what it's pointing to, then the two legged dogs will come running. :big_smile:

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I will never grow up, just old.

Jonathan