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**TheJake** · 11-15-2005, 01:12 PM

Ok Kids,
Here's how this is going to go down. An end date has been set where at that time we can post our before and after photos and new BMI's along with current lifting weights and other new abilities, like maybe you can run 5 miles now instead of 3...

Let The Games Begin!

**U2fan** · 11-15-2005, 01:17 PM

Girls- I have a hint. Hang a bikini where you will see it all of the time. That has motivated me!
Even if you won't be wearing it soon, you still want to look good in it, right?

**bluepea** · 11-15-2005, 02:00 PM

Hmmm.. I like the idea of a "start date." It's the psychology of it - like well, everyone else is starting, I have to too. Anyone wanna do a start date? Maybe on Mondayso it's a fresh start after the weekend? Am I just stupid?

**juliagulia** · 11-15-2005, 02:35 PM

haha the new tpunk ediet? im in. cant say that ill be able to run 5 miles or anything but... sounds cool..

ryandl · 11-15-2005, 02:36 PM

Well as a male, I think seeing a bikini on the ground next to my bed is really good inspiration, because that is where a better body will make it end up, right?

NashPCH · 11-15-2005, 04:47 PM

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Originally posted by ryandl@Nov 15 2005, 02:36 PM
Well as a male, I think seeing a bikini on the ground next to my bed is really good inspiration, because that is where a better body will make it end up, right?*

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ROFL....if that's your thing, perhaps ....

I didn't see this post when I posted in the other topic .... what about a start date of 11/21 Jake? It was my idea in the first place, so I want a start date!

Plus, it gives me one deffinitive binge day yo

**Tadpole** · 11-15-2005, 05:01 PM

Yes NASH was the forthought of this new challange.

What if everyone posted there way of dieting/working out or any other way of lossing weight. that way other people can see what people are doing. Stuff like swwiming every other day or not drinking soft drinks. It would be some way as well to keep the thread alive so it doesnt fade before Febueray 1, since most threads tend to fade away after a very short amount of time.

**benna2** · 11-15-2005, 05:20 PM

Jake is a reasonable little Punk everyone....I'm sure he will allow a start date!!

**TheJake** · 11-15-2005, 05:27 PM

I am indeed brooke darlin.
Original thread name and post has been changed.

**U2fan** · 11-15-2005, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ryandl@Nov 15 2005, 05:36 PM
Well as a male, I think seeing a bikini on the ground next to my bed is really good inspiration, because that is where a better body will make it end up, right?*

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Hey whatever works. Like Kevin Spacey says in American Beauty: "I just want to look good naked!"

**florencia9699** · 11-15-2005, 06:27 PM

Hey! that date works for me as that's the last day I hand in a paper at school and then no more classes!! Well, I've got two finals in december... but it ain't too bad...

Count me in! (though I don't now if I'll change much... at least it's cool to know there's other people doing this!)

But hey! next year I say we start earlier... IT'S ALMOST SUMMER HERE!!! The freakin' bikini is on my mind already!!!!! LOL

**Rozza** · 11-15-2005, 06:36 PM

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Originally posted by florencia9699@Nov 16 2005, 02:27 AM
The freakin' bikini is on my mind already!!!!!* LOL

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mine to

yeah sounds good jake, lets see if i can get the body norway built in exchange for the body chinese built

**bluepea** · 11-15-2005, 07:12 PM

Good now I don't have to feel bad. I just found the absolute best pizza restaurant in the world and we still half of a small left.

**TheJake** · 11-15-2005, 07:30 PM

C'mon on jamie! All us relocated chicagoans need to know of which great pizza joint you're talkin about!

**Elizabeth** · 11-15-2005, 08:19 PM

I'm in. I tried participating in one of these types of things on another forum a few months ago. Everyone kinda lost enthusiasm after a week or so and I was the last one standing so to speak and then the box fan fell on my big toe (brusied it very badly) and the whole thing ended. But I'm better now and ready to try again!

**The Monsignor** · 11-15-2005, 11:01 PM

Yeah, it would probably help to post stuff like goals, your reasons for wanting to change, your plan, progress reports... etc!

I've always found I have better results when I have a plan, and I periodically review the reasons why I'm doing this, etc...

What say you?

On the 21st (hopefully), I'll be on the plane home. when I return, however, I plan on going to the gym for weights 3 days a week, and running/cardio of some sort every day (cept 1 day off a week) If I can find one, I wanna go back into a yoga class - I have an old back injury that I've lived with for years, the only time I've ever not had pain in it was after doing yoga for a month or so...

My goal is to reduce my body fat percentage (I can get you guys a couple of easy ways to measure that, if you want it) from the current 22% down to 15% or less.

I'm also looking to get rid of those pesky love handles (they're the hardest thing for me to shake)

I don't intend to do a 'diet' thing, simply because I find that when I diet it's counterproductive (I feel 'blah' and don't perform as well during exercise). I will, however, reduce my fast-food and eating out to a minimum (hopefully once a week - on my off day) That's gonna save me money and help ke

ep the weight down..

**TheJake** · 11-15-2005, 11:05 PM

My plan is similar. I have not changed my diet much except to stop eating after dinner. I also stopped drinking soda two weeks ago.

I have started doing cardio everyday and stretching with upper body bowflex routine every other day. My weight goal is 240. Completely doable I think....

**lilchappy** · 11-15-2005, 11:51 PM

I might have missed it but,..are we posting pictures of before and after???

maybe just in Feb we post the before and after.

cya...lilchappy

**bluepea** · 11-16-2005, 06:39 AM

Sorry Jake, didn't know you were a displaced Chicagoan too - ah, now living in sunny AZ - so jealous (yes, it's freezing and ready to snow :P)). Anyhow, the place was called Pete's on Montrose.

Alright, I want to lose weight cuz I need to. I plan on cutting back some calories, maybe doing LA Weightloss. I gave up regular soda a long time ago and barely drink anything other than water and skim milk. Oh yeah, beer. Want to stop drinking during the week. I would love to RUN. I have NEVER been able to - even when I was a healthy 125 pounds and didn't smoke my longest run was 1/2 mile. How pathetic.

**The Monsignor** · 11-16-2005, 12:24 PM

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Originally posted by lilchappy@Nov 16 2005, 12:51 AM
I might have missed it but,..are we posting pictures of before and after???

maybe just in Feb we post the before and after.

cya...lilchappy

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I intend to wait to post em till February... if there's no 'after' shot to compare it with, I certainly don't want my 'before' showing up and sitting around for weeks...