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what are your goals? what is your timeline? I ask because if you have a specific goal (lose a % of fat, be able to run a mile, lift 150 KG,) they're easier to track and reach.

Hey nerds, I need some help. It seems that minneapolis has a strong presence here, and I thought I'd throw up my bat signal. my wife and now 2 kids are looking to leave our home in search of greener pastures. We are primarily looking for a family friendly, active, outdoorsy place. We need to also be around liberal, educated folks. I work in finance (401(k) plan administration), and my wife will be returning to work in child welfare (sooner rather than later, I hope). My buddy syggested Minneapolis (whre she lives), and it looks great. what would it really be like for 2 40-year-olds with a 7 year old and an infant? is it fun? are you stuck inside due to the frozen tundra all fall/winter/spring? It is ranked as a grreat biking community, which has to beat my town (#1 in cyclist deaths!) any help is appreciated. It seems that St. Paul may be more our scene,

192.

awesome. I quit 7 years ago. For those that don't know, it is damn hard. I still want a cigarette about every 3 days,

My aunt ran into a guy who sells ubox live boxes, which, upon further review, are android-powered streaming (maybe pirating) boxes for $400. I did a little bit of research, and it looks like there are way cheaper options for a box like this, but I'm way out of my element. does anyone know anything about ubox or better alternatives?

did I miss something? lol.

I used to ride, trail mostly. Tried my hand at cutting a little, and I enjoy that, but if I had to do it again, I' concentrate on either reining or *cough* dresssage. I can't rope worth a crap, and I'm waaaay better on the ground than I am as a rider. My wife was a am. barrel racer. I too am pretty well self taught. The cowboys I knew had been riding so long that they didn't remember how they learned, except for the kick 'em to go, pull back to stop method.

195, 20.5% . I need ot make one of thise meter things on my sig.

sorry, the deal that ended on the 27th (2.0?) was full of better titles.

sooo...Fat shaming?

disclaimer: I have no affiliation, but they're offering 37 ebooks for $37 http://www.bodyweightbundle.com/new/ seems like a deal.

FWIW, I'm aiming for 15% BF (from 21 now ) or 185 (from 198), whichever comes first. When I was at 192, I was 19%BF, and still had the same goals. I went the wrong way, though.

so I was lifting heavy for about 6 months, and eating accordingly (madcow 5x5). I got ummmm....fat. I was going to come up with some crazy plan for building muscle and losing weight, but Instead, I ended up concentrating on losing fat. I've been jumping rope and kettlebelling 4-5 day a week, and on a few days also lifting (less weight than I was, and fewer sets; I'm just trying to not wreck my strength/muscle gains totally), and TRXing 2-3 times a week.(not on the same days I'm lifting). Plus, I've tightened up my diet again. Good news, I'm at 198 this morning, down from ~207. bad news, I look smaller-my upper body looks like i've deflated. It's probably not 100% accurate, but you know the look you have when you lose weight at first? that kind of skinnier-but-out-of-shape look? that's how I feel. The last time I was really trying to reduce my weight/fat, I was way fat, so I only perceived I was moving forward, and this time, it seems like I'm moving backwards. can anyone comment on this? Also, if you're new to fitness and reading this, take it to heart that everybody slips-you just need to get back on the horse.

This discussion brought this back to my memory:

ok, update. I decided to try to do intervals daily at lunch- kb swing/jumprope. 1 minute of 1, 10 second break, 1 minute of the other, 20 rounds. I'm down to 199 as of this morning. I've also tightened up my fork. It's working, sloooooooowly.