Brometheus

Perhaps a body fat test is in order? It looks like you're already doing measurements, which is good. Another thought. Are you willing to modify your goals? There's nothing in the book that says you have to weigh this arbitrary number... While I have some weight goals (I really want to hit at least 250), my real goal is visible abdominal muscles, which is about 5-10% bodyfat. Whether I hit that at my current weight, 20 pounds lost from now, or 120, I don't care as much. It's more fitting into smaller size clothes, being able to effortlessly run up three flights of stairs without being out of breath, and improving my blood pressure/health panel through my diet and exercise.

Agreed. I'm sorry to hear that, but I understand and hoping for the best...

Good, I feel like I could take the world and win today. It's one of those mental clarity, feel good, nothing hurts kind of days. Well, until I started plotting my workout... Sorry to hear you're so tired...get some sleep! You're going to need it to get that pr. And getting rid of sugar is HARD. I haven't been able to do it. Got rid of most of it, but not all of it...

Yeah, I will. I'm afraid it's not as impressive a beard as yours (I'm stuck with my stupid work rules about professionalism), but at least I get to have a beard

And I'll have a photo posted this weekend. The lack of decent photography equipment around my house is kind of sad

Probably, but my internal 'what's acceptable?' filter disappeared somewhere yesterday and hasn't made it back, so it's okay

Damn. Remember, repetition and practice. I'm sure soon you'll be doing great at the bjj classes. As for FAST classes, maybe a break (day off?) is in order? It sounds like you're heading towards some sort of cliff. That you might jump off of. That you gave Joe crap about this last week. Just sayin'

Checking in and seeing how everyone's doing...

Thank goodness I didn't join the military. Though I'm sure they would have fun with a pre-thyroid me trying to lose weight... *rolls eyes* It would be nice if we would have some sort of way to educate people about paleo, primal, and the difference between that and the standard american diet. If you cut out junk food, paleo is only about 10-20 bucks more expensive a week. Granted, I'm buying good (mostly organic) stuff, trying to shop sales, but in the end caring that I get good bacon, eggs, steak, and veggies...because the last thing I want to do is end up on the biggest loser or get diabetes...

I think the handlebar mustache would preclude you from being 'another squishy white guy', but I know what you mean. I'm in the same boat, definitely need to lose the weight...

Welcome to the board Gotta love the beard thread, and btw, I could swear someone looking exactly like you walked through my line at Costco today...

Good job then

Awesome! Keep it up

Good for you! and on a less serious note, I have my own thoughts on that too Mwahahahahahahaha! Pinky: "Gee, Brain, what do you want to do tonight?" The Brain: "The same thing we do every night, Pinky—try to take over the world!"

Yes, the glee is there. Someday I shall do this! But the fear is there...I sense a common thought of sadistic torture through exercise

I shudder in horror at your definition of fun Sounds like it was a good workout though...

Thanks for spoiling it for me Oh, you have more people in your head? I'm not sure whether to be jealous, sympathetic or sorry for you...and yes, we are both entertaining in our own particular way. I will enjoy life, thank you... If you eat any type of chocolate, all is forgiven. If you say chocolate is bad in general, then I'll give you weird looks. And c'mon, black spot bananas are for banana bread! Oh wait. Damn, no banana bread and primal. Maybe on cheat day?

So if it's veggie centric, wouldn't it be vegetarian instead of paleo? Or does a proper paleo recipe require the addition of excessive amounts of protein and fat ala free the animal? So, roasted asparagus. In my mind, the perfect veggie recipe, barring any instinct to roast peppers or caramelize onions, in which case I want to add lots and lots of protein. Turn oven on to 400 degrees. Take asparagus, break at natural breaking point, and throw the bad half away. Put on sheet pan, drizzle in olive oil (though I've been contemplating bacon grease). Some sea salt, cracked black pepper, and roast till tender (or blackened -- your preference) which is somewhere between 10-15 minutes. Eat and enjoy! Alternatives: wrap bacon around the asparagus, or roast with garlic and finish off with lemon. Or after putting them in a bowl (ta-da!) drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

Seriously? Please explain to me how you don't like peanuts, but like peanut butter. Even worse, the abomination that is creamy peanut butter *shuddering grimace*. But points for using 'we'. Have to love that I use it too, I can only imagine that we means me, myself, I and the evil version of myself plotting some sort of mayhem after I eat my fruits and veggies and chunky peanut butter . I hope. Otherwise I might just be crazy...and the wikipedia entry for other uses of we gives me no assurances that I'm not... And as far as the peanut butter goes, please know that I'm just giving you a bad time

Right. That's why I'm here. To exist in my faith/personality/life and do what I think is possible/beyond possible through these challenges. I didn't say it wasn't a process I wasn't working through, just that it's a jumbled mess at the moment

That's awesome! Good luck

Agreed, be yourself, have fun and get the job!

I like your thoughts, and I see the 'could' statements as really tying into who you are as a trainer and person on this board as general Though I feel sorry for you, sounds like life has been a bit...well, rough at times... As for my leadership thoughts, they are a jumbled mess in my mind right now. I'm trying to lay down a five year plan, and realize that in some ways I'm a great leader, but in other ways I suck. I talk about life in general, not just in my job, because I believe leadership extends past who I am at work (not in charge, but lead in my own way) and to who I am really when I'm at home. The jumbled mess gets worse when I realize I can't separate my faith and spirituality and personality as a Christian, nor can I say I would live without my faith at either work or home. However, I'm at least at home recognizing that in some ways I'm an absolute hypocrite, that I have a lot of issues, but I at least have a good reason for living and changing my life... And yes, it's complicated. But isn't that the point of life? A non-complicated life would be very very boring...

Summary (sort of stolen from my page): Goal #1 -- structured workouts -- 4/4! Not quite at program minimum, but definite progress. Goal #2 -- stretching -- 10/7 (yeah, more than required). I did a lot, and feel great! Back pain gone for the last 4 days or so! Goal #3 -- box cleanup -- 1/1. Damn, I feel happy getting rid of that stupid box. While I didn't add 'eat primal' as a goal for this challenge, I'm going to be seriously working on my lifestyle/diet choices for the week ahead. I need to reduce my eating out to less than 6 times (doable), watch my protein/fat/veggie intake, and reduce beans/rice/corn and eliminate grains and gluten.

I can help out too Damn dude, relax a little and remember life is worth living...challenge or not...we want you alive at the end of it