massivetattooist Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 So I literally just spent about an hour typing an intro telling my story. During that time I guess I got automatically logged out. Here's the short version then: David Bruehl Tattooist Two Kids; boys Lost 100 lbs over 4 years (324lbs-223lbs and dropping as I get stronger) Did it in this order: Been overweight since I was a kid. Got real bad when I started tattooing. So much sitting. Weight Watchers for a bit after my second son was born, dropped to 300 lbs. Moved and stalled for about a year. Got worried about my health, joined a yoga class, went 4+ days per week. Dropped near 260ish. Life changes, culminating in divorce. Started weight training and kettlebells, along with socializing in bars and overworking and escapist eating. Stalled for about a year while doing all that. Got new wind, added running to the weights. Pulled a calf muscle. (and broke a toe a couple days later. non-fitness related.) Bought a bike and started riding long distance. Trained and rode a century (100 mile ride) last October. Focusing on kettlebells a lot more lately. I'm going to start competing in kettlebell sport. I'm getting certified with IKFF next month as my first step towards that. There it is. Short and sweet. Sorry about the lack of real poetry to it, the eloquent version was pretty cool. Quote -David Bruehl- my website "We seek not to imitate the masters. Rather, we seek what they sought." Link to comment
CapN_Tommy_Sunshine Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Welcome to the Rebellion! Quote Link to comment
kahn265 Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Welcome!!! Quote Link to comment
Alethea Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hiya, man! A tattooist! That is so cool! It takes a confident man to draw in a medium that you can't erase. Kettleballs is your chosen weapon right now, eh? We have a few kettleball users on the board. Are you still doing yoga on the side? Quote "Let another say. 'Perhaps the worst will not happen.' You yourself must say. 'Well, what if it does happen? Let us see who wins!' ". - Seneca, 63 AD "There is no better way to fight weakness than with strength." - Henry Rollins Link to comment
massivetattooist Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Yes of course, general hatha yoga, and since yoga was my fitness foundation, I would say I approach all my working out in a yogic manner. To be honest I would probably practice more if I had hard floors at home. I really hate doing yoga on a mat on carpet. Just feels wrong. Quote -David Bruehl- my website "We seek not to imitate the masters. Rather, we seek what they sought." Link to comment
spezzy Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 welcome to the boards! i just got my first kettlebell myself, and am loving it Quote I'm no longer an active member here. Please keep in touch: Instagram - Facebook - Forum Friends Discord - email “There's only one rule that I know of, babies—God damn it, you've got to be kind.” Link to comment
Cacophony Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Howdy howdy howdy. =) Looking forward to more discussion thread. You're fun to tag team with. *beams* Quote . ~*~ Some things make ripples... I prefer to make waves. ~*~ . Link to comment
Brometheus Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Good to see another new face, even better, a fellow kettlebell user! Quote Link to comment
sandman Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Welcome to the boards, David! I know I've lost a couple posts to the ether myself on this forum. I've started copying the text before hitting submit these day, just to make sure all is not lost. Sounds like you came to the right place. Lots of KB fans here to follow your progress. Love the avatar pic and I REALLY dig your portfolio.. Ever travel to Canada with your equipment by any chance? I suppose a road trip could be in order but I fear I'd drive my family crazy by singing "oooooooklahoma where the wind comes sweeping down the plaaaaain" the whole way.. Quote Jason Follow my adventures! Me | My Youtube | Facebook | RunKeeper Link to comment
croctopus Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 what up dog!? congrats on the milestone! Quote Link to comment
massivetattooist Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Thanks for the welcome everybody! Sandman, I have yet to go to Canada, but it's definitely a possibility in the future. Chris- What's been up man? Quote -David Bruehl- my website "We seek not to imitate the masters. Rather, we seek what they sought." Link to comment
Cacophony Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Sandman, I have yet to go to Canada, but it's definitely a possibility in the future.Sandman and I live relatively close to one another... you wanna come up and play, we can help hook you up. It'd be fun! Quote . ~*~ Some things make ripples... I prefer to make waves. ~*~ . Link to comment
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