Thread: Dan's Daily Rant

Ok...first entry.

I'm heading to the gym after work today and just focusing on cardio. I know I've made some progress since I started last fall as a number of people have commented but all I see in the mirror is the fat I can't lose. I've been pretty down these last two days as a result.

I'm going to try the carb cycling diet but to be honest I don't know how to set up my meals. I've printed off all the info that has been posted thanks to some guidance from Jodi (my wifes name is Jodi Lynn too...weird hey?) so I'll just have to work it out and try.

Anyway, the journey begins...

You'll get past what you currently see in the mirror. Remember though, you're currently trying to work new things in in your life. Things always seem tough in the beginning but, in the end, it ends up being second nature

As long as you keep a positive focus, you'll do just fine. So, keep postive and us posted. It's your journal so vent as much as you want.

You can post what you feel is a healthy diet and we'll all help tweek it a bit if needed. What ever you do, don't feel ashamed to post your work out or diet plan, you'll never know if it's good for you if you don't. Try also to keep your training and diet consistent for 6 weeks. If you're still making changes with your weight, don't change your diet until you've reached stand still with your changes.

Keep faith. We're here to support ya. You're on the right track.

Take care hon
Babs

Thanks for the reply Babs...I think I've hit a wall which is why I'm down and looking for a change. I know I've replaced fat with muscle as my scale weight has hardly changed but I've filled out in some areas.

I just want the fat to go away...It'll happen, I just have to remember that even the beautiful people like the ones on this board started somewhere. It's tough to start out at 32 though...

You can do it

It's never too late.....I'm sure we all regret a few things in our life and I believe this is pretty close to the top. The regret of not taking care of ourselves till the last minute........Then good'ol hind sight kicks in.....What an eye opener.

You'll do just fine!!! No matter what age you're at....Besides, you're still young

Take care
Babs

Well I stopped at the gym after work yesterday and just did cardio as I didn't have a lot of time. I suppose most people would say to concentrate on weights more since building muscle can increase your metabolism but I want to see my fat disappear faster than that.

It turns out my body type is mix between an endomorph and a mesomorph. It's tough to lose the fat but pretty easy for me to gain muscle. I imagine this will take some tweaking on my part before I can reach my potential. The problem is I feel a little lost when it comes to diet/nutrition. I can usually master anything task I take on so this is new territory for me. I hate feeling stupid when it comes to this.

Anyhoo, I'm reading TP's article on carb cycling and plan on trying it out as soon as I can afford some groceries. Being a computer technician in Central Alberta means you don't make as much money as you should because employers know there is an abundance of 'computer guys' that would gladly work for less. Supply and demand sucks! Even a talented guy like me gets the shaft.

Enough for now...I may add more later. Anyone who has been on the carb cycling diet and can provide me with some meal suggestions would be my new best friend!

Peace.

Well I discussed BMR calculators on a different thread and mentioned that I created an Excel document to help determine BMR as well as the number of grams of protein, carbs and fat you need to consume daily to reach your daily caloric goal so I thought I would stick it in here...just in case anyone was curious but didn't want to speak up. Unfortunately I can't upload a document...

Peace

I'm following you

And, will respond later! Busy day for me today.

You hanging in there?

Hey Babs. Yeah, I'm holding on. It's just tough when other people are impressed with how I look and how well I appear to be doing when I don't feel that way you know? (cue the violin)

LOL.....the violin. Get that alllllll the time.

You should post some pics and stats in here!

Originally posted by BabsieGirl
LOL.....the violin. Get that alllllll the time.

You should post some pics and stats in here!

Hmmm....I'm not sure the world is ready to see me in all my glory!

Uh oh....we have a shy one?

Not shy...I just don't want to be responsible for blinding some of the nice people on this board!

HEya Dan!! come on.. pics pics pics! dont be shy!
Good luck with your goals

Originally posted by CanaDan
Not shy...I just don't want to be responsible for blinding some of the nice people on this board!

You're just pulling our legs!!! Seriously though....not all of us are born NATURALLy fit!!! Come on...

Pretty please???

Ok, Ok. I'll borrow a digital camera and take some pics then put them on my website.

Suck it up soldier.....It's time to get down to business

I could use a good whipping...

WOW!! Your avi just keeps getting better and better!

My hubby would KILL me....i should change it...'

Well don't change it right away...I think it will help me get through the day...

It certainly won't hurt

I'm going through some more photos. These are by no means recent. These were actually taken before my comp in june 2003

Well I can tell by the way you are speaking to me that you are a beautiful person inside so you shouldn't be afraid to show how beautiful you are on the outside.

And I'm not getting fresh with you. My wife is the most beautiful woman I know and always will be. I consider myself lucky to be with her. I can certainly appreciate another beautiful woman though...from afar of course. We just had our 10 year wedding anniversary last Friday...

10 years is a long time. What's your secret?

There is no WAY in heck I'm gonna post my current pics. Recently I was put on Hormone Therapy for my Endometriosis. Since them, I blew up like a balloon. Today I'm discussing options with my dr. That, and I'm taking all my current pics to remind him what I USE to look like and how he needs to help me return

Originally posted by CanaDan
Well I stopped at the gym after work yesterday and just did cardio as I didn't have a lot of time. I suppose most people would say to concentrate on weights more since building muscle can increase your metabolism but I want to see my fat disappear faster than that.

I think a lot of people underestimate the importance of a positive outlook. What's best for your body might be less cardio and more weights, but if you lose motivation on that kind of plan, then its all for naught.

So strip the fat off, have fun with the cardio, and by the time youre ready to bulk you'll be pretty well informed on the proper way to set up a good clean bulking diet.

Babs...no secret. Just lots of love and attention. Plus we have a great deal in common and love to do many things together. Of course it doesn't hurt that I'm witty, intelligent, thoughtful...oh and modest. If I get up enough courage perhaps I'll post the poem I wrote for her...


Monolith...I love lifting as much as cardio I just don't know if focusing more on weights will help my particular weight problem. I think the biggest thing is getting my diet tweaked for my body.

Aww...Poems are great!!!!

Keep that avi up a little longer and I'll post it...