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jusbnme:
What's up my Sly Bros.?  I'm going through the process right now of trying to get into 2 of the local fire departments in my area.  It's sort of a long process.  It can take as long as 6 months and even then you're not guaranteed a slot.  It's something I've wanted to give a shot ever since I was a teenager but I just never found the time or gave myself enough credit.  But my first child, a son, was born last March in 2006.  He had some breathing complications and I quit my job to stay at home to care for him.  I had worked at a steel warehouse for 8 years and for whatever reason they did not want to work with me to give me enough time off to help my wife care for my son.  I couldn't afford for my wife to quit her job because she is a teacher and brings in the majority of the pay. I aplologize for this being so long and I know it seems like I'm way off the subject but I promise this is going somewhere. Ha!!! Anyway, I was taking such good care of my son and my wife liked the idea of me continuing to do it so I never went back to work.  But since I had the extra time on my hands I started applying to fire departments around here so that I could try to accomplish my dream I've had for so long and been putting off. I've passed the first few parts of the process but I still have a long way to go.  I'm not in too bad of shape but I could lose some weight and strengthen my upper body a little.  Or if I don't actually drop the weight it would be nice to turn it into muscle.  So finally to get to the point...I want to lose a few pounds and strengthen my upper body so I can do a decent job throught the rest of this process and be in decent physical condition if I make it to the training academy.  I'm heading out this week sometime to find a good weight bench.  I've cut sodas out of my diet.  Does anyone have any other good suggestions?  The biggest problem with me is I love to eat, and I mean anything. So trying to cut certain foods out of my diet is a struggle for me.  I've tried to cut most of the sugar out but I still have to have it sometimes, like in coffee.  

PBurke:
my cousin just finished rookie school a couple weeks ago. he is now working for a dept in the baton rouge area. i say go for it if that is what you want bro.

schro:
Bottom line, enjoy your work (whatever career path you choose) and you'll be successful.

I know that when I have had to lose a significant amount of weight, one thing I have always tried avoid is eating late. Granted, some people's work schedules make it difficult to make such an adjustment. But if you can avoid eating large meals after 6pm, you'll be amazed at the results. The other thing about eating that was recommended by the creator of the Abs Diet is eating several smaller meals during the day. Your body gets use to being somewhat full, and is less likely to gorge at any one sitting. Other basics include increasing your water intake, reducing alcoholic intake  :'(, and making sure you get an ample supply of sleep.

As far as muscle development goes, I really can't help you there. I'm more of a runner than a weight lifter. But, if you were to lose the weight/fat, developing muscular definition would be infinitely easier.

Hope that helps,
Schro

Tyler:
First of all, congrats on pursuing your dream!

I recommend reading the Abs Diet.  Even if you don't want to follow it completely, it will offer some great tips on what to eat if you like eating often and some good exercises with a weight bench. 

Professor Melon:
 O0 Good luck on your aspiration. The killer combination is sugar/carbs/oil. If you can reduce or eliminate all three, you'll make weight. It pains me to add, giving up beer will also speed your diet. Ask the guys at the local firehouse how they prepared for the exam. Goodspeed, Professor Melon

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