Marshall's fitness goal

[tomgallagher]

On Thursday, my dear stepmother told me about a Oprah show about Diabetes.  I was not near a TV to watch it.  But I went on her website and found a lot of good info about it.  So if anyone is interested in what Diabetes is and what it does to your body, please read this:

http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Diabetes-101-with-Dr-Oz-Dr-Ian-Smith-and-Bob-Greene

By the way, I am headed to the gym after this!

Just watched this and now I am scared to death.

[TGB1]

I come from a family of diabetics. Father, mother, more than a few aunts and uncles and one sister and brother. Good fortune has walked with me and so far I have avoided it. It is my belief that I have stayed healthy by maintaining a very active lifestyle. My exercise program is very vigorous, some people think I am out of my mind. Twelve years ago on returning to my hometown of Salem, MA after a twenty year absence I sold the car and have been walking or riding a bicycle. Diabetes can be beaten but it takes a determination
to get off you a**.

[Robmeister]

Right on, Marsh, my man!!!

22 lbs ain't nuthin to sneeze at.  Once ya get past 15 (at least with me) that's like the first hurdle.  I can lose 5 or 10 lbs in a good sized BELCH.

Way ta go!!

[marshd1000]

Yay!!!  I lost my 23rd pound today!

[D.A.L.U.I.]

Yay!!!  I lost my 23rd pound today!

Good work , keep up the effort, it is and will pay off .

[tomgallagher]

Good for you Marsh.

[marshd1000]

This morning, I am happy to announce that I have lost my 25th pound since September.  I was 245 and I am now 220!!!!!!  I hit the gym tonight!

[marshd1000]

I will eventually post a "Before" picture and when I am done, I will post a "After" picture.  I AM GOING TO DO THIS!!!!  The weight is going!  Besides I want to be a Sly slim stud!!!!  Seriously, I am doing it for my health but it will be great knowing that I will be looking better.  But I do think for a fat guy, I am a good looking fat guy!

[Robmeister]

Way ta go, Marsh!!!  Keep up the DREAM!!!

You might try writing down on a piece of paper all the reasons WHY you want to do this once and for all.   Then have that paper handy to read a minimum of once a day.  And when you read it, connect with the EMOTION it conjurs up with each reason.

This sorta thing anchors your vision of the NEW MARSH into your subconscious so it's not just a matter of grinding out sheer will power!!!

I'm proud of ya, brutha!!!

[marshd1000]

Hey everyone!!!!

Just wanted to give you a update!  The past couple of weeks have been a little bit rough.  I HAD fallen off the wagon.  Let a busy work schedule get in the way of exercise and eating right.  I know I am going to get some hell from Saintc our resident diabetes drill sargeant for that.  But as of this morning, I finally lost my 26th pound.  I am now 219 pounds down from 245 pounds.  I will also be getting back to the gym.  I also saw the doctor and she was pleased with the weight loss and my blood glucose levels.  So I WILL NOT GIVE UP!!!! 

[Robmeister]

Atta boy!!! 

[tomgallagher]

We all fall off the wagon once in a while Marsh. The trick is getting right back on.

[D.A.L.U.I.]

We all fall off the wagon once in a while Marsh. The trick is getting right back on.

Couldn't have said it better myself. And remember, one reason to really crank it down is to learn to eat and live/exercise a new way, the other is frankly so you can enjoy an occasional treat--emphasis occasional, and not until you get down and learn the new way. 

[D.A.L.U.I.]

Found this at MSNBC--it gave me some new ideas on handling the inevitable burnout, read it and see if it could help you out of a slump in your exercise resolution and routine.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35522078/ns/health-fitness/?pg=5#Health_WH_ExerciseBurnout

[Robmeister]

We all fall off the wagon once in a while...

I don't

OMG, I'm such a fricken lyer hypocrite.....I make myself sick