Recent content by Rugby_Prop

Funny you posted this... as of two weeks ago, I started 30 minutes of jogging first thing in the morning, five days a week. Def on an empty stomach. I hate it! But it not only works, I feel way goddamn mentally better all day at work.

Thanks man, I can only HOPE this will be the case that I burn more calories and keep the fat off. Good luck with all you do.

Will keep it in mind man, thanks.

NY, city or state? I was also just thinking biking (on a well-fitted bike) and swimming might be fucking gems for your lower body this time of year.

Damn, was really hoping to get some advice from you all after all these months. DARN.

Update 6/22/2012 + PICS Pictures updated 6/22/2012. Dear Roiders: Ultimate physique goal: 250-ish pounds, 22% bodyfat. Not into the lean look, I want the mega-strong look. Summary from last 28-ish weeks: Before: 258 lbs, 35.9% bodyfat. Current: 222 lbs, 28.5% bodyfat. Gut: lost 8...

Good luck man, be safe out there! Will be watching this thread.

Continued THANKS for your support all. TRULY appreciate it. Passed the one month mark. Diet: For the most part, want to stick to 2250 calories/day, and not binge on sweets or pasta. Drinking 1/2 to 1 gallon of water a day. Gym: More focus & intensity on weights this week. Lots of PRs. Zero...

PROPS to you for mention of upping the calories -- as Darth Vader said to Luke, "you were right." I literally had more energy and improved mood with 48 hours. Measurements: actually do them every morning when I wake up. It might seem like overkill, but either some progress or a lack of progress...

Well noted. Adjustment from the diet naturally led to a big up in intensity in the gym--within days. "Rome was not built in a day"--not being able to cut weight this time around has actually been a blessing. Painfully slow progress=having to repeat healthy behaviors day after day without...

2 pounds? That's astounding! This is an amazing f***ing story. Look at it this way, you can't lose 2 pounds every day, or you'd disappear in a year. This comes to mind: Keep working out with your wife. When you have kids, they'll follow what you two do, rather than what you say. Diet &...

Have you ever worn a heart monitor while you lift weights? You might be pleasantly surprised.

Update all: THANKS again for your advice last week. I went from being super mega-depressed to feeling great. More than anything, my mood has improved 100%. 252 lbs this a.m. (256 lbs last week) 34.8% BF this a.m. (36% BF last week) 42.75" waist (43.5***8221; waist last week) Went to: -2250...

Thanks! Wading through tax $ea$on currently.

Thanks tremendously for all the responses all. ECA stack: always combatting some medium to significant anxiety issues. You bet I've considered it, ECA stack actually has the research behind it.