Accountability Thread

[Scatter]

Seriously, I'm pathetic. 244 pounds.  A former gym rat turned gelatinous tub-o-goo. The 2nd job has just killed me with time, but I have to stick it out for at least a couple more years. I average 4-5 hours of sleep a day, so even when I'm home I'm so freaking tired I can hardly move.

Well, tomorrow I'm starting the long road back. I just have to do it. My ankles, knees, and back kill me constantly, both my hands are constantly asleep and tingling, I get winded for nothing. I can't take it any more.

The work on the house is just going to have to slow down now that the big stuff is almost done. 1 more week for the granite to get installed, then it's just an unending list of smaller repairs/upgrades that aren't affecting the family.

I'm going to keep track of my progress here, because it'll help me stay focused, and because I can get a swift kick in the pants from my friends if I slack up.

On my part, I pledge to complete honesty.  I'll post what I do through the week. If I screw up, I'll post that too.

Anyone else need to get in shape and want to join in?? If not, that's cool. I'm going to post my progress (or regress as the case may be) anyway. My wife and kids deserve better than what I can give them right now.

[Unknown Primate]

You KNOW this ol' Gimpy Gorilla is in your corner!  I am SO anxious to get back to the gym, I can hardly stand it!  I start PT this Thursday to rehab my busted back - pain or not, I'm gonna get through it.  I've done lock-out deadlifts with 700 + lbs. in the past, and now it hurts if I lift a gallon of milk at the wrong angle!!!  On the brighter side, I'm down to a ripped & svelte 314 lbs!!  That would be perfect if I was 7 feet tall (I'm not).

GO FOR IT, YOU MIGHTY CHIMP, YOU!

[Wich2]

You GO, Scatter!

I am on the too-thick pendulum myself, sometimes...

[Scatter]

You KNOW this ol' Gimpy Gorilla is in your corner!  I am SO anxious to get back to the gym, I can hardly stand it!  I start PT this Thursday to rehab my busted back - pain or not, I'm gonna get through it.  I've done lock-out deadlifts with 700 + lbs. in the past, and now it hurts if I lift a gallon of milk at the wrong angle!!!  On the brighter side, I'm down to a ripped & svelte 314 lbs!!  That would be perfect if I was 7 feet tall (I'm not).

GO FOR IT, YOU MIGHTY CHIMP, YOU!

Post your progress too Magilla. Let us know how you're doing.

[Unknown Primate]

Cue the "ROCKY" theme...

[charp13]

I hear ya Scatter, and you are my hero! I also can poke some squishy stuff in the middle area. At first it was kind of interesting and novel. Then it started to affect my breathing when I noticed that my waistband was too tight. I've never contemplated getting a tattoo until this summer when I thought about getting a "tribal" decoration tattoo around my middle to camoflage the waistband marks that seem to be dug into my flesh!  Haha I was also in physical therapy all last winter after that stupid spine/neck surgery thing and I was doing great. Then I started getting scared of doing anything that would mess up my bone graft and I just started getting sedentary. But now I just want to get my stamina back too, especially since I'm getting older. We can all do this thing! And I completely understand the "gallon of milk" nightmare! I wasn't even allowed to lift one until May and then when I did, I was as weak as a kitten!  Ugggh At least we are not in denial! There's so much more to worry about now days, and the details just weigh you down sometimes-not to mention the lack of sleep!  We are strong Monster Lovers and we can rise above being flabby! Thanks for the boost Scatter!

[charp13]

Cue the " Jaws" theme!

[Unknown Primate]

Charlotte - you're the BIONIC WOMAN, now!

[charp13]

I WISH!!!!  I used to be close, I could lift ottomans (the furniture not the people) over my head and carry stuff around without any problems. This is not normal for me to be so weak. Also I ate 3 pieces of cheesecake between Saturday night and Monday afternoon! It was leftover party food........I'm not eating cheesecake again until  2012! 

[Scatter]

I WISH!!!!  I used to be close, I could lift ottomans (the furniture not the people) over my head and carry stuff around without any problems. This is not normal for me to be so weak. Also I ate 3 pieces of cheesecake between Saturday night and Monday afternoon! It was leftover party food........I'm not eating cheesecake again until  2012! 

Nah, we'll never make it if we deprive ourselves of everything we love. We can eat cheesecake once in a while,just not daily LOL!!

[BaronLatos35]

Go ahead Scatter...

I just started going back to the gym after a 3 month layoff after our daughter's birth...work, family, baby, house stuff...I have to force myself to go, but it does feel good again. I just want to be back in shape, cardio and strength wise.

I hear UP's Rocky theme!

[Dr.Teufel Geist]

I'm not fat...I'm just big boned.   

[tv horror]

I posted this Limerick in honour of you the pride of the UMA in the Limerick thread.

Scatter, Charp13 and unknown primate I admire,
They have been motivated to lose weight because they tire,
So we should support them in their quest,
By shouting encouragement that they'll do their best,
Although I suspect that they are not alone as we too could aspire.


P.S
I'm behind your efforts 100%, good luck.

[charp13]

You are as artistic as you are thoughtful, tv horror!  And I love the use of the word "quest". It makes this whole thing seem noble!   Yay!  I feel less squishy already    

[Kidagain]

I know how you folks feel. About 3 months ago I was 237 pounds, not too good at 5' 11". Just about able to get into 40" pants! I decided to cut down on everything I ate.Started to eat Lean Cuisine dinners, no candy, chips, all the good stuff! Don't work out really but now I'm 207. My doc wants me to get to 200, that's going to be real fun to do this time of year. Good luck everyone on their weightloss quest, it's not really as hard as it seem's after you see those pounds drop. Good luck again.