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04-24-2013, 12:49 PM
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Trying to be in the 160s
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Washington, D.C.
Posts: 4,807
S/C/G: See my siggy ;)
Height: 5'8"
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I have just joined a gym
Can't believe I did that.
But a work colleague suggested he take me to show me the ropes with the gym we have at work ($30/month). So I said yes.
First day will be tomorrow. That means I need to buy some sports shoes and shorts tonight.
Wish me luck!
This is nuts!
Last edited by IanG; 04-24-2013 at 01:41 PM.
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04-24-2013, 12:53 PM
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Lose 1lb. Repeat 99 times
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 395
S/C/G: 262/signature/170
Height: 5'5"
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HA! Good Going IanG !! You'll rock it !! 
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04-24-2013, 01:02 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 44
S/C/G: 304/261.6/175
Height: 5"11
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Ohhh good luck 
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04-24-2013, 01:06 PM
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There I am!
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 773
S/C/G: 279/ticker/160
Height: 5'6"
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Good luck!! I actually went to the gym yesterday for the first time in a loooong time. Big NSV for me!
Let us know how it goes
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04-24-2013, 01:07 PM
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F - Yeah, I'm doing this.
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Saskatchewan
Posts: 1,107
S/C/G: 297/*Ticker*/175
Height: 5'10"
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Good luck Ian, its not as terrifying as I thought it was going to be!
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04-24-2013, 01:10 PM
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Living Intuitively
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,272
S/C/G: Heavy/Happy/Free
Height: 5'6"
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AWESOME, IAN! I look forward to watching your body transform even more! I ADORE my gym!
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04-24-2013, 01:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 3,689
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Good luck Ian!! Those yoga pants will surely look good now!
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04-24-2013, 01:40 PM
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Trying to be in the 160s
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Washington, D.C.
Posts: 4,807
S/C/G: See my siggy ;)
Height: 5'8"
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Thanks everyone!
Should I wear short-shorts?
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04-24-2013, 01:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Salinas California
Posts: 260
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Height: 5'8
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gratz ian! beat those weights like they owe you money!
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04-24-2013, 01:44 PM
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Trying to be in the 160s
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Washington, D.C.
Posts: 4,807
S/C/G: See my siggy ;)
Height: 5'8"
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Ha ha! Thanks Bluejay.
I wonder how often should I go?
I need to try to integrate this into my day so that I don't go to the gym when it's too busy and I still get time to eat (and most important buy/choose) lunch (without a long line).
I'm thinking of going 4pm or 4.30pm every weekday if work will allow me to do that.
And I have no idea how long people spend in a gym. Is it normally an hour?
Last edited by IanG; 04-24-2013 at 01:45 PM.
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04-24-2013, 02:08 PM
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I got this
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Near St. Louis
Posts: 2,823
S/C/G: 206/162/135
Height: a little over 5'2
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So happy for you, Ian!!! Wear whatever makes you comfortable if that means wearing short-shorts, heh.
As for how often to go, it is up to you. Start out slow if you'd like. The length is also up to you, I think 1 hour is good. I cannot imagine staying in a gym for more than 1 hour at a time but that is just me.
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04-24-2013, 02:10 PM
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F - Yeah, I'm doing this.
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Saskatchewan
Posts: 1,107
S/C/G: 297/*Ticker*/175
Height: 5'10"
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Go as often and for as much time as you can comfortably do I think.
Give yourself some extra time at the start to get acquainted with your gym, and how to use all the stuff, you said you have someone going to help you out - awesome!
I see people who fly into the Gym, pound out an intense 15 minutes on the elliptical and do a quick lap of the weight machines and are out the door again.
I find it easy to lose track of time in there and have spent 2 hours without even noticing!
lol @ short shorts
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04-24-2013, 02:11 PM
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Starting Over Again
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Washington, PA
Posts: 1,178
S/C/G: 195/195/150
Height: 5'5"
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Good luck! Hopefully you'll learn to love it. I miss the gym. Never thought I would say that. After I moved back in with my parents, I had to quit going because there are no gyms in this area at all. The closest one is about 10 miles out of my way.
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04-24-2013, 02:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 3,689
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If you wear short-shorts we demand pictures!! 
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04-24-2013, 04:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Salinas California
Posts: 260
S/C/G: See sig...
Height: 5'8
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You inspired me Ian, joined one today.
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