So, I've been eating pretty lean and clean for 3 weeks, been working out with weights 5 times a week for the past couple weeks, and doing cardio 3-4 times a week. Down 14 lbs so far, pretty happy I guess - not thrilled, to be honest when I know I should be estatic. Not sure why I'm not happier with a solid success so far - bizarre! I'll just keep working through it.

I am SOOOOO sore. I got busy with work (had to travel some) and I stopping my weight lifting rountine for a few weeks and i started back up again and it is just like I just started again! I can gardly move every muscle in my body is sore. Even my chest muscles hurt! LOL!


But it is a "good" hurt! I know it won't last but I am never going to lay out like that again! I put two 25lbs dumb bells in my SUV so at least I can lift some!

Also it has been SO dang hot lately I haven't been able to ride my bike! I wish it would cool of a little! I don't mind a little warm but 95 degrees is too much for me!

I didn't lose anything via the scales last week, but I think the pants are a little looser - which is what counts.

Been hitting the weights hard about 5 times a week.

You know what the biggest struggle is? I HATE cardio of any type. Any walk more than 20 minutes kills me, and the only thing I can tolerate even a little is the exercise bike, but I loathe it. Trying to get past this, as I need the cardio!

It's an awesome feeling. I've tried explaining it to my wife, but she can't figure it out. I complain about the muscle soreness, but tell her I actually like it. Go figure!

HEY I take a little traipse around the world and I come back and the Men's Support Thread is THIRTY (30) freakin pages back!

Oh no no no I'm not letting this thread die!

Come on men whereyallat!!!!

its funny, ive been on 3fc since feb...other than complaints about TOM i dont see a difference between mens and womens threads

Howdy, gents. Just thought I'd check in with my fellow brothers of 3FC. I wonder if we can get this thread sticky'd. Might be useful for those newbies (like me) to know that "Yes, indeed, there are men in 3FC!"

Another newbie chcking in.

Hey all you hot guys, as the starter of this thread, I agree, it should be sticky'd.

Mods, could we pretty, pretty, please get this thread sticky'd? Guys need a place to hang out and talk about their weight, healthy eating, exercise and everything else too!

Besides, I enjoy seeing the other side of the coin, in this journey we're all on.

Yeah, a girl started this.

Hi DanC73 - Missed your post (thanks shcirerf, "a girl", for bumping this).

Welcome to the men's thread, where we occasionally grunt toward one another, but, in my experience, have never engaged in monastic conversations.

I'm father of two also - two that have left the nest.

What eating and exercise plans are you working?


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There a saying...

A MAN'S GOTTA DO WHAT A MAN'S GOTTA DO. A WOMAN'S GOTTA DO WHAT A MAN CANNOT.

I had my first session with my personal trainer this morning. She had me do some circuit training and really improved my cardio workout. When we meet again next week, she will have me do some light weight training to help me tone up. When I get leaner and down to around 180, she wants me to start some more intense strength training. My fitness goal is to be able to play soccer again and enjoy winter sports (skiing, snowboarding, x-country skiing). I got up late this morning and we started my session a little late. Boy did she bust my balls, but she is a great fitness coach and I think I am very lucky to have her helping me. The time really flew by and it didn't even seem like an hour went by.

New member signing in ...
I love the girls, have three that own me.
Wife of 24 years,
Daughter #1 Honor Student Eastern Michigan,
Daughter #2 Honor student Junior HST High School,

The Golden Retriever and me have the only third legs in the house.
We live to serve, proudly!

I will give my story elsewhere --- but I too ask for this thread to be Stickied!

Better Yet - Ladies.. If nothing else, this olive branch could add many to our ranks..We are all on the same journey!

If it were not for Diabetic Z, I would not have found this male thread (I looked up his previous posts and found this thread)

Perhaps (with tongue in cheek) Mighty Aphrodite, could give us our own area to call home She could stick us under dieting with obstacles (MEN)

Looking forward - always forward...
The Orange One

PSP Orange

And,

Another man about the place is terrific. There are a bunch of us on 3FC but we tend to hang out at different places; usually not much traffic on this thread.


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