Fit by 60! - TomO's Pledge

felici said:
Congratulations Tom. Clearly that is a great month and you have achieved heaps. It must be truly satisfying to see your blood pressure and heart rate improving like that and to know that your consistent weight loss is all fat. You have done an amazing amount of work. Though what I do is not especially comparable it does help me keep trying to push on with and make the most of my own exercise when I see how much you manage.

I guess if you are already feeling like an octogenarian it will only be another 2-3 days till you get back to your new super young age. I hope so, anyway. :)
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Thanks, Felici. I hope if I can inspire anyone to do anything, it's to take care of yourself while you're still young. Otherwise, you'll have to go through what I'm going through!

Miss Ladybug said:
I'm always impressed with you Tom!! What a big accomplishment you made in the month of May. I can't wait to find out what you do in June! I'm sure if I had your discipline and willingness to really diagram my workouts and food intake, I would be a lot smaller today than I am. So I really use your diary as my inspiration and motivation for my future ventures. Thanks Tom and GOOD JOB!!
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Thanks, Kim. It sounds to me like you already have a LOT of discipline. I'm glad my journal is of some use to you!
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And now. . .

Going once . . .
Going twice . . .
Three days!
My weight today was 231.2
Round 4 is down for the count!

 
Mercy. Hmmm, that is a word that comes to mind during the body weight stuff. That is the real ass kicker... at least for me.

Congrats on the weight Tom. The example you set is truly inspiring. It's good to have someone like you around here.

ETA: And more importantly, congrats on the goals man, that is fantastic.
 
Steve said:
Mercy. Hmmm, that is a word that comes to mind during the body weight stuff. That is the real ass kicker... at least for me.

Congrats on the weight Tom. The example you set is truly inspiring. It's good to have someone like you around here.

ETA: And more importantly, congrats on the goals man, that is fantastic.
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Thanks, Steve. I mean this literally when I say you played a huge, huge role in this. Right about the time you get married, I'll be celebrating my first anniversary of getting my life in order -- a nice July for both of us!
 
Tom, I'm so glad I stopped here tonight. Many congratulations on a fabulous May! Reaching every single goal is a fantastic accomplishment.

Your diary and write-ups are a great thought-provoker. It creates a reason to stop and think about what the real end goal is, and the many ways you can succeed. It's not just about the weight scale. I'm not nearly this disciplined yet, but your diary helps to really drive clarity on why we are all working towards a common objective.
 
TomO said:
Thanks, Steve. I mean this literally when I say you played a huge, huge role in this. Right about the time you get married, I'll be celebrating my first anniversary of getting my life in order -- a nice July for both of us!
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I can't think of too many other good men I'd like to share a "nice" July with.

Thanks Tom.
 
Hey Tom.. I'll 2nd Beth's comments.. you had a great month of May!! :)

Here's to a better month of June! Best of luck with your new routine.. starts Monday, right? Hope your back is better or at least good enough to not hinder you too much. Have a great weekend!!! :D
 
Thanks, Beth & Bruce. Actually, I'm planning to start Saturday in a week, or maybe Friday. Depends how it goes with the back. I'm taking a longer rest break this time, too. You guys have a great weekend too.
 
TomO said:
Thanks, Felici. I hope if I can inspire anyone to do anything, it's to take care of yourself while you're still young. Otherwise, you'll have to go through what I'm going through!



Thanks, Kim. It sounds to me like you already have a LOT of discipline. I'm glad my journal is of some use to you!
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And now. . .

Going once . . .
Going twice . . .
Three days!
My weight today was 231.2
Round 4 is down for the count!
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:D I think there are a few of us on here who'd like to influence the younger members to persist and fix things early.

Congratulations on the new weight!!!!!!! :)
 
grats on round 4 tom! many more downed rounds to come too!

i have to say, I am one of those youths who is trying to change his life now to avoid very serious issues down the road. im starting very seriously again here at the age of 23. Ive matured alot since the last time i lost weight, and learned some important things. want to know why your story inspires me? i used to fear that I was going to do all this work, and sure if i could keep it off, id be happy for the next 20 years or so. but i was always afraid of what might happen when i started to age a bit more, fearing that I would just be unable to exercise properly, and lose hope, and revert to what I am now for the remainder of my days. Now, from seeing what you are doing, I know that doesnt have to happen. if i change my life now, take a couple of years to get into great physical health, I know i can stay that way for the rest of my life.
 
Saturday, June 2, 2007

Weight: 231.8.
Food yesterday was 2,283 calories, just 85 calories below my NARM, so I'm more or less staying at maintenance so far this week.

I'm getting somewhat antsy not going to the gym. I know it's silly, but I feel like I'm turning into flab. On the other hand, my back really needs the rest, as does everywhere else. But when next Friday comes, I'll be good and ready!

Coach - Thanks for those kind words. And you're right, it's never too late. But I was also very lucky. I happen to have some good genes, and that's why, despite being in such bad health overall, I didn't get a heart attack in my 40's and 50's. Just a year ago, though, I had more or less consigned myself to living a few more years, obese, with permanent foot problems, and facing T2 diabetes. It was kind of like slow suicide -- not a good way to grow old at all.
 
TomO said:
I'm getting somewhat antsy not going to the gym. I know it's silly, but I feel like I'm turning into flab.
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You endorphine addict! ;)
When I was studying at the music academy I used to drive myself, occasional parents and friends nuts when, for some reason (holiday, flu, instrument problem) I couldn't practice. The first three days were kinda ok, but on the fourth I was a full blown addict in withdrawal. Grumpy, down right aggressive, very unpredictable. It took about four days more to get out of that state (and most often by then it was time to start practicing again).
Playing my instrument produces the same kind of endorphines as physical exercise because the physiology behind the sound production. The nice thing in all this was that normally the endorphines kept me practicing 4-5 hours a day and doing that again the next day. :D
Recognize any of the symptoms?
Julie
 
Recognize any of the symptoms?
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LOL, I resemble that remark! :)

Funny, if someone told me six months ago that I would miss going to the gym and working out, I would have laughed in their face. I hated going there! Now I admit it; I'm addicted.
 
I only wish I could find the motivation for working out that I used to have. You're motivation (and Val's) on the other hand is truly remarkable! Good for you TomO :)
 
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