Trying to build a better body

Hey Bruce! Welcome to the forum.

You're off to an amazing start! Quitting smoking and losing 30lbs - congratulations! Good luck with the weight training - I'm just about to start back up with it myself.
 
12packAbs said:
Hey Bruce! Welcome to the forum.

You're off to an amazing start! Quitting smoking and losing 30lbs - congratulations! Good luck with the weight training - I'm just about to start back up with it myself.
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Thanks 12 pack!

I haven't had 12 Pack Abs since my High School days.. probably what prompted me on my latest journey is realizing that I went from a 12 pack to a keg in 20+ years... got it down to a semi 6 pack... although it reminds me of a pony keg at times.. depending on the angle I guess! LOL :eek:

Best of luck to you!

Bruce
 
Well the best I ever got was a slight six pack after working out and standing at a certain angle in a certain light....right now it's keg time...but hey, a boy can dream, right?
 
brucev1162 said:
Hey Curvie! Yeah, she's great! I love that girl to death! We're both really jealous of your job... thinking we need to make a trip north for some wine tasting!
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Let me know if/when you'r serious--you wine taste with me, no tasting fee and 10-35% off bottles you buy! :D
 
Curvie Girlie said:
Sounds good--Napa is THE place, if a bit expensive. SLO is great, too! And you gotta love Santa Cruz Mountains!
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Curvie!

I agree with Napa.. used to live in Vallejo way back when.. use to go to Napa all the time! But, that was back when a lot of the wineries offered free wine tasting.. cheap drunk if you go to a bunch!! :eek:

That whole Monterey/Santa Cruz area is one of my favorite places! I really want to get Beth up there and since our anniversary is in July, maybe I'll take that opportunity for a road trip! That'll be a fun trip! :D

Take care!
 
I'm being serious about going with--you seem like nice people and I could show you around. I could even DD since I have taught myself it is ok to spit. LOL!!! Most wineries out here didn't have tasting fees back in July 05--but things could have changed. I like David Bruce, Byington, Hallcrest (organic a lot of the times), Bonny Doon, and Pelican Ranch--I'm good buddies with P.R.--they like me there!!
 
Curvie Girlie said:
I'm being serious about going with--you seem like nice people and I could show you around. I could even DD since I have taught myself it is ok to spit. LOL!!! Most wineries out here didn't have tasting fees back in July 05--but things could have changed. I like David Bruce, Byington, Hallcrest (organic a lot of the times), Bonny Doon, and Pelican Ranch--I'm good buddies with P.R.--they like me there!!
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I'm being serious about you hooking us up!! LMAO!!! Seriously, if we come up there in July, we'd love for you to be our tour guide! :) Dinner on us too!

I heard about the spit thing.. just never actually saw it done! I always that would be rude or something! Ethically challenged I guess!! LMAO :D
 
Friday... took the day off today! Actually, both Beth and I took today off.. (Padre's Home Opener!)

So, that meant and early trip to the gym.. which was pretty cool. Not as many people in there early in the morning as they are at 4:00 in the afternoon!

Got a really good lift in! Felt real good.. little sore now but, it felt pretty good about 5 hours ago! :) Anyways, so far so good!

Maintaining my weight so far.. hovering around 186.

Hope all of you have a great weekend!

Bruce
 
Well, It's Saturday.. weekend is half way gone and as usual, dreading the standard Monday!! LOL

My weight is holding steady at around 185 lbs and I have been taking in more calories this past week than I did before (During the weight loss). However, even though I am not gaining any weight, I can definitely see a difference in my physique. Beth can notice it too. Pretty cool and really looking forward to posting the before and after pics in about 5 weeks from now! :)

The hardest thing will be a surprise party for our friend tonight. Going to be back around the old band of drinking buddies, tons of not too healthy munchies and a lot of people smoking! Hoping the will power holds up.. with the new transforamtion I am experiencing now, I'm sure my will power will be at it's highest!

Thanks to all of you for your support! This is a great forum! :D

Bruce
 
Woo-Hoo!!! Made it through all the temptations from last night at our friends party and actually dropped a pound. Holding steady at 185!!

Today is a rest day.. but, back at it tomorrow!!! :)

Happy Easter!!

Bruce
 
daiseeangel said:
congrats on the pound, and happy easter to you as well!!!

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Thanks for stopping by Daisy! Nice new picture you have! :) I'm actually happy about the 1 pound but right now, it's going in the wrong direction.. looking to pack on a few muscle pounds. Guess I'm still losing some of that fat still! :cool:

Have a great day!
 
Congradulations on Everything

Glad you and Beth are doing so well--what a great couple!:)

Congrats on the weight loss--you met your goal!! YAY! Too bad your ticker doesn't do a congragulatory thingy. That's actually crushingly disappointing:( Just kidding! Looking forward to hearing from you!!
 
Well, it's definitely a Monday!! At least at work that is! LOL Some things never change, eh?

I am looking to still take in a little more calories this week, mainly more proteins and the good fat, carbs. Tonight is my first day of gym workout for this week and can't wait to get there.

Steve gave me some really good advice and I applied it last week. I had some of the best workout sessions to date and still had some energy left after the cardio portion. I used that extra energy to drive home I think.. because I was always dead when I got there! LOL :D

Will keep everyone up to date. Week 2 of 6 starts today!! YESSSSSSS!!!!!
 
Curvie Girlie said:
Glad you and Beth are doing so well--what a great couple!:)

Congrats on the weight loss--you met your goal!! YAY! Too bad your ticker doesn't do a congragulatory thingy. That's actually crushingly disappointing:( Just kidding! Looking forward to hearing from you!!
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Hi ya Valerie! Thanks for stopping by. I read you may have over done it with the chocolate!! LOL :eek: No worries.. chocolate gets to the most dedicated of us at times! Definitely one of my strongest weaknesses! :D

Thanks for the kind words.. Beth is great! Best damn thing that ever came my way! No kidding! Looking forward to July still.. need to pick your brain on where to stay. I use to live up there in Monterey but I know it's changed.. hell, Fort Ord was still there.. heard it's a University now!

Keep in touch and thanks again for stopping by!

Bruce
 
Hello to all!

Yesterday was good to me. I ate more than I have been eating and loaded myself up with proteins, carbs and some good fats... AND had probably my best lifting night at the gym to date!! :)

I was down 4/10 of a pound this morning too! I know I want to gain about 10 pounds in muscle weight but it seems as though I am gaining in muscle but losing fat at the same time. Pretty cool to watch the transformation. LOL

My upper body and arms were completely dead last night when I got home which is good for me.. weird to say that but, true.

Hope all is well with everyone out there in the forum land! :D
 
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