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  • #1

    Hello from Kentucky

    Little bit about myself. I'm 6'2" and currently 256lbs. It's within a few pounds of the heaviest I've ever been. About a year and a half ago I was around 240. I started going to the gym 3 days a week before work with a friend from church. We're both old high school athletes so we naturally headed for the weights. We worked out the upper body pretty hard and soon I was in the 250's. We have gradually added in 20-30 minutes of cardio on those 3 days and I have slimmed up some, but weight is around the same. I have been walking on the 3 days I don't lift (Sundays off) for 1 hour before work.

    Long story short I'm getting the exercise in but my big old gut stays with me. I work in the new car business as a finance manager and have terrible eating habits. It has finally hit me that it takes BOTH diet and exercise to stay fit. That's why I'm here. I'm on day 3 of induction and other than 2 diet cokes I've done great. My goal is 215 which for my frame would be ideal. I've always had the will power to exercise but have laughed off my eating habits hoping I could burn the fat off in the gym no matter what I eat. As I get older (31 now) that has gotten very difficult.

    Wish me luck and I'll be posting some "Before" pictures this weekend.
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  • #2
    Re: Hello from Kentucky

    Hey Scott
    Congratulations on getting your exercise habit right...and for making a change on your eating habits! Atkins works if you follow it correctly! And it really makes a big difference on the stomach too. I've lost 6 inches off my abs in the last 3 months. Stick with this board - the people on here are great about advice and questions!
    ~Attek

    Start Atkins 4/26/04 - 159
    Goal 10/31/04 - 120
    STAC 1/17/07 - 137
    Goal 4/9/07 - 120
    F 5'6"
    SW 137/CW 120/GW 120
    Maintenance

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    • #3
      Re: Hello from Kentucky

      Thanks for the info. I'll be around. I'm a message board junkie.

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      • #4
        Re: Hello from Kentucky

        Hi Scott. Welcome to the board. There's a wealth of information and encouragment here. There's a number of challenges to join for both eating and exercise - as well as recipes, journals, health/life issues, and inspirational stories/photos from other members. If you have any questions, just ask. Everyone is here to help each other meet their goals. Best wishes and keep us posted on your progress!
        Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



        Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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        • #5
          Re: Hello from Kentucky

          Welcome Scott
          Good luck!!!
          *~Nicole~*
          Highest 350
          2/1/07 Start 320
          Current 248

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          • #6
            Re: Hello from Kentucky

            Welcome to ADBB Scott! Glad you decided to join our Atkins "family".

            You're so right... it takes both exercise and diet to slim down. Sounds like you have the first beat, and good intentions with the second. That's great as, if the attitude and the focus are right, then that's half the battle. I'm sure you'll be very successful.

            If you need a helping hand, don't hesitate to give a shout. We're all rooting for you!
            Keep us posted!
            Before and after:






            PLEDGING FLIGHTS
            Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

            Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
            F/56yrs/5'.4"
            SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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            • #7
              Re: Hello from Kentucky

              Welcome Scott and Great job on the exercise program you have been doing
              Sandy
              40th birthday June 27,2009


              Starting Weight 293 Highest Weight
              Current Weight 271
              Goal Weight 150
              Female/40

              Mini Goals
              #1-Get into 260's-
              #2-Get into 250's-
              #3-Get into 240's
              #4-Get into 230's



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              • #8
                Re: Hello from Kentucky

                Welcome to Scott!

                Best of luck on your weight loss journey and if you need anything feel free to give a shout!

                ~Far la bella figura!
                sigpic
                March 2009

                Start Date: Feb. 1st, 2006
                Goal Reached: Nov. 25th, 2006
                Age: 25 male
                Height: 6' 3"
                Waist: 29" (was 44")
                BMI: 18.7 (down from 35.6)
                Starting Weight: 285
                Current Weight: 155 (130lb lost)
                Goal Weight: 175




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                • #9
                  Re: Hello from Kentucky

                  Hey Scott. Great For You. It Sounds Like You Are On The Right Track For Sure. It's A Beautiful Day In Kentucky Today. Get Out And Enjoy A Slice Of It.
                  STARTING WEIGHT: 249 LBS
                  GOAL WEIGHT: 150 LBS
                  TARGET DATE: "SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE"





                  RESTART WT: 249 (OOPS 8/24/09)
                  1ST MINI GOAL: 215 LBS
                  2ND MINI GOAL: 200 LBS
                  3RD MINI GOAL: 175 LBS

                  GOAL:150 LBS




                  "SAILING INTO A NEW ADVENTURE"


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                  • #10
                    Re: Hello from Kentucky

                    Hey Scott! Welcome to the board! What kind of cars do you sell?

                    Glad to hear you're a board junkie. The way to really make this work is to come around the board often!

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                    • #11
                      Re: Hello from Kentucky

                      I'm a finance manager at a Nissan-Hyundai-Pontiac dealership.

                      Gonna get some before pics up as soon as I can, been really busy. Early update, I'm down to 253 already since Thursday. Sweet.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Hello from Kentucky

                        Great job on the fast weight loss! Men always lose faster than women, no fair!

                        DH just bought a Subaru STI 3 weeks ago. The sale went fine, but the finance guy wanted us to buy all sorts of other doo dads!

                        Is it true that the Hyundai has come out with high end a car that's along the lines of the STI?

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                        • #13
                          Re: Hello from Kentucky

                          Haven't heard anything on a new Hyundai but I don't keep up with it much. Congrats on the STI purchase. I used to be the General Sales Manager of a Subaru-Hyundai-Isuzu dealership that was owned by the same owner I work for now. Sweet car. They flew all dealership personnel to Phoenix when they first came out with the WRX here in the states. Was a great time.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Hello from Kentucky

                            I know a guy who was a writer for Hot Rod Mag. He had an STi before it was even a car and we all got to drive it. It didn't have an enblems on it or anything. He always got to test the cool cars! We are a Subaru family. I drive an Outback wagon, son drives a WRX and now DH has the STi. I'll try not to hold your profession against you. It's always torture buying a new car!

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                            • #15
                              Re: Hello from Kentucky

                              Congrats on your loss!!!
                              Before and after:






                              PLEDGING FLIGHTS
                              Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                              Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                              F/56yrs/5'.4"
                              SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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