Thread: Self Improvement Thread

Been working out and jogging for about two weeks everyday. Also quit smokin cigarettes (for the most part, had a few drags in this span) as well as started eating healthier. Just basically completely changed my lifestyle. Also stopped taking (completely legal and prescribed) pain medicine cause it didn't help anyways. And it's the best I've felt in years. back pain is all gone, the agonizing neck pain is still there - but MUCH...

I'm gettin back on the weight loss trail. Over the past 4 weeks, I've lost 7 pounds, which isn't that impressive, but you have to realize that Haloween was in there (and I ate TONS of candy) and I've had a couple of family dinners. I'm doing a new program, but its kinda radical, so I don't think I should post it here, but if you want to know about it, PM me and I'll send you the link.

SLCDallasFan wrote: Mesa_Titan wrote: To update on my status... I have lost 109 pounds since the middle of March. From a 44 to a 36-38 (Depends on the pants) Was 6'1 350 pounds, now 6'1 241 pounds. Have another 21-30 pounds to go, I have a big frame and there's no way I could get lower than 210 without going below 10% body fat. Good job man - a 44 to a 36-38 is a great improvement and proof to any doubters on this thread that...

> AirOnRodgers wrote: You fool, you're married. What would you know about picking up women? Well...it wasn't an arranged marriage. I woo'd her on ICQ and MSN Messenger My name on there? incognito_man...

Hmm...maybe switch to full methols, such as Newports? Not necessarily the healthiest way to get the end results... One thing I have found with my efforts to quit...it has to be initiated by me. I've tried the gum, tried the patch, tried cold turkey...the tie that binds all of these efforts was that it was never initiated by me. It was always my parents bugging me or my girlfriend or something...never me. I think this next go round, I...

> incognito_man wrote: AirOnRodgers wrote: 3) If you don't know what to talk about, getting her opinion on something is always a great option. Saying, hey I need your opinion on something and jumping into the question is really interesting and interactive. A good one is "hey, my friend just broke up with his girlfriend, how long should he wait before dating her friend" or something of the like. If you're in a...

Mesa_Titan wrote: SLCDallasFan wrote: Mesa_Titan wrote: To update on my status... I have lost 109 pounds since the middle of March. From a 44 to a 36-38 (Depends on the pants) Was 6'1 350 pounds, now 6'1 241 pounds. Have another 21-30 pounds to go, I have a big frame and there's no way I could get lower than 210 without going below 10% body fat. Good job man - a 44 to a 36-38 is a great improvement and proof to any doubters on...

SoxNats07 wrote: I'm in a similar position to cscrib's. I'm 6'0, 125 lbs (even worse, I know). I signed up for my school's conditioning program this fall to get in better shape, and it ends this Friday... I feel I've improved, and today I felt I did really well in 1 rep maxes, maxing at 125 lbs for deadlift, 115 lbs for back squat, and 95 lbs for bench press. Yet I really haven't gotten much stronger at all,...

TrueViking28 wrote: What are some improvements would you like to make to yourself? - I would like to lose ~10 pounds and get more definition in my abs and arms - I would like to be more outgoing with girls - Go out of my way to try to make more friends at school - Eat less sweets and cut down on snacking How bout you guys? Well I've lost about 7lbs since this thread and have eaten less sweets, so thats a start. Now to be more outgoing!

Dude: This was me 3 months ago. You have to go out on a limb. Start with small compliments. After a while you just start becoming smooth with your conversations. My best friend (Whos a girl) told me I used to look down when a Girl smiled at me. Thats no longer a problem. I've been rejected . But its not as bad as you think it is. It's actually funny when you look back at it. 3 things when talking to a girl 1. Look her in the eyes 2....