I probably need to start losing some weight. Took up kendo and iaido a few years ago and along with the daily walk I take with my girls it's helped at least stabilize my weight but it hasn't been enough to help me lose any. I'm told I wear it well but even at 6'5" I know 380 pounds isn't close to healthy. Put on a lot of weight after sort of being thrust into fatherhood, managed to give up heavy drinking, gambling and whoring cold turkey, but replaced those vices with over eating and soda, so much soda.

Never put much thought into diet, when I was a pup I worked out so much that everything balanced itself out. Doctor recommended I see a dietician but something about that makes me cringe, feels like such a girly thing to do to me for some reason. Just wish I could clockwork orange myself so that even the thought of vanilla coke makes me violently ill so I never had to worry about soda again.

Yea soda is a real bugger for me too. I've tried replacing it with fruit and a glass of water lol it kind of gets rid of the cravings

I keep smashing those PBs in Romanian Deadlift and Bent-over Reverse Grip Rows every time I attempt them! I have to keep working hard on hex-deadlift, bench and squat in order to reach those PBs.

Today's fitness motivation is Michelle Lewin. Because that is a frickin INSANE physique.

Look at picture everyday to increase bloodflow to your muscle

Well done thread.

I've been going to the gym regularly for about 1.5 years, and gained 30 lbs while retaining the same body fat. I broke my hand, so sadly I can't go for another 2-3 months. Going to use this time to bulk up.

Just wanted to say thanks again for this thread. It helped get me pumped for my summer workout. Been using the links provided to guide my lifting and eating plan, shed some weight already in two weeks and feeling good.

And that picture of Michelle Lewin can't be real.....she looks Photoshopped. 0_0

"Look at picture everyday to increase bloodflow to your muscle." Lol I bet I know which muscle.

zelmusario said: Just wanted to say thanks again for this thread. It helped get me pumped for my summer workout. Been using the links provided to guide my lifting and eating plan, shed some weight already in two weeks and feeling good. And that picture of Michelle Lewin can't be real.....she looks Photoshopped. 0_0 "Look at picture everyday to increase bloodflow to your muscle." Lol I bet I know which muscle.

No problem man, my pleasure. That's good to hear! I must inform you that the picture is indeed real (*edit* I hope), and yes I think you do know which muscle

@Mirson: Welcome aboard!

Want to know how I motivated myself? 5 or 6 years ago I felt the need to want to look sexy naked.

A very worthy goal. I hear ya man