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03-13-2004, 10:43 PM
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Okay. Over the holidays I ended up gaining 15 lbs. So, now I have 45 lbs. to go to get down to my coveted goal of 165 lbs. at 10% bodyfat. I started the Body For Life program for the third time three weeks ago, but my nutrition sucked (and I haven't lost much -- but I have gained some strength and lean mass).
I gorged on junk food and fast food on the weekends (when Sunday was supposed to be my only cheat day). This past week was terrible -- I ate fast food exclusively on Tuesday and Thursday, and had almost 1,000 calories worth of junk food Wednesday night.
Now, I am really FED UP with these habits. I'm completely eliminating junk food and fast food from my diet. I'm going to go throughout the next three-five months (no matter how long it takes) to get down to 165.
This Saturday is the first Saturday in awhile that I haven't had any junk food or fast food. And you know what? It really feels good. Now I'm going to repeat the same thing tomorrow, and I'll do everything in my power to make sure that I don't eat junk food until my metabolism is sufficient enough for me to do so. And even then I'll have such a great-looking body that I probably won't even want to eat fast food (except of course, for the occasional cheat meal once a month).
I'll be putting my weight loss web site up tomorrow to help provide motivation and gauge my progress. I'll post the link here once it's up. 
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03-14-2004, 05:06 AM
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My transformation web site's up!
It's here: http://www.brianharnish.com/
I know it's not much at the moment but I plan on adding a lot of photos and updates as I work to complete my transformation.
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03-14-2004, 05:46 AM
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good luck. i admire your weblog effort. fear of public failure is great motivator. 
GIR, UNLEASH THE MONKEY!
\"I am the Doctor of Death, and I have come to cure you of your life.\" --Endless Mike, The Adventures of Pete and Pete
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03-14-2004, 12:39 PM
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Good job man, I like reading these stories.
As a sidenote I wonder if anyone did the opposite and posted their transformation of them gaining weight.
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03-14-2004, 02:43 PM
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Thanks, guys! I have intense desire for this thing to happen, that I'm doing whatever it's going to take (naturally -- I'll never do the surgery or steroids) to get down to my goal weight. It'll be this summer, guys!
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03-14-2004, 04:51 PM
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All I have to say is, Go Brian!
I'm down to 192 lbs (from 270 lbs. on 1-1-03). Haven't had junk food of any sort (candy, chips, cake, pie, etc. etc.) in nearly 15 months.
The hard work is well worth it.
Jon
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03-14-2004, 11:55 PM
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Brian:
Congrats. Keep up the motivation!
Scott L:
I'll share my story of the other end of the spectrum, weight gain. For much of my life, I was very skinny. I stand at 5'11" and weighed in at 135lbs. My collarbones were as visible as a skeleton, and you could wash a shirt on my ribcage. Three years ago, I began taking protein shakes and working out at home. Even without a weight-training regimen, or a gym, I began putting on weight.
I started with a barbell, 100lbs of weights, a pair of dumbbells, and two chairs. Last year, I added a bench and some more weights. Last month, I bought a power rack and started a full body exercise routine.
Today, I tip the scale at 170lbs. Not a phenomenal gain, but there was lack of a proper exercise regimen and diet-habits. I didn't train constantly. Motivation came and went. Nevertheless, it produced a life-altering change. Gone are the jokes. Gone are questions from friends/family members if I'm starving. Gone are the doubts that my money was going towards my HT and DVDs. I only get praise from friends and patients, men and women alike. It's an awesome feeling and even more rewarding that it was done naturally (whey protein is still natural, no?). Hardwork, and no 'roids or creatine, or fancy chemicals with name you can't pronounce.
To all skinny guys who think they can't do it: eat lots, sleep, and push hard.
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03-14-2004, 11:59 PM
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Congrats!
I lost about 65 pounds last year about this time, it really does feel great.
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