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post #16 of 18
3/18/09 at 1:49am
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Thanks a lot folks, I really mean that. I realize I might come off a bit whiny, I can see that. It's probably my tendency to make excuses instead of just getting on with things. I've also had plenty of people around me all sort of nag me about going to the gym (I'm actually underweight) and most of my family go every day... I'm just sort of the lazy videogamer, SF-er, etc kind of guy but I'm willing to give this gym thing a shot. So I've never really been into going to gym, ever. I'm going to reread over these posts a few times and start to internalize some of the advice (you can keep adding). Thanks
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post #17 of 18
3/18/09 at 2:37am
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Originally Posted by Invicta View Post
The trick is to not look for the changes at all, just let them happen. Take a before picture of yourself the week you start training. Then for 8 weeks, avoid looking in the mirror. Shave with an undershirt on if you have to, but force yourself to not look for the changes. Like working out this requires discipline. Then after 8 weeks, take an after shot and see the results. If you've worked hard they should be quite easy to spot. Repeat the cycle until you arrive at your genetic potential.

As for the return to the so called "natural state" well, you'd be surprised at how strong a motivator the idea of going back to being either a skinny bastard or a fatty is at keeping you in the gym. Being fit is a taste of the good life, and once you've tasted of it, you will never want to go back. Staying at a level of fitness is remarkably easy when compared to the hard work you put in trying to reach the next level. If you find your motivation waning, pull out old photos of yourself, see how much harder you work the next day.

You are my new trainer. The last guy got fired anyway (by the gym, not me!), but for you sir, and your words of inspiration, I would march into the fires of (erg/lucky-seven) hell!
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post #18 of 18
3/18/09 at 6:52am
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Originally Posted by Master-Classter View Post
(I'm actually underweight) ... I'm just sort of the lazy videogamer, SF-er, etc kind of guy but I'm willing to give this gym thing a shot. So I've never really been into going to gym, ever.
Check out the Body for Life program. It's well-balanced, user-friendly, and very likely to give you some very pleasant results in just a few months. If you really want some motivation, enter the contest.

http://www.amazon.com/Body-Life-Ment.../dp/0060193395
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