Bragi

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Weight Gain Getting started on weight gaining Sep 04 2009
15:13 (UTC)
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www.stronglifts.com

 

nuff said

Fitness New to weight lifting Apr 29 2009
11:14 (UTC)
1

Hi

I strongly recomend www.stronglifts.com

There you can find a simple plan to boost your strength and look great.  Its based on a 5*5 lifting plan.  Check it out.  I'm on this program and seeing great results.

Plus, it's all free.

Bragi

Foods Skyr: 0 fat, 17 grams of protein per 6 oz serv. Feb 12 2009
09:57 (UTC)
1

http://skyr.com/

Fitness What's YOUR next fitness goal?! Oct 31 2008
14:01 (UTC)
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to be able to do 100 pushups straight up within the next four weeks

Fitness Am I exercising TOO MUCH ??? Oct 24 2008
17:42 (UTC)
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Of course you should listen to your body. 

That said.  Working out is supposed to be hard, and it is supposed to hurt (in a good way). Make sure you get at least one rest day a week and you'll probably see results soon enough.

Be careful and enjoy your progress.

B

Motivation Need advice from girls or guys with girlfriends who maybe went through this.. Oct 08 2008
00:30 (UTC)
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Zarelha said it!

Motivation Roommate troubles Oct 06 2008
09:49 (UTC)
1

Hi

First off, congrats on your success.  50 pounds is a helluvalot!

This may seem harsh, but it's your weight loss journey, your suffer. It seems to me that you want them to take more responsibility for you. I think thats a little bit out of line, and pretty "unhealthy". If you are serious about living healthy you have to be able to do so regardless of the people around you.  I'm not saying it's easy, believe me, I've been there, but you have to accept the responsibility for your own health and not expect others to change their ways just because you want to change yours.

Good luck

Bragi

Health & Support ............Abortion...........? Sep 21 2008
23:21 (UTC)
59

Ok...I'm gonna come off (no pun intended) as a real jerk.  WHAT THE HELL???? This thread is too fubar to be real.  There are two possibilities.  One, you are messing around.  In that case, "hehe". Two, you are seeeeriously ignorant and in desperate need of some education and/or professional help. 

B

Motivation Binge Eating on Weekends Sep 18 2008
10:59 (UTC)
1

hehe...

I feel your pain man, check out my journalpost on my weekendproblems:

http://caloriecount.about.com/users/bragi/224 642.html

Motivation Yes this just happened to me!!!!!!!!!! Need motivation!!!!!!!!!!!!! Aug 29 2008
09:48 (UTC)
5

Hi

It sounds like that eldrly lady was a righ ole' hag.  Although I'm not a devoted christian, I think this prayer applies wonderfully here:

God, grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can;
And wisdom to know the difference.

You handled your self wonderfully.  There is no way you could have changed that old hag's outlook on life by giving her the rant. You knew the difference!

B

Weight Gain I'm curious about your poop. ;D Aug 26 2008
16:42 (UTC)

This thread stinks ;)

Weight Loss This is just plain WEIRD! Aug 19 2008
13:16 (UTC)
23

So, you are back in the game!!!!

Motivation Rewards Aug 18 2008
09:55 (UTC)
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Ok, this I have to do.

I am currently at 96,4 kg

Intermediate goal 1: 93 kg
Reward: A new t-shirt

Intermediate goal 2: 90 kg
Reward: New climbing harness

Intermediate goal 3; 87 kg
Reward: New backpack - Osprey Exposure 50 or Millet Peuterey 50

Final goal: 85 kg
Reward: New iceclimbing crampons

 

Fitness First time working out tomorrow, I have a few questions... Aug 17 2008
10:50 (UTC)
3

Yeah, you are in for a treat. Working out is the best thing ever.  After you get through the initial "get to know the gym" and "what works best for me" period you'll love it. 

My advise to you is this:

1. If your gym has classes (such as spinning or body pump) try those to begin with.

2. If you don't attend a class, make sure you know what you are going to do before you enter the gym (ie. run 5 km on a treadmill or warmup + a specific set of weightlifts). This way you won't wonder around the locale not knowing what to do and feeling self concious.

3. Most gyms have someone to guide customers around the locale.  Use that to familiarize yourself.

4. Always have a timeframe.  More time in the gym does not necessarily mean better results. Be effective.

5. Mix different types of training methods.  In my experience, bootcamp type training works best.  Check this site out http://www.rossboxing.com for idea

Reg

Bragi

Pregnancy & Parenting i hate water!! Aug 16 2008
14:58 (UTC)
18

Try trowing in frozen berries.  Water with frozen strawberries is delicious. Just fish out the berries if you don't want the extra carbs.

Weight Loss Find your CC Twin...Part 2 Aug 16 2008
12:09 (UTC)
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There seem to be almost no men out there...

Sex:  Male

Age: 33

Height: 6'

Weight: 214

Goal: 187

Weight Loss Eat Meter Daily Goal Aug 15 2008
10:21 (UTC)
3
Original Post by logansfolly:

but i'm a man trying this!! 

 Hehe...so am I.  I guess my name is a bit foreign sounding ;)

I weigh 96,5 kg (213 lbs.) as of this morning
My goal is 85 kg (187 lbs.) before christmas

Fitness Starting a new sport when you're overweight. Aug 13 2008
10:55 (UTC)
24

Hi

My name is Bragi, and I am from Iceland.  I am pretty new to this cal-count thing.  The reason I started using this site is that I had to rethink my approach to staying healthy due to a knee injury from training while beeing to heavy. 

I recomend you take up bicycling and/or swimming.  Both can be done uncompetitively, solo or in a group.  The best part is that these sports won't stress your joints and ligaments to much while you shed those extra lbs and build strength and stamina.

When your shape gets better you will feel the urge to try different things, like running and whatever.  Indulge.

Good luck on your journey.

B

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