WiDale - Member

WiDale

Joined February 2011

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Weight History

Start Weight

265.0 lb

Lost so far: 19.5 lb

Current Weight

284.5 lb
Performance: gaining 1.5 lb a week

Goal Weight

175.0 lb

Still to go: 109.5 lb

The best description of my style and likely of my values was coined by a close friend as "eclectic country"

I am:
Christian
Husband
Father to 2 fantastic kids
Runner (hoping to begin ultra-running again this summer)
Dog lover
Modified (tattoos & stretched ears)
Tea drinker
Information junky

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Forty to Forty

status:	Completed
ended:	01 Apr 11
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	last weighin: losing 0.5 lb a week

WiDale's Cookbook

cals: 244kcal | fat: 16.35g | carbs: 1.18g | prot: 24.13g

Adobe and Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

A mild and flavorful low fat fish dish.

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WiDale's Latest Posts

tattoo?
Definitely love tattoos, and personally have probably 10% body coverage. They are for a wide variety of reasons, and I love them all. Some major projects in the works, but unfortunately I really don't have the finances to make them a reality at the moment (hopefully it will culminate in the next few years with both sleeves completed as well as a full backpiece)

posted 12 May 2011, 12:41

Use Weights? Cardio Only? Which is better?
I'm not sure how you can say that calisthenics are an quick plateau - it's more just a matter of can the person be innovative. Just like people will start with wall push ups if they cannot complete standard ones, you can progress from standard ones to inverted, handstand, rings, one armed, etc. With all of the variations, you can continue to get a very productive workout with a small number of bodyweight exercises for quite some time regardless of your fitness level.

Don't get me wrong though - compound movement strength exercises are great, and are an integral part of my workouts (squats, deadlifts, rows, etc.) - my point was that you can still get a good strength workout without access to any real equipment.

posted 03 May 2011, 14:01

Use Weights? Cardio Only? Which is better?
The beautiful thing about strength training is that you get better results than cardio and in significantly less time. I personally like the Strong Lifts 5x5 program - less than an hour 3 times per week, and on my "off days" I do light cardio or intervals.

Everyone should also remember that there is no reason that strength training has to use weights - you can get VERY toned and strong and lose lots of fat simply doing bodyweight exercises - there's nothing like Burpees, push ups & pull ups to get strong.

posted 26 Apr 2011, 15:55

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	1 cup unthawed Blueberries (Unsweetened, Frozen)
	1 serving Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt
	2 servings Low Sodium Spicy Hot 100% Vegetable Juice
	Sitting
	Desk Work
	Calisthenics (heavy, e.g. pushups)

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Paleo/PaNu/Primal/zone Crossfit lovers
All those that are following Paleo, PaNu, Primal and/or Paleo-zone AND doing Crossfit.

Weight-Loss for Busy Professionals
A group for professionals who struggle with balancing weight-loss with careers. Support, tips & friendships are encouraged.

30's with 25-50 lbs to Lose
30 somethings with 25-50 pounds to lose.

Yes... I have Diabetes
This group is for anyone who is in some way affected by Diabetes. Past, Present, or Future... You or a loved one! Come join!

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