No More Fat DadNo More Fat DadA journal of my weight loss experience - focusing on the Men's Health Belly Off! 2008 program
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A little late but? congrats Emily
2008-04-25 15:39:00 Emily Johnson is the 1st ever Turbulence Training Transformation contest winner. She looks fantastic and now fits into her skinny jeans. If you want to read about her weight loss journey I suggest you check out Emily’s blog. For getting into shape and shedding 15.5 pounds, Emily won $2000 in cold hard cash plus a 3 ... More About: News , Fitness , Exercise , Lose Weight , Emily
40 weeks of marathon training didn?t make them skinny
2008-04-24 17:06:00 You would think that people training to run a marathon would lose weight and get skinny if they started off overweight. After all, trainees are logging 20-30+ miles a week, and more as they get closer to the big race. That has to cause some major weight loss. I thought so too, but after watching a ... More About: Health , Fitness , Weight Loss , Exercise , Lose Weight
Tips from Jillian:Read the Fine Print
2008-04-23 15:51:00 I recently subscribed to Jillian Michaels’ web site and newsletter. I wanted to check out her program and see what it was all about. Since signing up, I’ve received daily tips that are all pretty good so I’ve decided to share some of them with you when they hit my inbox. Today’s tip from Jillian - ... More About: Weight Loss , Diet , Tips , Read , Print
Week 2 - Original Turbulence Training Workout review
2008-04-22 21:34:00 Another week, another review. My commitment and excitement for my weight loss programs hasn’t changed a bit. But, the workouts, the meal planning, the eating 5-6 times a day, all the things that go into being succesful have become so ingrained into my routine that some weeks I just don’t have much to ... More About: Health , Fitness , Workout , Exercise , Lose Weight
I see fat people
2008-04-21 02:09:00 Just recently, I’ve started paying more attention to the shape of people around me wherever I go. I’ve always been a people watcher (I love airports), but it’s only been in the last few weeks that I’ve really paid attention to what kind of shape people look to be in. I’m not just looking at ... More About: News , Site News , People , Weight Loss , Exercise
Fitness Friday
2008-04-21 01:07:00 This past Friday was absolutely gorgeous here in North East Ohio. The wasn’t a cloud to be seen in the clear blue skies and the temperature was a beautiful 82 degrees. It was a perfect day for getting some exercise in. For me, the weather meant I could ride my bike to work and ... More About: Health , Fitness , Weight Loss , Exercise , Lose Weight
Can everyone BE any more obvious?
2008-04-18 21:48:00 Hopefully, you get the “Friends” reference (think Chandler). Any ways, I went to the gym at lunch today for Workout B of the Original Turbulence Training Workout. It’s another gorgeous day here in N.E. Ohio, so I was able to ride my bike to work and the gym again. But that’s another topic. The gym wasn’t too ... More About: Fun , Health , Fitness , Exercise , Obvious
My underwear almost killed my workout
2008-04-17 16:12:00 Underwear…skivvies…undiesR 30;briefs… …none of those names strike fear in you, do they? After all, you just grab the next pair in your drawer and throw them on without a thought. I mean, it’s underwear right? Not anymore. As of yesterday, I am going to be putting a bit more thought into what I wear under my shorts. I ... More About: Workout , Underwear , Killed
Belly Off results - amazing numbers
2008-04-16 22:08:00 Over at the Men’s Health Belly Off forums folks are celebrating reaching 40,000 total pounds lost in the program. One poster asked if anyone could put together some numbers to show what that figure means so I took a few minutes to put together a few facts based on that 40,000 number. 40,000 pounds equals 140,000,000 ... More About: News , Fun , Fitness , Food
Turbulence Training Fat Loss Challenge finalists
2008-04-16 16:22:00 Hey everyone, the first ever Turbulence Training Fat Loss Challenge is over (I didn’t participate this time) and the finalists have been announced. Now it’s up to the public to decide who should win this first challenge, American Idol style. So, head on over to the finalist page and pick the person you think had the ... More About: News , Fitness , Weight Loss , Exercise , Lose Weight
The Hierarchy of Fat Loss
2008-04-16 15:47:00 Are you looking for the recipe for effective fat loss? Then I suggest you check out Alwyn Cosgrove’s article “Hierarchy of Fat Loss “. If you don’t want the science behind the Hierarchy, then read Alwyn’s recent post on his blog that covers the highlights of his article. Alwyn is a columnist for Men’s Health ... More About: Fitness , Exercise , Lose Weight
Twitter Tweets
2008-04-15 16:47:00 No, I’m not trying to impersonate Sylvester the Cat. I’ve given in and decided to try out Twitter . For those of you who don’t know what Twitter is, here’s a video that does a fantastic job of explaining the service. For those of you who do know what Twitter is (either already knew, or ... More About: Fun
Run NMFD, RUN!
2008-04-15 04:48:00 Interval training does not equal cardio! This is a mistake I’ve been making for the past 3 months and now I’m going to have to step up my training because of this misunderstanding. I’ll still be doing my interval training four days a week, that’s not going away. Now I’ll be adding two, 2 mile runs to ... More About: Health , Fitness , Exercise , Tips
Week 1 - Original Turbulence Training Workout review
2008-04-14 18:01:00 How much do you think the tip of a finger weighs? I’m only asking because I cut the tip of mine off yesterday while using a mandolin to slice apples. It wasn’t a huge piece of my finger, just a small chuck and some fingernail. Those mandolins are sharp! So sharp, it really didn’t even ... More About: Health , Fitness , Weight Loss , Workout , Exercise
Guest post:Best ways to burn belly fat
2008-04-11 15:58:00 Here’s a great, no-nonsense article by Craig about how to burn the belly fa. Reading over this, it seems almost too simple. And you know what, losing the guy is simple really. Eat right, move more and lift weights. Even though I say it’s simple, that doesn’t mean it is easy. Losing weight can be painful, ... More About: Health , Fitness , Weight Loss , Diet , Exercise
First two workouts of the new TT program
2008-04-10 21:09:00 My rest week is over so it’s time to move on to the next workout in Turbulence Training. The next program after the Intermediate Level workout is the first in the advanced workout section. Having completed just two workouts, my body can attest to the fact that this is indeed an advanced workout. More About: Exercise , Lose Weight , Program , Progress
Rest week results
2008-04-08 16:19:00 Results from a rest week? Is that even possible? Rest does not equal results in my mind. After yesterday’s weigh in, I’ve changed my mind. After completing 8 weeks of the Men’s Health Belly Off program and then 4 weeks of the Intermediate Level Turbulence Training workout, it was time for a one week rest. Taking advice ... More About: Kids , Fitness , Food , Weight Loss , Diet
3 day FREE trial membership to the TT Forums
2008-04-08 15:18:00 I just wanted to let everyone know that Craig just put out a special offer. Here’s the news from his newsletter… More About: News , Free , Forums , Trial , Membership
You must be mental!
2008-04-08 15:08:00 Here is a guest post that I wrote for Andrew’s Discipline or Regret blog. Do lots of cardio, lift weights, eat a healthy diet and drink lots of water. That’s the typical advice, albeit oversimplified, that you’ll hear when you ask 9 out of 10 people how to lose weight (the 10th one will ... More About: Health , Mental , Weight Loss , Diet , Exercise
I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike
2008-04-07 17:53:00 Bicycle bicycle bicycle I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle I want to ride my bicycle I want to ride my bike I want to ride my bicycle I want to ride it where I like More About: Fun , Health , Fitness , Exercise , Lose Weight
Lifting faster?
2008-04-07 16:00:00 How slow do you lift weights when you’re at the gym? Even though I’ve never been a gym rat even I have heard that you need to lift at a slow, controlled pace. It seems there is new (yet limited) information that provides reasons for doing the exact opposite. Lou Schuler, author of “New Rules of ... More About: Fitness , Exercise , Lose Weight , Tips , Lifting
My new favorite indulgence
2008-04-05 17:23:00 Hi, my name is Steve and I’m a chocoholic… “HI STEVE” By now, everyone who reads this knows I love chocolate. In my dark past, it was normal for me to chug a few ounces of Hershey’s straight and follow it with a milk chaser. I like my stuff hard! Another secret chocolate treat I’d devour was chocolate ... More About: Food , Weight Loss , Diet , Tips , Favorite
Spring time? I?m ready for a change
2008-04-05 16:59:00 It’s that time of the year here in North America. The weather is starting to warm up, people are getting out and cleaning their yards, their homes, their cars. Spring has finally sprung! To celebrate Spring and the spring cleaning season (has anyone ever done that?), I’m going to be changing the look and feel of ... More About: Change , Time , Ready
What I?ve learned in 86 days
2008-04-03 17:32:00 January 8th, 2008. That’s the day I started my journey to become a fit dad. It’s been 86 days since I took my first steps and I’ve learned quite a bit in that time. There is still a lot for me to learn, but I feel confident that I’ve set a great foundation to build upon. Here ... More About: Fitness , Weight Loss , Exercise , Lose Weight , Tips
Final weigh-in - Turbulence Training Intermediate Level
2008-04-02 02:17:00 Sorry, I don’t have much time tonight to write a long post about my final weigh-in. I’m just going to post the pics showing my progress from when I started this journey to yesterday. More About: Fitness , Weight Loss , Exercise , Lose Weight , Training
Because of exercise, a veteran can walk again
2008-04-01 18:17:00 Here’s a great motivational video someone posted over on the Men’s Health Belly Off forum. What an incredible transformation. More About: Fitness , Exercise , Lose Weight , Motivation , Veteran
Reaching a BIG goal
2008-04-01 17:08:00 Do you remember watching reruns of “I Love Lucy” or “Leave it to Beaver” or any old family TV show? Remember when there would be a scene in a bedroom and there were separate beds for the husband and wife? That was because of censors who didn’t want to be “risky” and show what real ... More About: Motivation , Goal
Back on the ball
2008-03-31 16:38:00 After a year away, my ball chair is back! Starting in 2003, I sat on a fit ball (swiss ball, exercise ball, whatever you want to call it) at my desk in the office. For 4 years my core got a great workout each and every day as I sat in front of a computer for ... More About: Fun , Health , Fitness , Lose Weight , Tips
The dedication of a father
2008-03-29 15:49:00 One of the members of the Turbulence Training Forums posted a link to this video last night. I sat and watched it (about 5 minutes) with Zach sitting on my lap. I’m not ashamed to admit that I cried as I watched what this father does for his son. I think any father ... More About: Video , Kids , Fitness , Motivation , Dedication
Before and after pics
More articles from this author:2008-03-11 02:38:00 The Progress Pics page has been getting hit quite a bit lately. After looking at it, while it shows progress from week to week, I thought I’d put some before and after pics together showing each pic next to each other so you really get a good idea how much my body has transformed ... More About: Health , Fitness , Weight Loss , Exercise , Lose Weight 1, 2 |
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