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**tooncesthecat** · January 14th, 2008, 06:08 AM

Welcome DesertFox!

**tooncesthecat** · January 23rd, 2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Fit_Friend

Turned 40 recently and have become newly motivated to get fit and healthy. Hoping to get some good information and guidance from this community. Thanks!

I turned 40 last November. Sounds like us old guys have something in common! Welcome!

inthecircle · February 18th, 2008, 10:27 AM

Name: Hans
Age: 37
Occupation: Electrician, High School Wrestling Official and High School Varsity Track Coach-Shot and Discus

One of my throwers told me about the site. I've found some really great information/advice on here.

I work-out three to four times a week with my throwers and also on my own. I found putting cardio back into my routine has helped in many areas of my life. I kinda forgot how important keeping the 'ticker' strong and healthly was. I look forward to reading posts by of of you.

**tidalwave** · February 18th, 2008, 10:59 AM

Welcome to the site inthecircle! The quality info and people have had me coming back for a while now.

+1 on the cardio addition, too.

**tooncesthecat** · February 18th, 2008, 03:31 PM

Welcome Inthecircle! I see you're in Ohio. May I ask where?

**wildstang** · February 18th, 2008, 04:15 PM

welcome everybody new to the sight. you most definitely will find articles of interest here. o my free time i sit reading from here.

inthecircle · February 19th, 2008, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tooncesthecat

Welcome Inthecircle! I see you're in Ohio. May I ask where?

Fairview Park...west of Cleveland...about 15 min.

getterdone71 · February 21st, 2008, 07:27 AM

Just wanted to say Hello to everyone. This site has blown me away. Many great posts/posters. A lot of information!!! I am an ex-college football player who let things slide and started getting myself back together about 2 years ago. I love being in the gym, eating right (once again) and feeling good.

**wildstang** · February 21st, 2008, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by getterdone71

Just wanted to say Hello to everyone. This site has blown me away. Many great posts/posters. A lot of information!!! I am an ex-college football player who let things slide and started getting myself back together about 2 years ago. I love being in the gym, eating right (once again) and feeling good.

welcome aboard getterdone

tons of info here for the reading.

getterdone71 · February 21st, 2008, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by wildstang

welcome aboard getterdone

tons of info here for the reading.

Yeah too much!!! Not going to be getting much work done today. LOL.

wildstang...what years did you serve?

**wildstang** · February 21st, 2008, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by getterdone71

Yeah too much!!! Not going to be getting much work done today. LOL.

wildstang...what years did you serve?

82 till 02

i had spent the first 8 debateing about a pension and decided at that time to go for it. crazy huh?

cybrid · April 9th, 2008, 01:19 AM

Hey there, my name is Mike. I used to be a semi-regular years ago.

about me: 30 y.o., 6', 230lbs, looking to get back into a reasonable level of atheletic fitness for work [construction] and play. Been out of the game for too long and I feel it. Looking forward to getting back to training and being a semi-regular poster, or at least a regular lurker.

Jtaylor5189 · January 3rd, 2009, 01:22 PM

Whats up everyone. My name is Jim, and I am new to the site. I have just recently started working back out and doing some major cardio. My goal first and foremost is to lose about 20 pounds. My fiance got pregnant, and I got fat. Go figure huh. I also want to gain some muscle mass, and definition. Right now I am working out 5 or 6 days a week, spending about an hour doing about an hour of cardio, and another hour so lifting. I am working hard on building up mass in my chest and arms, and defining my legs more.
So I guess is pretty much me in a nut shell.

**A1food4U** · January 3rd, 2009, 01:56 PM

Hi Jim, Welcome to the site, been here about a year. Great advice in here, good people. They have me down 8 pounds but wider and thicker than when I first came in. Browese around amd I'm sure you'll find what your looking for...

**tooncesthecat** · January 3rd, 2009, 02:31 PM

Welcome Jim! If you came to ask fitness questions or to look through the extensive archive of posts, you're in the right place.

DEALER · January 7th, 2009, 02:53 PM

Welcome Jim. All these guys have helped me tremendously. Good luck with the training.

acoz47 · January 13th, 2009, 11:33 AM

New member strength training for a long long longlong time. I live in Az. love the Valley of the Sun. Lifting has always been a large part of my life and blah blah this an that. I can be very sarcastic from time to time and end..I have a big family four girls and a wonderful bossy wife! Nice forum,thinks Ill participate

**tooncesthecat** · January 13th, 2009, 06:48 PM

Welcome acoz47. I hope you stick around and make yourself comfortable here at EF!

**gYmgIrL** · January 14th, 2009, 05:30 AM

Yeah welcome Acos! What does Az stand for? Arizona? I come from the land down under, apparently women glow and men plunder, but I'm pretty sure that song is taking the mickey out of Australians and we just dont get it :P

ptrper · January 14th, 2009, 08:53 AM

Hi folks,

I introduced myself in another post, but didn't really give any stats or history, so here goes...

I'm 31, 5' 8" and many moons ago was an Airborne Ranger. Those 20+ mile ruck marches and daily calisthenics and runs kept me in tip top shape ranging around 155~165lbs. I was very new to lifting, however, I saw my friends working out, downing protein and creatine with abandon and watching them grow to bigger proportions, so I joined them without even doing any research. I've paid for that... My last parachute jump caused me to land on a tree stump, and after agonizing surgery and even more physical therapy, was able to use my leg without the aid of a cane/walker, however, the added weight from improper training really stunted the healing process. I'm good now, however, I probably won't be running full marathons.

At this time, I'm obese and really out of shape due to my own negligence but I really want to get back to a healthier lifestyle. After trying some fad diets which really didn't work, I started looking online and found this site. My body type is an endomorph, so although I love to lift, I have to spend alot of time doing cardio.

I plan on keeping a journal and will also track progress with pictures. This site has been a great resource and I want to personally thank everyone for their thoughts and opinions.