Comments on: I’m Sick of Being Fat; I gotta do something about it!

By: Jambo

Jambo — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:54:00 +0000

I am approaching 55 and losing weight is becoming more important than finances. Why bother about retitrement plans when excess weight will kill you off. Screw the expense and join the gym or buy a machine to use at home.

“Answer This” is on the money about walking. Even short distances make a difference. Try walking the stairs for 2 minutes at a time 5 times a day.

I have lost 15 pounds and have at least 50 to go. Good luck to the rest of you.

By: Trevor @ Financial Nut

Trevor @ Financial Nut — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 06:03:14 +0000

Good for you! Funny enough, I am feeling the same way right now. Though I am not getting an MBA, I’m working 30 hours per week, running a small business, getting my undergrad in business management, writing on my blog, and taking care of my wife. The gym kind of falls by the wayside.

Keep it up! You’ll do great!

By: Answer This

Answer This — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:46:22 +0000

You would be surprised how much walking will help lose weight. I remember years ago when my car it the skids and I had to walk. I lost pounds. Today i’m 6″1, 220. My ideal fighting weight for me in my opinion is about 195-210..

Then don’t forget the diet has to change also to maintain. I used to love a good sandwich and a beer ( St. Pauly Girl or Molsen). Now I may drink a six pack a year if that, but I still battle with the sandwiches.

By: I Need Your Vote + Links

I Need Your Vote + Links — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:46:11 +0000

[...] The Financial Blogger needs to blog less and eat less and exercise some more! [...]

By: The Financial Blogger

The Financial Blogger — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:26:57 +0000

I’m still taking one coffee at home… so I can run like a crazy rabbit on the treadmill

By: MoneyEnergy

MoneyEnergy — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:01:26 +0000

I hear you…. I also need to lose weight… I’m feeling disgusting too. In my case it’s stress – stress causes cortisol release which prevents weight loss and causes fat retention…. ugh.

Richard, actually, the more overweight you are, the faster you will lose the excess weight than someone who’s already closer to their natural body weight… it’s when we’re closer to normal that it can be harder to lose… at least from the reading on it that I’ve done.

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:35:18 +0000

5’10″ and 200? Dude, I’m 5’9″ and 280+!! I also started the gym this week. My goal: 190 by year end. Although my membership is only 30/mo. God luck man. Droppng 25 is gonna be easier than my 90. Then again, I haven’t felt better either.

I probably also have some killer motivation, my daughter. I want to be around to see my great grand kids. She is 3 and I hope she waits till 25 to get married and have kids. Long life to us all.

Btw we still on for that lunch next time I head up there?

By: luc

luc — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:01:03 +0000

The experts are still debating coffee as a *pre-workout* drink, but it looks like caffeine capsules are better, though not as tasty.