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Hey guys.  Sorry, was not trying to start this drama.  Your right, my second post, I shouldnt be attacking anybody.  I was not at all trying to attack him on his reading comprehension, it was only about his comment about how he wished everyone else would fail.

But either way.  This is the only forum on the entire internet that I read/post on.  I just dont have time in my life to sit in front of a computer and read/post on forums.  This one has a lot of information and I like to read what everyone else is doing.  The last thing I want is to give myself a bad reputation or make a bad first impression to anyone. 

I am new to this whole BB thing.  Except for a little stint in RC Airplanes years ago, I have never used/read/posted on any kinds of boards. 

Raptor, D4 and Nightfly.  No hard feelings.

I look forward to reading more posts and posting comments here and there when I can.  But not near as much as I look forward to my next session in the gym!!!!

To steer this back towards what Adarq intented these forums for, I surpassed a record yesterday at the gym.  Dead lifting 405 after about 15 ramping sets. 

I am very happy with my progress in the gym in every area except my dead-hang pulls-ups and dips.  My long arms and 230 pound frame are just killing me on those.  BUT I WILL GET BETTER!

Happy Training!

I am new to this forum and new to taking getting into shape seriously. 

Over the years (I am 33) I have tried numerous times to start a gym routine and get in shape and every time something has failed me (well I have failed myself).  Also every time, after about a week, it just got to a point where I would secretly wish for something else to come up so I wouldnt have to go to the gym.  I am a police officer and staying in shape can literally mean life or death.  At long last an opportunity like no other has presented itself and it has been better than I could have ever dreamed.

I have been training for over a month now which I know for the guys on here thats not even a drop in the bucket but for me, this is phenomenal.  I crave going to the gym, I am literally addicted to getting into the gym and getting 100% out of my workouts.  I took the route of getting a personal trainer and its worth every penny.  The value of having his eyes on you while you actually train is uncomparable.  Also just the verbal praise and motivation is everything.  I don't know how to tell him no.  He gives me a cycle to do, tells me to do it one more time, and I think I am zapped, but I just do it again. 

My goals are pretty basic.  I want to get stronger and have more endurance. 

At this point I don't have any goals in the area of lifting X amount of weight, or running X amount of distance, just more than I had the day before.  The only specific goal I have for myself right now is to lose my stomach fat.  I am 6'6" and 230 pounds.  I am pretty skinny, but metabolism has taken over, and I have a "pooch" at my belly.  I have stopped drinking alcohol, no more fast food, no more sodas, and I watch (watch not so much limit) but at least pay attention to my calorie intake and eat smart.  Not a specific diet, but don't eat junk.

The one thing I have noticed in the last month, besides lifting more weight than I ever have before, is I have gained weight since starting.  I started at 218, and am now at 230.  My stomach has not lost any of its "poochness".  I put on a duty belt everyday and I am still on the same notch, and I can still see my stomach sticking out on my t-shirts, drives me crazy.

Looking forward to reading more articles on here and my future in the gym.

Brad
Huntsville, Texas