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Journey to Health

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Welcome to my page, Journey to Health; a page where I will document my journey back to health.

I don't believe that anyone on here knew me when I was a teenager, and therefore I will fill you in. I was in very good shape as a teenager, through semi good eating and plenty of exercise. Over the last couple of years (ages 22-25) I have let those times slip further and further away. This is through my own lack of effort, and nothing else. I weighed myself today (July 12th) and the scales said 178lbs, that is 178lbs for a man of about 5'8. That is overweight, which got me to thinking about getting back in shape. However that was not enough for me, I wanted to get back into shape, yes. I also wanted to do it making a point, I want to highlight the potential of the human body, to show how we are blessed with something capable of miraculous things.

Now, I shall fill you in on how this Wiki is to operate.

1. I shall post pictures of myself (non-naked) every few days, which will provide visuals of my progress. The pictures will come with a short 'diary' entry, describing what I have done that day and my feelings about the project in general.

2. My wife and I have discussed this, she is completely comfortable with these pictures and so am I. However I feel compelled to state this anyway, these pictures are not soft core porn and childish comments are really counter productive to what I am trying to create.

3. Comments are welcome, I am aware of the bad state of my body in the first picture, and observations will not hurt my feelings. I am doing this for two reasons (1) to better my health and (2) to set an example to anyone who has had issues with weight loss and has felt that it will never get better.

I can better my health, you can better your health, we can all do it. Please join me in my journey and never lose faith.

Peace, love and empathy.
Scott Robinson.

Day 1

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So, this is day 1 (July 12th, 2008) and you can see that I am a run of the mill gentleman, somewhat overweight, flabby in the wrong areas and in possession of a few curves.

My weight is 178lbs.

I went to the gym today, cycled for a few miles, ran for a mile, worked with some weights and finished up with a swim and then relaxed my muscles in a hot tub. This is day 1, so I am feeling fine about the effort, and suffering no problems of complaints.

The journey continues tomorrow,
Keep moving forward,
Scott.

Days 2-10
Days 11-20
Days 21-30

Day 33

So, my updates have become a slightly more sketchy, on a regular basis and this will probably continue. With the lack of the laptop and my progress only needing an update every few days I have decided every 2-4 days is sufficient. Today was a very good work out evening, where I did 10 miles on the cycle (with my wife, of course). I then did the weights and then sauna/swim.

A couple of notes.

My bicep weight curling has went up 20lbs in these 33 days.
My chest pressing has went up about 40lbs.
My stamina to do this has improved all round.
I am attempting to tone my body, and is a work in progress.
The sauna has been introduced as a means to supplement the cardio.

I do hope the changes and shake up of routines help to keep my body guessing and aide it in improving.

Side note- My wife is still making progress, and this is a great source of pride for me. She is a second example that our bodies work with us when we give them reason. ^_^

Question for anyone reading....What do you consider 'physical health'?

Keep moving forward.
Scott.

2008-07-16 [Galatea]: See, that would be easy for you then! :D I guess the hard part is finding some place to swim.

2008-07-16 [EnigmaXero]: I think for us, it's getting there...XD
A freakin tire...o.o
Maan. DX
Must be a little bike tire or something. ^.^

2008-07-16 [Khronos Atmosphaera]: I could go jump in the river. But I might grow an extra arm or something... poullted... x_x wtf is a poullted? Polluted* >=(

2008-07-16 [Galatea]: The tire went out on the car?

2008-07-16 [EnigmaXero]: no...neither her nor I can drive yet. DX so we don't really have a way to get to the pool...
Wherever it is.o .o

2008-07-16 [Khronos Atmosphaera]: No no. She was talking about when you said you had a tire...

2008-07-16 [Galatea]: LMAO, I am such a dope...no darlin its a big frickin tire...like one you would find on a dually truck. :D The one good thing about it is that I can bump people out of the way with it. Well at least only one person has asked me if I was pregnant...

Is there something other than the polluted river where you could swim?

2008-07-16 [EnigmaXero]: There's a public pool somewhere. But like I said, getting there is an issue. XD

Oh...And you've seen me...I've had one girl in school ask me if I were pregnant. O.o I mean, seriously. DX

But no...it was my fault for not clarifying what exactly I meant. x.x

2008-07-16 [Khronos Atmosphaera]: OMG NO Teatea! >=O! (omg, where'd I come up with Teatea? XD)

I've never had anyone ask me if I was pregnant, probablt because I look like I'm 12, instead of 22.

2008-07-16 [Galatea]: LOL, well that shouldn't stop people...come on Tenshi, we live in the south! All us girls should be preggers and barefoot by 13.

Ugh, I hate when there is no reliable public transportation. A good swim once or twice a week would do wonders for the body! Plus its fun. :D

So now its Teatea? LOL

2008-07-16 [Tynuka-Rhytishy]: Wow, this is actually an amazing wiki. I have a tredmill now because I decided I needed to get healthier. Sadly, I can only walk so far. I've pulled a hamstring, so I've been having to stretch and stretch the muscle. x.x I'm hoping it gets better soon. Before I pulled my muscle, I walked at least a mile. (I'm over 250, so that's a lot for me. xD)

But anyways! I wish you success in your journey!

2008-07-16 [Galatea]: Oh those pulled hamstrings are terrible! *sympathizes* If you ever need any encouragement or just someone to talk to about it, thats what we are here for!

2008-07-16 [Tynuka-Rhytishy]: Oh, geez. I know, lol. My doctor said it could take up to 2 years for it to be healed.

This wiki is encouraging on it's own. =D

2008-07-16 [Khronos Atmosphaera]: I know it. *piece of straw in mouth* My baby's daddy is my brother Billy.

Yup, Teatea. >xD!

2008-07-16 [xenocentric]: Thank you Tynuka for the compliment on the wiki. Also, thank you to everyone who is watching, commenting and taking part.

2008-07-16 [Azuri]: Suckage on the hamstring *shudder* I'm 266 and I walked 4 miles the other day, god that sucked but I usually walk around a mile most days too.

I very much laughed at your description of the south [Galatea] but only because its utterly true for most of the south XD

2008-07-16 [xenocentric]: To hear people say this wiki is encouraging gives me additional motivation to work harder and show visible progress with each set of pictures that I post. Speaking of working hard, it is almost time to go to the gym. I shall post an update this evening, and another set of pictures in a couple of days.

Good luck to anyone looking to begin their own journey.
Keep moving forward,
Scott.

2008-07-16 [Galatea]: Yay, gym time! I am going to go swimming! :D

2008-07-16 [Tynuka-Rhytishy]: Lol, have fun you two.

2008-07-17 [Galatea]: My goal today is to do some slow and easy stretches and maybe take a quick walk. Tonight we will go back to the gym. Anyone else have something planned for today?

2008-07-17 [Khronos Atmosphaera]: I'm making tacos. Is that a plan?

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