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Reasons why I decided to get into shape.
I didn’t want to be a stereotypical out-of-shape web programmer. I suddenly found desire to have need to replace every tech/conference/work shirt I owned. So I wouldn’t feel like I’m swimming in my hoodie. I want to run better than Internet Explorer. It was a better long term weightloss plan than cutting off body parts.…
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Correcting status regarding starting weight.
I confess I missed a good situation in that I did not record my weight at the very start of things. In response, and going based on guess, I was guestimating that I was in the low 260lb range, and for the ease of math, I was going with 265lbs. Upon reflection, and reasoning that…
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What I do for my current routine
Unless you’ve talked to me about it, it was not obvious what my routine has been so far. I wanted to lay out what I have been doing during a given week since starting this journey. Gym days To start, I purchased a gym membership at a Fitness 19 location near where I live. This…
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Status photo update 10-15-15
Just wanted to post quick that there is a new status photo posted in the Status area. Bad lighting and missing hoodie aside, I think you can definitely see some progress made already.
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Starter quotes
Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us all the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people. — Fred Rogers
It’s Michael!
Status
Weight: 259lbs
Last updated: 2026-10-17
Cutting!
General Information
Gym rebirth date: 2026-09-21
Gym enrollment date: 2015-09-21
First trainer session: 2015-09-23
Current routine
Small group class: HIIT. Personal training: strength and bodybuilding, 4 times/week
Personal Records
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Social links
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Referrals and Affiliate Links
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Mental Health