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MrSlayer

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6. I'm going to give it a shot.

Reply to Warren DeMontague (Reply #5)

Mon Jun 3, 2013, 07:08 PM

Jun 2013

If I can get by the first month and figure out what I'm doing I should be ok. I can at least go and do cardio on the machines or whatever if I'm too intimidated to lift there.

We'll see. I'll just psyche myself up for it.

Perhaps I'll blog about it here.

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Shirtless in public - it bothers me. [View all] Denninmi Jun 2013 OP

Depends on where you are, in my mind. Warren DeMontague Jun 2013 #1

People should do what they want. MrSlayer Jun 2013 #2

I've upped my exercise regimen, lifting weights 2X a week, and doing ab exercises Warren DeMontague Jun 2013 #3

This is all new territory for me. MrSlayer Jun 2013 #4

I can't do gyms, either. Warren DeMontague Jun 2013 #5

I'm going to give it a shot. MrSlayer Jun 2013 #6

Aye, keep us posted! Warren DeMontague Jun 2013 #9

a good motivation trick is to put pics of how you want to look around the house loli phabay Jun 2013 #25

I don't mind the gym, not even the head trip. lumberjack_jeff Jun 2013 #7

Like I said, I'm pretty aware that all that stuff is in my own head. Warren DeMontague Jun 2013 #8

Taking up bike riding or running is a good way to lose it Major Nikon Jun 2013 #17

I actually got back into shape, originally, at around age 30 by doing a ton of bicycling. Warren DeMontague Jun 2013 #18

"It's America, dude....learn the rules!" ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2013 #10

. Warren DeMontague Jun 2013 #13

I'm pretty self-conscious lately. Bonobo Jun 2013 #11

Didn't bother me when I was young mokawanis Jun 2013 #12

I decided to just "get over it." Denninmi Jun 2013 #14

Oh, hell yeah. Warren DeMontague Jun 2013 #15

if it bothers you enoug, be accountable to yourself. galileoreloaded Jun 2013 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #19

Because doing things that make you uncomfortable makes you stronger. Denninmi Jun 2013 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #21

Ok, I will probably regret this, but Denninmi Jun 2013 #22

oh good lord. Peace out. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #23

i know its easy to say but love the body you are in loli phabay Jun 2013 #24

Whenever I see a guy with no shirt on a bike Inkfreak Jun 2013 #26

I overheat easily, so comfort is my main criteria. ConcernedCanuk Aug 2013 #27

Good God, looking back ... Denninmi Aug 2013 #28