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2004/10/07, 12:25 PM
I noticed that we have a whole bunch of new people here that have not really told us veterans much about themselves. So I thought I would start a thread telling about myself and see if you all would like to jump on the bandwagon.
My name is Hector. I am 27 years old, married with 2 kids. I am in the Marine Corps and have been for 10 years. I started working out seriously in 98 and I have been doing it on and off ever since. My hobbies include, basketball, softball, football, reading, spending time with my wife, and spending time with family. I am sarcastic, so if I offend anyone, tough.
I look forward to hearing more about the rest of you.
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2004/10/07, 12:43 PM
my name is adam, i am apparently a tart. i will apologise now for iritating you as it is probably not on purpose. ive been working out for about a year and a half. i dont really play sport any more, mostly due to my knees, which are broken. music took over from sport, so i bought a guitar and taught myself, and now i play guitar in a punk/pop/emo/ska band, and sing a bit too. we should get some music on the web soon, so you will all be able to laugh at me. i like milk.
adam
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2004/10/07, 12:50 PM
My name is Cristal and I am 23. I live in Oregon with my husband (newlyweds.) We have a 3 year old daughter, and a kitty named CeCe. Technically I am not new, but I never posted a thread in the newbies forum so here I am. I have been working out inconsistanly for about a year, and just recently have started to buckle down and am hoping for results sometime soon. I get along with most everyone (hec is the exception, but we have an understanding)so feel free to send me a message and say hi!! :big_smile:
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2004/10/07, 12:52 PM
Sure, what the hell. I can play nice. :)
My name is Daniel. I am 29, married, have one gorgeous three year old girl, and one more child on the way. I graduated with my BSN in 97, worked in the ICU for 5 years, and now have the wonderful distinction of a desk job at an insurance company. Beyond that I am a photographer and will be having my first gallery opening in December, which is kind of exciting, but a considerable amount of work.
Presently, I live in Portland, Oregon, but was raised in Kansas City, MO, as well as, a stint in between Houston and Galveston and a year in Tulsa.
I have been working out on and off since my 1993, but have still managed to gain a significant amount of weight (some of us are just blessed :( ) However, in the last year I have been able to lose thirty pounds and a whole lot more fat, but I still have about twenty more to go.
Well, that is what it is.
Daniel Love
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2004/10/07, 01:11 PM
My name is Justin, I'm 20 and will be turning 21 Dec. 4th Can't wait!!:big_smile: I just moved to San Diego California about 5 months ago after living in pittsburgh for a long time! I also lived in Atlanta for about 4 years. I've been lifting hardcore for a little over a year now and lifted weight every now and then throughout my life, I also enjoy playing the guitar, basketball, football, and i love my cars and motorcycles. I plan on going to school next year and getting a degree in athletic training. Until then i'll be working part time at starbucks and liftin hard.:dumbbell:
Justin:cool:
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2004/10/07, 01:11 PM
i'm tracy, 29 yrs (nearing the Big 30) and i live near Glasgow, Scotland. I've been with my girlfriend Gill for over 3 years now and we've been in our first house for a year. I've been a police officer now for 3 years.
i've been involved in lots of different sports over the years - swimming club, Tae Kwon Do and then a football team (soccer, in case I confuse anyone). I've also done weights on and off for a few years and I'm only getting into it seriously since starting on this site.
Hopefully with the help of the info on this site I'm looking to get my nutrition on level and get the body/strength I want. :dumbbell:
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2004/10/07, 01:21 PM
My vocation is cabinet maker and commercial developer. My avocation is trying to get Adam to use capital letters at the start of his sentences and tormenting Cristalbelle. I'm a licensed master , married 24 years. My wife is an FT member as well.
I've lifted weights longer than most of you have been alive but just started doing it properly and eating sanely since I joined FT. I'm not as hardcore as many here but I'm fit, I've lowered my cholesterol and blood pressure big time since joining.
We live in Charlotte NC, home of the 2004 NFC champion Carolina Panthers. Eagles Suck. We plan on taking our traveling the eastern waters of the US and up the Mississippi in the next few years and hope to meet some of the crazies here.
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I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol
Charlie
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2004/10/07, 01:23 PM
Yes charlie, The Eagles do SUCK!!:angry: I can't stand them being from Pittsburgh!:big_smile:
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2004/10/07, 01:25 PM
Awww Charlie... I feel so special!! Torment away! :laugh:
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2004/10/07, 01:26 PM
Nobody asked for this to turn into a bash the Eagles fest. Just tell me about yourselves and move on.
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2004/10/07, 01:27 PM
:big_smile:
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I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol
Charlie
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2004/10/07, 01:29 PM
I'm Julienne, married to Hector and mother to our boys. I am a master stylist and creative designer and just recently opened a salon and day spa here in Virginia.
My hobbies are coffee, my work and my family, football, bowling, traveling and talking, in no particular order.
Since being on this site, I have learned more about fitness than I ever knew exsisted. I have gained much knowledge and made great friends here and hope that all of you will, as well.
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Too bad that all the people who know how to run the country are busy driving taxicabs and cutting hair....
A morning without coffee is like something without something else....
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2004/10/07, 01:30 PM
oh, and I almost forgot....I hate loud mouthed people from Pittsburg.
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2004/10/07, 01:39 PM
i like to maintain a little anonymity, so let's just say my name is svetlana...
i'm 22, i live in houston, and work as an online editor for the 7th largest newspaper in the country. i was a journalism major at texas a&m, but after i bail myself out of debt i am going to head to law school.
i've been lifting religiously for 18 months, during which i've lost 30lbs and dropped my bodyfat down to 17%. lifting is my #1 free time activity, but i also play basketball, football, baseball, soccer, tennis and i mountain bike. needless to say, i'm an athlete by nature. i also taught myself how to play guitar and have been at it for 9 years. radiohead, modest mouse, ani difranco, air, sigur ros, and coldplay make my musical world go 'round.
i once told someone that catherine zeta jones was my aunt, and they belived me.
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i wish you ill, ice-t.
margarine is a liar who announces, "i am butter!"
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2004/10/07, 01:44 PM
oh yeah, i also dig chicks and i'm an eagles fan, but it's not like everyone didn't know that already...
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i wish you ill, ice-t.
margarine is a liar who announces, "i am butter!"
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2004/10/07, 01:45 PM
I'm mary, I'm far too old to have a screenname like princesslodgey and I've been a recreational gym goer for 4 years. I started doing weights properly and eating sensibly when I joined FT in February, after an appendicectomy grounded me and forced me to spend my time looking at the internet.
I like cycling and golf although I'm not very good. Yet.
I've been married for 2 years.
I live in Scotland
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2004/10/07, 02:00 PM
I'm as you can guess Andrew, I'm 21 from tennessee, I go to Middle Tennessee State University, i'm a cheerleader and have been for the past 6 years.
I am a graphic arts major, so I draw alot. I can't type for nothing, and of coarse i'm a avid gym goer. Been doing it sice my sophomore year in highschool, but only latly seriously past 3 year, watching my diet and junk. I have a wide variety of dumb facts that are pointless to know.
So thats about it, abotu me.....who's next?
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2004/10/07, 02:01 PM
about*( told ya I can't type)
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......quote the Andrew....nevermore
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2004/10/07, 02:07 PM
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Quoting from dfly411:
oh, and I almost forgot....I hate loud mouthed people from Pittsburg.
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:big_smile::) thanks for the compliment dfly411
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2004/10/07, 02:07 PM
Tim... been a member of FT for a year now... exercising for about a year and a half.
I work on the air at a radio station in Red Deer, Alberta... half way between Edmonton and Calgary... Go Flames...! (by the way, there is a hockey strike on now as I write this)...
I like the whole fitness thing, love the exercise and love the changes I've seen in my body so far.
I'm married (my wife is an FT member, too) with two kids... eight and ten... both going on 15...
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I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. - Aristotle
You have the power to change a life right in your own hands. - Paul Brandt
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2004/10/07, 02:14 PM
Hi my name is Elizabeth. I live in a small town in Northwestern Ontario (-40 in the winter). I have 2 children boy 11, and girl 6 from previous marriage. I am in a serious relationship, that has a serious problem we are 800 hundred miles apart we fly back & forth every few weeks. I have worked in a major grocery store chain for 20 years now, and have applied for a transfer to be with my man. My #1hobby is working out, but I also swim, jog, read, just too many to list. Love spending time with my children, my partner, family and friends. Love this site, and look forward to possibly making some new friends here.
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2004/10/07, 03:40 PM
Happy now charlie?
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2004/10/07, 04:24 PM
Hrmmm,well then! My name is Carol and I'm from Nova Scotia, Canada. I work two jobs in retail ( Professional Legal/Medical/Dental Secretary by trade, but I dispise it and would rather work for peanuts..lol) and I'm just trying to get my life back on track after illness/surgury. :) Hrmm, I'm 20 years old and I'm not married, no kids. lol I don't even have a dog. Well, unless a boyfriend counts.:surprised: lol I love playing rugby, lifeguarding and scrapbooking. hahah I'm such a dork, but I'm told it's my charm :big_smile:.
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2004/10/07, 05:42 PM
It's a start, Adam but 1 capital letter does not a Shakespeare make.
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Happy now charlie?
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I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol
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2004/10/07, 06:00 PM
Hi my name is Anni, I'm 42, single, and I dwell in a God-forsaken cornfield in Northeast Kansas. I'm a full-time college student working on my undergraduate degree in psychology and hope to be accepted to the University of Florida to earn my PhD. I'm not into analyzing people, so don't ask me if you are normal because there is no such thing.
I am the very proud mother of 3 incredibly intelligent and beautiful children and am freakin fabulous in my right, all things considered. FT changed my life and I'm very grateful.
My hobbies include dating wealthy, older gentlemen and when I'm not doing that I like to date younger women.
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Hard work must have killed somebody
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2004/10/07, 06:49 PM
yeeeeeeah, that's right :big_smile:
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i wish you ill, ice-t.
margarine is a liar who announces, "i am butter!"
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2004/10/07, 09:19 PM
My name is Dani, I am from Ohio and live there now (although I lived in Chicago for about 10 years) I am 29 and have been married since I was 19. I have a 9 year old son. I am a binge eater and take Prozac daily. (WHEE!)
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2004/10/08, 01:51 AM
I'm Tex. I'm a 19/20 yr old student in college at TTU. I am studying photocommunication and pre-med. I've been lifting seriously about a year now, trying to step it back up again. I used to do sports, but now i only do intramurals with my buddies etc. etc. I'm completely weird and sometimes sarcastic, i've been busy with school so im on sometimes...but yeah...
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2004/10/08, 03:00 AM
I am Mike Maibohm age 29 Hilton NY. I live with my Wife and our 2 dogs Loki my pitbull and Zoey her shar-pei. I had taken a long time off from lifting then got back into it last november. My free time is spent in the gym,fishing,hunting,on the computer. I am supossed to go to Las Vegas this coming February but chicken me is afraid to fly lol.
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I am that
which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine
now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am ANIMAL! and that is enough.
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2004/10/08, 10:53 AM
I am Christian and am 21. I live in a small town in Texas. I work as a teacher's aide in the middle school here in town. I have lifted weights and worked out since I was a sophomore in high school, but have just started having a clue of proper training about a year ago. I plan on keeping my training and fitness as a life long habit. I am tired of being out of shape. I am usually a pretty serious kind of guy, but will eventually lighten up.
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2004/10/08, 12:57 PM
Hey anni what about wealthy younger men?
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2004/10/08, 01:11 PM
yea, if you can't find ya a man.......raise ya one lol
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2004/10/08, 01:30 PM
Andrew, I have to say that is the best (and most well spelled) comment you have ever made!!:love:
With respect, I am adding that to my signature, ok?
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A morning without coffee is like something without something else....unknown
If you can\'t find a man, raise yourself one...bigandrew
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2004/10/08, 03:10 PM
help what are u trying to say?
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yea, if you can't find ya a man.......raise ya one lol
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2004/10/08, 03:16 PM
My wife should know. Cradle robber
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2004/10/08, 03:27 PM
Hey, I've been neglecting my posting (and diet and weights and cardio) for a while...
I am 22 (just graduated with an English degree from Duke University) I live in Atlanta and work at a law firm doing paralegal work and some light secretarial duties. I decided to NOT go to law school as I see how much being a lawyer sucks. My original goal of being a lawyer was to 1)be rich and 2)make sure no one tried to bully me. I have since decided that A)working for an hourly wage (albeit a high one) will never make you rich (you might have money, but not Trump money) and B)male colleagues will still think that they are better than me (being a pretty southern girl has always made people think I'm a dummy anyway) Now I am just going to get a PhD in English, but first I plan on living life for 6 or 7 years. I'm dating a 2LT in the Army who is becoming my exercise partner till he goes to Ft Sill in January. My other interests are reading, writing, being critical of others, cooking, sewing, dancing (ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop), and doing the New York Times Xword puzzles.
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2004/10/08, 03:27 PM
Soooo men are like puppies?
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Hard work must have killed somebody
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2004/10/08, 04:26 PM
Why did I think you were a viking from up nort? NY?
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I am Mike Maibohm age 29 Hilton NY. I live with my Wife and our 2 dogs Loki my pitbull and Zoey her shar-pei.
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Anyhow.. I am Amy - I have been many things - Craftsperson, Bouncer, Pizza Chef, Stagehand...the list goes on.
I am a personal trainer - I started my own in-home studio so that I didn't have to figure daycare and so that I could train people the right way, istead of the 'club' way.
I am 34:surprised:, have a beautiful 9-year-old daughter, an awesome husband (10 year anniversary, last month) who puts up with my odd eating habits and even does a pretty good effort of eating right with me....
I am an amateur bodybuilder - still struggling with dieting down, but getting a handle on it:) Always trying to be bigger - all natural. I compete around 145lbs....
I am also a manic-depressive...on a large dose of Prozac (you are not alone, Dani!!!) So I tend to go through extremely hyper, motivated phases and then very dark, reclusive sleeping phases. That is leveling out now (sigh of relief).
Other than lifting wiehgts and spending time with my family &pets (Shepherd mix, Magnus, Cat, Silver, and beta - Godzilla), my favorite pasttime is making Hecdarec do push-ups.:angry:
I love freetrainers and what it does for sooooo many people!!!! Including me:big_smile:
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"Achieving worthwhile goals requires a consistent investment of time and effort on your part....The rewards you receive will be in direct proportion to the consistent effort you put forth."
Brian Johnston, The Power of The Champions
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2004/10/08, 05:52 PM
Well I'm Erle and I've been coming here since april04. It has Really helped with the way I feel. I have 11 Childern, % at home 6 that are grown with their own families. The ones at home are all adopted and have some kind of special needs. Two with Down syndrome one with learning needs and the two year old Twins that were 2lbs and 1.75 lbs at birth and 10 weeks early. I've been married for 23yrs to a woman who has put up with more than she should have. I work for the US goverment as an Instructor.
And there is a Volcano just south of here at is blowing ash now and then.
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2004/10/08, 06:01 PM
Nice to meet you Woodie. We seem to be in the same area, except the Volcanoe is North of me. :)
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2004/10/08, 06:12 PM
Hi. I'm Jim from Ohio. I'm married and have one son,17. I've been a member of FT since 2002, kind of played around with my routines ect., but have decided it's time to buckle down and get with the program.
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2004/10/09, 07:56 AM
ChArl1E, ThaT DoesN't EvEn mAKe sEnse.
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2004/10/09, 09:22 AM
I am 43 and have been hanging around here for a while.
Love ft and the people here , friendly and helpful. It is a wonderful website as it is geared to help someone no matter their level of fitness.
I have two girls 19 and 14. Was always pretty active however suffered severe job burnout ( I work as a counselor with young offenders) and have made weight training part of my life in order to cope with the stress.
I have learned much since coming here(not only about weight training lol ) and I still have much to learn .
Keep up the good work Mods and thanks to everyone else for their help.
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"If you are going to walk on thin ice you might as well dance"
angelsnow@freetrainers.com
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2004/10/09, 01:01 PM
My name is Wendy, and I live in KY. I'm 31 years old, have been married almost 8 years, and we have a 4 year old son. I graduated from college in 1996 with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education. I've been teaching for 8 years and received my Masters in Early Childhood Education during the summer of 2002!!! :)
I gained 42 lbs with our son and after being asked if I was pregnant again, the next school year by a student of mine, I joined Weight Watchers. By following the program, I lost 35 lbs. I've maintained that weight loss for 3 years.
Currently, I'm up a few pounds from my WW goal weight, but I'm steadily working on increasing my muscles and actively working to shed inches.
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2004/10/10, 10:03 AM
I'm Scott, 35 years old. I have been doing this fitness thing for almost a year and have had great results. I live in Dayton Ohio and work in the Food and Nutrition industry. I am married with 2 kids - a 6 year old girl and 4 year old boy. I am wrapped around my girls little finger and my boy is usually wrapped around my leg trying to take me down (becuase he is stronger of course). I will take anybody on in any sprt, but my passions are in Soccer and racquetball.
My biggest struggle is keeping my workout routine and eating habits in line mostly becuse I traved an average of three days a week.
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2004/10/11, 07:41 AM
Hi, my name is Wendy. I am 31 married with three children, Ashlee 10, James Jr 7 and Bailey 5. We live in Pawtucket , RI and we are closing on our first home on Oct 25.:big_smile:, also in Pawtucket. I love the Red Sox, the Patriots, and Dale Earnhardt JR. I just joined FT in Sept, but really love it. I am currantly unemployed, which at this time is ok because I can pack and get everything ready to move. I am bisexual and love beautiful sexy woman. And of course strong, built men. I love fast cars, big trucks, motorcycles, beer, high heels and dressing sexy. I have been slacking on working out and eating right but will get back into it once all this shit with the house is done. I have an awesome cat to named Shu Shu. (my 5 yr old named her)and will be getting a puppy once in the house. I love dancing and have been know to dance on the bar with another woman, lots of whip cream and little clothes!
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2004/10/11, 02:33 PM
I am Chelsey, I grew up around the Dallas, TX area (Plano and Allen) but moved to Charlotte, NC about 3 years ago. Always homesick, there just isnt anywhere else in the world like TX, and thats a good and a bad thing. I work retail sales, and I like it very much. I gym frequently, and my other hobbies include sitting around doing nothing, sitting around watching tv, and sitting around playing video games. Balance is key, I consider all the sitting to be very yin-yang of me. Oh jeez, I nearly forgot to mention that I am 22...nearly 23.
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2004/10/11, 02:51 PM
Hi :) My name is Lisa and I am 34. I am a stay at home mom to 2 girls ages 7 and 5 and have been married 9 yrs. We currently live in Wisconsin, I'm originally from Oregon.
I started weight training 2 yrs ago and love it:love: I just wish I would have found a love for exercise much sooner than I did, but better late than never I guess ; )
Due to a sudden onset of an illness or 2 or 3 I have struggled with my health for the last 2+ yrs. I'm determined to fight it every step of the way and come out a winner on the other end :big_smile:
I read up all I can on health and fitness to better educate myself in my fight against my illness (more detail in my profile) so that is what I spend a majority of my time doing aside from trying to help others :)
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Whoever said that sunshine brings happiness never danced in the rain. \"unknown\"
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2004/10/12, 10:08 AM
My name is Keith and I'm 35,I have two boys(4 and 2).I live in Houston,TX where I recently divorced my wife of 6 years and loving the single life again, by the way. I have custody of my boys, so that alone motivates me to live a healthy life style.
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Do whats right.
Do the best you can.
And treat others the way you like to be treated.
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2004/10/12, 10:20 AM
Probably want to save those stories for penthouse forum.
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Hi, my name is Wendy. I am 31 married with three children, Ashlee 10, James Jr 7 and Bailey 5. We live in Pawtucket , RI and we are closing on our first home on Oct 25.:big_smile:, also in Pawtucket. I love the Red Sox, the Patriots, and Dale Earnhardt JR. I just joined FT in Sept, but really love it. I am currantly unemployed, which at this time is ok because I can pack and get everything ready to move. I am bisexual and love beautiful sexy woman. And of course strong, built men. I love fast cars, big trucks, motorcycles, beer, high heels and dressing sexy. I have been slacking on working out and eating right but will get back into it once all this shit with the house is done. I have an awesome cat to named Shu Shu. (my 5 yr old named her)and will be getting a puppy once in the house. I love dancing and have been know to dance on the bar with another woman, lots of whip cream and little clothes!
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