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Please pray for me on some things

#1 Postby weatherlover427 » Sat Aug 02, 2003 12:25 am

First off, I quit my job today, so that has affected me a lot. It has, for one; relieved a lot of the stress that I was once under. Two, it now means that I have to look for a new job around the week of the 11th. I am taking a week to collect my thoughts, then I will go looking again. This past job was an either "quit or be fired" type of situation. :cry: That's what it had boiled down to.

Second, I was told by my doctor that I can be taken off of four of my medications if I lose 36 pounds. :D :D :D So yesterday I joined 24 Hour Fitness. I work out four times a week: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Each day I do an hour's worth of exercise; and each day I will alternate between upper body and lower body exercises. Pray for me that the 36 lbs can melt away! :lol:

That's all that I can think of for now. ;)
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#2 Postby streetsoldier » Sat Aug 02, 2003 12:28 am

Lifting you up as I type... :wink:
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#3 Postby southerngale » Sat Aug 02, 2003 2:40 am

You got it Josh! If you're going to be working out 4 times a week, I'm sure you will lose weight....and get stronger in the process. :D

I'm sorry to hear about your job situation. Hopefully you'll find an even better job!
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#4 Postby streetsoldier » Sat Aug 02, 2003 3:44 am

WHOA, there! Four times a week? :o

That's a little heavy, you know...the former Russian Spetsnaz (Special Assignment Forces) trainer (and current USMC trainer), Pavel Tsatsouline states that American strength training is "wrong-headed", and that the best thing one can do for muscle development and weight loss is "REST four days, work out three" between "iron-pumping", and concentrate more on stretching ligaments and joints than on muscle mass. :wink:

Tsatsouline is one of the very few Russians accorded the rank of "Master Sportsman", granted only to "super-athletes", and his "proven" theories are worth taking into account. :larrow:

I have his book, "Power to the People", and I think it would be a good bet for you, too. :D
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#5 Postby Stephanie » Sat Aug 02, 2003 9:22 am

Josh - you know you're always going to be in my prayers. Good for you for taking the steps you need to in order to stay healthy mentally and physically! Good luck finding another job!

As Bill said though, take it slow at first with the exercise. You don't want to burn yourself out and injure yourself in the process. Weight loss is only maintained if you lose the weight slowly.
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#6 Postby GulfBreezer » Sat Aug 02, 2003 9:40 am

Consider it done my friend!!
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#7 Postby Colin » Sat Aug 02, 2003 9:40 am

You're in my thoughts and prayers, Joshua...I know you will lose the 36 pounds in a record amount of time, and I know you'll find a job! :)
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#8 Postby Lindaloo » Sat Aug 02, 2003 9:44 am

Consider it done!! ;)
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#9 Postby weatherwunder » Sat Aug 02, 2003 10:23 am

You got it Josh, praying now!
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#10 Postby Pburgh » Sat Aug 02, 2003 10:44 am

Prayers coming from the Burgh. Good luck on the job hunting and take it easy on the exercise. Stephanie and Bill are both right ya know!!!
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#11 Postby JetMaxx » Sat Aug 02, 2003 1:05 pm

I'm praying for you Josh...best of luck on losing the weight, and on finding a great new job! :)
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#12 Postby ColdFront77 » Sat Aug 02, 2003 3:41 pm

I wish you luck, Joshua.
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#13 Postby vbhoutex » Sat Aug 02, 2003 4:48 pm

Way to go Josh!! You are looking out for No. one-YOU!-both mentally and physically. That is so important!! The prayers are flowing as I type, and will be as I pray for each of my internet friends each night.
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#14 Postby chiliweather » Sat Aug 02, 2003 7:37 pm

I sure will Joshua...

Just try to remember when one door is closed, another one opens.

Best wishes in your search and your health..
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#15 Postby weatherlover427 » Sat Aug 02, 2003 9:32 pm

Thanks everyone for your prayers :D . I had loads of fun today on my out-of-town excursion, hence why I didn't get here until now. ;) Details will come later.
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#16 Postby nystate » Sat Aug 02, 2003 9:37 pm

My prayers are with you...just remember-don't give up! Do some things that are fun to help you lose weight...park your car in the back, most inconvinient parking spaces-you'll get a good walk. :wink:
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#17 Postby wx247 » Sun Aug 03, 2003 9:27 am

Joshua... best of luck to you in finding a new job and also in losing weight. Stay positive -- also, if you can find someone else to exercise with it seems to make it easier. I am sure you can do it yourself, but it is just a suggestion. :)
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#18 Postby Miss Mary » Sun Aug 03, 2003 10:15 am

Joshua - of course I'll pray for you too! That goes without asking. I read your topic yesterday, started the prayers going but had to log off quick, so no reply from me (had a wedding to attend). So sorry to hear about your former job - that situation sounded awful. Quit or be canned. Well, maybe it's a darn good thing you're out of there anyway. As someone said, when one door closes, another one opens. That is so true. It's happened personally in my life several times. Your exercise program sounds as if you're well on your way. Wishing you only the best!
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#19 Postby Guest » Sun Aug 03, 2003 10:31 am

Good luck Josh. You can do anything you put your mind to. Enjoy your week off. That's got to be a nice little break. :wink:
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#20 Postby weatherlover427 » Sun Aug 03, 2003 1:23 pm

I weighed in this morning. 234 lbs. :D That is progress! :) Was 236 on Thursday so all this may be paying off already. ;)
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