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Very nice pics. You should be quite proud of yourself.

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My acid reflux is gone, cholesterol levels are normal, blood pressure

is

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118/78, my joints don't ache, and I can out run most guys half my age.

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if I don't improve from here, I have nothing at all to complain about.
Even though many people in my personal life don't think low carb is

the

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right way to eat, I am willing to bet the rest of my life that it is. I

have

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had no ill effects from eating this way, only improvements. From what I

have

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learned over the past 2 years, and my life experience of low carb, it

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take a lot to convince me that it is the wrong way to eat.

Tom
210/180/180

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GREAT job, Tom -- you're still looking FABULOUS ;-)

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Even though many people in my personal life don't think low carb is the
right way to eat, I am willing to bet the rest of my life that it is. I have
had no ill effects from eating this way, only improvements. From what I have
learned over the past 2 years, and my life experience of low carb, it would
take a lot to convince me that it is the wrong way to eat.

My sentiments, too!

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Very nice pics. You should be quite proud of yourself.

Thank you.

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GREAT job, Tom -- you're still looking FABULOUS ;-)

Thanks Saffire.

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right way to eat, I am willing to bet the rest of my life that it is. I

have

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had no ill effects from eating this way, only improvements. From what I

have

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learned over the past 2 years, and my life experience of low carb, it

would

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take a lot to convince me that it is the wrong way to eat.

My sentiments, too!

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205/133/125
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'Had some time yesterday, so I decided to update my pic.

Wow, great job! You look like a whole different person. One about a decade
younger!

HG

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'Had some time yesterday, so I decided to update my pic.

Wow, great job! You look like a whole different person. One about a decade
younger!

Thanks Hannah. I think it's more a matter of that it appeared I was in my
50's with the extra weight, especially around the face. Now I look closer to
my real age.

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HG

Good job, Tom. Glad to see your maintaining easily. You could probaby add
more muscle mass if you really wanted to (responding to a comment posted on
your webpage). You'd have to be willing to gain some fat, though, and I
somehow don't think you really want that.

Tom G wrote:
:: http://ca.geocities.com/kazzy_ca/photopagetomgallant.html
::
:: 'Had some time yesterday, so I decided to update my pic. I started
:: low carb 2 years ago in Jan 04 at 210 lbs. I reached my goal weight
:: of 180 lbs at the end of Mar 04. My exercise during weight loss was
:: mostly walking and light weight training. Shortly afterwards, I
:: increased walking to jogging, and heavier/more intense weight
:: training. My fitness level basically peaked out about 6 months
:: later, going from a loose fitting 36 to comfortable 34 waist pants.
:: About the end of 2004, I was able to go down to a 33 size pants.
:: Ever since then I have basically maintained my weight and fitness
:: levels. I'm still trying to increase muscle mass, but if there are
:: any gains, it is imperceptible. I enjoy the benefits of eating low
:: carb. It is largely responsible for allowing me to control my weight
:: to an acceptable level without too much thought. 2 years ago, before
:: starting low carb, I would not have thought that I could lose the
:: excess weight and maintain it for this long. The surest sign that
:: you believe you will never fit in those old size pants again is to
:: throw them out like I did. My acid reflux is gone, cholesterol
:: levels are normal, blood pressure is 118/78, my joints don't ache,
:: and I can out run most guys half my age. Even if I don't improve
:: from here, I have nothing at all to complain about. Even though
:: many people in my personal life don't think low carb is the right
:: way to eat, I am willing to bet the rest of my life that it is. I
:: have had no ill effects from eating this way, only improvements.
:: From what I have learned over the past 2 years, and my life
:: experience of low carb, it would take a lot to convince me that it
:: is the wrong way to eat.
::
:: Tom
:: 210/180/180
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Good job, Tom. Glad to see your maintaining easily. You could probaby add
more muscle mass if you really wanted to (responding to a comment posted

on

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your webpage). You'd have to be willing to gain some fat, though, and I
somehow don't think you really want that.

You're right. I have experimented with fluctuating my body weight to
increase mass. It works, as is reflected in the increased weight on the bar.
But also more fat is put on. I hoped by doing this, that I could increase
muscle mass during the weight gain, and then hang on to some of it during
the slimming phase. Unfortunately, theory does not always work the same in
practice.
Am I willing to gain 30 lbs and lose it, to gain a pound or 2 of muscle?
No. This would have to be done repeatedly over the course of a few years to
physically see a difference. And it also seems riskier on health, and
possibly not being able to reduce back down if I gain too much than
maintaining constant weight.
What I have gained is a balance of energy,time,effort over reasonable
results. I am willing to spend an hour, 2 or 3 times a week to achieve
90%(good enough) of what I want. To get the other 10% more requires a lot
more money, time, effort, and focus. I know myself enough that I would not
be able to sustain long workouts physically (risk of joint injuries) and
mentally ( laziness factor).

Tom G wrote:
:: "Roger Zoul" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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::: Good job, Tom. Glad to see your maintaining easily. You could
::: probaby add more muscle mass if you really wanted to (responding to
::: a comment posted on your webpage). You'd have to be willing to
::: gain some fat, though, and I somehow don't think you really want
::: that.
:::
::
:: You're right. I have experimented with fluctuating my body weight
:: to increase mass. It works, as is reflected in the increased weight
:: on the bar. But also more fat is put on. I hoped by doing this, that
:: I could increase muscle mass during the weight gain, and then hang
:: on to some of it during the slimming phase. Unfortunately, theory
:: does not always work the same in practice.
:: Am I willing to gain 30 lbs and lose it, to gain a pound or 2 of
:: muscle? No. This would have to be done repeatedly over the course of
:: a few years to physically see a difference. And it also seems
:: riskier on health, and possibly not being able to reduce back down
:: if I gain too much than maintaining constant weight.
:: What I have gained is a balance of energy,time,effort over
:: reasonable results. I am willing to spend an hour, 2 or 3 times a
:: week to achieve 90%(good enough) of what I want. To get the other
:: 10% more requires a lot more money, time, effort, and focus. I know
:: myself enough that I would not be able to sustain long workouts
:: physically (risk of joint injuries) and mentally ( laziness factor).

Have you looked into HST? I don't think the muscle gaining workouts need to
be long.

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Tom G wrote:
:: "Roger Zoul" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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::: Good job, Tom. Glad to see your maintaining easily. You could
::: probaby add more muscle mass if you really wanted to (responding to
::: a comment posted on your webpage). You'd have to be willing to
::: gain some fat, though, and I somehow don't think you really want
::: that.
:::
::
:: You're right. I have experimented with fluctuating my body weight
:: to increase mass. It works, as is reflected in the increased weight
:: on the bar. But also more fat is put on. I hoped by doing this, that
:: I could increase muscle mass during the weight gain, and then hang
:: on to some of it during the slimming phase. Unfortunately, theory
:: does not always work the same in practice.
:: Am I willing to gain 30 lbs and lose it, to gain a pound or 2 of
:: muscle? No. This would have to be done repeatedly over the course of
:: a few years to physically see a difference. And it also seems
:: riskier on health, and possibly not being able to reduce back down
:: if I gain too much than maintaining constant weight.
:: What I have gained is a balance of energy,time,effort over
:: reasonable results. I am willing to spend an hour, 2 or 3 times a
:: week to achieve 90%(good enough) of what I want. To get the other
:: 10% more requires a lot more money, time, effort, and focus. I know
:: myself enough that I would not be able to sustain long workouts
:: physically (risk of joint injuries) and mentally ( laziness factor).

Have you looked into HST? I don't think the muscle gaining workouts need

to

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be long.

Hmmm. Worth a try. I don't have anything to lose by trying different
methods. It even sounds like I could get along with the work load as well.
Full body, mostly compound exercises ( 1 working set 6-8 reps) every 2 days,
is what I understand from a quick read. I'll give this method a solid
commitment of 3 months, and I'll let you know if there are any improvements.
Not that I'm negative about it right away, but what I think is likely to
happen is that there will be gains for 3 weeks, and then nothing. Pretty
well what any other method yields. It also could be the missing link I'm
looking for, for optimal muscle stimulation without over training by too
much volume.

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Tom G wrote:
:: "Roger Zoul" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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::: Tom G wrote:
::::: "Roger Zoul" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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:::::: Good job, Tom. Glad to see your maintaining easily. You could
:::::: probaby add more muscle mass if you really wanted to (responding
:::::: to a comment posted on your webpage). You'd have to be willing
:::::: to gain some fat, though, and I somehow don't think you really
:::::: want that.
::::::
:::::
::::: You're right. I have experimented with fluctuating my body
::::: weight to increase mass. It works, as is reflected in the
::::: increased weight on the bar. But also more fat is put on. I hoped
::::: by doing this, that I could increase muscle mass during the
::::: weight gain, and then hang on to some of it during the slimming
::::: phase. Unfortunately, theory does not always work the same in
::::: practice. Am I willing to gain 30 lbs and lose it, to gain a
::::: pound or 2 of muscle? No. This would have to be done repeatedly
::::: over the course of a few years to physically see a difference.
::::: And it also seems riskier on health, and possibly not being able
::::: to reduce back down if I gain too much than maintaining constant
::::: weight. What I have gained is a balance of energy,time,effort
::::: over reasonable results. I am willing to spend an hour, 2 or 3
::::: times a week to achieve 90%(good enough) of what I want. To get
::::: the other 10% more requires a lot more money, time, effort, and
::::: focus. I know myself enough that I would not be able to sustain
::::: long workouts physically (risk of joint injuries) and mentally (
::::: laziness factor).
:::
::: Have you looked into HST? I don't think the muscle gaining
::: workouts need to be long.
::
:: Hmmm. Worth a try. I don't have anything to lose by trying
:: different methods. It even sounds like I could get along with the
:: work load as well. Full body, mostly compound exercises ( 1 working
:: set 6-8 reps) every 2 days, is what I understand from a quick read.
:: I'll give this method a solid commitment of 3 months, and I'll let
:: you know if there are any improvements. Not that I'm negative
:: about it right away, but what I think is likely to happen is that
:: there will be gains for 3 weeks, and then nothing. Pretty well what
:: any other method yields. It also could be the missing link I'm
:: looking for, for optimal muscle stimulation without over training by
:: too much volume.

Well, like you said, it's worth a try and you're going to be lifting anyway.
If you get up until 3 weeks, then switch back to diet mode and also switch
to purely strength training (while dieting). I agree that you don't want to
be gaining 30 lbs just to get 2 lbs of muscle. Plan your weight gain to be
slow, but don't get discouraged....some people just don't put on muscle
quickly.