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Old 05-30-2018, 09:50 PM   #1
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Hey all, I've been awol from PA for some time.
Frankly got burned out on racing, also politics.
Then I started into weight loss, nutrition, diet, exercise, and well I've changed a lot in the past two years as you can see below.
I'm an avid runner now and have lost close to 190 pounds from my peak.
Back to a weight I haven't seen since a junior in high school, and feeling better than ever too.
I only check into racing on a few of the big days now. Frankly I just felt like I didn't recognize the game anymore and lost interest.
Anyway I hope all are doing well.
I see the same political storms are being fought on a daily basis around here by the same folks.
good luck to all.
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Old 05-30-2018, 09:51 PM   #2
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Hey all, I've been awol from PA for some time.
Frankly got burned out on racing, also politics.
Then I started into weight loss, nutrition, diet, exercise, and well I've changed a lot in the past two years as you can see below.
I'm an avid runner now and have lost close to 190 pounds from my peak.
Back to a weight I haven't seen since a junior in high school, and feeling better than ever too.
I only check into racing on a few of the big days now. Frankly I just felt like I didn't recognize the game anymore and lost interest.
Anyway I hope all are doing well.
I see the same political storms are being fought on a daily basis around here by the same folks.
good luck to all.
Jim
Congrats on the weight loss. It never is easy!!!!!!
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Old 05-30-2018, 10:02 PM   #3
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Wow that's great. I am going to follow your lead except for the nutrition and exercise stuff.


Well done!!
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Old 05-30-2018, 10:05 PM   #4
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Congratulations and good to hear from you Jim!
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Old 05-30-2018, 10:08 PM   #5
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wow, that's a lot better than politics!


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Old 05-30-2018, 10:30 PM   #6
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Welcome back. And congratulations!

Don't lose too much weight, tho. Consider some weight training in your routine; The older we get the more it helps in many many ways towards good overall health and wellness. Having gone down the competitive triathlon route years ago, being too thin has its yellow flags as well. Eating right and smart exercise, it can make you feel 21 again. Congratulations for turning that clock back!
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Old 05-30-2018, 10:39 PM   #7
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Awesome story, Jim!
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Old 05-30-2018, 10:54 PM   #8
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Hey Jim....nice work!

Welcome back.
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Old 05-30-2018, 11:01 PM   #9
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Wow you look like a totally different person. I'll bet you feel like one too. Well done.
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Old 05-31-2018, 12:23 AM   #10
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Amazing transformation! Great to see you doing so well, Jim...and best of luck going forward.
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Old 05-31-2018, 01:01 AM   #11
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Nice job! Good for you
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Welcome back, such determination suggests a rich commitment to family. Just in time for summer with the new you. Looking forward to your posts, cool beans.
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Old 05-31-2018, 05:37 AM   #13
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amazing loss. How many times a week do you run? How many miles?
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Old 05-31-2018, 08:02 PM   #14
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ArlJim, it's nice to hear from you! And congrats on your determined effort to lose weight.

I guess it goes without saying that you thrilled the prez is considering a pardon for your ex-governor!
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Congrats on the weight loss
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