I Was Warned
Hi Everyone,
I was warned that I would gain weight while pursuing my CCNA, CCNP, CCIE. Well, turns out it was true. I have gained about 15 pounds.
I'm 1 year 7 months into my Cisco studies. So far I have obtained my CCNA and just completed a CCNA Security class. I will take the CCNA Security exam this month. In August I will start a class for CCNP Route. I hope to have my CCNP by next Summer. With that in mind it doesnt look like I will be losing the Gut any time soon.
Just thought I would share the weight gain story just in case anyone needed a good laugh.
I was warned that I would gain weight while pursuing my CCNA, CCNP, CCIE. Well, turns out it was true. I have gained about 15 pounds.
I'm 1 year 7 months into my Cisco studies. So far I have obtained my CCNA and just completed a CCNA Security class. I will take the CCNA Security exam this month. In August I will start a class for CCNP Route. I hope to have my CCNP by next Summer. With that in mind it doesnt look like I will be losing the Gut any time soon.
Just thought I would share the weight gain story just in case anyone needed a good laugh.

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Let it never be said that I didn't do the very least I could do.
Of course, last years unfavorable physical results had alot to do with that.
However, I have made quite substantial lifestyle changes - I now go swimming 5+ times a week, and will be attending the gym 2-3 days a week also
I'm keeping my eye on the prize though (The CCIE).
Same here. Over the past year I have increased my level of discipline. It doesn't take that much time to exercise each day, and it increases your energy level, self-confidence, and arguably it can help you focus better.
Work to live, don't live to work
Yup. I try and walk three miles a day, sometimes that doesn't happen (weather is the usual culprit, but sometimes I'm just running behind). Switched all my grains to whole grain, upped my water intake, switched to diet soda for the caffeine fix, made my snack foods healthy things like fruit, and yogurt, and the only thing the doc yells at me about now is the smoking.
Downside is that I had to replace damn near my entire wardrobe.
I have gained 15-20 lb too studying for the CISA exam which is Saturday. Hopefully after that I can get it back down.
I used to work on a farm. I was doing hard physical labour for 8-10 hours a day straight. I was 155lbs.
Now I do nothing except sit around staring at a computer or reading a book or driving. I eat junk and steak and I can't run from here to the door.
I weigh 145lbs. I have low blood pressure, hypoglycemia and no cholestrol.
I believe I am conclusive evidence that vegetables and gyms make you fat - how many skinny people do you see going to the gym or eating healthy? None! They're all like me!
Just got back from my 20 lengths at the pool today. That makes for 98 lengths this week
I watch my intake and listen to my body. If I'm sitting around all day, normally just a little bit of food will make me full. If I'm doing physical labor all day, then I'm starving and pack away the food. Full to me is just feeling comfortable, not feeling like I have a ton of food in my system.
However, I have seen an increase in gut when drinking more soda a day then switching to diet to try and cancel the calories out. The diet soda hasn't worked and my pants are getting a bit tight. I don't believe the whole 0 calories thing anymore. It must make you hold water or something.
You may learn something!
So, I just convince myself that if I'm going to keep eating, then I need to keep exercising. It's a "balance" thing.
Also, I have basically quit drinking soda, and don't buy loaves of bread anymore. If you ever need any incentive to quit drinking soda, here is my story: I used to work at a company that made beverage dispensers, so you basically could have unlimited free Coke soda and juice products all day long at work. It may seem cool, but too much of anything makes you realize it's not that special.
Also, if you ever see the piping they had to replace in the lab because the Coke acid ate through the pipes ... just imagine what that's doing to your insides!
Since basically cutting out soda and loaf bread (along with regular exercise, of course), I've managed to lose nearly 40 pounds since November of last year. I've lost 4 inches off the waist size of my pants, and am on pace to be hitting the next 2-inch margin within the next couple weeks.
I just got to a certain point, and I felt that I "snapped" and realized I needed to wake up, and "handle my business". In my case, I finally "woke up" when I'm beyond 30. Much kudos to those who "get a clue" earlier in life.
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Doubtful.
Chia seeds hold up to something like 6x their weight in water. I'm using them to help extend my runs (I'm stuck on 12 miles right now).
Check out the reviews on amazon.com here Amazon.com: Chia Seeds 2 Pounds: Health & Personal Care
One glass of chia fresca a day. Give it two weeks and see what happens.
CHA CHA CHA CHIA!
The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it, as long as you really believe 100 percent. - Arnold Schwarzenegger
Sorry, didn't mean to bring this thread off-topic, but it is hard to find the time to exercise and might be easier to alter your diet than it is to get into exercise.
Diet is definitely the key. You can do all the exercise you want, if you eat sh*t, you'll find it hard to keep the fat off.
Well, no issues with high cholesterol I should say! I had to have a health check to emigrate to Canada. The doctor said at age 21 my health was that of a 13 year old. Slightly disconcerting, but considering my dad had a heart attack at 33 and had blood pressure of 210/160 at age 58 and was still alive, I will never complain!
I hope not. I get enough haircuts as it is!:)
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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
(Leonardo da Vinci)
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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
(Leonardo da Vinci)
The 5 kitchens in the cafeteria is pretty legit I will say. But considering I work from home mostly now, I would say it's more or less all food my girl makes me... and maybe the beer....
Though I just moved and there's some pretty awesome hiking trails along Williams park I hit up daily. Fat be gone!
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New, girlfriend?
Lot's of green tea helps too!
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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
(Leonardo da Vinci)
Sure is, I live about 4 blocks away from it. Well not new girlfriend, I meant that in past context, as in she was new a year ago. haha.
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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
(Leonardo da Vinci)