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    • LuciferL
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      I actually prefer the pavel-style kettlebell handles, with a slight angle:

      Seize the day and don't you cry.

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      • injunjackI
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        I suppose it's what you do and how you lift….

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        • DougNgD
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          @Lucifer:

          I actually prefer the pavel-style kettlebell handles, with a slight angle:

          Me too, I use these:

          http://www.amazon.com/CAP-Barbell-15–Pounds-Kettlebell/dp/B003J9HKYI/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1357563831&sr=8-7&keywords=cap+barbell

          The angled horns make for a very comfortable grip when you're doing two handed work

          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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          • injunjackI
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            Okey…I see....

            My workout doesn't include 2-handed lifts

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            • C
              CLJ
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              Starting the day with some bulletproof coffee. Mmm

              French press quality beans. Blend with coconut butter & MCT oil. Am now ready for the day.

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              • bagley920B
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                Lost some weight just changing my diet, first time in 8 years I've been under 200 lbs

                If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                • derivative666D
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                  Very nice

                  "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                  • DougNgD
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                    What changes did you make?

                    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                    • bagley920B
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                      Actually started eating breakfast, mostly protein shakes. In doing so, I'm not binging for lunch or dinner and eating crap. Started bringing my lunch to work and not leaving crap food there.

                      If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                        Small changes can lead to big results - well done.

                        I'm trying to take some weight off at the moment and it's amazing how eating more often can make you lose weight. I've added a 'pre-breakfast' and it's helping me manage my cravings later in the day.

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                        • S
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                          Nice bagley :). No knocking the knock on effects. And what will come from that :).

                          zwer; next you'll be having second breakfast & elevenses ^__^

                          Kettle Bells still going well here. Each week noticing very small improvements. Noticing it's helping with my general alignment, which is awesome. In terms of the bells I purchased, I purchased whatever I could get my hands on @ the local sporting good store , they seem pretty close to Doug's original recommendation  (no seams under the handle, no welding around the joins etc).

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                          • BordsB
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                            Thanks to all here, you've inspired me to completely change it up.  I've been wanting to do something different than the lifting/running I've been doing for 8 years.  I'm commiting to Skoggs system alternating with yoga for the next year.

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                            • DougNgD
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                              @Bords:

                              Thanks to all here, you've inspired me to completely change it up.  I've been wanting to do something different than the lifting/running I've been doing for 8 years.  I'm commiting to Skoggs system alternating with yoga for the next year.

                              Let me know how you progress either here or via PM. I think you'll be pleased with the results

                              My son continues to lose inches around his waist and I'm having a lot of fun with his Virtual Skogg workouts. Steven just did a one handed deadlift with an 50lb kettlebell stacked on top of an 80lb kettle bell. Pretty impressive.

                              I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                              • joesaintjohnJ
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                                I've almost cut all the sugar out of my diet, and it really seems to help with cravings. I'm starting to be more active each day. I'm really interested in DDP yoga.

                                Fat dudes need good clothes too.

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                                • Mild7M
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                                  Joe, sugar was a real bitch for me to cut out, but im so glad i persisted.  It was the best single thing ive done for myself in a really long time.  Now for me to cut down on salt and increase excercise, thats the next hurdle..

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                                  • DougNgD
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                                    If you sign up for DDP Yoga's forum or FB page, you can see that losing huge (50+lbs) amounts of weight is not uncommon

                                    We've largely cut out carbs (I'm not a fan of completely cutting out an entire source of nutrition) and that's made a big difference for my wife and son (I'm naturally pretty thin, I actually have to work really hard to put on weight)

                                    Cut out salt a long time ago because of my blood pressure. My wife and son have learned to appreciate their food with less salt in it because of me. They think a lot of food we get at restaurants have too much salt now

                                    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                    • joesaintjohnJ
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                                      That's how I'm feeling about sugar. Everything is so damn sweet. I've really been trying to eat breakfast every day, usually cottage cheese, a piece of fruit, and some Ezekiel toast. That's really helped and I'm using daily burn to log everything. Cutting sugar has really helped control my cravings.

                                      Fat dudes need good clothes too.

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                                      • seanoconoS
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                                        ^Agreed.  It's amazing when you cut down on salt and sugar just how sweet and salty everything at restaurants taste.  It makes eating out more difficult, which, ultimately, is better for your health – and your wallet.

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                                        • simoncS
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                                          I've cut all sugars, all fruits except berries, booze of course, allowing only 30 grams of carbs a day which is two slices of bread or half potato, and am dropping a kg a week.  I am also training daily so that is helping a lot.  Next up is a standing desk.  Feeling good.

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                                            Standing desks are interesting. I alternate between standing and sitting (I have desk of both @ home). I struggle standing after I've had a work-out. When standing I often find it hard to stand straight/still and often catch myself leaning or @ odd angles, which defeats the standing desk…..Hopefully it works out well for you!

                                            Really inspiring progress in here gents.

                                            I'm still swinging the bells, and believe I'm starting to see a tighter core, and more muscle on the arms. Since starting I've hit both cycling and swimming PB's, so it's positively impacting other parts of my life too 🙂

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