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bradruth

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Originally posted by: Actaeon
Well, to be honest, I'm not really in shape. I'm pretty skinny, about 135lbs @ 5'9". I really should get in shape though, I have plans for it, but no time right now with work. Knowing me, and espically when I say that, I have a feeling its not going to happen, espically with school coming up.

My motivation for wanting to get in shape is getting a better body so it'll help me out picking up (having sex) some hot chicks to help me get over (revenge) my ex (Long story).

I've recently started to change little by little. More clothing, some more bling, trying to get a better job (still working on it), taking better care of myself, improving my appearance, etc etc. On the list is getting in shape, but as I said earlier, I don't know if its going to happen.

Well, I'm 6'2" 218lbs with a 40" waist (a good bit of fat) and a 53" chest (mostly back muscle, almost no fat).

Yeah, I'm 6'5" 250lbs with a 40" waist & a ~48" chest. I'm not in good cardio shape right now, so I'll have to do some (ugh) running this summer.
 

Chaotic42

Lifer
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Originally posted by: bradruth
Sorry to hear that, buddy. :(

I edited my above post, Nebor.
Meh, what can you do. I'm tempted to just go up and talk to a Navy recruiter and see what he thinks my chances are. There's no hope for the USAF and I'm not badass enough to be a Marine. Nuke school sounds nice.
 

Actaeon

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Originally posted by: bradruth
Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Originally posted by: Actaeon
Well, to be honest, I'm not really in shape. I'm pretty skinny, about 135lbs @ 5'9". I really should get in shape though, I have plans for it, but no time right now with work. Knowing me, and espically when I say that, I have a feeling its not going to happen, espically with school coming up.

My motivation for wanting to get in shape is getting a better body so it'll help me out picking up (having sex) some hot chicks to help me get over (revenge) my ex (Long story).

I've recently started to change little by little. More clothing, some more bling, trying to get a better job (still working on it), taking better care of myself, improving my appearance, etc etc. On the list is getting in shape, but as I said earlier, I don't know if its going to happen.

Well, I'm 6'2" 218lbs with a 40" waist (a good bit of fat) and a 53" chest (mostly back muscle, almost no fat).

Yeah, I'm 6'5" 250lbs with a 40" waist & a ~48" chest. I'm not in good cardio shape right now, so I'll have to do some (ugh) running this summer.

Geeze, you guys are hugenormous.

Don't beat me up.
 

bradruth

Lifer
Aug 9, 2002
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Originally posted by: Actaeon
Originally posted by: bradruth
Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Originally posted by: Actaeon
Well, to be honest, I'm not really in shape. I'm pretty skinny, about 135lbs @ 5'9". I really should get in shape though, I have plans for it, but no time right now with work. Knowing me, and espically when I say that, I have a feeling its not going to happen, espically with school coming up.

My motivation for wanting to get in shape is getting a better body so it'll help me out picking up (having sex) some hot chicks to help me get over (revenge) my ex (Long story).

I've recently started to change little by little. More clothing, some more bling, trying to get a better job (still working on it), taking better care of myself, improving my appearance, etc etc. On the list is getting in shape, but as I said earlier, I don't know if its going to happen.

Well, I'm 6'2" 218lbs with a 40" waist (a good bit of fat) and a 53" chest (mostly back muscle, almost no fat).

Yeah, I'm 6'5" 250lbs with a 40" waist & a ~48" chest. I'm not in good cardio shape right now, so I'll have to do some (ugh) running this summer.

Geeze, you guys are hugenormous.

Don't beat me up.

Don't make me...that's a sh!tload of paperwork for me to fill out if I do. ;)
 

Chaotic42

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Actaeon
Geeze, you guys are hugenormous.

Don't beat me up.
I'm only barely the second smallest male in my family. The biggest is a 6'6" 280lb military police officer. We don't mess with him. ;)
 

bradruth

Lifer
Aug 9, 2002
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Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Originally posted by: bradruth
Sorry to hear that, buddy. :(

I edited my above post, Nebor.
Meh, what can you do. I'm tempted to just go up and talk to a Navy recruiter and see what he thinks my chances are. There's no hope for the USAF and I'm not badass enough to be a Marine. Nuke school sounds nice.

Give it a shot. What's the worst that could happen?
 

Nebor

Lifer
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Yes brad, that's a dude. And he\she can fool you to your face. And daaaaaamn she's hot. I've seen her make out with a straight guy who had NO clue for about an hour at a club once.
 

Chaotic42

Lifer
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Originally posted by: bradruth
Give it a shot. What's the worst that could happen?
Yeah, I think I'm going to.

Six months at sea... It would be weird....
 

bradruth

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Nebor
Yes brad, that's a dude. And he\she can fool you to your face. And daaaaaamn she's hot. I've seen her make out with a straight guy who had NO clue for about an hour at a club once.

Well if I'd never know the difference then I can't see the harm. ;)
 

bradruth

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Originally posted by: bradruth
Give it a shot. What's the worst that could happen?
Yeah, I think I'm going to.

Six months at sea... It would be weird....

It'd be great if they played the "Crimson Tide" theme music all the time. :D
 

Nebor

Lifer
Jun 24, 2003
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Originally posted by: bradruth
Originally posted by: Nebor
Yes brad, that's a dude. And he\she can fool you to your face. And daaaaaamn she's hot. I've seen her make out with a straight guy who had NO clue for about an hour at a club once.

Well if I'd never know the difference then I can't see the harm. ;)

But if she knows you're cool with it, then you get to go home w/ her. ;) And... damn.

BTW, boobs are made by taping the pecs and pretty much drawing the edges of the boobs with some kind of makeup. It works really well. It's still wierd though.
 

Chaotic42

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Nebor
Must...resist...gay joke...
;)

Don't sneak up on the guy who controls the radiation. ;)

One point is that I wouldn't be getting any *less* female action than I am here.
 

Nebor

Lifer
Jun 24, 2003
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Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Originally posted by: Nebor
Must...resist...gay joke...
;)

Don't sneak up on the guy who controls the radiation. ;)

One point is that I wouldn't be getting any *less* female action than I am here.

I was really suprised when a friend of mine in the Navy told me that the nuclear carrier he was on was half women and half men.
 

Chaotic42

Lifer
Jun 15, 2001
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Originally posted by: Nebor
I was really suprised when a friend of mine in the Navy told me that the nuclear carrier he was on was half women and half men.
Oh, yeah. There are women on ships. There would also be the chance that I'd pull sub duty though.

There'd also be the pride thing, I feel like I should be serving in the military. I work for a government contractor, but it's nowhere near the same.
 

bradruth

Lifer
Aug 9, 2002
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Originally posted by: Nebor
Originally posted by: bradruth
Originally posted by: Nebor
Yes brad, that's a dude. And he\she can fool you to your face. And daaaaaamn she's hot. I've seen her make out with a straight guy who had NO clue for about an hour at a club once.

Well if I'd never know the difference then I can't see the harm. ;)

But if she knows you're cool with it, then you get to go home w/ her. ;) And... damn.

BTW, boobs are made by taping the pecs and pretty much drawing the edges of the boobs with some kind of makeup. It works really well. It's still wierd though.

So has this, erm, person had "the operation" done?
 

bradruth

Lifer
Aug 9, 2002
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Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Originally posted by: Nebor
I was really suprised when a friend of mine in the Navy told me that the nuclear carrier he was on was half women and half men.
Oh, yeah. There are women on ships. There would also be the chance that I'd pull sub duty though.

There'd also be the pride thing, I feel like I should be serving in the military. I work for a government contractor, but it's nowhere near the same.

I know how you feel. If I didn't go straight into LE I would have gone military.
 

Actaeon

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Dec 28, 2000
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Originally posted by: bradruth
Originally posted by: Actaeon
Originally posted by: bradruth
Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Originally posted by: Actaeon
Well, to be honest, I'm not really in shape. I'm pretty skinny, about 135lbs @ 5'9". I really should get in shape though, I have plans for it, but no time right now with work. Knowing me, and espically when I say that, I have a feeling its not going to happen, espically with school coming up.

My motivation for wanting to get in shape is getting a better body so it'll help me out picking up (having sex) some hot chicks to help me get over (revenge) my ex (Long story).

I've recently started to change little by little. More clothing, some more bling, trying to get a better job (still working on it), taking better care of myself, improving my appearance, etc etc. On the list is getting in shape, but as I said earlier, I don't know if its going to happen.

Well, I'm 6'2" 218lbs with a 40" waist (a good bit of fat) and a 53" chest (mostly back muscle, almost no fat).

Yeah, I'm 6'5" 250lbs with a 40" waist & a ~48" chest. I'm not in good cardio shape right now, so I'll have to do some (ugh) running this summer.

Geeze, you guys are hugenormous.

Don't beat me up.

Don't make me...that's a sh!tload of paperwork for me to fill out if I do. ;)

I think I get the joke. Looking at your avatar, are you a police officer? I'd imagine beating someone up thats a little more than 1/2 your weight and 8 inches shorter would require alot of explanation and paperwork.

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Originally posted by: Actaeon
Geeze, you guys are hugenormous.

Don't beat me up.
I'm only barely the second smallest male in my family. The biggest is a 6'6" 280lb military police officer. We don't mess with him. ;)

Your dad can beat my dad up. :(

Funny thing is, as big as you are, you consider yourself "small" in your family". Well, as small as I am, I'm taller than everyone in my immediate family (though they do weigh pounds a few more ;)).

Goodluck on your quest for motivation for a healthier lifestyle. My motivation (as of late) has been to impress some beautiful ladies, to help me get over my ex. But the ladies do not appear to motivate you any, so I really can't give any more helpful advice out. Best of luck to you :).
 

Nebor

Lifer
Jun 24, 2003
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Originally posted by: bradruth
Originally posted by: Nebor
Originally posted by: bradruth
Originally posted by: Nebor
Yes brad, that's a dude. And he\she can fool you to your face. And daaaaaamn she's hot. I've seen her make out with a straight guy who had NO clue for about an hour at a club once.

Well if I'd never know the difference then I can't see the harm. ;)

But if she knows you're cool with it, then you get to go home w/ her. ;) And... damn.

BTW, boobs are made by taping the pecs and pretty much drawing the edges of the boobs with some kind of makeup. It works really well. It's still wierd though.

So has this, erm, person had "the operation" done?

Nope. She's only... 22 or 23 I think.
 

Chaotic42

Lifer
Jun 15, 2001
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Originally posted by: Actaeon
Your dad can beat my dad up. :(

Funny thing is, as big as you are, you consider yourself "small" in your family". Well, as small as I am, I'm taller than everyone in my immediate family (though they do weigh pounds a few more ;)).

Goodluck on your quest for motivation for a healthier lifestyle. My motivation (as of late) has been to impress some beautiful ladies, to help me get over my ex. But the ladies do not appear to motivate you any, so I really can't give any more helpful advice out. Best of luck to you :).
Well, don't get me wrong, I love the ladies, but I need to get my life organized first.
 

bradruth

Lifer
Aug 9, 2002
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Originally posted by: Actaeon
Originally posted by: bradruth
Don't make me...that's a sh!tload of paperwork for me to fill out if I do. ;)

I think I get the joke. Looking at your avatar, are you a police officer? I'd imagine beating someone up thats a little more than 1/2 your weight and 8 inches shorter would require alot of explanation and paperwork.

Yeah, I'm a cop. No matter what the incident, if we so much as lay hands one someone (other than handcuffing), we have to write a report. From come-alongs to armbars to punches/kicks to OC Spray/ASP Baton to shooting them, we have to fill out a report.
 

bradruth

Lifer
Aug 9, 2002
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Originally posted by: Nebor
Originally posted by: bradruth
Originally posted by: Nebor
Originally posted by: bradruth
Originally posted by: Nebor
Yes brad, that's a dude. And he\she can fool you to your face. And daaaaaamn she's hot. I've seen her make out with a straight guy who had NO clue for about an hour at a club once.

Well if I'd never know the difference then I can't see the harm. ;)

But if she knows you're cool with it, then you get to go home w/ her. ;) And... damn.

BTW, boobs are made by taping the pecs and pretty much drawing the edges of the boobs with some kind of makeup. It works really well. It's still wierd though.

So has this, erm, person had "the operation" done?

Nope. She's only... 22 or 23 I think.

Well that's no good. I'll remember to reach straight for the genitals for confirmation the next time I'm with a hot lady. ;)
 

Nebor

Lifer
Jun 24, 2003
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Originally posted by: bradruth
Originally posted by: Actaeon
Originally posted by: bradruth
Don't make me...that's a sh!tload of paperwork for me to fill out if I do. ;)

I think I get the joke. Looking at your avatar, are you a police officer? I'd imagine beating someone up thats a little more than 1/2 your weight and 8 inches shorter would require alot of explanation and paperwork.

Yeah, I'm a cop. No matter what the incident, if we so much as lay hands one someone (other than handcuffing), we have to write a report. From come-alongs to armbars to punches/kicks to OC Spray/ASP Baton to shooting them, we have to fill out a report.

Yeah, but I think that probably keeps you from going too far when it's not really necessary. And yet it wouldn't stop you from doing what's needed when it's needed. Besides, people trip, fall down, and run into walls all the time.