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Howdy peeps, first time on this forum and what I'm reading so far seems pretty good real information so I decided to join.

I'm 36yr old ex mechanic, light engineering and metal fabricating type work but am currently employed by CYFS working with young people and troubled youth.

Haven't really done any fitness or weights since I was 17 in a football team, had kids at a young age and now there teenagers I think it's time I start looking after myself. (they can fend for themselves now)

Years of eating crap and junk food have taken there toll and was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes at the age of 24, became insulin dependent at 28 due to still eating crap and a poor lifestyle.

The past 2yrs have been the worst, I developed Frozen Shoulder or Adhesive Capsulitis, the first year I 'handled' the pain (absolutely the dumbest egotistical male response) which by then Cortisone shots were useless and I had to live with my stupid mistake.

Conclusion: I'm still in the thawing stage of my shoulder healing so free weights may seem a few months away but using machines at lightweights is all I can do for now.

I am currently off the insulin and using Balance Products to assist in the gym and with my diet, things are looking good. :lol:

ok here's my stats:

Height: 6ft 1

Weight: 161 kg

Build: Solid (according to Police report)

Arms: 17in (measured across middle of bicep)

Chest: 53in

Shoulder width: 58in

Mid section: 52in

Thighs: 26in

Calves: 19in

So I hope to see these stats drop :grin:

Nice meeting you all and I look forward to reading all the good info I need.

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good stuff!!! why are you using balance products? what products are they? excessively over priced...

I've tried a few others during spats of workouts here and there and I found these worked for me:

BALANCE 100% WHEY PROTEIN WPC/WPI

BALANCE ULTIMATE RECOVERY STACK

But due to high sugar and me being diabetic I've switched to:

BALANCE ULTRA RIPPED PROTEIN

BALANCE LIQUID CARNITINE

BALANCE THERMO RIPPED

I agree it is pretty pricey but joining this forum I can read up on what others use and there opinions on the products.

I find myself not 'hungry' and have energy galore using these products.

But hey I'm more than open to suggestions :nod:

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Hi and good on you for taking the first step to beating the bulge!

There are alot of great resources available here on this forum and people who have been in your position at one stage or another.

Here is a guy who once had a similar physique to yours and look at him now :shock:

http://www.nzbodybuilding.co.nz/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=10212

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Here is a guy who once had a similar physique to yours and look at him now :shock:

http://www.nzbodybuilding.co.nz/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=10212

Wow Man!!! Awesome seeing another Samoan (besides the Rock) doing so well, thanks heaps for that, book marking his profile to help inspire!

Thanks for that soundsgood awesome stuff :clap: :clap: :clap:

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Big job you got on your hands there pal. Drop that crap food out, get some good advice and get into anyway you can..something is always better than nuthin

thanks for the non-encouragement but if you read my post my lifestyle now revolves around eating healthy and using Balance products to help with my journey :grin:

youve taken this the wrong way :roll:

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