Wow! What a change!

[AARS]

The site looks great! I've been gone for a long time. Thought I would drop back in and see how the site was doing. It's grown a lot since back when I was a regular here. I'm also super glad to see some users that I reconize are still here! A big Hello goes out to everyone who remembers AARS.
I will try to drop in more often. I think about you guys and gals from time to time. Glad to see you are still here, sorry I haven't been.

AARS

[Gooseneck]

What's up !! Glad to have ya back around.

Glad to have you back. Have you been able to maintain your weight loss?

[Lady C]

I'm still here AARS - Have you anything else you learned about your fitness level during your hiatus?

[LiftGirl]

Welcome back! Glad you decided to stop in again.

[bodyshop20]

I agree, this site has got great (since i joined) lol

[.V.]

Hey, I remember you. Good to see you stopping by for a visit. The kind of progress you made is so motivational for everyone.

I hope you'll get the chance to stay longer and more often when you drop back in.

[AARS]

My lady C, glad to hear from you again. You too Ironman. What have I learned while being gone? I learned that if I stop working out, my fitness level drops quickly!
I was lucky enough to have my own fitness room for many years. It was located in our old business location. About a year ago we had to rent that location out. I had to put all of my equipment in storage. I used that as an excuse to take a break.
Now our new house is finished and I was able to incorparate a fitness room in. So now I am back on track.
My plan is to hit the weights and pack some of my lost muscle back on and then cut back to 200lbs or so, according to how I look and feel.
I'll be sure to check in and let you know how it's going and help anyone that I can.
Glad to hear from all of you again. Catch me up on how things have been going for you over the past couple of years.

I think yours is a pretty typical story -- life happens and fitness goals have to put aside for a bit. I know I find that with work anymore. It rears its ugly head and before I know it I'm two+ weeks without a proper workout. And then it gets to be a chore to get started again. Its not that I don't enjoy my workouts (I find they keep me sane!) but the pressures from other things exert themselves and I have to make my workouts a priority.

But life is good and I'm not complaining. Just brewed my first batch of beer. Will be ready to taste next week! Can't wait for that, lol. I keep telling myself that its a great way to get my ration of brewers yeast, lol.

[LiftGirl]

Originally Posted by IronMan

But life is good and I'm not complaining. Just brewed my first batch of beer. Will be ready to taste next week! Can't wait for that, lol. I keep telling myself that its a great way to get my ration of brewers yeast, lol.

Send me some!

[AARS]

Well I said I would be back in more often, and it's been awhile since I have done so. I have a good excuse this time though. I'm afraid that I have had a good fight with cancer. Don't worry though, it looks like I have came out on top. It has however changed my life somewhat. I am on the road to getting back on my feet. It looks like fitness will once again play an important role in my life. Wish me luck as I also wish you the same. James(AARS)

Thanks for checking in again and for sharing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your recovery. Are you on the fitness saddle currently?

[LiftGirl]

Thanks for stopping back in again. I wish you well in your recovery.

[minime]

hey AARS welcome back! I am sorry to hear of your struggle with Cancer, but delighted to hear that you have come out of it on top.

Hope that your road back to health & fitness is a smooth one!

[techknows]

i just joined for the 1st time