Posts by Anthony Jones68

Hello

So, I recently sat down to watch this movie, High Noon, and I have to say, I was actually pleasantly surprised... I mean, Russell Crowe was absolutely incredible in it, and even Christian Bale didn't miss a beat. But hey, that’s just my take on things... I can't quite put my finger on it, but I have this nagging feeling it might be a remake because the whole story felt strangely familiar, like I'd seen it all before somewhere else in a dream or something.
Anyway, it looks like Russell is really hitting his stride lately, especially since American Gangster is one of those films you just can't afford to skip. But yeah, enough of my rambling... 😁

Irreversible—that moment when he finally corners that absolute animal with the fire extinguisher, the one who went after Monica... just brutal...😉

So, I just sat through that movie again—honestly, I’d almost completely forgotten I’d even seen it before—and man, I have to say, it’s top-tier stuff. It doesn't pull any punches, either; it just lays out life exactly how it is, messy and brutal and downright exhausting. That's pretty much all I've got to say about it.

Look, I’ve been exactly where you are, sitting there weighing about 260 lbs. Fast forward through some struggle, and now I’m down to 190. I can give you a few pointers on how I actually pulled it off if you're interested.
First off, yeah, you’ve got some extra weight to shed, but it really depends on your build. It’s not just about the number on the scale; it’s about how you actually look. Just look at guys in the fitness scene or those dedicated bodybuilders—they might weigh anywhere from 200 to 220 lbs on average, but they don't look "overweight." I hope you get what I'm driving at here.
I started out hitting the gym three times a week. After every session (honestly, find a buddy who knows their stuff or hire a trainer to whip up a real program for you), I’d hop on a bike for about half an hour. The thing is, you really need aerobic stuff—cycling, running, swimming—if you want to actually burn off the fat.
Weight training is great for firming up the muscle, helping your skin tighten up, and basically shaping your physique. After maybe two or three months of that, I graduated to running. My stamina built up slowly, little by little. Nowadays, I can go for a solid run of about 6.2 miles without breaking a sweat. Try to hit the gym three times a week, and ideally, aim to run four times a week. If running isn't your thing, don't sweat it; just get to the gym daily and make sure you're biking for 30 to 45 minutes—or even an hour if you're feeling it—every other day.
See, with aerobic exercise, your body doesn't really start tapping into those fat stores until you've been moving for about 20 or 30 minutes; before that, you're mostly burning through glycogen. Once you pass that mark, you start pulling energy from your fat cells. You don't need to go at a frantic pace; it's more about duration. The longer you stay at it, the better. And honestly, try not to take breaks mid-workout.
Basically, just try to stay active every single day. The reason is simple: your glycogen reserves fully replenish within about 48 hours. So, if you stay active daily, theoretically, you won't be gaining mass.
Now, let's talk food and metabolism. To be perfectly blunt, I actually eat more now than I used to. Back then, I’d only eat two massive meals a day because I’d go so long without eating that when I finally sat down, I'd practically demolish everything in the fridge. You should aim for 4 or 5 smaller meals throughout the day instead. I suspect you might have a metabolism similar to mine—meaning you probably process carbs pretty slowly. If that's the case, cut them out. That means saying goodbye to bread, pasta, potatoes, greasy stuff... all that. Stick to steamed or sautéed vegetables as your side. Rice is okay in moderation. Focus on chicken, fish, and dairy like cottage cheese, yogurt, or milk. Avoid the heavy, hard cheeses or the creamy spreads if you're a fan; they aren't doing you any favors. In the morning, go for oatmeal; even though it doesn't keep you stuffed forever, it digests easily. Also, try not to eat anything heavy at night; keep the bulk of your calories to the morning and midday. Find some alternatives—instead of bread, grab some rice cakes or whole grain crackers from places like Trader Joe's or Whole Foods. This is roughly what my daily menu looks like:
morning—oatmeal,
mid-snack: a banana, an apple, an orange, maybe a low-sugar granola bar or a light dark chocolate square—just one or two things, don't overdo it.
lunch—chicken breast (with peas, broccoli, cauliflower...), a salad, sometimes rice, maybe some soup.
mid-snack—a protein shake.
dinner—turkey deli meat, cottage cheese, tuna, yogurt—depends on the day.
late snack—an apple.

Anyway, start looking into nutrition labels. Aim for high protein and keep the carbs and fats low. Get your carbohydrates from fruits and veggies.

As for supplements, I took about 2g of L-carnitine daily and some pyruvate whenever it felt right. But seriously, check with a professional before you start messing with supplements, especially depending on how old you are. Generally speaking, just hang out on some bodybuilding forums and do your homework. Your goal is to adopt a bodybuilding diet and an athlete's lifestyle. I dropped 65 lbs in about nine months, so nothing is impossible. Oh, and keep in mind that your skin will tighten up gradually, so once you hit your target, you'll probably spend another year or two fine-tuning your physique. Don't quit. It's exhausting, and the diet gets pretty monotonous, but once you see the results in the mirror, it keeps you going. And hey, tell your folks to start saving some cash, because you're going to need a few hundred bucks soon for new gear and supplies. Catch ya later. 😉

Thanks, honestly, messaging that guy on DM sounds like a solid plan. To be real with you, I’ve been a big guy my entire life, and now that I’ve finally shed all that extra weight, my skin is obviously left feeling pretty loose. It actually scares me a little, thinking maybe it won't ever fully tighten back up—you know how it goes. When I'm just standing upright, everything looks relatively fine, but the second I lean forward, that bit of belly I still have left starts to hang, and I can’t tell if it’s fat or just excess skin that hasn't caught up yet, if you catch my drift. If that area were actually taut, I'd look a whole lot better. Anyway, I hit the gym regularly and spend plenty of time out on the local ball fields.😉 Mainly, thanks. 🙂

Hey there

So, here’s the deal—after a massive amount of sweat, tears, and honestly, way too much money spent on gym memberships and meal prep, I finally managed to drop 20 pounds. It feels great, mostly, but now I’m running into this annoying little issue. Everything else is fine, but obviously, my skin isn't exactly snapping back the way it should be, and I’ve ended up with these stretch marks running right down my stomach. I was wondering if anyone knows of any specific creams or supplements you can pick up at a place like CVS or Walgreens that actually help with skin elasticity? Any advice would be huge. Thanks😉

That was such a heavy movie. It actually reminded me of those old indie flicks I used to catch back in the day. I really hope it ends on a high note, though maybe I'm just being optimistic... we'll see. It definitely leaves an impression.

So, I finally sat down and watched it last night. Honestly, the whole thing is just pure fiction at this point.🙄 I actually ended up feeling pretty unsettled toward the end when that other girl showed up. But there was this one specific scene that really stuck with me, though. The writer is sitting there at her desk, scribbling away on her elbow,😁 and first you see the door open on her left, then you see the bed on the right where one pillow is perfectly flat—like nobody’s touched it—but the other one is all tossed aside. It felt intentional, you know? Like some kind of signal or a cryptic little nod to the audience. Or maybe I'm just overthinking it. 👋

I just gave a quick Google search to remind myself of the cast for this one, but yeah, it’s another killer flick starring Denzel Washington, Mickey Rourke, Christopher Walken, and I think there was some other big name in there too, though their face is slipping my mind right now.

The whole plot revolves around some wealthy kids getting snatched up down in Mexico and the messy, violent struggle to get them back from the kidnappers. Honestly, it's a great movie—I won't bore you with the details, but it's definitely worth your time if you're looking for something to watch.

So, I finally sat down and watched this about a month ago, and honestly? It’s a straight 5/5 for me. No contest.

The whole message behind the film really sticks with you. You've got this guy who's sharpened up his other senses—smell, hearing, all that stuff—but the core of it is just how he’s navigating the world while blind. He’s basically testing the waters to see how people actually treat you when you aren't "normal," if you catch my drift. It’s a heavy concept, but it hits home.

There’s this scene with dancing in the rain, and some rhythmic thumping of hoes against the ground... the music is a little weird, I'll admit, but it works, sort of like one of those offbeat old commercials you'd see on late-night TV.

Hands down the best part: that tense moment where the servant tests out a katana for his master while the blind man is watching in the dark. Just incredible.

I guess I’ll just copy and paste this from driftingnomad68 here...

Attention, attention, because I really don't want to be the one outlier here.

😁

That movie is honestly top-tier... I haven't sat down to watch it in forever...😉

So, what, you're actually against unknown people now? 😲 😁 😉

And I suppose you aren't a fan of Black people either, huh? 😛 😁

Well, look at you go... 🙂

Charles Martin78 says:

I guess this might be the first time I won't feel too bad about those wildfires over on Maui...

Ugh... honestly, I don't even know what to say, though I really shouldn't be disrespectful toward the IMF.

Watch Your mouth. 👎 👎 👎

To quote Nicholas Kern3:

I honestly can't wrap my head around when I last sat through a movie where 99% of the runtime takes place in such a ridiculously mundane setting as a Phone Booth, yet somehow it manages to be this gripping, intense ride.

There really isn't much else to say. It's just a great film.