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OK don't shoot me anyone, but I think we are bit off the original topic. I thought the original premise was that some here felt that hiring motivated them to a better lifestyle as in diet and exercise, and that was a good thing. How did this slip into hiring was a replacement for seeking real friends and relationships? I don't think that it is either or. I hit the gym at least 6 days a week. No trainer or dietician. I'm not paying a dietician to tell me that fruit and oatmeal is good, and pancakes and bacon is bad... I got that down years ago. Regardless of my hiring I would be doing this anyway, plus I am always pursuing new friendships and relationships. Especially after moving here without knowing a single person. For me hiring is just a small part of my life, and getting smaller every day, but that's a story for Ms O.

 

That being said, all that I am saying is that I agree with Starbuck, there are those times that hiring does help motivate me, but it is a two way street. The motivation I get from hiring is in addition to the other things that motivate me to get up in the morning and head out to the gym. I understand what D2B is saying, there needs to be a healthy balance, and only each individual knows what that balance is. Personally, I say if hiring is your only motivating factor, as I suspected it was for Gman (remember him) then so be it, and more power to you. Sometimes you just have to do whatever it is that motivates you and run with it. Once you start feeling better about yourself then often times other aspects will just fall into place.

 

AND AND AND...Professor Mitch, damn...my hat is off to you. That is an accomplishment that is even hard to put into words. I can't even remotely imagine what you went through to achieve that. Over the last year or so, I was blessed to have dinner with more than one forum member who struggled with a weight problem. It is a tough road. Best of luck in the future.

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The other way around for me. I didn't start hiring escorts UNTIL my self esteem had risen. It did rise because I felt better and looked better (I too lost about 50% of my total body weight in about a year--nothing anywhere near as dramatic as Mitch though). So, in a sense, escorts were the result of my weight loss, not the cause.

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I've been hesitant to add to this discussion, but those like LBT and the escorts I have hired over the last few years are certainly aware of my change over the last year or so. After battling a major illness, I have dropped 255 lbs. over the last 3 years, 145 since Oct. 1 a year ago. My physical health is the best it has been in 20+ years (no diabetes or blood pressure meds.). But my mental health is even better. I can accept who I am, have a vision for who I want to be, and know I am finally on the right path after many, many years. I've had great doctors, great trainers, supportive friends and family, and yes, members of the escort community who have stood by my side and offered encouragement every step of the way. I am a very lucky man. Working with these guys has given me the confidence I needed to start dating again. There's nothing unhealthy about that.

 

PM - I am glad you stepped in here. Because obviously I know your story and had it in the back of my mind as well. And i am in nothing short of amazement in what you have done, even in the short time we have become friends. Even seeing you throw away the cane and move without that so well is inspiring. I wish everyone here could get to know you, and what you have done. But most of all, I'm just happy to finally have a friend in my home town who shares my "unusual hobby" after seemingly being the only man on this island for so long. The fact that you are an incredible person with an even more amazing story makes it only even better. And I know your journey is no where even close to being done yet. And I can't wait to see where it does lead.

 

But with the way you are going, if you think there is a snowball's chance in hell i am letting Jerry out my sights when you are around, you are sadly mistaken. :p. Huge props and respect for what you have done, my friend.

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Her step has a spring in it too, and she moves like a schoolgirl, although a few of us notice that occasionally she winces a bit when bending from the hips, though always with a glimmer of a smile. :rolleyes:

 

Wherever did you find these lost passages from Cranford?! Gaskell scholars will be forever in your debt.

 

(That, at least, is what Mme Helvetius exclaimed when I showed her your marvelous entry. And she would know.)

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To answer a few questions that have been posed in private messages: 1. This did not involve bariatric or lap band surgery of any kind 2. This did not involve a diet per se. 3. What was involved was a total change of lifestyle, refocusing of priorities, counseling, working with exercise physiologists, trainers, and endocrinologists 4. Surgery will be needed, most likely in early summer, to help deal with loose skin and excess tissue that are a byproduct of the weight loss. My doctors now expect I will end up in the 250 range (down from a high of 605) which is about 30 pounds more that I weighed when I graduated from college. For those of you dealing with weight issues, feel free to contact me privately and I can provide links to the medical professionals and programs that have saved my life...i would not presume to offer any personal advice. For all of you of have sent public and private messages, my heartfelt thanks.

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To answer a few questions that have been posed in private messages: 1. This did not involve bariatric or lap band surgery of any kind 2. This did not involve a diet per se. 3. What was involved was a total change of lifestyle, refocusing of priorities, counseling, working with exercise physiologists, trainers, and endocrinologists 4. Surgery will be needed, most likely in early summer, to help deal with loose skin and excess tissue that are a byproduct of the weight loss. My doctors now expect I will end up in the 250 range (down from a high of 605) which is about 30 pounds more that I weighed when I graduated from college. For those of you dealing with weight issues, feel free to contact me privately and I can provide links to the medical professionals and programs that have saved my life...i would not presume to offer any personal advice. For all of you of have sent public and private messages, my heartfelt thanks.

 

I know that I already congratulated you on the weight loss and transformation, but reading this I realize it was a far greater accomplishment than I had realized. I symbolically raise my glass to you and applaud your efforts. Truly amazing....

 

Going forward I wish you all that best, and much success with the future surgeries.

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Kudos to the max for ALL of you who have lost weight and have become and lead healthier life styles today than before. I've only lost about 20 pounds and I need to lose about another 10 and I will be back to my college graduation weight of 44 years ago (for the math majors, that makes me 65).

 

Actually, along the lines of the original thread here, I have lost it all since I started hiring. I have a few guys I see regularly and they all have noticed and commented on it. Also the fact that my pants slip off easier than before and my libido is certainly in higher gear. My blood pressure is lower since hiring began but, since the weight came off as well...is this the chicken or the egg? Doesn't really matter! Since I started hiring, I am thinner and healthier, happier, and a much more FUNGUY.

 

Whipped Guy...I'll match your sciatica with a fusion at L4 L5 partially because of the sciatica, discectomy at L5 S1, degenerative arthritis of the facets from L3 down, repaired shoulder but left with nerve damage and weakness BUT ... I still feel better than when I was 35, 45, and 55! Since discovering hiring, I really feel like a new person. Sex is a very healthy activity, especially when you build up a sweat, rolling around, around and around! I figure it's my cardio for that day.

 

Besides, there are still some of us, like me, who really have passed the time when going to a bar or club for a hook up is fun or all that productive. I pride myself that I am above average, tho by no means hot, in looks and intelligence and I simply do not get any satisfaction from the youngsters who are attracted to me. I happen to prefer the more mature guys, especially 40 and up, those are my target hires and I have sure hit a few that I love to go see. It's simply easier (tho, of course, more expensive) and a sure thing to hire...and I get just what I want!

By the way, I notice from Chris Eisenhower's new pix that he has a few gray hairs sprouting in that beard of his...and I do love beards! and the grays! and the guys in their 40's (hint hint, Chis, left coast).

 

As I am also branching into new and fun things...I will always be

 

FUNGUY

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OK don't shoot me anyone, but I think we are bit off the original topic. I thought the original premise was that some here felt that hiring motivated them to a better lifestyle as in diet and exercise, and that was a good thing. How did this slip into hiring was a replacement for seeking real friends and relationships? I don't think that it is either or. I hit the gym at least 6 days a week. No trainer or dietician. I'm not paying a dietician to tell me that fruit and oatmeal is good, and pancakes and bacon is bad... I got that down years ago. Regardless of my hiring I would be doing this anyway, plus I am always pursuing new friendships and relationships. Especially after moving here without knowing a single person. For me hiring is just a small part of my life, and getting smaller every day, but that's a story for Ms O.

 

 

I agree with everything in your paragraph, except hitting the gym at least six days a week. I used to do that faithful, until I realized it was too much & preventing other things I wanted out of life. I am sure I enjoyed it as much as you. I now spend most of that gym time with friends or reading a book. I did have the luxory of living in a large city, where I can walk almost everywhere I need to go, so understand that my choice would not work for most people.

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I agree with everything in your paragraph, except hitting the gym at least six days a week. I used to do that faithful, until I realized it was too much & preventing other things I wanted out of life. I am sure I enjoyed it as much as you. I now spend most of that gym time with friends or reading a book. I did have the luxory of living in a large city, where I can walk almost everywhere I need to go, so understand that my choice would not work for most people.

 

I certainly understand what you are saying, and agree that going to the gym as often as I do, clearly is not for everyone. Many people often do become obsessed with fitness and going to the gym, It can be addicting, which as you mention will rob you from enjoying other activities. So in defense of my choice I would just say that I am retired, and spending a couple of hours at the gym in the morning, really doesn't impact the rest of my day. I am home by 9 am and feeling better physically than had I not gone, and add to that for me at least, I do socialize with the guys there. Moving here and not knowing anyone, no family or friends, it was the first place that I made a connection. Now of course, I have met people elsewhere.

 

I strongly feel that as we age, exercise can be a significant contributing factor in living a healthier and more active life. It is clearly not for everyone, but it does work for me.

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I certainly understand what you are saying, and agree that going to the gym as often as I do, clearly is . So in defense of my choice I would just say that I am retired, and spending a couple of hours at the gym in the morning, really doesn't impact the rest of my day.

 

Thanks for one of the most important responses I have ever received. It did not occur to me than I stopped relatively soon after switching my gym time from the evening to the morning. I am very much a night person, and that change to the morning effected the rest of the day.

 

I still believe I did the right thing, because of getting so much out of those extra hours. It's amazing that I did not connect the change in time of day until you mentioned going to the gym in the morning.

 

We did exchange PMs about Billy Brandt just before you moved. I did not realize you are retired -- and to such a wonderful place.

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Thanks for one of the most important responses I have ever received. It did not occur to me than I stopped relatively soon after switching my gym time from the evening to the morning. I am very much a night person, and that change to the morning effected the rest of the day.

 

I still believe I did the right thing, because of getting so much out of those extra hours. It's amazing that I did not connect the change in time of day until you mentioned going to the gym in the morning.

 

We did exchange PMs about Billy Brandt just before you moved. I did not realize you are retired -- and to such a wonderful place.

 

Well I am glad that I was able to help you connect the dots. It is true, that when I was working, spending time at the gym, which includes getting ready, travel time, time spent working out, and time to come down from the exercising and the physical recovery, ate into a significant part of my day. So much so, that it was often problematic. Since moving here, it is something that I really look forward to, and when I don't go to the gym, I just don't feel the same mentally that day, but you have to balance that with the rest of your life, and only you know what that balance is. I sounds like you made the right decision.

 

 

At any rate, I do remember the PM's and the wonderful stories that you told me about Billy. You know, every now and again, some kid like that will just get into your head, and for the rest of your life thinking about him brings a smile to your face. I am well aware of the drama that must have been in his life, and most likely any real connection would have been a disaster, but none of that matters....because the fantasy lives on.

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Billy Brandt at the end of the treadmill would keep me in pretty good shape. http://www.lachclub-osnabrueck.de/Smil_laufen.gif

 

 

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Thanks for the pic Lookin... I can say with certainty that he doesn't look like that now....BUT....that is how I will always remember him. ;) Oh "Sweet Dreams"

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Well I have promised (again) another forum member that I would come up for a visit early next year.....perhaps a road trip will be in order. It would be almost perfect, North then west bound....something to consider. ;)

 

So our road trip is finally on, huh? Let's take Chris, too.

 

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Thanks for the pic Lookin... I can say with certainty that he doesn't look like that now....BUT....that is how I will always remember him. ;) Oh "Sweet Dreams"

 

Billy Brandt would thirty-four now. I saw him a half dozen years ago or so on an afternoon talk show, despite way too many tatoos, he was still sexy. But, I imagine he would be less sexy to someone who did not see pictures of Billy in his prime.

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Billy Brandt would thirty-four now. I saw him a half dozen years ago or so on an afternoon talk show, despite way too many tatoos, he was still sexy. But, I imagine he would be less sexy to someone who did not see pictures of Billy in his prime.

Thanks for the info William. 34 is younger than I would have guessed. SO for me at least, 34 is just fine. I certainly would not expect for him to look like he did in his prime, though he was stunning. But hey, I would take him anyway that I can.....:p

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