The Journey to a Tinier Tim

My adventures in weight loss. In November 2010, I weighed in at 440 pounds and through healthy Paleo eating and exercise, I am becoming a new me. Enjoy my recipes, thoughts, pictures and reblogs here.

Also visit my blog at tiniertim.com
Well that’s one way to lose weight.

Well that’s one way to lose weight.

Life does not suck.

Life does not suck.

How do I NOT buy this? (at Marshalls)

How do I NOT buy this? (at Marshalls)

My Workout For Friday May 03

I earned 1006 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Barbell Squat +404 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
    • 95 lb x 5 reps (+50 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+53 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+53 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+53 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+53 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+53 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+53 pts)

  • Front Barbell Squat +86 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
    • 95 lb x 5 reps (+50 pts)

  • Leg Press +73 pts

    • 270 lb x 15 reps (+37 pts)
    • 270 lb x 13 reps (+36 pts)

  • Leg Extensions +37 pts

    • 80 lb x 12 reps (+13 pts)
    • 60 lb x 15 reps (+12 pts)
    • 60 lb x 15 reps (+12 pts)
    • Burning ouch. Still sore from Tuesday

  • Romanian Deadlift +264 pts

    • 185 lb x 12 reps (+88 pts)
    • 185 lb x 12 reps (+88 pts)
    • 185 lb x 12 reps (+88 pts)

  • Seated Leg Curl +72 pts

    • 125 lb x 20 reps (+20 pts)
    • 162 lb x 20 reps (+26 pts)
    • 162 lb x 20 reps (+26 pts)

  • Seated Calf Raise +40 pts

    • 135 lb x 15 reps (+20 pts)
    • 135 lb x 15 reps (+20 pts)

  • Standing Calf Raises +30 pts

    • 15 reps || weighted || 180 lb (+10 pts)
    • 15 reps || weighted || 180 lb (+10 pts)
    • 15 reps || weighted || 180 lb (+10 pts)

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My Workout For Friday May 03

I earned 1006 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Barbell Squat +404 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
    • 95 lb x 5 reps (+50 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+53 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+53 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+53 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+53 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+53 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+53 pts)

  • Front Barbell Squat +86 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
    • 95 lb x 5 reps (+50 pts)

  • Leg Press +73 pts

    • 270 lb x 15 reps (+37 pts)
    • 270 lb x 13 reps (+36 pts)

  • Leg Extensions +37 pts

    • 80 lb x 12 reps (+13 pts)
    • 60 lb x 15 reps (+12 pts)
    • 60 lb x 15 reps (+12 pts)
    • Burning ouch. Still sore from Tuesday

  • Romanian Deadlift +264 pts

    • 185 lb x 12 reps (+88 pts)
    • 185 lb x 12 reps (+88 pts)
    • 185 lb x 12 reps (+88 pts)

  • Seated Leg Curl +72 pts

    • 125 lb x 20 reps (+20 pts)
    • 162 lb x 20 reps (+26 pts)
    • 162 lb x 20 reps (+26 pts)

  • Seated Calf Raise +40 pts

    • 135 lb x 15 reps (+20 pts)
    • 135 lb x 15 reps (+20 pts)

  • Standing Calf Raises +30 pts

    • 15 reps || weighted || 180 lb (+10 pts)
    • 15 reps || weighted || 180 lb (+10 pts)
    • 15 reps || weighted || 180 lb (+10 pts)

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Post fast meal: Skirt steak in #Paleo Chimichurri sauce with roasted cauliflower and sliced tomato. Steak recipe from @everydaypaleo #pictapgo_app #imf

Post fast meal: Skirt steak in #Paleo Chimichurri sauce with roasted cauliflower and sliced tomato. Steak recipe from @everydaypaleo #pictapgo_app #imf

So apparently this is a thing. #paleo

So apparently this is a thing. #paleo

I need a case of these.

I need a case of these.

My Workout For Monday April 29

I earned 1081 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Pendlay Row +243 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+27 pts)
    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+27 pts)
    • 95 lb x 3 reps (+30 pts)
    • 145 lb x 5 reps (+53 pts)
    • 145 lb x 5 reps (+53 pts)
    • 145 lb x 5 reps (+53 pts)

  • Chin-Up +48 pts

    • 5 reps || assisted || 69 lb (+16 pts)
    • 5 reps || assisted || 69 lb (+16 pts)
    • 5 reps || assisted || 69 lb (+16 pts)

  • Dumbbell Bench Press +276 pts

    • 25 lb x 5 reps (+37 pts)
    • 35 lb x 4 reps (+39 pts)
    • 50 lb x 2 reps (+35 pts)
    • 55 lb x 5 reps (+55 pts)
    • 55 lb x 5 reps (+55 pts)
    • 55 lb x 5 reps (+55 pts)

  • Lat Pulldown +92 pts

    • 160 lb x 3 reps (+23 pts)
    • 140 lb x 4 reps (+23 pts)
    • 110 lb x 7 reps (+23 pts)
    • 110 lb x 7 reps (+23 pts)

  • Dips - Chest Version +44 pts

    • 2 reps || assisted || 40 lb (+5 pts)
    • 6 reps || assisted || 60 lb (+13 pts)
    • 6 reps || assisted || 60 lb (+13 pts)
    • 6 reps || assisted || 60 lb (+13 pts)

  • Standing Barbell Shoulder Press (OHP) +286 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+49 pts)
    • 65 lb x 3 reps (+45 pts)
    • 85 lb x 5 reps (+64 pts)
    • 85 lb x 5 reps (+64 pts)
    • 85 lb x 5 reps (+64 pts)

  • Standing Zottman Dumbbell Curls +69 pts

    • 25 lb x 8 reps (+23 pts)
    • 25 lb x 8 reps (+23 pts)
    • 25 lb x 8 reps (+23 pts)

  • Machine Triceps Extension +23 pts

    • 40 lb x 8 reps (+7 pts)
    • 50 lb x 8 reps (+8 pts)
    • 50 lb x 8 reps (+8 pts)

Think you can beat me, or want to comment?

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My Workout For Monday April 29

I earned 1081 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Pendlay Row +243 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+27 pts)
    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+27 pts)
    • 95 lb x 3 reps (+30 pts)
    • 145 lb x 5 reps (+53 pts)
    • 145 lb x 5 reps (+53 pts)
    • 145 lb x 5 reps (+53 pts)

  • Chin-Up +48 pts

    • 5 reps || assisted || 69 lb (+16 pts)
    • 5 reps || assisted || 69 lb (+16 pts)
    • 5 reps || assisted || 69 lb (+16 pts)

  • Dumbbell Bench Press +276 pts

    • 25 lb x 5 reps (+37 pts)
    • 35 lb x 4 reps (+39 pts)
    • 50 lb x 2 reps (+35 pts)
    • 55 lb x 5 reps (+55 pts)
    • 55 lb x 5 reps (+55 pts)
    • 55 lb x 5 reps (+55 pts)

  • Lat Pulldown +92 pts

    • 160 lb x 3 reps (+23 pts)
    • 140 lb x 4 reps (+23 pts)
    • 110 lb x 7 reps (+23 pts)
    • 110 lb x 7 reps (+23 pts)

  • Dips - Chest Version +44 pts

    • 2 reps || assisted || 40 lb (+5 pts)
    • 6 reps || assisted || 60 lb (+13 pts)
    • 6 reps || assisted || 60 lb (+13 pts)
    • 6 reps || assisted || 60 lb (+13 pts)

  • Standing Barbell Shoulder Press (OHP) +286 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+49 pts)
    • 65 lb x 3 reps (+45 pts)
    • 85 lb x 5 reps (+64 pts)
    • 85 lb x 5 reps (+64 pts)
    • 85 lb x 5 reps (+64 pts)

  • Standing Zottman Dumbbell Curls +69 pts

    • 25 lb x 8 reps (+23 pts)
    • 25 lb x 8 reps (+23 pts)
    • 25 lb x 8 reps (+23 pts)

  • Machine Triceps Extension +23 pts

    • 40 lb x 8 reps (+7 pts)
    • 50 lb x 8 reps (+8 pts)
    • 50 lb x 8 reps (+8 pts)

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My Workout For Sunday April 28

I earned 938 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Dumbbell Bench Press +429 pts

    • 25 lb x 10 reps (+43 pts)
    • 35 lb x 5 reps (+42 pts)
    • 50 lb x 3 reps (+41 pts)
    • 60 lb x 3 reps (+48 pts)
    • 65 lb x 3 reps (+51 pts)
    • 35 lb x 3 reps (+34 pts)
    • 35 lb x 3 reps (+34 pts)
    • 35 lb x 3 reps (+34 pts)
    • 35 lb x 3 reps (+34 pts)
    • 35 lb x 3 reps (+34 pts)
    • 35 lb x 3 reps (+34 pts)

  • Incline Dumbbell Bench Press +153 pts

    • 32.5 lb x 12 reps (+51 pts)
    • 32.5 lb x 12 reps (+51 pts)
    • 32.5 lb x 12 reps (+51 pts)

  • Machine Bench Press +85 pts

    • 57 lb x 12 reps (+29 pts)
    • 57 lb x 8 reps (+27 pts)
    • 57 lb x 12 reps (+29 pts)

  • Flat Bench Cable Flyes +36 pts

    • 40 lb x 20 reps (+18 pts)
    • 40 lb x 20 reps (+18 pts)

  • Machine Preacher Curls +35 pts

    • 50 lb x 12 reps (+11 pts)
    • 60 lb x 12 reps (+12 pts)
    • 60 lb x 12 reps (+12 pts)

  • Concentration Curls +18 pts

    • 22.5 lb x 15 reps (+9 pts)
    • 22.5 lb x 15 reps (+9 pts)

  • Spider Curl +32 pts

    • 35 lb x 20 reps (+16 pts)
    • 35 lb x 20 reps (+16 pts)

  • Lying Barbell Triceps Extension (“Skullcrusher”) +30 pts

    • 35 lb x 12 reps (+10 pts)
    • 35 lb x 12 reps (+10 pts)
    • 35 lb x 12 reps (+10 pts)

  • Tricep Dumbbell Kickback +66 pts

    • 20 lb x 10 reps (+22 pts)
    • 20 lb x 10 reps (+22 pts)
    • 20 lb x 10 reps (+22 pts)

  • Triceps Pushdown +32 pts

    • 25 lb x 20 reps (+10 pts)
    • 40 lb x 20 reps (+11 pts)
    • 40 lb x 20 reps (+11 pts)

  • Seated Palm-Up Barbell Wrist Curl +22 pts

    • 35 lb x 20 reps (+11 pts)
    • 35 lb x 20 reps (+11 pts)

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Voldemort touched my knee while I squatted. #harrypotterweightliftinghumor

Voldemort touched my knee while I squatted. #harrypotterweightliftinghumor

Getting my write on with @BlogsyApp (at Kéan Coffee)

Getting my write on with @BlogsyApp (at Kéan Coffee)

This #paleo thing and all the bacon is really killing my vitals.

This #paleo thing and all the bacon is really killing my vitals.