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

My Workout For Monday April 22

I earned 1053 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Pendlay Row +211 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+27 pts)
    • 95 lb x 5 reps (+37 pts)
    • 135 lb x 5 reps (+49 pts)
    • 135 lb x 5 reps (+49 pts)
    • 135 lb x 5 reps (+49 pts)

  • Yates Row +105 pts

    • 125 lb x 8 reps (+35 pts)
    • 125 lb x 8 reps (+35 pts)
    • 125 lb x 8 reps (+35 pts)

  • Barbell Shrug +81 pts

    • 125 lb x 10 reps (+27 pts)
    • 125 lb x 10 reps (+27 pts)
    • 125 lb x 10 reps (+27 pts)

  • One-Arm Dumbbell Bench Press +292 pts

    • 25 lb x 5 reps (+52 pts)
    • 35 lb x 5 reps (+56 pts)
    • 40 lb x 5 reps (+57 pts)
    • 40 lb x 6 reps (+62 pts)
    • 40 lb x 7 reps (+65 pts)

  • Lat Pulldown +69 pts

    • 120 lb x 6 reps (+23 pts)
    • 120 lb x 6 reps (+23 pts)
    • 120 lb x 6 reps (+23 pts)

  • Dips - Chest Version +57 pts

    • 5 reps || assisted || 25 lb (+19 pts)
    • 5 reps || assisted || 25 lb (+19 pts)
    • 5 reps || assisted || 25 lb (+19 pts)

  • Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press +141 pts

    • 30 lb x 10 reps (+47 pts)
    • 30 lb x 10 reps (+47 pts)
    • 30 lb x 10 reps (+47 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)

  • Triceps Pushdown +28 pts

    • 40 lb x 8 reps (+9 pts)
    • 40 lb x 8 reps (+9 pts)
    • 40 lb x 10 reps (+10 pts)

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My Workout For Monday April 22

I earned 1053 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Pendlay Row +211 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+27 pts)
    • 95 lb x 5 reps (+37 pts)
    • 135 lb x 5 reps (+49 pts)
    • 135 lb x 5 reps (+49 pts)
    • 135 lb x 5 reps (+49 pts)

  • Yates Row +105 pts

    • 125 lb x 8 reps (+35 pts)
    • 125 lb x 8 reps (+35 pts)
    • 125 lb x 8 reps (+35 pts)

  • Barbell Shrug +81 pts

    • 125 lb x 10 reps (+27 pts)
    • 125 lb x 10 reps (+27 pts)
    • 125 lb x 10 reps (+27 pts)

  • One-Arm Dumbbell Bench Press +292 pts

    • 25 lb x 5 reps (+52 pts)
    • 35 lb x 5 reps (+56 pts)
    • 40 lb x 5 reps (+57 pts)
    • 40 lb x 6 reps (+62 pts)
    • 40 lb x 7 reps (+65 pts)

  • Lat Pulldown +69 pts

    • 120 lb x 6 reps (+23 pts)
    • 120 lb x 6 reps (+23 pts)
    • 120 lb x 6 reps (+23 pts)

  • Dips - Chest Version +57 pts

    • 5 reps || assisted || 25 lb (+19 pts)
    • 5 reps || assisted || 25 lb (+19 pts)
    • 5 reps || assisted || 25 lb (+19 pts)

  • Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press +141 pts

    • 30 lb x 10 reps (+47 pts)
    • 30 lb x 10 reps (+47 pts)
    • 30 lb x 10 reps (+47 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)

  • Triceps Pushdown +28 pts

    • 40 lb x 8 reps (+9 pts)
    • 40 lb x 8 reps (+9 pts)
    • 40 lb x 10 reps (+10 pts)

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In case you needed further proof McDonalds wants you to be a diabetic, they now serve McGriddles at 12:01am. And just about the only thing that’s #Paleo here is using the bathroom and getting back on the freeway. (at McDonald’s)

In case you needed further proof McDonalds wants you to be a diabetic, they now serve McGriddles at 12:01am. And just about the only thing that’s #Paleo here is using the bathroom and getting back on the freeway. (at McDonald’s)

Grilled Watermelon with Sumo tangerines and pomegranate in a Thai chile vinaigrette with cilantro flowers. Epic @earlybirdoc action. (at Early Bird Cafe)

Grilled Watermelon with Sumo tangerines and pomegranate in a Thai chile vinaigrette with cilantro flowers. Epic @earlybirdoc action. (at Early Bird Cafe)

My Workout For Friday April 19

I earned 1289 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Barbell Squat +517 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
    • 95 lb x 4 reps (+46 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+53 pts)
    • 185 lb x 2 reps (+62 pts)
    • 200 lb x 5 reps (+102 pts)
    • 200 lb x 5 reps (+102 pts)
    • 200 lb x 8 reps (+116 pts)

  • Standing Barbell Shoulder Press (OHP) +383 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+49 pts)
    • 65 lb x 4 reps (+51 pts)
    • 70 lb x 3 reps (+47 pts)
    • 75 lb x 2 reps (+41 pts)
    • 80 lb x 5 reps (+62 pts)
    • 80 lb x 5 reps (+62 pts)
    • 80 lb x 8 reps (+71 pts)

  • Front Barbell Squat +132 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
    • 95 lb x 5 reps (+50 pts)
    • 115 lb x 3 reps (+46 pts)

  • Yates Row +102 pts

    • 115 lb x 10 reps (+34 pts)
    • 115 lb x 10 reps (+34 pts)
    • 115 lb x 10 reps (+34 pts)

  • Pull-Up +95 pts

    • 5 reps || assisted || 69 lb (+19 pts)
    • 5 reps || assisted || 69 lb (+19 pts)
    • 5 reps || assisted || 69 lb (+19 pts)
    • 5 reps || assisted || 69 lb (+19 pts)
    • 5 reps || assisted || 69 lb (+19 pts)

  • Triceps Pushdown +40 pts

    • 30 lb x 15 reps (+10 pts)
    • 40 lb x 12 reps (+10 pts)
    • 40 lb x 12 reps (+10 pts)
    • 40 lb x 12 reps (+10 pts)

  • Standing Calf Raises +20 pts

    • 8 reps || weighted || 390 lb (+5 pts)
    • 8 reps || weighted || 390 lb (+5 pts)
    • 8 reps || weighted || 390 lb (+5 pts)
    • 8 reps || weighted || 390 lb (+5 pts)

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Updated my blog at tiniertim.com. Check it out!

Updated my blog at tiniertim.com. Check it out!

Proud have my #Paleo #weightloss story featured over on howilost100.com ! Check it out!!! #PicTapGo

Proud have my #Paleo #weightloss story featured over on howilost100.com ! Check it out!!! #PicTapGo

Baconana Pancakes. 1-2 pieces of cooked Bacon, 1 Banana, 1 egg, cinammon. Cook in bacon fat. Delicious and #Paleo!

Baconana Pancakes. 1-2 pieces of cooked Bacon, 1 Banana, 1 egg, cinammon. Cook in bacon fat. Delicious and #Paleo!

Baconana Pancakes

tinaluz, fastpaleo.com

First cook your bacon and set aside to cool. Reserve the drippings and wipe out any burnt bits from your skillet. Tear bacon into small pieces in a medium bowl. Add banana and mash. Add egg and mix thoroughly. Add almond butter and cinnamon. Mix…

This is going in my mouth tonight.

No one’s #weightloss story ever starts with “I called this number hand scrawled on a piece of cardboard on a telephone pole…”. #EatClean #TrainDirty

No one’s #weightloss story ever starts with “I called this number hand scrawled on a piece of cardboard on a telephone pole…”. #EatClean #TrainDirty

I know I should get a new picture taken but I kind of enjoy the looks I get using this. #tbt

I know I should get a new picture taken but I kind of enjoy the looks I get using this. #tbt

Decided to do a #Crossfit WOD for my rest day along with some accessory leg work. (at 24 Hour Fitness)

Decided to do a #Crossfit WOD for my rest day along with some accessory leg work. (at 24 Hour Fitness)

My Workout For Thursday April 11

I earned 669 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Thrusters +346 pts

    • 95 lb x 12 reps (+76 pts)
    • 95 lb x 8 reps (+71 pts)
    • 95 lb x 7 reps (+69 pts)
    • 95 lb x 6 reps (+67 pts)
    • 95 lb x 5 reps (+63 pts)

  • Pull-Up +137 pts

    • 12 reps || assisted || 69 lb (+36 pts)
    • 12 reps || assisted || 69 lb (+36 pts)
    • 12 reps || assisted || 69 lb (+36 pts)
    • 9 reps || assisted || 69 lb (+29 pts)
    • Negatives; this plus thrusters is WOD 16:24 time.

  • Seated Leg Curl +72 pts

    • 225 lb x 12 reps (+36 pts)
    • 225 lb x 12 reps (+36 pts)

  • Lying Leg Curls +42 pts

    • 95 lb x 10 reps (+14 pts)
    • 95 lb x 10 reps (+14 pts)
    • 95 lb x 10 reps (+14 pts)

  • Leg Extensions +72 pts

    • 175 lb x 8 reps (+24 pts)
    • 175 lb x 8 reps (+24 pts)
    • 175 lb x 8 reps (+24 pts)

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Tonight’s amazing #Paleo dinner.

Tonight’s amazing #Paleo dinner.

My Workout For Wednesday April 10

I earned 1334 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Standing Barbell Shoulder Press (OHP) +302 pts

    • 45 lb x 7 reps (+54 pts)
    • 65 lb x 5 reps (+56 pts)
    • 85 lb x 5 reps (+64 pts)
    • 85 lb x 5 reps (+64 pts)
    • 85 lb x 5 reps (+64 pts)

  • Barbell Squat +770 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
    • 95 lb x 4 reps (+46 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+53 pts)
    • 155 lb x 2 reps (+51 pts)
    • 165 lb x 1 reps (+44 pts)
    • 170 lb x 5 reps (+83 pts)
    • 170 lb x 5 reps (+83 pts)
    • 170 lb x 10 reps (+98 pts)
    • 205 lb x 1 reps (+58 pts)
    • 225 lb x 1 reps (+66 pts)
    • 245 lb x 1 reps (+76 pts)
    • 245 lb x 1 reps (+76 pts)

  • Yates Row +93 pts

    • 100 lb x 12 reps (+31 pts)
    • 100 lb x 12 reps (+31 pts)
    • 100 lb x 12 reps (+31 pts)

  • Neck Flexion - Harness +76 pts

    • 10 lb x 25 reps (+19 pts)
    • 10 lb x 25 reps (+19 pts)
    • 10 lb x 25 reps (+19 pts)
    • 10 lb x 25 reps (+19 pts)

  • Triceps Pushdown - Rope Attachment +30 pts

    • 30 lb x 15 reps (+10 pts)
    • 30 lb x 15 reps (+10 pts)
    • 30 lb x 15 reps (+10 pts)

  • Woodchoppers +63 pts

    • 40 lb x 15 reps (+21 pts)
    • 40 lb x 15 reps (+21 pts)
    • 40 lb x 15 reps (+21 pts)

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