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 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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Confused is one word for it.

Confused is one word for it.

My Workout For Tuesday April 09

I earned 1135 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Barbell Bench Press +304 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
    • 65 lb x 4 reps (+37 pts)
    • 85 lb x 3 reps (+37 pts)
    • 95 lb x 1 reps (+27 pts)
    • 100 lb x 5 reps (+52 pts)
    • 100 lb x 5 reps (+52 pts)
    • 100 lb x 13 reps (+63 pts)

  • Barbell Incline Bench Press +156 pts

    • 65 lb x 15 reps (+52 pts)
    • 65 lb x 15 reps (+52 pts)
    • 65 lb x 15 reps (+52 pts)

  • Decline Barbell Bench Press +102 pts

    • 65 lb x 12 reps (+34 pts)
    • 65 lb x 12 reps (+34 pts)
    • 65 lb x 12 reps (+34 pts)

  • Decline Dumbbell Flyes +87 pts

    • 15 lb x 20 reps (+29 pts)
    • 15 lb x 20 reps (+29 pts)
    • 15 lb x 20 reps (+29 pts)

  • Power Clean +129 pts

    • 105 lb x 6 reps (+43 pts)
    • 105 lb x 6 reps (+43 pts)
    • 105 lb x 6 reps (+43 pts)

  • Barbell Deadlift +255 pts

    • 135 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
    • 185 lb x 3 reps (+74 pts)
    • 190 lb x 12 reps (+115 pts)

  • Barbell Shrug +102 pts

    • 155 lb x 12 reps (+34 pts)
    • 155 lb x 12 reps (+34 pts)
    • 155 lb x 12 reps (+34 pts)

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Living life as a Meteor. Made with @Over #madewithOver

Living life as a Meteor. Made with @Over #madewithOver

My Workout For Monday April 08

I earned 1269 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Standing Barbell Shoulder Press (OHP) +349 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+49 pts)
    • 65 lb x 5 reps (+56 pts)
    • 75 lb x 3 reps (+48 pts)
    • 80 lb x 5 reps (+62 pts)
    • 80 lb x 5 reps (+62 pts)
    • 80 lb x 9 reps (+72 pts)

  • Yates Row +137 pts

    • 45 lb x 10 reps (+21 pts)
    • 75 lb x 12 reps (+26 pts)
    • 95 lb x 12 reps (+30 pts)
    • 95 lb x 12 reps (+30 pts)
    • 95 lb x 12 reps (+30 pts)

  • Barbell Squat +390 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
    • 95 lb x 4 reps (+46 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+53 pts)
    • 165 lb x 5 reps (+80 pts)
    • 165 lb x 5 reps (+80 pts)
    • 165 lb x 10 reps (+95 pts)

  • EZ-Bar Curl +36 pts

    • 60 lb x 15 reps (+18 pts)
    • 60 lb x 15 reps (+18 pts)

  • Machine Calf Extension +300 pts

    • 450 lb x 15 reps (+100 pts)
    • 450 lb x 15 reps (+100 pts)
    • 450 lb x 15 reps (+100 pts)

  • Close-Grip Front Lat Pulldown +57 pts

    • 140 lb x 8 reps (+19 pts)
    • 140 lb x 8 reps (+19 pts)
    • 140 lb x 8 reps (+19 pts)

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Where has this been all my life? Best #paleo find ever. (at Marshalls)

Where has this been all my life? Best #paleo find ever. (at Marshalls)

Settle an argument: neck harness: tragic or sexy?

Settle an argument: neck harness: tragic or sexy?

This #paleo snack is epic good. But don’t consume before breathing on anyone or you could literally commit murder by halitosis.

This #paleo snack is epic good. But don’t consume before breathing on anyone or you could literally commit murder by halitosis.

My Workout For Thursday April 04

I earned 1003 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Barbell Bench Press +273 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
    • 65 lb x 4 reps (+37 pts)
    • 85 lb x 3 reps (+37 pts)
    • 95 lb x 5 reps (+50 pts)
    • 95 lb x 5 reps (+50 pts)
    • 95 lb x 15 reps (+63 pts)

  • Barbell Squat +635 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)
    • 160 lb x 5 reps (+78 pts)
    • 160 lb x 5 reps (+78 pts)
    • 160 lb x 13 reps (+95 pts)
    • 185 lb x 3 reps (+74 pts)
    • 205 lb x 1 reps (+58 pts)
    • 225 lb x 1 reps (+66 pts)

  • Neck Flexion - Harness +38 pts

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

  • EZ-Bar Curl +57 pts

    • 70 lb x 12 reps (+19 pts)
    • 70 lb x 12 reps (+19 pts)
    • 70 lb x 12 reps (+19 pts)

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If you want to lose weight, sacrifice a dessert. Want to #exercise? Sacrifice a TV Show. You can do this.

If you want to lose weight, sacrifice a dessert. Want to #exercise? Sacrifice a TV Show. You can do this.

My Workout For Monday April 01

I earned 984 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Rowing (machine) +52 pts

    • 0:02:01 || 500 m (+52 pts)

  • Barbell Bench Press +230 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
    • 65 lb x 5 reps (+41 pts)
    • 85 lb x 5 reps (+47 pts)
    • 85 lb x 5 reps (+47 pts)
    • 85 lb x 16 reps (+59 pts)

  • Barbell Squat +376 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 5 reps (+75 pts)
    • 155 lb x 5 reps (+75 pts)
    • 155 lb x 12 reps (+91 pts)

  • Smith Machine Shrug +63 pts

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

  • EZ-Bar Curl +51 pts

    • 60 lb x 10 reps (+17 pts)
    • 60 lb x 10 reps (+17 pts)
    • 60 lb x 10 reps (+17 pts)

  • V-Bar Pulldown +108 pts

    • 135 lb x 7 reps (+36 pts)
    • 135 lb x 7 reps (+36 pts)
    • 135 lb x 7 reps (+36 pts)

  • Walking (treadmill) +104 pts

    • 0:30:00 || 2 mi || 4 mph || 7 % (+104 pts)

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Hanging at the Hip Kitty with @mackenziedill @_b_deezy_ and the whole famn damily. (at Hip Kitty Jazz & Fondue)

Hanging at the Hip Kitty with @mackenziedill @_b_deezy_ and the whole famn damily. (at Hip Kitty Jazz & Fondue)

My Workout For Wednesday March 20

I earned 2887 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Rowing (machine) +1687 pts

    • 0:03:00 || 7500 m (+1687 pts)

  • Barbell Squat +470 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 1 reps (+50 pts)
    • 190 lb x 5 reps (+95 pts)
    • 190 lb x 5 reps (+95 pts)
    • 190 lb x 5 reps (+95 pts)

  • Barbell Bench Press +327 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
    • 65 lb x 4 reps (+37 pts)
    • 95 lb x 3 reps (+40 pts)
    • 115 lb x 1 reps (+31 pts)
    • 125 lb x 5 reps (+61 pts)
    • 125 lb x 5 reps (+61 pts)
    • 125 lb x 5 reps (+61 pts)

  • Power Clean +223 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+27 pts)
    • 65 lb x 4 reps (+28 pts)
    • 85 lb x 3 reps (+28 pts)
    • 85 lb x 3 reps (+28 pts)
    • 85 lb x 3 reps (+28 pts)
    • 85 lb x 3 reps (+28 pts)
    • 85 lb x 3 reps (+28 pts)
    • 85 lb x 3 reps (+28 pts)

  • Chin-Up +45 pts

    • 7 reps || assisted || 84 lb (+15 pts)
    • 7 reps || assisted || 84 lb (+15 pts)
    • 7 reps || assisted || 84 lb (+15 pts)

  • Hyperextension +25 pts

    • 20 reps (+5 pts)
    • 20 reps (+5 pts)
    • 20 reps (+5 pts)
    • 20 reps (+5 pts)
    • 20 reps (+5 pts)

  • Plank +105 pts

    • 60 sec (+21 pts)
    • 60 sec (+21 pts)
    • 60 sec (+21 pts)
    • 60 sec (+21 pts)
    • 60 sec (+21 pts)

  • Meditation +5 pts

    • 0:01:30 (+1 pts)
    • 0:01:30 (+1 pts)
    • 0:01:30 (+1 pts)
    • 0:01:30 (+1 pts)
    • 0:01:30 (+1 pts)

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From The Four Agreements. So true and I’m loving this book.

From The Four Agreements. So true and I’m loving this book.