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
At @earlybirdoc Making today count by making the most important meal of the day the best meal of the day. (at Early Bird Cafe)

At @earlybirdoc Making today count by making the most important meal of the day the best meal of the day. (at Early Bird Cafe)

My Workout For Tuesday March 05

I earned 1259 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Barbell Squat +516 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
    • 95 lb x 5 reps (+50 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+53 pts)
    • 185 lb x 2 reps (+62 pts)
    • 205 lb x 5 reps (+105 pts)
    • 205 lb x 5 reps (+105 pts)
    • 205 lb x 5 reps (+105 pts)

  • Machine Hack Squat +102 pts

    • 230 lb x 7 reps (+51 pts)
    • 230 lb x 7 reps (+51 pts)

  • Leg Extensions +79 pts

    • 181 lb x 8 reps (+25 pts)
    • 204 lb x 6 reps (+27 pts)
    • 204 lb x 6 reps (+27 pts)

  • Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift +363 pts

    • 225 lb x 5 reps (+121 pts)
    • 225 lb x 5 reps (+121 pts)
    • 225 lb x 5 reps (+121 pts)

  • Lying Leg Curls +79 pts

    • 140 lb x 8 reps (+19 pts)
    • 155 lb x 6 reps (+20 pts)
    • 155 lb x 6 reps (+20 pts)
    • 155 lb x 6 reps (+20 pts)

  • Seated Calf Raise +120 pts

    • 175 lb x 8 reps (+24 pts)
    • 175 lb x 8 reps (+24 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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My Workout For Tuesday March 05

I earned 1259 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Barbell Squat +516 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
    • 95 lb x 5 reps (+50 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+53 pts)
    • 185 lb x 2 reps (+62 pts)
    • 205 lb x 5 reps (+105 pts)
    • 205 lb x 5 reps (+105 pts)
    • 205 lb x 5 reps (+105 pts)

  • Machine Hack Squat +102 pts

    • 230 lb x 7 reps (+51 pts)
    • 230 lb x 7 reps (+51 pts)

  • Leg Extensions +79 pts

    • 181 lb x 8 reps (+25 pts)
    • 204 lb x 6 reps (+27 pts)
    • 204 lb x 6 reps (+27 pts)

  • Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift +363 pts

    • 225 lb x 5 reps (+121 pts)
    • 225 lb x 5 reps (+121 pts)
    • 225 lb x 5 reps (+121 pts)

  • Lying Leg Curls +79 pts

    • 140 lb x 8 reps (+19 pts)
    • 155 lb x 6 reps (+20 pts)
    • 155 lb x 6 reps (+20 pts)
    • 155 lb x 6 reps (+20 pts)

  • Seated Calf Raise +120 pts

    • 175 lb x 8 reps (+24 pts)
    • 175 lb x 8 reps (+24 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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My Workout For Monday March 04

I earned 1437 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Pendlay Row +207 pts

    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+39 pts)
    • 155 lb x 5 reps (+56 pts)
    • 155 lb x 5 reps (+56 pts)
    • 155 lb x 5 reps (+56 pts)

  • Pull-Up +21 pts

    • 7 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+7 pts)
    • 7 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+7 pts)
    • 7 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+7 pts)
    • Max effort chest to bar style

  • Dumbbell Bench Press +274 pts

    • 40 lb x 5 reps (+45 pts)
    • 50 lb x 5 reps (+52 pts)
    • 60 lb x 5 reps (+59 pts)
    • 60 lb x 5 reps (+59 pts)
    • 60 lb x 5 reps (+59 pts)

  • EZ-Bar Curl +49 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+13 pts)
    • 80 lb x 7 reps (+18 pts)
    • 80 lb x 7 reps (+18 pts)

  • Lying Triceps Press +27 pts

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

  • Dips - Chest Version +20 pts

    • 8 reps || assisted || 85 lb (+10 pts)
    • 8 reps || assisted || 85 lb (+10 pts)

  • Standing Barbell Shoulder Press (OHP) +345 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+49 pts)
    • 75 lb x 5 reps (+60 pts)
    • 65 lb x 5 reps (+56 pts)
    • 75 lb x 5 reps (+60 pts)
    • 75 lb x 5 reps (+60 pts)
    • 75 lb x 5 reps (+60 pts)

  • L-Sit Pull-Up +300 pts

    • 7 reps (+100 pts)
    • 7 reps (+100 pts)
    • 7 reps (+100 pts)

  • Face Pull +59 pts

    • 50 lb x 8 reps (+19 pts)
    • 57.5 lb x 8 reps (+20 pts)
    • 57.5 lb x 8 reps (+20 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)

  • Seated Palm-Up Barbell Wrist Curl +33 pts

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

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My Workout For Monday March 04

I earned 1437 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Pendlay Row +207 pts

    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+39 pts)
    • 155 lb x 5 reps (+56 pts)
    • 155 lb x 5 reps (+56 pts)
    • 155 lb x 5 reps (+56 pts)

  • Pull-Up +21 pts

    • 7 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+7 pts)
    • 7 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+7 pts)
    • 7 reps || assisted || 115 lb (+7 pts)
    • Max effort chest to bar style

  • Dumbbell Bench Press +274 pts

    • 40 lb x 5 reps (+45 pts)
    • 50 lb x 5 reps (+52 pts)
    • 60 lb x 5 reps (+59 pts)
    • 60 lb x 5 reps (+59 pts)
    • 60 lb x 5 reps (+59 pts)

  • EZ-Bar Curl +49 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+13 pts)
    • 80 lb x 7 reps (+18 pts)
    • 80 lb x 7 reps (+18 pts)

  • Lying Triceps Press +27 pts

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

  • Dips - Chest Version +20 pts

    • 8 reps || assisted || 85 lb (+10 pts)
    • 8 reps || assisted || 85 lb (+10 pts)

  • Standing Barbell Shoulder Press (OHP) +345 pts

    • 45 lb x 5 reps (+49 pts)
    • 75 lb x 5 reps (+60 pts)
    • 65 lb x 5 reps (+56 pts)
    • 75 lb x 5 reps (+60 pts)
    • 75 lb x 5 reps (+60 pts)
    • 75 lb x 5 reps (+60 pts)

  • L-Sit Pull-Up +300 pts

    • 7 reps (+100 pts)
    • 7 reps (+100 pts)
    • 7 reps (+100 pts)

  • Face Pull +59 pts

    • 50 lb x 8 reps (+19 pts)
    • 57.5 lb x 8 reps (+20 pts)
    • 57.5 lb x 8 reps (+20 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)

  • Seated Palm-Up Barbell Wrist Curl +33 pts

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

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Tonight’s #Paleo potluck entry: Mashed Cinammon Sweet Potato with Creole Shrimp Jambalaya with a Southwest Sausage. Ceviche not pictured but was amazing.

Tonight’s #Paleo potluck entry: Mashed Cinammon Sweet Potato with Creole Shrimp Jambalaya with a Southwest Sausage. Ceviche not pictured but was amazing.

Put your phone down. This smiling baby polar bear just born in a NY Zoo is the greatest thing you’ll see on the Internet today. #aww

Put your phone down. This smiling baby polar bear just born in a NY Zoo is the greatest thing you’ll see on the Internet today. #aww

My Workout For Saturday March 02

I earned 1537 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Dumbbell Bench Press +432 pts

    • 40 lb x 3 reps (+36 pts)
    • 40 lb x 3 reps (+36 pts)
    • 40 lb x 3 reps (+36 pts)
    • 40 lb x 3 reps (+36 pts)
    • 40 lb x 3 reps (+36 pts)
    • 40 lb x 3 reps (+36 pts)
    • 40 lb x 3 reps (+36 pts)
    • 40 lb x 3 reps (+36 pts)
    • 40 lb x 3 reps (+36 pts)
    • 40 lb x 3 reps (+36 pts)
    • 40 lb x 3 reps (+36 pts)
    • 40 lb x 3 reps (+36 pts)

  • Incline Dumbbell Bench Press +330 pts

    • 40 lb x 10 reps (+55 pts)
    • 40 lb x 10 reps (+55 pts)
    • 40 lb x 10 reps (+55 pts)
    • 40 lb x 10 reps (+55 pts)
    • 40 lb x 10 reps (+55 pts)
    • 40 lb x 10 reps (+55 pts)

  • Machine Bench Press +194 pts

    • 70 lb x 15 reps (+33 pts)
    • 70 lb x 15 reps (+33 pts)
    • 70 lb x 13 reps (+32 pts)
    • 70 lb x 13 reps (+32 pts)
    • 70 lb x 12 reps (+32 pts)
    • 70 lb x 12 reps (+32 pts)
    • Failurex3

  • Incline Cable Flyes +98 pts

    • 20 lb x 20 reps (+16 pts)
    • 20 lb x 20 reps (+16 pts)
    • 25 lb x 20 reps (+16 pts)
    • 25 lb x 20 reps (+16 pts)
    • 30 lb x 20 reps (+17 pts)
    • 30 lb x 20 reps (+17 pts)

  • Preacher Curl +60 pts

    • 75 lb x 12 reps (+20 pts)
    • 75 lb x 12 reps (+20 pts)
    • 75 lb x 12 reps (+20 pts)

  • Concentration Curls +40 pts

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

  • Spider Curl +108 pts

    • 65 lb x 10 reps (+18 pts)
    • 65 lb x 10 reps (+18 pts)
    • 65 lb x 10 reps (+18 pts)
    • 65 lb x 10 reps (+18 pts)
    • 65 lb x 10 reps (+18 pts)
    • 65 lb x 10 reps (+18 pts)

  • Tricep Dumbbell Kickback +132 pts

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

  • Lying Barbell Triceps Extension (“Skullcrusher”) +60 pts

    • 50 lb x 7 reps (+10 pts)
    • 50 lb x 7 reps (+10 pts)
    • 50 lb x 7 reps (+10 pts)
    • 50 lb x 7 reps (+10 pts)
    • 50 lb x 7 reps (+10 pts)
    • 50 lb x 7 reps (+10 pts)

  • Triceps Pushdown +83 pts

    • 50 lb x 15 reps (+11 pts)
    • 50 lb x 15 reps (+11 pts)
    • 50 lb x 13 reps (+11 pts)
    • 40 lb x 15 reps (+10 pts)
    • 40 lb x 13 reps (+10 pts)
    • 40 lb x 12 reps (+10 pts)
    • 30 lb x 22 reps (+10 pts)
    • 30 lb x 18 reps (+10 pts)
    • Punishing myself for having too much wine last night. Lolz to failureeeeezzzzz

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stopgivin-up: emilyeatsright: Technically this is 364 days difference but I couldn’t resist. This is what a year of work looks like. You can do this. You are next. Left-290 , Right-185 Amazing transformation!

stopgivin-up:

emilyeatsright:

Technically this is 364 days difference but I couldn’t resist.

This is what a year of work looks like.

You can do this. You are next.

Left-290 , Right-185

Amazing transformation!

(via flyingaweigh)

theclearlydope: A. Will always reblog this. B. This gif will forever represent Thursday. Working sick with the best of intentions. This is what today feels like.

theclearlydope:

A. Will always reblog this.

B. This gif will forever represent Thursday.

Working sick with the best of intentions. This is what today feels like.

(Source: ForGIFs.com)

My Workout For Wednesday February 27

I earned 1258 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Elliptical Trainer +37 pts

    • 0:05:00 || Moderate (+37 pts)

  • Pendlay Row +234 pts

    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+39 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+39 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+39 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+39 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+39 pts)
    • 135 lb x 3 reps (+39 pts)

  • L-Sit Pull-Up +300 pts

    • 7 reps (+100 pts)
    • 7 reps (+100 pts)
    • 7 reps (+100 pts)

  • Barbell Shrug +90 pts

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

  • Seated Cable Row +162 pts

    • 180 lb x 8 reps (+54 pts)
    • 180 lb x 8 reps (+54 pts)
    • 180 lb x 8 reps (+54 pts)

  • One-Arm Dumbbell Row +80 pts

    • 40 lb x 12 reps (+40 pts)
    • 40 lb x 12 reps (+40 pts)

  • Close-Grip Front Lat Pulldown +34 pts

    • 100 lb x 20 reps (+17 pts)
    • 100 lb x 20 reps (+17 pts)

  • Standing Barbell Shoulder Press (OHP) +247 pts

    • 85 lb x 5 reps (+64 pts)
    • 85 lb x 5 reps (+64 pts)
    • 85 lb x 5 reps (+64 pts)
    • 95 lb x 3 reps (+55 pts)

  • Upright Barbell Row +50 pts

    • 65 lb x 15 reps (+25 pts)
    • 65 lb x 15 reps (+25 pts)

  • Side Lateral Raise +24 pts

    • 10 lb x 12 reps (+8 pts)
    • 10 lb x 12 reps (+8 pts)
    • 10 lb x 12 reps (+8 pts)

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Love the cup. (at Dripp)

Love the cup. (at Dripp)

My Workout For Tuesday February 26

I earned 1571 points for my workout on Fitocracy!


  • Barbell Squat +781 pts

    • 95 lb x 5 reps (+50 pts)
    • 95 lb x 5 reps (+50 pts)
    • 135 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
    • 185 lb x 5 reps (+92 pts)
    • 185 lb x 5 reps (+92 pts)
    • 185 lb x 5 reps (+92 pts)
    • 195 lb x 3 reps (+79 pts)
    • 205 lb x 3 reps (+85 pts)
    • 205 lb x 3 reps (+85 pts)
    • 215 lb x 3 reps (+90 pts)

  • Machine Hack Squat +120 pts

    • 180 lb x 12 reps (+40 pts)
    • 180 lb x 12 reps (+40 pts)
    • 180 lb x 12 reps (+40 pts)

  • Leg Extensions +78 pts

    • 185 lb x 8 reps (+26 pts)
    • 185 lb x 8 reps (+26 pts)
    • 185 lb x 8 reps (+26 pts)

  • Barbell Deadlift +351 pts

    • 205 lb x 7 reps (+117 pts)
    • 205 lb x 7 reps (+117 pts)
    • 205 lb x 7 reps (+117 pts)

  • Seated Leg Curl +81 pts

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

  • Machine Calf Extension +105 pts

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

  • Rowing (machine) +55 pts

    • 0:01:57 || 500 m (+55 pts)

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#Paleo Mahi Mahi served on a bed of ginger carrots with scallions.

#Paleo Mahi Mahi served on a bed of ginger carrots with scallions.

Yes. It’s wrong and danger to feed your babies to bears. Also not #paleo unless the baby is grass fed. (at Ontario Mills Outlet Mall)

Yes. It’s wrong and danger to feed your babies to bears. Also not #paleo unless the baby is grass fed. (at Ontario Mills Outlet Mall)