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I was always in the gym, and did nothing but play sports growing up. Then I got married and had kids. (Basically, I allowed myself to come last.) My brother has recently taken up bodybuilding. Seeing his dedication and no excuses attitude helped me to realize how far I had fallen. I either had to do this, or leave my wife and kids for an early grave. It's not a hard choice when you realize the severity of your lack of action.
Why I Love It:
It was scary walking into a gym after a 9 year absence and for the first time in your life being the fat guy. Once I got going though I quickly remembered how great it felt to achieve your goals and the sense of accomplishment that came along with it.
How I Stay Motivated:
It's pretty easy to stay motivated when you have a younger brother that is 4 inches shorter then you showing you up in every aspect you use to dominate him in. I am the bigger brother and I will not remain the smaller one for long!!!
BB Accomplishments:
So far I have been cutting to get to a point I can build from. I am down 70 lbs. total since March and up 10 lbs. in lean body mass. 50 more lbs. to go and I will unleash my fury on muscle mass abilities...
Forum Signature:
Anais Nin - "Life is a process of becoming, a combination of states we have to go through. Where people fail is that they wish to elect a state and remain in it. This is a kind of death."
Started at: 315 lbs. 03/19/2008
Goal is: 210 lbs. 03/19/2009
266 lbs. ---- Beginning of "Transformation Comp." 9/01/2008
244 lbs. -- 12/31/2008
(71 lbs. lost since March 08!!!)
Started a Journal here; http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread .php?t=112184461
Last Updated: Nov 14, 2008 11:57am
Progress Pictures
Sep 2, 2008
Dec 30, 2008
This is the first ever picture of me with my shirt off. Bitter sweet I guess. 51.5 Lbs. lost feels so good, yet I have so far to go. These are gonna be funny some day.
Down 71 Lbs. total. Beginning of Jan. 1st - Apr. 1st Transformation comp. Long way to go...
My goal is to be athletically fit again. A sixpack and overall health are what I'm gunnin' for...
Goal (Long):
I was always athletic and healthy growing up. I lived in the gym and playing baseball year round. Then I got married, had kids and my focus shifted. I went from 180 lbs. to 315 lbs. before I was able to wake up from my trance. I want my sixpack. I want my health. I want my endurance and confidence back. I want to be 200-210 lbs. and 10% body fat. I know I can, and I am on my way. I'm hoping to cut the fat by my next birthday. (03-19-2009) Then from there I will build and cut to reach my desired body.
I target 10 reps per set. I usually hit 10 on the first set, then 8, then 6, then I'm lucky to get 4 or 5 up. I lift heavy. I'm hoping it will help maintane the muscle I currently have while I am cutting. And I will continue to lift heavy to gain mass later on.I target 10 reps per set. I usually hit 10 on the first set, then 8, then 6, then I'm lucky to get 4 or 5 up. I lift heavy. I'm hoping it will help maintane the muscle I currently have while I am cutt...more
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How long do you rest between sets on average? Why?
Never more then a minute. Typically 15 to 30 seconds to allow my focus to regroup. I want to keep the heart rate and the intensity up.
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What celebrity body would you most like to have? Why?
Meh... I'm not much into celebrity worship. I guess if I had to pick one I might go with Vin Diesel though. I don't want to be a bean pole pretty boy. I want to be bigger, but still cut.
Workout;
(From Lee Hayward's web page.)
MONDAY
Squats 5 of 5
Dead lifts 5 of 5
Standing calf raise 5 of 10
Leg raises 5 of 10
Incline situps 3 of 10-20
TUESDAY
Incline barbell bench press 5 of 5
Seated dumbell shoulder press 5 of 8
Bicep cable curls (low pulley) 5 of 10
Tricep pushdowns...
Happy New Year to you too man! Good luck with the goals in the new year! I am glad this comp is starting to really give me an extra boost to shed some wieght and get in shape.
Yeah, did you notice my weight, from last week's adventures? Ha ha... I jumped back up 3 lbs. Oh well, I guess that's what happens. We should both have a good 3 months solid, of un-solicited weight loss! :D
