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Membership Info
Member Since: Apr 11, 2005
BodyBlog Started: Apr 18, 2007
BodySpace Profile Visits:
  • Last 24 Hours: 3
  • Last 7 Days: 14
  • Overall: 3,180
Forum Posts: 15
BodyBlog Entries: 120
Comments to Others: 237
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Last Visit: Dec 9, 2009 10:36am
Last Forum Post: Feb 17, 2008 4:50pm
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Last Profile Update: Dec 9, 2009 10:33am
Last Blog Post: Nov 24, 2009 10:53am

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Fan Club (?) : 1
Mutual Friends (?) : 122
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Big_James

Overall Goal:  To be lean and healthy to look in the mirror one morning and be happy with the body I have built. To be able to play, wrestle, and enjoy everything my children offer.

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Motivation Level: 10/10


Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Big James
Sex:
Male
Age:
34
Location:
Chino Hills, California, United States
Occupation:
Photographer
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Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Jun, 2006
How I Started:
I have always purchased muscle magazines and have been a long time subscriber to IronMan. I have been on many diets and yoyoed many times. The birth of our second child is what started the fire under my ass. I decided right then that I wanted to see her through life. I started at a whopping 320 lbs with some wild ideas on how to lose the weight. At first I just cut the soda and french fries out of my diet. I instantly dropped 10-15 lbs. Then started the research I found out about low GI spiking foods and how that changes your bodies habits. I then hired a Nutrition expert and that changed everything. I still have a long ways to go and I recent injured my rotators cuff. I will reach my goal because not is not an option.
Why I Love It:
Just look at the classic Arnold pictures do you need another reason?
How I Stay Motivated:
I use to say my wife is my motivation but that's not enough. My motivation is a healthier better me the one I see in my head but not in the mirror.
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Last Updated: Aug 20, 2007 2:30pm

What Big_James Is Up To:
Dec 9, 2009
Big_James changed Weight from 290 lbs. to 285 lbs., a 5 lb. loss in 6 days
Dec 3, 2009
Big_James changed Weight from 295 lbs. to 290 lbs., a 5 lb. loss in 38 days
Nov 24, 2009
Big_James created a new blog entry, "Don't let Turkey Day stop you!"
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Progress Pictures:
Nov 29, 2007 Jan 2, 2009
Front Relaxed on top of the hill. Right Side Relaxed - 278 Lbs
Last Updated: Jan 2, 2009 5:31pm

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Last Updated: Dec 9, 2009 10:33am

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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2009 6:40pm

Goals:
Main Goal:
Transform My Body
Goal (Overall):
To be lean and healthy to look in the mirror one morning and be happy with the body I have built. To be able to play, wrestle, and enjoy everything my children offer.
Goal (Long):
It is time for a transformation I am 34 years old and I am not taking no for an answer. You people reading this you can help me hit the goal. Don't be shy speak out give me some support.
Weight Goal:
I want to LOSE 80 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
10%
Upcoming Contest:
Last Updated: Oct 20, 2009 7:14pm

Members That Inspire Big_James:
Jedi MASSter [ BodySpace ]
Because he looks normal or I should say achievable. Not like some of the genetically blessed or lab produced. Thanks for showing us normal people that we can get to goals.
Chizzad [ BodySpace ]
Same age group and lean proves that it is something I can accomplish.
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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2009 7:14pm

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Latest BodyBlog Entry (120 Posts Total)
Category: Training on Nov 24, 2009 10:53am

This holiday if its a workout day make sure you get that in ahead of the family gathering.  Remember that hard work you are putting in the gym when you look at that food maybe that will help you with some portion control.  My off day is Thursday (just worked out that way) but I am still going...


Current Supplements:
Optimum 100% Whey Protein, 5 Lbs., Double Rich Chocolate
Started: Jan 01, 2007
Reason: 
Optimum Opti-Men, 180 Tablets
Started: May 15, 2008
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Optimum CLA, 180 Softgels
Started: Oct 23, 2009
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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2009 6:45pm

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Forum Activity:
User Title: Registered User
Number Of Posts: 15 View All Posts
Posts Per Day: 0.01
Last Activity: Oct 26, 2009 8:16pm
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Workout Program:
Sunday - Legs / Abs
Monday - Back / Shoulders
Wednesday - Chest
Friday - Arms

Cardio Every Day!!!! - 60+ minutes.
Last Updated: Feb 29, 2008 4:33pm

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Hobbies:
  • Rock Climbing
  • Photography
  • Reading
Magazines:
  • Fitness RX
  • Iron Man
Healthy Foods:
  • Egg Whites, Ground Turkey, and brown rice.
Fitness Books:
  • The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding
Last Updated: Mar 5, 2008 2:20pm

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Last Updated: Nov 17, 2009 12:04pm

Visitor Comments (224)
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Nightbird573 [ View Profile ]
Nov 25, 2009 11:43am
Thank you! You have a beautiful family by the way! Give thanks and have a wonderful holiday!
Jedi MASSter [ View Profile ]
Jan 16, 2009 11:39am
Hey James how has the training been man?
amysuds [ View Profile ]
Jan 14, 2009 12:32pm
Thanks so much!
castille [ View Profile ]
Jan 4, 2009 5:43am
Thanks for the add and stay consistent, have a great day.
At Gold's curt_james [ View Profile ]
Dec 25, 2008 12:18am
Merry Christmas! Wishing you all the best during the holidays and in the new year. Happy 2009!
smartbody [ View Profile ]
Dec 24, 2008 10:05pm
Happy Holidays!!!
Jolly2010! FazerFX [ View Profile ]
Jul 18, 2008 11:38pm
Your weight chart indicates great work so far, good for you and your family!
HELL YEAH!!!! nic902 [ View Profile ]
Jul 13, 2008 6:37pm
LOL...the scale always goes up after i have some carbs :p hmmm...i have no idea about the insomnia though, maybe the carbs gave ya too much energy ;-)
HELL YEAH!!!! nic902 [ View Profile ]
Jul 13, 2008 4:31am
carb free weekend??? sounds like no fun ;-) i just recently added them back into my diet and mmmmm...did i miss them :p
Stormiorsini [ View Profile ]
Jul 12, 2008 2:57pm
OH so cool! I have a pair of the training gloves for the speedbag in pink that part of the proceeds went to breast cancer for too! There is an awesome pink beannie hat I want for the same reason!! ~Storm~
Stormiorsini [ View Profile ]
Jul 12, 2008 2:20pm
LMAO...awesome!! I want pink gloves! Now that would rock!! Hmmm...and some badass black ones would be SWEET too! lol
HELL YEAH!!!! nic902 [ View Profile ]
Jul 12, 2008 12:56pm
thanks :) thats my girl...i LOVE marilyn! whats up w/ you? hope you're having a fabulous weekend!
Stormiorsini [ View Profile ]
Jul 12, 2008 12:36pm
Hey Big J!! How are you doing?? Thank you for the comment!! Dis is my BADASIWANNABE look!! I have done some boxing but it was 2 years ago and my lats made it hard to cover my chin right...but I still have my gloves and cant wait to have a punching bag again for those days I just need to punch!! lol Hope your doing great!! ~Storm~
HELL YEAH!!!! nic902 [ View Profile ]
Jun 24, 2008 5:41am
thanks! its amazing the difference a little color can make ;-)
HELL YEAH!!!! nic902 [ View Profile ]
Jun 20, 2008 7:10pm
my most recent progress pic...but i'm gonna take some new ones next week, so hopefully i've made some progress!
HELL YEAH!!!! nic902 [ View Profile ]
Jun 19, 2008 7:46pm
thanks! my avi is from may, i've been tanning since so now i've got some color...it makes everything look better! when i actually do compete, i'll use the protan...so then i'll really be dark :)
Stormiorsini [ View Profile ]
Jun 19, 2008 5:02pm
Oh cool! I want to come down 10 in the next 6 weeks!! Its totally doable!! But holy girl's gonna have to kick ass again and eat cleeeean!! lol
Stormiorsini [ View Profile ]
Jun 19, 2008 4:46pm
Not soon enough! lol Hopefully before the end of summer...paperwork for kids needs to be cleared first. And it was definatly time to bring back the blond locks! lol How are you doin??
HELL YEAH!!!! nic902 [ View Profile ]
Jun 18, 2008 5:43am
yeah, we all have those kind of days...ya just gotta keep a positive attitude and make the next one better! :D
Alight3 [ View Profile ]
Jun 17, 2008 10:43am
Did you see me in an ad? was it the bb.com ad? or was it something else? sometimes I'm the last to know, but I wanna see it too! thanks, Alissa
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