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Back in 1990 I picked up my first Muscle and Fitness Mag. and I entered the Iron Culture. I swore I would be Mr. Olympia some day. When I became a Marine in the spring of 1995, my desire to lift heavy and get big turned into the need to run and lead Marines. While serving in my beloved Marine Corps my average weight was 215 with 12% body fat. The Marine Corps thought I was too fat. At 5'9" my max weight was something like 168. Scoring a 1st class on my PFT kept me out of trouble. After 8 years of service I left the Corps at 225 with 18% body fat. I thought I was the fattest person in the world then. However, my fall from the ways of Iron proved ill for my healh and now I find myself weighing more that 270 and who knows how much body fat. I am on a journey now to get back what I have lost and gain more. As a Corrections Officer it is vital that I am physically at the top of my game. As a husband and father, I need to make sure that I am there for my family, living long and living strong. Casting shadows and chasing dreams.
Why I Love It:
I can see and feel the results of working hard. I have only started my return to the Iron Culture. It feels great!
How I Stay Motivated:
By setting goals and working towards accomplishing those goals.
BB Accomplishments:
Forum Signature:
"Cast Shadows and Chase Dreams."
Last Updated: Dec 5, 2007 9:30am
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1)Recover from shoulder and elbow injury. 2)Drop body fat% 3) Be a POSITIVE influence to all I come in contact with.
Goal (Long):
I feel I have already proven to myself that I can stick to a fitness plan, and it feels great! However, I have substained some injuries to my shoulders and elbow. Not so much from weight lifting, but from a combination of weight lifting, the work I perform and old past injuries. So far no surgery is needed. So I'm working with a Physical Therapist to treat, strengthen and prevent future injuries.
This is the perfect time for me to perfect my diet. I found a doctor that understands my goals. With his knowledge and advice I'm making progress. Even though heavy weights are not in my training program at this time, the intensity is still there. The Bossman will return.
Most importantly, I want to be a POSITIVE influence to all I come in contact with. Especially to my kids and other children. There can't ever be enough role models. Today's society lacks in morality and conviction. More men and women are needed to step up and become leaders. For one's destiny can be defined by their actions.
What celebrity body would you most like to have? Why?
The Bossman Big V. Because I'm the Bossman Big V and that's the bottom line.
- Updated Mar 2, 2008 6:43pm
Have you ever had a lifting injury?
Yes
What type of injury was it? How long were you injured? How did you recover?
(No Answer)
- Updated Mar 2, 2008 6:40pm
What is the most dangerous weightlifting exercise? Why?
Deadlift without doubt. You could really mess up your back. Most people think just bend knees and lift from floor. Clean and pres and squats can be dangerous too. But I know of more people who've needed surgery and aren't lifting anymore because of Deadlifts.Deadlift without doubt. You could really mess up your back. Most people think just bend knees and lift from floor. Clean and pres and squats can be dangerous too. But I know of more people who've ne...more
Just 5 more hours and I will be off for Spring Break. Yeah Baby!! OK so I'm not going to South Padre or Daytona. I may however go to Sea World. Samu is always cool to see. I'll be using my Spring Break mainly to follow up with the Doctor and see a physical therapist. I realize I need...
Before I start any of my workouts, I perform injury prevention exercises and stretches. The Exercises are modeled after the Marine Corps Daily 7 which I call my Quick 7. I have two variations for this cycle.
Hi there! Missed ya around here :) yes, your words really do motivate me, you are a true friend! I understand family and job priorities so no worries! You have a blessed day and stay positive!
Thank you very much for your message like always ! Me encantan las rosas rojas son mis favoritas !!! Si tienes razón a veces las cosas se ponen díficiles pero siempre hay que tener fé y confianza en uno mismo, todo eso nos hace más fuertes y mejores personas. Have a good day and your spanish is getting better ! I don't know how is my english for you, but Im studing now ! See you !!!
Tuve una semana muy pesada en la oficina pero esta bien, que tengas un excelente fin de semana y no pares de escribir, I promess I'll have more time next week, I hope it will be more quite though. HABLAMOS PRONTO!
So do you think that my english is good huh ? lol... well gracias por eso. En mi Paraguay tenemos 2 idiomas oficiales el español y el guaraní (que es el idioma nativo) pero todos hablan español, el guaraní no es muy usado but I do !. Cuando terminé mi universidad aqui yo pienso en viajar y hacer un MBA o algo en otro pais y puede ser en USA who knows really ?. Bueno aqui estoy para conversar contigo, siempre es bueno saber de ti. Nos vemos amigo ! See you !!!
Thank you so much for that wonderful quote! YOU ROCK! Vacation was short and sweet :) It was a mental and physical break so i really needed that. Now its time to hit these last 4 weeks and 4 days HARD!! I want to come in at my best :)
Gracias por tu mensaje ! sabes me pasa lo mismo en casa cuando hablo en Ingles, todos me miran raro lol.. but I love languages ! En mi oficina hablamos portugués por q' es una compañia Brasilera, dejame decirte que tu español es muy bueno y cuando tu quieras lo puedes practicar conmigo. It's my pleasure ! Que tengas un lindo día ! Chau !
Hi there! How are ya?? I'm hoping great, i'm currently at the beach on vacation and just got a chance to get on the internet for a little bit. Its been raining most of the day here so not so happy about that, BUT today is a cheat day so i'm glad about that one :P
They say train smater not harder, protect those injuries and live to lift another day.
The abs will do what the abs will do. I'm primarily focusing on changing the diet. Going from gaining 15lbs by anymeans necessary to leaning up is a big change.
My weekend is going to be nuts...lol!! Na, just doing a cancer walk. Like all night...Okay, that is nuts. Ta, ta Bossman. Have a great weekend with your bad ass self.
