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Overall Goal: I will turn this lump of coal into a diamond thru the sheer pressure of my will, heart, soul & mind in the forge of hot sweat & cold iron, and force my body to metamorphasize into the build I've always wanted but was too afraid to try to earn
Fit Status:
Eating, Lifting, Sleeping, Repeating
Motivation Level: 10/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Todd
Sex:
Male
Age:
43
Location:
Union, Maine, United States
Occupation:
The Beer Guy
Personal Website:
Gym:
Waldoboro Fitness Center
Gym Location:
Waldoboro, ME
When I Started:
Feb, 2008
How I Started:
After losing all that weight, I started to get some actual definition. I've NEVER had definition. I like it....a LOT! So I decided to commit a year of my life to developing my body into the one I've always wanted but was too afraid to try to earn. I have now decided to extend that original 12 months into a 45 month plan thru the end of 2011.
Why I Love It:
I love the challenge of pushing my body's limits to new levels, striving to set new PRs every workout and the changes in my body, mind & soul as a result.
- Losing 70lbs in 13.5 weeks (82 pounds total to date)
- Winning a local "Biggest Loser" fitness competition as a result
- Getting below 200lbs for the 1st time in over 2 decades
- Getting the beginnings of some (to me) KEWL definition
- Losing 30% of my bodyweight!!! (to date)
- Changing my life forever
Forum Signature:
Oh, another truth
And there's nowhere you can hide
Oh, in this house of doom
Ain't no one gets out alive
Oh, once you step inside
No one gets out alive
- Black Label Society, "House Of Doom"
BuckSpin changed Weight from 215 lbs. to 223 lbs., a 8 lb. gain in 85 days - 3:03 pm - Comment
Jun 28, 2009
BuckSpin is inspired by b.spencer. Reason: "Because he has set the bar so high for anyone going thru a transformation thru his sheer determination... " - 8:23 pm - Comment
Jun 24, 2009
BuckSpin is inspired by heidismommy. Reason: "Because she is a hero to her biggest fan, her daughter, and has & continues to overcome... " - 4:05 am - Comment
This was me in January, 2008. I weighed about 270 and had been overweight for the better part of 20+ years. I decided to make a change in my life when a local fitness center sponsored a 12 week "Biggest Loser" program. I started my new life on February 4th, 2008.
Me wearing my favorite BB.com T-shirt at 6 weeks of training & at 52 weeks. I've put on almost 40lbs in 6 months and still have wiggle room in the 32" waist!
I will turn this lump of coal into a diamond thru the sheer pressure of my will, heart, soul & mind in the forge of hot sweat & cold iron, and force my body to metamorphasize into the build I've always wanted but was too afraid to try to earn
Goal (Long):
GOALS FOR 2009:
- I WILL begin serious training to eventually compete by 2011
- I WILL be that one Novice who gets the Open guys attention when I do come out into the sun to "play"...
- I WILL earn my NCSA CPT certificate in 2009
- I WILL be able to provide for my family with the above
- I WILL impact at least one life as a CPT like mine was
- I WILL weigh 200lbs after my annual cut...and look it
The cold filtered whey isolate is not electrically nor chemically extracted, is very low sodium (important to me) as well as fat & carb free. Cold is good for protein purity, and I like being able to chose what carbs to add (strawberries for me) and it frees up valuable diet budget space as well. I also like the "natural" aspect of the process.The cold filtered whey isolate is not electrically nor chemically extracted, is very low sodium (important to me) as well as fat & carb free. Cold is good for protein purity, and I like being able to ...more
In replying to a thread in the O35 Forum I posted my daily nutrition with macros/etc. Someone correctly pointed out that I had miscalculated my macros due to not taking into account the cals in those macros. Upon recalculating them I was a bit stunned:
I'm working with an AMAZING Sports Nutritionist (Mary Lavansky), who is a former National Champion bodybuilder and current Maine state champion powerlifter. After my serious weight loss in such a short time she has been tweaking my nutrition and set me up with a 4 week program to add some...
Thanks for the encouraging words!
Just lost 1 lb this week, but that happens sometimes. I am not sure why, my eating is pretty much the same each week. Thanks again!
You have some impressive stats and such in your journal! :) My Mentzer HIT is growing and evolving with my understanding of it--I'm hoping to put an end to these "false starts" and REALLY start getting my act together! But it's taken me this long, I think, to realize how much I really have to put on the table to make it work... training to and beyond failure is new for me...
Buck you look awesome. I did not realize how much weight you lost. that is fantastic. ou are lookin great aslo.
thanks for stoppin by my site. drop me a line next time you visit.
stay focused
You know it's never too late to shoot for the stars
Regardless of who you are
So do whatever it takes
'Cause you can't rewind a moment in this life
Let nothing stand in your way
'Cause the hands of time are never on your side
--NICKELBACK--
Hey Buck, I Just want to let you know that I believe that your group the TRANSFORMERS is one of the best on the site! Thanks for all of your motivation and continued support! All the best!
Thank you sir for keeping tabs on me and reminding me of how to read between the lines. Your support is much valued and appreciated. Always look forward to your insights. BTW, been reading your journal. Awesome progress
