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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:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
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.
How I Stay Motivated:
I want "that body" and I'm determined to have it!
Online Workout Journal: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=113167271
BB Accomplishments:
- 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:
"There is no such thing as instinctive training. If you followed your instincts you wouldn't think of getting under a 500 pound squat bar. You'd go down to the pub, have a couple of beers and start chasing women" - Dorian Yates
Last Updated: Jul 8, 2008 2:45am
What BuckSpin Is Up To:
Nov 22, 2009
BuckSpinchanged Weight from 217.4 lbs. to 215.8 lbs., a 1.6 lb. loss in 14 days
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
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