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Member Since: Oct 21, 2007
BodyBlog Started: Nov 4, 2007
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Last Blog Post: Jun 23, 2009 7:37pm

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D.Alan

Overall Goal:  Have a body that people look at and say, "Hey, he works out!"

Fit Status:  Cottage season! Time for sun and swimming!

Motivation Level: 9/10


Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
DA
Sex:
Male
Age:
45
Location:
Occupation:
IT Guy
Personal Website:
Gym:
Home gym
Gym Location:
Um, at home...
When I Started:
How I Started:
I was always a chubby sort and was teased unmercifully in elementary school about it. I was also clumsy as a kid so sports participation was pretty much out. Things improved as I got older -- lost the baby fat somewhat, wasn't as clumsy, etc. -- but by then sports were out of my life until after college so I had no outlet for burning off the fat or being fit.

I slimmed out some in college (lots of walking, no car!) but chunked up again after college. I've never been hugely fat, but then again I was on the road to that, and have never been particularly athletic looking, either -- I've never seen my abs, yet. I took a conditioning class in college and was introduced to lifting, but not for size, and while I liked it, I didn't stick with it after the class ended. I was too intimidated by the jocks in the weight room and too unsure of my own ability and potential to go it alone w/o the support of the class instructor... those elementary school bullies really affected me.

Shortly after college I got enough courage to play hockey in an adult (beginner) league and that helped to keep the weight down, but there were too many juvenile-acting NHL wannabees in that beginner's league that there was sometimes no room on the ice for all the egos out there! Between that and not being enough time and money to pursue both hockey and a masters degree (had to to keep my job!), I dropped out of the hockey and got chunky again.

Years later (too many years later) I started doing some lifting on my own and saw some very modest changes. I did the usual buy-the-cement-weight-set-and-hope-for-t he-best that many have done, but I spent far too long not really knowing what I was doing, and never sticking at it that seriously. I think like most guys starting out in BBing I thought that after three workouts I'd be ripped and awesome... yeah, right. So I didn't make any big gains; I just toned up a bit -- though not that you could see it under all the fat... see my early "progress" pix! I also wasn't eating right, which of course doesn't help at all, so the BF% never went down and slowly kept climbing. Talk about a formula for failure. I finally discovered bb.com and found real workout plans and made the commitment to sticking with a decent routine and minding what I eat and I appear to be finally on the road to making some progress.
Why I Love It:
The pump, and seeing the progress in the mirror and in pix. It's a physical activity I can do myself and not have to put up with or rely on others (and their attitudes) like in the hockey league. I have also found that it is a great stress reliever and a lot of frustrations get pounded into submission with each rep.
How I Stay Motivated:
The mirror, progress pix, and comments from other BodySpacers!
BB Accomplishments:
So far I've dropped over 20 lbs of fat, and gained several lbs of muscle, and have had a few BodySpacers tell me that my progress has been an inspiration to them. For someone who was always the tubby kid that got picked on, that is just awesome.
Forum Signature:
"I may not be as big/buff/ripped/awesome as many BodySpacers, but I look a whole lot better than 90% of the general population" -- Me.
Last Updated: Nov 19, 2008 7:35pm

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Progress Pictures
Jul 7, 2004 Jun 28, 2009
Front dbl bi
OMG... the 40-yr-old blob. No idea of wt or BF% here, but both #s were significant, I think...  Front dbl bi 6-28-09. Wt and BF% still relatively unchanged, but guns and lats looking better, I think.
Last Updated: Jun 28, 2009 8:54pm

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Last Updated: Jun 28, 2009 8:47pm

Goals:
Main Goal:
Gain Muscle
Goal (Overall):
Have a body that people look at and say, "Hey, he works out!"
Goal (Long):
I didn't want to fall into the trap of most people my age (and younger!) where the body just keeps getting bigger and bigger -- or more accurately: wider and wider. I also didn't want to be just another fat computer geek. I was headed down that road and finally decided it had to stop. I am not necessarily looking to be like a fitness model, but who knows! After 30+ years of being, um, overbulked, I never thought I would have made the progress I have already!
Weight Goal:
Bodyfat Goal:
9%
Upcoming Contest:
Last Updated: Nov 4, 2008 3:55pm

Members That Inspire D.Alan:
Ryan__k [ BodySpace ]
Here's a kid who's had some obstacles thrown at him and where most people would use those obstacles as excuses for poor choices in life, he's turned them into reasons for making positive life choices with one hell of a committment and dedication to BBing.
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BodyAnswers
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Do you have any type of chronic disease or condition?
Yes
What is it?
I am prone to lower back pain
How does fitness help you with your condition? What do you have to do differently in your program since you have this condition?
Since I have been working out I have had fewer episodes of my back "going out" and the few times that it has happened, it hasn't been as bad and I have recovered faster. I attribute it to a more cond...more
- Updated Feb 21, 2009 8:02pm

Since you've been working out, taking supplements and eating right, how often do you get sick (cold, flu, etc.)?
Rarely
- Updated Feb 21, 2009 7:57pm

What is your cardio exercise plan?
In the winter I generally do no cardio... other than snow shoveling! During the summer I spend some time on the bike and also swimming. Nothing major or serious, only 4-5 miles at a time on the bike...more
- Updated Feb 21, 2009 7:56pm

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Latest BodyBlog Entry (45 Posts Total)
Category: Training on Jun 23, 2009 7:37pm

Don't know what I did, but something has my right shoulder hurting with flat or decline flyes and bench presses, so much that I can't lift much weight, :(  It started last week, but was just sore for a day or two afterward and seemed to be better, but this week when I tried the flat bench...


Current Supplements:
GNC Pro Performance 100% Whey Protein
GNC Pro Performance 100% Whey Protein

Started: Nov 23, 2007
Reason: Sounds like I should! Seriously, I am not getting enough protein in my daily diet, this...
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Reason: Everything you read about sups says you should get fish oil, and this is one way to do it.
Last Updated: Nov 23, 2007 5:54pm

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  • Pizza
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Last Updated: Nov 8, 2008 6:38pm

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Side Triceps - 185 lbs wonderdude2 [ View Profile ]
Jul 1, 2009 7:00pm
thanks for the comment, man
Biceps 7 88sovereign [ View Profile ]
Jun 30, 2009 1:29am
Thanks, my friend, for your rating and comment on one of my new pics. At last my chest is starting to show some small sign of development. My rib-cage is also starting to expand a little as well. And that helps a lot. It is my contention that to have a good chest, one must also concentrate on expanding and having a good rib-cage as well. Just a theory of mine!
5'8 150lbs thomas46 [ View Profile ]
Jun 29, 2009 8:27pm
thanks for the comment bro, much appreciated
5'8 150lbs thomas46 [ View Profile ]
Jun 29, 2009 8:26pm
thanks for the comment bro, much appreciated
ARMS GOOFY PIC dsegersmusicman [ View Profile ]
Jun 29, 2009 6:30am
MUST BE CONVERTING BF TO MUSCLE!! LOOKIN' LEAN & MEAN! BLessings, Dave.
alexrigi [ View Profile ]
Jun 29, 2009 12:42am
thanks so much mate,keep lifting ur looking good your self
eros64 [ View Profile ]
Jun 28, 2009 11:26pm
an appreciable change.you're doing really well.keep at it mate
Indomitable [ View Profile ]
Jun 28, 2009 5:18pm
Thx bro- awesome progress on that weight chart by the way!
flexin' mytemple [ View Profile ]
Jun 28, 2009 4:49pm
hey there...great pic you have there mate!!! keep it up!!
murphy12 [ View Profile ]
Jun 28, 2009 4:14pm
Thanks for the rating. It keeps me motivated.
eros64 [ View Profile ]
Jun 25, 2009 7:41am
thanks a bunch.I appreciate
thinkin about food wabeer1 [ View Profile ]
Jun 24, 2009 7:31am
Hey thanks for the support and feedback - really apprciate and is motivational. Hope you are having a great week.
Dlauger [ View Profile ]
Jun 23, 2009 8:19pm
Hey man thanks for the pic rating/comment. Keep killing it man you have made awesome progress!
Ryan__k [ View Profile ]
Jun 23, 2009 8:07pm
just take a nice break and do lots of stretches. Good luck bigman!
Ryan__k [ View Profile ]
Jun 23, 2009 7:34pm
i have problems training shoulders too. feels like they are gonna pop out of their sockets.
Ryan__k [ View Profile ]
Jun 23, 2009 7:00pm
hey big guy. Hows training going? Awesome to have summer here eh!! Train hard!
Hrvoje1234 [ View Profile ]
Jun 21, 2009 10:21am
Thanks for the rating. Hrvoje
Front legs, 156lbs dtboxy [ View Profile ]
Jun 21, 2009 1:04am
hey mate thanks for all the comments and ratings, i appreciate it. yea its clear that u workout good work and i really like u quote, its true
Ryan__k [ View Profile ]
Jun 20, 2009 8:43pm
thank you my friend :)
Ryan__k [ View Profile ]
Jun 19, 2009 9:57pm
hey..... he works out!!!!!!
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