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Member Since: Jul 6, 2007
BodyBlog Started: Jul 6, 2007
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Darknesss23

Overall Goal:  to be Strong and Fit enough to keep hitting multiple homeruns during softball games to the point where the pitcher just tells me to take first base... (just like i did on Sunday May 31, 2009)

Fit Status:  Currently: sore

Motivation Level: 10/10


Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Don
Sex:
Male
Age:
26
Location:
Brookfield, Connecticut, United States
Occupation:
Free-Agent (job hunting) & Volunteer Firefighter
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Jan, 2001
How I Started:
I've always played sport from basketball to little league baseball...I played sports in high school; soccer, basketball, baseball, and golf. I started lifting weights and playing pick up games of basketball in college to stay in shape. I started lifting more then playing ball. i incorporated speed rope into my training and noticed a significant difference in my agility and speed on the basketball court. There was also a time at the beginning of my sophomore year where i had to physically remove someone from my dorm/apartment so the increased adrenaline made me want more from my workouts, I wanted to be bigger, stronger. And from what people tell me today compared to what they told me in the past... i got what i wanted, lol
Why I Love It:
I love pushing myself ...in the Gym ...even when it feels like I've got nothing left, I know I've got more to give and I am going to keep on going. I love feeling sore in the morning, afternoon, and/or night. Working out is the only constant I have, the only thing that keeps me going that keeps me smiling, I know I've got a lot to learn but I'm always hungry for more, I'm addicted. I can't stop. I won't stop.
How I Stay Motivated:
If I see or hear a worthy quote or song that in some way defines my goals or becomes a mental queue to allow for new ones, or if i happen to come up with one myself, I repeat it over and over and over again to keep my mind focused on what i'm doing. ALSO...Now that I've been a member of the local YMCA for about a year now...I find myself being some what of a mentor in the weight room. This is a "family establishment" so there are a lot of members here who are young and old whom are always looking to make a small change in their own routine. so they either take what they see from my routine OR go ahead and ask if I know something else they can do. This motivates me infinitely and even gives me a little extra pump for my own workouts.
BB Accomplishments:
One of my friends actually described me as "being obsessed with results" ... I simply told her that "obsession is a word the LAZY use to describe the Dedicated"... That shut her up...lol
Forum Signature:
Sacrifice is...Giving up something you want for something you want even more. "When I'm Good....I'm Good. When I'm bad...I'm Better." My Better... is Better than your Better. "Until then, You'll live in the shadows, in the darkness. In a place few will ever see... Where ugliness becomes Beautiful." My Body... My Fortress...
Last Updated: Sep 12, 2008 12:36am

What Darknesss23 Is Up To:
Oct 26, 2009
Darknesss23 changed Weight from 232 lbs. to 245 lbs., a 13 lb. gain in 194 days
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Progress Pictures:
Jul 14, 2004 Nov 27, 2008
italy 2004 an update from my march picture...
this was taken when the only part of that shirt that got filled was in the abdonimanal area :-p
An Update from my march picture... same shirt
Last Updated: Nov 28, 2008 4:21pm

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Last Updated: Oct 26, 2009 9:28am

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Last Updated: Oct 9, 2008 8:28am

Goals:
Main Goal:
Gain Muscle
Goal (Overall):
to be Strong and Fit enough to keep hitting multiple homeruns during softball games to the point where the pitcher just tells me to take first base... (just like i did on Sunday May 31, 2009)
Goal (Long):
Gain strength and muscle mass, endurance, stamina, and lose fat. I want to be bigger(but not too big as i found out, its quite difficult for someone of my size to crawl through a tunnel with full fire gear and air pack), leaner, stronger, faster, all the things I would need to fight fires safely and successfully. SOFTBALL SEASON 2008!!!!!! Hopefully more home-runs in my future! Also looking to make some friends on here that can keep me motivated and keep me on track and see if i can return the favor.
Weight Goal:
I want to LOSE 10 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
13%
Upcoming Contest:
Last Updated: Nov 18, 2008 9:24am

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What leg workout has worked best for you?
Leg Press machine
- Updated Mar 11, 2008 4:04pm

What chest workout has worked best for you?
Bench Press
- Updated Mar 11, 2008 4:04pm

What shoulder workout has worked best for you?
Lateral Raises
- Updated Mar 11, 2008 4:04pm

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Final minutes of the workout... Tired, exhausted, and drained.... Muscles already fatigued and swollen.... Thoughts wandering. Trying to stay focused. "YOU CAN DO THIS!  ONE LAST SET/ONE LAST REP.  GIVE IT EVERYTHING YOU GOT!" Vision clears as you get a tunnel vision effect with...


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Universal Natural Sterol Complex, 90 Tablets
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Leg Extensions – 3-4 sets / 6-8 reps
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Lying Leg Curl – 3-4 sets / 6-8 reps
Stiff Leg Deadlift – 3-4 sets / 6-8 reps
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Last Updated: Jul 6, 2007 1:59pm

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  • ROCKY - Training Montage
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Last Updated: Jul 23, 2007 9:24pm

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LiveStrong zrunner24 [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 4:53pm
hey thanks for stopping by and for the nice comment! i love lance armstrong! he is so inspirational! hope training is going well! have a great weekend hun
OneyV [ View Profile ]
Nov 17, 2009 1:51pm
THanks darling, nice hearing from you. how is life treating you?
Stephanie_9 [ View Profile ]
Nov 17, 2009 3:43am
Thanks, I'm going well, still pushing hard in the workouts. How are you going? Working hard?
lil_kris [ View Profile ]
Nov 13, 2009 7:30am
Thanks Sweets!! Now are we ever going to see u out of uniform?? Change that avi Mr!! lol... have a safe and wicked weekend!!
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Nov 9, 2009 10:48am
So sorry to hear that.. Make sure you get plenty of fluids and rest! Christy
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Nov 9, 2009 10:43am
Thank you! Yes I had a great weekend. How was yours? Christy
Upload your profile picture! holiday12 [ View Profile ]
Nov 5, 2009 8:58am
Sorry to hear that... Thank goodness that was all that was wrong. Well I hope you can still have a good day and enjoy your weekend!...:)How is training going? Christy
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Nov 5, 2009 8:12am
Good morning! It's going great! How did everything work out with your truck? christy
Upload your profile picture! holiday12 [ View Profile ]
Nov 2, 2009 8:58am
I will think good thoughts for you! Not much here.. Work and the gym.. I'm about to go here soon. Have a better day!..:)let me know how it goes.
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Nov 2, 2009 8:44am
Thank you... I'm sorry to here about your rims..I know what you mean about expenses!Just when everything is going smooth life throws in one more. Hang in there and know if you are doing your best thats all you can do!I have faith in you.Good always comes out of a bad situation!
Upload your profile picture! holiday12 [ View Profile ]
Nov 2, 2009 6:07am
How are you? Did you have a fun Halloween? If you worked you guys were very busy I'm sure!!!
Upload your profile picture! holiday12 [ View Profile ]
Oct 27, 2009 8:22am
Wow! you guys were busy! I cant believe no one was seriously hurt. people just dont realize do they? Hope you are felling rested now. Have a terrific day! Christy
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Oct 27, 2009 4:41am
Did you have alot of emergencies this weekend? christy
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Oct 27, 2009 4:40am
Thank you so much!..:) christy
DeborahAnn [ View Profile ]
Oct 26, 2009 1:14pm
LOL thanks Buddy :)
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Oct 25, 2009 7:35pm
Thank you so much!..:) I hope ur weekend went well. christy
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Oct 25, 2009 3:43pm
I had a great weekend! I placed 2nd in State finals in houston. so i am on my way to Nationals! How was your weekend? Christy
lil_kris [ View Profile ]
Oct 25, 2009 11:23am
Ha, thanks Mr... but had to switch my look today! Gotta support the best! Hope ur having a sweet weekend! :)
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Oct 22, 2009 10:28am
Do you think that might possibly have something to do with the fact that we speak once every 10 months or so? Lol. Anyway, I actually do remember telling you I was training for a Figure show at the beginning of the year. Thanks anyway :) Have you recovered from your injuries?
Stephanie_9 [ View Profile ]
Oct 22, 2009 1:01am
Thanks for stopping by and calling me cute. I'm told that a lot in person but not usually online :-) Hows the firefighting going? So how is it as a volunteer? Do you get called out to jobs in your area?
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