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Member Since: Jun 7, 2004
BodyBlog Started: Oct 13, 2006
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Last Forum Post: Dec 25, 2009 8:32pm
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Last Profile Update: Yesterday, 5:10pm
Last Blog Post: Dec 24, 2009 12:29pm

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Growing-up

Overall Goal:  My goal is to be in shape and ready for competition.

Fit Status:  Need to slow down, feeling the beginning of a cold

Motivation Level: 10/10


Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Frank
Sex:
Male
Age:
43
Location:
Sta. Ana, San Jose, Costa Rica
Occupation:
Quality Manager
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Apr, 2003
How I Started:
Always wanted to keep myself in relatively good shape, mainly working at an office gives you long-term stress that erodes your health bit by bit.
Why I Love It:
It is the One Thing that you can do for you that will change how you are and feel as well as how others perceive you
How I Stay Motivated:
By setting long-term and short-term goals.
BB Accomplishments:
Stay healthy
Forum Signature:
An excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie, for an excuse is a lie guarded. Pope John Paul II Stop giving excuses, get up, start working out!
Last Updated: Aug 15, 2008 8:11am

What Growing-up Is Up To:
Nov 11, 2009
Growing-up updated Motivation Level from 8/10 to 10/10 and said: "Training smart back in the gym."
Oct 29, 2009
Growing-up updated Motivation Level from 5/10 to 8/10 and said: "Taking two days off, helping home, fixing my car, running slower to recover"
Oct 20, 2009
Growing-up joined the BodyGroup 40 and over get busy crew
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Progress Pictures:
Jun 26, 2005 Oct 18, 2009
Walking around my house Front view relax
Cold, just walking the house
Guess nothing to do before hitting the shower and after doing some push-ups, one week lost :( no run, no karate, no weights.
Last Updated: Oct 18, 2009 1:04pm

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Last Updated: Dec 5, 2009 9:58am

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Last Updated: Dec 5, 2009 9:58am

Goals:
Main Goal:
Improve For A Sport
Goal (Overall):
My goal is to be in shape and ready for competition.
Goal (Long):
2009 promise to be a year of bigger size, while keeping good agility and strength. Finally return to marathon distance running by mid year there is the Guanacaste (in Tamarindo) Marathon now it is international, so it is going to be very competitive. Be part of the Kioday dojo in Costa Rica, help my sensei, and help him grow bigger the center, expand JKSA in Costa Rica. All of this requires to be not only in good shape, but be in competitive shape.
Weight Goal:
I want to GAIN 8 kg
Bodyfat Goal:
12%
Upcoming Contest:
Last Updated: Sep 13, 2008 9:01am

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What mistakes did you make when you first started working out?
Since we have a high level of testosterone, we start lifting every time heavier and less focus, we end hurting our joints and other tissues.
- Updated Jan 18, 2008 4:38pm

What is the one tip you would give somebody who is just getting started?
Focus, Focus, Focus, work hard, work smart.
- Updated Jan 18, 2008 4:38pm

Do you sometimes use joint health supplements?
Yes
Which ones do you use?
Glutamine, and Glucosamine
- Updated Jan 18, 2008 4:36pm

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Contest History:
Sep 03, 2006:
Heredia Karate-do Championship - Placing: 2
Last Updated: Sep 13, 2008 9:01am

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Latest BodyBlog Entry (109 Posts Total)
Category: Other on Dec 24, 2009 12:29pm

May sound a bit out of date, but for us Christians it is very important to celebrate the 25th as the coming of our Lord Jesus, as it is also the solstice of Winter the longest night changes, and soon the Sun like Christ the light of the world will prevail.

This year I will be participating...


Current Supplements:
Nature Made Antioxidant Formula
Nature Made Antioxidant Formula

Started: Jan 01, 2006
Reason: Aid in the Recovery period after training or long distance runs (10 - 22 km)
Nature Made Super B-Complex
Nature Made Super B-Complex

Started: Jan 01, 2006
Reason: Aid in the recovery process after training or long distance runs (10 - 22 km)
Nature Made Glucosamine 500 mg
Nature Made Glucosamine 500 mg

Started: Jul 10, 2006
Reason: With sweeps, punches, and kicks come injuries to the connectivity tissue, not to mention...
Nature Made Conjugated Linoleic Acid 500 mg  read more »
Last Updated: Oct 10, 2006 7:42pm

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Workout Program:
Warm-up: 15 Elliptical machine, inclined crunches, Leg raise, obliques,

Day 1:
Shoulders:
Military press: 3 x 8 dumbbells’
Superset Lateral elevation inclined: 3 x 8
Superset Back elevation: 3 x 8
EZ Military press: 3 x 8

Chest:
Declined Press Bench 3 x 8
Cross over...
Last Updated: Jan 20, 2007 6:30am

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  • Going out Fishing
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  • Suspiro Limenno
Workout Music:
  • The Prodigy
  • Linkin park
  • Black Lab
Last Updated: Apr 27, 2008 8:41am

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Visitor Comments (56)
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metalmike [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 10:16pm
thanks for the rate
Back Flex cjj2k [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 8:02pm
Dude, you look like you've put on quite a bit of size to the chest. Nice job
duggan1 [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 3:18pm
thanks for the commenting and rating , good luck in 2010 !
JJWhit [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 1:22pm
Thanks for the feedback man, best of luck to you as well...
Poolside Vegas BrandyTKO [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 11:31am
Merry Christmas to you as well, brother. Hope you succeed in your goals and have an awesome competition! Do you have a set date for the comp?
mdwafnj2007 [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 9:00am
You too bro. Happy Holidays to you and yours!
CK_ [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 6:21am
Thanks man!! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! -CK
BraSo [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 2:31am
Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year! Wishing you the best in everything in 2010.
Crastinus [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 2:31am
Thank you so much for the rating! Damiano
MajorT [ View Profile ]
Dec 25, 2009 8:53pm
Hey friend how are you? 2010 is a new year. I'm getting back into weight training, its been a long time. How was Christmas? God Bless!
Trophy Pose Backstage Cdt_Richards [ View Profile ]
Dec 25, 2009 9:57am
Thanks. Merry Christmas to you, too!
V Taper kbismadkool [ View Profile ]
Dec 25, 2009 9:47am
thanks man! Merry Christmas to you as well, hope all you hit all your goals this year!
mikeystl09 [ View Profile ]
Dec 25, 2009 8:13am
happy holidays to you too and loking swole man keep up the hard work
FLCoastie [ View Profile ]
Dec 25, 2009 7:23am
Thanks Frank and I wish you the same.
Side Shot 210 Lbs oldrider [ View Profile ]
Dec 25, 2009 4:02am
Hey Frannk , Thanks for stopping by . Brothers in Iron , I Like that . I hope you and yours have a Great Christmas . Talk Later , Greg
baby it's cold outside Jen_absgirl [ View Profile ]
Dec 25, 2009 3:06am
Thank you for the lovely greeting Frank - I will take that to heart - Merry Christmas to you, and I promise to make every moment with the iron count
bicep bbfinatic4ever [ View Profile ]
Dec 24, 2009 11:06pm
Merry Christmas to you my bro! wishing the best to you and yours.
Bertoman [ View Profile ]
Dec 24, 2009 8:10pm
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!!! Thanks! Keep up the great work!
163 lbs mrjabruce [ View Profile ]
Dec 24, 2009 7:30pm
Merry Christmas to you too! Thanks :D
ant1232 [ View Profile ]
Dec 24, 2009 6:42pm
thanks and merry christmas to you 2
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