I used to workout all the time in HS for sports. I was always a big, strong guy, but never fit. I went to college in 2000, had a great year, but knew something needed to change. That summer I lost over 100 lbs. But living the ultimate college experience didn't help with maintain my weight lost, and I put all of it back on, plus an additional 30 lbs. Last year, I it came to a point where I had to make a choice - either except my body the way it was, or change it to the body I always desired. I chose the latter. Since August of 2007, I lost 118 lbs, and now I want to shape, transform, and mold my body into a peice of work I, myself am proud of.
Why I Love It:
Bodybuilding is one of the few things that you have total control over in your life. You and only you dictate the success you're going to have. If you work hard, you'll get results, maybe not the ones you want, or get them when you want, but that's just something else to strive for.
How I Stay Motivated:
I think about all of the people over the years, and even those now who tell me that I can't do it. All of the ones with smart ass comments. My desire to show those who doubt that I do what I say I'm going to do, and my body will be my proof.
BB Accomplishments:
Losing 118 lbs and keeping it off.
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Last Updated: Aug 14, 2008 4:57pm
Progress Pictures
Jun 21, 2008
Oct 7, 2008
The beginning after losing the weight..
Not much change, ate horribly this weekend and drank excessivly! lol
I want to take my shirt off anywhere in front of anyone by next year!
Goal (Long):
I want a body that is desired by others. I want people to say, "wow" he must be dedicated to his craft, look at his body!" I'd like to lose an additional 30 lbs, making my total weight lose somewhere near 140lbs. I'm giving myself another 2 years for my total transformation, but my goal is to see my abs within the next 12 months.
I'm feeling good! I've gotten in some really good workouts this week. I'm still feeling the effect of them today. I have back today. I like doing back because I feel that I can get the best mind-muscle connection when I do it. Also, I've gotten in 45 minutes a cardio each day thus...
Tuesday morning: Legs-modest weight, high reps
evening: Legs-heavy weight, low reps
*In the morning, I add in one minute of high intensity cardio between each set...
Yeah eating right is ALWAYS the HARD part! I have to put signs around my house to make me do it right all the time. Its hard man! Dude training is goin GREAT for me started a bunch of new techniques and strategies and I'm lovin it!
How was ur training going? Did u meet ur goals 4 da wk? I hope dat u r havin a superFANtastic wknd! We jus got back from da beach! We had 2 go again 4 a little fun n da sun b4 it's 2 chili 2 go anymore! Looking 4ward 2 weighing in 2moro and posting new progress pics...stop by and check them out if u get a chance! Lukn 4ward 2 getn feedback!
Yo, yo, yo...Yesterday I had 2 hav emergency oral surgery 2 extract 1 of my wisdom teeth do 2 absession and infection! Needless 2 say Dat my diet and workout schedule has suffered 4 da last 2 days. Dis wks progress pix may be disappointing. I do plan 2 hit HARD and STRONG once I know dat I'm in da clear. So given dat bit of info I still would like 2 have feed back GOOD or BAD when I do my weigh in and progress pix on Sunday! Keep up UR hard work so dat I will be envious of ur progress!
Sup Chuck...Had a GREAT day 2day! Stayin FOCUSED & training HARD! Truthfully, I got n trouble w/bodyspace 4 da few racey pix dat I had on my site so I removed them. I hope dat u will continue 2 support me & follow up on my progress even though I will hav 2 kep my pix CLEAN from now on...I love having u as a friend & support system! I'll catch up w/ya later n da wk!
Don't give up. Do you know how runners finish long races even when they're exhausted/their body screams in agony? They don't think of how much farther they have to go. They know there's an end, but don't dwell on how far away it is. Runners keep their heads "in the moment." They think about maybe how far they've come or not even running at all..but they just keep running...
Hanging in there. Nutrition not good, but workouts are great. Still seeing progress - guess it would really be good if the donut/cheesecake monster would stop coming by the house (lol). Keep up the great work!
