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I'm a United states Marine and I was injured in combat. I had to go for therapy then I desided I wanted to get back into shape and help my shoulder. After putting on a lot of weight being on bed rest I came to realize that I needed to do something because I was out of shape and I didn't like who I was becoming.
Why I Love It:
I love staying fit and setting new goals. Having that much control over my body feels good. What feels even better is looking into the mirror and seeing how I've changed from when I started. I'm not happy with what I look like now, but maybe soon. Who knows.
How I Stay Motivated:
It's hard and I'm not going to pretend it's easy to stay motivated. Between a full work load at school,work, and what not it's tough. But the best way I stay motivated is by seeing the progress others have made and finding what I want for myself. I'm an easy gainer but it's tough for me to lose the fat. Thats what I'm working toward now.
BB Accomplishments:
2008 Re-comp contest. The contest that started it all for me. If only I knew what I know now then, maybe I would've come out on top in that one. But live and learn.
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Last Updated: Nov 8, 2009 1:14pm
What IronAlex Is Up To:
Dec 20, 2009
IronAlexchanged Weight from 195 lbs. to 192 lbs., a 3 lb. loss in 7 days
I want to cut to look good for the summer. I've managed to work hard and put on some muscle like I wanted, so I want to cut and see how that looks since I haven't been as lean as I would like to be.
I usually do a 3x10 type of workout just because that's what I have always done.
- Updated Apr 15, 2009 9:28pm
How long do you rest between sets on average? Why?
I usually try to break up arms so there is only rest on which ever arm I am not working out so I like to do triceps (left then right) then biceps (left then right) Because if your resting your not working out so you should minimize rest between sets. IMOI usually try to break up arms so there is only rest on which ever arm I am not working out so I like to do triceps (left then right) then biceps (left then right) Because if your resting your not wor...more
- Updated Apr 15, 2009 9:28pm
What do you think about people who "grunt" loudly while working out? Do you do it?
Not loudly haha but it doesn't bother me I don't think about anyone else when I'm working out.
Sometimes the hardest advice to follow is your own advice. I have come (and gone on occasion) on the message boards here for the past two years or so offering solid advice and motivation for anyone who needs help shedding the extra pounds, I may not look it at the moment but I know a few...
Hi Alex! I am so happy you said hello - I have a ques for you - were we talking about invoking alternate muscles if something was injured - was that you I was talking to? Need to know for a friend
Hi alex! Hope your day is going well - just dropping by to see how you are doing. btw, I have a link for an article that you may find interesting - I'll send it next time you are on!
thanks man. just keep up the consistency with your diet and training and I promise you'll get that six pack. I never believed I would have one so trust me :)
Thank you very much alex, for the very kind compliment on the legs pic. So nice to have you drop by to say hi. I hope you have a good weekend - you made mine!
Hey thanks! Training is going really well! Im trying to double on legs and biceps. Give them an extra kick. Hopefully competing soon. Trying to just train like its really soon. What about you?
Hi Alex - thank you for the kind compliment - it is always appreciated, and motivates me to do even better. Thank you for adding me to your friends, and i also see you are a military man? Please accept my sincere appreication for serving our country. Best wishes to you on your goal - let me know if I can help you at all with what I do :)
Hey! Good to hear from you! I haven't put up any new pics because there haven't been any significant changes. I've been in law school (just finished my last class, now I have finals left) and trying to balance it all has left me only trying to maintain. It's tough! Seems like you're doing well!
