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"Not giving up. No matter how embarassed, how stupid, how hurt, how tired, how stressed, how emo, how whatever: Don't give up."
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Jacob
Sex:
Male
Age:
21
Location:
Missouri, United States
Occupation:
Freelance Writer
Personal Website:
Gym:
Drury University Fitness Center
Gym Location:
Drury University
When I Started:
Nov, 2006
How I Started:
Part of my college's requirements is taking a general health class. My teacher for the class helped me start lifting to gain strength.
Why I Love It:
Balance, plain and simple. The relaxation I experience after a good training session or lifting session, as well as the zen like feeling after sparring that washes out all doubt in my mind that I am alive.
How I Stay Motivated:
Feeling myself get better, faster, stronger. Seeing the cuts develop and watching myself inherit the warrior culture that my soul belongs to.
BB Accomplishments:
Forum Signature:
Last Updated: Oct 9, 2008 12:58am
Progress Pictures
Nov 30, 2005
Sep 29, 2008
This was me at 175 about six months before I started trying to get better. That soda in front of me is a mountain dew, which I can't really stomach more than half a can of anymore.
Not giving up. No matter how embarassed, how stupid, how hurt, how tired, how stressed, how emo, how whatever: Don't give up.
Goal (Long):
Create a martial lifestyle that I can succeed in while maintaining a solid foundation in school.
DA RULES:
No soda.
Train often as possible.
Work Out.
Bike.
Eat Naturally.
Take the stairs.
No matter how embarassed, how stupid, how hurt, how tired, how stressed, how emo, how whatever: Don't give up.
What is the one tip you would give somebody who is just getting started?
Make it count. Don't start just for a bit. Keep it going.
- Updated Aug 11, 2008 11:19pm
What are your secrets for making healthy food taste great?
There's a lot of healthy food that tastes great. A chicken breast with a smattering of 3:1 Salt/pepper and low-fat barbeque sauce is awesome, specially when it's fresh.
Salads are another favorite,just be careful with the amount of dressing.There's a lot of healthy food that tastes great. A chicken breast with a smattering of 3:1 Salt/pepper and low-fat barbeque sauce is awesome, specially when it's fresh.
It kind of bothers me to say this, but the nagging feeling has finally won out. I think that the time I've spent learning Jiu-Jitsu has sort of put a different opinion in me of where I am and what I want.
I have been experiencing a rash of depression that I had thought was the onset of...
Hey Jacob,
Thanks for compliments. Down and out this week with a pulled neck, but usually manage to hit weights 3 days a week, cardio 2 to 3, martial arts thrown in 2 or 3 as well. It is consistency and intensity. My diet is pretty clean and learning more and working more on that end. What are you holding in your avatar?
Sean
No problem bro...anytime! It is good practice to think about making decisions, such as what u r faceing, there will be many more decision makeing down the road, in witch you will become more enlightened & wise...
Hope things go well and you quickly find a place to train that keeps you happy and motivated. Do not quit training anything you learned MMA..Proffesor chow and mitosie and the other early kenpo guys were saying "Take what works no mater whare you find it" years before Bruce Lee said it!
I know that must be frustrating for you...& a big inconvenience. But continue practicing what you know! You are still young, & eventually you WILL find the right dojo...stay encouraged, & keep your faith, this is just another stepping stone that will make you stronger, i believe in you bro!
Hey bro...do what yer heart tells ya. & don't be afraid to stand up for what you believe in! Too many people hide there true feelins & go through life miserable because they don't have enough guts to stand up for what they believe!
Hey JJJJaaayyykkkeee!!!! whats happenin bro... aaahhh yea, i be feelin mighty good todaaayyy!!! Hit my pecs good, they were freekin pumped!!! Yea i was flyin high as a kite, feelin as light as a feather, & as solid strong as steel! Hey... i feel like that everyday!!! aaahhh...yer as old as ya feel young!!!
this past 2 weeks have sucked ass i pulled my left bicep and havin been able to train this week bro oh well this week will be punishment so hows ur end holded up
Hey guy, thanks. The program has really been great for me. I'm going to need to get new belts and slacks. Some of the videos are posted on my page. I did the Ripped series first and now I'm on week 16 of the iwantsixpackabs series. A friend on here jmu14ska was super successful getting started with the program. Good luck on your goals.
Hey Bro check out my leg workout for my upcomin comp in january:http://forum.bodybuild ing.com/showthread.php?t=11075 4061
I can't hardly walk today, legs feel like jelly
