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I bought a weight set for my son. He never used it, so I did. Fooled around with it for a while. I was also doing a lot of cardio to get rid of a small pot belly (just not right for someone as "slim" as me!) I actually went a little too far on the weight loss and I was "slimmer" than I had been in years - not good! I knew I needed to do something different as this obvioulsy was not working for me. But I had never been in a gym and felt very intimidated. I stopped being stupid, and I asked a friend that I knew was a body builder if he would get me a guest pass to check out him gym. I have been there 6x's a week ever since.
Why I Love It:
I have always been slim (you can not make me say skinny!)and I feel so much better about my body with a little muscle on it, no matter how limited the progress. I have put on almost 20 pounds since my all time low (as of 2/19/07) and I feel very good about that. OK -you know what I really love about it? You have total control (within genetic reality) of what changes you make to your body - I LOVE that! This is very exciting to me to have this control. It makes me want to work harder. When I finish a work out I feel alive and generally good about myself. I start my day with a clear head and feeling strong. I can't say I have made any new close friends at the gym. I am kinda a loner, but most everyone is very cool and friendly - just people trying to live healthy. Oh, and I guess I need to add that my wife seems to like the results :)
How I Stay Motivated:
I look in the mirror. This is such a perfect form of fitness for someone as narcisitic as me! (jk, I think?) I am still slim, but a little muscle makes a big difference to me and and the way I feel about myself that it makes me want to continue to get stronger and grow. I can visualize myself at 190, 200 lbs and it's a goal I now feel I can attain someday if I work hard. The people on BB.com motivate me. I see success stories everywhere and lots of people reaching their goals and it helps me to let go of the limits that I have placed on myself. I think it might be good to have a workout partner, as the few times I have worked out with my friend I have pushed harder then I do on my own - I can't let him think I am as weak as I rally am - I have to rise above that - my honnor demands it! Yeah, I think a workout partner would be motivating for me.
BB Accomplishments:
None... other then putting on some major pounds and that is a major accomplishment for me! I would like to lift heavier then I do now, but I will get there eventualy. I have no plans to do anything other then try to contuinualy improve. I am planning an early and very active retirement and I am going to stay healthy and strong forever - I have things to do!
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I don't have washboard abs... I have smorgasbord abs!
Last Updated: Oct 23, 2008 9:43pm
What LongnHard Is Up To:
Jul 5, 2009
LongnHard updated Fit Status "Back from vacation- I put on 5 pounds! Yikes! But it was gooood! Hahaha! " - 9:52 am - Comment
Jul 1, 2009
LongnHard updated Fit Status "Vacation is half over and so far have hit all my workouts... diet is another matter, but hey! I'm on vacation! :)" - 10:47 am - Comment
Jun 27, 2009
LongnHard updated Fit Status "I am outta here on vacation and wont be back until the 4th of July - but I will still be lifting! " - 5:14 am - Comment
Jun 25, 2009
LongnHard changed Body Fat from 10.8% to 10.45%, a loss of 0.4 percentage point in 12 days - 7:23 am - Comment
I don't F-N care what my bf% is... I just want to see my abs!
Goal (Long):
I want to put on enough muscle to never have anyone call me skinny again! I also want to see that six pack that is hiding under that last 2% of body fat that will soon be gone... OK, maybe a little more like 3%. I want to get down to -10%. I want to let go of being embarased of my body and be pround of how I look!
Weight Goal:
I want to GAIN 40 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
-10%
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Did a full weeks work out after returning from vacation and 10 days off. Man did I get sore! LOL! Feels good though. My w/o partner went back home to Mexico for Chrismas so I am on my own for 3 weeks. Trying to do cardio 3-4 times a week now to lean up a little bit. Have a great...
Thanks man! It was fun, but it's time to get back to normal life and normal training/eating. Not enjoying this hot & humid weather though - Michigan weather was niiiiiiiiiice, haha. How's everything going with you?
Thanks for the comment on my one pic, buddy! Very nice of you to say all that. Your latest rear dub looks good, man. I think your legs would look better if you had them angled right - like how you would if doing the pose in a competition. Nah mean? Lookin good though in your latest pics.
Thanks jon I hope your right I would love to get back in that condition so I guess it's time to get off my arse and get to work on it. After my holiday I'll turn up the heat
Hey Jonnnoooo!!! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. This summer you can get out and show off that body art right?....and that BOD too!!! Way to go.
ok Jon, I thoght you fell off the fce of the earth. so where the hell ya been? man I almost totally forgot about you, long time no hear from.
your picts are tremendous.
stay focused and keep in touch
