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Always been active person from baseball to motorcross & worked out but had more of an athletics focus. I was always tall & lean. I ended up having 3 knee & 2 rotator cuff surgeries. After all that I learned HOW to train the right way & the results were amazing. The changes your body can make so fast are incredible.
Why I Love It:
Seeing the results from the work you put in. Effort in = Results out. The rush you feel after a good workout. Nothing feels better than that.
Mentally it is my escape. I go in to the gym, zero out with the headphones on, & hit it. No distractions, no cell phones, nothing but myself & training for the day. It is my release for all the stress in my everday life. It leaves you focused, strong, accomplished.
I believe if you have a healthy body it helps have a heathy mind. When I dont work out mentally I feel sluggish & tired.
How I Stay Motivated:
I've been blessed to have alot of fitness-minded people around me. Alot of my friends lift religiously or are trainers so it helps give me a little boost now & again, especially when I am tired or start slacking off......
For me seeing results (or NOT seeing results!) really gets me going. I set moderately aggresive goals on the calender & zero in on it. Focus is the key for me. Too many distractions just take away from a good training session.
I tend to be a sponge. I watch everyone around me at the gym. Watch technique, approach, etc (both good & bad). One of the reasons I am here is to learn from as many different sources as I can. Everyone can lift heavier, but how many people lift SMARTER??!!!
BB Accomplishments:
BALANCE. I do what works for ME to make ME the best. I work hard to build the best body I can but I also live life!! I dont deprive myself happiness outside the gym for the sake of bodybuilding.
Life is 10% what happens to you & 90% How you react to it!!!
Goal (Long):
Overall my goal is to put on about 10lbs of clean, quality muscle in a balanced form. Me at a cut 190lbs would be my perfect shape...... & to be a "Bad A** Agent of God" - From Dust Till Dawn.
Weight Goal:
I want to GAIN 10 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
8%
Upcoming Contest:
No contests
Last Updated: Oct 27, 2008 9:15am
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Other than the obvious benefits (appearance, health, etc.), how has bodybuilding and fitness improved your overall life?
Lifting keeps me grounded. Keeps me away from all the bad influences & habits in life. I have a good core group of friends that are all health-minded and we all push each other to live clean lives.
- Updated Feb 18, 2009 9:11am
What is the most common reason that somebody gets injured while lifting?
Ego & bad form. Trying to lift too heavy only leads to injuries. Check your ego at the door.
For me Stretching is the key. I do all of my rotator cuff exercises to this day to warm up the joint. Get my flexibility going. It's the most important 5 minutes of my training time. Ego & bad form. Trying to lift too heavy only leads to injuries. Check your ego at the door.
For me Stretching is the key. I do all of my rotator cuff exercises to this day to warm up the joint. Get ...more
Went to Riviera Maya, Mexico last week for 5 days for a friend's wedding. Best time & the food was incredible. Unfortunately I gained about 4-5 lbs eating calamari, octupus, sushi & mahi mahi & steak. Gotta love exotic food & culture.
Thank you so much for adding me to your friends and for the wonderful compliment, I really appreciate it! I wish you all the best for your future gains!
Jen
