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Once I moved into my own place from my parents' I ate typical student junk, like refined carbs, chips and pizza. I wasn't overweight by all means, but I didn't really feel as alive as I did when I was younger and enjoying soccer, swimming and cycling. I bought a set of dumbbells and a bench to get in shape before I joined a gym as I was pretty self-conscious at first as it's a pretty popular gym, I didn't want to look too out of shape.
Why I Love It:
I love the pump and the endorphin rush, that post-workout 'high' you get from hitting the weights hard. When I train hard, I feel good about it all day. It's made me more confident in myself. I also love running intervals for cardio.
How I Stay Motivated:
It's funny this, but the way I stay motivated is not to become too obsessed with working out. When you think too much about something it can break you. If I'm training for strength or to run a 5k/10k faster and I have to train more than usual, I'm careful about giving my body the rest it needs, mentally and physically.
BB Accomplishments:
No contests entered, but here are some PBs I'm proud of:-
Clean and Press - 175lbs x 2 reps
Bench Press - 221lbs (2 wheels) x 3 reps
Squat - 278lbs x 7 reps
Deadlift - 278lbs x 9 reps
1 mile - 5'16
5K or 3.3 miles - 18'09
10K or 6.5 miles - 37'45
Forum Signature:
You gotta go through hell to get the body made in heaven.
"We are all in the gutter, but some of us find ourselves looking up at the stars." - Oscar Wilde
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Training 4 years...165lbs @ 6.5% bodyfat
