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Overall Goal: Build and sculpt my way to 225 pounds of lean, shredded, muscle on this 5'9" frame while losing enough bodyfat to compete at least once. (It's a personal challenge.) This is not an overnight process, and I've already achieved a lot more than I once
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When I Started:
Sep, 2002
How I Started:
I was FAT and not taking care of myself ... already had a bad back and bad knees. I used to wrestle and weigh about 170, but I had become a clinically obese (250# of fat), unhappy person who had NO self-confidence. I was pushed into going to a personal trainer, and I didn't realize at the time how fortunate I was. My trainer earned my trust, learned who I really was and what I really wanted, and pushed me until I got sick, if that's what it took -- two hours a day, five days a week. I worked out with him for a year, and he both saved and changed my life .. with a lot of help from me. ;)
Why I Love It:
Bodybuilding centers me, tunes out the noise and stress of everyday living, gives me clarity, puts me in touch with my primal masculinity.
I like to sweat, lift, see the pump,push it to the wall if that's what it takes. I work really hard for every achievement -- in the weightroom, with nutrition, sleeping habits, and what I DON'T do anymore .. plus all the great new things in my life. I'm man enough to get myself in the gym when it's the last place I want to be, because I know it's where I need to be. But those times are rare these days.
I've gone from an unhappy, underachieving person to a confident, powerful, rugged, MAN. Though nobody can push me around in any way (literally) again, I'll do anything within my abilities to help others who were in the place I was -- so long as their motivated to work their asses off to achieve their goals and lead a healthy life.
How I Stay Motivated:
I remember how I felt and looked when I was a fat pig, needing knee surgery, and how much life hurt -- and I look at other people who are in that place today, plus those I admire and aspire to emulate. It isn't always easy, but always worth it!
BB Accomplishments:
So far, it's going from 250# and bf% off the charts, high blood pressure and everything else to match, to a lean, muscular, strong, confident 183#. I just have alot more muscle to gain.
Build and sculpt my way to 225 pounds of lean, shredded, muscle on this 5'9" frame while losing enough bodyfat to compete at least once. (It's a personal challenge.) This is not an overnight process, and I've already achieved a lot more than I once
Goal (Long):
I'm in better shape than "average" men now, but I'm currently only competing with myself. Bodybuilding is a lifestyle for me; it grounds me and pushes my limits. It was a REALLY difficult adjustment, because it permeates everything -- but once I crossed the line, I wouldn't have it any other way! For me, bodybuilding comes first. That won't change; not everyone is okay with that -- but we each have to live in our own skin.
My goals are to pack huge, hard, defined muscles onto this frame - going for 225# under 10% bodyfat. I'll work as hard as I have to until I achieve that; also celebrate my muscles, good health, energy, people and great friends, and LIVING with purpose along the path. We only have one shot at this life!
Weight Goal:
I want to GAIN 45 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
10%
Upcoming Contest:
NPC Regional contest within 18 months
Last Updated: Nov 17, 2006 4:32pm
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Hi, just dropping you a line... Seeing how training is going? See you have not logged in sometime. Hope your still working out and growing HUGE!! - Aaron
yo steve, i tried to reply to yur last PM..
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I do back as 2 separate bodyparts, so each gets its own workout, often on sep. days. Midback: deads/rack pulls, bb/db rows, maybe hammer row machine and rear delt fly (db, machine or cable).
Lats: pu's/pd's,(medium or facing grip), db/ez pullovers, close- or undergrip pd's or stiff arm pd's.
Sometimes, I'll dead on ham/lower back day, but I always have those or rack pulls somewhere in my routine.
5'9 at 225 dude - HELL yea is all i can say
best luck
Scottguest
Jul 25, 2007 1:38pm
My man, THANKS for the inspiration! I am in a weight traing program now too. I am 5.11, 204lbs, and getting more muscle every day. I have hazel eyes,goatee, short salt/pepper hair. I am masculine, single.. and tols i am handsome. i would love to meet you...There, I said it!
Hey guy, thanks for your great comment. It sounds like we're definately on the same page. By the way, your stats are really impressive. Glad you're not letting the OA defeat you. I didn't notice any supplements that you might be taking. The Glucosamine Sulfate and Omega-3 Fish Oil really helped get the OA pain under control. Exercise and subsequent bodybuilding is taking me to the next level. Lets check in with each other periodically!
anthonyguest
Jun 24, 2007 9:35pm
hi how are you? congrats on your new life!! i'm in the same situation you were in and i wanted to knw if maybe you can help me out of this sistuation of being over weight .. thank you very much . tony
