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Member Since: Feb 13, 2005
BodyBlog Started: Jun 28, 2007
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Overall Goal:  Not looking to compete.

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Real Name:
Ricky
Sex:
Male
Age:
39
Location:
Texas, United States
Occupation:
PR
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When I Started:
1993
How I Started:
After I finished growing, I wanted make sure my arms and chest caught up with my beefy ass. That, and a muscle guy I was dating back in '94 took a swing at me when I had a useless AnF body so I figured I better start working on my guns to level the playing field in case something like that ever happened again. Having a bubblebutt has had many advantages, but it didn't do much in terms of self-defense.
Why I Love It:
I don't "LOVE" bodybuilding, but I like it enough to make it a part of my daily routine ( remember, you are still, in effect, building your body during "off days"). Bodybuilding, much like fluency in another language, demands full immersion and commitment, or you'll end up with mediocre results. It also requires the patience to enjoy delayed gratification. Plus I like the way my arms look in my favorite T-Shirt. I cannot stand when dudes on the sidewalk ask me, "What do you bench?" They might as well ask me "How far can you piss?" I mean, what are they going to do with the answer I give? Most of the guys asking look as though they have never seen the inside of a gym anyway. I think it must be a safe way for straight guys to just express, "Wow, buddy, you have a great body," without the fear of sounding gay.
How I Stay Motivated:
I'm not really motivated by other bodybuilders, although I can still appreciate the end result from hard work, diet, good genes and a good connection for a Jose Canseco "supplement" program which is evident on the biggest boys. I get real inspiration from a quadriplegic at my gym who has to lift himself out of his wheelchair onto the Hammer Strength machines without any help. He's got a strong upper body, great form and sports this tough "straight-out-of-prison" look yet surprises you with positive, upbeat energy and a very friendly personality- unlike some of those chest-beating prima donna weightlifters who never make eye contact with anyone except for themselves in the mirror and are too busy checking their voicemail in between exercises to replace their weights back on the rack. I have been training hard with my meatball of a boyfriend who has turned out to be the best workout partner I have ever had. Too often, male couples of comparable size and build will focus less on inspiring one another while trading techniques and instead see their efforts deteriorate into competing with and "out-benching" the other- a symptom of a greater problem beyond the gym. My boyfriend and I have different builds and therefore different strengths and we focus on pushing the other, constructively. The results have been indicative of this synergy between us. My advice is to rememeber that whomever you train with can make or break your level of enjoyment and success in the gym. If your workout partner is also a life partner and he makes you feel less like a companion and more like a competitor, consider one mantra I live by: If he doesn't complement your life- HE COMPLICATES IT.
BB Accomplishments:
Not forgetting that one day we will all be back to our skinny clothes. I was also on Bigmuscle.com* (Member 19700/ Muscle Monkey). Avoid that site if you are heterosexual and don't want to see gay dudes and dick. I've deleted the profile on there and I do not appear on ANY OTHER Internet site now except for here. There are some cyber stalkers and imposters out there who have swiped my pics over the years and have created phony profiles on pages like Facebook or MySpace (which I am on NEITHER). What's worse is that those bogus profiles have attracted hundreds of "friends" who carelessly engage in a sick cyber-relationship with the imposter who is no doubt, some deranged fan or some creep I tricked with years ago who is cracked out of his mind. Whatever the case, only YOU are to blame for getting burned if you're that stupid and naive to carry on with a stranger on the Internet. Only live video chat or a personal meeting can verify authenticity. Out of respect for myself and for my partner, please keep your comments or inquiries strictly within the scope of bodybuilding and supplements. THANKS!
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Goals:
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Gain Muscle
Goal (Overall):
Not looking to compete.
Goal (Long):
I do not plan to get bigger. I never wanted to be freaky big. Unless I was making a living off of my body (which I do not), or feel incomplete without a "pro"-card (which would prove little to me), there is no advantage to further force my body into a condition that it was never meant to naturally support. I think after a while, the law of diminishing returns comes into play. Have you ever seen an idiot in a $12,000 Honda Accord with $20,000 worth of plastic and chrome on it? I rest my case. I can rarely find jeans that fit comfortably and I seem to inconvenience friends and family every time I have to stop and eat because I am hungry all the time. With that said, I will wholeheartedly admit, I still like being buff. I just don't want to go overboard. So my goal is to maintain this size and to force myself to do enough cardio to make up for my cookie and brownie addiction.
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10%
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Last Updated: Nov 12, 2008 8:12am

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bigass50 [ View Profile ]
Nov 1, 2009 9:23am
i can be your friend please ^^
flexback3 myboysrock3 [ View Profile ]
Oct 15, 2009 12:12pm
how goes the training beast? you still making mad gains?
single bicep Fuzza [ View Profile ]
Oct 2, 2009 4:13pm
you look amazing! keep intouch big guy!
angram [ View Profile ]
Oct 2, 2009 7:11am
great upper body! excellent job!
Full body 142 lbs 13% body fat goodpup [ View Profile ]
Sep 23, 2009 4:07am
bud ur f'in rad! like a lot of what u say and thankfully like u have a partner who only wants to see me attain and same for me.
flexback3 myboysrock3 [ View Profile ]
Sep 18, 2009 6:22am
looking beast as ever man. how goes the training?
back and traps Big TX [ View Profile ]
Aug 21, 2009 12:09pm
Sup buddy...how u doin? I am moving over there to open a gym next summer. Assume u still in austin.
eros64 [ View Profile ]
Aug 21, 2009 10:10am
looking great Ricky.stay strong
Side pose franco73 [ View Profile ]
Jul 24, 2009 10:03am
great mass man! compliments from italy
Guest militaryguy guest
Jul 23, 2009 8:20pm
Lookin great stud! never heard back from ya. Hit me up at readykuwait@yahoo.com
promamia azorean [ View Profile ]
Jul 19, 2009 1:10am
hows it been
A beginner MuscleManuel [ View Profile ]
Jul 15, 2009 11:03pm
imcredible muscle man,,,congratulations
flexback3 myboysrock3 [ View Profile ]
Jul 11, 2009 10:29am
hey man--how goes the training? still looking diesel brother.
Guest militaryguy guest
Jun 25, 2009 8:35pm
WOW... Military guy here in FL, would love to chat sexy.. hit me back at readykuwait@yahoo.com
easttboy [ View Profile ]
Jun 21, 2009 7:11pm
I'm new here and really enjoyed reading your profile. Thanks for choosing this site to be your home as I'm sure you inspire several guys, myself included.
angram [ View Profile ]
Jun 9, 2009 6:06am
How's training going big guy! Hope progress is giong excellent for you, would like to see up to date pics, are you posting new ones any time soon! Have a good one!!!!
my journey continues Wind Dancer [ View Profile ]
May 6, 2009 8:08am
Ricky, I'd give my eye tooth to look half as good as you. You have a PERFECT physique. I like your honest answers too. I'd never walk up and ask how much you can bench. I think I'd feel to inferior to even speak to you. You've done an excellent job with yourself. Congrats!
Bigpoluka [ View Profile ]
May 3, 2009 5:45pm
Awesome!
flexback3 myboysrock3 [ View Profile ]
May 2, 2009 6:45pm
looking diesel man. how goes the training?
bicep bbfinatic4ever [ View Profile ]
May 2, 2009 5:41am
keep up the great work
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