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Overall Goal: My goal is to get into the best shape of my life and to stay that way.
Fit Status:
10 weeks, 29 pounds gone, happy camper!
Motivation Level: 10/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Peter
Sex:
Male
Age:
49
Location:
San Francisco, California, United States
Occupation:
Facilities Manager for Sports Basement
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Feb, 2006
How I Started:
I toyed around with weights in my teens and tried a few sports, but nothing really stuck. My folks were sedentary artists. Their bodies were not their canvas. Around 1990, I decided to make a change in my life. I found a small gym and stuck with it for about 6 months. I had a small business at the time and it started to demand all my time. I fell off the wagon...
I had a few more starts over the years, but again, I did not keep at it. In 2006 I weighed 330 pounds, I was smoking, my marriage of 15 years was falling apart, my business had gone bankrupt, I had just lost my crappy job selling cars. In other words, rock bottom. I realized that the choice was life or death, pretty much literally.
I chose life.
Why I Love It:
I feel peaceful after working out. I guess I like endorphins :@)
How I Stay Motivated:
Seeing and feeling progress in my body. Interacting with others who share my challenges and goals here at bb.com
BB Accomplishments:
Losing 100 lbs on my first transformation back in 2006. I went from 330 to 225 in about 8 months.
Forum Signature:
Last Updated: Aug 2, 2009 3:22pm
What Pedestrium Is Up To:
Oct 15, 2009
Pedestrium changed Body Fat from 19.8% to 19.5%, a loss of 0.3 percentage point in 2 days
My goal is to get into the best shape of my life and to stay that way.
Goal (Long):
Overall Goal: To be healthy and happy until the day I die!
First milestone will be to get below 20% body fat.
Next will be 15%, Once I make it there, I will assess weather to go for sub 10%.
I have never been able to do pull ups. A year from now, I would like to be able to bust out 10! I know that I can make it!
Do you monitor your heart rate while doing cardio?
Yes
Do you use a heart rate monitor? Which one?
My HRM was stolen out of my locker. But the thief left the strap. I just put on the strap. I usually use the elliptical, and it can read the output of my Polar strap.
What heart rate do you aim for while doing cardio? Why?
(No Answer)
- Updated Jul 17, 2009 11:22pm
How long do you rest between sets on average? Why?
90 seconds. Enough time for some recovery, but I like to keep my heart rate up.
- Updated Jul 17, 2009 11:19pm
How many reps per set do you usually do? Why?
I mix it up, but generally it is either the standard 5, 8-12, or 15 rep range. Variety of stimulus is good.
I was referred to another surgeon for further assessment of my shoulder. I finally had that appointment on Friday. Long story short, my left shoulder moves around in the socket, specifically, it moves backwards during pressing movements. It seems that I have developed osteoarthritis in...
Hi
Been a while since we said hi. Hows things going in your world? Things are pretty much the same over here. Getting ready for 2 comps - one a week form now and another 5 weeks from now. Running a journal so if youre at all interested pop in and say hi!
Bob
thanks Pedestrium, but I'm not looking to get that big... I'd like to get into figure and bikini competitions, so I need more of a feminine lean physique. Although she has some freaking dedication for sure!
Hey thanks Peter! Doc put me on a good antibiotic and some prednisone and It kicked in and I'm starting to feel better. Being housebound gave me cabin fever but I will be back to the routine in a few days. Hope that all is well with you bro! All the best!
guess i should have checked your pics before i asked how you were doing....looking good. ok we are friends so i can say what i really want to right? lookiing damm good!
not sure i would use the word bust but rather the door is ajar LOL my true weigh in day is wes but i couldn't fight the urge to check...was going through scale withdrawal LOL. did not want to post but was like oh what the heck. u doing good?
oh no about the shoulder...Arthur is no joke…MRI spotted some in mine. I use the book to make sure I’m working the right muscles so not to hurt something else. That being said. I’m not squatting with the smith machine because the bar resting on my shoulder huts now. have a super weekend!
Pedestrium, i recently purchased Strength Training Anatomy by Frederic Delavier it shows ALL of the muscle groups used during various weight training moves & great information about shoulder injuries. was surprised to learn that those over 40 are more likely to have issues such as we are experiencing and anatomically we are not designed to lift weight above our heads as most military shoulder exercising requires hence this is why Arnold invented the Arnold Press
