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Overall Goal: I declare war on bodyfat. It is now my #1 goal. I'd like to get below 15%.
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Motivation Level: 10/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Eric
Sex:
Male
Age:
41
Location:
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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College:
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When I Started:
Apr, 2007
How I Started:
I found that lifting helped relieve daily pain from an accident. (Dumbbell presses really seem to make things right for my back.) I had to use really light weights for a while. Using 3lb weights was really mentally challenging in the gym. I had to fight myself and take it easy. Gradually I was able to do more. Then, I started feeling good and did not want to stop. My workouts were so purpose driven that I was developing muscles in isolation just for my back. I wobbled and felt weak except in the movements did to feel better. Also, I started looking a bit awkward. Since I wanted to look and feel more balanced I started a more balanced routine.
Why I Love It:
I like feeling better, and I like the attention I'm starting to get from the opposite sex. That's a fun boost.
How I Stay Motivated:
Suffering may not be the most positive motivator, but I am punished if I do not work out. Also, I enter swimming competitions and want to see my times continue to drop.
BB Accomplishments:
Not Bodybuilding but Swimming in the Grand Canyon Games. I did it! June 2008
26.21 for 50yrd Freestyle
56.66 for 100yrd Freestyle
I think the date is right. This was taken before my accident. I'll try to find a shot after my crash. One of my goals was to get back to where I was before.
Many thanks to all of you here on bb.com for putting up with my questions about shoulder development. Here's a view of my new frame. I'm not done yet, but I'm glad my delts are showing from the front.
I declare war on bodyfat. It is now my #1 goal. I'd like to get below 15%.
Goal (Long):
-I want delt caps to show and give the line of definition that cuts between the triceps and delts.
-A classic V-taper shape
-A smaller waist
-I want to increase the size of my chest to make my chest to waist ratio better.
-I want to make the show muscles of my arms pop.
-I want to keep track of my weights and know what I lift.
-Eat better after work.
Weight Goal:
I want to LOSE 13 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
15%
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Last Updated: May 30, 2008 5:51pm
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Description: Here is an example of a swimmers' bridge or plank. I learned this technique at a swimming clinic from a college coach. There is a good deal of torsion crossing your body which is great for swimming.
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Description: Hiking Camelback Mountain a few days before Thanksgiving. Have a good holiday everyone.
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Description: Long and not bodybuilding--but you can see my new shape. I'm wearing a formfitting cotton shirt to protect from the heat. I think my shoulders and back are looking a little bit bigger. Oh, if anyone knows music, is the language used clean? There was some playing in the studio and I have no idea.
Last Updated: Apr 24, 2008 8:45am
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Why I like this video: Not bodybuilding but a cool demonstration of strength.
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Why I like this video: I am on a quest to do 1 handed pushups. This demonstration of strength is amazing.
I won't be working out tomorrow. Yuck, I hate getting a cold. Yesterday, I had a scratchy throat and I thought it could have been because of the wind and pollen in the air. Then, this morning I woke up with a sore throat and all the fun stuff that goes along with a cold.
I've just started another one of Arnel's youtube workouts. His last series was great and I'm looking forward to doing this one.
My main goal is to increase my shoulder to waist ratio. I have been focusing on my shoulders, but now I'm going to be trying to shrink my waist. I want to shoot for...
Yeah, there is always some project on the list ha?. My arm is ok now, so I work on my flat again. But now it will be up to the profetionals. Becouse i need the new electricity, and pipelines. And that is what I can't do my selve.
Thanks Eric for your feedback. For me, losing BF is the easy part and growing mass has been a challenge. How's the diet coming along and let me know if I can be of help. Cheers
I'm a big proponent of pushups. They got me some chest mass before I started hitting the gym. I also finish off chest day with at least 100 on pushup pro handles.
Just checking in! I saw that your motivation level is still on high...all the way from last May! That's a pretty nice run! I'll bet you're taking advantage of it!
hows the swimming world? i just swam alcatraz..got 9th in the non wet suit division, 60th over all out of over a thousand! was a cold fast mile and a half!
thanx....been tough work this year, but i think i finally broke that poor eating habit and addiction to fried foods and simple carb/processed foods...keep up the hard work
hey, how you doing?
Good to hear your deading. I recently set a new PB of 310kg deads. I've not been on here for sometime, I just looked back at my old progress pics and think I've gone thr wrong way, so back on it now.
I've decided that I'm def going to compete next year so working very hard on symetry and size for now.
Hey there, it sure has been a long time. I haven't been logging in very much these days, but I'm doing great otherwise. Hope you're doing well, and thanks for dropping by. xoxo
