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Riker1964 Tom Rogers, male (New York, US | Systems Administrator)
my goal: Compete

Looking forward to the NYS X in November 2010 - will begin prep June 13, 2010...

height: 5'10"
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weight: 164 Lbs.
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body fat: 7.5%
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gym:  
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Deep into contest prep for the NYS X in Cicero, NY on Nov 20, 2010. Everything going great, ahead of schedule.

May 24, 2012 4:27pm
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Background

When I Started: Mar 2006
HOW I STARTED:

I actually started when I was 13 - always being picked on and bullied. Was skinny as a twig. Saw a Muscle and Fitness magazine at a corner store with Mike Mentzer on the cover and I was hooked. The movie Pumping Iron helped alot too. I was bodybuilding until about 21-22 years old, got married, had a kid, and I basically let that end my bodybuilding. As you can imagine, I got overweight (though not obese) and out of shape and when I was diagnosed with Sarcoidosis, I decided it was time to fight back with my old trusty (dusty) friend Bodybuilding. So for most of 2005 I tried my hardest to get motivated and to be consistent with the workouts. I would do a couple weeks, then stop, etc. But in early 2006, the Bodybuilding bug really hit me hard again and I got back into the swing of things very, very slowly but surely. July 2006 I had a low back injury that sidelined me for 2 weeks, after 16 weeks of solid, steady training, and it was killing me to have to stop to let this thing heal. Well, I went back to the gym about 1 week to early and blew out a L5 disc. So I was out for another 2 months. I don't have pain, only left foot weakness/numbness that does not interfere with my life. I am finally rolling again with my workouts and taking on the rounded bodybuilder look and I just want to keep going.

WHY I LOVE IT:

I love it because it gives me the sense that I can control my own destiny. I know it is not true, because God is in control of all things, but I like that feeling. It is enabling me to fight off disease and nothing looks better than the physique of a bodybuilder.

Riker1964's Progress & Goals

Progress Photos
Jul 17, 2005 I can say this is my "official" BEFORE pic. It's how I ...
Nov 6, 2009

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Lbs.
2007-07-07, 2006-11-04, 2006-12-08, 2007-01-13, 2007-02-18, 2007-03-10, 2007-03-17, 2007-03-24, 2007-03-31, 2007-04-08, 2007-04-14, 2007-04-21, 2007-04-28, 2007-05-05, 2007-05-12, 2007-05-19, 2007-05-26, 2007-06-02, 2007-06-09, 2007-06-16, 2007-06-23, 2007-06-30, 2007-07-07, 2007-07-14, 2007-07-21, 2007-07-28, 2007-08-04, 2007-09-15, 2007-09-22, 2007-09-29, 2007-10-06, 2007-10-13, 2007-10-20, 2007-10-27, 2007-11-03, 2007-11-10, 2007-11-17, 2007-11-24, 2008-01-06, 2008-01-12, 2008-01-19, 2008-01-26, 2008-03-09, 2008-10-26, 2008-11-07, 2009-03-08, 2009-03-15, 2009-03-22, 2009-04-05, 2009-04-19, 2009-04-26, 2009-05-03, 2009-05-10, 2009-05-17, 2009-05-24, 2009-05-31, 2009-06-07, 2009-06-21, 2009-07-12, 2009-08-09, 2009-08-30, 2009-09-19, 2009-10-30, 2009-11-07
200.0, 224.0, 217.0, 213.0, 207.0, 208.0, 205.0, 205.0, 205.0, 206.0, 206.0, 204.0, 203.0, 201.0, 201.0, 199.0, 200.0, 200.0, 200.0, 201.0, 200.0, 202.0, 200.0, 201.0, 203.0, 208.0, 205.0, 209.0, 207.0, 204.0, 203.0, 204.0, 204.0, 205.0, 203.0, 207.0, 208.0, 210.0, 211.8, 205.8, 204.2, 203.2, 203.2, 212.0, 206.4, 210.0, 207.2, 205.6, 204.0, 203.2, 199.6, 197.4, 197.2, 196.2, 196.2, 192.6, 191.2, 190.6, 188.0, 184.0, 181.6, 176.0, 168.0, 164.0
2008-09-08
182 Lbs.
TIME UNTIL GOAL: Expired
Start: 224 Lbs. Goal: 182 Lbs. Sep 08, 2008
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2007-09-15, 2007-09-22, 2008-01-06, 2008-01-12, 2008-01-19, 2008-01-26, 2009-06-27, 2009-07-12, 2009-08-09, 2009-08-30, 2009-09-19, 2009-10-30, 2009-11-07
20.6, 19.7, 22.2, 21.4, 20.8, 20.5, 15.3, 13.9, 14.0, 13.4, 10.1, 8.0, 7.5
TIME UNTIL GOAL: No Goal
Start: 20.6% Goal: No Body Fat Goal
Lbs.
2007-09-15, 2007-09-22, 2007-09-29, 2008-01-06, 2008-01-12, 2008-01-19, 2008-01-26, 2009-06-21, 2009-07-12, 2009-08-09, 2009-08-30, 2009-09-19, 2009-10-30, 2009-11-07
165.9, 166.2, 163.8, 164.8, 161.8, 161.7, 161.5, 161.4, 161.9, 158.2, 157.3, 158.2, 154.6, 151.7
Current LBM: 151.7 Lbs. Nov 07, 2009
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Total Weight
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BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
this member has not entered weight or body fat
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 168Lbs. to 164Lbs.
4Lbs. loss in the last 8 days
Nov 7, 2009
Total Weight
164Lbs.
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 168Lbs. to 164Lbs.
4Lbs. loss in the last 8 days
Nov 7, 2009
Goal Weight
182Lbs.
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
this member has not entered a body fat goal
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 168Lbs. to 164Lbs.
4Lbs. loss in the last 8 days
Nov 7, 2009
 
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Riker1964's Program

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My Motivation Program

I read alot about Mentzer still, after all these years. I see how bodybuilding is changing my body and thus my life. I know how it was to be fat and out of shape. And I want a piece of my past back.

What Riker1964 is up to

About Riker1964

About Me:
My Favorites:
Articles The Brit Show With John Berry: Free Legs Workout Video!
Watch 26-year-old British natural bodybuilder John 'The Giant Killer' Berry train week-by-week for his first bodybuilding competition. Download this w... » Read More
Body Parts
Biceps
Quadriceps
Contest History:
OCB NYS IX Empire States Nov 7, 2009
Organization: OCB
Location: New York, United States
Level: Amateur Type: Men's Bodybuilding Place: 3
Lifting Stats:
Bench Press Latest Update: Jun 27, 2009 1Lbs.
Squats Latest Update: Jun 27, 2009 1Lbs.
Deadlift Latest Update: Jun 27, 2009 1Lbs.
Bicep Curl Latest Update: Jun 27, 2009 1Lbs.
Barbell Rows Latest Update: Jun 27, 2009 1Lbs.
Overhead Press Latest Update: Jun 27, 2009 1Lbs.
Members I Inspire:

juzinhapersonal

Mich_D
Your amazing transformation is a catalyst to empower me to develop my own success story. Thank you!

mjr_conn

MrMuscleBeach
wow :-) great job

romanacuna
i am 42 yrs and starting to get back in shape that is why Riker1964 inspires me thank you for the inspiration

Latest Forum Posts

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Latest BodyBlog Entries

Very Dissapointed...

Posted in Training  :  Dec 28, 2010 5:48pm
Have not reached my goal of 10% BF in 2 years...I may never it seems, but I'll be damned if I ever stop trying - something has to be screwed up in my body. Low thyroid, Sarcoidosis, something. I just have not been able to go below 200 lbs. My original goal of competing is Oct 2009 - this year too! Yet I have been hampered by the Sarcoidosis for about 14 months now. I just had a cardiac MRI done, came back fine. Had other cardiac tests and they are fine, but been having problems - must be anxiety/stress. I know nutrition is the one thing I still don't have down right, even though I think I...

I'm BaCk....

Posted in Training  :  Dec 28, 2010 5:48pm
Actually, I never really went anywhere...just have not kept up with this site or my videos on YouTube. Wow, it's really been almost a year since I posted here? I'll have to change that right away. So much has changed since I last posted, where do I start? We sold out house, moved 45 miles north of where we used to live, my oldest daughter moved out 2 hours away, my youngest daughter is in college in Western NY - trying hard to adjust to the empty nest, my cervical injury has healed and strength has returned to normal, I have avoided all injuries since then, I have struggled with Sarcoidosis sy...

Quick blog...

Posted in Training  :  Dec 28, 2010 5:48pm
Just wanted to get a quick note in here because it's been a few weeks since I posted last. Looks like my right shoulder injury is actually a cervical disc injury, as I have lost alot of strength in my right (dominate arm) bicep and all 3 heads of my delt - especially the rear delt, which has atrophied badly. A rotator cuff injury would not cause instant muscle weakness in the bicep especially. May be getting an MRI in a week or so. It has been VERY difficult dealing with the loss of strength in the right arm, but I want you to know that I am STILL in the gym doing what I can to cut the BF and...

Visitor Comments

mtnbiker44
mtnbiker44 Great transformation and impressive physique! Dec 14, 2010 4:40am
kanmo5
kanmo5 wow! that is great transfomation! I admire you!!! Jun 23, 2010 9:20am
forgood
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v1hyp
v1hyp Looking good, good luck with the prep Apr 28, 2010 6:32pm
BahamaMan
BahamaMan Dude, you look great! Awesome most muscular. What a transformation. Gotta be inspirational for many 40 somethings out there. Feb 10, 2010 3:45am
azorean
azorean hows it going Jan 26, 2010 7:02pm
stachedwalker
stachedwalker the new competition pics are killer! Dec 3, 2009 11:05pm
jacked in MI
jacked in MI Excellent most muscular pose in your avi pic especially the striations in your quads! -Jeff Dec 2, 2009 7:27am
Matt_16
Matt_16 Great job Tom! Theres nothin like the feeling of accomplishment!! How was your Thanksgiving by the way? Mine was great!:) A lil too much pie, but no worries, cuz 2day is a new day!:P Nov 27, 2009 1:14pm
johnderriLLL
johnderriLLL impressive transformation! Nov 23, 2009 6:36pm
dsegersmusicman
dsegersmusicman WOW, AWESOME CONDITIONING!!! RIPPED AS HECK & MAGNIFICENT WHEELS BRO! CONGRATS ON TRANS OF THE WEEK & YOUR FIRST COMP!! I WANT TO FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS! LIFT STRONG & BE BLESSED, DAVE. Nov 23, 2009 12:06pm
rmfritts
rmfritts Great Job! Congrats on Transformation of the Week! Nov 20, 2009 1:32pm
jacked in MI
jacked in MI Tom, I enjoyed reading your Transformation of the Week. Awesome job overcoming disease and fat! -Jeff Nov 20, 2009 8:02am
JayAllen20
JayAllen20 Hey Tom. Great transformation and congrats. on Tranformation of the Week and your competition! The sky is the limit from here on out. Keep up the hard work! Nov 20, 2009 7:19am
BLUEIBB
BLUEIBB I never had that happen to me. I'd just keep your sodium intake really low and it should flush out. Nov 12, 2009 8:55am
BLUEIBB
BLUEIBB Amazing transformation! I saw you in Cuse this past weekend, great conditioning!! Keep it going time to plan your next show. Nov 11, 2009 1:09pm
stachedwalker
stachedwalker that's a terrific competition photograph Nov 11, 2009 11:36am
jacked in MI
jacked in MI Awesome job and congrats, Tom! You looked at home on stage so I hope you are planning on competing again! -Jeff Nov 10, 2009 5:07pm
getfittoday
getfittoday Awesome transformation!! Nov 9, 2009 11:03am
jacked in MI
jacked in MI Hey Tom, you look great! Look at your abs, obliques, striations in your shoulders, hamstring cut, and calves, awesome job! You are going to do great at your 1st comp and have a blast too! My next comp is not until March/April either the NPC Novice MI again or the NPC Flint/Mid-Michigan. -Jeff Sep 19, 2009 8:43pm
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