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*UPDATE*
In May 2008, I drove cross country to Pittsburgh to visit the area one year after my mom passed away. My car was totaled in Ohio. I was able to get out of the car on my own, but, I was sent to the ER as a precaution, and then released with whiplash in neck and back. I rented a car and continued to Pittsburgh, went back to Ohio and flew home. My back and neck were shot and I wasn't able to do anything all summer.
At the end of the summer, I ran a 4 mile race and did pretty good. TWO DAYS LATER, I blew out my knee on a photoshoot at the beach. I was on crutches for a month, and spent two months on the couch with ice.
On November 2, I ran a 5K and was able to finish without pain. I ran another 5K on Thanksgiving day, and yet another on December 13. I have been steady with finishing 5K races, but I need more improvement. I could've done better on my last race, but it was cold, and I wasn't dressed warm enough.
I used to have 15" biceps, and I recently saw some pics of my arms from 2004, and that's got me back in the gym lifting hard to get them back.
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After my mom passed away in April 2007, I became depressed and withdrawn, ate terribly and remained sedentary. When I tipped the scales at 180 pounds, I decided to do something about it.
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I was inspired when I saw the builders in the Muscle Magazines back in the 80s and wanted to be like them. I ran 70-80 miles a week in high school and wanted to pack on more weight.
Why I Love It:
Makes you look good, and something to show for it. I also like how the girls seem to look my way when I do hero curls...
How I Stay Motivated:
When I found my old muscle pics from college back in 2003 and 2004, I went back to the gym the next day.
After seeing American Gladiators and re-living my ambition to be a contender on that show, I now train for that level of fitness.
BB Accomplishments:
I will post my race times here:
11/02/2008 5K 30'01"<BR>
11/25/2008 5K 27'46"<BR>
12/13/2008 5K 28'18"<BR>
01/03/2009 5K 29'17"<BR>
11/01/2009 5K 28'08"
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Last Updated: Nov 13, 2009 1:27pm
What SuperACG Is Up To:
Nov 18, 2009
SuperACGupdated Fit Status "packed and ready for Nationals in Florida! Going away for a while..."
This shirt was the wrong size, yet I modeled it for the person who gave it to me. I know it's too tights, but this was when I realized that the 20 pounds I gained after my mom's death were really visible! I also couldn't fit into a pair of jeans I wore for the winter.
Not only do I want to look buff, I want to be able to back it up. In other words, I want the function along with the form!
Goal (Long):
I have been going up and down with the fitness. I was a competitive distance runner in high school, who also had a Golds Gym membership. I wanted to be a good runner, but also be strong. I was able to do 20 pullups like nothing. I also ran in college, but quit after a year so I could get a job to afford to stay in college. By the end of college, I realized that my level of fitness would continue to decline if I didn't train, so I joined the campus gym and enjoyed results!
After college, and working 40-50 hours a week, my workouts were scaled back. After a snowboarding injury in 2004, I stopped altogether, but started running again in 2006. My mom was diagnosed with cancer in 2007 and died in 2 months. I was so depressed that I did nothing for 6 months, and after I saw that I gained 15 pounds, I started up again. I lost focus in 2008, but went to many fitness expos. I've now realized that I need to get this all back.
So I want to weigh 175-180, have my 15" biceps, and run consistent 6-minute miles. I want to be able to do a triathlon this year!
How has bodybuilding and fitness helped and/or changed your family life?
I've always wanted to build up and be in shape. My family didn't care either way. I know some families support it, while some abhor it, but my family lets us all do our own thing.
- Updated Oct 13, 2009 11:55am
Are you a parent?
No
- Updated Oct 13, 2009 11:55am
How has bodybuilding and fitness helped you in your career?
My former career as a finance director took my time away from training! As an independent fitness photographer, it's easier to make a schedule.
Description: This was a bicep posing and bouncing video done for a friend. I had 14" biceps in this vid, taken around spring 2005.
Measuring Bicep relaxed and flexed
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Description: This vid was taken a day after the previous flexing/bouncing bicep vid. This showed the expansion from 13" relaxed to 14" flexed. Would like to build up to 15" or 16".
yeah were just trying to get me at about 15% and will keep it there to start building me up! I have a feeling I am going to need to get to a VERY low bodyfat for a comp!
That's right! Time to grow. I have to stay excited about the muscle part because I'm NOT so excited about the extra chub that's gonna come with it. :-)
Hiya Adam, I love your overall goal I had to tell you...I share those same thoughts..I want to be able to do awesome things with this body, run, bike, swim, ski, whatever..Just be able to live fully in it! Thanks for being my runner buddy! :) ~Missy
nice! we have the same motivation! im working back now and trying to get more defintion in it! :) glad to hear ur doin well! hope ur enjoyin the rest of ur weekend
Thanks for the compliments! You've really had your share of injuries/setbacks & more importantly, comebacks! Very inspiring! Keep up the great work! :)
