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Overall Goal:  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!

Fit Status:  Back in the gym after a week off. Trying to get it all back!

Motivation Level: 8/10


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Real Name:
Adam Gardner
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Location:
San Diego, California, United States
Occupation:
Photography, Finance
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Gym:
ARC, My Garage
Gym Location:
San Diego
When I Started:
Dec, 2008
How I Started:
*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After my mom passed away in April 2007, I became depressed and withdrawn, ate terribly and remained sedentary.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.
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I will post my race times here:

11/02/2008 5K 30:01
11/25/2008 5K 27:46
12/13/2008 5K 28:18
01/03/2009 5K 29:17
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Oct 1, 2007 Jul 4, 2009
Realization... Right Bicep mid-09
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.  Another bicep shot after a bicep workout. This time, the workout was 2 hours...NO ONE was at the gym on July 4, so I was able to take my time and try EVERYTHING!
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Transform My Body
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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!
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Bicep flex for those who asked
Bicep flex for those who asked
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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
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".
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sbh2082 [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 8:04pm
And done!!! :)
niknak32 [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 7:32pm
Sure thing and you too! Keep in touch! I wanna see your progress:)
jneppel [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 5:23pm
hehe thanks!
heidismommy [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 5:11pm
Thank you!
Roni and Jaime jaim91 [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 3:34pm
Thanks hun! Best of luck with your goals too! I appreciate the compliment!
fitbodsrus [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 2:20pm
looking great there bro!
Front camiek22 [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 2:02pm
Thanks for the comment on my calves. My legs are my most hated part, because I store all my fat there...even around my calves! Good luck with training!
Bowling Nallie [ View Profile ]
Jun 30, 2009 7:12pm
Well they are only sore because I haven't worked them in a long time. But try going reeeallly slow.
Minima [ View Profile ]
Jun 30, 2009 4:29pm
I'll definitely not stop, I hope to post a biceps pic that shows progress soon!
LauraC821 [ View Profile ]
Jun 28, 2009 11:34am
semi better lol still dont like it
Post Workout luv2dance18 [ View Profile ]
Jun 27, 2009 10:41am
I've gotten as many as 10 with a spotter, progress has been slower lately and it's been a little frustrating.
Minima [ View Profile ]
Jun 26, 2009 2:52am
Of course I'm still training hard :) Unfortunately I think my biceps have not been growing much lately :(
Rt Bicep flexed expreb [ View Profile ]
Jun 25, 2009 8:26pm
Thank you for accepting and keep up the good work.
Bowling Nallie [ View Profile ]
Jun 25, 2009 8:24pm
Biceps are SORE! WOOP WOOP
Running1spirit [ View Profile ]
Jun 25, 2009 6:39pm
thanks so much. You look great too!
summer bloom eurasiansurgeon [ View Profile ]
Jun 25, 2009 3:18pm
much betta ty
4. th place World championship runner-up Bronwyn [ View Profile ]
Jun 24, 2009 2:27am
Thanks - they are my prime part :)
Romantic1983 [ View Profile ]
Jun 9, 2009 11:00am
omg. no way! Was that the black and white midsection pic you were talking about? My ultimate dream would to be on M&F. Ahhh, i can dream eh? How are you today?
Side Phot Shoot Pose foreverfit4u [ View Profile ]
Jun 6, 2009 1:02pm
Thanks...Right back at ya!
MsEast [ View Profile ]
Jun 5, 2009 10:30am
thank you
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