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"6-pack abs!! I want to move the bottom weight of the scale 1 spot to the right."
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
James
Sex:
Male
Age:
37
Location:
Georgia, United States
Occupation:
Personal Website:
Gym:
Bodyplex
Gym Location:
When I Started:
Mar, 1999
How I Started:
I've always wanted to get in better shape and began working out at the college gym. Since then, I've been hooked but making slow gains.
Why I Love It:
Knowing I'm getting healthier and stronger as I have entered my 30s and (gasp) edging closer to my 40s instead of declining strength and health.
How I Stay Motivated:
After a few days off, I feel the need for iron lifted above me, the comraderie of fellow lifters, going to a chiropractor who works out at the same gym helps -- and I'm paying a monthly fee for the priviledge!
BB Accomplishments:
gaining 8 lbs of muscle in one calendar year after working out and reducing bodyfat.
Forum Signature:
An acorn can only become an oak http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TennisDude0 t3/2008/05/10/just-a-thought
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2008 8:26am
Progress Pictures
May 22, 2006
Jul 23, 2008
I was working out some at home with only dumbbells. Distractions and little motivation were reasons I didn't work out much. Taken after Mother's Day Feast.
6-pack abs!! I want to move the bottom weight of the scale 1 spot to the right.
Goal (Long):
I want to move the bottom weight of the scale 1 spot to the right. I want to gain 10-15# of quality muscle before summer (June) 08. When I gain that weight, I will post another picture.
What is the most common reason that somebody gets injured while lifting?
Lifting too much weight with bad form and/or poor spotters.
- Updated Jan 20, 2008 7:12pm
Have you ever had a lifting injury?
Yes
What type of injury was it? How long were you injured? How did you recover?
While lifting at the incline bench, i set the bar down to readjust my grip. My spotter thought I was finished and left. When I picked it up again, I felt a sharp pain in my left shoulder and neck area. I used IcyHot the rest of the week and the pain was better by the next week although some pain would well up while it rained for a few days. When I finally went to the doctor, he said I probably fractured the first rib but after such a long time, there wasn't much to do about it except prescribe some pain meds. I didn't fill it since it hasn't hurt since.While lifting at the incline bench, i set the bar down to readjust my grip. My spotter thought I was finished and left. When I picked it up again, I felt a sharp pain in my left shoulder and neck ar...more
Yeah I bet yall are tired of reading about my leg days, but I appreciate every one of you who reads my blogs and even more so you who comment (hint, hint!)
Today I used the Smith machines for all my workouts except the ab and back stuff at the end of my work out. I say machines because I had...
Hey
Uni has it’s times LOL! Yep, I train 3x a week, unless assignments require more time. Yeah, gym is a one good stress relief. Oh true, your pics are ripped. Congrats man, hopefully in the holidays I can concentrate on the training more.
All the best with your goals, I’m sure you’ll reach them bro.
Keep pumpin champ!
Thanks for checking in. Doing great this year but haven't had much time to get on here and chat. You're looking good man. How many razors did you use up <G>
James, doin gr8, just got back from Ohio. Gotta make some decisions about ministry, so could use your prayer in discerning where to place my efforts. I sure am drawn to the bbers, but also prison and nursing homes. School is kinda taken for granted. Do that everyday. Thanks, Peace, Rich
Hey buddy
No shredding for me bro, not even close. This year, I’ve gained 10 KGs which is mostly fat; because uni has been hectic. Most of my time has been spent on study rather than training, as you can see, I’ve got no new progress pics.
How about you? How’s training man?
Massive chest bro, so training is good?
Keep pumpin champ!
Yeah I don't even know If I would have the courage to do what that guy has. I just know too many people make too many excuses, if you REALLY want to be in shape, you CAN be. You're in the drivers seat.
James,
THANKS for the comment... Everyone on here has been so cool... It's funny, I'll have a day where I don't feel like going to the gym...I'll see a comment like yours and I'm off to the gym.
It's starting to get to the point where I hate missing my gym days...
Thanks again...keep up the great work too!
