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Overall Goal: As of 10/26/09 = 8 weeks of surgery rotation!! Hope I can stay persistent with the gym and food. Planing on a 4-day split. I wanna gain 10 lbs by 2010!!! Get HUGE!!!!!!!!
Fit Status:
Light weight BABY!! YUP YUP!!!
Motivation Level: 10/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Andrew
Sex:
Male
Age:
24
Location:
Illinois, United States
Occupation:
Medical Student/Riverplex Exergaming Trainer for Kids
Riverplex 600 NE Water St Peoria, IL United States
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Mar, 2008
How I Started:
Tired of being the skinny guy. I want something better for myself.
Achievement isn't about how much you can bench, how high you can jump, how good your abs look, how many points you can score in a game, or how many awards you can win in a lifetime. Achievement is about striving to better yourself, little by little, each day. It's about growing spiritually, mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially. It's about overcoming adversity while practicing humility. It's about loving God, loving each other, and allowing yourself to be a light of encouragement to those around you.
Why I Love It:
Great stress reliever. My body is the only thing I have some sort of control over, so I want to try to look and feel the best that I can. It's pretty cool when people I haven't seen in a while notice a difference.
How I Stay Motivated:
FAITH.
Seeing other friends and family let themselves go down a path and give up. I want to live an example for others, not just physically, but in every way.
Feeling good. THE PUMP! The soreness the next day, knowing you really pushed yourself on that last workout. Staying healthy. Knowing that when I'm in my 40s and 50s (and 90s, dare I say) I'll be able to do the things I enjoy today. Wanting to look better for myself. Getting compliments from others. Seeing results.
BB Accomplishments:
None......yet. I'd eventually like to be a fitness model to earn some extra $$ to help pay for medical school. Maybe in a year?
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As of 10/26/09 = 8 weeks of surgery rotation!! Hope I can stay persistent with the gym and food. Planing on a 4-day split. I wanna gain 10 lbs by 2010!!! Get HUGE!!!!!!!!
Goal (Long):
I wanna get to 180 lbs. of lean muscle in a year and not lose it.
This man is dedicated to the sport and to helping others. This guy is my first inspiration to change the way I lived my life. Last March I was searching for tips on nutrition and lifting on youtube.com and found his videos. Very inspirational. He made it seem doable...so I did it and haven't looked back since. Thanks Josh! YOU ROCK!
Her dedication, charisma, encouragement, BIG HEART, perseverance, knowledge about life and the life of bodybuilding, her winning smile, her humor, and her FRIENDSHIP. She knows what it takes to be healthy, live a fulfilling life, and have fun all the while. An example for all men & women of all ages. No task is too big/too small for her 5'2" frame. She is a firm foundation. She is a gentle voice when you feel like giving up. She is a shining star. A glimmer of hope. :)
I honestly have not had ANY time to lift this week AT ALL! 7AM-6:30PM I'm in the clinic, 6:45PM-9:45PM I had to work on a project and eat dinner while doing so, gym closes at 10 PM, and I try to get to bed b/w 10 and 10:30. At least...
Oh, wow! That's great to hear that eating is working for you at work - what exactly have you done, just so I know if someone can benefit? Ooooh, that shift sounds horrible - but you needed your sleep, you wouldn't have been able to enjoy anything. Thanks so much for the kind words, lol - I was doing Silk Spectre II from Watchmen :) So happy you dropped by to touch base - very thoughtful of you
Surgery rotation and working out - doesn't sound like a good match but I'm sure you can handle it. It's been a while since I checked on you so I just thought I'd drop a line. Hang in there!
You can do it! Just plan your meals out and cook ahead of time. Then grab and go. That's what I do. Hit the gym no matter what. When, I am working late which is what my schedule is currently, I will go to the gym before going home no matter how late. Good luck!
Hi Andrew. Wow...starting Surgery huh. Well I hear it's different these days then back in my day LOL. You guys have a limited number of hours to work each week right? Eat when you can, sleep when you can and don't mess with the pancreas... seriously eat when you can and try to make good choices that will fill you up. Carry snacks in you coats...you are eating on the run. Hard to stay on a schedule doing surgery. I started my residency in general surgery...toughest time of my life.
