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Overall Goal
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Gain Muscle
-Shutting the door of disappointments- Learning that what has happened in my past is not nearly as important as what is in my future.
Progress & Goals
BEFORE
May 4, 2007
CURRENT
Nov 21, 2009
225.1 Lbs.
LEAN BODY MASS
56.3 Lbs.
BODY FAT
CURRENT WEIGHT
281.3
Lbs.
Mar 1, 2013
CURRENT BODY FAT
20
%
Oct 10, 2009
PROGRESS HISTORY
Lbs.
2007-05-04,2007-11-25,2008-02-26,2008-03-21,2008-04-14,2008-04-16,2008-04-17,2008-04-18,2008-04-19,2008-04-20,2008-04-23,2008-04-24,2008-04-26,2008-04-27,2008-04-28,2008-04-29,2008-04-30,2008-05-03,2008-05-10,2008-05-14,2008-05-17,2008-05-23,2008-05-31,2008-06-10,2008-06-11,2008-06-14,2008-06-21,2008-07-12,2008-08-02,2008-10-15,2008-11-01,2008-11-04,2008-11-05,2008-11-09,2008-11-10,2008-11-16,2008-11-23,2008-11-24,2008-11-25,2008-11-29,2008-12-03,2008-12-08,2008-12-16,2008-12-17,2008-12-18,2008-12-19,2008-12-28,2009-01-07,2009-01-10,2009-02-22,2009-03-03,2009-03-18,2009-03-19,2009-03-23,2009-03-28,2009-04-04,2009-04-12,2009-04-18,2009-04-20,2009-06-07,2009-06-08,2009-06-21,2009-06-28,2009-07-04,2009-07-11,2009-07-18,2009-07-25,2009-08-01,2009-08-08,2009-08-15,2009-08-22,2009-09-05,2009-09-18,2009-09-26,2009-10-03,2009-10-10,2009-10-17,2009-10-31,2009-11-07,2009-11-13,2009-11-21,2010-06-20,2010-06-27,2011-07-10,2011-07-25,2011-08-01,2011-09-20,2011-09-27,2011-10-18,2011-10-25,2011-12-10,2011-12-15,2011-12-22,2012-01-08,2012-01-12,2012-01-17,2012-04-10,2012-04-11,2012-04-29,2012-05-02,2012-05-04,2012-05-13,2012-07-22,2012-08-01,2012-09-06,2012-09-09,2012-09-16,2012-11-25,2013-02-06,2013-03-01
252,245,235,211.4,216.6,213.6,212.2,209.4,209.4,219.4,208.4,216,219,219,214,211.8,210.4,212,212.4,213,210.6,217,215.8,241.6,230.6,225.2,222.8,224.6,222.8,256,256,247,246,255,252,258,248.6,248.6,248,242,242,242,257,257,249.8,244,264.6,257,254,276,263,263,259,265,259,255.4,268.2,276.2,263.6,276,276,274.4,275,266.8,261.4,255.8,252.6,246.8,242,236.4,233.2,228,222.6,219.4,214.8,213.6,209.2,203.2,201.8,200.4,199.8,237.6,232.7,261.4,257.8,250.8,253.6,248.8,248.2,244.2,251.8,250,245,259.2,250.2,245.2,270.2,265,273,267.4,263.7,259.2,276.5,272.6,281.8,272.8,271.6,283.2,280.3,281.4
Oct 07, 2012
259.9 Lbs.
%
2007-05-04,2008-04-24,2008-05-03,2008-05-31,2009-04-12,2009-10-10
21,17.5,15,13.5,25.5,20
Lbs.
2007-05-04,2007-11-25,2008-02-26,2008-03-21,2008-04-14,2008-04-16,2008-04-17,2008-04-18,2008-04-19,2008-04-20,2008-04-23,2008-04-24,2008-04-26,2008-04-27,2008-04-28,2008-04-29,2008-04-30,2008-05-03,2008-05-10,2008-05-14,2008-05-17,2008-05-23,2008-05-31,2008-06-10,2008-06-11,2008-06-14,2008-06-21,2008-07-12,2008-08-02,2008-10-15,2008-11-01,2008-11-04,2008-11-05,2008-11-09,2008-11-10,2008-11-16,2008-11-23,2008-11-24,2008-11-25,2008-11-29,2008-12-03,2008-12-08,2008-12-16,2008-12-17,2008-12-18,2008-12-19,2008-12-28,2009-01-07,2009-01-10,2009-02-22,2009-03-03,2009-03-18,2009-03-19,2009-03-23,2009-03-28,2009-04-04,2009-04-12,2009-04-18,2009-04-20,2009-06-07,2009-06-08,2009-06-21,2009-06-28,2009-07-04,2009-07-11,2009-07-18,2009-07-25,2009-08-01,2009-08-08,2009-08-15,2009-08-22,2009-09-05,2009-09-18,2009-09-26,2009-10-03,2009-10-10,2009-10-17,2009-10-31,2009-11-07,2009-11-13,2009-11-21,2010-06-20,2010-06-27,2011-07-10,2011-07-25,2011-08-01,2011-09-20,2011-09-27,2011-10-18,2011-10-25,2011-12-10,2011-12-15,2011-12-22,2012-01-08,2012-01-12,2012-01-17,2012-04-10,2012-04-11,2012-04-29,2012-05-02,2012-05-04,2012-05-13,2012-07-22,2012-08-01,2012-09-06,2012-09-09,2012-09-16,2012-11-25,2013-02-06,2013-03-01
199.1,193.6,185.6,167,171.1,168.7,167.6,165.4,165.4,173.3,164.6,178.2,180.7,180.7,176.6,174.7,173.6,180.2,180.5,181.1,179,184.4,186.7,209,199.5,194.8,192.7,194.3,192.7,221.4,221.4,213.7,212.8,220.6,218,223.2,215,215,214.5,209.3,209.3,209.3,222.3,222.3,216.1,211.1,228.9,222.3,219.7,238.7,227.5,227.5,224,229.2,224,220.9,199.8,205.8,196.4,205.6,205.6,204.4,204.9,198.8,194.7,190.6,188.2,183.9,180.3,176.1,173.7,169.9,165.8,163.5,160,170.9,167.4,162.6,161.4,160.3,159.8,190.1,186.2,209.1,206.2,200.6,202.9,199,198.6,195.4,201.4,200,196,207.4,200.2,196.2,216.2,212,218.4,213.9,211,207.4,221.2,218.1,225.4,218.2,217.3,226.6,224.2,225.1
Programs
My Workout Philosophy View My Full Workout Program
My Workout Program
Sunday- REST
Monday - Chest & Tri's w/ light abs
Incline Bench Press> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Bench Press> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Incline flye> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Weighted dip> 3 sets of 6 reps
Body weight dip> 1 set of 25 reps
Close Grip Bench Press> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Cable Press Down> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Lying Tricep Extension> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
*SUPERSET*
Hanging Leg Raise> 2 sets of 25 reps
Machine Crunch> 2 sets of 25 reps
Tuesday - Legs
Squat> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Leg Press> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Leg Extension> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Romanian Deadlift> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Lying Leg Curl> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Standing Calf Raise> 4 sets of 25 reps
Wednesday - REST
Thrusday - Shoulders, Traps & Abs
Overhead BB Press> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Upright Row> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Seated Lateral Raise> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Seated Bent-over Lateral Raise> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Barbell Shrugs> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
*SUPERSET*
Hanging Knee Raise> 2 sets of 25 reps
Cable crunch> 2 sets of 25 reps
Friday- Back, Biceps
Saturday- OFF
Monday - Chest & Tri's w/ light abs
Incline Bench Press> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Bench Press> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Incline flye> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Weighted dip> 3 sets of 6 reps
Body weight dip> 1 set of 25 reps
Close Grip Bench Press> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Cable Press Down> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Lying Tricep Extension> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
*SUPERSET*
Hanging Leg Raise> 2 sets of 25 reps
Machine Crunch> 2 sets of 25 reps
Tuesday - Legs
Squat> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Leg Press> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Leg Extension> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Romanian Deadlift> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Lying Leg Curl> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Standing Calf Raise> 4 sets of 25 reps
Wednesday - REST
Thrusday - Shoulders, Traps & Abs
Overhead BB Press> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Upright Row> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Seated Lateral Raise> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Seated Bent-over Lateral Raise> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
Barbell Shrugs> 3 sets of 6 reps & 1 set of 25 reps
*SUPERSET*
Hanging Knee Raise> 2 sets of 25 reps
Cable crunch> 2 sets of 25 reps
Friday- Back, Biceps
Saturday- OFF
My Nutrition Program View My Full Nutrition Program
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My Supplement Program View My Full Supplement Program
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My Motivation Program View My Full Motivation Program
My Motivation Program
I stay motivated by knowing that I am only trying to better myself. Seeing progress pictures each week is very encouraging to push harder the next week.
"Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. -- Arnold Schwarzenegger"
"Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. -- Arnold Schwarzenegger"
barkersm updated his weight from 280.3 Lbs. to 281.4 Lbs., a 1.1 Lb. gain in 23 days.
Mar 1, 2013 | Likebarkersm updated his weight from 283.2 Lbs. to 280.3 Lbs., a 2.9 Lb. loss in 73 days.
Feb 6, 2013 | Like
barkersm measured his arms at 18 in., no change in 70 days and measured 8 other body parts.
Nov 25, 2012barkersm updated his weight from 271.6 Lbs. to 283.2 Lbs., a 11.6 Lb. gain in 70 days.
Nov 25, 2012 | Like
barkersm measured his arms at 18 in., a gain of 0.5 in. in 46 days and measured 8 other body parts.
Sep 16, 2012barkersm updated his weight from 272.8 Lbs. to 271.6 Lbs., a 1.2 Lb. loss in 7 days.
Sep 16, 2012 | Likebarkersm updated his weight from 281.8 Lbs. to 272.8 Lbs., a 9 Lb. loss in 3 days.
Sep 9, 2012 | Like
barkersm measured his arms at 17.5 in., a gain of 0.2 in. in 10 days and measured 8 other body parts.
Aug 1, 2012barkersm updated his weight from 276.5 Lbs. to 272.6 Lbs., a 3.9 Lb. loss in 10 days.
Aug 1, 2012 | Like
barkersm measured his arms at 17.2 in., a gain of 1.2 in. in 974 days and measured 8 other body parts.
Jul 22, 2012Visitor Comments
vavavoom545
hi!! thank u for the friend request, and congratulations for all your hard work, its hard to get back on your feet when you regain weight (i know...!!!) but your progress pics are very motivating thank u :)
Dec 30, 2009 1:45pm
Jen_absgirl
Hi Matt, thank you so much for the very kind words and friendship invite! Best wishes to you for much success on your training! Please feel free to drop by anytime, I enjoy getting to know my friends and how they are progressing - Wishing you a great New Year! Jen
Dec 30, 2009 7:59am
Captain Ahab
As a fellow Canadian What a great role model and example you are. Going from where you were, and not that long ago, to where you are today shows tremendous determination and strength of spirit. I congratulate you on all your efforts. You are a fantastic inspiration to so many others. Stay strong, focused and determined and may God bless.
Dec 26, 2009 3:05pm
pecto
YES its strange because the scale change just a littlebit but the physical change dont stop...i belive im at the same stage than you...the only thing im worry its the BF%...its so hard to go down i need to lose approx 5 lbs for lose 1%..im shure i need to go down at 200 for having great result. after its more easy to count the muscle weight i was add....dont stop Matt you doing a great job......
Nov 21, 2009 8:18am
MsFitFern
thanks so much!!! The door to your past never really shuts...you have to try keep it shut with a few ninja kicks
Nov 7, 2009 8:11am
pecto
another great lose Matt,close to 5lb...man its hard to beat that..i see that tomorrow morning, im confident....
Oct 3, 2009 10:08am
salwin
Good job on the recent weight loss! Keep it up! Your progress photos are great! Nice abs too by the way!
Sep 26, 2009 11:58am
geigersa
During your 5 year Transform, when did you really kick it into gear? I was 305 in 2006, lost weight just being away from college and adding exercising (not very consistent). Now, 2009, changed eating life and kicked my workouts into high gear, and seeing some good results already. Any advice on how you did it? How long?
Aug 27, 2009 2:27pm
showmemuscle
hey man, thanks. Your progress is great dude. Keep it goin. Gonna be a great accomplishment. Btw, love the inspiration on ur page. Keep it burnin man. Peace bro.
Aug 6, 2009 5:29pm
salwin
Dude, your photos are amazing...your body can and will change. Hop on this marathon and stick with it. I only wish I had the physique and build you have. Yes, lets stay in touch! Cheers bro!
Jul 24, 2009 7:19am
salwin
Glad u r back on track. You had made great progress, proofs in the pics. You can do it!
Jul 24, 2009 7:13am
JustMinxy
Thx for the friend request! Hey checked out your progress, man you are putting in work! Keep it rockin' like that!
Jul 2, 2009 7:52am
anglo-saxon
Great goal statement, I can relate to that sentiment! Good luck mate.
Apr 19, 2009 6:02pm
barkersm measured his arms at 20 in., a gain of 2 in. in 96 days and measured 8 other body parts.