Last Visit: Today, 4:37am Last Forum Post: Dec 8, 2008 10:02am Last Photo Upload: May 4, 2009 11:29am Last Profile Update: Today, 4:37am Last Blog Post: Feb 6, 2009 10:40pm
Overall Goal: Compete at the Mid-Atlantic/WV NPC show Sept. 12, 2009.
Fit Status:
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Motivation Level: 9/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Bobby
Sex:
Male
Age:
40
Location:
Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Occupation:
NSCA-CPT
Personal Website:
Gym:
BodySmith
Gym Location:
Washington, DC
When I Started:
Feb, 2006
How I Started:
I started lifting weights around the age of 14. I continued until I got married and had kids at the age of 23. After 10 years of marriage, we divorced and my life went to hell due to my alcohol and drug abuse. However, I can happily say that, by the grace of God, I haven't had a drink or drug since January 03, 2005. I decided to get back into lifting and do something positive with my life. I had always wanted to compete but circumstances (mainly alcohol and drugs) always prevented me from accomplishing my dreams. With the help of God, I will now achieve those dreams.
Why I Love It:
It is just me, the iron, and the force of gravity. The feeling I get when I overcome the gravitional forces with a personal record lift....PRICELESS!
How I Stay Motivated:
The never ending quest of getting bigger and stronger. Seeing the numbers in the log book get bigger and bigger.
BB Accomplishments:
Placing in the top 5 in all classes in my first year (2007) of competing.
Forum Signature:
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil.4:13
Patience and perserverance are the keys to surmounting difficulty.
Last Updated: Aug 24, 2008 10:02pm
What bb1968 Is Up To:
Jul 5, 2009
bb1968 changed Weight from 217 lbs. to 212 lbs., a 5 lb. loss in 22 days - 4:37 am - Comment
Jun 13, 2009
bb1968 changed Weight from 225 lbs. to 217 lbs., a 8 lb. loss in 100 days - 12:18 pm - Comment
bb1968 changed Overall Goal: "Compete at the Mid-Atlantic/WV NPC show Sept. 12, 2009.." - 12:17 pm - Comment
bb1968 updated Motivation Level to 9/10 and said: "Ready to blow past some PR lifts next round of the 5x5 program starting 3/15/09" - 10:49 am - Comment
bb1968 changed Weight from 219 lbs. to 225 lbs., a 6 lb. gain in 26 days - 10:48 am - Comment
This was taken at the beginning of my cutting phase after a 12 week mass (in reality a fat a@@ from eating way too much by not counting nutritional values) phase. I weighed 209 here.
Description: This is my top set of deadlifts on 3/6/08. 345 x 5 (a personal best).
Deadlift 325 x 5
Played: 83
Description: This is my next to top set for deadlifts on 3/6/08. 325 x 5
Bench press 275 x 3
Played: 151
Description: 275 for 3 reps on my road back to regaining strength lost due to surgeries in 2007. This was at Metro Fitness in Columbus, OH on March 1, 2008, working out with Jeff, http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/jacked inMI/
Why I like this video: When times get tough God will get you through. Sometimes it just seems He is not there when you need Him. But ask and He will give you a sign, in due time!
2004 Tampa Bay Classic Posing Routine
Played: 200
Why I like this video: Layne Norton showing what a Natural Bodybuilder looks like at his finest. You can still be big and not do drugs to get there. Layne is truly an inspiration to me.
For My Old School SpeedBaggers
Played: 72
Why I like this video: Zach Ruffo throwing it down on the speed bag. This guy would have you black, blue, and bloody before you could blink an eye with hand speed like this!
Warhawk Matt Scott in Nike 'No Excuses' Commercial Played: 102
Who's going to be at the Arnold Classic next month? Looking forward to meeting some of my fellow bodyspacer's! Met a few last year and hoping to meet more this year.
I am now in DC working as a personal trainer and trying to prepare to step back on stage later this year at the NPC...
hey guy you are training for a competition? great where is it and when. keep me informed I will definitely be rootin for you
hope this finds you well and now, definitely stayin focused
Thanks Bobby! I've been tanning and working around the house a lot so my color is looking pretty good. Cals are at 1,000-1,200/day currently. I'm keeping track of my food intake with another Excel spreadsheet. Weight is at 162# so I am on my way to 154.25# I've also been getting out on the trails with the mountain bike so cardio has been improved since the March show. Are you in contest prep mode now? If so, how's it going? -Jeff
Excellent! I'm glad to see that you are in contest prep mode, Bobby. My prep is going very well. I am already at the condition I was 4 weeks out from my first comp. Hopefully this translates to better looking lower abs! -Jeff
I'm familiar with Bodysmith - although, I've never been there. when I was personal training, I used to use a place down the street (gone now). I"m doing the IFBB North Americans the end of august.
I started my July contest diet this past Sunday. I feel a lot better about this diet since I have something to compare it too. Are you still planning on competing this fall? -Jeff
