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Overall Goal: My goal is to have abs like I did when I was 21, but maintain quality muscle and size. I want to have the self confidence that comes with knowing that you look good on the outside, and feel good on the inside.
Fit Status:
Bodyfat dropping, trying to keep my weight above 200 while getting bodyfat down to 10%.
Growing up, my mom had her own personal training business and she was a certified personal trainer, so she taught me to lift properly. Also, she had tons of books on fitness and working out, which I used to learn new exercises and routines, as well as proper form and technique. I started running in elementary school, and first started lifting weights in 7th or 8th grade on a regular basis.
Why I Love It:
I love to see transformations in my body. I go through a lot of up and down phases with my consistency in going to the gym and staying in shape because of my schedule, but when I am in the gym and staying in shape, I have WAY more confidence in myself and every aspect of my life. I love to feel like I'm in control of my body, my health, and my life. I like that it gives me goals to strive for.
How I Stay Motivated:
Well, since I just relocated to Reno, motivation has been very easy. I don't know anyone here, and have no desire to hit the bars or anything, so I have been spending my free time in the gym. Also, since I am newly single again, that always seems to motivate me a little more to get in shape so that I feel more confident, and desirable, and can attract a higher quality of women. Fat guys and slobs don't usually get the hot chicks lol.
I have been working hard to improve on my back and I can see a drastic change since the beginning of the year. The width is really improving alot, and now I just need to work on the thickness and detail. My low back looks MUCH better than it did a few months ago because I have been losing fat, and ...
My goal is to have abs like I did when I was 21, but maintain quality muscle and size. I want to have the self confidence that comes with knowing that you look good on the outside, and feel good on the inside.
Goal (Long):
I would like to have my 6 pack back, and I need to become MUCH more flexible, or I'm going to end up sustaining an injury. I have managed to drop about 40 pounds since January, and now I can't decide if I should try and stay at my current weight, or pack on a little more size again. If I do add mass, I don't want to do it at the expense of my abs, which still need work! I want to increase my strength in all exercises, and really finish my workouts hard and not slack off in the gym, which is something that I occasionally do. I want to improve the quality of all of my muscles and show more definition, and I want to become more strict in regards to my diet and trying to make my progress and lifestyle a lifelong change instead of a short term change just because summer is coming or its a new year. I have yet to accomplish my goal of running a marathon, so I may train for a half marathon this year and see how that goes. I would love to one day train and compete in a triathalon, but that goal is still a long ways away. If I am ever able to transform my physique to a level that I am truly happy with, I wouldn't mind stepping on stage to compete and show off all of my hard work, but I would never do that if I was less than 100%, so that won't be for a very long time.
Weight Goal:
I want to GAIN 10 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
8%
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Ok........so despite the fact that I got REALLY sick.....AGAIN!!!!.....I have continued to get my ass into the gym every day, and have been working hard, and even finally started doing some ab work! I have had some really great workouts, and feeling good about how hard I am working is always...
I have decided to go back to basics, so to speak. No funky programs or doggcrapp inspired crap or anything else. I am going back to what seemed to work best for me when I was in my early 20's, and if I dont achieve my desired results, I will tweak the program as needed. So anyway.... ...
All i want for Christmas is *** boots and they are sooo hideous (but so comfy and warm in the Buffalo snow that I couldnt resist)...Im pretty sure that i got those too :) how about you, did you ask for any thing??
Great weekend....christmas parties, church, maxing and relaxing. I use to live in VTA (Ventura). Miss Cali quite a bit...beautiful state. Have a great rest of the week, benji!
Benjamin, you've made a very impressive transformation man. Awesome weight loss, nice job adding mass and definition. You'll have those abs in no time. Just keep eating cleaning and pumping hard. I'm trying to get there myself. You are definitely good motivation for me.
hi! your comment to me moved me...it means a lot to me that you are supportive and find what i have to say worth listening to. i thankyou so much for your words, compliments, support and ...the friend add! you keep at it baby. i am here for you!
