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"In September of 2006 my bodybuilding dreams were stopped as i was rushed in to have an emergency lower back lamenectomy w/ a miscrodiscectomy as i had 3 herniated discs that were cutting off my nerves down my leg. At that point i thought it was all "
I was a hefty 260lbs in high school and started working out, supplementing, and eating better and it became an addiction.
Why I Love It:
Because its a sport that not everyone can do. Only an select few individuals can do what it takes to diet 4-6 months and put aside your personal life to attain a goal that only 1% of people in the world can do.
How I Stay Motivated:
I have had 2 lower back surgeries. My motivation is that i don't ever want to be in a wheel chair. I stay motivated by seeing changes in the mirror weekly as well as by seeing others that i am helping train for a show look better and better by the day.
BB Accomplishments:
2006 Fox Cities Bodybuilding Competition - 4th Place Lightheavyweight Class
Training Accomplishments:
Zac Medema -
2006 NGA Heart of Illinois Classic - 1st Place Teen, 3rd Place Lightweight Novice
Rob Taylor -
2006 OCB Midwestern States - 3rd Place Over 40 Masters, 5th Place Novice Tall Class
Bob Widman -
2007 NPC Mid Illinois - 4th Place Over 50 Masters
2007 NPC Midwest Championships - 1st Place Over 50 Masters, 3rd Place Open Lightheavyweight Class
Gary Sobek - 2006 VivaLaFitness Transformation Contest Winner
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Last Updated: Apr 27, 2007 10:21am
Progress Pictures
Nov 25, 2005
Apr 30, 2007
This was a photo in the first month of my diet back in Nov 2005
9 weeks back into bodybuilding after a 6 month layoff due to back surgery
In September of 2006 my bodybuilding dreams were stopped as i was rushed in to have an emergency lower back lamenectomy w/ a miscrodiscectomy as i had 3 herniated discs that were cutting off my nerves down my leg. At that point i thought it was all
Goal (Long):
When i got hurt i was 245lbs and 8% bodyfat. I was 3 weeks into training for a show and was sure that i would win the whole thing. I got hurt and i thought it was all over. Lying in a hospital bed and not knowing if you'll ever be the same is a traumatic experience. I never thought i'd return. I lose 30lbs in 3 days in the hospital and walked out a new person. A funny thing happens when you are lying there thinking about your future. I took off 5 months from training not thinking i'd ever get back into it. After helping others with shows and moving back to my hometown to train w/ my long time best friend, workout partner, and fellow bodybuilder Bob Widman, i decided i'd give another go. No i can't train like i used to, but with my knowledge i made it a challenge to myself to see what i could do w/ a new scheme of weights and diet. My goal is to again compete in April of 2008 and hopefully at a weight of 210 or more. Watch it happen!
Well where do i begin. This last year of my life has gone from the lowest lows to the highest highs and back.
I might as well begin back in May of 2005. I was living in Milwaukee, fresh out of college working as a programmer. It was a well paying job, but not what i wanted to do the rest of...
Glad for you, man, that you have put the trouble behind and are back to the gym. I have at least another couple of weeks until I can go back, following major surgery. It does suck.
Damn man that injury really blows. Thats one of my big fears right now because I'am still not 100% from my heniated disc. YOu got though it man and thats all that matters. Just take it slow man, I wish you the best of luck.
hey man, you have some pretty chisled abs, i am new at this so if you could give me some advice i would apreciate it alot, check out my blog, thanks man keep it up...
That is SO AWESOME that Bob won his show!!!! I will e-mail him~woot!
I Read your blog and am so happy for you Josh you deserve it all!....thanks for the ADD :)
