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After losing about 50 pounds of weight, and spending years of being very slim (125 pounds), I decided to try to add muscular mass.
Why I Love It:
I enjoy the challenge of pushing myself. Enjoy the feeling of the pump, of growing, of creating a new body. Doing bodybuilding right means you focus on you, and no one else's, routine. Focus on what improves you, not someone else. Leave the ego at the door. I find the option on a bodyspace page to record the amount of weight one can bench, squat, etc., as counter to the true goal. A judge at a competition doesn't see those numbers, doesn't see the body fat percentage. The judge sees on stage the results of a competitor's work, how close to the "ideal" of the day. Focus more on the pump in the gym and the reflection in a mirror than the numbers you record.
How I Stay Motivated:
I look at the images of the current and future pro competitors. Dreaming to look as they do isn't my goal: my goal is to BE them the best I can be.
BB Accomplishments:
I'll list accomplishments when I'm given a definitive definition of "bodybuilding." Is competing a requirement? Or just changing your body and lifstyle?
I'm successful in bodybuilding because I focus on it for myself. I've done pre-contest dieting and training; I survived the 16 weeks and felt I had made the change.
Forum Signature:
Squat deep, press heavy, row wide, flex it, then hit the showers.
Why I like this video: Video of bulgarian pro Hristomir Hristov. It's posing in a non-competitive environment, being a good example of doing a routine in front of an active audience, getting the audience involved, and playing to the audience.
Junior Bodybuilder James "Flex" Lewis
Played: 140
Why I like this video: UK bodybuilder James "Flex" Lewis, who is one of my favorites as we are the same height and weight.
Bodybuilder Jean-Pierre Fux off-season
Played: 283
Why I like this video: It is Jean-Pierre Fux off-season. Just nice to see the real mass that a bodybuilder has to maintain off-season. The general impression is that pros are always shredded. This gives a better impression of how it is really.
Mark Dugdale IFBB PRO - Guest Posing @ 2007 Southe Played: 79
A Shooting with Steve Benthin Played: 127
Steve Benthin - BodyBuilder Played: 244
Steve Benthin Played: 52
Steve Benthin Posing Fibo 2007 Played: 33
Giant Korean Muscle - asian bodybuilder Played: 110
Next Competition: Emerald Cup, Bellevue, WA. April 21, 2007! Competition Training Update
Week 9 of 16, 7 weeks left (posted 5 March) My weight loss stalled so drastic action was required last week. The diet is now:3 days of 30g carbs, 360g protein, followed by2 day sof 60g carbs, 360g...
Thanks man. And a fellow IT guy too! Technical trainer and writer here. Gotta pay for all that protein powder somehow. You must have a great home gym to look the way you do! Keep on hulkin' out huge.
Hey thanks for the add and the comment. - Did you see my measurements (on my bodyspace or blog). Was wondering what you thought about those. Is it in line with what people in my weight range compete as? I'm 162 (trying to get to 165 right now) but I can lose the weight pretty easy.
Glad to hear that you are well. Im doing good- down 53 pounds with 25-30 more to go. Then im gonna put on 25 pounds of muscle. Have been hitting the cardio and weights hard. Hey, keep up the great work!
Thanks for the Add. Really enjoyed your sig. The whole "Focus more on the pump in the gym and the reflection in a mirror than the numbers you record." is SO TRUE!! But easy to forget. Thanks again!
Thank you for your compliment sir. I'm not trying to rush anything competing wise. I don't personally think certain parts of my body are ready to give it a honest shot. But i'm working hard. In the next few years for sure i'm hoping. How is your conditioning going for the E.C.?
