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Overall Goal: I want to squat 405 by June 15, and have 20 in. arms.
Fit Status:
Feeling pretty good about the bodyfat %, now I just need to maintiain it while I try to get to 240 lbs.
Motivation Level: 8/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Rico
Sex:
Male
Age:
36
Location:
Illinois, United States
Occupation:
Computer Support Specialist
Personal Website:
Gym:
Eastside Center
Gym Location:
East Peoria, IL
When I Started:
May, 1992
How I Started:
I have always been the skinny geek during high school. When I got to U of I, my roommates started going to gym and I started tagging along. After that I was hooked.
Why I Love It:
I love the pump feeling. After a good lift, where the blood is pumping in the area, and everyday actions seem to make the area react. You get that good ache, even doing something simple like putting on pants is a struggle. Also, it gave me the opportunity to play football in a semi-pro league, which was amazing for someone who never played any organized sports ever. I went from geek to athlete.
How I Stay Motivated:
Learning new techniques from Bodybuilding.com, Muscle & Fitness or friends to work an area and achieve my lifting goals. Also, sharing that information with friends or someone starting out. It's interesting to see how many people in the gym just pick up a Muscle & Fitness and stick with that routine never changing it and are too nervous to ask. I always say, "There are no stupid questions, how else are you supposed to know unless you ask". I use that philosophy in and outside of the gym.
BB Accomplishments:
Forum Signature:
That which is believed to be real, is real in its effects.
I want to squat 405 by June 15, and have 20 in. arms.
Goal (Long):
My goal is to run 1.5 miles without being winded. I've never been able to run a long distance, even when I played semi-pro football 2 years ago. I was mainly a lineman so I didn't have to run very far. In high school, I was not athletic at all. I was a geek, big time, but now I get paid to be one. I would like to have 10% bodyfat and actually have a muscular figure, instead of just being "BIG". Anyone can be "BIG", but with true dedication can the ultimate goal be reached.
Do you tell your friends and/or family about your fitness goals?
Yes
Why or why not?
Usually because they have the misconception that I'm in the gym all of the time. I have to let them know that it doesn't take a lot of time, just commitment.
I was just explaining my eating to my co-workers, and their attitude was "This is so easy, why haven't I been doing this before now?". When I tell them that this transformation happened with no cardio, most are in dis-belief. Now if I could only convince myself to do...
My Ultimate Chest Blasting Workout. I started doing this workout because I got a case of tendinitis in my right wrist and performing flat bench press with heavy weights were painful. This workout didn't hurt my wrists as much, and I got a great workout.
you are right-they were up for a while but I took like 2mnths off and just lifted sporadically. I haven't updated my BodySpace charts in a while. Right now I'm focusing on a getting a little of the poundage down...lol then it's back to the lifting phase. I just cut myself short by taking that time off.
Hey! I've been super-setting bi's and tri's for the last couple months, adding a final burnout set on the bi's at the end just recently. I do this twice a week 'coz I'm not seeing the peak yet on the bi's that I'd like to see.
Gotta love those squats,lol. My training is going great...do a split routine..one body part a day, with two days for arms coz my bi's are really stubborn.
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Please go to this link and vote for me.
My name is Bonnie T. and I am on the 14th row down and 2nd girl over from left.
Thank you!! Help me win with your vote.
Vote lots and tell a friend. Flex magazine!! Yeah..
Thanks, she is my partner in a few businesses and a super friend and confidant. We are both training for NATS soon. I am not sure her and her fiance are into bodyspace or have the time with all they have going on.
