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Overall Goal: After a 10 week bulk cycle, I am going to change gears a little by incorporating cardio back into the regimen and have tighter control on carb intake.
Fit Status:
Hmm? Yeah, I got a weight problem. I can't weight to eat!
Motivation Level: 10/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
George
Sex:
Male
Age:
31
Location:
Massachusetts, United States
Occupation:
Snake Oil Peddler
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
Boston Sports Club 695 Atlantic Ave 617-428-3622 Boston, MA United States
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Sep, 2008
How I Started:
I had made a goal to get a 6-pack by the end of the summer 2008, and I failed miserably because of my approach. Mainly it was because I was starving my muscles though I did have solid gym routines to my credit. I was eating about 2 meals a day, mostly green salads for lunch and a small dinner. This lead to very minor gains. In September 2008, I decided to read about it rather than going by what I thought I knew, starting with Bodybuilding 101 by Robert Wolff, and realized what a moron I had been. I have read much more since from a variety of authors, bloggers, articles, and forum posters and have come to appreciate what a science bodybuilding really is.
Why I Love It:
I love the confidence that I get from going to the gym; knowing I am a healthy clean individual free from drugs, smoke, or chemicals. If I were abducted by aliens, I want them to exclaim, "Now that is a damn great specimen!"
How I Stay Motivated:
I have natural bodybuilding rolemodels that I strive to be like such as Boyer Coe and Stan McQuay. These two epitomize what is possible through hard work and dedication.
Not much to see here. Again, just starting to go to the gym, with poor diet habits (about a 1,000 calorie-2 meal-per-day diet!) and a I-know-what-I'm-doing attitude. 175 lbs.
Comparing these 2 pics is really satisfying and motivates me further. Started cardio this week to slim the waist after 10-week bulk. V-taper inbound.
After a 10 week bulk cycle, I am going to change gears a little by incorporating cardio back into the regimen and have tighter control on carb intake.
Goal (Long):
This is what I told someone: "You know that feeling of elation and achievement you get when you study hard and pass that test? Well I get that feeling several times a week."
I find the numbers in my lifting log improving, I see visible progress in the mirror and on the scale, and am achieving realistic short-term goals. The iron is my therapist.
His level of development is admirable and so much further than mine. I can see certain similarities between our genetics which is additionally inspiring; I see what great things lie in store for me if I continue working hard and stay disciplined.
What is your favorite cardiovascular exercise? Why?
Used to like HIIT, but nowadays I favor brisk 30 min. treadmill walks. This is because my weight sessions are brutal but fun. If my cardio is brutal, I may end up cutting it short or skipping it altogether because it bores the sh*t out of me. Fast walks make it tolerable as well as having a greatly decreased risk of losing lean muscle.Used to like HIIT, but nowadays I favor brisk 30 min. treadmill walks. This is because my weight sessions are brutal but fun. If my cardio is brutal, I may end up cutting it short or skipping it alt...more
- Updated Nov 3, 2009 4:28pm
What is the one tip you would give somebody who is just getting started?
Seriously? Buy the boook "Bodybuilding 101" by Robert Wolff. He is a great writer with clear explanations that anyone can understand. It will give you a great and solid foundation of knowledge that you can expand on later.Seriously? Buy the boook "Bodybuilding 101" by Robert Wolff. He is a great writer with clear explanations that anyone can understand. It will give you a great and solid foundation of knowledge that...more
- Updated Aug 20, 2009 12:30pm
What is your cardio exercise plan?
This depends on my current goal. If my goal is to gain mass, I don't do any cardio at all. If I am trying to lower body fat percentage, the it it about 6 days a week for about 30 minutes. This is accompanied by an adjustment in diet of course.This depends on my current goal. If my goal is to gain mass, I don't do any cardio at all. If I am trying to lower body fat percentage, the it it about 6 days a week for about 30 minutes. This is a...more
I was thrilled at my weight going up on the scale, but I think I grew too focused on watching the numbers rise as rapidly as possible without caring enough at how much fat I was gaining as well. It didn't creep up on me. I noted the fat gain, but counted it as an...
5 day split, 15 sets maximum per muscle group. Both compound and isolation movements. I either do 1 of 2 things: 1.Pyramid the weight up each set, taking the final heaviest working set to failure. OR 2. Light warm up(s), then 3 heavy sets at a constant weight. The first is for when I am using...
