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Member Since: Oct 23, 2007
BodyBlog Started: Oct 23, 2007
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holbee

Overall Goal:  hit 198 for my birthday 2/16

Fit Status:  tired but training. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...

Motivation Level: 7/10


Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Matt
Sex:
Male
Age:
32
Location:
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation:
Lutheran Pastor
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
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When I Started:
Feb, 1987
How I Started:
I was the big kid in 2nd grade. I was already playing soccer, so I was running, but it wasn't cutting it. So, I got a weight set at a garage sale up the street and the rest is history
Why I Love It:
I love the feeling of self improvement. I love knowing that no matter what kind of day I'm having the weights don't care. A kilo is a kilo and a pound is a pound the world round.
How I Stay Motivated:
I'm motivated now mostly through competitons and seeing changes in myself and those that I train. Running out of weights in the gym to put on the bar, having my belts be way to big and my pants still trying to sag, beginning to see definition and vascularity that I thought was long gone, and watching my 2 boys develop a LOVE for the gym.
BB Accomplishments:
You really don't want me to list a bunch of things that you've never heard of...but second place nationals Bando martial arts. national squat champion ADAU. and a few powerlifting meets here and there.
Forum Signature:
" I have never seen a wild thing feel sorry for itself. A bird will fall frozen dead from a branch without ever having felt sorry for itself." -Musclespeed rocks. Jus' sayin'.
Last Updated: Jul 6, 2008 8:29pm

What holbee Is Up To:
Nov 8, 2009
holbee changed Overall Goal: "hit 198 for my birthday 2/16."
Aug 23, 2009
holbee updated Motivation Level from 10/10 to 7/10
holbee updated Fit Status "tired but training. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can..."
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Last Updated: Sep 5, 2008 5:18am

Goals:
Main Goal:
Improve For A Sport
Goal (Overall):
hit 198 for my birthday 2/16
Goal (Long):
My goals are to: 1.) Cut to the 198's
Weight Goal:
I want to LOSE 40 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
12%
Upcoming Contest:
adau power day
Last Updated: Nov 8, 2009 2:18pm

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Do you track your workouts (exercises, weight, reps, etc.)?
Yes
If so, how do you do it? Workout log, software program, etc.? Why do you do it this way?
I keep a workout log. It is easiest for me to use the good ole' paper and pen.
- Updated Apr 22, 2009 1:35pm

Where do you mainly workout?
Home
Why? What are the pros and cons of working out there?
Always open, kid friendly, and has the best equipment in town bar none.
- Updated Apr 19, 2009 12:40pm

What should look for in a gym? What should you avoid?
Look for chalk, sturdy bars, and lots of weight. Well built and maintained equipment, and good ventilation. Avoid chrome, places that don't allow deadlifts, or anywhere where you have no access to fre...more
- Updated Apr 19, 2009 12:40pm

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Contest History:
Apr 18, 2009:
ADAU Raw Power "Power Day 2009" Push-pull - Placing: 1
Oct 25, 2008:
Central PA open: ADAU Raw Power - Placing: 3
May 15, 2005:
ADAU National Single Lift (Squat division)2005 - Placing: 1
Last Updated: Oct 26, 2008 11:55am

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ADAU Powerlifting Meet
ADAU Powerlifting Meet
Play this video Played: 57
Description: Oct. 2008 raw meet. 450 squat
Matt Deadlift Video ADAU 4 18 09
Matt Deadlift Video ADAU 4 18 09
Play this video Played: 52
Description: 2009 Powerday ADAU. Push-Pull. bw 219. Went 485, 510(pr), 540(2 reds) Won second place (missed 1st due to hitch on 3rd lift)
Matt's Bench Press Video
Matt's Bench Press Video
Play this video Played: 61
Description: 2009 ADAU Power Day Push-Pull 220 class Bench Champion! Opener 335, 2nd=345, 3rd=360 (pr)
Play this video Evan Deadlift.MP4 Played: 83
Last Updated: Oct 27, 2008 12:59pm

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Last Updated: Dec 2, 2007 4:58am

Latest BodyBlog Entry (223 Posts Total)
Category: Training on Jun 20, 2009 5:50am

Time to transition from the modified v-diet to contest mode (3 weeks).

I'll be headed to camp to teach this week comming (hope of hopes my musclespeed v.2 comes in time! If not, trip home!) and try to survive all of the glorious camp food. I'm taking alot of protein powder, my blender, and...


Current Supplements:
Spring Farm Niacian
Spring Farm Niacian

Started: Feb 26, 2007
Reason: Lower cholesterol, increase energy.
equate 1 a day Multivitamin
equate 1 a day Multivitamin

Started: Feb 26, 2007
Reason: Overall health and nutrition.
Spring Valley 1000 mg Omega 3 Fish Oil
Spring Valley 1000 mg Omega 3 Fish Oil

Started: Dec 14, 2007
Reason: To "support many functions in the body including the brain and joint function. In...
Last Updated: Feb 14, 2008 7:40am

Supplement Reviews
Optimum 100% Whey Protein, 5 Lbs., Chocolate Malt
Review:  I LOVE THIS FLAVOR!!!! I bought vanilla, extreme milk chocolate, rocky road, banana...
Overall Rating:  10/10
Taste Rating:  10/10
Accelerative Nutraceuticals MUSCLESPEED, 90 Tablets
Review:  Musclespeed is a GREAT product! Over the years I have tried ECA stacks, stacker, ma huang,...
Overall Rating:  10/10
Taste Rating:  N/A
Last Updated: Jul 12, 2009 6:16pm

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Workout Program:
Current as of September/October 2008
Cardio or N.E.P.A. (non-exercise physical activity) 30 minutes every day

Mon: Squat 3x5 and 2x3, Box Squat 4x5 OR Hip Sled 4x8,Leg Extensions 4x8, Fat Bar Curls 4x8, Alternating Dumbell Curls 4x8, Reverse Grip Curls 4x8, 5 minute drills (push-ups,...
Last Updated: Sep 11, 2008 7:48am

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Hobbies:
  • Ummm...powerlifting :)
  • www.fataldimensions.org
Magazines:
  • Men's Fitness
  • Powerlifting USA
  • muscle media 2k
Healthy Foods:
  • Chicken and tuna!!!
Cheat Foods:
  • Pizza (my downfall)
Fitness Books:
  • Mass
Workout Music:
  • Linkin Park
  • xzibit
Last Updated: Dec 2, 2007 5:25pm

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178 lbs Dude_The_X [ View Profile ]
Jul 20, 2009 12:29pm
hey thanks for the rep! haha, the only reason i was red was because some jerk sent gave me a bad rep calling me a queer.. i tried but can't get the guy banned.
startin to develop slowly but surely. A True Work PaBuilder [ View Profile ]
Jul 14, 2009 11:53am
good to see another PA guy in here doing well. my brother is also a Lutheran Minister, he is revkeith in here. stay focused
178 lbs Dude_The_X [ View Profile ]
May 21, 2009 9:32am
thanks, i'll try. haha. training has been going great actually. i missed this week due to being sick, but since moving back to clearfield i haven't missed one session and i've been getting new PRs almost every week. i'm crossing my fingers that this doesn't stop. haha. i've been going to body matrix, but i do still plan on stopping at your gym when i get the chance.
178 lbs Dude_The_X [ View Profile ]
May 21, 2009 12:01am
hey, i saw you last night at walmart.. i work in grocery. i would have said hi, but i'm just getting over being really sick and haven't gotten my voice back yet. lol.
Big Arm Big Pay [ View Profile ]
Apr 28, 2009 6:37pm
got staph haven't trained for 2 weeks but before that i was doing well i think i will be ready to go back to training on monday
Big Arm Big Pay [ View Profile ]
Apr 28, 2009 5:20pm
hey bro how is all the training going?
ShanBL [ View Profile ]
Apr 2, 2009 9:38am
Thanks!!
ChickenTuna [ View Profile ]
Mar 20, 2009 10:17am
thanks :) I hope you have a great weekend!
178 lbs Dude_The_X [ View Profile ]
Mar 18, 2009 10:19am
okay thanks. what about the gym?
178 lbs Dude_The_X [ View Profile ]
Mar 16, 2009 1:09pm
you'll have to give me directions so i can find it
178 lbs Dude_The_X [ View Profile ]
Mar 9, 2009 11:19pm
actually we finally got one. the guy just got back to me the other day, but thanks for looking. i'll be right outside of clearfield. where is your church located?
178 lbs Dude_The_X [ View Profile ]
Mar 4, 2009 11:14pm
hey man.. i'm moving back to clearfield county and i'm having an extremely hard time finding an apartment.. do you know anyone who has anything available?
ShanBL [ View Profile ]
Mar 3, 2009 6:11am
The pizza AND pad thai helped, haha.
Nov 2009  -  Sarah & I Al--1961 [ View Profile ]
Feb 27, 2009 2:48am
That's great. I'm snack-free for the last 2 nights & clean on diet. I'm up for my morning w/o.
Nov 2009  -  Sarah & I Al--1961 [ View Profile ]
Feb 26, 2009 7:17am
Yep, yest's wakeup call translated into clean eating last night & great w/o this morning. Wishing God's blessing for ya today Matt. And Happy B-day to your kiddo. :)
Nov 2009  -  Sarah & I Al--1961 [ View Profile ]
Feb 25, 2009 7:23am
Thx for the suggestions on my nighttime eating. I confess to being a stress eater or when I'm down. Resolving to get back on strict clean diet today.....my pants were a little tighter getting dressed this morning.
Nov 2009  -  Sarah & I Al--1961 [ View Profile ]
Feb 23, 2009 8:26am
Ditto. I still listen to some of my old fav's w/ my earphones on while working out (Chicago, EW&F, Eagles, Yes, U2, Billy Joel, etc.) Yep, showing my age too. But there's also some good contemporary Christian music too, some which is rockin'! :D
SusanBeth [ View Profile ]
Feb 20, 2009 5:07am
thanks! I'm not sure what I'm doing that I'm leaning out so fast, but I'll take it!
liftin4life [ View Profile ]
Feb 20, 2009 4:43am
Hey Brotha you still look great! Concentrate on the goals you did reach.
ShanBL [ View Profile ]
Feb 16, 2009 8:00am
Hi, There's a trick to the coffee/protein powder drink. Use cold or room temp coffee and mix the powder in. Then nuke it. If you add the powder while the coffee is hot, it'll all glob up. It tastes just like a Starbucks mocha coffee...which is my favorite.
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