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Overall Goal: Slowly climbing that ladder of weights again.
Fit Status:
Changed up the routine again, but still feeling every bit of it..
Motivation Level: 8/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Jeff Couillard
Sex:
Male
Age:
40
Location:
Michigan, United States
Occupation:
Program Manager/Citizen Soldier
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Jan, 2008
How I Started:
I was ordered to active duty to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Prior to this deployment I was sent to Ft. Meade, MD for a Public Affairs Qualification Course, where I began working out (again) with a friend who I was going to deploy with.
Why I Love It:
I enjoy the post-workout burn as well as the strides that I've been able to make over the last year.
How I Stay Motivated:
By challenging myself with goals and reading about the incredible changes that others have made... That and a swift kick in the ass from Rock23 and Stryka...
BB Accomplishments:
** On the way to 350 lbs, I was able to hit 320 lbs during one session.
** Recently, I hit my Iraq deployment goal of benching 305 lbs. Time to raise the bar and go for 350 lbs.
** I've gained 30 lbs of muscle in the last year.
** I've gone from 135 lbs on the flat bench to 298 lbs.
** I've gone from about 180 lbs on the leg press to 704 lbs. And while I think that I still have a long way to go, I had someone tell me the other day that they wish they were cut like me.
Forum Signature:
CPT Jeff
What jcouillard Is Up To:
Nov 23, 2009
jcouillardupdated Motivation Level from 7/10 to 8/10 and said: "Enjoying the changes I've made to the weekly routine..."
By September I will hit 350 on the flat bench, and will shoot for 400 by December.
I will get my run down to a seven minute mile by July and will hit six minute miles by October (2009 Army PT test). As well as a 5k in November with some friends
I will (although I've no idea how right now) get my body fat down to 10% this year (hopefully this is realistic).
I will do this while remaining at 200lbs.
How has bodybuilding and fitness helped and/or changed your family life?
Not sure yet. I've been deployed to Iraq for a year, so when I get home I'll need to make some adjustments to fit back in. However, I think that my family may also need to make some adjustments to the lifestyle that I've adopted.Not sure yet. I've been deployed to Iraq for a year, so when I get home I'll need to make some adjustments to fit back in. However, I think that my family may also need to make some adjustments to t...more
- Updated Jan 11, 2009 1:55am
Are you a parent?
Yes
How has bodybuilding and fitness helped you to be a better parent?
Not sure yet...
- Updated Jan 11, 2009 1:55am
How has bodybuilding and fitness helped you in your career?
Thank God the weekend is almost here. This has been a very tough week. Last Sunday, as the new company commander for my Signal unit, I had the distinct pleasure of briefing my brigade commander on the fiscal year 2011 training plan. To my benefit, he had some very constructive thoughts...
The first week I thought it was too easy, the second week was definitely tougher and I know its going to be more so as I go on. I get some muscle stiffness and a little sore but no real DOMS as I did with my last program. Maybe that is coming too. How is everything going with you, training, family?
I'm doing the Bill Starr 5x5 which is combining them. I have the spreadsheet, so we'll see what happens. You did the 5X5 right, did you combine or do them seperate?
The quad is back! I was able to do my full leg workout last saturday with no problems other than being sore until the following Wednesday :) I am looking forward to another good leg session tomorrow. -Jeff
