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"Broke my back and had a long recovery want to lose at least 80 pounds gain 25 pounds of muscle and get cut again."
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Joe
Sex:
Male
Age:
46
Location:
Wyncote, Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation:
Scientist- Homeland Security
Personal Website:
Gym:
Bally's total fitness
Gym Location:
Cheltenham, Willow Grove, King of Prussia
When I Started:
Jan, 1990
How I Started:
While attending univeristy 18 years ago, one of my core requirements was to to take a physical education class. On the first day of class, I found out that I was the only science geek in the class which was made up mostly of the Marshall University football team. I had never lifted a weight in my life. I was intimidated, scared and expected to be made fun of and treated badly. I couldn't have been MORE WRONG. They took me under their wing, motivated me to do well in the class and inspired me to never give up and to never quit!. It was a life changing experience. After the class was over, I continued lifting and had an awesome workout buddy. He was a preacher, bodybuilder great friend and mentor. I will always be grateful to all of them and am forever a Marshall University Thundering Herd Fan. How lucky I was!!. From that point on, I made training a part of my life.
Why I Love It:
Love to keep in shape. Like seeing the results. Great stress reliever. Mind and body balance.
How I Stay Motivated:
After a long recovery from a back injury, I Changed my attitude from "why me" into "what am I" going to do about it. Once I put my mind to something I stick with it. Ask anyone who knows me.
My Life credos that I follow:
"Put out the good and it will return to you tenfold"
"Nothing good or bad Lasts forever"
"Do your best, because the best is all you can do"
BB Accomplishments:
Losing over 60 pounds so far....
Forum Signature:
"Nothing is impossible"
Last Updated: Jun 19, 2008 9:31pm
Progress Pictures
Mar 23, 2008
Jun 7, 2008
This is my belt where I started at 270 pounds down to 240 pounds with more to go! Lost a few more pounds since this was taken.
Each day is a victory!
Current weight- 213 pounds and down 57 pounds!
I'm workin these babies hard and it's paying off!
What supplements do you take immediately after your workout? Why?
Flaxseed oil- 1000 mg
Vitamin B complex- to convert food into energy
L-carnnitine-500 mg
L-lysine-500 mg
vitamin C- 1000 mg
- Updated Jun 23, 2008 2:51am
What are your secrets for making healthy food taste great?
Fat free sugar free Jello instant Chocolate pudding made with 2 cups fat free milk and with 4 scoops of chocolate flavored Whey protein powder (25 g protein/scoop) added to it. Makes 4 servings
- Updated May 25, 2008 1:37am
What is your favorite "healthy" dessert? Give the recipe if applicable.
Why I like this video: Excellent instructor. I have made great advances in my technique thanks to this video.
225lb bench
Played: 36
Why I like this video: This is a video of Stephanie, AKA "Daretosoar" who has continued to motivate me and keep me inspired in my weight loss and fitness goals from day one!
Stephanie, you killed the 225 Lb bench press!
Awesome Work!
I made it through a busy work week and the holidays. Did my lifting and cardio and stuck to my diet. Only lost 1 pound in a 2-week period. I blame that on the creatine and whey protein that I was taking. But on the upside, my new 36 waist jeans got too big on me. Maybe the conversion...
Thx man. You've done a good work too, its hard to recover from a back injury. Btw my belt looks like yours, had to make new holes, hehe, i should take a picture of it :)
Thanks for the encouragement! I am pushing hard with a complete diet change and hopefully will be getting into a gym soon where I can use some low impact equipment and really start pushing myself!! BTW, good job to you so far too!! Keep it up!!
you sir... are not human!!! i believe your gonna meet your abs very soon my friend. a scientist with muscles.... that sounds like a rare and dangerous combo!!
Great news about your size 36 jeans being too big already! Looks like that arm routine is working, your av pic is showing mass popping out of your bi and your tri. keep up the great work
Hey man, thank for all ot the nice comments and ratinggs. I really appreciate it. Your making some serious progress yourself. Those progress pics are really inspirational. Bet it feels awesome to put those jeans on and have all of that extra space. Congrats and keep up the great work.
Wow, sorry to hear about the hip injury, but glad to hear that you are sticking to your regimen.....you are doing great! Your weight loss is phenomenal, and something tells me that you are definitely going to see your muscle goals...keep in touch and you also have a great weekend!
Ron III---III
Thanks for your encouragement.Many great people like yourself on this site that help keep me motivated. Your an excellent example you're doing an outstanding job!!!
wow man..60lbs is a lot of damn weight to melt. hell of a job Joe!!! Its awesome for me to see people on here who stick with it month after month and get such phenomenal results from all the discipline and hard work; i looked through my friend list last nite and 1/2 of their charts abruptly ended about 2-3 months into their diet! never to be heard from again.. people like you keep me balls to wall motivated. did u get that fat analyzer yet?
