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Overall Goal: My goal is to compete in 2010 and take home some trophies! I will continue to develop my abs with the help of STEVEP78/TEAM POYNTER. Now a member of the "DO WORK" CREW. TRANSFORMATION OF THE WEEK OVER 40! CHECK OUT MY STORY.
Fit Status:
183 lbs! I'm rooting for my son's football team. We're striving for a winning season of 5-4 this weekend! Go Rockdale Bulldogs!!
I have always been skinny. I decided back in March 2006 that I really wanted to change my body. I found a 24 hour gym and made a personal commitment to transform my body. I didn't realize that working out would help me get through a tough period in my life. My marriage ended in divorce and I became a single dad. Weight training really helped me to deal with the stress and pressure that I was feeling. As I began to see my body transform I realized that I could change my life. I believe challenges come into our lives to make us stronger. We don't always understand the reasons why, but we have to trust that God knows what is best for us. Even when the situations and circumstances are negative we have to trust Him. If you want to change your body or your life it's not going to be easy. So, let us all face our challenges head on! Set a goal and go for it! If you fail, get up and try again! Never quit!
Why I Love It:
I love the way I look and feel. Also, I enjoy the positive feedback I get from friends who remember the old me. I'm know longer little Ricky.
How I Stay Motivated:
Seeing the photos and reading the profiles of others on bodybuilding.com. Observing my own transformation take place before my eyes through photos. The positive comments and feedback from friends.
BB Accomplishments:
When I started I weighed 135lbs. I hit 180 lbs. on 8/26/2008. On 10/8/08 I made it to 185 lbs.
Transformation of the Week Over 40 feature on Bodybuilding.com (January 8, 2009).
Appeared in Men's Journal Magazine, February 2009, page 103, March 2009, page 105 and April 2009, page 111 for a Bodybuilding.com ad.
Appeared in Men's Fitness Magazine, February 2009, page 102 for a Bodybuilding.com ad.
Appeared in MuscleMag International Magazine, March 2009, page 39 for a Bodybuilding.com ad.
Appeared in Flex Magazine, March 2009, page 259 for a Bodybuilding.com ad.
Appeared in Iron Man Magazine, March 2009, page 47 for Bodybuilding.com ad.
Appeared in Muscle and Fitness, April 2009, page 288 for Bodybuilding.com
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Last Updated: Jul 11, 2009 1:20pm
What kratoscomm Is Up To:
Nov 6, 2009
kratoscomm updated Fit Status "183 lbs! I'm rooting for my son's football team. We're striving for a winning season of 5-4 this weekend! Go Rockdale Bulldogs!!" - 6:54 am - Comment
My goal is to compete in 2010 and take home some trophies! I will continue to develop my abs with the help of STEVEP78/TEAM POYNTER. Now a member of the "DO WORK" CREW. TRANSFORMATION OF THE WEEK OVER 40! CHECK OUT MY STORY.
Goal (Long):
I have met my weight gain goal. My long term goal is to maintain a healthy lifestyle so I can enjoy a good quality of life. I'm 40 years old and I realize that what I do today will greatly impact my tomorrow. I would like to maintain a weight of about 175 to 180 pounds, focus on reducing body fat around my abs, implement more cardio training for heart health, and become more cut. My new goal is to compete. I look forward to the challenge.
Anthony's enthusiasm is contagious. He's an all around good guy with a positive attitude. I believe everyone needs someone who pushes them to work harder. Anthony is that man.
I have been doing a 21 day fast with my church. The fast started on Friday, January 2, 2009 and will end on Thursday, January 22, 2009. January 2nd - January 15th was vegetables, fruit and liquids. January 16th - January 22nd was liquids only. I've decided not to train with weights during the...
Hi... thanks, and i did. At the track, I usually sprint stairs, or ill do side squats up them, sprint up dirt hills with a 15 pd ball over my head... suicides, jump squats, bear crawls.. you name it, hell, some stuff my trainer comes up with i'm thinking 'you want me to do what?' lol
GOOOOOOO lil man! hope your son has a great game! i don't really have any plans but meeting my running group for an hour of hills at 7 tomorrow morning! i'm pretty sure a nap will follow
Ricky! So good to hear from you. I'm doing great, working hard and glad to be doing doing it. Hope all is well with you, and you're looking super-fine, as always! :)
Love that back of yours:-) That is great news about you doing SNBF in April. I remember that was one of the first local shows I did back in April of 07! Fun, fun, fun...
hey Ricky! yaaa I am getting SUPER pumped for the upcoming show!!! I can't wait to get to peak week and do up the final shred and then strut my stuff and pose it up on stage :) CAN'T WAIT!!!!
Hey Ricky!! Thanks so much!! I told my photographer I needed a new progress pic, and we went by a waterfall nearby- and he asks me to take a pic on a cliff, over the waterfall!!! At least I know I look good seconds away from death!!
Glad to hear your training is going well Ricky.
Yes, I am happy, in the last for weeks i've kicked my own ass literally, Mostly track and plyometric training to obtain tighter glutes and hamstrings. So we will see if the judges agree this time around...
but it al honesty, i feel real good about what i'm bringing in, and really concentrated this time around. So.... we shall see.
have a great day, and thanks for checking in.
