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Membership Info
Member Since: Jun 17, 2007
BodyBlog Started: Dec 14, 2008
BodySpace Profile Visits:
  • Last 24 Hours: 5
  • Last 7 Days: 35
  • Overall: 2,547
Forum Posts: 671
BodyBlog Entries: 10
Comments to Others: 13
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Last Visit: Today, 9:51am
Last Forum Post: Dec 18, 2009 5:00am
Last Photo Upload: Nov 11, 2009 8:28pm
Last Profile Update: Dec 26, 2009 9:27am
Last Blog Post: Dec 15, 2009 5:50am

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Fan Club (?) : 10
Mutual Friends (?) : 10
Stalking (?) : 0
Inspiring (?) : 2

merkong

Overall Goal:  8 weeks back in the gym... Keeping with the fullbody EOD with bench, squat or deads to start each session. Adding plates when I can. Dumping and keeping exercises. I'll go through mid-January and reevaluate.

Fit Status:  Lost some size and strength from the layoff... Need to get back in the gym.

Motivation Level: 9/10


Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Ken
Sex:
Male
Age:
43
Location:
Occupation:
Public Health Nurse - United States Govt
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Aug, 2008
How I Started:
I'm getting old and I want to get in good shape... I've lifted before but thought I better get started now or who knows...
Why I Love It:
I like being in charge of my body and training it very calculatingly.
How I Stay Motivated:
Watching my progress.
BB Accomplishments:
None. Yet...
Forum Signature:
Good or Bad, Green or Red, I'll take all the Reputation I can get... "I'll tap out 84.795% of the lifters in this forum." 1/3/09 bench press 1rm 300# 1/3/10 bench press 1rm ____
Last Updated: Nov 28, 2009 5:49pm

What merkong Is Up To:
Dec 26, 2009
merkong changed Overall Goal: "8 weeks back in the gym... Keeping with the fullbody EOD with bench, squat or deads to start each session. Adding plates when I can. Dumping and keeping exercises. I'll go through mid-January and reevaluate.."
Dec 15, 2009
merkong is inspired by blondemama32977. Reason: "cause she has a million kids and looks like this "
merkong changed Overall Goal: "8 weeks back in the gym... Keeping with the fullbody EOD with bench, squat or deads to start each session. Adding plates when I can. Dumping and keeping exercises. I'll go through mid-January and reevaluate.."
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Progress Pictures:
Dec 13, 2008 Aug 1, 2009
Standing there looking sorta pissed or something in the kitchen in search of protein...
12-13-08... Right around 227# which I carry pretty good for an old guy.
do I smell protein?
Last Updated: Nov 15, 2009 12:05pm

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Last Updated: Dec 16, 2009 9:08pm

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Last Updated: Dec 22, 2009 10:11pm

Goals:
Main Goal:
Gain Muscle
Goal (Overall):
8 weeks back in the gym... Keeping with the fullbody EOD with bench, squat or deads to start each session. Adding plates when I can. Dumping and keeping exercises. I'll go through mid-January and reevaluate.
Goal (Long):
I'm 43 (at the moment) and I said awhile ago that I want to hit 50 in decent shape... That should be easy hanging around this website with all this knowledge and information.
Weight Goal:
I want to GAIN 10 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
10%
Upcoming Contest:
How hard I can kick your ass...
Last Updated: Dec 26, 2009 9:27am

Members That Inspire merkong:
merwinch [ BodySpace ]
Just look at him... Young, handsome, big and could be huge someday...
blondemama32977 [ BodySpace ]
cause she has a million kids and looks like this
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merkong has answered 45 of 67 total questions.
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Have you ever had a lifting injury?
No
- Updated Dec 28, 2008 8:48am

What is the most common reason that somebody gets injured while lifting?
poor form and too much weight
- Updated Dec 28, 2008 8:48am

Do you sometimes use energy enhancing supplements?
No
- Updated Dec 28, 2008 8:47am

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Latest BodyBlog Entry (10 Posts Total)
Category: Training on Dec 15, 2009 5:50am

Off day from the weights.  Also taking a day off from the office.  I'll hang around the house and do some puttsy stuff.  Too effing cold to go out right now (-3 F). 

Hitting the gym tonite to hang with the kids.  The boy likes to throw the football around and race about in the...


Current Supplements:
GNC Pro Performance 25gm Soy Protien - Bananna
GNC Pro Performance 25gm Soy Protien - Bananna

Started: Jun 16, 2007
Reason: 
EAS 100% Whey Protein, 2 Lbs., Vanilla
Started: Dec 01, 2008
Reason: 
Last Updated: Jun 17, 2007 10:07pm

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Workout Program:
Monday and Thursday chest/triceps/shoulders
Tuesday and Friday back/biceps/legs

2 exercises per body part, either 2 sets of 16 or 3 sets of 8.

Monday
bench - 5 set pyramid
flyes - 3x12
close grip bench 3x12
oh db extension 3x12
squat 5 set pyramid
calf raises 3x20
db side bends...

Favorites
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Hobbies:
  • Poker, Sex, Reading, Eating and Sleeping
Magazines:
  • Muscle and Fitness, Bluff, Card Player
Healthy Foods:
  • Cottage cheese, Yogurt, Oatmeal
Cheat Foods:
  • Pizza. The good stuff though...
Fitness Books:
  • Arnold's Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding
Workout Music:
  • Linkin Park, Metallica, Queensryche, Led Zeppellin

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Last Updated: Dec 23, 2009 1:20am

Visitor Comments (13)
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myboysrock3 [ View Profile ]
Dec 22, 2009 10:34pm
hey man--how goes the training? sounds like you're back on it hitting it hard.
Sportin' new ink. OCD2702 [ View Profile ]
Dec 7, 2009 7:59pm
No. I rep 315 for 6. That's the 1RM the Bodyspace calculator comes up with. My partner pushes me real hard. He's 6'2", 225, and pushes three wheels for double digits. I just try to keep up. I powerlifted when I was younger. I've had a lot of practice withe leverage of the lift.
Guest merwinch guest
Dec 2, 2009 8:56pm
friend Kpizay its my lil bro kyle he is trying yo bulk up and needs some motivation and friends
Before pic I guess merwinch [ View Profile ]
Dec 2, 2009 8:55pm
merdoe friend Kpizay. its kyle he is trying to get huge and needs some motivatoin and some friends. Look up maddenjo its the john madden
 working the flubber week 9 SchnitzelMama [ View Profile ]
Dec 2, 2009 7:06am
hey thanks, appreciate your motivating comment. Good luck to you too with your goals. Take care Sonja
Upload your profile picture! xXDeadmanXx [ View Profile ]
Nov 30, 2009 12:28am
Lol. Do I know you, old guy?
still grinding it out merkong [ View Profile ]
Nov 29, 2009 8:42am
hooskerdoo...
drbombay [ View Profile ]
Nov 22, 2009 5:58pm
Yeah I need to put a few on here!
20091229Profile BetterFit [ View Profile ]
Nov 15, 2009 9:42pm
Great work. Your posts are helpful. Looks like it's working out for you. Good luck.
me ausinsd [ View Profile ]
Jul 16, 2009 11:28am
haha its been like 90 everyday. soo hot :)
Horse2000 [ View Profile ]
Jul 14, 2009 3:20pm
looking big an ripped dude good job.
drbombay [ View Profile ]
May 6, 2009 8:23am
Hey man gettin slim "slim". Are you still hittin the gym on a regular basis? I have to ge serious again! I think I am stuck at 215# on the bench. I need to get past this platue. It is tough though... Anyhoo keep up the good work!
You gotta start somewhere not2l8 [ View Profile ]
Mar 2, 2009 3:19pm
Good to see another tall guy making it happen. Good luck with your goals, bro. Looking solid.
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