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Overall Goal: To be confident and strong. I also want to look awesome when I take off my shirt at the beach or pool.
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Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Matt
Sex:
Male
Age:
28
Location:
Portland, Oregon, United States
Occupation:
Student of life
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When I Started:
Oct, 2007
How I Started:
I got started because I was tired of being skinny and wanted to feel comfortable with my shirt off.
Why I Love It:
Oh man, I love just doing something that really invests in myself. I don't think that I do it enough, and it has been a really healthy shift for me... physically and emotionally.
How I Stay Motivated:
I struggle with motivation, just like anyone else. I won't lie. But what it comes down to is remember that bodybuilding for me a metaphor for any other dream in my life I want to achieve. Am I going to spend my life talking about doing it, or am I going to put our the effort to get it done.
BB Accomplishments:
Getting to the gym every day.
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To be confident and strong. I also want to look awesome when I take off my shirt at the beach or pool.
Goal (Long):
I have always been athletic, but slim. Previously, a runner and swimmer, I have decided to focus more on bulking up and welcome advice that more experienced lifters might be willing to offer. Thank you.
What type of person at your gym annoys you the most? Why?
Undoubtedly, the person who wastes time on a machine because he/she is talking on the phone
- Updated Feb 8, 2008 12:21pm
How many days per week do you lift weights?
5
- Updated Feb 8, 2008 12:20pm
Where do you get your workout programs?
I am constantly looking for insights from other successful bodybuilders to see what works for them. Then I might try a slight modification to my program and see how my body responds to it over a few weeks.I am constantly looking for insights from other successful bodybuilders to see what works for them. Then I might try a slight modification to my program and see how my body responds to it over a few ...more
"We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men." - Herman Melville
Okay, I realized my last schedule was not working for me so I am changing a few things up. I found that in doing my chest exercises that I was fatiguing my biceps some, so...
Hey man, thanks for the nice comment, I really appreciate it! Looks like you're making good progress, as well! You look good without a shirt and its getting to be that kind of weather. Nice work, keep it up! -Ray
From your progress pictures it is clear that you are indeed making progress. It never seems to happen fast enough, but keep at it and you'll get to your goal. Keep up the great work.
Hey guy, I'm having a blast with chest cable pulleys high and mid height--mid to mid-heavy weights. Also bench presses are an awesome exercise--blasts the pecs. Whatever you do, DON'T overtrain--hit the chest 1x week and then rest it so it can heal and grow. Be consistent and stay focused. Think long term--what will you look like 6 months from now.
Hey Matt, thanks for stopping by, just good physical stewardship man, you only get one body. People live too short and die too long. Dont want to be one of those. Treat the cause and not the symptom man. Best, JJM
thx for the add and the kind words. It really means a lot to me. Keep your pump and motivation. Never give up under any circumstances. Pain is weakness leaving your body. Know all of this and you are good to go.
