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mpwallace94 Mike W.-, male (Irvine California, US | Learning Facilitator, former U.S. Marine, ITF style Taekwon-Do Instructor)
my goal: Compete

I'm really looking to see just how far I can push this body of mine. Powerlifting,, Bodybuilding, and getting a really balanced physique. I ain't 30 anymore, but I KNOW I can make the 30-year olds sit up and take notice! =)

height: 5'10"
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weight: 170 Lbs.
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body fat: 26%
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gym: 24 Hour Fitness
Fit Status /// View History

Kicked it HARD at the gym last nite. Feelin' the week off while I was on vaca - I'm feelin' a little tight today and I'm taking the day off

May 26, 2012 1:27am
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Background

When I Started: Mar 1982
HOW I STARTED:

If you saw me as a youth, you'd know. A strong wind could have knocked me over!! I grew up across the street from John Black, who later became one of the elite powerlifters in the world. John was quite an inspiration to me. After "fooling around" with weights as a kid, I eventually got serious while I was stationed at 29 Palms Marine Base.

WHY I LOVE IT:

There's something about the challenge of getting in the reps and sets in EVERY workout, the goal of inceasing weight, just pushing it to the next level, no matter how small, but ALWAYS moving forward!

mpwallace94's Progress & Goals

Progress Photos
Nov 22, 2011 First progress pics
Jan 27, 2012 at the LA Fitness Expo - Bodybuilding.com booth

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Lbs.
2012-03-27, 2011-11-01, 2011-11-04, 2011-11-07, 2011-11-14, 2011-11-21, 2011-11-29, 2011-12-01, 2011-12-03, 2011-12-08, 2011-12-12, 2011-12-13, 2011-12-16, 2011-12-20, 2011-12-27, 2012-01-01, 2012-01-04, 2012-01-05, 2012-01-13, 2012-01-16, 2012-01-18, 2012-01-25, 2012-01-31, 2012-02-03, 2012-02-07, 2012-02-08, 2012-02-09, 2012-02-15, 2012-02-16, 2012-02-22, 2012-02-24, 2012-02-27, 2012-02-28, 2012-03-06, 2012-03-13, 2012-03-18, 2012-03-19, 2012-03-21, 2012-03-22, 2012-03-26, 2012-03-27, 2012-03-29, 2012-04-05, 2012-04-15, 2012-04-23, 2012-04-26, 2012-05-10, 2012-05-20
178.0, 169.0, 168.0, 170.0, 171.0, 171.0, 172.0, 173.0, 175.0, 173.0, 175.0, 175.0, 175.0, 176.0, 178.0, 176.0, 178.0, 177.0, 179.0, 176.0, 178.0, 176.0, 178.0, 178.0, 180.0, 182.0, 184.0, 183.0, 184.0, 185.0, 188.0, 184.0, 185.0, 185.0, 185.0, 181.0, 178.0, 180.0, 179.0, 178.0, 178.0, 176.0, 175.0, 174.0, 176.0, 174.0, 173.0, 170.0
2012-05-11
172 Lbs.
TIME UNTIL GOAL: Expired
Start: 169 Lbs. Goal: 172 Lbs. May 11, 2012
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2012-03-27, 2011-11-04, 2012-01-01, 2012-01-05, 2012-01-25, 2012-02-03, 2012-02-16, 2012-03-13, 2012-03-27, 2012-04-15, 2012-04-26
28.0, 27.0, 27.0, 28.0, 28.0, 26.0, 26.0, 29.0, 28.0, 26.0, 26.0
2012-05-11
25 %
TIME UNTIL GOAL: Expired
Start: 27% Goal: 25% May 11, 2012
Lbs.
2011-11-01, 2011-11-04, 2011-11-07, 2011-11-14, 2011-12-20, 2011-12-27, 2012-01-01, 2012-01-04, 2012-01-13, 2012-01-16, 2012-01-25, 2012-01-31, 2012-02-07, 2012-02-08, 2012-02-09, 2012-02-15, 2012-02-22, 2012-02-27, 2012-03-06, 2012-03-13, 2012-03-18, 2012-03-19, 2012-03-21, 2012-03-26, 2012-03-27, 2012-03-29, 2012-04-15, 2012-04-23
123.4, 122.6, 124.1, 124.8, 128.5, 129.9, 128.5, 128.2, 128.9, 126.7, 126.7, 131.7, 133.2, 134.7, 136.2, 135.4, 136.9, 136.2, 131.4, 131.4, 128.5, 126.4, 129.6, 128.2, 128.2, 126.7, 128.8, 130.2
Current LBM: 125.8 Lbs. May 20, 2012
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Total Weight
169Lbs.
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 173Lbs. to 170Lbs.
3Lbs. loss in the last 10 days
May 20, 2012
Total Weight
170Lbs.
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
this member has not entered a body fat measurement
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 173Lbs. to 170Lbs.
3Lbs. loss in the last 10 days
May 20, 2012
Goal Weight
172Lbs.
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 173Lbs. to 170Lbs.
3Lbs. loss in the last 10 days
May 20, 2012
 
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mpwallace94's Program

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My Workout Program View My Full Workout Program

Three day routine - Cutting

My Nutrition Program View My Full Nutrition Program

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What mpwallace94 is up to

mpwallace94 is now friends with Bre1, cjsisneros and 2 others.

May 24, 2012

mpwallace94

Kicked it HARD at the gym last nite. Feelin' the week off while I was on vaca - I'm feelin' a little tight today and I'm taking the day off
May 24, 2012

mpwallace94

Shoulders and Arms today! YEEESSS!! Time to go get swollen!!!! Hope y'all have GREAT workouts today!!
May 23, 2012

mpwallace94

Off day for me today... Shoulders/Arms tommorow and I am chomping at the bit until I can get into the gym! Hope ya'll are having a good one!
May 22, 2012

mpwallace94

Last week on this routine. Chest/Back today. Looking forward to some changes in th eroutine and some new progess!!
May 21, 2012

mpwallace94 updated his weight from 173 Lbs. to 170 Lbs., a 3 Lb. loss in 9 days.

May 20, 2012

mpwallace94 updated his motivation level from 10/10 to 10/10.

May 19, 2012

mpwallace94

Just got back yesterday. Hit legs hard today! Man, a week off made it just a bit tougher than normal!! Almost time to change the workout!
May 19, 2012

mpwallace94

Taking off tomorrow, for a week's vacation! SEE YOU ALL IN A WEEK!! Stay strong and keep hittin' it while I'm gone!!
May 11, 2012

mpwallace94

Off day 2day Three days til I head out to the Outer Banks on the N. Carolina coast! Vacation time! First chance this year to hit the beach!!
May 10, 2012

mpwallace94

Looking forward to a BIG arms/shoulders workout tonite- trying to get back on track now that the sciatic nerve has calmed down a bit!!
May 09, 2012

mpwallace94 updated his motivation level from 5/10 to 10/10.

May 08, 2012

mpwallace94

The sciatic nerve calmed down over the weekend. I was fortunate to have an awesome (modified) chest and back workout on Monday!
May 08, 2012

mpwallace94

Still down with this nasty sciatic nerve issue. No telling how long I'll be off my routine.
May 04, 2012

mpwallace94

Been in excruciating back pain (sciatia) for the past two-plus days. No workouts until I can get this pain under control. This is NASTY =0(
May 01, 2012

mpwallace94 updated his motivation level from 10/10 to 7/10.

Apr 30, 2012

mpwallace94

Tweaked the sciatic nerve badly Saturday. The pain has been constant & excruciating. Couldn't be worse timing with vacation looming so close
Apr 30, 2012

mpwallace94

Awesome shoulders and arms workout last nite. Got in some cardio and 270 reps of abs too! Have agreat day all!!
Apr 26, 2012

mpwallace94 updated his motivation level from 10/10 to 10/10.

Apr 26, 2012

mpwallace94 updated his motivation level from 6/10 to 10/10.

Apr 26, 2012

mpwallace94

Awesome shoulders and arm workout last nite. Got in some cardio and 270 reps on abs too! Day off today! "Have a good one" to all!
Apr 26, 2012

mpwallace94 updated his motivation level from 8/10 to 6/10.

Apr 24, 2012

mpwallace94

missed the workout last nite - between car issues and just plain worn out it wasn;t meant to be. Damn I hate missing a workout!!
Apr 24, 2012

mpwallace94

Chest and Back today. I WILL get this done. (on less than normal sleep!) aagghh!
Apr 23, 2012

mpwallace94 updated his motivation level from 10/10 to 8/10.

Apr 23, 2012

About mpwallace94

About Me:
My Favorites:
Hobbies
Fly Fishing
Fitness Books
Unleashing the Wild Physique - Vince Giranda
Workout Music
Hip-Hop/Rap
Contest History:

This member has not entered any contests.
Lifting Stats:
Bench Press Latest Update: Dec 13, 2011 185Lbs.
Squats Latest Update: Dec 13, 2011 255Lbs.
Deadlift Latest Update: Feb 16, 2012 297Lbs.
Bicep Curl Latest Update: Mar 13, 2012 87Lbs.
Barbell Rows Latest Update: Dec 13, 2011 149Lbs.
Overhead Press Latest Update: Mar 13, 2012 131Lbs.

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Latest BodyBlog Entries

The Daily Grind IV - Motivation or Determination?

Posted in Working Out  :  Mar 20, 2012 8:17am

Motivation vs. Determination – What’s going to drive me (or not…)


As I embark on my cutting regiment with its significant change in diet, adding cardio (yuck), and another change in workout routine for the next couple of months, I have had to stop and ask myself how much I am willing to sacrifice and, MORE importantly; what will be my DRIVER? 


Will it be motivation or determination?  Motivation is an “instance of motivating” or a “desire to do.”  It’s self-created in many cases.  So what happens on those days when it’s just not there?  A l

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The Daily Grind III

Posted in Working Out  :  Dec 21, 2011 1:34pm

Since my main goal is to increase size and put on some additional bulk, I know I need to shock the muscles into new growth so it’s time to make a few changes.  It’s been about 2 months since I’ve made any major changes to my workout routine.  I have added some 5x5’s to my basic lifts; bench, dead lifts, and squat.  I also incorporated a few other isolation exercises into 5x5’s as well, for chest and back primarily.  But now, I’m looking to make a more radical move to really get the growth moving forward again.


I’m meeting with one of the trainers at the gym

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The Daily Grind II

Posted in Working Out  :  Dec 08, 2011 10:17am

I’m slowly making changes to my workouts, more 5x5 sets with higher weight and staying with the major muscle isolation exercises; squats, dead lifts, and bench, working up to 90% max for at least two sets.  I've added the 5x5's to a couple of my other chest and leg exercises as well.


 It’s been an uphill struggle to keep the weight on.  I gained four pounds this month, but noticed that I’m back down two pounds this week.  I’m fighting with eat enough healthy calories and not feeling like a stuffed sausage in the process.  I’m searching for a viable

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Visitor Comments

MalibuDeanna
MalibuDeanna Sounds like a great vacation..I had to laugh about the no family drama =no trauma..lmoa. That is so true my friend..lol..That is why some people do not look forward to the holidays and the personalities we must contend with :D Good to read you had a good time. It sounds beautiful. Have a really awesome long holiday weekend and ttys! May 25, 2012 9:07am
jfgoodtimes
jfgoodtimes You miss this feeling?? Hahha FRICK. I want it to be over.JK, I know the feeling you mean but I am starting to get tired and really do just want the next 2 weeks to fly by.. May 25, 2012 8:11am
Bre1
Bre1 Thank you for the friendship & such a great message! Best Wishes on your continued success & goals my friend :) May 24, 2012 3:19pm
MalibuDeanna
MalibuDeanna Good morning my friend! Yes its here in the IE..sort of. Good to take a day off. I never heard back if you enjoyed your vacation? :D May 24, 2012 12:23pm
corsophoto
corsophoto Lol! Gas ain't cheap! May 23, 2012 4:02pm
MalibuDeanna
MalibuDeanna Happy Wednesday to you also my friend..thanks for making me smile before signing off. Did you have a good vacation?B e back later :D May 23, 2012 3:02pm
corsophoto
corsophoto Hey! Doing great! You? May 23, 2012 12:30pm
HotStrawberry
HotStrawberry Just put on some buttah! May 22, 2012 5:18pm
MalibuDeanna
MalibuDeanna Well howdy and welcome back from Vacay. Hope it was a good one and Happy Monday to you also mp! ttys :)) May 21, 2012 9:58am
mleclair88
mleclair88 THANK YOU! May 20, 2012 4:38pm
dawnsavannah
dawnsavannah Enjoy your vacation ;) May 11, 2012 4:32pm
MalibuDeanna
MalibuDeanna Well Howdy and thank you for the note . Have a great vacation and a lot of R&R..Did het your mail and still behind on it :( Ttyl and just enjoy your time away! :)) May 11, 2012 2:30pm
Poptard
Poptard Xoxoxo :) May 10, 2012 12:25pm
dsnower6
dsnower6 Las Vegas Classic, November 3rd!!! May 5, 2012 2:17pm
HotStrawberry
HotStrawberry Sorry to hear you are down and out for a bit. Get well soon May 3, 2012 5:04pm
dawnsavannah
dawnsavannah Prayers for a quick recovery ;) May 2, 2012 1:49pm
dawnsavannah
dawnsavannah Feel better ;) May 1, 2012 1:10pm
aereo41
aereo41 It's so exciting; I think i'm still smiling from it. Thank you for your support. And to think I almost never entered the Bodyspace Contest....i'm so glad I did! There's another, bigger opportunity, the FIT USA comp that BB.com is hosting, if you haven't entered it already, do it... you never know what they are looking for. Apr 23, 2012 4:53pm
amazon22
amazon22 You go get em as well!! :) I got a ways to go but I'm getting there hehe! Best of luck to you in all that you do! :) and thanks for adding me! Apr 21, 2012 11:50am
HotStrawberry
HotStrawberry It is too early to be this hot! Apr 20, 2012 7:06pm
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