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"C5 goals: weight 188; biceps 16"; bf% to 7%. i've got a december birthday--would like to ring in the new year with a six pack!!"
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
manfred man
Sex:
Male
Age:
45
Location:
Minnesota, United States
Occupation:
artist
Personal Website:
Gym:
my basement
Gym Location:
it's in the lowest level of our house
When I Started:
Sep, 2004
How I Started:
I decided that when I turning 40 wasn't the end, but a beginning. I want to be happy/proud of who I am and an inspiration to my three young sons.
Why I Love It:
i love the pump, the adrenaline rush, and the results
How I Stay Motivated:
I try to keep my goals in mind. Guys who are also in their 40's but work hard and defy age, gravity, social norms and anything negative that comes their way to transform themselves into lean mean machines are an inspiration.
BB Accomplishments:
Forum Signature:
work hard, play hard & make 'em laugh.
life's too short for anything less.
C5 goals: weight 188; biceps 16"; bf% to 7%. i've got a december birthday--would like to ring in the new year with a six pack!!
Goal (Long):
I want to transform my body, build muscle, reduce fat to single digits and maitain a healthy lifestyle. It was only 4 years ago that I tipped the scales at 273 pounds. Not earth shattering, but when it's only fat, not something inspiring or self defining. I looked at my 3 young sons and decided I wanted to be around to see all of the great milestones in their lives. I also wanted to balance being a moral role model with being a healthy role model. I decided I wasn't chained to 40" waist pants and XXL shirts and set off on a weight loss and muscle building program. I haven't reached my ultimate goal, but I've lost 76 pounds (weigh just less than 200 now) and eat healthy and exercise regularly. I've got a ways to go, but the light at the end of the tunnel burns pretty bright.
What do you think about people who "grunt" loudly while working out? Do you do it?
i didn't think I did until 1 day there was a pause in my WO tunes and I heard myself grunt. LOL.luckily i WO alone inmy basement
- Updated Jul 17, 2008 9:14pm
Do you tell your friends and/or family about your fitness goals?
No
Why or why not?
don't really have anyone in my family or circle who's interested in the topic, other than my sons. they more than make up for everyone else's ambivalence with their enthusiasm and admiration. but i know a big part of it is unconditional love, but that's ok, too. The lack of interest is really why I look to bodyspace --it's a great community with the same mind set and people who will provide the validation and motivation to keep you working hard. it can get a little disheartnening when you you don't even get credit for what you feel are pretty hard earned gains, so a simple "great progress, bro!" goes a long way. our minds and bodies are needy in similar ways. don't really have anyone in my family or circle who's interested in the topic, other than my sons. they more than make up for everyone else's ambivalence with their enthusiasm and admiration. but i kn...more
- Updated Jul 17, 2008 9:10pm
What tips would you give to others to help them stay motivated over the long-term?
chart your progress. giving yourself credit for the little gains keeps you motivated. plus having a big picture goal helps. don't be shy about dreaming big.
ha thanks bro your lookin solid as well. Disturbed should already be on there but I'm sure I left some good hardcore bands off there that should be on!
I appreciate the nice words man....the Nitrix was good when I took it. I'm currently in a state of turmoil, having moved 5000 miles away from Chicago to Hawaii, so I haven't even lifted a weight in 2 months. Pathetic. I just do bodyweight exercises now and cycle/jog. But yeah, Nitrix was good, as well as their Syntha-6. Good luck!
Cheers heaps for the comment mate. Your looking like you're putting on some quality mass. Training in the basement, huh? You must be ultra motivated, I guess you can have the music going as loud as you like to keep you pumped. Good luck with you progress.
Thanks for the comment, man. Looks like we have some similar goals to lean out for New Year's, too! Its not too late to join on in C5, too, if you wanna have or give some extra support.
Thanks a lot dude! I really do appreciate the kind words. That means a lot to me. You're lookin great man! Really packin on some solid muscle! Keep at it!!
Nick
We pretty crazy bro! you cant sew anyone over here so you can imagine what its like! haha
Freaks??? i always like it when we get that comment! keep up the training looking good
I bet your BF's lower than you think. Good to know someone can relate to the food wagon!! I'm on it right now, hope i don't hit a bump...lol! Good luck with your progress, bro! Cookie crisp...BAD!!! Broccoli...GOOD!!
Thanks alot bro. I never really count the number of jumps I do, always do it for x amount of time. I use it as a HIIT (jump roping) so I try and go hard and heavy till I get my HR between 80%-90% of my max HR then jump on the treadmill or any other type of equipment and allow my HR to drop back down to a steady state. I Always shoot for at least 20 mins. Good Luck!
