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A few years ago I became a Roman reenactor. A few of us in the group decided to start a Gladiator subgroup.
I realized if I wanted to look the part of a Gladiator I had to get into shape.
Why I Love It:
I just love the amount of fat I've been able to burn off over the last year. Its a good feeling receiving all the compliments I've been getting.
How I Stay Motivated:
The fact that I'm actually reaching some of my goals is helping me stay motivated.
Watching many of my friends starting to live healthier lifestyles, and exercise more also helps me stay motivated.
BB Accomplishments:
Dropping close to 50lbs of weight in the last year after turning 40. I've also dropped 5% body fat in the last 7 months.
Forum Signature:
Ok the Leg Press story is old.
Goals. 7/08
1 Year Goals: 300lb Bench Press. 360lb Squat or Smith Machine Squat
5-6 Month Goals: 225lb Bench Press for Reps.
2-3 Month Goals: Pull Ups and Chin Ups (Never been able to do them)
"Putas del Fuego por vida"
"Duck for life"
Get Stronger, and burn body fat.
Be able to do Chin Ups and Pull Ups for the first time in my life.
Goal (Long):
Have a body fat of 15-20% lower the better.
Have a working Bench Press of 225lbs for reps in the next 6 months. I just passed the 135lbs for reps mark. I'd like to have a max bench press of 300lbs+ some time in the next year. I'd like to have a max Squat (or Smith Machine Squat) of 360lbs in the next year [a power lifting friend of mine doesn't think I have the build for it. I'll show him].
I've recently added a bunch of new friends from the forum to my Bodyspace as friends. I've made some edits to my Bodyspace because of all the new activity. I have a lot of photos over on my myspace account. Please feel free to check them out. They show how much I've...
I just read an interesting article about Austin in the Canadian magazine, The Walrus. It was fascinating. Austin might as well be Mozambique to me, so this was an education.
I wish you much success in achieving your fitness goals. Never be afraid to challenge yourself and always try to be the best that you can be and you will be amazed at the results and the speed at which they can occur.
All the best.
