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Overall Goal: I must be allergic to dumbbells--Every time I touch 'em I get swoll!
Fit Status:
I love it when people look at you and go, "Hey, do you workout?" No (rolls eyes), I'm just a genetic freak.
Motivation Level: 10/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Pete Van Howe
Sex:
Male
Age:
26
Location:
United States
Occupation:
U.S. Army Paratooper
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Aug, 2003
How I Started:
I grew up competing in gymnastics, surrounded by hulking men at a young age. I wanted their strength and size. I got out of gymnastics and took up competitive swimming, which I did for about 7 years. I was a lean, athletic 160 pound swimmer when I graduated high school. I loved the weight room, and always wanted to get bigger. When I got to college, I learned about nutrition. As soon as I learned that, I started getting the size and definition I had always wanted. After starting college at 163 pounds, I graduated in 2006 at 205 pounds. My waist was the same size as it was four years earlier: 31".
Why I Love It:
I love the journey, where I get to learn something new about myself every time I step into a gym. I love the control and mastery over my body I get from it.
How I Stay Motivated:
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Forum Signature:
"I'm must be allergic to dumbbells; every time I touch 'em I get swoll!"
Last Updated: Jul 27, 2008 4:42pm
What pete.vanhowe Is Up To:
May 13, 2009
pete.vanhoweupdated Fit Status "I love it when people look at you and go, "Hey, do you workout?" No (rolls eyes), I'm just a genetic freak."
Already sporting some separated arms and abs. It pays to be a gymnast!
I don't really believe in bulking or cutting, but I wanted to lift some heavier weights in the gym so I've up'ed my caloric intake in recent months...Now I think I've up'ed it a little too much. I'm definitely too unfinished. Legs continue to be a problem. No matter. I'm about to disappear into ...
My greatest success in bodybuilding has very little to do with me. I’ve worked as a trainer before, and as any trainer can tell you, your clients are always something of a mixed bag. Many get frustrated because they don’t see overnight results, or many just don’t want to apply...
I saw yesterday that I hadn't updated this little window since December of 2007.
This is the program I'm doing at the moment. I based it on a holistic program out of Iron Man magazine and combined it to include 3D Positions of Flexion (For more on 3D POF, go visit Steve Holman or...
JUST CHECKIN' ON YA BRO! HOW'S TRAINING PETE? I'VE BEEN PUSHING REAL HEAVY FOR 2 MONTHS! GONNA TURN TO HIGH REPS & CARDIO SOON. STAY IN TOUCH BRO, BE BLESSED, DAVE.
Hey, my friend, I was thinking about you and the others who are serving our country on the day we celebrate our independence. I’ve said it before, but it cant be said too often: I’m over the top grateful for you and what you are doing for me, my family and our country. Before I had my coffee this morning, I said a prayer for you, your family, and your safety and success. Stay well.
Jim
It's surprising that sometimes a change is all you need to move forward again, isn't it? I'm glad your not stagnant anymore and back on the path to getting even more "swoll" - it's still not a bad allergy to have!
How're things going? I've switched my workout up some to go with high reps/low weight. Working on getting rid of the fat still. Are you getting your workouts in?
Pete, on this Memorial Day, I want to thank you, again, for your continued service and sacrifice for our country. I pray for your continued safety and blessings upon you and your family.
Jim
Thanks - the show closed today and all went very well. So it's back to the gym! And yes, it's getting warm here - consistently in the 60 degree range (sometimes more) and in a few weeks we'll be complaining about how hot it is. How's your training going btw?
yea, personally i think my dad's going through some mid-life crisis thing. he's never really been into weapons. since my sister went through west point and after I got out he really seems to be interested in military gear. you know that the m4s ammo costs about 50cents a shot!
