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April 1st 2004 I woke up and weighed myself in at "FAT" 297lbs.
I was tired all the time and could barley run anywhere in fact I even hated walking. I was sloppy and gross!
"WOW I WAS A HUGE GROSS FAT ASS!"
That day I joined the Y.M.C.A. and started weight lifting only to build my arms and chest up, thinking I could never loss the weight because I was genetically supposed to be a fat ass!
I then remember seeing an old friend (Jerry) who was huge his whole life and was now a lean, mean, muscle machine. He proved to me that it's not genetics that keeps us down it’s our inner will to control our eating and training, he was a real inspiration to me! Much respect "JERRY"!
Not a day has gone by where I don’t remember how close I came to a point of no return. I will never go back there again for anything!!!!!
"There is suffering in life, and there are defeats. No one can avoid them. But it's better to lose some of the battles in the struggles for your dreams than to be defeated without ever knowing what you're fighting for."
Why I Love It:
"You need to write your own destiny. And if you don’t achieve what you want, maybe it is your fault, and nothing else. Take a look in the mirror. Maybe your definition of hard work isn’t universal. Ultimately, if you want something, go get it. That’s it. No one receives a handbook at birth that lists what we are capable of achieving. There will always be critics and naysayers who take comfort in seeing you fail. It helps them to accept their own failure (ie. at least I’m not the only one who didn’t make it). Stay away from these dream snatchers, but realize that they are in every city in this world. Shut them up with action. It works better than any other form of communication." ~Ross Enamait
"Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself."
"The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death." ~ THOMAS PAINE
"It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power."
"No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow."
How I Stay Motivated:
"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause, who at best knows achievement and who at the worst if he fails at least fails while daring greatly so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."
"Courage, it would seem, is nothing less than the power to overcome danger, misfortune, fear, injustice, while continuing to affirm inwardly that life with all its sorrows is good; that everything is meaningful even if in a sense beyond our understanding; and that there is always tomorrow." ~Dorothy Thompson:
"One needs something to believe in, something for which one can have whole-hearted enthusiasm. One needs to feel that one's life has meaning, that one is needed in this world." ~ Hannah Senesh
"You are not what you were born, but what you have it in yourself to be."
Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get it and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done! Now if you know what you're worth then go out and get what you're worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain't you! You're better than that! I'm always gonna love you no matter what. No matter what happens. You're my son and you're my blood. You're the best thing in my life. But until you start believing in yourself, ya ain't gonna have a life.
BB Accomplishments:
I lost 120+ pounds in 2004...
I have gained alot of muscle this past year 2006 now it's time to cut and see the results of all this lifting!
I cut donw to 10% BF and weighed in at 183 pounds, but I felt like shit and looked good only! I hated it! So I started eating again and I bulked to 210, Now I have cut down to 195 and like 12% but I wanna drop the last BF to hit 190 and 8%BF by this August of 2007!
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"What we do in life, echoes in eternity."
Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. ~Mark Twain
Life is the only real counselor; wisdom unfiltered through personal experience does not become a part of the moral tissue. ~Edith Wharton
Last Updated: May 13, 2008 8:46am
Progress Pictures
Apr 30, 2000
Apr 15, 2008
Far right 275lbs WOW me at 18 years old just out of high school. At graduation!
195-197lbs not sure on BF but carring more then I would like!
MMA training is coming along well!
Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.
Goal (Long):
To start enjoying my life, because I earned it this time! I walked through the fire and swam through a river of shit to come out clean on the other side! We are not given shit in this world, nothing! We are born naked and will die naked, but I can at least say I lived my life were as others cant! I will not let this ****ed up world get to me! I will rise above all of the obstacles in my way! I will never fear anything in this world. I have spent too long wallowing in my own misery only to find out I am the only one who can save me! I have learned that people suck and that life is only what you make it.
Weight Goal:
I want to LOSE 5 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
7%
Upcoming Contest:
LIFE IS MY DAILY CONTEST! I CHOOSE TO STAND AGAINST THE GRAIN!!!
What type of nutrition plan are you currently following? Give full details.
I usually hit 5-6 small meals a day
5AM- 8oz of egg whites, and bowl of Kellogg’s protein+ cereal with some added raisins, and a banana
8AM- 1 can of tuna, with 3 cups of vegetables, 1 cup of whole grain brown rice.
11PM- 1 can of tuna, with 3 cups of vegetables, 1 serving of salt free peanuts or almonds
3PM- 1 can of tuna, with 3 cups of vegetables, 1 cup of whole grain brown rice.
8PM- 2 whole grilled chicken breast and 6-8 cups of Norwegian Vegetable mix. I usually hit 5-6 small meals a day
5AM- 8oz of egg whites, and bowl of Kellogg’s protein+ cereal with some added raisins, and a banana
8AM- 1 can of tuna, with 3 cups of vegetables, 1 cup of who...more
- Updated May 15, 2008 5:19am
What supplements do you take immediately before your workout? Why?
Eat nothing before training at least two hours before training, but last meal before gym is 1 cup of whole grain rice, one can of tuna with 3 cups of vegetables. If I eat to heavy beofre I train I get serious digestive issues!Eat nothing before training at least two hours before training, but last meal before gym is 1 cup of whole grain rice, one can of tuna with 3 cups of vegetables. If I eat to heavy beofre I train I get...more
- Updated May 15, 2008 5:15am
What supplements do you take immediately after your workout? Why?
Protein shake make me bloated and gain fat! So instead I go straight home and eat two whole grilled chicken breast and a huge bowl of vegetables!
MAYBE IT'S MY FAULT - Jordan Commercial - Become L
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Why I like this video: Michael Jordan provides the ultimate motivation with a journey through his legacy that challenges you to look beyond your limits and rise to your potential.
The Simpsons - What's A Gym
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Why I like this video: The Simpsons - What's A Gym
Hardcore Training - RossTraining.com
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Why I like this video: 2006 - Coach Ross Enamait demonstrates many exercises that can be performed with minimal equipment.
It’s time! No not in five minutes… No not tomorrow… NOW!
Life is always moving and no matter how much money you have in the end we are all only given a set time in this world. And you’re throwing it away by choosing to commit a type of suicide. Your dieing people “INSIDE”...
Current Five day weight training split (Rotates):
Cardio = (before each workout is a 15-20 minute run with a steadily increased speed from 6.5 for two minutes, then 7.0 for five minutes, then 7.5 for 5 minutes, then 8.0 for five minutes, ending in burst run for two minutes at 9.0) ...
thanks for checking my progress bro. feel much better having comments, because sometime I feel I haven't achieve anything at all.
How is your training going? Are you going to post your progress pictures soon.
The Michael Jordan video you posted is awesome, i just copy it from you and posted as one of my favorte video too.
yo bro...good to know that im in a REAL gym and that your there if i ever need your advice on stuff. man i feel 100% different in just the short time ive been working out again. my cardio levels are up again and im maxxing out myself to see where i stand on what i can lift.
the point is, i look forward to going to the gym everyday now. Even on the days i take off I wanna go but im set on 4-5 days a week of training!
awesome work on your transformation. Its not easy . You stay determined and pulled it off ! Kodos !
Joseguest
Feb 22, 2008 11:58am
Hey, man. I was just wandering thru the website and saw your profile. Man, I guess you get this everyday, but CONGRATULATIONS! Man, your transformation is just awesome.
Very inspiring
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thanks bro. I'm still learning about nutrition. Last time, I weighted myself I was fluctuate between 14-15%, yours is 10% let me know what you do to get that low? thanks bro.
