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Overall Goal: Fighting arthritis & recovering from a ruptured bicep tendon (Ouch!). Also indured a AC Joint(shoulder) injury back 2005. Even so, still managed to complete transformations: '08(MuscleTech), '05(Instone), '02(Body-for-LIFE). Always find a way!
Fit Status:
Injured (so what else is new), but fighting through it. Always find a way!
I started when I picked up a magazine on drinkable supplements in 2002 in which I saw an advertisement for a transformation contest. I thought to myself "if these pictures are legitimate and these people could do it, why not me?" That day started my healthier lifestyle (no more pop or fries) and I've been trying to live healthier ever since. At one point in my life I was almost 270lbs. Now I maintain around 200lbs thanks to getting the fitness bug back in 2002.
Why I Love It:
I have a Jekyll and Hyde love of working out. I hate starting a workout, but love how I feel when I'm done. Typically I don't want to stop once I get near the end of a workout. This is especially true for cardio workouts.
How I Stay Motivated:
Four Ways: [1] Transformation Contests help to keep me motivated. Contests give you WRITTEN and TRACKABLE targets to shoot for and you can adjust as you see fit during the course of a contest (depending on progress -- too fast or too slow). [2] Varying the routine -- if you get bored or you are not confusing your muscles enough then your progress will most likely be slow. Switching things up can help with gains and motivation. [3] Studying the people who have physiques or body parts that you admire (I am currently reading all I can on Zane and Gironda), and finally, [4] The support of family or friends is critical to staying on track. You can do everything alone, but it's much harder. My family supports me 100% and I'm slowly gaining friends here on BodySpace for even more support.
BB Accomplishments:
Although I no longer use or recommend all of the methods I employed for my previous Transformation Contests, I am proud of each the following:
[1] Finishing a 12-week run through the MuscleTech/BodySpace $50,000 Transformation Contest in 2008. I proved my doctors wrong who said I'd never be able to lift again after my 2005 shoulder surgery. I found a way.
[2] Finishing Instone's LifeChange Challenge in 2005 with a torn AC Joint in my shoulder (that almost ended my fitness lifestyle).
[3] Finishing a run through Body-For-Life in 2002... this kick started my healthier lifestyle.
Forum Signature:
Symmetry over Size: using Rubber Bands, Isolation Exercises, and Lots of Repetitions.
Favorite Supplement: Snake Oil
Ask for it by name at finer vitamin and supplement shops.
Last Updated: Jul 31, 2008 4:47pm
What revoke Is Up To:
Oct 26, 2009
revokechanged Overall Goal: "Fighting arthritis & recovering from a ruptured bicep tendon (Ouch!). Also indured a AC Joint(shoulder) injury back 2005. Even so, still managed to complete transformations: '08(MuscleTech), '05(Instone), '02(Body-for-LIFE). Always find a way!."
Here are 4 more pictures for the MuscleTech $50,000 Transformation Contest. These are all non-mandatory poses and include: Front Double Bicep, Back Double Bicep, Front Lat Spread, and Bat Lat Spread (what lats?). These were also taken on April 12 and I hope to have month one updates with a much im ...
Final Contest Progress Pictures (about 83 days here). These are 4 more pictures for the MuscleTech $50,000 Transformation Contest. These are all non-mandatory poses and include: Front Double Bicep, Back Double Bicep, Front Lat Spread, and Back Lat Spread (what lats?). These were taken about 60-70 h ...
Fighting arthritis & recovering from a ruptured bicep tendon (Ouch!). Also indured a AC Joint(shoulder) injury back 2005. Even so, still managed to complete transformations: '08(MuscleTech), '05(Instone), '02(Body-for-LIFE). Always find a way!
Goal (Long):
I want to add size and definition back to my frame. I have a large 6'2"/6'3" frame to work with, so putting some muscle back on will be fun, challenging, and rewarding. Since I cannot do heavy weights anymore, I'll be working out primarily with rubber bands, plyometrics, and a high repetitions. You have to be creative to simulate heavy lifting when you cannot lift heavy. Got to love "career-ending" injuries (there is no such thing is my opinion)!!!
What is the most dangerous weightlifting exercise? Why?
Anything over the head, especially behind the head, put enormous strain on body (neck, shoulders, and back). I would only do these type of moves if you are in optimal shape. Deadlifts with too much please a large amount of strain on back, and if you do these too fast, with too much weight, or improper form a back or hamstring injury is quite common.Anything over the head, especially behind the head, put enormous strain on body (neck, shoulders, and back). I would only do these type of moves if you are in optimal shape. Deadlifts with too much ...more
- Updated Apr 19, 2008 7:45am
What is the most common reason that somebody gets injured while lifting?
Lifting too much, lifting with improper form, or lifting heavy without a spotter, can all lead to injury. Improper nutrition can lead to injury as well. If you muscles and bones do not have enough proper nutrients injury is much more likely.Lifting too much, lifting with improper form, or lifting heavy without a spotter, can all lead to injury. Improper nutrition can lead to injury as well. If you muscles and bones do not have enough p...more
- Updated Apr 19, 2008 7:42am
Have you ever had a lifting injury?
Yes
What type of injury was it? How long were you injured? How did you recover?
Shoulder, slight tear of the AC joint. During surgery it was found that I had Osteolysis - a form of arthritis characterized by a plaque-like or scar tissue build up around a joint and bone. Osteolysis of the Distal Clavicle was the official diagnosis. My clavicle bone was heavily frayed and to fix doctors took and small portion of the clavicle bone out. I have no more pinching in my AC joint after the surgery, but with all the extra space in there my shoulder is a little bit unstable. I did rehab with range of motion exercises and rubber bands for about a year and half before I attempted light weights again. Due the unstable nature off my shoulder, free weights are pretty much out for me from now on. Shoulder, slight tear of the AC joint. During surgery it was found that I had Osteolysis - a form of arthritis characterized by a plaque-like or scar tissue build up around a joint and bone. Osteoly...more
I started a new career this fall, which is a pretty scary thing to do. If you have been paying attention to what's going on in the economy recently, you will understand that now is not the time to be looking for work in America.
So, what is it a good time for then? Well, it is a great...
Recovery is going well, chiropractic work is a must. I hope you follow suit.
I'm glad your employed now, I've been there and its so hard to handle, mentally and physically. Hope you can get back to where you want to be going, both in the gym and out. God bless
HH makes you Hungry? Wow I don't need that right now while dieting. I was going to by ALRI's Hyperdrive but since I'm in the MT contest I was going to buy the HH but I can't be taking something that's going to make me more hungry...I'll never get diced that way
Thanks for the comments, I haven't started using a fat burner yet but will be buying some HydroxyCut Hardcore this month hope that takes fat burning up a notch. How bout you?
Hey man - congrats on your transformation. Also really liked your profile page - All the best to your continued goals and keep working hard - I found it inspiration
thanks for the add man. You look great. You got alot to be proud of. Keep in touch from time to time. Will be cool watching you progress towards your goal.
I just wanted to thank you for the nice message and encouragement that you send with your friend request. I really appreciate it! I wish you all the best in reaching your goals and especially at winning that contest! Take care!
XOX,
jamie
