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Real Name: R.J.
Sex: Male
Age: 43
Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Occupation: Higher Education Administrator and Instructor
Personal Website: http://www.collegesalsa.com
Gym: Gold's Gym - Crocker Park
Gym Location: Westlake
When I Started: Apr, 2004
How I Started: Seeing how big I was after seeing pix of me at the 2004 Arnold
Why I Love It: Losing fat so I am healthier
How I Stay Motivated: I have LOTS of support from friends and family and have the BEST friend and trainer in the world helping me (even though I complain a lot - lol)
BB Accomplishments: Not so much bodybuilding, but I ran (no walking breaks) a half marathon in May 2005.
Forum Signature: Behind every great woman, there is a man checking our her ass.
Mar 2, 2004 Apr 20, 2007
This is when I met Wendy, at the 2004 Arnold weekend in Columbus.
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Main Goal: Gain Muscle
Goal (Short): Lose body fat and gain muscle to achieve the optimal body physique that is possible for me.
Goal (Long): I have been obese a majority of my life. At the 2004 Arnold I weighed over 350 lbs. and never went to a gym to do weight training.
I suffered from sleep apnea and had a bulging disc.
I reached my goal of no longer needing to use a CPAP machine due to my sleep apnea and have ran the Cleveland half marathon in 2005.
Current goal is to get down to 15% bodyfat, then train to compete in a bodybuilding show.
My goal after that is to run a marathon.
ALSO - I would love to become a certified personal trainer and do seminars and retreats to help others with their weight loss goals. I became a CTM (Competent Toast Master) through my local Toastmasters group to help achieve this goal.
Weight Goal:
Bodyfat Goal: 15%
Upcoming Contest:
Training run on treadmill for 2006 Arnold run
Played: 127 Description: This is the only video of me at the moment.
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Played: 122 Why I like this video: This is a video of my great friend ,online trainer, and competitive bodybuilder Wendy Lindquist from British Columbia.
Training run on treadmill for 2006 Arnold run
Played: 57 Why I like this video: Me on the treadmill running. Something I could not do a few years ago!
Category: Training on Jan 28, 2008 12:46pm
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dvsness [ View Profile ] Jan 27, 2008 5:03pm
5 more weeks! :)
Risat [ View Profile ] Jan 26, 2008 2:20am
I competed in it last year, I am truly jopeing it won't be as cold, but I think it helped with my PR on the run! I like running, but with the bench as a challenge, it makes it a lot more fun. Hope to see you there!
ITNewibie [ View Profile ] Jan 1, 2008 4:25pm
Keep up the good work -looks like you are achieving your goals -Happy New Year
Flormudian [ View Profile ] Apr 1, 2007 9:06pm
keep up the good work..
tlambert [ View Profile ] Feb 9, 2007 1:03pm
How about some updated pics
dragon*princess [ View Profile ] Oct 14, 2006 12:33pm
Your progress is wonderful...Keep it up hun, you're doing GREAT!
casinobibber [ View Profile ] Oct 9, 2006 1:17pm
That would be great!!! Don't be afraid of the tables...slots take your money too quick!!!!! See'ya soon.
Chubby Mom [ View Profile ] Oct 9, 2006 11:04am
Hi RJ Thanks, Wow! what a difference in you photos I hope you are really proud of you self. I will be cheering you on. Keep up the good work.
Rosanne (CM)
casinobibber [ View Profile ] Oct 9, 2006 10:17am
Keep up the good work. It takes time and I can see it is working!!!Look forward to seeing your progress.
casinobibber [ View Profile ] Oct 9, 2006 10:16am
Keep up the good work. It takes time and I can see it is working!!!Look forward to seeing your progress.
ladarling [ View Profile ] Oct 4, 2006 6:39pm
Hey thanks for the compliments! That's what keeps me going and motivated! Have a good one!
ladarling [ View Profile ] Oct 3, 2006 3:35pm
WOW!! Your transformation is AWESOME! Keep up the good work, you WILL get there! Take care!
Erin guest Oct 2, 2006 6:25pm
R.J.! You are doing an amazing job!
What a transformation over these past two years. Keep it up!! :D
skippy [ View Profile ] Sep 29, 2006 11:37am
Your progress pics are awesome! Gets me motivated just to see your hard work paying off.
sixzebra [ View Profile ] Sep 29, 2006 10:19am
Best of luck with reaching your goals!
dragon*princess [ View Profile ] Sep 29, 2006 10:04am
Good luck with your goals. I'm sure that you'll find a lot of suppportive people around here. :)
