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In high school I had a growth spurt making me 6'1" and skinny as Ichabod Crane. I was very active though, I loved basketball, full field soccer and I was on the varsity swimming team. I used weights to try to gain weight, muscle and strength for sports. I've gone through different degrees of exercise over the years, but in 2003 I committed to losing weight, building muscle and functional strength. I've been on track since then. Besides the health benefits, it's helped with a back problem.
Why I Love It:
I've come to enjoy working out. I have lost over 20 pounds, and a work related back problem has been much improved.
How I Stay Motivated:
Seeing what I've been doing hasn't been a wasted effort. But I think the biggest benefit has been strengthening my back so I can do my work and things I love like hiking and nature photography. I look better. I feel better.
BB Accomplishments:
Knocking off 23 pounds. Not only has it been beneficial body image wise, but my knees really appreciate it,
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Last Updated: Oct 2, 2008 4:49pm
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To get rid of 10 stubborn pounds and lose the middle aged guy curse, the fat pad around the navel.
Goal (Long):
I've been working to get a more classic build. One guy I'd love to be built like was Tony Sansone. I've given up on looking like Steve Reeves. I've been studying and using old training techniques. So functional stength, endurance, and a lean athletic build is more of what I'm after. I'm at 210-215 lbs now & want to get to 205. I want to lose the fat pad around my navel.
My present workout is:
M-W-F fitness walking. presently one mile timed.
T-Th-S resistance
Perfect Push Ups 2 min. drills regular, wide and narrow with 20 sec. rests between sets, straight through. Present reps are 6,5,4,3 off the toes for a total of 54.
Squats 3x20 with Bodylastics...
Hey Bob! Thanks so much for the compliments & for checking out the site. Did you create a profile yet? Please let me know what you think! Hope you enjoyed it!
Sugar
Thank you for taking the time to visit and for leaving me your very kind words. I will continue to try my best to live up to the expectations that are placed upon me and to be worthy of praise such as yours. Stay strong and may God bless.
Hi Bob-
Thank you so much for taking the time to read more about me. And for taking the time to write me. I do not have an agent, I do everything on my own. I just keep pushing everyday:)
Hope you have a great week ahead!
Ava:)
Thank you for your reply and for the kind words you said. A disability is difficult to deal with at the best of times and I am glad that you are working through yours and are challenging yourself to get better and better at this fitness thing. Believe in your own ability and push yourself to be the best that you can be, no more but no less. If I can be of assistance feel free to give me a yell. We can all use an extra person or two in our corner from time to time.
I wish you much success in achieving your goals. Challenge yourself to be the best that you can be, nothing more but nothing less and you will reap the rewards of all of your hard work. Smile, and enjoy the journey. I look forward to watching you progress in ’08.
