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Membership Info
Member Since: Apr 6, 2004
BodyBlog Started: Oct 6, 2006
BodySpace Profile Visits:
  • Last 24 Hours: 15
  • Last 7 Days: 95
  • Overall: 10,333
Forum Posts: 563
BodyBlog Entries: 19
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Last Visit: Today, 11:40am
Last Forum Post: Today, 11:38am
Last Photo Upload: Jun 15, 2009 7:57am
Last Profile Update: Nov 2, 2009 10:04am
Last Blog Post: Jan 9, 2009 1:12pm

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Mutual Friends (?) : 165
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rp29nct

Overall Goal:  Hit 220 solid lbs by the end of 2009. Looking for a sponsor as I make this transformation and compete next year.

Fit Status:  Got the nutrition back in line and steadily gaining while maintaining bodyfat. Loving the steady gains in strength and size!

Motivation Level: 9/10


Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Russ
Sex:
Male
Age:
34
Location:
United States
Occupation:
Engineer
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Jan, 1999
How I Started:
Started lifting in college by enrolling in Weightlifting 101. Got tired of being tall and painfully thin. Didn't get serious about it as a lifestyle until I moved to Connecticut
Why I Love It:
It's very fulfilling to challenge myself to improve and change how I look. On a fundamental level, the discipline extends to other aspects of my life. I like being about to feel resistance from weights and have my body overcome its limitations.
How I Stay Motivated:
That's been and continues to be a struggle to remain motivated. Attending competitions and talking with the competitors has really bolstered my enthusiasm.
BB Accomplishments:
Transforming my body from a 6'3-1/2" tall, 138 lbs person into a more muscular 200 lbs. I am currently the heaviest I've ever been. 220 lbs HERE I COME!
Forum Signature:
"Those things which are precious are saved only by sacrifice." -David Kenyon Webster
Last Updated: Jun 22, 2008 7:14am

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Progress Pictures:
Jun 1, 1998 Jun 12, 2009
Relaxing (Attempting to look cool) - 138 lbs Rear Lat Spread - 194 lbs
A final shot from before I started consistently training showing how skinny I was. I actually hate looking at these old photos.
Progress photo for mid-year 2009, with a goal of reaching 220 lbs by the end of the year before starting contest prep. Rear lat spread at 194 lbs and 14% bf.
Last Updated: Jun 15, 2009 8:59am

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Last Updated: Sep 23, 2008 10:21am

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Last Updated: Mar 4, 2008 8:15am

Goals:
Main Goal:
Gain Muscle
Goal (Overall):
Hit 220 solid lbs by the end of 2009. Looking for a sponsor as I make this transformation and compete next year.
Goal (Long):
Start contest prep in Jan 2010 and place in the top 5 of the 2010 BLNPA New England Natural!
Weight Goal:
I want to GAIN 20 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
8%
Upcoming Contest:
2010 BLNPA New England Natural
Last Updated: Apr 14, 2008 1:21pm

Members That Inspire rp29nct:
John Berry [ BodySpace ]
John's bodybuilding.com video series remains a key motivator for me, as I see how hard he trains. His time and descriptions of training methods has been extremely useful to me.
serratus23 [ BodySpace ]
Corey has been an inspiration to me for more than 10 years! His size and symmetry are the best, and his advice is tough to beat!
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BodyAnswers
rp29nct has answered 62 of 67 total questions.
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Where do you mainly workout?
Home
Why? What are the pros and cons of working out there?
The only con I've run into is the lack of a regular partner or group of people to train with.
- Updated Jul 6, 2009 12:01pm

What should look for in a gym? What should you avoid?
Definitely look for like-minded people you can interact and work-in with. A clean gym with knowledgeable and willing staff members, not just people who look like models and scan cards at the front des...more
- Updated Jul 6, 2009 12:01pm

Do you track your workouts (exercises, weight, reps, etc.)?
Yes
If so, how do you do it? Workout log, software program, etc.? Why do you do it this way?
I created a workout log on my computer that adjusts the weight for my future workouts based the reps and sets I complete each workout. I use Microsoft Excel to compute everything.
- Updated Jul 6, 2009 12:00pm

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Contest History:
Apr 12, 2008:
NPA BLNPA New England Natural - NOVICE HEAVYWEIGHT - Placing: 6
Apr 12, 2008:
NPA BLNPA New England Natural - OPEN LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT - Placing: 6
Last Updated: May 28, 2008 11:47am

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Last Updated: Jun 27, 2008 8:18am

Favorite Bodybuilding And Fitness Videos
April 12, 2008 BLNPA Individual Posing Routine
April 12, 2008 BLNPA Individual Posing Routine
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Last Updated: Jul 20, 2009 5:10pm

Latest BodyBlog Entry (19 Posts Total)
Category: Training on Jan 9, 2009 1:12pm

Happy New Year! (belated) With all the traveling done over the holidays, I didn't have a chance to update everyone on my goals and how I finished out 2008. The good news is that I achieved my goal of being 200 lbs by the end of 2008!!! That is phenomenal for me as I have never been this...


Current Supplements:
Prolab N-Large II, 10 Lbs, Chocolate
Started: Jan 01, 2005
Reason: Need the additional calories, and one of the best tasting meal replacements on the market!
SciVation Xtend, 30 Servings, Refreshing Lemonade (390g)
Started: Oct 01, 2006
Reason: Good source of carbs and energy for workout.
Prolab Creatine Monohydrate, 1000 Grams
Started: Oct 01, 2007
Reason: Experimenting with a pre-workout cocktail that provides energy and volume to my muscles.
Last Updated: Dec 18, 2007 11:14am

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Workout Program:
4X a week: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
CHEST
Flat Bench Press (2 sets warm-up)
Flat Bench Press (3 sets, 6-8 reps)
Incline Bench Press (3 sets, 8-12 reps)
Dumbell Flyes or Presses (3 sets, 8-12 reps)
Cable Crossover (3 sets, 8-12 reps)

BACK
Lat Pulldown (2 sets warm-up)
Lat Pulldown (Rev or Normal...
Last Updated: Mar 5, 2008 9:57am

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Hobbies:
  • Artwork, Camping, and Hiking
Magazines:
  • Natural Bodybuilding
Healthy Foods:
  • Salmon
  • Almonds
Cheat Foods:
  • Lasagna
Workout Music:
  • Lit
  • Pillar
  • Thousand Foot Crutch
Last Updated: Mar 10, 2008 2:36pm

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Last Updated: Oct 26, 2009 1:27pm

Visitor Comments (166)
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side chest around 157 Italianoak02864 [ View Profile ]
Oct 21, 2009 1:47pm
Training is going great planning to enter a show in April. Good luck on your training man
I Think Im Tough.... lcfarrar [ View Profile ]
Oct 21, 2009 9:02am
Sorry for the delay!! I competed in the October show in 2007 and the April Show in 2008 for that federation. Planning on this coming April as well. WE shall see!! :)
Abs and Thighs aboynamedsanti [ View Profile ]
Oct 20, 2009 3:20pm
Hey thanks i appreciate it. I don't plan on competing atleast until the spring so i can bring up some weak body parts as well as everything else. You look like you have a lot of potential, you'll do well when you step on stage.
seanpreynolds1 [ View Profile ]
Oct 19, 2009 1:05pm
maybe we will compete at the same show!
175lbs tennguy [ View Profile ]
Oct 12, 2009 8:24am
good talking to you Russ. Keep training hard!
taken 2 days after the MASH jimif [ View Profile ]
Oct 6, 2009 11:07am
great work man - best luck on your goals!
Founder of the International Drug Free Athletics ( shauncampbell [ View Profile ]
Sep 8, 2009 6:29pm
Check out http://www.idfa.ca. The IDFA runs Natural Bodybuilding, Fitness Model, and Figure competitions. Thanks, Shaun Campbell IDFA Founder
mr.symmetry [ View Profile ]
Aug 27, 2009 5:53pm
Thanks a ton for stopping by! Hope training is going great!
175lbs tennguy [ View Profile ]
Aug 18, 2009 3:00pm
congrats on the engagement! what shows you planning to do in 2010? i am planning for the inbf hercules in june 2010!
215 lbs samdix [ View Profile ]
Jul 11, 2009 11:19pm
thx for the comment ! good improvement :)
Front Relaxed JerryAB [ View Profile ]
Jul 6, 2009 8:44pm
Hey Russ, thx for the add. How are you been? Is training going well?
1/2 Most Muscular MrMeso [ View Profile ]
Jun 30, 2009 10:31am
Awesome! That routine appears to be working good for you! What do you do for guns?
1/2 Most Muscular MrMeso [ View Profile ]
Jun 26, 2009 2:35pm
Thanks for the add! AWESOME PROGRESS! Nice back! What kind of training do you do for it?
Justinrozon7 [ View Profile ]
Jun 26, 2009 9:50am
ah, well you could have waited or something haha, i dont know, humm i dont look as good as last year so..
Justinrozon7 [ View Profile ]
Jun 25, 2009 8:37pm
ahhh!! you should have introduced, yes when we were shooting the other guy or when he was shooting me? i forget
Photo Shoot Front Lat spread 2009 BigStew [ View Profile ]
Jun 25, 2009 10:22am
Go for brother and keep me updated with how things are going
Photo Shoot Front Lat spread 2009 BigStew [ View Profile ]
Jun 23, 2009 4:26pm
That is a Small show but the promoter is making his shows bigger and bigger each time around. I would say that would be a great show for u to do next year.
Mitotropin works! AvaCowan [ View Profile ]
Jun 23, 2009 2:15pm
Thank you so much for your support! I really appreciate you stopping by.:)
Photo Shoot Front Lat spread 2009 BigStew [ View Profile ]
Jun 22, 2009 12:51pm
They test one guy the rest dont and they only do a urine test u can be on Drugs for life then go off 3-4 weeks before the show and pass the test. This year I placed worse than I did the year before and I looked soo much better the only problem was they had a ton of guys that used to use and were using prohomones in the show. I know u work hard and want to see the hard work pay off take my advice ditch the BLNPA and do the OCB show the week after bigger and better fed and they are for real
Photo Shoot Front Lat spread 2009 BigStew [ View Profile ]
Jun 22, 2009 8:58am
I would tell you that if u are competely natural u are better off finding a different federation. They dont drug test at all in th BLNPA and that is not right. OCB or INBF would be better organization. I know I will never compete again in the BLNPA
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