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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
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.
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 desk.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.
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...
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!! :)
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.
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.
