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Membership Info
Member Since: Oct 29, 2008
BodyBlog Started: Apr 2, 2009
BodySpace Profile Visits:
  • Last 24 Hours: 2
  • Last 7 Days: 6
  • Overall: 346
Forum Posts: 8
BodyBlog Entries: 14
Comments to Others: 5
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Last Visit: Nov 18, 2009 12:00pm
Last Forum Post: Aug 16, 2009 3:21pm
Last Photo Upload: Aug 2, 2009 9:37pm
Last Profile Update: Sep 22, 2009 9:20am
Last Blog Post: Nov 18, 2009 11:44am

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Fan Club (?) : 3
Mutual Friends (?) : 7
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sgrabin

Overall Goal:  To get ready for the beach in 2009

Fit Status:  Still working hard...

Motivation Level: 9/10


Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Steve Grabinski
Sex:
Male
Age:
43
Location:
Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation:
Banker
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
Washington & Jefferson College
Attended 1984 to 1988
Washington, Pennsylvania
United States
High School:
Ambridge Area Hs
Attended 1980 to 1984
Ambridge, Pennsylvania
United States
When I Started:
Jun, 2008
How I Started:
Was into bodybuilding in high school and college, but got away from it later in life.
Why I Love It:
Feel so good after workout compared to just sitting around watching TV
How I Stay Motivated:
M&F magazine
BB Accomplishments:
I've doubled my bench press since I started.
Forum Signature:
Last Updated: Oct 29, 2008 10:14am

What sgrabin Is Up To:
Nov 18, 2009
sgrabin created a new blog entry, "Eat all you want and still get fit!"
sgrabin created a new blog entry, "Eat all you want and still get fit!"
sgrabin updated Motivation Level from 10/10 to 9/10
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Progress Pictures:
Nov 30, 2008 May 9, 2009
Front "Most Muscular" 245 lbs Front "Most Muscular" 238 lbs
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Didn't mean to be scowling! It was the best picture I took. Finally seeing some mass gains and definition in '09
Last Updated: May 10, 2009 7:15am

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Last Updated: Sep 22, 2009 9:20am

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Last Updated: Sep 22, 2009 9:20am

Goals:
Main Goal:
Transform My Body
Goal (Overall):
To get ready for the beach in 2009
Goal (Long):
Avoided dying from a heart attack in 2008. Added muscle mass and have taken a better shape. Goal is drop bodyfat so there is a lot more muscle definition by the end of September 2009.(Orlando Trip). I will be 210 lbs with some cuts by 9/26/2009
Weight Goal:
I want to LOSE 30 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
Upcoming Contest:
Last Updated: Aug 7, 2009 11:40am

Members That Inspire sgrabin:
carterlee [ BodySpace ]
He got fed up and said "I'm just going to do it" and he went and did it.
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BodyAnswers
sgrabin has answered 44 of 67 total questions.
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What is the best age to start lifting weights?
12
- Updated Aug 27, 2009 10:41am

What mistakes did you make when you first started working out?
not being organized.
- Updated Aug 27, 2009 10:41am

What is the one tip you would give somebody who is just getting started?
read, read, read
- Updated Aug 27, 2009 10:41am

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Latest BodyBlog Entry (14 Posts Total)
Category: Training on Nov 18, 2009 11:44am

     Now that I've got your attention, I'll explain.  I'd really worked hard getting ready for a Florida trip in early October.  Our Disney trip included their dining plan so I really expected to gain 5-10 lbs over the 9 day trip.  We'd be eating at restaurants and I was on vacation so I...

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Last Activity: Nov 18, 2009 12:00pm
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Healthy Foods:
  • Shrimp Coquille St. Jacques
  • Spinich Salad w/warm bacon dressing
  • Macadamia Nuts
Cheat Foods:
  • PIZZA !!!!
  • Cereal with Whole Milk
  • Krispy Kreme
Workout Music:
  • Low, Cracker
  • Legend, Bob Marley
  • The Offspring

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Visitor Comments (11)
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Front Oct 2009 getfittoday [ View Profile ]
Nov 5, 2009 2:26pm
Hey, how are things going? I have not heard from you in a while.
carterlee [ View Profile ]
Oct 5, 2009 3:56pm
Checking in Steve. How you doing with your training?
Front Oct 2009 getfittoday [ View Profile ]
Aug 27, 2009 2:28pm
Thanks for stopping by. It is getting better. I think the muscles will be healed up by this weekend. How are your workouts going?
carterlee [ View Profile ]
Aug 17, 2009 3:23pm
Hey Steve !! Just checking in with you. How's everything going?
startin to develop slowly but surely. A True Work PaBuilder [ View Profile ]
Aug 7, 2009 11:49am
awesome work you are doin. good to see another guy from PA doin great in here. your progress picts look great. stay with it. stay focused have a good weekend
Before Pic August 2, 2009 JoeSports717 [ View Profile ]
Aug 6, 2009 9:01pm
Hey Steve thanks for the note and encouragement. Let's keep motivated and keep going until we find that place we really need to be. Joe
jsfmt99 [ View Profile ]
Jun 3, 2009 3:48am
Excellent weight loss and progress! Good to see another bud from Pa here! Keep up the excellent work and keep me posted. All the best!
225 palmasolaking [ View Profile ]
May 10, 2009 2:13pm
lookin good man. Traps look way leaner, and you've got some seperation in the heads of your delts going on...keep up the good work!
225 palmasolaking [ View Profile ]
May 5, 2009 7:08pm
Thanks man! I have been giving it my best. I still think I can do better on my diet, but its pretty good. I got laid off a few weeks ago so the upside of that is finding time to workout has been real easy the last few weeks!
165 lbs, 8.3% BF, 6' 0 jeffrey1793 [ View Profile ]
Apr 24, 2009 9:01am
I read your blog about the weight lifting headache. I'm glad to hear you were able to get some research on the topic. I was watching a video with Ray Mentzner, Mr Universe 1978. He said the blood system is like a closed hydrolic system that can over exert. I hadn't heard that theory before and found it interesting.
Just me in Doha, Qatar tazmanaf [ View Profile ]
Apr 7, 2009 11:07am
Thanks man! Sometimes it's hard to tell when you "see" yourself every day. Glad someone can see the difference!! I can keep pushin' forward!
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