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Overall Goal: It's done! I got 3rd place in Open Short (out of 5) and 5th place in Novice Short (out of 8). Not bad for my 1st show! I'm very very happy! Time to relax for a WHILE!
Fit Status:
On the road of improvements... slow and steady
Motivation Level: 10/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Joe
Sex:
Male
Age:
28
Location:
Occupation:
Husband + Father / Exercise Science major / Nutrition minor / (soon to be) Personal Trainer + (eventually) get my masters in Nutrition and become a Registered Dietician
Personal Website:
Gym:
GOLDS GYM & The YMCA
Gym Location:
When I Started:
Mar, 2006
How I Started:
Back in 2003 I hit about 150 lbs; out of shape with very little muscle, as I had never weight trained before. I realized I was starting to look flubby, and that I was living an unhealthy lifestyle. I started doing cardio (outside or on my parents tredmill), crunches, and push-ups first; I also cut out soda and eating crap all the time. I did this for a good while, and I joined the gym for the 1st time in my life about 8-9 months before I got married Oct. 2004. Unfortuanately I broke my ulna 3 months before my wedding, so I shrunk down from a healthy 135 lbs to 128 lbs. Once my arm was ready I was back to lifting very light, b/c I fell victim to the myth of lifting light will get ya ripped! Hahaha, funny, eh? I stayed at around 130 lbs until finally after some research I realized if I wanted to look the way I wanted I needed to start really training and eating optimally! Going to the gym 3x a week for 30-45 min, and barely breaking a sweat wasn't gonna do the trick. March 1, 2006 was when I decided I would seriously start to change my body and reach my goals. This is when I actually applied myself to my diet and pushed myself in the gym. March 2006 was truly when I started bodybuilding or lifting weights with the intentions of gaining muscle.
Why I Love It:
God has given me my body as a gift, and it is for His glory and honor that I take care of my body. I do love the feeling I get after I complete an intense workout... I feel like I've done something good for my health and the physical appearance of my body as well.
How I Stay Motivated:
I like having my wife think I look good... although I gotta be careful... she says if I get too big she won't be attracted to me :) I really love training now. What started out as a chore has become something I enjoy and look forward to everyday. It's part of my life.
BB Accomplishments:
3rd place Men's Open Short OCB Eastern Seaboard 2009
NO STEROIDS OR PROHORMONES! And I don't intend on ever using those either.
Forum Signature:
"Classic case of 'guy on the ground.'" (David Wain, Role Models)
"The main reason I lift is because God wants me to." (me)
smallguyjoe is inspired by liGymRatt. Reason: "Seriously, when I was 1st getting the ball rolling with this bodybuilding thing, I came across Marc's profile, and was just blown away by hi... " - 1:09 pm - Comment
March 1, 2006... 130 lbs - This is when I decided I was gonna try to change my body. With the 3 skin fold caliper test I was 7.9% here, hahaha... way too low! According to the Navy body fat method I was 14% bf... sounds about right.
A few weeks post comp... tryin to keep the fat gains to a minimum. I put on some really easy in the 1st 7-10 days b/c I threw caution to the wind. I blew it. I'm on track now though... just a % or 2 above contest condition... I'm guessing ~8.5 - 9% bf right now???
It's done! I got 3rd place in Open Short (out of 5) and 5th place in Novice Short (out of 8). Not bad for my 1st show! I'm very very happy! Time to relax for a WHILE!
Goal (Long):
My long term goal is to be around 6-7% body fat and be as muscularly developed as my body can naturally be, and, of course, be healthy. I plan on being a personal trainer / nutritionist, so I should have the type of body that reflects what I plan on teaching others. God has blessed me with a body, so it is my duty to be a good steward of what He has given me. I also intend on helping my wife and son/children in their journeys of being fit and healthy.
Another natural bodybuilder who is willing to help others who are less knowledgeable/experienced as him out - especially when they are in need of making last minute preparations for their 1st show :p
Dude, knows his stuff. It's evident by looking at his physique.
What mistakes did you make when you first started working out?
I didn't lift heavy enough. I didn't push myself at all. i started going to the gym to get lean. I believed the myth that I'd get "bulky", so I didn't lift heavy at all. I did high reps and barely pushed myself with that. I eventually learned how to train properly and also got the desire to get bigger :)I didn't lift heavy enough. I didn't push myself at all. i started going to the gym to get lean. I believed the myth that I'd get "bulky", so I didn't lift heavy at all. I did high reps and barely pus...more
- Updated May 16, 2008 7:14am
What is the one tip you would give somebody who is just getting started?
Learn proper form and control. Then push yourself with every rep and every set. Eat right and be consistant with diet and training. Enjoy life along the way too ;) Your health and appearance will benefit from your hard work :)Learn proper form and control. Then push yourself with every rep and every set. Eat right and be consistant with diet and training. Enjoy life along the way too ;) Your health and appearance will bene...more
I wish so bad I had read this back in the Fall of 2006 when I started out on my bulking phases that ended up with me at 180 lbs ~20% bf in January 2008. I would have never made such an awful mistake as that. I probably...
5-6 day routine; supplements; diet - all of which have contributed to size gains all over in 4 weeks; weight went from 159.8 lbs @ 11.8% bf to 165.2 lbs 12.4% bf:
Oooh, the zoo sounds like so much fun..I havent been there in a while! We're getting together with friends for dinner then going to watch some fireworks. It should be fun, especially dinner ;-)
OMG!!! I'm eating more (clean of course) plus my lil cheat meal last weekend AND I'm back down to my comp weight...YAY!!! I feel a 4th of July treat in the future for me =) Do you have any big weekend plans???
I've my research. ^^; And my avi is somewhat recent. It was taken June 17. I realized yesterday actually that probably cutting is really all I need. Thinking about just finshing off my tube of creatine to gain a few more pounds of lean muscle, and then start a cut phase. :)
Any time Joe. I have always wanted to be in shape and be proud of my accomplishemnts. The progress people have made on bodybuilding.com is amazing every time I am on this webpage. "If they can do it, so can I" is my attitude. later, Tom
Thanks! I appreciate the advice. I've already run into that problem though. Since January I've gained almost pounds, mostly cause of Creatine and Amino supps. And although I didn't gain too much fat, I still did.
But we learn through out mistakes. ^^; You practically read my mind cause I was considering gained no more then 10 pounds at the max. Probably will start leaning out soon.
Hey BIGguyjoe! that's awesome man, you did it -great job! OK I'm aware of your placing so now brief me on how it actually feels to step on stage. btw, abs looking fantastic -U DA MAN!!
Ha! I didn't know what you were talking about at first. I did that a week or two ago! Yes, when I was trying to muster up the nerve to drag myself into a gym there were around five profiles here that really gave me a kick in the pants that I needed. You were definitely one of them!
haha i would take pics now but i know cam wont show nothing different. ah classes aint so bad, AC'd classroom, and your getting something too. could be worse.
LOL!!! Well, to be honest...I hit dlets and bis like an hour before that, so I was still pumped up :) hee hee...I up only about 2lbs now! I'm trying to enjoy some treats and keep my weight under 115lbs.
damn Joe, how much more ya want to improve. I should and should have looked so good. but it is awesome doing it for the wife and kids isn't it
stay focused
maybe in another few weeks ill take some pics. its weird my weight is the same but i know im getting leaner. and its true people think its all about size and popping viens, but there is more to it than that and of the people i talk to regularly i think your about the only one who is well balanced in his goals. see PM sent after this.
yeah well light weight can be better than heavy weight sometimes. and for legs ive found lighter weight gets me a better pump. but YES form is what i was going for.
did sumo squats, they aitn back really felt it on abductor? adductor? anyways i felt it! and thats what mattered! gonna try with a higher weight next time 50lbs was a bit too light.
wish I was as photogenic as you, this should be your avy
http://forum.bodybuilding. com/photo/showphoto.php?photo= 106581663& size=big&cat=&ppuser=2 97655
what a smile!
