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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:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
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)
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.
10/29/2009
I completed 12 weeks on a specific program and here are my results:
-Weight went up 8.5 lbs (161.7 lbs)
-BF% went up 2.1%* (13.6%)
-LBM went up 4.2 lbs* (139.8 lbs)
-Fat went up 4.3 lbs* (21.9 lbs)
-Waist went up 1.25" (31.25")
*These body comp measurements are based off of my Omron " ...
My long term goal is to be around 7-8% 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 / dietician, 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.
Now, this is somewhat of an experiment... I did this calculator that has "some" research behind it, and it gave me my Estimated NATURAL Max-Muscular Potential weight at ~8-10% bf and the following measurements based off of my 6.75" wrist, 8.5" ankle, and ht of 66":
Weight: 178 lbs ~10% body fat
Chest: 44.9 in, Biceps: 16.3 in,
Forearms: 13 in, Neck: 15.9 in,
Thighs: 23.7 in, Calves: 15.9 in.
So, this is my LONG TERM Goal now above. I am currently ~28 lbs away from this goal! I will likely never fully reach these measurements or it will definitely take anywhere from 5 - 10 yrs from now (Aug. 2009). I may update every year. Also, I think it will be cool to have this here for if/when I ever do come close to/meet/exceed these above measurements.
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...
alright- thanks for the wisdom;
ill try to cut down cardio a little :D
and as for my diet, i under eat a couple hundred calls every few days and its hard to control- bt idk why
no way, and I am serious!!! I'm only 164 Lbs, bro >> and about 11.9 of it were added since June 2009..so been very skinny up until recently, and there's still plenty of hard work ahead of me => u provide a true inspiration!!!
Hey, man! gr8 new progress pic. U look WAAAAAY BIGGER that the weight u've stated!! this can only mean u look awesome >> hard efforts paying off! a living proof 4 a REAL smallguy like me that it can b done :) Have a wonderful week >> ACHIEVE YR GOALS, dude!!!
aw im sorry - but im glad you set yourself on the right track though :] id love to do a show but i have a loooooong way to go lol
everything is going well over here- just getting stricter with both diet and lifting - and starting some two adays lol
Hi! yep, I'm a christian I always make time for church every Sunday ;) Peter is my son hes growing up soooo fast gosh how time fly's! Take care, and Happy Halloween!
Hey Joe. Though it has been a while, just wanted to stop by and say what an inspiration you are. I sincerely admire your hard work and dedication. (I also enjoy seeing guys of my height who can give the bigger guys a real run for their money) Well done sir!
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