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Overall Goal: I aim to push myself harder than ever before, to keep seeing results, and to never say never.
Fit Status:
It's odd that no matter how bad I can beat myself up in the gym, I'm always wishing I could beat myself up a little worse. I must. I will.
Motivation Level: 10/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Tom
Sex:
Male
Age:
25
Location:
Louisiana, United States
Occupation:
Estimator (General Construction)
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Apr, 2009
How I Started:
When I was in grammar school, I was a short kid who everyone picked on. As a kid who grew up watching He-Man and idolizing Schwarzenegger, I thought if I were stronger that I might not be picked on as much. It was true. At the age of thirteen and in the seventh grade, I could squat 230 pounds. The other kids thought that was pretty cool. In high school, I wrestled for years until I lost my drive to work hard and found my motivation to party. That was something I was extremely good at... well, I was extremely good at both wrestling and partying. I really took off with the partying though. After years of ignoring life and avoiding responsibility, I started to realize that I had some habits that I couldn't get rid of. I also realized how many countless times I should have died. A friend finally helped me to see what I was doing to myself. After I came to that realization, I found comfort and a strength, both mental and physical, in the gym. I value my health, and I love the life I have. I'm a little bit lucky and very glad to be alive. I love working out. It keeps me on track.
Why I Love It:
I love feeling good about myself. A healthy body leads to a healthier mind.
How I Stay Motivated:
I stay motivated by constantly measuring my success. I like to keep my goals in sight, and I love meeting them to set new ones. I also motivate myself by looking at the successes of others in the way of health and fitness. If they can do it, so can I.
BB Accomplishments:
Forum Signature:
Signed,
Tom
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"We improve ourselves by victories over our self. There must be contests, and you must win." - Edward Gibbon (1737 - 1794)
"Energy and persistence conquer all things."
- Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)
Last Updated: Jun 24, 2009 3:17pm
What tbuddejr Is Up To:
Nov 8, 2009
tbuddejr updated Fit Status "It's odd that no matter how bad I can beat myself up in the gym, I'm always wishing I could beat myself up a little worse. I must. I will." - 4:08 pm - Comment
tbuddejr changed Weight from 171 lbs. to 166 lbs., a 5 lb. loss in 4 days - 4:04 pm - Comment
Nov 7, 2009
tbuddejr updated Fit Status "Brutal workout today, ran sprints afterwards. Looking forward to tomorrow morning to do it all again." - 2:34 pm - Comment
I think whey protein is best for me, because it digests so quickly. Seeing as I eat around 40g - 50g of protein every two hours, fast digesting protein prevents me from slowing my metabolism too much.
For three months now, my body fat has stayed at 5.7% (using a seven site test). This is not by any means a complaint (I do think this is good) and I have actually gained some weight during this time, which was the goal. I set a goal for myself to bring it down to 4.2%. The date I have set...
Yeah, I am feeling better, so to speak. The mind has a lot on it as there is more to the passing of my sister (in-law) than we thought. I hope to be all over the illness thing. Just trying to get some normalcy back in the game. I need a plan, just can't get the concentration to get one together yet. I need to get my ass in gear and check into some of these books that have been suggested to me about nutrition/diet.
Hey Tom. What's going on bro? Hope your doing well and everything is going ok for ya. I am just trying to rebound from a rather sh!tty couple of weeks. It's in my past few blogs. Been rough, but trying to make it thorugh. Workouts been going good? Hit me up man. I need a littlemotivation again to get me back at it. Take care man.
For example when I went to University I was 120kg and for 10 weeks lost 20 kg then during vacation I just quit. And at the end of the three years from training on and off I ended up 165kgs. This is 65kgs in three years! Even though I did not lose weight this month I'm glad I'm still on the road and I haven't quit and gotten worse! From tomorrow I'm starting a new diet plan (a Keto diet) and getting back to steadily losing weight again!
Hey Bro! Sorry for replying so late. In my country it seems that everyone is either sick or is getting sick with some sort of fly/virus. So for about 2 weeks I trained only 4 times but I'm glad I'm OK now. Since the beginning of the past week I've been training hard! To me the previous month (4th one since I started training regularly) was crucial. In the past this was usually the time when I got fed up and just quit and get back to the old BAD habits.
Hi Tom, wow, that's a lot of kids! We had a lot here but not like that! I did dress up have a great bright orange wig and orange sunglasses with lots of accessories...they took a step back when I answered the door lol. I had scary stuff outside too. Love halloween!
Hey Tom, things are really busy right now with work. (You know how that goes lol). Trying to keep at it, working out is for good stress relief! I agree that changing it up keeps it more interesting. Hope you have a great day!
wow lol!! sounds like my schedule! and you're right, you do have to love it. i saw a guy at snap and he had on a bb.com shirt that said "eat, lift, sleep...repeat" and i was like i want that shirt...
Hi Tom, everything is good...busy with work and training pretty hard. Trying to mix it up a little to break this plateau. How are things with you? Have great weekend!
it's gettin rough lol. 5 AM mornings in the gym and once i'm up i dont stop running around, but its all good! you better believe im still going at it! how you been??
