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great sleep and recovery overnight. hitting legs and abs after the workday. looking forward to a relaxing weekend.
May 26, 2012 11:44am
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Background
When I Started: Oct 1984
HOW I STARTED:
started gaining weight a year out of college, even a few pounds of excess weight is a drag. joined a local fitness center and started out doing mostly 'circuit training' on machines and primarily cardio. changed cities and gyms and met up with some buddies, all of us in our 20s, we became gym rats. once i discovered free weights and muscle building, i was hooked, there was no turning back.
WHY I LOVE IT:
diet and weight training is THE fountain of youth. once you understand that, there's no going back. based on the feedback i get, i'm defying the aging process and it feels great having developed awesome diet, exercise and weight training habits that set an example for others
tnfitguy's Progress & Goals
Progress Photos
Lbs.
2012-04-28, 2012-01-26, 2012-01-27, 2012-02-14, 2012-02-20, 2012-02-26, 2012-03-31, 2012-04-24, 2012-04-28, 2012-05-09, 2012-05-14, 2012-05-15
176.0, 187.0, 177.0, 179.0, 175.0, 173.0, 175.0, 173.0, 176.0, 175.0, 179.0, 176.0
2012-07-29
170 Lbs.
TIME UNTIL GOAL:
64 days
Jul 29, 2012
Start:
187 Lbs.
Goal:
170 Lbs.
Jul 29, 2012
%
2012-04-28, 2012-01-26, 2012-02-14, 2012-04-28
12.0, 10.0, 12.0, 12.0
2012-07-29
10 %
TIME UNTIL GOAL:
64 days
Jul 29, 2012
Start:
10%
Goal:
10%
Jul 29, 2012
Lbs.
2012-01-26, 2012-01-27, 2012-02-14, 2012-02-20, 2012-04-24, 2012-04-28, 2012-05-09
168.3, 159.3, 157.5, 154.0, 152.2, 154.9, 154.0
Current LBM:
154.9 Lbs.
May 15, 2012
this member has not entered a body fat measurement
tnfitguy's Program
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Shortcut to Size, Phase 1, Week 1
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My Supplement Program View My Full Supplement Program
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enjoying an off night. translation: 30 minutes of cardio and hitting the sack early. time for some quality sleep to repair and recharge.
May 23, 2012
on the scale, weight is not budging. strength is soaring. will be adding more carb and creatine to the intra-workout protein cocktail.
May 23, 2012
3 weeks into the Shortcut to Size training and definitely gaining strength, which is beginning to reveal noticeable gains.
May 17, 2012
weight is up, and temporarily sacrificing definition as i follow the 'shortcut to size' training, diet and supplement regiment.
May 15, 2012
relieved to know the weekend weight gain was just a fluke. back in a reasonable range - and very sore after monday's training.
May 15, 2012
weight is up, and temporarily sacrificing definition as i follow the 'shortcut to size' training, diet and supplement regiment.
May 14, 2012
it's the weekend. time to sleep-in, recoup and knock out some HIIT cardio. back to weight training monday.
May 11, 2012
made it to the half way point in the week's training. it's cardio only tonight. willpower engaged, with an out of office lunch today.
May 09, 2012
starting the 2nd week of the shortcut to size training with more confidence to push through plateaus.
May 07, 2012
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Quitting the Gym: How ending two decades of fitness center memberships transformed my health and fitness
Posted in Training : Apr 29, 2012 7:41pm [View Photo]
By some accounts, my weight training and focus on healthy living and eating habits is viewed as obsessive. It is a cheap shot those who struggle with diet and exercise like to take. I proudly admit, you can not tempt me to the fast food drive through anymore. And yes, red meat, dairy, processed food and just about everything shelved in the supermarket has zero appeal.
I was not always as mindful of my diet. You see, I had a gym membership, and so long as I had one of those I
...Visitor Comments
smoovp2
Hey thanks a lot. I'm always inspired middle-aged people that are in great shape. Shows the determination and dedication on your behalf. Keep defying the odds and being an inspiration.
May 25, 2012 11:57pm
toro545
Hey Mike, hope all is well. Thanks much for the friend add and comment, coming from a true pro like yourself means much to me. Keep up the great work! We both know were in it for life!
May 25, 2012 1:21am
mlwfit
Nice Job Mike. I am hoping to gain around 5 pounds of lean weight over the next year. Your progress pictures are awesome. It appears you have the training and nutrition figured out.
May 23, 2012 5:03pm
VillainChien
Wow, you do an intra-workout drink? I'm wondering if that's what I need as well. Carbs AND protein?
ViCh
May 23, 2012 7:14am
fluid1
Awesome!! Glad to hear it, I know you'll see the gains you're feeling.
I've tried to drink things while working out, but I keep to water still. Maybe I'll try again when I'm on the bulk cycle.
Have a great weekend!
May 18, 2012 12:01pm
fluid1
Good to hear. How are you adapting to the diet and supplementation for the program? Have a great weekend.
May 18, 2012 5:18am
fluid1
That is strange, to drink that while working out? I tend to have a protein shake about 1 hour out from training, so the protein is in my bloodstream when I'm at the gym. I take Assault, Creatine, and Glutamine about :30 out from training, and then Re-Con in the gym immediately after completing my last rep. :30 after the workout, another protein shake. :) Glad to hear you are sticking to it, I'm sure many people will want to see how it goes for you! :)
May 11, 2012 5:12am
fluid1
Thanks! I am looking forward to the 20th, it's the end of the BSN competition for me and I know I've made gains since the last pictures, and I still have 11 days to work with. How are you adapting to the new diet and supplement stack?
May 9, 2012 9:08pm
fluid1
Glad to hear you are feeling stronger! I'm definitely wanting to see how you do on the "plan" as you are doing everything from supplements to the workouts. Keep me updated :)
May 7, 2012 8:45pm
eurozn
It's working for you. Adding this stuff makes me realize how weak my core is. Time to catch up big time.
May 7, 2012 6:37am
VillainChien
Wow, you lost 20 lbs?
See, I bulked up to 200 lbs., only for the 2nd time. It's hard. But I did it using the PITT program. I'm down at around 193 right now, but at around 18% body fat. I'm trying to slowly lower my weight. I'd like to be at 10% body fat and 185 lbs. Anyway, I'm not following Gethin's diet. I'm actually starting to carb cycle.
Anyway, I'm going to read up on your Shortcut there.
Cheers!
ViCh
May 6, 2012 9:35am
eurozn
From those two programs what would you say is the best for developing abs? That's my big weak point.
May 6, 2012 9:31am
VillainChien
Hey, Mike!
I'll have to watch for your progress on the Shortcut to Size program. I just starting looking at it. Looks interesting.
I'm doing the Kris Gethin program, but not his diet. In my opinion, Gethin's program if for someone with a ton of mass already, but fat. Still, I'll making some solid gains with it.
But this program for pure size sounds interesting.
Let me know how it goes!
ViCh
May 5, 2012 12:54pm
dkwojt
Thanks Man! Right now this cold has got me out of commission. I'm hoping that on Monday, I can get back into the routine.
May 3, 2012 8:00am
kylekm
You seem to know what your doing. What BF% would you guess i was at. I'm currently 202lbs and I'm 5'11. I want to be shredded do you have any pointers?
Apr 30, 2012 3:22pm
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