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Member Since: Jul 18, 2004
BodyBlog Started: Oct 31, 2006
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Last Profile Update: Dec 28, 2009 12:59pm
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tovlakas

Overall Goal:  To always strive to improve myself and to help my clients achieve their goals as well!

Fit Status:  Ramping up for the opening of my personal training business!

Motivation Level: 10/10


Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Benjamin Ballinger
Sex:
Male
Age:
25
Location:
Huntington Beach, California, United States
Occupation:
Business Owner
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
24 Hour Fitness
5858 Warner Ave
Huntington Beach, CA
United States
College:
University Of California - Davis
Attended 2002 to 2007
Davis, California
United States
High School:
Arcata High
Attended 1998 to 2002
Arcata, California
United States
When I Started:
Oct, 2000
How I Started:
I began lifting in highschool for football, and became engrossed in it thanks to our strength and conditioning coach. I've been exercising ever since, and in college I really buckled down and learned the ins and outs of personal nutrition. As of 2010, I have taken my passion to the next level and have co-founded the personal training business Iron Fork, which provides unique fitness and nutrition programs in the Orange County, CA area.
Why I Love It:
I never get sick, always have energy and feel healthy. I know that taking care of my body now will repay me in dividends in my later years, and that is very important to me!
How I Stay Motivated:
It's become second nature for me and if I miss a workout I feel as if I forgot to eat, sleep or shower. Having an "ideal" body type to strive for and reminding yourself of it when you feel particularly unmotivated is a great way to regain your drive though.
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Forum Signature:
Iron Fork Fitness and Nutrition - Coming 3/10.
Last Updated: Dec 28, 2009 12:48pm

What tovlakas Is Up To:
Dec 28, 2009
tovlakas updated Fit Status "Ramping up for the opening of my personal training business!"
tovlakas changed Overall Goal: "To always strive to improve myself and to help my clients achieve their goals as well!."
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Progress Pictures:
Apr 20, 2008 Jun 16, 2008
198 lbs @ 10% bf 191 lbs @ 8.5% bf
Candid photo but good visual starting point. 2 months into cut cycle, down from 204 lbs @ 11% bf.
4 months into cut cycle, trying to minimize strength/muscle loss with re-evaluated diet, so not losing weight as fast as before.
Last Updated: Jun 25, 2008 1:20pm

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Last Updated: Jun 27, 2008 7:05pm

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Last Updated: Jun 25, 2008 1:48pm

Goals:
Main Goal:
Other
Goal (Overall):
To always strive to improve myself and to help my clients achieve their goals as well!
Goal (Long):
I want to increase my strength in all areas (primarily my bench, squat and deadlift) to where their combined weight is 1,000 lbs. I want to have a maintainable weight of around 225 lbs. and a bodyfat percentage of 7%. I want to accomplish these goals by June of 2012.
Weight Goal:
I want to GAIN 25 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
7%
Upcoming Contest:
Last Updated: Dec 28, 2009 12:51pm

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What is your favorite leg building exercise?
Squats
- Updated Jul 17, 2008 11:07am

What is your favorite traps building exercise?
Barbell Shrugs
- Updated Jul 17, 2008 11:02am

What is your favorite back building exercise?
Lat Pulldown
- Updated Jul 17, 2008 11:02am

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Current Supplements:
American Sports Nutrition American Whey Protein Powder
American Sports Nutrition American Whey Protein Powder

Started: Nov 08, 2008
Reason: This is the best-tasting protein powder in my opinion from the many that I have tried. I do...
Last Updated: Dec 28, 2009 12:59pm

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Workout Program:
cardio
weights
mma
powermetrics
plyo metrics
yoga
Last Updated: Jul 1, 2008 9:56am

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  • Music
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Magazines:
  • New Scientist
  • Maxim
Healthy Foods:
  • Oatmeal
  • Chicken
  • Cottage Cheese
Cheat Foods:
  • Macaroni and Cheese
  • Cheesecake
Fitness Books:
  • Max OT Manual
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  • Disturbed
  • Powerman 5000
  • Skrape
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Last Updated: Jun 25, 2008 1:26pm

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Visitor Comments (5)
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Sir_Malak [ View Profile ]
Dec 30, 2009 3:30pm
Thank you.
JessicaRabbit [ View Profile ]
Feb 3, 2009 6:48pm
You're cute:)
TriednTrue [ View Profile ]
Dec 12, 2008 2:32pm
Yo brotha comp was a TON of fun, can't wait to hit up another one in 09'. Gonna start packing on the lbs though I came in as one of the lightest in weight in my class (juniors). Trying to get up to at least 200lbs well see though haha. Ya gym just hasnt been the same
Upload your profile picture! tmarathoner [ View Profile ]
Jun 25, 2008 1:42pm
Handsome face. Nice body. Good job!
kethnaab [ View Profile ]
Jul 9, 2007 3:56pm
thanks for the grey rep. I didn't explain everything because his statements were obviously incorrect. I don't need to explain why 2+2 does not = 3, do I?
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