Monday, February 28, 2011
Weekends And My Training
I think I should mention that I do not train on the weekends, at all! I also tend to lack a little on my diet. This last weekend I did In And Out Burger and had 2 double-doubles with the works! But no french fries so I was kind of OK with that. I am truly not attempting to lose a lot of body fat right now, although it is happening. I am attempting to gain muscle while keeping my fat and carb intakes as low as possible. I have also cut as much sodium out as possible in an attempt to limit water weight gain. I have learned that salt is an acquired taste, and that most of us get it very young. But I have also realizes it is very easy to kick the habit as well. Actually easier than quitting smoking, which I managed to accomplish cold-turkey over 7 years ago! I guess removing one bad habit at a time and replacing it with something good is the best way to go. Thats my ramblings for this afternoon. I will post my workout and diet for the day later tonight.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Day 5 Week 4!
Made it a full 4 weeks! Have consistently made it to the gym every single day Monday through Friday! Very proud of myself! Not going to put my diet down in this one, well first off, because its barely after breakfast and I have had 2 shakes already. No idea what the rest of the day holds since I won't be home, going to look for a new couch! That means I will eat lunch out. And for me, I generally make wise choices when I eat out, for the most part! And to my follower, it was very nice to meet you. Although short and sweet it was a pleasure! You busted your ass today for sure! Don't know if it's cause it's Friday or what but I just was not 100% into my fitness today. Although, as you'll see, I maxed out on my shrugs!Another problem was another friend of mine wanted to work in on a few sets which really kind of slows things down. But I don't mind because I love to see people push themselves! I may repost my diet later today, then again I may not, who knows. But as for the exercises....
Exercise Routine:
1. Military Shoulder Press - 10x110, 10x160, 10x180, 8x190
2. Smith Shrugs - 10x290, 9x340, 3x390, 18x200
3. Reverse Grip Smith Shrugs - 12x200, 12x250, 10x250
4. Neutral Grip Cable Rows - 10x50, 12x60, 10x70
5. Cable Oblique Woodchops - 15x30, 15x35, 10x42.5
6. Seated Wrist Curls - 12x50, 12x55, 10x50
7. Standing Inner/Outer Forearm Curls - 15x25, 12x35, 18x40
And now for the moment we have all been waiting for....... the 4 week picture! Taken @ 9:40am 2/25/2011
Exercise Routine:
1. Military Shoulder Press - 10x110, 10x160, 10x180, 8x190
2. Smith Shrugs - 10x290, 9x340, 3x390, 18x200
3. Reverse Grip Smith Shrugs - 12x200, 12x250, 10x250
4. Neutral Grip Cable Rows - 10x50, 12x60, 10x70
5. Cable Oblique Woodchops - 15x30, 15x35, 10x42.5
6. Seated Wrist Curls - 12x50, 12x55, 10x50
7. Standing Inner/Outer Forearm Curls - 15x25, 12x35, 18x40
And now for the moment we have all been waiting for....... the 4 week picture! Taken @ 9:40am 2/25/2011
Day 4 Week 4
Today was leg day! The day I dread more than anything. I would rather do 10,000 sit-ups than to torture myself through legs. But I can't forget that the quad is the largest muscle in the body, and also helps the body release the most natural growth hormone when it's worked. And boy did we start heavy today. Pretty much used machines for all the leg exercises as well. I will discuss my diet after I list the exercises I did today. Needless to say, I skipped breakfast and lunch and substituted both with protein shakes. Not the best idea when I am attempting to gain muscle, but I was a little busy to actually sit down and eat anything, now dinner was a beast of another color.
Exercise Routine:
1. Leg Press Sled - 10x298, 10x388, 10x478, 8x568
2. Smith Machine Calf Raises - 15x200, 15x250, 14x300
3. Reverse Leg Curl(Machine) - 15x90, 15x110, 12x130
4. One Leg @ Time Leg Extensions(Machine) - 12x30, 12x50, 12x70
5. Machine Calf Raises - 15x210, 15x250, 12x290, 10x330
6. Superset- Body Weight Bar Dips with Low Cable Chest Crossovers
3 Sets - 20 Dips each/ 15 Pounds x 15 Crossovers
7. Over Head Easy Grip Bar Triceps Extensions - 12x57.5, 12x65, 12x72.5, 15x80
8. V-Bar Triceps Extension - 12x85, 10x100, 8x115, 15x100, 18x85
Diet:
Breakfast and lunch both consisted of protein shakes with 52 grams of protein powder, 5 grams of creatine, 2 raw eggs, and no fat strawberry yogurt, used cranberry juice in both shakes as well as 1 tablespoon of metamucil fiber powder.
Dinner- Went out to PF Changs at the Gardenwalk. Ate an entire order of Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Main course was Mongollion Beef. Only ate half the cup of white rice, finished all the beef! Ate a half order of sweet and sour chicken as well. Drank 2 very tall Bud Lights. I call it carb loading! HA!
My will is greater than my quit!
One day left to finish the first 4 weeks!!
And thank you to my new follower! Makes putting this all in writing more fulfilling knowing someone actually reads it!
Exercise Routine:
1. Leg Press Sled - 10x298, 10x388, 10x478, 8x568
2. Smith Machine Calf Raises - 15x200, 15x250, 14x300
3. Reverse Leg Curl(Machine) - 15x90, 15x110, 12x130
4. One Leg @ Time Leg Extensions(Machine) - 12x30, 12x50, 12x70
5. Machine Calf Raises - 15x210, 15x250, 12x290, 10x330
6. Superset- Body Weight Bar Dips with Low Cable Chest Crossovers
3 Sets - 20 Dips each/ 15 Pounds x 15 Crossovers
7. Over Head Easy Grip Bar Triceps Extensions - 12x57.5, 12x65, 12x72.5, 15x80
8. V-Bar Triceps Extension - 12x85, 10x100, 8x115, 15x100, 18x85
Diet:
Breakfast and lunch both consisted of protein shakes with 52 grams of protein powder, 5 grams of creatine, 2 raw eggs, and no fat strawberry yogurt, used cranberry juice in both shakes as well as 1 tablespoon of metamucil fiber powder.
Dinner- Went out to PF Changs at the Gardenwalk. Ate an entire order of Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Main course was Mongollion Beef. Only ate half the cup of white rice, finished all the beef! Ate a half order of sweet and sour chicken as well. Drank 2 very tall Bud Lights. I call it carb loading! HA!
My will is greater than my quit!
One day left to finish the first 4 weeks!!
And thank you to my new follower! Makes putting this all in writing more fulfilling knowing someone actually reads it!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Supplemental- Supplements
OK, so I need to list the things I take every single day on the days I work out. Bear with me, is a little long. But I believe, through trial and error that I have found a really good combination that works well for keeping my testosterone levels high so that I can lift harder and burn more fat while doing it.
First off, my protein shake-
Consists, normally, of 2 scoops of Body Fortress Strawberry Protein Powder (52 Grams of protein!), I also add N.O Fury by Six Star Pro Strength to my pre workout shake, along with 5-8 grams of EAS Creatine(powder). My post workout shake is very similar except I substitute the N.O. Fury for Elite Series Creatine X3 by Six Star Pro, and I add a low or no carb yogurt and 2-3 raw eggs(most shakes are egg whites, but for every 6 egg whites you eat you must eat one yolk to help with the good cholesterol!)
Supplements:
1. Maximum Formula One A Day Vitamin'
2. Universal Sterol Complex
3. Acai Berry Diet Capsules
4. Amino Burst 3000 Capsules
5. L-Glutamine Capsules
6. Beta- Alanine (this increases Creatines uptake in the body, also helps burn fat)
7. L-Arginine ( a pre-cursor to nitric oxide)
8. 1500mg Tribulus Terrestis (Natural Growth Hormone Booster)
9. 120mg Gingko Biloba ( Cause I forget lots of stuff!)
10. Co Q-10 100mg ( For heart health)
11. Metamucil Powder (helps flush fat from your digestive system)
12. Flaxseed Oil Capsule (just cause my doctor said so)
13. Fish Oil Capsules
So thats it in a nutshell. Works very well for me. Since beginning this supplement stack I have seen tremendous gains in strength and size while still losing body fat. This will change for the last 2 weeks of the 12 week program because I will attempt to hit a less than 4% body fat by the end of week 12!
First off, my protein shake-
Consists, normally, of 2 scoops of Body Fortress Strawberry Protein Powder (52 Grams of protein!), I also add N.O Fury by Six Star Pro Strength to my pre workout shake, along with 5-8 grams of EAS Creatine(powder). My post workout shake is very similar except I substitute the N.O. Fury for Elite Series Creatine X3 by Six Star Pro, and I add a low or no carb yogurt and 2-3 raw eggs(most shakes are egg whites, but for every 6 egg whites you eat you must eat one yolk to help with the good cholesterol!)
Supplements:
1. Maximum Formula One A Day Vitamin'
2. Universal Sterol Complex
3. Acai Berry Diet Capsules
4. Amino Burst 3000 Capsules
5. L-Glutamine Capsules
6. Beta- Alanine (this increases Creatines uptake in the body, also helps burn fat)
7. L-Arginine ( a pre-cursor to nitric oxide)
8. 1500mg Tribulus Terrestis (Natural Growth Hormone Booster)
9. 120mg Gingko Biloba ( Cause I forget lots of stuff!)
10. Co Q-10 100mg ( For heart health)
11. Metamucil Powder (helps flush fat from your digestive system)
12. Flaxseed Oil Capsule (just cause my doctor said so)
13. Fish Oil Capsules
So thats it in a nutshell. Works very well for me. Since beginning this supplement stack I have seen tremendous gains in strength and size while still losing body fat. This will change for the last 2 weeks of the 12 week program because I will attempt to hit a less than 4% body fat by the end of week 12!
Day 3 Week 4
OK, so here goes. This is my post for Wednesday the 23rd. Missed doing it last night because I can never pass up a good game of Call Of Duty: Black Ops. I guess I should also point out at this time that when I moved here to California 6 months ago, about a week after I got here I broke my left forearm on my skateboard(yes I love to skate!). At the time, and I was unaware of it, I tore a tendon and part of my forearm muscle. This has really hindered my progress, mostly on biceps, and mostly on my left arm. I tape it and wrap it as best I can and just work through the pain. No time to let it heal just yet. When I finish my 12 weeks I might let it rest. Have a doctors appointment on Monday the 28th to get it checked out again. OK, so on to the good stuff.
Was late to the gym by 20 minutes because a damn Anaheim cop decided to blow a stop sign and nearly t-bone me. Jerk-off! Shook me up a bit so I was late. Not to mention my kids were barely moving before school. Worked out from 7:20am to about 9:40am. Still got in a good one too! Being pissed can really help you with your drive!
Exercise Routine:
1. Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns - 10x120, 10x160, 8x200, 8x180
2. V-Bar Seated Rows - 10x160, 10x200, 6x260, 8x220
3.Reverse Grip Straight Bar Rows - 10x160, 10x200, 8x220
4. Dumbell Curls - 12x35, 12x40, 12x45
(This is where my forearm really hinders me, I used to curl the 65s and 70s)
5. Cable Rope Curls ( Forward Lean, W Curl)- 10x50, 10x50, 10x 62.5
6. Low Rope Cable Rows (upper back) - 15x80, 12x95, 12x105
7. Wide Grip Standing Lat Rows - 10x100, 10x120, 10x120
8. Preacher Machine One Arm Curls - 10x110, 10x130, 8x200
Diet:
PreWorkout - Protein Shake with 1 raw egg and 50 grams whey protein, cranberry juice, supplements
Post Workout- Protein Shake with 3 raw eggs, creatine, cranberry juice and no fat strawberry yogurt
Lunch- Ham, turkey and cheese sandwich on wheat flatbread, glass of milk, amino acid pills
Dinner- Soft beef tacos(3) with lettuce and cheese (over 1/2 pound of beef), lite sour cream
Amino acids (1000mg), Zinc/ Magnesium, Calcium Supplement
Need to post my supplement list sooner or later. Maybe I will go write them down and get that up here too!
My will is greater than my quit!
Was late to the gym by 20 minutes because a damn Anaheim cop decided to blow a stop sign and nearly t-bone me. Jerk-off! Shook me up a bit so I was late. Not to mention my kids were barely moving before school. Worked out from 7:20am to about 9:40am. Still got in a good one too! Being pissed can really help you with your drive!
Exercise Routine:
1. Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns - 10x120, 10x160, 8x200, 8x180
2. V-Bar Seated Rows - 10x160, 10x200, 6x260, 8x220
3.Reverse Grip Straight Bar Rows - 10x160, 10x200, 8x220
4. Dumbell Curls - 12x35, 12x40, 12x45
(This is where my forearm really hinders me, I used to curl the 65s and 70s)
5. Cable Rope Curls ( Forward Lean, W Curl)- 10x50, 10x50, 10x 62.5
6. Low Rope Cable Rows (upper back) - 15x80, 12x95, 12x105
7. Wide Grip Standing Lat Rows - 10x100, 10x120, 10x120
8. Preacher Machine One Arm Curls - 10x110, 10x130, 8x200
Diet:
PreWorkout - Protein Shake with 1 raw egg and 50 grams whey protein, cranberry juice, supplements
Post Workout- Protein Shake with 3 raw eggs, creatine, cranberry juice and no fat strawberry yogurt
Lunch- Ham, turkey and cheese sandwich on wheat flatbread, glass of milk, amino acid pills
Dinner- Soft beef tacos(3) with lettuce and cheese (over 1/2 pound of beef), lite sour cream
Amino acids (1000mg), Zinc/ Magnesium, Calcium Supplement
Need to post my supplement list sooner or later. Maybe I will go write them down and get that up here too!
My will is greater than my quit!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Day 2 Week #4
So today was Tuesday. Made it to the gym about 7:10am, had to drop the kids off first. Usually there before 7. Worked out until just shy of 9. Monday was about the same except the kids were off school for Presidents Day so I got there about 6:50am. Both days were good days, although I lacked in my bench presses on Monday, probably because I benched on Friday as well. Not a good idea, even with 2 days rest to do a big body part that often. So, being my second entry I will catch up on Mondays routine as well as the supplements I am using in my transformation.
Monday Exercises-
1. Flat Smith Machine Bench Press - 10x160, 10x200, 5x250
2. Decline Bench Press - 12x110, 10x200, 6x250
3. Incline Bench Press - 12x110, 10x200, 3x250, 12x160
4. Low Cable Pulley Cross(no handles) - 3 sets of 12 @ 20 pounds
5. Barbell Shrugs - 10x250, 10x290, 6x340, 12x300
6. Barbell Shoulder Press - 12x110, 10x160, 8x180
7.Dumbell Shoulder Press - 12x55, 12x65, 10x70
Monday Diet -
Breakfast - Skipped it, usually do. Rare for me to eat before I exercise
Post Workout - Protein shake with 2 scoops whey protein mixed with zero carb yogurt, pom juice and cranberry juice, 1 tablespoon Metamucil
Lunch- 2 Ham and turkey sandwiches with american cheese on sandwich thins wheat bread, lite Miracle Whip
Snack- 1/2 of zero sugar protein bar - 14 grams of protein
Dinner- 2 Round steaks(8 oz each), steamed asparagus, 1/2 cup olive oil noodles
Mondays are always a bit harder to actually eat enough to feel full, but still no cheating on the diet!
Tuesday Exercises-
1. Close Grip Bench Press(Triceps)- 12x110, 10x200, 8x250, 10x200, 12x110
2. Lateral Shoulder Raises(Dumbell)- 10x35, 6x45, 12x30, 10x30
3. V-Bar Tricep Press Downs- 10x100, 10x115, 10x130
4. Wide Grip Easy Bar Cable Pressdowns- 10x70, 10x85, 13x100
5. Behind Neck Rope Tricep Extensions - 12x42.5, 12x57.5, 10x72.5
6. Side Cable Woodchops(Obliques) - 15x35, 15x35, 15x42.5
7. Side Oblique Cable Pulldown -15x100, 15x120, 15x120
8. Reverse Grip Single Arm Cable Tricep Pulldown - 10x30, 10x35, 10x35
Tuesday Diet-
Breakfast - Protein Shake with 2 scoops protein powder, creatine and Nano Boost, cranberry and pom juice
Post Workout - Protein Shake with 2 scoops of Whey Protein, creatine, 1 tablespoon metamucil fiber, 1 low card strawberry yogurt mixed in with pom and cranberry juice.
Lunch - 10 oz New York Strip Steak, 2 cups steamed broccoli, 1 cup baked beans, 1 roll
Snack - 1/2 protein bar
Dinner- Spaghetti with meat sauce(carb loading)
Tuesday has been a better day for the weights! Really starting to notice the strength change in my triceps for sure. Still trying to round out the diet, but at this point its mostly limiting fat, carbs, sugar and salt. Mostly I am attempting to strip the excess fat from between my skin and muscles, and keep bloat from occurring with too much salt. You will notice the Metamucil in all of my protein shakes. This is a great time to add that extra fiber to your diet to help remove unwanted build up in your digestive system. As well, I eat a zero carb strawberry yogurt in my shake to help but those good enzymes back in the digestive tract. That's all for today. Wednesday is just around the corner, and I plan on kicking its butt!
Monday Exercises-
1. Flat Smith Machine Bench Press - 10x160, 10x200, 5x250
2. Decline Bench Press - 12x110, 10x200, 6x250
3. Incline Bench Press - 12x110, 10x200, 3x250, 12x160
4. Low Cable Pulley Cross(no handles) - 3 sets of 12 @ 20 pounds
5. Barbell Shrugs - 10x250, 10x290, 6x340, 12x300
6. Barbell Shoulder Press - 12x110, 10x160, 8x180
7.Dumbell Shoulder Press - 12x55, 12x65, 10x70
Monday Diet -
Breakfast - Skipped it, usually do. Rare for me to eat before I exercise
Post Workout - Protein shake with 2 scoops whey protein mixed with zero carb yogurt, pom juice and cranberry juice, 1 tablespoon Metamucil
Lunch- 2 Ham and turkey sandwiches with american cheese on sandwich thins wheat bread, lite Miracle Whip
Snack- 1/2 of zero sugar protein bar - 14 grams of protein
Dinner- 2 Round steaks(8 oz each), steamed asparagus, 1/2 cup olive oil noodles
Mondays are always a bit harder to actually eat enough to feel full, but still no cheating on the diet!
Tuesday Exercises-
1. Close Grip Bench Press(Triceps)- 12x110, 10x200, 8x250, 10x200, 12x110
2. Lateral Shoulder Raises(Dumbell)- 10x35, 6x45, 12x30, 10x30
3. V-Bar Tricep Press Downs- 10x100, 10x115, 10x130
4. Wide Grip Easy Bar Cable Pressdowns- 10x70, 10x85, 13x100
5. Behind Neck Rope Tricep Extensions - 12x42.5, 12x57.5, 10x72.5
6. Side Cable Woodchops(Obliques) - 15x35, 15x35, 15x42.5
7. Side Oblique Cable Pulldown -15x100, 15x120, 15x120
8. Reverse Grip Single Arm Cable Tricep Pulldown - 10x30, 10x35, 10x35
Tuesday Diet-
Breakfast - Protein Shake with 2 scoops protein powder, creatine and Nano Boost, cranberry and pom juice
Post Workout - Protein Shake with 2 scoops of Whey Protein, creatine, 1 tablespoon metamucil fiber, 1 low card strawberry yogurt mixed in with pom and cranberry juice.
Lunch - 10 oz New York Strip Steak, 2 cups steamed broccoli, 1 cup baked beans, 1 roll
Snack - 1/2 protein bar
Dinner- Spaghetti with meat sauce(carb loading)
Tuesday has been a better day for the weights! Really starting to notice the strength change in my triceps for sure. Still trying to round out the diet, but at this point its mostly limiting fat, carbs, sugar and salt. Mostly I am attempting to strip the excess fat from between my skin and muscles, and keep bloat from occurring with too much salt. You will notice the Metamucil in all of my protein shakes. This is a great time to add that extra fiber to your diet to help remove unwanted build up in your digestive system. As well, I eat a zero carb strawberry yogurt in my shake to help but those good enzymes back in the digestive tract. That's all for today. Wednesday is just around the corner, and I plan on kicking its butt!
Monday, February 21, 2011
Day 1 Of Week 4 - My Beginning
So today is day 1 of week 4 of a 12 week training program I started almost a month ago. It started out as following the Muscle And Fitness Magazine 12 week contest they are running. But it has taken on a mind of its own. My biggest problem with it, the program is too limited and doesn't allow for variations. As a personal trainer I know that variation is required because every person does not respond to the same exercises in the same manner. Just as supplements and diets can't be cookie cutter and be expected to fit all people and lifestyles. I had never thought of blogging about my experience through this, but was inspired but another blog that I found purely by accident. It's written, daily, by a woman at my gym, who I found purely by accident because I check in on facebook every time I am at the gym, and so does she. Following the female perspective of diet and exercise has inspired me to add more aerobic exercise to my program, although I can't quite get started on that part yet. I really don't ever expect anyone to read this, but oh well, I get a chance to write down what I feel as well as what the program does to and for me.
I guess a little about me. I am 36 years old, 6'6" tall, and started my program at 244 pounds. That was January 31st, 2011. Weighed in this morning at 232 pounds. That's a 12 pound loss in 3 weeks! My goal has not been to lose weight right away, but to build muscle and then shed the extra fat the last 2 weeks. I guess they just tend to go hand in hand. I won't write about the exercises or my diet in this blog, this is more of an intro into my inner workings and goals. I am absolutely addicted to working out! Would do it all day if time and money would allow it. Currently I get from 7am to about 9 or 9:30am Monday through Friday at Planet Fitness. I currently have a workout partner who helps push me, although I think he spends more time eyeballing the chicks in the gym than concentrating on working out. Does make it fun though! I have been seriously working out for the past 4 years. I guess that's when I became a gym rat. Have known my way around a gym for about 15 years. Before moving to California 6 months ago from Arizona, I had been a Certified Personal Trainer, and I actually like it so much I would do it for free! I love watching people see results that can change their lives! Now I work from home as an Accountant. Also kind of a jack of all trades as well, there isn't anything I can't fix. And those who know me are not afraid to ask if they need something fixed! Started building custom cars when I started driving. And have flipped many homes without ever hiring any one else. Have learned everything I know from being hands-on.
Ok, so now for my goals. Really, it's just to be the strongest I have ever been in my life, without that bulky, almost fat look some guys get from being a heavy lifter. To get that beach body I guess is my ultimate goal. I am already aware of how much healthier I am anytime I exercise, but I like when it shows too! Working hard on that 6 pack! My greatest nemesis in that battle is Bud Light! We are like best friends! I have never measured success in actual weight, although it's very cool to push a 300 pound bench, it doesn't make you he-man. I know plenty of smaller guys who can do that to, they were blessed with shorter tendons that allow them to push heavier weights with less resistance. The good Lord blesses me with height, something those shorties will never know. But it also makes bulking up and extreme weights much more difficult. Not too mention that my knees really don't do well when I do legs!
I guess that's all for now. I will start listing my exercises and diet starting tomorrow. Also will list where I started with certain weights and where I am now. Also posting pictures taken 4 weeks ago. Was feeling pretty bloated, and had to hold the M&F Magazine for the contest. Don't have a lot of shame in showing what I look like because I am on my way to changing that. I have already shed a lot of that body fat, and will post new pics by the end of the week!
My Will Is Stronger Than My Quit!
I guess a little about me. I am 36 years old, 6'6" tall, and started my program at 244 pounds. That was January 31st, 2011. Weighed in this morning at 232 pounds. That's a 12 pound loss in 3 weeks! My goal has not been to lose weight right away, but to build muscle and then shed the extra fat the last 2 weeks. I guess they just tend to go hand in hand. I won't write about the exercises or my diet in this blog, this is more of an intro into my inner workings and goals. I am absolutely addicted to working out! Would do it all day if time and money would allow it. Currently I get from 7am to about 9 or 9:30am Monday through Friday at Planet Fitness. I currently have a workout partner who helps push me, although I think he spends more time eyeballing the chicks in the gym than concentrating on working out. Does make it fun though! I have been seriously working out for the past 4 years. I guess that's when I became a gym rat. Have known my way around a gym for about 15 years. Before moving to California 6 months ago from Arizona, I had been a Certified Personal Trainer, and I actually like it so much I would do it for free! I love watching people see results that can change their lives! Now I work from home as an Accountant. Also kind of a jack of all trades as well, there isn't anything I can't fix. And those who know me are not afraid to ask if they need something fixed! Started building custom cars when I started driving. And have flipped many homes without ever hiring any one else. Have learned everything I know from being hands-on.
Ok, so now for my goals. Really, it's just to be the strongest I have ever been in my life, without that bulky, almost fat look some guys get from being a heavy lifter. To get that beach body I guess is my ultimate goal. I am already aware of how much healthier I am anytime I exercise, but I like when it shows too! Working hard on that 6 pack! My greatest nemesis in that battle is Bud Light! We are like best friends! I have never measured success in actual weight, although it's very cool to push a 300 pound bench, it doesn't make you he-man. I know plenty of smaller guys who can do that to, they were blessed with shorter tendons that allow them to push heavier weights with less resistance. The good Lord blesses me with height, something those shorties will never know. But it also makes bulking up and extreme weights much more difficult. Not too mention that my knees really don't do well when I do legs!
I guess that's all for now. I will start listing my exercises and diet starting tomorrow. Also will list where I started with certain weights and where I am now. Also posting pictures taken 4 weeks ago. Was feeling pretty bloated, and had to hold the M&F Magazine for the contest. Don't have a lot of shame in showing what I look like because I am on my way to changing that. I have already shed a lot of that body fat, and will post new pics by the end of the week!
My Will Is Stronger Than My Quit!
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