1fitguy4U’s BodyBlog

It’s been 9 months since I started working out, eating healthy and really paying attention to my health. I realize that I will never ever get that big huge freaky physique nor do I really want that. I tried all those fancy drain your pocket book supplements (creatine, NO2 etc.) and notice that I get just as good results taking just one protein shake right before and after my workouts. The best part is my pocket isn’t getting drained.

It seems like the ony workout sometimes comes from these supplement companies having you lift your hard earned cash from your wallet to make them even richer. I work too hard for my money to throw away cash on supplements that are more hype than anything else. There is a recent article in the latest Muscle and Fitness that says you don’t need supplements to get a great physique. Kind of ironic them saying that since they are run by Weider, one of the biggest supplement companies out there. All those magazines are. Besides most of the bodybuilders don’t even use the supplements they endorse. Most of them are just juicing to get that physique. If you have a great nutrition program, you don’t need to throw your money away for minimal results.

Get a good protein powder and you’re set. I have gone from 178lbs. to 191lbs in just 9 months. My bodyfat has gone from over 25% to just under 13%, all without Creatine, NO2 etc. I have put 1 1/2" on my arms, 2" on my chest and legs and now have a lat spread. Supplements are just that, to supplement what you don’t take in nutrition-wise. They are not a magic pill. If they were, everyone would look like Mr. or Ms. Olympia. That certainly is NOT the case. Do yourself a favor, if you work hard for your money, don’t give it away to the supplement companies for products that are more hype than anything else, just eat the right foods at the right times and you’ll still get great results.

Anyway, my goal at 48 is to put on some decent muscle size, lose the body fat and get that nice hard-body look. I am very much focusing on legs these days doing them 2Xs per week. I notice that the more I pound them that they recover very quick and I’m seeing some pretty good results. By the way tonight is legs. Hope all you Body-spacers are having a great week.

Had a great workout punishing legs today with minimal rest between sets. Started with super-setting 5 sets of leg extensions and squats. Then I hit the leg press and hack squat machine for another 5 sets apiece. Then it was on to hamstrings doing 5 sets of straight-leg deadlifts followed by leg curls. Finally finished with super-setting 5 sets each of standing and seated calf raises. I could have been wrung out afterwards, between the heart pounding and sweat. I’m wondering if I’ll be able to walk let alone drive my car to work tomorrow. There is nothing better than a strenuous workout that includes hi-intensity cardio at no extra charge.

Yesterday should have been leg day but due to heavy freezing rain and sleet, with most of the major roads icing up so going to the gym took a back burner. Getting home safe from working a 1/2 day at work due to bad weather and a Dr.’s appointment was a #1 priority yesterday. So today I pounded my legs. Everything is moving forward one day. I did over two hours including 15 sets super-setting leg extensions and squats, 10 set for hamstrings and 18 sets for calves. I’m now wondering if walking is going to be its own exercise…..you know, an exercise in futility. Tomorrow it’s back and bis. Hopefully I’ll be able to walk tomorrow.

To all the Ladies on this site, may you all have a Happy Valentine’s Day. You are all hot, sexy, gorgeous and on a great journey to being the best you that you can become. Rock On!

Had a great workout today. Took off early from work to pound legs and then went to sit down and have some spiritual time with my pastor. Got home and ran out for a quick bite to eat and saw 4 police heading the opposite direction. Turns out a shooter went crazy at a council meeting here in Kirkwood MO. The mayor was shot along with 2 policemen who later died. It’s times like this that we have to put things into perspective. My prayers go out to everyone involved. Life is short and we need to Thank GOD for every day that is given to us.

Since last summer I’ve put 1 1/2" on my arms. They measured out at a solid 15" tonight. Slow and steady wins the race as the old saying goes. I would love to put on another 1/2" by summer but am not sure how realistic that really is but will be giving it my all. My chest now measures a solid 41". I have recently started doing arms and chest twice a week since the first of the year and am noticing some size coming. I am very happy with my progress although I know I can always push myself harder.
Bigger…….Badder………Better. 08 is going to be a very exciting year.

Today was chest and tris. Had an awesome workout. Starting next Sunday I am going to start training with two hardcore power-lifters for my bench. Due to a broken elbow years ago, I have had a tendency to baby my right arm when working out. Today I actually lifted more weight than ever before and my right arm felt great. These guys are going to take me to a level I’ve never dreamed I could get to. No only will my strength go through the roof, my overall size is going to increase over the next year. You can only get so far by yourself. Sooner or later you’ll need a great workout partner or trainer to get you through those plateaus. I’ll keep you posted over the months with progress pics and more. Have a blessed week.

Being ectomorphic is great unless you’re trying to put on muscle mass. I am experimenting with a new routine and am going to make 08 the year of mass / muscle gain. On top of tweaking my diet to up my calorie intake by 1000 calories per day, I have come up with this new workout routine. By incorporating chest / tris and legs twice a week along with my calorie uptake, hopefully I can get some great results come summer.

Monday  -  Legs
Tuesday -  Off
Wednesday - Chest / Tris
Thursday - Legs
Friday - Back / Bis
Saturday - Shoulders
Sunday - Chest / Tris

Happy New Year. May all of you here at Body Space be blessed with health, wealth, wisdom, guidance, happiness and always be surrounded with people who truly love you. PS It’s not about how much you lift but how much you lift up others. That is where your true inner-strength lies - Gary

I can think of no better way than to start off the New Year by going to a 2 hour prayer meeting at my church tonight, (10:00-midnight) and getting a jump on getting everything right and in line in my life for the upcoming year. It’s one thing to have a fit body, but if your not fit emotionally, mentally, financially or most important spiritually, then that hard earned body is not going to get you far. Having a fit body is only one of the many parts that make each of us an individual but we should NOT let that define who we are.

May your evening be safe and sane and may the ‘08 bring you the best life has to offer.
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