BooTz_60’s BodyBlog

OK, so I do not know much about it. I have been reading up on it though… I’m interested. I would really like to know what everyone thinks about this, if it really does what it claims to. It supposedly helps with blood circulation, and leveling blood sugar. Also, gives energy, burns fat, and helps gain muscle easier. It is also supposed to have some age slowing effects. Increasing life span… Is it this powerful? I usually don’t believe claims made by any brands on their own products and this sounds too good to be true. Especially for 5 bucks a bottle. I need some insight… Thanks

OK, so I am feeling a million times better, but not yet 100%. Didn’t matter, I forced myself to get a good back and shoulder workout in yesterday in CornerDealy’s basement. Its been a long time since Romanian Deadlifts and I sure am feeling it today. But I like it. Yesterday was the official "kickoff" to the new fit lifestyle. No more being lazy and no more eating crap. Just hard work and results- the best part.  

Well, Friday I started getting a sore throat, then that night I had such a bad fever I was shivering in bed. I slept from 1:30am until about 6pm yesterday then 1am - 10am this morning. Im supposed to start my "official" healthy lifestyle kickoff with Ryan (CornerDealy) tomorrow, but that wont be happening now. I need to get better. Ive been resting, loading up with vitamin C, drinking green tea, and drinking loads of water to just flush out my system. Although this sucks, it is helping me with my diet. I havn’t been eating too much which is helping me get used to smaller portions again. Even though it sounds ridiculous, I really feel being sick is helping me start the journey I have ahead of me with regards to eating right. You might think I’m crazy but at least I’m being positive about a shitty situation.

OK, so I got a light workout in last night after work, some chest and tri’s over in Ryan’s basement. Remind you, this was the first time since late July that I moved some iron and to be honest, I want to be more sore! I’m sore, but I want to hurt, bad. I want to suffer for taking all that time off. I want to feel that pain of accomplishment knowing I am actually doing something to better my body again instead of eating shit food and sitting on my ass. The reason I lifted light was because I was going to ease myself back into it, but if I could go back, I would kick my ass and lift to failure.

Even with this minor soreness, I’m reminded of how awesome it feels after a great workout. Between the pump, feeling like your skin is going to explode, to having a hard time moving your arms driving home from the gym, the first steps out of bed after beasting weight on the squat rack… I honestly miss it. It just makes me feel alive.

 We still havnt decided on a set lifting program. I’m used to power lifting for football but I’m not too sure if I want to stick with stuff like that or try something new. I cant say I’m an expert, but I am knowledgeable when it comes to lifting. I want to get big, who doesnt? but I want to get cut up more then anything. I am more than willing to listen to suggestions so any kick-ass programs or advice is much appreciated. Let me know what gets YOU the best results!

Maybe I’ll post again later… Everyone keep working hard and Good Luck!

Well, this is it. I finally have someone that I can workout with, that I can set goals with, that will break my balls until I get a lift in. I havn’t been to the gym since the end of July when I started working, the longest span in the last 8 years of my life. I work long days usually have about an hour and 45 minutes of travel each way. Who the hell wants to workout or run after 13 hours of travel and work? The answer is nobody. That doesn’t matter though because I have to. I miss being sore, I miss looking in the mirror in the morning and seeing my gains. I put on some more weight and although I didn’t weigh myself in a while, I think I’m in the upper 260’s.

The 30 seconds of pleasure when I eat a candy bar or some other garbage isn’t worth the 5 hours of feeling like crap and a fatass afterwards. This is it. I need a lifestyle change. I’m sick of sticking with a plan for 2 weeks then forgetting about it, then going back on it for a week and forgetting about it. It’s a new year, I have a new mindset, new motivation, new goals, a new gym partner, and the result of all this WILL be a new me.

Although work will still dominate my life, the time will be made to workout at the very least 3 days a week with cardio on the off days. If this doesn’t happen, I’ll have to answer to the "Excuse Jar". The Excuse Jar will get 10 dollars added to it whenever one of us (myself or my gym buddy Ryan (CornerDealy on here)) ’bitch out’ and dont keep our workout schedule. There should be no excuses, no "I dont feel like it’s", no "I’m too tired’s". It’s time to get up, man up, and work hard because anything less is only hurting you. Or in this case, me. God, I always felt so much better after a kickass workout anyway, I don’t know why I didnt stick with it… Go figure.

Today is January 3rd and since the clock struck 12 kicking off 2008, I’ve been watching what I eat, turning down cake, cookies, throwing candy away, only drinking water, and eating smaller healthier meals. And each time I say "no" to food I would usually devour, I feel stronger. I get a little more self pride and confidence that I will pull through and reach my goals, get in better shape and do whatever I want when it comes to health and nutrition. I hate running but when I run a mile in a time I didnt think I could, I feel amazing. When I push that last rep out and realized I just did 2 more then I did last week, it feels amazing. I will start posting as much as possible, hopefully everyday. I want to be able to inspire whoever chooses to follow me on my journey and prove that anyone who sets out to do anything can achieve it and it too will be amazing.  

Well, I enjoy working out… no question. but the problem I have is getting myself to the gym or down on the tredmill after working 8 hours, or even when I’m off. And it always seems that once I start slacking with the exercise, my diet starts to fail. Motivation is a problem I have, especially since I venture out to the gym alone. I know I am not the only one with this problem and was wondering if there are any good tips or strategies that other people have to help them break through this wall. I have been very motivated and disciplined before, but this time I am having a particularly hard time starting again. I would ultimately like to use this site for support and I will try to post more and more, as well as comment on other interesting topics of the members on this site.

Alright, well after that whole bet thing back in March I have been just eating whatever whenever. I recently decided to stop this since I gained 18 pounds back and started eating better and going to the gym more. The hardest thing is getting myself into doing cardio everyday again… I started at around 280 after my last football season in November and I reached 235 early March, I had two things to motivate me… a weightloss bet with my buddy and Acapulco Spring break… Looking back at the spring break pictures I looked the best I have ever looked and want to get back to that again… I weighed 258 the end of last week and figured that I need to get back on the grind before things get out of control. So I am making a vow to everyone on here, I don’t know who reads these things, if anyone at all… I dont usually keep it updated but I will try to… This site will help me stay motivated and I wish everyone luck on their fitness goals as well as in life….

Well, as i have told you about in my first blog, I had a weight loss bet with my friend for 50 bucks and today was the weigh in… back on December 29th ‘06 i weighed in at 273 and he weighed in at 213… i was down 40 pounds exactly this morning after running with some sweatshirts and stuff on and he was down a ridiculous 52 pounds… he looks like an 8 year old girl… disgustingly skinny… he said that he ate 100 calories a day, most days having 2 apricots and half a banana.. i thought you could die if you ate only 100 calories a day… i calculated everything out perfectly.. i ate 5 meals a day, 1500 calories total, i burned another 1000 at the gym plus whatever i naturally burn at rest… i was more dedicated to this then anything i have ever done before in my life, i used it as motivation to get into shape and get healthy and was so confident going in, only to get crushed… im so disappointed, i do realize what i have done is great, but after today ( a big cheat day), ill set more goals for myself and be back on the grind tomorrow….

I feel like crap, I have a bad cold, throat hurts, and I havnt been to the gym in 3 days. 242 lbs. this morning… I dont know why weight just keeps melting off me, i am in no way complaining… i am just not used to it… Acapulco spring break in 19 days, need to work a little harder for that too. I’m thinking about some chest/back/ bi’s today… then some stepper… gotta get back into the swing of things.  Im thinking about taking nitrix… anyone have any experiences with that?

Alright, well since this is my first blog I guess I will give a little background of myself. I am 21, currently a senior in college. I have played baseball for 14 years before stopping and focusing on football where I just finished my 8th and final season as an offensive lineman. I started working out about 8 years ago with my high school football team. As a freshmen in high school, never having lifted a weight before I weighed 215 pounds. Once I started lifting I immediately shot up to 255 lbs within one year. I weighed 260 sophomore, junior and senior year. I was recruited by a handful of schools ranging from Division IAA to Division III. I always had intentions of playing football in college and I decided to continue my career at Pace University which was NCAA Division II football and reasonably close to my home in Staten Island, NY. I arrived at camp in August at Pace weighing about 270 and by January I was 293! I was very lucky and started as the left guard as a freshmen. I don’t know what I was thinking gaining that weight though, I ate whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. I felt weighing more would help me play even better. Not long after did I realize I was making a mistake by gaining weight and dropped to about 285 for my sophomore season. I continued to get into better and shape and played my junior season 280 lbs and my senior season about the same. I took pride in being athletic and quick for my size running a 4.9 second 40 yd dash at 280 pounds.

That gets us to about where we are now…

For a little over a month, from November 5th, 2006 (my last game), until the holidays I tried to watch what I put in my mouth but took some time off from working out to give my body a break since I was shot from the season. After the holidays I made a deal with one of my friends at home to see who could lose more weight by March 3rd, 2007. I wanted to lose weight and needed a little motivation so this 50 dollar bet was just the thing. On December 30th, 2006 He weighed in at 211 lbs and I weighed in at 273 pounds. My body type is definitely an endomorph. I have big bones, round face, large trunk and thighs and a naturally high degree of body fat, especially around the midsection. Thats the thing, I was never called the "fat" kid, I was the "big" kid. I have a big frame, wide shoulders and the fat on my body is concentrated on my stomach. I have well defined legs and shoulders, my triceps are big and toned as well. I have always had a huge stomach though. I wanted to change all that so I started doing cardio 4 times a week and watching the amount of calories I took in. Today is February 22nd, 9 days away from the weigh in and this morning I weighed 246 when I woke up. I dont know how much my friend weighs but I feel so much better with how I am doing I want to keep this up for good, it isnt even about that 50 dollars anymore, It is about my self confidence and satisfaction. Not only to physically reach my goals of being able to see my abs and veins but to be healthy. I know high blood pressure and high cholesterol runs in my family and I dont need increase my risks any greater.

So thats it… thats where I am at this point in my life when it comes to training and nutrition. If anyone has any stories, tips, advice, workout plans or just wants to talk about anything… feel free to let me know.. I’m looking forward to it…