Carlito1980’s BodyBlog

A longtime friend of mine recently offered me a job as a bouncer.His dad owns a club and has made him head of security.He wants me to have his back.I was going to decline but I don’t want to disappoint him.Truth is i don’t know what to say.I worked as a correctional officer for the State of Texas for 3 years but this is different.He’s a good friend and we go back over 15 years.I’m going to give it a shot just to see If I like it or not.I have a background in different martial arts but I would never use my skills to show off.Thats not me,I respect as long as I get respected.I’ll try it out this Saturday and i’ll take it from there.If I don’t like it I’ll continue doing things my way ,laid back and out of the public’s eye.

There are days when no matter what ,it’s like nothing goes right.From bieng late to work,to missing that important meeting because of whatever reason.It’s like all these obstacles are put in your way.Everything seems to pile up at the same time,and you have no one to ask for help.Thats when you have to realize that you and only you can step up and turn the tides on the situation.No matter what when it comes down to it the only person who has that power is you.There are many who envy you and would love for you to fail.That is the fuel that keeps me going to turn the tables.And to see those who hope I fall,see me get up with my head high.No matter what hand life deals me with I make the best of it.Tommorrow when the sun rises it will be a new day.And oh yes life goes on.

This is how I take it.One step at a time, no need to rush.I have plenty of years left and I will continue to push forward.I want to make constant improvement over the years.That is my long term goal.And I will succeed.

That is what goes through my mind.Because nothing is gonna stop me from accomplishing my goals.Too many times when I was young did I give up.I was more a follower than a leader.Lack of confidence and support,that was my problem.I found a way to move on,through bodybuilding.It has had so much impact on my life that people who had not seen me until now,don’t recognize me.It has become an obsession but a good one rather.Eating healthy,working out,cardio,plus making good progress,all that has helped me.So now I hold my head up high and look people eye to eye.I respect everyone and expect the same in return.I offer anyone my friendship as long as I see thier intentions are good.I travel this lonely path once more and through hell or high water I will fulfill my destiny.This is my life,this is who I am.

I was finally able to sleep.I really need to get my sleep in order to wake up full of energy.So here I am ready for another day,world.Bring what it may bring I’m ready for whatever.Once i’m in the gym I flip on a switch and everything else comes natural.I have reached the point of no return,so goodbye yesterday and welcome to a new day.

As I sit here not bieng able to sleep,I am making plans for todays chest workout.I know what I’m in for,and it wnt be easy.I just love the challange of picking up that weight and lowering it smooth.I’ve become a stickler for form.One thing i’m going to have to do is ask the gym owner to buy heavier dumbless.Not just to do dumbell bench but also for db rows.Patience has been my friend and now i know just how much it really means.The weight that I once thought would be impossible is no longer.This lonely journey which I have chosen has paid great dividends.I have learned so much about my body through this journey that I can see no reason to stop.That once skinny kid who was shy and had low self-esteem has grown.Mentally and physically I have transformed into someone else.This passion that i now have is here to stay.This is my life and this is who I am.

I made it through another intense leg workout.Nothing like feeling lightheaded after squatting.My legs are sore and my joints are achy but overall the satisfaction supercedes all this.I must carry on and hit it hard again tommorrow."Pain is weakness leaving the body"

I didn’t intend to take today off,but it happened.I went out of town to buy a vehicle.I never thought it would be so tough.I finally got what I wanted and headed back.I spent so much time adding extra things to it thats its taken all day. So even  though I’m happy with my vehicle I will not be going to the gym today.But I will wake up earlier to hit it hard tommorrow.

I was left on empty after Sundays cardio session.It’s as if I reached another level.It was very tough but I didn’t quit.I felt better a few hours after and I’m looking forward to next time.I can’t wait reach that level of cardio conditioning i had when I was 18.

Today i will be doing cardio.If anything this is something i don’t do enough of.I really need to step it up.I have a friend who recently got out of from the military.He is an ex-sergeant and also competed in MMA.So we will be working on my cardio.This should be interesting.Coming from a boxing background I used to love cardio.But as I saw the need to add mass to my frame,I have neglected it over the years.I would do it maybe once a week ,for about 30 mins.I would hit the treadmill for 10mins.Jump rope for 3mins and hit the bag about 4 rounds for 3 minutes.I would rest for 1 minute in between sessions.But now this new challange awaits me.I know it’ll will be tough but i don’t care.Besides no one said this was easy so that is never what I expect.