Carlito1980’s BodyBlog

I believe my time has come.After taking some time off to heal some minor joint pain,i’m ready to make my return.Here are some goals i have set for myself.1.add about 10-15 lbs to my frame.2.reduce my bodyfat.3.add 20-50lbs to my main lifts.4.Be a better person.That is my main goal.I will stive for perfection.This promises to be a great year for me.I will go at it full force and accomplish everything I set my mind to.

As I sit here ,I eagerly await my return to the gym.I’ve lost count of the days but I think 7 to 10 days is plenty.My joints no longer bother me,it was mainly my left elbow.I will go back at it full force and meet my goals.I’m expecting to break some personal records while gaining new muscle mass.I will post some pics and the rest will be history.

Somewhere out there,there is a guy training like a madman.When others are out clubbing,partying,going to social gatherings,this guy is either at the gym or at home resting.While some go out to eat at thier favorite resturaunt,this guy prepares his own nutritious food.This guy is reclusive and very determined.He goes to the gym with one single purpose,to train.He doesn’t see the gym as a place to socialize and make new friends,no this is a sanctuary,no talking,no time to stop and see how much so and so are lifting.He gets it done and then disappears back to his lair.He’s been working very hard to attain his goals,letting nothing get in his way.At times people think of him as bieng arrogant or shallow.But that is not the truth,his drive and determination are what some people can’t comprehend.Some even envy how his body has evloved and the person he has become.No one knows the amount of hard work he has put in.This guy has pushed himself to the brink of madness.To a point where nothing else matters.Somewhere out there,there is a guy who is doing what many others thought was impossible.He has stood the test of time and sees no reason to discontinue his way of life.Somewhere out there the person i have described is real,could that be you?

Not much going on today.Just here relaxing,finally decided to take a break.I never really do this but i’ve decided to take 7-10 days off from lifting.The main reason bieng joint pain in my left elbow.I’ll still be doing cardio,abs,maybe legs(light weight).But for now I think it’s best to try and heal.After this i will return to normal.I plan on making some changes to my physique,the pictures I post will tell the story.

The gym where i currently train is not a big gym.One of the things i like about it is ,it’s 24hrs.I can go in any given day and reach that state of mind only possible to me through an intense workout.There are free weights( my favorite) and machines ,both cardio and weight machines.The gym owner is a close friend of mine ,his stats are 6′4 245lbs  with 21 inch guns,he’s a big dude.He has informed me that we will be moving to a new location,somewhere downtown.Everything will be the same except he  has purchased more machines and there is more space at the new location.I’m not a big fan of weight machines so I guess I’m not to thrilled.He has also thought a name for the gym,something about"fitness" .I can’t remember what exactly.My point is ,I’m more into the hardcore bodybuilding atmosphere.At times I miss that little building with rusted plates.Torn benches and mixed colored plates.No air conditioner and no heater.It was hot as hell in the summer and in the winter I could see my breath everytime I exhaled.I did have some grueling and intense workouts here.Lots of sweat,effort,and pain(muscular)was left in there.This was the very first gym i went to.Even before the one now where my friend wants to turn into a fitness center. I guess he has decided to expand and go after the money.It’s a smart choice by him,but disappointing to me.I will continue to workout at his gym,but I do miss that grimey,overcrowded,dungeon.That place no longer exists but everytime I pass by,memories emerge.This is just a dark place in my mind where thoughts and emotions flow freely.This is my life,this is who I am.

I will be joining a friend of mine to some cardio today.This is the only day that i have a workout partner.He really pushes me and thats what i like.We different things like jumping rope,running indoors and outdoors,sparring,hitting the bag,agility drills and so forth.I want to get back to having the endurance i once had.it’s tough but I know it’s still possible.

It’s good to visualize the workout before actually entering the gym.Have it set in your mind that failure is not an option.They say the mind controls the body,if the mind is conditioned to enter such state ,i believe it to be true.One of the things i’ve learned along this journey is that you have to really want it and get after it.No excuses and no feeling bad for yourself if you don’t meet your goals immediately.We have nothing but time so we must make each moment count.Along the road you will find others who want you to fail and will try to discourage you.So do it for yourself and no one else.Think positive and remember that if you didn’t get it right this time,there is always another time.Hard work and dedication is something that comes from within and cannot be given to you or bought.Make a commitment and stick to it.We are all human and we make mistakes,but rather than dwelling on the past,use those mistakes as a lesson learned.You and only you have the power to be a success or a failure,so decide now.

Bieng hardcore is what?It can have various defenitions.To some it means training like an animal ,others showing up every single day to workout out.There’s a guy in the gym I train at ,that considers himself to be the most hardcore lifter around.I know this because I was present when he made the comment to another guy ,about how he doesn’t have a training partner because he can’t find someone as dedicated as him.I usually don’t like to flame anyone especially since he can’t respond to this post.But he was way over his head on that one.Somethings that he  does are the following:He trains for at least 3 to 4 hours a day,he uses weight he can barely handle and almost kicks everyone near him when doing preacher curls,He doesn’t train legs,abs,forearms,or do any cardio.He spends about 50%of his time in the gym talking to anyone who will pay attention to him.Honestly this guy looks horrible and he looks like he’s gonna hurt himself on some lifts.But no one tells him anything because that is his problem,maybe someday he will get off the cloud and look at his progress.I am not perfect at all but I don’t claim to be either.I guess he is the most dedicated guy in West Texas.In his own little world.Sorry people but I had to get this off my chest.

Yesterdays back and shoulder workout was great .My strength and energy was there.Today i wil be doing legs.Always a favorite because it requires me to really give it 110%.It’s something about having to really push myself that provides me with an awesome feeling once everything is said and done.Once i get into my zone everything thing else is put aside.I go into another world and it’s me against the iron and no one else.Every now and then i run into another iron warrior,we don’t speak just a nod out of respect.Then its back to what i came to do.Everything is done for a purpose,no nonsense,just old school basic bodybulidng movements,period!

Its Sunday I got out from work earlier,Im a little tired but I have to continue.Today is back and shouider day.Sitting here getting mentally prepared as the clock ticks.i know what i’m in for so no excuses and no half-azz workout.Thats it no more talking.