Carlito1980’s BodyBlog

Too many times has this happened to me.I’ll be in the gym and some guy out of nowhere comes to me and asks a this question."Pssst,What are you taking?"I guess they wait till no one is around and sneak into my immediate are,thinking i’m going to tell them about a top secret supplement or better yet a list of anabolics.They have no clue about the difference between bodybuilding and going to the gym to workout.This is a lifestyle to me,I train hard,eat right,rest and let the rest follow.Most of them from what i’ve seen basically are lost in the gym.Bench press,lots of curls and lat pulldowns are what thier workouts revlove around.They care not about other body parts or nutrition.On any given day I can see them eating at thier fastfood joint munching on those greasy fries,burgers,pizza,and drinking soda to thier hearts content.it’s not about what your taking.It’s about intensity,years of experience,proper nutrition,listening to your body,and so many other factors,that is bodybuilding not just going through the motions.So from now on when I’m asked "what are you taking?",I send those guys to buy creatine at ***-Mart.I’d rather help someone who is really willing to listen and put time and effort into this lifestyle.

Go in the gym,train, and get out.Thats the best way to do it.Often too may times I notice people find the gym a place to socialize.Thats fine but don’t annoy others by taking up thier time,some people are actually serious about thier goals.Coversations are best held over dinner or a phone.

I haven’t posted anything lately because i’ve been busting my ass day and day out in the gym.I’ve been eating more meals and added more protein to my daily intake.Also I have cut down on the number of sets.This seems to have done it for me.I feel less tired throughout the day and my muscles are fuller.I have also added about 20-30lbs to my main lifts,not rep max but workout weight.Trail and error is what it has boiled down to.No magic formulas just listening to my body and feeling the muscle working.I love doing this,I never want to stop.i’m in this for life!

This goes out to begginers.As I have witnessed time and time again,the same thing keeps happening.If you are new to working out and feel intimidated,don’t do what so many others do.Thier first exercise is bench press,why?Why do so many people opt for the bench?I’m not trying to put anyone down but c’mon!Show some class,show that you are serious.Doing 135lbs for 5 all out reps does and proves nothing. Then follow up with the infamous e-z bar curls,why?If you don’t know how to train properly ,ask. Lots of people are willing to help,as long as you really are serious.so next time you join a new gym or go in for a workout,show others that you are there for a reason.Don’t be afraid,everyone started somewhere,but those who truly dedicated themselves and kept going,look the way they look,and lift as much as they lift,because they did it right.

This weekend I’ll be watching DeLahoya vs. Mayweather.Promises to be a classic.I like Oscar’s style but Mayweather is undefeated.My prediction is the following:If DeLaHoya can put Mayweather in trouble early(before round 6)then Oscar has a great chance of winning.But if Mayweather can avoid DeLaHoya’s power punches and Oscar gases out,then it’s all Mayweather.Only thing I’m not sure of is Mayweather’s punching power,is he a knock out artist?My decision goes to Mayweather,hope to see a great fight.

This is something I do everyday.Before my workout I imagine myself performing every set and every rep.I examine my form and the pace.Every movement is done with the sole purpose to stimulate growth.Once in the gym,i also visualize my muscles swelling up to massive proportions.Over the years the mind muscle connection has been my "weapon of mass destruction".Training has become a second nature to me.Mentally preparing myself through visualization has helped me overcome many obstacles and burst through plateaus as well.