DopeEfX’s BodyBlog

It was bound to happen! After 184lbs I’ve hit my first plateau. Its so damned frustrating really and I shouldn’t let it discourage me but I can’t help it, I am human after all. But I WILL blast through this damned wall like every other obstacle that has crossed my path since the start of my journey. I am back to cycling my carbs and off the Palumbo diet (which worked great) I dropped around 25lbs of fat on the diet and maintained if not got much stronger! 20 more lbs and I reach one of my small goals 20 freaking more!!!! I will hit my target weight before my trip to the Arnold

Well Im back! and it was great! My Carribean Cruise took me to Labadee Haiti, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel. I cut loose for the first time in close to 2 years. Didn’t count my macros, didn’t have scheduled workouts, didn’t track my water intake. T’was a full on vacation a very much needed vacation. But that is all now in the past. Back in the grind as of this morning. All food is prepped first AM Cardio session is in the books, first 2 meals have been consumed. I tell you I enjoyed my vacation, but I couldn’t help but feel a bit weird and a bit lost. I enjoy having a schedule and a routine it makes me feel organized and in control of things. Its nice to be back

As I enter the Gym last night I spot my old Trainer assisting one of his Clients. He waves me down as I swipe my card at the entrance. He looks me up and down and says to me ‘You did it’… I’m thinking to myself ‘what did I do’? I just smile and say thank you man you helped me a lot and I really do appreciate it. He says, No brother you did it all by yourself I just put you on your path.

I should feel good for all of this, but in all actuality I don’t. Not really, I feel good, but not GREAT. I don’t feel I have ‘done it’ yet. I’m not done. I’m still a work in progress. With still a long road ahead of me. Sometimes people hear this as I have in the past and just stopped and felt as if they have reached the finish line, but this is just another turn in my long ass Marathon of weight-loss. I am tired. I am over-trained, exhausted, physically and mentally drained. I need my vacation, which just so happens to take place next week. I need to be revitalized..which will happen on the sandy beaches of Grand Cayman ? But once I return from my trip, I will be more driven than ever to reach my target weight of 220. I am 22 pounds away from that. When I reach that target, that will mark a total weight loss of 206lbs.

Yesterday a client of mine INSISTED that I had Gastric Bypass. He practically made me remove my shirt to prove I had no scarring from the procedure, which I humbly did so he could remove the foot from his own mouth. He said I should write a book..who knows maybe I will, but more-so I want to help people that have been in my same situation and SHOW them that there are natural and healthier alternatives to weight loss, and no one is hopeless. Anything can be accomplished with the right mind-set. Hell my lazy ass is doing it ?

Well I’m under the 250# mark finally. Feels good man haha. I’m inching closer and closer to my goal weight of 230. I can taste it. I can see it on the horizon, nothing can stop me. NOTHING! lol well other than that I feel great. Compliments are an everyday occurrence now and they fuel me and give me the drive to stay focused and keep my eye on the prize. Meals come like clockwork, workouts the same. I’m a machine right now, and just going through the daily motions of it all. It’s all become second nature to me. I know what 8oz of anything looks like, my eyes are my scale, although I do double check at times just to make sure lol. This is the best I’ve ever felt in my life. I feel ALIVE. A new man..and I love it all.

A picture is worth a thousand words right? Well I’ve updated my progress pics finally. Snapped some at work this morning with my cell..Not the best quality mind you but it was a kind of spur of the moment type of thing so screw it, why not. The re-comp is going well I think What do you guys think? Ill be in the low 240’s by the end of August without a doubt Keep at it guys and gals

Wow feels like it was yesterday I was 400+ pounds….Jeez man really puts things in perspective.

I’m getting daily compliments, and it feels great. I’m getting cuts on my shoulders and arms. Vascularity in my calves and arms. I’m slowly becoming a new man. Daily answering questions on my diet and my training. It feels great informing people and giving advice for once instead of being on the opposite end. 40 inch pants fall on me, 2x shirts are huge on me. I just feel great about things in general. I’m on the Palumbo Diet now and have dropped 8lbs since I started last week. I’ll try to get updated pics this weekend. I’m just on Cloud Nine all day everyday. I see more things on the Horizon for me… Stay Strong

haha, well its been so long!!

I’m on the brink of the 250’s. As of today I am down 164lbs. Its still surreal to me. I took my shirt off at the beach a couple weeks back for the first time in almost 10 years…My confidence is at an all-time high. My workouts are grueling yet I can’t wait for the 6:00 hour to start. My diet is demanding and not what most would consider satisfying but I look forward to every meal like a blood thirsty wolf. I am a machine at this time. NOTHING stands in my way of 230. 32lbs to go, 32, thats nothing, 230 was my long term goal, and its within my grasp. I can taste it, smell it, practically touch it. 32lbs to go. A few more months of Cardio is all it takes to reach my goal. Its as simple as that, its not rocket science, all it takes is dedication, commitment, and heart. If I can do this. ANYONE CAN!

Well as I sit here at work I realize I haven’t blogged on here in a while! Well a lot has happened since I last blogged so let me fill you guys in on everything lol.

I am down to 271 yay. I went to the Arnold Classic, hell of a show I’ll upload pics this weekend, ya I know I’m a little late but oh well I’m a procrastinator lol.

My diet right now consists of carb-cycling (50-50-75-100-100-75-50-50) with 50g of protein per meal and 6 meals a day. It’s been working great along with my intense training and daily Cardio. Ill post updated pics of my progress as well this weekend. Hopefully there is something noticeable lol. Im in great spirits and happy with my progress thus far. Just gotta keep pushing forward!

Well, Im still hanging around. Been with Scivation for 4 weeks now. I’ve dropped 6lbs so far with them but I’ve managed to drop 4inches on my waist alone thus far. Around 12 inches total between chest, shoulders and waist. Diet has great thus far. Had 1 setback into week 3 but crisis avoided lol. No big deal I indulged a little bit on some reeses ice cream on my cheat day (even though i said i wasnt gonna have one) but f’it I deserve it after going so long strict. One small meal isnt gonna kill me haha. Been back on point since then so thats great. Strength has increased significantly so it’s just a slow process. Unfortunately I misplaced my camera charger and I plan on looking for it this weekend and get some updated pics up haha I wonder what I look like now compared to those older ones. o well guess i’ll just have to wait Have a great week everyone!

Hold on a second Armando is on a bodybuilding diet? What the heck?! Yep thats right Im on the Scivation team officially and looking to make some amazing progress in the next 12 weeks!

 Derek has designed a cutting diet for me along with a solid Training program that I will be following for the next 12 weeks.

Well what can I say so far? Its pretty cool! Im eating different foods so thats always a plus lol and theres a lot of variety that I can switch up so I wont be getting bored anytime soon. Ill update as often as I can.

 As of now I am down 110lbs total. And im looking to drop another 40lbs by Christmas time. Well thats it for now guys any questions hit me up!