Griffin 165’s BodyBlog

I am on day 28 of my second BFL Challenge and I feel great!  After a short struggle period I am back full swing.  My weight is up close to 175lbs, my weights and cardio sessions are awesome, and I am smoke free. 

I do wonder what next after this challenge even though I am only at day 28.  I still would like to compete I think, but right now I am enjoying this ride.  Good luck to all - GRIFFIN-

I need to pick myself up by the boot straps.  After finishing my Body For Life challenge, my commitment to a healthy bodybiulding lifestyle has been slowly slipping.  I committed  my ultimate fitness sin recently by smoking a cigarette.  It was at work during a very long stretch with a couple of my co-workers.  It tasted horrible, but like any addiction it trickled into another one and then another one.  I cannot believe it.  I have come so far, I can’t go back to that skinny, smoker I was nearly a year ago. 

I am maintaining my weight and although sporadic, I am still hitting the gym.  I smoked my last cigarette AGAIN, tonight at 11:00pm.  I was not smoking like I was before, but even one or two a day is bad.  I know what it will lead to.  My wife is pregnant with our second child, my little girl, and I need to keep packing on the muscle to scare all the boys away.  I’ll be ok, I know what I have to do.  I have done it before, this time it will stick for good.  Quitting this is not an option.  I can’t imagine being a 146lb smoker again.  

My one hope is that maybe someday all of this will help others in the future overcome their addictions to achieve their goals.  I will say this, being a positive role model is not as easy as it seems at times.  I know I’m not alone fighting this fight.  Anybody out there with advice, feedback, or a verbal smack in the ass will be greatly appreciated.  Good luck to everyone. -GRIFFIN- 

I had an awesome leg workout today and I found out my body fat percentage with a computerized tester.  My body fat is 14.9%.  I am going to kick my workouts up a notch.  I know, I have to if I plan on competing by next November.  It’s pretty good all and all though.  I have gained nearly 30LBS since January and I am at 14.9% BF. 

Let’s see if I can gain 30 more LBS and lower my body fat %.  We’ll see, but I feel re-energized and determined to get on stage by next November.  Good luck to everyone -GRIFFIN-

My last post was about my struggle with motivation.  I wondered if I needed a new "venue", since this entire time I have been working out in my basement.  Well, I did it.  I joined a local gym and wow what a difference.  I started to outgrow my basement, but I will still use it in a pinch.  I love the gym.  It’s big, open, and it has more than enough equipment to accomodate my workouts. 

That being said, I have a new goal.  I want to join a bodybuilding comp by November of next year.  After my body for life ended I have been searching my soul for a solid new goal.  I finally found it, competition.  We’ll see….

 On a personal note, my wife is 8 months pregnant with our daughter.  I need to get jacked enough to keep the boys away. lol.

Good luck to everyone and the ones who are thinking about changing their lives, IT IS POSSIBLE.  -GRIFFIN-

The last week has become difficult keeping up with my workouts.  Work has been brutal, between the extreme temps and the crazy hours, I am having a lot of trouble getting all my workouts in.  By the time I get home I cannot muster up enough solid energy to complete a full workout and it is driving me crazy.  And when I do find a good time to hit the weights (weekends), I end up getting called into work half way through my workout.  Maybe I need a change of venue?  I have been working out in my basement since January.  Maybe I should join a gym and go there directly after work or before.  Shake it up a bit, I don’t know, but it is very frustrating.  This to shall pass. -GRIFFIN-

I started running this morning.  I ran 2 miles at 5:00am and damn did my legs and ass feel it.  On leg days I hit it pretty hard, I am usually sore for a solid 2 - 3 days.  This morning was different, I felt the effects of my morning run all day.  I did other cardio during my BFL challenge (low impact) because I wanted to put on weight.  Now that I am tipping the scales at 171lbs and climbing, I figure it’s time to start hitting the cardio harder.  I plan on running at least 3 times per week, sticking to 2 miles each for the first few times then increasing the distance as I adapt. 

Body Stats:

• Gained 25LBS thus far (Nearly all muscle)
• Have been smoke free for 5months, 2weeks, and 6days

Good luck to all you bodyspacers! -GRIFFIN-

Ok, I did it!  I am just over 170lbs.  6 months ago 165lbs seemed like a dream.  Now, here I am breaking 170!  I am currently recovering from a leg and bis day last night.  My legs are really starting to come together.  They used to be my weakest link, now they are starting to pack it on.  I credit my leg growth for a big part of my weight gain. 

STATS - Gained 24lbs since January, have been smoke free for 5mos-2weeks.

Thanks to everyone who has encouraged me along the way.  Good luck and stay strong.

-GRIFFIN-

I am still hitting the food and the weights hard.  I feel great, but I seem to be hitting a plataeu around 165lbs.  Writing that is so wierd, 165lbs has been my goal for a long time.  I am definetly not complaining, but I want to reach my goal of 176lbs by the 4th of July.  I just have to kick up my eating a notch and get the rest at night I need to grow.  I will get there.  Also, it has been 4 months and 6 days since I last smoked.  Another wow, never thought it was possible.  I can’t wait to see what else is down the road for me.  Thanks to everyone and good luck with your goals. -Griffin  

It’s been a little over two weeks since my BFL challenge ended and I’m still going.  I am working on my new goal (weigh in @ 176lbs by the 4th of July).  I found out last night that my wife is pregnant.  We have been trying for sometime with no luck and we finally did it.  I also have not smoked a cigarette in 3months, 2weeks, 5days, but who’s counting.  Thats all for now.  -Griffin-

I did it!  My 12 week body for life challenge is over and the results are in:

• I gained 18lbs (146 to 164 )
• Lowered my body fat 1% (9.40% to 8.40%)
• Added 1.25inches to my arms
• Added 2.25inches to my chest
• Added 1.75inches to my thighs
• Added 1/2 an inch to my calves
• Quit smoking

Body for life made a believer out of me.  I am very proud of my "after" pics, but I am far from satisfied.  Thanks to everyone for the extra motivation and good luck reaching your goals.  You can do it and it is well worth it. - Griffin -