Todays Intake
Calories - 3000; Fat - 122; Sodium - 1200; Carbs - 75; Protein - 375
Hey Fam!!
Since I decided to shoot for my first competition sometime in 2010, I’ve had a new focus that I can honestly say i never had before. My workouts have been more intense, utilizing shorter time frames. Years back I would be in the gym for at least 1:30. Today I’m in and out in under an hour. I used to think that I knew it all, and that was my downfall. The second you think you know everything is when you stop making gains.
Now with a new focus, and a goal in mind, i tear it up in the gym. I love the progress that i am making. But most importantly I love the knowledge I have received from others. When you look at things from different angles you pick up on information that you otherwise would have missed. My work ehtic has been noticed by other gym members, as they continously approach me with questions. Its flattering, and as I believe i have lots to learn I will never dismiss anyone looking to attain some of what I might know.
Bodybuilding is the greatest sport I have ever involved myself in. I love the feeling of waking up in the morning sore, and hurting. I actually look forward to it. If one side hurts less than the other, then i gotta equal it up next time out. I love the fact that its a 24/7 lifestyle. Exercise, diet, rest, repeat. You leave one phase out and you can pretty much kiss progress goodbye. But when you see a body part growing, or you see veins in places you never saw before, or when you add an extra plate onto your exercise movement, that feeling of success is so moving, you cant wait to get it again.
To those that may be struggling, I emplore you not to give up. This is not a perfect science. its a challenge. You just have to step up to the plate and take you best swing. The best part about this is that you have unlimited at bats.
Peace!!
September 25, 2009 at 5:17 pm
very nice! I agree with everything….no one knows everything, stop learning stop progressing!! And Bodybuilding IS the greatest sport in the world….Amen
September 26, 2009 at 6:34 am
I too agree. I went high reps for several weeks and finally this week I went for low reps and heavy weight. I had no idea I could lift so much.. it was very exciting and brought a whole new dynamic to the workout. This sport can be fun if you constantly learn, change things up, and most importantly make progress!
September 30, 2009 at 9:09 am
I agree with this whole heartedly. One can never stop learning when it comes to figuring out what makes their body tick.
September 30, 2009 at 10:20 am
two good points there that I’ve been thinking about also: Keep the workouts short and intense–it’s just so much more efficient that way.
And the soreness– I know whether my muscle was worked enough or not based on whether it is sore one or two days later. Last time I worked out I thought I had a great delt workout but they never got sore, so I knew I could hit them much harder today.