Mustakey’s BodyBlog

From this day, I’ve officially been going to the gym consistently for the past month and a half. And I have to say I’m pretty damn happy about the progress. I can see shape forming especially around my chest and shoulders although i’m still trying get rid of the man boobs and extra flab around the core hahaha.

I was a former state swimmer ( 4 years back ) and unfortunately through lack of funds i haven’t had a real chance to swim cuz in KL it always cost money, there arent many free pools and my stupid college is lacking one!Yes, i’m a student who’s always broke and still relying on my parents for cash - graduating in 2 years : ).

Anyways, the gym is a funny place. Clark Hatch seems to take so much pride in their trainers but i think they need some reshuffling at my branch. Dare I say all of them have uninspiring bodies, out of the 5 of them none are fit! Believe it! And only one of them has a massive back which sad to say is just a shadow of his former glory ( apparently he won some regional competition 8 years ago and still brags about it ). 2 of them are as skinny as poles.. and 1 has a chest you may envy but a nice beer belly to boot.

Other than the trainers, I’m one of the only few college kids who go to the gym. However, just a few days ago 6 members of the badminton club for my college joined. They all came in at the same time, talking real loudly and socialising. Fine. Their choice. But what really pissed me off was when these kids had no clue what they were doing and were hogging the machines, and even worse sitting on the leg presses and the bench so they can chat furthur about cute guys.. DAMMIT!! To curb this nonsense i befriended on the girls and asked what times and days they plan to come.. so I’ll never bump into them again.

In conclusion: Lame.

Its been almost a month since I started my workout program. I’m currently following Muscle and Fitness’ 6 week plan to a Lean and Muscular Body ( April 08 issue ). This is my first real experience in a gym following a proper workout schedule and I gotta say I’m lovin it. Although im a little impatient. The results are so-so. I will definitely keep at it because hell any progress is better than no progress!

 Honestly, the hardest part of it all is the diet. Being in Malaysia, its so tough to eat healthy and supplements are beyond my reach. ON 100% whey costs me RM299 which relatively is too much for a college student like moi. Anyways, i do try my best to maintain 5-6 meals daily with high protein low carb fare.. and lots of milk in between!

To any of you who read this, any advice is cool with me thanks

My my… I look back over the years, flipping through photos and scanning videos. How did I ever let myself get so out of shape. I fully realise now being out of shape to me is like being out of control of everything else in your life.

There’s a drive inside me now that will not allow to be stopped by laziness and excuses. Being unfit as I was made me lose breath easily, it made me less confident with work because i was always tired, meeting new people was a chore especially with women ( although I was in a serious relationship ). The lack of self-esteem drove me up to a point where enough was enough.. or was it?

I tried to workout many times but I never seemed to get the results I wanted. I was impatient and in the dark really. I knew nothing of the importance of nutrition, timing, consistency and patience. I kept demanding a quick fix. Only now do i realise the many mistakes I’ve made and at this very moment i am rectifying the situation.

Why will this change be permanent? Because i’m doing this for myself not for anyone else. I’ve always been the type to given to others needs at the drop of a hat well no more. I radiate confidence and people can sense it. No more will I take shit from people who dont appreciate it!

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