http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor Training log Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:16:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=0.32 http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor/2009/02/04/the-end-of-bodybuilding-for-me/#comment-9665292 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:52:03 +0000 http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor/2009/02/04/the-end-of-bodybuilding-for-me/#comment-9665292 For 6 years I stayed a constant body-fat % (8-9) by doing weights MWF and cardio TThS. I'd eat smart but not restrictive, and have a good "free" meal every week so I could remember what ice cream tasted like. I betting that if you followed that middle-of-the-road plan, your body would find it's ideal spot (maybe the 12% you talked about) and you could enjoy life along the way. I bet you could still see a 6-pac at 12%. I guess it comes down to how you would see yourself in the mirror. If it wouldn't upset your self-image, then let go of the reins a little and relax and enjoy life. For 6 years I stayed a constant body-fat % (8-9) by doing weights MWF and cardio TThS. I’d eat smart but not restrictive, and have a good "free" meal every week so I could remember what ice cream tasted like. I betting that if you followed that middle-of-the-road plan, your body would find it’s ideal spot (maybe the 12% you talked about) and you could enjoy life along the way. I bet you could still see a 6-pac at 12%. I guess it comes down to how you would see yourself in the mirror. If it wouldn’t upset your self-image, then let go of the reins a little and relax and enjoy life.

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor/2009/02/04/the-end-of-bodybuilding-for-me/#comment-9660642 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:03:24 +0000 http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor/2009/02/04/the-end-of-bodybuilding-for-me/#comment-9660642 sounds like you are getting burned out. Like Ms.Rock said nothing wrong with bigger stronger guys. sounds like you are getting burned out. Like Ms.Rock said nothing wrong with bigger stronger guys.

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor/2009/02/04/the-end-of-bodybuilding-for-me/#comment-9660162 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:06:22 +0000 http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor/2009/02/04/the-end-of-bodybuilding-for-me/#comment-9660162 Hey there's nothing wrong with the bigger,stronger guys. Hey there’s nothing wrong with the bigger,stronger guys.

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor/2009/02/04/the-end-of-bodybuilding-for-me/#comment-9659472 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:26:30 +0000 http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor/2009/02/04/the-end-of-bodybuilding-for-me/#comment-9659472 Sounds like ur getting burned out. Quick question... is there really any need to stay sooo lean all year? Is it for work or something, because there's no way I could stay that lean all year. I bulk, and then cut. So half of the year I get to spend it eating almost anything I want as long as i can consume around 4000 calories a day with approximately 300-400 grams of protein. I'm good to grow. Sounds like ur getting burned out. Quick question… is there really any need to stay sooo lean all year? Is it for work or something, because there’s no way I could stay that lean all year. I bulk, and then cut. So half of the year I get to spend it eating almost anything I want as long as i can consume around 4000 calories a day with approximately 300-400 grams of protein. I’m good to grow.

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor/2009/02/04/the-end-of-bodybuilding-for-me/#comment-9659482 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:26:30 +0000 http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor/2009/02/04/the-end-of-bodybuilding-for-me/#comment-9659482 Well, you really do have an incredible physique but i guess that's the price to pay if you want to be like that...I think you should perhaps find a balance between enjoying life in general (food) and keeping a lean body. Personnaly being strong is my priority, the rest comes in second place. I cannot imagine myself being weak all the time, i need to be strong and fearless all the time. Anyway i understand, and i'm sure you will make the right choice. Good luck :-) Well, you really do have an incredible physique but i guess that’s the price to pay if you want to be like that…I think you should perhaps find a balance between enjoying life in general (food) and keeping a lean body.
Personnaly being strong is my priority, the rest comes in second place. I cannot imagine myself being weak all the time, i need to be strong and fearless all the time.
Anyway i understand, and i’m sure you will make the right choice.
Good luck

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor/2009/01/19/ab-training-why-i-am-a-minimalist/#comment-9557922 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:30:27 +0000 http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor/2009/01/19/ab-training-why-i-am-a-minimalist/#comment-9557922 Hey Doc, I agree with you about training abs once or twice a week. Its good that you pointed out that the abs are worked while doing other exercises, some people might not realize that. I've been doing stiff arm pulldowns for my lats and I was amazed at how sore my abs were the next few days just from stabilizing my body. Hey Doc,
I agree with you about training abs once or twice a week. Its good that you pointed out that the abs are worked while doing other exercises, some people might not realize that. I’ve been doing stiff arm pulldowns for my lats and I was amazed at how sore my abs were the next few days just from stabilizing my body.

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor/2009/01/19/ab-training-why-i-am-a-minimalist/#comment-9533282 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:58:35 +0000 http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor/2009/01/19/ab-training-why-i-am-a-minimalist/#comment-9533282 hey there doc, forget about the beers, who cares - your comp will be fantastic!!!! Good luck, I will follow with interest :) Shelly Ann hey there doc, forget about the beers, who cares - your comp will be fantastic!!!! Good luck, I will follow with interest
Shelly Ann

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor/2009/01/19/ab-training-why-i-am-a-minimalist/#comment-9406782 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:17:28 +0000 http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor/2009/01/19/ab-training-why-i-am-a-minimalist/#comment-9406782 For sure, you can only give it i try. One of my motto's is whatever works for you, and you only know that via trial and error For sure, you can only give it i try. One of my motto’s is whatever works for you, and you only know that via trial and error

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor/2009/01/19/ab-training-why-i-am-a-minimalist/#comment-9406312 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:53:30 +0000 http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor/2009/01/19/ab-training-why-i-am-a-minimalist/#comment-9406312 Nice to hear a different perspective on ab training. I used the the Ab Wheel about every two days, and it hits almost the entire upper body, especially the abs. Gonna give your workout a try and see how it goes. Nice to hear a different perspective on ab training. I used the the Ab Wheel about every two days, and it hits almost the entire upper body, especially the abs. Gonna give your workout a try and see how it goes.

]]> http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor/2009/01/19/ab-training-why-i-am-a-minimalist/#comment-9405122 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:02:12 +0000 http://blog.bodybuilding.com/TheGoodDoctor/2009/01/19/ab-training-why-i-am-a-minimalist/#comment-9405122 thanks my friend, 11 more weeks to go, will ramp up cardio this week and slowly cut down. last time i went too hard to early and chewed off muscle so hopefully this time i can get it just right :) thanks my friend, 11 more weeks to go, will ramp up cardio this week and slowly cut down. last time i went too hard to early and chewed off muscle so hopefully this time i can get it just right

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