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I had my body composition tested last Thursday am before my workout. Needless to say, I was overcome with joy when I found out where I currently stand. I was estimating somewhere between 10-15% before I went in ( I was 17% about 7 years ago). I came in at a low 6.11%!!! Was I excited about that, and I still am. I’ve fine tuned my diet and exercise program over the last year, and it has paid off.

The Body-For-Life Challenge is going great. No problem keeping up with the exercise or diet plans. I’m not measuring out food, but have a pretty good grasp on my intakes. I’ve been incorporating high rep, medium rep and low rep sets into my workout over the last 6-weeks. This has been an overall good change for my body. I think my body was getting adjusted to the medium rep sets I was continually performing.

One quick rant before I end this. People please STOP DROPPING THE WEIGHTS. I can’t believe the amount of people (primarily young guys) who feel the need to drop the dumbells on every set. No need for this pathetic behavior. Chill out and have a grasp on what your doing.

Keep Pushing,

BMW

It’s been a while since my last post, but I’m still putting the time in the gym and eating clean. I decided a couple weeks back that I would put my energy and focus into a training program, Body For Life, something I’ve never done. I’ve always incorporated what I’ve believed to be good for my body. Now I’m going to follow guidelines for both my training and nutrition for 12 weeks. I’m extremely excited about the program, because there’s a goal and something to work for. For those of you who have participated in the Body For Life program, please give me your suggestions/recommendations. The competition kicks off June 23rd for my group, but I’ve already began incorporating the guidelines into my training and nutrition.

 Today’s Workout:
Chest, Triceps and Abs

Tomorrow’s Workout:
Biceps, Traps, Wrist/Forearm followed by 15-20 minutes of cardio

Keep Pushing!

Brady

To all the mothers… Happy mothers day to you. We do appreciate all you do!

So as Mother’s Day falls upon us (another food happy holiday) we get to gather with friends and families in celebration. As other holidays typically play out with dish after dish of unhealthy assortments, this one must follow suit. I mean why not, too many people get enjoyment out of this tradition. So, being the healthy eater I try to be, this incorporates eating immediately before you leave, packing a healthy snack/or entire meal plan, and then eating immediately upon arriving home. Along with the packaging of food, I must mentally prepare myself for the comments from people who don’t understand why I don’t eat cake, drink soda, snack on chips. Why I load up on the chicken, veggies and fruits. To some, they think I’m simply crazy. To me, I’m doing my body right. I’m strong, fit, energized and don’t think it’s necessary to eat unhealthy to enjoy myself. To that, I wish everyone well over the next couple days as they see family, friends, go out to eat, are offered their grandmothers cookies… because you know it will happen, stay strong and stay fit.

 On a side note, I was watching Work Out on Bravo this morning after my workout. Overall it’s good entertainment, however, doesn’t give any real workout/eating instruction.

 Peace,
BMW

Hello to all -

I’ve read numerous blog’s on this site and decided it would be time to create my own with my opinion, thoughts, work-out regimen and nutrition plan. I’m constantly get asked, "What do you eat? What don’t you eat? How often do you eat? Why don’t you eat …?" I thought it would be a great idea for others, and for my own records, to start tracking my daily nutrition plan/work-out regimen so others can either take away some of my successes, or give me pointers to better my overall nutrition/work-out regimen. This is by not in any means a ‘perfect’ nutrition or work-out regimen, but as I’ve stated, this is for everyone who wants to know. I have not participated in any competitions, I simply train like an athlete because I want to look like one! I have had many successes in doing this and believe this lifestyle has presented outstanding opportunities in both my professional and personal life. Below I’ve broken out my May 1st work-out and nutrition intake for the day.

Work-out (5.50am-7.05am)
-6 Minute Warm-up Jog
-Biceps/Calves/Wrists/Forearm Day

Nutrition Intake
-Two scoops BSN NO Xplode (Before Workout)
-Banana (Before Workout)
-ZonePerfect Fudge Graham Bar (Immediately After Workout)
-EAS Whey Protein Shake (Powder/Milk/Egg White. Immediately After Workout)
-Slice of Fiber/Flax bread with Natural PB and Organic Strawberry Jelly (Snack)
-Two cups of lightly salted roasted peanuts (Snack)
-EAS Muscle Armor - 1 scoop/serving
-Turkey/bacon/ham Club sandwich with no mayo, Raw veggies plain, 1 Mozzarella stick, Water. (Business lunch at Old Chicago - Not typical lunch)
-10 oz Skim Milk. Morningstar Soy Chicken patty. Golden Delicious Apple (Snack)
-EAS Myoplex Lite Whey Protein Shake (Powder/Milk/Egg White. Snack)
-Two grilled chicken breasts with low bbq sauce, small portion of baked Oreida fries with low ketchup, 12 oz skim milk

I appreciate all who are interested. I will continue my daily logs as often as possible.

Good luck to everyone. Need to get some sleep to have another great work-out in the morning.
Brady

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