January 26, 2009
Well, I’ve been at this since about May of 2007, and no doubt I’ve made progress but I never let BBing take over my life…I haven’t really. I’m mean how many 30 something folks on here have 3 kids and a wife? I don’t think I’ll ever look like those guys on the top 6 but I’ve definately made awesome progress from when I started.
This job search in the crappy economy has been really stressful but I think it may be coming to an end. I’ve got two really good possibilities–one in St. Louis and one in Dallas. So hope one of those turns out and then my family and I will be OFF! If these two fall through there’s not a whole lot of possibilities–so I’ll have to start again…hope that doesn’t happen. Y’all who pray, pray for my sanity and for me to get a job so that I can support my family…or my wife to sell her book so I can be a house husband. 
Good things come to those who work hard-it won’t be long man!
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January 1, 2009
OK Y’all, I’ve already seen people talking about good and bad of New Year’s resolutions, but I’m gonna post them here. I talk a lot about goals, so it makes sense that I make some new ones for the year. I got way off course with the job loss but we’re gonna get that licked soon-I don’t know anything but there’s too much action for me not to have a job soon.
So here’s my fitness goals for 2009:
- Bench 245# 8 times
- Squat 400# 8 times
- Visible 6 pack
- Bigger Chest & Arms (I will add specifics to this later)
Make your goals if you don’t already have them, write them down or print them out and post them in a place you see everyday so that you don’t forget them!
Here’s to a great and blessed new year!
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November 29, 2008
I mean really? What’s up with them?
On the job search front, got a possible 3rd interview on site and 2 phone screens next week. Wish me luck!
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November 6, 2008
OK, so the BBing thing is on the backburner. Looking for the job is my priority now. I know the disciplines that I’ve developed through clean eating and training will transfer to finding a job. The big one is patience–we don’t transform our bodies overnight and that seems to be they way it is for finding the right job. I’m not going to take just anything–I need to support my family and I need something that will help me self actualize (I don’t really believe in Kant’s self actualization at its heart but that’s the best word I can think of).
I need to trust that God is in control and that He’s good all the time. So I know that this may not seem good He knows it is. I need to learn what He’s teaching me. So if you’re a pray-er pray for me that I’m content with this situation and that I get a job quick so that I can stop being patient!!
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November 3, 2008
So, I lost my job last week and have been busy trying to find new work. The trick now is how do I fit joblessness with working out and eating clean? Well I’m finding out that trick or treat candy is more tempting now that I’ve not paid for it….what have you all done with your kids candy?
I’ve still been working out–I know that we need to keep the gym membership so I don’t go nuts. I’ve cut out buying any sups but I still have about 5# of whey from Scivation (best whey I’ve had). So we’ll see how the eating lines up…my wife is pretty amazing at getting great deals on food so I don’t have much excuse to eat crappy, but maybe not a specific diet.
Well back to networks and resume posting!! If you know someone in supply chain managment or do something related to that…let me know!! I’ll move almost anywhere.
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October 5, 2008
OK guys, the weekend is here and eating is kinda off. So I have a question for the family men (and women) here. Do you break from your family’s eating at some point? Especially if getting ready for a competition? (Mine is March 09). How does this work in the grand scheme of family politics?
My work day is pretty set b/c it’s just me, however when I’m at home it doesn’t work as well. I pin the blame on myself–it’s just a matter of me needing better structure…I’m sure this will get better (it has been so bit by bit) I just need to make changes in how we do things. Really as I think about this I’m just becoming more and more strict with myself and my nutrition. At some point do your famiies say this is too much?
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September 26, 2008
I was at the gym this morning and saw someone I knew, we said hi, she asked me how my workout was and I told her I could barely stand up nearing the end of my leg day. Guys and gals, that’s the goal of training—not always to the point where you have trouble moving but at least to do today what you couldn’t do last time. There’s a phrase in weightlifting called “progressive overload” it means that when you lift you are attempting to do something that your body cannot physically do.
You tell your body DO THIS it says I CANT but you try anyway. Next time you try the same thing maybe you can do it or at least you’re further down that path. There are people at my gym that come in and do what they can already do or maybe a little more—you’re not going to transform your body by doing this. So if you’re happy with where you are, keep going at it, giving your body a steady diet of what you expect/need it to be able to do.
The thing is the amount of people (at least in the US) who say, “Yep I’m completely happy with where I’m at” is dropping daily. Further, even if you are happy, look to your golden years; do you want to make them all they can be? Start now while you can put your body in a place that you don’t need a walker or wheelchair (I know there are some issues we can’t help, but don’t we owe it to ourselves and our Creator to do everything we can to keep our body going?). Crossfit talks about this by saying someone might ask why they encourage a 60 year old woman to deadlift 150% of their bodyweight, but there’s the grandmother that can’t pick up their 20 pound grandchild.
Challenge yourself today, do more at the gym than you did the last time. Do it for those that love you, those that depend on you.
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September 25, 2008
As seen on www.onebuffdad.com Check it out!
Most people know what caffine does to you, but considering what it does and how it works, should you include it as a part of your nutrition & supplementation program? Does it help you train harder or does it just help you be alert?
So how’s it work: Caffeine blocks adenosine which is a neurotransmitter that normally has a calming effect on the body. This causes adrenaline to be released which in turn raises your heart rate, tightens your muscles, dilates your pupils and the body releases extra glucose into your body for extra energy – giving you your boost!
Studies have shown that caffine taken about an hour before training will in fact improve your endurance and allow for the release of fatty acids as your energy source in preference over carbohydrates. This allows for increased time for muscle exertion and better endurance.
Note: if you’re taking creatine, some studies show that caffine will effectively cancel out creatine’s benefits. I’ve seen studies and anecdotal evidence both ways, this is something you will want to play with and see what works best for you.
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September 24, 2008
Tuna’s a big part of my diet, it’s got a great amount of protein, vitamin D & omega-3 fatty acids. I saw something neat on a food show I like called Good Eats on Food Network. Last night’s topic was tuna as you might have guessed by now.
So as you may know when you get tuna at the store you’ll find it in cans or vacuum sealed packets. But as to taste you may be interested to know that you’ll get better quality from the packets than the cans.
But why you ask? I’m getting there…when they get the tuna fillets they cook it once then put it in the cans or packets and then cook it again to kill any bacteria left. The advantage of the packets is that they have more surface area so that they don’t have to cook it the second time as long. As a result less taste is lost to this process and you’ll get a better tuna experience if you’re already adverse to the stuff. Be warned the stuff is a little more expensive but the taste is certainly better. I haven’t seen anything about this so take it for what it’s worth–I imagine that more vitamins and minerals are saved in the packets as opposed to the cans.
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