Transformer in training

Just wanted to give a tangible example of how I don’t notice improvements until I see pictures. Today I was looking through older pictures and notice the followiing:

November 14, 2006                    
                             June 18,2007

So, it’s amazing to think that I have actually stuck with this bodybuilding or rather "staying fit" concept long enough to create 100 entries. Looking back, I literally see all of my ups and downs throughout the past year or so since I have been on here. I have met a lot of good people who are willing to give some good advice. I’ve also met some who, for some odd reason, sought after my advice and oohhhh there were the weirdos!!!!

All in all it has been a really good experience! A few blogs ago…someone stated that I should set out some goals. My main problem, after thinking about that statement for a while, is that I am shooting for a goal that I, realistically, don’t have enough time to focus on.On the other hand, ironically, while shooting for that goal I have managed to become more physically fit than I was before; which was another one of my goals when I first started this shindig. So, as I move forward I think I will be satisfied with my goal of becoming more fit and add smaller goals here and there like getting up to or lifting a certain weight by the end of year or something of that nature.

Hmmm what else…I also have learned that supplements…although are very helpful are 1) An expensive habit, 2) Makes me have side effects that I really don’t like sometimes, and 3) Don’t work as well as a good diet. The safeset and only supplement that I will continue to use in the future is Whey protein; Others may come…but just like the ones of the past…they will,most likely,also go.

 Last things:

Yesterdays Workout:

Swimming 16 laps

Todays Workout:

Ran to the gym and worked those legs baby!!!! I didn’t run back home because…well ya’ know…the legs were killin me!!!!

Until I write again…live today and dream about tommorow. Thanks everyone who has commented or given me advice!

 This past weekend? I succumbed to the temptaion of having a little drink. Now, I can see why people who stay in the country tend to drink more…..because they are bored!!!! Like I usually am on the weekend. But, with all that being said…a good lesson was learned. In college, I would begin drinking on Thursday…on Friday’s after my one an only engineering class that ended at 9:00 I would start up again and party the rest of the weekend. On Monday, I would be in class at 8:00am bright and early….today I drank one night and was in the bed until 2:00 the next day!!!! In other words, my body said “Excuse me, we have been there, done that, and refuse to go back there…soooo we’re taking a nice long break today.” After I finally got up, I decided to do a chest workout.

(2:21PM) Well, another lunch period is coming to a close. This summer it seems as if the entire office is in the mood of getting fit. To me, this is awesome! Lots of people are working out in the gym in the morning, or at home and some of us are even going to the pool together. Today, I got person #2 in my office to go try some swimming during their lunch hour annndddd they loved it! So, we will all be back in the pool again on Tuesday.

 As for me and my goals, since I slipped in a shoulder workout last night, I didn’t workout this morning. Instead I did about 24 laps in the pool 12 free and 8 breast and 4 back. I’m trying not to do as much cardio so that I continue to maintain my current weight. Whoa…break time is over! Holla back folks…

Until I write again…next time you get discouraged? Think really hard about your desire to reach some goal…that sometimes helps me make it through a workout.

(3:00PM) While on my lunch break I walked home…turned on some Simple Plan and slipped in a shoulder workout!!!! I don’t know what it is…maybe I am still, somewhere in my mind, feeling guilty for all of my time off. Anyway, I did some shoulder presses, dumbell presses, lateral and front raises, shrugs with barbell and dumbells, and…..I forgot what the other exercise is called when  you hold the barbell on your legs and raise it up to your chin.

No frills work out in 45 minutes…and Simple Plan took me all the way through the workout….it was great!

Peace out…till I write again.

(4:56AM) Yea, that’s right…I was up bright and early…hmmm must have been thinking about T.I. "Motivation". At about 5:15 I jogged over to the gym and then began my workout. Today was a leg day, it was a hot day.For some reason, the air in the gym was out of service. So, by the time I reached the gym I sweating like I had ran from Egypt to the United States!!!! Anyway, the workout commenced and so did more sweating. I pushed out some sets of sqauts, leg presses,calf raises, seated calf raises, deadlifts and hamstring curls and then? I was out for the count. After the workout? I ran on back to the house to get ready for work.

 This is goal setting week….so you will probably see my goal charts change as the week goes on. As I figure out my current weight reps, I am going to set some goals to see if I can get there before my wedding. Hopefully, I will be "super sexy"….well not really that but more of super strong by the time my wedding comes. Peace out folks…

Until I write again…looking past barriers and strong beliefs is what makes a champion a champion….that’s an original quote.

(3:17PM) So….as my life continues to chart it’s course into the unfamiliar lands of the world and life, I often times find safety in what else??? Weightlifting! It is one thing that I can do the old "Relax,relate,release". This afternoon I did some cardio. I swam about 16 laps or so…emphasizing the idea of swimming tall and flexing the abs while swimming.  Not much else for the day…but tommorow? Well that’s a new day.

Holla back folks.

(9:18AM)

Yesterday, I took the out some time to workout my back at home…a few T-bar rows, weighted pull-ups, rows and back flys.The mood after my workout? I felt good and I was sleepy too. After reading some of the suggestions from my last blog…I figured that it might be helpful to set some goals. Consciously, this method would remind and encourage me to stay consistent on the pre-planned accoplishments I would like to have…hmmm. Sub-consciously, it would bring out my super competitive nature.My only problem is that bodyspace requires you to put in how much you currently lift, and I rarely ever record that information. This week I’ll working on recording that info. Keep the criticisms coming folks…I kind of like it!

Until I write again remember that Arthur Ashe said that "It doesn’t have to glitter to be gold."

So…the future is not so scary after seeing part of our newest class of students come in today. After work, I felt guilty for not being so motivated to him the gym for the last few days. So, I hit the weights again when I got off. This time, I did a bicep workout that was what? Grueling…I don’t think I have ever sweated during a bicep workout….but today? I did! I think it means you’re pushing it to the limit when veins start to show up in your biceps and your shoulder and chest area…or at least that’s the thought. Hmmm…today is Saturday and I’m trying to finish up some house work so that I can go and get a workout on before the evening. Thanks for the info people, all points were well taken.

Peace!!

Yea, that’s what it was MOTIVATION that got me up at 5:00am this morning. At the gym by 5:23 and out by 6:20. Today, I have to be at work at 7:00 so I had to cut it short, but I will most likely follow up with a second routine this afternoon.This morning I did the all time favorites…….LEGS!!!! And uggghhh….I’m tired!

Aight folks, I gotta go and get ready the brilliant minds of today must orientate the brilliant minds of the future….A.K.A. College orientation day baby!!! Whew!!!!

Until I write again….faith and hope….will get you far in life.

"Round and round and round I go, where Mario stops…nobody knows!"

 Yup, that’s what I have been feeling like, especially the last week or two, as I have been attempting to get my workouts on. At one minute, I’m motivated….then life kicks in suddenly and blocks my attempts to get to the gym!!! Yesterday, I workedf out at the house….just an ab workout…today I set the alarm for 5:30 got up at 7:16AM(Uggghhhh, I am suppose to be at work at 8:00AM). So, during my lunch break I swam in heats…increasing the speed as I did each lap.

So, here’s the goal people…I need your help. This Saturday, I will finally be all moved into my house. Also, I plan to hit some type of workout….I mean tough. My rationale is that if I get started this weekend, when I have nothing else really to do, I will be back in the spirit on Monday to hit the gym in the morning like I should.

So, throw me some suggestions on what I should do…single body part…a certain combination….a full body workout..Heavy or light?

Thanks folks and I will holla back at ya’ soon!

Until I write again…remember that accomplishments exist because of perseverance 

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Friday 4:30PM - Woke up late from a nap (Energy Pill taken and some protein)

         5:00PM - Moved some items to my house.

          5:30PM - At work

          6:00PM - Not feeling to hot.

          8:00PM - Leaning on the counter.

         9:00PM - Left work early, sickness, sickness and more sickness.

         9:15PM - Grabbed something to eat(Hoping this would help)

         9:30PM - At home and in the bed

        10:30PM - Body was hot to the touch,but I was cold(Temperature 100)

        12:00AM - Head hurt,couldn’t talk, nauseated, and dizzy (Temperature 101)

        1:30AM - Same symptoms(Temperature 103)

        1:30AM - My girl came to the rescue with some form of medicine??Tylenol????

        4:00AM - Feeling somewhat better

        7:00AM - I was up and playing with her(Of course she was sleep from being up most of the night)

       9:00AM - Headed to Memphis for a weekend of fun…

What did I have? I have no clue…that was just all a series of unfortunate events.

(3:14PM) Bodyspace, I have, once again, found my way back to the gym!!!! Unfortunately, I have been out of commission the stress of doctoral school,moving and jobs took a toll on me for a minute. But now? It’s on and poppin once again!!! Hmmm…now it’s time for me to peruse the sight and check on updates from my friends…coastal….I know those pictures you promised a while back are up now, quinton1980…I know you been sticking with the plan,Main man #1 JareubaT????He might still be in construction…Dieseldru????Of course he is always on the grind.

Yesterday’s workout? Shoulders…today’s workout? Swimming.Tommorow’s workout? Tune in tommorow just to find out!

Until I write again…..remember that things came come fast in life..but quality? It takes a while. Peace!