Joe’s BodyBlog

Did heavy squats last week and was out of commission for 2 days. First time I had back pain in a long time.  Gave my back some time to rest - recovered quickly.  Then I returned to the gym with a vengeance like I was going to war.  Had to cut 2 new holes in my belt – will weigh myself later this week to see if I hit my 50 pound weight loss goal -I’ll wait and see.  Hard to believe that 4 months ago I weighed 270 pounds

 
To Date, I have done all of this on my own, but now I am ready to take my bodybuilding to another level- have been in contact with an awesome personal trainer/nutritionist and hopefully will meet with her next week. I am looking towards the future and can’t wait to see how things turn out.

Started new leg routine- my back is alittle sore from the squats. Maybe i will switch out and do lunges instead- will see how my back feels in a few days.

Squats   

215 lbs x 7reps, 170 lbs x 7reps, 115 lbs x 15reps
 
Leg Extension 

175 lbs x 10reps, 100 lbs x12 reps x 2 sets , 55 lbs x 20 reps
 
Leg Curl

95 lbs x 12 reps  x 2 sets, 55 lbs x 20 reps, 45 lbs x 30 reps

 
45 degree incline leg press.

575 lbs X 7reps, 535 lbs x 10reps , 115 lbs x 20 reps
 
Standing Calf Raise  

90 lbs x 10 reps x 2 sets, 80 lbs x 10 reps x 2 sets, 70 pounds x 20 reps 
 
Seated Calf Raise

270 lbs x 15 reps x 2 sets, 160lbs x 30 x 2 sets, 120lbs x 40 reps

Felt the burn on this set.

42.5 pounds down with more to go. 

 Each day is a victory!

Still going strong! 

 
Hit a major milestone today down 40 pounds from 270 to my current weight of 230 with more to go. 

 
All that cardio I’m doing is paying off.

 
I had to cut another hole in my belt.

 
A big thanks to all the friends I have made here for your continued motivation, and for supporting me in my fitness goals. 

I really appreciate that.

A big THANK YOU to all of my friends that I have made here who have provided me with the support and motivation that is helping me to achieve my goals.

Posted some updated progress pics - still have a way to go but I"m getting there.

Worked legs hard tonite Like I was going to war.

My back has not bothered me at all - incredible

45 degree Leg press

• 455 lbs  15 reps X 1 set.    
• 505 lbs  15 reps x 1 set     
• 535 lbs  15 reps x 1 x set     

Outer thigh machine- I did the entire rack

290 lbs x 15 reps x 3 sets    

Inner thigh machine- I did the entire rack 

290 lbs x 15 reps x 3 sets    

Leg extension   130 lbs/leg x 15 reps x 3 sets    

Seated Calf Raises     210 lbs x 8 reps x 4 sets      

Standing calf raises     210 lbs x 8 reps x 3 sets     

Hamstring lying leg curl

• 50 pounds X 2 sets X 20 reps 75 pounds  x 1 set X 25 reps

“I’m better now than I was a month ago” “And in an month from now I will be even better “.“

Each Day is a victory” 

Did a really hard leg workout on Monday nite. Woked my wheels and hamstrings like I was going to war.  Tuesday, no problem. By wednesday, delayed onset muscle soreness set in.  I could barely move and it killed my cardio workouts. Hamstrings burned like hell.  Well I guess the cliche holds true: No pain, no gain. Well, after a hot soak in epsom salt, an aspirin and a good bit of stretching and I"m ready to roll.