mrdead’s BodyBlog

Okay, I’m here in Kansas, for my Dad’s 60th birthday, and man is it cold!!! I’m really starting to appreciate the mild winters up in Washington! But, since I haven’t been to see my Dad in over a decade (I know, bad Chris!) it’s been really nice. He has also been awesome enough to get me hooked up, so I can get a couple of workouts in, at his gym, while I’m here.

And, travelling with supplements is a royal pain in the a$$!!! I think either I, or someone else, should write an article on it. Especially with people wigging out over the past ‘roid busts! Luckily, I had some protein packets and NO2 packets, that listed the ingredients. I’d love to hear how other people have been travelling.

Anyhow, I will be returning to Washington on Monday. It’s so cold here in Kansas, that my assets are frozen!!!

Sorry it’s been a few days, since I updated this thing. It’s been really busy, as of late… Most of my logging and blogging have been going on in the Forum, and at the Animal Forum. My goodies DID arrive, so I’ve been doing my sponsored logs. And the EAA Stak DOES taste like a watermelon Jolly Rancher!!

Also, the Washington chapter of the Animal Barbell Club will be getting together at the Emerald Cup. If you’re in the area, try and attend. This week, I’ll be flying to Wichita, KS to see my family. It’s for my Dad’s 60th B-Day! And, while I’m there,, he’s hooking me up with a guest pass to his gym, so I don’t miss any workouts!

Yes, I will be competing in the INBF Washington Natural Bodybuilding and Figure Championships in August. I’m still on the fence about doing two classes, and I’ll know more around June, when I see where I’m at mentally and physically.

Anyhow, I hope this finds everyone doing well…

Later!

Okay, I’m literally bouncing off the walls, waiting for my goodies from Animal to arrive! I’ve checked out the log of a fellow tester who has gotten his product, and now I’m really psyched to get going!!! I’m just stunned and amazed that I’m getting this awesome opportunity to test that much quality product (Wayne’s World Dream sequence)!!! So, hopefully it will arrive today!!

Next week I’ll be in Kansas for a few days, for a "family reunion". It will be my Dad’s 60th B-Day on the 25th. And, then on Feb. 2nd, I’ve got 2nd row seats to see Jeff Dunham (comedian). And, on the 5th I’m going to a seminar on weightloss, the key speaker will be Dr. Joe Klemcziewski (sp?) which my wife and in-laws will be attending, and getting on the road to their ideal physique! (Contact Kevin and Denise James for more info, if you are in the Washington area).

Things are really picking up speed, and I’m ready to get rollin’! I hope everybody has an awesome day!!!!

Well, I still can’t view my bodyspace page. And, from what I gather, most of the people on here can’t see it either. This started Friday, and is still going on today. I can "backdoor" most fo my features, like writing a blog, changing my picture, and adding friends. I can view everyone else’s page, no problem, and I can post comments, and recieve them. But as far as myself, or anyone else, my page evidently can’t be viewed. I hope that I’m not in trouble, or something.

The other disturbing thing was getting an e-mail from someone saying that they are bodybuilding legend Ed Corney. And, they are saying that they’re stranded overseas, and need money, to pay their hotel bill, get food, and return to the U.S.. They say that $2500 wil do, but anything will help, before they get turned over to the authorities. Sounds like the largest load of B.S. I’ve ever heard. *L*

Anyhow, I hope the day finds everyone doing awesome. And, I can’t wait to get my "Animal" product for testing. Thanks again, Universal Nutrition!!!

I’m completely looking forward to testing the Animal Test and EAA Stak!!! (I applied to be a tester, and was chosen!!) I’ll be testing two cannisters of Animal Test and 2 tubs of watermelon EAA) I’ve kind of been a bit down, as of late, but this is what I needed to jumpstart me back to where I was and beyond!!! It also looks like I will be rejoining my old gym, but will still hit the gyms on base, as well. I’ve got a LOT of work ahead of me, and I embrace the challenge!! And, today is the last day of being chained to a desk in a 10×6 room with no view, or dealing with complete morons… The only thing that got me out of doing it again, tomorrow, is that I’m the only Acupuncture nurse in the clinic, and we have procedures on Fridays. So, yes there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s not an oncoming train!!!

Well, I’m on the road to regaining my size and strength. Muscle memory has NOT kicked in, and I’m struggling with weights that I normally would have laughed at. It’s very disheartening to say the least. But, those are the breaks… I’ve been caged up at a desk listening to morons answer every question but the one I ask them. (It’s my turn to man the Nursing Station, pass out diabetic supplies, and chart on them) I’m in a tiny little 10×6 room, and for the next week this is my existence. Our clinic is in the basement, so there is no window to look out, I couldn’t even guesse what the weather outside is. (It was snowy the last time I saw outside at 0730 this morning)

Lunch was an exercise in futility… The line would have ensured I got my food just in time for me to return to my cell/desk… So, I went to the "Grab and Go" and had "Mystery Burger" (Real healthy huh? *L*) and a protein shake… We’ve started "Eating Clean", the "Coach/Torture Master/ Dear Sweet Wife" has purchased Tosca Reno’s Eat Clean Diet, Workout, and Cookbooks. She has also picked up the Eating Clean magazine… (Can you tell her 20 year class reunion is this year? *L*) I could kill for a slice of pizza!!!

Perhaps after a "Leg" workout I can settle down and kill many gladiators on my PlayStation (PS2 Colloseum: The Road to Freedom… Violence galore!!!) Sorry I’m not my usual upbeat self today, but confinement has gotten to me…

Well, it’s the start of a new year, amature driver night is behind us, and hopefully "Tom from work" didn’t make a pass at you or your significant other, barf all over the place, pass out in the middle of the floor, wake up, and with an astounding amount of vomit-breath tell you how much they love you and you’re the only one that understands them… If you happen to be a "Tom from work" I do not envy the hangover, emberassment, and the youtube videos you must be dealing with… *L* (I call New Year’s Eve amature driver night, due to the fact that all the drunks drive like someone who’s never been behind the wheel, and all of the "first time" drunk drivers)

The night was spent rather quietly… We went to "Famous Dave’s BBQ", and I ate a TON!!!! We went to Border’s Books, and purchased Tosca Reno’s "Eating Clean Diet", and the new "Eating Clean" magazine. We also went to da Wally-Mart, and gots us some EAS protein drinks (Tha 4-pack is plumb all tha way down ta $4.97 of the Carb Advantage) Sorry, I love comedy, and Wal-Mart happens to be a favorite target of theirs, and late in the evening/night if you go there and "people watch" you can decide that a) your life is nowhere near as bad as you thought. b) you can make a change in your life and avoid thier fate. c) it’s amazing how comedians can take real life and make it funny as hell. (For the record, I DO shop at Wal-Mart) We then went home, and went to bed.

So, the "Coach/Torture Master/Dear Sweet Wife" is now ready to do battle with the "Cellulite and Flabalanche Monsters" and I am set to battle the "Girly-Man Muscles" and fight the "Battle of the Bulge".

This year promises to be very exciting. I’ve gained a TON of knowledge, I’ve gotten one competition under my belt, and, I’m starting from a lower bodyweight and bodyfat level. I had my surgery to fix the hernia, as well. But also, I have gained some awesome friends, both here, and at the show I competed in. I’ve gained some role-models, and I’ve gained my share of "haters".  I WILL be competing in August, more than likely in both the Novice and Masters classes. But this year I WON’T be the "fat guy on the stage"!!!

Happy New Year!!!!