ROCKLOCKRIDGE’S BLOG

I am more than proud and honored to announce that Tammy Renee, owner of World Physique LLC, and worldphysique.com have decided to feature me as an  October 2009 Featured Bodybuilder.  This is a major milestone in my fitness journey and a BIG honor for me personally.  Tammy interviewed me in September and you can see that interview at http://worldphysique.com/interviewwithroger.html?reloaded=true .  I want to take this opportunity to thank Tammy and everyone associated with World Physique.  I also want to thank my family and my MANY friends and supporters on WP, Facebook, BodySpace, and Bill Phillips’ Transformation Community.  I fully understand that with this enormous privilege comes responsibility and I will do my best to carry the World Physique banner proudly not only for October but beyond.

World Physique was created on July 22, 2008 and are based out of Shreveport, Louisana.  WP is both a print magazine and a fitness website that has exclusive features, galleries, videos, and social networking site.  Tammy Renee is owner and is an expert in every aspect of the bodybuilding/fitness industry.  Tammy is a cancer survivor and an inspiration to many people in the industry around the world.  For more information, go to www.worldphysique.com

Roger "ROCK" Lockridge is from Lewisburg, WV and has been a bodybuilding enthusiast for ten years.  He has gone from 125 lbs. to a heaviest weight of 260 lbs. and is currently 217 lbs.  Rock writes for Bodybuilding.com, World Physique, Ironpinoy, and leads the Bodygroup ROCKIVATION that has reached 200 members from around the world.  He can be reached at rock23@bodybuilders.com or by going to www.rocklockridge.webs.com

I am sure that most of you are aware of who the guy is whose name is the title of this blog, but I will inform the rest of you about this guy.  Kris Gethin is the editor-in-chief of bodybuilding.com.  He is also the guy who gave me the opportunity to experience all the success I have had so far doing whatever it is I do.

Kris has been basically an advisor or mentor for me since February.  He has helped me both as a writer and as an athlete.  Most of my success in the past few months can be attributed to his knowledge and his willingness to share it.  I have studied his 12 week personal trainer videos and his articles like game film and a playbook. 

I just wanted to devote this blog to say thank you to Kris for all that he has done for me, for bodybuilding.com and the sport in general.  Kris, you are simply, the Man!

ROCK

So I posted the pic and I have gotten pretty positive reviews.  Thank you to all that commented.  Although I do not feel I am where I should be as a writer/contributor to bodybuilding.com, I am proud of what I have done so far.  If nothing else, I hope that my exposure has shown people that ANYONE can meet their fitness goals, and even their goals for life, if they want it bad enough.  Know you can do it and be willing to do what it takes and make the sacrifices necessary, and you can do anything you want.

People are asking what is next for me now that I have proven myself.  I may have proven a point to an extent, but I still feel the need to prove to myself that I can take my body to the next level.  I said at the beginning of this that my time is coming soon and I feel that I am getting closer by the day.  Some supporters say my time is now.  We’ll see.

As far as what is next.  I still want to get to 210, but I feel I can add some more muscle and lean out to an even better 210.  I am formulating that strategy now and when I have that process completed, I will share it with everyone.  After this past couple of months, I am smarter and stronger.  That makes for a combination that only increases my chances for success.

Make sure to keep an eye out for my big surprise on October 1.  I am excited about the news, but I have to wait to share it.  Keep checking back on me and I hope to do all of you proud.  For those of you that are asking about the videos, I am afraid the 12 week series is done since I can’t produce any more episodes, but as soon as I have a new computer that I can do that with, I have another project in mind.

Go to rocklockridge.webs.com to see what is happening with my new site.  I am working on it more often and will be updating my blog there soon.

Thanks,

ROCK

I know it isn’t going to be great or even good, but I am posting it.  I am going to start this whole thing over on October 1st and I need to post pics so you can see where I am at.  Criticism is welcome, but please don’t be *******s about it.  I know I am not in that great of shape and I am working on it.  I also know I have come a LONG way and I am proud of my progress.  Pics will be posted soon.

ROCK

On October 1st, I am going to make the biggest announcement I have made to date.  I am excited and look forward to sharing it soon.

I have a couple of other ideas for upcoming projects.  I may cover my ten plus years in a hardgainer series of blogs.  Each blog will cover a different year.

Other ideas I will announce soon.

Thoughts or comments welcome.

ROCK

It is getting down to the last couple of weeks and the only goal I have right now is DON’T GET HURT!  I am down to 218 and getting leaner by the day.  I love the new vascularity I am getting in my arms.

I am doing one last video in October and I am just taking my shirt off, doing a couple of poses, and that is it.  Nothing special.  I still am unable to do videos like I was with the 12 week series so that is on hold.  I will inform you on October 12th the final measurements. 

I hope everyone is ready for the Olympia as it looks to be one of the most highly contested shows to date.  As far as I know, bodybuilding.com is doing a webcast so check it out if you aren’t in Vegas.

Thanks as always to my supporters and friends.  You all mean a lot to me.  If you got any comments, thoughts, or questions, email me or comment here and I will answer promptly.

To all the new members of ROCKIVATION and 30 Days to a Bigger Bench Press groups, thank you all for joining, but leave a comment and introduce yourself to us so we can get to know you.  I used to welcome each new member until my laptop crashed and I lost touch.  Make yourselves known and I will say Hi.

My website is back up and running.  Go check out www.rocklockridge.webs.com  I am working on it still so don’t expect too much.  If you want to get to know me better, that is one way to do it.

I am off to do sixty more minutes of cardio.  Enjoy the rest of your day, bust your ass the rest of this week, and I will catch you all soon.

ROCK

My fiancee’s sister let us borrow her computer so as of now, I have regular access to the internet again.  I can’t guarantee I will respond as quick as I used to, but I can assure you that if you comment or email me, I can and will reply in 24 hours or less.  I need to check out the movie maker on this computer before I announce a return to the 12 week series.  Just so you all know, I am down to 219.  Thanks and God Bless.

ROCK

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/4-plateau-busting-techniques.htm

Let me know what you think.

My neighbor let me borrow her old desktop until I can get a new computer.  It looks like if I am lucky, I will have a new one by next week.  I can check my comments and email, but I am yet to do videos or articles.  I am still at 220 lbs. but getting leaner.  I have three and a half weeks left and I am working harder every day.  Thanks for all the support.  God Bless.

ROCK

My laptop crashed last night.  I am using a friend’s computer to post this.  Until furthur notice or I get a new computer, the 12 week series is cancelled and I won’t be posting as often.  I apologize for this inconvenience.  Believe me I am not happy.  I want you all to know though that I do intend to go shirtless in a video in the near future.  Still comment me and email me.  Just do not expect an immediate reply.  Thanks to you all for support and God Bless.

ROCK