Introduce Yourself

Hello all. I'm 41 and have recently hit the gym again. I was looking for a good fitness forum and found this one.

Anyway, looking forward to getting to know some people here.

Hi,
  My name's Russ and I've been working out and interested in fitness from the time I was in the Army back in 1986-1990. I then worked at Bally's for awhile as a fitness instructor. I've had a lot of trouble staying steady in my workouts and have fallen off the wagon more time than I can count. I've tried BFL, Body RX, Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle and now I am currently doing the Optimum Anabolics program by Jeff Anderson. All I can say is WOW! This program is kicking my ass! I'm in my 3rd week and I think I may try to start a journal on here but may have to start it at my current point in the program. I read both Marc's and Naviator's journals and was truly inspired to keep at it. While I am not nearly close to their impressive figures(being over 30% BF), I hope to one day get to where they are in size. I told Jeff today during the Webinar on MNU that I want to be in one of his before and after photos to inspire others. Anyway, look forward to chatting with you all.

Hi all!
I am male, 30 years old, and can't wait to get this weight off.  I never had a great physique, but hopefully with more exercising, dieting, reading and getting advice from everyone on this site, I will make it happen.  I've always dreamed of having a 6 pack, or 8 pack, but too much drinking beer (everyone does that) and too much eating always slowed me down.  I recently joined the gym, and bought some supplements and protein shakes, play basketball and go spinning, hopefully I will show some progress and share it with all of you.

5'9"
205 lbs (more fat, than muscle)

Hey, I'm new...

25 yo. male. 6ft1. 210 lbs. 36 w.

Goals:
To get muscular/cut, duh! :)
I'd like to start exercising more, potentially begin running, and get to 175.

I'm really in the first moves. Just began changing my diet.
I cut out soda and sweets. Been eating healthier, more fruits and vegetables. Adding flaxmeal. Eating fish, chicken breasts, soy milk.

Would love encouragement through the process.
Hopefully, I'll get a new me. Or at least a physically improved one.



Reasons:

Was tired of feeling unhappy about the way I look.
Getting exhausted by climbing up the three flights of stairs at work.... eating fast food and pizza so much...  just sick of it.

I used to be 155 - 165 through most of my post-puberty days... hit 23 yo and started tubbing up to 223. With dieting and walking, I've already went to 210. Work in progress.
Figured it would be better to start at 25 than 45.

Would like to know what a good goal weight is to get to before bulking back up with muscles.

whats up guys?  im new to the forum and thought it would be a great idea for me to introduce myself.  my name is rex, im 25 y/o and im from atlanta, ga.  i work as a csi, im 6 feet tall and weigh about 170 pounds.  i chose 22 at the end of my handle because thats what number i was in 3 years of high school football as i played qb my senior year.  i have not lifted weights since then.  during that time my lifts where: squat, 315...deadlift, 365...bench press, 225...standing military press, 150. im planning to just kind of build some muscle and perhaps tone up a little bit.  anyway i plan on sticking around about as long as u guys will have me so get used to seeing me .  my goals by the way are just to regain my lifts from high school, maybe up my bench press a little bit i didnt worry about it very much back then as i always gave squats and deadlifts, particuarly deadlifts, my full attention.

Hi.  Just introducing myself.  My name is Brad.  I live in Ft. Collins, Colorado.  6'0, 200 pounds.  I work as a K-12 school administrator and am working on my PhD so I can teach at the university level.  I've been working out just at a year.  I've come a long way in that time, but I'm still very new and have a lot to learn.

My first goal was weight loss, which I've achieved pretty well.  Now, I'm a few weeks into my first gaining cycle.  Ultimately, I'd like to do an amateur comp in 3 or 4 years, just to try it out and prove to myself that I can do it.

Ό,τι δεν σε σκοτώνει σε κάνει πιο δυνατό.
Translation: Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger.

Hi!

My name is Joe.  I'm 58 years old.  I have taught music in  schools for 36 years.

Four months ago, I stepped into a gym for the first time in my life and began work with a personal trainer. (For me, this was a MAJOR leap of faith.)  While not "fat", the girth in my waist had expanded to be nearly the size of my chest.  I felt very sluggish.  When I tried to jog, I could barely make it for one block.

After four months of training, I've lost some inches on my waist and have developed much stronger muscles.  Running is now a joy. I have not felt this good in years.  I certainly do not "feel" 58.   Now that the fitness routine is part of my life, I am concentrating on proper muscle development.

Hey everyone..my names Callum.
Im only just started to work out..Im straightedge if anyone even knows what it is..im Australian. Im about 172cm tall, im 16 in 3 months. Im pretty average muscle wise (thats why im here, i need some help ). Im not overweight and I used to do alot of sport, not as much now but i still do park and trial riding on my bmx..
I gess il see you around, nice meeting you

xafbx
"Stay true to yourself. Respect your friends and family. We're not here to start a trend but to prove a f**king point. We dont give a f**k about what society thinks, We know who the f**k we are."

Hi, I am mark. i go to Oklahoma State. I am 6' 4", and 175lbs. I used to run XC in highschool, and i tried to keep up the endurance part but couldnt. I am now trying to add enough muscle to have some defintion, without effecting my running. I am very busy with school and family. I dont want to make a whole new thread so i will post my question on this.
 
Should i focus on Muscle gain, and not worry about the fat gain that comes with it, and then later try and get cut, or should i try to gain muscle, and just step up the cardio?

Hey everyone my names Lukey and im from Australia.

I used to be a fat man at 120kg but ive lost 30kg in the last 2 years (not sure what that is in lbs) and now im keen on putting on some more mass but im more focused on getting ripped! yeah baby!

Hi Everyone.
 
I'm 53 (OMG!!!!..., no, just kidding), married and finishing a PhD.  While not new to Body Building and Weight Training I am in the process of re-building myself, so to speak.   In 2004 - two weeks before Christmas, I had a big-time heart attack.  Fortunately, my better half got two asiprins in me when I started showing NONE of the traditional heart attack symptoms and called 911.  After bypass surgery and recovery I'd lost around 48 pounds (243 down to 195).  I'll admit, that though I had worked out in the gym, and jogged I was carrying waaaaayy too much weight for my 6'0" frame.   Since then, I changed my diet, started rowing and hitting the weights once more.  I'm down to 185, but I'd like to chisle some more body fat away. 
 
Got two nice scars, but fortunately no damage to my heart, thanks to my wife's speedy action and the EMT who gave an anti-clotting medication intended for stroke victims.   I lift three times aweek, and row away on the Concept 2 rowing machine 3 times per week.  I average 12-15 kilometers per session and have rowed three full marathons - 42.195 kilometers each. 
 
I love fenceing (foil and sabre, not stolen cars and DVD players); am considered pretty good in the kitchen; read rather than watch TV - but I'm a sucker for "Heroes" and "Burn Notice"; and work with a heart disease/heart attack support group helping heart patients and their families cope with life after heart surgery.
 
Scariest thing I've come across - beside the baked chicken they served me while I was in cardiac recovery - people in their late 20's and early 30's getting stent implants, angioplasties and bypasses. I'm in better shape than I ever was in college, and sadly, I am in far better shape than many of the teenagers and young adults I see in my neighborhood.
 
The rebuilding process goes on - hard physical activity is not just a means of staying in shape, it's a renewal process - mind, body and spirit.  You look at the world differently after a heart attack, and believe me...unless you're certifiable, you never take your body for granted afterwards.
 
Looking forward to contributing to the group and exchanging ideas.
 
And now I'll shut up   
 
Cheers,
 
Steve 
 
 
 
 

HI, im darren from hawaii, and uhhhhh, oh im 5' 5" and 140lbs, i guess my goal is to get bricks 

Hi all, my name is Vas and I'm from Australia. I am 6'3" and only 72kg. So my main goal is to bulk up without getting too fat.

Hello everyone, my name is Chris.  I am 22 years old, and go to school full time/work full time.  I came to this site as a way to get advice that could genuinely help... as most of the talk in gyms and by friends is BS! I was always really skinny, and just started working out a few months ago.  My goal is to hit about 210 lbs by the time I hit 25... is this realistic =-) ?

Currently I am:  6', 182 lbs, waist size 32.
Max weights:  Flat Bench: 195 lbs
                    Deadlift:  190 lbs (Never really worked my legs!)
                    Squats: Never attempted 1RM, done 150lbs x 8


               
                       

Hello, Im 18 and attend the University of Florida as  a Biology Pre-Dental Major.
Ive been working out for about a year and a half now. I want get bigger but not massive to the point that i lose flexibility.. Cutting and having no gut would be nice too. I came on here to get informed on what i should be taking as Im 18 6'0 and 198lbs give or take 3-4 lbs.currently I can bench about 180 but i want to take that up to at least 225 in the next four months if at all possible. Im also looking to fix my diet, im very health aware but know that there is alot to learn Well Hello everyone and im sure youll be hearing alot of my questions over the days
 

HIYA!

New Member here!

33 yo figure competitor/ albuquerque, NM


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Kelly

Hey Kelly,
Great to have you on board, you look fab and great suit, great color!!

And a big welcome to the others above signed on recently!!
Linda

Come Visit my websites! www.figureteam.com www.lindacusmano.com www.bodyrushpersonaltraining.com

I'm a 57 year old man, not new to bodybuilding, but coming back after a too-long lay-off.  Even after a quick browse, the information and the support has already got me primed to get serious again.
 
Thanks for letting me join.
 
Tim Kotora
Brentwood TN

Welcome tim,
there's still a few of us"old guys" left here on the board LOL...haha! There is a wealth of information here...the search button is your friend!
 
Great to have you on board
Jerry

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

HEY! My names Ryan and im 18 yrs old! My goal is too gain some muscle and mass. I'm hoping this fourm can help me achieve my goals!

wassup if you must get bigger this is a good place to come 

"In heaven, all the interesting people are missing." Friedrich Nietzsche

"Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted" John Lennon

Kev, 26 from the land down under. After a long lay off I am back into it. After stacking on a few extra kg I have trimmed off a fair bit of fat lately and am now looking at increasing strength and muscle. Still have a bit of fat I am trying to burn off at the same time. So I know my weight will plateau a bit now as the fatt I lose will be offset by the muscle I gain. As long as the tone comes with the plateau I am a happy camper.
 
Currently: 181cm, 84kg.

Hey Boys and Girls!
I am currently 23 yrs old, 68" tall, Weigh 180 lbs, and have a 34" waist (at the belly button).  I am looking to gain muscle mass as well as cut the extra flab around my gut.
 
My goal is to get up to 200 lbs and 10% bf whether it is possible or not.

I look forward to gaining a wealth of information from this site!

hello. I am from Camden, NJ and I am really just trying to find as much information and assistance that i can. I weigh around 320 and I am 6'3". I really am trying to lose a lot of weight but i want to be really toned. I know it will be hard, so i need whatever help i can get.
I used to workout before, on numerous occasions. But i always stopped. Now, because this is the heaviest i've been, i started to get random pains associated with my weight. At 29, i realized that now i need to stay motivated so that i can be able to play with my kids(which i dont have yet) when i get older.
I look forward to being a part of this.
 
Thanks
 

hey everybody.
I'm a 53 yo male who wants to change his life and get a new body. I'm 5-11; 200 pounds; and have put a lot of weight onto my middle. I've half-heartedly worked out here and there; but cant stay with it longer than a couple months. I'm hoping to get some motivation here to become addicted to the gym.

so; any and all advice will be apreciated. I'm trying to post some pics in critique my physic section; can't quite figure it out. I'd be happy to email my pics though to anyone who'd like to critique / advize.
thanks,
John

hey whats up everyone. Iv been liftin for about 4 years now. i started out with taekwondo. i wanted to get in shape for my tournaments. and that first day after the gym i had a rediculous pump. i was hooked. i still do taekwondo and i fight at a weight klass of 170. so when i lift i dont do it to get big. i just wanna get as big as possible but stay at 170 pounds lol. basically a lot of supersets and drop sets for that muscle endurance. i also do kardio everyday. which keeps my weight down. my ultimate goal is basically to become insanely shredded. i alot of NO and fat burners and whey. i used creatine once...and i got huge.i think im starting to hit a platue though. not much improvement lately but im hopin with this atro-phex i just ordered will shed some light on my routines. im one of those mesomorphes. if you've ever heared of julien greaux, one of the BSN athletes, i wanna be like him. kut up. ill post some pics of me when i get around to it. my only weakness when it komes to bodybuilding is my God forsaken sweet tooth! yeah, the worst problem ever, i know. but a twix bar about twice a month isnt so bad is it!? lol
acctually i follow a very very strict diet. its fun to me. alot of people think im krazy for only doin kutting techniques...but its what i like. i have one week once a month where i do heavy weight just so i stay at 170 lbs. like 3x8 instead of 5x12-15 but i absolutly love the bodybuilding life and i look forward to sharing info and knowledge with the rest of the forum!

Determination...nuff said.

oyeah...and heres my stats...
weight-170lbs
bench-260
squat-305
power klean-230
dead lift-325
average kicks to the head of my opponent in one round-4! hahaha

Determination...nuff said.

Hey guys;

anyone else in thier 40 , 50s who need to loose their gut. What's worked for you? Let me know !

hi im matt. i use to weigh 230 pounds. now im at 205. i plan on doing a total body transformations and hope i will reach my goal.
 
going from fat to swole is a very big deal, it shows determination and dedication.

add me: www.myspace.com/mattlchef

First post here, gonna give you the Reader's Digest version...

I'm 25, will be 26 next month.  Currently weighing in around 295 and working hard to bring that number down!  I'm currently using a beginner-to-advanced program that Muscle and Fitness had published, which has been working well for me.  Also doing cardio on days when I get up early enough!  Major motivation for getting into shape is that my dad was diabetic (died about four years ago), mom is pre-diabetic and has a history of diabetes in her family, and I know I need to do something about it!  Secondary motivation is that I'm standing up in two weddings next year (one as best man) and I want to look good in a tux!  Not to mention wanting to feel better about myself, and wanting to like what I see in the mirror.  Looking forward to spending time here and learning all I can, and transforming my body!

If anyone's interested, I am on BodySpace, at http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/wannabenewsboy/