Introduce Yourself

Thank you Linda, I have just began my cutting cycle, thank God I have a lot of FBB friends on my space. Michelle Falsetta, Lauren Powers, Monica Martin, Lana, Ava, Kim Birch, so many more who are so very friendly and willing to help a nice girl. Jay Cuttler and Dave and Paul, I love you all my friends, moral support and great advice are crutial to any determined newbie. I am grateful and feel very fotunate to have friends like you. Kisses.   

Whoa whoa whoa.. I kind of just got so excited I didn't really take the time to properly introduce myself.  I was just so pumped to find this site :)  So sorry about that, and here we go...

So I started lifting weights when I was about 17-18.  I didn't really know what I was doing and just lifted weights here and there (never did legs. oops.)  On and off I lifted, nothing too serious and I have never been conscious about what my diet was.  I was living in Philadelphia while attending college when I became friends with some big boys.  I got a little more serious about trying to get stronger and started lifting with them.  It led me to this really ratty gym in a run down area.  It was seriously the best thing to happen to me.  Everyone in the gym was serious about lifting, very friendly/informative and the over feel of the gym was "go hard or go home".  I remember that the walls had signs that said "no talking, we are just here for the reps" haha.  of course people talked, I just thought it was hilarious.

Fast forward about a year and I'm back in Maryland.  I've finally started doing research and am serious about getting strong.  I have been lifting religiously for about 2 months now and am definitely seeing some results/gains.  I have shed my immature thoughts about lifting as heavy as I can without regard to form or working out all of my muscles.  I started back fresh, I focus on my form and am doing the whole body now.  I used to really love chest day but now I look forward to lifting in general. 

I quit the gym and lift at home now.  I have 2 benches(one in the garage, one in the basement for pops), a squat rack, dumbells and a pullup bar. I finally convinced pops to lift too so I try to help out where I can.  Right now I'm trying to bulk for the first time, I'm looking to try a cutting phase around april.  I'm lifting because I want to be strong right now.  In the near future I'm trying to get back into martial arts (right now it looks like brazilian jujitsu) so I'll make adjustments to the workout when I get there.  I love lifting, I love the feeling I get from it and the rewards it brings.

discussbodybuilding.com is awesome.  I've definitely learned a lot already and hopefully I'll be able to give back some. 
Its drilled in my brain now, great form is king, eat big/get big, and consistency.

age: 24
height: 6'4"
weight: 217lbs
bf% 15
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currently attempting first bulk

Hey all, introducing myself here.

I've been consistently lifting 2 or 3 times per week for about 9 months now, fully body workouts for the most part.  I'm 26, male, 240# with a gut.  I actually gained 25# since I began working out, without my pants getting tighter but their not any looser either.
I'm not really looking to thin out and find my 6 pack though.
I've been lifting in the 8-12 rep range but I'm starting a new strenth program on Monday and will focus on 6-8 reps of my strongest compound exercises.  I workout alone in my garage so I can't go too heavy.  Also, I don't have a proper squatting equipment so I do high rep squats and jump squats instead.
 
Edit:  forgot to mention I'm 5'9" too, luckily I have broad shoulders so nobody realizes how heavy I am.

Evenin' ! I'm Fifteen, about 5'11 quite broad, thin, but nto skinny, I play rugby and I lift weights and do sit ups/press ups, swim. And Ive started a propper exersise plan ! I'm happy with my legs / thighs / abs and arms, Just need to get rid of Subcutaneous Fat and Maybe get some better pecs !
Seems like a good place for advice ;)

whats up everyone, im 17, 5'6 125 lbs and started working out at the begining of 08, when i started i weighed about 112...so i gained a few pounds and im not complaining, i workout about 6 days a week, from 1-2 hours a day ive been in muay thai for about 2 years but then stoped for a year...and here i am now my bench has went from 80..when i started to now 175, never realized there was a site like this out here, but glad there is becuase i have a few questions!

Howdy all!   I'm 41 and have been lifting for a long time.  5 foot 10 weighing 198, benching 265 not sure on the body fat at this time.  I'm sure I'm in the 17% range.  Goal is to drop the body fat into the lower teens over the next 4 months.  I work out 4 days on one day off hitting all body parts over the 4 day period.  Plan is to increase cardio with early AM work outs rotating 20-30 min cardio with ABs.  Late Morning I lift for 45min to 1 hour.  What I need help with is the suppliments.  N.O Explode, Cell Mass, Syntha 6, along with BCAA (4), Carnitine(3)  ZMA (1)  Fish Oil (2) and Green Tea (2).  Interested in the NITREX.  I need to do more research to see if I'm taking the right stuff at the right time.  Good Luck to all Viking 

Hey everyone, I'm just starting out here: early twenties, been recovering from CFIDS, so I'm eager to get back into exercise! This place is a great resource, and good for motivation too!

Welcome! Whatever you need, someone here can handle it.

Every Saint has a Past. Every Sinner has a Future.

It seems so odd to me how honesty is honestly the rarest thing upon us. Honestly, it's astonishing.

Hi all!  Man am I glad I found this place.  Everyone actually seems HELPFUL and friendly on this sight.  All the attitude from some of the other sites is getting pretty old.  Ya know, the "if your biceps aren't XX.X" diameter, you are worthless" kind of stuff. 

Anywho, my name is Robert, and I am 37.  I am the definition of an ectomorph.  Just look it up in the dictionary, there is my picture!   Tall and skinny, long arms, flat chest, etc....  I have been 5' 11" and 128-130 since high school.  I have always went through life thinking that since I eat everything under the sun and nothing has changed, I will never get any bigger or heavier.

Then about 2 years ago, my wife started training for figure competitions.  At first I could not adjust to the different meals she was making, so we always had two different meals at dinner time.  But after awhile I came around to liking some of the things she was making and that's when I started noticing the weight gain.

At the same time, I bought a workout program I saw on TV called P90X.  I had NEVER bought anything from an infomercial, let alone a workout program.  But, I have to say, it is a pretty intense workout, not some dance to the bee-bop music and get huge in 48 hours type of deal.  I noticed some changes pretty quickly, and if nothing else, it got me motivated!

I went from 130# and 4.8% BF to 146# and 4.3% BF in about 3 months.  I was really stoked!  During that time I started to learn all I could about nutrition and lifting programs.  I decided since P90X was nothing but isolation routines, that I should but that on the back burner and put together some compound routines.  I came up with this:

Monday (Pull):
Pull-ups                               2 sets to failure
Dumbbell bent-over rows        2 warm up sets, then 2x8
Upright rows                        2 warm up sets, then 2x8
Concentration curls               2 warm up sets, then 2x8
Shrugs                                2 warm up sets, then 2x12
Decline crunches                  3 sets to failure

Wednesday (Legs):
Squats                               2 warm up sets, then 2x8
Deadlifts                             2 warm up sets, then 2x8
Lunges w/dumbbells              2 warm up sets, then 2x8
Standing calf raises              2 warm up sets, then 2x12
Seated calf raises                2 warm up sets, then 2x12

Friday (Push):
Bench press                        2 warm up sets, then 2x8
Bar dips                              2 sets to failure
Bench dips                          2 sets to failure
Tricep pushdowns                2 warm up sets, then 2x8
Shoulder press                     2 warm up sets, then 2x8
Lateral raises                       2 warm up sets, then 2x8
Crunches                            3 sets to failure

I am mainly looking to gain size, so I hope I am on the right track.  I just started my second week into this program last night and so far I like it.  I am always open to any suggestions or comments. 

I do my workouts in the evenings, right after I gets the kiddos to bed, and usually start around 8:00pm and go for about 60 minutes.  I do ballistic and static stretching before and after I workout.  So far this has worked well, as I can get my workout done, get my post-workout nutrition in, shower, drink a casein protein shake, and go right to bed.

Supplements consist of Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey, O.N. 100% Casein (right before bed), a good multivitamin, Udo's 3*6*9 Blend Oil, fish oil soft caps, and BCAA's.

I have my meals/snacks broke down to around every 2 hours.  For daily nutrition, I shoot for 3500-3600 calories, 325-375g of carbs, and 225-250g of protein.  My fat numbers get skewed due to the Udo's oil and the fish oils caps so I don't track them, but I do watch what kinds of fats I take in.

I hope to become a regular around here.  So far I like what I see!

Cheers!
Robert

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I was into this workout/body building thingy in the early to mid 90's and went to the gym 6-7 days a week for 2-4 hrs. Sometimes 2x a day...Yeah I know I wish I could have stuck with it but my mind was elsewhere these past 10 years and now I want back in! I am going to be 38 this June and I weigh 251lbs. at 6ft tall and I really let it go too long. I am happy to say last Fall O signed up to 24 hour gym and about 20 or so sessions of personal training. So wish me luck I haven't set a date but I feel the time has come...so I'm getting ready to go!

Nice to meet everyone!

Hello everybody!  Found this forum and it looked very informative.  I'm a 36 y/o male.  I've been in and out of weight lifting from about 16 to 32.  I've been very consistent for the past 4 years.  Nothing special really, I just lift cause I enjoy it and to keep the gut off

Hello, I accidently stumbled on this forum, but it looks to be just was I was looking for. I'm new to the gym and really have no idea what I am going when I get there. I'm about 6'1"-6'2" and about 135-140. I really don't have any kind of goal in weight or anything I just want to be happy with what I look like. You guys seam like a friendly bunch.

Hi, not so new here....used to be a member about 3-4 yrs ago under the name shera.  Hi "mda1125" Marc!  Couldn't recall my password so I had to re-register.
 
Anyhoo, I'm 40 now and 2 kids later, and am back getting on track.  Stat's are 123lbs, 5'2 18-20%b.f 
 
Am training at home so far, which does work, if you know what you are doing  B4 kids the goal was to compete in figure, but I just don't have the discipline what with being a stay at home mom of two toddlers (2 and 3). Ya that's my cardio right there.
 
Just remembered how much good info was here, and the folks here were/are so great too.

Hi all, my first post here.  I came across this forum browsing the web, and it seems to be quite informative.  I've just turned 28, and I'm an ironworker that specializes in rebar placement.  I don't workout in a gym, as I find my job gives me a fairly good workout, though I know that I am lacking in some areas.  My job is most demanding on the legs, lower back, biceps, and shoulders.  My chest is hardly ever used, and is one area I've often thought of working on.

I went to a local suppliment store yesterday, and picked up some ready mix creatine and whey protein mix, and am starting my regimen today.  I'm only about 140lbs and 5'8, so I'm looking to bulk up a bit.  I will post some pictures later.

Age: 28
Height: 5'8
Weight: April 2007 - 135
Currently 152

Suppliments
Testing Muscle Asylum Project Anabolic O.D.
Ultimate Nutrition Muscle Juice Shake
Animal Pak multivitamin
Flax Oil

Hello Everyone,
My name is Beau I am an Aries and like long walks on the beach. lol.. I am an Inspired bodybuilder lacking the body. Well I should say its getting there. I just need to master the eating part. I am 27 yoa 5'9' 160.lbs. I work in Law Enforcement so can help with legal trouble, I spent 18 months in Iraq as an Infantryman where I hit the weights hard maxing at 175.lbs considering I was 145 when I started my training. I learned with hard work and DEDICATION you can achieve Anything.Well looking forward to meet some awesome Friends here. So hit me up... your Friend Beau.

Well i am 5'5 and i am 140 lbs. I use to be in great shape but i got to comfortable in my relationship. So now i want to get back in my peek shape. I trained for 4 years and now i am getting back into swing of things. I am ready to take this serious again with my diet. I just joined to learn more about supplements, and any new cooking ideas. I am a little rusty right now.

I'm 28, 68Kg, 175cm and body fat unknown, I have worked out in the past but for the last 2 years I had done nothing until January this year.
 
My current goal is to attain a fitness models body by June 29th. I have never had abs before or always had too much fat to see them.
 
I live in costal town in Viet Nam so food choices, good gyms and the like are hard to come by, nutritionists don't exist here.
 
I work offshore, average 5 weeks at time with 2-4 weeks break. While I'm working offshore food choice is very limited, the gym is a small machine, one flat bench, treadmill and a boxing bag. I've also got very limited timeframes for doing exercise.
 
I'm currently eating 5 meals a day, 3 of which being a can of tuna in vegetable oil with a large salad including tomato and zucchini.
 
While I had my time off work, I hired a personal trainer from the best gym in the city; he put me on a course of cardio/abs on an odd day, then up to me on the even day. I found improvements before but now I have started to slow down again and need some direction. I need assistance with my routine, nutrition and timetable for eating and working out.
 
I won't go on here, but will post my quires in the Nutrition and Training Forums.
 
This looks like a great site.
 

Hello everyone!! Welcome to DBB.

If you need anything, there is always someone around who can help you with your specific questions and needs.

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hey to all the new members!!!!  Ladies, check out some of the fitness, figure and female areas too!!
Linda

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Hi everbody! My name is Melissa and I am 29 yrs old. I have 3 girls ages 2,7, and 9. I workout often, and am at 11% body fat. Exercise is my passion, and I even took a part time job at my gym helping out in the weight room. I am hoping to learn more on how to build, and about supplements. I am looking foward to chatting with people who won't think I am too thin to be exercising. Just because I am small(5'1, 107lbs) doesn't mean I can't exercise and weight lift! Besides, when people tell me I don't need to work out cuz I am already small, I always ask them how they think I got this way in the first place! Bye!

Hi there my names Dusty Wheeler I'm 22 yrs old 5'5 140 lbs, I have a bowflex ultimate 2 my goal is to gain size and tone up a little, So there is a little bit about me nice meeting you all.

Hi everyone,
                my partner and i are fairly new to weight training, i am 45 years old 5ft 5" and weigh 152lbs,my goal is to lose all my excess fat and gain muscle, am not sure what i should expect starting at my age, we go to the gym 5 times a week 3 days weight training and 2 days HIIT cardio we can only spend an hour at the most at each visit. we have been going to the gym for 5 weeks now and i have to say i am really enjoying it, yes its hard work but i feel great when we finish, i am hoping to learn a lot from the discussbodybuilding forum                                              
bye for now
 

That's awesome Gym Bunny, after 5 weeks of putting in time like that you're well on your way to making this a constant habit that will pay off big time!!

Hello everyone,
 Spent 20 yrs in the U.S. Airforce. Retired in 2000 at 215lbs,the age of 39. Now 8 years later..... was sitting (yes, sitting) at 320lbs. Doctor started giving me pills for high blood pressure told me if I don't start doing something Im going to need lots of meds shortly. So, six weeks ago I got up and back into the gym. Currently at 283lbs. Feel better, looking better, but still a long way to go. I've been reading DBB forums for a couple of months now. Lots of info here, also like the way the posts are run. Very clean this forum. I decided to join up and be heard. I still have lots of questions.
 
Thanks,
Wetdawg
 
    

ORIGINAL: Wetdawg

Hello everyone,
Spent 20 yrs in the U.S. Airforce. Retired in 2000 at 215lbs,the age of 39. Now 8 years later..... was sitting (yes, sitting) at 320lbs. Doctor started giving me pills for high blood pressure told me if I don't start doing something Im going to need lots of meds shortly. So, six weeks ago I got up and back into the gym. Currently at 283lbs. Feel better, looking better, but still a long way to go. I've been reading DBB forums for a couple of months now. Lots of info here, also like the way the posts are run. Very clean this forum. I decided to join up and be heard. I still have lots of questions.

Thanks,
Wetdawg

   

Welcome WetDawg
You'll find alot of great information
here at DBB.COM
congrats on the wonderful progress that you've made so far!
Keep up the good work!

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

Hi
 
I'm Joseph,
I'm 15, freshmen in high school.
 
Some goals I have are..
 
-Track team next year
-Wrestling team next year
-One hand pull up by Junior year
 
Anyway..
 
Hello!

just to give a bit of what i did , i was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 9-2006 at the age of 48 , weighing in at 300 lbs at 5`10" , started a strict diabetic diet and induced walking , with the weather turning colder by 11-2006 i pirchased a Bladez elliptical and started doing nothing but cardio it was very hard for me at 1st but gradually work at it , by the time 7-2007 came along i came down from a 50 waist size pants , xxl shirt to a size 36 waist size ,xl shirt with a loss of 100 lbs ! yes it was alot of work and self disapline , seeing that i was wasting away muscle i purchased a olmpic bench and weight`s along with a complete set of dumbbells to go along with it and started to weight train as of now ( 4-2008 ) my blood gloucose level`s has dropped wonderfully and are very under controll in which it has made me very happy knowing that the meds i was on have been cut in half , along with cholestrerale levels and blood pressure all has come down to make the dr`s smile and say i have done very good , and with me picking up 20lb`s and feeling so much stronger than i did when i started this , i know to alot that this may not be a big deal but to me it was a journey i never thought id finished but i stuck to it and great results , currently i am working harder to reduce even more fat and trying to see 185 lbs b4 i can say i am done and working even more with the weights that have become my second life . i want to say that this is a intresting web site and im very glad i have found it , to those that think they cant do such thing`s as i and as many others have done , dont give up keep at it even when it gets to be a hard thing for you to do and to those that are in wonderfull phisic i envy them being i wish i was 30 years younger but being closer to turning 50 i will keep the faith and hard work up to see my goal of 185 that i have set . wishing all a hello and a blessing .

hey everyone, I'm just starting out here, i randomly came across this site and I'm so glad i did!! this site is very motivating and informational, after reading a few forum I couldn't help but register. Well Here I go, I'm in my early twenties, about 5'10 185. My main goal is to gain some muscle and tone up about, and become healthier, I'm certain I will find everything i need to know here!!  Nice to meet everyone.

Hey guys a friend of mine from the gym referred me over here. My name's Chris, I'm turning 17 in less than three weeks and have been lifting for the last year. Only four months ago did I actually get serious and buy a gym membership. I'm on the short side, only 5'5 weighing in at 128ish lbs. I've been taking creatine and just started taking 100% whey protein. I'm sure you'll see me here alot.