Introduce Yourself

Hi,
I'm from the Dom Rep, a new member here, Female, 26 yrs, 5'4" and 140 lbs, pear shaped.
Looking forward to loose some pounds and keep them off!

All my life I've always done a fair amount of sports (capoeira, tennis, soft tennis, ping pong), belly dancing, i like to run and always been at the gym, basically i like to exercise...although i've always had a good body shape i don't seem to obtain the physique i'm aiming for (rock butt and hard abdomen)! After i turned 20 i've been going back and forth from 125lbs which was my average weight to 140lbs...once (3 years back) i even went up to 155lbs for a 5 month period! 

I'm currently lacking discipline in my workout, since i like to do it but i don't follow a strict routine, and well....diet has always been my weakness since i like to eat... a lot!

I've been drinking a nutritional shake from Universal "Tone and Tighten" which helped me get to and stay at 128lbs from may 2008 to november 2008, but i had to turn in my masters thesis this december and i did a mess from nov 2008 until a month back...so now i'm back to 140 lbs.

A friend suggested this forum and told me it helped him a lot! So i expect to get the inspiration i need here and read some articles/tips and achieve my target.

Gigi

Welcome GiGi,
  We have three of the best women on the internet here (RippedChick, TheHardWay, and Jane). I'm sure they will help you get to where you want to be. They even keep me motivated. Once again...Welcome!

Team Keine Ausreden = No Excuses
mein scheinehund ist daheim
48 yrs young
6'5" 270 Lbs

Well im DJ im 6'5'', 300 lbs... : (, i want to lose 50 lbs gaining lean muscle and losing alot of body fat. i love working out but i lose motivation when im bored. so yea glad to be here and i hope i find some good information : )

Hey
 
My name is Jon and I've been lifting for about a year and a half.  About a month or two ago I started altering my weights and cardio days.  Hope to find out some good tips and routines to build muscle and lose weight.
 
Later.

Hey Chris
 
My name is Jon.  I've been lifting for a year and half and the best I can tell you is stick with it.  It takes time and hard work to build and get that bench up for some people.  Just use it to get better, be patient, and work had man.

I'm D-Fisch and I'm getting back into intense sport training. I used to train hard for football and was a county all-star reciever. I am now training to hopefully make a big splash for the University of South Florida hockey team in the fall.

Height: 5'8"
Weight: 150lbs.
"No Excuses"

Hi my name's TJ I'm 19 I go to Purdue and I'm off for the summer so I figured, "what the hell, time to stop looking/lifting like a puss!" and I joined this site because of a recommendation from a friend. Can't wait to get started!

Hi my name's Junior, from Sydney Australia.
22 years old. 5'8, 110kg(lb?) into contact sport. Play rugby league and rugby union, love strength training and just any training in general as long as its intense.
Goals are to increase strength, size, power. Recently started the Max-OT training and enjoying it, taxing, but good.

110 kg = 225 lbs.

I'm glad you like Max-OT, although IMO, starting strength would have been a legitimate routine to try.

kg x 2.2 = lb.

ACE-CPT, NASM-CPT, AFPA-Nutrition Consultant 

Just dropping a line to say hi to everyone and introduce myself.
Have always kept pretty fit through work and all the sport that i have done... but now am doing a desk job so am going to have to start doing a little bit of proper training. Did a full on 6 month stint in the gym a couple of years ago and loved it, so am looking forward to starting back up again!

Hey Everyone....
 
Well first things first.  I am 25 years old and I am enilisted in the Air Force.  Im not a big guy by any means but one day I would like to be able to say that I am.  I am 5'10" and 185lbs with roughly about 12% body fat.  As a kid growing up I was always the skinny/slender type and I have a real hard time putting on weight.  I seem to burn fat/calories more often than I can consume them, and what is the kicker is that I love to eat.  I eat about 5-6 times a day not including protein shakes.  I have been lifting weights on and off for about 4 years, but this last year I have been really dedicated not missing the gym unless Im on my death bed.  My goal is to gain as much weight as I can and increase my strength along the way.  I joined this forum so I can get as much help as I can on better routines and eating habits so I can reach my goals faster.  So pretty much help me any way you guys can.  I appreciate all your future comments and suggestions.  later.
 
 
 
 
 

Hey everyone, My name is Jenny from Los Angeles, CAlifornia. I'm not a newbie but I feel like I am lol
Here I am start everything all over again, I lost my job couple months ago and it was frustrating me for a while made me lose track. I'm back and I'm ready.... wish me the best guys ...

Hi there Jenny. Welcome to DBB.

HI

Hey. I'm 46 and started working out Jan. 15th. We have a workout room at work with treadmills, elipticals,dumbells,and a universal set.I'm usually the only one using the gym in the afternoon.
      I started working out to lower my blood pressure and to lower my cholesteral.In three months of using the eliptical and lifting, a modified pyramid(?), I've been able to get off of my BP. med. and have lowered my cholesteral to an acceptible level !!
   I lost about five lbs.but have put it, and some more, back on in muscle. I'm probably in better shape now than I was at thirty.I'm looking forward to reading,and learning more about body building as I continue to bulk up now and get in even better shape.
         Jim <><
   

Hi, everyone! I'm Karen, and I'm interested in body building/fitness because I haven't been very successful at achieving my goals. I want to have less body fat percentage and more lean muscle.

I was in a bad car crash a year and a half ago-- a drunk driver ran over me and dragged my body for ~60 ft! I'm still in physical therapy, and I can tell that my body is still a lot weaker than it's ever been. My muscles shake when I do the simplest exercises!

Due to my injuries, I am unsure about my potential.  However, I know that with God anything is possible, and I don't think being in shape is too much to ask. I hope to learn a lot, get stronger, and be transformed! God bless!

Hey everyone...just joined the site.  I'm 23 and will be competing in my first show next month, as a Figure competitor. My bf has a show under his belt already....so now he's got me hooked. I'm 5'7" and will be at 115lbs for competition day.

Looking to get some good feedback and advice from you guys here too. Plan for the next 4 weeks: get LEAN (and still try to get some size on me...).

hey how you doing my name is frank i just wanted to say hi to everyone.

hi all, my name is Al from Sydney Australia. i'm 24, 5'10 tall and weigh about 65kgs. Guess i fit the stereotypical lanky guy who never gets fat (yes - since birth).

i've been training on and off for the past 2 years with no significant gains made. im guessing that is primarily because i stop after 6-8 weeks usually (and a few months off after that) due to sickness/non committment.

i've been introduced to Max OT since i started and i like the philosophy. Mum did tell me when i first started that she could see physical gains so it must be working.

right now im changing my routine to goto the gym before work and i think its doing me alot better since my mind is not mentally drained from an exhausting day at work.

hope to get your advice on how to train properly for some results!

oh, and my goal is just to pack a little bit more muscles (all round) rather than being boney and getting teased about having 'scrawny arms' by my female friends :P

cheers

Hello I'm Stuart MacDonald, a filmmaker. I just finished a unique documentary about a guy who wants to look like the guy in fitness ads. The guy is me and we had cameras following me for 2 years showing how I did it. What's facinating about this story is who the supplement industry gives no credit for hard work. To lay people this sport looks like all you need to do is take a pill, drink protien shakes and lift weights. I learned so much about this sport and have gained a huge respect for it just. You see I had to become a bodybuilder just to look like the guy in the ad and I'll tell you what it's nothing but hard work and personal sacrifice. More than you know, if you haven't been in this sport or are thinking about it.
 
I never knew just how isolated you can be when you are dieting down to get tissue thin skin. I shrank down to under 6% bodyfat over a 6 month period and it was hell for the last 6 to 8 weeks. It's amazing how you look when you get super lean but it's also uncomfortable. People don't realize too that you can't look like that all year long too another myth we busted in the film. If you would like to see some clips go to our website at.
fttp://www.iwanttolooklikethatguy.com
 

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Hello I'm Stuart MacDonald, a filmmaker. I just finished a unique documentary about a guy who wants to look like the guy in fitness ads. The guy is me and we had cameras following me for 2 years showing how I did it. What's facinating about this story is who the supplement industry gives no credit for hard work. To lay people this sport looks like all you need to do is take a pill, drink protien shakes and lift weights. I learned so much about this sport and have gained a huge respect for it just. You see I had to become a bodybuilder just to look like the guy in the ad and I'll tell you what it's nothing but hard work and personal sacrifice. More than you know, if you haven't been in this sport or are thinking about it.
 
I never knew just how isolated you can be when you are dieting down to get tissue thin skin. I shrank down to under 6% bodyfat over a 6 month period and it was hell for the last 6 to 8 weeks. It's amazing how you look when you get super lean but it's also uncomfortable. People don't realize too that you can't look like that all year long too another myth we busted in the film. If you would like to see some clips go to our website at.
fttp://www.iwanttolooklikethatguy.com
 

DvD looks great man, the change you made is incredible.

V,
    You're the Clipart Photoshop GOD!

 

Alright, I'm new to this forum, so my first post is just to say hi.

Still getting used to the forum, features, etc. Tons of info here...

Looking forward to make new friends!

That you in the avatar? Looks good. How long have you been into figure building?

Female Bodybuilding

Hey just wanted to introduce myself.  Names Steve aka Hoopie.  Im a competative bodybuilder in the NPC, NABBA, and soon to be NGA/OCB.  took the last year plus off to bring up some lagging parts and put some size on the others.  Recently became an internet board rep for AAEFX supplements.  I train using Power/ Rep Range/ Shock developed by NGA Pro Eric Broser.  Hope to get to know most or all of you here and have a good time....

HOOPIE    
Power/Rep Range/ Shock Athlete
prrstraining.com
AAEFX Internet board Rep
AAEFX.com

Hey guys, I want to start off here by introducing myself to the forum. My name is Ted and I am trying to look into putting on muscle mass and decided to look around the internet and to find the best ways to do it. This seemed like the most straight-forward forums, you guys give great advice here from what i have seen. I am 19 years old, 6'5... and 170 pounds. I've always been that skinny twig and i hope to change that with your guys help, thanks.

Well i'm 18 years old going to Penn State. I've been lifting throughout high school.   I bulked up for football to around 225 lbs with around 15% bf and kept it till around feb. Since then i've cut down with keto to around 190 with about 10% bf.  I strongly enjoy lifting as a full time hobby for personal self satisfaction.

I max around:
Squat - 355
Deadlift - 405
Bench - 275

I joined the forum for tips and advice to help advance my lifting and personal gains

Mavric850


Well i'm 18 years old going to Penn State. I've been lifting throughout high school.   I bulked up for football to around 225 lbs with around 15% bf and kept it till around feb. Since then i've cut down with keto to around 190 with about 10% bf.  I strongly enjoy lifting as a full time hobby for personal self satisfaction.

I max around:
Squat - 355
Deadlift - 405
Bench - 275

I joined the forum for tips and advice to help advance my lifting and personal gains

Dave, you forgot to mention that youre homosexual.

working on explosive phase
vertical: 35
weight: 206

Big 3: 300/440/515

Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.

i mean correct me if im wrong but i believe this is a lifting forum and homosexually is quite out of context here

Hey, I'm 6' tall and around 145lbs. Not sure about my body fat. I've got some muscle from body weight exercises but nowhere near as much as I want to have. I'm going to get into weights and hope to learn what I need to do to build muscle.

Your lifts are pretty similar to mine Dave.

ACE-CPT, NASM-CPT, AFPA-Nutrition Consultant