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Chin
04-21-08, 9:22 am
So we are set for may 3 at hard knox..... 9am!

I am in... Game time... although Stiff might need it earlier...

Chin

herdz
04-21-08, 9:24 am
i dunno how much earlier i can get up and drive and then train lol
what ever i will suck it up! im goin to stratford taht night to watch a bb event to so i gotta make the trip!!
we still posing???


oh and guys check out my new journey.... 8 weeks to fame.... in the Stage secion. i posted sum pics from yesterday

Stiff
04-26-08, 7:15 pm
i dunno how much earlier i can get up and drive and then train lol
what ever i will suck it up! im goin to stratford taht night to watch a bb event to so i gotta make the trip!!
we still posing???


oh and guys check out my new journey.... 8 weeks to fame.... in the Stage secion. i posted sum pics from yesterday

Throw the link in your sig.

Stiff
04-26-08, 7:17 pm
Our event is on the calender. Visit it if you need the address for Mapquest.

herdz
04-28-08, 12:25 pm
Hey boys, the manager at my work got canned so i might no be comming sat due to me being the only one who can work all the time..... shitty but i will keep you guys updated as i find out whats goin on.
peace
Herdz

Stiff
04-28-08, 5:28 pm
Hey boys, the manager at my work got canned so i might no be comming sat due to me being the only one who can work all the time..... shitty but i will keep you guys updated as i find out whats goin on.
peace
Herdz

Please keep us in the loop.

Chin
04-28-08, 7:03 pm
Our event is on the calender. Visit it if you need the address for Mapquest.

Glad to see everyone got along with out me... This Saturday... I am in...

Chin

Sphinx
04-29-08, 4:05 pm
I'll be doing my best to try and make it, just wanted to ask if anyone would mind if I car pooled with them? I'll even chip in some cash for gas.

Chin
04-30-08, 12:51 am
So who is in for this one....

Stiff...
Myself...
Herdz (Maybe)
Hollow?
Shifty?
Pearce?

lol if it turns out to be me and Stiff... I am puking for sure...

Chin

Stiff
04-30-08, 9:08 am
I'll be doing my best to try and make it, just wanted to ask if anyone would mind if I car pooled with them? I'll even chip in some cash for gas.

Pearce is in your area. Try PMing him.

Nightshift
05-01-08, 1:19 am
I won't be able to make it to this one guys. So I guess that means you'll have to hit it twice as hard then!!!

herdz
05-01-08, 8:35 am
Looks like I;m out to guys, gotta work 9-6 saturday now! new manager and he thinks I;m god or something hahaha.....i like to think i am to though!!! ;)


train hard and stay big boys
Herdz

Enforcer
05-01-08, 10:04 am
So who is in for this one....

Stiff...
Myself...
Herdz (Maybe)
Hollow?
Shifty?
Pearce?

lol if it turns out to be me and Stiff... I am puking for sure...

Chin

Wtas up fellas. You guys need to turn those question marks into yeses. There's nothign like getting to train with your fellow Animals. There is just something in the atmosphere those days that brings you to a new level of intensity. We'll all be awaiting the pics. Make sure you guys kill it.

Hollow1
05-01-08, 10:43 am
I know myself I cannot attend the session but even if it is down to only Stiff and Chin, I can guarantee they will be killing it!

HYPERTROPHY81
05-01-08, 5:13 pm
do some damage boys!!!! once again, sorry i can't make it.

Chin
05-02-08, 8:22 pm
Semi Discouraging, but Rain or shine I will be there... So I am wondering what muscle groups everyone is training... or are we going to go our separate ways and train differently? Also If I show up a little earlier can we take some measurements/pics for the busting ass transformation I entered... ?

Chin

Stiff
05-03-08, 3:37 am
It looks like it might just be you and I Chin (unless Sphinx can make it). I'm doing some light back and probably some bis. Bring your game face (and your food).

HYPERTROPHY81
05-03-08, 2:52 pm
so....how was it?

Sphinx
05-03-08, 9:12 pm
As much as I wanted to go, other shit got in the way for me. Nevertheless, I did get a work out today, even though it was my rest day. Oh well, might as well just shovel more food in and make sure I get plenty of sleep for tonight.

I think the next one should be booked now, at least a few weeks in advance so everyone can make arrangements for that date. I'm gonna do my best not to miss it, and hopefully by then I'll have a pretty Animal t-shirt to wear when I go.

HYPERTROPHY81
05-04-08, 12:24 am
As much as I wanted to go, other shit got in the way for me. Nevertheless, I did get a work out today, even though it was my rest day. Oh well, might as well just shovel more food in and make sure I get plenty of sleep for tonight.

I think the next one should be booked now, at least a few weeks in advance so everyone can make arrangements for that date. I'm gonna do my best not to miss it, and hopefully by then I'll have a pretty Animal t-shirt to wear when I go.

it's always cool when you can rock the gear. if you ever wanna workout and have a session before the real ABC, let me know SPHINX. i'm always down.

Stiff
05-05-08, 6:05 pm
Lets throw out some dates then. Most weekends early morning is good for me.

Chin
05-08-08, 1:18 pm
May 24th...

Chin

HYPERTROPHY81
05-08-08, 1:28 pm
any weekend in JUNE.

herdz
05-08-08, 3:45 pm
June 15th is my comp so i will be in TO anyways, lets do er on the 16th

Chin
05-09-08, 12:12 am
June 15th is my comp so i will be in TO anyways, lets do er on the 16th

Shouldn't be an issue for I, but you know that most have their jobs to deal with... I would second the 16th... But for sure I want to get one done between the 16th of June and now...

Chin

Stiff
05-09-08, 1:42 am
That's only a few of us so far. Come on everyone...

Nightshift
05-09-08, 1:42 am
June works!

HYPERTROPHY81
05-09-08, 8:51 am
the 16th could work. i am working. but i will have to get back to you. if it's the 16th, the sooner this date is finalized the better. so may 26th 2008, i'm hoping something will be finalized. i don't mean to be an ass and push this, but i want to fuckin go and meet my ABC:ontario boys. i know we all have jobs, but it's not necessarily my job, but my fucked up contract that makes scheduling anything outside of them really difficult.

herdz
05-09-08, 9:16 am
So monday the 16th maby..... what gym? i will be on my way home so i will just stop in and get a dirty pump with ma boys. hard knox? theres somethin about that place that gets me all jacked up

HYPERTROPHY81
05-09-08, 10:10 pm
good news and bad news. but without going into a long story, what are the chances of keeping this june ABC in toronto?

DeathBeforeDishonor
05-10-08, 11:43 am
Hey whats going on guys, i am very new to the forums. i live about 30 mins north of toronto in king city, i thought it would be great to get in a good workout with some real dedicated people.

looking forward to meeting you all. And learning from the best.

herdz
05-10-08, 11:44 am
Welcome aboard bro!

HYPERTROPHY81
05-10-08, 12:28 pm
Hey whats going on guys, i am very new to the forums. i live about 30 mins north of toronto in king city, i thought it would be great to get in a good workout with some real dedicated people.

looking forward to meeting you all. And learning from the best.

welcome aboard ryan!!! read your "introduce yourself" posting. congratulations on quite the transformation and lookin forward to your journey.

Chin
05-10-08, 1:18 pm
Hey whats going on guys, i am very new to the forums. i live about 30 mins north of toronto in king city, i thought it would be great to get in a good workout with some real dedicated people.

looking forward to meeting you all. And learning from the best.

Welcome to the Ontario ABC chapter... look forward to training with you and I like your screen name... lol

good news and bad news. but without going into a long story, what are the chances of keeping this june ABC in toronto?

Well we've had an ABC meet in Missisauga before... I remember there being some serious problems with Stiff and Shifty finding a gym that would allow cameras... Pearce's gym... 365 Fitness is where we held it last time... so you would probably have to talk to Pearce and Stiff...

Chin

DeathBeforeDishonor
05-10-08, 1:53 pm
Thank you for the warm welcome brothers,
I must say ive been reading through several of your journeys and i am quite impressed with your dedication and effort you all put into this lifestyle.

We all have a dream, but there only some people willing to work there ass of for it.
I see the hardwork and dedication you guys put forth and i am happy to find a group of people that i can relate too.

I'm looking forward to training with you all.

You guys can just call me "Ryan" because DeathBeforeDishonor is a little long haha.

HYPERTROPHY81
05-10-08, 2:22 pm
Thank you for the warm welcome brothers,
I must say ive been reading through several of your journeys and i am quite impressed with your dedication and effort you all put into this lifestyle.

We all have a dream, but there only some people willing to work there ass of for it.
I see the hardwork and dedication you guys put forth and i am happy to find a group of people that i can relate too.

I'm looking forward to training with you all.

You guys can just call me "Ryan" because DeathBeforeDishonor is a little long haha.

is DBD okay with you? hopefully you start a journey of your own too. i'll have to pick your brain about how you lost the weight. 30% to 9%, you bet i'll be picking your brain. LOL.

DeathBeforeDishonor
05-10-08, 3:43 pm
is DBD okay with you? hopefully you start a journey of your own too. i'll have to pick your brain about how you lost the weight. 30% to 9%, you bet i'll be picking your brain. LOL.

Yea bro "DBD" is fine, and i will be starting my journey shortly, and i will go into depth about how i pulled off the 30% to 9% for now lets just say it was a learning experience.

ronnie
05-11-08, 6:40 pm
hello to everyone, im new to this site and am anxious to visit my first ABC meet.

herdz
05-12-08, 8:13 am
hello to everyone, im new to this site and am anxious to visit my first ABC meet.

Welcome man! hope to see ya out in June! what kind of training do you do, how old are ya, tell us abou urself man!!

Herdz

Hollow1
05-12-08, 12:16 pm
Welcome DeathBeforeDishonor and ronnie! Looking forward to training with you in one of the upcoming ABC sessions.

HYPERTROPHY81
05-12-08, 5:45 pm
hello to everyone, im new to this site and am anxious to visit my first ABC meet.

welcome to the forvum ronnie!!!! hope to meet you at the next ABC.

Stiff
05-13-08, 3:58 pm
Hey whats going on guys, i am very new to the forums. i live about 30 mins north of toronto in king city, i thought it would be great to get in a good workout with some real dedicated people.

looking forward to meeting you all. And learning from the best.

hello to everyone, im new to this site and am anxious to visit my first ABC meet.

Welcome to both of you. I know ronnie, so it will be easy for the 2 of us to carpool to the next session if you are interested.

DeathBeforeDishonor
05-13-08, 11:32 pm
have you guys decided on a date for the next meet? Im assuming the next one will be held in Cambridge?

Stiff
05-13-08, 11:36 pm
have you guys decided on a date for the next meet? Im assuming the next one will be held in Cambridge?

Nothing yet. Everybody seems busy. I am seeing HYPERTROPHY81 on Thurs and will have to talk to him some more about travel arrangements if it is held in Cambridge. Don't worry, you won't be left out of the loop. Perhaps we could arrange a workout between the two of us if you are interested in checking out Hard Knox for the first time.

herdz
05-14-08, 9:19 am
June 16th!!!! thats my day of choice guys, mabey even the 13th, 2 days b4 my show, good chance to get in a final pump and do some posing, let u guys see all my had work.

Stiff
05-14-08, 9:22 am
June 16th!!!! thats my day of choice guys, mabey even the 13th, 2 days b4 my show, good chance to get in a final pump and do some posing, let u guys see all my had work.

I'll know by the end of the week which will be better for me.

DeathBeforeDishonor
05-16-08, 11:39 am
Nothing yet. Everybody seems busy. I am seeing HYPERTROPHY81 on Thurs and will have to talk to him some more about travel arrangements if it is held in Cambridge. Don't worry, you won't be left out of the loop. Perhaps we could arrange a workout between the two of us if you are interested in checking out Hard Knox for the first time.

Bro if gas wasn't so much money right now id be down for checkin it out, Just bought my food for the week and i barely have enough money to get my ass to the gym haha

herdz
05-16-08, 6:28 pm
Looks like your walkin big man!! lol, think of it as your pre-workout cardio and warm up ;)

Chin
05-17-08, 12:35 am
Alright Fellas... keep me in the loop... I am working like a 9-6 with this class... Stiff Let me know what you want to do monday....

Chin

Cloud Strife
05-17-08, 5:06 pm
Sweet - I was wondering if Ontario had an ABC

Stiff
05-20-08, 7:43 pm
This is getting more difficult to please everyone. I have an idea. I want everyone to PM me the days in June and July that best work for them. That way I can figure out which days have the most people available to make it and hopefully the others will be able to do some arranging so that they make it out themselves.

Stiff
05-20-08, 7:44 pm
Sweet - I was wondering if Ontario had an ABC

You'd better believe it! Welcome aboard.

Chin
05-21-08, 12:09 am
This is getting more difficult to please everyone. I have an idea. I want everyone to PM me the days in June and July that best work for them. That way I can figure out which days have the most people available to make it and hopefully the others will be able to do some arranging so that they make it out themselves.

Hey Buddy,

If you want me to do the leg work for the next meet... I will be more than happy to help... My class is done after this week and I am clear to just work and lift for the rest of the summer... Let me know what you want to do... and get some sleep lol... Thats why I didn't bother you on Monday...

Chin

Chin
05-21-08, 12:10 am
Bro if gas wasn't so much money right now id be down for checkin it out, Just bought my food for the week and i barely have enough money to get my ass to the gym haha

Sweet - I was wondering if Ontario had an ABC

Welcome fellas... I look forward to lifting with the both of you...

Chin

Stiff
05-21-08, 12:17 am
Hey Buddy,

If you want me to do the leg work for the next meet... I will be more than happy to help... My class is done after this week and I am clear to just work and lift for the rest of the summer... Let me know what you want to do... and get some sleep lol... Thats why I didn't bother you on Monday...

Chin

I should be ok, but thank you for the offer. In order to coordinate everything we may need to have some people driving to Toronto and Hamilton to pick everybody up. Is this something you would be willing to volunteer for?

Nightshift
05-21-08, 12:30 am
I would be willing to pick people (from the east end) up from a GO Station in Mississauga if they can get that far.

Chin
05-21-08, 12:33 am
I should be ok, but thank you for the offer. In order to coordinate everything we may need to have some people driving to Toronto and Hamilton to pick everybody up. Is this something you would be willing to volunteer for?

I can do it... depends... though... if everyone chips a few dollars for gas... (Haven't started work yet) It shouldn't be an issue. My only concern is... if we are going to hold an event per say at knox... would I have to drive to Hamilton and come back to Cambridge?

If its one way like the event is at 365 or something like that I could drive out of my way to go to Hamilton then to Missisauga...

Chin

Chin
05-21-08, 12:34 am
I would be willing to pick people (from the east end) up from a GO Station in Mississauga if they can get that far.

Holy Crap... You are still around Shifty... man its been ages since you've posted... Good to see you are still here... and kicking... How are things?

Chin

Stiff
05-21-08, 1:02 am
If it is to be a weekend morning I could then drive people back to their area on my way into work if they are near the airport.

Nightshift
05-21-08, 2:52 am
Holy Crap... You are still around Shifty... man its been ages since you've posted... Good to see you are still here... and kicking... How are things?

Chin


Still alive and kicking!!

Cloud Strife
05-21-08, 1:58 pm
You'd better believe it! Welcome aboard.

Welcome fellas... I look forward to lifting with the both of you...

Chin



Right on bros - thanks!

Hollow1
05-21-08, 2:18 pm
Great to see another Canuck joining! Welcome aboard Cloud Strife!

Sphinx
05-22-08, 8:40 am
If it is to be a weekend morning I could then drive people back to their area on my way into work if they are near the airport.


Are you talking about Pearson International in Toronto?

And in terms of date for the ABC, I'd only ask early morning weekend, just cause there'll be no traffic on the way there, and not that much on the way back.


I can do it... depends... though... if everyone chips a few dollars for gas... (Haven't started work yet) It shouldn't be an issue. My only concern is... if we are going to hold an event per say at knox... would I have to drive to Hamilton and come back to Cambridge?

If its one way like the event is at 365 or something like that I could drive out of my way to go to Hamilton then to Missisauga...

Chin


I'm gonna do what I can to get to this one, Chin, I'd definitely pay up if I could hitch a ride with you, I live in Brampton but I wouldn't mind having to go to Mississauga to have to be picked up there as you go on the way.

HardGainer369
05-22-08, 8:21 pm
I can do it... depends... though... if everyone chips a few dollars for gas... (Haven't started work yet) It shouldn't be an issue. My only concern is... if we are going to hold an event per say at knox... would I have to drive to Hamilton and come back to Cambridge?

If its one way like the event is at 365 or something like that I could drive out of my way to go to Hamilton then to Missisauga...

Chin


hey guys, havent written in a while and im just trying to keep up with the next ABC to see if i can make it..i live in Hamilton and i noticed Chin is concerned about going to Hamilton then back to cambridge..is there someone in my area that might need a lift up to the next ABC, ill definetaly drive

Chin
05-24-08, 6:38 pm
hey guys, havent written in a while and im just trying to keep up with the next ABC to see if i can make it..i live in Hamilton and i noticed Chin is concerned about going to Hamilton then back to cambridge..is there someone in my area that might need a lift up to the next ABC, ill definetaly drive

Ha make sure your sister doesn't steal the car this time... Also its dependent on where the meet is... I think we should shore up a location for stiff and then we can work on the date...

Chin

Stiff
05-27-08, 1:21 am
Are you talking about Pearson International in Toronto?


I do indeed!

I think we should shore up a location for stiff and then we can work on the date...
Chin

Like I said, Hard Knox has offered us the use of it's facilities whenever we need them. I haven't seen Pierce in a while (which makes sense, he's deep in contest prep) so his gym may be unavailable. If Sphynx or one of the others in the GTA thinks they have somewhere we could train I'd like to hear of it via a PM. I can then send them my phone number so that their gym manager can contact me.

herdz
06-03-08, 9:05 am
Hey boys,
I'm just shy of a week and a half out from the Worlds in Toronto. Just letting you guys know that things are going great and my diet is on track and on schedual!! I'm a solid 176lbs as of yesterday after my workout in my boxers. The event will be on the 15th of June at the Metro Toronto Convention Center at the John Bassett Theatre 255 Front St. W
Pre-lims are 9am, finals are at 3. There is also an expo all weekend (the 15th is the sunday and final day). Hope some of you can make it. Wish me luck fellas.
Peace,
Herdz

Hollow1
06-03-08, 9:21 am
Wishing you the very best herdz!!!!!

TheBassGuy
06-03-08, 9:23 am
good luck!

Stiff
06-04-08, 12:09 am
Hey boys,
I'm just shy of a week and a half out from the Worlds in Toronto. Just letting you guys know that things are going great and my diet is on track and on schedual!! I'm a solid 176lbs as of yesterday after my workout in my boxers. The event will be on the 15th of June at the Metro Toronto Convention Center at the John Bassett Theatre 255 Front St. W
Pre-lims are 9am, finals are at 3. There is also an expo all weekend (the 15th is the sunday and final day). Hope some of you can make it. Wish me luck fellas.
Peace,
Herdz

I am definitely going to do my best to make it.

herdz
06-04-08, 10:40 am
Hope to see some of you guys come out and support!! ANIMAL all the way boys!

Herdz

Chin
06-10-08, 11:37 pm
Just out of curiosity... Is anyone consider/and or going to the FAME's this weekend? Also any word for the next ABC meet?

Chin

Stiff
06-11-08, 12:11 am
It looks like I'll be working this weekend. I can't take time off as I have to save as much moolah as possible in the coming months. If people are interested we can train that morning at hard knox prior to you guys heading to see herdz do his thing.

herdz
06-11-08, 2:14 pm
Hope some of you can make it out to my comp, if not wish me luck guys! need all the support i can get, you guys are just as important as my boys at home here. We are brothers and we gotta be there for eachother! And ya we gotta pump soon, i got another comp next saterday in london as well so anytime after that im down!
Peace,
Herdz

Hollow1
06-11-08, 2:30 pm
Hope some of you can make it out to my comp, if not wish me luck guys! need all the support i can get, you guys are just as important as my boys at home here. We are brothers and we gotta be there for eachother! And ya we gotta pump soon, i got another comp next saterday in london as well so anytime after that im down!
Peace,
Herdz

Wishing you all the best herdz!

herdz
06-11-08, 3:19 pm
Wishing you all the best herdz!

Thanks Hollow1, means alot bro!
herdz

Hollow1
06-11-08, 3:34 pm
Thanks Hollow1, means alot bro!
herdz

Looking forward to the next time we all can get together!

Stiff
06-11-08, 4:02 pm
Hope some of you can make it out to my comp, if not wish me luck guys! need all the support i can get, you guys are just as important as my boys at home here. We are brothers and we gotta be there for eachother! And ya we gotta pump soon, i got another comp next saterday in london as well so anytime after that im down!
Peace,
Herdz

You know that while I can't make it in body, I'm there with you in spirit. I can send you a picture of myself to keep in your wallet if you like. You know, something for you to strive for, lol!

herdz
06-11-08, 4:12 pm
You know that while I can't make it in body, I'm there with you in spirit. I can send you a picture of myself to keep in your wallet if you like. You know, something for you to strive for, lol!

hahah whatever works for you buddy! Thanks for the support! ;)
EAT IT!!!!

Herdz

Stiff
06-11-08, 4:15 pm
hahah whatever works for you buddy! Thanks for the support! ;)
EAT IT!!!!

Herdz

Pretty soon you are going to have to change your sig to fit another "first" in there.

Hollow1
06-12-08, 9:14 am
You know that while I can't make it in body, I'm there with you in spirit. I can send you a picture of myself to keep in your wallet if you like. You know, something for you to strive for, lol!

Pretty soon you are going to have to change your sig to fit another "first" in there.

Sounds like somebody is a little high on himself...lol...just kidding Stiff!

Definitely see another first being added to your sig!

herdz
06-13-08, 7:44 am
Well boys, im leavin home here in about an hour or so, I'll be in TO until Sunday afternoon sometime. Gimme a shout on the celly if you guys wanna get ahold of me. 519 365 6643!

Peace,
Herdz

Hollow1
06-13-08, 7:47 am
Well boys, im leavin home here in about an hour or so, I'll be in TO until Sunday afternoon sometime. Gimme a shout on the celly if you guys wanna get ahold of me. 519 365 6643!

Peace,
Herdz

One more time herdz, wishing you the best!!!

herdz
06-15-08, 11:29 pm
Well ill have my pics up tmrw! i came home with a 2nd place, bull shit 2nd though boys but fuck it, i got one next weekend ill rock em and show them whats up!!

Peace,
Herdz

Stiff
06-15-08, 11:41 pm
ill rock em and show them whats up!!

Peace,
Herdz

You'd better!

I am still waiting on the pics from our last trip, when can we expect to see these ones?

Nightshift
06-15-08, 11:55 pm
Great job Herdz!!! I couldn't make it to the show like I had wanted too. Well done!!!

Bmang
07-01-08, 7:44 pm
Hey brothers,

I'm in burlington, ontario. Was wondering how many of the bretheren would be interested in having a moster truck tire flipping, farmer walk carrying, sled dragging, log pressing, battle rope slapping good time? If there's enough interest I might be able to book the gym so we could have it all to ourselves. Let me know....

cheers,

Bmang

big H
07-01-08, 9:07 pm
i havent been to any abc meets yet and im diein too good ole strength challenge would be sick and its summer so im not as tied down

Stiff
07-01-08, 9:47 pm
I'm in.

Chin
07-02-08, 12:29 am
I'm in.

HA.. you're the one in charge... We could do an ABC meet then go to laserquest...? Beat up on some kids...?

Chin

HardGainer369
07-02-08, 2:42 pm
We could do an ABC meet then go to laserquest...? Beat up on some kids...?



hahaha, im down for that !!

Stiff
07-03-08, 2:00 am
Better yet... paintball! I have an MR3. I've been thinking about a paint-bow too.

Chin
07-03-08, 8:37 am
Better yet... paintball! I have an MR3. I've been thinking about a paint-bow too.

Sadly I can only do laser quest... A) I hate getting shot in the face/head region by paintballs B) I am the new assistant manager at Laser Quest Kitchener so I might be able to swing a group discount haha... almost as good as beer...

Secondly, I think we should throw some dates out there for the summer ABC meet... its been a while for everybody I think...

Chin

Stiff
07-03-08, 5:22 pm
Sadly I can only do laser quest... A) I hate getting shot in the face/head region by paintballs B) I am the new assistant manager at Laser Quest Kitchener so I might be able to swing a group discount haha... almost as good as beer...

Secondly, I think we should throw some dates out there for the summer ABC meet... its been a while for everybody I think...

Chin

I can usually arrange a day off as long as I have enough time. Bmang, what days are best for you and the gym manager?

Bmang
07-03-08, 5:58 pm
The best days for it are probably a saturday or sunday, cause saturday we're open 8am till noon, and we're closed sundays.

big H
07-03-08, 6:47 pm
im usually free weekends.. once we set a date im in this time.. pinky swear

HardGainer369
07-03-08, 7:37 pm
i already have my schedule for july so pick a day and i can let you guys know...whay location are we looking at

Bmang
07-03-08, 8:07 pm
the gym is in burlington, walkers and harvester area. I posted the name and website earlier but i guess it got deleted for obvious reasons, but if you guys want a look see, pm me and i'll shoot over the website for it

Chin
07-03-08, 11:33 pm
the gym is in burlington, walkers and harvester area. I posted the name and website earlier but i guess it got deleted for obvious reasons, but if you guys want a look see, pm me and i'll shoot over the website for it

Thats not too far for us... its only about 30 - 40 minutes to Burlington from my place. Man how can they be closed on a Sunday...? Thats brutal... I was going to suggest the first date to be the 27th of July... strictly because I have to have my transformation pics in on the 28th so I think it would be cool to get that session in then... all be it I will probably lift like shit... but I am all looks right now.... ha

Chin

Stiff
07-04-08, 12:47 am
the gym is in burlington, walkers and harvester area. I posted the name and website earlier but i guess it got deleted for obvious reasons, but if you guys want a look see, pm me and i'll shoot over the website for it

PM sent.

Chin
08-04-08, 6:47 pm
Gents... Lets get this shit done... Summer is winding down... Bulking season is coming up ha...

Lets get the word back out there and show how us Canadians "eh?" do it...

Chin

Hollow1
08-04-08, 8:01 pm
Gents... Lets get this shit done... Summer is winding down... Bulking season is coming up ha...

Lets get the word back out there and show how us Canadians "eh?" do it...

Chin

Take off Hoser! May be a couple more members joining shortly...

Stiff
08-04-08, 11:22 pm
I just sent the new member a PM. He seems like a solid fellow. I hope to meet him this week. I can find out his schedule then.

Kostadinos
08-05-08, 8:52 pm
Hey whats goin on everyone, just joined the forums today and wanted to introduce myself..My name is Kostadinos but every1 i kno calls me danny so feel free to use either...i am from markham north of toronto and go to school at Wilfrid Laurier - Chin i assume u r the same Chin i kno from school lol - just really seriously got into all this stuff this summer as i always worked out but was never serious about diet or anything - i have gone from 220 to about 185 and i am on the 8th week of my cut going to 12 weeks seeing great results and getting compliments left right and centre and it feels great. anyways look forward to posting on here and getting to know you guys. take her ez

Danny

Stiff
08-06-08, 12:48 am
Hey whats goin on everyone, just joined the forums today and wanted to introduce myself..My name is Kostadinos but every1 i kno calls me danny so feel free to use either...i am from markham north of toronto and go to school at Wilfrid Laurier - Chin i assume u r the same Chin i kno from school lol - just really seriously got into all this stuff this summer as i always worked out but was never serious about diet or anything - i have gone from 220 to about 185 and i am on the 8th week of my cut going to 12 weeks seeing great results and getting compliments left right and centre and it feels great. anyways look forward to posting on here and getting to know you guys. take her ez

Danny

Welcome. Us Ontario Animals are a pretty close knit group. Feel free to get to know some of us through our respective journeys. Both Hollow1's and Chin's are pretty popular. If you like you can send me a PM and set a time to come and train with me. Usully I can get a few of us together on pretty short notice.

Hollow1
08-06-08, 7:21 am
Hey whats goin on everyone, just joined the forums today and wanted to introduce myself..My name is Kostadinos but every1 i kno calls me danny so feel free to use either...i am from markham north of toronto and go to school at Wilfrid Laurier - Chin i assume u r the same Chin i kno from school lol - just really seriously got into all this stuff this summer as i always worked out but was never serious about diet or anything - i have gone from 220 to about 185 and i am on the 8th week of my cut going to 12 weeks seeing great results and getting compliments left right and centre and it feels great. anyways look forward to posting on here and getting to know you guys. take her ez

Danny

Welcome to the forvm Kostadinos!

herdz
08-08-08, 10:55 am
So when are we training? haha man i havnt been on in a while, whats up boys. I;m 200lbs hahah long ways from 171 i was at my comp ha. still see the abs to, barely haha

Chin
08-08-08, 4:21 pm
Hey whats goin on everyone, just joined the forums today and wanted to introduce myself..My name is Kostadinos but every1 i kno calls me danny so feel free to use either...i am from markham north of toronto and go to school at Wilfrid Laurier - Chin i assume u r the same Chin i kno from school lol - just really seriously got into all this stuff this summer as i always worked out but was never serious about diet or anything - i have gone from 220 to about 185 and i am on the 8th week of my cut going to 12 weeks seeing great results and getting compliments left right and centre and it feels great. anyways look forward to posting on here and getting to know you guys. take her ez

Danny

Ha, Yup that would be me...Quoted as the big Asian in Laurier? I am going back up in weight after my transformation contest... So you are Anthony Kaps roomie... ? Oh and Welcome to the Board... Danny... Next time you see me in the gym ha just stop me...

Oh and I am seeing what Stiff and Hollow are saying about next week... our gym is closed on the 13th and the 14th...

Chin

Chin
08-08-08, 4:22 pm
So when are we training? haha man i havnt been on in a while, whats up boys. I;m 200lbs hahah long ways from 171 i was at my comp ha. still see the abs to, barely haha

Miss your post ha... sorry bro... Shoot some dates out... We've been having a poor response from what I hear...

Chin

Chin
08-14-08, 9:44 pm
Gentlemen... lets get on this guys... I feel the urge to slap heads because I feel no one is stepping up...

Only 3 weeks of summer left... LETS GET 'ER DONE!!!

If you guys are even interested in doing one before the end of summer... Check in now... Be heard...

Chin

Pearce
08-14-08, 10:01 pm
Hey all,

I havent been around because of work and a recent divorce i just went through, however, i am in the best shape of my life and ready to bang out a killer fuckin training session..

I got picked for the bodybuilding.com transformation of the week, you can see it here

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/transm183.htm

I competed in the !DFA Toronto Classic on July 12th at a weight of 194, i am currently 214 and am just as conditioned.. the rebound you get from 6 months of dieting is awesome...

waist is 31.5" -- those of you that have seen me in my big fat off season mode (which i will never return to) should be shocked, lol


ANYWAYS BOYS, LETS GET THIS FUCKIN PARTY STARTED.. I did parking lot lunges on tuesday and im sore as fuck but lets rock this bitch out.

-Jeff

Stiff
08-15-08, 12:17 am
How about we set a date. I recommend Aug 30.

Chin
08-15-08, 12:32 am
How about we set a date. I recommend Aug 30.

I'll probably have to work that day... but I am in...

Chin

Nightshift
08-17-08, 3:29 pm
I'm out till Novenber!

Stiff
08-17-08, 3:32 pm
I'm out till Novenber!

What about coming to eat with us if this happens?

Nightshift
08-17-08, 3:38 pm
I think I'm going to be away. Since I haven't any vacation yet this year, I'm jamming things into these last few weekends.

If you guys feel like having one in early December (I'm sure you'll have a few between now and then), I have a gym for it already.

Stiff
08-17-08, 10:49 pm
I think I'm going to be away. Since I haven't any vacation yet this year, I'm jamming things into these last few weekends.

If you guys feel like having one in early December (I'm sure you'll have a few between now and then), I have a gym for it already.

Variety is good. Keep me in the loop, I always want to know how you're doing.

CreatineSteve
08-18-08, 9:32 pm
this is so sick i def. gotta hop on one of these pack gatherings...
im in Toronto but out of commision due to a foot surgery recently but if it went down in the near area id still reach for some post workout eating n that
EZ!

Chin
08-22-08, 8:54 pm
this is so sick i def. gotta hop on one of these pack gatherings...
im in Toronto but out of commision due to a foot surgery recently but if it went down in the near area id still reach for some post workout eating n that
EZ!

Welcome to the forvm and the Ontario ABC chapter...

As for the 30th of August like I called it... I work 5 till midnight...

Chin

Hollow1
08-23-08, 11:08 am
Welcome to the forvm and the Ontario ABC chapter...

As for the 30th of August like I called it... I work 5 till midnight...

Chin

Looks like I'll be working that day as well and on a long weekend too boot.

Hollow1
08-23-08, 11:09 am
this is so sick i def. gotta hop on one of these pack gatherings...
im in Toronto but out of commision due to a foot surgery recently but if it went down in the near area id still reach for some post workout eating n that
EZ!

Welcome to the forvm CreatineSteve!

Chin
08-23-08, 8:44 pm
Sunday the 31st?

Chin

Stiff
08-25-08, 8:15 am
Sunday the 31st?

Chin

I think that might work. Anyone else?

Stiff
08-25-08, 8:15 am
Welcome to the forvm CreatineSteve!

Ditto. You have to come out!

HYPERTROPHY81
08-25-08, 8:43 am
I think that might work. Anyone else?

what time on the 31st? and where?

Chin
08-25-08, 11:21 pm
what time on the 31st? and where?

Fuck yes Buddy, where the hell have you been...! Its good to see you are alive and kicking still, how are you? I am assuming it will be at Hard Knox, we only have one gym owner here right now lol...

I propose a 12PM or Noon Meet... Lifting by 1PM... Done by 2:30PM and then off to eat then lift again at about 6PM... you better believe I am considering a whole day... hell yeah...

Chin

CreatineSteve
08-26-08, 12:06 am
where at everybody??
btw thx hollow1 n stiff!

Chin
08-26-08, 12:12 am
where at everybody??

What do you mean? Where would we hold the meet? I am assuming its Hard Knox gym in Cambridge... our wonderful ABC Coordinator is the gym's owner...

http://s219.photobucket.com/albums/cc309/OntarioABC/Dec%201st/?action=view&current=Front2-1.jpg

Chin

Hollow1
08-26-08, 3:50 am
what time on the 31st? and where?

Good to see you back! Hope all is well!

navyfrogman44
08-26-08, 5:27 pm
hey guys im a new member here i live just west of london , im in for a meetup downhere its awsome theres a chapter for here its great to see.

Hollow1
08-26-08, 5:35 pm
Great to see the Canadian numbers growing! Welcome to the forvm navyfrogman44!

navyfrogman44
08-26-08, 5:38 pm
thanks for the greet Hollow1
cheers!

HYPERTROPHY81
08-26-08, 7:10 pm
Good to see you back! Hope all is well!

THANKS HOLLOW!!!!! it's good to be back. lol!!! things are great. i'm doing much better. i've got a tonne of catching up to do with all my fellow animals.

HYPERTROPHY81
08-26-08, 7:12 pm
Fuck yes Buddy, where the hell have you been...! Its good to see you are alive and kicking still, how are you? I am assuming it will be at Hard Knox, we only have one gym owner here right now lol...

I propose a 12PM or Noon Meet... Lifting by 1PM... Done by 2:30PM and then off to eat then lift again at about 6PM... you better believe I am considering a whole day... hell yeah...

Chin

hey CHIN, i've been good. i've been on the sand, helping to coach. i've also been in chilling out in CUBA!!! it's been quite the adventure. you can sort of say i'm back. i don't think i'll be able to make the meet. i had a last minute change in my schedule. i'll finalize my attendance in the next couple of days.

Stiff
08-27-08, 8:50 am
hey CHIN, i've been good. i've been on the sand, helping to coach. i've also been in chilling out in CUBA!!! it's been quite the adventure. you can sort of say i'm back. i don't think i'll be able to make the meet. i had a last minute change in my schedule. i'll finalize my attendance in the next couple of days.

I hope you can make it out. The 31st at noon looks good.

Hard Knox is the place... 620 King Street East, Cambridge, Ont.

herdz
08-27-08, 12:05 pm
HI BOYS!!!!!!


so i was in the hospital with poancreantitas the last week but im out and fully recovered now ha. so this sunday is the day huh and Hard Knox eh.... i'll try my best to make it guys, if i cant ill be at the next one i hope!! fuck i miss u guys haha arnold this year again? haha

Herdz

Hollow1
08-27-08, 12:06 pm
Damn herdz, I wasn't aware you were in the hospital. Hope you are feeling 100% now!

herdz
08-27-08, 12:08 pm
Damn herdz, I wasn't aware you were in the hospital. Hope you are feeling 100% now!

Hey man,
I'm 100% i think not sure its been 2 full days out now and today is the third so I;m gunna lift today...chest an bi's, will see how it goes and let ya know. Just eating sum chicken thighs and veggies right now ha.

Herdz

Hollow1
08-27-08, 12:14 pm
Good to hear your feeling 100% and ready to hit the iron. If I don't see you at this ABC session, I'll definitely catch up with you at the next.

Chin
08-27-08, 12:45 pm
So are we 100% go with this?

Chin

Hollow1
08-27-08, 12:49 pm
Chin and Stiff you guys know my situation, I can’t commit for sure and it is possible I might be a last minute surprise.

Chin
08-27-08, 12:53 pm
Chin and Stiff you guys know my situation, I can’t commit for sure and it is possible I might be a last minute surprise.

Oh most definitely Hollow... I am just wondering because if people will turn up I'll will go back to Toronto on Sunday... after the meet... parents called me and they need my van...

Chin

HYPERTROPHY81
08-27-08, 12:59 pm
i've proven, once again, that i can only hope to one day attend an ABC. i'm out for the 31st. sorry fellas.

Hollow1
08-27-08, 1:03 pm
Fellow hosers, check it out:

http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=20346

Hollow1
08-27-08, 7:35 pm
I'm out on Sunday!

Stiff
08-27-08, 10:31 pm
Wow, now everybody is backing out. Is it going to be just you an me again Chin?

Chin
08-28-08, 12:48 am
Wow, now everybody is backing out. Is it going to be just you an me again Chin?

I work Monday Tuesday... I'm not going home... lol...

Chin

Hollow1
08-28-08, 6:53 am
Wow, now everybody is backing out. Is it going to be just you an me again Chin?

I'm getting The Coach for most of the weekend so I am taking the full opportunity and enjoying it!

Chin
08-29-08, 7:19 pm
What are we going to be training?

Chin

Hollow1
08-29-08, 7:25 pm
What's the count so far...Stiff...Chin...and...

Chin
08-29-08, 8:43 pm
What's the count so far...Stiff...Chin...and...

Good point... As long as its not shoulders... that is my workout tomorrow...

Chin

Hollow1
08-30-08, 11:37 am
I've got my boy so I'll be passing up on this ABC session...soon I will have plenty of time to hit up the iron with you guys.

CreatineSteve
08-30-08, 11:08 pm
sorry i wont be making it guys, cant come up with a ride that far out, hopefully by the next meet up ill have my own ride, cuz i was so amped this week about goin, only to be crushed!
blaaaaaaa my bad boyz

Chin
08-31-08, 2:08 am
Stiff, don't know if you will get this but TXT me tomorrow about whats going down... I will txt you when I get up...

Chin

CreatineSteve
09-01-08, 1:17 am
did it still go down boys?!

Hollow1
09-01-08, 7:19 am
Well!?

Stiff
09-03-08, 6:16 pm
Yah, I had a great ABC meet... all by myself :(

TheBassGuy
09-03-08, 9:19 pm
Yah, I had a great ABC meet... all by myself :(

I have one-man ABC meets all the time up here man :)

Stiff
09-04-08, 1:40 pm
I have one-man ABC meets all the time up here man :)

The problem with us in Ontario is the sheer size of our area. I think it would help if we could arrange drivers coming from each municipality.

Hollow1
09-04-08, 1:55 pm
The problem with us in Ontario is the sheer size of our area. I think it would help if we could arrange drivers coming from each municipality.

Well...I'd go if you drove, it's quite the distance from my place to your gym...lol!

Chin
09-04-08, 1:59 pm
Well I know there are at least 3 people that are on the board that go to Laurier... so its not a problem for me to bring them...

Chin

TheBassGuy
09-04-08, 3:36 pm
The problem with us in Ontario is the sheer size of our area. I think it would help if we could arrange drivers coming from each municipality.

It's roughly 14 hours for me to drive to the GTA...

Stiff
09-05-08, 12:59 am
Well I know there are at least 3 people that are on the board that go to Laurier... so its not a problem for me to bring them...

Chin

Sounds like a solid plan.

It's roughly 14 hours for me to drive to the GTA...

I'd recommend a serving of shock therapy during the trip then... lol. Perhaps find someone you could take shifts driving with?

CreatineSteve
09-06-08, 1:36 pm
lol good plan, yea if that could be arranged im sure it'd help a lot, round up everyoen from each area separate then meet at the neutral spot

Stiff
09-06-08, 11:34 pm
lol good plan, yea if that could be arranged im sure it'd help a lot, round up everyoen from each area separate then meet at the neutral spot

If you are in Toronto I believe Pearce and Hypertrophy live there.

Chin
09-07-08, 5:28 pm
It's roughly 14 hours for me to drive to the GTA...

ha fly to Waterloo it has a regional airport that I just learned about... lol I suck

Chin

Hollow1
09-07-08, 5:43 pm
ha fly to Waterloo it has a regional airport that I just learned about... lol I suck

Chin

Chin man where've you've been!? That's been there for a while now.

Chin
09-07-08, 6:01 pm
Chin man where've you've been!? That's been there for a while now.

Yeah I know... I've lived in waterloo for 4 years now lol... I just suck...

Chin

HardGainer369
09-15-08, 9:10 pm
Hey guys, anyone receive the intra aid yet? it came to my house today but no one was home to get it..they will come again tomorrow..and i owe $22.00...anyone know what that is for? shipping im guessing?

Chin
09-15-08, 9:40 pm
Hey guys, anyone receive the intra aid yet? it came to my house today but no one was home to get it..they will come again tomorrow..and i owe $22.00...anyone know what that is for? shipping im guessing?

Shipping and Holding Fee? I paid absolutely nothing... I got mine today and its Yellow and all SHINEY... I want to take some now... but I must wait for the rest of my supps...

Chin

Stiff
09-15-08, 10:30 pm
Hey guys, anyone receive the intra aid yet? it came to my house today but no one was home to get it..they will come again tomorrow..and i owe $22.00...anyone know what that is for? shipping im guessing?

Strangely UPS has a habit of charging some of us S&H fees, and others of us nothing. I hope I'm part of the "no fee" club this time. I was performing my morning ablutions when the UPS guy showed up today and I just missed him. Hopefully I catch him tomorrow.

HardGainer369
09-15-08, 10:57 pm
wait, so UPS doesnt always charge? thats gay lol

Chin
09-16-08, 12:19 am
wait, so UPS doesnt always charge? thats gay lol

Since I've been in my place, I've had 2 Packages shipped to me from Universal.... Neither of them I had been Charged for...

I am assuming if you get it on the first try... they don't charge you?

Chin

ProteinJunkie
09-16-08, 12:54 am
Hey fellas,

Although it’d be cool to think there is a “no fee club”, there isn’t a thing. The value of your shipment will dictate whether you are going to have to pay a fee or not. For example – anything valued less than $20 bucks isn’t going to cost you a penny. Having said that, the service in which the shipper has it shipped also dictates the fee cost as well so it’s hard to say one way or the other. Aside from that, your package could arrive “fee free” and then you get a nice little envelope in the mail a week later with your name on it and an invoice inside. All scenarios are possible. Here’s a link I dug up from their site that asses USP’s rates for Customs Clearance into Canada that should help give you an idea of what you’re all up against…

http://www.ups.com/content/ca/en/shipping/cost/zones/customs_clearance.html

Chow,
PJ

Chin
09-23-08, 12:31 am
Hey fellas,

Although it’d be cool to think there is a “no fee club”, there isn’t a thing. The value of your shipment will dictate whether you are going to have to pay a fee or not. For example – anything valued less than $20 bucks isn’t going to cost you a penny. Having said that, the service in which the shipper has it shipped also dictates the fee cost as well so it’s hard to say one way or the other. Aside from that, your package could arrive “fee free” and then you get a nice little envelope in the mail a week later with your name on it and an invoice inside. All scenarios are possible. Here’s a link I dug up from their site that asses USP’s rates for Customs Clearance into Canada that should help give you an idea of what you’re all up against…

http://www.ups.com/content/ca/en/shipping/cost/zones/customs_clearance.html

Chow,
PJ

Not just another Pretty Face... ha...

Fall session anyone?

Chin

Nightshift
09-23-08, 4:17 am
I got mine no problem. I didn't get charged, and they left it at my front door. I've never had a problem with not receiving anything, they always just leave it on my doorstep.

TheBassGuy
09-23-08, 5:01 pm
I believe its a customs thing. I get nailed every time I order from universal directly. I know my inzer belt was sent UPS and customs phoned and asked me what was in the box so they could charge accordingly. My friend works at the border, I'll ask him if they're responsible for the charges.

Stiff
09-28-08, 10:51 pm
I live in an apartment so I don't have a doorstop, but luckily I have a good super. She signed for it. Pretty good stuff. I think it had a high dose of BA in it's proprietary blend as I get the tingles and I am a regular user of bulk BA.

HardGainer369
09-29-08, 10:59 am
whos going to the arnold this year? im looking to go and figured it would be cheaper to go in a group..is anyone going?

Stiff
09-30-08, 10:05 am
whos going to the arnold this year? im looking to go and figured it would be cheaper to go in a group..is anyone going?

Last year Nightshift, Herdz, and I went together. As I am going to be a new father at the time it will be unlikely that I am going this year.

Chin... are you going? You may be the only one with a van.

jroderick
10-03-08, 10:06 am
hey guys, I just joined the forum, and figured I'd check out if there was an ABC in my area. Low and behold some of you guys are right around me (guelph). I'll be checking back often, is there gunna be a fall meet anytime soon?

Hollow1
10-03-08, 10:34 am
Welcome to the forvm jroderick! There should be one coming up soon.

Stiff
10-03-08, 5:24 pm
hey guys, I just joined the forum, and figured I'd check out if there was an ABC in my area. Low and behold some of you guys are right around me (guelph). I'll be checking back often, is there gunna be a fall meet anytime soon?

I'd love to get one going. Do you have weekends off?

Chin
10-09-08, 12:43 am
God help us all if we can not do an ABC meet before Christmas... I am not going to lie as we grow it becomes harder... but shit come on Fellas... I am going to suggest a December 1st Meet to mark the 1 year anniversary... I know some people will have exams... I will... but I will sacrifice my free time to study so I can make it...

What do you think?

Chin

Hollow1
10-09-08, 7:25 am
God help us all if we can not do an ABC meet before Christmas... I am not going to lie as we grow it becomes harder... but shit come on Fellas... I am going to suggest a December 1st Meet to mark the 1 year anniversary... I know some people will have exams... I will... but I will sacrifice my free time to study so I can make it...

What do you think?

Chin

I'm liking it!

Chin
10-09-08, 9:27 am
I'd love to get one going. Do you have weekends off?

Speaking about this weekend... My Gym is closed... and I'm not going home because I work Sunday Monday and Tuesday...

12 - 5:30 on Sunday and Monday... Wanna throw down Stiff... Hollow? Anyone?

Chin

Hollow1
10-09-08, 9:28 am
Speaking about this weekend... My Gym is closed... and I'm not going home because I work Sunday Monday and Tuesday...

12 - 5:30 on Sunday and Monday... Wanna throw down Stiff... Hollow? Anyone?

Chin

Pass by me, got my boy this weekend.

Stiff
10-09-08, 1:22 pm
Speaking about this weekend... My Gym is closed... and I'm not going home because I work Sunday Monday and Tuesday...

12 - 5:30 on Sunday and Monday... Wanna throw down Stiff... Hollow? Anyone?

Chin

I'm free on Sunday as I have to work all Saturday.

Sphinx
10-10-08, 10:59 pm
Greetings!

Been a while since I posted anything here, been real busy with personal stuff including weight lifting. Now that everything is a bit settled for me, any firm date for an ABC? I'm very much interested in coming to one of these to learn from you guys cause just from reading your journeys and meeting Stiff, I know I'm still a rookie at this game and I'm hungry to learn more.

In terms of dates, I can only do weekends, just to toss a date in the air that would work for me, October 25th. Stiff, I know you mentioned you like hitting it early morning, is this something that fits your schedule? The place would have to be the gym there in Cambridge as I don't go to any gyms myself, I have my own leaking, cold little dungeon with very limited equipment.

Now, speaking of weight lifting, I'm in a bit of a snag. I'm looking to start a cutting phase in about a week and am gathering information as to how to approach this the best way possible for maximum results.

So far, I know that cutting calories is probably the most important thing. Any recommendations as to which types of foods to get plenty of and which to avoid?

I am having some trouble with is the actual training. I don't know if I work out enough, or perhaps too much. Comparing my routines to the ones offered here on the Animal site, mine are much shorter (40-60min) I use 6-8 exercises, with reps; 15x1, 10x1, 5x1, 15x1. The weights increase per set so I can only do the max set of reps. I currently do no cardio, asides from biking 7kms (all together) to and from work. My equipment is limited to a bench for bench pressing, a lat pulldown machine with a pulley at the bottom, and of course my weight plates and bars (curl, and bench) What I want to know is, what should my workouts look like? Should I decrease weight lifting (I workout Mon-Fri by the way, weekends are rest) and give more time to cardio?

I appreciate all input as I strive in my personal quest of turmoil and struggles, its a never ending battle with the iron it seems...

Stiff
10-11-08, 1:07 pm
Greetings!

Been a while since I posted anything here, been real busy with personal stuff including weight lifting. Now that everything is a bit settled for me, any firm date for an ABC? I'm very much interested in coming to one of these to learn from you guys cause just from reading your journeys and meeting Stiff, I know I'm still a rookie at this game and I'm hungry to learn more.

In terms of dates, I can only do weekends, just to toss a date in the air that would work for me, October 25th. Stiff, I know you mentioned you like hitting it early morning, is this something that fits your schedule? The place would have to be the gym there in Cambridge as I don't go to any gyms myself, I have my own leaking, cold little dungeon with very limited equipment.

Now, speaking of weight lifting, I'm in a bit of a snag. I'm looking to start a cutting phase in about a week and am gathering information as to how to approach this the best way possible for maximum results.

So far, I know that cutting calories is probably the most important thing. Any recommendations as to which types of foods to get plenty of and which to avoid?

I am having some trouble with is the actual training. I don't know if I work out enough, or perhaps too much. Comparing my routines to the ones offered here on the Animal site, mine are much shorter (40-60min) I use 6-8 exercises, with reps; 15x1, 10x1, 5x1, 15x1. The weights increase per set so I can only do the max set of reps. I currently do no cardio, asides from biking 7kms (all together) to and from work. My equipment is limited to a bench for bench pressing, a lat pulldown machine with a pulley at the bottom, and of course my weight plates and bars (curl, and bench) What I want to know is, what should my workouts look like? Should I decrease weight lifting (I workout Mon-Fri by the way, weekends are rest) and give more time to cardio?

I appreciate all input as I strive in my personal quest of turmoil and struggles, its a never ending battle with the iron it seems...

That's a lot to answer. I feel it would be best if you got to come out to a small ABC meet (I'm thinking last weekend in Oct.) where you can hear about different approaches used by some of the guys. We'd also get a better idea of where you are sitting training wise before we give out advice.

What do you guys think of Oct 26th?

Sphinx
10-11-08, 10:15 pm
That's a lot to answer. I feel it would be best if you got to come out to a small ABC meet (I'm thinking last weekend in Oct.) where you can hear about different approaches used by some of the guys. We'd also get a better idea of where you are sitting training wise before we give out advice.

What do you guys think of Oct 26th?

I can make the 26th, say, 7 or 8 a.m.?

Chin
10-12-08, 2:44 am
I can make the 26th, say, 7 or 8 a.m.?

Ha... I don't know how well thats gonna work? Stiffles can we do it on 3 hours of sleep?

Chin

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10-14-08, 12:54 am
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Hollow1
10-14-08, 7:21 am
That's a lot to answer. I feel it would be best if you got to come out to a small ABC meet (I'm thinking last weekend in Oct.) where you can hear about different approaches used by some of the guys. We'd also get a better idea of where you are sitting training wise before we give out advice.

What do you guys think of Oct 26th?

I have my boy that weekend, so I'll be sitting that one out.

Moses
10-14-08, 9:26 pm
Where did you boys come from, just found this thread and i think its great. Count me in for any meets that you have coming up, of course on the condition that you would allow me and my boys to attend such a dubious event, and also that set event doesn't interfere with my training. All I need to know is where and when and what to bring!

Chin
10-14-08, 10:11 pm
That's a lot to answer. I feel it would be best if you got to come out to a small ABC meet (I'm thinking last weekend in Oct.) where you can hear about different approaches used by some of the guys. We'd also get a better idea of where you are sitting training wise before we give out advice.

What do you guys think of Oct 26th?

Well based off of sleep and if I have to work in the AM you know I'm in...

Chin

Stiff
10-15-08, 9:25 pm
Where did you boys come from, just found this thread and i think its great. Count me in for any meets that you have coming up, of course on the condition that you would allow me and my boys to attend such a dubious event, and also that set event doesn't interfere with my training. All I need to know is where and when and what to bring!

Looks like we may be having one on the 26th of Oct. It will be in Cambridge. Location... Hard Knox Fitness, 620 King Street East, Cambridge, Ont.

Chin
10-16-08, 4:03 am
Looks like we may be having one on the 26th of Oct. It will be in Cambridge. Location... Hard Knox Fitness, 620 King Street East, Cambridge, Ont.

Time me... ? Man you so know we're doing it on 4 maybe 5 hours of sleep tops...

Chin

Chin
10-18-08, 11:46 am
Work til 3AM on the 26th... got the rest of the day off... I'm in...

Chin

Stiff
10-18-08, 8:51 pm
Work til 3AM on the 26th... got the rest of the day off... I'm in...

Chin

Good. Sleep after.

Moses
10-19-08, 9:18 pm
ill try and make this meet but i got work a little later in the day

Stiff
10-20-08, 8:51 pm
ill try and make this meet but i got work a little later in the day

Shouldn't be a problem, we're talking early (to some people) in the morning.

Chin
10-21-08, 7:53 pm
lol 7:30 to 8:30 AM... Solid... haha... I'm in...

Chin

Sphinx
10-21-08, 8:05 pm
lol 7:30 to 8:30 AM... Solid... haha... I'm in...

Chin

Sounds good to me.

Chin
10-22-08, 2:41 am
Upon Further Review... we are meeting at 7:30 - 8:00AM? Then leaving on our own regard? I think Marc is in...

Chin

Sphinx
10-22-08, 8:19 pm
Great start time, even better day of the week cause the highways will be empty. Only thing that sucks is I'm 64 kilometers away... whatever, Stiff comes down to work at Pearson, I'm pretty sure I can pull this trip off ;)

Stiff
10-24-08, 10:39 am
Great start time, even better day of the week cause the highways will be empty. Only thing that sucks is I'm 64 kilometers away... whatever, Stiff comes down to work at Pearson, I'm pretty sure I can pull this trip off ;)

It only takes 45min if the traffic is good and you are going the speed limit.

Stiff
10-25-08, 10:54 am
So far it looks like just Chin, Sphinx and I. Anyone else?

Chin
10-25-08, 12:33 pm
Argh... Stiff... you didn't change the times you liar...

Chin

Stiff
10-26-08, 9:58 pm
Argh... Stiff... you didn't change the times you liar...

Chin

I gave you the right time. At least you got to see me today, even if it was really early.

CreatineSteve
10-28-08, 12:20 am
7 30-8am is not for me fellas,
im a starving zombie at that time!

Sphinx
10-28-08, 4:31 pm
7 30-8am is not for me fellas,
im a starving zombie at that time!

SOL man, that ABC already happened.

Stiff
10-28-08, 11:02 pm
7 30-8am is not for me fellas,
im a starving zombie at that time!

Come on... Chin and I were running on under 3hrs sleep and we both had gone close to 48hrs without sleep before that little nap due to horrible work schedules.

superheavywieght
10-29-08, 4:45 pm
Come on... Chin and I were running on under 3hrs sleep and we both had gone close to 48hrs without sleep before that little nap due to horrible work schedules.

All right when is the next meeting I am going to try and drive up from windsor so if anyone needs a ride you can jump in :)

Stiff
10-29-08, 6:09 pm
All right when is the next meeting I am going to try and drive up from windsor so if anyone needs a ride you can jump in :)

See this herdz? Now you can't complain about the drive.

I'd say we should have a session this weekend and have everybody dress up as their favorite Animal, but there isn't enough planning time and I don't think we'd be able to tell who's supposed to be who.

Instead why don't we plan for late November / early December?

big H
10-29-08, 6:41 pm
late november would be sweet.. location location?

Sphinx
10-29-08, 9:06 pm
late november would be sweet.. location location?

I'm down to go at it again, as for the location, it'll most likely be Hard Knox, Stiff's place out by Cambridge, I think the town is called Preston...

Chin
10-30-08, 12:30 am
Come on... Chin and I were running on under 3hrs sleep and we both had gone close to 48hrs without sleep before that little nap due to horrible work schedules.

Not the most productive lifting session I've ever had... but I haven't missed an ABC yet so... shoot out the time and place, I will be there...

Chin

superheavywieght
10-30-08, 3:51 am
Late november and or december works for me. Thanks for the invite just give me a date time and address to google :).

jaim91
11-02-08, 7:22 am
Hey guys!

I was told about the Canadian ABC by a friend on this site, and he reccomended it.

I'm a 21 year old, Kinesilogy Major at Univeristy, and I'm a competitive bodybuilder (I'm actually 5 days out as we speak).

I'm hardcore into lifting, and would love to participate in one of the ABC sessions in Toronto. Can't wait to see when the next one is, and if I can make it! :)

Take care everyone!

stolzenator
11-02-08, 5:29 pm
Hey guys!

I was told about the Canadian ABC by a friend on this site, and he reccomended it.

I'm a 21 year old, Kinesilogy Major at Univeristy, and I'm a competitive bodybuilder (I'm actually 5 days out as we speak).

I'm hardcore into lifting, and would love to participate in one of the ABC sessions in Toronto. Can't wait to see when the next one is, and if I can make it! :)

Take care everyone!

this one right here is legit! the girl's hittin PRs a week out!

Hollow1
11-03-08, 7:28 am
Hey guys!

I was told about the Canadian ABC by a friend on this site, and he reccomended it.

I'm a 21 year old, Kinesilogy Major at Univeristy, and I'm a competitive bodybuilder (I'm actually 5 days out as we speak).

I'm hardcore into lifting, and would love to participate in one of the ABC sessions in Toronto. Can't wait to see when the next one is, and if I can make it! :)

Take care everyone!

Good luck at your show!

jaim91
11-03-08, 8:06 pm
this one right here is legit! the girl's hittin PRs a week out!

Good luck at your show!

Thanks guys!

Really looking forward to the ABC session if it happens in my area!

Chin
11-03-08, 9:16 pm
Thanks guys!

Really looking forward to the ABC session if it happens in my area!

Good to have you on the board, and good luck with your competition... and strictly out of curiosity what University are you attending?

Chin

superheavywieght
11-04-08, 11:22 am
Hey so wats up guys any dates being thrown around for the next ABC. I started doing body weight squats and rack pulls instead of deads so I could work on my form but I need some real life experienced lifters to point me in the right direction?

jaim91
11-04-08, 6:00 pm
Good to have you on the board, and good luck with your competition... and strictly out of curiosity what University are you attending?

Chin

York U.

Where are you from?

redskin 344
11-04-08, 6:03 pm
nice im from Toronto, Canada which is in Ontario. Im based in Jersey right now.

Stiff
11-04-08, 7:20 pm
Hey so wats up guys any dates being thrown around for the next ABC. I started doing body weight squats and rack pulls instead of deads so I could work on my form but I need some real life experienced lifters to point me in the right direction?

We did one around Christmas last year, but I want to get one in by Dec. When would you be available?

York U.

Where are you from?
He's attending WLU in Waterloo. Good luck from me too.

nice im from Toronto, Canada which is in Ontario. Im based in Jersey right now.

When are you going to be back?

Chin
11-05-08, 1:12 am
He's attending WLU in Waterloo. Good luck from me too.

Haha... Thanks Dad... Geez Stiffles...

Yeah I was just wondering, I'm a Bio/Psych Student...

Chin

superheavywieght
11-05-08, 5:00 pm
We did one around Christmas last year, but I want to get one in by Dec. When would you be available?


He's attending WLU in Waterloo. Good luck from me too.



When are you going to be back?

Im in I will make sure I can be there just set a date and time.

Chin
11-12-08, 11:22 am
Lets set it up then start shooting out dates

jaim91
11-30-08, 5:37 am
I'll be in Florida for winter break from Dec 14 - 24, and then I'm assuming you'll all be busy with the holidays....soo....

Are we thinking the new year, maybe?

Stiff
11-30-08, 7:52 pm
I'll be in Florida for winter break from Dec 14 - 24, and then I'm assuming you'll all be busy with the holidays....soo....

Are we thinking the new year, maybe?

I'll find out my jan schedule and throw some weekends out there for discussion.

Nightshift
12-01-08, 1:19 pm
I'm in for Jan and Feb!!!

Hollow1
12-01-08, 1:24 pm
I'm in for Jan and Feb!!!

Who is this one called Nightshift!?!?

I vaguely remember that name…can it be?

Nightshift
12-01-08, 1:33 pm
Who is this one called Nightshift!?!?

I vaguely remember that name…can it be?


For that remark, you will be doing shoulders with me!!!!!

I will also make you tarin at Midnight!!!!!

Hollow1
12-01-08, 1:56 pm
For that remark, you will be doing shoulders with me!!!!!

I will also make you tarin at Midnight!!!!!

Hmmm…shoulders at midnight you say…make sure you have yourself a nap then.

Stiff
12-02-08, 12:17 am
It's been awhile, but the name "Nightshift" conjures up images on leg warmers and jazzersize sessions. Perhaps I'm thinking of the wrong guy.

Hollow1
12-02-08, 7:03 am
It's been awhile, but the name "Nightshift" conjures up images on leg warmers and jazzersize sessions. Perhaps I'm thinking of the wrong guy.

That’s the guy!!! I knew I knew him!!! I was out with The Coach the other day at a store and we happened upon a rack of leg warmers. My son looked up to me and asked, “Dad what do leg warmers do?” I looked at him and said, “Son I am going to tell you a story. A story of a mighty man. A man who could proudly wear leg warmers.”

Stiff
12-02-08, 9:01 pm
That’s the guy!!! I knew I knew him!!! I was out with The Coach the other day at a store and we happened upon a rack of leg warmers. My son looked up to me and asked, “Dad what do leg warmers do?” I looked at him and said, “Son I am going to tell you a story. A story of a mighty man. A man who could proudly wear leg warmers.”

His were specially made to fit on his calves I think.

Hollow1
12-03-08, 8:11 am
His were specially made to fit on his calves I think.

If the legends are true, they were hand knitted by the elderly women of Dildo, Newfoundland!

Chin
12-03-08, 5:02 pm
I have no idea whats going on anymore... ha

Chin

Hollow1
12-03-08, 10:06 pm
I have no idea whats going on anymore... ha

Chin

I believe we are seeing the re-emergence of the one called Nightshift!

Stiff
12-03-08, 11:04 pm
I believe we are seeing the re-emergence of the one called Nightshift!

From what I hear, that's now a misnomer.

Hollow1
12-04-08, 7:07 am
From what I hear, that's now a misnomer.

Say it ain't so!

Nightshift
12-04-08, 2:17 pm
Misnomer? Do explain!!

Hollow1
12-04-08, 2:35 pm
Misnomer? Do explain!!

Would you not be considered Dayshift now?

Nightshift
12-04-08, 2:43 pm
Still do my best work at NIGHT!!!

Stiff
12-04-08, 9:17 pm
Still do my best work at NIGHT!!!

That's what the ladies say.

andrewT
12-08-08, 4:45 pm
Hey Count me in too guys

I live in the GTA area. I also go to York U for Kin (like Jaim91) and we are on strike right now so let me know when the next will be. Hopefully I will be able to join you guys!