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just started my prep -
Good Luck Vinny. I am looking foward to your progress reports, your journey.
We are here with ya!
AWESOME!!!
I definitely look forward to your posts. Good luck bro!
widdlewade44
02-14-07, 4:52 pm
Good luck Vinny! Looking forward to watching your progress.
Kevin
widdlewade44
Thanks Guys........i Will Post, But I'll Bore You For The Next 22 Weeks Lol.....so I Will Keep A Log Starting 12 Weeks Out With Pictures And Everything.
Thanks Guys........i Will Post, But I'll Bore You For The Next 22 Weeks Lol.....so I Will Keep A Log Starting 12 Weeks Out With Pictures And Everything.
Damn 22 weeks that soon!
Shit, I get get started with my prep...LOL
TRAIN HARD AND SMART VINNY!
Revolutionary
02-14-07, 11:36 pm
Hey Vinny I jus saw a video of you on youyube lol dang that video was since before i was fuckin born dude.... but u were still a huge beast..... i didnt think people were that big until recently..... guess i was wrong. Good luck with your show prep...
can you post a link of it?
stumblin54
02-15-07, 4:24 am
Good luck Vinny, I'm definitely rootin' for ya because you possess all the traits that I look up to. Thanks for that.
Stumblin
LouMessina
02-15-07, 10:33 am
"can you post a link of it?"These won't give you a clue of what Vinny's current condition is because he's progressed quite a bit, but here you go: YouTube 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP9ZLAVNs0o) YouTube 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEbo_sFV4O8) YouTube 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7K8uf8Qhmk)
I once reviewed a competition at which Vinny was the guest poser. I reiterated part of it in another forum:"I recall the first time I saw Vinny guest pose at a local event in NJ several years ago. Having never seen him in person, I didn't know what to expect. I detected an air of confidence when he took the stage. I was soon to find out why.
I was immediately struck by Vinny's pleasing aesthetic physique. He was well beyond anyone whose physique was labeled "pleasing" or "aesthetic" at the time, or today. He easily fit in with the classics, but he carried more fullness & swelling to key muscle groups, such as his lats; quads; delts; pecs; & biceps.
What made him unusually riveting, was how his size was kept in check by outstanding tapers; unusual overall balance; & a tapered thickly-muscled mid-section, which was amplified by his wide, thick, & tapered lats. This is not only a rare & valued trait today, but it was nearly unheard of then.
When Vinny completed his posing routine, I was aware of 2 facts: His posing presented his physique well; & He was unusually comfortable & confident, allowing him to focus on a routine that flowed well & was pleasing to watch.The latter trait only comes to a competitor with good reason. That is, he has received ample positive feedback in the past. This proved to be a valuable trait because it confirmed my reaction to his physique.
The routine, in concert with how well it was created around his physique, caused me to consider Vinny to be 1 of the 2 best posers who were active in the sport at the time."Vinny Galanti (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=322178&d=1154471845)
G Diesel
02-15-07, 11:01 am
just started my prep -
Good shit Vinny G... This is your year bro. Bringing that card back to NJ. Peace, G
See, I just love Vinny...This was really great footage Lou...thanks so much. Vinny is just amazing..perfection to me (sighing now) ;)
I know he will just kill it for this next show. Vinny will bring it...and thensome!
These won't give you a clue of what Vinny's current condition is because he's progressed quite a bit, but here you go: YouTube 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP9ZLAVNs0o) YouTube 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEbo_sFV4O8) YouTube 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7K8uf8Qhmk)
I once reviewed a competition at which Vinny was the guest poser. I reiterated part of it in another forum:"I recall the first time I saw Vinny guest pose at a local event in NJ several years ago. Having never seen him in person, I didn't know what to expect. I detected an air of confidence when he took the stage. I was soon to find out why.
I was immediately struck by Vinny's pleasing aesthetic physique. He was well beyond anyone whose physique was labeled "pleasing" or "aesthetic" at the time, or today. He easily fit in with the classics, but he carried more fullness & swelling to key muscle groups, such as his lats; quads; delts; pecs; & biceps.
What made him unusually riveting, was how his size was kept in check by outstanding tapers; unusual overall balance; & a tapered thickly-muscled mid-section, which was amplified by his wide, thick, & tapered lats. This is not only a rare & valued trait today, but it was nearly unheard of then.
When Vinny completed his posing routine, I was aware of 2 facts: His posing presented his physique well; & He was unusually comfortable & confident, allowing him to focus on a routine that flowed well & was pleasing to watch.The latter trait only comes to a competitor with good reason. That is, he has received ample positive feedback in the past. This proved to be a valuable trait because it confirmed my reaction to his physique.
The routine, in concert with how well it was created around his physique, caused me to consider Vinny to be 1 of the 2 best posers who were active in the sport at the time."Vinny Galanti (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=322178&d=1154471845)
Vinny, Remember Bob use to have Champion's day at Strong' N Shapely....?
Good times back in the day, we where young, injury free and trained hard...not smart..but hard LOL
Jaymafin
02-15-07, 4:18 pm
Seeing that shit makes me fucking hungry bro. thanks for the shot of motivation. im hungry.
LouMessina
02-15-07, 6:16 pm
See, I just love Vinny...This was really great footage Lou...thanks so much. Vinny is just amazing..perfection to me (sighing now) ;) I know he will just kill it for this next show. Vinny will bring it...and thensome!Actually, I'm just a pretty sharp guy who can pick out a winner easily, & if the subject is good enough, I also take great photos.
As far as what generated your zealous post, I think Vinny gets most of the credit for that.
Pokoritel
02-15-07, 6:20 pm
Hey Vinny,
So Iam watching those videos that someone posted earlier, until I noticed you grabbed some 80's. At first I thought you were going to do incline dumbbell presses, and then holy shit you started doing fly's with 80 lbs dumbbells. In my eyes that is a damn good lift, I wonder how much you can hit now. Either that was a cool chest workout with some nice lifts. Good luck for your next show.
Danny
These won't give you a clue of what Vinny's current condition is because he's progressed quite a bit, but here you go: YouTube 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP9ZLAVNs0o) YouTube 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEbo_sFV4O8) YouTube 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7K8uf8Qhmk)
I once reviewed a competition at which Vinny was the guest poser. I reiterated part of it in another forum:"I recall the first time I saw Vinny guest pose at a local event in NJ several years ago. Having never seen him in person, I didn't know what to expect. I detected an air of confidence when he took the stage. I was soon to find out why.
I was immediately struck by Vinny's pleasing aesthetic physique. He was well beyond anyone whose physique was labeled "pleasing" or "aesthetic" at the time, or today. He easily fit in with the classics, but he carried more fullness & swelling to key muscle groups, such as his lats; quads; delts; pecs; & biceps.
What made him unusually riveting, was how his size was kept in check by outstanding tapers; unusual overall balance; & a tapered thickly-muscled mid-section, which was amplified by his wide, thick, & tapered lats. This is not only a rare & valued trait today, but it was nearly unheard of then.
When Vinny completed his posing routine, I was aware of 2 facts: His posing presented his physique well; & He was unusually comfortable & confident, allowing him to focus on a routine that flowed well & was pleasing to watch.The latter trait only comes to a competitor with good reason. That is, he has received ample positive feedback in the past. This proved to be a valuable trait because it confirmed my reaction to his physique.
The routine, in concert with how well it was created around his physique, caused me to consider Vinny to be 1 of the 2 best posers who were active in the sport at the time."Vinny Galanti (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=322178&d=1154471845)
Lou thank you....you have been a FAN for a long time...and you stuck by me when I took a break.....WELLLLL...IM BACK
If you thought my posing was good, wait till you see what I have for the MASTERS NATIONALS....
Hey Vinny,
So Iam watching those videos that someone posted earlier, until I noticed you grabbed some 80's. At first I thought you were going to do incline dumbbell presses, and then holy shit you started doing fly's with 80 lbs dumbbells. In my eyes that is a damn good lift, I wonder how much you can hit now. Either that was a cool chest workout with some nice lifts. Good luck for your next show.
Danny
ITS FUNNY...I CAN DO MORE WITH LATERIAL AND FLY MOVEMENTS THAN PRESSES
Seeing that shit makes me fucking hungry bro. thanks for the shot of motivation. im hungry.
GLAD I COULD HELP
See, I just love Vinny...This was really great footage Lou...thanks so much. Vinny is just amazing..perfection to me (sighing now) ;)
I know he will just kill it for this next show. Vinny will bring it...and thensome!
Toni thank you for the kind words....Does everyone know that Toni and I are first cousins...lol
2 GALANTI'S IN THE HOUSE.....LOL
Toni thank you for the kind words....Does everyone know that Toni and I are first cousins...lol
2 GALANTI'S IN THE HOUSE.....LOL
You werent supposed to tell anyone! Your in trouble now!
You werent supposed to tell anyone! Your in trouble now!
now everyone will know where you got your great genetics...lol
now everyone will know where you got your great genetics...lol
I'm telling mom! hahaha!
Its an honor to share genetics with you Vinny! I'm still telling mom!
naturalguy
02-16-07, 2:18 pm
Good luck Vinny I will be following along.
I competed many years ago as a teenager and I remember meeting you back stage (it was the Richmond County Classic in Staten Island) and you were light years ahead of anyone at the show. I don't remember the year it was around 1990 or so. Lee Haney was the guest poser.
Good luck Vinny I will be following along.
I competed many years ago as a teenager and I remember meeting you back stage (it was the Richmond County Classic in Staten Island) and you were light years ahead of anyone at the show. I don't remember the year it was around 1990 or so. Lee Haney was the guest poser.
wow...you just brought back memories.....i cant believe im gonna be 40...lol
i think i took 2nd in the lightheavy class or middle wt.
good god your a beast man,
the pinnacle of what I one day far far away hope to achieve. Goodluck bro im gonna be damn sure to be checking back on this thread!
shrugman
02-17-07, 3:56 pm
Vin,
Good Luck all the best
vin, for pictures an easy way to do it would be:
Go here http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/
Upload your pictures
Post a link. That site makes it easy and gives you several options, you can either post a direct link to the image or post an image. play around with it. Best of luck on your prep.
I am not going to start posting pictures till 12 weeks out.
right now im in a period i call....transition phase,all of 2006 i ate everything in sight to GROW, ice cream to chicken breast.
trained very intense, and from the begining of this new year to about 16 weeks before the Masters Nationals I am droping the junk and eating better.
i did get a little fun fat around the stomach...but who cares....lol
right now i'm 219lbs and will come in around 198 in july.
I am not going to start posting pictures till 12 weeks out.
right now im in a period i call....transition phase,all of 2006 i ate everything in sight to GROW, ice cream to chicken breast.
trained very intense, and from the begining of this new year to about 16 weeks before the Masters Nationals I am droping the junk and eating better.
i did get a little fun fat around the stomach...but who cares....lol
right now i'm 219lbs and will come in around 198 in july.
fun fat..you gotta have it to grow!
fun fat!!! fuck ya i'm gonna use that term!! good luck Vinny.
Mr.Totality
03-08-07, 6:08 pm
good luck Vinny. Have fun and blow them out of the water
Whats up Brothers -
I cant believe im 4 weeks into this already, and still all fired up from the CAGE from 2 weeks ago.
18 weeks to go.....but for the next 6 weeks, im in....what i like to call my "transition phase".
for the next 6 weeks, i continue the transition phase....and at 12 weeks out....IT'S ON.
It will be my first masters nationals, i'm a little afraid, im a little nervous....i think thats good, at least i'll try harder.
Whats up Brothers -
I cant believe im 4 weeks into this already, and still all fired up from the CAGE from 2 weeks ago.
18 weeks to go.....but for the next 6 weeks, im in....what i like to call my "transition phase".
for the next 6 weeks, i continue the transition phase....and at 12 weeks out....IT'S ON.
It will be my first masters nationals, i'm a little afraid, im a little nervous....i think thats good, at least i'll try harder.
Listen Vinny..afraid, nervous, hey I am not doing that show LOL
You have heart, heart + dedication = Victory.
You know what to do , now just do it!
DO IT!
thatoneguy
03-15-07, 10:14 pm
youve pushed yourself hard now its time to push the envelope. you have 18 weeks. just think 18 weeks in nothing compared to the years of traning youve had for that moment keep the drive and confidence is key
IronLeague
03-15-07, 11:25 pm
You know the drill man.... When the 12 week mark hits...It's time to get it on, take no prisoners. I'm pullin for you.
Respect,
IronLeague
Listen Vinny..afraid, nervous, hey I am not doing that show LOL
You have heart, heart + dedication = Victory.
You know what to do , now just do it!
DO IT!
OH YEAH......THANKS
big ANT, you guys getting snow yet......we have about an inch so far up here.
Musclecop
03-16-07, 10:35 am
Vinny,
Listen to Big Ant. I train with this guy. I am about 4 weeks from the Mid Atlantic in Nj. My first show in 4 years. Nervous? Hell yeah. Trying to train, get all my meals in and still dodge the bullets in West Philly . It builds character. Good luck Vin. Hope to see you at the Mid Atlantic.
The House
03-18-07, 4:08 pm
vinny just wanted to say hey and tell ya to check out my progress pictures on my site bro. can not wait to see ya in May then july at the shows bro.. i am 19 weeks out that means someone is 18 weeksout right..LOL... tell me what you think bro....
www.erikfankhouser.net
The House
03-18-07, 4:09 pm
sorry bro just wanted to tell you the pictures are under my blog....
www.erikfankhouser.net
darkside64
03-18-07, 4:12 pm
hey house man how tall are you
stumblin54
03-18-07, 4:25 pm
hey house man how tall are you
It's listed in his bio bro, 5'9".
big ANT, you guys getting snow yet......we have about an inch so far up here.
This weather sucks, last Wed. it was sunny and 70 degrees out, than Thursday night flash-flood warnings, raining it's ass off, Friday turning into snow, about 5-7 inches total...hate to shovel, going to do some now, but, today is my cheat day, after shoveling, training legs in the "basement" than getting my food on!
How is it up near you?
STAY STRONG, KEEP FOCUSED, TRAIN SMART, DIET STRICT, GET YOUR CARDIO IN & JUST DO IT!
J U S T D O I T ! ! !
T_N_Muscle
03-18-07, 5:14 pm
Whats up Brothers -
I cant believe im 4 weeks into this already, and still all fired up from the CAGE from 2 weeks ago.
18 weeks to go.....but for the next 6 weeks, im in....what i like to call my "transition phase".
for the next 6 weeks, i continue the transition phase....and at 12 weeks out....IT'S ON.
It will be my first masters nationals, i'm a little afraid, im a little nervous....i think thats good, at least i'll try harder.
ALWAYS REMEMBER..........(WHILE YOUR TRAINING AND DIETING) THERES ALWAYS GONNA BE A COMPETATOR OUT THERE THATS GETIN IN 3 MORE REPS THAN YOU, DOIN 15 MORE MIN OF CARDIO THAN YOU, AND EATING 2 MORE (CLEAN) MEALS THAN YOU.... TRU DAT! I ALWAYS THINK ABOUT THAT PRE CONTEST AND IT TOTALLY HELPS, ILL BE GODAMN IF IM GONNA LET ANYONE OUT TRAIN ME. STOMP THE COMP BABY!!
Hey being afraid or nervous keeps you grounded bro. Lets you know that you are human overconfidense can be a bad thing we all know you will do well do it for us young guys ha ha ha ....
widdlewade44
03-19-07, 9:16 am
You've got your focus on Vinny and we're all pulling for you. Good luck brother!
Kevin
widdlewade44
The House
03-26-07, 2:09 pm
bro time does fly, you must take full advantage of each day. i know you will, because you have been there before.... keep strong and let the diet do the work.....
Whats up Brothers -
I cant believe im 4 weeks into this already, and still all fired up from the CAGE from 2 weeks ago.
18 weeks to go.....but for the next 6 weeks, im in....what i like to call my "transition phase".
for the next 6 weeks, i continue the transition phase....and at 12 weeks out....IT'S ON.
It will be my first masters nationals, i'm a little afraid, im a little nervous....i think thats good, at least i'll try harder.
here's a little humor to cheer you up, I know this forum is all about hardcore, and take no prisoners mentality, but a little humor here and there always helped out a little bit.
Anyways, I have a friend called Mike who looks just like you but is smaller. When I compared him to your photos, I could definitely see a resemblance. Every time I see him I call him Baby Galanti, I was hoping you two could maybe meet up some time, perhaps at an Animal Workout Weekend, or something, cause you both really really look alike. Just like you he also has a very fast metabolism, and has to eat a lot just to put on mass.
here's a little humor to cheer you up, I know this forum is all about hardcore, and take no prisoners mentality, but a little humor here and there always helped out a little bit.
Anyways, I have a friend called Mike who looks just like you but is smaller. When I compared him to your photos, I could definitely see a resemblance. Every time I see him I call him Baby Galanti, I was hoping you two could maybe meet up some time, perhaps at an Animal Workout Weekend, or something, cause you both really really look alike. Just like you he also has a very fast metabolism, and has to eat a lot just to put on mass.
ok...you have to post up his picture now....lol
Whats up Brothers -
I cant believe im 4 weeks into this already, and still all fired up from the CAGE from 2 weeks ago.
18 weeks to go.....but for the next 6 weeks, im in....what i like to call my "transition phase".
for the next 6 weeks, i continue the transition phase....and at 12 weeks out....IT'S ON.
It will be my first masters nationals, i'm a little afraid, im a little nervous....i think thats good, at least i'll try harder.
Just bring it Vinny, let Vinny compete against Vinny, don't worry about anybody else...and you better thank me, cause I am skipping Master's and going to the North American LOL
Seriously, you know what to do, give them that freaky, rock hard, crazy ass striated and heavvily muscled body that they know you are capable of, and than it will be a done deal!
NPC Chicka
04-07-07, 11:51 pm
I am not going to start posting pictures till 12 weeks out.
right now im in a period i call....transition phase,all of 2006 i ate everything in sight to GROW, ice cream to chicken breast.
trained very intense, and from the begining of this new year to about 16 weeks before the Masters Nationals I am droping the junk and eating better.
i did get a little fun fat around the stomach...but who cares....lol
right now i'm 219lbs and will come in around 198 in july.
Bring the noise, my friend.
Many of us want to see the sport return to "pleasing" physiques; of which yours is ONE.
Your clock is ticking.
NPC CHicka
I always thought V had one of the best physiques out there...just my opinion. I love his total package..symmetry, definition, size, attitude...just perfection to me and not cause he is helping me with my show either.
Vinny will own this show..he wants it and he deserves it. His time is now! I have total faith in him. “You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.”
Nightshift
04-09-07, 3:41 am
Best of luck to ya Vinny!! Oh and don't feel bad, I have no Idea how to post a pic either. LOL
brandona
04-18-07, 7:25 pm
Yo Vinny.....How you doing big guy?
-B
Don’t expect nothing more then see you in your best Big V!!
Good luck vinny know your gonna turn heads bro you are already a monster bro with a bulk up gonna be a beast.
Pokoritel
04-19-07, 8:52 pm
Hey Vinny. How's it going man? Is everything going as planned for the competition?
Hey Vinny. How's it going man? Is everything going as planned for the competition?
Hey everyone, i am now 12 weeks out this coming friday.
As of now, the diet and training have been great, but the REAL diet begins this friday....lol
anyone going to be in pittsburgh on july 21st?
vinny just wanted to say hey and tell ya to check out my progress pictures on my site bro. can not wait to see ya in May then july at the shows bro.. i am 19 weeks out that means someone is 18 weeksout right..LOL... tell me what you think bro....
www.erikfankhouser.net
hey your looking as fat as i am....good we are both on track...LOL
Pokoritel
04-25-07, 5:49 pm
Wow 12 weeks out. Everyone knows this is where the hard part begins.
Tomorrow...friday, is 12 weeks out....so
last night i went out for beers and a steak with my training partner after the gym.
and no they were not light beers...lol
im also not training till monday, taking 4 full days off from the gym to get some good rest.
does anyone want to see my fat before pictures?
Your fat before pics will still be thinner than I am right now, bring it on Vinny, lol. Go get em man, Go Hard or Go Home! You the man.
Your fat before pics will still be thinner than I am right now, bring it on Vinny, lol. Go get em man, Go Hard or Go Home! You the man.
i sent some pics to G...waiting for him to post them
brandona
04-26-07, 4:45 pm
i sent some pics to G...waiting for him to post them
Sweet Vin, how you doing Bro?...
-B
widdlewade44
04-26-07, 6:49 pm
I'm looking forward to the pics Vinny. Hope all is well on your end, good luck. Peace.
Kevin
widdlewade44
Pokoritel
04-27-07, 1:05 am
Tomorrow...friday, is 12 weeks out....so
last night i went out for beers and a steak with my training partner after the gym.
and no they were not light beers...lol
im also not training till monday, taking 4 full days off from the gym to get some good rest.
does anyone want to see my fat before pictures?
I do I do lol. I guess I'll wait till there up. Where will it be posted?
G Diesel
04-27-07, 5:19 pm
Here are a couple pics of our boy as his precontest journey begins... Looking large and in charge. Width for days, but even offseason he has those lines. Peace, G
Here are a couple pics of our boy as his precontest journey begins... Looking large and in charge. Width for days, but even offseason he has those lines. Peace, G
if you look close.....you can see my hairy chest....lol
brandona
04-27-07, 6:35 pm
Large and in charge is right...Looking good Vinny..
-B
Rhetoric
04-27-07, 7:03 pm
Great pics Vinny. Only 12 weeks until D-day, but lookin' great already. Best of luck. We're all rooting for you!
stumblin54
04-27-07, 7:16 pm
Holy balls, your lower back is sick. Lookin' good Vinny. Peace.
Stumblin
Great pics Vinny. Only 12 weeks until D-day, but lookin' great already. Best of luck. We're all rooting for you!
thanks, actually i had no idea my back looked like this....im very happy, i been bustin my ass trying to get thicker.
now its time to get ripped....i'll send pics every 2 weeks.
lookin' large and in charge vinny.
Sir J-Werk
04-27-07, 8:52 pm
if you look close.....you can see my hairy chest....lol
And those chest hairs have muscle; and on those muscles there are more muscles; and those muscles are named Chuck Norris.... LOL!
Vinny, you hard work is not ony paying off but showing 10-fold. Best of luck in the up coming weeks ahead.... We all have your back, Brother.... Well shit, it IS big enough for all of us to fit! ;)
Stay Strong, stay Focused, stay Animal!
Respect.
The back is insane bro ouch that wins comps alone.
Vinny always looks dam good! he is one of those guys that just keep getting better and better...just a naturally gifted BB. Best of luck V..we are all behind you 110%...especially me!
Pokoritel
04-29-07, 1:11 am
Vinny, you have a vicious back. Especially your lower back. You know if you would do a hand stand you could probably put coat hangers on your lower back cause it has such a loop to it lol.
Thought you guys might like to see where i'm at, at just under 12 weeks to go for the masters nationals.
here is what i'm doing up till 10 weeks out until i start rotating my carbs.
meal 1
2 paks of oatmeal
7 oz flank steak
meal 2
medium sweet potatoe
7 oz grilled chicken breast
meal 3
1.5 cups of white rice
6oz can of water packed tuna
12 asparagus
meal 4
same as meal 2 with 1 cup of brussell sprouts
meal 5
7oz of tilapia
1 medium sweet potato
large green salad with 1 tbl of olive oil / vinegar
naturalguy
04-30-07, 12:42 pm
Do you eat the same amount each day or do you cycle carbs/calories?
How about supplements?
G Diesel
04-30-07, 12:50 pm
Thanks for the info Vin... What kind of beverages do you consume precontest? Just water or crystal light/diet soda, etc? Do you drink green tea precontest?
I'd also like to know about your precontest supplement use. Thanks bro. Peace, G
brandona
04-30-07, 12:53 pm
Huge props to Big Vinny for eatin brussell sprouts...You would have to get the NAZBAR crew to hold me down and jam those down my gullet.....Thanks for sharing you diet with us, Vinny...
-B
Glad to see that you've got your diet down and wow those are some sweet meals. Flank steak in the morning. . . luckyyyy haha.
Oh, by the way Vinny.
HAPPY BIRTHDAYYY!!!
-Preston[ANIMAL]
stumblin54
04-30-07, 1:34 pm
Is a packet of oatmeal the equivalent of a 1/2c of oats?
Stumblin
Do you eat the same amount each day or do you cycle carbs/calories?
How about supplements?
i eat the same amount every day, then at 10 weeks out i will have low, medium, and high carb days...even zero carb days
for the last 4 weeks i did not take any supplements at all, today i started with 1 animal pak, 1 joint pak
i will be adding in as i go
Thanks for the info Vin... What kind of beverages do you consume precontest? Just water or crystal light/diet soda, etc? Do you drink green tea precontest?
I'd also like to know about your precontest supplement use. Thanks bro. Peace, G
i have a gallon of water by my side, black coffee, diet coke, snapple iced tea.
the blk coffee, soda, snapple does not replace water at all.
Huge props to Big Vinny for eatin brussell sprouts...You would have to get the NAZBAR crew to hold me down and jam those down my gullet.....Thanks for sharing you diet with us, Vinny...
-B
brussell sprouts fuckin suck big monkey D!@&......but they are a great vegetable while dieting...so i eat them.
Is a packet of oatmeal the equivalent of a 1/2c of oats?
Stumblin
each pak contains 20 grams of carbs....i like to get in 40 - 50 grams per meal.
Nightshift
05-02-07, 6:18 am
If thats you "Fat", we clearly have very different definitions of the word! LOL Lookin good V! Best of luck to you!
Pokoritel
05-02-07, 4:29 pm
If thats you "Fat", we clearly have very different definitions of the word! LOL Lookin good V! Best of luck to you!
I just realized that, but seriously that is counted fat because I cant believe it. Shit I got some work to do then lol.
just wanted to thank you for one of your old articles on Animalpak.com of getting abs, not doing all the gimmicky b.s. ab workouts and sticking with the basics, and the diet too. I liked that diet plan the best because it is high in protein , moderate carbs, moderate fat and easy to stick to.
I especially liked the quote "What you eat in private shows in public."
Sgt Rock
05-02-07, 11:07 pm
VInny best of luck to you my brother! Your looking great, and its great to have a chance to follow your log. For those of you that havent had a chande to meet V, he is ALWAYS willing to ask questions to better himself and in turn will answer ALL questions he is asked, a sign of a true champion. He asked all of us powerlifters many quesitons about our workouts and tips etc, to help him in his bodybuilding routines. We of course ask the bodybuilders many questions as well, the Animals are a true brotherhood. We may be in different sports and have different goals, but in the end we want to better ourselves and we collectively help each other get there. God bless ya big V!! I will keep you posted as to when I am going to NYC, we need to get in touch with everyone and plan on having a workout and a meal.
Semper Fi
MELTDOWN
05-02-07, 11:21 pm
MOTOVATION....................http://universalnutrition.com/athletes/vg12.cfm
VInny best of luck to you my brother! Your looking great, and its great to have a chance to follow your log. For those of you that havent had a chande to meet V, he is ALWAYS willing to ask questions to better himself and in turn will answer ALL questions he is asked, a sign of a true champion. He asked all of us powerlifters many quesitons about our workouts and tips etc, to help him in his bodybuilding routines. We of course ask the bodybuilders many questions as well, the Animals are a true brotherhood. We may be in different sports and have different goals, but in the end we want to better ourselves and we collectively help each other get there. God bless ya big V!! I will keep you posted as to when I am going to NYC, we need to get in touch with everyone and plan on having a workout and a meal.
Semper Fi
thank you my friend....
TufffGuY
05-02-07, 11:40 pm
MOTOVATION....................http://universalnutrition.com/athletes/vg12.cfm
Damn, "Leg Day" nah "PUKE DAY" with that routine.
Good luck Vinny.I wanna get up your way an train one of these days.
MELTDOWN
05-03-07, 12:02 am
Damn, "Leg Day" nah "PUKE DAY" with that routine.
this one hasn't made me puke yet...just dizzy as all get out...now, where's my water jug ???????????
if you look close.....you can see my hairy chest....lol
that's nothin Vinny, compared to my chest, you look like you need some Old Spice ;)
-Preston[ANIMAL]
that's nothin Vinny, compared to my chest, you look like you need some Old Spice ;)
-Preston[ANIMAL]
my dad wears old spice....lol
LegDay_UKIGS
05-03-07, 10:13 am
Good luck Vinny, I hope to see some more pics dude. Looking huge and I'm kinda nursing my knee right now, but once I feel better, I'm trying your leg day work out from UN.com. Good luck again
Good luck Vinny, I hope to see some more pics dude. Looking huge and I'm kinda nursing my knee right now, but once I feel better, I'm trying your leg day work out from UN.com. Good luck again
thank you....what happen to your knee?
Shaffer_515
05-05-07, 3:16 pm
whats up i will be in pttsburgh on july 21 Vinny---
Best of luck man
Snapple Ice tea has sugar in it right? Thx for sharing Vinny
deffinitly interested in how the card rotating will look. Ill keep checking up on it
G Diesel
05-18-07, 2:13 pm
Snapple Ice tea has sugar in it right? Thx for sharing Vinny
Not to speak on Vin's behalf, but I'd be shocked if that wasn't Diet Snapple Iced Tea. Peace, G
DMH56308
05-18-07, 2:20 pm
Excellent info! I to will be interested in the carb cycling diet as I haven't ever tried that, but would like to. Thanks again for the info!
widdlewade44
05-18-07, 2:37 pm
Thanks for sharing all this precontest knowledge Vinny. Good luck.
Kevin
widdlewade44
Whats up dawgs
sorry i have not been posting....im over here in jersey with 8 weeks to go.
im very happy with my condition and size......im at 220lbs and better than usual at 8 weeks to go.
thats it in a nut shell
Punisher
05-23-07, 4:47 pm
any pics bro? would like to see your progress
Pokoritel
05-23-07, 4:48 pm
Glad to here everything is going well for ya Vinny. We understand bro preparing for competitions takes a lot of time and work.
brandona
05-23-07, 4:48 pm
Whats up dawgs
sorry i have not been posting....im over here in jersey with 8 weeks to go.
im very happy with my condition and size......im at 220lbs and better than usual at 8 weeks to go.
thats it in a nut shell
Glad to hear everything is going well...Keep pounding and showing us how it's done....
-B
24 years ago I stepped on stage for the very first time, 16 years old...no color, no nothing....just a small waist with ab's and a swimmers type body.
3rd place out of THREE in the Mr teen Hudson County.....but the bodybuilding bug took a big bite out of me, and i loved being on stage.
All the time I heard my mother say....cut this shit out and eat normal food....you have to go to the gym again?, you just went yesterday.
my piers in the gym told me i sucked, and told me id never amount to anything in bodybuilding, that i was wasting my time.
telling me i'd never win a local contest, i'd never get past top 10 in the local Suburban Championships.
Taking third place in the Mr Hudson County only added fuel for my so called buddy’s in the gym, as they laughed at me.
I would take the bus everday to the gym in the hot summer months and freezing cold winters, until I got my first car at 18.
It took me 4 times to win the overall Suburban Championship, and on my 2nd try at the NJ State’s back in 92, 4 times for the Jr USA, 2X for the Jr Nationals, and 9 times at the NPC Nationals with 3rd place as my best showing.
I don’t know the meaning of giving up, I don’t know the meaning of quiting, I don’t know the phrase….doing it half assed.
When I step on stage I know I have left no stone unturned, I have left my blood sweat and tears in the gym, I don’t know the meaning of giving up. This past April I hit the big FOUR OH….40 years old and still training like an ANIMAL.
The Masters Nationals are right around the corner for me, and I can tell ya that I’m busting my ass harder than I have in a long time, I don’t know if it’s because I’m older and I want to make sure the work gets done or I’m just really stupid to put my body through this type of training again….some people call it an ANIMAL life style, it’s the only life I have known.
I ache every morning when I get up, I have to warm up for 15 min before every workout, I have to train a little smarter…but I get the job done.
I wouldn’t change it for anything, I’m lovin what I do, and excited to be training for the 2007 NPC Masters Nationals.
24 Years ago this journey started, and I don’t see it ending anytime soon.
THIS…IS JUST THE BEGINNING.
Revolutionary
06-04-07, 11:19 am
One of my favorite BBer's right here..... a man with nothing but experience.... fuck em up Vinny... I know u will.
Wishing you the best Vinny in the upcoming Masters. I doubt very much the phrase "good luck" applies here, with all the hard work and determination you'll be walking out on top of this one.
Jaymafin
06-05-07, 1:40 pm
The definition of dedication. Do what you got to do brother and kill em.
brandona
06-05-07, 1:45 pm
Vinny!!!!....How you doing big guy? Got your prep all dialed in? Still boxing?....Cant wait bro....goin' be sick.....all the big dogs, you, House, BigAnt...all got big shows.....great insperations......
-B
you the man Vinny, age is only a number.
krazyassmexican
06-05-07, 2:03 pm
believe me vinny i was about to quit my cuttin since i'm not seing anything from it and i was about to quit going to the gym (real talk no lies)
and then i read ur thread and u gave me that kick in the butt i need it to say fuck being a dumb ass and lets deal with this
believe me vinny i was about to quit my cuttin since i'm not seing anything from it and i was about to quit going to the gym (real talk no lies)
and then i read ur thread and u gave me that kick in the butt i need it to say fuck being a dumb ass and lets deal with this
dont quit, dont give in.
we all put our pants on the same way in the morning, however we all get differant results at the end of the day.
live2lift
06-06-07, 3:25 pm
Vinny. You truly are an inspiration to us all. Your dedication to this life is outstanding. Whether you know it or not you truly are a motivating force for a lot of us up and coming Animals. OK, enough sappy shit...Best of luck to you at the Masters. Peace.
Wish you the best Vinny, that pro card's got your name on it.
feelthepain12
06-06-07, 10:48 pm
Yeah Vinny! Keep pushin bro and you've got it. You show 'em all at the Masters what being a real fuckin Animal is all about. Best of luck to you.
Pokoritel
06-07-07, 11:51 am
YAAAA VINNYYYY!!!!!! Give em hell bro. Your going to kick ass at the masters. Till death do we part from the Animal way of life. Peace
I have to honestly say that at 40, it aint harder...its more fun-
WHO will be in PITTSBURGH?
The House
06-07-07, 7:53 pm
I have to honestly say that at 40, it aint harder...its more fun-
WHO will be in PITTSBURGH?
Bro i will be in the burgh... can not wait to see my Animal brother on stage doing what he does best.. keep your eyes on the prize bro..
where the show in pittsburgh? ill go see ya. i wiil be the little chic with the huge fuckin cooler full of food if anyones hungry!
Shaffer_515
06-08-07, 11:47 am
http://garyudit.com/npc_information.html
The link to the general info for the show.....
See you guys there!!
----Do what you do Vinny!!!
i'm 5 weeks out
thats it, i have nothing else to say -
Vin,
we all know you are going to smoke those fuckers! you have all of our love and support brother....Good luck!
brandona
06-14-07, 6:52 pm
i'm 5 weeks out
thats it, i have nothing else to say -
Vinny.....much love bro...you got this...
-B
wow...im in my 18th week of dieting, and people want to know whats wrong....lol
dont ya love it....when people come up to you when your eating, and say shit like....ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO EAT THAT, thats when i'd like to smash someone in the face.
for those of you who know me personaly...know i'd never do it....lol
JUGGERNAUT
06-25-07, 4:45 pm
Hope to go watch that show Vinny...and if your selling any tips to get that symmetry you got I'm buyin!!!
MassMonster
06-25-07, 9:36 pm
hey vinny gunna see if i can get over there to see u in action .... im routing for ya bro.....
well if anyone is sellin any tips on PATIENCE...let me knoe, cause I dont have any...lol
Preston
06-25-07, 10:30 pm
you have nothin but time sir, just give it time...patience is key...be patient...put in the work...and you'll weap the rewards...keep that head high V...just like Trillville says "Man up motha' fucka', Man UP!"
....that's positive incouragement at its finest.
I am waiting for like a movie to come on the life and times of vinny g you know...great will power this guy that animal attitude bro forget everybody else just dont let yourself down..guys can be jerks and we have sen that time and time again it is people like you who rise above the bull and do ewaht they put there minds to that seperate the men from the boys...
wow...im in my 18th week of dieting, and people want to know whats wrong....lol
dont ya love it....when people come up to you when your eating, and say shit like....ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO EAT THAT, thats when i'd like to smash someone in the face.
for those of you who know me personaly...know i'd never do it....lol
stay focused on the big picture Vinny, you are a hard worker and know what has to be done to win....DO IT!
Grond Al-Ghoul
06-26-07, 7:08 pm
well if anyone is sellin any tips on PATIENCE...let me knoe, cause I dont have any...lol
The future is always here and now. It causes focus and concentration to practice samurai like perfection in all you do, and perfection cannot be hurried, but each step along the way can be met with the dedication it deserves. Before you know it, the time will come brother. Stand Fast.
Hey Boss...just wanted to check in and see how you are. I know your not here much..staying focused I am sure. Just wanted to tell you I am thinking of you and very excited for you as your time is coming close.
I know you have a huge support group, and I really wish I could be there for you, especially since you were right by my side my whole way through my show, from start to finish. I will always be in debt to you for that..you were the only one who truly stuck by me and I am ever so grateful.
Please know that I am extremely proud of you and I know your gonna rock everyone's world there. They are not gonna know what hit 'em babe! Your so cool! You Rock! Its your show Boss!
Pokoritel
07-04-07, 8:11 pm
Hey Vinny, how is everything going so far?
WillWest
07-09-07, 11:48 am
Huge back Vinny!! nice work.
Rhetoric
07-14-07, 7:02 pm
Just wanted to wish you good luck in the home stretch Vinny... here's to you bringing back that pro card!
The Lad
07-14-07, 10:54 pm
Lets show em what caged animals can do together on the same stage next week!
LAD
a.k.a.
The Mississippi Monster
best of luck to you...i train at strong and shapely....one of the best gyms around and Bob is a sick bastard haha
niladmirari88
07-15-07, 5:07 pm
Hey Vinny and Lad. My brother and I are helpin out at the show on Saturday. We'll be cheering for you guys. Give em Hell. Peace.
Whats up Vinny, you are a monster bro, you will kick some ass for sure, keep up what you are doing man best of luck to ya, the Animal Army is behind you!!!