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    1. 05-02-11, 10:22 am #1
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      The Journey to My First Show

      Its about fuckin time I know. Its been a long time coming thats for sure. For all of you out there that know me or have talked to me in the past, then you know I devote so much of my life to the iron game. So its about that time I throw my hat in the ring and see where I stack up. The show I am doing is called the Muscle Beach ran by Jason Arntz. It will be August 6th, so today puts me 14 weeks out. I train at Worlds Gym in Dunellen, NJ and the owner of the gym, Chris, well be doing my show prep. I already started training with him and getting a diet going 3 weeks ago, but I wanted to wait until now to kick this shit off. Now am I doing this with the hopes of one day becoming an IFBB Pro someday, No, but I love to fuckin train, love the sport, and am a natural competitor in life. I work a demanding job, 12 hour shifts, both day and night, so this shit wont be easy, but I'm gonna put my fuckin head down and steam roll right on through. I do have my other Journey on here, Get Huge or Die, Im gonna keep that open, just to keep it running and only put up my workouts in there. But all of my weekly thoughts, diet, and all else will be posted in here. Anything you wanna know or ask, feel free to hit me up here. If all goes well and I place well in this show, then there is the NJ Open Show two weeks later which I may also consider competing in as well, but one step at a time. So for now it begins.....
      Nothing in life is ever handed to me, I go out take that shit for myself.

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    2. 05-02-11, 10:25 am #2
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      Training and Cardio

      My Current Routine is as follows:

      Monday: Back and Calves
      Tuesday: Chest and Abs
      Wednesday: Off
      Thursday: Legs
      Friday: Shoulders and Calves
      Saturday: Arms and Abs
      Sunday: Off

      Cardio: Right now I am hitting cardio 3 days a week for 25 min. a session. I have an elliptical at my house, so I do that for now at a moderate pace.
      Nothing in life is ever handed to me, I go out take that shit for myself.

      My Original Journey

      Show #5

      Journey to Show #4

      Show Time, #3

      From the Stage to the Platform

      Road to Show #2

      My First Show Journey
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    3. 05-02-11, 10:30 am #3
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      Current Weight and Diet

      Current Weight is 247 (yea I know fuckin a month ago I was 265), I guess cardio and these fuckin intense ass training session with my trainer will do that to you (especially with doing no cardio all winter..lol)

      Diet:
      Meal 1: 8 egg whites, 1 cup of oatmeal
      Meal 2: 8 egg whites, 7 ounces of sweet potato
      Meal 3: 12 ounces of steak, 3/4 cup uncooked brown rice, 1 cup of green beans (unsalted)
      Meal 4: 12 ounces of chicken, 3/4 cup uncooked brown rice, 1 cup of green beans (unsalted)
      Meal 5: 3 scoops of Sportpharma Just Whey (soon to be Ultra Iso Whey), 4 ounces of sweet potato
      Meal 6: 12 ounes of chicken, 3/4 cup uncooked white rice

      I know my carbs are still high at this point, but with the way I have been training lately, I am still getting leaner in the process. Every week, it seems that I come in a lil lighter, leaner, and harder.
      Nothing in life is ever handed to me, I go out take that shit for myself.

      My Original Journey

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      Journey to Show #4

      Show Time, #3

      From the Stage to the Platform

      Road to Show #2

      My First Show Journey
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    4. 05-02-11, 10:32 am #4
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      Awesome! Definitely subbed for this one!
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    5. 05-02-11, 10:34 am #5
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      Current Suppplements

      Are as follows:

      Animal Pak: 1 pack with Meal 1
      Animal Omega: 1 pack with Meal 2
      Animal Nitro: 1 pack upon awakening, 1 pack postworkout
      Animal Flex: 1 pack with Meal 6
      Animal Stak: 1 pack 30 min. prior to training
      Animal Rage: 1 serving 20 min. prior to training
      GH Max: 6 tabs before bed
      EAA Stack: 1 serving intra workout, 1 serving with my postworkout meal
      EAA Nitro: 1.5 scoops postworkout
      Universal Glutamine: 5 grams added to all of my shakes, 10 grams added to my PWO shake
      Universal Ultra Iso Whey (tropical): 1 scoop with Meal 1 and 2
      Sportpharma Just Whey: 3 scoops as Meal 5
      Nothing in life is ever handed to me, I go out take that shit for myself.

      My Original Journey

      Show #5

      Journey to Show #4

      Show Time, #3

      From the Stage to the Platform

      Road to Show #2

      My First Show Journey
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    6. 05-02-11, 10:35 am #6
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      5/2/11- Cardio

      9:30 AM- my basement

      25 minutes on the elliptical
      Nothing in life is ever handed to me, I go out take that shit for myself.

      My Original Journey

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      Journey to Show #4

      Show Time, #3

      From the Stage to the Platform

      Road to Show #2

      My First Show Journey
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    7. 05-02-11, 10:45 am #7
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      wishing u nothing but the best.... 14 weeks ain't nothing ;-)
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      :"Never give up, never give in"
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    8. 05-02-11, 10:49 am #8
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      Quote Originally Posted by smoothballer Check Out Post
      Awesome! Definitely subbed for this one!
      Nice bro, I wil take all of the support I can get

      Quote Originally Posted by FitPrincess122 Check Out Post
      wishing u nothing but the best.... 14 weeks ain't nothing ;-)
      Thank you, I greatly appreciate it. And yea 14 weeks...no problem...lol
      Nothing in life is ever handed to me, I go out take that shit for myself.

      My Original Journey

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      Journey to Show #4

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      From the Stage to the Platform

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      My First Show Journey
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    9. 05-02-11, 10:59 am #9
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      good luck bro!
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    10. 05-02-11, 11:35 am #10
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      Boom. Time to rock, yea buddy!!
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    11. 05-02-11, 11:39 am #11
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      Yeah brotha get some! This is gonna be exciting.
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    12. 05-02-11, 11:51 am #12
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    13. 05-02-11, 11:52 am #13
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      Quote Originally Posted by Big D Check Out Post
      good luck bro!
      Thanx big homie

      Quote Originally Posted by C.Coronato Check Out Post
      Boom. Time to rock, yea buddy!!
      You know it bro, the wheels are in motion

      Quote Originally Posted by Big C Check Out Post
      Yeah brotha get some! This is gonna be exciting.
      Its gonna be one hell of a ride thats for sure
      Nothing in life is ever handed to me, I go out take that shit for myself.

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      My First Show Journey
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    14. 05-02-11, 1:52 pm #14
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      One of the sickest journeys I can imagine... Eagerly looking forward to following the madness.

      Kill it bro.

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    15. 05-02-11, 2:46 pm #15
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      Best of luck to you and much respect brotha looking forward to yor journey deff along for the ride on this one.
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      I love to see guys with crazy work ethic and determination... Make it happen... Good luck big guy...
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    19. 05-03-11, 8:52 am #19
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      Quote Originally Posted by Phil800101 Check Out Post
      You know I'm down for this...bring it!
      Thanx bro, you know I always greatly appreciate the support

      Quote Originally Posted by G Diesel Check Out Post
      One of the sickest journeys I can imagine... Eagerly looking forward to following the madness.

      Kill it bro.

      Peace, G
      Thanx cousin, just knowing that I have you in my corner, means more than enough to me

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      Best of luck to you and much respect brotha looking forward to yor journey deff along for the ride on this one.
      Thanx bro, its def. gonna be one hell of a trip

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      Subbed in for this.
      Good shit bro, the more the merrier
      Nothing in life is ever handed to me, I go out take that shit for myself.

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      Quote Originally Posted by Polk17 Check Out Post
      I love to see guys with crazy work ethic and determination... Make it happen... Good luck big guy...
      Thanx bro. Def. gonna do my best to represent the Animal family to the fullest

      Quote Originally Posted by deanna7272 Check Out Post
      In for the long haul... Can't wait to see the end product!!!
      Me too D, I am extremely excited to get up there on stage and see the end results of all of the hard work
      Nothing in life is ever handed to me, I go out take that shit for myself.

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