Rick Griffith's Road to Redemption!

[RickAGriffith]

Originally Posted by bballbrett5

everyone slips up here and there...but this is the road to REDEMPTION man. and you're the only one who can achieve it. keep at it!

Word. And to redeem myself for messin up for a month or so, I'm gonna lose 16 lbs this month and just tear it up in the gym. I have made amazing progress in the last week and I'm excited to see whats gonna happen I haven't been at this weight in over 4 years so I'm gonna have to fight through the sticking points and eat perfect. I'm back hittin it hard tho for sure. yeeee

[RickAGriffith]

Had a nice shoulder workout today.

The damage

DB Shoulder press
25X15 (warm up) 45X12 55X10 60X10 65X8 65X7
Lateral raises
15X12 20X12 20X12 25X10
Seated narrow grip overhead press (machine)
45X12 (each side) 70X10 80X8 80X8
DB Shrugs
80X12 100X10 100X10 100X10
Front Raises
20X12 25X12 25X10


Didn't really hit rear delts too hard which i will work more in next week. We planned on hitting some reverse flys or upright rows but I was just exhausted and decided I wasn;t going too make much progress.

I've been walking about 3-4 miles each night so I can really tell that the lack of carbs in my diet along with the amount of activity I have been getting in is depleting me and my glycogen stores are used up. Other than being a bit fatigued and feeling slightly over worked I can tell I am making huge progress and that I will get under the 270 mark sometime next week which is HUGE for me since it's been over 4 and a half years now.

Things are real serious again!!!

[RickAGriffith]

275lbs Yeee! I was looking back today and seeing how far I've come in a short amount of time and it really motivated me. I can tell how much of a difference recording my program and updating my bodyspace has helped as I can now look back and be motivated to continue in the right direction. I'm at the lowest weight I've been in years and I've gone from a Snug 46 Waist to a legit 38-40. All this since I started in March, and I haven't been perfect by any means.

So far here's the progression

Starting weight 331
Current Weight 275

Weight loss 56 lbs

This has been by far the craziest and most depressing year of my life, so having bodybuilding to funnel my energy in a positive direction has helped immensely. I'm going to stay the course from here on out and break through my plateau's because like my homie Brett said, this is the Road to Redemption.

Time to get real serious for me. These next few weeks will be epic!

[nighthawkdiner]

Originally Posted by RickAGriffith

Starting weight 331
Current Weight 275

Weight loss 56 lbs

This is epic already. Great job so far! Thanks for the encouragement. Subbed.

[bballbrett5]

and maybe better than the weight is gettin that waist down! i see 36 and 34 comin up shortly!

[RickAGriffith]

Just killed some sludge, lovin it.

Yesterdays work-

Arms
Standing db curls- 35X12 40X12 45X10 50X10
Preacher curls- 70X12 80X10 90X11!
Cable curls 35X12 40X10 45X9

Skull Crushers- 80X12 80X10 90X10
Push downs- 110X12 110X10 120X9
Machine dips- 200X12 245X10 245X10

I just wanted to get these in and didn't go as much for volume yesterday after a long hard week. I feel real good about the workout as I hit it hard and my weights are way up on every lift.

Bout to hit a long walk tonight as well as Chest and back tough and Heavy.

I've been eating perfect, down to 274 this morning. I feel much better at this weight and can tell Im much healthier.

I'm moving to Scottsdale,AZ October 1st so anyone down there who happens to read this holler at me. I'm looking for a few good gym recommendations in the Scottsdale area, I know there is probably **** loads of them.

oh and yeeee

[RickAGriffith]

CHEST DAY!!!
Working in a new split to bring up my chest giving it it's own day. And that day my friends was today.

Bench Press
135X12 155X10 185X8 185X7 185X4 185X5
DB Incline
45X12 55X10 65X8 75X5
Decline Hammer Strength machine
90X12 140X10 140X8 180X6
Dip Machine
150X12 160X10 160X10
Machine Flys
110X12 130X10 150X9

I feel pretty torn up as I tried to really hit the heavier lifts harder and with higher volume. Felt really good and I think it won't take long to get my chest up.

5 mile walk tonight as I just made a very aggressive goal to lose 24 LBS by October 1st. While it may not be healthy or ideal to lose it that quickly I am so tired of being heavy and want to cut by any means even if I lose some muscle. With my body type it is easy to gain muscle back anyway. I'm going to reduce calories and increase cardio along with adding super sets and higher volume into my workouts over the coming weeks. Time to hit it harder than ever!

[RickAGriffith]

LEG DAY! I love it.

Squats
135X12 135X10 155X10 185X10 185X8
Leg Press
380X12 470X10 470X10 520X8
Bent over Hamstring Curls (isolated 1 leg at a time)
50X10 70X12 70X12 70X10(slow squeezing at the top)
Standing Calf raises
190X12 210X12 290X9 (to failure)
Seated Calf Raises
70X12 70X12 95X12 (slow Squeezing)

I feel amazing and am getting a ton leaner. The changes I have seen in my body in the past 4 days are remarkable. It feels great to get squats in again and I plan on increasing weight gradually each week. I can tell I have the strength to get up to 275ish right now but want to strengthen my core before I get too crazy and avoid injury. Next week I'm going to hit the same weights but for 20 reps to change it up.

Cardio for a few miles of walking tonight. Instead of sprints on sunday I went out and ran routes with my boy Gary ( former WSU quarterback) I'm tellin you this is great HIIT cardio and not nearly as boring. Plus it's fun get out there and play. I may be the largest wide receiver ever haha (except David Boston).

down to 273 this morning and my pants are falling off. This diets going to get expensive with the good food and new clothes I'll have to buy but I'm not complaining!

[karatekidchris]

Wow Bro, just read through ur thread... down 56lbs- im pumped for you; very inspired. Subbed for sure!

[RickAGriffith]

Originally Posted by bballbrett5

and maybe better than the weight is gettin that waist down! i see 36 and 34 comin up shortly!

It is coming soon for sure!

[RickAGriffith]

Originally Posted by karatekidchris

Wow Bro, just read through ur thread... down 56lbs- im pumped for you; very inspired. Subbed for sure!

Thanks broseph it's comments like that that keep me inspired.

[RickAGriffith]

I was unpacking some old boxes today and ran into these pics from back in January before I started. Damn it feels good to see how far I've come. I'll be posting a progress pic up on Sunday so you all can see as well!

Down 58 LBS today to 273...

[RickAGriffith]

messed my back up pretty bad yesterday at work it is lookin like I'm gonna have to take a week off working out. I could barely get outta bed today. My diet is going to need to be perfect now if im going to make any progress next week. It's pretty disappointing but what can you do. I'm still on track and wont let this set me back!

[nighthawkdiner]

Originally Posted by RickAGriffith

messed my back up pretty bad yesterday at work it is lookin like I'm gonna have to take a week off working out. I could barely get outta bed today. My diet is going to need to be perfect now if im going to make any progress next week. It's pretty disappointing but what can you do. I'm still on track and wont let this set me back!

That sucks man, sorry to hear it. Take the week, relax, rest up well. Don't try to rush an injury. Remember that muscles grow at rest. Dial in the diet and come back strong.

[RickAGriffith]

Originally Posted by nighthawkdiner

That sucks man, sorry to hear it. Take the week, relax, rest up well. Don't try to rush an injury. Remember that muscles grow at rest. Dial in the diet and come back strong.

Thanks for the encouragement. Yea I think this will help me really get my diet pinpointed down as I won't be able to get away with anything now for a week at least. I can feel my back slowly getting better so I'm hoping maybe I can sneak a arm day in next friday but we'll see.

[RickAGriffith]

Progress Pic time!

I know it's been a while and I know the new pic isn't great quality but it's all I can do for now with my camera phone.

Heres the progress I'll post my before and after so far.

331 to 273 - 58 lbs

[bballbrett5]

dude progress is outrageous already. you were a BIG boy before, man. Things are lookin good!

[RickAGriffith]

Originally Posted by bballbrett5

dude progress is outrageous already. you were a BIG boy before, man. Things are lookin good!

Thanks bro. Yea I was huge I'm just glad I made a change before it got to be a very serious health problem.

[RickAGriffith]

update:

My back is still pretty bad I think it might be a disc issue from what people are saying but who knows. It's getting progressively better just taking alot longer than I'd like. I am going stir crazy! Anyways I'm looking forward to getting back in the gym soon and hope to start some very slow low intensity cardio later this week.

[karatekidchris]

Progress pics look great so far... hopefully your back heals fast! Congrats thus far.. keep it up!