Hello. I am new to all this...the threads and weightlifting. I just started lifting about 10 months ago. When I started, I was doing too much...too many excercises...too little rest...undereating...yadda yadda...I was a vegetarian for 7 years, just reincorporated meat (chicken/Turkey Brst. Ostrich, fish and occassionally Buffalo) back into my diet. I am in a bulking phase to get some mass on. I used to be a runner with a runner's body..stick arms and legs. I weighed 150 pounds when I started...I am at 164 pounds right now.
I am 5' 6''. Please dont laugh too hard at the pic.
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07-21-2005, 05:35 AM #1Registered User
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Just Turned Forty On July 5th (pic attatched)
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07-21-2005, 05:41 AM #2StlBarbies b*tch
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That is great progress for 10 months!
I read in another post of yours that your arms are 15". On a 5'6" frame they look great.
Keep up the good work.Psalm 121
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07-21-2005, 05:52 AM #3Registered User
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I don't know what you are talking about laughing at the pic. Looks good to me. You don't have a runner's body, or at least runner's arms, anymore. Welcome to the board.
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07-21-2005, 05:57 AM #4Registered User
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Thanx you guys. I apprechiate the support and comments. I felt silly posting the pic since so many that do look great. I envy many of ya' all!
I am an all or nothing kinda guy, so I put in a 110% in all I do. I think if I had done my training right when i started..not over training..I'd made even more gains. It was only within the past 4-5 months that I belive I got on the right track...mostly thanks to this forum!
My chest is lagging a bit compared to the rst of my upper body..I had the unfortunate gift on inheriting my families flat and concaved chest...so it is taking some time to fill that up..but I am working hardon it. My wheels as they say are struggling to grow...maybe its due to all my years of running? But I am doing heavy squats. I couldn't train legs right away when I started due to an injury from being run over by a truck..but I am past that and working them hard too.
JeffLast edited by justturned40; 07-21-2005 at 06:01 AM.
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07-21-2005, 06:25 AM #5Game Day can tell you all about getting run over by a truck...and I'm guessing his story is more gruesome than yours. But take it slow and the wheels will grow.Originally Posted by justturned40
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07-21-2005, 06:43 AM #6
justturned40 Welcome !
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07-21-2005, 08:02 AM #7Shut Up And Lift!
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Hey, welcome, Jeff! Sounds like you've made some great progress. Feel free to post your diet, supplements and your workout program. We love to help folks optimize what they're doing to get maximum returns for their efforts!
Cheers!
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07-21-2005, 01:00 PM #8Registered User
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Welcome Just40. Good progress. You're in the right place.
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07-21-2005, 02:59 PM #9Thee Alpha of Thee Alphaz
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Welcome Aboard..
Hey.. Welcome to the forum... sorry about getting run over by a truck... I was in the same boat so you aren't alone... You seem to have a nyce build on ya already... we'll know when you post that full body pic... but so far so good man... Keep bulking... Bulking Rules..
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07-21-2005, 03:03 PM #10GOOOO COCKS!!!!!
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Hey Jeff -- I think you look great! Nice biceps!!
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GOOOOO COCKS!!!!!! GOOOOO STEELERS!!!!!
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07-21-2005, 03:45 PM #11Bleeds Silver & Black
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You're kidding, right?Originally Posted by justturned40
Man, you look fantastic. You look better than most of us!I'm sore!
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07-21-2005, 04:22 PM #12Registered User
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You've got some nice guns.
Are you sure you're 40? You look a lot younger.
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07-21-2005, 04:37 PM #13Grumpy Achy Mod
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Oh My God, somebody cut off your legs, and abs, and everything else....
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07-21-2005, 04:46 PM #14Registered User
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Welcome
Your recent past is similar to mine. I gave up mid-distance running about a year ago and caught the BB bug. Looks like you have made great progress.
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07-21-2005, 06:29 PM #15Registered User
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Wow! Thanks for all the nice comments and the awesome warm welcome!
I feel at home already.
I will post a full body shot soon. This shot was for a friend of mine. She helped me to get my diet in order and wanted to see a double bicep pose of me after my recent gains. I decided to post it here too. before, I could barely raise a muscle so to speak...Ive been trying to keep a good healthy balance between bicep mass and tricep mass...trying to build more on the tricep end so my arms dont look like golfballs sitting on the kitchen counter..if you know what I mean.
dblfgirl...thanks. Yeah, unfortunately I am 40. Most peopole say I look like in in my twenties. I wish. More than that...I wish my body would respond to lifting like I was in my twenties.
Thanks again everyone for everything. I am looking forward to being part of this forum and growing through your hints, tips, advice and encouragement!
Best Wishes,
jeff
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07-21-2005, 06:44 PM #16When in doubt, mumble
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You're doing great, and you will find plenty of backers on this bb.
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