MuscleTech Gets Gritty AF !!!

[dougefresh93]

Wow bro congrats!! Surprised to see you switch but you're definitely in a great place! I just remade my instagram account today so I'll add ya! It's mastinu89 when you get the add

true grit is dead (sadly) and is/was along with Muscletech, Six Star, and a few others, all Lovate Health Sciences brands.

congrats ray.

[smokinal]

No IG account but I do have a goal this year. So, at 48, I finally got my chit in shape enough were I feel comfortable getting on stage; something I have always wanted to do. I was prepping for my first show in 2013 when I started having shoulder problems; had to have the end of my clavicle cut off. Rehab, start training again for said show=need to have left tricep re-attached. Rehab, start training again for said show=bilateral inguinal hernias arrive.
Down for 3 years between surgeries and rehab but finally made the stage last fall; came in 4th in an open class of 20 yr olds, which I was very happy about.
But the competitive side in me wants a first so that is my goal this year. I have a show in April, one in May and another in Sept; all have 40+ classes so I'm hopeful I can bring a good package to the stage and win one of these.
Thank you for the opportunity to try these new flavors! I was just looking at the Lucky Marsh and dat dere Funnel Cake I've heard so much about.

[necrologic]

true grit is dead (sadly) and is/was along with Muscletech, Six Star, and a few others, all Lovate Health Sciences brands.

congrats ray.

I knew the last part, but I had no clue the brand was going away. That's sad. Luckily I bought two of their multi before they went. Halfway through the first one.

[InfiniteRecomp]

true grit is dead (sadly) and is/was along with Muscletech, Six Star, and a few others, all Lovate Health Sciences brands.

congrats ray.

Sad, their t-booster was pretty decent. Looks like the brand in silver (MT) has almost the identical formula (AlphaTest ?) maybe some more true grit goodness will be absorbed into the others.

[necrologic]

Sad, their t-booster was pretty decent. Looks like the brand in silver (MT) has almost the identical formula (AlphaTest ?) maybe some more true grit goodness will be absorbed into the others.

I definitely agree with this too

[LoudyRowdy]

Couldn’t happened to a better person.... congrats Ray Ray

[FormulaLT1poweR]

Some good looking entries here.

We gave away a bunch of Lucky Marshmallow tubs, being delivered this week and people are LOVING it! You don't want to miss out, and I can only imagine the other flavors will be just as good.

Keep em coming, overwhelm FBS!

[TheMatzah]

Those MT cookies are awesome. So much nom nom


Congrats again FBS! Happy for you bro!

[InfraRen]

All praise FBS! Congrats homie.

[mrkdrt]

I felt like a failure (srs). And it was January 4.

I had huge plans for 2018, my best and healthiest me of all time. I planned it out. Well I planned out the goals, not so much the how-to. Anyway, I started with resolutions like “eat 5 healthy meals a day,” “exercise daily (even like 30min),” “drink at least 6L of water a day” and yeah, even “eat less tide pods” We posted these in the office, to be accountable. So everyone I know, knew my goals. Then 4 days later. I didn’t drink enough water. First week back at work was crazy busy and I sat in a desk all damn day, the first few days, crunching out tasks. I barely moved, let alone exercised. I had take out delivered to the office for lunch and dinner. Total fail. Nobody held back in pointing it out to me.

But then I realized. My goals were a bit ambitious, and hard to sustain. Not that people can’t do it. I just know life gets in the way sometimes. So I decided. My goal is to improve. Every day. A little bit. So, the goals have become: “eat healthier,” “drink more water,” and “exercise meaningfully at least 4 times a week” – much more manageable. So now I smash a bottle of water whenever I stand up from my desk (restroom, coffee, meetings) – sometimes this is only 2L in a day. I prep meals as much as possible – but having a source of quality protein at the office will definitely help me not grab the bad stuff around the office. And if it tastes incredible like my favorite cheat treats, all the better! And I am currently doing FIERCE 5 workout plan, pushing HARD (hit a new PR for overhead press!) in my sessions to maximize gains.

So that’s my goals. Get better. Little by little. And yeah, some specifics like “take time off work when I take time off work (fully disconnect)” and “get my bench up to 1.5x my bodyweight” are in there as well. Watch me squat and deadlift 2x my bodyweight too.

[koweanguy]

So that’s my goals. Get better. Little by little. And yeah, some specifics like “take time off work when I take time off work (fully disconnect)” and “get my bench up to 1.5x my bodyweight” are in there as well. Watch me squat and deadlift 2x my bodyweight too.

Ayyyy, the Big 3~
It's all ya need

[MPLJR1222]

In for support! Congrats man!

[yoojungl]

Congrats to Ray for being on the team! I'm excited for these new flavors

[fatboystick]

Nice ill have to catch u while u at the booth then

See ya there brother!

1. Congrats on the new rep spot buddy!

2. I don't have an Instagram...I never take pictures of anything and I'm not really that cool, sooooo yeah.

3. Goals for the new year? Non-lifting wise, my goal for this year is become more active with my faith. I don't like going to church, but I believe in the Christian faith. So to compromise, I've been watching my parent's church service online. It's pretty convenient. They post a video of the sermon/message after the Sunday service and it stays up for a week. So whenever I get one of my off-days from work and I'm making my food or something, I just prop up my iPad and play it. Wanted to do this to feel connected to my faith, and so far it's been working.

Fitness wise, my goals used to be "get bigger and stronger". Now it's just "stay in shape so I don't lose". Past two months I've been in a handful of uses of force on my job, and luckily I've come out on top each time. I'm still young at my job, and learning a lot, but chasing dudes when I've got 30+ lbs of gear on including a vest that compresses my chest and a belt that limits my leg movement isn't exactly ideal, or easy. I still plan on continuing Wendler's 5/3/1 because I LOVE it, but I've adapted my HIIT workouts to be slightly longer sprints to simulate my work environment.

Thanks Brother!! Great goals man!!

I got you on Instagram and mentioned a few peeps that I want to check out your page too.

As far as my goals for the year.......I'm not looking to hit any certain numbers on a particular lift, get my bodyfat to "x" percentage....nothing like that. For me, my goal is to keep consistently training simply because I enjoy it so much. I want to use it as a way to improve my health so that I can be the best father that I can be for my 3 sons. I need to be healthy to be around for all the things in their lives, so making sure I am taking some time each day to take care of myself will hopefully pay dividends down the road.

Man, family is preciuos and they grow up sooo fast bro...great goals!

Grats!!! Made my day a new song for my workout playlist. I'm following on IG and followed the directions!

my goal are all strength goals. I want to hit 500 on my squat, and have my deadlift keep moving up. Also, my upcoming powerlifting events I want to hit smart lifts, take my time, and be safe.

Nice!! You got this man!!

[fatboystick]

true grit is dead (sadly) and is/was along with Muscletech, Six Star, and a few others, all Lovate Health Sciences brands.

congrats ray.

Thx Doug, as always appreciate your support and friendship!

No IG account but I do have a goal this year. So, at 48, I finally got my chit in shape enough were I feel comfortable getting on stage; something I have always wanted to do. I was prepping for my first show in 2013 when I started having shoulder problems; had to have the end of my clavicle cut off. Rehab, start training again for said show=need to have left tricep re-attached. Rehab, start training again for said show=bilateral inguinal hernias arrive.
Down for 3 years between surgeries and rehab but finally made the stage last fall; came in 4th in an open class of 20 yr olds, which I was very happy about.
But the competitive side in me wants a first so that is my goal this year. I have a show in April, one in May and another in Sept; all have 40+ classes so I'm hopeful I can bring a good package to the stage and win one of these.
Thank you for the opportunity to try these new flavors! I was just looking at the Lucky Marsh and dat dere Funnel Cake I've heard so much about.

Nice Bro! Way to persevere!! I'm still in that "thinking of getting on stage" phase....getting closer now with more freedom in my life now. Good job & great goals my friend!

Couldn’t happened to a better person.... congrats Ray Ray

Thx Brother, appreciate it!!

[fatboystick]

Some good looking entries here.

We gave away a bunch of Lucky Marshmallow tubs, being delivered this week and people are LOVING it! You don't want to miss out, and I can only imagine the other flavors will be just as good.

Keep em coming, overwhelm FBS!

YES!!! OVERWHELM ME...i dare ya!

Those MT cookies are awesome. So much nom nom


Congrats again FBS! Happy for you bro!

Thx brother!! yes they are...dem birthday cake and peanut butter ones are my faves!!

All praise FBS! Congrats homie.

Thx Brother!!

I felt like a failure (srs). And it was January 4.

I had huge plans for 2018, my best and healthiest me of all time. I planned it out. Well I planned out the goals, not so much the how-to. Anyway, I started with resolutions like “eat 5 healthy meals a day,” “exercise daily (even like 30min),” “drink at least 6L of water a day” and yeah, even “eat less tide pods” We posted these in the office, to be accountable. So everyone I know, knew my goals. Then 4 days later. I didn’t drink enough water. First week back at work was crazy busy and I sat in a desk all damn day, the first few days, crunching out tasks. I barely moved, let alone exercised. I had take out delivered to the office for lunch and dinner. Total fail. Nobody held back in pointing it out to me.

But then I realized. My goals were a bit ambitious, and hard to sustain. Not that people can’t do it. I just know life gets in the way sometimes. So I decided. My goal is to improve. Every day. A little bit. So, the goals have become: “eat healthier,” “drink more water,” and “exercise meaningfully at least 4 times a week” – much more manageable. So now I smash a bottle of water whenever I stand up from my desk (restroom, coffee, meetings) – sometimes this is only 2L in a day. I prep meals as much as possible – but having a source of quality protein at the office will definitely help me not grab the bad stuff around the office. And if it tastes incredible like my favorite cheat treats, all the better! And I am currently doing FIERCE 5 workout plan, pushing HARD (hit a new PR for overhead press!) in my sessions to maximize gains.

So that’s my goals. Get better. Little by little. And yeah, some specifics like “take time off work when I take time off work (fully disconnect)” and “get my bench up to 1.5x my bodyweight” are in there as well. Watch me squat and deadlift 2x my bodyweight too.

First of all...congrats on checking yourself and continuing to move forward! Most quit at that point! Start small and grow into the lifestyle and you'll be just fine...you got this!!

[fatboystick]

Ayyyy, the Big 3~
It's all ya need

In for support! Congrats man!

Thx brother!!

Congrats to Ray for being on the team! I'm excited for these new flavors

Thank You Angela!! Yes, im excited as well

[necrologic]

Love the goals bro, certainly attainable. But...BUT...replace all the "thinking" with "I AM"
Bodybuildingcom "All Accress" has you covered with routines bro...over 50 routines with instructional and nutritional advice as well.

Thanks bro you're 100% correct. I need to have more confidence and stop thinking. 💪

[fatboystick]

Thanks bro you're 100% correct. I need to have more confidence and stop thinking. ������

[yoojungl]

But then I realized. My goals were a bit ambitious, and hard to sustain. Not that people can’t do it. I just know life gets in the way sometimes. So I decided. My goal is to improve. Every day. A little bit. So, the goals have become: “eat healthier,” “drink more water,” and “exercise meaningfully at least 4 times a week” – much more manageable.

Most people always make radical changes (nothing's wrong with that) at the beginning of their journey, but that's why most people don't follow through cause they're not able to maintain that lifestyle. But like you said, it's the small changes that really count Good luck with your fitness goals!!

[TheFugitive]

Congrats brother

[Anthony21]

Congrats Ray.

[lowroller21212]

Hey man congrats on moving to Muscletech. One my main goals has been to devote more time in going for a cleaner bulk and cut cycles, it's all the pieces and growth that goes into this. Not for plateaus but for just "how" to best use what I already know and am learning in retrospect. There are a lot of knowledge barriers and layers to look at. Im more mindful of my other strength goals and weaknesses too and just be healthier overall not just being in the best shape.

[superhuman67]

From one Gritty guy to another CONGRATS! and you already know I always follow your trail of
Grittiness on IG

[intheayer55]

5FDP!!! YES!!!

Following you on your Instagram page. Great content for sure my man!!

My goals for 2018. It's kind of a silly goal maybe, but I'm going to shoot for some sort of training all 365 days this year. We are at February 3rd and I haven't missed a day yet. No matter what time of day I have to get it in, I want to do at least something each day to continue to work on improving my health & physique.

[fatboystick]

Congrats brother

Thx Brother!

Congrats Ray.

Thank you!!

Hey man congrats on moving to Muscletech. One my main goals has been to devote more time in going for a cleaner bulk and cut cycles, it's all the pieces and growth that goes into this. Not for plateaus but for just "how" to best use what I already know and am learning in retrospect. There are a lot of knowledge barriers and layers to look at. Im more mindful of my other strength goals and weaknesses too and just be healthier overall not just being in the best shape.

Sounds like youve got a plan...get to it!

From one Gritty guy to another CONGRATS! and you already know I always follow your trail of
Grittiness on IG

Yeah buddy!!

5FDP!!! YES!!!

Following you on your Instagram page. Great content for sure my man!!

My goals for 2018. It's kind of a silly goal maybe, but I'm going to shoot for some sort of training all 365 days this year. We are at February 3rd and I haven't missed a day yet. No matter what time of day I have to get it in, I want to do at least something each day to continue to work on improving my health & physique.

Not silly at all bro, CONSISTENCY is key. As long as youre mixing it up, whether its weight lifting, running, hiking, etc

[shoefanatic23]

Congrats Ray....

[FormulaLT1poweR]

Super Bowl Sunday!

Keep the entries coming in, and show your support for FBS!

P.S. Go Eagles! (I hate the New England Ref...errr Patriots!)

[Blake2732]

Everything for IG - check!

Goals for the upcoming year,
1.) I REALLY wanna, and am GOING TO, pull 405 - I ended the year with a 375 pull.
2.) Bench 225# - current PR is 210
3.) Squat 315# - current PR is 295
4.) Overhead press 135# - current PR is 120

That's my 1,2,3,4 plate goal (:

-I am also looking to continue crushing my doctorate of physical therapy degree without letting my fitness goals take a backseat!
-Call home, and make contact with my Mom, Dad, and Sister each at least once a week
-Approach a new/unfamiliar girl and get to know them at least once per month (the hardest of all of them for me haha)

Would LOVE a tub, Nitro Tech is hands down my favorite protein product!
Clean, great profile, and the additions like creatine really set it apart!

[yoojungl]

From one Gritty guy to another CONGRATS! and you already know I always follow your trail of
Grittiness on IG

Ooooh glad to see you here~