Axioma's Journal and Journey to Masters Nationals 2011

[axioma]

Saturday: shoulders/arms
behind head presses: 135, 185, 225 x 12 x 2 w/drop
superset: behind back shrugs: 225 x 15 x 3 and barbell front raises 65 x 15 x 3
seated laterals: 30 x 15 x 3

ez bar preachers: 85 x 15 x 4
lying ez bar extensions: 105 x 12 x 3
reverse curls: 65 x 15 x 3
overhead rope extensions: 120 x 12 x 3

[axioma]

sunday legs:

10 minute bike
leg extensions: 25 reps ea. leg x 3 sets
squats: 225x 15, 315 x 15, 405 x 10 x 2 w/drop
hacks: (steep machine, light touch on bottom): 2 plates, 3 plates, 4 plates ea. side x 15 w/triple drop last set
walking lunges w/bar: 100

[axioma]

feeling better, feel liked I have turned the corner. Watched The Old Man and the Sea last night with family. "Man is not made for defeat. He can be destroyed, yes, but not defeated" speaking of the spirit to persevere. I choose this pain, to push past the limits of what is safe, the easy point of return. Everyone is different. For some this is an athletic endeavor, for some a way to get attention. For others, myself included, this is from Don Quixote. It is athletic, artistic, cerebral and cathartic. Standing on stage is the culmination of the obstacles overcome, the demons slayed. Every day that the contest draws nearer, the less people understand, the more distant I feel from others.

[axioma]

Thought I would post a pic of my better half. She is training for a show in August.

[axioma]

I think she could hold her own in the Masters Nationals...48! She hasn't trained in a week, had the same crud I did.

[Mac]

Glad you're feeling better. Go slay some demons Ax.

[axioma]

Holy Shit! Mac, you are the ultimate party pooper! Serratus, schaamatus. Damn!

[Mac]

Holy Shit! Mac, you are the ultimate party pooper! Serratus, schaamatus. Damn!

Shit, everyone has them! Mine are currently hiding under ~10% BF and they will be back really soon.

I need to get with you about ordering some supps and pricing.

How does RPG taste and how well does it mix?

[axioma]

Taste fine, however since I drink it immediately post workout, as long as it doesn't taste awful, then it's a win. Mixes instantly. I drink it walking out the door of the gym and then I drink the biorhythm afterglow and square meal protein 30 minutes later.

[axioma]

Chest:
incline barbell presses: 135, 225, 315 x 12-10 w/drop
slight incline fly: 35, 45, 65, 65 x 12
hammer incline press: 225, 315, 365 x 8 w/drop 315, 225 w/partials, micros...nuances...
fly machine: 130, 150, 170, 190 w/drop
superset: light pulldowns behind head w/overhead press machine w/right angle grip (just trying to finish that area at clavicle)
perfect pushup handles: 20 x 3

Weight: 222.8 @ 8%BF

[bodyhard]

Thought I would post a pic of my better half. She is training for a show in August.

Bicep is better than some of the men on here :D :D

[axioma]

She appreciates that. Hadn't gotten 'em pumped, trained legs.

[axioma]

This is my good friend and business partner, Vance Rowland. 3 time all american, 4 time Ironman finisher and former bodybuilder. He is crushing the course record here. Some kid (21) from out of state came to get an easy win and started trying to get into vance's head. Vance (46) just smiled, and handed the boy his ass.

[axioma]

Z pak wasn't enough. Really started feeling better over weekend, then relapsed yesterday and last night. Lots of wheezing, really concerned about this turning into pneumonia, which happens easily for me with the asthma. Gotta spend another afternoon in the doc's office.

[axioma]

All of you competing in Pitt, hang in there. We are all being tested. Even those with great training situation, sponsors, whatever are going to be tested. Injuries and viruses hit everyone. Personal conflicts are going to become exaggerated, feelings hurt...we have push through it. This is the nature of high level competition, maintaining businesses, relationships and health is precarious to say the least. Hang in there everyone...getting close.

[bodyhard]

Baldie is not going to compete in Pitts????

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Ax...do they have one of those hospital type breathing units with the mist you can bring home? I have had my asthma go Pneu twice over the years. BE CAREFUL!!! Exercise does give you the adrenalin fix although very temporary.

John, see my thread bro...


Baldie

[Baldiewonkanobi]

All of you competing in Pitt, hang in there. We are all being tested. Even those with great training situation, sponsors, whatever are going to be tested. Injuries and viruses hit everyone. Personal conflicts are going to become exaggerated, feelings hurt...we have push through it. This is the nature of high level competition, maintaining businesses, relationships and health is precarious to say the least. Hang in there everyone...getting close.


My kids (and their mates) and grandkids just told me that I have to make it to Pitt, 'no ifs ands or buts'. First time I have seen any of them show this kind of interest. Sure helps during these trying times.


Baldie

[HeavyDutyGuy]

All of you competing in Pitt, hang in there. We are all being tested. Even those with great training situation, sponsors, whatever are going to be tested. Injuries and viruses hit everyone. Personal conflicts are going to become exaggerated, feelings hurt...we have push through it. This is the nature of high level competition, maintaining businesses, relationships and health is precarious to say the least. Hang in there everyone...getting close.
Well said.. I have just never been through a prep like this- not just me, but most of us? WTF?

[Mac]

My kids (and their mates) and grandkids just told me that I have to make it to Pitt, 'no ifs ands or buts'. First time I have seen any of them show this kind of interest. Sure helps during these trying times.


Glad to hear this!!!!

We will hold you to it.

[axioma]

My kids (and their mates) and grandkids just told me that I have to make it to Pitt, 'no ifs ands or buts'. First time I have seen any of them show this kind of interest. Sure helps during these trying times.


Baldie

That is the kind of thing I needed to hear today...great.

[axioma]

Well said.. I have just never been through a prep like this- not just me, but most of us? WTF?


Not I...:dunno: This is a whole different animal for me. The state show was in my backyard, maybe one other guy to really worry about, nothing of this calibre. Just the knowledge of the quality of competition is mindblowing! That is why I throw some things out there, maybe more than I should, just because I know that all of us are relating on some level.

[axioma]

Went back to doc. Will continue on antibiotics, he feels like I am on the mend, just need to maintain for another week before amping the training up. I will be very careful of the asthma. Putting my boy as my avi helps with the anxiety, he is such a regal mutt...Zuni. Heading home, cancelling my appointments between 5:30 and 10a.m. to get some rest. Thanks guys, g'nite.

[Hammerfit]

Well said.. I have just never been through a prep like this- not just me, but most of us? WTF?

God I thought it was just me!

[esplendido]

Thought I would post a pic of my better half. She is training for a show in August.

Very nice shoulder/pec/arm tie-in!!! Gots potential!!!

[axioma]

Been away for TWO Days...been brutal, feel like I am losing everything I have worked so hard for by the minute. Slowly getting better, just the occasional hacking fit.

today back:
10 minutes cardio
did a taste of the zack khan video for a change
superset t-bar rows (don't have one, so bar stuck in the corner) w/ cable rows:
bar (started getting squirrely), 4 plates x 12, 5 plates x 10, 6 plates x 5
rows: 180, 210, 230 x 12

wide pulls behind head w/close grip pulldowns: 120 x 12 and 210 x 10 x 3ea.

iso lateral low hammer: 3plates a side x 12 x 3

straight arm pulldowns superset with rope crunches

20 minutes cardio

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Hardcore old school...Oly bar in the corner rowing....luv it!! Glad you are feeling mo betta.


Baldie

[axioma]

Saturday: Had a good bicep/tricep superset workout. Little kid said I look like an action figure...didn't say which one, so compliment it is....

Sunday: walked 4 miles very brisk pace.

Today: Happy Memorial Day everyone. Legs.

A word on orthotics...they are great, really helped to even out some imbalances I had. However, some weakness caused by those imbalances take a while to even out and you don't notice them until you do something really extreme...like my last leg workout. I still have some DEEP soreness at the tendonis attachments of my right knee. Visions of esplendido went through my head driving to the gym today. I decided to do a predominately unilateral workout, so I would immediately notice anything. I have been icing every night for the past week.

10 minute warm up on bike. Feeling it.
one legged extensions: 50lbs x 25 reps each leg x 4 sets. Pain went by third set.
Goblet aka dumbbell squats: Holding dumbbell at chest, feet wide, plie style, trying to break parallel (very tough in this position). 120lbs. x 15 x 4
One legged presses: 1plate x 20, 2 plates x 15, 3 plates x 15, 3.25 plates x 12
Leg extensions: 190 x 20 x 3, 4th set drop set until no movement possible.
Single leg seated calf: 50lbs x 20 x 4ea.
Single leg standing calf: bodyweight + 50lbs x 20 x 3

[axioma]

I had waffles this morning.
I had two Wendy's spicy chicken sandwiches pre workout
I had wings and sushi post workout
I will have 1.7lb porterhouse, potatoes, asparagus and peroni beer for dinner. I will remember baldie and family in our blessing.
I will have ice cream with fresh mango for dessert.
I will lay in bed and rub my buddha belly for luck.
Tomorrow, back on track for Pitt.
God bless and Happy Memorial Day everyone:flowers:

[axioma]

Ok, back on track. Was weighing 225 this a.m. That will drop will quick, though.
5:30a.m.: 30 minutes cardio, abs

11:00 a.m. chest:
Flat Bench: 225, 275, 315 x 10,8 w/drop 225 x 17
Incline Dbl: 90 x 15 x 4
Pec Dec: 12 x 3
superset: dips w/x-overs 15 x 3

[Mac]

No progress pics for us?

Glad to see you're back on the track to Pitt.

[axioma]

You know, I am debating that...haven't seen any progress pics from anyone, especially the BIG boys, lipsinic and roller. Let me get back to where I feel I should be, probably in a week or two and then I will post.

[Mac]

You know, I am debating that...haven't seen any progress pics from anyone, especially the BIG boys, lipsinic and roller. Let me get back to where I feel I should be, probably in a week or two and then I will post.

I hear ya!

Posting pics shows confidence! Rattle their cages with your conditioning.

But you have been ill, so quite understandable. However, I like to give you a hard time.

[axioma]

I call it a kick in the ass! I need it! Thanks, bro.

[axioma]

Hey Bruce! I appreciated the call, nice to know you been following my thread, but why not post? It would really mean alot to me right now to know that I got support out there, not just lurkers. I have had several guys say, oh, I read so and so. Post godammit! Duc, where are you? Stu? Alan? Jeez, guys, what a bunch of pussies.

[Down4whatever]

Holy hell!

I just read the last 6 pages of your journal....you're a beast like James (HDG). I'll be following along for sure. If I'm allowed the pleasure, it will be great to meet you in Pittsburgh.

The comments you made in my journal are very inspiring--thank you!

[axioma]

I look forward to meeting all of the great folks on this forum! Just keep doing what you are doing, it shows great virtuosity and tenacity. Thanks for reading.

[bodyhard]

Just so you know, I am reading your journal.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Dont post them yet. Make them wait,. til its too late..

[axioma]

Dont post them yet. Make them wait,. til its too late..

My thinking:yep:

[axioma]

first workout: back
chins: 20,15,12,12 (bodyweight)
Hammer low row: 3 plates side x 15 x 4
close grip pulls superset w/hammer high pulls: 160 x 12 x 3 and 3plates x 12 x 3
bent over rows on hammer shrug: 3 plates x 12 x 4
trisets: Hypers w/45 x 20, wide grip pulldowns 180 x 12 and seated scapular retraction 190 x 15 3 sets

p.m. workout: biceps and cardio

[bodyhard]

You doing a day and evening split?

[axioma]

Yes, I will kick that into high gear on Monday. I have a guy who I have been prepping for his first show, the SC State. I'm like an expectant daddy. Gotta get that out of the way, then I have tunnel vision through Pitt.

[bodyhard]

Yes, I will kick that into high gear on Monday. I have a guy who I have been prepping for his first show, the SC State. I'm like an expectant daddy. Gotta get that out of the way, then I have tunnel vision through Pitt.


Good luck with that man!!

[D_T]

Just what I needed to read. I've been off for 2 weeks visiting family in Atlanta. Sitting here looking for motivation to get back in the gym.

[bcaroll]

Are we gonna see a Vacuum pose on stage in Pittsburgh?

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Your 'high gear' must be like double overdrive. Good grief. How did your student do last night?

Baldie

[gman]

Ax, stopping by to say keep it up, and I will be keeping up the rest of the way to Pitts.

[axioma]

Good luck with that man!!

Thanks, he was a lalaland! There were only two guys in the open superheavies, so he got a trophy.
He didn't place in the juniors where heavy and super heavy were thrown together. He did MOST of what I told him to do, not all and that was the difference. He has realized that big doesnt mean shit without deep, seperation and thin skin. Hey, he is only 23, will eventually carry 250 on his frame with no problem. he walked away motivated and ready to make a plan. I was exhausted. I will post my thoughts on the contest tomorrow in Central.

[axioma]

Just what I needed to read. I've been off for 2 weeks visiting family in Atlanta. Sitting here looking for motivation to get back in the gym.

Hey, let's get each other motivated, glad you are back

[axioma]

Your 'high gear' must be like double overdrive. Good grief. How did your student do last night?

Baldie

I saw a bunch of guys who I competed against last year in state who were really excited about my going to Pitt. Really made me realize that I have people watching and wishing me well. I will represent in pitt.

[axioma]

Ax, stopping by to say keep it up, and I will be keeping up the rest of the way to Pitts.

thank you , sir. Let's get down to the nitty gritty.

[axioma]

Are we gonna see a Vacuum pose on stage in Pittsburgh?

I will, I promise. Having said that, it is one brutal shot to pull off. The bigger you are, the harder to hold. I will have to start working on loosening the diaphram (crushed in a car accident years ago) and releasing it with aplomb, not PANIC! My dream is to have Zane comment on it someday....

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Promise you that when you do that in the 60 sec. freepose during mandantories the RX gang will go freakin nutzo. We will blow the wax outta the judges ears.

Baldie

[blu2xtreme]

Promise you that when you do that in the 60 sec. freepose during mandantories the RX gang will go freakin nutzo. We will blow the wax outta the judges ears.

Baldie

That's a sure bet :jump:

[axioma]

Deal!
workout today: quads
15 minute cardio warmup
5 sets of 20 rep extensions (light, right knee is uber tight, being cautious)
squats: 135, 225, 315 x 15 x 2 (held last 3 at the bottom with 4 second pause, then drop to 225 x 15 with 2 second hold on bottom of every rep)
Leg Presses: 16 plates total x 15 reps x 4 sets (feet in different positions every set)
free motion squat machine: 300 x 15 x 3 (focused on pushing on the outside of my feet to activate vastus lateralis)
superset: extensions w/ lying curls 3 sets of 20 reps Overall ok workout, just felt antsy because of knee, hips. tomorrow, high gear!

[Mac]

Ax, just an OK workout?

You can tear it up tomorrow! Warrior mode.

[axioma]

A.M. Workout: Chest
Flat bench: 285 x 12, 12, 10
Superset x 3 ea.: Flat bench 225 x 15, 12, 12 w/ incline fly: 45 x 15
Superset x 3ea.: Dips + 35lbs. x 15 w/ pec-dec x 12
Cable x-overs: 7 x 10
Static Stretch

[axioma]

P.M. Workout: triceps, calves, abs
pushdowns x 3 sets to warmup
Incline tricep extensions: 95 x 12 x 3
Lying one arm dbl extensions: 25 X 15 X 3
SUPERSET x 3 ea.: overhead rope extensions 120 x 12 w/ incline pushups x 20ish

single leg seated calf: 50 x 15 x 4
standing one leg: bodyweight x 30 x 3

hanging leg raises: 3 x 15
leg raises with stirrups: 3 x 15 (twisting)
crunches on decline bench: 3 x 20
side bends with dbl: 35 x 15 x 2

30 minutes treadmill: 3.5mph @ 11% grade for 15 minutes.

[axioma]

A.M. weight: 217 @ 7%bf.

[Hammerfit]

good job Ax, I'm about right there with ya on weight, just started to come back down again after a week off eating crap!

I'm feeling ya on the sore knee. My right one hasn't recovered from the deep heavy hacks last Wed and tonight is time to do again! Just got to get that negative vibe out of the way but be smart at the same time.

[bodyhard]

A.M. weight: 217 @ 7%bf.

Damn!

[axioma]

good job Ax, I'm about right there with ya on weight, just started to come back down again after a week off eating crap!

I'm feeling ya on the sore knee. My right one hasn't recovered from the deep heavy hacks last Wed and tonight is time to do again! Just got to get that negative vibe out of the way but be smart at the same time.

yea, it is going to be with us through contest, no possibility of healing at this point. Hurts just to stand up, but somehow make it through a workout? Glad to hear the positivity coming from ya.

[axioma]

Today: cardio only. 30 minutes bike: LifeFitness-level 10-12 w/ 4 two minute intervals at level 20 thrown in, maintaining 85rpm whole time.

[gman]

A.M. weight: 217 @ 7%bf.

that's sick...I am 207 at 17% (at best)!:hypno:

[axioma]

that's sick...I am 207 at 17% (at best)!:hypno:

Interesting how the distribution of the fat is...upper body, especially abs, look like two weeks out from show, however lower body, especially upper thighs, needs every bit of the time remaining. I thought only women had that problem?:dunno:

[Lee Penman]

Can't wait to see what you bring to the stage this year!

[axioma]

Talking about shape...nice delts!

[axioma]

a.m. workout BACK
wide pulldowns: 2 x 15
reverse grip pulls: 1 x 12
right angle pulls: 1 x 10
bent over bar rows: (bent at 90degrees, pulling to sternum, controlling weight) 160 x 12 x 4
wide grip chins: 3 x 10 w/partials
seated cable rows: 210 x 12 x 3 supersetted with straight arm pulldowns: 100 x 15 x 3
rear delt machine: 130 x 15 x 3

a.m. weight: 215 bodyfat checked with calipers: 6%

[Hammerfit]

a.m. workout BACK
wide pulldowns: 2 x 15
reverse grip pulls: 1 x 12
right angle pulls: 1 x 10
bent over bar rows: (bent at 90degrees, pulling to sternum, controlling weight) 160 x 12 x 4
wide grip chins: 3 x 10 w/partials
seated cable rows: 210 x 12 x 3 supersetted with straight arm pulldowns: 100 x 15 x 3
rear delt machine: 130 x 15 x 3

a.m. weight: 215 bodyfat checked with calipers: 6%

how many points do you do check bf w calipers?

[axioma]

how many points do you do check bf w calipers?

tricep, chest, abs, illiac crest, thigh-5 points

[axioma]

Workout out Wednesday P.M.: Hamstrings, cardio, calves
Romanian deads: 135 x 15, 225 x 15, 275 x 12, 315 x 12
leg curls (toes pointed): 90 x 20, 130 x 15, 150 x 12 w/drop second set
Giant set: one leg push down on dip machine: stack x 15 x 3, inner/outer thigh 150 x 20 x 3
calf presses on press: 450 x 20 x 4
30 minutes stepper

Xiomara and I almost fell asleep driving home, exhausted.

[axioma]

No doubles today, rested this morning. Client out of town, so could eat a good breakfast. Will workout shoulders/bi and cardio this p.m.

Freakin chiropractors should stick to cracking backs and quit trying to represent themselves as Yoda. Guy checks my blood pressure, I notice he is kind of fumblin with the pulse, pumping the sleeve until my eyes bug out.
Well?
Oh wow, this is very bad, you are in danger of stroking out anytime...silent killer you know? 190/120...You need to take my better living course and get on my homeopathic...didn't hear the rest because I am making out my will, shit so much I didn't do...how to spend my last days?
I get into see my doc and BP is 140/80! Best it has been in YEARS! Now I am planning my post Pitt debauchery! Whooooo!

[axioma]

On supplements:
The closer I get to a show, the less supplements I take. I really try to simplify everything. I cut down on stimulants as I don't want to risk half-life caffeine surge in the night...
Isolyze
Fiberlyze
Omegalyze/Clomega
Liv52
Vitamin C
Big Blues (pre workout arginine-no stims)
Lipolyze/Somalyze
Kre02
multi vitamin/antioxidant (millenium nutri or applied nutriceutical-whatever I have handy)
After Glow (only on leg/back days)

[Baldiewonkanobi]

I love the names of your suppliments. If thats cutting back...would love to see the list when you are full on. Do you count specific aminos as suppliments? On my non training days like today I limit my suppliments to one Animal PAK, 2 fish oils and aminos.


Baldie

[axioma]

I love the names of your suppliments. If thats cutting back...would love to see the list when you are full on. Do you count specific aminos as suppliments? No because I usually take a product with an amino profile, I really don't take indiviual aminos. On my non training days like today I limit my suppliments to one Animal PAK, 2 fish oils and aminos. We are not too far off on non-training days..I take about the same, just have to keep the fiber supp in there, Animal Pak is my multi vit and my oils are the omegalyze or clomega


Baldie

In the off season, I try everything, kid in a candy shop!!!!

[axioma]

P.M. workout: biceps, shoulders, cardio
straight bar curls: 80, 90, 100, 110 x 10 x 2
one arm dbl preachers: 35 x 10 x 3
concentration curls: 30 x 12-10 x 3
hammer curls: 50 x 10, 8 + drop (the rack to 25lbs)
dbl shrugs: WS 100 x 12 x 3
lateral raise machine: ? x 12 x 3
Arnold presses: 50 x 12,10,8
cable front raise w/rope: 60 x 12 x 3
Bike: level 6-12, rpm 90+, hrt 135-150 x 30 minutes

Taking today off. really feel beat up by the two a days. Dropping weight too fast, down to 212.5. Now is the time to start growing again.

[Mac]

Enjoy your day off and grow!

[axioma]

leg day today! I shot esplendido some photos so he can chime in at some point on how I am looking.

[axioma]

Legs
10 minute cardio warmup
Squats: 135 x 20 x 2, 225 x 15, 315 x 12, 495 x 10
Leg press: 10 reps, adding plates up to 18 plates total x 20, 15, 15 then strip down to 10 plates trying to get at least 15 reps ea. drop
Standing leg curls: 15 x 4
Good mornings: 60 x 15 x 4 immediately follow with the same weight doing stiff legged deads from top of feet up half way continuously x 20 reps.
One leg extensions: 90 lbs. x 10 reps ea. leg, 10 sets total
10 minute cool down: treadmill 3.5mph @ 15% incline.

[D_T]

still pushing some solid weights!!

[axioma]

Want to be strong, trying to be smart...thus the dilemma.

Chest and light tri's.
10 minute cardio
abs
Wide grip hanging leg raises: 2 x 15
Reverse grip hanging leg raises w/twist: 2 x 15
Incline crunches w/twist: 2 x 20
chest
Incline Bar Press super set w/decline dbl fly: 225 x 12 x 3 and 45 x 15 x 3
Incline Hammer Press: 315 x 10 x 3
Pec dec: fs7 @ 140lbs.
Seated shoulder press: rt angle grip to pull in upper pecs, 2 sets of 12
tricep cable kickbacks: fs7 @ 40lbs.
20 minutes of cardio.

[Hammerfit]

Legs
10 minute cardio warmup
Squats: 135 x 20 x 2, 225 x 15, 315 x 12, 495 x 10
Leg press: 10 reps, adding plates up to 18 plates total x 20, 15, 15 then strip down to 10 plates trying to get at least 15 reps ea. drop
Standing leg curls: 15 x 4
Good mornings: 60 x 15 x 4 immediately follow with the same weight doing stiff legged deads from top of feet up half way continuously x 20 reps.
One leg extensions: 90 lbs. x 10 reps ea. leg, 10 sets total
10 minute cool down: treadmill 3.5mph @ 15% incline.

Bad ass leg day Bro....hows the knee?

[axioma]

I haven't wanted to wrap (hide the injury) so I just got a sleeve. I feel like high rep squat warm-ups work better than extensions. It is there, just trying to get enough stimulation to keep growing (which I need) and not aggravate it too much.
Here's the chit...as soon as I deal with the knee, other old injuries flare up, ie, the torn biceps/brachii tendon in rt arm. Gotta LOVE it!

[Hammerfit]

I haven't wanted to wrap (hide the injury) so I just got a sleeve. I feel like high rep squat warm-ups work better than extensions. It is there, just trying to get enough stimulation to keep growing (which I need) and not aggravate it too much.
Here's the chit...as soon as I deal with the knee, other old injuries flare up, ie, the torn biceps/brachii tendon in rt arm. Gotta LOVE it!

I hear ya....the knee swells up, get that under control the shoulder freaks out. Back and forth...just fucks w your head! My knee pain just went away during my last leg session, that was weird in a good way! But it's just part of the deal, we learn to train smart and move on.

Interesting observation regarding the warmups. Sometimes I wonder that I may being too much on the warmups trying to get loose. I have to get my hips loose before trying to squat I am way to tight! Need to stretch more.

[axioma]

exactly, to me a compound warmup works better than an isolation. sometimes extensions will aggravate it bit before loosening, whereas squats are more gradual. Stretching, don't get me started...I taught a power yoga class twice a week two years ago...now? Only so much time in the day, however I WILL focus exclusively on stretching, (yoga) for two-three weeks after contest. Then I will keep it in programs once a week.

[bodyhard]

leg day today! I shot esplendido some photos so he can chime in at some point on how I am looking.


What are we, chop liver????

[Mac]

What are we, chop liver????

You know, I thought the same thing. We must have pissed in his Wheaties.

[axioma]

HA! You know, this journal/internet thing was a HUGE step for me...I am a private person, just found the right place and time with you guys. I sent some to 'dido because he is out of the comp, but still wants to put some energy into it, vicariously..through me. I trust you guys, just not ready for some random.."gotta bring the legs up"...or "need a little back thickness" this close to the show. You know it happens. I am JUST starting to feel like my head is in this thing, had a lot of doubts about even standing next to a lipsinic or roller or watson...whatever. These guys are in it to be a pro and take whatever and do whatever to accomplish that goal. At the heart of it, I am just a regular guy who is entering his third show EVER. I just have to be a little incognito right now...thanks, bros.

[axioma]

Mac, you're in myrtle beach? PM me.

[axioma]

Current Diet:
5:00 a.m. 50 grams isolyze, 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1 TBS mac oil
7:30 a.m. 8 eggs + 2 slices ezekiel bread
9:30 a.m. 25 grams isolyze + 1 cup greek yogurt
noon: 8 oz. chicken, greens, almonds, 1/2 cup brown rice
3:00 p.m. 8 oz. fish, greens, 2 TBS mac oil
5:30 p.m. 30 grams isolyze, 1TBS almond butter
8:00 p.m. 7 oz. tilapia, 1 cup asparagus, 1.5 TBS mac oil
9:30 p.m. 25 grams isolyze

[bodyhard]

HA! You know, this journal/internet thing was a HUGE step for me...I am a private person, just found the right place and time with you guys. I sent some to 'dido because he is out of the comp, but still wants to put some energy into it, vicariously..through me. I trust you guys, just not ready for some random.."gotta bring the legs up"...or "need a little back thickness" this close to the show. You know it happens. I am JUST starting to feel like my head is in this thing, had a lot of doubts about even standing next to a lipsinic or roller or watson...whatever. These guys are in it to be a pro and take whatever and do whatever to accomplish that goal. At the heart of it, I am just a regular guy who is entering his third show EVER. I just have to be a little incognito right now...thanks, bros.


I hear ya man!

[axioma]

a.m. workout: BACK, Light bi's
Wide grip pullups BW: 4 x 10
One arm dbl rows (charles glass style): 90 x 10 x 4
Pulldowns (different grips): 200 x 12 x 3
Wide grip seated cable rows: 190 x 10 x 3
straight arm pulldowns: 60 x 15 x 4
two arm cable curls (front dbl bicep): 25 x 10 x 7

[Hammerfit]

Took your lead and did lighter weight squats for warmups today instead of leg extensions. Liked it alot. Think I will just do 10 sets of squats from now on at the beginning of leg day. After all squats are what make them sticks grow! Thanks!

[axioma]

Hey, glad it helped! My new challenge is keeping my arms out of chest and back, especially. Have to focus more on squeeze, arms wanting to take over, arms are pumped to the max my second set of back. I will start preexhausting: chest w/pec dec and back with rear delt flys or incline shrugs.

[axioma]

Today: a.m. shoulders, arms
Shoulders
behind back shrugs: 225 x 15 x 4
Hammer shoulder press: 225 x 12 x 4
superset: Rope upright cable rows w/dbl front raises.
Cable lateral medley: 15 reps, different angles x 4 sets.( dont bothering to post weights on cables, one machine is 120 and another was 80 depending on cams/pulleys.
Triceps
Close grip bench: 225 x 12 x 4
v-bar presses: 4 x 10
Overhead cable extensions w/rope 3 x 12
Biceps
standing alternate dbl curls: 45 x 12 x 4
preacher curls: 100 x 10 x 3
hammer grip concentration curls: 25 x 12 x 4
Abs
incline crunches w/twist: 2 x 25
decline leg raises: 2 x 25
Hanging static hold

[THEVMAN]

Looks like a great workout - giving us ideas, taking notes :-)

[axioma]

P.M workout yesterday: 30 minutes stepper + posing

Today: a.m.: abs (twisting movements) and calves

Off day today, will do some cardio. Really need the time to let the elbows mend, getting really bad, hard to grip steering wheel, painful when I do massage.

[Hammerfit]

Hang in there Bro...the goal is in site!

[axioma]

30 minutes stepper
abs: contraction exercises
BW squats x 200

[Down4whatever]

BW squats x 200

Do you do these strict form? Great idea for cardio.....will put in my arsenal :D

[Baldiewonkanobi]

I trust that during your 4 day absence on the Boards that family, training and diet are on point. I use my Crackberry to prowl....

Baldie

[axioma]

everything cool, I willpost workouts and new avi tomorrow! goodnight johnboy, goodnight grandpa...

[Mac]

Great new avi!

[Hammerfit]

everything cool, I willpost workouts and new avi tomorrow! goodnight johnboy, goodnight grandpa...

Looking great!

[axioma]

I have been without computer, internet or phone! since last Thur. Just got it back yesterday. Pretty devastating thunderstorm went through and tore everything up. I started on supersetting everything and increasing the frequency of workouts yesterday. Yesterday was chest/back giant sets w/abs, cardio.
Chest:
Flat bench: 295 x 6 straight to Incline dumbbell presses: 80 x 12 and straight to pec dec 150 x 20 for three sets.
Back:
Wide grip pulldowns: 220 x 6 to barbell rows: 225 x 12 to straight arm pulls 120 x 20 for three sets.
Deadlifts (dorian style): 295 x 10 x 4
incline crunches w/twist: 4 sets of 20 Crunch machine 4 x 15 w/drop
30 minutes cardio.

Today: cardio and calves.

Weight: 210

[axioma]

I am also going to blast arms. I have to bring them up, just in constant pain...almost unbearable to work. I will drop weight and almost PT train them with super high reps, just get them to respond to blood dump. They will be radically different in two weeks, promise. No synth either...fuck that.

[THEVMAN]

tricep, chest, abs, illiac crest, thigh-5 points

I do 9 - points, but I think I am going to add Elbows and Knees to get the total reading I want

[axioma]

sounds very comprehensive!

[bodyhard]

Came in here thinking that you had posted some updated pics (hence new AV) WTF? Where are they?

[axioma]

Okay, okay, next week promise. I just wanted to put a teaser. I still haven't seen any from the other guys, lipsinic, heavy duty, so I am playing it coy too.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Awsome avitar.....Baldie

[Marijan Lipsinic]

Okay, okay, next week promise. I just wanted to put a teaser. I still haven't seen any from the other guys, lipsinic, heavy duty, so I am playing it coy too.
Hi!
Here are couple of photos of me @ 5 weeks out!
I hope you don't mind posting my photos in your thread!
Hope your prep is going well! Stay strong!!

[axioma]

NOOOO, I don't mind the bitch slap on my thread, not at all!
You look great, and if you don't get hit by a bus, you should be class winner. I make the night show, then I am a winner.
I will post shots this weekend.

[axioma]

In fact, marijan, I extend the invitation to start a thread of your own on this forum. I appreciate that a competitor of your caliber visits and, obviously, reads some threads, however I think I can go out on a limb and speak for fellow masters and say that a thread of your own would be welcome. I know that I would like a glimpse into your day to day training, life, drug protocol, etc., the same as all or most of the other competitors have posted here. It would be one of the top read threads, I promise you.

[Marijan Lipsinic]

NOOOO, I don't mind the bitch slap on my thread, not at all!
You look great, and if you don't get hit by a bus, you should be class winner. I make the night show, then I am a winner.
I will post shots this weekend.

Thank you very much!
I have to admit your conditioning is awesome! Can't wait to see your most recent photos.
I'm coming to Pittsburgh to have a good time with no pressure regarding placing, because I have been bitch slapped before! LOL
I'm expecting a lot of high quality physiques in Pittsburgh.
As far as you are concerned, I don't see why you wouldn't place well.
Take care!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Looking great AX!

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Ax you only need to bring your strong point CONDITIONING. Time and time again this wins shows. Large muscle bellies are impressive but not as much so as carved in granite conditioning.


Baldie

[bodyhard]

Hi!
Here are couple of photos of me @ 5 weeks out!
I hope you don't mind posting my photos in your thread!
Hope your prep is going well! Stay strong!!


Jesus fucking christ man, you look like a pro bodybuilder! Damn I would love your mass!

Looking fucking sick man simply sick!

[THEVMAN]

Ax you only need to bring your strong point CONDITIONING. Time and time again this wins shows. Large muscle bellies are impressive but not as much so as carved in granite conditioning.


Baldie

YOU ARE SOOOOOOOO RIGHT :yep:

[Mac]

Jesus fucking christ man, you look like a pro bodybuilder! Damn I would love your mass!

Looking fucking sick man simply sick!

I will second that!

[axioma]

Very nice to see the encouragment first thing in the morning! I can't think you guys enough, but you already know that. nuff said. I am going to prepare my eggs and will post my current workout schedule later. It is right out of Arnold's playbook and I am responding to it like I cannot believe, trisets, supersets, drop sets...going for the granite look that baldie says I need.
I am dropping fat, slowly but everyday a new striation, however I am holding my weight steady at 210. Be back in a few.

Marijan, all in fun. Thanks for the slap, really. Cool, refreshing...invigorating! LOL. I look forward to just standing on stage with guys of your calibre. It IS about bringing your A game.

[axioma]

just to catch up on the workouts: yesterday was thighs and hams
a.m. 10min cardio warmup

[axioma]

crappola...I hit send button by accident and tried to edit...but after typing my entire workout schedule got the admin message that I only had 5 minutes to edit...so I lost all of it....don't feel like typing it all again right now, gotta go do cardio...will post it later....

[axioma]

Monday:
A.M.: Chest/Back: Deadlifts 3 x 10,8,6
Chins behind neck superset w/ 4 x 10
Bench Press 4 x 15,12,8
Slight incline dumbbell fly w/ 3 x 10
One arm dumbbell rows 3 x 12
Triset: Seated cable rows 3 x 10 w/drop
Straight arm pulldowns: 3 x 15
Cable X-overs 3 x 15
P.M.: Cardio, abs, calves
TUESDAY:
A.M.: Shoulders/Traps
Triset: Barbell Press (alt. front/back) 3 x 12
Cable side laterals 3 x 12
Lying Incline Laterals 3 x 12
Shrugs 4 x 10
P.M.: Upper arms, cardio, abs
Superset: EZ bar curls 3 x 12
Lying triceps extensions 3 x 12
Triset: Incline curls (raising incline) 3 x 12
Overhead dumbbell extensions 3 x 12
Concentration curls: 1-1/2’s 3 x 12
Wednesday:
A.M.: Thighs
Superset: Extensions 4 x 12
Squats 4 x 15-20
Superset: Leg Presses 4 x 20
Lunges 4 x 20
P.M.: Hamstrings
Superset: Leg Curls 5 x 12
Hyperextensions 5 x 15
Stiff Leg Deadlifts 3 x 12 on bench
Thursday:
A.M.: Chest/Back
Superset: Pec-dec 4 x 12
Close-grip Pulldowns 4 x 12
Superset: Incline Bench Press
4 x 15, 12, 8, 6
Hammer Low Row 4 x 10
Triset: Dips
3 x 12 w/drop last set
One arm pulldowns
3 x 15 w/drop last set
Dumbbell pullovers 3 x 15
Friday:
A.M.: Shoulders, traps
Arnold presses: 4 x 12
Triset: Front low cable raises: 3 x 12
Lateral raise machine: 3 x 12
Rear delt machine: 3 x 12
P.M.: Upper arms
Crucifix cable curls 3 x 12
Rope pushdowns 3 x 12
Superset: Standing alternate dumbbell curls 3 x 10
Lying one arm dumbbell extensions 3 x 12
Superset: Hammer grip cable curls w/rope
3 x 12
One arm overhead rope extensions
3 x 12
Saturday:
A.M.: Thighs
Superset: Front squats 5 x 12
One leg smith lunges 5 x 12
Superset: One leg presses: 3 x 20
One leg extensions 3 x 20
P.M.: Hamstrings
Superset: One leg curls 5 x 15
Stiff leg deadlifts 5 x 10 w/drop

Evening: Cardio
Abs: Giant sets:
Twisting crunches 30 reps
Hanging Leg raises 15 reps
V-ups 30 reps
Twists 50 ea. side
Reverse crunches 30 reps
Ab Machine 15 reps
Pick 4 exercises and perform them one
after the other with no rest
Calves
Seated calf raises 5 x 15
Standing one leg raises 4 x 12
Or
Toe Presses 4 x 12
Donkey Calf raises 5 x 15

[axioma]

New avi was yesterday...no pump, just got through mowing lawn. Flat, only 100 carbs...weight 211.

[freebirdmac]

You look like you could be "Thing" from the Fantastic 4!! :yep:

Pretty darn awesome!

[Scoobysnacks]

Great avatar, looking awesome. Im very interested to see all you guys in here on game day. Keep plugging.

Ss

[joedemarco]

Ax, your conditioning is looking spot on. Can't wait to see the final product next month. Good luck!

[Baldiewonkanobi]

:yep:


Glad you are on our team.

CONDITIONING WINS SHOWS


Baldie

[axioma]

Thanks everyone! The Thing? Awesome. Was in a funk, I needed the support...much appreciated.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

You look like you could be "Thing" from the Fantastic 4!! :yep:

Pretty darn awesome!

Or from my era....



YouTube- THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD TRAILER 1951 HOWARD HAWKS


Baldie

[Hammerfit]

Thanks everyone! The Thing? Awesome. Was in a funk, I needed the support...much appreciated.

Awesome Dude, your hard work has paid off and shows! You're gonna rock the stage! and u still got 4 weeks! Damn Man hang on!

[axioma]

:hmn:
Or from my era....



YouTube- THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD TRAILER 1951 HOWARD HAWKS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5xcVxkTZzM)


Baldie

you say the sweetest things!

[Down4whatever]

You look like you could be "Thing" from the Fantastic 4!! :yep:

Pretty darn awesome!

I was thinking more like a human muscle anatomy chart, but yeah, he does resemble The Thing!
:lift3:

Way to go Man!!

[Mac]

New avi was yesterday...no pump, just got through mowing lawn. Flat, only 100 carbs...weight 211.

Looking awesome Matt. keep it up, mowing the lawn pumped you up well.

[caribeman]

Axioma, this has been a great read although I dont recall reading about what you have been taking supps wise while in preparation. Again, you look great and best of luck!

[axioma]

Axioma, this has been a great read although I dont recall reading about what you have been taking supps wise while in preparation. Again, you look great and best of luck!

Try post #574 for the most recent. I usually post them at the end of a workout or diet. I also proposed a "hypothetical" AAS cycle in the AAS thread to esplendido. I won't say that is what I have done...as "it may hurt my chances of going pro" and because "you just want to know because you aren't willing to work as hard..." and "people will just look at the cycle and not the....blah, blah":hypno::hypno: LOL. I just got that everytime I have asked anyone about this stuff and ALL of their hoodie rat buddies chime in. The AAS thing is fluid and subject to change as it should be. I will just say that it is documented in this thread the BP issues I had as well as anxiety attacks. Scared the chit out of me and I RADICALLY revised my strategy to a LESS is MORE philosophy. "nuff said, thanks for taking the time to read...I'm honored.

[axioma]

The missus has officially thrown in to compete in Master Nationals. She is really going for the Excaliber in late August, however thought this would be the ultimate "tune-up"! Background: She started weight training September 08. She entered her first show in 09 and won the masters and overall in SC STATE. This will be her second show! This will also be the second show we have both competed in together..in bodybuilding!

[Hammerfit]

The missus has officially thrown in to compete in Master Nationals. She is really going for the Excaliber in late August, however thought this would be the ultimate "tune-up"! Background: She started weight training September 08. She entered her first show in 09 and won the masters and overall in SC STATE. This will be her second show! This will also be the second show we have both competed in together..in bodybuilding!

Very Cool! A family that competes together stays together! Just got my wife on the bandwagon this year, it has helped tremendously

[caribeman]

Axioma, thanks for pointing that out, great info and wish you the best! Same to your bride!

[Neal Grossman]

Ax,

Really impressive avatar.

Neal

[AnglicanBeachParty]

Ax,

Really impressive avatar.

Neal


x2!!

I would even say "intimidating" ... great conditioning!

[freebirdmac]

Wow! Mrs Thing :D

[blu2xtreme]

Very impressive pics of you and your wife !

[D_T]

Looking really lean lately. Gonna be a good showing for you.

[axioma]

Wow! Mrs Thing :D

I won't pass on the Mrs. Thing...she might want a more aesthetic moniker...however, I told her she has to work on the scowl:mad:

[axioma]

Looking really lean lately. Gonna be a good showing for you.

Thanks DT, getting close and getting nervous. We all know the stories of everyone on track two/three weeks out and then BLUMPFT! Trying to just hold it together. I decided to go ahead and go KETO a week earlier than I had planned...hit me like a ton of bricks yesterday. Weird, the strength was great, however the energy was nonexistent...make sense? Crazy, crazy keto....Dave's domain and I just flirt with it.

[axioma]

Very impressive pics of you and your wife !

Nice coming from Ma and Pa Fit there...you guys are a advertisment for love and fitness at RX...the hell with matchbook or E-melody or the lot...THIS is were the SERIOUS love MOJO goes down....:yep:

[axioma]

Off day today...though not really, two hours of cardio: a.m. and p.m. StepMill this a.m. and 3.5mile walk this evening.

Got a great movie, very inspirational: Facing Ali. Awesome stories...I remember watching Ali-Frazier I with my Dad...and we watched every televised fight after together...

[blu2xtreme]

Nice coming from Ma and Pa Fit there...you guys are a advertisment for love and fitness at RX...the hell with matchbook or E-melody or the lot...THIS is were the SERIOUS love MOJO goes down....:yep:


Thanks ax ...we are a little over the top with our sappiness sometimes but very happy :)

[freebirdmac]

I won't pass on the Mrs. Thing...she might want a more aesthetic moniker...however, I told her she has to work on the scowl:mad:

Hmmm. Kind of tough for a woman. Even the new Wonder Woman look is kind of whimpy.

http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/files/2010/06/newwwcostume.jpg

[axioma]

Hmmm. Kind of tough for a woman. Even the new Wonder Woman look is kind of whimpy.

Xiomara grew up Honduras and when she first came to this country, she watched Wonder Woman...she freakin' loves her! Thanks.

http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/files/2010/06/newwwcostume.jpg

Thanks

[freebirdmac]

Wonder Woman it is then!

(but a much better version)

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Double Dy No Mite


Gonna be kicks to finally meet you two....


Baldie

[Marijan Lipsinic]

Off day today...though not really, two hours of cardio: a.m. and p.m. StepMill this a.m. and 3.5mile walk this evening.

Got a great movie, very inspirational: Facing Ali. Awesome stories...I remember watching Ali-Frazier I with my Dad...and we watched every televised fight after together...

From what I have seen so far, you should be one of the favorites in your class, coming July 23rd!
Very impressive!

[axioma]

From what I have seen so far, you should be one of the favorites in your class, coming July 23rd!
Very impressive!

I really appreciate that...this is new ground for me..only prepped for two contests previously. I must be doing something right, because I feel like I am suffering...:dunno: Hope your prep is going well...getting close...

[axioma]

Still here, plugging along. Feeling pretty lethargic right now.
decided to cut back on volume of workouts and lift heavier, increase the cardio and really try to get this remaining fat off.
Strength is pretty good actually.
Saturday workout: Legs
Squatted full reps w/495 x 6 reps.
Leg pressed w/950 x 10 reps x 2 sets.

Today: Chest
Smith Incline: 325 x 8
Incline dbl press: 110 x 10
Lying Hammer Press: 225 x 15
Pec dec: 190 x 10
Calves

[THEVMAN]

awesome - keep it going less than 3 weeks left, and much of that last week is light so you really have 2 weeks of the heavy stuff - "you can do it" (did you see the movie THE WATER BOY) smile

[axioma]

Thanks V.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Still here, plugging along. Feeling pretty lethargic right now.
decided to cut back on volume of workouts and lift heavier, increase the cardio and really try to get this remaining fat off.
Strength is pretty good actually.
Saturday workout: Legs
Squatted full reps w/495 x 6 reps.
Leg pressed w/950 x 10 reps x 2 sets.

Today: Chest
Smith Incline: 325 x 8
Incline dbl press: 110 x 10
Lying Hammer Press: 225 x 15
Pec dec: 190 x 10
Calves

I can 'almost' train with you. That is if you would not do squats :hypno:. You and HDG and your ability to squat like that food deprived. Amazes me to no end.

Baldie

[axioma]

Yesterday Back:
Pullups w/45lbs x 3 x 8-10
Bentover Bar rows: 285 x 8-6 x 2
One arm dumbl rows: 115 x 12 x 3
Seated Cable rows: 250 x 8 x 2
Deadlifts: 405 x 12 x 2
Straight arm pulldowns: 100 x 10 x 7
1.5hrs cardio

Today: Off (abs, 1.5hrs cardio)

I know I am not real active right now, on the boards, however this is taking EVERYTHING I got, running my businesses, training, house hunting for my mom...trying to stay involved as a Dad...negotiating with another competitive bodybuilder for the last of the egg whites...

I launched my Healthy Market Vending business last year the week before State and looks like that is what is happening THIS year...masochism...pure and simple.

I want everyone to know that I am looking forward to meeting all of you and supporting all of our other competitors. I know ALL of you are going through your own trials and tests and are going to come out of it WINNERS standing proud. I am a quote guy...someone greater and wiser said it better...here is one of my favorites:

[axioma]

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat. Teddy Roosevelt

[THEVMAN]

Great Quote - Mine is simple, here is another from Colin Powell "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure."

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Accept the challenges so you can feel the exileration of victory...Gen. George Patton


Baldie

[axioma]

I think I will start a thread with inspirational quotes. Another one of my favorites is:
Endeavor to persevere.

Getting crazy. I am READY. I could walk on stage right now (minus water) and be ready to rock. I am in the best shape of my life, nothing left to improve, just hold steady.

[joedemarco]

Start one Ax...I think it's a great idea. I'll make the thread a sticky. BTW, your conditioning is looking great! Can't wait to see the final product.

[Hammerfit]

I think I will start a thread with inspirational quotes. Another one of my favorites is:
Endeavor to persevere.

Getting crazy. I am READY. I could walk on stage right now (minus water) and be ready to rock. I am in the best shape of my life, nothing left to improve, just hold steady.

Nothing left to improve? That's a hella statement! Must b a great feeling....hold on my friend almost there, it''s all mental from here

[axioma]

Nothing left to improve? That's a hella statement! Must b a great feeling....hold on my friend almost there, it''s all mental from here

However, for "right here, right now" nothing left to do. Just fine tune and hold the fire. I have already put together my training plan for next year with what i want to bring up, etc., but I am happy with what I will present at Masters. Like I said, I just want a top 5 for my first visit.

[axioma]

:hmn:
Start one Ax...I think it's a great idea. I'll make the thread a sticky. BTW, your conditioning is looking great! Can't wait to see the final product.

]Thanks Joe, and keep the final days thread going...everything is relevant at this point.

[Mac]

:hmn:

]Thanks Joe, and keep the final days thread going...everything is relevant at this point.

Now would be the time to find out how you respond to a carb up and water depletion instead of doing it at a show.

During my last prep, I was ready at 6 weeks out. I tried using diuretics to see how I responded and the result was a total FAIL. My muscles flattened and I seemed to smooth out with very little vascularity.

I also found it took A LOT of carbs to spill over but my muscles were significantly fuller. 3 days of carb up was perfect. Then I added some fats and bam, my veins were popping like crazy.

Of course all of that goes out the window if your not ready on the day of the show and your still holding water and fat.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Yesterday Back:
Pullups w/45lbs x 3 x 8-10
Bentover Bar rows: 285 x 8-6 x 2
One arm dumbl rows: 115 x 12 x 3
Seated Cable rows: 250 x 8 x 2
Deadlifts: 405 x 12 x 2
Straight arm pulldowns: 100 x 10 x 7
1.5hrs cardio

Today: Off (abs, 1.5hrs cardio)

I know I am not real active right now, on the boards, however this is taking EVERYTHING I got, running my businesses, training, house hunting for my mom...trying to stay involved as a Dad...negotiating with another competitive bodybuilder for the last of the egg whites...

I launched my Healthy Market Vending business last year the week before State and looks like that is what is happening THIS year...masochism...pure and simple.

I want everyone to know that I am looking forward to meeting all of you and supporting all of our other competitors. I know ALL of you are going through your own trials and tests and are going to come out of it WINNERS standing proud. I am a quote guy...someone greater and wiser said it better...here is one of my favorites:

Right on! Not going to add to it. You go man. See ya in two weeks on stage- or before I hope. would love to chat.

[D_T]

sahSEi7diAc

[axioma]

DT...awesome post! Thanks, bro.

Hanging in....just putting everything into the workouts and autopilot my way through the cardio. I look like I am trying to audition for a christian slater role...face is shrunken, cheeks sucked in.

I have decided to go for lt.hvy at the suggestion of those who know more than me. I am a solid, shredded 205. I don't know how the hell I am going to lose three more lbs. (rest water)?

[Hammerfit]

sahSEi7diAc

great video man, thanx

[Hammerfit]

DT...awesome post! Thanks, bro.

Hanging in....just putting everything into the workouts and autopilot my way through the cardio. I look like I am trying to audition for a christian slater role...face is shrunken, cheeks sucked in.

I have decided to go for lt.hvy at the suggestion of those who know more than me. I am a solid, shredded 205. I don't know how the hell I am going to lose three more lbs. (rest water)?

3lbs water, oh yeah, you got this! send some progress pics

[Down4whatever]

DT...awesome post! Thanks, bro.

Hanging in....just putting everything into the workouts and autopilot my way through the cardio. I look like I am trying to audition for a christian slater role...face is shrunken, cheeks sucked in.

I have decided to go for lt.hvy at the suggestion of those who know more than me. I am a solid, shredded 205. I don't know how the hell I am going to lose three more lbs. (rest water)?

Nice! You've done everything right.

This is gonna be great! I'm getting the jitters for you competitors :hypno:

[THEVMAN]

Great Video - Passion, Hunger ----- wanting it bad enough to push as hard as you possibly can for as long as you possibly can -- having Heart

[Baldiewonkanobi]

DT...awesome post! Thanks, bro.

Hanging in....just putting everything into the workouts and autopilot my way through the cardio. I look like I am trying to audition for a christian slater role...face is shrunken, cheeks sucked in.

I have decided to go for lt.hvy at the suggestion of those who know more than me. I am a solid, shredded 205. I don't know how the hell I am going to lose three more lbs. (rest water)?


Weigh in Thurs. late...correct? The Station has a dry sauna. Shred, weigh then carb city Thurs. after weigh in. Like a prize fighter.

Baldie

[axioma]

I hope that is the plan. Was way too frugal on the carbs last show and had nothing...I am going to listen to Dave P this year. I tell you, you really wonder what the hell you have been doing when you check out alex a's thread and say "wtf?" Makes you contemplate waiting until next year.

[Hammerfit]

I hope that is the plan. Was way too frugal on the carbs last show and had nothing...I am going to listen to Dave P this year. I tell you, you really wonder what the hell you have been doing when you check out alex a's thread and say "wtf?" Makes you contemplate waiting until next year.

Hold on there just a bit bud, the guy is freakin huge no doubt, but your symmetry is hands down better (no offense to him) It s all going to come down to conditioning and symmetry and let's not forget we still have to present it

[joedemarco]

Ax, don't worry about these other guys. In my opinion, you're under estimating the package you are bringing to Pitt. Just do your thing over the next couple of weeks and you're gonna be right in the running.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Wisely said Hammer. This judging panel, if the same as last year, looks for Conditioning, back, then symetry. Its all over in the initial walk out and a few turns. Pencils down until comparrisons. If there are so many in a class then they will do some moving amongst each walkout group. Win your weight class then go for the Overall on Sat.


Baldie

[axioma]

Thanks guys. I was wondering what the hell was going on with my thinking processes and it was a BUG! Yesterday was two hours of cardio and halfway through the second hour session my legs felt like lead and my head was swimming. Went home, took a hot shower, ibuprofen, vit. c and got in bed at 8:30. Sweated and shivered all night long. Feel better this morning.

Diet: Same as posted earlier, no carbs with exception of lots of veggies. Taking in about 300 grams protein.

Decided to have a change of pace and got a month membership at the local Y. It is surprisingly the only place that is powerlifting friendly, Gold's won't even let you lift heavy. So there are some big guys and no one knows us.
Cybex equipment, different feel, the cable stuff feels heavier, 250lbs stack feels like 300 on lifefitness or other. Also, the plates are HEAVY. That is why the powerlifters love it, no shocks in a meet from using light plates!

Pulldowns: wide, rt. angle: 200 x 10 x 3
Barbell rows: 225 x 12 x 3 (felt like 275, maybe just weak?)
One arm dumbbell rows: (charles glass rowing motion) 100 x 10 x 3
Seated low hammer rows: 180 x 15 x 3
Shrugs: pyramid 225 to 405 x 12 then down

[axioma]

Ax, don't worry about these other guys. In my opinion, you're under estimating the package you are bringing to Pitt. Just do your thing over the next couple of weeks and you're gonna be right in the running.

can't underestimate the effects of virus/bug can have on your outlook. woke up this morning positive and ready to enjoy myself. I also have Xiomara to think about. I was wearing myself out getting her ready, music, posing, make-up/hair appt...got all of that done. I want her to enjoy herself and luckily, ignorance is bliss. She has no clue the logistics of what we are doing...I'm the military guy...got it all in a folder. Thanks.

[bodyhard]

Man I would wish you luck, but I have a feeling you are going to tear the house down!

[EBA84]

Thanks for the comments. Hang in there. Almost showtime.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Ax- if I were that guy, I would be worried about YOU. Dont panic. This stretch is always tough if youre doing it right. Stay strong. Almost there.

[Wetdawg]

^^^^Yes, Like HDG said That guy's worried about you.
A little over a week to go, Get tough Soldier, the War is about to begin, the stage is your battlefield, your Dug in and ready to bring the fight to em all!, and your gonna win it!
Stay Strong!

[axioma]

:yep:
^^^^Yes, Like HDG said That guy's worried about you.
A little over a week to go, Get tough Soldier, the War is about to begin, the stage is your battlefield, your Dug in and ready to bring the fight to em all!, and your gonna win it!
Stay Strong!

Fuck yea! I love the blood and guts analogies, dawg. Thanks.

I eased off of the cardio a bit, just going through the motions while I get my immune system back up. Saving the energy for the workout.

Yesterday: 1.5 hrs cardio, split stepper, stepmill and recumb bike.
Arms:
Alt. Standing Dumbbl Curls: 4 sets, final set 50 x 12
low cable rope hammer curls: 120 x 10 x 2
Dumbbl concentration curl off the back of an incline bench: 30 x 10-12 x 3
(these were awesome, Arnold like pump, veins, muscle completely striated)

Low cable tricep kickbacks: 45 x 15 x 3
Reverse grip one arm pull downs: 40 x 8 x 2
One arm dumbbl extensions: 45 x 10 x 3
Pushdowns: 200 x 15 x 3

dumbbl reverse wrist curls: 25 x 15 x 2
dumbbl wrist curls: 45 x 15 x 2

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Do I hear the sound of a chisel comming from your basement?

Looking forward to the Xs.


Baldie

[axioma]

Do I hear the sound of a chisel comming from your basement?

Looking forward to the Xs.


Baldie

Industrial dremel....just trying to maintain...some ways harder than getting there. 203 this a.m. Zero energy...just kind of lethargic, waiting for that little POP to hit me so I can move.

Legs:
Extensions: 4 sets of 15 @ 150
hacks: 4 sets of 15 @ 3 plates per side
front squats: 3 sets of 15 @ 185
superset w/alternating bw lunges x 50
single leg curls: 3 sets of 15 @ 80
Hypers: 3 sets 15

abs, cardio

[axioma]

Endeavor to persevere...Baldie is the king. Job had nothing on that man.

This is preaching to the choir to all of you who work, train and compete, but just my slice of life here...

I have pneumonia. Probably for a week now. Last week when I picked up the cardio to 2 hours, my work load also went up with clients wanting massages in anticipation of my being gone. Had one FUCKING asshole show up at my office sick as dog and I think my immune system just caved in...
My day:
3 hours of cardio/training
6 deep tissue massages a day (these are people that I have to work DEEP, no fluff)
1.5 hours of other business demands.

+train Xiomara and work on her posing.
+food prep (Xiomara and I share this duty)
+ just got hit with two major bills: one vehicle needs new transmission and the other needs new a/c compressor + major tune-up=$4000.
+ relatives in Honduras need money.
+Just got daughter's private college tuition bill.

Hey, I just tell myself I am not the only one...I am foregoing antibiotics because of possible water retention, etc. Just going to try and relax and think positive and let God take the wheel from this point on.

[axioma]

just trying to hold it together

[caribeman]

Looking awesome.

[axioma]

Thanks. Not feeling that way. Dreaming of that feeling of carb inflated muscle...more than eating...want that fullness...

[Mac]

Stay strong brother. Latest pic is showing your great conditioning and size is awesome.

[THEVMAN]

Looking great - congratulations man you have already won in so many ways!!

[axioma]

thanks mac, things get better:

I go to the local Y, to stock some vending machines I have and there is freaking kid's ice cream party going on. 200 kids and there anxiety ridden mom screaming at them like parrots. Right next to the machine is a mom with her 2 year old..feeding him ice cream...verbatim:
Open your mouth, open your mouth...
...small bites, ...small bites
eat it...EAT IT.
If you don't eat I will take it away, I'll take. Round one. Wait 5 seconds. Repeat:

Open your mouth, open your mouth....
This psychodrama went on for 10 minutes.
HOLY SHIT! The poor kid, traumatized about eating ICE CREAM!

Needless to say, I am not sure if I put the Muscle Milks were the Cytosports go or whatever, but I got the hell out there!

[axioma]

Looking great - congratulations man you have already won in so many ways!!

You know, when you have so many things out of your control...you can't maintain control...and then you hang on for the ride. That is what I have decided to do at this point.

[axioma]

No tolerance for ignorance 101:
I go into my local bagel shop to get a double shot cappacino. My usual guys aren't there, so I ask the new guy, you know how to make a good capp? Oh yea, I make a great one...
He starts off filling the container with milk (I'm thinking he's making...three?) Steams the milk before the espresso even brews. Dumps the whole thing, including the foam into a cup and is about to pour the shots on top before I say....Hang on there.
PS: this is before the Y!

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Ax...you were borderline dropping into a lighter class a while back...was it into LH? If so, weigh in Th and carb city all night and be the biggest dude in your class..


Baldie

[AnglicanBeachParty]

Really sorry to hear about the pneumonia!!!

You are looking great, though!

[axioma]

Ax...you were borderline dropping into a lighter class a while back...was it into LH? If so, weigh in Th and carb city all night and be the biggest dude in your class..


Baldie

Esplendido had suggested awhile back, but then Dave P encouraged me to go for it last week. I was 205 and ripped then. This has been true suffering and misery. I know I am preaching to the choir here, lots of you have had to squeeze into a class, however I just was not prepared for the brain dead feeling. I am like a stoner without the high...nothing but short term memory loss! I have to write lists for everything. I know I will turn the corner soon...This is the toughest physical thing I have ever done...Period.

[axioma]

Really sorry to hear about the pneumonia!!!

You are looking great, though!
I just hope I can breathe on stage. I just tried to do the vacuum and it took three attempts. Aye dios meo.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Do you have an Albuterol puffer?? I always carry one....opens the lungs WIDE.

Baldie

[axioma]

Got advair, I will try albuterol...

[axioma]

Just got my new trunks from vandella costumes. One pair ok, on pair two different material in the front that is noticable as hell, can't wear them. Ahhhh, mondays.

[axioma]

Feeling better today. Fuck Mondays.

Holding weight very well, so no problems making light heavy. I should take the stage looking massive, tight, dry and proportioned!

This will be last workout: Chest and Back supersets.

[freebirdmac]

Dang! Pneumonia and shunning antibiotics. That is hard core!

Best of luck to you. I hope the rest of the week gets better and better :)


BTW, Advair is a controller med. Albuterol is a rescue med. I have Xopenex in my puffer.

[DUKE56]

You look great man!! Just be cautious about not dring. The sickness. That crap can go bad and fast. How close is competition?

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Just got my new trunks from vandella costumes. One pair ok, on pair two different material in the front that is noticable as hell, can't wear them. Ahhhh, mondays.


2nd pair sound perfect for a Chippendales gig. Room to shove a sweat sock in there?


Baldie

[esplendido]

Esplendido had suggested awhile back, but then Dave P encouraged me to go for it last week. I was 205 and ripped then. This has been true suffering and misery. I know I am preaching to the choir here, lots of you have had to squeeze into a class, however I just was not prepared for the brain dead feeling. I am like a stoner without the high...nothing but short term memory loss! I have to write lists for everything. I know I will turn the corner soon...This is the toughest physical thing I have ever done...Period.

I'm glad that young guy Dave P. agreed with me. Gives him some cred! He'll be a good trainer yet! :yep:

[axioma]

Dang! Pneumonia and shunning antibiotics. That is hard core!

Best of luck to you. I hope the rest of the week gets better and better :)


BTW, Advair is a controller med. Albuterol is a rescue med. I have Xopenex in my puffer.

advair is what I am using and improving on. I was waiting to hear from someone if antibiotics would screw up condition and they said no, so I will start the round today..a Z pack. Things are looking up, getting what needs to be done with minimal bs.

[axioma]

You look great man!! Just be cautious about not dring. The sickness. That crap can go bad and fast. How close is competition?

understood...just dealing with the hand dealt to me...

[axioma]

2nd pair sound perfect for a Chippendales gig. Room to shove a sweat sock in there?


Baldie

I'm matt the marsupial as it is....no room for no stinkin' stocks man...I HOPE for shrinkage...to let mini-me breath awhile:yep: socks, wtf?:confused:

[axioma]

I'm glad that young guy Dave P. agreed with me. Gives him some cred! He'll be a good trainer yet! :yep:

Hey, I listened to you...just wanted to see what happened along the way. When I really hardened up at 203-204, then it was a tough decision to go down to light hvy. Those last couple of lbs damn near killed me...led to the pneumonia no doubt. But I made it....201 for the past three days...eating good...just not looking forward to the drive...I will take a pickle jar:hmn:

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Looking good. Hey I hear you on the problems. My prep -outside the gym has been problemtatic in the extreme. Economic stuf-moving , no job, getting one, psycho family members, daughters breast cancer scare... so I get it. It hasnt stopped- thanks to friends who helped and were there wehen I needed them.
AND from what I see in your pic, it hasnt stopped you= VERY VERY NICE JOB!

[Hammerfit]

Hey, I listened to you...just wanted to see what happened along the way. When I really hardened up at 203-204, then it was a tough decision to go down to light hvy. Those last couple of lbs damn near killed me...led to the pneumonia no doubt. But I made it....201 for the past three days...eating good...just not looking forward to the drive...I will take a pickle jar:hmn:

Good Luck Bro! I know you are going to rock, your conditioning is spot on. Conditioning wins everytime!

[axioma]

ok, quick impressions:

I made the 198 cutoff at the early weigh-in, so been able to carb. feeling the strength coming back.

Xiomara made her weight this a.m., 45+ mid weight.

Judging by what I have seen of the lt hvys 40+, I will be LUCKY to make to 5! The class is deep and top notch. This is going to be an education.

Xiomara and I have been hanging with Marijan Lipsinic and his wife, super nice people. Very caring and I am learning alot from this man. He will be a PRO.

Baldie: the guy is dialed in and ready to do battle. Love this guy. The t's rock, heard Dave P say they were freaking awesome!

Dave P: didn't really say much to me, even though he has been helping, just nodded his approval when I hit some shots at weigh-in, guess that is good enough. Does this man ever sleep?

Going to eat again, later

[Mac]

Rock the stage Matt. See you soon.

[axioma]

If I come back next year, I will:
BRING MORE FOOD, THIS PLACE WILL BANKRUPT Y0U TO EAT.
WE WILL FLY, NOT DRIVE!
STAY AT THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, THE SHERATON IS NICE, BUT I DON'T WANT TO PAY $150 A NIGHT AND LISTEN TO A FUCKING BARKING DOG IN THE ROOM NEXT TO US. CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT...A FUCKING DOG!

STICK WITH LIQUIDSUNRAYZ TANNING. I KNOW JANTANA HAS THE BIG HOOKUP AND THE NAME, BUT MARILYN HAS DEVELOPED HER OWN COLOR AND DRYING AGENT. THESE GIRLS ARE AWESOME, WORK HARD AND ARE TRULY THERE FOR THE COMPETITORS. THANKS LADIES.

PLAN TO STAY A DAY EARLY OR DAY LATER IN PITT. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL CITY. CLEAN, GREEN AND LOTS TO SEE AND DO. LOVE IT.

OK, THAT IS ALL I CAN THINK OF NOW. I WILL POST SOME PICS AND VIDS HERE AND ON FACEBOOK. WAITING FOR MY DAUGHTER TO GET HERE TO SHOW WHAT TO CONNECT TO WHAT.

[freebirdmac]

Best of luck!!

(hope you find your brain :D )

[caribeman]

Go get them!

[esplendido]

Someone give me a heads-up as to where you are. I'm at the hotel looking for you! I'm in room 1402 (not currently...down at bar right now). Tell me what room you're in, Matt. I'll call up.

[AnglicanBeachParty]

Good luck! I'm at the venue now, and will be cheering for you.

[IL WNBF Pro]

Good luck to you...(and to everyone else at the show)

[axioma]

it was so cool seeing bodyhard, abp and espendido here, wishing us rx guys luck. really was great.

DON'T FEEL LIKE I REPRESENTED VERY WELL. I THINK MY NERVES GOT TO ME, JUST COULDN'T KEEP PUMPED.

PUMP ROOM WAS RIDICULOUSLY HOT...FANS? ANYONE HEARD OF FUCKING FANS?

I RUSHED THROUGH MY POSING ROUTINE, THINKING I WAS SAVING SOMETHING FOR COMPARISONS, HOWEVER THE POSING HARDENED ME UP. SHOULD HAVE TAKEN MY TIME.

I WAS IN THE SECOND CALLOUT. NOT REALLY DISAPPOINTED, HOWEVER THERE WERE A COUPLE OF GUYS IN THE FIRST CALLOUT REALLY SMOOTH. RICK SEEMED TO THINK I DIDN'T MAKE TOP 5, HOWEVER ANOTHER GUY SAID THAT WASN'T NECESSARILY THE TOP 6 IN THE FIRST CALLOUT. I HAVE NO IDEA.

I WISH THEY LET YOU KNOW. REALLY DIFFICULT TO STAY ON POINT, PREPARE TO POSE AND THEN WALK OUT AND THAT'S IT? I WILL DO MY BEST TO GO OUT TOMORROW NIGHT, PREPARED FOR ANYTHING. MARIJAN PUT IT IN PERSPECTIVE FOR ME: I GOT A CALLOUT MY FIRST TIME AT MASTERS....A CALLOUT!

[axioma]

Ate a burger and fries and 4 dr.peppers. Feeling really filledout (and filled up). I think i will do the same about 3 hours before night show tomorrow. Rice cakes just don't cut it for me, maybe i'll try some gu before posing.

Exhausted, worked with xiomara on her posing. She looks awesome, will probably place higher than me...hell, she did at state for that matter. There are some really big girls here, however xiomara has uber conditioning and great lines. Her shoulders and tris are nuts. She is nervous as hell, don't blame her, so was i. Just the atmosphere ramps up the bp.

Going to bed now. I promise i will be ready for a beer tomorrow night. Baldie, rick, bh, abp, neal...hdg (think i saw you prowling around looking like a monster)...goodnight and godbless. Thanks.....see you tomorrow.

[AnglicanBeachParty]

You looked great, man!

[Mac]

Here is a picture I snapped of you Matt. My camera was not cooperating or maybe it was just me.

This shot really shows your conditioning.

[Mac]

More...

[axioma]

thanks guys, i know i need to work on the presentation!

xiomara looked great. we knew that she was going to a...ahem...tentative poser, but she pulled it off! She will probably get fourth (out of six) and maybe as high as third! In her second freakin show! i am so proud of her, baldie said she just screams potential. wow.

[Mac]

...

[rcp1936]

Here are the contest pics from the gallery

http://gallery.rxmuscle.com/index.php?contest=47&year=223&bodybuilder=11420

[joedemarco]

Great job, Matt! Your conditioning was excellent. You should be really proud!

[Mac]

Congrats to Xiomara for her 3rd place win!

[AnglicanBeachParty]

Congrats to Xiomara for her 3rd place win!

She did great!

[Hammerfit]

Great job Matt, def in the toughest class, your placing shows your hard work and dedication

[bodyhard]

Pleasure meeting you man!

Here is our photo

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj74/bodyhard_2008/meandax.jpg

[caribeman]

I have to say that you looked awesome! Reading back this has been a long hard trip yet you came out on top. Much respect to you sir!

[THEVMAN]

Very nice Matt - conditioning is awesome - striated striations

[freebirdmac]

You and Wonder Woman looked fantastic! Congrats to both of you!

[AnglicanBeachParty]

Pleasure meeting you man!

Here is our photo

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj74/bodyhard_2008/meandax.jpg

You two guys both look so solid here that you make the other guys in the background look like transparent ghosts in comparison!!

[Marijan Lipsinic]

What a wonderful people and athletes, Xiomara and Matt are! True, genuine individuals! Talking about conditioning, Heltons have it!

[axioma]

I was going to post in central, but why? I will stay with family...right here:

1. RX crew, you are great. I didn't get a chance to meet or talk with everyone, weekend was a blur, especially with both of us competing. Mac, thanks for photos. I think I saw Gman talking to HDG, LOOK just HIT me in the freakin' head next time guys!

2. Baldie, my daughter is now your biggest fan! Amidst all the hubbub, just talking to you calmed me down, made take stock of what is important and appreciate my family even more. Yes, my friend, life is bright and beautiful at any age. Thank you.

3. Marijan and Sandra Lipsinic: I truly hope that Xiomara and I will continue to nurture this new friendship and we are there for you as you have been for us. I could not have done as well this weekend without your support and friendship. You are both beautiful people and what makes this sport special. Marijan, you will be a pro. YOU are the kind of representative this sport needs and deserves. We love you both!

4. HDG, you are a beast! Rick, thanks for the constructive criticism...just wait a little longer than right when I walk off stage...lol! Neal, you are a gentleman and great for the sport. Gerry T, sorry, when I mentioned you earlier, I thought you were someone else! You have some tremendous insights and a great eye. Freebird, where were you? I missed you. To everyone else...sorry if I didn't say hello...just a deer in the headlights.

[axioma]

Just read Baldie's posts...I concur, for me. You did not get the best I could offer up there. I am now 210 without sacrificing cuts and am full. I pledge this to all of you:

1. No more gurus: I will know my body and will not second guess myself.
2. I sacrificed my health and muscle to try to squeeze down to 198 when I was ready at 208. The reason: I was told I would be MORE competitive as a light heavy...more competitive as the tallest one in the class and the most competitive class in the whole contest? Doesn't make sense.
3. I would have been a small heavyweight, however I would have had more time in front of the judges to make an (any) impression.

My pledge to all of you: I will be on stage next year at 215 with the same level of conditioning as this year...bet.

[axioma]

from the "When it rains, it pours" department:

Got a sinus infection...guess my body just made it through the show and then kaplooey.

Serious sciatic pain, probably from driving 1,200 miles and not wearing my orthotics all weekend: seeing my acupuncturist this a.m.

Just in a general malaise...with mayonaise...feeling a glaze as I peer through a haze...fall back on the chaise...head a daze...gotta ways....to go....yea.....carb high....yea.....

[axioma]

You and Wonder Woman looked fantastic! Congrats to both of you!

freebird, I think I will start putting together a WW outfit for the missus! for Halloween. I don't know if I will be Michelin Man or The thing...have to wait and see:yep:

[Baldiewonkanobi]

My pledge to all of you: I will be on stage next year at 215 with the same level of conditioning as this year...bet.[/quote]


Two of us. 215 is where I will be. Up 28 pounds. 202 being my true competition weight...13 pounds in 12 months. We will do it!!

Cipro for the sinus infection?


Baldie