And if it did kill you? You shouldn't have been training with me to begin with!! Piggybacking off my last post, I’d like to talk about the differences in training between the new trainee and the seasoned. When I first got into weights, I started with … [Read more...]
Bodybuilding, From the Shotgun Blast to the Sniper Rifle!!
In this blog I will explain the difference between a beginner approach to bodybuilding and an advanced approach. I’m going to try and get you in the right frame of mind to be your absolute best, and through my years of trial and error, I want to show you the key … [Read more...]
Disposable Heroes
I was a child of the 80′s, and as you know the 80′s and a good part of the 90′s were all about action flicks and heroes. It all started with my He-Man action figures. If you were going to be anything worth a damn in this world then you better look like … [Read more...]
Adapt and Overcome
So right now I’m going through some major shit, I went to the doctor's office for bloodwork and the results didn’t come back good at all. It turns out as of right now I am diabetic. My fasting glucose was 346, and my A1C was 10.4, very dangerous levels. Nobody … [Read more...]
Day to Day Adjustments
As years went by in the gym I always followed a strict diet, and by strict I don't just mean food choices but eating times also. I listened to all of the hype and made myself eat every 2-3 hours like it was the frikken gospel. What a waste, and how miserable it … [Read more...]
Bodybuilding Affordability
It's 2013, and it's getting harder than ever to afford anything anymore. Groceries are absolutely fucking ridiculous now!! Those dreams I had of becoming a 250 lb monster are starting to dwindle away as I try to keep my family afloat and pay for basic … [Read more...]
Nothing is Ever “Just Perfect”
You know, the more I walk around and listen to people, the more I realize that as a society we have grown accustomed to having everything lined up before we pursue a damn thing. Think about it, how many people are waiting to have children until everything is … [Read more...]
Protein Intake
OK, so has anyone else noticed the ridiculous fucking cost of protein powder lately? Absolutely absurd, and honestly how good does the shit really work anyways? I don't know about you but every time I drink one I’m on the toilet about 10 minutes later. I’ve … [Read more...]
The 20 Minute Hangover Cure
So here I sit at 3:38 PM starting to feel a little better. I went to a Christmas party last night and drank about 8 beers, then with impaired judgement I came home and ate some pizza and chocolate chip cookies. I have not drank in a long time and I’ve been dieting … [Read more...]
Cheat Meals (Part 1)
OK, so the longer you go without a cheat meal the better, in 90% of case scenarios. I don't give a shit who says what about “refeed days” or even “cheat meal to kick your metabolism in the ass” the bottom line is the longer you can go eating clean foods the faster … [Read more...]