some signs that you are getting there....

[Nonerz]

i feel sorry for the guys like me who legitimtly bench (with a pause) 315. becuase the number is so underated because of the countless masses that do the 1 foot drop, bounce off chest , crotch in the air with the partner assisted row.....

sheesh...

X

I can't tell you how many times I've seen this!!

What are some of the things that will tell you guys when you are getting to your goals?

Well, I am really my worst critic so when I feel good about my progress, it must be true! I did get a really nice compliment from a lady who took a kickboxing class of mine (I'm a relatively new instructor). After the class she came up to me and said, "seriously, that was the best class I've ever taken." I've been working really hard to be a good instructor, so that made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

I saw an ex-boyfriend from high shool last year at the grocery store. He was very surprised to see me and said that I looked great. He even guessed me to be 125 lbs...which (for a chick) made my day!

 

[The_Ghost]

I feel pumped when I hit some new personal bests and other accomplished lifters in my gym make positive remarks.

Last week on Shoulders I hit the 100 pound dumbells for 8 strict reps on shoulder presses and was just jacked right up, it felt even better when a few of the guys around who were watching were impressed and commented.

I guess I still see myself as small and sometimes don't realize I am right there with some of these guys.

 

[BodybuildingUniverse]

got to see some pics at 250 dude....

 

[needsize]

got to see some pics at 250 dude....

I'll take some soon, I just feel like a fatass right now...I'm only around 11% or so, but after being at 4% two months ago I'm in no hurry to get in front of a camera

 

[DieselFueled]

well.....
My raw bench max is 315....... sure lots of guys bench that..... but my butt stayed on the bench, and there was a full pause..... and i dont know anyone else in my gym that can hope to press that much with a pause..... oh yeah, and no one else touching the bar..... i feel sorry for the guys like me who legitimtly bench (with a pause) 315. becuase the number is so underated because of the countless masses that do the 1 foot drop, bounce off chest , crotch in the air with the partner assisted row.....

sheesh...

X

I despise this. Sometimes, I don't know why I let it get to me because I should only be concerned with personal progress and not care about anyone else, but it annoys me that some guys think they are in my league, when their bench would be down 100lbs if they did it my way, their squat would be down 100lbs if they bent their knees, 200 more if they went to parallel, and even more if they went ATF.........More than one person has complimented my form though because I stick out at a commercial gym, most people 1/4 squat on a smith machine, bench press as Exodus described, perform inclines standing up, clean like they're doing a reverse curl, and do 1/1000th of a rep military presses because their "shoulder hurts" or " some guy told them it is bad to go all the way down".

Lifting is one thing where things need to be seen by somebody competent, if someone who doesn't know anything witnesses someone bench 400 with their ass off the bench, doing a neck bridge, bouncing the weight, and having their partner row the bar up, they can say they did it.

 

[Nonerz]

I'll take some soon, I just feel like a fatass right now...I'm only around 11% or so, but after being at 4% two months ago I'm in no hurry to get in front of a camera

no, you don't need time...11% is just fine! For a show, 4% is good...for every day, I think it's toooo lean...but I'm silly like that--I like em big.

 

[theoak01]

thats awesome bro, good job on the progress

as for me,I know I am nearing my goals when Im sitting about 210 and look far more proportioned, thing are coming along, my back is getting a sweet v now and my shoulders actually stick out in long sleeve shirts unlike before. however my pr's have slowed quite a bit to once a month usually. but I still think I have came a long way since last year even

 

[Sebass67]

and another that lets me know i have made it. is hearing people with no discipline saying i wish i could loose 20 lbs. and i tell them that i could do that in 4-6 weeks, and watching their jaw drop ask they ask whats my "secret"....i tell them its and ancient way long forgotten.... called hard work and dedication....



X

LMFAO!!!

 

[needsize]

JJ, heres an overview of what I eat on a typical day, it does fluctuate though
meal 1 eggs and toast
meal 2 oatmeal and whey shake
train
meal 3 post workout shake 40 grams whey 70 grams dextrose
meal 4 1/2 box kraft dinner, 1 can tuna and a glass of skim milk
meal 5 same as number 4
meal 6 1/2 container cottage cheese, glass skim milk, 1-2 sandwiches with lean beef
meal 7 same as 6
meal 8 whey shake in milk prior to bed.

There is also 4 tablespoons of EFAs in the morning. Its fairly lean as I am using insulin in the evenings

 

[The_Ghost]

Fuck that bitch bro had the same thing kinda happen to me...this girl I was talking to for a few weeks wanted to get together one particular day (for some special shit, forget what), I said no because I was heading to the gym with my partner...she yelled at me (over the phone) and said I was "fucking weird" cuz I "get off" from sweating, and I spend too much time in the gym (which only between 2 and 3 hours a day)...let's just say she tried apologizing later, but I told her to never call me again...
Don't worry 'bout it bro, you don't need bitches like that.

I hear ya.

Had an Ex years ago say that the hour and a half I spend in the gym each day is an hour and a half extra I should be spending with her.

Any guesses on how long it took before she was my Ex