So far this year my goal is to blog about 1x per week, but on occasion I do miss a week or two. Usually I write in depth about my progress and general feelings and sometimes writing this blog can take a couple of hours and sometimes longer. I really enjoy expressing my feelings in this platform, but as of late it is getting harder and harder to find the time. The past couple of weeks and in the weeks ahead I have and will be studying for the NASM Personal Trainer certification, working with p...

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Hey everyone! Just a quick recap from my last leg workout last Saturday 3/26/11. Usually Fridays I hit legs, but I just wasn't feeling that great, so I decided to wait until Saturday morning to make sure I got in a great workout. It was a wise choice because Saturday's leg workout was a very good one. I did not hit any PR's (personal records), but I managed to keep my progressions rolling on most exercises for the 3rd straight week. Here's how it went:

Smith Squats - Warm ups 135 x 10/10, 225 ...
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Week 15 was a great one as I am progressing nicely. Weight training is going as planned, cardio is on par and so is nutrition. I’m in the middle of Week 16 as I write this and everything seems to be right on schedule.

Weigh Ins
Goal Weight – 160lbs
3/10/11 – 185.4
3/12/11 – 185.4
3/13/11 – 185.4
3/14/11 – 187.6 *day after huge re-feed
3/15/11 – 186.2
3/16/11 – 184.8
3/17/11 – 184.8
3/18/11 – 183 *slight dehydration
3/19/11 – 184 *re-feed of 450carbs
3/20/11 – 185.6
3/21/11 – 183....

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First off, I am sending my deepest sympathy and my good thoughts to all the people in Japan and to the rest of the world who have been affected by the catastrophic Japan quake. I have high hopes they will have a quick and smooth recovery. It’s a devastating event to say the least and it really does put into perspective just how unimportant my bodybuilding endeavors truly are. I feel very fortunate that my wife and I are safe and secure.  I do not take for granted that at any moment that all...

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In my opinion, the WNBF truly is a landmark for natural bodybuilding because of its rich history and tremendous athletes. It has been a dream of mine to earn pro status in the WNBF and it has taken me many years to achieve that dream. I was really looking forward to competing in my first WNBF show this year and hopefully have a chance to stand alongside Brian Whitacre and Shaun Clarida at the World Championships, but due to the fact I am located in California does create a financial hardship ...

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The past two weeks have flown by and my progress has been nice and steady. I just keep reminding myself to take each day as they come and to not over analyze things. I really want to keep this process as simple as possible that way I can thoroughly enjoy myself without any added or unwanted pressure.

Current State
As of today, I weighed in at 188.4lbs which is about 2lbs lighter since my last blog, but I feel more than likely tomorrow will be even lower. I have seen a low of 187.6lbs late last ...

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