This may not qualify For any pictures for this Post, but being this is thread consists primarily of the same forum members and its ‘Fitness related’, I thought I would share with you all that I decided to pursue more of an active lifestyle in bodybuilding aside from just my ‘normal weight routine’.
Its Actually something I have contemplated and wanted to do for a long time, so a little about my background; I have always completed all my workouts at home, I have all my own equipment and I have been lifting for well over 10 years, and I do all my running outside in any type of weather environment as you all have viewed my pictures.
This is a Huge commitment and a major challenge for me, I’m actually on day five/out of seven in the gym, which I opened my first gym membership a week ago from Friday, and I’m spending approximately 2 1/2 hours minimum in the gym thus far, changing my protein/caloric intake dramatically. I have researched, read and watched *lots* of videos of some of the greats that have been in bodybuilding offering their personal experiences and techniques.
I have Always enjoyed a good challenge, and I realize this is the next step for me, I’m still really young at 33, I have strong genetics and solid ground work moving into this already. More importantly, I have the motivation and drive to push myself to do this, also; this is not for any competitions, this is strictly for myself.
One thing I can share with all you being so far into this experience, is being sore is something I’m having to adjust to on a regular basis, but in a good way.
So my goal for the next year around this time frame in 2019 is to have 20 pounds of muscle gain. Rather that is achievable, of course I will find out, but it should be interesting and I will do six weeks of evaluation intervals of myself to see how things are progressing.
In the end, physical fitness, weightlifting, and running is all an enjoyment factor for me, as I know I’m bettering myself through my health and physical self. I will post my experiences, various pictures and thoughts through the process.