grazer Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I figure I better jump in with both feet before I back out of it. Everyone here that has posted their progress to date has been very inspiring! Great work everyone. I've been vegan for around 18 years, was always in great shape up until a few years ago. Although I am very active in the summers (hiking, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking), it is the winters that have taken their toll. Between working full time and going back to university part time, my schedule became a bit crazy. In one winter I went from 160 pounds to 184 pounds. I am currently sitting at around 173 pounds and gaining each week. I was involved in mixed martial arts for a number of years, but due to my schedule and a broken rib (re-injured 3 times in jiu jitsu) very little has been going on the past 6 years in that department. So, here I am, realizing that I am not in the shape I once was. And it was not until I took my own photos the other day that I realized how far I had let myself go. To stay motivated and inspired, I'm putting it all out there for everyone to see. Luckily I have the ability for gym workouts and will be starting back up with mixed martial arts soon. I hope that I see the improvement I'm hoping for. Brief run down of stats:35 years old5'10" tall173 pounds Pictures below, I contemplated not posting these but I have to start somewhere I guess:http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af180/sgturt/November192009frontnh.jpghttp://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af180/sgturt/november192009backnh.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Yo! Welcome to our community...thanks for jumping in with both feet! Catch you on the forum soon. Welcome to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Welcome! Good luck with your goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grazer Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Six weeks since my last update. Bit of improvement, very long road ahead.Increased protein consumption (mostly brown rice, a bit of hemp protein). Reduced food consumption at each meal. Increased water intake. Been doing P90X to get prepared for mma classes again since I've been out for a while. Will begin more weight training soon. http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af180/sgturt/2.jpghttp://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af180/sgturt/1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason X Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Improvement already! The abs are peekin' out! Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewybaws Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Great progress!! Keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stenno Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Bit of improvement? I think you've made incredible progress in such a short time! Chest and abs are looking amazing since the first pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grazer Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 Thanks everyone, sorry for the delay... haven't been on for a bit. Training is going well, and improvements are quite fast and noticeable. The P90X really is a good initiation into being active again, and the muscle confusion they suggest seems to work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariko Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Lookin good!! I looked at your pics again, and there is crazy improvement!You should post new ones...I'm sure there is even more improvement.Good job buddy =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly Lifter Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 looking good. But you shoulders are rotated in. Do some pec stretches and bent over rows, plus lay off the bench press for awhile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grazer Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Still progressing relatively quickly, though results appear less drastic.I am not aiming for bulk muscle, but rather lean muscle that will function in mma. I am seeking strength, speed, endurance, and limited lactic acid build up... so far so good, but still a long way away from my goals.http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af180/sgturt/3.jpghttp://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af180/sgturt/2b.jpghttp://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af180/sgturt/Feb222010.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegan Joe Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 The work is workin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medman Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Wow, what fantastic progress in such a short time! Keep up the fantastic work (and I'm sure you will)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariko Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 SG - lookin good boy!!! Tons of progress since the last update - super impressed, keep it up friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason X Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Great work! You're making me look and feel like a huge slacker over here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewybaws Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 you're making great progress. stay strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahlgren Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 This is a really impressive thread. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppetnonsense Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Good gains man. Were you pushing out your stomach in the first photo? I swear I'm not trollin', it just looks like it. I could be crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grazer Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Good gains man. Were you pushing out your stomach in the first photo? I swear I'm not trollin', it just looks like it. I could be crazy. Ouch! I wish I could say I was pushing it out. What I can say however is that I was not sucking it in, and definitely not pushing out. Wanted a true pic of where I was at without sucking in the excess (though I can't suck in love handles regardless!). I don't think I'd want to see a pic of me at that stage pushing it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grazer Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Well, unfortunately another mma injury last spring and a summer away from weights has put me a bit behind... I was active with mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, hiking etc., but now it is time to dust off these arms and legs and refocus on building strength for the winter. Will start back with P90X just to get back into a routine and ensure I initially have a regimented approach. Will start posting photos again as I make progress. My body tends to rebound quickly, so hopefully I'll be back on track and pick up where I left off within the month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruhtroh Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Just looked through your old pics... incredible progress for such a short time span! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vege Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 wow, wow, wow! Hats off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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