byerschad Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Hey everyone! I am a P.E. teacher and conditioning coach in Austin, TX and have been Vegan for 6 months now and I am adjusting well. I love talking to people about the benefits of a whole foods, plant based diet. I was vegetarian for a year before and have also tried a Raw diet for a summer, but it was to difficult for me. I am considering competing in the Naturally Fit Super Show in Austin, TX in July, but I have never done anything like that before. I consider myself a pretty fit guy for a 35 year old, but I'm not sure if I'm brave enough to do it. We'll see... Currently I am 6'4, 200lbs, 7% BF. Cheers, Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Hey Chad my vote is go for it!! No regrets in life man. It is my goal and fear to compete myself. I have terrible stage fright but I am determined to do it so I can look back later in life and be proud that I did it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Clad Ben Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Welcome! Robert just moved to Austin yesterday. Suddenly, the scene is exploding, LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byerschad Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hey Synny667! Thanks, I think I will take your advice. Hey Iron Clad Ben! Maybe I'll see Robert around town...or at the gym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Yay!!! I am all about living with no regrets now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen_Horse Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hey everyone! I am a P.E. teacher and conditioning coach in Austin, TX and have been Vegan for 6 months now and I am adjusting well. I love talking to people about the benefits of a whole foods, plant based diet. I was vegetarian for a year before and have also tried a Raw diet for a summer, but it was to difficult for me. I am considering competing in the Naturally Fit Super Show in Austin, TX in July, but I have never done anything like that before. I consider myself a pretty fit guy for a 35 year old, but I'm not sure if I'm brave enough to do it. We'll see... Currently I am 6'4, 200lbs, 7% BF. Cheers, ChadMy first thought when I saw your picture was, "Hugh Jackman?" What is your diet/routine like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I agree fallen_horse would love to know your diet and work out. Btw I think chad looks better than hugh jackman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byerschad Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 Thanks for the comparison with Hugh, Fallen_Horse and Synny667. Well, my diet is pretty boring and is mostly fruits and veggies. On the weekends I usually juice a couple times a day. A typical weekday looks like this: 6:00amwhole grapefruitSmoothie (water, almond milk, spinach, apple, banana, carrot, blueberries, flax seed oil and protein mix of pea, hemp, rice) 9:00amProtein shake (water, pea, hemp, rice)Larabarbanana 12:00pmMixed veggiesAvocadoProtein shake 3:00pmprotein shakeLarabarapple 6:30pmmixed veggiesavocadoapple 9:00pmPost workout smothie (same as breakfast) My workouts are extremely varied. I usually train 4-5 days/week, depending on how my work schedule. I like to alternate weeks of 5x5 heavy weights and kettlebells with 3x10 lighter weights and body weight exercises and TRX. I like to do circuits with little to no rest between sets in order to get my cardio in at the same time or I'll finish with 10-15 min of HIIT on the concept 2 rower or battling ropes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Welcome, Chad! I just arrived a few days ago! Great to have you here on the forum. Looking super fit! Thanks for being part of our community. All the best and welcome aboard! -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Nice diet. Wish I could tolerate the grapefruit and avocado.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akiva Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I've lived in Austin my entire life! A great city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 How's your training coming along, Chad? Going to compete in July? I'm still figuring it all out, taking it week by week to see how I progress. I had some good lifts over the weekend that got me excited. If I'm ready by July I'll give it a shot, but I might wait until the San Antonio show in September. We'll see. Anyway, totally loving The Riata! Thanks for hooking me up! -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byerschad Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Hey Robert! Training is going great! I'm increasing weight in squat, dead, weighted dips and chins every week. I'm trying to add size while maintaining my BF% at 6-7. I'm shooting for an additional 5-7 lbs by competition time in July. How is your wrist? I met with my agency today and I'm getting my head and body shots taken next month. When I get them, I'll send them to you along with my bio for the site. Glad to hear that the Riata is working out well for you! Lindsay Nixon told me she was coming back to Austin in a couple weeks. Do you know when Rip's next potluck is? Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Awesome. Sounds great, man. Keep after it. I'm doing alright. Wrist still bothers me during certain exercises and in some general movements (opening trunk of car, etc.) but it is starting to get better. I even pulled a 313-lb deadlift over the weekend and the wrist didn't bother me at all. But then during bent-over rows, it did. Same with pull-ups. Just fine with a pronated or neutral grip but as soon as I supinate my wrist, I can't even grip the bar. Same with bicep curls. Only neutral trip for me. Riata rocks! At airport now on my way to NYC. Back in 6 days. Rip's potlucks are usually posted on the Engine 2 pages on Facebook and Twitter. I'm sure they're online somewhere else too. I think they are the last Thursday of each month, but I'm not totally sure. I'll look into it. Have a great one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammee Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I was about to write a post introducing myself when I saw this one. I'm actually moving to Austin in a month. I've lived there all my life, but left 5 years ago for college. Maybe I'll run into y'all someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hey Chad how have you been? Did you compete last July like you were thinking about or have you competed at all since then? -Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Clad Ben Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Probably won't hear from him here but he won his first competition and will be competing again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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