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Saturday, November 24, 2007
Monday, October 01, 2007
2007 Mr. Olympia Winner Jay Cutler
This is not the freakish, 5 foot 9 inch 274 pound 2007 Mr. Olympia Winner Jay Cutler. No, I just wanted to see if saying "Jay Cutler, 2007 Mr Olympia Winner" would increase traffic on this page.
This is a healthy, 190 pound Frank Zane from 1983. How did the sport go from 190 pounds of artist like sculptured physiques to nearly 100 pounds heavier FREAKS? Welcome to America where bigger is better, and we don't know when to quit.
This is a healthy, 190 pound Frank Zane from 1983. How did the sport go from 190 pounds of artist like sculptured physiques to nearly 100 pounds heavier FREAKS? Welcome to America where bigger is better, and we don't know when to quit.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Exercise, Caffeine Fight Skin Cancer
WISH TV 8: Indianapolis News and Weather - Exercise, Caffeine Fight Skin Cancer
More good news for coffee drinkers. It just keeps coming. Can anyone find me a bad article for caffeine? I swear, Starbucks is behind this.
More good news for coffee drinkers. It just keeps coming. Can anyone find me a bad article for caffeine? I swear, Starbucks is behind this.
Friday, August 17, 2007
Thursday, August 02, 2007
New Rule!
From Bill Maher, August 29th, 2003's show Real Time, during his "New Rules" segment:
All right, New Rule: No more celebrating gastric bypass. Carny Wilson, Al Roker and now Starr Jones are all being heralded by the media for stapling their stomachs shut. They shouldn't be. They're not making a brave choice to change. They're giving money to doctors to reroute their ability to turn food into crap. It's like kicking cocaine by crazy gluing your nostrils shut.
This is why I love Maher. Blunt, but honest, and pithy. I couldn't agree more. Really, people who cut their guts by literally cutting their guts are a direct insult to the rest of us who didn't resort to supergluing our nostrils shut. People ask me all the time when I tell them I lost 100 pounds, "Did you have surgery?" I want to punch them in the face.
Changing your life isn't easy. It isn't something you can go check into a clinic for, and walk out a new man. It's gut wrenching, 100% honest with yourself, painful growth. It's character building. I don't know how to describe it other than what I always say, "The weight is simply a byproduct."
Honest, the weight loss is a secondary effect of you living a healthy life if you're doing it right; mentally, spiritually, and physically. Do it wrong, and you're like the angry excuse making idiots I meet who got surgery. Honestly, I deal with many of them, and they're the angriest most emotionally immature people ever. They come to me looking for things like vitamin B when the weight starts coming back on because they think that's the problem. No, fatass, you've stretched your stomach out again. Face it.
I suppose I've been trained to be hard on myself. Even too hard on myself. However, I'd rather err on that side of the fence than the school of "it's not my fault I'm fat." Therefore, I will take 100% responsibility for my actions, and in this, I know I can be 100% responsible for my future results.
If you've had surgery, and want to defend yourself here, go for it. However, know you cannot talk your way out of a situation you acted yourself into. Tell me "Obesity runs in my family." I'll tell you, "No, the problem is NO ONE runs in your family, slacker."
I'm a bit sick of these people.
All right, New Rule: No more celebrating gastric bypass. Carny Wilson, Al Roker and now Starr Jones are all being heralded by the media for stapling their stomachs shut. They shouldn't be. They're not making a brave choice to change. They're giving money to doctors to reroute their ability to turn food into crap. It's like kicking cocaine by crazy gluing your nostrils shut.
This is why I love Maher. Blunt, but honest, and pithy. I couldn't agree more. Really, people who cut their guts by literally cutting their guts are a direct insult to the rest of us who didn't resort to supergluing our nostrils shut. People ask me all the time when I tell them I lost 100 pounds, "Did you have surgery?" I want to punch them in the face.
Changing your life isn't easy. It isn't something you can go check into a clinic for, and walk out a new man. It's gut wrenching, 100% honest with yourself, painful growth. It's character building. I don't know how to describe it other than what I always say, "The weight is simply a byproduct."
Honest, the weight loss is a secondary effect of you living a healthy life if you're doing it right; mentally, spiritually, and physically. Do it wrong, and you're like the angry excuse making idiots I meet who got surgery. Honestly, I deal with many of them, and they're the angriest most emotionally immature people ever. They come to me looking for things like vitamin B when the weight starts coming back on because they think that's the problem. No, fatass, you've stretched your stomach out again. Face it.
I suppose I've been trained to be hard on myself. Even too hard on myself. However, I'd rather err on that side of the fence than the school of "it's not my fault I'm fat." Therefore, I will take 100% responsibility for my actions, and in this, I know I can be 100% responsible for my future results.
If you've had surgery, and want to defend yourself here, go for it. However, know you cannot talk your way out of a situation you acted yourself into. Tell me "Obesity runs in my family." I'll tell you, "No, the problem is NO ONE runs in your family, slacker."
I'm a bit sick of these people.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Barry Bonds didn't do steroids?
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1640086_1640085,00.html
Let's end this right now. If wasn't steriods, then it was human growth hormone (HGH) or both. There's no question. Men simply cannot put on that much muscle that late in life due to DECLINING testosterone levels.
I'll update this to spell it out a bit more. For now, follow the link and just look at how Bonds gained throughout the years.
Let's end this right now. If wasn't steriods, then it was human growth hormone (HGH) or both. There's no question. Men simply cannot put on that much muscle that late in life due to DECLINING testosterone levels.
I'll update this to spell it out a bit more. For now, follow the link and just look at how Bonds gained throughout the years.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
It feels good to not be a loser
I don't know why I forget it sometime, but I do. When I'm down, I choose to stay down, and act like a loser. After going to the gym and beating myself senseless the last 2 days, I wonder why in the HELL I would ever not go work out and feel good.
Working out doesn't feel good. After the workout does. Honestly, I beat myself senseless in the gym. I can only stand 20-30 minutes anymore because I'm hitting things so hard. I love the new intensity, and efficiency. You know, there are even a few moments in the gym that I do have fun. Like when I see my bicep bulge as I do a curl, and think, "Damn, I'm a stud." It's fun in an 8th grade sort of way.
Then today, I sit here resting, taking the day off for recovery, and feeling sore all over. My biceps got the smackdown. My chest and back are screaming from Monday. Every way I move, all throughout the day, my body says to me, "Congrats, you're back on it."
Here's an update on the weight. It's around 216, on any scale I step on. I'm going back to NIFS to get my bodyfat checked, my lean mass weighed, and in 8 weeks I will have dropped 16 pounds overall. It'll probably have to be 20 pounds of fat, and add 4 pounds of muscle. I've done this before, I'm doing it again, and I can just fell that my head is finally back in it.
Why did I take such a long break? More after a few more days of good workouts and higher consciousness.
Working out doesn't feel good. After the workout does. Honestly, I beat myself senseless in the gym. I can only stand 20-30 minutes anymore because I'm hitting things so hard. I love the new intensity, and efficiency. You know, there are even a few moments in the gym that I do have fun. Like when I see my bicep bulge as I do a curl, and think, "Damn, I'm a stud." It's fun in an 8th grade sort of way.
Then today, I sit here resting, taking the day off for recovery, and feeling sore all over. My biceps got the smackdown. My chest and back are screaming from Monday. Every way I move, all throughout the day, my body says to me, "Congrats, you're back on it."
Here's an update on the weight. It's around 216, on any scale I step on. I'm going back to NIFS to get my bodyfat checked, my lean mass weighed, and in 8 weeks I will have dropped 16 pounds overall. It'll probably have to be 20 pounds of fat, and add 4 pounds of muscle. I've done this before, I'm doing it again, and I can just fell that my head is finally back in it.
Why did I take such a long break? More after a few more days of good workouts and higher consciousness.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Cheese and wine for health?
From http://www.cheese_wine.iblog.co.za/2006/09/
"Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities" The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Timothy, 5:23. Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) (who claimed the discovery of vaccination and pasteurisation) said that wine was by far the best anaesthetic and analgesic on the planet (he was also renowned oenologue - a wine scientist).
I love, ABSOLUTELY LOVE reading things hundreds, or thousands of years old that support my way of life. If you didn't know, I've upped my intake of fermented foods, and wine. I may need to enjoy my wine a tad less, but I do know that it's antioxidant effects combined with it's uhhmmm...calming effects are a magic combo for me.
"Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities" The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Timothy, 5:23. Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) (who claimed the discovery of vaccination and pasteurisation) said that wine was by far the best anaesthetic and analgesic on the planet (he was also renowned oenologue - a wine scientist).
I love, ABSOLUTELY LOVE reading things hundreds, or thousands of years old that support my way of life. If you didn't know, I've upped my intake of fermented foods, and wine. I may need to enjoy my wine a tad less, but I do know that it's antioxidant effects combined with it's uhhmmm...calming effects are a magic combo for me.
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Do you know?
Do you know what it's like to look in a mirror and not recognize yourself? I mean, literally, look, look away, and then realize a moment later..."That was ME in that mirror!"
Have you ever wept tears of joy looking at the man you've made of yourself?
Do you know what it's like to have women hounding YOU?
Ever look at at beautiful woman only to realize she is the one doing a double take back at you?
When was the last time you surprised; nay, flat out SHOCKED yourself with something you've accomplished.
Have you ever said, "I never knew I could be so happy." So happy, that you're almost scared at how good it's getting. In awe, wondering, "How much better will this get, and who will I be then?"
And that's where it ended for me. As soon as it was all going great, I threw it all away. As soon as I started wondering, questioning, doubting if I could handle it all, it all went away. I didn't throw it away consciously. I just focused for a moment on fear, took my eye off my goals, and they were swallowed alive by life itself. Life interrupts death; death conquers life.
So be it. This has happened to me before. Hopefully, it won't happen again. There's no reason to worry about that right now though. For me, for now, I need 100% focus on my upcoming success.
“The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting for the old, but on building the new.”Socrates
Have you ever wept tears of joy looking at the man you've made of yourself?
Do you know what it's like to have women hounding YOU?
Ever look at at beautiful woman only to realize she is the one doing a double take back at you?
When was the last time you surprised; nay, flat out SHOCKED yourself with something you've accomplished.
Have you ever said, "I never knew I could be so happy." So happy, that you're almost scared at how good it's getting. In awe, wondering, "How much better will this get, and who will I be then?"
And that's where it ended for me. As soon as it was all going great, I threw it all away. As soon as I started wondering, questioning, doubting if I could handle it all, it all went away. I didn't throw it away consciously. I just focused for a moment on fear, took my eye off my goals, and they were swallowed alive by life itself. Life interrupts death; death conquers life.
So be it. This has happened to me before. Hopefully, it won't happen again. There's no reason to worry about that right now though. For me, for now, I need 100% focus on my upcoming success.
“The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting for the old, but on building the new.”Socrates
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Rob is moving again
A consumate mover and shaker, Rob Cooper, aka "Former Fat Guy" is back to blogging. Check out his new blog here: http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/
Whereas people are shocked to hear I was once 300 pounds, Rob once lost 300 pounds. What a feat!
Whereas people are shocked to hear I was once 300 pounds, Rob once lost 300 pounds. What a feat!
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
I'm not lighting farts on fire any longer. No...something dumber.
Change of scenery this week. New job too. And for the last two days I've hit every meal exactly at 2.5, exactly as I set out to do. Well, aside from a little pre/post workout experiment tonight.
I'm back on it. I'm going to let this build this time. No extreme bs. However, in 20 weeks I'm going to be extreme. I'm looking at a bodybuilding show in Indy. Check the OCB website for details. www.theocbwebsite.com
Yes, I know, that's crazy. I don't know if my skin will snap back into shape in time, but I'm going to train like it is. I'm going to have to get the majority of the bulk off quickly if I stand to make it.
Rough outline:
weeks 1-10, lose 2 pounds a week
weeks 11-28, lose 1 pound a week
That's 28 pounds, which puts me at 190 according the 218 I weighed today on the "heavy scale". That would be the scale that reads a little heavy, at Cardinal Fitness. I'll check myself a couple different places this week, to get a rough idea. It's not important aside from tracking my trend; making sure it trends downward.
What about those last two weeks? If I get on stage, it'll get real odd on the scale due to carb and water depleting, reloading, etc.
I'm back on it. I'm going to let this build this time. No extreme bs. However, in 20 weeks I'm going to be extreme. I'm looking at a bodybuilding show in Indy. Check the OCB website for details. www.theocbwebsite.com
Yes, I know, that's crazy. I don't know if my skin will snap back into shape in time, but I'm going to train like it is. I'm going to have to get the majority of the bulk off quickly if I stand to make it.
Rough outline:
weeks 1-10, lose 2 pounds a week
weeks 11-28, lose 1 pound a week
That's 28 pounds, which puts me at 190 according the 218 I weighed today on the "heavy scale". That would be the scale that reads a little heavy, at Cardinal Fitness. I'll check myself a couple different places this week, to get a rough idea. It's not important aside from tracking my trend; making sure it trends downward.
What about those last two weeks? If I get on stage, it'll get real odd on the scale due to carb and water depleting, reloading, etc.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Monday, April 09, 2007
Monday, March 26, 2007
Blogging in rhythm and sorrow
I don't know what that title means. I'm writing this one, sans any plan whatsoever.
I know not what I'm going through. I'm telling myself I need one week to get it out of my system, and then I'm 100% all in. That is, I am doing whatever I want this week, party hardy, and then I'm back like I was last summer; meals spot on, timed, measured, planned workouts, the whole 10 yards. I don't know what "the whole 9 yards" means, as a first down is 10 yards.
And no I don't care.
I honestly think, my best guess, is that the extra 15-20 pounds I'm carrying has changed my hormones to the point that I'm less conscious than before. I've always talked about building the body for the sake of development of the mind. Well, it stands to reason that I let the body go a bit, and the mind has followed.
I'm just not as mentally sharp, emotionally stable, or positive, clear minded, etc, etc...etc! New goal? See how conscious I can become. If you were paying attention, that means I'm going to see how fit I can become. That's overall health, along with weigh reduction. Did you know the only PROVEN thing to increase lifespan is reducing calories? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorie_restriction
The plan of attack?
Stupid clean eating, 6 days of cardio, with 6 days of weights. My workouts will be short, intense, with an high emphasis on form and building a tighter neuro network of brain cells. Think I'm nuts? Exercise grows brain cells, as shown in this study http://www.news.uiuc.edu/scitips/03/0127exercise.html
Oh, yeah, I nearly forgot. Day 7? Steven Covey would call it "Sharpen the Saw". A renewal; a day of rest. Whatever. I call it Zen Buddhism Meditation and Yoga. Again, this just improves the mind more, as shown here http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/11/051110215950.htm
I'll update everyone with the details of the diet which is going to be heavier in raw foods, especially fish and seaweed.
I know not what I'm going through. I'm telling myself I need one week to get it out of my system, and then I'm 100% all in. That is, I am doing whatever I want this week, party hardy, and then I'm back like I was last summer; meals spot on, timed, measured, planned workouts, the whole 10 yards. I don't know what "the whole 9 yards" means, as a first down is 10 yards.
And no I don't care.
I honestly think, my best guess, is that the extra 15-20 pounds I'm carrying has changed my hormones to the point that I'm less conscious than before. I've always talked about building the body for the sake of development of the mind. Well, it stands to reason that I let the body go a bit, and the mind has followed.
I'm just not as mentally sharp, emotionally stable, or positive, clear minded, etc, etc...etc! New goal? See how conscious I can become. If you were paying attention, that means I'm going to see how fit I can become. That's overall health, along with weigh reduction. Did you know the only PROVEN thing to increase lifespan is reducing calories? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorie_restriction
The plan of attack?
Stupid clean eating, 6 days of cardio, with 6 days of weights. My workouts will be short, intense, with an high emphasis on form and building a tighter neuro network of brain cells. Think I'm nuts? Exercise grows brain cells, as shown in this study http://www.news.uiuc.edu/scitips/03/0127exercise.html
Oh, yeah, I nearly forgot. Day 7? Steven Covey would call it "Sharpen the Saw". A renewal; a day of rest. Whatever. I call it Zen Buddhism Meditation and Yoga. Again, this just improves the mind more, as shown here http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/11/051110215950.htm
I'll update everyone with the details of the diet which is going to be heavier in raw foods, especially fish and seaweed.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Friday, March 16, 2007
At Krispy Kreme, Whole What? - washingtonpost.com
At Krispy Kreme, Whole What? - washingtonpost.com
This proves that everyone wants to lie to themselves about weight loss. The average American will come buy a weight loss pill from me for $50 a bottle, after eating a $5 breakfast consisting of a whole wheat Krispy Kreme and a Grande Mocha (low fat, please!), they'll skip lunch because they're too busy at their 9-5, and then eat a shit sandwich washed down by a low carb Michelobe Ultra.
I'm crazy because I enjoy $.20 worth of oats every morning, eat my own meals that I make, and when St. Patty's comes around I'm drinking mass quantities of $5 a pint DARK beer. Life is too short for lite beer. I'm sure I'll be hung over the next day and I'll eat a REAL Krispy Kreme with my coffee.
Hey, every now and again, you need to go off. It's what we do 90% of the time that makes this little diversions so much (guilt free) fun.
This proves that everyone wants to lie to themselves about weight loss. The average American will come buy a weight loss pill from me for $50 a bottle, after eating a $5 breakfast consisting of a whole wheat Krispy Kreme and a Grande Mocha (low fat, please!), they'll skip lunch because they're too busy at their 9-5, and then eat a shit sandwich washed down by a low carb Michelobe Ultra.
I'm crazy because I enjoy $.20 worth of oats every morning, eat my own meals that I make, and when St. Patty's comes around I'm drinking mass quantities of $5 a pint DARK beer. Life is too short for lite beer. I'm sure I'll be hung over the next day and I'll eat a REAL Krispy Kreme with my coffee.
Hey, every now and again, you need to go off. It's what we do 90% of the time that makes this little diversions so much (guilt free) fun.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Moving from survival mode.
I was just listening to Zig Ziglar, one of my favorites. He suggested that some people might just be in survival mode, and we need to move from survival to stable, to success, and then to signifigance. Interesting thought.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
7%! Rob, I'm all in!
I'm done with debating it. I know what I want. I want to be stupid lean. Why?
WHY NOT?
I've got my reasons. One, is because I know what it will take, and that means getting my entire LIFE in order, on a schedule, planning, etc. That means I can enjoy some anticipatory excitement, as well as the actual excitement of doing what I've planned.
Also, I'm vain, and need to admit it. I'll set out knowing that I'm doing this for vanity, and accept it. In doing so, I am thinking I will lose some of this damn ego I have.
It's odd. Everytime I give up my pride, I gain it ten fold. Perhaps I need to quit trying to give up my ego, as it only seems to grow when I do so. Instead, I'll use a little negative psychology on myself, admit I'm vain, and in doing so, lose my vanity.
Or, am I just crazy? Who cares. I'll be crazy at 7% bodyfat which will be better than whereverthehell I am right now.
WHY NOT?
I've got my reasons. One, is because I know what it will take, and that means getting my entire LIFE in order, on a schedule, planning, etc. That means I can enjoy some anticipatory excitement, as well as the actual excitement of doing what I've planned.
Also, I'm vain, and need to admit it. I'll set out knowing that I'm doing this for vanity, and accept it. In doing so, I am thinking I will lose some of this damn ego I have.
It's odd. Everytime I give up my pride, I gain it ten fold. Perhaps I need to quit trying to give up my ego, as it only seems to grow when I do so. Instead, I'll use a little negative psychology on myself, admit I'm vain, and in doing so, lose my vanity.
Or, am I just crazy? Who cares. I'll be crazy at 7% bodyfat which will be better than whereverthehell I am right now.
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