2009 Goals

[SuperWho?]

What are your goals next year? Strength? Weight loss? Muscle gain?

Me personally, I'm 6'4 about 225 right now, I want to hit 245 at no more than 13% but 10% would be better. I don't worry too much about my maxs, but my numbers from my journals are better than last year, but down from around may when I was at my strongest.

[95snake]

i am 5"11 and 195 I wanna drop 10-15 lbs and tone up.

[razrbak]

6'4", 215 @ about 18%. Would like to get to 215-220 @ 12-15%... should be very obtainable.

[SuperWho?]

6'4", 215 @ about 18%. Would like to get to 215-220 @ 12-15%... should be very obtainable.
Absolutely. That's about where I started last year. I'm good with 10 lbs a year if it's quality. With my new diet, I think 15 is well within reach.

[kenny c]

Finish a marathon... I've completed 1 half marathon so far.

For reference - http://www.dfwstangs.net/forums/showthread.php?t=374377

[SuperWho?]

Finish a marathon... I've completed 1 half marathon so far.

For reference - http://www.dfwstangs.net/forums/showthread.php?t=374377
Gotta love that runner's high. I wish it would warm up again, I hate cardio on machines.

[Badass2000gt]

Well Im 6'4 about 250ish and want to stay the same weight just gain muscle mass. :o

[SuperWho?]

Well Im 6'4 about 250ish and want to stay the same weight just gain muscle mass. :o
I wish I was like you and stangin4lyfe, where I could cut down to 240 instead of slowly workin up to it.

[Badass2000gt]

I wish I was like you and stangin4lyfe, where I could cut down to 240 instead of slowly workin up to it.
I wouldn't mind gaining weight as long as its muscle.

[95snake]

I wouldn't mind gaining weight as long as its muscle.
x2 I am just a little over weight right now. When I start working out heavy I start eating alot more and thats when I start to gain weight :o

[Strychnine]

5'10", 220 right now after 2 months of inactivity (and too much drinking) :(

Want to get to 5'10", 190, while gaining strength, and I want to ride a century by mid summer.

[SuperWho?]

I wouldn't mind gaining weight as long as its muscle.
If you are 250 you should be able to do that with no problem, just gotta watch that bodyfat%. A cut 235 looks bigger than a softer 250. You could afford to cut down and look like a beast, then work back up.

[SuperWho?]

5'10", 220 right now after 2 months of inactivity (and too much drinking) :(

Want to get to 5'10", 190, while gaining strength, and I want to ride a century by mid summer.
Injuries are a bitch. I keep babying my shoulder(rotator), I think it's finally up to 100% again. Haven't drank in a good while. Glad I didn't have to have surgery, just rehabbed it myself.

[95snake]

If you are 250 you should be able to do that with no problem, just gotta watch that bodyfat%. A cut 235 looks bigger than a softer 250. You could afford to cut down and look like a beast, then work back up.
what is everyones diet plans? I usally eat lean protein and eat lots of fresh greens, and whole grains. It works ok. Anyone have any ideas? I wanna drop this weight pretty fast. I just dont have alot of time to work out. :(

[SuperWho?]

what is everyones diet plans? I usally eat lean protein and eat lots of fresh greens, and whole grains. It works ok. Anyone have any ideas? I wanna drop this weight pretty fast. I just dont have alot of time to work out. :(
Velocity diet, google it. And the whole "no time to workout" thing don't fly around here. A lot of us work 13-15 hours a day.

[95snake]

Velocity diet, google it. And the whole "no time to workout" thing don't fly around here. A lot of us work 13-15 hours a day.
I am roofer and I lift bundles all day long, usually 8 hrs a day and then work out for another two, when I get home thanks for the info Im gonna google it.

[Strychnine]

I just dont have alot of time to work out. :(

To quote 01WC's hero...


“There are 24 hours in the day so if you miss training, it's all on you.”

- David Goggins


:cool:

[GRAYHORSE]

Currently 200lbs
12%BF
435 Bench
600 Squat
600 Deadlift

In 2009 I’d like to get to...
220lbs
12%BF
500 Bench
650 Squat
650 Deadlift

[95snake]

To quote 01WC's hero...


“There are 24 hours in the day so if you miss training, it's all on you.”

- David Goggins



:cool:
I know its just me being lazy :o

[SuperWho?]

I am roofer and I lift bundles all day long, usually 8 hrs a day and then work out for another two, when I get home thanks for the info Im gonna google it.
If you eat how you say you do, and work out two hours a day, you shouldn't need to lose weight. :confused:

[95snake]

If you eat how you say you do, and work out two hours a day, you shouldn't need to lose weight. :confused:
thats the thing the only diet I have had moderate success on is the abs diet.

[SuperWho?]

Currently 200lbs
12%BF
435 Bench
600 Squat
600 Deadlift

In 2009 I’d like to get to...
220lbs
12%BF
500 Bench
650 Squat
650 Deadlift
Would 220 put you in a new class? I bet 500 would be a low end number for you at 220, I would think about 520/700/700 at that weight and 12% bodyfat

[89gt-stanger]

My main goal is to do 3-4 reps of 100lb dbp... we'll see! I am @ 80 now. It is going to be a long year! ;)

[SuperWho?]

My main goal is to do 3-4 reps of 100lb dbp... we'll see! I am @ 80 now. It is going to be a long year! ;)
I wish I could go heavier on the db's but I work out alone, and getting them up is a bitch by yourself when you go 90% max. We got db's up to 160 at my gym. Of course, they have a layer of dust on them.

[GRAYHORSE]

Would 220 put you in a new class? I bet 500 would be a low end number for you at 220, I would think about 520/700/700 at that weight and 12% bodyfat


Well, i was talking raw numbers so with a shirt i'd have more on the bench.
700/700 really isnt realistic for me this year. I gained about 50lbs on each this last year and it's getting much harder to make gains.

Yes 220 is the next class. I just want to do that weight class in July since i already have the records for police/fire in the 198's. :D

[SuperWho?]

Well, i was talking raw numbers so with a shirt i'd have more on the bench.
700/700 really isnt realistic for me this year. I gained about 50lbs on each this last year and it's getting much harder to make gains.

Yes 220 is the next class. I just want to do that weight class in July since i already have the records for police/fire in the 198's. :D
Yeah, I did the math and at 220 with your current strength levels, it would be like 500/660/660 so you are pretty much dead on with your goals.

[Wario]

I wanna place top 3 for my division in Abu Dhabi Combat Club. Thats all, nothing huge. :)

[DON SVO]

I want to maintain 170 by the end of the year @ 10%. I had a setback this year that really pissed me off... Tore my right tricep and couldn't do any lifting for 4 weeks, then as soon as I was stable again I got strep throat and lost 7 freaking pounds in a week. I've gotten myself back to 160lbs finally, but it's going to be an uphill battle for a while just to hit par (was at 164 before the strep). Best of luck to all!

[Adam]

My only goal for next year is to be under 300 again..... :o

[The Raven]

I'd like to walk without pain.

[Chuck]

My goal is to make it back to the gym on a regular basis. I'm up to 185 lbs and need to drop a couple of inches in my waist. I refuse to buy new pants.

[David]

My goal is to get to 200lbs.

[Skidmark]

I have to direct number goals, my goal is to actually stick to a workout plan. It seems that after a month of going at it, I lose interest.

[BlueThunder99TA]

my goal is to get back in the gym & start to sweat more often. I don't mind being a fat boy, but a lazy fat boy is no bueno.

[Muffrazr]

I attained my 2008 goal of being under 200lbs. I ended up at 185. At 6'1" I need to start on my muscle mass and strength now. I'd like to get back up to 200 but with about 12% BF, I'd be stoked if it was 10%.

[Sean88gt]

In 08 I hit almost 240lbs and decided to change things. I started back into the gym on April 7th and dropped down to 201 in just a few months.

I started adding on some mass and got up to 208 (which is where I am today).

Next year I plan to really hit cardio hard and drop down to 185lbs and start adding mass to get back up to a svelt 205.

I hope to be in outstanding shape before Race War 2009 starts:D

[The Raven]

Keep puking like that, and the weight will fall off...

[Sean88gt]

Keep puking like that, and the weight will fall off...
:D I figured dinner was worth probably 500 - 600 calories (4 grilled chicken strips, 1 med. size corn on the cob, 1 piece of texas toast and 1 cup of pinto beans). Beer? 100 calories a piece for a 16oz bottle (400), 200 calories for the 32oz mugs(800) and no idea on the double shots, so we'll say 2000 calories total.

Puking took care of the 2000 calories, plus I figured I burned another 250-400 from the ab workout:D If I could just do this once a day in 2 weeks I'll hit my goal.

[Beenfetchedlately]

my goal is to get back in the gym & start to sweat more often. I don't mind being a fat boy, but a lazy fat boy is no bueno.

Where did you end up signing up at? 24 hour?

[Brandon-K]

I'm currently 6'1" between 185-190 @ 12%bf. Not looking to slim down or anything..just looking to bulk up over the winter and try to cut it up a little before summer starts. Considering the results I've been seeing I'm fairly confident that I can pack on 10-15 more pounds over the next few months.

[Nokturnal96]

I like the way GRYHorse put it:

Currently 185 lbs
12%BF
300 Bench
415 Squat
495 Deadlift

In 2009 I’d like to get to...
205 lbs
12%BF
350Bench
475 Squat
600 Deadlift

[ThreeFingerPete]

I'm hoping to bench 225 sometime this year.

[That_Is_My_El_Camino]

I'm hoping to bench 225 sometime this year.LOL, how many times?

[ThreeFingerPete]

LOL, how many times?


Weekly.

[That_Is_My_El_Camino]

Weakly.Fixed.

[SuperWho?]

I like the way GRYHorse put it:

Currently 185 lbs
12%BF
300 Bench
415 Squat
495 Deadlift

In 2009 I’d like to get to...
205 lbs
12%BF
350Bench
475 Squat
600 Deadlift

He put it that way because he is also a competitive powerlifter. Those are some good goals though, gonna take some hard ass work to get there.

[The Raven]

Fixed.

lawlz

I'd lik to get back up to 220lbs, and raw bench double my bodyweight, and to squat at least 225 for reps, but I don't know if that will happen in 2009, may take me a little longer to bounce back.

[Nokturnal96]

He put it that way because he is also a competitive powerlifter. Those are some good goals though, gonna take some hard ass work to get there.


I figured thats why he put them that way. I was genuine when I said I liked the way he stated his goals. While I'm not a competitive bodybuilder, I like to think of my goals the same way (big three). I like to joke that I power bodybuild.

[SuperWho?]

I figured thats why he put them that way. I was genuine when I said I liked the way he stated his goals. While I'm not a competitive bodybuilder, I like to think of my goals the same way (big three). I like to joke that I power bodybuild.
I've got no problem with that. I've always liked the hybrid approach. Look at big ron, johnnie jackson and branch warren.

[dville_gt]

current : 215lbs
deadlift : 505
bench : 335
squat : 415

end of 2009 : 235lbs
deadlift : 605
bench : 405
squat : 505

[GRAYHORSE]

current : 215lbs
deadlift : 505
bench : 335
squat : 415

end of 2009 : 235lbs
deadlift : 605
bench : 405
squat : 505


Nice
height and weight??

You live in the duncanville? There is a good PL'ing gym over there...

[BlueThunder99TA]

Where did you end up signing up at? 24 hour?

getting a membership for my b-day. Costco has a 2 year membership at 24 hour for $299, that's hard to pass up.

[mustang87]

i want to quit smoking cigarettes

[tex]

I'd like to bench double my weight and run a sub 4.6 40 again.

[Beenfetchedlately]

getting a membership for my b-day. Costco has a 2 year membership at 24 hour for $299, that's hard to pass up.

Ahh cool. I think if you wait around long enough they will do a killer special similar to that but for each year after that you renew its only $99 bucks for the year by paying 2 or 3 yrs up front.

Mine ran out on Christmas day there. Im at lifetime and have no intentions of going back to 24 hr right now. Far too nice to go back to 24 hr.

[SS Junk]

To lift more weight than before.

[5point0pony]

Run a 5k a day for a year and I want to avg 35 non stop miles a week by the end of the year. The closest I got was 3 miles for 100 days. I didn't count speed training it had to be 3 miles nonstop.

[Stangin4Lyfe]

What are your goals next year? Strength? Weight loss? Muscle gain?

Me personally, I'm 6'4 about 225 right now, I want to hit 245 at no more than 13% but 10% would be better. I don't worry too much about my maxs, but my numbers from my journals are better than last year, but down from around may when I was at my strongest.

Now that I have been doing cardio for the last 6 weeks and being off from work for a month...
this has allowed me to hit up the gym 32 days straight, 3-4 hrs a day.
Stair Mill for 30 mins a day, 7 days a week, on level 8 really does the body some good.
I'm 240lbs with about 13-15% bf now.
Stronger and sorer than ever!

This year, I just plan on adhering and improving in any which way possible while staying free from any sort of injury.

[347Mike]

Now that I have been doing cardio for the last 6 weeks and being off from work for a month...
this has allowed me to hit up the gym 32 days straight, 3-4 hrs a day.
Stair Mill for 30 mins a day, 7 days a week, on level 8 really does the body some good.
I'm 240lbs with about 13-15% bf now.
Stronger and sorer than ever!

This year, I just plan on adhering and improving in any which way possible while staying free from any sort of injury.


Where were you BF wise in that picture you posted up a while back?

[Stangin4Lyfe]

Where were you BF wise in that picture you posted up a while back?

Truthfully, I have no clue and don't measure BF(even though I have my own set of calipers) or weigh myself.
A lot of people care about numbers, to me...the mirror tells the truth.

Here are a couple of pictures that were taken 3 and 2 weeks ago.
(I have lost and plan on continuing to lose a good majority of the fat on my body).
Unfortunately, I feel I carry a lot of my bodyfat on my sides and chest(fuckin crappy genetics!).

[mikecobra95]

I made great strides last year only to get lazy in teh last 2 months! I went from getting fat with a little beer belly to losing 20lbs and then bulking back up hard core with weight lifting 5 days a week.

So I plan to get the diet back in check and hit the cardio HARD for the first 2 months.

I am currently 6'1" 195lbs around 16% BF. I need to get that back down to 10-11%BF like I was back in September. Cardio and Diet, so simple, yet so hard.... LOL

[347Mike]

Truthfully, I have no clue and don't measure BF(even though I have my own set of calipers) or weigh myself.
A lot of people care about numbers, to me...the mirror tells the truth.

Here are a couple of pictures that were taken 3 and 2 weeks ago.
(I have lost and plan on continuing to lose a good majority of the fat on my body).
Unfortunately, I feel I carry a lot of my bodyfat on my sides and chest(fuckin crappy genetics!).

P.S. - I know I make funny faces, so gimma a break...I'm laughing at myself for even posting these!



Just curious because i thought you were around that before. Most of the people ive seen that posted their BF based on their "expert opinion" from the board and in the gym usually have been way off.

Keep up the good work. I lost all my weight and hard work i put in for 7-8 months and im back to 140. (Its noticable) Last night was my first night back in the gym and i have a fridge packed with food. Im ready to get back in the gym and get my diet straightened out!

[Stangin4Lyfe]

Just curious because i thought you were around that before. Most of the people ive seen that posted their BF based on their "expert opinion" from the board and in the gym usually have been way off.

Keep up the good work. I lost all my weight and hard work i put in for 7-8 months and im back to 140. (Its noticable) Last night was my first night back in the gym and i have a fridge packed with food. Im ready to get back in the gym and get my diet straightened out!

I know what ya mean.
I honestly could take the time to do the skin fold test,
but I am trying to take pictures each Monday to track progression
and base my progress on the noticable results.
I am back to working again now, and getting 6 hrs of sleep each night, along with 12 hr days and 3hr workouts.
It will be hard, but my dedication overwelms my exhaustion.
Thank you and good luck to you as well.

[GRAYHORSE]

Truthfully, I have no clue and don't measure BF(even though I have my own set of calipers) or weigh myself.
A lot of people care about numbers, to me...the mirror tells the truth.

Here are a couple of pictures that were taken 3 and 2 weeks ago.
(I have lost and plan on continuing to lose a good majority of the fat on my body).
Unfortunately, I feel I carry a lot of my bodyfat on my sides and chest(fuckin crappy genetics!).

P.S. - I know I make funny faces, so gimma a break...I'm laughing at myself for



You've leaned up a lot since that last pic you posted. Nice work!

[dville_gt]

Nice
height and weight??

You live in the duncanville? There is a good PL'ing gym over there...

I am actually in Arlington now, I train at Metroflex. We've talked on the phone a couple of time, I've got the supplement hypochondriac girlfriend that you said sounds like your wife.

[GRAYHORSE]

I am actually in Arlington now, I train at Metroflex. We've talked on the phone a couple of time, I've got the supplement hypochondriac girlfriend that you said sounds like your wife.

haha, yes i remember. The diet supps.

Good gym for your training for sure...

[SuperWho?]

Unfortunately, I feel I carry a lot of my bodyfat on my sides and chest(fuckin crappy genetics!).


I completely understand that shit. That's the exact spots I retain any fat. Sucks ass. I hate when on of my buddies, who eats shit and works out a couple times every few weeks and has a perfect six pack and could easily compete in some local BB shows, claims it has nothing to do with genetics. You don't have any German or Eastern European in your bloodline do you? That seems to be a common denominator.

[Stangin4Lyfe]

I completely understand that shit. That's the exact spots I retain any fat. Sucks ass. I hate when on of my buddies, who eats shit and works out a couple times every few weeks and has a perfect six pack and could easily compete in some local BB shows, claims it has nothing to do with genetics. You don't have any German or Eastern European in your bloodline do you? That seems to be a common denominator.

I think I'm 1/4 Irish or some sh*t.

[Stangin4Lyfe]

You've leaned up a lot since that last pic you posted. Nice work!

Thanks.
I'm a bit leaner now, but not near where I want to be.

[SuperWho?]

So how is everyone doing???? I'm hovering around 225 and about to start a bulking phase, I stayed lean through the winter.

[Strychnine]

So how is everyone doing????.


...
12-21-08
5'10", 220 right now after 2 months of inactivity (and too much drinking) :(

Want to get to 5'10", 190, while gaining strength, and I want to ride a century by mid summer.


2-22-09
209 this morning. Dropping weight, still riding, trying to get back into running... just doing what the knee can take.

[SuperWho?]

...

209 this morning. Dropping weight, still riding, trying to get back into running... just doing what the knee can take.

Hey, that's progress. I bet half the people are worse off now than when they posted their goals.
My legs are still killing me from doing heavy ass front squats and walking lunges on Friday, I'm about to go do my Sunday hour of cardio.

[GRAYHORSE]

Currently 200lbs
12%BF
435 Bench
600 Squat
600 Deadlift

In 2009 I’d like to get to...
220lbs
12%BF
500 Bench
650 Squat
650 Deadlift




Im up to 205lbs and probably still 12% BF so that's good. I have maxed out in a while. Letting my joints rest a bit before i start going really heavy again soon.
I've upped my reps to 10 here lately.

[kenny c]

I bet half the people are worse off now than when they posted their goals.
....


I'm about to go do my Sunday hour of cardio.

My goal was and still is to run a marathon this year. I know it is not lifting weights but I do go to gym once a week. I did a half at the end of last year and I will be ready come November... I get excited just thinking about me crossing the finish line.

[Stangin4Lyfe]

I've upped my reps to 10 here lately.

Trying that good O bodybuilder routine egh???
:D

[SuperWho?]

Trying that good O bodybuilder routine egh???
:D

LOL The funny thing is I'm lowering mine to around 5 and going more for strength now. Less than half the reps, but the workouts take longer.

[SuperWho?]

How are all you ladies doing????????

I'm hovering at 220 lately, with the lowest bf since 2000. I can't be more than 10 or 11%. I don't think I'm gonna hit that 245 this year or next, changing up my style. Strength is way down due to an abdominal strain that sidelined me for a good while. Not too concerned with it as it had these unforeseen benefits. (Gaining a love and newfound respect for running)

[FunFordCobra]

I'm down 135 lbs now. @239 this morning, it's starting to be a body fat % thing now instead of losing weight. I'd like to be 6'3 240 4-5% body fat but thats far off.

[tex]

4-5% isn't realistic, biggun, unless you're attempting to be competitive BBer.

[FunFordCobra]

4-5% isn't realistic, biggun, unless you're attempting to be competitive BBer.
Haha yea I'd be happy with 10%.
Heres a pic of me today. Lost 30lbs of pure fat and gained alot of muscle in the past 4 months since the last pic. I also go every day to workout now for 2-3 hrs a day unless its sat or sunday and i just do cardio.

[tex]

That's good work! If it wasn't for the hair I wouldn't recognize you as the asshole from Sonic. :D

[FunFordCobra]

That's good work! If it wasn't for the hair I wouldn't recognize you as the asshole from Sonic. :D

HAHAHAHAHA! Tex that dude died along time ago. I was like 20 and thought I had the fastest cobra in DFW. lol... :nutkick:

[Stangin4Lyfe]

Haha yea I'd be happy with 10%.
Heres a pic of me today. Lost 30lbs of pure fat and gained alot of muscle in the past 4 months since the last pic. I also go every day to workout now for 2-3 hrs a day unless its sat or sunday and i just do cardio.

Big improvement bro!
Looking good, keep it up.

I am actually attempting to get into the best shape of my entire life, as I turn 30 on December 9th.
Wish me luck, I've been doing 2 a-days for 6 days a week now and plan on keeping it up until my body shuts itself down or I hit the 30 mark!

Here is a picture of me from yesterday:
95299

[tex]

To be in the 'best' shape, you'll need to throw a little cardio in there, meathead! Haha!

[tex]

I'd like to bench double my weight and run a sub 4.6 40 again.

As for me, I have a SLAP tear in my shoulder, dating back to May. I've only recently been able to start lifting 'heavy' again in the last month. I emphasize heavy, because I'm hardly able to push 225x3 on the decline. As for the 4.6, I haven't drug anyone out to time me, but I'm agile enough to be satisfied.

[FunFordCobra]

That is my idea too! I'll turn 30 in 2 weeks >.<
Just doing 7 days a week almost kills me. Every morning i feel like i was hit by a truck..


GOOD LUCK!

[Stangin4Lyfe]

To be in the 'best' shape, you'll need to throw a little cardio in there, meathead! Haha!

Cardio???
What's that?
:D

[FunFordCobra]

whats the difference? cardivascular = no big cheat and arms?

[tex]

whats the difference? cardivascular = no big cheat and arms?

Depends on the type, duration and intensity. If you're training for a marathon or a long triathlon, you aren't going to be able to maintain muscle mass much above your body's natural muscularity. That doesn't mean steroids, it means all the muscle that is added by lifting for size and strength. Everyone's interpretation of 'best shape' is different, so the values they place on muscle mass and cardiovascular endurance are different.

[kenny c]

:liar:How are all you ladies doing????????

(Gaining a love and newfound respect for running)



Cardio???
What's that?
:D


Depends on the type, duration and intensity. If you're training for a marathon ...

...I'm training for a marathon... the plan was to run one at the end of this year, but I just moved from Tampa to Austin and I just changed jobs. Excuses I guess, but I will still run the Austin marathon on 2.14.09 (or at least attempt it).

[GRAYHORSE]

bad year for me. Broke my hand and popped my hamstring this year.
Good news is i've pretty much got all my strength back and im up to 210lbs.

I too am about to cross 30 years old and it's been a bad year. :(