M3:D38 Progress is up to you
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 I've had alot of questions lately about progress and how to make some. The answer isn't what most people want to hear. Progress is all about you. Progress depends upon how hard you work and is directly proportionate to the amount of work you put in. There is no magic bullet that can give you the progress you wish to achieve. I can tell you that my body is not the easiest to get fat off of. It takes alot of hard work and dedication. You can do it if you put your mind to it. I always think of Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." It is honestly true. You can do anything if you have the strength. If you get your strength from God or from within yourself, it doesn't really matter. What matters is that you use that strength to achieve your goals. Just like the pain you feel when you are lifting, you can and should push through it. I can tell you that it is really worth it. Hard work always pays off in the end. You have to want it though. You have to be willing to suffer a little for the goal you are trying to pull towards yourself. Unless you are willing to experience some pain you will most likely not draw your goal to yourself. I am hoping to compile a video of my training so that you can see just how hard I am really working. I believe that is just another form of accoutability that I am going to start using. Another question I am asked is when will I take off my shirt. The date of that reveal will be August 20, 2008 (mark that in your calendars). However, I thought I'd give you a glimpse of what the Quad Blaster coupled with Vince DelMonte's workouts have done for my legs.  26 inch thighs and 18 inch calves. The interesting thing is that until my calves started growing my biceps didn't start growing. During my bulk I've gained an inch in my calves and an inch in my biceps. I find this correlation quite interesting. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Today was another 20 minutes of steady state cardio. I upped the speed to 4.6 today and the incline is now at 4.0. It is a pretty challenging jog that I am doing right now. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Progress is not just a measure of your hard work, dedication and planning, it is also a measure of the amount of heart you have. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Full body workout or some kind of body part split—which is your favorite approach? Comment this blog post to answer the question. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Until tomorrow...GET BACK TO LIFTING! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodness Michael! Your legs have made an outstanding change. All that hard work is really showing. So pleased for you as know for some of us changes just don´t fall off trees. I suppose the trick is to eat right, AND weights/cardio in just the measure your body wants...now to find that spot.
Lynda
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Lynda, you've got it...eat and train hard...that's the secret. In fact, I think Adam should change his tag line to be:
Eat clean
Eat alot
Shred hard
Think big!
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Legs are looking big Mike! Quad Blaster - yeah, I'll have to do something about that!
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Mike, it is all about the Blaster man!
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Looking forward to the reveal in August Michael! Keep up the great work...legs are looking strong!
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Meredith, thanks for stopping by and commenting. Hopefully the reveal will live up to the hype.
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Michael, you ROCK!! look at those quads! The teardrop is coming along so well...that would be cool to see you in your element, shredding your ass off!! Hope to sse that soon
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Christina, thanks for the compliment. Been working hard.
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Pretty nice legs there! I am familiar with Vince's program. In fact it's one of the one's on my bookshelf. You are really coming along nicely
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Shari, I love all the support I see you giving all over the Shreddersphere. Thanks for your comments. If you have Vince's program I highly suggest putting it into play. I'm finding it is an incredible plan all the way through.
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Your post today moved, challenged and confirmed a few things that were being processed within over this past week. Thanks for being REAL! High five and thanks. Loved the quote below along with Phil 4:13 - def. truth!
Thanks for the "peek" great progress. Visit your blog daily so I know I'm not going to miss that day
"Progress is not just a measure of your hard work, dedication and planning, it is also a measure of the amount of heart you have"
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Diane, glad you enjoyed the post. Thanks also for being a regular reader. I need that accountability.
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Michael, your legs do look strong. I can especially see strong definition in your calves. Keep up the great work!
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Debbie, thanks for the kind words.
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Let me chime in and say that yes, the legs are looking good!
as to the burning question of the day...I have done both and think I prefer the total body workouts. I guess because I feel I am getting a complete workout.
I do read your blog daily also...just don't always comment. keep shredding hard. and thanks for the well wishes on my blog.
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Suzette, I am with you about the total body workouts. Thanks for reading the blog.
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Nice gams!
"Eat alot" - Haha! I like the way you think Michael.
Your hard work and dedication is inspiring as usual!!!
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Lila, thanks!
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