cbruno924
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Hello Anabolic Minds,
Let's start off with an introduction. My name is Chris Bruno and I'm here to get some accountability and motivation from the great members of this board while I transform my body! I will log my workouts, diet, and supplementation used while I do this. The log will run between 45-60 days with the hopes that by the end of that, I WILL have succeeded. I will be adhering to a healthy diet as my foundation, along with several Muscle Pharm products, and a straightforward training schedule.
Short-Term Goal (45-60 Days):
My short-term goal is to gain more physical energy and mental motivation while packing on as much muscle as possible. Bigger, Stronger, Leaner!!!
1. Gain 10-15lbs+ majority being muscle.
2. Cut 2-4% bodyfat.
Long-Term Goal (180+ Days)
In the long run though, I'd like to eventually slim down extra bodyfat to the 8-9% range and develop a 6-pack while maintaining a muscular figure. For now my diet is geared more towards clean gaining, not slimming.
Beginning Stats:
Age: 22
Ethnicity: Italian/Irish (As Caucasian as they come)
Blood Type: O
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 195
Bodyfat: 16-18% (Anyone have suggestions on more accurate means of measurement? I can never get consistent self measurement results on my abdominal region with the calipers.)
Beginning Measurements:
Neck: 15"
Upper Arms (Biceps): 13"
Forearms: 11"
Chest: 38 1/4"
Waist: 36 1/2"
Hips: 39 1/4"
Thighs: 23 1/2"
Calfs: 14 1/2"
Privates: Just kidding.
Sense of Humor: Yes
Current Short/Long Term Conditions:
Physical State: 6/10;
1. Fully (ish) recovered from miniscal tear from December of 2010 and subsequent surgery on the 23rd of July, 2011. Strength is still not fully recovered but range of motion and flexibility are completely restored. I haven't been able to perform a squat or deadlift up until 2 months ago. Weights will be increased gradually or as comfort level increases.
2. Minor Back Pains possibly due to sleep issues or bad posture.
3. Occasional joint pains or discomfort in hip flexor and knee joints.
4. If you count being physically weak a condition, then it belongs here.
Sleep: 4/10;
1. Many issues maintaining regular sleep schedule as well as falling asleep/ waking up. Will not be using any medication to improve sleep as I'd like to see for my own personal sake if physical activity/supplementation plays a significant role in being able to sleep. However, Muscle Pharm's Bullet Proof will be used since it claims to help improve sleep quality and recovery. I'm typically a non-responder to these types of supplements so we'll see.
Confidence 6/10;
1. I am very good at projecting outward confidence in social settings, but lacking in actual self-confidence. My hope is that a renewed physical well being will bring about a change in this.
Motivation: 6/10;
1. My motivation some days will be great, other days it is just awful. I believe some accountability and friendly motivation will go a long way in improving this.
Next two posts will explain diet, supplements, and workout regimen.
Let's start off with an introduction. My name is Chris Bruno and I'm here to get some accountability and motivation from the great members of this board while I transform my body! I will log my workouts, diet, and supplementation used while I do this. The log will run between 45-60 days with the hopes that by the end of that, I WILL have succeeded. I will be adhering to a healthy diet as my foundation, along with several Muscle Pharm products, and a straightforward training schedule.
Short-Term Goal (45-60 Days):
My short-term goal is to gain more physical energy and mental motivation while packing on as much muscle as possible. Bigger, Stronger, Leaner!!!
1. Gain 10-15lbs+ majority being muscle.
2. Cut 2-4% bodyfat.
Long-Term Goal (180+ Days)
In the long run though, I'd like to eventually slim down extra bodyfat to the 8-9% range and develop a 6-pack while maintaining a muscular figure. For now my diet is geared more towards clean gaining, not slimming.
Beginning Stats:
Age: 22
Ethnicity: Italian/Irish (As Caucasian as they come)
Blood Type: O
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 195
Bodyfat: 16-18% (Anyone have suggestions on more accurate means of measurement? I can never get consistent self measurement results on my abdominal region with the calipers.)
Beginning Measurements:
Neck: 15"
Upper Arms (Biceps): 13"
Forearms: 11"
Chest: 38 1/4"
Waist: 36 1/2"
Hips: 39 1/4"
Thighs: 23 1/2"
Calfs: 14 1/2"
Privates: Just kidding.
Sense of Humor: Yes
Current Short/Long Term Conditions:
Physical State: 6/10;
1. Fully (ish) recovered from miniscal tear from December of 2010 and subsequent surgery on the 23rd of July, 2011. Strength is still not fully recovered but range of motion and flexibility are completely restored. I haven't been able to perform a squat or deadlift up until 2 months ago. Weights will be increased gradually or as comfort level increases.
2. Minor Back Pains possibly due to sleep issues or bad posture.
3. Occasional joint pains or discomfort in hip flexor and knee joints.
4. If you count being physically weak a condition, then it belongs here.
Sleep: 4/10;
1. Many issues maintaining regular sleep schedule as well as falling asleep/ waking up. Will not be using any medication to improve sleep as I'd like to see for my own personal sake if physical activity/supplementation plays a significant role in being able to sleep. However, Muscle Pharm's Bullet Proof will be used since it claims to help improve sleep quality and recovery. I'm typically a non-responder to these types of supplements so we'll see.
Confidence 6/10;
1. I am very good at projecting outward confidence in social settings, but lacking in actual self-confidence. My hope is that a renewed physical well being will bring about a change in this.
Motivation: 6/10;
1. My motivation some days will be great, other days it is just awful. I believe some accountability and friendly motivation will go a long way in improving this.
Next two posts will explain diet, supplements, and workout regimen.