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  1. HokiePride

    HokiePride...{The Return}...2016

    Today January 22, 2026 Hit the gym this morning and this entire month, been attacking abs with a vengeance. Also added Incline benching twice weekly @ 225lbs and Assisted Pull ups. I hit the gym upwards 4`5 days per week. Sometimes twice a week.
  2. HokiePride

    HokiePride...{The Return}...2016

    Biggest reason they won't prescribe is because my blood sugar was out of control and needed insulin again. in just a few short months I got it controlled and stabilized and no longer taking shots. This is second time I was able to get back off them on my own through careful eating and donating...
  3. HokiePride

    HokiePride...{The Return}...2016

    Monday January 5, 2026 Happy New Year Wow didn’t know it was this long since last post! I haven’t stopped grinding or working. Been to the gym daily since year 2026 except for the 1st since I was working. I’ve put time into my abs and began rebuilding my strength since it fell off due to low...
  4. HokiePride

    HokiePride...{The Return}...2016

    Monday October 27,2025 Bench Press 285lbs | 5x10 Final set was hard at very end but managed. So I’ll stay here at this weight for a few weeks, 2x a week. Lifting and healing. Then move again. Surprised at the strength holding week to week but everything moving in right direction.
  5. HokiePride

    HokiePride...{The Return}...2016

    Bench Press {This week} 275lbs | 5x10 10/20. RPE 8.0 Strength climbing and going to attempt again this Friday. Show didn't go well for me, but it was a great time with family. Show season is over but I have plans for next year.
  6. HokiePride

    HokiePride...{The Return}...2016

    Bench Press {This week} 260lbs | 5x10 10/14. Goal for today & Friday 10/17 Moving to Been invited to compete in DAY OF THE DAY in Carlisle PA. Oct 19, 2025. This was after entering my first real show with my truck 21'Chevy Silverado RST {IG: Navy_717_RST}. I was invited to this show prior to...
  7. HokiePride

    HokiePride...{The Return}...2016

    I'll check shortly; I'll get a body scan in November. I feel like I lost a lot in my stomach. I have a long way to go. I lost a significant amount in my chest which affected my strength levels. I'm staying the course. I'm also on Ozempic, mainly for blood sugar control but of course, it helps...
  8. HokiePride

    HokiePride...{The Return}...2016

    Its been a few months but I'm still here. My strength has been going up and down due to struggles with Covid. Managing fat loss extremely well. On my last days with AOD/Slu-PP-13 both utilized for fat loss. I'm continuing ozempic to control blood sugar but also fat loss. I'm also taking...
  9. HokiePride

    HokiePride...{The Return}...2016

    Fat Loss
  10. HokiePride

    HokiePride...{The Return}...2016

    Been a month and I'm making progress. Finally, hit 325 yesterday for 5x3. Going to continue this trend for next 4-6 weeks 2x a week. RPE of 9.5. Finished off with Incline bench 225 | 5x5, Hammer Flye 6x6, completed with ab work. Goal is to hit 335 | 5x3 beginning September. Ozempic raised to...
  11. HokiePride

    HokiePride...{The Return}...2016

    305lbs {5x5} Bench Press {2x a week} Finally reached another milestone. Hitting these numbers at a great pace. Unfortunately, only able to get to the gym twice a week. I'm still moving forward with goals of achieving 315 2x a week. Once I establish an additional ten lbs. I'll take more time to...
  12. HokiePride

    HokiePride...{The Return}...2016

    295lbs {5x5} Bench Press {2x a week} I finally reached this point where I feel like progress is beginning to take hold. Strength slowly increasing each week regardless of fatigue level. I've managed to understand how to work around sleep, nutrition and long work hours. Previously I hit 315 but...
  13. HokiePride

    HokiePride...{The Return}...2016

    Definitely appreciate it bro. Thank you for checking in. Looking forward to summer 25'. Recently, my Silverado has been down due to catastrophic engine failure. Its been in the shop since January. They found metal shavings in the oil filter. I'm going through the process of claiming lemon law...
  14. HokiePride

    HokiePride...{The Return}...2016

    Been a tumultuous time period since beginning my new employment with PennDot. I have a lot to divulge including speaking about my low testosterone. I've suffered daily since April 2021 after getting covid. I've been denied care to get back on since hematocrit goes sky high with injections. My...
  15. HokiePride

    HokiePride...{The Return}...2016

    Guess whos back? I'm back on my grind. I've been on a hiatus. I'm reducing bodyfat and getting stronger. My goals for 2025 have been on my mind and I've remained quiet and steady. I finally got hired and I'm extremely grateful after hearing no from company after company. It's been such a...
  16. HokiePride

    HokiePride...{The Return}...2016

    Oct 6 2024 Buried my grandmother of 90years, yesterday . She was a real one. Loved her so so much. Beautiful service and she looked very restful and beautiful in her dress for her heavenly trip. She now now joins a long list family including my father to watch over us.
  17. HokiePride

    HokiePride...{The Return}...2016

    10/1/24 Delts Plan to hit 90 or 95lbs for db raises amongst all other lifts we perform.
  18. HokiePride

    HokiePride...{The Return}...2016

    9/27/24 Update: I’m still unemployed. I had prospective jobs but telling about my Covid experience has made it difficult to get hired. I will no longer discuss this time frame in interviews. I believed my comeback was a major success for living and being in a job. Apparently I look more as a...
  19. HokiePride

    HokiePride...{The Return}...2016

    Update: Still on the hunt for employment. Being unemployed this long has challenged my mental health and of course pocket. I expended all savings ngs I had when I was hospitalized and rehabbed from Covid. I worked for a year and a half before being fired from Air Products Memorial Day weekend...
  20. HokiePride

    HokiePride...{The Return}...2016

    May 30, 2024 Lost job but maintaining positive attitude towards life. Returned to gym for quick chest work after week off. Bench Press 310lbs | 5x5 Incline Bench Press 225lbs | 3x10 Cable Fly 45lbs | 3x15
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