[bamazav]

I have been logging on another site but have found that I am enjoying this site better and better each day. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone and to learn from you all.

I started my journey Nov 3 , 2007. My Doctor gave me the, "lose weight and get the cholesterol down or you will have to start some meds." Well, maybe not that direct, she is too nice for that. An elder at the church had just purchased TNT and told me about it. I began reading about it and bought the book. In twelve weeks I lost about 20 pounds and brought my cholesterol numbers way down. At the same time, I became hooked on eating right and lifting weights. I completed TNT, have done NROL, hyper 1 and Strength 1, have done a stint with Starting Strength and am currently doing a routine called "Baby Got Back." My greatest gains have come after my hernia surgery in November (not lifting related). I started with an empty bar in January and have progressed to what you see today ( I had never used Barbells until January). After my daughter's wedding in two weeks, I am planning on either returning to NROL or trying out Waterbury's Huge in a Hurry, I am leaning toward NROL Strength II.

Here is my training today 5/4/09

Rack Deadlifts
5 x 5 x 205

Bent Over Row
3 x 8 x 120

Low Incline DB Press
5 x 5 x 35

Flat Flies
3 x 8 x 20

Standing Calf Raises
3 x 8 x 135

Swiss Ball Russian Twist
3 x 10

Swiss Ball Crunches
3 x 10

Reverse Hyperextensions
3 x 5 x 50