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2  days ago, I posted about how much weight I lost in just over a month. I was shocked at the comments and emails I got saying it’s not me. How could it not be me, don’t you see my scar? The reason the tattoo is gone is because I Photoshopped it out. That’s the only Photoshop I used. I’m posting 2 more pictures I just took, only because I accidentally deleted the original photos, to prove its me. Ridiculous.

Losing 18 pounds in one month is not hard, if you’re willing to put in the work. I’m proud of the hard work and discipline I put into getting myself back in shape. My next update will be July 31, and I’ll keep the dam tattoo.

Plus there is my Google phone.

It was June 06, 2011. I was home from work and feeling crappy. I really let myself go. No regular exercise in almost a year and to much bad food. I decided to weigh myself, which I never do. I was shocked when I seen 195 pounds. Right there I made the decision to stop. Since then I haven’t missed a workout and the diet has been on point.

Today, July 11, 2011, I’m at 178 pounds. Only 8 more pounds to my goal weight, which I originally set for August 22, 2011. Once I hit 170 pounds, the goal is to bulk up to 180. Very attainable goal.

Stick to and set a goal for yourself. Remember set realistic goals, but set one, if you don’t reach it, just keep at it. If you have a bad day, forget about it and start tomorrow with that goal in mind.

* Set realistic goals, be patient: Don’t rush to try to accomplish your targets;

* Be consistent — Follow a regular routine;

* If you’re inexperienced. Get a personal trainer — They can help you reach your goals safely and effectively;

* Build a support system. Friends, family, co-workers;

* Eat healthily. If you need to reach that goal. Easting healthy is vital.

Good Luck in your journey.

Perform this routine as a circuit, says its creator, Martin Rooney, P.T., C.S.C.S., author of Ultimate Warrior Workouts. Do 10 reps of each exercise, and complete as many circuits as you can in 15 minutes. Rest briefly when you need to, and resume working until the time is up. As your conditioning improves, increase reps or decrease the amount of rest.

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Few men believe it, but you don’t need barbells, dumbbells, or machines to build muscle; in fact, weight-training equipment often inhibits the process. That’s because it requires you to be in a specific location, which might explain why more men consider themselves runners than lifters. After all, running is the most accessible form of exercise—anywhere you go, there’s your gym. But learn a little bit about physics and the same can hold true for your muscle workout.

Consider the pullup: It’s the standard by which all body-weight exercises are measured. And even the most hard-core lifters will agree that there’s no better muscle builder for the upper body—with or without weights. The reason for its effectiveness: It takes full advantage of the scientific laws of motion and leverage, placing your body in a position that forces your back and arms to lift your entire body weight. Call it applied science at its finest.

Now imagine if all body-weight exercises were as challenging as the pullup. You’d be able to build muscle anywhere, anytime—at home, on the road, or even in a public park. Physical science makes it possible. So with that said . . . the Five Laws of Body-Weight Training.

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