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BigViffer    3,544

BigViffer
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I just tried pull-ups again on shoulder day. Pitiful. Just pitiful. I really don't know if I will be able to do it by next February, it's that bad!

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MBP    128

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Good job guys!

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BigJnav3    174

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#FlexFriday

Here's a few pictures that motivate me to be the best version of myself!

Y'all have an awesome day!

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BigViffer    3,544

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I was telling my wife how I was having a good arm workout today. So she asked for a picture while I was at the gym. Then I remembered this thread and I thought I would post it.

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As you can see in the picture, I am still in love with the bands! I can do a full set of 8 of 100lbs curls with the straight bar, but there is nothing like the pump you get from the bands.

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BigViffer    3,544

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Hmm... That pic makes my waist look thick. Here is one after changing:post-252425-14619563295089_thumb.jpg

Sent from my phone, please forgive brevity and misspelling

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cowboys4life    226

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Here is another one

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Craig Martinez

Austin, Texas

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BigTone78    58

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BigJnav3 and Bigviffer do you guys drink anything during your workout? I was thinking about getting some bcaa to take during mine. Just curious to see what others are taking.

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BigJnav3    174

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BigJnav3 and Bigviffer do you guys drink anything during your workout? I was thinking about getting some bcaa to take during mine. Just curious to see what others are taking.

I take BCAA's during the workout. It's a solid investment to help with sustaining your muscles.

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dmedic72    130

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Here are some recent pics. Still working out at least 2x week. Just over 6 months after sleeve.

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BigViffer    3,544

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BigJnav3 and Bigviffer do you guys drink anything during your workout? I was thinking about getting some bcaa to take during mine. Just curious to see what others are taking.

Just Water for me. I don't take any supplements other than an Fiber bar pre-workout and dense Protein post. That could be chicken or a Protein Bar.

I just don't believe the marketing behind supplements since I work in advertising. I asked my surgeon (he's a lifter too) and he didn't use anything either.

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BigViffer    3,544

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I feel like I should clarify/qualify my last post.

Before all my injuries and I got really fat, I used to use supplements. Pretty much everything they said would increase my performance I took at some time. All it did was make me push myself harder to try and see results faster. This time I vowed that I would go purely old fashioned. Clean eating with slow and hopefully steady results. I don't want to try and find a shortcut because it caused ME problems last time. That may not be an issue for anyone else.

If anyone is looking at me as an example, remember this; I am only trying to live healthier and get lean. I am not going for any weight lifting nor fitness records. I want to feel good in everything I do physically. Lean and lithe is my goal. I want to be able to lift my body weight in the deadlift, squat, and at least one honest to god chin up. That's it. Set a reasonable and attainable goal and stick to it.

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BigViffer    3,544

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@@dmedic72 - jesus dude... now that I am back at a PC and see your pictures, YOU ARE KILLING IT!

Way to take full advantage of our second chance bro.

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BigViffer    3,544

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BigJnav3 and Bigviffer do you guys drink anything during your workout? I was thinking about getting some bcaa to take during mine. Just curious to see what others are taking.

Something in my head kept coming back to your question, but I couldn't put my finger on it. Then I realized what it was; you are only 5-6 months post op! Dude, take it easy and take it slow. And definitely don't take any supplements without clearing it with your surgeon!

I'm not going to wag my finger or shake my head at you, but please don't get carried away this soon in the recovery. We are in this for the long haul. This isn't a race to some weird VSG finish line. And if there were a finish line, there is no trophy. So you have nothing to prove to anyone and so much to gain by playing it safe.

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dmedic72    130

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@@dmedic72 - jesus dude... now that I am back at a PC and see your pictures, YOU ARE KILLING IT!

Way to take full advantage of our second chance bro.

Thanks, brother. I'll take encouragement any place I can get it!

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      Oh yeah, something I wanted to rant about, a billing dispute that cropped up 3 months ago.
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      Still purging all of the larger clothing. This morning, a shirt that I ADORED wearing ended up on top. Hard to let it go, but it was also hard to let go of those habits that also no longer serve my highest good. Onward and upward!
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