[Kirk]

just read this thread for the first time, chris your doing well, great base to build up on, sorry to hear about the divorce but build from what you got, stick to your diet and keep lifting on a regular basis...shave to show your hard work bro, and keep your head up...the gym is your out when times get hard, weights and the racks will always be there for you!

[chrispghmuscle]

thanks, the divorce was not my own it was my parents back in the 80's I'm 39 now, I've been hitting the weights for about 9 years now,, since i got married,, 2 kids later and time is at a must for me..

thanks again

[BBenthusiast]

nice pics dude, thats excelllent stuff bro! inspirational!

[chrispghmuscle]

Thanks for the comment bro,

[Sparky_dustin]

Chris as a father of 2 do you find it hard to make it to the gym? Most days after a long day at work I just want to go home and play with my son, I think I could be a lot bigger than I am but I guess sometimes I just see it as me being selfish.

[lil_big_junior]

if i can't find time for my kids i'd give up my job & get another one that allows me more time to see them...i guess chris thought of all this already

[chrispghmuscle]

I put off bodybuilding when my son was born, mainly to help care for him,, ( no instruction manual came with him ) ,, after a while things got easier and we ( wife and I ) could split time in the workouts to get them in..

During naps or I would entertain him and then she would entertain him. Honestly he did NOTHING except sit there and stare at you.

So having time to workout was a premium.. I made time when I could. Now having 2 son 6 and daughter ( dare I say it) almost 3,wow,, time flyes.. Son is more independant and daughter harsses him,, ( I love that part) LOLOLOL,,,

I work 12 hours shifts, 3 on 2 off 2 on,, with every other weekend off.. So I hit the gym at the end of the day, 45 minutes,, It's my release, my venting time.. ( not to get gunho) ITS MY WAR ON THE WEIGHTS. On my days off I go to a local gym that use to sponsor tournaments,,DEANS FITNESS on Route 22 in Murrysville.. Deans got everything I need , I get in and get out,, I do everything I CAN'T do at home in the gym. So to answer your question, with heart felt joy,, KIDS COME FIRST to me.. The weights come second.. That's the way I roll, MOM taught me well,, god rest her soul,, she's watching.

My wife is very supportive in my bodybuilding world, She's also impressed with my accomplishments, being that I have no one to help me and it's all trial and error on my part.. Between freak, lbj and your other comments, I may in fact step on stage next year if i Dial my diet in.. Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to step on stage and pose and have pictures to back me up..

Chris

[IronWarrior-07]

ONLY downside i see is that hair, other than that keep it up buddy. Compulut is right Boulders for shoulders.

[Beefcake]

Wow man, Looking great.