Happy to be here.

StoneMan · 10-24-2009, 02:01 AM

Hi, name's Gene. I started lifting seriously almost 3 weeks ago. I lifted on and off again throughout high school and my 9 years in the Army, but towards the end, eating and drinking became my passion. Maybe 2 months ago, a buddy was taking pics of us, and I had a striking resemblance to Jabba The Hut. "Hell no, I need to get back on the iron".

My girlfriend and friends don't seem to understand my new passion, but at least they support it. It's not for female adoration, we all know the vast majority of women find huge physiques disgusting. It's not to intimidate other men, I'm over that phase of life and hell I was 70 pounds lighter then. I do this because when I look at the competitors in Mr. Olympia, that is the epitome of the male form, at least to me. I'm sure you all agree.

I'm always willing to listen to advice and try something new, and if your in North San Diego county and needing a lifting partner, drop me a line. Punish that iron, y'all.

**Freak** · 10-24-2009, 02:07 AM

Welcome to the dungeon! Glad to hear you want to get on a healthier track. Thank you for your service.

StoneMan · 10-24-2009, 02:28 AM

Thank you!

GETTINGSTRONGER · 10-24-2009, 09:38 AM

Welcome to the dungeon, and good luck

stalion · 10-24-2009, 09:51 AM

welcome bro glad to have you aboard.

**HawaiianPride.** · 10-24-2009, 10:12 AM

Welcome to the posting side brah.

**projecthatch92** · 10-24-2009, 10:34 AM

Great intro Gene. Shows that you're going to be truly dedicated. Let us know if you have any questions regarding training or nutrition

StoneMan · 10-25-2009, 03:46 PM

Thank you all for the warm welcome! I will be asking questions that i can't resolve from posted threads when they come up. I wish a great journey to all of you.

**mikeh40+** · 10-27-2009, 04:15 AM

welcome to the dungeon
good luck on your road to the changes in your life and lifting!

StoneMan · 10-29-2009, 11:35 PM

Pics of my fat as.s are up on my profile. Work in progress!

GETTINGSTRONGER · 10-30-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by StoneMan

Pics of my fat as.s are up on my profile. Work in progress!

[/LIST]Hey bro, pics dont look that bad. Diff. dont think you should get down on yourself. Hey the way i look at it is, you got away from your healty life style for awhile, most likely you enjoyed that life for awhile, now you know what both worlds are like and you also know what you need to do to be happy with yourself. Looking forward to seeing your progress! Good luck

StoneMan · 10-30-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GETTINGSTRONGER

[/LIST]Hey bro, pics dont look that bad. Diff. dont think you should get down on yourself. Hey the way i look at it is, you got away from your healty life style for awhile, most likely you enjoyed that life for awhile, now you know what both worlds are like and you also know what you need to do to be happy with yourself. Looking forward to seeing your progress! Good luck

Thanks again GS!

**mikeh40+** · 10-31-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by StoneMan

Pics of my fat as.s are up on my profile. Work in progress!

pics are the best way to help keep you motivated, reps for posting, i know its not easy to put yourself out there like that, all ya need is to get your diet in line, do some cardio and you`ll be right back where ya want to be, love the eagle tatoo on your chest,