Bodybuilding.com Writer: Charlie Poole - Amazing Transformation!

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My main concern the first 4 weeks was muscle gain. Fat lose was secondary. I concentrated on heavy explosive movements to build mass.

Charlie Poole

Background

Changes Over A 12 Week Period

In starting my 12-week transition, first I had to find some kind of motivation. I felt the best way to motivate myself was to enter a before and after contest. I chose the EAS Body for Life challenge. Making this commitment gave me the motivation I needed to get the ball rolling. After the first four weeks it was not the contest or the cash prizes that kept me motivated, it was the fact that I was feeling so much better about myself, and had the support of my friends and family who I didn't want to let down.

He can be contacted at pooleboy19@hotmail.com.

Vital Stats

Age: 21 (3/30/80)
Height: 6'
Weight: Before 250, after 205
Residence: Taneytown, MD
Years Bodybuilding: I have only been seriously bodybuilding for 12 weeks.
Favorite Exercise: Deadlifts
Favorite Body Parts: Shoulders and legs.
Favorite Supplements: Favorite Supplements: Myoplex meal replacement, Max-complete, Nitro-Tech, Cell-Tech, L-glutamine, BCAA, Hydroxycut, and Z-Mass-PM.
Hobbies: I enjoy writing music, watching funny movies, and hanging with my friends.

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Articles :: Sorted By Date

Diet And Timing!
Not until recently did I realize the power diet has over the way your body looks and performs. I believe that diet is at least 75% of the fitness equation.
Section: Nutrition :: Dec 21, 2001

Finding Your Motivation!
I just kept my goals in mind and was constantly finding things to keep me motivated. I have made attempts in the past to get into shape, but for one reason or another I would always fall short of my goals.
Section: Mind :: May 20, 2002

My 12-week Transition Workout And Diet!
My main concern the first 4 weeks was muscle gain. Fat lose was secondary. I concentrated on heavy explosive movements to build mass. I wanted to keep my reps in the 6-10 range, mostly 3 working sets per exercise, and three 30 min. cardio sessions a week on the stepper or bike. I rested 2-3 minutes between sets.
Section: Training :: May 22, 2002