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Chris knew he wanted to compete before his 40th birthday, but his physique was less than stage ready. Read on to learn how he got the motivation he needed to shed 55 pounds and begin competing!

Chris Gumm Shed 55 Pounds And Began Competing!

By: Over 40 Transformation Of The Week

Before:
220 lbs

After:
165 lbs

Vital Stats

Name: Chris Gumm
Email: Mr.Dead@comcast.net
BodySpace: mrdeaduvz

Before:
Age: 38
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 220 lbs
Body Fat: 25%

After:
Age: 41
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 165 lbs
Body Fat: 10.2%

Why I Got Started

There were a couple of reasons why I got started. I looked in the mirror and was repulsed by what I saw. How could I, working in the health care field and giving out health advice, be taken seriously when I was in worse shape than my patients?

My other reason for wanting a change was that I had always told myself that I was going to compete in a bodybuilding competition before I turned 40, and the date was rapidly approaching.

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I Looked In The Mirror And
Was Repulsed By What I Saw.

How I Did It

It was the 2006 Emerald Cup in Washington when it all changed for me. I met Bob Cicherillo at the Bodybuilding.com booth. He took extra time to answer my questions and encouraged me to join BodySpace.

From there, my eyes were opened to a whole world of like-minded individuals. From the articles, to the forum, to the helpful staff, to the store, and most importantly from the people I've met on here, I have learned volumes.

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My Eyes Were Opened To A Whole
World Of Like-Minded Individuals.

Eventually I found my perfect trainer, who has guided me to steady improvements, Tom Fuller and I also have the wonderful opportunity of being an online Rep for Universal Nutrition.

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Diet

Meal 1:

Meal 2:

4 oz of chicken breast

Meal 3:

4 oz of chicken breast
1/2 cup of rice

Meal 4:

4 oz of chicken breast

Meal 5:

4 oz of chicken breast
1 serving of Ultra Iso Whey

Meal 6:

4 oz of chicken breast

Training

Day 1: Arms

Triceps Pushdowns: 2 sets of 10 reps
Dips: 2 sets of 10 reps
Seated Triceps Press: 2 sets of 10
Incline Dumbbell Curls: 2 sets of 10 reps
Hammer Curls: 2 sets of 10 reps
Cable Curls: 2 sets of 10 reps

Day 2: Quads And Hamstrings

Leg Extensions: 3 sets of 50, 40, 30 reps
Leg Press: 2 sets of 15 reps
Barbell Squats: 2 sets of 10 reps
Lying Leg Curls: 3 sets of 10 reps
Standing Leg Curls: 2 sets of 10 reps

Day 3: Off

Day 4: Chest And Shoulders

Barbell Bench Press: 2 sets of 10 reps
Incline Dumbbell Flyes: 2 sets of 10 reps
Decline Barbell Bench Press: 2 sets of 10 reps
Barbell Military Press: 2 sets of 10 reps
Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 2 sets of 10 reps
Lateral Raises: 2 sets of 10 reps

Day 5: Back, Traps, Rear Delts And Calves

T-Bar Rows: 2 sets of 10 reps
One-Arm Dumbbell Rows: 2 sets of 10 reps
Lat Pulldowns: 2 sets of 10 reps
Rear Delt Raises: 2 sets of 10 reps
Barbell Shrugs: 2 sets of 20 reps
Standing Calf Raises: 4 sets of 25 reps
Seated Calf Raises: 4 sets of 25 reps

Day 6 And 7: Off

Cardio:

2 sessions of 1 hour everyday except for leg days.

Suggestions For Others

Don't use age as an excuse. I'm in my 40's and in better shape than my 20's. If you fall off the wagon, get right back up, dust yourself off, and get back into the gym! There's always an opportunity for improvement around every corner.