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Alex (Big-AL)
26-10-2004, 19:18
Probably won't be long now before i start training again in some way or other, i will have been off for about 4 months i suppose by then. What do you all think will be the effects of this lay off? I have lost alot of weight, mostly fat yet i don't feel weak. However i have not tried to lift anything heavier than about 70kg since stopping training so i don't know what heavy weight will feel like now...

Any opinions / comments welcome.

Cheers :017:

AL
blacklab
26-10-2004, 19:26
Every time I take a good stretch off, I find that it takes about 2 or 3 weeks just to gauge my working weights again. Also, it depends on why you took the time off. If it was because of a sickness, then you may have lost a lot of muscle and fat from not eating and such.
And remember to EASE BACK INTO IT!
BengDogg
26-10-2004, 20:10
I take it this was through your various injuries? Take your time mate, muscle memory acts fast, Its not the end of the world anyway so to echo Black lab ease back into it, and i would add enjoy it too
Robert
27-10-2004, 10:01
Hi Al. Great to hear from you. Still interested in BBing?
Alex (Big-AL)
27-10-2004, 17:54
Hi Al. Great to hear from you. Still interested in BBing?

Hello mate, yes i am still interested in bodybuilding. Bodybuilding is after all what i tried to do for about 8 years before my time dabbling wih strength, however this does not mean i will be lifting light poncy weights as i am sure you know...you interested in it too now i believe...?

I would like to get away from the big lump look i have had whilst being a strongman and move toward a leaner more shapely look I would also like to get a bit fitter and mor flexible / agile.

Cheers

AL
Robert
27-10-2004, 18:01
In which case (as always) I welcome your comments and input on my BBing ambitions and routine, see my journal if you wouldn't mind.

Cheers, really great to have you back.
Mike
27-10-2004, 19:01
In which case (as always) I welcome your comments and input on my BBing ambitions and routine, see my journal if you wouldn't mind.

Cheers, really great to have you back.

I thought you just wanted a little more weight?
Matt Jones
28-10-2004, 08:31
Only one way to find out !

You haven't had THAT long off - & I assume you kept up a similar eating pattern while you weren't training ? (i.e. not very good )

Give it a month or so to find your groove and you will be moving some serious iron - for whatever goals you decide on
PikeKing
28-10-2004, 08:34
Only one way to find out !
I assume you kept up a similar eating pattern while you weren't training ? (i.e. not very good )

LMAO!!
Knighty
28-10-2004, 13:44
Good to see you back big man!It looks like a new era is starting and a few bodybuilders are starting to emerge! Good on you matey! Have you thought about any new routines?
Robert
28-10-2004, 17:03
I thought you just wanted a little more weight?
Thats an aspiration isn't it? 15stone by spring mate. Its happening.
Mike
28-10-2004, 17:16
Thats an aspiration isn't it? 15stone by spring mate. Its happening.

You said bbing ambitions. To me that means competing. I wouldnt have phrased it that way..............never mind.
Alex (Big-AL)
28-10-2004, 18:59
In which case (as always) I welcome your comments and input on my BBing ambitions and routine, see my journal if you wouldn't mind.

Cheers, really great to have you back.

Thanks for your exceptionally kind words <buff>

I will have a look at your journal certainly. Good luck!

AL
Alex (Big-AL)
28-10-2004, 19:04
Only one way to find out !

You haven't had THAT long off - & I assume you kept up a similar eating pattern while you weren't training ? (i.e. not very good )

Give it a month or so to find your groove and you will be moving some serious iron - for whatever goals you decide on

It feels like ages though! And before i stopped completeley i was only training at a percentage of effort and load because of my injuries.

Yes my diet is still very similar to yours :019: :040:

AL
Alex (Big-AL)
28-10-2004, 19:10
Good to see you back big man!It looks like a new era is starting and a few bodybuilders are starting to emerge! Good on you matey! Have you thought about any new routines?
Cheers pal, Yes a new era is at least imminent...

Not thought about routines, might not really have one as such, probably just instinctive, i am definately just doing this because i want to and because i enjoy it not because i want to get too serious or complicated. I simply realise that i miss lifting.

How is your come back coming along?

AL
Matt Jones
28-10-2004, 20:06
Yes my diet is still very similar to yours :019: :040:

AL

Oh my god ... didn't realise it was that bad! sort yourself out man !
Knighty
29-10-2004, 18:47
Cheers pal, Yes a new era is at least imminent...

Not thought about routines, might not really have one as such, probably just instinctive, i am definately just doing this because i want to and because i enjoy it not because i want to get too serious or complicated. I simply realise that i miss lifting.

How is your come back coming along?

AL
Back is not the problem, it is my shoulder and right knee that I buggered and keeping me out of training:022:
Alex (Big-AL)
31-10-2004, 08:54
Yeah i know mate, i was asking about your 'come back' in general.

cheers :031:

AL