New Members

**Old_Fart2** · July 22nd, 2005, 10:26 AM

Welcome MLM! I've glad you've come over from the Dark Side! (Didn't I see you over a Sophia's site the other day?)

**mlmmaster** · July 22nd, 2005, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Old_Fart2

Welcome MLM! I've glad you've come over from the Dark Side! (Didn't I see you over a Sophia's site the other day?)

Ya I am there also......
I am going back for what I came from...Fitness/Bodybuilding

**Manfred_Man** · July 22nd, 2005, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mlmmaster

... I am going back for what I came from...Fitness/Bodybuilding

that's great to hear!

glad to have you!

thetoe · July 23rd, 2005, 09:55 AM

Hey toe here,
And toe is pretty close to my real name too. I'm just another desperate asian looking for some love and hoping to find some here. Being 5'11, I'm pretty tall for an asian but like them skinny as a twig. Currently I'm busting my ass off doing reports after reports at Vanderbilt University (Another smart asian, what a surprise)

. Well anyways, I'm new at the whole forum thing but just learned how to post my own pictures yesterday. Hooray for me! I'm a quick learner and hoping to contribute as much as I can. Just thought I should say hi being a newbie and all.

**Old_Fart2** · July 23rd, 2005, 02:37 PM

Welcome Toe!

You probably won't find love here but you may find some decent fitness advice!

**mlmmaster** · July 26th, 2005, 07:12 PM

Hey Toe... Welcome here......

Tbone · July 27th, 2005, 06:59 PM

Love the site.

I'm 34 5'9" and 210. I've been working out on and off most of my life, but have gotten really serious about it over the past 3 years. I can't stay away from the gym.

I would describe my training style as strict and heavy. Very strict form with as much weight as humanly possible. I usually change my routine every 8-10 weeks to make sure that I can cause growth and I'm always looking for as much input as possible.

My philosophy, anything worth having requires hard work and dedication.

Personel: I live in Colorado, married with 3 kids 17, 13 , and 8. The 17 year old is a girl (another reason why dad works out so much).

**Manfred_Man** · July 27th, 2005, 09:11 PM

hey, thetoe & Tbone! welcome to the EF community! great to have you here!

thanks for saying HI, and for letting us know a bit more about you! feel free to PM me if i can be of any help or encouragement for you!

enjoy your stay!

**carlo425** · July 29th, 2005, 11:48 AM

Like Toe, I'm a newbie here and tend to be built like a stick, but I'm trying. I'm 37, 6' and 170lbs with a metabolism like a rocket ship. My wife doesn't sympathize and says how lucky I am, but it's tough when you're working out and trying to gain. I live just north of New York City in the 'burbs. Great to have a resource like EF to bounce off some ideas and hear what works for others. I'll contribute as much as I can, given limited free time. Later!

**Old_Fart2** · July 29th, 2005, 12:39 PM

Welcome, Carlo and TBone!

Glad to have you aboard! As Manfred said, feel free to PM with any questions or concerns and jump right in the discussions!

**Manfred_Man** · July 29th, 2005, 03:55 PM

hey, carlo425! welcome to the EF community!

i understand where you're coming from... being a hardgainer myself... feel free to post any questions or comments, enjoy the camaraderie, and PM me or good guys like fart... you'll find great guys & gals here... (truth be known, as you may already know... mostly guys)

**Italianangel** · August 5th, 2005, 09:27 AM

Hi all!
Great board! Just thought I would say hi and who I am.
I have competed for over 10 years in Fitness, Figure, Bodybuilding, Obstacle, Strength, and model divisions as well as coaching other competitors, athletes and being the owner and trainer for Body Rush Personal Training located in Vancouver, BC and online, it is a mobile service.
My contest resume is at www.fitnessteambc.com at the About link. My fan site is down right now but up soon! I avidly coach competitors as you can see, but train anyone who needs.
I enjoy kickboxing, inline skating, hiking, jogging, biking - its summer so that is what I like to do on an off season - I am not competing this year, taking it off. I also enjoy dance and gymnastics more during my on season.
I was to compete in kickboxing in 2001 but had a car accident the Aug before and so I did a few bodybuilding contests so that I did not sit out that year but could not do fitness or kickboxing as my back and hams were screwed for a few years after. THe bb contest I did was trial, so I did not go in at peak, too scared if I got that lean it would cramp and spasm as it was already doing that from injury and even with the water I held I still hurt for months after from the posing.

I love animals and advocate for them, such as pitubulls which are a favorite of mine and the breed of dog I have owned for 15 years - with no problems! I love all dogs though and have other breeds to and will always have dogs. I want to have a lab one day, shepher, dobbie, dane...........we love dogs in my home!!

I prefer a vegetarian diet but eat fish pre and on season, this year I am lax in supplements, diet and lifting - but if you went to see my contest schedule from the last 10 years of placings and wins you can see I need the rest and well deserve it! Don't want to burn out!

Okay enough, that is long and don't want to bore y'all!!!
Linda

**Old_Fart2** · August 5th, 2005, 09:32 AM

At the risk of being a bore, I'll say it again: Welcome, Linda

Sounds like you have a lot to contribute, both in diet and training and in rehab. Glad to have you aboard!

**ntnfdvd** · August 5th, 2005, 11:09 AM

Welcome Linda!!

I have already seen some of your contributions to the board and I am looking forward to future ones.

**Manfred_Man** · August 5th, 2005, 12:54 PM

hey, Linda (aka "Italianangel")! welcome to the EF community!

just like fart & ntnfdvd say, i look forward to your future posts and the great info & help you have to offer!

definitely glad to have you here!!!

Labguy · August 5th, 2005, 08:16 PM

"Please allow me to introduce myself...", ( just an old Stones fan).
Data: Age: 54, Wt. 137, Ht: 5'6", Bf: ~11%.
Doing a 5-way split- Chest, Shoulders, Arms, Legs, Back in that order. Been working out off and on since the mid 60's, like when Sergio Oliva was in Muscle & Fitness, or some rag...didn't do much in the 70's, but got back into it in the mid 80's and have been fairly consistant since then. Still learning alot though; mostly on a mass routine. I'd like to put on another 10 or 12 lbs. ( the most I've weighed was 148, out of USMC boot camp in 68'). Actually, I don't see why I couldn't see 160 if I work hard. Had my testoserone level checked about two years ago and it was 1271, which, I was told, was above the high end of normal...so, muscle gain shouldn't be a problem, even at my age.
Good site, I've gotten alot of good info so far...
DC

**Manfred_Man** · August 5th, 2005, 10:51 PM

hey, Labguy! welcome to the EF community!

i see you're from Old_Fart's bodybuilding era, so i'm sure we'll hear some great stories from you! look forward to your future posts, and feel free to PM me, or post away to your heart's content.

GeorgeePordgee · August 7th, 2005, 12:29 PM

hello everyone im 18 year old im around 155 pounds and 6' tall, ive been working out since i was like 15 but not regularly, um i play basketaball and my biggest dream right now is to bbe able to dunk and be faster and stuff, im trying to really get in shape, especially my legs by the time school starts because im planning to join the team this year, plus my meal plan is messed up, dont have a schedule, and im trying to fix that now, i see a lot of good info on your site though and ill be asking you guys some questions

**Old_Fart2** · August 8th, 2005, 08:12 AM

Welcome GeorgeePordgee and Labguy!

Georgee, stay away from the pudding and pie!

Labguy - nice to see another Old Fart on board!

**whatabetty** · August 17th, 2005, 04:38 PM

Sorry Old Fart, I've been posting for a while now and it's the first time I've checked out the bodybuilding threads. I almost feel like a know a lot of you,

I'm married (10 years) with two girls 7 and 9. I grew up in San Jose, CA and have lived on the east coast ever since I went to CIA in NY where I met my husband. I am a chef by trade, now a full time mom and gym rat. Growing up I always ran long distance and weights. I now do Triathlons and doing my first full marathon in Oct.