I know lol, thats why i bought the a/c delete pulley. That is to offset the weight i am gaining in my body. I figure if i get rid of the whole a/c system i can save atleast 30 pounds or so.

only teasing you a bit and rob go easy on the beer youre gxp will get slower also

i've never needed to gain weight...wish i had that problem. If i lose another 10-15 pounds i will be good. I cant really count my loss/gain count this summer because i lost fat and gained muscle (which we all know weighs more than fat...)

That is going to be my main thing, i have to lay off the beer lol. It is bad for me and will offset my gains. I will give it like 2 months and post some before and after pics. I wish i had some pics laying around of before i put on some weight.

Lifted from the time I was 14 to mid 20'*.
Blend some fruit in with the protein shake, them aren't very tasty and need all the help they can get. Almonds are a great source of protein too btw.

Like swimming, never lift alone. You need at least 1 other person, preferably two.

Don't forget to warmup and stretch too.

I'm sure diet et al has changed immensely from my days. So subscribe to muscle mag or something.

Heck..you are just getting ready for the engine swap.. lift more buddy..

I did early in high school for a while, stopped for a few years, picked it back up in college for a good solid summer, dropped it for another few years. I started the last time in '05. Started eating 170 grams of protein a day; shakes, powerbars, cans of tuna, etc. Then I started working 15 hours/day, 6 days a week.

I used to lift, it was quite a while ago, before Andrew was born. I gave it up for 2 reasons, one the gym closed that I worked at (I was the personal trainer) and two, my back was bigger than PDad'*

I am proud of one thing that I did gain, I was able to lift 750 pounds with my legs for 10 reps, and for a woman, that ain't half bad.

Ha, bill

Well i work 10 hours a day 5 days a week, but i figure i am going to have this body all my life i might as well take care of it atleast while i am young lol. I am going to finish this week with no supplements then next week i am going to start 100% whey protein shakes.

I used to lift religiously in high school since all my friends played football and it was just fun to do with them. I still lift but not as much as I would like too. I was 170lbs in HS and could put up 300lbs on bench and over 400lbs squatting. Now I have a mild hernia I need to have taken care of

If you’re looking for a better way to defend yourself I don't think just packing on muscle is the best way to do it. Sure doesn't hurt though, just don't rush into anything. Get a routine started up and stick to it. What works well for one person may not work well for you; figure out what your body responds well to and stick with it.

Ed