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Post by mrbeefy on Mar 29, 2007 5:34:00 GMT -5
March 29, 2007
3:30 am 30 minutes Cardio - increased pace High Carb Day Meal # 1 Protein Drink / 1 Cup Oatmeal
APril 14th Contest has now become "tentative".
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Post by mrbeefy on Mar 29, 2007 12:58:00 GMT -5
Well, I've lost the battle, and in order to win the war, I have opted to NOT participate in the April 14th Contest in WV, and go to South Carolina with my family for a wedding.
2 Reasons:
Better to lose a battle and win the war. I'll be better prepared to compete in either May 2 in Canton Ohio or June 2 in NPC Show in Toledo.
Little disappointed.
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Post by beckie on Mar 29, 2007 16:49:34 GMT -5
yes,but you'll have your RIPPED CORE by then Frank!! How are those abs shaping up?
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Post by mrbeefy on Mar 30, 2007 5:56:44 GMT -5
Hi Beck... Yup! They're peeking a little Low Glyc carb up yesterday. Went Ok. Not quite as tired a last time. But feeling a little nauseous since yesterday afternoon. Call it an early day at work today, and hit the gym..... It's like an antidote...the gym always makes me feel better! Stay tuned.
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Post by masterschamp on Mar 30, 2007 12:00:15 GMT -5
Frank, When you're ready, know one will know it better than you. I never would compete if I thought I was going to be anything other than my best. Just to get up on stage for the sake of being there holds no real value for me. I'm well past the stage of getting on stage just to prove I can do it. I've said it countless times before....my competition is ME. I will compete as long as I can better the package I brought to the stage the last time out. When that seems to be no longer possible for whatever reason, I won't get back on stage.
...I still feel a long way from there! ;D
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Post by Tim Wescott on Mar 30, 2007 17:34:26 GMT -5
Nothing wrong with that decision Frank,it just gives you more time to improve and do better.
Much respect,it must have been tough to decide on.
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Post by mrbeefy on Mar 30, 2007 20:04:56 GMT -5
Beck, MC, Tim...
Thanks for the support guys. I'm still not sure if it was the correct decision, but it's one I'll live with for the moment.
As I said earlier this is just a prep year for next year...but I just feel that every minute that I'm not watching my diet, or kicking butt in the gym, is time wasted that could be preparing me for next year.
I have app. one year to bring the absolute best package out. If I can't do it in one year...it will be time to hang it up.
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Post by Tim Wescott on Mar 30, 2007 20:42:41 GMT -5
Beck, MC, Tim... Thanks for the support guys. I'm still not sure if it was the correct decision, but it's one I'll live with for the moment. As I said earlier this is just a prep year for next year...but I just feel that every minute that I'm not watching my diet, or kicking butt in the gym, is time wasted that could be preparing me for next year. I have app. one year to bring the absolute best package out. If I can't do it in one year...it will be time to hang it up. Frank,how long have you been training bodybuilding style? How long have you been competing? Thanx!
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Post by beckie on Mar 30, 2007 21:26:36 GMT -5
I look at bodybuilding as a progression-every year I strive to improve one aspect of my physique..I think you could do well to be kinder to yourself and not put a time limit on your 'evolution'. You haven't been competing that long but it seems to me you are learning more now than ever before! Why give that up??
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Post by mrbeefy on Mar 30, 2007 22:33:11 GMT -5
I was ALWAYS physical. 30 Years of martial arts. Owned two schools. 10 years cometetive martial artist.
14 year military (Army) 2 as drill sergeant.
Blew out left knee. Sat around and got fat for 10 years.
Wife had GPS Surgery. Started working out again 3 years ago, Seriously cometetive last two.
I know. In the big picture of bodybuilding, this is nothing compared to most. I can hear the comments already. "Some people lift a life time and don't make it. Oh, I've been lifting 10-20 etc years.....you expect too much",,etc,etc,etc,.
Now please don't take this next part wrong, as I don't mean it to sound arrogant, co*ky, or demeaning to others.
When I take something on...I take it on ALL THE WAY. I live it. I breathe it. I invest time, sweat, money and love into it. THis is not any different. I know many feel the same as I do on this next point, but I bust my azz harder then any other mf in my gym. I joke when I use the term DaBeast, but in one word, that does sum it up. I want to be the biggest, baddest MF onstage when I step up. I want those judges to stare in disbelief. I want thme to have no doubts whatsover who number one is..not a close second. I've been there so many times before it makes me sick thinking about it.
I have NEVER quit at anything. NEVER! And I will continue to bust by azz on this. I will get this diet perfected. I will have the ripped shrinkwrapped look. I will be the biggest baddest MF around.
Sounds good right? But I know talk is cheap. I can say whatever I want, but if Im not in the gym killimg myself...the workout was then half azz. No more time for games. No more time for exprimenting. I need to get it down now. I can talk about other shows, and waiting to do things another time,,,blah blh abl;hq,,,excuses, all excuses. Pick the target, aim, fire. One shot, one kill. A winner MUST have the winning attitude ALL the time..24/7/365. No ifs. no buts, no maybes. No screwin around. It has to get done, It has to be dirty, it has to be now.
Therefore:
I Frank Tatulinski, dedicate myself to this endeavor of becoming the BEST bodybuilder I can be. I will not falter. I will build through diversity. I will commit myself 100% to this goal. 7 days a week, 24 hours a day/ 365 days a year.
Some will call me extreme. Some will call me obsessed. Some will call me a freak.
I take all those words as a compliment.
I would appreciate the help from those who have travelled before me, becuase they have been there and done that. There wisdom can serve as a light to me when I go to dark places.
I would appreciate the help of the ladies, especially my wife, for loving words of support, especially when my ego needs to be boosted.
I would appreciate any and all assistance from those who truly care to become part of this journey with me.
BUT....if I do not get the help. if I do not get the positive influence. If I do not have you, my friends, family, and wife by my side,,,,
This journey will not be as easy....and it will not be perfect without you all....
And when the time comes....as I have stood in the gym alone. training alone, eating alone, crying in my failures alone...
I will stand alone on stage...PROUD of my accomplishment. The victory may not be as sweet without you.....but it WILL be a Total everwhelming VICTORY...none-the-less,,,All alone if necessary.
BUT, I swear to all of you this night (and no, I haven't been drinking), that starting at this moment, as I type these very words to you.....I swear to become the BEAST, the Monster, the biggest, baddest MF I can gentically become in the next 12 months. I will endure the pain. I will undure all the sorrow and diversity that I will bring upon myself to obtain this which many have alluded to being unattainable.
IF you are by my side at the end. I understand. I love you, and I thank you for being patient and supporting in my psychotic adventure. You will also beacome a part of what I will become....a BEast....some of you will be the marrow of my bones, and some of you may be the blood in my veins.
IF you decide that I'm nuts. I'm crazy for thinking I can do this. If you think that I'm all talk, then my friend...be careful that you do not get blown away in my dust.
Support me my friends and I will honor you as brothers and sisters of the greatest endeavors ever seen....
Or step out of my way.....you've heard it... Lead...........follow...or get the hell out of the way!
For tonight the fire in the belly of the beast is lit, and it is growing. I will train..like a beast....I will eat... like a beast.. and next year when you see this fat old man you see today...I will have become....I will have bled out my insecurities,,, I will have sweated out any doubts....and ot will all by replaced with blood and sweat of STEEL>as I become....as I metamorhesize, to be.the Biggest Baddest MF in the Valley. Da Beast!
Watch out now my friends, my doubters, my noncommittal lurkers,,,,,,The heart of the Beast is now BORN and it is stirring in my chest........be careful....don't get to close....if you are not of like mind, it could everwhelm you......... the silence you now here...is the calm before the proverbial storm......it comes....it grows.....it breathes............It is Da BEast....it is I....I am coming....I am BE-Coming..........
ENough Talk........enough BS.
I rest now.....the gym is waiting for me in the morning. I will dominate every plate, bar, machine that has the pleasure of my touch. BARS will be bent tommorrow.
I must feed off the flesh of chicken, fish, tuna....... Cardio receives a new name in the morning...RELENTLESS cardio.
TIme to hibernate for the evening.....tomorrow...I hunt. my weapon is my body. My prey is the iron...I will capture and devour it. ANS it will become mine.
When I'm done....you may fight for the scraps! Or join me...
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Post by beckie on Mar 31, 2007 4:18:02 GMT -5
Well said Frank! I'm with you 100% and any moral support you need,you know where to find me From the progress you have made in the last week I definitely think you are on the right track-now the time has come to nail that home buddy-focus 100% on the here and now and the metamorphosis will come!
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Post by Hoopie on Apr 1, 2007 23:35:12 GMT -5
Hows the diet buddy? I like your decision about losing a battle to win a war. Good thinking. Also look at it as you will be even leaner.
Me i am exhausted and feaking drained/depleted feeling right now. Started my sodium load and water load so now i feel like a water balloon...
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Post by mrbeefy on Apr 2, 2007 6:01:55 GMT -5
April 2, 2007 Thanks Becks & Hoops! Hadn't seen too many people checking in on me and started feeling forgotten about Felt good yesterday, so I went for a cross country run through the park off trail (about 5 miles). Was ggod run but wore old sneakers and bruised my right heal, so I'm a little gimpy today. Got up at my typical 3:15 am (snuck in a little in house cardio ) and as long as my wife was awake, we took the dog (Black Lab) and went for a 2.5 run this morning together. The only one tired was the dog! Zero Carb / almonds............and away we go! ;D
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Post by GerryT on Apr 2, 2007 7:15:51 GMT -5
Hey, Frank!! Keep it going, brother. Always hoping for the best and rooting for you. You will make it!
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Post by mrbeefy on Apr 2, 2007 7:27:37 GMT -5
Thansk Gerry! ALWAYS great to hear from you!
All set for Easter?
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Post by Tim Wescott on Apr 2, 2007 16:20:00 GMT -5
Stay focused Frank,you`re doing great.
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Post by mrky03 on Apr 2, 2007 17:19:14 GMT -5
That an intense state of mind Frank! You will do well my friend!
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Post by beckie on Apr 2, 2007 17:19:49 GMT -5
Good to hear about the 'inhouse' cardio Frank Everyone needs cheering up from time to time! you are doing great
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Post by mrbeefy on Apr 2, 2007 19:14:38 GMT -5
ahhh yes! Thanks Beck Far and few between...but I'll take it! ok WO today. Felt "disconnected". Need to re-write my wo for the next 8 weeks and put goals on paper. Since I decided not to do April and do June instead (shows, not girls), kinda out of it and in a funk. Too far, but too close. Hitting cardio heavier and very regular. Same with diet. Keeping to CKD. Marching on.
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Post by masterschamp on Apr 2, 2007 19:52:29 GMT -5
You got the right idea Frank...get it down on paper. THE PLAN...THE PLAN!
Keith
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