jan 30

yesterday we stayed in Palm Springs and trained at the large golds gym that's in town. it is a totally different scene then Venice, but Ben and I had a kick ass chest work out! last nite was our buddy Jesse Godderz last nite with us (he was on mtv's exposed, LOL) we all went to IN and OUT BURGER which is pretty famous on the west coast...I wasnt impressed, but I got an employee hat that i took some funny pics in! today we are just takin it easy, were gonna train back later in Palm Springs. tomorrow i think were gonna go back to Venice, hopefully i still get access to a computer for the rest of the week. I miss everybody alot, especially Nicole, but I'll be home soon!

jan 29

yesterday i travelled to the "mecca" of all bodybuilding, GOLDS GYM VENICE. it took us almost 3 hours to get there but it was all worth it. muscular developments video specialist bill comstock is filming a mini documentary on my self and freak Ben Pakulski as we train for the north american championship...thats right, no junior nationals for me this year, i need more time to bring up my legs! Ben and i trained legs like maniacs for the camera yesterday, i thought i was pretty strong until i met this dude. Ben finished his last set of squats with 6 plates per side for 5 deep reps with no wraps or belt! i got to eat at the famous fire house restaurant and we ran into ifbb pro Silvio Samuel, taking a nap on the couch at jay cutlers max muscle store! i also got to meet legendary trainer Charles Glass, who was really nice and personable. Ifbb pros, Bob Chicherello and and Will Harris as well as Armin Shulz were all there training as well. i finished off the evening eating some great sushi with Ben, drove back to rancho mirage and called it a nite.

I'M IN CALI!

well, after a very long day of flying and sitting in airports, im finally in cali. yesterday i met my housemates, Dan Hill a younger guy from germany with tons of potential and Ben the new "quadzilla" Pakulski who is an absolute freak at 300lbs(check him out www.benpakulski.com) today(sunday) we relaxed and then went to see the new RAMBO. very cool movie, very gory! sly looks great for a 60 year old! tomorrow i head to Venice beach brite and early in the am. i will keep you posted on what goes down.

OFF TO CALI!

i finished up my weeks worth of training today with arms abs and calves. yesterday i did shoulders and traps. i feel like i am a bit over trained, but i really wanted to get everything in. 5 strait days of hard workouts is tough for me, i prefer a break after 3.
tomorrow i leave for cali!!! i am very excited, but at the same time i am a little bummed that i wont be with nicole for the week. this will be the first time we have been apart for more than a couple of days! Absence makes the heart grow fonder! i bet i will be really excited to see her when i return!
i am not sure weather ill be able to blog or not out there, but if i have access to a computer ill be on. this should be a great experience for me and i would like to thank Ed Connors for making it all possible. take care everyone, ill be back soon!

jan 24

not a very good back work out yesterday. my lower back is still very tight from legs on monday. i was disappointed. today im going to get a deep tissue massage to try to loosen it up.
i got my tickets and hotel room for the ARNOLD yesterday, im very excited, this will be my first one!
last nite i went to outback steakhouse with my good friends EDJ and Anthony. we had a blast! i ran into a bunch of old friends that i haven't seen in a while. we all got together and shared some laughs and great food. it was like a big party, probably one of my best times at outback ever, and thats saying alot because i have been there like a thousand times. im definitely gonna miss my hometown outback while im out in cali!

jan 23

I had a great chest workout yesterday. my strength has really come back strong despite straining my peck about a month back. no off day for me today, ill be heading in to the gym around 3 to train back, gotta get it all in before i leave.
if anyone knows where i guy my size can get some jeans that fit right please send me an email. i called my buddy evan centopani last nite and asked him, but he had no luck either. my old jeans are just way to tight in my legs now, its very frustrating!

jan 22

let me just start by saying that i am very disappointed in the green bay packers. i thought they were totally out coached by the giants and brett favre couldn't get it going in the frozen tundra. now my dream of a tom brady vrs brett favre super bowl is ruined.

yesterday was my leg day. i took the advice of dave palumbo and tried stretching before, during and after squats, i also sipped a Gatorade while training quads. i was able to train hams after quads without any bad cramps! i a really focusing on my legs like crazy, my upper body has gotten so big my legs are lagging behind a bit. i'm training everyday this week to make up for the lost day of travel on saturday, i hope i get nice weather in cali!
one more note, my guilty pleasure...GLADIATORS! LOL, i really enjoy it! mondays at 8, check it out!