Just a thought
Wednesday, December 29, 2004, 06:47 PM
I was at a site called big fat blog and I am mixed about their message. I am not sure what they are trying to say.

If they are saying they are obese and proud, that's okay with me. However, if they are saying obesity is not something that can be overcome, it would be wrong and here is why.

My TipTow readers have already heard this but--

When someone gets the Gastric Bypass surgery, what almost always happens? They lose weight, don't they? Ask any medical professional what is involved in the surgery and I will bet the farm they don't remove a fat GENE, do they?

So--Why do they lose weight? They are forced to take in less calories because there tummy is smaller, pure and simple.

However, I would never suggest starving yourself to accomplish your goals. Some of the posts at the Big Fat Blog were upset with some so-called health gurus poor advice (as well they should be) but some of the other posts seemed to say, "let's live with obesity because it's our right".

It is if some of them were looking for a spokesperson for obesity and when Kirsty Alley said she wasn't going to stay fat, they were depressed.

I don't want to offend anyone but I am sure I am going to by writing this but here it goes.

I was obese, suffering from several illnesses due to obesity and I am living proof that obesity is not something you have to live with-- PERIOD.

If you choose to stay obese--that is cool with me and I will love you anyway. I will never identify you by your weight and I will ask for you by your name.

I also think it is very wrong for anyone to discriminate overweight people but they do. I had people whispering behind my back in buffet lines figuring since I was fat I must be deaf too.

I would support any organization that was out there to help people get their rights but I won't support any organization that wants their people obese for a cause -- That is reprehensible.

I will post my journal tonight after my workout.

Randall
StopBeingOverweight.Com

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My road to competition
Tuesday, December 28, 2004, 08:18 PM
I have one year so I am working on the power phase and only concentrating on size and big movements.

Chest and Tri's were yesterday

Went heavy on 3 sets of 5-6 reps
Bench 285,305,315, Dumbbell Inclines 90, Weighted Dips+70lbs, Tricep Extensions 145lb

1.4 gallons of Water
2800-3000 caloris. I will adjust calories to around 3500 by the end of the power phase.

I am only going to work out 3 days a week for the next 8 weeks. 2 days of low-moderate cardio for 20 minutes.

Randall Gartman

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Getting ready for Competition
Tuesday, December 28, 2004, 08:10 PM
I have been pretty lax over the last month about my competition date in October. I think I am just a little scared of failure so I have secretly been messing myself up.

Now I am ready to really get things going and I have my head truly focused.

My first goal is to put on serious muscle size because when I get really lean, I will more than likely compete as a middle-weight (187lbs0

Considering I almost have one year before my competition date I thought I would start on the power phase of my program -

I am not really going to try to lose too much body fat over the next few months so some of you looking for that information may want to go check out The Obesity Smack or Stop Being Overweight News. This is more like my daily journal for competition- My lean and peak phase will begin sometime in May.

In this power phase, I am working out 3 days a week using primarily large movements or compound movements such as Bench, Squat, Deadlifts, Dips, Overhead Presses, BentOver Rows, Chin Ups, Lying Tricep Extensions or close Grip Benches and Standing Barbell Curls.

I will post my workout and poundages each night when my day is complete.

Follow me as I get ready for my first Natural BodyBuilding Competition.

P.S. I will also be posting some obstacles and thoughts along the way.

Randall Gartman



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I hate exercising in the cold
Friday, December 24, 2004, 12:35 AM
One of the reasons I generally like Texas is the weather. A large percentage fo the time the temperatures are pretty decent for exercise but right now it stinks.

If any body has read any of my books or purchased my software, they will know I would much rather exercise outside than inside. I hate treadmills and stuff like that. I feel like a rat on a wheel.

Anyway, it is cold outside. Not as cold as it gets up north but 19o is too cold for me to train outside. I feel trapped and anxious. I wouldn't go as far as saying I feel claustrophobic, but I definitely get cabin fever.

Today I just worked my legs in the garage (still cold) but it was snowing and the wind was blowing real hard too.

If this goes on for much longer I'll have to break out tae bo ;-D



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On A Personal note
Wednesday, December 22, 2004, 02:33 AM
I am having a real hard time dealing with the fact that my father had a stroke at 66 years of age. I feel cheated and I am certain he feels the same. If you knew my father, he was bigger and stronger than life. You know, the kind of guy that hit the winning home run, considerably stronger than ALL the other dads (known as the BEAR to some) and usually commanded everyone's attention when he walked into a room

Now, he is dealing with trying to go to the bathroom without any assistance (not much success). My dad is still the same dad but I am really struggling getting use to our new relationship. I'ts not new in the love category but it is new in the sense that we can't do any of the things we used to do.

I have the attention span of a gerbil and I am moving all the time. It is pretty hard for me to play cards and board games all the time. I mean we talk and I love the conversation but I can't just hang around all day and he can't go with me anymore. :-(

I would love to hear from people dealing with the same issue!

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