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Wed, November 9th, 2005, 01:32 PM
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Danny Noonan is offline
Join Date: Apr 6th, 2004
Location: Bushwood CC
Age: 36
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Originally Posted by John Stone
Danny Noonan,
Of course! When I was on SGX I was doing 4 sets of 12. When I switched to bulking, I upped the weight 20 pounds and started doing 4 sets of 8. This week I added 10 more pounds and did 4 sets of 8 again. Next week I'll add 10 more pounds and go for 4x8.
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Wed, November 9th, 2005, 01:34 PM
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Genetix is offline
Join Date: Sep 6th, 2005
Location: Owatonna MN
Age: 24
Posts: 248
Sex: Male
Stats: 6' 1"
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Originally Posted by John Stone
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Lol!
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"all he did was add some muscle then lose some fat and then oil himself up and got a tan. i can do taht
btw are u john stone?"
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Wait... LOSE weight, and ADD muscle?? That is the most ingenious thing I've ever read! What a concept :d_eek: With his plan he could achieve this in 2 days probably too... I wont laugh too hard since he was probably baked when he said that.
Their comments on that site about the matter makes me realize how much everyone here is in the 'upper echelon' of fitness knowledge 
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Wed, November 9th, 2005, 01:34 PM
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SwoleCat is offline
Join Date: Apr 23rd, 2004
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I believe you and I are in the same boat!
A big huge yacht!!!!!! Wanna get lunch then hang out @ the pool?
People only hate what they can't have/do/be.
We have a lot of things others wish they could have. They don't like to see someone else be so successful. What they don't realize is that trying to cut me down, or cut you down, in the myriad of ways in which they have attempted and failed miserably, only serves to further reinforce just how successful you and I are.
So, instead of insulting us, they really only serve to add what it is that they hate, and that is us being successful.
Oh well, let 'em be...........I've dealt w/that for the last 5 years, but I don't let it get to me anymore. I used to, but hell, there simply is NO TIME TO these days. 
~SC~
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I've been dealing with stuff 100 times worse than that email for almost 3 years. Hate mail was once pretty common, but I don't get as much as I used to these days. I still take quite a beating on other message boards on a regular basis. All that used to bother me a lot. So much so that back in the day I thought about taking the site down. I've learned to deal with it as I regained my confidence, and now I just laugh all that stuff off.
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Wed, November 9th, 2005, 01:37 PM
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carddante is offline
Join Date: Jun 23rd, 2004
Location: Tulsa, OK
Age: 29
Posts: 197
Sex: Male
Stats: Height: 6'
Weight: 220 lbs
BF%: 18.2%
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BF%: 10%
Crossfit Total:
Squat: 365
Shoulder Press: 165
Deadlift: 355
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You know, I don't think your body style/ muscle tone/ makeup looks like it's all roided out. I would think you would be even bigger if you were juicing, but that's just me.
Plus with all the pictures you take, I'm pretty sure you would have taken pics of sticking a needle in your a$$ somewhere in there. Just kidding!
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Wed, November 9th, 2005, 01:59 PM
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yogro is offline
Join Date: Aug 26th, 2004
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 300
Sex: Male
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Originally Posted by Genetix
John is this your first case of fitness jealousy?
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g'day genetix, firstly thanks for the great new logo, secondly here is an old email thread which i am sure you'll enjoy!
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Wed, November 9th, 2005, 02:09 PM
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1FastGTX is offline
Join Date: May 17th, 2004
Location: Orlando, FL
Age: 31
Posts: 9,374
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Stats: 5'8|220lbs|95.2%bf
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It's funny how that last guy seems to try and put you down for having a site devoted to fitness, to what you enjoy, etc....
...while he's posting on a website devoted to cannabis.
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Wed, November 9th, 2005, 02:15 PM
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1FastGTX is offline
Join Date: May 17th, 2004
Location: Orlando, FL
Age: 31
Posts: 9,374
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I've learned to consider it a complement. When someone tells me I'm on juice, I'm proud.  |
"A body that everyone thinks is natural is not a body worth having!" -Skip LaCour (I think?)
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Chris' lat spread is amazing. That dude is thick. Good advice. I honestly don't remember where my hands were. Sadly, though, I think they were on my hips.  |
WAIST, not hips!  Chris does indeed have a great lat spread. That guy is a monster. Not to take anything away from him (cause I know from discussions he works his butt off), but I bet the unlimited supply of Nitrean helps. 
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Thanks man - All those cable rows and HEAVY-ASS DEADS are making the difference. My deads have gone up 10+ pounds per week for the last couple of months.
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NP, just being honest. I'm starting to work on more thickness there now too (even though I'm cutting lol). Deads are good, but they take a lot out of ya. Plus my shins have scabs on them right now.
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Originally Posted by SwoleCat
Tooooooooooooooooooo funny!!!!!! He basically gave you all the props in the world and cut himself down.
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Good point!!
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Wed, November 9th, 2005, 02:27 PM
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freelancer is offline
Join Date: Jan 22nd, 2004
Location: So Cal
Age: 31
Posts: 273
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Hey John I just noticed your new icon, man youre arms are huge.
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Wed, November 9th, 2005, 04:03 PM
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Abdominator is offline
Join Date: Nov 9th, 2004
Location: Orange Park, FL
Age: 42
Posts: 156
Sex: Male
Stats: Height = 5'10"
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Hey John!
Yeah, I had someone send me a very similar PM over at Bodybuilding.com. Hehehe... it's definitely a sign of jealousy. Plus... it goes to show you the advantages of natural bodybuilding. When you train hard, and stay disciplined, you don't have up and down musculature. You keep your muscles, and you don't have to keep injecting gear to keep yourself in good shape.
If a guy's on roid cycles and he hasn't made any appreciable gains in over 2-3 years, then something is terribly wrong. Anyone who weight trains for more than a year and doesn't see any gains obviously needs to review the fundamental principles of gaining muscle mass:
Skip's Article on Gaining Muscle Mass
The gains John has seen is nothing less than a testament to his discipline and consistency regarding exercise, good nutrition and sufficient rest. It's just that simple.
So shake off the haters, man.
- Skip "I do today what the others won't so that tomorrow and can look the way the others don't."
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Wed, November 9th, 2005, 07:01 PM
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soz is offline
Join Date: Jul 6th, 2005
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 234
Sex: Male
Stats: Current: H: 5'9" | W: 215.2lbs | BF%: ~25%
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This dude seems off his head to me.
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LOL!
Yeah John, you must be off your head caring about your fitness and not how to grow weed like this guy.
Of your head? Off with your head I say!
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The Life Plan 2008 [My Journal]
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Wed, November 9th, 2005, 07:57 PM
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Butterflyer is offline
Join Date: Feb 4th, 2005
Location: East Coast USA
Age: 41
Posts: 2,800
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The original poster was very respectful and seemed inspired. I wonder, though, if he found your site by searching a variation of your last name... 
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Wed, November 9th, 2005, 09:23 PM
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soz is offline
Join Date: Jul 6th, 2005
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 234
Sex: Male
Stats: Current: H: 5'9" | W: 215.2lbs | BF%: ~25%
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- No matter what it is I practice, be it the Combat sports , Extreme sports or Team sports, I will dedicate countless hours to my chosen path. I will train longer and harder than the other guy. And if I should ever fall, I will get back up. There is nothing and no one who can ever stop me from being the best and most complete athlete that I am capable of being.
.shawn.
The Life Plan 2008 [My Journal]
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Wed, November 9th, 2005, 10:29 PM
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John Stone is offline
Join Date: Jan 20th, 2004
Location: Central Florida
Age: 41
Posts: 17,300
Sex: Male
Stats: 6', 199.6 pounds, 12.4% body fat (maintaining)
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Originally Posted by carddante
You know, I don't think your body style/ muscle tone/ makeup looks like it's all roided out. I would think you would be even bigger if you were juicing, but that's just me.
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From what I know about steroids (admittedly very little), I totally agree. Believe it or not I was accused of using steroids by several people at this stage of my transformation because I had a bruise on my arm:
YEAH!!! Just look at that physique. Obviously that's the body of a steroid user.
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Plus with all the pictures you take, I'm pretty sure you would have taken pics of sticking a needle in your a$$ somewhere in there. Just kidding!
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No, you're damn right I would! I even took pictures of what's in my fridge and freezer one time. Nothing's off limits when it comes to pictures... (looks over at Lisa)... well, almost nothing.
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Wed, November 9th, 2005, 10:30 PM
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John Stone is offline
Join Date: Jan 20th, 2004
Location: Central Florida
Age: 41
Posts: 17,300
Sex: Male
Stats: 6', 199.6 pounds, 12.4% body fat (maintaining)
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Originally Posted by 1FastGTX
It's funny how that last guy seems to try and put you down for having a site devoted to fitness, to what you enjoy, etc....
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Hahaha - Good point!
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Wed, November 9th, 2005, 10:31 PM
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John Stone is offline
Join Date: Jan 20th, 2004
Location: Central Florida
Age: 41
Posts: 17,300
Sex: Male
Stats: 6', 199.6 pounds, 12.4% body fat (maintaining)
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Originally Posted by freelancer
Hey John I just noticed your new icon, man youre arms are huge.
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Thanks, I'm glad *someone* likes my new avatar compared to my old one.
That's my new bulking avatar.
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Wed, November 9th, 2005, 10:37 PM
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John Stone is offline
Join Date: Jan 20th, 2004
Location: Central Florida
Age: 41
Posts: 17,300
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Stats: 6', 199.6 pounds, 12.4% body fat (maintaining)
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SwoleCat & Abdominator,
Thanks for the awesome posts. I'm way over the crap people like to dish out. It's jealousy, plain and simple. Back when I had no confidence I questioned myself and everything I did anyway, so those kinds of things really stung a lot. These days I *know* who I am and what I've accomplished. Over the years one thing I've learned is the type of people who bring themselves up by insulting others are usually sad, unhappy and lonely. With that in mind, it's hard to take anything they may say to heart. Some of the stuff is good for a laugh, but mostly I feel bad for them because I used to be negative like that. It's not a fun way to be. My hope is that after they are done putting me down, they take a look around and something sparks their desire to make some positive changes in their life.
Skip, you were one cute baby.
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Wed, November 9th, 2005, 10:39 PM
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John Stone is offline
Join Date: Jan 20th, 2004
Location: Central Florida
Age: 41
Posts: 17,300
Sex: Male
Stats: 6', 199.6 pounds, 12.4% body fat (maintaining)
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Originally Posted by soz
LOL!
Yeah John, you must be off your head caring about your fitness and not how to grow weed like this guy.
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Back in the day I would have bookmarked that site and probably joined the forum.
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Wed, November 9th, 2005, 10:40 PM
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John Stone is offline
Join Date: Jan 20th, 2004
Location: Central Florida
Age: 41
Posts: 17,300
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Stats: 6', 199.6 pounds, 12.4% body fat (maintaining)
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Yeah, usualy the posts are started by someone who actually liked the site. Then the "fun" starts.
I think you may be right about the search! HAH!
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Wed, November 9th, 2005, 10:46 PM
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John Stone is offline
Join Date: Jan 20th, 2004
Location: Central Florida
Age: 41
Posts: 17,300
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Stats: 6', 199.6 pounds, 12.4% body fat (maintaining)
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Tonight's workout was very good. I started off with 4x12 barbell presses and felt fine. Next was 4x12 incline barbell presses. I started to feel a little pain in my right shoulder after my 3rd set of incline presses, so I substituted 4x10 decline barbell presses for my next exercise (was supposed to be chest dips, and they kill my shoulders). I finished up with 4x10 cable crossover (standing upright, lower chest). Ab work was the same as last week.
My shoulder feels fine right now, so I'm pretty happy. Generally heavy pressing moves are very hard on the shoulders, so this is a good sign.
Tomorrow is cardio only, and Friday is leg day. I'll make the call on Saturday on whether or not to do my delts workout. At this point, I'm thinking YES!
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Thu, November 10th, 2005, 04:19 AM
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Oranzith is offline
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Is it me, or have you been upping your posts on the forums lately John? To me, thats very encouraging news. I post on anywhere between 4-6 forums simultaneously (ie, throughout the day) and sometimes ill drift more into one hobby than another, subsequently posting less on the other forums.
just good to see you kicking around the old post counter here lots
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