How long would it take to become a body builder?

<blackjet76.TakeThisOut@aol.com> wrote in message
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>I am currently 30lbs over weight. Never had a regular routine. How long
> would it take to get a decent body? Months? A year or two? Or are we
> talking decades? Thanks

A "decent body" does not require training like a body builder. People
have different definitions of "decent."

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blackjet76.DeleteThis@aol.com wrote in news:1150943539.966519.230210
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> I am currently 30lbs over weight. Never had a regular routine. How long
> would it take to get a decent body? Months? A year or two? Or are we
> talking decades? Thanks

Most people can lose 2-3 pounds per month without taking much of a hit to
their muscle mass if they have a decent diet. If you have great self
disciplined, have your own personal drill sergeant/dietician/trainer, get
on drugs, or have exceptional genetics, you can lose fat at a higher rate
while still feeling as strong as you do now.

On the other hand, if you crave a decent body and don't want to wait very
long, just get your credit card and the yellow pages and dial the first
number you find listed under 'escort services'. One will be delivered to
your door forthwith.
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<blackjet76.DeleteThis@aol.com> wrote:

> I am currently 30lbs over weight. Never had a regular routine. How long
> would it take to get a decent body? Months? A year or two? Or are we
> talking decades? Thanks

What difference does it make how long it takes? If you want to maintain
it, you have to do it for the rest of your life.
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"Steve Freides" <steve.TakeThisOut@fridayscomputer.com> schreef:

>>I am currently 30lbs over weight. Never had a regular routine. How long
>> would it take to get a decent body? Months? A year or two? Or are we
>> talking decades? Thanks

> A "decent body" does not require training like a body builder. People
> have different definitions of "decent."

Yes.

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dhrravr.DeleteThis@ohatzhapu.bet (The Queen of Now Is and That Right?) wrote:

><blackjet76.DeleteThis@aol.com> wrote:
>
>> I

blackjet, imo, you're a bodybuilder simply by merit of picking up a
dumbbell with the intent of changing your physique.

To answer your question directly: the Abs Diet offers a six-week plan
to flatten your stomach and keep you lean. Certainly, if you start
lifting regularly and in a progressive fashion, you'll see results in
- at the outside - six months.

So, "How long would it take to become a body builder?" Well, how far
are you from a dumbbell? In fact, let me take that back... the mere
THOUGHT, yeah, simply the intent to change your physique is enough.

Almost.

I mean, hey, you obviously have to take action to back up that
bodybuilding intent, but in this case it really is "the thought that
counts" - that motivation to alter your physique, to strive for "a
decent body" in order to begin the process.

>> am currently 30lbs over weight.

Who isn't? I was weighed 150lbs at age 15 and now I'm 182lbs nearing
age 44. The (almost) Schuh-like wait measurement (okay, just by the
number and NOT by the appearance) of 30 inches has shifted upwards to
say the least. Not a criticism of you being "over weight" but rather a
statement of "Hey, you ain't alone."

>> Never had a regular routine. How long would it take to get a
>> decent body? Months? A year or two? Or are we talking
>> decades? Thanks

This is dependent on a variety of factors including genetic,
motivational, dietary, and that "regular routine" you mentioned will
play an important part as well. Genetic: Some people simply blow up or
react very favorably to - seemingly - simply THINKING about exercise
equipment while others... do not respond as favorably. Note Will
Brink. ahahahHA. Ahem. Er, okay, note me. But, hey, I'm making
progress.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/imnoone/DSC01132.jpg

(And, yes, I'm serious about my bodybuilding. Note also the tiny bent
barbells a la the Gold's Gym guy.)

Motivational: If you miss workouts, well, you're not going to make
progress as steadily or, perhaps, at all.

Dietary: If what's going in your mouth is contributing to your fat
weight gain then that's got to be changed or your appearance will NOT
change. Check out the Abs Diet online (or at Walmart) @
http://theabsdiet.com/.

Routine: There are a million of 'em. Find one and stick to it for six
to eight weeks. Gauge your progress and then continue towards
achieving your goals. And *absolutely* you must set goals in order to
achieve any success. You've already mentioned the 30lbs over weight,
so there's goal one: Lose 30 pounds. Congratuations, blackjet. You're
already a bodybuilder!

>What difference does it make how long it takes? If you want to maintain
>it, you have to do it for the rest of your life.

Queen, Queen, Queen, as always, you're putting things in a negative
light and you're oversimplifying, exaggerating, and passing on false
information.

blackjet, it's much easier to maintain a physique than it is to attain
one.

Aaaaaand, the following caveat applies:

The content of this post is provided for general information only and
is not intended in any way to substitute for professional medical
advice. This post is not intended to be relied upon for medical
diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or
other qualified health professional if you have any concern about your
health. To obtain medical advice, patients must consult a physician
one-on-one. Individuals are encouraged to develop a professional
relationship with physicians and other medical practitioners and
regularly consult with them and seek their advice.
/disclaimer

You may want to substitute personal trainer/good book on bodybuilding
and bodybuilder dieting for medical advice/physician above, but it
wouldn't hurt to ask your doc about getting in shape. In fact, I'd put
it on my list of first things first, jet.

Best of luck. Please post a follow-up.

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Curt
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Jason Earl <jearl.DeleteThis@xmission.com> wrote:

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>or you have been lifting the pink vinyl-covered weights.

[...]

Something wrong with the pink vinyl-covered dumbbells? HUHH!? ;o)

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Curt James <cwj111.TakeThisOut@psu.edu> writes:

> Jason Earl <jearl.TakeThisOut@xmission.com> wrote:
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> [...]
>
>>or you have been lifting the pink vinyl-covered weights.
>
> [...]
>
> Something wrong with the pink vinyl-covered dumbbells? HUHH!? ;o)

Not necessarily. One of these days I am going to get myself an 80
lb. pink vinyl barbell just because that would be hilarious. Better
yet I could get an 88lb kbell and paint it pink. That would look
awesome in my office.

Jason
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"Pete" <phoutstra.RemoveThis@wanadoo.nl> wrote in message
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> "Steve Freides" <steve.RemoveThis@fridayscomputer.com> schreef:
>
> >>I am currently 30lbs over weight. Never had a regular routine. How long
> >> would it take to get a decent body? Months? A year or two? Or are we
> >> talking decades? Thanks
>
> > A "decent body" does not require training like a body builder. People
> > have different definitions of "decent."
>
> Yes.
>
> ----
> Pete

Please hold back there, Pete, with all that information ....dont let it all
out..ok...lol
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In article <1150943539.966519.230210.TakeThisOut@c74g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>,
blackjet76.TakeThisOut@aol.com wrote:

> I am currently 30lbs over weight. Never had a regular routine. How long
> would it take to get a decent body? Months? A year or two? Or are we
> talking decades? Thanks

Too many variables for anyone to really answer that question. It's also
moot. It's a life long commitment anyway, so the sooner you start the
better.

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Will Brink @ www.BrinkZone.com
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DZ <12720 RemoveThis @2965313020.1407221895.1326.19496.25613> writes:

> Jason Earl <jearl RemoveThis @xmission.com> wrote:
>> Curt James <cwj111 RemoveThis @psu.edu> writes:
>>> Something wrong with the pink vinyl-covered dumbbells? HUHH!? ;o)
>>
>> Not necessarily. One of these days I am going to get myself an 80
>> lb. pink vinyl barbell just because that would be hilarious.
>> Better yet I could get an 88lb kbell and paint it pink. That would
>> look awesome in my office.
>
> I've heard that David from Australia owns a fine collection of sheep
> wool coated kettlebells.

That would actually be handy. My snatch technique starts to get
sloppy as I get tired and my forearms get a bit sore from the
kettlebell slamming into my arm. I've heard that true Russian
comrades actually enjoy this feeling, but I am a soft capitalistic
American.

Maybe I could crochet some sort of cover for my girya...

Jason
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"DZ" <12720 DeleteThis @2965313020.1407221895.1326.19496.25613> schreef:

>> Not necessarily. One of these days I am going to get myself an 80
>> lb. pink vinyl barbell just because that would be hilarious. Better
>> yet I could get an 88lb kbell and paint it pink. That would look
>> awesome in my office.

> I've heard that David from Australia owns a fine collection of sheep
> wool coated kettlebells.

Dont make jokes about David, he is a good friend of mine.

And so are his sheep...

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On 21 Jun 2006 19:32:20 -0700, blackjet76 RemoveThis @aol.com wrote:

>I am currently 30lbs over weight. Never had a regular routine. How long
>would it take to get a decent body? Months? A year or two? Or are we
>talking decades? Thanks

You can lose the fat in a few months.
http://johnstonefitness.com/all/front/m.php

As for adding muscle, that depends on how much muscle
you want. I lost about 5kg (~ 11 lbs) of fat and gained approximately
10kg of muscle (~22 lbs) in my first year of weight training.
I've added some muscle since then, but slower.
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