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I just want to remind myself the goals I or we have set for 2008. With 2008 coming to a fast close we need to look at those goals and ask ourselves.... Have i done the things that I need to do in order to achieve my goals? If your answer to yourself is NO! It is not a time to get down on yourself or just quit!

It is time however to roll up your sleeves and get busy. What do you need to do in order for you to move towards your goal?

Do you need to exercise more regularly? (FREQUENCY)

Do you need to train longer? (DURATION)

Do you need to train harder? (Intensity)

I was looking online at the different certifications that are available for personal trainers, and could not believe how many there are. I have been thinking about obtaining one, just for the knowledge that could be learned. Can't ever learn enough right ? ISSA, NGA, ACE, Cooper, etc, etc, etc.

If you have one, which one(s) do you have, and why ?

"If you are unhappy with who you are, or where you are, don't worry about it. You don't have to stay who you are, or where you are. You can grow, and become better then you are." -Zig Ziglar

They can be used anywhere. I had them in my duffel bag, being I use them at the gym all the time for my ab routine. Have to tackle those terrible ten. But anyway, being it has been a little slow at work, and we have a little down time, I decided to bring them in from the car, and out on to the dock. I raised the forks on my lift up, and hung the straps and began to get a little workout in. Quickly switching from exercise to another, I was starting to gather a tiny crowd. Next thing I know everyone want to try them out. "Where did you get these?", "How much did they cost?".

Some may know that I have decided to try competing in a bodybuilding competition for the first time next year. I have never been in the extreme low numbers as far as body fat goes. I am currently at 10%. My current calorie intake is at about 3000 calories a day. My goal was to keep it at this level, so that I may add some size. However, being I have never been at that competition level, I am not sure how long it will take me to get there once I start dieting down. I know several people start dieting around 14-12 weeks out. Will it take me this long, or much longer ? I am not sure.

As some may know, I have recently joined a new facility for training, due to the changes in my short term goals.

I am looking for help in trying limit the pain I get in my back while I am at work. I work for a trucking company on the dock. I drive a forklift in and out of trailers non-stop for at least 3 hours at a time non-stop. The constant hitting of the dock plate into the trailers is starting to give me a little pain in the back. If I get off and walk around and stretch a bit, it does the job. If there were some exercises, or something I could do to strengthen the back, I will try it.

Any help appreciated...

Just got home from work and found a package awaiting my arrival. I opened it and found the Vegas Pro Straps that I had been very impatiently waiting for. LOL... I am now on the way to the gym to try them out. I will keep you posted.

Terrible ten, here I come....