First of all, I want to thank everyone for the warm welcome back. Let me tell you, it feels good to be back, healthy, and most of all to share my journey with all of you!
Too often people face a setback and just give up, they stop training, they allow their situation to become worse. Well, not this guy. I try to frame things positively.
In November I was deep in my powerlifting quest, my goal has been to hit a 501.6lbs-512lbs raw bench at 198lbs or lower in competition which would put my top 50 in the world regardless of federation. My best bench ever was 501.6 in the 220 class and prior to getting sick I had hit 490lbs at 210lbs in a competition. This was a stepping stone meet as I prepared for February 1 2020.
Unfortunately, things derailed and I became very ill with Influenza and a bad case of Pneumonia. Sounds standard, unfortunately for me with my Asthma this resulted in a progression of the sickness that got so bad my body went septic and I had to be hospitalized and put on oxygen, antibiotics, and very harsh steroids (no, not the fun ones). I lost over 25lbs and by the time I was released from the hospital I was down a solid 25lbs. Before they released me, they ensured I was able to eat and walk again so I had gained some weight back. It was quite scary. Toward the end of my stay they were even feeding me Large portions of healthy food by hospital standards.
To add a messed-up twist to the tale, someone online even started a fundraiser for my recovery and hospital bills and turns out they may have run it as a scam and may be keeping the money. The details there are still being worked out with Facebook and I am waiting to see if I receive those funds.
I am SHOCKED how much weight I lost and how much the corticosteroids shriveled me up, but I am taking this opportunity to rebuild healthier, stronger, and smarter. Time to work on my weaknesses before I work on my strengths. This journal here will detail that journey and be an HONEST and hopefully powerful message for all of you on how you can make a comeback from whatever obstacles you face.
During this period I am going to take a bit of a step back from the powerlifting goal and focus on some bodybuilding, but keep in mind much of my training will have a powerful powerlifting influence.
I am certified in nutrition, have 10+ years’ experience training and quite a bit of knowledge on strength training and periodization. I hope to share this information with all of you and look forward to sharing information and helping with everyone’s training and programming.
I am a regular joe like you. I don’t have amazing genetics, I don’t have a “gift.” I have been training since I was 17 and I am 35. Unfortunately for me to “make it” I have to have it all dialed in. I live I regimented life, I eat 6 meals a day, I do my cardio, I follow strict and programmed training programs. I, like many of you, have to bust my ass achieve my goals. So, I hope in some ways we can all relate. I simply can’t relate to some people who got the gift and can drink a 12 pack and still have shredded abs. lol. Sorry!
So lets talk expectations, I expect YOU as a subscriber to participate in this thread. Ask questions and engage. Let’s learn, not lurk.
I am open to criticism, but don’t be mad if I don’t necessarily listen.
To be clear I will be running PSL gear in the near future, I will discuss it and will be open to all questions on supplementation on this forum. However, if somehow you find me outside of this forum I will not answer supplementation questions and all content on here is for informational and educational purposes only within a entertainment context. Don’t do illegal things in your home country
Much Love
-Kyle
Too often people face a setback and just give up, they stop training, they allow their situation to become worse. Well, not this guy. I try to frame things positively.
In November I was deep in my powerlifting quest, my goal has been to hit a 501.6lbs-512lbs raw bench at 198lbs or lower in competition which would put my top 50 in the world regardless of federation. My best bench ever was 501.6 in the 220 class and prior to getting sick I had hit 490lbs at 210lbs in a competition. This was a stepping stone meet as I prepared for February 1 2020.
Unfortunately, things derailed and I became very ill with Influenza and a bad case of Pneumonia. Sounds standard, unfortunately for me with my Asthma this resulted in a progression of the sickness that got so bad my body went septic and I had to be hospitalized and put on oxygen, antibiotics, and very harsh steroids (no, not the fun ones). I lost over 25lbs and by the time I was released from the hospital I was down a solid 25lbs. Before they released me, they ensured I was able to eat and walk again so I had gained some weight back. It was quite scary. Toward the end of my stay they were even feeding me Large portions of healthy food by hospital standards.
To add a messed-up twist to the tale, someone online even started a fundraiser for my recovery and hospital bills and turns out they may have run it as a scam and may be keeping the money. The details there are still being worked out with Facebook and I am waiting to see if I receive those funds.
I am SHOCKED how much weight I lost and how much the corticosteroids shriveled me up, but I am taking this opportunity to rebuild healthier, stronger, and smarter. Time to work on my weaknesses before I work on my strengths. This journal here will detail that journey and be an HONEST and hopefully powerful message for all of you on how you can make a comeback from whatever obstacles you face.
During this period I am going to take a bit of a step back from the powerlifting goal and focus on some bodybuilding, but keep in mind much of my training will have a powerful powerlifting influence.
I am certified in nutrition, have 10+ years’ experience training and quite a bit of knowledge on strength training and periodization. I hope to share this information with all of you and look forward to sharing information and helping with everyone’s training and programming.
I am a regular joe like you. I don’t have amazing genetics, I don’t have a “gift.” I have been training since I was 17 and I am 35. Unfortunately for me to “make it” I have to have it all dialed in. I live I regimented life, I eat 6 meals a day, I do my cardio, I follow strict and programmed training programs. I, like many of you, have to bust my ass achieve my goals. So, I hope in some ways we can all relate. I simply can’t relate to some people who got the gift and can drink a 12 pack and still have shredded abs. lol. Sorry!
So lets talk expectations, I expect YOU as a subscriber to participate in this thread. Ask questions and engage. Let’s learn, not lurk.
I am open to criticism, but don’t be mad if I don’t necessarily listen.
To be clear I will be running PSL gear in the near future, I will discuss it and will be open to all questions on supplementation on this forum. However, if somehow you find me outside of this forum I will not answer supplementation questions and all content on here is for informational and educational purposes only within a entertainment context. Don’t do illegal things in your home country
Much Love
-Kyle
Boca Raton
