Where's Ryan?

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Ryan and John Take Over Columbus



This year, John and I will be embarking on a journey to the armpit of America- Columbus, Ohio, to check out the Arnold Classic Sports festival. "The Arnold" as it's called, is not only one of the premier bodybuilding shows in the country (2nd only to the Olympia,) but it is also host to the world's largest sporting festival. Featuring 17,000 athletes competing in over 50 sports, the action doesnt stop.

The cool thing about going to the arnold, is the grand production that is put on at the expo- where the supplement companies, who basically keep bodybuilding alive, get together and throw supplements, t-shirts, women, backpacks, girls, females, and fitness chicks at your every day joe shmo bodybuilding fan.
Como se dice, "Boy-ya-yoing!?!"
This picture was formerly in the witness protection program.
My mom keeps this pic on the fridge. really.

The lineup is not as stacked as in years past, we wont see dennis wolf, phil heath, dexter jackson, or jay cutler. But John and I are really amped to see kai greene take on victor martinez. Victor is coming off patellar tendon knee surgery, so it'll definitely be interesting to see who comes out on top. Kai is large and in charge, and working with Charles Glass, so we should see some refinement.
My money's on this guy.

I'll be back with a prediction post and later with pics/vids from the show/expo.

Bodybuilding in Dubai

Be glad you live in America:
Well, during the holy month of Ramadan, you cannot eat or drink during daylight hours. So most of the local Muslims train at night, which means the gyms will stay open till 3 or 4 in the morning so they can train. Ramadan is no joke. If you get caught eating in public during the day, you could get arrested.

These colors dont run- the world!

Interesting article on Middle East Bodybuilders...

Friday, February 20, 2009

Breakfast of champions!

The Holy Quadrinity- Steak, quinoa, broccoli (with mac nut oil/seasalt), kimchi. Not bad for 8am.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

How Could You Be So Armless!?!

I'm not the happiest with the size and development of my arms, They are definitely lagging in overall development- but hey, they're a work in progress. Most pros brag about 20+ inch guns. Mine stretch the tape at about 17 1/4 or so.

On Saturday night I had a dream that I had some inoperable bone cancer in my arms, and that they'd have to remove both limbs to save my life. Obviously I was upset, and was trying to think of all the things I could no longer do.
No longer would I hug, easily drive, play basketball, but worst of all, most lifts would be out of the question. I woke up so freaked out, and I think I slept funny making my arms tingle and burn while asleep. It actually took me a few seconds to realize, ok this is just a dream.

I am a lot more grateful for the arms that I have than I was before Saturday.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Muscle Muffins



Mmm, Egg muffins without the heart stopping, artery clogging "Mc" prefix.

After seeing a version of these on T-Nation, I decided to make my own. It's nice because you can't make a batch and it'll last a few days, just microwave and you're ready to go.

Recipe:

You'll need: 9-12 eggs, green onions, red onions, bell peppers, garlic, salt, pepper, 10 slices deli turkey, cheese

  1. Preheat oven @375
  2. Scramble eggs and pour into each cup, leaving about an 1/4 inch for the veggies
  3. Chop and brown the sliced turkey for crunchy consistency
  4. chop up the veggies to your desired consistency, I suggest a fine chop
  5. Add all chopped ingredients being careful not to spill
  6. Top with cheese
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Kimchi- bodybuilding food?

So after reading a post on T-nation, I saw that my dietary favorite, kimchi, or pickled cabbage, is actually very good for you...

It's nuts because when you buy a new can, you let it ferment and it keeps bubbling over, spilling juices everywhere. Delicious juices. Healthy juices. GET SOME!

According to Korea's national kimchi foundation, it's actually the jesus food, as the above diagram indicates. Cures scars and adjusts your biorhythm? sign me up!

Friday, February 13, 2009

A Six Pack- The 16 Eggs a Day Way

John and I do this for 16 weeks and I'll I get is blog hits from Africa, Asia, and Europe.
This guy does it, and apparently this is newsworthy for some reason...

"I cannot go anywhere in Vegas without people asking me how my abs are doing," he said.

Really guy, really?

"He's just skinny" says Carrie, and I have to agree....

I do this for 16 weeks, and I dont end up on CNN? WTF!?!?!