my growth journey (work in progress)

[dodoria21]

Haha thanks mdlftr. I did like how big that made me look. Been changing up how I train arms lately and I've definitely noticed a difference. They feel fuller and harder. Loving it. Really want that peak to POP as I cut up

[raven79]

Dodoria, you have nice full round biceps, hope you can get those babies to look bigger!

[dodoria21]

^^ meeee too man. need 20+ inches one day heheh

[theunknown]

You've grown pretty big, i must say. I'm jealous of the biceps. They look so full.

[dodoria21]

Thanks, theunknown! I have been impressed with my arms lately. Been tweaking how I train them here and there and it seems to be working. They do feel very full now almost all the time, pumped or cold. I'm loving it.

[grewonme]

I love reading your posts dodoria! They're so emphatic and detailed, and the pix are just great!! keep it up

[dodoria21]

Long time no post!

I had the urge to share some updated pics. I haven't stopped working out!

Been working on bulking lately. Been pleased with the progress. Gonna start cutting in a few weeks. I turn 30 this year, and I'm hoping to carry this new lifestyle and be a total beast in my 30s.

So here are recent pics:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/11843150436/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/11842642393/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/11842356105/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/11842356265/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/11842778414/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/11842654133/

[cg12345]

Total beast!

[raven79]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/11842356265/

RIP IT! RIP IT!

Sorry, was just hoping a few more inches would shred those seams on those huge arms of yours dodoria!

Awesome progress and good luck next year in the Big Ten!

[dodoria21]

I'm all late and wrong, but lol raven. I had the same thought. Can't quite rip it yet, but hopefully one day!

Got some progress shots. Still trying to start the cutting lol. It's hard, but I really do need to cut out some fat so that I can do a longer bulk down the road.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13301793815/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13301793455/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13302158964/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13302158344/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13301792805/

[peace4255]

Damn, dude! I actually like the way you look now, but the thought of you growing EVEN BIGGER has got me stoked! Keep up the great work, you growing beast!

[raven79]

Originally Posted by dodoria21

I'm all late and wrong, but lol raven. I had the same thought. Can't quite rip it yet, but hopefully one day!

Got some progress shots. Still trying to start the cutting lol. It's hard, but I really do need to cut out some fat so that I can do a longer bulk down the road.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13301793815/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13301793455/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13302158964/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13302158344/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13301792805/

Hehe so much beef dodoria, will be great when you finally decide to show us your face!

(Well i was just hoping, but I know you won't)

[BigSteve6ft3]

Great job, Dodoria!

Man, you're really packing some impressive muscle now. Huge progress!

I especially like this shot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13301793815/

and this one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13302158344/

What are your stats now?

Keep it up. I'm looking forward to seeing the results of both the cut and your next bulk. You're gonna be a total beast (actually you kinda already are)!

[dodoria21]

Heh yea I liked those two shots too. Nothing like a pump and finding just the right angle LOL.

Stats are 6'1 230lbs. Stopped measuring everything else. I do know my arms get a bit past 17.5" when pumped. Wanna hit 20" one day

[dodoria21]

Few more shots, cuz I just love flexing

https://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13431377723/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13431625444/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13431250285/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13431247805/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13431370043/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13431246725/

[jtchef]

Looking good there stud!! Keep flexing we love seeing it.

[dodoria21]

Lol now I'm in the sharing mood

https://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13471627904/

Gonna really ignite some imaginations now too.

I am just LOVING how my muscle us growing here lately. Today's pump feels so intense. My strength is growing. Testosterone is raging. Muscles feel so full and hard. I can barely stop flexing, even to type this post. I feel like I'm becoming a total animal and I love it. I keep wanting more. I'm gonna be one crazed, muscle obsessed beast as I keep growing. Loving this whole process, and sharing it, and knowing others understand why it's such an insane turn on and addictive. That is all. Enjoy!

[The Magus]

This post had me flexing too. Keep it up and thanks for sharing. Your enthusiasm is contagious.

[ThickRick]

Originally Posted by dodoria21

been awhile, so here's an update:

happy to say the wrist issue wasn't an issue for long. I lightened up the weights and did more moves to work on the wrists. The pain had gone and hasn't been back. Also, my forearms grew a half an inch since then, and I am definitely noticing the muscle there has gotten pretty hard. Also seeing the beginnings of the veins showing

Since I was taking things easier, I wouldn't say there's been huge changes in terms of muscle growth, but I am noticing little things. Since I'm doing more cardio i'm noticing my waist is trimmer. Others have commented on that too. I've noticed the shoulders are filling out shirts a bit more. The other day I bent over to pick something else and placed my hand on my thigh to steady myself and I noticed the quad was getting harder. So bit by bit things are falling into place. I started picking the workout intensity back up with pyramid sets and some supersets. Getting a bit more burn than I was while I was focused on the wrists.

here's a few pics, including (finally) some leg shots, and an updated shot of me in the shirt I want to hulk out of someday. since i've lost more weight, I noticed it was a lot easier buttoning it up, which did make me feel really good. Going to stay on this pace for the next couple weeks, take a week off for thanksgiving, then really step things up a notch. Winter is coming which is a prime season to sculpt out a good look for the next summer!

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9530/p1000076p.jpg
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/5881/p1000077v.jpg
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/8650/p1000078m.jpg
http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/8537/p1000081.jpg
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/5156/p1000083tp.jpg
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/5839/p1000092y.jpg

Buddy, you remind me of myself when I was 25. Keep pumping and don't stop. I stopped, and now I'm starting over again decades later. You're turning from a big boy into a real man. I want to keep watching your progress.

[ThickRick]

Originally Posted by dodoria21

what can I say? I'm in an updating mood this week.

Had am amazing back workout today. Was all about volume, so pull ups pull ups pull ups.

Felt great afterwards. So pumped up and felt so thick. This morning I woke up and could feel stronger. I fucking love that feeling. It drives me wild and makes me that much hungrier for more. Bulking fucking RULES haha. Getting bigger, stronger, and hornier haha. There's just so much testosterone flowing through me these days and I can't get enough of it.

So here's a pic after my workout, and a couple action shots.

http://imageshack.us/a/img32/6661/imageyoi.jpg

Downing my protein and creatine now. Ready to grow even MORE!

Woof! You've become a man, a big, powerful man!

[ThickRick]

Originally Posted by dodoria21

Lol now I'm in the sharing mood

https://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13471627904/

Gonna really ignite some imaginations now too.

I am just LOVING how my muscle us growing here lately. Today's pump feels so intense. My strength is growing. Testosterone is raging. Muscles feel so full and hard. I can barely stop flexing, even to type this post. I feel like I'm becoming a total animal and I love it. I keep wanting more. I'm gonna be one crazed, muscle obsessed beast as I keep growing. Loving this whole process, and sharing it, and knowing others understand why it's such an insane turn on and addictive. That is all. Enjoy!

Okay, you've taken me from "interested" to jacking off! Looking at your big fucking arms, your powerful back. Reading what you write about testosterone and the big turn-on you get--YEAH! I feel the same way. I'm gonna have to start a thread of my own. I just have to get over being camera shy. I think I could have a lot of our buddies in here drooling and jacking, too, if I keep training like you've been doing--'cause I'm doing the same thing, and making strength and size gains every week.

Thanks so much, bro'.

[dodoria21]

Originally Posted by ThickRick

Okay, you've taken me from "interested" to jacking off! Looking at your big fucking arms, your powerful back. Reading what you write about testosterone and the big turn-on you get--YEAH! I feel the same way. I'm gonna have to start a thread of my own. I just have to get over being camera shy. I think I could have a lot of our buddies in here drooling and jacking, too, if I keep training like you've been doing--'cause I'm doing the same thing, and making strength and size gains every week.

Thanks so much, bro'.

That's what it's all about man! Loving the workouts, the muscle it gives you, and the strength. I love it all and am always wanting more. Can't ever satisfy the hunger I've awoken in myself. I hope you do decide to share your progress. Keep on making those gains!

[dodoria21]

Should be able to start cutting now. I've recently moved out of my parents' house and being more on my own helps me focus on the diet more. Just baked a lot of chicken and fish and froze them for meals each day.

Few shots from this week of lifting. Still feeling stronger everyday. I'm addicted to that feeling. Has me feeling like an alpha. I need more of it. Can't wait to shred down and get these muscles feeling harder. And then after that, I really can't wait to get back on a bulk and work on becoming the monster I dream about.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13763602153/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13763602203/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13763587775/


https://www.flickr.com/photos/60164219@N02/13763952284/

[BigSteve6ft3]

Getting big, man! Arms noticeably bigger in that double biceps shot. Are you still at 230 or have managed to pack on a few more pounds before starting your cut?

I had to go back to the beginning of this thread to remind myself just how much you've grown, and I have to say, it's pretty impressive. Here's a comparison:

http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/w...a20082014a.jpg

Great transformation! Keep doing what you're doing. Don't stop. You're definitely on the path to hugeness.

(... and thanks for keeping those old pictures up. Too many guys take down their "before" shots. This forum is about muscle growth after all.)

[dodoria21]

Wow thanks for showing the comparison. I admit I haven't looked at the first few pics I put on this thread, and that one in particular I forgot I took once. Gives me a boost to see the difference. I'm not sure of my weight actually. I'll have to check at the gym tomorrow. It's so cool to see how far I've come. Living out the muscle growth fantasy

[Mdlftr]

Originally Posted by BigSteve6ft3

Getting big, man! Arms noticeably bigger in that double biceps shot. I had to go back to the beginning of this thread to remind myself just how much you've grown, and I have to say, it's pretty impressive. Here's a comparison:

http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/w...a20082014a.jpg

Great transformation! Keep doing what you're doing. Don't stop. You're definitely on the path to hugeness.

(... and thanks for keeping those old pictures up. Too many guys take down their "before" shots. This forum is about muscle growth after all.)

Great job, Dodoria!

And now, a brief thread hijack......


BigSteve 6ft3, We could say the exact same thing about YOU and your arms! In the same link are your bicep comparison shots from April to August 2011!

VERY Impressive!

...We now return you to your regular thread.....

[BigSteve6ft3]

Originally Posted by Mdlftr

BigSteve 6ft3, We could say the exact same thing about YOU and your arms! ... VERY Impressive!

Awww shucks. Thanks for the plug.
BTW, after several ups and downs, I'm up to 265 now. I'm planning on posting new pics (honest!) when I find the time/nerve.

I have to say, I find a lot of inspiration to keep pumping here on this site, and Dodoria has an especially infectious enthusiasm. Posts like this really get me going:

I am just LOVING how my muscle us growing here lately. Today's pump feels so intense. My strength is growing. Testosterone is raging. Muscles feel so full and hard. I can barely stop flexing, even to type this post. I feel like I'm becoming a total animal and I love it. I keep wanting more. I'm gonna be one crazed, muscle obsessed beast as I keep growing. Loving this whole process, and sharing it, and knowing others understand why it's such an insane turn on and addictive.

[dodoria21]

I am always glad to help motivate, and to just express my enthusiasm here where I feel most comfortable doing so.

In light of recent events, I know this post will cease soon. Just wanna thank those who took time to follow along on my journey and offer kind words of encouragement and compliments. I'm sure most know by now, but I'll be joining the replacement board cmiller has created for us. My name will be Gymaholic84 over there (truth be told, choosing the name dodoria was a total impulse and I haven't been a fan of it lol) I look forward to continuing to share my journey over there. Hope to hear from some of you again!