“C’mon, let’s get serious.”

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Before this site was active, I would repeat a quote to my friends in creepily deep voice; “You gotta make sacrifices if you wanna be…70’s Big…”

It’s true. Everyone isn’t a genetic freak so you have to work hard for your strength and muscle gains. You have to put in the time, do the work, and eat right. Sometimes “eating right” means “eating lots”. Can you dig it?

Here is the shopping list that Harrison (5’9″, 185, up from 160) and his roommate used when they shopped at Costco recently. He said it’ll last them about a week.

32 chicken breasts
5 ribeye steaks
4 pounds of ground beef
4 packs of bacon
Pork spare ribs
126 eggs
Wheat Bread
Huge bag of frozen vegetables
Almond Butter
Fish Oil
Glucosamine
Alieve
Whey
Fresh Spinach
Huge bag of carrots
Huge bag of walnuts
Fresh asparagus
Many gallons of whole milk
Many fruits (apples, oranges, bannanas, strawberries, peaches, pineapple)
Teeth Whitening Strips (gotta stay pretty)
Case of beer because we ran out of home brew ale (gotta stay happy)

Here is the accompanying picture:



In related news, Michael e-mailed me about someone throwing down a challenge at work. Since he was the only “Man” in the department (only guy above 200 lbs.), he kindly obliged to attack The Whopper Challenge.

The Whopper Challenge consists of a Triple Whopper, Double Whopper, Single Whopper, and Whopper Jr. in one sitting. There is an hour time limit, but Michael shrugged that off (Brent told him to) and finished in a smug 17 minutes. The meal netted Michael around 3100 calories. Anybody want to challenge his time?



It’s time to get serious. What sacrifices have you made?

36 thoughts on ““C’mon, let’s get serious.””

  1. Forced In-n-out burger after forced In-n-out burger after forced gallon of milk after forced gallon of milk brought me from 117lbs to 184. Not stopping here, on my way to 200+

    117, wow. You’ve come a long way. Nice job.

    –Justin

  2. Sunday I ordered 3 pizzas…for myself.

    Last night before bed I ate four double-cheeseburgers from McDonald’s followed by a whole carton of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.

    It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it.

  3. “If you’re going to try, go all the way. Otherwise, don’t even start. This could mean losing girlfriends, wives, relatives and maybe even your mind. It could mean not eating for three or four days. It could mean freezing on a park bench. It could mean jail. It could mean derision. It could mean mockery–isolation. Isolation is the gift. All the others are a test of your endurance, of how much you really want to do it. And, you’ll do it, despite rejection and the worst odds. And it will be better than anything else you can imagine. If you’re going to try, go all the way. There is no other feeling like that. You will be alone with the gods, and the nights will flame with fire. You will ride life straight to perfect laughter. It’s the only good fight there is.”
    — Charles Bukowski (Factotum)

  4. I was impressed by his cheerful demeanor that he maintained throughout that display of dominance over those burgers.

    And anytime I see a Bukowski quotation I feel good. Nice one Randle.

  6. “Last night before bed I ate four double-cheeseburgers from McDonald’s followed by a whole carton of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.”

    Love that one. A couple weeks ago on the way to a wedding my wife and I went through McDonalds Drive through for a “snack”. I got 4 double cheeseburgers, the wife was amused. I then proceeded to house the buffet table at the wedding. Gotta love it!

  8. Sapper,

    I want to know why that chick is wearing men’s Under Armor briefs. They should both be ashamed just for being cross-fitters!

    I don’t agree with picking her apart since she is good looking and probably strong.

    –Justin

  9. I would have been able to do it faster, but people kept coming into my office. Even my boss was like..What are you doing.. My Reply ” Eating Lunch ”

    This made me laugh.

    –Justin

  13. re: crossfit pic

    also, dude kind of looks like dan hardy (mma fighter). It would be funny if it was, considering the level of trash he was talking before he got served by GSP.

  14. The Quote is From Pumping Iron when Arnold is telling Ed Corney to quit being a limp dick while he’s squatting.

    I’ve been doing a lot of Chicken shakes as of late. It’s a good way to get your protein down without feeling full or taking too much time eating. Just put two or three grilled chicken breasts in a blender, add some water, and blend for about 40 seconds. Sounds nasty but it tastes like soup.

    That does sound nasty. I wonder what they had done prior to that squat set, because Corney was only squatting 315.

    –Justin

  17. Well played Michael. I could pretty easily the amount of Whoppers, but not in 17min, that is flying.

    Penn, I’m going to have to try that. How much water? Will steaks work?

    I’d ask you not to do it with good steaks. Please.

    –Justin

  18. For the record, I looked all over for the video of the quote, “C’mon, let’s get serious.”

    If you don’t know where it’s from, then shame on you. But if anyone does have a link to that quote, then post it here.

  21. if you need to change up the chicken breast routine, buy some Prosciutto. Slap both in between some good bread with healthy servings of provolone and mayo and you have a great snack.

  24. “Dustin C Says:
    September 8th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
    if you need to change up the chicken breast routine, buy some Prosciutto. Slap both in between some good bread with healthy servings of provolone and mayo and you have a great snack.”

    il doppio giu

  25. Does anyone know if there is a way to figure out what strength/conditioning programs the various NFL and NCAA football teams use? I’m just curious. It would be interesting to see if there is any correlation to winning percentage/injury rates.

    What do you mean what programs they use? The individual coaches create the program.

    –Justin

  26. 7000 calories/day for the last couple weeks of my weight gain to go from 120 @ 5’6″ to 180. Staying here till next year because I’m gonna break the national 82.5kg powerlifting records in december.

  27. If I can get my friends to agree to this challenge, I will no doubt do it (deal will probably be that they pay if/when I complete). Shouldn’t be much of an issue (time limit could present a challenge, however).

    That grocery list is colossal, the 7 dozen eggs is incredibly frightening to me…the meat sounds beyond amazing though. How much did it all run you?

    @StillGrowing
    How much time did it take you to put on those 60 lbs?

  33. I’m pretty sure Justin Springer could do The Whopper Challenge in under 10 minutes.

    It really doesn’t sound big time difficult if you’re hungry. An hour is plenty of time.

    –Justin

  34. Ever since my wife and kids moved back to Texas I have not been eating as good as I can. I still train 3 times a week just because it’s a great stress reliever. I needed to read this post, it’s very timely. After reading this and the responses by the other dudes I realize that I’m really not making any sacrifices at all. I appreciate you all for motivating me and helping me realize that there are others out there that have similar goals. Justin, I am renewing my commitment today to earn the title, 70’s Big. Thanks guys for motivating me!!

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