Lower Back

So today the back was out, So far icy hot has been good but I might miss a day or two this week to heal. No need to compound the pain. Don't lift too much and risk your form. You will pay. I had a beer and 3 cookies tonight. OOPS!

TTYS,

JJB

Sorry again 3/30 update

I'm very sorry about the missed blog. Yesterday I hit the gym at night. It was a hardcore back day. I wanted to title this " On South Beach in my wife beat" because after breaking a nice sweat during warm up I rocked the wife beater in my quest to rock my back. The down side is I kind of hurt my lower back. I came home and put my kid to bed and then showered. After that I watched half of Clash of the Titans (Original one with Micky from Rocky movies).

I had so much more energy yesterday because of going back to oatmeal. I will not do any cardio today unless my back feels stronger. Today the family and I are going to Radio City Music Hall for a show. Both of my favorite muscle magazines came out today so I Will purchase at least one of them. Jay Cutler is writing for Muscular Development now so I will start buying that as well.

Michelle was complaining to her sister about not being invited to a party by a coworker. She has been bitching about that for a week. There is too much petty shit out there. I hate gossip and will try to run from it. People are so easily offended. That is a major thing to work on in life. Do not get offended. Why are we so sensitive? That shit leads to stupid thoughts of revenge and mean spirited shit that take you away from your goals. Take it easy America.

TTYS,

JJB

Day after birthday

Michelle took me to Medieval Times for my birthday and it was great. The chicken was to die for and I was yelling for the black and white night to chop some heads off. I did exercise Sunday through Saturday last week so I felt free to take my birthday off.

Driving back from the show I decided to throw grapes out the car window at pedestrians. It was awesome. That's how you turn 30! I hit a guy in the thigh and a woman in the shoe. The day was mostly good but my son was really cranky that day. Then his mom was cranky and told me off about some bullshit. Yep, I get told off on my birthday.

Today I hit the morning cardio for 30 minutes and then returned for a hardcore chest workout. Shout out to Mike for spotting me and making it happen. I benched 225 6 times and then 245 (my body weight) 2 times and then the last rep with assistance. I have a bunch of xl shirts that i can now wear in my wardrobe. I know next month I will be breaking up with xxl. That fat bitch has got to go. There's no turning back now.

The family and I saw How to Train Your Dragon 3D movie and it was great. Tomorrow we go to pump it up and maybe swimming. Michael and I love to swim, I hope his mother is down. If the weather is nice we can tear up some parks. Shout out to Nassau County Parks Department for keeping those bitches clean. Word to your mothers.

Here is a phone call from Sandra Bullock:

Sandra: Jeremy I really need to see you

Jeremy: The three of us are busy this week Sandra, maybe next week baby

Sandra: Who are the three of us?

Jeremy: Me and my two friends

Sandra: What two friends

Jeremy: Deeeeez nuuuuuuuts!!

Sandra: My favorite! Call me when you're free you hot bodybuilding son of a bitch

So Sandra and I have rescheduled. I hope you all learned something from this.

TTYS,

JJB

Happy Birthday to me

"Lord forgive me for my brash delivery/ but I remember vividly what these streets did to me"

-Jay Z, What more can i say

It was right then that I started thinking about Thomas Jefferson on the Declaration of Independence and the part about our right to life,liberty, and pursuit of happiness. And I remember thinking how did he know to put the pursuit part in there? That maybe happiness is something that we can only pursue and maybe we can actually never have it. No matter what. How did he know that? - Chris Gardner in The pursuit of Happyness.

You got a dream... You gotta protect it. People can't do somethin' themselves, they wanna tell you you can't do it. If you want somethin', go get it. Period.- Same as above

I met my father for the first time when I was 28 years old. I made up my mind that when I had children, my children were going to know who their father was.- Same as above. (F.Y.I I met my father for the first time when I was 25. A pathetic little Ecuadorian man living in Sunnyside Queens. I am the middle child, the black sheep, the bastard. Daddy was a mother fucker so I'm a bastard but I won't let him make an asshole out of me. Fuck you Manny.....

Hi everybody,

There was another quote from this movie that I really loved. Chris Gardner was saying that he remembered all the good grades he used to get and how smart he was and all the things he had not become. Well I just turned 30 and I have breathe in my lungs and my heart is strong.

It's so important that I take these lessons learned over the years and apply them to the present and the future. I have done plenty of bad choice making and I have a wealth of knowledge. I'm still standing. That makes me a very dangerous person. The Rocky Balboa of this weight loss. Here is a recap of the past decade. Some of it.

• 2000- Last great year with Mike (Cousin). Along with Phil we were enjoying everything. The memories are too many to say. I might take a Saturday to blog about Mike. Jessica and Maria had our hearts and Waldbaums paid the bills.
• 2001- Lost Mike, the twin towers and flew to Wyoming looking for love.
• 2002- Reunited with Michelle.
• 2003- Michelle is knocked up (January 10th pregnancy test), CDL to drive a school bus
• 2005- Michael is diagnosed with Autism
• 2006- Became a substitute Paraprofessional
• 2007- Michelle runs off with another man for the summer but returns late August.
• 2008- Full time status at the Department of Education
• 2009- Reunited with my friend Mike, It's nice to have him back. He's a good kid with a great bunch of friends and family. Personally nothing happened.
• 2010- So far I am down 4 inches on my waist. The rest is still unwritten.

The decade was tough. I didn't take charge or responsibility and paid the price many times. I am an agent of change and people need my brand of leadership. Right now the battle is my waistline, but there are many battles to be fought. My life is like the Chronicles of Narnia. This is a new chapter.

Shout outs: First of all is my son Michael Jeremy Bucaria. You're presence gives me hope and I will do my best to return the love. Then my Childhood friends Chris and Vinny. Next is Phil who became my side kick after Mike passed. Mike Amoroso for listening to my psycho babble. Martine and Flo for making work easier. Jesse Inserra for keeping me in mind. I will even shout Michelle out for making a perfect little boy for me. Shout out to my mother Roxanne for witnessing all the good, the bad and the fucked up.

Many people have come and gone in my life over the years. I wish I could have been closer to all of them. I know that some things end quicker than you like. Thank you to those that have continued to be a part of my life and evolution. Your continued support sustains me.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEREMY JOSEPH BUCARIA! TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!

TTYS,

JJB

Shoulders and arms in suffolk

Today I visited my friend Vinny and went to his gym. It was a planet fitness. The workout was fast and intense and I am super pumped. Vinny and I are really noticing a difference in my muscles.

Today work was decent. Martine wasn't there but I had lunch with Flo. I saw my son for a little bit and that was nice. I am so happy to spend the next 11 days with him. Having a 6 year old child softens the blow of turning 30.

Today when coming home from work I stopped at the store to get the kid some juice. For a snack I bought almonds and prunes. I usually have a hard time controlling how much I eat but I was able to stop. I felt like Edward in Twilight when he had to stop sucking Bella's blood. I have reached appetite control. Yay!

Shout out to Vinny for the great workout. So long to my pants that are too big. Fuck you fat pants. I had sex with your mother lol.

It's coming together nice and slow. I am optimistic and worry free.

TTYS,

JJB

My ass fell asleep

Today my ass fell asleep. It was an odd experience, some would call a phenomenon. It has been a low energy week but my legs workout was fine. Mike cancelled on me so I went to wall climbing alone.

Wall climbing was hard and embarrassing and I have to lose 50 pounds to go back. I was the fattest guy in the building. I am not lying. I know I weighed the most. After that humiliating hour I went to the batting cage and kicked some ass. I kicked ass in the 35 mph cage. Please don't laugh, it has been a long time.

At lunch today I ate alone. Martine had an errand to run and Flo was waiting for her Popeye's chicken. They had lunch with Steve without me and I didn't mind. I am tired of being offended and upset about bullshit. I wasn't even mad when Mike cancelled. I have lunch with these people everyday and on their whim I had to eat alone. That's pretty much life. I am gearing up for a more physically challenging life with exercise and active sports. With sports you can try and fail and keep going with no ridicule or judgement. You can also get real results from trying your best and being consistent. Shout out to Emma G for telling me about Brooklyn Boulders rock climbing.

I really look forward to seeing my son tomorrow. Then after some horse play it is off to the gym with Vinny. The 11 day spring break will be filled with plenty of exercise and outings. I will post twice on my Birthday so check me out in the afternoon and evening.

TTYS,

JJB

Sorry!

I didn't blog last night so today you get two!

I went to dinner with my mother and aunt, as a happy 30th birthday meal. We went to Empire buffet where I ate a variety of chicken. I didn't have any rice or pasta or even fried wings. I sipped my mothers coke and it was mega sweet. I don't miss soda at all.

At night I went to Bikram Yoga and sweat my fat ass in to oblivion. I don't know why I torture myself like this but I was craving the physical challenge. Wrapping your mind around your physical state is so much better than being caught up in bullshit and my often controversial and morbid environment.

Michael was sick, Michelle was flipping out, I had a ton of suspensions to take of at work and Martine was still mad at me for yelling at her. I asked the school therapist if I could talk to her sometime about things because she is a good listener and she turned me down. It was kind of awkward and lame. She gave me this bureaucratic answer. Today I am relieved that she did because I felt no warmth. Some people in life you can't get close to, sometimes just saying good morning is all you will get. I try to to share as much as I can with as many that I can. That's just me. Her loss, I am awesome and deep and could have been a valuable ally.

Today Mike and I are going to do something fun. Either rock climbing or batting cage. I want to do more sports for fun and less eating out. You have to eat but I don't want food to rule my birthday. I used to enjoy gluttony and now I have no use for that bitch! After work is legs day at the gym. I am going light with more repetitions. Word up!

TTYS,

JJB

Damn it all

I had a shitty day. I argued with a friend and then after my UFT meeting I had to wait an hour for the train. I only did 9 sets for back because the gym was mega crowded at night.

On the bright side I went to Friday's for an early dinner and had the Dragonfire Chicken. At 470 calories it was the only choice and it was awesome. Even the brown rice was yummy. God bless the calorie count on the menu.

Tomorrow is 8:30 yoga. Shout out to Mrs. A for being great company at the UFT meeting and the ride home. Shout out to my little boy who is home sick. Daddy misses you and I love you. Get better before the vacation you little monster.

TTYS,

JJB

Shut down

So yesterday I paid my introductory fee for 10 consecutive days of hot yoga and did my first class. I raced there today and couldn't get in for being 5 minutes late. It turns out the usual 8:30 class is at 8:15. You win some and lose some. I should have been better prepared and it is my fault. It took me 15 minutes to come to this conclusion and a few curse words entered my mind.

I had a bomb ass chest workout out. Up to 225 bench press (6 times) on the free weight bench and my chest was looking great. After being yoga rejected I hit the gym for an additional cardio session and torched 375 more calories.

No weight update until April 18th. That is the end of the next 4 week cycle and I don't want to feel any emotion towards the numbers. Just hard work and due diligence. Monday is great and tomorrow is torch my back day!

TTYS,

JJB

Zero week

247.4

Same as last week. All I can do is hope muscle replaced fat. I'm not sad. If this happens again next week then I will be alarmed but I am ok.

The last month has brought me 8 pounds of weight loss. In order to stay motivated I will be switching to a 4 day split of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at the gym. I will be adding biceps to chest and triceps to back. On Wednesday I will be going to Bikram yoga on Woodhaven Blvd. On Sunday I will do some kind of cardio.

My new Saturday night will include either batting cage or gold ball driving range. I hate being home for long and it's a productive way to spend my time. I was bored yesterday so I ate 2 snack wraps from McDonalds. I thought it would lead to a binge but it didn't. I went to CVS to get a sponge on a stick to scrub my back and wasn't interested in any more snacks.

That's it for today. Stay fighting hard. Free your mind and your ass will follow!

TTYS,

JJB

The perfect month

I worked hard the past 4 weeks. I was 20 for 20. Better than the Lakers, better than the Cavaliers and better than the Yankees. I have 5 months to go on my membership. I am going the distance. I will be proud to say that I used my membership to the fullest.

My arms workout today was kind of flat. I think the new weather got to me and my focus was a little off. I had to get my haircut to keep up with my new hair-do. Everything great in life requires maintenance. Your body, looks, money, relationships, car, etc..

My principal had many muffins and cookies for the parents today at open school, along with soda and juicy boxes. I felt bad that I couldn't have a white chocolate macadamia nut cookie. I know you might think I am too strict but I look down at my gut and I am reminded of all the times I didn't pass on the treat. I am ashamed of this gut. It took a long time to build and maintain and will take a long time to destroy. All I can do is fight. I am the Rocky Balboa of weight loss and I am all heart.

I promise you and myself that I will show you the way. I will bring you hope and inspiration. The boyhood dream will come true. I will prove to you that anything is possible and it's not about the times you have failed but the times you had the courage to dust yourself off and get back in the fight. Consistence and persistence are your only allies. Tell yourself that you are worth it and then get to work.

TTYS,

JJB

Who took a dookie in the urinal?

Hello folks,

Had a great workout today. I am preparing for tomorrow's 20 for 20. I hope the scale gods are kind to me this Sunday. Shout out to Martine for making sure I didn't mess up while at Buffalo Wild Wings. I ate the grilled chicken. I love the gym and nothing beats walking home in the fresh air. Spring is going to be beautiful.

TTYS,

JJB

I'm a beast!!!

Today was a great day. I had a power nap before I went to the gym and killed my legs. I did my warm up cardio and I owned that mutha effer. I can't believe I actually went a little further today than yesterday.

Highlights of the workout

• 550 pounds leg press 6 times
• 185 pounds squat 6 times (I am very protective of any exercise that my back plays a major roll, especially the lower back)

It felt great and my back is tight from yesterday. When I was done with my warm up cardio I raised my fist in victory. I did that a few times today. I felt like a winner. I'm now going to watch Rocky on Netflix.

TTYS,

JJB

A workout the gods would envy

JJB- Whats the problem officer?

Lady Cop- You are driving around with 2 loaded guns!

JJB- Nah Baby, thems my arms yo

Lady Cop- Damn you fine ass bodybuilder, where you taking those canons?

JJB- To the gun show bitch, get in ho!

Lady Cop- Hell yeah baby, let's use my siren!

LOL! So I went to open school for Michael tonight and of course Ms. Amanda had nothing but praise for my little boy. He was running around like his daddy, in nothing but undies. My workout was delayed until later.

I hit the warm up cardio like a beast! I went 1.75 miles in 15 minutes and 193 calories. I then worked my back into oblivion. Mike joined me on my journey to greatness. We rowed 245 pounds. I couldn't and wouldn't be stopped. It felt so good. We punished every single back fiber and then hit the cardio for another 214 calories. I was wearing my Jay Cutler Mr.O shirt and was feeling the pump. Shout out to Mike for helping with the workout and shout out to my sponsors,

KY Jelly, Quaker Oats and all your mothers! LOL!

TTYS,

JJB

Sick day but productive

Today I took a sick day from work. Michael spread the love and the germ and daddy needed the day to recover. I slept until 11 today which was awesome.

While at home I was able to throw away papers and handle some put off business. I paid a $50 parking ticket (Courtesy of Michelle), bought some life insurance and sent an RSVP for the next Paraprofessionals meeting. Blockbuster video is back on the late fee bullshit so I am back to Netflix. I will be sending the movies to Michelle's house because the people that go to the bar downstairs like to take my mail. I went to the dentist but walked out because 45 minutes waiting is too much. Respect my appointment. Plus every single person had to schedule a root canal. I don't trust this guy. In September I will find a new dentist. I picked up my new glasses and bought my skin care products from CVS. I will start my skin care regimen on Wednesday.

I still got in my chest work out today and my bench is back over 200 pounds. My energy was through the roof. I killed my warm up and the dripping sweat was the proof. I love the intensity I brought today. Shout out to my brother in law Ronnie House for giving me the big ass box of oatmeal. It shall help build me good muscles son!

Twelve sets of chest today and tomorrow is back day. I am ready to bring it!

Let's stay positive and focused on our goals!

TTYS,

JJB

The results are in...

Hi everybody,

Sunday is official weigh day. After 5 hard work out days and very clean eating and 2 full rest days I come to you with my results. Drum roll please lol....

My weight is 247.4

This is a loss of 2.4 pounds.

This week I didn't have a cheat meal. I snacked on some of Michael's fries this weekend when we went out, but I still ordered steak and baked potato. I kept it clean. I am just too motivated to cheat, and I haven't had a craving yet. I usually want a cheat when I can't have it, but I am so strong these days.

This Monday will start week 4 of my most recent gym membership. I have faithfully executed 20 workouts in 4 weeks. That's 4 perfect weeks and great results. Next Sunday is picture day and I will post monthly photos.

This week has a dental visit and a possible back waxing but I will not be stopped from going 20 for 20. I feel like a winner.

My advice is to admire your body, flex for yourself and celebrate the little things. Bodybuilding is my passion. It makes me a better person. It makes me a committed person.

TTYS,

JJB

TGIF

Hi friends,

Today's arms workout was nuclear. I have the right to bare arms and bear arms! I got my new Jay Cutler shirt in the mail and it fits great. I went to the diner with my family for dinner and had brisket of beef with half a baked potato. I didn't finish the plate so that will be tomorrow's lunch.

As you may know, tomorrow is Saturday and my workout day off. I will also not blog on Saturday. I will return Sunday after my day of rest with my brand new weight. I am hoping for 247.8. I would like 2 pounds of fat to drop per week.

This means 15 full weeks until 4th of July

23 full weeks until the new school term

32 weeks until Halloween (I want to be the incredible hulk or a chip & dale dancer lol)

39 weeks until Christmas

40 weeks until New years 2011

Imagine where I can be when the ball drops. Shining my 6 pack? Flexing my biceps? Going off in the metal detector because of my buns of steel?

I was at work today and Mr. Grant, a 51 year old school aide, showed me his shredded abs. I was ashamed but encouraged. This man is ripped to shreds and can put most people to shame. He also wears cool Rasta hats. Shout out to Mr. Grant and Steve for being so cool and encouraging during my transformation period.

TTYS,

JJB

Doing very well.

So after yesterday's tooth extraction I am recovering well. My diet today was mostly protein shakes due to the 24 hour liquid diet for proper healing.

I wanted to talk about skin care today. I will be buying face scrub and body scrub this weekend. I will be ex foliating my skin twice a week. I want to eventually age gracefully and know I can do better than just soap and water. I have been moisturizing for a few weeks as well. Nobody wants to look like Walter Mathaw. There is a world of skin care out there that even men should not ignore.

I had a great shoulder workout today. The warm up cardio was really intense. What really feels good to me is wearing my xxl shirts and having them fall on me, instead of me filling them out. Clothes should lay on your body, not look like the material is screaming for it's life. Sexy women can get away with that, fat dudes nope!

If Julie Powell reads this, I hope she can teach me how to cook a steak as good as Ruby Tuesday someday.

TTYS,

JJB

Some off day this was...

Nobody said the truth was easy. I went to my eye doctor and my eyes were decent. It was only 2 years since my last check-up. Today I went to the dentist. Ladies and gentleman, I had my first tooth pulled and the second will be Monday. I will be going to the dentist every 6 months and you can bet I am never smoking ever again. A combination of healthy teeth and better blood pressure let me know that I can be healthy.

I had to take today off so I can make the next two days be a part of the 5 day week. I then take Saturday and Sunday off to make next Monday through Friday a regular week. I have to hit the gym before the dentist so I can get my workout in. No dentist or missing wisdom tooth is going to rob me of a workout!

I received a few compliments today from people who noticed my new haircut and my weight loss. That was so encouraging! The best is yet to come. I am staying positive through this pain and will be speaking more about skin care tomorrow. A coworker today said she likes my glasses, another coworker complimented my haircut. Awesome!

TTYS,

JJB

You can have whateva you like...yeah!!!!!!!!!

Today was great. The weather was 60 degrees and my meals were great. I took a nice healthy nap before hitting the eye doctor and hooked myself up with new glasses, thanks to the 50% discount from the UFT! I then did a nice legs workout and broke a nice sweat. Shout out to Richie's gym in Ozone Park NY.

So the goal to lose weight is usually seen as mainly an aesthetic goal. I do want to look better than ever but my health is also important. My blood pressure today was 122 over 72. Those are awesome numbers. Exercise and clean eating are responsible for this. I want to maintain my muscle so I am eating carbs. No more lose weight quick schemes. Oatmeal and brown rice and yams are your friends and will improve your health.

I'm telling you guys, this is making me really take care. I am working out, saw my eye doctor and tomorrow is the dentist. In September I will get a yearly check up. There is so much I can fix because 30 is still young in the grand scheme of life. 30 is still sexy and I feel sexy. I'm bringing sexy back. Next Wednesday I'm getting my back waxed. Please say a prayer for me!

I can't get taller and I might not regrow my lost hair, oh my beautiful curly hair, but I can appreciate what I have and make the best of it. My advice is to try to be the best you that you can be, define your own goals and set limitless boundaries. You are your only competition.

TTYS,

JJB

Routine

I promised I would chart my routine, so here it is! This week is a little askew, but this is my normal routine. I was going to start my workout week on Sunday but it took time away from Michael (my son) and his mom (Michelle) wants to do a Sunday date night. She dropped me off at the gym and Michael was sad and we can't have that. Monday through Friday and two days rest will be my mission.

• Monday- Chest
• Tuesday- Back
• Wednesday- Legs
• Thursday- Shoulders
• Friday- Arms

I will be doing 12-16 sets for larger body parts and 9 sets for biceps and triceps.

TTYS,

JJB

Working Hard

Sunday was a big chest workout. I did 16 sets and boy did I feel it today. I ate every 2.5-3 hours and had great energy up until now. I worked my back today. I begin all workouts with 20 minutes warm-up cardio and end them with 30 minutes cardio. I then walk home. My gym bag weighed a ton today carrying all that food.

I want to explain JDBF. Just Don't Be Fat was invented to figure out what women were thinking. It's a theory of mine and my friend Vinny that women don't care for large men and would rather go for skinny dudes or even a less attractive man as long as he wasn't fat. I watched an episode of 20/20 where elementary school kids said they would rather be ugly than fat. For every time I was called fat or anybody else, it is a real ordeal to put up with.

Why is it easy to be fat? Do you know how much cooking and dishes I do! The prep work is a bitch, but I do have my eyes on the prize. For me it isn't a girl, or even a brand new wardrobe. It is partly to show my son something better, to be a role model for him, but also about inspiration. I want to inspire people.

Maybe I can change the way I feel about me, and then maybe the way you feel about me, and then maybe I can change the way you feel about you. If I can change my body that has been less than stellar for 30 years, maybe you can make the changes you seek to make.

TTYS,

JJB

Day One 249.8lbs

Maybe it's a half ass title. I been battling my weight since birth. I am convinced that this effort will be the winning one. I want to share the journey with you.

I turn 30 on March 28th. No panic and/or depression. I have a kid that will be 7 in September. I have some real world experience.

My diet will be as follows:

Breakfast: 50g whey Protein, one serving oatmeal, one banana. Supplements include L-Carnitine, Multi-Vitamin, CLA, and Horny Goat weed (as if I'm not horny enough lol)

Snack 1: one serving oatmeal and one serving walnuts

Lunch: 50g meat protein, 2 servings brown rice, vegetable

Pre-workout: one scoop casein protein, L-Carnitine

Post-workout: 2 scoops whey protein and large Gatorade (or soda)

Dinner: 50g meat protein, 6 oz Sweet potato

Bedtime: One scoop Casein protein (90 mins before bed) ZMA (30 minutes before bed) melatonin (30 minutes before bed)

Next blog I will detail my workout routine. It is a 5 day split that is high in volume.

I hope somebody reads this, I can use all the encouragement that I can get. Congrats to Kai Green for winning the 2010 Arnold classic! Let's Rock and Roll! I'm going in!!