6 weeks out

[jbarkley]

I have 6 weeks out to my first of two shows, the second one is the next weekend....it will be two years next month since I was told I was in remission from t-cell lymphoma...it feels good! I have included one pic from two years ago after chemo to give a point of reference. My legs are still lagging behind, although I have increased size since I started training seriously in February....oh well, there's always next year...lol...BTW, I will be in the Masters division, I will be 49 in August....

[jbarkley]

These are some pics with my partner, he will be doing the San Jose July 14 with me and then doing the USA's two weeks later....he qualified two years ago. It's very humbling standing next to him, he will also be 49 in August, we're two days apart in age, I'm the older one....lol.

[thetank]

damn man, sick progress...im amazed at how you're managing to look bigger and bigger as you lean out. inspiring shit man!! that side chest pose definately brings out your thickness..arms and shoulders are really starting to pop out..and you still hold your own posin down with your monster of a training parter! lol.. and your not the only one who feels humbled!! im 24 and would kill to be that jacked.
keep it up man, cant wait to see pics of you on stage.

[jbarkley]

damn man, sick progress...im amazed at how you're managing to look bigger and bigger as you lean out. inspiring shit man!! that side chest pose definately brings out your thickness..arms and shoulders are really starting to pop out..and you still hold your own posin down with your monster of a training parter! lol.. and your not the only one who feels humbled!! im 24 and would kill to be that jacked.
keep it up man, cant wait to see pics of you on stage.
Thanks Tank, the one area I think I have over my partner is the vein running down my forhead....lol...Still have a long ways to go to get my legs back where I would like them to be....all in time.

Livestrong Bro!

[lanky]

lookin great for 48....shit who am i kidding your lookin great for any age!

congrats bud your a beast.

[juju]

You've already won a major battle against cancer.

I am sure you will do well at the show.

Where in SJ will it be held?

Good luck to you.

[number twelve]

everytime i look at pics of you, i am truly inspired. great work!

[jbarkley]

lookin great for 48....shit who am i kidding your lookin great for any age!

congrats bud your a beast.
Thanks Lanky, I appreciate you taking the time to comment! Take good care and Livestrong!

[jbarkley]

You've already won a major battle against cancer.

I am sure you will do well at the show.

Where in SJ will it be held?

Good luck to you.
Thanks Juju, I don't the venue yet, I'll update you when I get the intel....do you live in the area?

[jbarkley]

everytime i look at pics of you, i am truly inspired. great work!
Thanks 12, always appreciate your comments!

Livestrong bro!

[beatango2008]

Wow man you look amazing!
How big are those guns of yours?

[jbarkley]

Wow man you look amazing!
How big are those guns of yours?
Thanks Tango, these pics were all without a pump, and cold they are about 18.5, I don't really know pumped....but I really appreciate your comments, big difference from two years ago when I was wei***ng 135 pounds.

[WEBB]

Very nice bro...dry and still 6 weeks out....congrats and it is your show now go get it....

[beatango2008]

truly inspiring seeing the progress you have made.
18.5 is huge and with no pump that is what I'm trying to get mine up to.
keep up the great work brother.

[jbarkley]

Very nice bro...dry and still 6 weeks out....congrats and it is your show now go get it....
Hey thanks Webb, I appreciate it....It's probably easier for me to get dry than most since I had to have the large intestine removed....I'm pretty much borderline dehydrated all the time. So I guess I at least have one advantage from all the medical challenges. Webb, thanks again bro, I know you have a lot of experience in comps so that hits me big time!

[jbarkley]

truly inspiring seeing the progress you have made.
18.5 is huge and with no pump that is what I'm trying to get mine up to.
keep up the great work brother.
Thanks again Tango, I'm excited to hit a growth cycle next year and see what I can do now that I'm feeling really good and able to train intensely again! I love having the opportunity to get into the gym again, it's tough to explain how great it feels after thinking I was done two years ago.

[muscle_20]

your looking superb mate and your training partner has a very nice pair of arms keep it up the two of you.

[jbarkley]

your looking superb mate and your training partner has a very nice pair of arms keep it up the two of you.
Thanks Bro, I appreciate the well wishes!

[Superhuman]

You are in superb condition for being only 6 weeks out, when did you start dieting and what has your diet been like?

[PROTEINSHAKE]

BARKLEY-- you know what I think man.......you look awesome!!! & are an inspiration to ALL of us...!!! keep up the hard work buddy!!! you are an amazing human being brother...truly inspiring!!!!

[jbarkley]

You are in superb condition for being only 6 weeks out, when did you start dieting and what has your diet been like?
I maintain a real tight diet year around because of the medical condition...(cancer recovery and Inflammatory bowel disease). My typical day is organic oatmeal first thing in the morning with a protein drink mixed in water.
Mid- morning: protein drink
Lunch: either Organic chicken breast, Turkey breast or halibut, green salad, I put organic apple cider vinegar and olive oil on the salad.

pre-workout/midafternoon: Protein drink.

PWO: banana for the glycemic spike and then protein drink.

an hour later baked potato ( I coat the potato with olive oil and sprinkle Mrs Dash over the jacket) and one of the following meats...
Bison steak/ chicken breast or halibut.
Asparugus
Green salad.

Before Bed: combine Whey/caseinate and eggwhite protein drink.

I usually eat yeast-free sour dough bread when I'm not dieting but I cut that out 4 weeks ago.

I started cardio yesterday which I think will drop the remaining fat over the next 4 1/2 weeks until I start to ***lete and load.

Thanks for the interest S.H. Livestrong!!

[jbarkley]

BARKLEY-- you know what I think man.......you look awesome!!! & are an inspiration to ALL of us...!!! keep up the hard work buddy!!! you are an amazing human being brother...truly inspiring!!!!
Jakked....Bro congratulations on your show!!! Wow what a weekend you've had. That is awesome and thanks for dropping into my pics and your very kind comments. You my friend are JAKKED!!! Livestrong!

[PROTEINSHAKE]

Jakked....Bro congratulations on your show!!! Wow what a weekend you've had. That is awesome and thanks for dropping into my pics and your very kind comments. You my friend are JAKKED!!! Livestrong!

I had the weekend of my life...surrounded by family & good people & energy. Keep pounding away man.... you will do VERY WELL.... you have the heart of a lion my friend... you will see how great it feels to be up there... all the best bud.... Im subscribed to this.

[jbarkley]

I had the weekend of my life...surrounded by family & good people & energy. Keep pounding away man.... you will do VERY WELL.... you have the heart of a lion my friend... you will see how great it feels to be up there... all the best bud.... Im subscribed to this.
Thanks my brother....

[cfiler]

Good job so far!

Good luck with the contest. :D

[K.Biz]

dude you lookin f*ckin sick man, as so does your training partner. Keep up the good work man, cant wait to see stage pics

[unclej]

Excellent come back...both look awsome, good luck

[jbarkley]

Thanks Cfiler, KBiz and unclej for kind comments....I'll keep you posted!

Livestrong!

[timtim]

awesome work. both of you. youre friend looks exactly like a guy at my gym going for his masters level pro card this summer. very impressive.

[jbarkley]

awesome work. both of you. youre friend looks exactly like a guy at my gym going for his masters level pro card this summer. very impressive.
Thanks TimTim, my partner is rock solid and I believe will take the overalls at the San Jose's, I think he will do well at the USA's also although that is a really tough show. As for myself, I just feel blessed that I can train and I'm entering a show after what I went through two years ago....and I'm very fortunate to train with Dale, we're a couple of old schoolers that love to train!

[skr0w]

Wow! I'm impressed with your hardness and dryness. You are way ahead of schedule. Good luck and if I look a 1/4 as good as you at that age I can die a happy man. Keep up the good work and let me know the results

[timtim]

your dedication shows. good luck.

[jbarkley]

Wow! I'm impressed with your hardness and dryness. You are way ahead of schedule. Good luck and if I look a 1/4 as good as you at that age I can die a happy man. Keep up the good work and let me know the results
Thanks skr0w, I really appreciate your comments, I'll definitely keep you updated....thanks Bro, and Livestrong!

[jbarkley]

your dedication shows. good luck.
Thanks again Bro!

[jpeso]

insane dedication, what a transformation

[jbarkley]

insane dedication, what a transformation
Thanks Bro, and Livestrong!

[PROTEINSHAKE]

BUMP FOR JBARKLEY PICS!!!!! hows it comin buddy?