Patrick Richardson current training update

Hey there everyone. I just wanted to update all of you on my current progress and to finally let you in on the secret I was referring to in my last post. I started working with Dante and started using his methods of the (DC) training method. Since starting his methods and taking my diet a bit more serious by upping my calories considerably. I have gained about 7 lbs in about 7 weeks and seem to be just a lean as I was when I started adding his methods and techniques. I am very pleased with the progress that I have made and I have to say that I have never been this lean in my off season at this current weight. I am weighing in about 193lbs first thing in the morning and about 200lbs at night. I am getting stringer and seem to be coming back full force from my back injury that I suffered earlier this year which set me back about 12 weeks. I am trying to make as much progress as I can over the next 6 months and I might consider giving the Europa Pro a try. I have not decided as of yet because If I have not reached my goals by then I don't want to cut my progress short just to attempt a show. I do however want to attempt my first pro show and I want to make a good impression when stepping on stage since earning my pro card in nov. of 2004. At this rate I do not see any reason why I cannot step on stage at about 25-30lbs over my last contest weight. This is to me making pretty good progress. Even if I am not to take the top 10 I will be quite happy with my progress since the Nationals in Nov. Of 2004. I hate that I have had some set backs and injuries but all things being said I am still very blessed to be where I am today and I am looking forward to my first appearance on the pro stage. I hope to get some pics up soon with this post in the next week or so. Until next time, thanks for the support and remember..... Train Insaine!!