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Personal Info And Background:

Real Name:	Dennis Bauer
Sex:	Male
Age:	46
Location:	Richland, Michigan, United States
Occupation:	Personal Trainer/Business Consultant
Personal Website:	http://bauerfitness.com
Primary Gym:	Feeling Fit Gym & Fitness Center 1791 W Columbia Ave Battle Creek, MI United States
College:	Bachelor of Arts Attended 2001 to 2005 Florida United States
High School:	Pinconning High School Attended 1978 to 1981 Pinconning, Michigan United States
When I Started:	Jun, 2009
How I Started:	II've always been a fitness enthusiast, but haven't always lived the lifestyle it takes to stay in shape. I’ve exercised and lifted weights for years pretty steady since 2000. I’ve used different programs to set goals, Body for Life, P90X, etc. However, I took a break from lifting in 2007 to train for and run a marathon, (the Traverse City, Michigan Bayshore Marathon) I finished in a respectable 3 hours 40 minutes. I picked up some bad eating habits during my marathon training (because I could eat just about anything) and the lifting really took a back seat as I increased my aerobic training. I really focused a lot of my attention on endurance training the last couple of years. At the beginning of 2009 I had to make a career change and after moping around for several months I decided I wasn't going to let circumstances I couldn’t control dictate my future. So in June of 2009 I decided to start eating strict and increasing the intensity of my weight training and cardio workouts. I switched all my training around to focus on getting lean and gaining lean muscle mass. I finally got motivated to see what I could achieve with the body God gave me. Now that I've started getting some visible results through bodybuilding I'm even more motivated to continue this journey. During my transformation process I've had the opportunity to help inspire several other people lose weight and begin living a healthier lifestyle. That makes my hard work in the gym even more rewarding!
Why I Love It:	I like the self-confidence it gives me! In a culture with nearly 70% of the population either overweight or obese, a healthy body (at 46 years old) really makes a statement! I like how I look and feel and I like the influence my fitness gives me with others who are looking for a change!
How I Stay Motivated:	Bodybuilding.com has been a huge motivator! I’m on my bodyspace.bodybuilding.com daily to review progress pics, check on blog entries, and see the success and determination of other fitness enthusiasts…Oh and also to see who’s leading the “Inspirational Profiles-Men.” (BTW…my goal is to make the “inspirational men’s” list ?…so add me to your “This Member Inspires Me” list. (I know it’s a shameless plug!) I stay motivated by setting personal goals and helping others achieve theirs!
BB Accomplishments:	**Latest** Selected by bodybuilding.com to be one of the next "Over 40 Amateurs of the Week." I'd like to enter a bodybuilding competition in 2010. I have a lot to learn so I'm beginning that process. It would be awesome to place as a novice in whatever competition I decide to enter. I want to gain about 15 lbs of muscle before my competition and drop my body fat to 4-5%. I hope to compete at about a 175lbs bodyweight. Lots of work ahead!!!
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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2009 9:53am