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...once upon a time very impressed by Frank Zane as seen on a Magazine Cover, but it took 15 years between that cover and before I entered a gym for the first time. I was hooked from the start.
Why I Love It:
To me it has to do with a male ideal. There are many ways to be "manly", but a muscular physique is certainly the most obvious attribute. Apart from that, I really like the training as such.
How I Stay Motivated:
Never really had problems with motivation. Never had to force myself to train, not train with someone to stay motivated. Have trained with several guys over the years, and for a time it was fun. But none of them managed my discipline and consistency. So they never lasted longer than a few months.
BB Accomplishments:
I am probably the only bodybuilder anywhere who never stood on a stage and still have been invited to compete in three Mr Universe competitions (NABBA's, WABBA's and IFBA's).
I was a member of NABBA many years and prepared three times to do the NABBA European Championships: diet, posing, the full package familiar to most bodybuilders. But everytime NABBA screwed up by moving the shows both in time and location at the very last minute making it impossible for anyone with a normal job to participate. You can imagine the frustration! I left NABBA. It is really a crappy organisation - or DIS-organisation. I have yet to hear anyone speak good of them.
It does not matter anymore, however, because I decided that Bodybuilding for me is gymwork, not stagework. I have no plans to again make the effort to compete.
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Last Updated: Jul 16, 2007 11:18am
Progress Pictures
May 5, 1989
May 10, 2007
okay then, this is what I looked like after 4 years of training - pardon the neglect to shave. Bodyweight about 200 lbs
18 years later.... an eternity almost.... no hair, anywhere :-) weight 286 lbs
Maintenance and improvement at will and when needed
Goal (Long):
After 30 years in the sport goals are no longer competitive, simple keeping what many years of effort have provided and if possible improve as I see fit and where possible.
I am sure that you, just like me, on and off search for good training partners. They are not easy to find! Who is suitable (and compatible) depends on several things. This also changes with your circumstances. You...
Excellent work and I compliment you on your accomplishments. I have just recently shaved my head and wish I had done it 20 years ago. Keep up the great work.
