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I got into weight training for football as a teenager and fell in love with it. When I started a rock band and did the starving musician thing though, my healthy lifestyle kinda went in a downward spiral. I started excercising again and kept in good shape for the last five years; but I really decided to get back into weightlifting only a little while ago(December 2007), after my band broke up, I needed an outlet and bodybuilding/powerlifting seemed perfect. However, i didn't join a gym 'till April 2008 and decided to get REALLY serious!
For years I suffered from soul cushing depression and a drug addiction, body building gave me a new direction but it wasn't until I was baptized in the name of Jesus in June 2008 that my life truly began. Deciding to live through God was the EASILY the best decision I ever made!
Why I Love It:
I love the feeling of being strong when lifting heavy. Especially being a smaller guy, even though I'll never be massive, I can still be pound for pound as strong as I a human could be. I also am into comic books, to be built like one of the x-men is a nice bonus.
How I Stay Motivated:
I hate feeling lethargic and weak. God gave me a great athletic body and the love and passion for lifting; it would be a shame to let it go to waste. To me it, it's part of the beauty of life.
All the wonderful comments and encouragement from the people on bodyspace!
To build a pro quality natural physique. To lift 3x bodyweight for squat and deadlift, and 2x my bodyweight for the bench press.
Goal (Long):
My goal is to share the gospel of Christ. That the Lord God is ONE, and His name is Jesus! That salvation comes only through faith in Him, and the faith that only His blood has the power to cleanse sin. For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, and the wages of sin are death! But the Lord Jesus has conquered death and sin for His people, by becoming flesh to teach us His ways and to offer His body as a sacrifice on the cross, so that those who have faith in Him may be redeemed by that blood. And He did so not because we are worthy...but because God is love! Praise the Lord, for His Love and mercy endureth forever!
The willingness to give praise to God. And the AAMZING progress made over the last year, it shows a dedication and work ethic that few posess and is greatly motivating!
After years of addiction, my younger brother has finally gotten sober! He is taking it day to day, and I know that is because of the Lord Jesus Christ that he was able to make this difficult change to better his mental and physical health. I was once an addict too, so I know how hard this is,...
No, no Brandon, please don't think that way - who could not take what you say to heart? Your comments are always so thoughtful and personal to the individual. You are like George Bailey from 'it's a wonderful life' - you affect so many and you don't even know it!
Brandon! I just signed on and saw your wonderful notes. Thank you! You leave such uplifting comments - you made my day - I really enjoy getting your feedback - I designed the chainmail bikini! This was a candid taken during the shoot - still haven't gotten the photos yet. I hope you have a good 4th too! Thanks so much for dropping by - I always enjoy hearing from you.
hey hey! Yes yes I love that I have him there... really helps me push myself that much further knowing I have someone to save me from crushing myself! LOL!
Yes! I always have extra energy... I send you good vibes NOW. And yes, my hammies, glutes and quads HURT now. But I am stretching every chance I get. Today is my off day, hopefully I GROW! How are you?
thanks for the encouragement what seems most improved in me from your angle? I would love your prayer read my most recent journal post bottom of page 3 of my workout journal easier to just have you read it
And I'm 48 now!!!!
Hey if you get a chance go to nxlabs.com and check out the ultimate fitness challege and give me a vote.
I am in 2nd place.
Thanks Michelle
Oh, I would love that but since I'm competing again in October I need to keep my weight steady so I wont need to do any drastic dieting, which would just lead to muscle loss :O) BUT after this next show, I will go into a lovely offseason of building =D
