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Member Since: Aug 10, 2007
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Dave5000

"Just beginning my journey as a WNBF pro natural bodybuilder..."

Personal Info And Background:
Real Name: Dave Minella
Sex: Male
Age: 32
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Occupation: Public Relations Executive
Personal Website: http://www.myspace.com/absolutedeviation
Gym: O2 Fitness
Gym Location: Creedmore Rd. Raleigh
When I Started: Jan, 1999
How I Started: Began as a powerlifter in high school. After I got out of the military, I began to get serious about bodybuilding.
Why I Love It: Doing what most people in the world couldn't dream about doing. The self-discipline and motivation that competing takes.
How I Stay Motivated: Constantly changing my iPod playlists. Watching videos of the classic pros. Bodybuilding forums. Building the trophy collection.
BB Accomplishments: Earned my WNBF Pro in June 2008.
2007 INBF Natural Atlantic Coast Lightweight Champion.
2008 INBF Natural Atlantic Coast Lightweight Champion.
Forum Signature: **Dave Minella, WNBF Pro**
**2007 & 2008 INBF Natural Atlantic Coast Lightweight Champion**
Last Updated: Jun 24, 2008 2:15pm

Progress Pictures
Mar 29, 2008 May 17, 2008
Seven weeks out from the OCB Pride of the Atlantic Side Chest
  2008 OCB Pride of the Atlantic - Richmond, VA
Last Updated: May 20, 2008 12:44pm

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Last Updated: Jun 14, 2008 11:46pm

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Last Updated: Aug 10, 2007 12:15pm

Goals:
Main Goal: Compete
Goal (Short): Just beginning my journey as a WNBF pro natural bodybuilder...
Goal (Long): I recently earned my WNBF pro card, so now it's time to start from the bottom again and work my way up through the ranks.
Weight Goal: I want to GAIN 30 lb
Bodyfat Goal: 3%
Upcoming Contest: Pro Natural World Championships – New York, NY
Last Updated: Jun 27, 2008 11:17am

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Do you sometimes use energy enhancing supplements?
Yes
Which supplements do you take? When do you take them?
ABB Speed Shot.
RedLine
Right before I workout.
- Updated May 27, 2008 11:58am

What mistakes did you make when you first started working out?
I was lucky enough to be surrounded by serious lifters who knew what they were talking about.
- Updated May 27, 2008 11:58am

What is the one tip you would give somebody who is just getting started?
Check your ego at the door.
(And don't curl in the squat rack)
- Updated May 27, 2008 11:58am

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Contest History:
Jun 14, 2008:
INBF 2008 INBF Natural Atlantic Coast - Placing: 1
May 17, 2008:
OCB OCB Pride of the Atlantic - Placing: 4
Jun 16, 2007:
INBF INBF Atlantic Coast Natural - Placing: 1
Jun 18, 2006:
NABBA Ohio Valley Natural - Placing: 2
May 14, 2005:
NGA NGA Pittsburgh Natural - Placing: 3
Last Updated: Jun 27, 2008 11:27am

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Hobbies:
  • Hockey
  • Playing bass in my band
  • Watching motorcycle races
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  • Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness
  • Road Racer X
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Healthy Foods:
  • Sweet Potatoes
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  • Anything Italian - lasagna, pizza, spaghetti, tiramisu, cannolli
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  • The heavier the better
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Last Updated: May 27, 2008 12:14pm

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Thad310
 

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AOGWarrior
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blknbuff
 

Michael 1956
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pionex
Trying to show off traps and arms
 

AvaCowan
 

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Last Updated: Jul 10, 2008 9:43am

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blknbuff [ View Profile ]
May 28, 2008 5:19am
don't worry, you got that pro card all wrapped up. best of luck to you on June 14th...
Tricep cable pushdown Michael 1956 [ View Profile ]
May 23, 2008 9:58pm
Thank`s,Dave,for the add.I appreciate it.Great luck with all your goals in bodybuilding this year.Bye,Bro,give some news,take care,Michael....
Tricep cable pushdown Michael 1956 [ View Profile ]
May 20, 2008 9:55pm
Congrats for your compete,man.Great shape and definition.Keep it up.
jimif [ View Profile ]
May 14, 2008 2:11pm
congrats man - looking awesome- any other shows coming up?
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