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After I graduated from The University of Alabama ('03) where I was All-American long jumper, I continued training with my college coach. I had qualified for and competed at the U.S. Olympics Team Trials in '04 and was trying to keep the dream alive trying to get on the '05 U.S. World Team.
I began working as a personal trainer at Gold's Gym in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in January '05. I met Ron Wedgeworth another trainer at Gold's who promoted the Mr. Tuscaloosa show. He encouraged me to compete in his show. I was interested but was still dedicated to my track & field training. I had always been a larger than normal long jumper where the average long jumper is 6' 0" 175-185 I was 6' 2" 203. I jumped over 26 feet at a weight of 204 in 2004.
In May 2005 for some reason I started to get tired of going to track practice but wanted to spend more time building my muscles rather than training with Olympic lifts building power and explosion. I saw the results of my new training rapidly so I made the decision to retire my spikes and hit the weights just as hard as I had hit the track.
I started training for Ron's show in June. I dieted for six weeks and got second in the Mr. Tuscaloosa division and second in Open Heavyweights. One month later I competed in the Alabama State show and got second once again in the Heavy's earning a national qualifier. I have been addicted ever since.
Why I Love It:
I have always been a competitor, bodybuilding has given me the unique ability of competing against myself first and foremost plus I get to compete with others. I love the preparation you go through for a show. It's cool being backstage with the other competitors; there is a comradely I have never experienced in any other sport. I'm addicted to the response of the crowd when I come out on stage.
How I Stay Motivated:
It's not that hard to get motivated at Fitness Xpress. Fitness Xpress is like the Mecca here in Birmingham. We got two Mr. Alabama champions working out here and a mess of national level bodybuilders and figure competitors. Everybody pumps each other up.
I like the challenges that a tall guy like myself has to face to get where he needs to be as a physique competitor. Once we get there we make a dangerous impact. Toney Freeman has been the perfect role model for me.
Second place,thinking about how it feels to get second will keep you hungry.
BB Accomplishments:
Being selected as Bodybuilding.com's Amateur of the Week. Winning my first show last year. Every gain I achieve training hard.
2007 Mr. Alabama 2nd Heavyweight
2007 Clash @ the Capstone 1st Heavyweight
2007 Southeastern Classic 4th Heavyweight
2006 Vulcan Classic Heavyweight& Overall Champion
2006 Mr. Birmingham
2005 NPC National Qualifier
2005 Mr. Alabama 2nd Heavyweight
2005 Clash at the Capstone 2nd Heavyweight
Forum Signature:
"Wangtas Beware, I'm serious as a heart attack and hungry as a hostage"
Last Updated: Feb 3, 2008 4:18pm
Progress Pictures
May 13, 2006
Aug 18, 2007
Last show 211 lbs Mr. Birmingham, Heavyweight, and Vulcan Classic Overall champion!!
Recovery from surgery, get back in shape,and compete in a national show in 2009.
Goal (Long):
I want to compete on the national as soon as I can be a well conditioned superheavy weight. I've set a goal of competing in my first national competition in 2009. I want to have 20" arms, 52" chest, 19" calves, 30" thighs, and keep my 32" waist by spring 2009. I know I can achieve this. I plan to compete in the Jr. USA 2009. So look out for me.
Sup Bodyspace, sorry i have'nt wrote in here a while. The Comtest prep is going better than it did last year. I'm eating more food than in prior prep, I'm full and getting tighter everday. I'm 5 weeks out right now, I have'nt started cardio yet but will start at 4week out. I'm feelin good and...
Thanks for the add and the complimants too! You look like you have your hands full-keep up the hard work train hard =, eat well, respect and love the body you're building. Keep stay in touch-MJ-FitChik4Life
