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I got started in weights in my high school years after my father passed. While in school I was always the fat shy kid. I had No friends but maybe two true friends that later in my life were killed. So, I joined the Marines and could not be that guy that went in and has to go away to FAT CAMP because he is over the % to weight ratio. I was not going to be that guy. I managed to get my weight down from then a fat 240 lbs to 200 within the two years left of school. I was shy and ended up getting married before leaving for BOOT. That would change my life forever! I would gradually bring my weight down to 198 lbs then back up to 310 lbs after a ugly divorce after only 3yrs. Depression set in and I had no hope, no faith in myself nor did I have any self respect or self confidence. After 5 more years in the service struggling to lose weight and pass the physicals required to stay in the Special OPs program I was in. I just started to train harder to lose the weight. To make a long story short, I started to get really serious about Bodybuilding when I met the greatest woman I have ever met and the one I wish I would have met back in High school.
She is a bodybuilding and figure competitor and a Damn good one at that. She, whether or not wants to believe it. Is the greatest inspiration I have ever had This is why I think she has changed my life. She has helped me with diet and new ways of training. See, in the past my idea to lose weight was to starve my self or just eat one BIG meal and just not eat so much. She has taught me to increase my meals but lower the calories, change the type of foods I eat and to set goals. WOW!!! What a difference that makes when you diet correctly and train for a purpose. I now see a five pak and for me that is awesome!!! I haven't had abs since I was 4yrs old..lol..
Well, I told myself after my divorce "I'm never getting married again!""I'll never find someone to love me for who I am and not for the inheritance I had". I was wrong...I fell so in love with her that I want to spend my life with her. Sadly but Happily her & I are just Great friends. In a nut shell, she has been my inspiration into bodybuilding. I intend to make her PROUD!
Yeah, Arnold, Lou, and all those greats are still an inspiration but they have never touch my heart and soul as she did. She will go Pro one day soon and she is going to change the world of Pro Figure when she does..This is how I got started and I have planned to stand on stage for the first time April 28th 2007 and I will come in looking better than I have ever look before in my life and it thanks to my hard training, her and the want to have self confidence in my life. Thank You Maria. I Love you still to this day and may God Bless You.
Why I Love It:
The feeling of accomplishing things that I didn't think I could do. I also like the fact my body changes for the better and I'm seeing it change before my eyes. I eat better and live better which makes Life, Love and Happieness all better. I enjoy everything about bodybuilding and will continue to make changes for the better.
How I Stay Motivated:
I like to read stories of triumph over bad circumstances, cancer or a almost fatal accidents. Those bodybuilders that have lost a leg and they still to this day stand on stage flexing their muscles. That is Awesome!!
I also read a lot of quotes from people famous and not famous.
But most of all the woman who I believed changed my life for the better. Her name is Maria. She is my motivator and inspiration most of all! I need to build self confidence and show her I can do the things I say I can do. I will make Maria proud of me one day. When I step on stage, she'll be blown away!
A good thing to remember is
""Live well, laugh often, and let your heart fall in love with the beauty in each day." And never frown because you never know who is falling in love with your smile.""
BB Accomplishments:
April 28, 2007 - Grand Rapids Mi Bodybuilding Championships 2007 Placing 8th Heavy Weight Class
September 22, 2007 - Grandville Mi
NPC Western Michigan Bodybuilding Championships (National Qualifier) - Placing: 1st Super Heavy Weight Class
James Johnson is inspired by oceanblue149. Reason: "Her transformation was just incredible! Its all in the progress pics and she has done awesome. I think we all can be inspired by her.
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May 22nd 2010! Next show....So Lets Do THIS!
God bless
Goal (Long):
Long term I'd like to get a Pro card but that is very long term at this point..at least 4 years. ;-) If I go Pro I want to be BIG!!! Like 275 when on stage
Weight Goal:
I want to LOSE 50 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
4%
Upcoming Contest:
Grand Rapids Michigan BB Championships (NPC National Qualifier)
Her transformation was just incredible! Its all in the progress pics and she has done awesome. I think we all can be inspired by her.
Thanks for your inspirational transformation.....SEXY!
James
Description: Every time I Watch this video I feel I CAN do anything. I'm not a father yet but when God Blesses me with a relationship where I can have one. I PRAY THAT I'M A FATHER LIKE DICK HOYT. GOD Bless him for all his love for his son Rick and for inspiring me to push myself beyond my limits. Thank Team Hoyt for all you have shown me!
yay! ur home!! hope u got plenty of rest and food in you! so wats next? gonna hit the hit and continue the quest to get to 260?? hope u had a great weekend hun! hugs
hey James! yay! im so xcited for u that ur coming back friday! i bet u are so thrilled to be home and see ur puppies! let me know how it goes! thanks for the nice message and sweet pic comments! ur the best! lot of hugs!
Zory
Hey James...wow deployment urgent? Good luck with that. Will keep you in my prayers. Thanks for the compliments...tight schedule for sure. Today was a relaxing day for me ;)
hi James! thanks for saying hello! ur getting a cold?? oh no! u better take good care of urself and get rid of it asap! let me know how ur doing ok? hope ur havin a great week and talk to u soon hun! hugs :)
Hi! I came around to see what's happening over here. Saw your new avi...very nice. That is a great photo! Now WHERE is the parachute?? LOL! Hope you're doing well!
hi honey! thanks for stoppin by! glad to hear ur doin great! :) that profile pic rocks!! I want to sky dive so bad! its on my list of things to do! ur such a bad ass! hope to hear from u again soon! hugs
Hi hun! So good to hear from u! glad everything is going well! Im going to have to request a check in at least once a week k? ;) Im sure ur ready for next years comps! Cant wait to see how ull look! u have to keep me updated! 2 weeks for my comps! im so excited and a liiiiittle nervous as well! talk soon! hugs!
Big James Johnson! That is one fantastic physique you've got! Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service to our country. I'm honored to be your friend!
260 n 5 percent bf?? :) u will be a beast and definitely kill em all next year! Im definitely excited to see the progress! gosh, 260! insane! Good luck with the deployment! Ur are an inspiration! i hope everything goes well for u and stay in touch! -Zory