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I was always this skinny guy in High School back in Maryland where I grew up. I was slated for Soccer because of my size but wanted to play football. :) I had a hard time feeling very good with myself so after HS I decide to take up Karate (that should do it!) Well after years of this stuff I got my Black Belt and then another one a few years later. I still didn't feel like I wanted too, because I was in better shape, but I would still pull muscles, like my back just taking out the garbage at a ripe old age of 27. So I got tired of the way I felt and I hated the way I looked in the mirror....
It wasn't until I hit the gym seriously (I used to go to the gym a little but...), that I started to make progress and I felt tons better. I gave up on the cardio (advice given by a semi-pro BB) for a few years. And started eating "right" for "growing" and now I finally have what I have always wanted. Confidence and "the Fountain of Youth" (or as close to it as one can get :)).
Why I Love It:
It gives me so much energy and I love sculpting my body to what I want...
How I Stay Motivated:
I feed off of other people's energy and compliments. And I love working on improving what I have control over.
BB Accomplishments:
Placing 1st in 2008 NPC Utah Spring Classic Senior Master Division & 3rd in Novice Heavy Weight Division
Placing 1st in 2007 NPC Utah Fall show in Senior Master Division & 4th in Novice Heavy Weight division
Being Selected as Over 40 Amateur of the Week on BB.com (March 22-28, 2008)
Putting on a total of 65 pounds over the last 20 years.
Nov 3, 2006 NASM Cerified Personal Trainer Certificate.
you made the front page today!!! ... or at least today was when I checked again. :) Congrats!! Good luck in the upcoming weeks on your second shot. :D
nigelguest
Mar 23, 2008 12:28am
Amazing! Just shows that age isnt an inhibitor. Would love to know your training schedule and diet routines. Theres so much written about gaining size etc one doesnt know what really works or not. Keep hitting the iron
regards
nigel
Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to you and your family. It's been great getting to know you .. and I swear I'll start doing better on the mail/PM stuff. I've been the pits lately. :(
Just saw your progress shots from the competition. Damn, you were ripped! So, have you submitted your name to be the over40 bodybuilder of the week? Given those photos you should!
