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I was a skinny white boy workin at a fast food rest in Cleveland, walkin around at 135 lbs. I got a free membership to Ballys for putting a contest bowl in the store. It was over after that. I had always loved martial arts but never got serious till then with lifting. I loved it so much I started running gyms for them and did that for 7 yrs between there and Golds.
Why I Love It:
There is no feeling like that natural high you get. The feeling of personal accomplishment that can only be surpassed by the knowledge of how much healthier you are because of it. It's the greatest stress reliever. I can go on and on.
How I Stay Motivated:
My biggest motivators are my son and myself.
Exercise doesn't work for anyone you have to work for it. My little guy really keeps me going. His name is Austin he was born 3 mos premature. He has
shown more strength in overcoming death than
anyone I've ever seen when he was a baby. It
makes me proud to fight for a healthier life for him.
I love challenging myself. I got successful in my
career by setting high expectations and I try to do
the same with my body.
Being told Im hot definitely helps!
BB Accomplishments:
Fitness has always been a passion but never a primary competitive focus. But we'll see.
Forum Signature:
"Success is the sum of a desired goal and a strategically organized plan put into effect"
"Character is the ability to see through a good resolution long after the emotion that prompted that resolution is gone"
-unknown
What MMATay Is Up To:
Feb 15, 2009
MMATay changed Body Fat from 17% to 15%, a loss of 2 percentage points in 12 days
New progress pics are up! Def gotta make sure I get all my meals bc I can tell I look a little flat. Thanks for all the support so far!
Goal (Long):
I am currently at 190 lbs and 18 perc body fat. Before I had my son I trained very religiously on strength and cardio for mma and muay Thai. That was the best shape I'd ever been in. I was 170 lbs at 12 perc. That is where I want to be back at for starters.
How has bodybuilding and fitness helped and/or changed your family life?
now that my fiance is really into this, the stress level around the house has gone down. Both of us are more confident when were training and dieting which exudes positive behavior, plus we need the extra energy for our 2 yr old! Im in sales so its important to me to maintain an attractive appearancenow that my fiance is really into this, the stress level around the house has gone down. Both of us are more confident when were training and dieting which exudes positive behavior, plus we need the e...more
- Updated Jan 14, 2009 8:58pm
Are you a parent?
Yes
How has bodybuilding and fitness helped you to be a better parent?
People that care about themselves and have a good sense of health and discipline can use that to be a better parent. I dont have to feel like a hypocrit when I tell my boy not to drink, smoke or indulge too much, because I respect my own body.People that care about themselves and have a good sense of health and discipline can use that to be a better parent. I dont have to feel like a hypocrit when I tell my boy not to drink, smoke or indul...more
- Updated Jan 13, 2009 6:41pm
How has bodybuilding and fitness helped you in your career?
Im in sales so its important to me to maintain an attractive appearance
Hey you!! I know...I've missed talking to you.
I'm doing great...diet and training coming along.
Have you been training at least...that's most important.
