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Bodybuilding's not only about the weight training and supplementation; it's also about the diet--developing and maintaining clean and healthy eating habits, while using weight-bearing exercise (with high-intensity interval cardio) to stimulate muscle growth. I was a fat kid growing up. My parents bought me a set of cement-filled weights from Sears when I was 14 years old; I've trained steadily since. Diet was only something I considered when I tried preparing for my first bodybuilding show at age 19 (1985). I backed out of that comp--failed at the diet. By age 38 I was at 245 lbs, with a 40-inch waist. My doc advised me to lose weight, and reduce high-fat foods. He suggested Lipitor (to lower cholesterol), I chose diet and exercise to manage the blood fats. Age 40, I reduced my blood fats to normal levels, and was back to high school weight (185 lbs). In 2008 I stepped on the bodybuilding stage 23 years after my first failed attempt at competing. I'd compete 5 more times and win my age age class three times. I'm currently enjoying the benefits of living a clean healthy lifestyle.
Why I Love It:
I hate that it takes so much work, discipline, and dedication to maintain an athletically conditioned physique especially at my age--but I'm compelled to keep going.
How I Stay Motivated:
The payout--health, wellness, and hopefully longevity.
BB Accomplishments:
Winning my age class in my first three consecutive bodybuilding shows in 2008.
OCB's master's class bodybuilding exploded in 2009: 9 top-quality 40+ men at the May 2009 OCB Circle City, Indy. Although I'd brought more mass and better symmetry, my conditioning wasn't dialed in, and I had water retention problems. On a more positive note, my heavy-weight...
hey you! Thanks lol...You always make me feel like a 10 :) :) A girl needs a guy like you in her life hehe!! How are you? Did you have a great holiday season?
You are right I have a business partner that competed years ago and killed her body to the point she cannot have kids now. Women are supposed to have some body fat I don't eventhink they look good when they diet that thin.
ur so funny Manny ;) Im glad I can entertain you! Tis the season for santa hats and christmas sweater tho... :) :) I hope you have wonderful Christmas and Advent too! God bless! :)
Merry Fitness to you and your family! Thanking you for all your support in the past! Wishing you the Greatest JOY over the Holiday Season. :)
~ Christine ~
Gotta love those cement-filled weight sets from Sears! Great profile! I hope your years has been one to remember! Wishing you a happy holiday season and great things in 2010!
Hey Manny how are you! Did I add u to my facebook page yet~~~ Goodness I have over 3,000 request waiting to be added.......Send me an email if you haven't yet and I'll put you at the top of the list. Happy thanksgiving to you and your family. ~ Christine ~
I am glad to hear you are doing well! The pic is from the Arnold earlier this year...I have a lot of work to get even near to what I was looking like back then! Now that Im around 95% back to health Im cutting the fat and upping the intensity again in the gym...Can't wait to see the results again week after week! Take care!
Haha thanks...but if Gerard Butler would have worked out for the last ten years, he would probaly not be an actor lol I think he played the part to a T...but I really appreciate the comment :)
That's not right. I haven't updated it lately. I just had knee surgery so I am a little out of shape right now. Kind of afraid to check and update, lol.
