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Overall Goal: Bodybuilding.com Wallpaper of the week! (week #141)
Fit Status:
It's been 4 months since I last worked out due to a neck injury and surgery. I may get back into the gym in the fall.
Motivation Level: 1/10
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Randy Leppala
Sex:
Male
Age:
53
Location:
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Occupation:
Project Design Leader- Engineering Consulting Firm and Amateur Photographer and Model
Personal Website:
Gym:
Golds Gym
Gym Location:
Vadnais Heights, MN
When I Started:
1992
How I Started:
At age 37 I was recently divorced and approaching my 40th birthday. I felt fat and out of shape. I started dating a girl (who later became my wife) who worked out regularly. She was missing workouts because we were dating so she dragged me to the gym with her... I've never looked back.
Why I Love It:
It is a great stress reliever after a hard days work. I can let loose my frustrations in the gym. I also like watching my body change as I bulk up or diet down, and I like accomplishing goals I've set for myself.
How I Stay Motivated:
Setting realistic goals and reaching them! Although I am retired from the bodybuilding scene I still workout 5-6 per week to maintain my physique I have worked so hard to build. My new goals in life are to stay in shape year around and perhaps pursue some modeling opportunities to showcase my physique and also learn more about photography which is my new hobby and passion in life.
BB Accomplishments:
I've accomplished more than I ever thought I would do. Besides several state bodybuilding weight class titles I have won 4 NPC National Weight Class Titles in 4 different Weight Classes ALL with perfect scores! My photograph has appeared in numerous bodybuilding magazines including Flex, Muscle Mag, and Ironman. Featured as Bodybuilding.com Wallpaper of the week (week #141 - Dec 2, 2008)
Forum Signature:
Last Updated: Sep 16, 2008 7:14pm
What Most Muscular Is Up To:
Jun 27, 2009
Most Muscular updated Fit Status "It's been 4 months since I last worked out due to a neck injury and surgery. I may get back into the gym in the fall." - 8:53 am - Comment
Thanks for believing in me, Randy. You truly are one of the people I look up to in this sport. I appreciate all the of the tips you have given me especially all of the posing advice. I've gotten compliments at every contest I've been at on my posing so thanks again for that. Hope you are healing up well after surgery. Keep me updated.
Peter
That's tough. I know you have lived a hard life in gym and I'm sure it is hard to stay away. We'll have to meet up for lunch some day. Stay strong Randy.
your physique is absolutely incredible! if i have a chance to look like that at 50 + years of age, i will never stop training...your a machine!
sorry about the surgery hope you come out fine!
Hey Randy--just checking in to say hi and let you know that I have progress pictures up. Since you were helping me in the beginning, thought you might want to see. 10 weeks ago, I found an awesome trainer in Houston and she finished me out. Only one more week. This has been the longest 19 weeks of dieting ever! :) Take care---
