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I started bodybuilding when I was a young teenager. My oldest brother invited me to workout with him and his buddies at a local gym. When I walked in, I saw people with huge muscles (little did I know some of them were bodybuilders)! I wanted to be like them, and was hooked ever since then.
Why I Love It:
I love bodybuilding because its a sport that tests your body, mind, and spirit. It's a lifestyle for me. Everyday I workout is a day closer to a complete physique. Every good meal I eat is an ounce of potential muscle added to my frame. There's no limit in bodybuilding, only limitations you set for yourself. God has blessed me with an opportunity to do what I love to do. Thank you Lord!-Philippians 4:13
How I Stay Motivated:
It doesn't take much to stay motivated. I love the sport of bodybuilding, not only to compete, but I'm a fan! Flex magazine always has great motivational pictures of bodybuilders(veterans as well as new comers). I thrive on the environment. When I see someone in the gym training hard, that's all the motivation that I need to take my training to another level for that day.
BB Accomplishments:
2004 NPC Gold's Classic: 1st, bantamweight
2005 NPC New York Metro Championships: 3rd, Lightweight
2005 NPC Team Universe: 5th, bantamweight
2006 NPC Team Universe: 4th, bantamweight
Amateur Bodybuilder of the week: http://www.bodybuilders.com/donallarde.h tm
2007 Musclemania Fitness New York: Overall Winner!
Hi Don I'm friends with lenny from Oxygen gym and he was bragging about you and wanted me to read about when you made BB of the week. Lenny says Hi too and he'll be back at the gym soon. Take care and keep up the good work and good luck in the future.
Jim
hey, thank you for the support! i'm gonna do another bulk cycle to put more muscle on starting in october, and i hope to do my first contest sometime during summer of 09. i'll keep in touch w/u if i have any questions if thats ok cuz u look like u know what to do
NICE JOB on the win bro! you look great, very proportional with great thickness! awesome job!
lindaguest
Jun 11, 2008 1:28pm
Hey how are you? I thought I would see some good advice on your page about nutrition. The pics are amazing! Congrats on last year'S win, I didn't know anything about you competing. If you can forward any health and nutrition stuff to me or a workout plan, that would be awesome!Thanks
