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Overall Goal: I want to compete in the 2009 NW Natural/Atlas
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Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Drew Mayes
Sex:
Male
Age:
28
Location:
Boise, Idaho, United States
Occupation:
Certified Sweet Talker :)
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When I Started:
Jan, 2007
How I Started:
I think we all go through periods of time in our life when we’re lost. Right before I turned 26 I was lost and felt like the only thing I could control was what I was putting into my body and how hard I could work myself in the gym. Despite the uncertainty surrounding me I was determined to find something positive. Not only did bodybuilding give me an outlet to think about something else – it was the start of a promise I made to myself – to always do exactly what I wanted to do, no matter how ridiculous it may seem to everyone else!
Why I Love It:
There’s nobody else to blame in the gym or on stage. If you didn’t run that extra 10 minutes, finish that last set, or left early because you had to work late, you’re tired or the girl you’ve been dying to hang out with finally called … it’s still all on you. Everything here is based on choice. Nobody forces you to eat another egg white and you can’t be penalized for a teammate’s mistake. What you put into your body and how hard you choose to work it is all your decision. At the end of the day, you have to nobody to blame for your failures but yourself.
How I Stay Motivated:
I personally do not feel anyone can go from point A to point Z if Z is their ultimate goal. Before you get to Z, you have to reach B. After B, you aim for C, then D and so on. Z may be the ultimate goal, but I need a bunch of small little accomplishments along the way to Z. Reaching these smaller goals and always having something attainable not so far off keeps me going (but I always do have my eye on Z).
When that doesn’t work ... I think of looking good for the ladies! :)
BB Accomplishments:
2008 Northwest Natural champion. 1st place - novice division
