Yesterday, 9:49am

haha...nice work! I def enjoyed a lot of food, but def feeling a little guilty about it though. Def going to hit the cardio hard this week! How was your holiday?

Dec 25, 2009 5:37pm

I'm doing the family thing too for Christmas...we don't have anything as exciting as the pickle in the tree game, but it's usually a fun time. I definitely always eat too much that's the only problem. haha

Dec 25, 2009 5:37pm

Thank you! I actually just applied on line on Muscletech's website and got a call a few months later..then they flew me out there for a photo shoot and then offered me a contract.

Dec 25, 2009 5:32pm

Well thank you! I appreciate the compliment!! :) I definitely think you should compete, you would do great! What show in June are you thinking of doing? Merry Christmas and best to you in the new year as well!

Dec 25, 2009 9:00am

Merry Christmas Juls!

Dec 24, 2009 12:38pm

What's up Z!! Just wanted to say Merry Christmas and I hope you have awesome holidays! Keep up the amazing work!

Dec 23, 2009 2:31pm

Aww..well thank you, you're making me blush ;) But I def do have multiple areas that I need to work on. Thank you for the confidence boost though!! I hope I can blow them away! I'm still kinda new to this too, but I know shows on the West or EAst coast are usually the better ones. I think the categories are a little different between US and Canadian shows. Any big plans for the Holidays?

Dec 23, 2009 2:25pm

Do you already have your next show picked out? So I know the difference between fitness and figure in the US but I think the categories are a little different in Canada. What is different between figure and fitness there? I'm actually working with a new trainer and taking all of 2010 off to bump up a weight class. I'm hoping to do Jr. Nationals in June 2011. Do you have to do any traveling for the holidays?

Dec 23, 2009 2:22pm

I'm the same way. I def am not going to be one of those people who "bulk" in the offseason by eathing fast-food everyday...but like you said I'm def eating a lot more food and a lot more variety. That's awesome your lifting is going well, it is crazy how much stronger you feel/are when you actually give your body the calories that it needs.

Dec 22, 2009 8:32pm

That's good that you've done it before and that you can control yourself. I tried to do that over Thanksgiving but I didn't work very well. Haha. Thank you for the kind words, they def mean a lot. You've made some pretty great progress yourself so you should be congratulated for that and for being so determined to accomplish your goals..you def have same awesome self contol. Keep up the amazing work!

Dec 22, 2009 8:27pm

Well you are welcome and the comment was well deserved! Thank you for your comments too but I still think your abs have me beat! I'm kinda doing the same as you...I'm trying to put on as much quality size as I can. I actually prob won't compete again until june 2011. Do you have a good coach? What show in June are you shooting for?

Dec 22, 2009 2:13pm

Just stopping in to say hi! Are you going to be able to resist all the food temptation that comes along with the holidays? ;)

Dec 22, 2009 7:03am

What's up Z. Just wanted to compliment you on an impressive physique...those abs are ridiculous! When are you competing again? Keep up the great work!

Dec 22, 2009 6:55am

I actually might not compete until June 2011. I want to take a lot of time to bring up some problem areas and put on more size. I placed third in my show...I was a little disappointed in the placing, but happy with the way I looked. Your pics were great too, congrats on doing so well in your first comp! Happy Holidays to you as well! Keep in touch for sure!

Dec 22, 2009 6:55am

Ha, I'm with you..I think I've eaten more PB in this month after my show than most people eat in two years. That's awesome you have a few ideas of shows you're going to do. Are you going to stick to all shows in Canada or are you going to do some in the US too?

Dec 22, 2009 6:49am

Have you decided on shows for 2010? Are you automatically qualified for national shows this year being as you did so well last year, or do you have to requal? I see one of your goals is a drier stomach...I don't know how much drier it can get. By the look of your comp pics, I'm really lucky we didn't have that pose-down, you would have owned me! Hope you're having a great week so far and hope to talk to you soon!

Dec 22, 2009 6:47am

HEY!! I'm doing great now. Took it a little easy right after my show, but started hitting it really hard again last week and it feels awesome to throw around some weight again! :) How is it not being on a diet, considering you dieted pretty much the whole year last year! I def ate way too much at Thanksgiving so I'm going to try to control that a little for Christmas this week.

Dec 21, 2009 9:08am

Thanks man. I'm actually just starting my offseason "bulking." I'm not going to compete again until 2011.

Dec 17, 2009 6:59am

Whats up bro. I've been MIA for a little bit. I took it easy on the trainer for a few weeks, let some aches and pains heal, now back hitting it hard! Are you getting pumped for your first show? When are you going to start cutting for it?

Dec 3, 2009 9:55am

What's up bro, hows the training going? When did you say your show was? Damn bro, 20inch guns, that's impressive. Any tips on how you got them to blow-up so quick?? Did you go and do your "before" shoot for Muscletech yet?