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When I was about eight years old, my father brought home a Muscle and Fitness magazine that he had taken from one of his students and I have been intrigued by the human physique ever since. At the young age of ten, I begged my parents to buy me a home gym (a bench and some weights). My dad worked with me and taught me how to use the equipment. After mastering my home equipment, I started to sneak into the gym at a nearby YMCA to lift weights. When the trainer there caught me and told me that I was too young to use the equipment, I continued to sneak in whenever I got the chance. Finally, he realized that he was not going to stop me and he began to work with me so that I would not hurt myself.
Why I Love It:
Bodybuilding has saved my life in many ways. After having to give up football, bodybuilding quenches my thirst for competition. Training for me is a coping mechanism that helps me deal with the stresses of everyday life. Training and bodybuilding go hand in hand, and because of that it makes me a better person.
How I Stay Motivated:
The personal fire within my soul and my two beautiful kids!
BB Accomplishments:
In 2002, I competed in the Metrolina Classic in Concorde, NC. I won my class and the open class overall trophy. After this victory, I was truly bitten by the bodybuilding bug. Four months later, I competed in the Elite Muscle Classic where I won my class and the overall open class trophy. In 2003, I won the Super Heavyweight class in the N.C. State Show and took a close second for the overall. Later that year, I competed in the Jr. USA and won the Super Heavyweight class. Recently, I competed in the 2005 North American Championships where I finished 7th in the Super Heavyweight class. In 2006, I placed 7th at Nationals in the Super Heavyweight class.
Bodybuilding to me is like nicotene to smokers. It is an addiction but also its how I handle my stress from day to day. In saying this, I know I wear this incredible hulk suit everywhere I go, but its more to this man than muscle. I have a B.S. degree and two Masters degrees and I have...
I just wanted to stop by to congratulate you on all of your hard work and the great results you have achieved. I believe that people such as yourself who have worked hard to get their body into great shape and who many times are looked upon for advice or as a role model should be acknowledged and complimented. I hope that you have a fantastic 4th weekend and are able to stay strong, focused & determined. May God bless.
hey thanks for the add, Quick question what do you do for cardio prior to a contest, i am thinking of doing a show October 26, the Olympus in Buffalo NY, i dont have much fat to loose but i need to dry out and firm up. Advice?
Dude! You're so freakin' huge! I'm not tryin' to get as big as you, but how do I gain muscle and not fat? Ive been lifting heavy and drinking my protein shakes, (gained 22lbs in 4 months), and doing a little cardio. But my waist went from 33 to 36 and feels like all fat. What should I do? Up my cardio or what?
Thank you...You are just a monster! Which is a very good thing! :) Maybe we will cross paths someday on the BB circuit. I want to do more organizations...just need sponsorship! Isn't that everyone's problem?? God Bless
Nikki
