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Overall Goal: I'm getting married in Feb. 2010, planning on doing my first competition in April 2010, and becoming a CPT. 2010 is going to be the best year yet! Special shout outs to STEVEP78/TEAM POYNTER and the "DO WORK" CREW. TRANSFORMATION OF THE WEEK OVER 40!
I have always been skinny. I decided back in March 2006 that I really wanted to change my body. I found a 24 hour gym and made a personal commitment to transform my body. I didn't realize that working out would help me get through a tough period in my life. My marriage ended in divorce and I became a single dad. Weight training really helped me to deal with the stress and pressure that I was feeling. As I began to see my body transform I realized that I could change my life. I believe challenges come into our lives to make us stronger. We don't always understand the reasons why, but we have to trust that God knows what is best for us. Even when the situations and circumstances are negative we have to trust Him. If you want to change your body or your life it's not going to be easy. So, let us all face our challenges head on! Set a goal and go for it! If you fail, get up and try again! Never quit!
Why I Love It:
I love the way I look and feel. Also, I enjoy the positive feedback I get from friends who remember the old me. I'm know longer little Ricky.
How I Stay Motivated:
Seeing the photos and reading the profiles of others on bodybuilding.com. Observing my own transformation take place before my eyes through photos. The positive comments and feedback from friends.
BB Accomplishments:
When I started I weighed 135lbs. I hit 180 lbs. on 8/26/2008. On 10/8/08 I made it to 185 lbs.
Transformation of the Week Over 40 feature on Bodybuilding.com (January 8, 2009).
Appeared in Men's Journal Magazine, February 2009, page 103, March 2009, page 105 and April 2009, page 111 for a Bodybuilding.com ad.
Appeared in Men's Fitness Magazine, February 2009, page 102 for a Bodybuilding.com ad.
Appeared in MuscleMag International Magazine, March 2009, page 39 for a Bodybuilding.com ad.
Appeared in Flex Magazine, March 2009, page 259 for a Bodybuilding.com ad.
Appeared in Iron Man Magazine, March 2009, page 47 for Bodybuilding.com ad.
Appeared in Muscle and Fitness, April 2009, page 288 for Bodybuilding.com
I'm getting married in Feb. 2010, planning on doing my first competition in April 2010, and becoming a CPT. 2010 is going to be the best year yet! Special shout outs to STEVEP78/TEAM POYNTER and the "DO WORK" CREW. TRANSFORMATION OF THE WEEK OVER 40!
Goal (Long):
My long term goal is to maintain a healthy lifestyle so I can enjoy a good quality of life. I'm 41 years old and I realize that what I do today will greatly impact my tomorrow. I would like to maintain a weight of about 170 to 175 pounds and stay in excellent shape as the years past. My new goal is to compete. I look forward to the challenge.
Josh looks great. His hard work and dedication to fitness really shows. His physique is what I desire for myself. He is one of my fitness benchmarks. Also, I appreciate his willingness to help others.
I have admired Elijah ever since I joined BodySpace. He looks awesome! He is very personable and is very encouraging. He inspires me to keep pushing towards my goals. Also, he started his transformation in 2003 and look at him now! Amazing! He is SuperMaine!
I have been doing a 21 day fast with my church. The fast started on Friday, January 2, 2009 and will end on Thursday, January 22, 2009. January 2nd - January 15th was vegetables, fruit and liquids. January 16th - January 22nd was liquids only. I've decided not to train with weights during the...
congrats all around brother. looking beast and taking care of business. keep leading the way for the rest of us 40+ brother. training going as well as your life?
Best wishes and Happy New Year to you! April is right around the corner. I look forward following your precontest preperation...take care. Wow, just read you are getting married...congrats!
YOU ARE WELCOME! KEEP UP THAT GREAT JOB YOU'VE DONE! I'M BEHIND YOU AND I KNOW FOR SURE WITHOUT A DOUBT 2010 WILL BE MY YEAR TO SHINE....I WANT TO MAKE MYSELF COMPLETELY TRANSFORM INTO A BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY..HEE.HEE..HEE..LOL:)
YOUR WELCOME SWEETIE! MAY YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS WITH YOUR LOVE ONE! I WISH YOU NOTHING BUT HAPPINESS AND JOY FOR THE NEW YEAR TO COME WITH YOUR BRIDE TO BE! LOL:)
