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Personal Info And Background:

Real Name:	Ricky
Sex:	Male
Age:	41
Location:	Georgia, United States
Occupation:	Dad, Church Media Director, Drummer
Personal Website:	http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/james_howell.htm
Primary Gym:	Body Tech Fitness 1343 Business Center Dr Conyers, GA United States
College:	University Of South Carolina - Columbia Attended 1986 to 1990 Columbia, South Carolina United States
High School:	Richland Northeast High Attended 1982 to 1986 Columbia, South Carolina United States
When I Started:	Mar, 2006
How I Started:	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
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