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Decided my senior year in college I needed to get in better shape, especially since I had stopped playing organized sports my sophomore year in college.
Why I Love It:
I love bodybuilding because the rewards you get out of it are directly associated with the efforts that you and you alone put into it. There are no teammates or coaches to fall back on or to blame. If you don't put in the work, you alone are to blame for the results.
How I Stay Motivated:
I compete 2-3 times a year. Standing on stage in your posing trunks keeps you very honest on your diet and drives you to work harder and harder every day in the gym.
BB Accomplishments:
2005 Max Muscle Naturals Novice Lightweight and Novice Overall Champion
2006 Max Muscle Naturals Open Middleweight Champion
2006 NPC National Bodybuilding Championships - 5th Place Lightweights
2006 Musclemania World - 2nd Place Masters (40+)
2007 Muscle Beach International Classic - 1st Place Lightweight and 2nd Place Masters (40+)
2007 NPC Jr. Nationals - 3rd Place Lightweights
2007 NPC Team Universe - 5th Place Lightweights
2008 NPC California State Championships - 1st Place Lightweight & 3rd Place Masters (40+)
2008 Muscle Beach International Classic - 1st Place Lightweight & 1st Place Masters (40+)
2008 NPC Jr. Nationals - 3rd Place Lightweights
2008 Mr. & Ms. Muscle Beach - 1st Place Masters (40+), 1st Place Lightweights, Overall Champion
My goal is to compete at Nationals in 2008 and improve on my 5th place showing from Nationals 2006.
Goal (Long):
Since deciding to compete 2 1/2 yrs ago, my goal has been to transform my body and get better from show to show, year to year. I started this process at a weight of 218 lbs, and now compete as a lightweight in my shows (151-154 lbs). Over Memorial Day weekend, I competed in the Muscle Beach International Classic where I placed 2nd in the Masters Over 40 and 1st in the Lightweight. I was able to get my body fat down to 1% for this show. Two weeks later, I competed in the NPC Jr. Nationals in Chicago and placed 3rd in an excellent lightweight class. One month later, I competed in the NPC Team Universe in New York and placed 5th. I am now in my off season trying to tweak my diet and workouts so that I can hit the stage fuller, drier, and shredded for Nationals in 2008. I will probably do the Max Muscle Naturals in March 2008 to see how my body responds to the adjustments then target Nationals.
Weight Goal:
Bodyfat Goal:
1%
Upcoming Contest:
2008 NPC Nationals
Last Updated: Jun 30, 2008 11:47pm
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Please check out the amateur athlete section of bodybuilding.com and look at my article for "Over 40 Bodybuilder of the Week" and let me know what you think! Thanks for any comments!!
Mike, looks like we're both So Cal. Curious how Lipo6x worked for you. I'm headed into pre-contest pretty quick and will probably give it a shot. I've used burners from others over time, including the straight Lipo6 version for a bit last year. Thanks!
Hey Mike, how is the contest prep going? l know its a few weeks away but just wanted to get in early and wish you well. l look forward to seeing your new pics where you are holding the trophy :) Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
Happy New Year, training has slowed down..damm.. knee problems :( Hopefully l ll be back in the next few weeks - its quite depressing! l wish you great success in the upcoming comp - where is it being held / what division are you competing in. To be up on stage (regardless of the result) you are already a winner - much respect. JX
Hey, you always make me smile.
Took a few great pics recently with Jay Cutler-am trying to post but having a few probs with file size. Will fix tmrw. Bikini shots..hmm, in a few months-l promise! take care, JX
Hey, all is great in my world. Have had probs with computer / busy at work so havent had as much time to play these last few weeks. lts starting to warm up in Melb...OMG, l need to shed these last few kgs before the bikinis come out! Will take new pics soon. Hope all is wonderful in your world. Thx for thinking of me. JX
Hey Gorgeous,am so glad to be back in the gym.....cant imagine not having "iron" in my life! Really missed it while away. Jay Cutler will be here soon and am looking forward to taking some snaps with my new camera-still have to work out how to use it! Works busy but great. Am so fortunate to work with some "real" people...weekend is almost here and lm looking forward to a sleep in. Hope life is brilliant for you. JX
Hey Gorgeous, glad to be back. Thx for thinking of me..as always you are so incredibly sweet. HK and China are 2 amazing cities. Wish l had more time to explore and shop of course! Luggage was lost & l was without fresh clothes/make up/toiletries for a few days...back to the gym tmrw and must say l have craved it while away. How is life with you / what are your plans for the w-end? JX
Hey Gorgeous, just got back from HK & China. Am exhausted-glad to be back so l can start training / eating clean again, its so hard when traveling!. Hope you are happy / healthy. JX
Thank you sweetie........have just finished packing my suitcase & am so tiered.....looking forward to sleeping on the plane&shopping of course :). Will give you full update when l return-stat gorgeous JX
