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Got interested thru high school sports like most people. The desire never went away. In August 07 I decided to train for my first competition. No Looking Back Now!!!
Why I Love It:
The pump. The challenge. The knowledge. The confidence. Friends I have made. The payoff - great health and good appearance.
How I Stay Motivated:
1. All of the people on bodybuilding.com
2. Look in the mirror.
3. The idea of living a longer, healthier life.
and
4. MY FOUR TROPHIES from my first two events.
BB Accomplishments:
The 2007 USBF Baltimore Pro-Amateur Natural Competition
1st Place Novice Heavyweight (yes at 154lbs, I was in Heavy. Big Under 154lbs turnout)
Runner UP - Novice Overall
3rd Place - Lightweight Open
The 2007 Charm City Classic - Bmore, MD
1st Place Novice Lightweight
Runner UP - Novice Overall
3rd Place - Lightweight Open
In general, the way I look today is my biggest accomplishment. Working out is tough. Just being disciplined enough to make it to the gym with consistency is a good enough accomplishment for me. Lots of folks fall off due to kids, spouses, jobs, etc. Thank goodness I have motivation from this website. Another big accomplishment is doing all natural without buying a whole lot of supplements that are way too expensive. I just eat good, clean solid meals 95% of the time.
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Last Updated: Dec 10, 2007 7:22am
Progress Pictures
Mar 31, 2007
Jun 18, 2008
178lbs - 8 weeks out
dang, i got stomach, tits, and asss
Trying to reach 180lbs. Currently 172. 3 weeks to go.
adding on some lbs and rehabbing back with hopes to do some september shows.
Goal (Long):
Studying to become a personal trainer. A lot of work since I have a career that takes up at least 11 hours of my day. EVERY DAY.
But I feel if I am gonna motivate and improve others, I better look the part! No one wants an out of shape trainer motivating them. Right?!?!
Also I have some desire to do the fitness modeling. I guess ive been reading too many Men's Health and Maximum Fitness magazines!
http://www.myspace.com/pxt heteam
Its official. MRI results show that I have a herniated disk in lower back, L5 i think. I was so overwhelmed with the results I dont know where in lumbar it is. Started steroidal treatment today. We will see what happens physical therapy in about a week. Good news, I can still do some light...
Its a secret. Actually Im working with a trainer and now that the season is over, Im taking a week off and he and I are gonna develop a training plan based on my next competition goals, weaknesses, etc.
WOW! Great pictures (your transformation is truly inspiring!) and an even better profile. What you wrote shows you clearly a complete man (brains and brawn). I especially liked your "BB Accomplishments" Thanks for posting!
Nothing really new on my end. Just been dieting since mid March. Im trying to get down to around 3% B.F. then do a clean bulk like you. You really put on some quality muscle man. I hope ill be able to do the same when i bulk next.
Keep me posted man, always good to hear from you.
Not bad. Not bad at all. But hmmmmmm, what's the waist looking like? U had some "issues" back in the Spring (lol). Hey - stay injury-free. I'm gonna try too then give U a run for the $$$ - "most improved after injury". I gotta' take pix too, but I'm gonna' SMILE so big...as always... *smile*
