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I started working out as part of my hockey training in order to become a better player. Gradually I got into training and eating healthy more and more, and now I've adopted it as my lifestyle. I cannot wait to see how much I can personally achieve in the world of fitness and bodybuilding.
Why I Love It:
It defines me now. It sets me apart from other people. Everyone knows me as the healthy fitness freak and I love it. It eliminates stress. It feels good to become stronger on the ice. I love it when I get compliments, that always makes me feel like I'm progressing even when I personally don't see it. Working out and staying active also does wonders for my confidence, which leads to being happier and enjoying every day a little bit more.
How I Stay Motivated:
My 16 year old driver's license says 5'6, 119 LBS. I've always had a small/skinny build and have looked years younger than my actual age. When I was a freshman in high school, the seniors in my art class used to literally pick me up and pass me around. They called me "little Benny". As you would imagine it was very embarrassing. Everyday I acquire new knowledge from the internet and magazines that I cannot wait to put to the test. Looking in the mirror everyday and knowing there's room for improvement is motivation enough to keep pushing and never stay satisfied.
And lastly, talking to all you guys! Feel free to find me on facebook or modelmayhem
BB Accomplishments:
Gaining 10 pounds of muscle over summer 2008.
more soon I hope!
Forum Signature:
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"
- W a y n e G r e t z k y
My last day of high school senior year in 2006 before I got into training seriously. Didn't really have much knowledge about weightlifting or nutrition. 18 yrs. old.
Finally at 170 LBS. +11 gain since I've been home from school for the summer, and not much if any of the added weight seems to be body fat
Adam is my training partner and has been a close friend of mine since we were little kids. Different paths in high school led us both to bodybuilding at the same time. We are now headed on the same path and share many of the same aspirations for the future. He inspires me to do what I love to do and to always keep improving. I wish Adam all the best.
Nick has made excellent accomplishments achieved naturally through hard work and dedication. I, like Nick, have also chosen a straight edge lifestyle and feel he is a great role model for other drug free athletes.
Description: A short highlight vid made by a good friend of mine. Has a couple hits, fights, and goals from my first season playing junior hockey. Music by Winds Of Plague.
Last Updated: Aug 19, 2009 12:37pm
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Well, just got done with my sixth straight day of intense training for hockey tryouts. We skated for 2 and a half hours this morning while 95% of the other college students here were probably asleep, hungover, etc. from a friday night out. Yesterday I made it through first cuts onto to a list...
Ben, training in the last month and now is going heavier, more people is out of school, and work is relaxing so I can finally train with someone and then is when you can add weight to your limit until fail, so I hope to start God will 2010 with lots of energy and size!
very solid gain man! yeah taking a break from heavy lifting is always a good idea. i did a break in nov, so i am training heavy right now, trying to 185lbs while on my current bulk, and so far the training is going great. good luck with yours man! when you thinking about competing?
I played junior when I was young and know what it takes and so I believe that you have the drive and determination needed to work your body into competitive size and shape. I wish you success and look forward to watching your progress.
As you know; "Tough times never last, but tough people do."
