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I am about to embark on my second bodybuilding competition in just 3 days. In my preparation for both contests I have been told about a rebound effect that one can take advantage of after a prolonged period of contest dieting. For me, I’ve been on a contest diet for 6 months. This concept of [...]
The “why” behind why I compete is a complex one with many different angles. Most of my reasons, however, have to do with achieving goals and continually improving my physique. I want to share with you 3 important reasons why I compete and maybe inspire you to do the same someday. It Helps to Have [...]
I just finished reading 8 Evil habits that Hijack Your Progress and Snuff Out Your Motivation by my friend Marc David and it got me thinking. It is an article you definitely want to read, but I realized there are 5 more evil habits that could be included. Constantly changing their eating habits. It is [...]
Building muscle is difficult for old guys. While I personally do not consider myself an “old guy”, based upon my current age (47) I am definitely an “old guy” by most people’s standards. As such, I have many struggles that younger guys just don’t experience. The picture above shows the dramatic progress I’ve had in [...]
On April 14, 2012 I accomplished a goal I had been working towards for months. I stepped on stage at the NPC Amateur Grand Prix and competed in my first bodybuilding competition. Yes, I said “first” because there will be more. This is the story of how I got there and where I plan to [...]
Yesterday I discussed how I am creating my own miracle. One point I failed to make–if you don’t believe, miracles cannot and will not happen. Today I want to discuss how to believe and make it happen. The power is your’s to take. In August 2011 I started a journey that is about to culminate [...]
When things get tough and it seems like a miracle is necessary, do you sit back and wait for it or do you make it happen on your own? I strongly believe that you should do everything in your power to pull off the miracle. When you face adversity and need a miracle, go after [...]
Meal planning seems to be one of those things that people are afraid of. I often wonder why anyone is afraid of planning their meals. To me, not planning ahead on the meals is a recipe for failure. In this article I give you x tips on how to win with meal planning. Planning meals [...]
Everyone who trains for competition has had to deal with how to overcome excuses at one time or another. This is really a mental attitude topic and one that can be very difficult to deal with. I have 5 tips for dealing with and overcoming excuses. Schedule workouts like an appointment. Working out should not [...]
How hard to you train when you are in the gym? How hard are you pushing yourself? Have you ever stopped to really think about this issue? I am a big believer that the harder you train the better your results. I honestly think that most of us don’t train anywhere near as hard as [...]
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