Beat Yourself to Compete

Compete against yourself

Bodybuilding is definitely a subjective sport. As I told you in my article “Why I Love This Subjective Sport” the judges make bodybuilding subjective, but the competitors make it a competition. With the right attitude they can compete against themselves and make the improvements needed to place higher in each competition.  How to Compete When [...]

Operation Get Swole Training Log: April 23, 2013

The Training Mindset

Back and biceps training today. This time I hit the gym with my new training partner, Ken Waters. We embarked on a grueling back and biceps destruction workout that hit our back aiming to make it wider. I have been working hard to increase chest size and this type of training is going to be [...]

Operation Get Swole Training Log: April 22, 2013

The Training Mindset

Chest and triceps training are always a fun time. This time I hit the gym with my new training partner, Ken Waters. We embarked on a grueling chest and triceps destruction workout that hit our chest from every possible angle. I have been working hard to increase chest size and this type of training is [...]

How to Help Yourself Get in Shape

How to Help Yourself

Help yourself get in shape. Sounds like a great idea, right? But how do you do it? That’s probably the very next question that comes to mind when you think about helping yourself to get in shape. With the use of the internet, books and distance training, you can help yourself get in shape in [...]

How to Stay Motivated Long-Term

How to Stay Motivated Long-term

The question of how to stay motivated long-term is one I hear quite often. It is something that is 100% mental and while there are tips that can help you stay motivated, it is entirely up to you and how you execute mentally. I have recorded a video on the topic as well as attached [...]

Mission Grand Prix: Be Amazed!

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it is now exactly 12 weeks or 84 days until Mission Grand Prix will be complete. I will be standing up on stage nailing every single mandatory pose. I will be less than 8% body fat. I will weigh somewhere in the area of 210 lbs. People will be amazed that a 47 year old [...]

Holiday Tips – 2012 Edition

Holiday Tips

This is the time of the year where most people get concerned about weight gain. Many people get depressed because they fail to achieve unrealistic holiday goals. They eat their way through the holidays, planning to lose it all after the New Year holiday. Many New Years resolutions have their origins in what happens during [...]

Lifestyle Changes

Lifestyle Changes

The worst part about shaving body hair for a competition is keeping it maintained. Yes, that is my personal opinion about the situation. Let me explain why. The body is an amazing thing. It is so amazing that even when you shave off body hair it seems that 5 minutes later the hair is already [...]

Definition of Success

The definition of success isn’t as clear cut as people think. To me it depends upon the person giving the definition. It is based upon personal experiences and how one has come through those experiences. I define success in a multitude of ways. To me, success is accomplishing goals (for one), but even more so, [...]

Strategic Changes for Improving Progress

Strategic Changes

Making strategic changes along the way will improve your progress if done correctly. As I move towards my goal of stepping on stage April 14, 2011 my trainer is making small changes to my nutrition plan to maximize the training we are doing. If you are unsure what this means please read on. Strategic Changes [...]

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