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 [...]

What Makes the Biggest Difference to Your Training?

Make a Difference

What makes the biggest difference in your training? What are the changes and adjustments you make that have the biggest effect? To me there are two very simple things I pay attention to and adjust if necessary that increase my odds of hitting my goals. As you read through my two difference makers I want [...]

Why I Compete

Why I Compete

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 [...]

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 Update

The Update

In 11 weeks from today, Mission Grand Prix will be over. I will have stood on stage and competed in my first bodybuilding competition. It is a day I am very much looking forward to. It means I will have accomplished one of my major goals in life. I recently looked at comparison photos from [...]

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

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As anyone knows, no matter how motivated you are when you first start a physique transformation, there comes a time when you will lose some of that motivation. The question is how to overcome that issue and continue on with your physique transformation? Here are 5 tips for staying motivated. Create one day goals. By [...]

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 [...]

Is It All Worth It?

Rewards of Hard Work

It is a question I have had to answer several times. Is it worth giving up so much to get on to a bodybuilding stage? Are the sacrifices really worth the rewards in the end? My first thought is that I don’t see myself as giving up much at all. The way my program is [...]

Getting Past Training Roadblocks

Getting Past Training Roadblocks

Getting past training roadblocks is something everybody who lifts weights is going to need to know at some point. We all encounter roadblocks on the way to our goals. Knowing the best way to overcome these roadblocks is essential to reaching our goals. It doesn’t matter if the roadblock involves lack of motivation, failure to [...]

Fitness Goals are Achieveable With the Right Strategy

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Have you ever wondered why people do not reach their fitness goals? If you’ve given this topic any thought at all there’s no doubt that you can come up with numerous reasons. I am going to assume that people are doing what they are supposed to–eating right, exercising hard and tracking their progress–and yet still [...]

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