“Fun is good.”
~Dr. Seuss

*Warning – After 30 weeks into prep there may be some typos and grammar errors LOL! Enjoy :)
 
Contest prep fun? I know for some the thought of restricting calories and doing boring bouts of cardio can be quite miserable. I’ve come to the realization some bodybuilders place an enormous amount of pressure on themselves while prepping. That can be quite overwhelming and it can make for a not so pleasant experience. Especially when contest preps can last for weeks ...

“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.”
~Matsuo Basho

My motivation and drive during this prep has been of good balance; neither too high nor too low. I guess having 25 shows under your belt will do that to you. I pretty much know what to expect from myself and now in my 29th week of prep, I feel like I can go for another 29 weeks. I feel right at home and very comfortable.

Weight
Start of Prep: 12/06/10 – 206.5lbs.
6/22/11 – 174.6lbs
Goal Weight: 160ish
*Note – Hit a...

Wow…I can’t believe I’m 40 today! Time just moves so fast and the years seemed to have added up really quick. However, I’m not feeling depressed about it…I’m actually quite proud today. My wife and I headed out to go see a movie and I was pretty happy sitting there with a package of beef jerky and two Peppermint Patties...it’s all good…don’t worry it fit within my nutrition targets. Tonight I made myself a chocolate whey cake topped with fat free cool whip. For the topping, ...

“Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.”
~Michael Jordan

This past week the IFPA accepted my application for pro status and I will now be competing in their IFPA Pro International show in Kansas City, Kansas on September 16 & 17th along with my teammates Alberto Nunez and Brad Loomis. This is so exciting for me because not only will it be my pro debut, but more importantly I get to share the experience with two of my closest friends. This show I’m sure will be very competitive and of cour...

“It is my feeling that Time ripens all things; with Time all things are revealed; Time is the father of truth.”
~Francois Rabelais

It’s hard to believe I began this prep back on December 6, 2010 and I’m just now starting to show some good signs of muscularity 27 weeks later. It’s been a long time in the waiting, but I’m very motivated to reach my full potential this year…it’s just going to take some more time. Not only does it take time to shed body fat, but it also takes quite ...

"The best things in life are unexpected - because there were no expectations."
~Eli Khamarov

Current Thoughts

Today I was feeling a bit light headed and really fatigued from a long road trip to Oregon that my wife and I went on Tuesday through Thursday in which we had a very nice visit with my stepfather. Yesterday’s 11 hr drive back home took its toll on me, so I wasn’t expecting too much in the gym today. I don’t know what it is, but just when I think I’m not feeling it, I seem to pr...