"THE NATURAL MOVEMENT"

PROMOTING 100% NATURAL ATHLETES

July/August 2009 

ALBERTO NUNEZ, 26, Hayward, California, USA has been training with weights for almost 10 years. Alberto's greatest accomplishment as a natural athlete was getting up on stage for the first time and it was something he will never forget. Also winning his first show made Alberto realize that he could do well in this sport. It was a very humbling moment for Alberto. Alberto's reason why he trains 100% naturally, "This sport was a positive transition in my life, and using drugs to better my physique would in my opinion pull away from that. I enjoy all the challenges, and flying to the top of the mountain would not do it for me. Its a privilege to be healthy enough to push your body to these extremes, if I did use I would feel like I would be taking this for granted." Alberto's future goals, "I want to be a good natural pro, not just on stage, but off stage as well. I want to promote the sport to the fullest, and give as much to this sport as its given to me over the years. Most of all have fun while I am doing it". Alberto would like to share with other athletes, "Be patient, work hard, and most importantly have fun. Surround yourself with positive people, stay away from the naysayers. Don't let bodybuilding take over your life, let it enrich your life". Alberto is truly a great natural bodybuilder who possesses an immense knowledge of the sport. With many natural bodybuilding titles to his credit he is an inspiration for other natural athletes to follow.

To contact Alberto email him at WNBF_BERTO@yahoo.com

CRAIG NICOL, 17, Aberdeen, United Kingdom has been training for 3 years and is a 100% natural bodybuilder. Craig's highlight of his career thus far is wining his first bodybuilding competition and qualifying for the British championships. Craig's reasons why he trains naturally, "I want to make my body the best it can possibly be without any chemical enhancements. I don't want to see how big I can get with drugs, I want to see how big I can get with what I was born with. My genetics and my dedication. Bodybuilding to me is about so much more than physical improvements, its about the feeling you get when you work so hard for something, then achieve it. I just feel the sense of achievement would not be as good if you were taking illegal drugs to get to where you wanted". At 17 years old, Craig not only has a great physique, but also a very positive attitude! Craig's future goals and contests, "I hope to successfully defend my title next year and qualify for the British Championships. I would like to place top three in the Teens category at the British Championship next year. My long term goal is to win the overall at the British Championships, earning me my natural pro card". Craig would like to share with other athletes, "Don't worry about what others are doing and what others look like. Do what you want to do and be the best you can be". 

To contact Craig email him at craig4848@hotmail.com  

BRITT WELCH, 24, West Columbia, South Carolina, USA has been training for the past 5 years and Britt is a lifetime natural athlete. Britt's biggest accomplishment to date is a 2nd place finish in his very first contest. "Unfortunately here in South Carolina there is not a wide variety of natural competition...so, for my first show I participated in the NPC Stewart Fitness and Bodybuilding Championships (an untested show) as it was local and all my family and friends would be able to attend.  I had a great time and anticipate competing w/ the NPC again, but I TRULY cannot wait to participate in a high quality drug tested show...most likely w/ the SNBF, OCB or INBF in the near future!" The reason Britt chooses to train without the use of drugs, "I honestly believe I can achieve my ideal physique w/out the use of illegal drugs". Britt's future plans, "To build a world class physique and earn a natural pro card". With quality muscle Britt has, he is well on his way to achieving a natural pro card!

To contact Britt email him at bwelch1985@hotmail.com

JOHN NICKERSON, 45, Issaquah, Washington, USA is a 100% lifetime natural bodybuilder. John's biggest accomplishment as a natural athlete was all his wins, but winning his Pro Card was the best, "2009 INBF Washington State Naturals" (WNBF Pro Card). John's future goal is to win many WNBF shows! John's reason why he chooses to train naturally, "There is no other way... it is a gift from GOD". John's advice for other natural athletes, "Vision with hard work creates winners". John Nickerson has built a great natural physique which will pose a great threat in the pro ranks!

To contact John email him at johnfnickerson@gmail.com    

Paul Tomko (center)

PAUL TOMKO, 21, Federal Way, Washington, USA has swam and rowed competitively during his high school years. He also did the same two sports through his freshman year of college, then he fell in love with lifting weights and natural bodybuilding. Paul has been training for the past 2 years as a natural athlete. Paul's greatest accomplishment to date as a natural athlete is he competed in his first bodybuilding show, the "2008 NPC Washington Ironman" last October, where he won the Junior Division out of 7 determined competitors. Originally he was very hesitant to compete because he felt small and he wanted to add more size to his physique. Paul figured by competing in the Juniors it would be the best way to "test out the waters" of bodybuilding. Paul knew he might not be the largest competitor on stage because he had only been bulking for 2 years, but he was determined to be the leanest guy on stage! Paul ended up coming in with striated glutes in his very first show! Paul's reasons for training naturally, "For me it comes down to what my reasons for building my body are in the first place. I train hard in the gym, and eat healthy, because I like challenging myself. I also want to live a long and enjoyable life, being healthy and active well into my 70's and 80's, instead of that wheelchair-ridden man suffering from multiple diseases that now seems to have become the norm for many elderly. Taking steroids or other performance enhancing drugs would go against both of my goals, and honestly what's the point? When you go off of the drugs you get small again! It is a temporary and expensive ego boost for most people, and it may cost you your life!" Paul's future goals, "In the future I plan to win my natural pro card at a show either in CA or on the east coast, I also want to win the overall next time I compete at the NPC WA Ironman. One day I plan on becoming one of the best natural bodybuilders out there!" Paul would like to share the following with other athletes,"Whether you are an aspiring natural bodybuilder, or just want to slim down and get in shape again, you have to be patient! Good, permanent results take time! Think about it, if you spent the last 10 years slowly becoming obese, you are not going to lose it all in a couple of weeks. But trust me, when you get your diet and training correct, you will be amazed at what amazing results the natural body can achieve!" Paul's physique has limitless potential and at a young age of 21, he has already built an awesome physique for any age! 

To contact Paul email him at ptomko71@gmail.com  

MOJI OLUWA, 36, Los Angeles, California, USA has been training 23 years as a drug free athlete. Moji has won many bodybuilding titles in his career but his biggest accomplishments are the 1994 Commonwealth games and being a 1996 Olympian weightlifter. Moji's reasoning for training 100% naturally, "Steroids destroy your body. You only have one body, take care of it. I believe in a healthy fit lifestyle." These words are straight to the point and could not be better said. Moji's future goals are  to win the USA and the Nationals. His next contest is in September in Kansas City, making his pro debut in a natural bodybuilding show. Moji will definitely show up and be ready to do battle in his pro debut! With his incredible symmetry, size and conditioning he will definitely do great in his pro debut! 

To contact Moji email him at mojifit@aol.com

BRAD LOOMIS, 37, Portola, California, USA has been training as a natural bodybuilder for 8 years. Brad's biggest accomplishment as a natural athlete was winning his Pro Card with the WNBF at the 2008 INBF Washington State Naturals where he was absolutely shredded! Brad trains 100% naturally to set a positive example for his son and other athletes. Brad will be making his Pro Debut on September 26, 2009 at the WNBF US Cup in Sacramento, Ca. After the Pro US Cup Brad will be doing some powerlifting for a year. Brad feels he shares a common bond with all fellow natural athletes and he hopes that continues to grow! Not only is Brad an awesome natural bodybuilder with exceptional cuts and symmetry but also an awesome person with a great attitude for helping others strive for personal excellence.

MIKE WOOD, 31, Roseville, California, USA has been training for 16 years and is a natural bodybuilder. Mike's biggest accomplishment as a natural athlete, "Being able to pass on my beliefs in natural and healthy living on to my clients and friends." Mike's take on training as a natural bodybuilder, "I train naturally simply for the health of it. Perfomance enhancing drugs may help you and make your journey easier, but they will also shorten your life span and carry a huge burden along with them. I am a true believer in good old fashion hard work. If everything in life were easy, there would be nothing worth earning." Mike's future goals in the sport of natural bodybuilding, "My future goals are to help more of my clients reach their goals of becoming pro status natural athletes."  With his outlook on the sport of natural bodybuilding, Mike is well on his way to helping others be inspired and attain their goals. Mike would also like to share with other natural athletes, "I love natural bodybuilding and figure competition. It has been my passion since I was 16 years old. It is such a rewarding and fulfilling journey. You really find your inner strengths while striving for your goals in this sport." We definitley need more athletes with Mike's positive attitude towards the sport of natural bodybuilding. He is truly an inspiration that you can attain your goals as a natural athlete!

To contact Mike email him at fitmd247@gmail.com  

GARY SEWELL, 42, Marysville, Washington, USA has carved himself a great physique while training as a lifetime natural bodybuilder. Gary's biggest accomplishments include winning a novice overall in his 4th competition and attaining bodybuilding.com's "Over 40 bodybuilder of the week". Gary's reason for choosing to train as a lifetime natural bodybuilder, "To me it's more impressive for a natural that looks good! It shows people you can look great naturally! It takes longer but your body will last longer. Plus its the only way to train!" Gary's future goals, "2009 Washington State Natural in August 2009 and then train for next year." With an awesome physique Gary has built, he truly is an inspiration for athletes of all ages that you can develop a great physique by training as a lifetime natural! 

To check out Gary as bodybuilding.com "Over 40 Bodybuilder of the Week" click the link below. 
http://www.bodybuilders.com/gary_sewell.htm 

To contact Gary email him at sewellgojr2@msn.com

ADAM RIPA, 26, Franklinville, New Jersey, USA has been training 5 years as a natural bodybuilder. In Adam's first season as a natural bodybuilder he traveled to California to compete in the 2009 NGA Natural Mr.California where he finished a very respectable 3rd place while displaying high quality natural muscle. Adam's take on training without the use of steroids or any other physique enhancing drugs, "I train naturally because I wouldn't be satisfied with myself if I made gains using drugs.  I enjoy the challenge and am patient enough to put in the work and time until I have the physique I want." Adam's future goals, "I plan on taking a few years to really improve on my physique and plan to compete again in either 2011 or 2012, but give myself enough time to get in much better condition." Judging by the ripped photo above, Adam is well on his way to a very succesful career in the natural world of bodybuilding! 

To contact Adam email him at agr117@hotmail.com   

ERIC HELMS, 26, Sacramento, Ca, USA is a dedicated 100% natural bodybuilder. Eric has been training for 5 years and has built a great natural physique. Some of Eric's accomplishments include 1st Place Novice Tall 2007 ABA/INBA Silver and Black Muscle Classic, 2nd Place and Best Poser Light Heavies 2009 NGA Mr Natural California and also a recent victory in the men's open heavyweight class at the 2009 INBF Capital City Natural which is one of the best natural shows in California. Eric's reasoning for training naturally, "Because although I respect the personal choice of those who use drugs, it is not for me. I want to see what my body, my mind, and my willpower can accomplish." Eric's future goals, "I want to win my WNBF pro card. My first shot will be at the 2009 INBF Capital City Championships, if needed second shot will be at the 2009 INBF Washington State, and last chance will be at the 2009 INBF West Coast Classic. I dedicate all of my accomplishments this season: My PR and placing in my power lifting meet in February, my placing and posing routine in the Silver and Black in May, my placing and my posing award at the Natural California in June, to my future accomplishments to my father who passed earlier this year." With his recent victories and all Eric has accomplished thus far in his career, Eric's father has to be very pleased with his well deserved accomplishments!

To contact Eric email him at ericrhelms@hotmail.com 

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