The single most important factor in body transformation success is mental strength. It's not genetics, it's not workout, not even diet. There is no magic diet, no magic workout, no magic pill. Different things produce different result for different people. You just need to get real with yourself, be honest, and get things done. Do what you know you should be doing. Positive thoughts lead to positive actions lead to positve results. 
There are allllwaaaayyys excuses. This is why you cannot wait! There will not ever be a perfect time to start getting in the best shape of your life. The closest time to perfect is right now. 


Does it really matter if you skip a workout today, eat an ice cream sundae tomorrow and watch 8 hours of TV the next day? Life is cummulative, meaning what you did yesterday and the day before and all the years before you are showing up NOW. So, yes, it matters. It all adds up. Think about what you REALLY want. It may seem like you want to sit on the couch right now, but a couch potato is not really what you want to be. 

Food Matters. It's as simple as that. We can't ignore what we eat. I'm a little obsessed right now with learning everything I can about farming, agriculture, and nutrients. There's so much information out there. I'm soaking it up like a sponge. 
Check out some of these movies if you are interested in the subject:
Food Inc. 
Food Matters
King Corn
Bad Seed
Also read books by Michael Pollan and Marion Nestle. 
I'm also into how our hormones effect our physical state and how what you eat and do effects your hormones. Interested? Read into Jillian Michaels "Master your Metabolism. 
Its time for all of us to stop eating whatever and start caring about what goes into our bodies. We are what we eat. 
Check out this link for more info: http://www.foodmatters.tv/

Welcome to my Blog page. Here you can follow me through my intense training program that is going to prepare me to defend my title this year at the INBF Hercules Show as well as the INBF Nationals, both held in New York City this summer and fall. I'm currently 6 weeks into the training with 11 to go. 
Also on my blog: I will be posting my latest findings in research on health, nutrition, workouts, as well as insights into my personal experiences. 
Check back in to see new photos, videos and to follow me through my progress. 

My Basic Plan:
4 days of lifting 2 days kickboxing plus 4 to 6 miles of running and sprinting per week. 
    Goals are an incredibly important part of my training program. I'm constantly pushing myself to train harder, longer, faster, better. All the while thinking about the win. Without this consistant increase in intensity the workouts would become stale. For me each week is a new challenge with greater potential than the one before.
   I take my rest time seriously. All of the body's transformations happen during rest, not during exercise. I'm making sure to get at least 6 hours of sleep per night. Rest helps with mental function too. I find it's easier to stay focused and determined when I am well rested. 
    Eating is a huge component of the plan too. Don't invite me out for drinks! not gonna happen. I'm not saying I don't like to have fun sometimes, but for now and for the next 3 months I'm prioritizing my goals. Keeping a clean diet makes the whole process so much easier. No energy crashes, no excuses, no guessing. By eating every 2 to 3 hours I keep my metabolism burning on high gear and my mood and energy level stay steady. This requires a lot of planning ahead and cooking at home but is it worth it? absolutely!