Background
Background
I think we all go through periods of time in our life when we're lost. Right before I turned 26, I was lost and felt like the only thing I could control was what I was putting into my body and how hard I could work myself in the gym. Despite the uncertainty surrounding me I was determined to find something positive. Not only did bodybuilding give me an outlet to think about something else - it was the start of a promise I made to myself - to always do exactly what I wanted to do, no matter how ridiculous or impossible it may seem to everyone else!
Why I love it
There's nobody else to blame in the gym or on stage. If you didn't run that extra 10 minutes, finish that last set, or left early because you had to work late, you're tired or the girl you've been dying to hang out with finally called... it's still all on you.
Staying motivated
Everything here is based on choice. Nobody forces you to eat another egg white and you can't be penalized for a teammate's mistake. What you put into your body and how hard you choose to work it is all your decision. At the end of the day, you have to nobody to blame for your failures but yourself.
What I've learned about reaching your goals
I personally do not feel anyone can go from point A to point Z if Z is their ultimate goal. Before you get to Z, you have to reach B. After B, you aim for C, then D and so on. Z may be the ultimate goal, but I need a bunch of smaller accomplishments along the way to Z. Reaching these smaller goals and always having something attainable not so far off keeps me going (but I always do have my eye on Z). When that doesn't work... I think about looking good naked.
He can be contacted at drew@drewmayes.com.
Vital Stats
- Height: 5'9"
- Weight: 180 off season
- Hair Color: dark brown
- Eye Color: dark brown
- Favorite body part: Shoulders and calf's
- Hobbies: Writing and working out, of course. I like to mix a little travel in there as well.
- Email: drew@drewmayes.com
- Contest History: Training for first show - NGA Boise Northwest Natural, April 26, 2008
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You've worked for months for this day. And if you haven't been working for it - guess what, you're fat @ss is going to show it onstage. Here's a simple guide for success your first time on stage!
Section: Contests :: Jul 23, 2008
Posing Tips: A Beginners Perspective For Success On Stage!
When you're a greenhorn, wet behind the ear, novice bodybuilder like myself, there's a few things you don't expect when your break into this thing. Performing the posing routine is right at the top. Here's more...
Section: Contests :: May 28, 2009
Beginner Competitor Tips: The Trunks & Avoiding Embarrassment!
You're mom thinks you're embarrassing the family by wearing one and you've heard all the jokes from your friends - man panties, banana hammock, among others. Here are some tips to getting trunks and avoiding the 'moments'...
Section: Contests :: Jun 18, 2009
Beginner Competitor Tips: Shaving Will Test Your Limits & Change Your Perspective!
Never again will I yell, 'What's taking you so long' to a girlfriend. Never again will I sigh just loud enough for her to hear me when she yells back... The life of a competing bodybuilder doesn't just end after training and eating... Read on.
Section: Contests :: Jun 22, 2009
