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The only time you fail is when you don't try.

Back in 1998, Nick was diagnosed as a paraplegic and was told he would never walk again. Not willing to sit back and let his life slip away, he decided to take charge. Read on to learn how Nick dropped 120 lbs and began competing!

Male Transformation Of The Week - Nick Scott!

By: Male Transformation Of The Week

Before:
300 lbs

After:
180 lbs

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Vital Stats
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Name: Nick Scott
Email: nickscott@wheelchair-bodybuilding.com
BodySpace: TheBeastWCBB

Before:
Age: 17
Weight: 300

After:
Age: 26
Weight: 180
Body Fat: 5%

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Why I Got Started
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Back in 1998 I was diagnosed as paraplegic, and was told that it would be physically impossible to ever walk again. That day a part of me died; yet at the same time another part of me was born.

Paraplegia
Paraplegia is an impairment in motor and/or sensory function of the lower extremities. It is usually the result of spinal cord injury or a congenital condition such as spina bifida which affects the neural elements of the spinal canal. The area of the spinal canal which is affected in paraplegia is either the thoracic, lumbar, or sacral regions.

What's the one thing you gain from losing everything? Perspective. At that point, it wasn't about if my glass was half empty or half full, I am just grateful I have a glass.

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I Am Just Grateful To Have A Glass.

Weightlifting gave me something to strive for, to succeed in, and in doing so benefited me more then I could have ever expected. Over the next few years I focused intensely on strength training and conditioning my body, and in doing so began to regain some of the sensation in my lower back and legs.

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How I Did It
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At first, bench pressing kept me motivated because I felt I couldn't do anything else and I wanted to be stronger than everyone. I desired to win bench press competitions in high school, which lead to bench press competitions out of high school and I just kept striving for more.

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I Wanted To Be Stronger Than Everyone.

Then after graduating college I wanted to compete again so I searched "Wheelchair Bodybuilding" and barely found anything. To make things short, I taught myself what I needed to do, flew to Florida and competed for the first time in the 2006 Wheelchair Nationals.

That night I thought the world should know about Wheelchair Bodybuilding, I told a few guys and got laughed at for my visions. So when I got home I searched "how to build a website", built www.wheelchair-bodybuilding.com, did a lot of research, hunted down wheelchair bodybuilders and added bodybuilding shows that had Wheelchair Divisions!

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I Thought The World Should
Know About Wheelchair Bodybuilding.

I wanted to lead by example so I kept competing, guest posing and doing interviews in hope of bringing more awareness to the sport. Over time I always wondered "why me?" but later realized that the day I almost died I was given a gift, a second chance. Being successful is a journey, not a destination.

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Being Successful Is A Journey, Not A Destination.

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Supplements
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Diet
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Meal 1:

10 Egg Whites
1 Serving of Whey Protein

Meal 2:

2 Servings of Whey Protein

Meal 3:

2 Servings of Whey Protein

Meal 4:

10 oz of Tilapia

Meal 5:

10 oz of Tilapia

Meal 6:

2 Servings of Whey Protein
2 Tbs of All Natural Peanut Butter

Meal 7:

10 Egg Whites

Meal 8:

1 ½ Serving of Whey Protein
2 Tbs of All Natural Peanut Butter

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Training
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Monday: Chest & Triceps

Morning

Cardio - 60 minutes - 60% MHR
Smith Machine Bench Press: 5 x 7-15
Smith Machine Incline Bench Press: 2 x 10-12
Dips: 2 x 12
Dumbbell Pullovers: 3 x 12
Cable Crossovers: 2 x 10

Night

Cardio - 30 minutes - 60% MHR
Close-Grip Bench Press: 5 x 12
Seated Triceps Press: 2 x 8-12
Cable Overhead Extensions: 1 x 12
Rope Pushdowns: 2 x 12
Reverse Grip Pushdowns: 1 x 12
Bench Dips: 1 x 15

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Tuesday: Legs

Morning

Cardio - 60 minutes - 60% MHR
Leg Press: 7 x 10-15
Smith Machine Squats: 3 x 12
Leg Extensions: 4 x 15-20
Seated Leg Curls: 4 x 15-20
Thigh Adduction: 2 x 12
Glute Kickbacks: 2 x 15

Night

Cardio - 30 minutes - 60% MHR

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Wednesday: Cardio

Morning

Cardio - 60 minutes - 60% MHR

Night

Cardio - 30 minutes - 60% MHR

Thursday: Shoulders & Traps

Morning

Cardio - 60 minutes - 60% MHR
Military Press: 5 x 8-12
Machine Shoulder Press: 1 x 12
Lateral Raise: 2 x 12
Rear Delt Raises: 2 x 12
Front Dumbbell Raise: 2 x 12
Cable Upright Rows: 2 x 10-12
Cable Crunches: 2 x 15
Oblique Crunches: 2 x 15
Exercise Ball Crunches: 3 x 25

Night

Cardio - 30 minutes - 60% MHR
Smith Machine Shrugs: 6 x 12

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Friday: Back & Biceps

Morning

Cardio - 60 minutes - 60% MHR
Lat Pulldowns: 6 x 12-15
Behind The Neck Pulldowns: 2 x 12
Close Grip Pulldowns: 2 x 12
One-Arm Dumbbell Rows: 2 x 12
Chin-Ups: 2 x 12
Behind The Neck Pullups: 2 x 7-12
Pullups: 2 x 7-12

Night

Cardio - 30 minutes - 60% MHR
Barbell Curls: 4 x 12
Hammer Curls: 2 x 12
Incline Dumbbell Curls: 2 x 12
Cable Curls: 1 x 12
Machine Preacher Curls: 1 x 15
Cable Wrist Curls: 2 x 15
Reverse Grip Cable Wrist Curls: 1 x 15

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Saturday: Back & Biceps

Morning

Cardio - 60 minutes - 60% MHR
Lat Pulldowns: 1 x 15
Chin-Ups: 2 x 7-12
Barbell Rows: 2 x 8-10
Seated Cable Rows: 2 x 12
Straight-Arm Pulldowns: 2 x 12

Night

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Sunday: Rest

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Suggestions For Others
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If you want something in live, don't think about it, just go for it. It doesn't matter is you mess up, the important thing is that you learn from your mistakes. The only time you fail is when you don't try.

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Learn From Your Mistakes.

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