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| AGE 14 HEIGHT 5'7" WEIGHT 115 lbs BODY FAT 8% |
AGE 18 HEIGHT 5'11" WEIGHT 171 lbs BODY FAT 12% |
Why I Decided To Transform
First, let me start by telling you how I got in the gym. During my freshman year of high school I met my new youth leader, natural bodybuilder Mike Madger. He introduced me to weightlifting, and after a two week trial with him I was hooked.
I was always skinny and my famous nickname was "chicken legs." Honestly, it sucked! I didn't want to be known for how lanky I was.
For the first six months of lifting I was able to reap the benefits and add 25 pounds of muscle!
After that it became pleasurable and I was no longer called chicken legs.
How I Accomplished My Goals
I lifted about four times a week, ride permitting. My mom would always drive me to the gym, which at the time was a YMCA.
I kept stuffing my face, and magically the pounds started multiplying! Every week my strength was going up, I couldn't believe how easy it felt to me.
What Aspect Challenged Me The Most
Eating was my biggest enemy. How am I going to pack all this food for the day? It was always a struggle. Eventually, the body gets used to more food and it makes it easier to eat more over time.
My Future Fitness Plans
I plan on competing in April 2013. From there, I plan on competing in the 2013 teen nationals lightweight or middleweight division.
Suggestions For Aspiring Transformers
No one person is the same. What works for me may not work for you. Find what works for YOU. A perfect example is my olive oil theory. But hey, to me, it works.
I've gone through many different training methods and diets. They all had their benefits, but I've found what works for ME. Keep on striving toward your goals and don't be afraid to switch it up!
How Bodybuilding.com Helped Me Reach My Goals
Initially, my goal was to shed the pre-conceived notion of me being scrawny with chicken legs, and so far I'm doing great. I've gained a total of 50-plus pounds and I'm showing no signs of stopping!