July 21st, 2011
So here I am, still in Vegas, working at Gold's Gym Convention... This convention couldn't have come at a better time, because looking at all of the inspiring images, and listening to Gold's Gym representatives share stories of true grit and discipline, just increases my drive to win in the city, where DREAMS COME TRUE...
Being so tired and dieting for a long time, this inspiration gives me fuel for my workouts and cardio. I see it over and over again, that your mind is all-powerful, and that Read more [...]
July 20th, 2011
I am working at the Gold's Gym Convention in Vegas, and today I have meetings booked all day with our franchisees from around the world. I work as an International Manager for Gold's Gym Corporate, and I travel around the world giving sales, operation, marketing and training seminars. This has been a struggle to say the least, working over 12 hours a day and needing to stay in at the absolute top of my game mentally. But I am stronger than excuses, so I will push through.
What others see as a Read more [...]
July 19th, 2011
The days to the USA championships in Vegas are getting longer and longer, and I cannot stop dreaming about the day I will actually be on the stage. The last time I step on that stage was one of the happiest and most devastating in my life. After working so hard and going through so much pain, I won my class, but was denied a Pro Card. That day it was hard to celebrate and I could not hold back my tears all night in the hotel that night. But the pain I am feeling everyday is nothing compare to the Read more [...]
July 18th, 2011
It’s July 16, Saturday morning. The weekends are when you have the opportunity to push a little harder and take your training to the next level. So that is the game plan for this couple of days.
I am mostly focus on improving the condition of my glutes at this point, as I feel the other bodyparts are ready to hit the stage. At this point my body is getting very flat and the constant use of Cell K.E.M. and EVP is vital for me to keep my fullness. These supplements are carb-free and they can be Read more [...]
July 16th, 2011
Only 15 days left before I step on stage at the USA’s. That means it’s almost time to “reload” the Razor! After a few days in San Jose under the eyes of Hany, I am back in LA more determine than ever to set up my conditioning for the stage.
These last days, the battle to get rid of the little bit of fat left are extremely cruel, as the body is fighting to keep its reserves of energy. The Step Mill today was brutal; my legs were trembling and the nausea immediately set in and tortured me Read more [...]
July 16th, 2011
We are 6 weeks out and the diet continues to push me harder and harder. Hany has increased my cardio and decreased my carb intake. This will obviously facilitate fat loss, but will also make the work outs more challenging. At this stage it is fundamental to maintain lifting as heavy as possible so I don’t lose muscle mass. I am not just trying to get lean, but instead bring a level of condition that is unmatched. This requires a level of suffering and sacrifice that is much more challenging that Read more [...]
July 16th, 2011
We are 7 weeks out and now it is time to put the hammer down. Hany and I have increased my cardio and have tightened up the diet. This is the time when every day becomes a battle. This is the part of bodybuilding that very few outside of the sport know.
Bodybuilding is much more of a mental sport than a physical. It’s a constant struggle between the mind and the body. To achieve the level of condition that is required by a champion, the ultimate level of sacrifice and suffering is necessary. Read more [...]
