The guys over at www.troponinnutrition.com just updated their site!
They added two great new nutritionists, Franco Datillo and Joe Lyons.
On top of that, the released a great new squatting harness that my good friend Shelby Starnes developed. Shelby also did my diet for these last two shows.
Check them out!
Friday, August 8, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Traveling
Baby food is my god-send.
Sweet potatoes, Oatmeal with Pears, Hot Cereal with Raspberries?
Yes please.
And you can't beat the the consistency.
I'm a Gerber baby for life!
Sweet potatoes, Oatmeal with Pears, Hot Cereal with Raspberries?
Yes please.
And you can't beat the the consistency.
I'm a Gerber baby for life!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Home Sweet Home
I grew up in California. To me, that is home.
But recently I've been to places (many places) that I'd love to call home. They just "feel" right. And the opportunites that await me there are awesome to say the least.
Because of this, I no longer feel at home in my current stomping grounds. To be honest, I don't think I ever did.
Don't get me wrong. I love Gainesville and I will be a Gator for life.
But the area and the people just don't "click" with me.
So moving to a place that feels like home with great opportunities is a no-brainer right?
But a risk is involved. In fact, it's a BIG risk but it's one that I feel to be worth it.
Andre Gide is quoted as saying, "One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time."
Douglas McArthur said, "There is no security on this earth. Only opportunity."
And one of my favorites, Thoreau said "If a man is alive, there is always danger that he may die, though the danger must be allowed to be less in proportion as he is dead-and-alive to begin with. A man sits as many risks as he runs."
We'll see where God guides me.
But recently I've been to places (many places) that I'd love to call home. They just "feel" right. And the opportunites that await me there are awesome to say the least.
Because of this, I no longer feel at home in my current stomping grounds. To be honest, I don't think I ever did.
Don't get me wrong. I love Gainesville and I will be a Gator for life.
But the area and the people just don't "click" with me.
So moving to a place that feels like home with great opportunities is a no-brainer right?
But a risk is involved. In fact, it's a BIG risk but it's one that I feel to be worth it.
Andre Gide is quoted as saying, "One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time."
Douglas McArthur said, "There is no security on this earth. Only opportunity."
And one of my favorites, Thoreau said "If a man is alive, there is always danger that he may die, though the danger must be allowed to be less in proportion as he is dead-and-alive to begin with. A man sits as many risks as he runs."
We'll see where God guides me.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Faith (and a plug)
Sometimes even I find it hard to believe that everything happens for a reason. I truly do believe that BUT sometimes I just can't figure out what that reason is.
Like AJ Sims' placing at the Teen Nationals.
Or even just things like the World Trade Center a few years ago.
It's easy to see (for me at least) why certain people come into my life but it's the disappointments that make me wonder.
For example, Shawn Bean is in my life because he does EXACTLY what I want to do and knows how to take my physique to another level.
On the other hand, the collegiate nutrition that I was going to do with Troponin Nutrition didn't pan out and I'm struggling to figure out why.
Maybe I'm not meant to figure out why.
Or maybe it happened to teach me a lesson and I just don't want to admit it.
Regardless, I owe the people at http://www.troponinnutrition.com/ a HUGE thank you for all the knowledge and guidance they have bestowed upon me. Nate Wolfe and Shelby Starnes especially have been very influential in my (short) bodybuilding career and continue to be to this day.
Check them out!
http://www.troponinnutrition.com/
Like AJ Sims' placing at the Teen Nationals.
Or even just things like the World Trade Center a few years ago.
It's easy to see (for me at least) why certain people come into my life but it's the disappointments that make me wonder.
For example, Shawn Bean is in my life because he does EXACTLY what I want to do and knows how to take my physique to another level.
On the other hand, the collegiate nutrition that I was going to do with Troponin Nutrition didn't pan out and I'm struggling to figure out why.
Maybe I'm not meant to figure out why.
Or maybe it happened to teach me a lesson and I just don't want to admit it.
Regardless, I owe the people at http://www.troponinnutrition.com/ a HUGE thank you for all the knowledge and guidance they have bestowed upon me. Nate Wolfe and Shelby Starnes especially have been very influential in my (short) bodybuilding career and continue to be to this day.
Check them out!
http://www.troponinnutrition.com/
Sunday, August 3, 2008
My Nutritionist
There are few people in the world that you feel you a truly blessed to know.
Shawn Bean is one of those people for me. This guy is an incredibly humble, intelligent and nice human being. The man EXUDES knowledge about hormones, replacement therapy, nutrition, health and bodybuilding.
I met him a couple weeks ago at the Teen, Collegiate and Master's Nationals. Believe it or not, he was the nutritionist of my hero, AJ Sims.
Check him out at:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=19021090&MyToken=10132595-2886-465e-a0c3-88ddf5633434
Shawn Bean is one of those people for me. This guy is an incredibly humble, intelligent and nice human being. The man EXUDES knowledge about hormones, replacement therapy, nutrition, health and bodybuilding.
I met him a couple weeks ago at the Teen, Collegiate and Master's Nationals. Believe it or not, he was the nutritionist of my hero, AJ Sims.
Check him out at:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=19021090&MyToken=10132595-2886-465e-a0c3-88ddf5633434
Saturday, August 2, 2008
My Hero
I've never had a hero in my entire life.
Until about 2 weeks ago.
See, 2 weeks ago I met a "kid" named AJ Sims. I had talked to him online before and knew he was a good guy but never did I think that I'd meet such an incredible person.
At 19 years of age AJ is by far the most mature, humble, generous and kind human being I have met to date. His family and support team is every bit as awesome as he is too. In fact, AJ introduced me to my current nutritionist (maybe I'll post about him tomorrow).
Oh yeah, he's a great teen bodybuilder to boot :)
Check him out at www.AJSims.com
Until about 2 weeks ago.
See, 2 weeks ago I met a "kid" named AJ Sims. I had talked to him online before and knew he was a good guy but never did I think that I'd meet such an incredible person.
At 19 years of age AJ is by far the most mature, humble, generous and kind human being I have met to date. His family and support team is every bit as awesome as he is too. In fact, AJ introduced me to my current nutritionist (maybe I'll post about him tomorrow).
Oh yeah, he's a great teen bodybuilder to boot :)
Check him out at www.AJSims.com
Friday, August 1, 2008
The New Site is Live!
I'm so excited that I finally have a website! I've always wanted one and have been told by many that it is one of the best investments one can make.
The lovely Colette Nelson of http://www.colettenelson.com/ did an AWESOME job. If you're contemplating getting your own. Hit her up!
So now you can see my appearances and updates in the news section of my site. You can also find contest prep either via www.troponinutrition.com or the Contact section of my site.
There is also a free gallery for all to enjoy.
If you can link my site or know some one that can, please do!
The lovely Colette Nelson of http://www.colettenelson.com/ did an AWESOME job. If you're contemplating getting your own. Hit her up!
So now you can see my appearances and updates in the news section of my site. You can also find contest prep either via www.troponinutrition.com or the Contact section of my site.
There is also a free gallery for all to enjoy.
If you can link my site or know some one that can, please do!
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