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AnthonyDalke
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Hi everyone! Like many of us here, I developed an interest in physical improvement and personal development at a young age. I marveled at muscular physiques I saw in movies, sporting events, and magazines. I loved the power and confidence conveyed and inspired by people in such phenomenal condition. And I deeply admired the discipline and sense of purpose bodybuilders have. However, unlike many bodybuilding fans, I grew up needing to LOSE weight, not gain it.
Around the time I started kindergarten, I began packing on the pounds, due to a poor diet and lack of exercise. I eventually balooned up to 120 lbs. at the age of nine, 130 lbs. at the age of 10, and 160 lbs. at the age of 11. I had always admired muscular physiques, and seeing 160 lbs. on the scale acted as a major turning point for me; it drove me to begin learning about nutrition, exercise, and overall health. This helped me gradually improve my diet, to the point where I remained at 160 lbs. through my senior year of high school. However, I also grew about a foot in this time frame, which, fortunately, improved my appearance and ended my days of obesity.
After that, my goals changed, as I placed a greater emphasis on muscle gain and less on fat loss. This brought me up to my current weight of around 210 lbs, at a height of 6'. I also increasingly focused on developing the other areas of my life - establishing and strengthening my relationship with my then-girlfriend and now wife, finding my place in the world, and gaining greater control over my mind and emotions.
The growth led me to the conclusion that I desired a means of income that combined these aspects of life: personal development, the geographical and financial freedom to pursue my passions, and the ability to give this gift to others who also seek it.
As I learned more about health and fitness, I also came to understand a simple, yet profound truth about bodybuilding: the sport takes a lot - it requires time, dedication, and sacrifice. To achieve serious success, a bodybuilder needs three very important tools: time to train, recuperate, and sleep; money to afford lots of high-quality food and supplements, and control over their thoughts and emotions.
After thinking about this for some time, I came to the realization that the things I want out of life - again, freedom with my time and income, skills and tools that provide me with greater control of my thoughts and emotions, and continual personal growth and development - align almost perfectly with what bodybuilders want!
This, combined with my sincere respect for and admiration of bodybuilders, gives me hope that I can help lovers and participants of the sport reach their goals and achieve their dreams.
To those who identify with these aspirations, reply to this post, or even feel free to shoot me an email or private message.
I truly appreciate everyone's time and attention. We only have a short window of time on this earth, so let's make the most of it and fight for our dreams!
Around the time I started kindergarten, I began packing on the pounds, due to a poor diet and lack of exercise. I eventually balooned up to 120 lbs. at the age of nine, 130 lbs. at the age of 10, and 160 lbs. at the age of 11. I had always admired muscular physiques, and seeing 160 lbs. on the scale acted as a major turning point for me; it drove me to begin learning about nutrition, exercise, and overall health. This helped me gradually improve my diet, to the point where I remained at 160 lbs. through my senior year of high school. However, I also grew about a foot in this time frame, which, fortunately, improved my appearance and ended my days of obesity.
After that, my goals changed, as I placed a greater emphasis on muscle gain and less on fat loss. This brought me up to my current weight of around 210 lbs, at a height of 6'. I also increasingly focused on developing the other areas of my life - establishing and strengthening my relationship with my then-girlfriend and now wife, finding my place in the world, and gaining greater control over my mind and emotions.
The growth led me to the conclusion that I desired a means of income that combined these aspects of life: personal development, the geographical and financial freedom to pursue my passions, and the ability to give this gift to others who also seek it.
As I learned more about health and fitness, I also came to understand a simple, yet profound truth about bodybuilding: the sport takes a lot - it requires time, dedication, and sacrifice. To achieve serious success, a bodybuilder needs three very important tools: time to train, recuperate, and sleep; money to afford lots of high-quality food and supplements, and control over their thoughts and emotions.
After thinking about this for some time, I came to the realization that the things I want out of life - again, freedom with my time and income, skills and tools that provide me with greater control of my thoughts and emotions, and continual personal growth and development - align almost perfectly with what bodybuilders want!
This, combined with my sincere respect for and admiration of bodybuilders, gives me hope that I can help lovers and participants of the sport reach their goals and achieve their dreams.
To those who identify with these aspirations, reply to this post, or even feel free to shoot me an email or private message.
I truly appreciate everyone's time and attention. We only have a short window of time on this earth, so let's make the most of it and fight for our dreams!
