of my friends. I knew that I would
like one day to have the physique I
dreamed of. I was always fascinat-
ed by bodybuilding in particular.
So, was this the main reason
you took up lifting then?
Yes, like I said, I was overweight and
very conscious of how I looked and
wanted to change that. I wanted to
feel and look good.
How long has it taken for you to
achieve this ripped physique with
a tiny waist?
I started training when I was around
13 years old. I remember getting my
first copy of FLEX magazine at 14.
I was totally blown away and
inspired by the guys in it. I knew
then that I wanted to be one of the
guys in the magazine. Now I am!
So, now that you’re the guy in the
magazine, what would you advise
one of our readers who’s looking
at becoming a competitive
athlete?
The first thing I would say, is to learn
to train properly. Find a coach that
can advise you for your specific
sport or goal. Listen, and always
train smart. Don’t ego lift or just
follow what others are doing, as this
may not be great for your personal
goal or even your body type.
How do you structure your food?
Can you tell FLEX readers what
your meal plan looks like?
I construct my food based on the
goal that I’m working towards at that
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