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He still plays his X-Box, still rides his motor cross bike and looks after his mind and body with incorporat- ing yoga and fitness into the weekly regime. This was the way that Nathan kept his mental strength and drive to not give in on his diet prep, and keep pushing, if he kept his life as normal and fun as possible then that takes away most of the mental stress of what he was doing, “after all, bodybuilding and training is supposed to be fun”. The Legacy Nathan has already carved out a legacy for Liverpool by becoming a world-renowned bodybuilder and athlete, but he is well aware that isn’t the biggest and nor is he trying to be. His goal is to bring back the achievable and healthy look of great lines and symmetry to the stage. Knowing that this will prove less stress on his physical system, it gives him and other athletes that strive for the same goal, longevity in the sport. To Nathan however, there is a much more real and important legacy that he is focussed on…. his children. De Asha wants to ensure he provides the father figure he never had, and life he never experienced. For them to be proud of him and demonstrate clearly, that no matter what you want to be, no matter where you are from, “You can be anything you want to be”. Along side trying to be the best father he can be, Nathan has one last bodybuilding tip for all aspiring athletes: “ God has a plan for you, believe in yourself”. 30 FLEX | FEBRUARY 2018