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PROFILE nutritional methods in such a way that you can reach your goals. If you don't put in the work you won't reap the results! Are you a trophy collector, Muzi? No one in my family competes. I'm the only one. But no, I'm not a trophy collector. My goal is to improve my physique and make my family and friends proud. My biggest achievement is not winning a show, but rather winning the hearts of the people at a show. The Millennium Gold Plate and Buffalo City comp are the shows that paved the way for my success at the Arnold Classic Africa. How was the Arnold, and who supported you the most leading up to the show? It was totally overwhelming for me! At the 2015 IFBB SA Champs I failed to place due to the fact that my gut was distended. The ACA was therefore an enormous psychological battle. I depended on my girlfriend Nompumelelo Sigudla, who played a vital role because my coach, Federico Focherini was away in Kuwait at the time of the show. Nompumelelo was my source of strength. She made sure that I ate all my meals and trained twice a day. Mavu Sports Development also helped to support me financially as I had no sponsor. They covered my food and supplements so that I could compete. Without my mentors, Marc Krom and Bongani Myaka, I would not have been able to achieve anything. My biggest support system came from all the people who followed my journey on social media, though. The prep was a special one because I was willing to do whatever was needed to succeed. The victory at the Arnold was for me and each and every South African athlete! It was a close battle between you and Johnny Lucas at the Arnold. Describe your prep? Much respect to Johnny because he was one person who really helped me to dig deeper! Johnny is known for always bringing his A-game, so I told myself that I should be ahead of my prep and get as lean as possible. Once I was lean enough I could grow into the show and flex with confidence! For the ACA I separated my carb and protein intake, eating them se