How Did You Get Started?

I dabbled in weight training while playing football in high school, but did not develop an interest until college. It wasn't until my final year of medical school (February, 1995) that I adopted the Iron game lifestyle, which included a proper diet, intelligent training, and appropriate aerobic activity. Since that time, bodybuilding has been an integral component of my life. No matter how tired I am from the hospital, I will train. No matter what else is going on in my life, I will train.

What Workout Plan Worked Best For You?

Currently two on, one off, two on, two off. Resistance training is done 4 days per week and aerobic training (step aerobics, hi/lo aerobics, kickboxing, spinning) 2 or 3 days per week. Some weeks, I'll take one day off, other weeks I won't. Each bodypart is trained only once per week.

What Supplements Have Given You The Greatest Gains?

Along with very strict eating habits (two cheat days per YEAR: my birthday and Thanksgiving), I have achieved good results using a quality meal replacement powder, 20-30 gms of glutamine per day, flaxseed oil, and extra vitamins E and C. I have never used prohormones.

Why do you love Bodybuilding?

I love the iron game primarily because of the constant challenge it presents to me. It's me against myself. I cannot blame my defeats on anyone and no one but me (and my parents and God) can stake claims to my victories. I also enjoy the influence that having a healthy appearing body has on others. I enjoy helping others be all they can be in health. Bodybuilding is satisfying physically and mentally.

What Are Your Future Bodybuilding Plans?

I have never competed before and that remains a long-term goal. In the short-term, I want to continue improving my weak areas and increase my weight to 215 lbs while remaining under 9% bodyfat.

What One Tip Would You Give Other Bodybuilders?

If there were two words to describe my journey in bodybuilding, they would be CONSISTENCY and PERSERVERENCE. When it's a training day, you train. If you're off, you're off. Also, train intelligently.

Who Are Your Favorite Bodybuilders?

It was Ronnie Coleman while he worked full-time as a police officer and still won two consecutive Mr. Olympia titles. I have no favorite now.

More Pics of DeWayde: Pic #3 / Pic #4

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