How Did You Get Started?

I weighed around 340 pounds and worked my way down to about 180, then slowly started building myself back up. I hooked up with my trainer, Jeremy Minihan, and he gave me a real reality check and I took what he said and got to work.

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Ernest Lawrence.

What Workout Plan Worked Best For You?

I superset most of my movements.

• Monday: Chest
• Tuesday: Shoulders
• Wednesday: Back
• Thursday: Legs
• Friday: Arms

What Nutrition Plan Has Worked Best For You?

Meal 1 - 5am

• 6 Egg Whites
• Half Cup Oats

Meal 2 - 8am

• 8oz Chicken Breast
• 40z Sweet Potato
• 10 Asparagus Spears

Meal 3 - 10am

• 1/3 Cup Oats
• Half A Grapefruit
• 1 Scoop Isolate

Meal 4 - 1pm

• 8oz Ground Turkey
• 1/2 Cup Brown Rice

Meal 5 - 3pm

• 8oz Top Sirloin
• 2 Cups Spinach Leaves

Meal 6 - 5pm

• 2 Scoops Isolate
• 1/3 Cup Oats

Meal 7 - 8pm

• 8oz Ground Turkey
• 1 Cup Broccoli

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Ernest Lawrence.

What Supplements Have Given You The Greatest Gains?

Pure Karbolyn and switching from a whey protein to an isolate.

Why do you love Bodybuilding?

It's a real art form to showcase the hard work some of us do in the gym. I love every set and every rep I do. You have to have a real appreciation of the sport to want to do that much to your body.

What Are Your Future Bodybuilding Plans?

Shooting for my Pro card is my short term goal and competing in the Olympia is my long term goal.

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Ernest Lawrence.

What One Tip Would You Give Other Bodybuilders?

Stay with it, It takes time and hard work and there is nothing you won't love about yourself when you reach your goal. Keep being your worst critic as it really helps for the extra motivation.

Who Are Your Favorite Bodybuilders?

• Sherry Smith
• Bud Bauer
• Ronnie Coleman
• Dexter Jackson

More Bodybuilder Profiles:

:: Current Amateur Of The Week.
:: Other Previous Amateurs Of The Week.
:: Teen Bodybuilder Of The Week.
:: Over 40 Bodybuilder Of The Week.
:: Fitness Competitor Of The Week.

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