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Introduction

Welcome to Thaibodybuilder.com! This page was created to share my experiences in the world of competitive bodybuilding and follow my 8 year journey in becoming a future professional natural athlete.

Bodybuilding is a sport like no other. It's a sport that involves dedication to a strict exercise and lifting regiment, a balanced and well planned diet, a solid understanding of the best supplementation available and a commitment towards giving the body adequate rest and sleep. I believe bodybuilding isn't about going up against another team or another competitor, its about challenging yourself in one of the hardest way possible. On training days its important you stay mentally focussed on maintaining a high level of intensity, even when you don't feel like working out. Meals and supplements are consumed like clockwork throughout the day. When its time to diet and cut for contest, you battle fatigue, cravings and a host of erratic emotions. It's no wonder why very few decide to enter the realm of competitive bodybuilding.

Vital Stats

Age: 25

Birthday: 08/25/82

Height: 5'5"

Weight: 165 lbs / Contest: 137 lbs

Years Bodybuilding: 7 Years

Years Competitive Bodybuilding: 1 Year

Favorite Body Parts: Quadriceps, Abs

Favorite Exercise: Leg Press, Deadlift, Widegrip Pullup

Favorite Supplements: Gaspari Superpump 250, Gaspari Size On, ON 100% Whey, Scivation XTEND

Cheat Foods: Jack 'n da Box curly fries with buttermilk sauce, Barbecue Ribs, Red Vines

For more updates on my progress, visit my BodySpace page.

How did you start bodybuilding?

When I was 17 years old, my good friend brought me into the weight room on our dorm campus. He taught me pretty much all the fundamentals of training, starting with 15 lb dumbbell presses and flys. At that point I weighed a measly 115 lbs and was nothing more than skin and bones. Little did I know 7 years later I would be prepping for my first local competition and finally stepping on stage to a roaring audience of thousands of people.

What has bodybuilding taught you?

Growing up I never was athletic. I was never involved in any sports or anything physical. No one paid much attention to me at all. In college I finally decided I was sick and tired of being the skinny and weak asian kid and finally did something about it. Month by month by body began to transform. Dedication and discipline has sure taken me a long way.

What is your short term goal?

To take 1st place in my weight class in a local Hawaii competition. I am working on improving my upper body this year, particularly my biceps and deltoids.

What is your long term goal?

I would like to one day compete nationally, win my weight class, the overall and take home the ultimate prize: a pro card! This is by no means is this an easy task, it will take many years and I am determined to never give up. I realize I still have a lot to learn and its a long and hard road where very few people make it all the way. The support of my friends, family and my sponsors will make all the difference. Thank you everyone for believing in me!

Year long training and 12 weeks of contest dieting, is it worth it?

They say once you start competing its hard to quit. It's true I'm hooked!!! For the first time in my life, on the day of my contest, I felt completely ripped, shredded and invincible. The weeks leading up to the competition are absolutely grueling and miserable having to make sacrifices left and right, but the moment you are on stage you realize that hard work does pay off. Although the moment of glory is short, it will last with you forever. Anyone that has entered a bodybuilding show knows exactly what I am talking about.

What advice would to give to others?

Knowledge is power. Thats where everything starts. Sorry to disappoint, but there are no hidden secrets or shortcuts to getting ripped! When I first started, I spent hours a day reading articles on bodybuilding.com. What I like about that site is that its not cluttered with propaganda. Everything there is written by experienced competitive bodybuilders, and I'd say for the most part their advice is sound and consistent. It's important that you read up on the facts because there are so many bogus myths out there. Once you have established a basic understanding of the science behind bodybuilding you can develop a plan that best suits you.

If you want to transform your body, you first have to believe that you can make it happen. If you start with the mentality that "I can't seem to gain weight," or "I have bad genetics," then you might as well give up already. It all starts with your state of mind and the rest will follow. Envision what you want to become and keep those thoughts easily accessible when you need motivation while lifting.