NSL 3

"If you are afraid of failure you don't deserve to be successful!"

#tbt- Stage shots from my last NSL pro competition. I decided to switch things up and wear some different shorts. I compete in Men's Physique Beach because as far as my physique I stay pretty lean throughout the year. For this show I was probably 205 lbs the morning of the show before food. I probably stepped on stage at 207 lbs..6 pop tarts and 4 burgers to fill out. One of the best things I like about this division is if you have a natural look, no hard, flexing type poses then you should do well. I'm currently  16 days out from my next NSL pro competition in Miami. It's mentally draining sometimes doing so many shows especially when you have so many people trying to get you to do things. Pisses me off sometimes but I guess it's the nature of the game. Anyways this will be my last show then i'll take a little time off before finishing this year with maybe 1 or 2 shows. #theblackspiderman #bjjblackbelt #nslpro

Beauty

"Beauty is about living your life & being happy with yourself inside & out & not worrying about what people think of you."

Good morning! Growing up I never had CONFIDENCE in myself. I was the shy, quiet kid that kept to himself. I battle depression and suicidal thoughts on a daily basis. I'm not trying to get sympathy just stating facts. Those that are close to me know why I do what I do. It always makes me laugh when I hear so and so was talking shit about me...Like they truly know me. Things like that used to bother me when I was younger, probably some of the reasons I wanted to check out early. These days I'm more focused..I don't care who likes me..it is what it is. I'm destined for great things..I know this and I believe this! Keep pushing and make the HATERS talk about you. :) ‪#‎theblackspiderman‬‪#‎nslpro‬ ‪#‎bjjblackbelt‬

4 year Transformation

Left is from July 2012 my first Men's physique competition, the Branch Warren (I placed 2nd in masters and open). Truth be told I didn't start actually prepping for competitions till my 12th show. The  Right is my 26th Men's physique competition and 1st pro show (I won). When people tell me things that I need to work on I listen but I know I have to remind myself that most of them don't know shit. I've come a long way with developing my physique. I went from walking around normally from 190- 195 lbs to 215 - 225 lbs. The reason my weight fluctuates so much is because of how I train. I do strength training and conditioning 8 times per week with BJJ 4 times per week. I wake up every morning with back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain etc. , but it's what I know and it's my routine. I have a life that allows me to be able to train this much. You can't let weak minded people diminish your accomplishments with their criticisms because they're not you. They haven't been through your pain. People only see results but never see the struggles it took to get there. I still have more to do in this life before it's all said and done..more pain..more struggles but I know it will all be worth it in the end. Message me for online training. I'm only excepting a few people at a time..so only Serious people message me. Don't message me "What's up..How you doing"...only message if you want to work to accomplish your goals. Stay focused and keep pushing. Fuck the fakes and the Haters! They haven't been through what you've been through. #theblackspiderman #bjjblackbelt #nslpro

"Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today."

"Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today." 
The day I won my NSL procard. It took me competiting 25 Physique competitions to achieve this goal. I trained myself with the help of my boy War*fit and certain people along the way. The list is long but my first show I was guided by Valerie Smith who helped guide my through my first competition. Then it was off to the races. Every time I would fall short I would think about quiting ,but I never did. Hardwork and Perserverance is what it takes to accomplish anything you want in life. Haters along the way will try and bring you down or the Fake friends will try and keep you on their level, but you gotta keep pushing! May 7th will be my pro debut then as usual it's off to the races because I will be doing as many as possible. Just watch me!‪#‎theblackspiderman‬ ‪#‎nslpro‬ ‪#‎teamblackout‬

4 week Transformation!!!

4 week transformation : Ok so to the left is when I started prep (235.6 lbs), right is the morning of the show (210.2 lbs ) roughly. People never believe me when I say my prep is 4 weeks but it always has been since my 12th competition. I've put on more muscle do to the long lay over between shows so I wasn't able to reach my target weight like usual but that's ok. It earned me my ‪#‎Nsl‬ procard which I'm finding out has Value to it. I can't lie it's a little bit more overwhelming than I thought, but I was made for this. Years of struggling, depression, doubting myself and the military etc. has toughened me up. It's not easy but anyone can do this if it's what you Want. No EXCUSES...JUST Make a decision to Change and Do it! Pro debut May 7th in Irving Tx...Let's go! ‪#‎theblackspiderman‬ ‪#‎teamblackout‬

Searching for the Meaning of Life!

Some days I just wanna give up. It’s hard staying motivated, believing that I will accomplish what I see in my head. I’m a negative person by nature so it takes everything in me to be positive. I see so many people who are full of shit everyday. Everybody always wants to blame someone else for why they can’t accomplish something. Why can’t people stop with the hate and criticism of others? I know it’s not reality for this world to be like that. There I go with the negativity or is it Reality? You know when I start prepping for a show I get an influx of “Can you tell me what I need to eat?” Like there is some magical food out there lol. I don’t write recipes…I’m not Betty Crocker. These are the thoughts that go through my head. Negative right? I guess I always think to myself cut out all the pizza, cakes, junk food, soda, etc. Eat more meals but smaller portions and workout. You will lose fat. It’s not complex but people want easy things to do..pills, or just for you to listen to How many fad diets they’ve tried and didn’t stick to because they really didn’t want to tone up. Honestly what’s the point of this rant? Nothing…just clearing my head. It always makes me wonder when someone talks to me in person and tells me they like my posts etc. But yet they never Like my posts. Get it? Usually it’s because they don’t want me or others to know they like my shit. Again that’s how my brain works. Anyways I’m drinking coffee because I’m waiting on next meal. Rant with NO purpose over..lol

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Inspirational Person of Week: Mike "The Greek" Bronzoulis

Inspirational person of the week: My boy Mike "The Greek" Bronzoulis.. there's few people in this world that I trust...in fact I can count them all on one hand. He's one of them. If you're looking for an inspirational story check him out! Ex-Legacy Welterweight champ, Strikeforce Vet. , H-town reality show celebrity. In my opinion he should be in the UFC...but hey what do I know right:)... anyways whenever I've been at my lowest and thought hell with it he's been there to motivate me to keep going and to never GIVE UP!
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My Sample Meal Prep

Ok so I received the question of what is a sample meal I would eat for leaning down and getting great abs. We all know diet is the key to having amazing abs and in losing weight. My last blog talked about this. This is one meal during a 30 day prep for me...3 scoops of brown rice, a piece of lean steak, 1 tilapia, and 2 handfuls of veggies. In making my brown rice I use 5 cups rice, 7 cups water...a cap of olive oil, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Cook rice on medium for 20 minutes then low heat till water is gone...let sit for 5 minutes and serve. Should make about 15- 16 meals with 2 1/2 scoops of rice. Rice comes out perfect! Works with any type rice too. The proteins I lightly season with lemon pepper, lemon juice, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper and let marinade in fridge for 8-10 hours. The Veggies I just roast in oven with lemon juice and black pepper. Alot of competitors measure out their foods but I'm too lazy for that so I just fit everything into a meal sized tuperware and if I can close it then I'm good. I usually prep out 15-16 meals eating every 3-4 hours....I snack on 2 to 1 handful of mixed nuts and cranberries( love those)...seems to do the trick. Proteins of course are cooked on my George Foreman grill!! Glad I got it!!! Here's a sample Meal picture:

Anyways try it and see...remember being is a LIFESTYLE and not a FAD!!!

The Black Spiderman

I Won't Be Stopped!

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Getting ready for Phil Heath next month before I prep for Team U..No Distractions...testing how my body reacts to new diet and workout routines. LETS GO!!! #teamrsp #rspnutrition
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