Todays is Thanksgiving and i have a lot to be thankful for . This past year has been a blessing for me. I was able to get back on track to attaining a long time goal of mine after a 3 years hiatus of stepping on a bodybuilding stage. First i want to thank God for blessing with the people who were the supporting cast in making this goal and journey of mine a reality again. To LYNN My love ,My partner, My friend . I met you in 2011 . At that time i was 300 lbs and all i had was past pics on the wall at the gym and in my phone and a mouth to talk her ear off about my bodybuilding goals and aspirations in life. She took me soooo serious she even nicknamed me SHERMAN KLUMP LOL! . I had no idea she would be there during my entire prep that would eventually turn me back into BUDDY LOVE. I guess from the past pics she believed it was possible but i dont believe she knew how difficult and tedious this process would be. I want to thank you for every meal you prepared, for every ache you massage , for changing you work schedule to drive with me to and from brooklyn to insure i made it home after leg workouts that i can barely make it to the car or up a flight of stairs , for sticking with me after many arguments and days that you felt like you could be spending your time doing something better with your time, for changing the weights and assisting oscar (coach ardon) when he tore his bicep, for every time you said come on Frank you got this, For not giving up on me . You have no idea how much i appreciate you. I love you and i will forever be grateful for all youve done to get me back on track to attaining my goals and dreams. To OSCAR ARDON , My Coach ,My Mentor , My Friend... I formally met you in 2010 at the North American championships where we were introduced by Steve Weinberger. I was about 210 lbs at my bodybuilding worst skinny fat was Steves description of my physique. I had just won the overall 2 weeks prior at the New jersey state championships at 225 lbs a night and day difference of my north american showing. We spoke briefly about working together for my next prep and exchange numbers. Since my first show in 2006 i worked with Don long . I learned a lot about my body he is definitely a great coach . For these reasons i was loyal but i knew i needed that hands on approach. Training and being pushed past your limits are they keys ingredients to winning at the upper level of this sport. Don was in florida and i was in New jersey. So i began to explore my options for the all in one coach and trainer that could be there with me in the trenches. I had talked with many gurus and coaches that are good at what they do but it still was not the the complete package i had been looking for. Most if not all were pictures , email and phone calls. These options are great if you have a good training partner or someone to push you safely past your limits in the gym. In 2012 i ran into Oscar again at the Bros vs Pros event at diamond gym . I had spoke to Lynn about him being the coach/trainer to fit what i felt i needed to get on back on the journey of my bodybuilding goals . We spoke to him and he invited us to the gym for a workout. I told him after new years( so i can keep eating lol) and he insisted before christmas . This workout was to test my will and drive . To see if my actions matched my ambitions. I was sore as hell on christmas and we began working together from there on. We shared the same beliefs on training and contest prep and clicked instantly. It is rare to find someone will help you to pursue and attain your goal with the same passion faith and drive that you have to see it through . Most people are limited in patience and what they what do for others if the benefits are not instant or for there own personal gain. OSCAR THANK YOU FOR believing in me and pushing past my limits every workout and for letting me know that i am already who i want to be . Hard work , execution , believing and taking the road less traveled are these keys to everyone knowing who you are. There were days i felt i had nothing left and thanks to your push they were some of my best workouts to date. Youve challenged me mentally and physically for 11months and this past weekend i placed 4th in the super heavyweight class at my my first attempt at the npc nationals . If we can accomplish this in 11months after 3 years of not stepping on stage . I can imagine what can happen over the next 11months a pro card, a pro win, and maybe even an olympia qualification with this team anything is possible for we have just begun. Again thank you! To Doc Dan My client and good friend thanks for all the encouragement and support . Youve been on my team with no doubt or belief that i wouldnt succeed . Thanks for believing in me . Cant wait to get you on that stage to see you dream become a reality. To George Peterson My training partner and friend , Oscar put us together because of similarities and differences . We have a lot of similarities as far as work ethics and achievements and the other differences in body parts could probably be a Mr.O physique if combined as one LOL! thanks for the push to bring up my weakness in my physique. Not only did i meet a good training people but a good friend as well. To the entire TEAM O Oscar and Iris , Oscar and Jen, Anthoneil Champagnie, George Peterson, Marvin Elliot, Glenese Markes, Tony Cedeno , John Gabucci sr and jr , there are many names to list LOL! . I feel like my family has grown to be huge over the past year . Thanks for all your support. To Tommy, Anthony, Danielle and Brian, Lori and Brad , Michelle and Johnny , Bobby and Brittany and Friends Chris and Frank thanks for all your Support and cheering me on was not unnoticed thank you. To Shawn Rhoden and team Rhoden (Lenore) thanks for all the support. To My immediate family Mom ,Lashawn , Kevin , Mike And nephew Austin thank you for your support and unconditional love. Youve been there since i open my eyes, said my first words and taken my first step. Happy thanksgiving to all of you . I wish you all the best in 2014!
Posted on: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 21:29:49 +0000
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