I've been swamped with work and preparing for Junior USA's, so I haven't had hardly any time online, but I did this shoot about three weeks ago and thought I'd add some more recent photos to this thread.
I've been amazed this last year or so at the capabilities my body has shown in my early thirties as opposed to my early twenties. I hold onto muscle much better. I think the biggest key to a successful natural competitor is patience. Allow time to become an ally in your training rather than an enemy. Too many competitors are in a rush to step on stage. The effects of dieting down so strictly too early in your muscle-building career can really eat away at your hard-earned work. I took eight years of powerlifting and solid, consistent weight training before every stepping on stage for the very first time in the 2000 Galaxy.
Best of luck to all the natural athletes on this board. Keep up the good work.
Photos courtesy of Raymond Jeffus,
www.granburyglamour.com.