I am 40 years old, have several Natural Pro Cards, NGA, USNBA & NPAF (new forming organization)
I bodybuild for a hobby, I work a full-time job and also work a part-time job and own a Personal training studio-business. I love to compete and usually will enter any show within driving distance, To me being a Natural Pro is basically accomplishing a personal goal. And I am limited to compete in the Pro organizations because of travel/distance of the shows and time of year they are held. I am happy to just "break even" if prize money is awarded in these shows. Break even in the means of hotel, travel, food and registration expenses. The NPC is a great organization and has many shows in the early summer-fall (when I like to compete) in the PA, NJ, NY and DE area.
I also do most of my pre-contest training in my home-basement gym.