Guys,
I think it's interesting to meet they guys whose physiques we all admire and wish we could attain. Not all the meetings prove to be what we hoped but most of the pros are nice guys who will talk to a fan about training and stuff like that. Having a picture with them is also nice and they do it for free (except Louie), unlike all these pro football and baseball players who charge for every little thing and rip off the fans, especially very young impressionable kids, at these autograph shows. I know a great many professional boxers, especially the old-timers and they are really the koolest guys.
So, hey, if I look happy to take a picture with Dex, someone whom I have known for many years and has always been nice to me, right after he won the Mr. Olympia, that is because I am happy to be there and happy for him.
And to clarify, no, I am not Native American and my face does carry some bloat when I am enjoying life which means not worrying about how many grams of protein and carbs I ingest every hour and a half. The gym is a hobby for me and I never made any pretense as to it being anything more than that. Each of us lifts for our own reasons and just because my training partner competes, does not mean that is my goal.
Also for the record, Craig and I both change the weights and I do actually lift with him.
While I am no "Nordic Beast," I cordially invite the great one himself to join Craig and I for a leg workout and then lunch on my tab. I would really like him to come show both Craig and I just how to get that big.
Harley