Mind spin.... For posting your picture and real info. I give you all the respect in the world... That does not mean we have to agree on everything but the respect you will get. I'm happy that you are educated, so am I, I graduated from George Mason University with a BS in Kinesiology and a minor in English
I too put myself through school by personal training from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day of the week while pulling a full time in college and getting ready for the NPC National's and having to deal with a family that wa not very supportive of my bodybuilding career and not to mention all the supplements that was required to reach the top.
I'm happy to hear that you are investing in real estate, so are Barbara and I, we have 3 homes in El Paso and currenlty looking into opening a Spa here in New York and if you do a little research on New City, NY you will see that a $700,000.00 home here is just about $1,500,000.00 any where else in the country
I don't think purchasing a Hummer and custimizing it and also owning a Benz is showing off... I like the finer things in life and if I can afford it then it's mine
I am one of the few bodybuilders in the world that is living a great life doing what I love... Not quite sure where you were going with that one?!? And I spend ALL of my time with my beautiful Barbara who, is probobly the most amazing, talented, beautiful woman I have ever metin my life.
My Mother and father are independent of my financial well being and their success inllife bears no effect on mine... Meaning, I pay all my bills buddy
You can say I am a third tier pro, that's your opinion and that's fine, but then again I have been top 5 in almost every top professional show in the world, HUUMMMMMM! I'll take that any day ofthe week.... And here is a thought, I'm only 34 and have a long career ahead of me, you just might be surprised.
You look at me with pity, but, you tried to become me and failed... What does that say about you? Your dream was to become a professional in the IFBB and I am living that dream.. BIG BIG difference.
And as far as my health, email me your address and I will send you a copy of my blood work done last week. I will makea bet with you that my levels are as good if not better than yours.. Up for a bet? And you say I am sacrificing my helath for nothing...NOTHING??? I have everything I ever wanted from the sport of bodybuilding except for a pro win and that is on the horizon. I assuming that by saying that I have a big mouth you are reffering to this post because I have not posted of said anything about anybody on this of any board for about 2 years now.
Now put yourself in my shoes and have Shawn Ray talk carpabout you on a daily basis and insult your career, life, and accomplishments and let's see how you respond.... Are you starting to see my point? I'm not sure what exactly you wanted to accomplish with your post other than making this a "my father can beat up your father" thread but I think you can see now that what it all comes down to is this: I AM LIVING IT, YOU ARE DREAMING IT. Best of luck with your career and family.Barbara and I are also starting a family and are looking forward to the next phas eof our lives. God Bless.
King Kamali