If in a tense or nervous situation, take a moment to center and ground yourself and make a thoughtful decision. Remember that nothing is as important as it first seems.
Be someone’s best friend and be there when he or she needs you.
We all have 1,440 minutes each day to accomplish everything on our schedule. We are accountable for prioritizing the decisions we make with our time.
I am a Body-for-LIFE Challenge 2000 Winner. “Winners finish and finishers win.”
Everyday I attempt to consume 4,000 Calories and 200 grams of protein. I don’t always reach that mark but when I go to bed at night I know that I did the best I could given my schedule and the circumstances that day.
Always work harder than other people are willing to work. Sweat more, endure more pain, and then reap the rewards of success and achievement.
Sometimes small setbacks are just blessings in disguise. They enhance your determination and whole-hearted dedication to achieving your goals.
Whether you know it or not, you are a role model for somebody. Watch what you say and know that you’re responsible for your actions.
Nobody had a bigger heart or passion to win than America’s Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine “Pre.” Watch the movies Prefontaine, Without Limits, or Fire on the Track to see what I’m talking about.
Be open to other people’s opinions, ideas, and try new things. One of the best ways to learn is to feed off other people’s experiences.
For some people hope is all they have. Encourage them and don’t take their hope away, for they will be left with nothing.
The people who are scared of going on a diet are the people who could benefit the most from one.
Most people use excuses to cover up mistakes, but it takes less time to do something right the first time.
There is a Tony the Tiger inside of all of us just waiting to be unleashed.
The words: never, can’t, quit, and fail, are not in my vocabulary.
When someone compliments me on my physique, positive attitude, or enthusiasm, I walk on air the rest of the day.
When going for a run, I pick fresh air, openness, and scenery of the outdoors over a treadmill every time.
When lifting weights, nothing feels better than achieving a high point on the bench press with no help from your spotter.
Your health and well being should be your number one priority, nothing else is more important.
I’d rather have a picture-perfect body than a million dollars in my pocket.
As a vegan body-builder I want to show others that it is possible to gain significant muscle and strength on a vegan diet and I want to inspire others to follow this lifestyle. I love being vegan and knowing that I am having a positive impact on our society.