What the most important things you've learned since you started bodybuilding?
Taking giant steps is a part of life and it is nothing to fear. I've also learned the art of training which takes a tremendous amount of dedication and willpower and the same goes for nutrition.

What comes easy and what doesn't for you?
Communicating with people comes easy. Accepting things you have no control over has not been easy for me.

What's the best thing you've ever done for your bodybuilding career?
Making a commitment to dedicate myself to the sport.

What was the biggest mistake you've made?
My biggest mistake was not knowing that its OK to make mistakes, as long as you don't make the same mistake twice.

Describe your training style and how it changes through the year?
My training style is heavy compound movements for off season and contest prep.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?
I see myself as an accomplished bodybuilder that would open the doors to other adventures that awaits me.

What are your bodybuilding goals and what will it take for you to achieve them?
My bodybuilding goal is more than just being the biggest man in the universe, but also to be a positive role model for others. It takes working with a team of others who share the same passion as you.

Who are your favorite bodybuilders?
Arnold Schwarzenegger is the highest of champions in my eye. Not only was he a great bodybuilder in his day, but he proved to be a champion off stage as well. Ronnie Coleman is another favorite because of his high intensity training. Seeing that makes you want run to the gym and train like an animal. Jay Cutler for his determination to become Mr. O, which finally payed off. How can you not admire a guy like that.

What's your favorite bodypart to train?
My legs! During them you get so much overall muscle growth its incredible. It use to be calves but looking at the progress from during them I have a new outlook about them.

What's your approach to nutrition?

A healthy diet maintains good energy, long life and weight lost. For many of us we don't diet so we suffer from nutrients that regulates our body functions. Training helps build muscle tone and aid in burning fat as well. Cardio promotes a cardiovascular system with fresh oxygen at a faster rate then normalcy which is why we feel so good afterwards. Another factor is sleep.

I keep protein high and stay away from flour and simple sugar foods. I follow this approach on my off season as well as contest prep. In pre-contest mode, I lower my carboydrates and keep my protein and fats high for about 8 to 12 weeks.