Bodybuilding is one of those taboo subjects either you like it or you hate it, well here is my story.
I started using weights at the age of 18, nothing to serious. This I did for many years on and off, 3 months on 12months off 6 months on. You know the script.
I didn't train in a gym it was a cold damp wet garage, we used to come out steaming like a race horse. I was working down the mines at the time, but slowly they began to close.
After talking to my wife Jayne it was decided that I would take on the kids and she would continue to work as a midwife. And believe you me it was a lot easier working down the pit than having the kids.
At this time it was only the one, Jasmine my eldest daughter. But it was draining mentally as well as physically but as time passed I began to enjoy it and it became natural.
I would recommend it to all men I think it is a great experience, most men never really see their kids grow up due to the demanding working hours they do.
Don't get me wrong lam not saying the man has the easy role, far far from it. But I do believe taking care of the kids is more stressful, you never seem to get a minuet to yourself, if its not change the nappy, feed her wind her or just a cuddle to settle her. And once you think you have cracked it you put her down and off she goes again.
I must admit I got quite frustrated at first; it took quite a wile to adjust. I think one of the things that were annoying was having no money in the back pocket. Because you don't get paid for this very demanding job.
Anyway once I got into a settled routine I made time to go to the gym, a real gym this time it was luxury I just plodded on as usual. Then one year I was at my local bodybuilding show the Mr Wigan, I went to this show each year I would say after many pints of Guinness I will do it next year I can beat them. This went on for a few years before I eventually did it.
The year was 2001 and I got the diet right the training went up several levels and I began to prepare myself for the competition. The day soon came and I was looking good feeling confident and raring to go.
Well what happened was fantastic I entered three categories. The first timers. The novices. And the misters. I won all three classes and then won the overall .what a feeling,
Then to top it all off I was approached in the back room by Mike Sullivan who had just judged the show, he asked me what I was doing next I replied it was just a one off. Your joking he said, you have real potential and if you decide to continue to get in touch with him and he would direct me to the right venues.
I was told of a competition coming up and was told there was a big cash prize up for grabs, so I thought I would give it a go. And I came out on top again what a feeling. I was beginning to like it.
So I thought I would write a letter to see if I could get sponsorship, an appointment was made and I went to see Arthur Fairhurst managing director of Ultimate-Nutrition, the supplements I was already using. And I came out of there feeling over the moon, I was given full sponsorship.
Since then Arthur has become a very good friend, and his advice and support has been invaluable. He is a top guy, without him I would not be where I am today. A big thank you to him.
Mike Sullivan took me under his wing made me believe in myself, he too has helped me no end in advice on nutrition, training and posing and financially also he has backed me all the way I would like to say a big thank you to him also.
Alan Tracey he taught me the knowledge made me believe in myself and made me so relaxed and confident before each show. big thank you to you also Alan your a diamond
Trevor Hawke’s he too made me believe in myself big thank you also
My family and friends who have also been right behind me .especially my twin brother Brian who has followed me round the world to support me big thanks to him also.
Sheryl draper of top tans thank you for all you support it is most appreciated, also all the residents of Golborne who have given me their support thank you to you all.
Kevin Metcalfe of ince-barbell-club thank you for your sponsorship your continuing support and thank you to all the lads in the gym for their encouragement and support Cheers!
Ted Smart my training partner what a guy. I have had some training partners, but no one comes close to him. When I feel low he is the one who brings me back up and pulls me through big thank you to you Ted you’re a top guy.
And last but not least to my lovely wife Jayne who means so much to me and my three beautiful daughters, Jasmine, Mica' and Amber. Thank you for standing by me through thick and thin, I appreciate all you do for me I love you all very much, Thank you for just beimg you.
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