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[CarlosKicks]

Well I'm not chugging beer haha, but I am chugging protein shakes. I'm eating a lot healthier lately as I am getting close to having only one month left. Am happy to report that my hamstring injury seems to be not as bad as I initially thought. Still am going to be cautious about rushing back into to training but right now I am considering myself as day to day. I hope everyone is still going strong. Winning the challenge or not, we should all be proud for making the commitment to change our lives.

[Kevin Mattson]

Habits... Good or Bad... are difficult to break. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act... it is a habit.
A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step. However, We Must Keep on Stepping. Never Give Up. Keep Moving Forward... One Step at a Time.



...I Am Doing the Best That I Can.

[iarebrian]

Habits... Good or Bad... are difficult to break. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act... it is a habit.
A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step. However, We Must Keep on Stepping. Never Give Up. Keep Moving Forward... One Step at a Time.



...I Am Doing the Best That I Can.

Well said, brother.

[geejaydan]

Habits... Good or Bad... are difficult to break. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act... it is a habit.
A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step. However, We Must Keep on Stepping. Never Give Up. Keep Moving Forward... One Step at a Time.



...I Am Doing the Best That I Can.

Too awesome

[iarebrian]

Lets finish strong people.

[Chinchi07]

Lets finish strong people.

This is my last week!!! Cant believe the end is already here! Hitting it hard tonite!

[lsbowen1]

I put up some more progress pictures a few days ago. I still have work to do but nothing to it but to do it!!!

[iarebrian]

This is my last week!!! Cant believe the end is already here! Hitting it hard tonite!

Yeah, it really went by quick. I'm on my final 2 weeks. It's been a journey.

[iarebrian]

I put up some more progress pictures a few days ago. I still have work to do but nothing to it but to do it!!!

Nice progress so far.

[CarlosKicks]

Week 7 for me. Excited since it is starting to look like I will be back to normal after picking up an injury. Taking the rest of this week to rest up and prevent getting injured. Then back to doing cardio and legs! Keep pushing forward! Thank you to those who post, you are all truly inspiring.

[ScottRoland]

3 weeks to go..... cut diet is going well but I want a chocolate chip cookie so friggin bad !

[Faust24]

Few more weeks left, yeah buddy!

[MissKB]

I have 5 days left!! I can't believe it's already over...I'm so ready for my final photos to be taken!

[jrp7807]

Can;t believe people are already finishing up! Hope some of your guys final photos give me extra motivation! I'm on week 9 and been going all out! Progress photos coming tomorrow...

[Kevin Mattson]

Perspective in All Aspects of Life. I am currently dealing with much frustrations. I feel like Crash and Burn. However, I must remain focused and see things through. Financial hardship is a plague for me. I have sacrificed so much. And now, unfortunate financial circumstances is hindering once again. Also my wife Lisa needs surgery on Friday, due to complications from her prior surgery in January. When Lisa told me this, I know how much pain and discomfort she has been enduring through, and I could not prevent the choking suffocating feeling overwhelming me and the tears that welted from my eyes. And although these current circumstances is a strong deterrent trying to prevent me from pursuing my first Amateur Bodybuilding Competition Show on Saturday. Lisa still supports my efforts and wants me to follow through.

I will push my limits and see how far I can go. I will see things through with the Strength that God gives me to do so.

I have made significant overall progress gains despite my past physical & financial set backs. Especially gaining some nice thick size in my legs. Definition is not there as much as I would like. Although, I am doing the best that I can with what I have to work with for now. All I can do is hope and pray.
I know I will have and make the most fun out of these upcoming experiences. I know I will cherish every moment no matter what the outcome for sure.

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I never try anything... I JUST DO IT.

If I Fail. I Try Again, And Again, And Again...
If You Fail, Are You Going To Try Again?
It Matters How You're Going Finish.
Are You Going To Finish Strong?

Excellence is not a destination... it is a continuous Journey that never ends



...Its Your Decision.

[BBnEngineer]

One more weekend to survive and I did it! Good thing too, I'm one grumpy sob. Cutting gets so much harder the leaner you get. At around 10%bf my cravings and hunger went through the roof.

[jrp7807]

All high intensity, high rep, low rest workouts from here on out! Upped cardio! Started an even stricter diet...these lbs are being stubborn! Hope everyone else it gettin it! New progress pics uploaded for my week 9!

[Cintron]

Perspective in All Aspects of Life. I am currently dealing with much frustrations. I feel like Crash and Burn. However, I must remain focused and see things through. Financial hardship is a plague for me. I have sacrificed so much. And now, unfortunate financial circumstances is hindering once again. Also my wife Lisa needs surgery on Friday, due to complications from her prior surgery in January. When Lisa told me this, I know how much pain and discomfort she has been enduring through, and I could not prevent the choking suffocating feeling overwhelming me and the tears that welted from my eyes. And although these current circumstances is a strong deterrent trying to prevent me from pursuing my first Amateur Bodybuilding Competition Show on Saturday. Lisa still supports my efforts and wants me to follow through.

I will push my limits and see how far I can go. I will see things through with the Strength that God gives me to do so.

I have made significant overall progress gains despite my past physical & financial set backs. Especially gaining some nice thick size in my legs. Definition is not there as much as I would like. Although, I am doing the best that I can with what I have to work with for now. All I can do is hope and pray.
I know I will have and make the most fun out of these upcoming experiences. I know I will cherish every moment no matter what the outcome for sure.

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I never try anything... I JUST DO IT.

If I Fail. I Try Again, And Again, And Again...
If You Fail, Are You Going To Try Again?
It Matters How You're Going Finish.
Are You Going To Finish Strong?

Excellence is not a destination... it is a continuous Journey that never ends



...Its Your Decision.

Kevin best of luck on the show. And you will come out of this stay strong you are not the only one going through tough times I am as well . Divorce is almost done with and being a single father is not easy. So I know you will come out ahead stay strong.

[Cintron]

I put up some more progress pictures a few days ago. I still have work to do but nothing to it but to do it!!!

Nice work you really got the potential to be a freaking beast. Ilook forward to seeing more progress from you.

[Kevin Mattson]

Kevin best of luck on the show. And you will come out of this stay strong you are not the only one going through tough times I am as well . Divorce is almost done with and being a single father is not easy. So I know you will come out ahead stay strong.

Thanks John... I appreciate it much. Hey, dont get me wrong now. I am not whining or complaining about my situation. These are just some of the unavoidable cold hard facts of life. I have endured through so much already... I will get through this as well. My wife Lisa is a trooper for sure. Although I am still human, and I cant help to have strong feelings for her and it hurts to see her have to go through this. It has been tough on us both. And for my kids as well.
Have a good weekend to you brother. Take care and God bless. We keep pushing our way through one step at a time... No Matter What.

The Reward of Pain Is The Willingness To Change.



I am not always happy. I am not always excited. I do not always feel hope. There are times when I do not see change. There are times where I feel like I have poured most of my energy Into bad soil. I have made so many mistakes in my life...many. Admitting a mistake quickly positions you to learn from it...And Extract A Goal.
Everyone at sometime feels like quitting...like giving up. Do not get discouraged... Your Best Season Is Just Ahead. Let me help you unleash a River of Faith...Forever!

Everybody goes through rough places... Endurance Is A Bridge. Endurance Increases Access. Endurance Makes You A Testimony Of Encouragement To Others.
Everyone has problems, and learning to share them is essential. Hiding pain requires an enormous amount of energy... Sharing it is Liberating.

[jrp7807]

Another great day at the gym...trying to decide if I want to go for another run this evening but don't want to mess up leg day tomorrow...

[Cintron]

Thanks John... I appreciate it much. Hey, dont get me wrong now. I am not whining or complaining about my situation. These are just some of the unavoidable cold hard facts of life. I have endured through so much already... I will get through this as well. My wife Lisa is a trooper for sure. Although I am still human, and I cant help to have strong feelings for her and it hurts to see her have to go through this. It has been tough on us both. And for my kids as well.
Have a good weekend to you brother. Take care and God bless. We keep pushing our way through one step at a time... No Matter What.

The Reward of Pain Is The Willingness To Change.



I am not always happy. I am not always excited. I do not always feel hope. There are times when I do not see change. There are times where I feel like I have poured most of my energy Into bad soil. I have made so many mistakes in my life...many. Admitting a mistake quickly positions you to learn from it...And Extract A Goal.
Everyone at sometime feels like quitting...like giving up. Do not get discouraged... Your Best Season Is Just Ahead. Let me help you unleash a River of Faith...Forever!

Everybody goes through rough places... Endurance Is A Bridge. Endurance Increases Access. Endurance Makes You A Testimony Of Encouragement To Others.
Everyone has problems, and learning to share them is essential. Hiding pain requires an enormous amount of energy... Sharing it is Liberating.

Kevin I would never think of you as a complainer **** happens some look for excuses other stand theough and forge charector that is what you have done. I train with the bare of funds and have made more gains than if I had a grade a facility. No excuses for anyone to say they can't have a great body. Best of luck on competition.

[Kevin Mattson]

I officially weighed in on the scale at the 2013 NPC Novice Michigan Bodybuilding Competition Show this Morning at 195 pounds. Just making the Light Heavy Weight Division. For my first show I did pretty good coming in 5th place.



The shot you see is taken by my wife Lisa... Yes, even though she is still in much pain from her surgery. She still made it to see me perform my 1 minute routine for my evening show performance. I edited the song from God Smack... I Am Doing The Best That I Can. I Am Doing The Best I Ever Did.

During the event, I was on a relentless roller coaster ride of emotions. As the excitement played out... I overcame my fear and anxieties. At the end end... when they were handing me my 5th place Sword Trophy. I was overwhelmed with a sense of accomplishment. Knowing all the hard work and sacrifices that I have made along the way. Overcoming my physical and financial set backs. And how long the road was that it took to get here... It was hard to fight back the tears that kept blurring my vision.



Shot taken this morning before my show.

I am certainly done with my goals. My destination is only the beginning. I am refreshed and have a new vision of achievement. I see opportunity in my future. And I am going to pursue. I will continue to Improve my overall physique, adding more size with definition and separation I know is attainable in my legs as well. I will keep moving forward... One Step At A Time.

[ScottRoland]

Only 2 weeks left..... Pretty stoked about the progress I made! Can't wait to take those AFTER photos.....

[jlukehitz]

Only 2 weeks left..... Pretty stoked about the progress I made! Can't wait to take those AFTER photos.....

You got this man! Congrats for sticking with the program.

[jlukehitz]

Practicing my "meanmuggin" for final photos hahaha

Looking like you mean business!

[sapherson]

Last Week for me Keep going strong everybody!

[jlukehitz]

Last Week for me Keep going strong everybody!

Awesome feeling knowing you are about to reach the 12 week mark! Congrats

[daveherr13]

i love following along here...great job people!

[jrp7807]

Trans-for-mation im-min-ent!