Wanna be famous? Be the star in a BB.com magazine ad!

**1tymz** · 02-02-2009, 10:27 PM

I was roughly 17 yrs old when I first showed an interest in bodybuilding. As a teenager I always considered myself the "skinny" kid in class. Weighing 125 lbs and not liking what I saw in the mirror, I felt it was time for a change. So I started tagging along with my older brother to the gym with high hopes and determination. I remember seeing my biceps getting their first pump and from that moment I was hooked.

For the next several years I began lifting pretty religiously. I read a lot of muscle magazines and soon discovered Bodybuilding.com. This website helped me bring my body transformation to new levels. I regularly browse the forums for great pointers and motivation. The online store is so convenient that all my supplements, vitamins, shakes and whatever else I need are just a mouse click away.

I'm now 36 and weigh 200 lbs and in the best shape of my life. Aside from bodybuilding, my other passion is law enforcement where being physically fit is a must. I am assigned to the K9 Unit and work 50+ hrs a week. I still manage to find time to workout daily and eat right.

For the last 3 yrs, I have competed in the Western States Police/Fireman Olympics (comprised of 11 states) . I have taken home the gold medal in Bench Press all three years! My personal best is a 352 lb lift at 175 lbs bodyweight. Thanks Bodybuilding.com for helping all my fitness goals.

**XBam_BamX** · 03-01-2009, 09:54 PM

I know you all have a lot to do so I won't waist your time with my life story. I'll just say that being a golfer I never experience much direction in which to go by while lifting; that was until I happened to stumble upon this website and learned from others vast knowledge. This website and members as a whole have done wonders for my physique. I'd love the opportunity and am welcome to provide more info/ pictures about myself.

Take Care,
Phil

**bjmusa** · 03-02-2009, 05:01 AM

that would be cool but i'm am still in need of a lot of work to do right now still showing alot of fat will hopefully have pictures uploaded soon.

**beastisized** · 03-02-2009, 05:08 AM

I'm Intrsted

**spirit3530** · 03-02-2009, 05:46 AM

Originally Posted by beastisized

I'm Intrsted

LOL

**BoostBrah** · 03-02-2009, 06:41 AM

Im not currently working at a gym, i was a PT for a year, but now just do it on the side. I work with wackenhut G4S and an account manager now, and am a competitive BBer. Would i be eligible?

**jvaughan08** · 03-23-2009, 03:02 PM

is this even going on still? I think i could do it, i made a really good transformation, i was 220-230 and have lost almost 70 lbs in two years and im pretty lean now

**BodySpaceAdmin** · 03-23-2009, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by jvaughan08

is this even going on still? I think i could do it, i made a really good transformation, i was 220-230 and have lost almost 70 lbs in two years and im pretty lean now

Yes, it's still ongoing. Our marketing dept still references this thread when the create the new magazine ads each month!

In fact, here are some recent ones you may have seen in the mags:

(Some are magazine scans, so they look a little funny.)

**mingo3403** · 03-23-2009, 04:23 PM

in about 1 1/2 yrs i'll apply

, come a long way so far.

hopefully be cut like diamondz by then, also apply for the transformation of the week.

**Bondons** · 03-23-2009, 05:46 PM

pick me pick me

**jvaughan08** · 03-23-2009, 06:05 PM

i need to find the transformation of the week one i think i could win that one I was huuuuuuuuge

**DatsunKing1** · 03-23-2009, 06:33 PM

strong bump lol I'll be in on june 1st when I'm done with my cut.

**DieselFella** · 03-23-2009, 06:36 PM

I'm interested:

joined when I was 15, and I turn 20 in a few days.

**Musclez99** · 04-18-2009, 05:15 PM

I started out in 1999 as a skinny little kid and have over the years dedicate my self to the fitness lifestyle. I'm now a certified ISSA and NASM personal trainer and help spread my knowledge to others

**psufb64** · 04-18-2009, 06:59 PM

Yes i'm extremely interested.I used to weigh 250lbs and was real fat.I did a long cut and went down to 180lbs. Now i have bulked back up to around 200lbs. I work at a retail store at 4 am. unloading the truck and i am a full time college student, but i still manage to train 5 days a week and keep my diet intact. Thanks alot

**Industrialfreak** · 04-21-2009, 10:03 AM

Here I go, I started out like all little kids watching action movies thinking all the heros in there were gods and impossible to be like. So what I stuck to was running around the house pretending to do karate moves making action movie sounds when hitting something haha.... Growing up I was very small born premature and with lots of breathing complications due to problems during birth. I was always small growing up and the only thing I had going for me was that I was always lean looking. 7th grade rolled around and a buddy wanted to join the wrestling team so we headed to the first practice in hope of being tough guys. Wrestling ended up being pretty natural sport for me but staying small was my goal so I would be stronger in my weight class. I didnt have time to weight train and didnt know what I was doing so I just stayed small. Ever since the 9th grade I have worked 20 hours a week to make due in life so I knew after I graduated if I was gonna try to gain weight and muscle I would have to make extra time to do so. And now I have worked anywhere from 40-78hours a week for the last 6 years and thats not even counting the real work (Transforming in the gym) I know this isnt suppose to apply to competitive bodybuilders but I consider myself the working man I still work a full time job and a part time job and find time to force my body to progress. I have now gained 76lbs since I have been lifting and won all three bodybuilding shows that I have entered and hope to keep being successful in the sport. I am not the guy that gets everything paid. So the full time job will stay until my success allows me to lower the work load.

Thanks for the time and oppurtinity this site has helped me stay motivated and has helped me build courage to get on stage.
your friend Elijah (Industrialfreak) Levercom
"F*ck the beach muscles, bring on the freak muscles"
www.bodyspace.com/industrialfreak

**Joe_6_Pack** · 04-21-2009, 02:07 PM

I'm in.

My story in a nutshell is I was 35+lbs overweight, no muscle and busted an ankle back in Dec 07. After losing 20lbs from the lack of eating due to the pain meds, I started eating clean and was working out by that April (08)- so it's been a year now. I used to weigh 210, cut down to 170, and now I'm at 180 and have about 6 weeks left on my bulk.

**douggiefresh21** · 06-16-2009, 06:44 PM

Interested..... Check bodyspace

**buffgrk** · 06-16-2009, 06:47 PM

i am very keen too, i don't have alot of progress pics but i did start when i was 105 kgs of fat at a height of 5'5.. i got pics in my bspace. - Jim

**Dedicatedforlife** · 06-16-2009, 06:52 PM

**flexap00** · 06-16-2009, 07:22 PM

sign me up!

**ronnyg0891** · 06-16-2009, 07:45 PM

Currently employeed in a pretty much all fried food restaurant (wings, chicken fingers and fried appetizers) most of my story is on my bodyspace along with pictures but you can check out more details on myspace.com/ronsgettingitdone

**Rogerthat** · 06-16-2009, 08:05 PM

Next year this time. If you take older guys.

**animal_pump** · 06-16-2009, 09:53 PM

pfft, calm down there not gonna pick anyone of you guys.

**Dedicatedforlife** · 06-16-2009, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by animal_pump

pfft, calm down there not gonna pick anyone of you guys.

They picked me and I put my hand up in this thread

**Adrenolin** · 06-17-2009, 01:26 AM

Sub'd for future reference..

**littlred67** · 07-01-2009, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by BodySpaceAdmin

I'm posting this notice on behalf of Paul Tarantino from our Marketing Dept.:

"Would you be interested in appearing in a Bodybuilding.com magazine ad? We are trying to focus some of our advertising efforts on the type of people who use our website and are part of our online community.

Do you have a great build but are not in the fitness industry (i.e., supplement company or personal trainer?) We're looking to showcase those of us who do not work in gyms! We're looking for the guy or gal who holds a "regular" job, but still has time to train and keep fit.

We're looking for people who are reaching their goals in our Bodybuilding.com/BodySpace community; those who look great and take their body and health seriously.

We want to show that great bodies and reaching fitness goals can be achieved no matter what you do - especially if you have a desk job!

Do you have a great story to tell? Did bodybuilding.com help you reach your goals? We want to hear from you.

If you're interested in working with us, please sign up here in this forum thread. Thanks!"

Paul Tarantino
Advertising Manager
2026 S. Silverstone Way
Meridian, ID 83642
USA

LOL...Can I be in - Personal training i really just my hobby/love. I have another full time job in social work that pays the bills.

**Rsardinia** · 07-01-2009, 09:31 PM

sign me up if this offer is even still valid. OP was back in 07 lol.

**vlantroop** · 07-20-2009, 10:30 AM

Hey guys i may or may not be what you have in mind however i've been in sales most all my working life and most of that includes sitting behind a desk i have a body space with current shots for your review if i can be of any help. Have a great day!

**ygbodybuilder10** · 07-20-2009, 11:04 AM

sign me up,

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