Ask Natural Wheelchair Mr. Olympia anything

[marinevet63031]

I am opening this topic to share my training and nutrition Q & A for you guys. The wheelchair isn’t my only inconvenience when training, prep for a show, etc. I have Gulf War Syndrome and I am a type 2 diabetic. So lean gain and contest prep can be really interesting.

So fire away everyone.

[NorwichGrad]

I knew you were disabled. But I had no idea you were Natural Mr. Olympia in 2021. Wow. Awesome.

What an inspiration.

Do you ever, or have you ever been invited to talk to kids at school? I'm not sure if schools still do it. But I remember when guess speakers would often talk to kids to motivate and inspire them. You deserve this recognition.

[mtpockets]

I am opening this topic to share my training and nutrition Q & A for you guys. The wheelchair isn’t my only inconvenience when training, prep for a show, etc. I have Gulf War Syndrome and I am a type 2 diabetic. So lean gain and contest prep can be really interesting.

So fire away everyone.

My Man, you are a true inspiration...

[PhDPepper1111]

Congrats Marinevet!!

[IronCharles]

Is the dress blue and black or white and gold?










(And congrats!)

[marinevet63031]

I knew you were disabled. But I had no idea you were Natural Mr. Olympia in 2021. Wow. Awesome.

What an inspiration.

Do you ever, or have you ever been invited to talk to kids at school? I'm not sure if schools still do it. But I remember when guess speakers would often talk to kids to motivate and inspire them. You deserve this recognition.

I have gone to a few schools, pre covid. I have also participated in talks at schools on Veteran’s Day. I have 4 nieces so yeah, comes with the territory. Thank you for the kind words.

[Plateauplower]

Congratulations, that is an amazing and inspiring achievement. I had a friend who lost both of his legs in his early 20s. He received a large settlement and died of a drug overdose a few years later. Very few people would achieve so much after such a life changing event. Keep it going!

[Wayne Evans]

I am opening this topic to share my training and nutrition Q & A for you guys. The wheelchair isn’t my only inconvenience when training, prep for a show, etc. I have Gulf War Syndrome and I am a type 2 diabetic. So lean gain and contest prep can be really interesting. So fire away everyone.

Respect to you for your accomplishments...."But I had no idea you were Natural Mr. Olympia in 2021" (NorwichGrad comment)

Have some USMC greenz and best to you on your path.

Semper Fi Brother......carry on.

[ljimd]

Congrats and much respect for natty Mr. O.

How do you think lack of lower body training has affected your
ability to add mass?

[smokinal]

Dude!! Nice work man! Congrats

[marinevet63031]

Congrats and much respect for natty Mr. O.

How do you think lack of lower body training has affected your
ability to add mass?

That is a great question. Honestly, it has hindered I would guess 10-15%. It is much easier when you can squat, deadlift, and the variations thereof. It is because I can't do the synergistic lifts like squat or deadlift. However, at almost 47 I can say it is all about the maturity of the muscle. Care to chime in on that smokinal?

[marinevet63031]

Is the dress blue and black or white and gold?










(And congrats!)

I like that question. I looked it up and found it inspiring that such a thing was all the rage.

[Bo_Flecks]

Next time you’re in the Wildwood area, let me know and I’ll buy you a beer. One beer won’t kill your contest prep.

[Samraiwise]

My respect. *bow*

Like others said, a true inspiration.

And I'll buy you another one.

[Bosko]

Congrats!!