People ask me why I work so hard and why I have this compassion to reach the top and be great. I respond by telling them, "I work insanely hard because people said I couldn't do it." When someone tells me I can't do something, or that I'll never achieve my goals and visions, I am determined to prove them wrong.
Don't be afraid to show emotion. Get excited, get angry, get motivated, laugh, cry, yell, and vent. You will feel so much better after a great release.
Most people are afraid to follow their dreams. The thought of failure is too much for them to handle so they never even try to achieve them.
Take risks that could result in Greatness! Wayne Gretsky said, "You miss 100% of the shots you never take."
When you succeed be proud of yourself and know that not everyone gets to experience the thrill of success on a consistent basis.
When it comes down to it, it really is the little things that count most.
Most of us have the tools we need, we're just not sure how to use them.
When I accomplish a challenging goal it is one of the most powerful and wonderful feelings in the world.
Attend your children's athletic events. There's nothing better than watching your child succeed while absolutely loving the opportunity to play in front of you.
I challenge myself everyday to be the most positive and enthusiastic person I know.
The people who are scared of going on a diet are the people who could benefit the most from one.
There is a Tony the Tiger inside of all of us just waiting to be unleashed.
The words: never, can't, quit, and fail, are not in my vocabulary.
You have thousands of choices and decisions to make everyday. You have the right to not go to the gym, you the right to follow poor nutritional habits, you have the right to overwork yourself and not get enough sleep. You must accept the fact that your physique has suffered because of the choices that you make everyday.
Your health and well being should be your number one priority, nothing else is more important.
When lifting weights, nothing feels better than achieving a high point on the bench press with no help from your spotter.
When going for a run, I pick fresh air, openness, and scenery of the outdoors over a treadmill every time.
When someone compliments me on my physique, positive attitude, or enthusiasm, I walk on air the rest of the day.
My brother is my best friend and nothing is stronger than family.
Laugh a lot. Laughter will make even the dreariest situations a whole lot more enjoyable.
Do nice things for people who may be less fortunate than you.
Surround yourself with positive, energetic, successful people and learn from them.
We were all born to "be somebody," look deep inside your heart to find out who and what you are supposed to be.
When I tell people that I'm vegan, the first question asked is, 'How do you get enough protein?' This immediately tells me that they are uneducated and know little or nothing about nutrition.
Vegan bodybuilding is about fueling your body with a vast array of natural, healthy foods, combined with resistance weight training and exercise, providing your body with the appropriate tools to build your physique and achieve your fitness goals.
