Bodybuilding is about making oneself seem larger than life. It's about creating the illusion of perfection.

Take risks that could result in Greatness! Wayne Gretsky said, "You miss 100% of the shots you never take."

No man is happy without a goal, and no man can be happy without faith in his own ability to reach that goal.

There is no "I" in "Team," but there is an "E" for "Everyone." A team achieves more when everyone contributes.

I never excelled at one sport or had a very strong passion for anything other than wrestling and bodybuilding.

We were all born to "be somebody," look deep inside your heart to find out who and what you are supposed to be.

When someone compliments me on my physique, positive attitude, or enthusiasm, I walk on air the rest of the day.

Just because your triceps have fallen behind your biceps, doesn't mean you should back off your triceps workouts.

Remember all the people in your life who helped guide you on your road to success. Thank them sincerely and often.

All else being equal, the guy with the best genetics will have the best physique. But rarely are all things equal.

Pay close attention to detail in whatever it is you are doing. Be specific and expect quality from your performance.

Take time to compliment people every day. Do it sincerely and with no desire to gain anything but a smile in return.

The path to added muscle is consuming more calories than the amount needed to keep your current bodyweight unchanged.

We are all capable of living each day with a fiery passion and sense of purpose that radiates in our smile and voice.

On your birthday thank your parents and celebrate with them. They are the reason you are here and it is their day too.

When they get a 50-inch waist and a gorilla butt, it's ugly looking - and I think bodybuilding has become ugly looking.

Be willing to give people a second chance. You'd be surprised how well people respond to another opportunity to succeed.

For some people hope is all they have. Encourage them and don't take their hope away, for they will be left with nothing.

The people who put limits on your abilities, goals, or dreams, may not be the people you want to associate yourself with.

When lifting weights, nothing feels better than achieving a high point on the bench press with no help from your spotter.

I began bodybuilding shortly after I watched a couple friends compete at a state show and thought it would be cool to try.

When I was in NXT, I was able to compete in the IFBB professional bodybuilding industry, and I took so much pride in that.

When you succeed be proud of yourself and know that not everyone gets to experience the thrill of success on a consistent basis.

Bodybuilding has been my life; if it weren't for bodybuilding, I don't know what I'd be doing. I look at bodybuilding as who I am.

Ive always been into bodybuilding and keeping in shape, and I just challenge myself to see if I can continue to make improvements.

I am for the muscles. I would like to have a lot of muscles, because women like it. I'm for bodybuilding, but it's very exhausting.

I've always been into bodybuilding and keeping in shape, and I just challenge myself to see if I can continue to make improvements.

I have had quite a few injuries during my time and if you are not injured in this sport [bodybuilding], you are not doing anything.

I was actually going to school to be a chiropractor but was also succeeding at bodybuilding - I did well in a few national contests.

Whether you know it or not, you are a role model for somebody. Watch what you say and know that you're responsible for your actions.

In 2010, I was ranked top 50 in the deadlift in three different weight classes, and I won my first natural bodybuilding competition.

Vision creates faith and faith creates willpower. With faith there is no anxiety and no doubt - just absolute confidence in yourself.

Always asked, 'Whats the key to success?' The key is, there is no key. Be humble, hungry and always be the hardest worker in the room.

Be open to other people's opinions, ideas, and try new things. One of the best ways to learn is to feed off other people's experiences.

Gyms are basically for bodybuilding and maybe rehab but you can't get healthy and fit from a gym. I mean you can, but not holistically.

Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be successful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach.

Rule of thumb: Eat for what you're going to be doing, and not for what you have done. Don't take in more than you're willing to burn off.

Bodybuilding helped me to realize that I don't have to look like the girls in the magazines and that it's OK to feel good about my curves.

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.

Learn to see the big picture. Often times we get tunnel vision and lose sight of the big picture and what we're really trying to accomplish.

Modern bodybuilding is ritual, religion, sport, art, and science, awash in Western chemistry and mathematics. Defying nature, it surpasses it.

Why bother lifting weights if you aren't following a sound nutritional regimen? Sure, it may be fun, but are you really accomplishing anything?

Chess is like body-building. If you train every day, you stay in top shape. It is the same with your brain - chess is a matter of daily training.

Celebrate each accomplishment on your way to reaching your goal. Each challenge conquered whether large or small is a positive step to greatness.

That whole world, the world of bodybuilding to me is fascinating. It's such a unique and interesting culture, and everything about it appeals to me.

My dad is the biggest Lexie fan - ever since I was in gymnastics, he went to ever gymnastics meet, every cheer competition, every bodybuilding show.

I've no wish to run into a contest and make a fool of myself, leaving my career in a cul-de-sac. I want to be a success in the sport of bodybuilding.

We all have 1,440 minutes each day to accomplish everything on our schedule. We are accountable for prioritizing the decisions we make with our time.

I train for two reasons. Number one, I love working out, and number two, I want to win. You can't win if you don't train to the best of your ability.

I never see bodybuilding on the sports page and it is not considered to be a sport because of the drug question, because of steroids, let's be honest.

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