Monday, 18 February 2013

Marco Wall - Competitive Body Builder

MARCO WALL - Competitive Body Builder - We all love a great transformation story and when I came across Marco Wall and his amazing before and after pic I wanted to find out more. He is now an incredible body builder in amazing shape and in the process of opening his own gym. I asked Marco what prompted the change and to tell me a little about his journey...



Everyone asks what my inspiration was and whether or not I had an epiphany moment and to be honest there wasnt anything in particular. I happened to get some healthy food at the store one weekend and by eating better I lost four pounds. This motivated me and I ran with it. I initially lost 110lbs in about nine months and have kept the weight off for the last four years. For me, I always looked at my fitness journey as a three day week...yesterday, today, and tomorrow. It wasnt until I got deeper into the weight loss that my eyes were open to the possibilities available to me if I applied myself.

One of the biggest thing I tell people is to not be satisfied with fumbling their ways through a lifestyle change but to learn and acquire as much knowledge as possible. Since I have first started I have never stopped reading articles on fitness, nutrition, training, and weightlifting. My activity level is obviously higher at my current weight and fitness level but I've always enjoyed outdoor activities, sporting events, etc. I have just made more of a commitment to do challenging activities, to live outside of my comfort zone, and to particularly do things that scare the crap out of me.





I would say my new look has opened some doors for me in that people treat fit people and the morbidly obese different. But I am also perceived differently being a bodybuilder as well. I think in the end being who you are matters more than what you look like.

The cheat meals I partake in have a physiological and mental motivation. I don't cheat because I had a momentary lapse, I cheat because it is planned into my diet. Taking in a high carb or high fat meal not only tastes good, but serves to spike leptin and keep one's metabolism guessing and burning at a high rate. I would lie if I said I didnt enjoy my cheats but I think it's a whole different beast if one is eating off plan on a Wednesday and chalking it up as a cheat meal. I am four weeks out from a show In Norther Kentucky and plan to qualify for JR USAs in Charleston, South Carolina in May. I am also currently opening my own gym and plan on continuing my bodybuilding career until I can put an IFBB Pro next to my name



I asked Marco what he would say to his past self if he could take a trip back in time...If I could take a time machine to the past I would take steps to have not allowed myself to get fat in the first place!

 Check out Marcos Gym at -

www.facebook.com/queencitybarbell

Or follow Marco on his You Tube Channel

www.youtube.com/ironaesthetics 

     

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