... My Life In Bodybuilding and Medicine

   After our class exited the stage, I received numerous compliments and predictions from spectators and competitors alike. I began to think about competing for the overall title. My first meal after prejudging was 8 oz chicken and 6 oz sweet potato at 2:15pm. I had a second meal of 8 oz chicken with 6 oz sweet potato at 4:30pm. At 6:30pm, I started eating Ultra Size, peanut butter, and honey goo every 30 minutes until I went back on stage for my evening posing routine. The eight middleweights were called back to the stage again for awards. Fifth place, fourth place, third place, and second place were all announced, but my number had not been called. Finally “and in first place, competitor 42, DeWayde Perry”. Needless to say, I was overjoyed, but I knew I needed to make a strategy for the overall. I did not have much time to relax before it was time to pump up for the showdown. All class winners went back on stage for comparisons. We went straight to the mandatory poses. When it was time for the posedown, I positioned myself in front of the head judge and gave it my all, hitting my best poses. In the end, the overall went to the super-heavyweight, but it was a marvelous ending to a day I will never forget. John Donne (1573-1631) once scribed, ”No man is an island, entire of itself" . Without the help and sacrifice of many individuals, September 21, 2002 would not have been possible. I need to first thank God for His abundant blessings and giving me the mind and body to pursue my two passions- medicine and bodybuilding.

On stage I could hear people in the audience calling out my number.
What a feeling!

   A special thank you to Jeremiah Forster who put the entire nutrition and supplement plan together from day one. He endured countless questions from this first time competitor, but was always patient and encouraging in his answers. Thanks to Roger, Sandy, and the entire Beverly family for your support and encouragement. Your supplements and client support are unparalleled. Beverly International is truly a company without rival. Finally, I would like to thank my family and friends who came to the competition to show their support. I cannot thank you enough.

Posing is an important aspect of contest preparation.
Although it was my first competition, I was determined to not to look like a beginner on stage.

   An old saying reminds us, ”If your mind can conceive it and your heart can believe it, then you can achieve it." If I can be of service, feel free to contact me at Fitdoctr@aol.com