What's goin on people. I have been busting ass in the gym to bring you guys a new package for 2009. I am really looking forward to the Tampa Bay Pro in August and I wanna say I am not just looking to qualify for the Olympia but it would be nice to get my first pro show win under my belt! I don't like to make predictions so I won't but I will just say, I am past the point of just being happy to be there....I want more! Wantings not enough though so I have been killing myself to put the pieces of the puzzle together.
At one point this past month I had to take a moment to reflect on my career. MuscleMag International decided to feature me on their cover for the second time and I was really excited about that. I think the cover turned out great (if I might say so myself...lol), thanks to Paul Buceta for his awesome photography. I don't really know how to express myself about it I guess I just want things to keep rolling the way they are so I gotta keep killin it in the office.
Training is going well. I suffered a minor back injury a few weeks back but after some extensive chiro work I was able to keep smashing the weight without really missing a beat. I am still lifting heavier than I ever have before and I have maxed out the dumbell's for some exercises and some of the machines as well. I guess now I have to break records with reps when it comes to those movements.
My goal this year along with Hany's was to really overhaul my physique by bring up my strong points and making sure the lagging ones weren't lagging anymore. One of the goals was to bring up the quads which I have been killing myself in the gym to do. I am bangin out legs twice a week heavy and high volume and although I am seeing some growth its not what I want yet. I guess it means I just have to keep hammering away and let nature take its course. I seem to be stuck when it comes to the squat at a weight I am trying to break but my body just won't let it happen...its discouraging but I gotta keep reminding myself I am a bodybuilder not a powerlifter, the size will come with time.
Not too much has happened on the personal front. I am toying with the idea of adding a supercharger to my Mustang but still haven't decided if that's what I want or if its better to wait for the 2010 Camaro to hit the road. Maybe you guys should weigh in and let me know what you think. I have always been a Mustang guy so I kinda feel like a traitor looking at the Camaro but man, its a nice ride. If I get it, you guys will be the first to know.
The ASC is a few weeks away now and I am really looking forward to it. I'm not competing in it this year because I just don't feel ready to stand in that line up but I am working a booth there. You guys can find me at the MMI booth or at the Muscletech booth all three days. I will have shirts, pics and DVD's for anyone interested but I am happy to just say hello and snap a pic with you so don't be shy to pop in! Oh, if you see me out at one of the clubs, I wasn't drinking if Hany asks....
Alright, that's about all for today, just a short one to keep you all kinda informed. If there is anything you guys wanna know about that I haven't written about, feel free to email me at fouadabiad@gmail.com and let me know.
2 comments:
Looking awesome Fouad, Congrats on the SECOND cover, 2009 is your year, making it happen for Canada! Enjoyed the DVD, I especially enjoyed the shots in the GT lol, I'm a Mustang guy as well. What kind of mods do you already have? She sounds mean as s**t already.
What kind of supercharger were you thinking? I was looking at one for my GT too, as I've exhausted most bolt on mods. I'm leaning towards the Kenne Belle, which is about 5 grand, the boost with that one is right from low and mid rpms as opposed to kicking in at higher rpms.
The new Shelbys are getting cheaper too, but yes the new Camaros are amazing too, with the 6.2L 422 hp stock. Ideally, a guy could just have a nice collection lol..
I gotta agree that 2009 is going to be your year man -- I'm sure you'll be very busy at the Arnold so make your you have lots of shirts and DVDs on hand.
The MMI cover/article looks awesome but you gotta be the most modest bodybuilder on the face of the planet. Ya the photographer did a good job but years of training and months of crazy dieting had just a little bit to do with it...
As for Mustang/Camaro -- have you seen the news lately??? You need to buy 2 of each or the auto industry is going down the drain...def think you deserve to treat yourself after your first pro win.
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