March 2010 Athletes of the Month
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Terry Cox, Arizona
2010 Copper Classic
1st place Masters Men
Overall Masters Men
2nd place Novice Men over 170
1st place Heavyweight Open Men
Best Poser
Age: 42 Height: 5'11" Competition Weight: 185
Hometown: Hereford, AZ Interests: Weightlifting, Mountain Biking and Welding
*What was the factor that made you decide to begin competing?
I promised my friend Carlos that I would enter a contest so he would not be the only "first timer".
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*Why did you become an ABA/INBA competitor?
The owner of the gym where I work our is Hank Diaz, the promoter of the Copper Classic. I have a great
respect for Hank, so I felt that any organization Hank belonged to must be a good one. As it turns out
my feelings was correct.
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*What do you like most about the ABA/INBA?
The integrity to follow through on testing. It keeps everyone on the same playing field.
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*What is your nutrition plan?
Off season I consume 15 calories per pound of desired bodyweight with 1.5 grams of protein per pound
and one cheat day every seven. Preparing for a show I drop calorie intake to 10 calories per
pound and absolutely no cheat day.
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*What supplements do you feel are necessary?
I feel protein supplements are necessary to offset the amounts of whole food a bodybuilder
would need to consume to get enough protein. A good multi-vitamin and BCAA's.
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*If there is one thing you could pass on to persons reading this, what would it be?
Discipline and hard work will pay off. Take the word "CAN'T" out of your vocabulary.
Stay motivated and stay natural.
*What is a fun fact about you?
I drive a Kia Soul and I have a stuffed hamster (not a real one), that my wife gave me on the dash.
Deb Gray, Nebraska, USA
2010 Copper Classic
1st place Figure
1st place Sports Model
Age: 41 Height: 5'9" Competition Weight: 140-145
Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Interests: Working Out & Inspiring Others
*What was the factor that made you decide to begin competing?
After having my second child and gaining over 70 lbs, I found this to be a great challenge.
After the 1st competition I was hooked!
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*Why did you become an ABA/INBA competitor?
A friend suggested the organization to me. I have been very impressed with the organization,
and the potential to compete in so many parts of the country and the world.
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*What do you like most about the ABA/INBA?
They are promoting and representing the natural athlete fairly.
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*What is your nutrition plan?
Eat clean for 3 days, one day of higher calories. In the off-season, one day a week is a cheat day.
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*What supplements do you feel are necessary?
Protein, creatine, BCCA's and CLA's.
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*If there is one thing you could pass on to persons reading this, what would it be?
You can do anything you put your mind to. My motto is feeling fit and fabulous is as easy as your
ABC's: Attitude, Believing in yourself and Christ is with you, and Consistency.
*What is a fun fact about you?
I hold the title of Mrs. Nebraska 2001, and competed in the Mrs. America Pageant.
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Roger Waters, Great Britain
Warren Clampit, Australia
Eddie Valenzuela, USA
Jodi Tiahrt, USA
Phillip Ricardo Jr.
| This year Phillip Ricardo Jr is a Staff Sergeant in the U.S.Marines, he has captured the Triple Crown of bodybuilding
by winning all three major titles in the ABA/INBA/PNBA. He captured the titles of Team USA Professional, Pro Universe Professional and winning the Gold Medal at the Natural Olympia Professional in Greece. The ABA/INBA/PNBA family wish him the best as Phillip will be deployed to Iraq at the start of next season. Hopefully will return in time to defend his Natural Olympia title in San Francisco next November. |
Lea Newman
This year Lea Newman an Officer in the U.S. Air Force has placed top three in over ten categories while capturing titles as well this season. She made the cover on Ms Fitness magazine and was featured in Oxygen magazine.
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