2006 Bodybuilding Season is Finally Here!!

Hi, Y'all! I have been way behind in keeping my site updated, but I promise to do better. Last year at the 2005 Master's Nationals, I got very down on myself after not winning the LHW class, for a third time in a row. I was supposed to go to the USA the next week, but blew it off, which was a big mistake. I feel I was Top 5 material, but it doesn't matter, if you don't show up.

So, this past year has been very busy. I have kept up with my training; however, but changed jobs, moved into a great, old Victorian home, built in 1889, in Central Texas and have been trying to get everything in order for competing this year. I didn't have enough time to properly prepare for the Masters Nationals again, this year, but will be back on stage with a vengeance at the IFBB North American in Cleveland, OH on September 15, 2006!! Congratulations go out to my good friend, John Cutri, who finally pulled off the Overall victory after 4 tries- good job, John!

As of today, 8/1/06, I am weighing 217 or so and getting to look like I might make a decent showing in September. I may even do the Europa BB show, in Arlington later this month, to get my feet wet, once again, and polish up on my stage presence.

I will be taking photos regularly, from now until the NA, and will get some of those posted for a preview of things to come. Please let me know what y'all think. I enjoy hearing from all of you.

A BIG "Thank You" goes out to BIG Ken Lain, owner of Powershack Gym, in Abilene, TX for allowing me to make use of his great training facility in prepping for these upcoming shows!! Also, thanks to EA for your support and encouragement. Thanks, Don Moss, Robert Treadway, Gerry Triano, David Duncan, Martin Sandoval, and Bart Thomas, for helping me live out this bodybuilding dream that I still have. Thanks and a Beggin' Strip to "Piper" for the roadwork cardio, early in the mornings. You are such a good girl!!

Thank you, Camie for always being there to help motivate me and say what I need to hear to for improvement. For the last 12 years together, you have been my best friend, coach, chef, trainer, shoulder-to-cry-on and most understanding & loving wife a guy could ever dream of!!

So, look out for the return of Mr. Big Stuff in 2006!!

Lance