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The Beverly Brick Road

The Beverly Brick Road – Step by Step to Contest Success No Nonsense Magazine Vol 22, #2 By: Michael Smith At a Glance: Michael Smith Age: 47 Education: Bachelor Degree in Management and Economics Birthplace: Dalton, GA Years Training: 17 years Height: 5’ 9” Weight: 210 (off-season), 177 (contest) Favorite Bodybuilding Meal: 2 scoops UMP chocolate

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My Natural Pro Figure

My Natural Pro Figure – Nutrition, Supplement, and Training Plans No Nonsense Magazine Vol 22, #1 By: Wendy Doran, NGA Pro Figure Champion At a Glance: Wendy Doran, NGA Pro Figure Champion Age: 50 Occupation: Preschool Teacher Family: Mother of two wonderful children – Ashley (13) and Tyler (10) Current Residence: Cincinnati, Ohio Years training (total):

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A Strong Mind In A Strong Body

A Strong Mind In A Strong Body No Nonsense Magazine Vol 22, #2 By: Brian Bourkland At a Glance: Brian Bourkland Age: 52 Occupation: Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, Art Model at Indiana University Bloomington School of Art, Architecture, and Design Education: Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Music Education, Master of Music History and Literature,

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Being My Own Competition

Being My Own Competition No Nonsense Magazine Vol 22, #2 By: Danielle Smith, IFBB Figure Pro At a Glance: Danielle Smith Age: 51 Occupation: Stay at home mom Family: Married 20 incredible years to my amazing husband Lee, mom to 2 fantastic kids Sam (17) and Lily (14) Current Residence: Pickerington, OH Years in Training: Weight

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Christina Comparato

Christina Comparato – Multiple Natural Pro Titleholder No Nonsense Magazine Vol 22, #1 By: Christina Comparato and Barry Gordon At a Glance: Christina Comparato Age: 42 Occupation: High School Math Teacher for 19 years, Co-Owner of Total Nutrition for 13 years Family: Mom, Dad, brother, sister-in-law, niece, nephew, & 3 fur-sons: Muscles, Oreo, & Zeus Current

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How I Maximized My Fitness Level and Physique at Age 40!

How I Maximized My Fitness Level and Physique at Age 40! No Nonsense Magazine Vol 22, #2 By: LaRita Laktonen-Ward At a Glance: LaRita Laktonen-Ward Age: 40 Occupation/Education: Tru Life Fitness online certified weight management and competition prep coach, personal trainer, BS Kinesiology, Masters in Public Health Family: Married to Tru Ward, 12 year old daughter,

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Return of the Beast from Batesville

Return of the Beast from Batesville No Nonsense Magazine Vol 22, #1 By: Steve Colescott, The Guerrilla Journalist At a Glance: Jeff Williamson Age: 50 Occupation: Cooperate Supplier Quality Manager Current Residence: Batesville, IN Years training (total): 30 yrs Height: 5’9”; Weight: (Off-Season) 240, (Contest) 210 Favorite Bodybuilding Meal: Turkey, rice, olive oil – all mixed

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An Aggressive Champion – Richard Acheampong’s Future Path

An Aggressive Champion – Richard Acheampong’s Future Path No Nonsense Magazine Vol 23, #3 By: Steve Colescott, The Guerrilla Journalist At a Glance: Richard Acheampong Age: 26 Occupation: Security operation officer at Facebook Data Center New Albany, OH Current Residence: Columbus, OH Family: 4th child out of 5 siblings including 3 boys and 2 girls Years

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If You Believe You Can You Will!

If You Believe You Can You Will! Exercise Saved My Life!! No Nonsense Magazine Vol 23, #3 By: Angelia Craft At a Glance: Angelia Craft Age: 53 years old widow and suicide survivor Occupation or Education: Earned Bachelor of Arts Degree in Health, Wellness, and Human Services from Ashford University in May, 2019; Active Advocate for

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A Pro Card at Age 60

A Pro Card at Age 60 No Nonsense Magazine Vol 23, #3 By: Matt Davis, IFBB Masters Over 60 Physique Professional During my wife’s first pregnancy in 1990, I was by her side 24/7 preparing meals and giving her massages to alleviate pain. After she gave birth, she said that it was time that I should

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